93 15 1774 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/837db5bd9c5f232d8ed8274fc313d1e9.pdf d7a9e924a9853f93882b913680c18ee8 PDF Text Text ·wilkes University e eacon Reitnour and Waldorf named kin g and queen 2 4-6 6 7-9 8 10-12 Party Sunny Hi-59 F Lo-47F Mostly Sunny Hi-62 F Lo-42 F Party Sunny Hi-64 F Lo- 42F Really Windy Hi-62 F Lo-41 F mer pla see the p :rs to ad players Monkies hooked on Pot Quit the Green Party From the bench Artillery Park gets a facelift Page 11 Matt Reitnour, a senior Communications major from Zionsville, Pa., and Mary Waldorf, a senior Psychology major from Binghamton, N.Y., were recently crowned Wilkes University's Homecoming King and Queen. For the second time in two weeks, Reitnour was honored for his active involvement in campus life. On September 23, he received the 2000-2001 John J. Chwalek Scholarship for his strong academic record, campus and community leadership, motivation, and potential for success. Unlike the Chwalek Scholarship, which was decided by faculty and administrators, Homecoming King is decided by the Wilkes student body. "It's a great feeling to have been chosen by my peers and to realize that so many people know who I am," said Reitnour. "I think I've been on Ralston Field more over the past two weeks than I was in my three years as a football player." Reitnour is an active participant in Wilkes University's student radio station, WCLH, The Thomas P. Shelburne Telecommunications Center, Sports Information Office, and as a member of the Board of Directors of Zebra Communications, the student-run public relations agency. Currently a sports correspondent for the Citizens' Voice news- ,, ~ (left to right) - Matt Reitnour, of Zionsville, Pa., Wilkes University's 2000 Homecoming King; Mary Waldorf, of Binghamton, N.Y., Homecoming Queen; and Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth, Wilkes University president paper, Reitnour completed an internship with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins this past summer. After graduation in May, he hopes to either work in sports information or media relations for a major professional or college franchise or to pursue a graduate degree in Sports Management and Athletic Administration. Iiis ideal job is to be the football only sports information director at the University of Notre Dame. Wilkes loses a homecoming heartbreaker to Lycoming - Page 12 Reitnour is the son of Jim and Chris Reitnour, of Zionsville, Pa., and the grandson of Harry Crane and Wanda Rarich, of Royersford, Pa. A graduate of Chenango Valley High School in New York, Mary Waldorf is a Wilkes psychology major with a minor in sociology. Active both on campus and off, she is committed to academics, community service, and professional development. Named to the dean's list, Waldorf is also a member of Psi Chi, the psychology honor society, Alpha Kappa Delta, the sociology honor society, the Psychology Club, Sociology Club, and Programming Board. Waldorf finds fulfillment by participating in numerous community service projects throughout the year - the Riverside Rumble, Wilkes's annual Christmas Party for the children of the McGlynn Leaming Center, and the VISION homeless shelter. In preparation for graduate school, where she plans to pursue clinical or school psychology, Waldorf has completed two internships. In the Fall of 1999, she worked in the field of drug and alcohol counseling at the Adult Rehabilitation Center of the Salvation Army. This past summer, Waldorf worked in the psych clinic of Chase Prison, in Dallas. She not only performedpsychological counseling, testing, and interviews, but also sat in on parole board team meetings. Waldorf was chosen Homecoming Queen by the entire Wilkes student body and was presented with a dozen white roses and a tiara. "It's fun (to be named Homecoming Queen) and it's nice to know that I was chosen by my peers," said Waldorf. If her schedule allows, she said she'd love to come back and crown next year's queen. The daughter of Robert and Brigid Waldorf, Mary will graduate in May, 2001. �2 The Beacon NEWS New director of Institutional Research and Strategic Planning named Joan B. McDonald, of Mountaintop, is Wilkes University's new director oflnstitutional Research and Strategic Planning. A Wilkes graduate, McDonald returns to her alma mater after workingfor Marywood University for the past five years, most recently as associate director oflnstitutional Research. Since graduating magna cum laude from Wilkes inl988, earning a bachelor's degree in both Accounting and Business Administration, McDonald received a master's in Accounting from the State University of New York (SUNY) Binghamton and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Higher Education from Marywood University. As director, McDonald is responsible for preparing institutional survey requests, conducting institutional studies, designing and conducting survey research, and directing the University's strategic, long-range planning process. McDonald is a member of the Association for Institutional Research (AIR), the National Association of College and University ooAed ATIONAL INSTITUTE ON RUG ABUSE SAYS MARIN UANA CAUSES COMPULIVE AND OFTEN UNCONROLLABLE CRAVING AND SE, DESPITE HEALTH AND OCIAL CONSEQUENCES, ND SO IS ADDICTIVE. table craving and use, despite health and social consequences, n and so is addictive. Not everybody agrees. "This drug is not addicti Clinical experience says that," Dr. Lester Grinspoon, a Harv New study show lab animals Medical School emeritus pro~ will actively dose themselves with of psychiatry. The monkey st most drugs abused by people, but doesn't prove otherwise, s marijuana has been an exception, Grinspoon, who is chairman of said researcher Steven Goldberg board of the NORML Foundat' Joan McDonald, of Mountaintop, is Director of Institutional of the National Institute on Drug which promotes medical use Research and Strategic Planning at Wilkes University Abuse, called NIDA. Some marijuana and ultimately its le Business Officers (NACUBO) and teer Income Assistance (VITA) propeople might interpret that as ization. thePennsylvania Institute ofCertified gram, and Partners in Technology, suggesting it has little potential In Goldberg's experiment, Public Accountants (PICPA). a computer literacy organization. for addiction, he said. But the new four squirrel monkeys sat throu An active community service She has also served as a host for work found that squirrel monkeys hour-long test sessions once a volunteer, McDonald has worked Marywood's International Profesrepeatedly pushed a lever to get with a tube attached to a vein. with Adopt-a-Highway, the Wilkes- sional Exchange Program and a ruWhen a green lig,llt turned on, t injections of the ~~tiu::1:n~ ._.' . Barre Family YMCA, the Council for tor for students enrolled in ingredient THC, Goldberg and C()u(d pus~ times tp Economic Opportunity's People Marywood:s Accounting I and Ac, · colleagues fepor't'frr lte NbvemTHC injecfion.'They gave Helping People program, the Volun- counting II courses. ber issue of the journal Nature themselves up to 30 injections Neuroscience. session, versus one to four wher The animals pushed the lever the tube delivered only water. about as much as other monkeys In proportion to their bod) did to get cocaine, but Goldberg size, the monkeys got about the the shuttles are meant for transport- insurance to cover almost every said that does not necessarily same dose of THC per injectior problem. Cookus also noted that he ing students and faculty to their cars, not athletes and their equipment to doesn' t see the crowding as a prob- mean marijuana is as addictive as that a person does with each p from a marijuana cigarette. The lem because it primarily occurs only cocaine in people. games or practices. NIDA says marijuana causes monkeys didn't show any sign The popularity of the shuttle sys- during peak hours. He then added, compulsive and often uncontrolbeing sedated, Goldberg said. tem raises the question of safety for "The completion of the Pickering lot those who ride the shuttle and those will bring in approximately 125 spots which will take some pressure off of Ralston, but purchasing another shuttle could be the answer in the Career Service workshops on successful job searchers future." Learn about the art of resume writing. successful There are other complaints interviewing, and if you are a senior, setting up a about the shuttle not concerning the credentials file. ALL majors are welcome. Anyone crowds. Walter Chappell, who drives interested in gaining. the competitive edge when apply' from 1 until 6, said that he has refor position for full-time. part-time, co-op, or ceived complaints from riders about internships should attend. who drive it. Because it is so packed the busses not being properly cleaned between 8:30 am and 1:00 pm, some or maintained. Thomas noted that it· students are forced to stand. People took weeks for a radio to be repaired. aren't supposed to stand, really, said If I had an emergency on this shuttle, George Thomas, who drives the there would be no way for me to shuttle from 7. am until 1 pm. The contactanyone. That was a major only reason we allow it is so students concern of mine. 23-0ct-2000 Thomas and Graham suggest can get to class on time. 24-0ct-2000 Overcrowding the shuttle brings that riders be patient and give up the question of liability. Accord- themselves more time to get to At: Career Services, Max Roth Center, 215 S. Fr ing to Graham, the shuttles maximum class, especially during inclement St. (corner of South and South Franklin Streets, ac capacity varies between 20 to 25 stu- weather. Students however, have from the library.) dents depending on whether the other suggestions. Sophomore Ed To register call: 408-4060 or e-mail careers@wilkes. shuttle has rails for the standing pas- Brunn said, "Getting another shuttle would be a good idea, but I sengers to hold. ALL STUDENTS WELCOME! Chief Jerry Cookus said that if doubt that'll ever happen happen." a~-1r)9 ·. a Shuttle and Parking Lot Issues Kate Gowisnok Beacon Staff Writer As junior Siena Slusser pulled her car into the Ralston lot, she groaned. Once again the lot was packed and she would have to search for a spot. After finally settling into one and walking to the shuttle, she groaned again -- it was packed. Every time I get onto the shuttle it seems to be full, said Slusser. Sometimes I have to stand and I hate that. I didn't have this problem last year. Indeed, this year parking at the Ralston lot is much different. According to Richard Chabala of campus security, out of the 450 spaces available, permits were given out for approximately 430 of them. Think the lot is so popular because said Chabala. Fred Graham of campus security, who works in what is known as the shuttle shed, agrees, but adds the crowded shuttles are due to a variety of things. First you have the large freshman class, the ticketing, and the closing of the Pickering lot. Also the athletes ride it to get to and from practice, which is a problem because Career Services Workshop . Workshops: 3:30-4:30 Dates: there were an accident, we have �ober 19 2000 NEWS The Beacon 3 'd rath·er be ownloading MP3's e says that," poon, a H meritus proti he monkey cal season with its ''I'd Rather Have A Better Choice" and "I'd Rather Illegal .mp3s" and "I'd Rather Have erectile Dysfunction Than Downloading .mp3s" to its Gore In Office" bumper stickers. ar lineup of bumber stickers "Our political stickers are im~nse to the recent legal set- · portant to us/' said Mulligan, "beboth napster and .mp3s have cause we feel they allow voters an ered. avenue of expressing a real desire ''The court may rule against for change . Our other stickers napster and mp3.com," said (Internet, Technology, Sex) are a bit Mulligan of idrather.com. "But more playful, but never the less alfact of the matter is mp3s are low the people who'live a life on~mg to away because of a court line an opportunity to express their g. Users love the convenfence desires, juat as the bumper stickers compressed digital music of old allowed fishemen or tennis i'd rather be downloading players the ability to express theirs." s,and our bumber stickers al"Our other Internet stickers lhern to say that to a wider au- have been very popular with the e. Technology will always be .edu cFowd," added Mulligan. "We of legislature and the music have a feeling that trend will conshould pursue a tactic other tinue with our new .mp3 stickers." lawsuits." Idather.com can be reached on ldrather.com made national the web at http://www.idrather.com at the beginning of the politi- (left to right) Jess Hinkel, Jess Pezolano, Carol McCulllough, and Kim P. making big bucks working on for the Phonothon. Wish. you were here? Phonathon has jobs to offe Looking for a fun, on-campus job? Try the Phonathon! What you get: 1. The highest paying on-campus job and opportunities for raises ($5.50 per hour to start and $.25 semester raises) 2. A 9 hour work week 3. Flexible schedules for student government, clubs meetings, and athleticteam practices 4. To be a part of a team that will raise a bunch of money for Wilkes t turne IOtim hey ga ~ 0 inj me to fo ~d only on to the ys got a f{C per i es with scholarships and financial aid 5. Valuable experience as you communicate with alumni and friends 6. A fun, on-campus job! We play games nightly and give away prizes and incentives!! What you do: 1. Call alumni and friends and keep them informed about everything that is happening at Wilkes 2. Offer alumni and friends the opportunity to help with scholar6hip and financial aid opportunities for the current students attending Wilkes 3. Write thank you notes Please feel free to call Scot Paveletz at 408-4771 or Caro Maculloch at 408-4302 You can also email Carolmaculloc@wilkes.edu if you hav any questions. ATTENTION JANUARY AND MAY 2001 GRADUATING SENIORS 10b sea . succe setti 1me. A e: when :oMEI ulvey is named career velopment -coordinator Lisa Mulvey, from West · sultant for Blue Cross NEPA, in n, is the new career develop- Wilkes-Barre, where she partnered I coordinator in Wilkes with internal customers to support ity's Office of Career Ser- corporate priorities and enhance the capabilities and performance levels Mulvey counsels students of the workforce. She has also ~urnni on career or graduate worked as a mobile therapist for the I choices; performs interest Children's Service Center in personality assessments; offers Wilkes-Barre and as an assistant ops 1111d individual appoint- branch manager with Friendship on career development top- House Foster Care in Scranton. Mulvey received a Bachelor of has resume and cover letter g, interviewing skills, busi- Science Degree in Human ReetJquette and job search strat- sources :and assists with on-campus Management from King's College and a Master of Arts Degree in nnent. Previously, Mulvey was an Psychology from Marywood. zational development con- There will be a meeting on Thursday, October 26, 2000, at 11 :00 a.m. in SLC 101, for aH seniors who plan on graduating in January or May, 2001. The Dean of Student Affairs and other related offices will be on hand to share information regarding commencement and to answer any questions you may have. i • �4TheBeacon OPINION Are you happy? Ever wonder when do things in life became complicated? This is a question I often find myself pondering. I can remember the "good ole days" when the only worry I had in life was where did I put Mr. Potato Head, what time the Smurfs were on, and when I go to sleep at night is there a troll in my wall that is going to come and steal my breath. Boy, if I could go back to those days I would. When I was a kid , I did not have to worry about who to impress, who my parents knew, and at all times to be on my toes because I was and still will never know who is looking at me. In the famous words of my mom and dad "We have ears and eyes everywhere." When they say that, I get the chills and the hair on the back of my neck stands up. Just because they know you, so what!! I am me, you are you and they are them . Everyone has drives to fulfill self-interest and that drive is "dress to impress." The Woodlands has a structure based on this. To get into there so-called Jill Stankoski "elite" dance club. WRONG, if people are not going to like me because I do not have on the latest fashions from Express or if.an establishment does not want my business because of a pair of jeans then I really do not need them in my life either. I am not saying that they are right for banishing me and I am not right either but neither party is going to give in to satisfy the needs. What it boils down to is that people have limitations on individuals. Everyone in society is different and really there is no majority. Be yourself and do what makes you happy. There should be no limitations on the power of people because each person is their own seperate government for example "a Ryanist". Let me explain, you yourself make the rule in which you say who, what, where, why, and how, in what you do in life. If you want to act like a total waste then so be it. You hold the absolute within yourself. What stinks though is that there are always those select few, including parents who try to get you to change your life to make them happy. I'm good on that! I want to do what makes me happy. But yet on the other hand I was fortunate to have people that care and love me and not allow me to do some irrational things that I STILL want to do but haven't. So I am damned if I do and damned if I don't. I hate that and "Life's not fair.", but we do take life for granted. There are many opportunites in "the real world", but we are still waiting for someone to change the yellow yield light on life to green for go and red for stop. If you ROVING E p 0 R T think about it maybe if more people ran the red light on life more smiles would be made, less tears would be shed and David Cassidy will still be signing "Come on, Get happy." Now I am not saying to start a revolt or organize some type of anarchy commitee to get your point across, but I am saying that you as an individual need io be happy in life and should not have to answer to people based on decisions that you think are in the best interest of your well being. Anything that you are planning on doing ,you should think out. Even if it comes down to having the "devil" on your left and an "angel" on you right. In the words of Voltaire "Best of all best possible worlds ..,which is a complete satire on what life is all about and that is that life is not "que sera sera" because whatever it will be will be bad. Jill Stankoski is the Managing Editor of The Beacon and her views and expression are those of her and do not reflect everyone else at The Beacon. with: Tara Barrie What did you do over fall break?· l.iB.USle. . . . -Richar Ali Senior "I saw 'Get Carter'. It was horrible,don 't waster your $." -Justin Lewis Junior "I'm an RA so I was here and I went to the Football game at Lycoming." -Jeff Gellar Sophomore "I got drunk all weekend." ' -Danyel Donovan Senior" "I collected acorns with Chugger, . and hung out at 403." E R il l ilf.11~11! ) -Beth Rosenberg Junior "I slept and drank alot." -Mary Hession Volunteer services "I went to a family wedding at the 4 Seasons Hotel in Philly." -Dr.Steele ·Bio Proff "I built squirrel cages with my students." -Rebecca Swartz Freshman "I went home, went to an Indian pow wow, hung out with animals and shot guns." �The Beacon - 5 Fashion Show hris youdoin'? Welcome to two. To begin this week, we just like to start off with a question. Has anyone us noticed that the on August 31 ? Which that we have been joyriding eelevators for the past and a half. Surprised? .. are we. Speaking of rs, we would like to nt on an article, which on page 5 of the ber 21st issue of The . We won't mention any but, Azycray Obbay (that's Latinfor all you non-"dorks") us and a bunch other off. Now, we know it's to be pissed off than pissed llutwe still have a bone to with Mr. Azycray. First of 11 the words of Dorothy , "Who are you to judge Mr. Azycray knows nothing anyone, especially not about people he condemns, because er, ever, EVER, even of taking the (expired) r. Second of all, we pay · • a year to come to this establishment, so you better well believe that we are touse the elevators to our heart's content. Finally, ,;.~ · ··• .,•.w;~ur roommate." Trust us, we don't know what elevator Mr. . know that things don't always Azycray has been looking into, work out, people can be very hard but we have yet to see "Otis the to live with, and they can make elevator repairman" "tighten the you feel "uncomfortable" in your cables" or "clean M&M's up off own room, but if at all possible, of the floor." Unless, of course, avoid getting consumed by all the "chunky kids" ate them childish and petty behavior. It's off the floor during their ride in not worth the aggravation, the the expired elevator. It seems to stress, or the loss of friendships . If us Sir, that the only M&M's in you are experiencing technical this story, are the ones rolling difficulties with your roommate, around inside your misinformed for your own sake, do try to act in head. To conclude our gripe an adult manner by being the about elevators, we offer one bigger person in the situation and final question. Why do people saying . "I'm sorry". In conclusion feel the need to break and deface this week, we would just like to the elevator in the Student Union take a minute and encourage all of Building? Come on people! We you readers out there to participate know they really, really tried to in year's Presidential Election. We make a nice new building, so cut know that winning an election by them a break, and let it fall apart one vote is an unlikely occurrence, all by itself. Moooov ing along, however, it's the principle of the we would just like to give a matter. Only those of who take "shout-out" and a "raise the the 30 seconds out of the day to roof' to our friend, and Annie's vote, truly have the right to "compafiero de cuarto en la criticize the outcome of the residencia estudiantil," Gwen election, or those who are in an and her car, otherwise known as elected office. If you didn't try and "The Egg." While on the topic prevent them from being elected of roommates, we would also into office, then you can't comlike to address the "winners" in plain about them being there. Now our dorm experiences. If you that you've seen things through our know us in the least, then you eyes, jow does that make you feel? know who we are talking about. Email us with your questions or We just want to say, "Be nice to comments at millerab@wilkes.edu us Each year, our International Fashion Show offers the campus and the community a chance to have some fun wh~le experiencing the beauty of diversity. If YOU would ltke to wear an ethnic outfit from your own culture or another culture, or if you will lend an ethnic outfit, please sign up today. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to participate as: ~ * Models * Helpers * Script writers * Announcers * Performers (ethnic songs & dances) Volunteer~, please contact one of the following: * Obed Addo (co-chair) addooa@wHkes.edu * Cheryl Snyder (co-chair) snyderca@wilkes.edu * Gina Z. Morrison (advisor) morrison@wilkes.edu - ext. 4731 The International Fashion Show is sponsored by the Multicultural Student Coalition, but you do NOT have t be an MSC member to participate. This event will be held on Saturday, November 4, at 4 p.m. in the Ballrooom of the Student Union. ebate loser: Democracy aletter to the editor printed Scranton Times on 10-6-00 same letter will be in The on Tuesday evening in Boston. A student from Northeastern University gave his ticket of admission to the debate to Mr. Nader as a gift. When Mr. Nader . arrived, ticket in hand, he was t tell you which candidate forcibly removed by a "security die first presidential debate; consultant" of the Commission, ·n have to wait and see what as well as three state troopers! Is (Kllls have to say. What I can it not completely outrageous that you is who lost - the Ameria citizen with a ticket can be pcople. Democracy was treated in this manner? I believe out by the Commission on it is yet another sign of further tial Debates, which was erosion of our once-great byRepublicans and democracy. There is a monopoly ts, when it excluded controlling our government in Nader and Pat Buchanan the form of two parties who are the stage. Mr. Buchanan is more and more the same. idate of the Reform Party, Republicans and Democrats are that receives federal controlled by the same interests, torun a campaign because 'ved enough votes in the last the same powerful, out-ofcontrol corporations and their . Federal money is the truckloads of money. Our ers' money. Whether you democracy has been hijacked by with his positions or not, it this monopoly and it will take a · mocratic to keep him true third party, led by a conbeing heard in the debates. sumer activist like Ralph Nader, Nader, the candidate for the to rescue it. I encourage everyone to visit www.votenader.org to find out where Mr. Nader injustice was done to him stands on the issues important to us all. You may find yourselfpleasantly surprised. The government is supposed to be a government of the people, for the people, by the people, but sadly today, it is bought and sold by large corporations. Now it is the people who must, and can, iake it back. The first step is a vote for Ralph Nader and the Green Party. Rather than voting for the lesser of two evils in this system that continues to get worse and has stolen our democracy, a vote for the Green Party is an investment in a political movement that can take our democracy back! The Green Party truly is a party that college students can get excited about, but since the party does not accept any PAC money or corporate funding of any kind, many people may not know about this progressive political movement. It is a grassroots campaign, starting from the ground up, but it is growing & we are extremely confident that it will continue to grow. November 7th is just one stopping place; this party will be growing long after this election has passed. I have yard & window signs, bumper stickers, pies & stickers available for anyone who asks for them. They can EMail me or call me f they want to show their support. ABove all else, I want to encourage students to visit the website,www.votenader.org & check out what the Green Party stands for, which are values that college students & anyone else can get excited about. The Green Party is reaching out to the 51 % of Americans who did not vote in 1996 & to first time voters who do not see a choice in the 2 party . monopolistic system. Also, I attended a rally at Madison Square Garden in NYC this past Friday, where I heard Ralph speak for an hour, and he was accompanied by Ani Defranco, Patti Smith, Eddie Vedder, Michael Moore, Phil Donahue, Bill Murray, Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins & Ben Johnson. It was a great night & I have most of it on video. I don't know if this might be going over the top, but if there were enough interested students at Wilkes that would like to see Ralph Nader speak for an hour, I would gladly bring the tape in to show at a pubiic viewing at Wilkes . That might be cool, huh?, If some students wanted to get together on their own time & Wilkes would let us use a room with a VCR, why not? Since he was locked out of the debate, students can get to see what his platform is in this way. I would be more than glad to do it. Hell, ·I would bring snacks & refreshments! Christian J. Pilosi, Moosic ... �October 19,2000 ober 19, OPINION The Beacon-6 Ask R<>• ~ie The purpose of this column is to help students gain a unprofessional aspect on life based on experiences by their fellow college student and also a means of entertainment!! Question: Well, I am almost finished with my first semester here at Wilkes University and I don't want to come back. I have a horrible roomate and I feel out of place. Should I stay or should I go? Ronnie says: Ah, yes the same old story that each freshman faces each year. They hate their roomate who is a gothic, painted half of the room black, manic depressant, they gained the freshman 15, and they still have no clue why in the hell they are here. Well, my advice to you is to get a life, and I do not mean that they way it sounds. Join clubs; if they do not contact you then contact them. All clubs are looking for new members, espically The Beacon (Sorry Beacon editors but you guys need all the help you can get.) Hang out on campus. Don't just go to class, to the library, to the cafe, and then back to you room beacuse remember you hate your roomate anyway. Chill with John Heck on the bench and get to meet people. Not everyone that goes to Wilkes is a male pig or a stuck up female. There are normal people who like to go out and just have a good time and be themselves. So that is my advice to you be yourself and you will get positive results. If you want to talk to a proessional you can always go seek advice from your advisor, professors,the school psychologist, or your RA. I think though that you shoud go and talk with upperclassmen and ask them what they did to get over their freshman jitters and then make your decision whether you want to stay at Wilkes or not. I felt the same. way ~hen I first came here and I cried the first day of classes because I felt out of place but I eventually found my nook. Last but not least you can always find a friend at "403". Question: HELP!! It is nearing the end of the semester and I was too busy adjusting my new social life to worry about grades and now I was just informed by my professor th at as of right now I have a .5 in my class a nd I have to get th at up ASAP before the e nd of the semeS ter. The professor does not offer extra credit. What should I do? Ronnie says: Drop the class, get out of there immediately. That is the response that you would hear from your friends but this is Ronnie talking. You should fix what you caused. Go and talk to your professor. It may be painful to swallow your pride and admit that you messed up BIG time but it takes a bigger person to admit when they are wrong. I do not know who the proff is so I cannot give you my personal feeling on that person and tell you what they are going to say but I do know they will respect you more as a person and as a responsible adult if you come clean and explain to them your situation. As for making a name for yourself on campus that too is important but you have to remember that you peers are not going to be there have a job interview to tell possibly your future employer that you are a sweetheart, a swell of a person,and champion beer-pong player. All that person is going to see is a transcript with the grades that you earned while in college. That is what is important. A buddy of mine once pointed o le of existence is piracy directed ·cians, scum-su , professional i: tally inadequate, ver whose sole ve is to stifle the Question: I am having some problems in my life right now and I do not know how to deal with them. I am just hoping that things are going to all work out. My roomates are asking me what is wrong and why I am so secluded. I do not want to talk to them. I just tell them that everything is fine and I leave it at that. Do you understand and what do ty, grace, wit, i1 telligence, and you think I should do? a fe tid and e, Ronnie says: Well, I will be the first to admit that I p of putrid bana know what you are going through. Everyone in life experiences issues that life brings upon them and you ally, when ti blantly have no clue what to do. I have been there and done d and I'm le that. The best advice that I can offer to you is to talk to us than usua people that are closest to you because they themselves have experienced the same kind of problems. If you do not want to talk to your fellow peers or anyone else for that matter, I suggest that you go outside to a secluded place preferablly and scream really loud until you feel your better, talk to yourself. This may sound a little lets days psychotic but if sort out your issues with your own advice because you are the one that knows best what is going on it should help out. s was saying. 1 have a computt Well that is all for this week. If you have any additonal se th at for wha comments or question please send them to maybe you kno• Beacon@Wilkes.edu specifically adressed to Ronnie. tual computer, ) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a meLinuxoperati tead of one of se Do you really need to know? Did you ever hear that one Wilkes advertisement? The one I'm talking about is the 'Small University, Big Education. ' I think that it's pretty damn good. It's short, it's cute, it's catchy, and it works.After being here for four years I think that we can find a more appropriate slogan.How about Small U, Big bunch of hypocrites? I think this is more appropriate. Aren't you so sick of those people (and we know who you are) that talk (or even write articles) about rumors and how quick stories are passed around, and yet they are the first one's to have the nerve to run their mouth? Well, I am. My advice to you (albeit it's quite cliche)- practice what you preach, 'cause what goes around comes around. One day you will get knocked on your ass, and I hope those that you bashed have the pleasure of seeing it. That is what justice is all about!Before you open your mouth the next time, here's some food for thought. This is something that I have learned in my past four years here: Whether true or not true there are some things that need not be told, especial I y an ther 's --C-at_h_y_D_o_n_li-n ° personal business. So why do you discuss it? To look big and important and impress others with your vast body of knowledge? Sooner or later people are going to stop telling you things. And don't even try to say, "But, I was drunk, I didn_'t know what I was saying." That's not a good excuse, it's not even a poor one. And for those of you who have friends that like to run their mouth here's something for you to chew on: if you think that they don't talk about you, think again! What makes you think that you are such a good friend that they never will talk about you? I'm not saying don't be friends with them, just watch what you say. All it takes for them to screw you over is an attentive audience in which you are absent from.Here's another slogan for grand ale Wilkes, ·small U, Big Talkers.Don't you love people who argue for something but don't have a leg to stand on and back it up with? I DO! Here's a common college example: College students should be able to drink and party because they are college students and that is what college students do, besides this crummy town as nothing else to offer. (This is not my opinion, it just what I have heard.) As far as I'm concerned they run their mouth for the exercise.• This makes no point what so ever, and half the time they can't back up what they say.If that is the best argument you have just keep your mouth shut, it doesn't help anything. Before you stop reading, bear with me a bit while I will clue you in on my position.Do what you want, whether good/ bad, legal/illegal, whatever it is, BUT you better be able to accept the consequences of what you do. And if you want to argue, have an actual argument, otherwise you look like a jerk and end up hurting the 'cause' . Now, if you want to argue for college drinking do it scientifically. I suggest scientifically proving Darwin's survival of the fittest. I know we all heard it in science class, but this version as a bit of a twist.Here it is. Imagine a herd of buffalo. In order to be strong and survive the weak ones usually die off. As the weaker die the whole b~come stronger. Your brain cells operate the same way. When you drink you lose brain cells, but it's okay because the , one step furtht weaker ones are dying and the the outlandish 1 strong ones survive. Thus, you become smarter. This way it is beneficial for college students to drink.Have fun trying to prove it. So, in summary, practice what you preach, keep your mouth shut about others, and don't argue things you can't back up. Cathy Donlin is the Assistant Editor of The Beacon and her views a?id expression are those of her and do not reflect everyone else at The Beacon. THE SPORTS SCOOP W:ith ient Windows " er posit that con puter you have , Matt and Dave Ya.Ir Scmce far ~-college arrl Pro R:ISEh!J J , Basketl:ell, Footl:ell, H:x:key COMING SOON ••. Lire calls! Every Sunday 10:30AM-1:00PM on WCLH 90.7 FM iation. To so need to make their I r from skip( ings, commerc else they want from avoiding. Now, if you h: with a DVD dri �The Beacon 7 000 Technology Bytes With Brian Trosko is a n college. ife right am just roomates ,eluded. I t that I life iat matter, I preferablly r, talk to 10tic but if iditonal .onnie. because the ring and the ~- Thus, you his way it is !ge studen 'ie Beacon. re m P.ro EiXkey 1PM buddy of mine named Ance pointed out that "the of existence is a monstrous cy directed by crooked ans, scum-sucking plutoprofessional perverts, and ly madequate, a conspiracy ver whose sole aim and obis to stifle the few remainspirits left on the planet. tch whatever remains of , grace, wit, independence.. ligence, and to trample it afetid and evil-smelling of putrid banality and petty than usual, I disagree. 1come to my senses and the fundamental metaphys- example that demonstrates of the truthfulness of what was saying. Let's say that ve a computer. Let's then that for whatever reason, ybe you know how to use computer, you choose to Lmux operating system on ofone of several equally tWindows variants. Let's posit that connected to this ryou have a DVD drive. one step further, let's imagoutlandish circumstance maybe have purchased, some DVD movies, and that ght actually wish to play vies on your computer so can,you know, watch 'em. r to October of last year, ldn't have been able to Why? Because of CSS, the Scrambling System. It's an ·on system used on most ial DVDs. In order to play aDVD decoder needs to to understand it and to deand in order to do that the iation. To get a license, also need to pledge that make their player prevent from skipping past FBI , commercials, or whatthey want to prevent the avoiding. w, if you had a Windows aDVD drive, you could Ukl buy a hardware decoder ddescramble your DVDs could watch 'em. But if you ·nux box, you were pretty L. See, none of the manumaking hardware decodred to write drivers so that Linux users could use their hardware. So Linux users had 3 main options, really. They could go without watching their own legally purchased DVDs, they could cobble together their own hardware drivers for another manufacturer's hardware, which isn't easy, or they could go about hacking CSS and writing software to handle the decoding. Given the general crappiness of the CSS algorithm, option three was by far the easiest. At least three separate hacking groups broke CSS independently, thanks in large part due to an anonymous posting of the source code. Now in late October of 1999 enters Jon Johansen, a 16year old Norwegian, who writes a piece of software called DeCSS. DeCSS is very simply utility that allows on-the-fly decryption of a CSS-encrypted DVD, and the copying of files to the hard drive. It's a very small piece of code, and can easily fit on a single page of text, or a T-shirt. I'm waiting for someone to get a tattoo of it. Shock! Horror! Wailing and gnashing of teeth! The Motion Picture Association of America instantly contacted the Norwegian police, and threw enough weight around that they raided Johansen's home, confiscated his computer and modem, hauled him and his father in for questioning, and threatened indictment for actions that were not even illegal under Norwegian law. Why? Because according to the MPAA, it's illegal for you to watch your own purchased movie on your own DVD player if you circumvent their encryption scheme to do so. Don't buy claims that DeCSS facilitates piracy; those claims are bogus bunkum. DVD piracy was possible as early as 1998; ripping software that would take the decrypted bitstream and stick it on your hard drive were easily available. But DVD piracy simply isn't very feasible on a non-industrial scale. A single DVD movie takes up to 10 gigabytes of space. If you had a big enough hard drive, you'd be able to copy and store a few movies, but the hard drive would be more expensive than the movies themselves. Yet, to copy the movie onto another DVD would be even more expensive, since blank writable DVDs cost upwards of 40 bucks. Nobody who has access to the $15 movie will spend $40 to get a copy of it. The MPAA then began to go after web sites that made the software available to the public, sending scores of cease-and-desist letters and filing lots of lawsuits . 2600.com lost one of these, even though all they did was to link to the file, and didn't make it available themselves. This is tantamount to saying that as a private citizen I'm not even allowed to tell you where to find the file. But you could use Disney's search engine to find it, which just goes to show that Mike Eisner's left cortex doesn't know what his right one is doing. But none of this is about piracy. It's about control. The various recording industries have actually taken the ludicrous position that when you buy a movie or CD or DVD or cassette, you have no right whatsoever to actually watch the thing. They simply permit you to watch the movie in their terms, subject to their limitations and conditions, and you'd better put up with it or they'll haul your butt into court. I'm not sure whether the MPAA and RIAA fall into the category of "mental inadequate" or "scum-sucking plutocrats," but I don ' t see any reason why they can' t meet both criteria. The end result of all their efforts is much money paid to the lawyers, much effort spent on a doomed and futile effort to stop the availability of the DeCSS software. Also, to stop the potential for the strong alienation of a consumer base; the last technology to tell users how and when they could watch the movies they buy was DIVX, and DIVX players can now be found in a select few yard sales across the country. In the Clouds with Bunal Kalariva I have no idea what I want to say this week. I mean there are so many things going on on campus like Wilkes University Squares (Oct 24th in the SUB at 6:30pm), Into the Streets, and the concert that I want to promote, but I think I should use this column for something else. I don't know about you out there, but don't you ever feel that life is passing you by? I mean of course I have fun and I "seize the moment" as much as possible, but I always feel like something is missing. People go out and have a good time, but we never really get to know each other. No one ever seems to have any real conversations anymore. It's just empty words to fill in the voids. We pass each other in the halls and say, "Hey! What's new?" but do we even listen to a reply? Do we even care to hear? Do we even answer ourselves? Everyday it is the same thing and sometimes we mistake not feeling anything for happiness . When there isn't a major crisis going on, we think everything is great and that we' re happy, but that's not what it's about. But enough about that. I wish everyone luck in the remainder of the semester. Why not do something crazy? I mean think it through and make sure it's not that illegal. But do something that you never thought you had guts to do. Life will definitley not be so dull then. Do something that you've been meaning to do but never got around to. And always take time to find out who you are and don't be afraid to let others see that person. We're all interesting people and maybe it's time to actually see each other for what we are. One last thing. As you may know, I'm chair of the food committee and will be passing out surveys soon. Please let me know your thoughts with either an email (kalarirs@wilkes.edu) or in person. I think it's ridiculous that as Debbie _Brandt pointed out that we have to pay for food that was served for another event- you know about those deserts. We are the consumers and if we' re not happy, then something needs to be done. �8 The Beacon The FEATURES Main Event With Crazy Bob Steroids are pretty cool. Instead of going to the gym all the time, I'm just going to pop pills from now on and eat Doritos all day. Sure, my kids will be retarded but the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. This is Crazy Bob and you're reading the Main Event. That's a shame. What I would like to know is how come nobody tells me when my fly is open? I mean honestly, if everyone would take a minute each day to glance over at my private area than the world would be a much better place. Comedy is ensuing all around us. Strange men are traveling to stranger places on a quest to find the purpose of our labors. With them they pack appropriate footwear and various flavors of PowerAde: Mountain Blast, Arctic Avalanche, and Fruit Punch. In the event of dehydration this will prevent any electrolyte shortage they may encounter. Time is of the essence. Guidelines have been established to maintain the estimated speed of this mission. The rules are as follows. Number one: Under no circumstances must any man travel backwards in order to protect us from a symbolic devolution of the beast. Number two: Number one doesn't mean anything but sounds cool. Number three: All men must only express honest feelings and follow initial instincts. The team consists of three men. Now we are off. Travelling together, the dynamic trio is not surprisingly silent. All of them expect the unexpected, which is not the best feeling to have. They cannot help but wonder if the truth they· seek will be found, and if found will be the correct truth. The rolling hills of Katonah, NY are not the most ideal places to search for the meaning of life, but for all intent and purposes will have to do. The most outspoken of the gentlemen establishes his role as the leader early on. He meditates with wrong diligence and overexerts himself. In great pain he is unable to maintain the fire, causing the other two to get lost in the woods at nighttime, while the leader is never recovered. The remaining two men are separated. One insists that everything is life because he fights to find meaning in everything. He cannot bring himself away from the annoyances of those Special Dark Hershey bars that no one likes but are continually sharing bags with Mr. Goodbars across the world. He cannot figure out why a thesaurus does not list another word for itself, or if a tomato is biologically alive. He chooses to ask why before he even knows how, substituting a philosophical front for his realistic persona: a really stupid guy. Then there was one. Not one to let philosophical differences get in the way of his cardiovascular conditioning, he ran until his heart was content. Giving up on this mission he decided that if he was meant to know the answer, the answer would come to him. After a sufficient amount of miles and exercise he stopped alongside a lake. The gentle breeze caused a small ripple over the dark waters. The trees were a classic assortment of fall yellows and oranges. There was neither a sun nor a cloud in the sky; just a baby blue blanket he hadn't seen since he and the neighbor's kids played touch football in his backyard decades ago. He looked into the water and saw his reflection. Noticing the sunglasses he wore, he stood straight up and removed them. Everything he saw, that was so beautiful a minute before, was now just a little bit brighter. In his amazement, he paused, looked around, and announced to the world, "Sluts are cool." EDITOR'S NOTE: CRAZV BOB, WE (CATHY,TARA,JILL} WAITED FOR THE NEW ARTICLE UNTIL 10:30PM AND WE WERE STILL UNABLE TO ACESS THE EMAIL AT THE BEACON. SORRY BUT WE ARE HAVING BAD CONNECTIONS FREE* MOVIES On Friday** for $2 down YOU can go to the Cinemark theatre and see one of the many movies playing. *Once you show up you get your $2 back. Come and sign up at the SUB information desk Wednesday nights from 5-6 or Thursday from 11-1. There are a limited number of shuttle tickets so first come first served. Transportation is provided for a limited number of students, but tickets are available to those who would like to drive. The shuttle will leave the SUB at 6:30 and will meet any students driving at 7:00 at the theatre. The movies should be done at approximately 10: 15 to be back at the university by 10:45. **This is available on the following Dates: 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, and 12/1. This is sponsored by the Wilkes University Programming Board. hroughout eir vie\l s so rapid m usic. T greatly t heartth1 f pervio vie,Almo fbringin eneofth From the Bench a time, where J , where kid g, and free lov The story st; "ption of one c I find it harder and harder each w ers, William to come up with a topic worthy yed by newcor ng William is bench discussion, so this w have decided to talk about shi ·ty of a lifetim shady people. Everyone is at I a little shifty/shady in one way another but it may not be that ticeable to others. However, t are those people who just make known that they are shady. You know the kind of people I am ..a~- -- - ing about, and if you don't, j think of someone you really d like, you obviously don't liket because in the past they have shifty towards you. Now that I' brought you all up to speed, I your wondering what my solu· to dealing with shady people i wish I could give you that ans but I don't even know it. The problem is that, ev though you and most of y friends don't approve of the sh one, there are some people that friends with him or her. Things get really ugly when one of y friend's is cool with that shi someone. Many people who found themselves in this posi· get flustered while trying to fi out what to do, and I don't bl them. What do you do? Do you both "t:if them, do you hate y friends shady friend, I don't k it's hard to say because each has its own underlying circ stances. In all my years of ex ence, careful observation brought me to the hypothesis "ruining a friendship because d shady person is a mistake." So, the next time you find y self in a situation like this, be better person, just step back observe. Although it may take time you will see that your fri will eventually feel the same waj you. And if that doesn't work,) know the saying, "if you can't em',joinem'" With John Heck Alright, I'm back. A vacation was just what I needed after my recent collision with the grain train over Homecoming weekend. I hope that everyone enjoyed his or her vacation more than I did. Don't worry I am not trying to make you feel sorry for me, but my vacation was beat. Why? You ask. There was absolutely nothing to do while I was at home. All of my friends had their fall break last weekend, so I got to bond with my dogs more than anything else. Things just aren't the same at home these days, as a lot of you freshmen probably found out this past weekend. Going away to college changes people, some for the better and some for the worse. Some love it, some hate it, but in one way or another this is an indisputable fact. For example, I have a few friends that either didn't go away to school or they failed out as freshmen, so the only thing that I hear out of all of them is" I hate living with my parents," or "this town sucks." I can sympathize with them but at the same time I am tired of hearing it, so hanging out with them isn't even fun. This is just one way that college changed me. These guys whom in high school were some of my best friends, are now just associates. I know it may seem strange to those of you who have not gone through this yet, but my advice to you is to just accept it. Don't harp on the fact that somebody became cocky since they went to school or the fact that your "straight-edge" buddy is now a drug addict after living with a drug addict roommate for a month, just accept it. People change because they want to. Well, enough of that, it gets depressing to write about that kind of stuff for more than half of a page. �FEATURES rt es... With Kevin Walsh 7/.linosl 9amous roughout any teenager 's of William's young age, and how the Rolling Stone magazine wants so rapidly, as does their to hire him without knowing i music. Today's teens are William's true age. William is only greatly by "boy groups," fifteen. heartthrobs, and older Within the rising band is a meloof pervious generations.• dramatic guitarist named Russell vie, Almost Famous, was a Hammond (played by Billy Crudup), of bringing back to life the who is trying to find a slice of realscene of the l 970's. The di- ity in the polluted Hollywood sysCameron Crowe takes you tem. Russell and William developed , where Jim Morrison was a relationship of friendship and that where kids wore their hair oflove of a certain girl, Penny Lane. and free love existed. Penny is a groupie of the band and The story starts with the de- William falls head over heels for her. . nof one of the main char- However, William is put aside and ' William Miller, who is Penny does not realize that he has feelings for her. The simple love of by newcomer Patrick Fugit. William is given the oppor- a young girl and the hardships of of alifetime. He is sent on a an up-coming rock band shape the movie into a picture that could charcoaster adventure that allows acterize any rock band during the II leave high school, travel arock band, and have the op~ 1970's. Depending on your taste in to combine his love of movies, one could fall in love with this picture due to the simple story their view of the world Howe ho ju e shad eople you d ou re don' they TheBeacon 9 Cye ofI.be [k/ure Wilh !ll(adame 0cslasy that is set during a time of revolutionary changes in the rock world: This film tries to accomplish so much, but is a simple love of music and the time in which it occurred. Rat~ng: 3 out of 5 stars. * * .~wl!icture-·o f the Week Aquarius (Jan20-Febl8) It may seem as though you are missing opportunities to advance your position, timing is everything, also be aware of increasing restlessness and stress . Pisces (Febl9-Mar20) You can look forward to a more productive use of your time and energy. By next month you will have a completely new perspective on many things in your life. In the meantime, remain calm, cool, and collected. Aries (Mar21-Apr19) You may have to deal with some emotional situations all by yourself this week, but according to my crystal balls you will be okay if you trust your instincts. . Taurus (Apr20-May20) It seems to me that you need some balance in your life, even though you have not been all that recepti ve to the idea of settling down, it's not such a bad idea. Gemini (May21-June20) This is a good time for you to take a vacation, take this time to decide what your goals are, you will be happy you did. .N to hat ady Cancer (June21-July22) Do not let others change your way of thi nking, be yourself and those people whom you are leaning towards will have more respect for you. you th ow it. Leo (July23-Aug22) My crystal balls tell me that you are at a crossroads in your life, seek the advice of a friend but formulate upon it, trust your instincts on all financial matters. Virgo (Aug23-Sep22) You may be upset and annoyed about problems with collecting funds that are owed to ·you. Many situations that relate to your social life and home situation may need time to jell. You seem to have everything under control. in th· •tryin td I do do? you 1d, I do Libra (Sep23-Oct23) Pending relationships with prospective partners or a mate could keep you on tender hooks for the moment. Plan to occupy your time in productive ways so that frustrations won' t overwhelm you. Scorpio (Oct24-Nov21) Keep a low profile until personal issues blow over, nobody needs to know your business except for you, keep a close eye on friends that can't keep secrets. ' Sagittarius (Nov22-Dec21) Exciting opportunities are in the air, take them at face value, carefully consider the legality of the opportunity no matter what the rewards may be. Capricorn (Dec22-Jan19) Explore the possibilities of making new friends, the ones that you currently associate with may steer you down the wrong path. Whoa ... Check the Colonel out! �10 The Beacon SPORTS October 19, 20 .Hit the Showers Tennis close ult out rebuildin ootba , yearw/o a wi nderg, with Jer-:rmine Richardson By Brian Walter and Marcus Sowcik By ED BEDNARZ MS: Marcus Sowcik; BW: Brian Walter; JR: Jermaine Richardson Beacon Staff Writer Year: Senior Major: Business with a minor in communications The Wilkes' women's tennis team en..,_ __ __ Bright vib1 their season wi th heads held high. An 0-10 record does not reflect upon ass, and a b BW: Let's get to the bottom of the nickname "Jazz." How did you get it, what's it mea.ni and who gave it to you? JR: It spawned in high school. My fri ends MC . > called me it in the beginning of my freshman year. When I came to college I just told people to call me Jazz because it was easier to remember than my name. It has stuck with me since then. MS: If you could line up against anyone, who would it be? JR: Coach Sheptock (laughs). I want to see how tough he really is. MS : You' re losing in a big game, the guys are playing sluggish, what motivational words do you give them? JR : Stay focused . Be confident. It will get you through tough times. Adapt and overcome, this gives me a strong frame of mind. BW: What female do you have or would you have hanging in your room? JR: Well, I have a Maxim calendar now, but that doesn't count. I would have a collage of all the women I adore, and all the women I have been with in my life. I can' t pick just one ... that wouldn't be fair. BW: I heard you have a picture of a woman in your locker. Please elaborate. JR: It's a picture of my mom, I always carry a picture of her with me. Before games I talk and pray to it. Its just so I know she is always with me. MS: You' re down 2 points to Lycoming in the fourth quarter. They have the ball and its third and five. What's going through your mind? .. JR: Strip or sack. By any means necessary stop them and get the ball to the offense. Bite, claw, anything I can do. MS: Personal feelings on Coach Sheptock as a leader/coach. JR: He's a real standout kind of guy. I came here to wrestle, and I was a ball boy for the football team. One game I was standing on the Wilkes• sideline, and some guy started yelling at everyone to get off the line. I thought he meant the players, so I didn't move. All of the sudden I heard someone barking at me, it just so happened to be coach, and I knew from that day on I had to play for that man. I like the emotion he brings out. Much respect. MS: What's your greatest football memory? JR: It was a high school football game, their team was driving. I intercepted a pass and ran it back 80 yards for a touchdown to seal the game. It was my favorite because the quarterback for the othe,r team was a friend of mine from middle school, and also because I intercepted a pass my freshman year off of him and ran it back. So I ended my career the same way I started it. BW: What superhero would you compare yourself to and why? JR: I have to go to back to my X-Men days for this . .. Wolverine. He is rugged, yet smooth when he wants to be. When he is around Jean, he is all smooth and proper, but when someone slips up he brings out the blades. That's how I am on the football field, I may be real calm and nice, and then someone makes me mad and I bring out the blades somethin' fierce. I go out and cut up the quarterback. MS : What are the differences between this year 's team and last year's team ? JR: This year 's team is more team-orientated. Other than that it's ki nd of a mirror image. I personally find this year more special because it is my senior year. BW: Superstitions? JR: Yes (laughs). Whoever does my hair in the beginning of the season has to do it all the way through the year. I also have a Friday night routine. Every Friday night I get my hair done, play cards and then rest up. Other than that, I try to stay away from them, they give me a mental block. Coach Sheptock has several of them, so sometimes they rub off on me. Open Floor Statement: "Know ledge is power, and with power comes responsibility . . . so do the right thing with it." Photos by Adam Polinger Selena Bednarz will be bringing her big serve back next year. Senior Angie Cardoso's experience was a key to Jackie Ruane's first year. •:·::.;:;:::~:::·:• hard work and dedication that every mem of the team had. They were headed by era! young players who will be returning season. First-year players Adriana Solor and Selena Bednarz, who played numbe and 2 respectively, tasted their first seaso the NCAA. Bednarz commented, "In the begin · of the season, I had a tough ti me at the lege level. But, I gained more confidence wards the end of the year and look forn to next season." Lori DeMarco, Nicole Ripper, Jean Bell and Kim Herbaugh all will be retu next season with more experience and c dence. They will try to fill the void of g ating seniors Angie Cardoso and A Mehta. First-year coach Jackie Ruane has pleased with the improvement sho throughout the season. She worked the I hard in practice and hopes that next year, women tan reap the benefits. Agreeing with Ruane, Ripper also I that the team has built a solid foundation next year. Ripped added, "This was my first ) playing for Wilkes. I enjoyed playing tougher.competition and look forward to future." The general team atmosphere wai good spirits, even in down times. Senior Cardoso leaves these pa words. "The last four years have been an venture. This was our best rebuilding year I wish the team good luck in the future." -•-·.--·.·-·.·.·.·.-.·-·.- ········· ·~ : ; l■l!ilf!iilllf 1••.· . . .·••·•••·•JitmP~~•t$m~~§t#}~til~t•. .. -••·••••r••••:mesnut&ut· nts are in pre d Artillery l mpleted by 1 Wilk es h system , , with th1 s will b and safe 1 �ober 19, 2000 SPORTS The Beacon 11 ulti-sport baseball field under heavy construction ,e' /d hOCke y, otba/1 fields Bnght vibrant lines, lush green . and a brand new waterwg mt in their fields ? Athletes Id start looking forward to conditions as new improveare in process at Ralston Field Artillery Park and should be leted by the fall of 200 l . Wilkes has already started vations on the field hockey as well as the football pracfield, and will start on the footand soccer fields as soon as the ieasons end. The plan consists mggrass seed, a pop-up wasystem and leveling all of the , with the hopes that the conwill become more acceptandsafe for athletes. rector, Addy Malatesta, feels "it's not all about aesthetics, the playing surface should be safe and not liable for athletes." The current state of the fields is hardly acceptable and in definite need for change. Bald dry spots, uneven surfaces, and over-use characterize the Wilkes' fields this fall. "Trying to share the fields this season has been really hard. It's tearing up the fields even more and that has been difficult on all the teams," said senior field hockey player Danielle Flock. In the past, there have been complaints about the field hockey field, and recently, equity issues have been raised to the university. According to Malatesta, "All athletes should be treated in the exact same way across the board .. .Equity, regardless of gender." The university hopes that the new renovations, as well as adding a new women's lacrosse team, will give Wilkes more equality. In the long run, though, all athletes will benefit and when the project is done, we are going to have a really great complex. Photo by Corey Yanoshak Artillery Park, home of the baseball team and field hockey team, is getting a partial facelift this fall. As you can see, only part of the outfield is being redone, leaving left field uneven now and a section of outfield untouched. But more changes are on the way and one can barely walk through the field now. Other changes taking place include new drainage for the whole field. The whole field, even outside ■ of the fields, is dug up with trenches and ditches, holding the sprinkler system. Modifications to the dimen- sions of the baseball field are also in store for Artillery Park. ■ ,. By COREY YANOSHAK tod#z! Beacon Sports Editor imes. es these have been :building n the fut en's goalie, Nye, named Player Week in Freedom Conference Wilkes University junior goalSeth Nye has been named omConference men's socPlayer of the Week for his efin a pair of Wilkes wins last Nye had a 2-0 record with a of shutout victories for the nels. On Wednesday, he six shots to help Wilkes Moravian a 2-0 setback at Field. On Saturday, he regeights saves as Wilkes fasha 1-0 Freedom Conference over Delaware Valley. The two improved the Colonels to 7-4- 2 overall and 3-0-2 in the conference. "Seth has really come up with some big saves for us," commented head coach Phil Wingert. "His maturity in goal has been a real big asset for us. He has done an outstanding job keeping us in close games." For the season Nye ranks first in the Freedom Conference with a stellar 1.14 goals against average. He is also second in the conference in with an .855 save percentage. He has three shutouts to his credit and has stopped 83 shots. Although the women's soccer team has four players with more than 10 points, one player has stood out. After a stand-out freshman year, sophomore Holly Shiber has netted 13 goals and five assists for 31 points. Senior Julie Olenak is second on the team with 19 points on nine goals and one assist, while fellow senior Donna Rothrock has scored six goals and three assists for 15 points. Sophomore Danielle McDonald has five goals and one helper for 11 points and junior Jill Lacy is fifth on the team with nine points. First-year coach Melissa Elwell's team is 9-7-1 overall with a 3-2 MAC Freedom Conference record. The Lady Colonels have just two games left, both against Freedom Conference opponents, and can clinch a playoff berth with two wins. A split would guarantee Wilkes a third-place seed in the playoffs. "The season's gone really well," said Shiber, a Dallas graduate. "We're really down in numbers, so it's going good considering that." Shiber helped the Lady Colonels to a 1-1-1 record last week as she scored five goals in the three C - games, one of which was a shutout loss to William Patterson. The tie came at home against local rival College Misericordia as Shiber scored both goals in a 2-2 double-overtime tie. Wilkes then beat Baptist Bible 5-3 with Shiber scoring a hat trick for Elwell. Shiber sees her game against Misericordia as her highlight so far this year. "We have such a good rivalry and there was a lot of hype before the game. And I feel I really made a big impact in the game with two goals." Wilkes . then went on to beat Lycoming College 3-1 as Olenak scored twice. Moravian College then shutout the Lady Colonels 40. "Julie and Donna are the keys up top and they've been scoring," said Shiber. "They're the two we look to when we're going on offense." Wilkes hosts the University of Scranton today, then travels to Allentown to close out the Freedom Conference and the regular season. Winning both games would put the Lady Colonels at 5-2 in the conference, while losing both means a record under .500. A split guaran- . Photo by Adam Polinger Junior Jill Lacy has scored 2 goals with 5 assists. tees a .500 conference record and a playoff opportunity. "I feel the pressure every game because I have to be consistent," said Shiber of coming off her freshman season. "But my teammates realize it and they're been playing great. Everyone's scoring now." Rothrock, transposed from goalie/forward last year to a fulltime forward this year, saw her first action in goal recently, allowing one goal in 90 minutes. The senior stopped nine shots for the win and a 1.00 goals against average. Jennifer Pawleshyn has been the main Lady Colonel between the pipes, starting 16 games, blocking 122 shots for a 1.96 gaa. Adrienne Corrigan has also seen time in goal. �12 The Beacon r- SPORTS J 'Freedom' has to wait as Wilkes falls to King ..:'11,r/:W}t By MATT REITNOUR Beacon Staff Writer .,.. I" If The Wilkes University field hockey team is doing their best New York Yankee impersonation as they limp into the post season following three straight losses. Wilkes dropped a tough 4-3 game to King's College on Tuesday at Betzler Fields. The win improves the Lady Monarchs to 125 overall, 2-3 in Freedom Conference action while the Lady Colonels saw their record slip to 6-10 overall, 3-2 in the conference. A win over the cross-two rival would not have only given the Lady Colonels their second straight Freedom Conference crown, but would have also placed Wilkes in the lead in the Mayor's Cup race. Instead, Wilkes now trails the series 3-2 with football as the last fall sport left on the schedule. The host Lady Monarchs got on the board first when Jen Peer scored at the 33: 17 mark in the opening half. But the Lady Colonels wasted little time tying the contest thanks to sophomore Kim Whipple's goal just two minutes later. The score would remain tied as the two teams went into half-time. King's got the next two goals from Ellen Brady to take a 3-1 lead. Senior Jill Wilson scored a goal 5: 13 left to play off and assist from Whipple to pull the Blue and Gold Shuttle Opin ic Beaco, Featur The Ma Sport! Photo by Adam Polinger The defending MAC-champion field hockey team, led by goalie Desiree Podrasky, is 3-2 in the MAC after losing to cross-town rival King's College 4-3. within one goal. But Brady capped off her hat-trick performance just 59 second later to give King's a two-goal lead again. Wilkes was determined not to leave the field without a fight when junior Jill Henry banged a goal home with just 2:40 left in the contest. The loss to King's might put some teams in a true tail spin with just three regular season games left, but the Lady Colonels know they have the talent and skill to win, it's just a matter of putting it all tog the right times. "We work well together and wea. nicate well on the field," senior de back Danielle Flock said. "We now j to capitalize on our strong points." The Freedom Conference playthe league's top three teams. Team No a bye, waiting for the winner from tbi between teams ranked No. 2 and N spectively. "We have the talent and ability to this team," Henry said. "Now we just start using it." Defensive dominance not enough against Lycomi By COREY YANOSHAK Beacon Sports Editor LYCOMING Football coach Frank Sheptock calls his team's defense last Saturday at Lycoming the "finest performance I've seen in my 11 years coaching at Wilkes." The Colonel defense stepped up to the challenge of playing one of the top teams in the nation, holding the Lycoming College Warriors to just 31 yards of total offense. But, like any great team does, Lycoming found a way to win. They didn't need their offense, because it was their defense that puts them in first place in the MAC Freedom Conference with Photo by Adam Polinger Jermaine Richardson (92) leads the Colonels with 3.5 sacks and 38 tackles. a 21-6 defeat of the 4-2 Colonels. "Our defense did so well and the coaching staff executed an excellent gamepfail today," said Sheptock. "But on offense, we couldn't do anything. They just dominated the line and it was a real frustrating day." With Lycoming's first regular season loss in five years to Widener a few weeks ago, Wilkes was fueled by the reality that Frank Girardi 's Warriors could be beaten. But Lycoming's defense limited Wilkes' quarterback Jeff Marshman, the league's top passer prior to the showdown, to just 144 yards on a 16 for 36 day. The Warrior defense, widely-known for their takeaway ability, used that talent to intercept three passes and return two of those for touchdowns. Lycoming also scored the only points of the first half on a blocked punt into the end zone, recovering the loose ball for six points. "They couldn't beat our defense. Their offense could not do anything with what they brought," said defensive lineman Jermaine Richardson, who had a game-high 12 tackles, four for a loss. "We work well together, we're a good unit and we knew they'd try to pound the ball at us. But we knew we had to step up, because if we didn't do the job on defense, no one would." The two Freedom Conference powers did not finish a quality drive as the teams combined for five interceptions, four fumbles lost, 25 punts, and 14 sacks, 12 of which Thurs . Fri. Sat. Sun. Piec to Yank Frc Photo by Adam Defensive coordinator Bob James (left) had Wilkes well-prepared at Lycoming Colonels allowed just 31 yards of offense. James enters the field with first-year and former Colonel great Mark Gundersdorf and safeties coach Roy Wall (· Marshman felt. Two Lycoming linemen broke the school record for sacks in a game with five, while the 12 total tied a school-best. Wilkes also broke a record of its own as punter Paul Olson's 14th punt of the afternoon was a Wilkes' record. "We gave them some breaks in the kick- ing game, but their kicker had a pro I Sheptock. "And when you play at such as Lycoming, you have to take tage of your chances and can't give breaks." Things will not get any easier Colonels as they head into New York another national power in Ithaca Co B � 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 2000 October 19th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2000 October 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/9da39e661f52045065b1caf859df6924.pdf 690d88f571213211c01bb9c0ce0bb802 PDF Text Text ~ilkes University eacon W ilkes dramat ics 2 4-6 6 7-9 8 10-12 rs. Partly Sunny Hi-293K Lo-283K Chance of H20 Hi-291 K Lo-279K Sun Showers Hi-285K Lo- 275K Mostly Sunny Hi-285K Lo-276K Piecing it all together Wilkes University's Department of Visual and Performing Arts will present the two-hour musical comedy, Once Upon a Mattress, in the Edward Darling Jr. Theater of the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. Opening night is Friday, November 10, at 8 p.m. , with additional evening performances scheduled for November 11, 17 and 18. Matinees wi ll be held on November 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. In a kingdom far away there li ved the sad Prince Dauntless (sophomore John Stassen, South St. Paul, Minn.). Dauntless is unhappy because of the influence of his overbearing mother Queen Agravain (senior Alice Fink, Wilkes-Barre, and 'junior Nancy Fattorini, New York). The domineering Queen not only controls her son, but also her husband , the mute King Sextimus (Rhys Shovliq, Reading, Pa.) and the entire kingdom . Not wanting to lose control, the queen establishes . a law that no one may marry until Dauntless takes a bride. And, she is determined to prevent that from ever happening. Meanwhile, the beautiful Lady Larken (Colleen Dever, Chester, N.Y.) informs her lover Sir Harry (Paul Mitchell, Lewistown Pa.) that she is pregnant, and, because of the new law, they must find a bride for Dauntless or she will have to leave the kingdomThe noble Sir Harry leaves the kingdom in search of a see Mattress page 3 From The Bench rese nt. (Left to Right) Rhys Shovlin, a senior from Reading, Pa., will portray King Sextimus; Tiffany Smith, a freshman from New York, N.Y., plays Princess Winnifred; and John Stassen, a sophomore from South St. Paul, Minn., is Prince Dauntless in Wilkes University's production of Once Upon a Mattress. Computer upgrades planned •• •·,;-:-:-:- ······•:-:,:.:,:::;:::::::::::::::::::;:❖• •• :;:::::•:•:;:-. - : :::·:·:·::: i:mi:ilii~rn::i:it-mmi:li::ii:iii:1i:::::::!irn 1 1:::J:J : ■~:~~Wt~~1:1:11 :1:1 1:1:1:r1: 1 :1 1 1:1:1m1:1 1:1:1 1;1:1: Wilkes bolsters its computer power by adding $25,600 in new personal computers and a new $100,000 main database. "Not again," is a common saying in the computer labs on the campus of Wilkes University. "I have been here for four years and every year it gets harder and harder to get my work done in the com- puter labs," says senior criminology major David Sekelick. These cries may not be so frequent because the new Dean of Technology Dr. Fred Sullivan, is spearheading an upgrade of the computerized classrooms in COB 105 and SLC 216. Dr. Sullivan has been the Dean of Technology only since June 15 th but has already made strides to im- Playoffs open for women - Page 12 /. -·-.... : ./: . ':: ·.·- . . -·.;_ ·-:···:·····'• ts preseason awards Page 10 (t~$-·//' proving technology on campus. Over the summer, fifteen computers in the library were all updated with faster computers, more memory, and also a faster Internet connection. "I don't even go to the computer labs anymore to get my research done. I would much rather go to the library to get it done because of the speed of those computers," adds Sekelick of the improvements. In addition to the library, the current computers in COB 105 will be replaced with I-Mac 2000. The thirty-two I-Macs that will be replacing the existing computers will cost $25,600. "I hope it will be ready this semester," says Sullivan of the improvements being made to the lab in 105. Along with the library and the computer lab in COB, there is an. other major improvement happening in SLC 216. Thirty-two PCs that will be used for computer assisted design and graphic design classes will be available for use on Monday, October 16. Andrea Frantz, a visiting assistant professor of journalism is excited about the new computer upgrade in COB 105. "The technology in the computer labs now is outdated, and we need the latest in technology to run the new software programs" said Frantz. By the end of next year, Dr. Sullivan hopes to also have the main database replaced with a new IBM costing in the range 100,000 dollars. This main database will effect everyone. The main database will control all of the administrative computers and will even allow for on-line classroom registration. �The Beacon NEWS Piecing it al I together ocabulary lan~----hood s By Megan Stevens Beacon Staff Writer Has anyone noticed the large, brightly colored puzzle pieces across campus? If you notice closely you can find out some critical information about next week. This week is Into the Streets Week, a highly anticipated annual marathon of diverse community service projects. Every day at all different times, you can find an event to participate in. The Student Community Service Council (SCSC) is dedicated to developing a week of service activities each year in order to promote involvement in community service. This week gives students the opportunity to try out different projects. Often students find a certain area of community service that they reaily care about, and then they continue to expand their service hours in that area. Why puzzle pieces? Debra Gibson, the head coordinator from SCSC, chose this years theme to be "Wilkes Volunteers: Putting the Pieces Together." College life is not simply academics or parties. Growing as a person and reaching out into the community to be of service is an important aspect of your college years. Debra Gibson encourages students to put all the pieces together. "By connecting a piece of the community with your college life you will find completion," says Gibson. The first part of the puzzle for Gibson and SCSC was putting the events together. There was a lot of work involved. What would the students be interested in? What do people within the community need? Such issues were among the factors considered. There are a lot of people within this community that really need help. Gibson feels this week is important because it shows the community that the students really care. In response, the people within the community who were contacted about this week are very excited. "They couldn't believe that we have a full week of service events," Gibson stated. The work that went into preparing the week is evident in the Into the Streets Week 2000 calendar of events that is po:,;ted across campus. The next part of the puzzle is getting involved. A big Kick-off Party was scheduled for this Monday, October 23rd from 9pm till 10pm in the Ballroom of the Student Union. This was the place to come and sign up for the events you are interested in. At the party you could have picked up your free T-shirt for being in- volved as well as enjoying the refreshments that were provided. If you missed the Monday night Kickoff, you can stop by any time at the Office of Volunteer Services on the second floor of the Union to sign up. But let us not forget the main puzzle piece this week -YOU! Yoll have an opportunity to help build a house. You have have a chance to help developmentally disabled people. You can play games with children from the community. You can be part of the effort to keep nature trails clean. You can tutor high school students for an afternoon. You can pack groceries for the poor. You can be the Halloween highlight for senior citizens. You can improve neighborhood safety. You can keep children safe on Halloween night. You can make a difference. Into the Streets week began Monday night and extends until Tuesday, October 31st. Be a part of the special Halloween memories of children within the community. Put your heart into whatever area of service you are most interested in. Try something new. Get the volunteer hours you need for you major. Make use of your halloween costumes. Get a free T-shirt! According to Gibson, "the main point is to get involved, meet new people, help the community, and feel good about yourself." Community service is a big part of this school. Put the pieces together with other Wilkes volunteers, and you'll discover a completed puzzle picture that you can be proud of. Student Government Update By Steven Gazda Beacon Staff Writer This week's SG meeting was shorter and had a much better turnout than last week's meeting, again thanks to the attendance of the underclassmen. The meeting was called to order at 6:08pm by President Bosha and "New Business" was brought to the table. The only discussion for the night was the second reading of the proposed "Ski Club." The entire Board voted and approved the constitution of the proposed "Ski Club," enabling it to exist here on campus. Those clubs represented at the meeting discussed their plans for the next few weeks. The Commuter Council again wants to remind everyone that they will be selling NYC Trip bus tickets start. ing on Tuesday of next week. The tickets are $20 a person and the trip date is November 22, just in time for Christmas shopping. The OffCampus Council will be hosting a "Fright Night" event on October 29, at 7pm in the Ballroom. Free food and a scary movie will be provided. The multicultural coalition will be hosting their annual "Fashion Show" on November 4. Anyone interested in posing or thinking of helping out, please contact Gina Morrison. The programming Board wants to remind everyone that they hold meetings every Thursday at 11 :30am in the Student Suite. Tickets are still available for the Busta Rhymes concert. Free tickets for the WB/ Scranton Penguins will also be available this coming week, so if you have nothing better to do, or want to see a hockey game, make sure to read next week's article with more details. The SCSC announced that their blood drive was a great success and would like to thank everyone who came and supported them. This week is begins "Into the Streets," so get involved! That's about it for this week's SG Jl!.eeting and please take part in upcoming events here on campus. A band of hoodlums vandalized the home of a prominent childem 's doctor in Wales, apparently after confusing her title of pediatrician with "pedophile," police said Wednesday. Dr. Yvette Cloete, a specialist in pediatric medicince at the Royal Bwent Hospital, fled her home after her windows and front door were spray-painted with the word "pedo" - an abreviation for pedophile said Karl Close, chief inspector with the Gwent Police. "Are they just so dull they Mattress from page 3 don 't realize the difference be the two?" Close said of the a which took place Saturday. " a pediatrician who is commit up your mine helping children and somebod) you . But if ye geted her." mind against C Britain has seen a rash of you sit unde !ante attacks most against victi mistaken indentity since The of the World tabloid published tures of sex offenders this su Across Britain, several people shared surmanes with alleg fenders named by the paper have had their homes attacked The queen decides thal must come up with a foolpr to find out if Winnifred is a true cess. She and her confidant the ard (Dale Heller, Berwick Pa.) up with a plan to put a tiny der 20 mattresses and if Win feels the pea, then she is a true ne will vote f1 were right. I here are thn for the presid ore, G . W . f:j}~gJ£fJ}j}jill~i'] cess.Comedy ensues as the pl "I put into effect and the entire <lorn attempts to make sure to agree. The Winnifred passes the test. The credible logi was written by Jay Thom t the compete1 Marshall Barer and Dean Fuller he criticism w music was composed by is that, he is c princess worthy of Prince Daunt- Rogers and the lyrics were but is that supp less. He returns with Princess by Marshall Barer. Winnifred (Tiffany Smith, New General admission is $1l York), who is a bit soggy from nior citizen and student ticke th ing of an ac swimming the moat in her excite- $5. Wilkes students with I.D ut being fed th ment to meet the prince. The queen admitted free of charge. For to say? Al Go1 is horrified and outraged that such information, contact the Box 1 !!! Voting fc a "moat swimmer" would have the flee at 408-4540. o his math S< nerve son ..__ _ _to_marry _ _her __ _. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _---'-.,._, Al Gore seer Wilkes political _________ ___ ...,;;_ By Obed Addo Beacon Staff Writer Recently I went around Wilkes and asked twenty people what they think about the upcoming election. I asked them if they were registered to vote, who they were voting for, and their overall feelings about the candidates. I got a lot of different answers. Out of the twenty, eighteen were registered to vote. The other two had no clue what was going on. If you aren't registered to vote you can sign up online at www.yvote2000.com. Fourteen of the people are rooting for Gore. Nine of them are voting for him because of the way he handled the debates. The other five are voting for him just to have another democrat in office. Bush is getting no love from Wilkes. A lot of the people ga very negative results towards They ~y that he is stupid and i petent. One kid told me that likes Bush because of his st education. Two of the kids said thal are voting for Ralph Nader. both said that we need an em mentalist in office. I don't agr them, but Nader would ma alright president. The last tw said that they weren't even v all because of who was on the· Theysaidthatthereneedstobe choices for president. Gore is ning the popular vote at Wil . think that the majority of peo campus are going to vote for People just don't want to see Bush in office. Thank God. I ally am voting for Gore. We what will happen on Novem t in winter acfr to ski, snowbm Would you like in an organizat you to pursue tt f you've answer s University S looking for pe, ted in the outc e newly formei vi ng its' first m few weeks, but v e an idea of how to have an inc1 this year, and w1 at work trying to �her 26 2000 - NEWS The Beacon 3 . vote not against Nader en a r t agains y since aid pu ders th· ·er. !mission is student ti lents with I fcharge. F mtact the 0. ' the people !suits tow : is stupid told me th mber 7th the day to elect president will be upon us. s not Student Government t. It is the president of the States of America. Have you 1pyour mind? If not, let me . But if you have made up against Gore, think it over you sit under a tree inhaling . tdoyou know about Ralph Not much probably. One uneed to know about him apassionate consumer acHe 1s now running for presithe Green Party pre~idential te. He is a good man! A will vote for if the circumwereright. But they are not. re are three other candithe presidency. They are re, G. W. Bush and Pat n. 1will restrict this article first three. One need not you much about Bush. For ailing opinion which seems 1s Al Gore is smarter and the job as prf:sident.- The Bush and all his advisers agree. There has not been d1ble logical argument the competency of Al Gore. criticism which is more of is that, he is detai I oriented. is that supposed to be bad? ~u want someone who can the how and the why of mg of an act or program being fed through a screen say? Al Gore wi II put you 111 Voting for the guy who his math seems the best Al Gore seems to know his tween Gore and Bush is apparent. The choice must be Gore! But what about Nader? Well, if you vote Nader at the present, the air starved Asthmatics will surely suffocate to death for the environment will be Texasilized. Yeah polluted! The fine fall colors we enjoy here in Pennsylvania will be a thing of the past when Bush becomes president. So if you are a supporter of the Green party, well its okay to vote for Al Gore for president (he is an · environmentally enlightened) and pull the· green party candidate lever for the other offices. Just note that most democrats tend to be en- Wilkes University's Fall Semester student teachers have begun teaching duties in local elementary, middle, and high schools. The student teacher program provides the participants with valuable classroom experience and an easy transition from college life to the professional field. Paveletz named giving program manager vironmentally friendly. I hope I have helped you in your decision. The case at hand comes down to philosophical analysis. In this Aristotelian society, hierarchy is important. The smarter the better. For the choice between Nader and Gore, o,ne may apply Utilitarian principle-Which one of them will bring the greater good? Al Gore! Gore has the greater chance of winning so he must be the one to vote for. Voting for Nader will elect Bush which will not bring even the goodness desired. See you at the poll Nov. 7'h • i club wants you you the kind of person who outdoors? Do you have an mwinter activities? Do you ski. snowboard or go tubId you like to become inmanorganization which will to pursue those interests? u've answered yes to any questions you should conWho are we? We're the University Ski Club, and king for people who are mthe outdoors like we newly formed ski club will gits' first meeting in the weeks, but we would like 1deaofhow many people interested in joining. We have an incredible snow year, and we are already work trying to put together Scott Paveletz, of Parsons, was recently named annual giving program manager at Wilkes University. In his new position, Paveletz is spearheading the University's Community Business Campaign, Phonathon, and Senior Class Gift Campaign. Pledges received from these three fundraising initiatives help provide scholarships for Wilkes studen_ts through the Annual Fund. Previously a regional income development specialist with the American Cancer Society, Paveletz also worked as program director for • Wilkes-Barre's Catholic Youth Cen"''"'",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,c,,,,,,,,c,· '""""""""'' /. ter (C. Y.C.) and program specialist for the Y.M.C.A. His community service activities include helping CHOICES Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center, Odyssey Fitness Center, Y.M.C.A., C.Y.C., American Cancer Society, and church groups. Paveletz is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, Human Resources Management, and Gerontology. Free W-B/Scranton Penguins _Tickets!! W-B/Scranton Penguins VS Rochester. Safurday November 4th at the Arena - Free to all Wilkes students and transportation provided - Signup Wednesday from 5-6 or Thursday 11-1 at the SUB information Desk or in the Student Activities Office Sponsored by Wilkes University Programming Board some great trips both locally and out-of-the-area. If you have an interest injoining the ski club, please drop us a line at skiclub@wilkes.edu. We will be announcing the first club meeting in the next week o'l" so, and we look forward to seeing you on the slopes! t �The Beacon 4 Octob OPINION Listen it may help Life is a time in which we look back at the things we as individuals have said or done. I know for a fact that each of us has said something we regret to a friend or relative.but sometimes they deserve it. When your friends say things that try to help out your life they sometimes do not realize they hurt your feelings. What makes me mad is when you give it back to them they then in return can't take it. As the saying goes " What goes around comes around." This is a concept that is true but not always right. I know "think before you speak," but sometimes I cannot help but just to get it off my chest. For example, my best friend Kim and I would not know what to do if we did not have each other in our lives. We have only been friend for two years, but those two years are filled with laughs, smiles, tears, and fears. She and I are very opinated and sometimes we do not want to hear what each other has to say because the truth does hurt. Jill Stankoski · · .Another difference between her and I is age. She is 26 and I am 21. She has "been there and done that" and she does not want me to make the same mistakes that she had. I love Kim and I should take her advice on life but as stubborn as I am I will not. I wish that everyone had a friend like Kim in their life; but she needs to realize that there is always going to be someone that is more vocal than her, I doubt that but maybe there is. Another example is the relationship that I have with my parents. God love them, I will be the ROVING. first to admit that I am a handful to deal with at times. The simple reason for that is I see things differently than they do. If I say blue • they say black. I guess these are the trials and tribulations of growing up. It is only human nature to try to protect those that you love but I hate living in a bubble. Experience is what you need in life to get ahead. When people shy you away from "reality" you will never understand what life is really all about. When my parents were growing up things were different in the means of crime and ignorance. So I guess for them to understand todays society and the ways of life are a tough concept to grasp. But for me this is easy beacuse I was born into a world filled with a great deal of corruption and temptation. Opinions are very important when you are trying to get your point across but you still have to listen. Listening is also essential to life because if there are two people talking and no one is !is- tening then nothing will ever be accomplished. Based on my experience as a person I admit that I do not always listen and I am in the wrong but so is everyone one else who is not listening. For instance, when I am trying to get people to do things that they are suppose to do and I get nothing but a bunch of lip instend of a bunch of help. I just want to snap. I have a "short fuse" to begin with and that just sends me right over the edge. I know that my parents will be pleased when they read this because they always told me that "someday you will have kids and you will see what it is like." Well, I do not have any kids but I do have friends and sometime I do not know what is worse. Jill Stankosk is the Managing Editor of The Beacon and her opinions, views, and expressions are hers of her own and no one else at The Beacon. with~· Tara Barrie Who do you want to win the World Series Mets or Yankees? E p 0 R T. John Akanowicz Sophmore "Yankees." Kristy Jeremiah Junior "Yankees." MeghanStrasburger Junior "Yankees." John Korbeil Sophmore "Mets." E R Mario Romanelli Freshman "Yankees." Erika Baltrusaitis Senior "Yankees." Chris Talecki . Senior "Neither I don't like baseball." Dominic Goffredo Freshman "Yankees." How is every, y, here's a gre our heels toge! es "I love VI be perfectly e wouldn't ei1 cafeteria am reading propa, tout of its m s, skip the r d perhaps d Bob has to say ·cture it, Wil uth Street 3rc dinner timl UB in ho1 edible am nd fresh :!:::;: ~ 't born la he emplo o shall rer me of the mg "gross." anet that pe , but we thi on behalf oti , and o thered Union atherine DeAng hiefof �The Beacon 5 Hi. How is everyone doing toHey, here's a great idea! Lets our heels together and chant times "I love Wilkes!" No? 10 be perfectly honest with we wouldn't either, and this 's topic is exactly why we 't (unless we were paid). ver, we should say that if you die cafeteria and aren ' t intermreading propaganda for havput out of its misery, then by s, skip the rest of this arand perhaps check out what Bob has to say this week. Picture it, Wilkes-Barre, 84 South Street 3rd floor, the cafits dinner time, so you head die SUB in hopes of finding ing edible amongst the stale Is and fresh out-of-the-can . According to some of the "in charge," everything in the ·a is "home-made" and "de" Ha! Come on people, we !lave been born yesterday, but en't born last night. Even of the employees in the caf(who shall remain nameless) rosomeofthe food they serve ing "gross." We don't know ~anet that person "in charge" , but we think that we can on behalf of the rest of the Earthlings here at Wilkes and say chine to see if it was working yet. that there is some $hit going on Just recently is mysteriously began with the cafeteria. Now, we don't working again. Weird .... it actually ·think it's too much to ask to have is working after being on hiatus for reasonably decent food and a good most of last year and the beginning selection to pick from . If you live of this one. Students should probanywhere on campus, you're ably expect to see a new item on their forced to have some kind of meal · tuition statements .... "cheese maplan, so instead of the students chine fee, $50." This one, we think, constantly "getting screwed" by is just a matter that lacks common the cafeteria, we hope that those sense. Why is the butter, cream people "in charge" will read this cheese, jelly, etc ... placed in such close proximity to the toaster oven? and make a few changes. Last time we checked, butter melts. Did you ever notice that usuAnd another thing concerning the ally by Thursday, the sub (hoagie, condiments sitting out on the hero, whatever) rolls are stale? counter: will people please try and There is a very simple solution to this: close the bags that the bread not get them full of crumbs? We is in. Thank you. Over at the des- know that most people really sert thing, if you look really couldn't care less about the next guy closely, you may find a tiny little behind them in line, but would you swarm of drosophila please at least try and make an efmelanogaster, or for all you "non- fort not to get crumbs in the condidorks" out there, fruit flies. One ments? It would be much appreciafternoon while going through the ated. Moving along from the food, let cafeteria, we stopped and took a look at the "home-made" desserts us ask you a question, and have you that were sitting out. Low-and-be- tell us the truth. Most people would hold, there were fruit flies crawl- at the very least expect the dishes, ing all over several pieces of cake glasses, and silverware to be clean and the left over donuts. Lovt:ly, right? Well, guess again. This is isn't it. Well, not really surprised Wilkes, remember? We recommend at what we had just seen, we that the next time you are in the cafstopped over at the cheese ma- eteria, not only should you take a look to make sure that whatever you put on your tray isn't infested with living things, but you should also take a quick look to make sure that · the dishes and glasses you pick up are clean. While at the "Sip Station," which by the way really needs a new name, we both took two glasses and attempted to fill them with Coke and Sprite. After discovering that neither of these had the proper amount of syrup in them (clear Coke .. .yummy) we dumped them out, and made an interesting discovery: the inside of one of the glasses had bits of food gunk stuck to the inside of it. Thoroughly disgusted, we then proceeded to the card-swiper lady and then to a table. During the course of our dinner, one of the cafeteria employees came out and started putting "clean" silverware into the containers, which is all fine and dandy, until the employee dropped several forks on the floor and simply put them back in with the rest of the clean ones. This is absolutely atrocious and disgusting. Enough said. We know that equal opportunity employment is an important thing, but if someone is incapable of knowing that forks which fall on the floor do NOT go in with the clean ones, they need to be relocated to a job which requires less intelligence:, Perhaps they are more suited for a job managing the food services? We suggest that students start bringing their own Styrofoam plates and plastic silverware to dinner with them. We sincerely hope that this article has raised some awareness concerning some of the things that continually occur in the cafeteria. No one should stand for this because we simply pay too much money for rotten things like these to be happening. Now that you have seen the cafeteria through our eyes, we would like to know how does that make you feel? Perhaps you should let the people "in charge" of the cafeteria know. If you like, you can also email any comments to us at millerab@wilkes.edu. Until next week, bon appetit! tegrity In Medicine By: Meg Stevens September 28th was a cool y night, but a Wilkes alum a warmingly successful Several students, faculty, area ians, and other community gathered in anticipation in nt Union Ballroom to greet Dr. Catherine DeAngelis. Dr. ·neDeAngelis is currently the -in-Chief of the Journal of the ·can Medical Association ). JAMA is an influential ional peer-reviewed general Journal that serves to prothe science and art of mediand the betterment of the pubth. During her career, ngelis has authored and edObooks and over 150 studies, ntaries, editorials, chapters, abstracts . She is indeed a leader in medicine today. Angelis is the first woman to the editor of JAMA. She 1thefirst woman to become cian at John Hopkins Medihool. As a pediatrician , Dr. !is has always had a particuerest in children and adolesHer patients are know as ' kids" and they are spread across the globe from Pittsburg to Baltimore,Bostonto Madison,Wisconsin, as far as Liberia, Peru, Nicaragua, and the West Indies. Due to her love for the younger generation, Dr. DeAngelis kindly agreed to be the distinguished lecturer for the second annual Wilkes Pre-Med Day. An additional reason for Dr. DeAngelis to grace the Wilkes campus is her genuine love for Wilkes. On Friday, she told 185 seniors from over 25 different high schools that she would do anything for Wilkes because Wilkes took a chance on her. "If you want to understand what it is like to be a decent human being and gain the scientific knowledge and how to apply it -Go to Wilkes," Dr. DeAngelis recommended. Not only was this five foot Italian woman a delightful speaker with a resume over 21 pages, but she conveyed a fresh, altruistic, motivational message to all in attendance . President Christopher Breiseth introduced Dr. DeAngelis by remarki ng about her "brightness, energy, outspokenness, articulateness, and savvy qualities." "She flourished as a Pre-Med stu- dent at Wilkes"s, and "no one was surprised at her spectacular success," says Briesth. Dr. DeAngelis also left quite an impression upon the students. "She was the epitome of what a doctor should be," remarked Kristy Tkach, a senior nursing student. Jennifer Vodzak, a junior Pre-Med student, was a member of the Planning Committee for Pre-Med Day. She described Dr. DeAngelis as being a dynamic, very realistic and motivated physician. "She is wonderful to talk to because she provides a great sense of dedication to her field and motivation to those going into the health field," stated Vodzak. Amber Rokofski, a senior at Myers High School, agreed responding that Dr. DeAnglelis "gave·a great speech, and she gave me hope for my career." Dr. DeAngelis delivered a speech focused on integrity in medicine. She began by pointing out that physicians are "given respect and credit whether we deserve it or not." She described what a privilege it is to be a physician. She gave the examples of being the firs t to see new life at the delivery of a baby and the last person someone sees before they die. She humorously added that "people will take their clothes off when you ask and you're not even the President of the United States." Given the privileges of a physician, Dr. DeAngelis suggests that in return you owe something back. Physicians must maintain the integrity of medicine. Dr. DeAngelis noted that there is a movement that is "forcing the business ethic into the same vein as the medical ethic." She described how managed care and pharmaceutical sponsorship threaten medical integrity. Dr. DeAngelis encourages us to be aware of such problems or "we will be doing a disservice to ourselves and our patients." She further challenges medical students to "take back medicine from the business people." Medicine is not nor should it ever become a business focused on a profit. The only profit of medicine should be quality patients care. After hearing her lecture, Dr. Klemow of the Biology Department thought, "It was tough for her to hit all the phases of integrity in medicine. She hit some major issues. It is something people really care about. I wish more people were here from the community to benefit from it." Yet again Pre-Med day was a success. After last years program the number of incoming biology majors doubled. The number of high school students who participated this year doubled from last year. The comments resonating from students, faculty, and staff only serve to reinforce the importance and quality of PreMed Day at Wilkes. The Planning Committee who worked so hard beginning in .the summer until now are to be congratulated. Thanks also to the following sponsors : Health Sciences Office, Student Government, Departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Health Sciences, Dean Bedford and the College of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies, Admissions Office, Public Relations Office, and the NEPA Health Education Center.A special thanks should also be extended to Dr. DeAngelis for giving her time freely to come back to Wilkes. �The Beacon 6 OPINION Ask only one person trying to make things work it will never work out because it takes two to tango. Gota The purpose ofthis column is to help students gain a unprofessional aspect on life based on experiences by their fellow college student and also as a means of entertainment!! Question: I have a crush on one of my fellow Wilkes students but he and I are best frineds. I have a love of our friendship and also a love for him. What should I do, tell him or just keep my seccret to myself? Ronnie says: Mixing business with pleasure, this is my speciality. When male and females are friends more times than none someone is going to feel something for the other, This"feeling"can either be mutual or destructive. If it is a mutual feeling Woo Hoo, get it on, but if it is destructive that sucks because not only did you possibly mess up a friendship but boy are you going to be embarassed next time you see him. Take things step-by-step and play it by ear. When he talks be attentive and see if he is talking about other girls and what he likes in them . Play "match maker" Match all of the qualities that he looks for in a girl and see if any of them match with you. If you do find some qualities in yourself ·that he likes great, make a move girl. If you don't find any then don't waste your tears or breath. As Michael Bolton bellowed out in his ballad "How can we be lovers if we can't be friends." This a such a true concept beacuse if in a relationship there is Ronnie says: For some reason that seems to be a trend on this campus and it is not just this campus. The reason why things circulate so fast at Wilkes is because it is a small Question:_I went ~o a ~arty over the w~ekend and I university. But who cares what people think about you beended up ~ookmg up with this guy and my fnends are tell- cause you are the one that knows the truth . You should ing m! that he has been known to be dirty. ! am freaking out think about the things that she is saying about yo u and get what :,hou~d I do? . in check with yourself. The things that she is saying maybe Ro~me s_ay~: E"'.~ you h_ave cooties!! true and this can be a way that she is trying to help you . I am No Just kidding this is a senous matter and you should not sure of what kind of things that she is saying but reveiw go and get tested. You SHOULD go to Planned Parent- the fact with myth and somewhere in-between the lines is hood (824-8921), or Health Services of Wilkes University the truth. Now I hope that she is not talking abo ut abo ut the (408-4730). I do hope though that when you were "going at time when some girl was all messed on drugs, and strpipped it" fo~ better choice of ~ords that you _d_id use a condom. down and starting humping a couch because if that was yo u That 1s one of the most important dec1s1ons that you and man you have some serious issues and definitley need to your partner make while engaging in sex. talk to someone. As for confronting your " so-called" friend If you ever have any questions dealing with this man- talk to her about it and find out what her problem is and why ner you can always go to the health sevices and pick up is she all of a sudden trash talking you on campus. Hopeliterature on sex, sexually tranmitted diesases, and absti- fully, things can be resolved and you both learn from thi s. nence. This information is not to replace a professional but Don't be stupid and learn to keep your mouth closed. it will give you some ideas to ask these health care officials. Well , readers that is all that I have for this week. Please Hooking up is part of college life and you have to use keep the question coming because the more question the your head and I mean the one on your shoulders not the one more I can help you solve your issues and problems E-mail in your pants. your questions to Beacon@wilkes.edu Hope everyone has a great week and till next week Question: I just found out that my best friend has been trashing my name around campus and now people are looking at me because of the things that she has said about me. What am I going to do to fix what she said? and should I confront her? Sherill Bat There's a 1 ven obscene l protect their uthorities rec< ilter i ng sof etNanny, Cyl ther near-clor are packages cess to sites s, and sites ge ist by containir construed as mental probl , are doesn't we locks the non- ndjust general suits, all the ingle thing to - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - , - - - - - - - - t r~rs from find Thank you very much Wilkes University I would just like to ex. press my sincere, heartfelt thanks to our fine institution - the one in which I shell out roughly $1518 thousand dollars per year to go to. The sad fact is, with that money I provide to Wilkes University, I only expect a few things. Yes, classes are one of those things, and a degree is the ultimate goal. But the one thing I never counted on was being denied a chance to play a home game as a member of the baseball team. I know that "people choose colleges for that school's academics," but you know what? That statement is just a little bit of bulls*"#. I am not at Wilkes because of its fine academic standards. I am here to play baseball; I'm just getting a degree while pursuing a championship. Is that bad? You may think so and people who are not athletic supporters may not agree with my statement, but why don't you ask the more than 100 athletes why they are attending Wilkes University. For example, the school's all-time career-rusher in football, Mike Hankins, who is also the Middle Atlantic Conference's ca- . . , reer-leadmg rusher, dtdn t even attend classes after his senior season of football. He went in the fall, during football season, but never made it to the spring classes. Why? That's right, he was here to play football. I could care less about that fact, I think it's a perfectly reasonable excuse to go to school and I support it. Now I am not going to be a record-holder of any sorts when I end my playing days for Joe Folek and the Colonel baseball team, but it's the most enjoyable thing I do. I'm not going to get drafted after college, but I am going to make the most of my playing days at Wilkes. I realize I will need a degree when I graduate, so I do try hard in my classes and make an effort to learn everything I could. But the simple fact remains - if I didn't have the ability to come to Wilkes and play baseball, with an opportunity for a starting position, I would not be here. Sorry, but it's true. When I weighed the factors of going to college, coming to Wilkes where they had just lost their starting catcher was the biggest factor to me. Sure, it had a good reputation and it was close to home, but baseball was first. To make matters worst, the fact that my father graduated from here was the second most important factor in my decision. . Those two factors outweighed the idea of going away to college or going for a specific degree. Now I have found out that my $15,000 per year doesn't even guarantee me a baseball field to play on. It was made official on Monday that Artillery Park will not be ready for use in the spring. It has been undergoing some serious renovations and will not be completed by March. I see this from two angles. The first, I should take one for the team. When the field is finished, it will be better than ever with a much-improved playing surface. It is one of the nicest fields now, so improvements will only make it better. The second, though, is a little selfish. I don't want to sacrifice my home field for the good of the team years from now. I paid the money to attend Wilkes and I should have the luxury of a baseball field to call home. The best thing about playing college baseball isn't the exposure. It isn't the competition, or the ability to play for a national championship. For me, it's the convenience of having everything together. We use a locker room at the Munson Field House, just a . , short walk from Artillery Park. It s a place to call home. Some athletes spend as little time in their respective locker rooms, but me, I can spend the day there, just hanging out, preparing for a game, and getting ready to play a good team. It's the most exciting part of my life. I know that doesn't make me look too good, but that's how I am. Now I don't have that. So far I've given you nearly $50,000 for that luxury.and you can't even provide that, Wilkes University. Believe me, when it comes time to choose a graduate school, I won't forget this. I will probably end up at Wilkes, but it won't be without some serious consideration, the main thing being if Artillery Park is ready for two years. When the baseball team plays, the closest ~ome game it can have will be at a high school stadium. I spent my senior year in high school without a home field, and you know what, I resent my school very much for that. But at least I didn't pay them an exorbitant amount of money to do it. Corey Yanoshak is the Sports Editor of The Beacaon and his opinion is not of everyone else. Scary Movies Off-C'.arrp..ls COLilcil is pr-esent:.m]" "Fright Night," on October 29th at 7:00, m tlE Studalt Union B3.llrcx:m, la::ata::1 m t:te 2rrl flCOt'.' . 'llEre will l:e fi:re pizz.a, snacks, <rinks, W1i.le wat:drirg a,;sarry Htlloween mov.i.e . 'Jl1is is qs1 tD eve:-ycrE mt:eresta::1. :f tlEre are any q..ESticns , cent.act Be::ky Gumnich a:. 1=xus62l79@aol.com, president of CX::.C. H a llowee1 corner. Who 1 hope to see ev1 this weekend. of year where a total weirdo : it. So have a bl may already k versity Square until Nov. 8, b that you chi squares are p student activi It'll be set up i three pe ople floors ... doesn So check it o you'll have a! we should cor how trend a Fued night. W Well , I she eived a resp ·aemploye nt last week that the foo �e trend ·eason small 1 )Ube- hould 1d get naybe . lam !veiw nes is ut the ipped s you :ed to 'riend I why lopethis. lease n the -mail :k TECHNOLOGY BYTES Sherill Babcock had a problem. was trying to register as a user the site blackplanet.com, but the sor software that that site uses her that her last name VwlS "unptable." Blackplanet staff asked to choose a different name, and rill somehow managed to regisunder the names Babpenis and ildo. There's a lot of material on the that's considered indecent or en obscene by s_ome folks, and irotect their sensibilities many thorities recommend the use of ltering software. Such as anny, Cybersitter, or several er near-clones. These are softe packages that simply block ess to sites on a list of offend,and sites generally get onto that by containing language that can construed as indecent. The funmental problem is that such softedoesn 't work. Censor software ks the non-indecent stuff, lets !01 of the indecent stuff through, just generally yields ridiculous ults, all the while not doing a gle thing to prevent competent rs from finding the information ywant to find . dfn.org recently held a contest to find the most bizarre results from filtering software. The grand prize went to Joe J., who reported being unable to access his own high school's web page from a computer in his own high school's library, because the filter software objected to the use of the word "high." The Poetic Justice award ended up going to House Majority Leader Richard Armey's site. Armey, who is a strong advocate of censorware, has a site that is rejected by netnanny, Surfwatch, Cybersitter, N2HS, and Wisechoice, all because he happens to be a Dick. It gets sillier. An Australian high school student couldn't research a report ·on cucumbers be- • cause Netnanny blocked the second syllable. An employee of surplusexchange.com reported many customers being unable to access the site, blocked by their own software. Quokka.com's sailing forum blocks the word "scoop," for reasons unknown to all. I'm not sure what scooping is, but it probably can't be worse than felching. Quokka also blocks the word "golden," for reasons that are prob- s In the Clouds Ls with Rupal Kalariya x:rn, :or. :za, Low:ai ::l.. :f X)S I ich :-om, The Beacon 7 · FEATURES ,2000 Halloween is just around the mer. Who else is excited? I pe to see everyone in costume is weekend. It's the one time· year where you can look like total weirdo and get away with So have a blast. Anyway, you y already know, Wilkes Uniersity Squares was postponed ntil Nov. 8, but still make sure at you check it out. The uares are professors, deans, udent activity advisors, etc . 'II be set up in the S.U.B. with ree people on each of the oars ... doesn't that sound fun? check it out and I'm sure ou'II have a good time. I think eshould continue this gamenow trend and have Family ued night. Who knows? Well, I should publish that I eived a response from the caferiaemployees about my comnt last week and they assured that the food is never served twice. But that still doesn't take away from the fact that so many people are not happy with it.Since I am a vegetarian, I personally dread having to go in everyday, there is nothing new to eat. Everything is about the cafe making money or as they like to call it "economical issues." But enough of my whining, it's not as if they listen to me anyway. Onto a more "happy" topic. The semester is more than half over. Actually that's a little sad for me. It's one day closer to leaving here. I mean there are times when I can't wait to leave here, but I'll definitely miss it. So make sure you make a lot of memories! Sit around with your friends on a Sunday and watch movies non-stop, take a road trip, talk about "life." Who knows when the next time will be that you can enjoy a moment in life with a friend. ably obvious, and the word "mate," for reasons that are probably not. It gets more bizarre. Another person playing online games at cyberstrike2.net noticed that not only is the word "gay" blocked, but if he types "homosexual," he gets " & *#%sexual." "Heterosexual" passes unimpeded. More interestingly, so does the word "fag." Filter software used by Matushita, the company that owns Panasonic, caused executives to appear in newsgroups as employees of "MatsuXXXXa." Another high school student i.n Australia couldn't get past the censorware to do a report on the Fibonacci sequence; no one knows why. It gets downright dangerous. While these examples are all somewhat funny, there are deeper issues here. Filter software also blocks sites for seeming political reasons. EFA.org.au is blocked by Surfwatch, and Cybersitter blocks the site of the National Organization of Women. And certain filters used by the K-12 schools are even preventing educators from getting e-mails regarding the debate on filtering. What's at the root of the issue with Brian Trosko here is a fundamental fear of responsibility. People don't want it. Parents don't want it. It's far easier to demand that the school library implement censorware to block dirty language than it is to raise your children in such a fashion that dirty language won't have some sort of negative impact on them. It's always easier to enforce mindless rules than it is to teach. This shirking and fear has real effects. The Gauntlet firewall prevents people from searching the web for detailed "analysis" of legal decisions. In many libraries, you can't find any information on the works of Anne Sexton. And with Altavista's new "Family Filter" in place, a search on the word "sex" a topic that in its broadest reach includes public health, mental health, contraception, reproduction, safety, biology, sexual dysfunction, sexual abuse, history, law, poetry, and prose - returns a grand total of 161 hits. Okay, maybe we don't have it as bad as many countries do - yet. DFN executive Alan Brown correctly points out that "You can't visit the New York Times from a Nader Rocks Wilkes University Thursday, November 2, from 7 :30- 10:00pm in the Ballroom (2nd floor of the Student Union)is your opportunity to hear from the Green Party Presidential Candidate! Chris Pilosi, a Wilkes student, attended a rally at Madison Square Garden in NYC on Friday, October 13th and videotaped much of the event and all are invited to come and hear from another choice on the ballot this Election Day. This rally was not your typical, stuffy, big money, political function that most of us would have no interest in at all. This rally OTE included appearance by P h i I Donahue, Michael Moore, Sus an Sarandon, Tim Robbins and Bill Murray. It also includes musical performances by Patti Smith & Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam. Not only will you get to hear from the man the Democrats and Republicans locked out of the debates, but you will be thoroughly entertained! Admission is free to all and there will be snacks and refreshments. Come and see what the Green Party is all about and what your vote can accomplish! Chinese ISP because of political concerns about what political speech and cultural information Chinese citizens might read. In Burma you can't even have a modem unless you're one of a select group of government officials or company insiders." But for all that the widespread and, more significantly, the unquestioning use of censorware brings to light issues of grave concern. It's chipping away at the freedom of expression online. And as a matter of more proximate concern, does anyone really want Symantec corporation or Disney as an arbiter of what we are permitted to see online? How can even parents, in good conscience, abdicate to the software corporations their responsibilities for governing what and how their children learn? I'm not sure what actual prizes were awarded in the dfn.org filtering contest, but I'd suggest either bumper stickers from Scunthorpe. England, or souvenier T-shirts 'from the town of Fucking, Austria. And if anyone out there knows what "scooping" is, please let me know. The Sports Scoop WITH DAVE AND MATT Your source for sports-college and pro baseball, basketball, football, and hockey. Coming soon ... live calls! Check it out every Sunday, 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on 90.7 FMWCLH �8 The Beacon FEATURES The Main Event With Crazy Bob "Ya'll gonna make Bob lose his mind, up in here, up in here." I brought the songs back as you can tell. Welcome to the Main Event with Crazy Bob, the only column in the Beacon where it's eleven thirty-Crazy Bob is jumpin' jumpin'. You know what I love? You guessed it: punching old people in the face , Haven't you ever wanted to walk up to some fat geezer and pop him one right in the kisser? You have? You freaks; I'm not writing for you monsters ever again. You know what else I like? Plagiarism. Plagiarism rocks. Some of the best ideas I ever had I've stolen from someone else. Come to think of it, some of the funniest things I've ever read someone has stolen from me (but that's because everyone secretly wants to be just like the Bohman). What I like about plagiarism is you don't have to do any actual thinking. It's easy AND fun! Never mind what the syllabus says; everyone should give it a try. The only bad part is having to deceive a teacher, because everyone knows that teachers never lie. This week we're going to introduce a new segment on the Main Event. It's called "Hot Chicks Say the Funniest Things." Anyone who knows me knows that I went back to work at Subway because of the chicks Anyone who knows me knows that I went back to work at Subway because of the chicks (stop laughing). (stop laughing). Some of them are from Dallas or Edwardsville and have valley girl accents, so everything they say sounds snobby whether they mean it or not. They could be giving a eulogy and half the speech would just be them going "like whatever" over and over. So imagine my delight when one of my coworker's valley girl friends came into the store to chew the fat. Apparently this girl worked at some trendy clothing store and was· complaining about how mentally challenged customers were treated. These were her exact words: "Like, why do people, leave their retards, in the middle of the store? I mean, like, what if, they like, have a retard attack, or something?" That is the funniest thing I've heard in a long time. Also in "Hot Chicks Say the Funniest Things," Mad TV actress Nicole Sullivan, who I've always wanted to rail, was a guest hostess on the E! channel's Talk Soup. She was commenting on another talk show that featured a midget unfairly losing his home. She says, "Oh, c'mon, give him back his shoebox." Friends, Romans, countrymen, it just doesn't get any better than this. My crazy cats I need your help. I'm thinking ofrenaming the Main Event. It doesn't groove the way it used to, and since I don't write about wrestling anymore (unless it's me and the Subway girls) it doesn't make much sense. I'm thinking of calling it "From the Roof' where I just sit on my roof and watch people but I think the Wilkes-Barre police will have a problem with that. Somehow I gather you didn't find that as funny as I did. Seriously though if you have any suggestions for the Main Event's new name then please let me know, so I can reject them because they will be stupid. By the way, I arri proud to announce that I am now a NEW and PROUD card-carrying member of the Blockbuster community. I suggest you go there and rent "Instinct" with Anthony Hopkins and Cuba Gooding Jr. I also heard of a flick called "Crippled Masters of Kung Fu" where amputee ninjas fight crime. If you can't be with the one you love; love the one you're with. This is Bob; go nuts. From the Bench With John Heck Finally, I've gotten around to getting a picture that actually correlates with my article. It came down to either getting the picture or changing the name of this article to, "From the Steps." There isn't half the action on the good old steps that there is on the bench. (Most of the time) Now with that said, I can get back to my usual ramblings. Is it just me or has this semester gone by really fast. It seems like the first day of classes were only a few weeks ago but we just took midterms last week. Where does the time go? This is just one of the many questions that I've been asking myself lately and I think that me and the bench have come up with an answer. Did you ever wonder why time only starts to go by fast when you reach a certain age. I can think back to my days as a youngster when summer vacation felt like a really long time. Now when people ask me how my vacation is I tell them that it was too short. I never really thought about it until recently but it's strange, and I felt the need to know why. So after carefully weighting out all of the variables involved with the question I came to this solution. Time goes by faster and faster as you get older and older. The reason for this is because, you get use to the way that the world works. I think a good example of this is to try and think back to the first time that you tried something that eventually became a hobby for you. For me that was snowboarding, the first time that I ever went, I busted my ass the entire day. The day just felt like it would never end. Over time I got better al it and now when I go I am there until they kick me out, because I want to keep going. You can relate these exact same principles to your daily life. When you are young it feels like a year is a whole lot longer than it really is. That period of time between the time that you tum five years old and the time that you turn six is incredibly long. As the saying goes "you get better with age." As you become more t;xperienced in life things seem to go a whole lot faster than normal. This is just the beginning, right now I am talking about a semester going by fast. Think about how your Grandparents feel when they tell you things like, "oh, I can remember my 50th like it was yesterday." Better yet, something to the effect of, "those 30 years of working in New York City, went by so quick." That's real scary if you ask me. Just remember that although life only gets better with age, old people would give anything to be young. I am not going to ramble on any more about my phil osophies, but in a few more weeks when you are asking yourself "where did the semester go?" you can think back on this, and understand that it's just part of growing up. h �tober 26, 2000 FEATURES C_ye ofI.be :Atlure For the Movies... With Kevin Walsh· Meet the Parents When you think of Robert Niro, you may think of a wise from GoodFellas, or a earfather in the Bronx Tale, or a psycho in Cape Fear. versatile actor has taken on ydifferent roles through out movie career, but through his project, "Analyze This" and current, "Meet the Parents," has tacked on a new face in world of comedy. De Niro traded in his big guns for big laughs. His co-star is a neurotic nurse played by Ben Stiller, who is sadly named Greg Focker. Yes, his name is Focker. Greg Focker is in love with his girlfriend and simply wants to get married. The couple travels to New York for her sister's wedding and Greg sets out on a mission to make an impression on his future in-laws and gain permission to marry .their daughter. Greg makes every attempt to get into the inner circle of the family, but falters along the way. Focker turns into a stammering idiot saying and doing everything wrong in his quest to impress and gain their approval. The movie drags through the beginning, but the pace starts to pick up and the movie turns into one of the funniest pictures of the year, in my opinion. The combination of Ben Stiller and Robert De The Beacon 9 * * * * ~ W1th !JJ(adame CJcslasy . . Niro with their wicked humor and gags keep the film alive and fresh. "Meet the Parents" is the type of comedy that would be appropriate for almost any age group, all of which will undoubtedly have a good time and be entertained. I asked some movies patro_ns what they felt about the picture and Jason Sheakoski expressed that the movie was "focking hilarious," and I have to agree. 4 out of S stars Picture of the Week Not Necessarily.... With John Heck From the Bench Aries (March 21-April 19) A job that recently seemed frustrating could suddenly make sense partly 'cause you're getting better at it. A friend's support helps. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Even though you will be put on the . spot this week for the work that should have been done, you will make ends meet if you try. Gemini (May 21 - June 21) You may still be under some personal pressures concerning family situations and decisions about the structure of daily events. You'll see the light at the end of the tunnel if you try. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Avoid anyone who puts a damper on your creative plans. Take your time when it comes to making decisions, or you might end up in the wrong place. Leo (July 23 -Aug. 22) Don't try to influence the way things will work out. Instead focus on the joy of opportunities with groups and friends. Heed the advice of your partner. Virgo (Aug 23 - Sept. 22) If events are keeping you in a vise, you may have to delegate some responsibilities to others, postpone decisions about self-expression. Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 23) Take a chance on a new lifestyle, but check out the facts before you make a move. There is nothing worse than a bad move. Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) Set new goals and go around obstacles. Time will resolve everything. Someone else may be under pressure now because of the foundation that you laid. Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) Don't let other people come in between you and the one that you truly care about, if you do you are going to be confronted with a decision where you will have to choose between friends. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) Some careful restructuring of your daily schedule may be necessary if you are to express your talent. Investigate any opportunities that come your way. Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb.18) Other people cannot resist your vulnerability. You may hesitate to ask for anything, however, because of your pride or fear of rejection. Try not to worry about it or you may be overwhelmed. This picture was submitted by Beth Rosenberg and Colleen Yacovelli. This picture is not the opinion of The Beacon staff. Pisces (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20) A partner or mate may be under heavy pressure and may tend to worry. If you feel a lack of communication between you and someone important in your life, look at where they are coming from. �1O The Beacon SPORTS Men~s basketball team garners pre-se~son honors Januzzi picked as pre-season All-American WILKES PICKED FIRST IN PRESEASON COACHES POLL ,. ,. . . "' The Wilkes University men's basketball team has been picked as the favorite to win the inaugural Freedom Conference championship this year in a balloting of the league's coaches. The Colonels received five of a possible seven first place votes to total 52 points in the poll. Wilkes returns eight players who started at one time or another last season, including pre-season All-American Dave Iannuzzi. Iannuzzi missed most of last season with a foot injury, and was granted a medical waiver to return for his senior season. Scranton, which received one first-place vote, was picked second with a total of 45 points. They are followed by King's, which totaled 41 points, and Lycoming, which had the other first-place vote and finished with 37 points. Allentown and FDU-Madison tied for the fifth position in the poll with 23 points. Delaware Valley College was seventh in the rankings with 20 tallies, followed by Drew, which totalled nine points. WILKES EARNS TOP TEN RANKING IN STREET & SMITH PRE-SEASON RANKING The Wilkes University men's basketball team has had its fair share of success in recent history. With the return of nine part-time starters, including senior All-American candidate Dave Iannuzzi, the Colonels have earned the number seven position in the Street & Smith Magazine pre-season Division III Top 10. William Paterson University, a team that Wilkes defeated minus the services of Iannuzzi a year ago, was tabbed as the number-one team in the poll. They are followed by Calvin (Ml), Roanoke (VA), St. John's (MN), Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Wooster (OH), Wilkes, Salem State (MA), Carthage (WI), and Chicago. "If the players assume their roles and all play their parts like they have on our championship teams of the past, we have a chance to become a great team," commented Wilkes' head coach Jerry Rickrode: "We should be able to dictate tempo due to our depth and talent level." "We are once again very happy to be ranked in the top t_en in the nation by Street & Smith. Exposure like this is certainly good for both our basketball program and Wilkes University." Beacon file photo JANNUZZI NAMED FIRSTTEAM PRE-SEASON ALL-AMERICAN Wilkes University senior guard Dave Iannuzzi has been named a pre-season first team All-American by Street & Smith Magazine. Iannuzzi, who was also named to the first unit a year ago, missed nearly all of the 1999-2000 season due to a foot injury, but was granted an additional year of eligibility due to a medical waiver. A year ago, the 6'0" guard from Meyers High School, was on his way to another superb season, averaging 19.2 points per game during the team's 3-0 start. But, in game number four against Delaware Valley College, he went down with an injury which prevented him from playing for the remainder of the year. "David is very deserving of being selected a pre-season first team All-American," stated Wilkes' head coach Jerry Rickrode. "We all know how much he has meant not only to our team, but to the entire Wilkes' community. I feel he is prepared to have a super final season here, and he has set some lofty goals for both himself and the team." As a junior, Iannuzzi was named to the Basketball Tiipes first team All-American unit after averaging 19.2 points, four assists and 3.9 rebounds per game. An All-Tournament team selection at the Final Four as a sophomore, Iannuzzi heads into his final season ranked fourth on the all-time scoring list at Wilkes with 1,527 points. The two-time Freedom League Most Valuable Player needs • 430 points to surpass Jim Nolan (1986-90), who amassed 1,956 career points, as the top scorer in school history. · October 26, 200 Octobe Hit the Showers ii ByMATTRl v'lLth Jill H:rn:'y arrl Ianielle F1ock Beacon Staff W ITHACA sity Colonels bus trip to It Saturday's rr Ithaca Collegt simple game be in positior the fourth qui And if it goal kicker, would have b Instead , Seth Steinbe1 goal with 2: l quarter to gi, 16-13 win Butterfield : campus. The moves Wilke the Freedom lows Ithaca, , keep their n: alive with a'. The Wi Saturday's g~ MS: Marcus Sowcik, BW: Brian Walter, DF: Danielle Flock, JH: Jill Henry was without BW: Why do field hockey players have to wear skirts? tackle Matt JH: Well, I think it all started when field hockey originated, and I gqess it has just staycl backs Mike that way. Personally, I like to wear skirts better. I would much rather wear them than shorls MS: You have 32 total points, 12 goals, 8 assists; how do these stats compare to thf and Anthon head coach · goals you set for yourself in the beginning of the season? JH:- I had 14 goals last year but less assists, so I think that I am doing just as well. I he needed tc would have liked to score more goals, but I know that I am helping the team more with thf tough Bomb the call to hi assists. Sheptoc BW: Where would people find you, and what would they find you doing on a Saturda) moved fresh1 night? his usual line DF: I'm 21, so I usually go to the bar. I like to go out and have a good time. I like to tour back, where the town (laughs). Some weekends I can't do too much though, because we have hockey, times for62 MS: In one word or phrase, how would you best describe the team? time on the , JH: We're all about the team. MS: What is the most beneficial thing coach Malatesta does for the team? . DF: Coach is really into academics. She is always making sure we are keeping up wiln our work, and that we are excused from class. She also gave this year's team some heart After we started off slowly, she sat us down and talked to us. After that we went on a sfx-gam1 winning streak. I guess you can say she picked us up when we needed it. BW: What song or style of music best describes you when playing field hockey? JH: I would have to say Bon Jovi, "It's My Life." First of all, because I love Bon Jovi, and secondly, the song goes, "It's now or never"(singing), that fits real well. By COREi BW: What is the coolest thing in your apartment? Beacon Spor JH: I would have to say the Pink Floyd poster. DF: Yeah, definitely. . Theme BW: Please elaborate. in the MA( JH: We "obtained" a 25-foot Pink Floyd poster last week, it takes up the entire wall playoffs whi It's my favorite because of the story behind it. Just wt MS: Tell me what was going through your mind when you scored the game-winnin1 is still up ir goal against nationally-ranked Elizabethtown. Colonels s JH: It was such a good feeling. I actually didn't think it would end that way, but I am Drew Uni1 happy now that it did. just threw my arms up and started screaming. Scoring is just au home. amazing feeling. Wilkes MS: The team started off the season kind of slow; how did the team, you especially, pu! win atAlle1 things together and end up where you are now? as Bill Sehr DF: I just started to speak up more, I tried to take on a leadership role. I try to be thf Scott Carr a most verbal person on the team. We knew we could play better thap we had been, it just tool Nye turned a while for us to get going. Once we started, we went on a six-game winning s~a.:eak; w1 Colonels i showed ourselves that's how we could really play. 4-0-2 in the BW: What are you going to be for Halloween? cnce. JH: That's a surprise, I don't want anyone to know until Halloween. "A wi1 DF: Actually, I am going to Party City tonight to pick out my costume! make us or Open Floor Statement If we can w JH: Be spontaneous, take life as it comes. the top see DF: Experience: What you get when you are looking for something else. Wingert.•• By Brian Walter and Marcus Sowcik To1 Su . �SPORTS The Beacon 11 ilkes kicked-out by Bombers, fall to 4-3 Colonels made the three hour tnp to Ithaca, New York for rday's match-up against the College Bombers with a very le game plan. The idea was to mposition to win the g•me in fourth quarter. And if it wasn't for a hot field I kicker, the Colonels' plan Id have been a success. Instead, Ithaca place kicker Steinberg hit a 25-yard field with 2:18 to play in the fourth er to give the host Bombers a 6-13 win over Wi Ikes at pus. The non-conference loss es Wilkes to 4-3 overall, 2-1 in Freedom League. The win allthaca, who is independent, to their national play-off hopes with a 5-2 record. The Wilkes offense entered rday's game banged-up. Wilkes without the services of junior kle Matt Berger, plus running ks Mike Lorady, Kyle Kehoe Anthony Malchiorre. Wilkes coach Frank Sheptock knew needed to run the ball against a hBomber defense, so he made call to his own defense. Sheptock and his coaching staff ved freshman Steve Rogers from u ual linebacker spot to running k, where he carried the ball 23 for 62 yards. Rogers also saw on the defense as well, where the Wilmington, Delaware native made six tackles, three of those solo. "He was a man, he played like a senior today," Sheptock said of his freshman running back. "You are talking about a true freshman playing in his seventh game going both ways, I mean it is unheard of but he was up to the challenge." Rogers gained 17 yards on his first college carry to give Wilkes a first down on their first drive of the game. Rogers, who ran the ball at St. Mary's High School last season, actually put the bug in the ear of the coaching staff a few weeks ago, but it was not until Wednesday that he actually got some reps in the backfield. "I kept nagging the coaches," Rogers said. "I really like the challenge of going both ways. I'll do whatever is best for the team." The two squads traded punts at the start of the game. Another Wilkes freshman then stepped in for the Colonels. Freshman punter Mike Walk nailed a 35-yard punt which was downed at the Bomber three-yard line, leaving the Wilkes' defense foaming at the mouth. Ithaca's offense responded in the shadow of their own goal line, going 97 yards in 11 plays for the game's first score. Ithaca quarterback Brian Young found Conor Mulkeen wide open in the back of the end zone to place the home team on top. Ithaca would hold the lead until Wilkes scored just 1:19 into the second quarter. Sophomore quarterback Jeff Marshman threw the first of his two touchdown passes to wide out Ryan James on a fourth-and-12 play from the Ithaca 20-yard line. Marshman's pass to James was under thrown, but the senior made the adjustment and hauled in the scoring toss. Following the PAT, the score was tied at seven. Marshman finished the day 10-for-25 for 157 yards and two touchdowns. Marshman was also picked off twice. James was the game's leading receiver with four catches for 102 yards, including a 70-yard touchdown pass which tied the score 1313 with 8:52 to play in the game. Following the James touchdown, freshman Wilkes' kicker Ian Silverman had his PAT blocked, keeping the sco_re at 13-13. Sheptock knows that if the Colonels want to win close games, they need to be able to score in the kicking game. "We missed too many opportunities," Sheptock said. "Our kicking game gave up seven points today. We need to get better there." One area where Wilkes improved over last week was on the offensive side of the ball. Wilkes was held to just 85 yards total offense a loss to Lycoming. This week the Colonels were able to muster 259 yards in total offense, which according to Sheptock was a real sign of his team's character, especially since the offensive line was a mix-mash of players following a season plagued with injuries. "I was real pleased with how Photo by Adam Polinger Wilkes (4-3) will look to mob Lebanon Valley College this Saturday at 1 p.m. in the first of a two-game homestand. our offensive line bounced back with people in new positions," he said. "Coach (Bob) Barbieri did a real good job with that unit." Steinberg put the Bombers up 10-7 with a 32-yard field goal with 11 :42 left in the third quarter. The senior then became the first Bomber kicker to have three field goals in one game since 1990 when he hit a career-long 37-yard field goal to put Ithaca up 13-7 with 9:50 to play in regulation. The next'drive was the Marshman to James scoring connection. Even though his squad is 4-3 and has lost two straight games, Sheptock is still very pleased with his team's progress through the 2000 season. Sheptock hopes his team can build on the Ithaca game, even though it was a loss. "If we can build on today, we are going to be a real good football team," he said. "We are going to finish strong. Obviously we lost the last two, but this football team has a lot of character and you saw that today, we just kept coming." Wilkes will be back at home for the first time in two weeks when they host Lebanon Valley College at Ralston Field next Saturday. The trip to Ithaca was the last scheduled trip out of Wilkes-Barre for this year's team. After hosting Lebanon Valley, Moravian comes to town the following week, followed by a trip across town to face King's College in the final game of the Mayor's Cup Series this fall. op spot up for grabs this unday at Ralston Field The men's soccer team will be lhe MAC Freedom Conference Ifs when they begin next week. Just where they will be seeded still up in the air, though, as the nels still have a game with w University on Sunday at "We're either shooting wide, high, or right at the goalie. We've got to find the back of the net." - Phil Wingert second seed and if we give them their only loss, that should be enough for us to be seeded first." Wilkes came up big with a 6-1 · Only two of the eight teams atAllentown College last night have been eliminated, so this last Bill Schneider, Ty Bowman, and week is important in the whole conCarr all scored two goals. Seth ference. Wilkes has now gone from turned away five shots as the facing possible elimination to playIs improve to 9-5-2 overall, ing for the top-seed. 2inthe MAC Freedom ConferThe Colonels were without the services of senior Bill Smith, who "Awin against Allentown will did not play due to receiving too us one of the top two teams. many yellow cards. Once a player ca.n win on Sunday, we can be receives five yellow cards in the ~seed," said head coach Phil year, he is suspended for one game, . "Drew will be the first or. and Smith was handed a yellow card against Elizabethtown, making yesterday's game the one in which he would miss. "He's our most consistent defensive back and we're going to miss his leadership, but at the same time, this is a great opportunity for our underclassmen to step up and show us what they can do," Wingert added. Pete Schmidt, Joe Roback, Drew Moyer, and Rob Gebhard were presumed to be starting as of Wednesday morning, and Wingert expects a preview of what he can expect next year as all four will be back on defense in 2001. "I'm looking forward to seeing how they react and who steps up today (Wednesday)," offered Wingert. "So far we've done a good job on defense, we just need to keep it up." Wingert.knew his team had to Photo by Adam Polinger Wilkes hosts Drew University on Sunday at 2 p.m. in what will decide the top-seed for the playoffs. start scoring more and that it was also a matter of time before Schneider, the team's leading-scorer last year, found his scoring touch. "We knew we had to score some and minimize their chances and goals," said Wingert. "We've been getting decent opportunities, qut we haven't done a good job of finishing, We're either going wide, high, or right at the goalie. We've got to find the back of the net." Karl Myers dished out two assists, while Matt Diltz and Kyle Rush each helped once. Carr, who scored his first goals of the year, also added an assist in the win as the Colonels outshot the Rangers . 17-6. �SPORTS 12 The Beacon October 26, 2 .· <:·,i::.'~~~1:■l!:: '·.1-illl:. lia■:· ~ '--~ ~ By MATT REITNOUR Beacon Staff Writer " 11. RJII ffl.111 11111~ ~,awa111,11 Sometimes field hockey can be a game of • inches. It was just that on Wednesday afternoon when senior Jill Wilson tipped in a Kim <lorn Conference championship. Wilkes is Whipple pass from about 20 yards out to now 8-11 overall. move the Lady Colonels past FDU-Madison The visiting Devils scored first when 4-3 in overtime. Ericka Gates banged home a pass from teamThe Freedom Conference semi-fi nal win mate Erica Lee with 4: 10 left in the first half. moves the Lady Colonels into Saturday's FDU held the lead going into the intermisgame versus Drew University for the Free- sion. According to junior Ji ll Henry, the halftime was a chance fo r everyone to realize the season shouldn ' t end j ust yet. "Today was our day and we knew it," Henry said. "No one wanted this to be our last game, not on our field ." The second half saw an offensive explosion from the Blue and Gold. Wilkes would score three time in just 3:36, with the tying score coming off the stick of Sara Ciotoli. Henry snapped off one of her five second half shots, and Ciotoli was there to bang home the rebound with 23:50 t0 play in regulation . Just one minute later, Wilkes would score again to take the lead. Senior Jill Wilson scored the first of her two goals when she hit the back of the net after great passing from Maria Currier and Henry. Wilkes would score again to drive the score to 3-1 after Kim Whip.pie connected on a penalty shot. Whipple had Photo by Adam Polinger two penalty shots during the game, but she Desiree Podrasky has stepped up in goal, was stoned by FDU-Madison goal keeper turning away nine shots in the team's Amy Banghart in the first half. first-round playoff overtime win. FDU-Madison took momentum on their Wilkes will face-off with Drew University in New Jersey on Saturday at I p.DL what will be the Lady Colonels' second-straight trip to the finals. side for the next seven minutes, scoring twice to force the game into the extra session. Gates picked up her second goal of the game with 6:36 to play before Beth Banghart got a goal just 1:08 seconds later to knot things at 3-3. In the extra session, Wilkes held a three to one shot advantage, with the third shot being the final one of the game. Wilson's goal was not only special because it keeps her team's season alive, but she dedicated the game-winner to her grandfather, who just passed away last week. "I really wanted to do it (score) because my pop-pop died last week," the senior said. "He would have liked to be here. I did it for him." The Lady Colo nels now adva Saturday's match-up with Drew in Ma NJ. Game time is set for l p.m. This is the championship game in less than a yea Wilkes. They are 1- 1, with the wine last year in double OT over nationallyLebanon Valley College. Both team's were credited with 24 on goal in the fast-paced contest. FDUson held a 12-7 edge in penalty c Desiree Podrasky came up with ninesa goal to earn the win. Amy Banghart n stops for the Devils, who fini sh their with an 8-10 mark. Women fall in second half of first round, 5By COREY YANOSHAK Beacon Sports Editor The women's soccer team knew they had their hands full when they travelled to second-seeded Drew University for their firstround MAC Freedom Conference playoff game. The Lady Rangers defeated the thirdseeded Lady Colonels earlier in the year, 31. But first-year coach Melissa Elwell believed if her squad could play their style of game for 90 minutes, they should win the semi-final tilt. "They' re a good team, but ifwe play our game and keep up high pressure for 90 minutes, we should win the game," said Elwell before the game of her Lady Colonels. "When they beat us, we played our game for 30 min- · utes, but then panicked and got knocked off our game." Wilkes started off on the right foot, taking a 2-0 lead early in the game, but Drew rallied back to advance to the finals with a 52 win over the 10-9-1 Lady Colonels. Holly Shiber got the Lady Colonels started with their first goal, while Katie llst:1101 ma1111~s smee~r 1 ■11111 : ,11 1:1 l/l llll1lJI! Pearson scored under two minutes later for the early advantage. "Holly's had a great year and we need for her to have a big game," said Elwell before the game. "But a lot of girls have had a great year and everyone's really stepped up." Tina Mooney assisted Shiber's tally, while Julie Olenak helped on Pearson's goal. Wilkes took a 2-1 lead into the half, but allowed double the shots they took. Keeper Jen Pawleshyn stopped 10 shots in the loss. "Jen's a great keeper. There's no question of her physical ability, she's one of the best I've seen," commented Elwell. "If she's mentally ready, then not much gets by her." Shiber finished the season with a teambest 14 goals, good for second in the Freedom Conference, and five assists, which is third in the conference. Olenak finished with nine goals after last year's junior season when she missed time due to injury. Photo by Adam The Lady Colonels jumped into playoff-action at Drew University. Jill Klicka (in air) Jill Lacy (#11) go strong to the net on offense. pol � 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 2000 October 26th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2000 October 26 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/2d44f85928f9f649177f0d6d6df5f2cf.pdf 89f1a3bc9d97410ea1bd6135c61b3a43 PDF Text Text \V"ilkes University eacon Noveinber2,2000 -, www.wilkes.edu · ~-- Volume531ssue7 Gore prescribes health Plan at Wilkes d us your mments ail us at: _ BY JILL STANKOSKI Beacon Managing Editor 3 4-6 6 7-9 8 10-12 Fri: Showers Hi-62 Lo-39 Sat: Mostly sunny Hi-53 Lo-41 Sun: Mostly cloudy Hi-46 Lo-32 Democrat Vice President Al Gore visited Wilkes University on Saturday October 28, 2000 to promote his healthcare platform and also to boost his politic al chances as becoming president since this is the last week to gain more support. Senior Beth Weir Senior Communications/English major said, "This is an awesome and unique privilege for Wilkes. Not many college and universities have the opportunity to have the Vice President of the United States who is running for office speak on campus." About 250 "invitation only" guests were seated in. the second-floor ballroom of Wilkes see Gore page 2 ritest. FD penalty c with nine Banghart inish their Wilkes political poll Inm f.utJor ., Student Government President John Bosha (left) and Wilkes University President Christopher Breiseth (right) introduce Vice-President Al Gore (center) to 250 guests in the Student Union Ballroom on Saturday morning. Protestors greet Gore with pictures of "gore" BY DAVE GRASSO Beacon News Editor Beacon advisor speaks out From The Bench - Holly Shiber says she'll take her shirt off Page 10 A handful of protestors stood in the cold for more than two hours waiting to get a chance to demonstrate their displeasure of Vice-President Al Gore's stance on abortion. Gore avoided the group of protestors by lea'ving the Student Union Building through the back exit. The protestors were holding gruesome photos taken of partial birth aborted babies. The Clinton/Gore administration vetoed a bill that would ban the practice of partial birth abortion. Because there will likely be three new Supreme Court Justices appointed by the next administration, this election may ultimately determine the future of this controversial issue. This Protesters hold graphic pictures hoping to persuade voters in this was one of several similar proyear's Presidential race te~ts held in the area in recent 5. The scissors are removed for the head. leg with forceps. weeks. and a suction catheter is in4. The abortionist jams scis2. The baby's leg is pulled The questionable procedure serted. The child's brains are sors into the baby's skull. The out into the birth canal. entails the following: sucked out, causing the skull to 3. The abortionist delivers scissors are then opened to en1. Guided by ultrasound, collapse. The dead baby is then the abortionist grabs the baby's . the baby's entire body, except large the hole. removed. �2 The Beacon November 2, 200 Noveml NEWS Celebra_ t i ng Diversity Scaring up money tL to save· I ives BY MEGAN STEVENS Beacon Staff Writer Wilkes students dress in tradition garb as part of the mutlicu'ltural awareness fashion show BY BRIAN MILLER Beacon Staff Writer On Saturday, November 4, The Multicultural Student Coalition (MSC) hosts its fourth annual international fashion show at Wilkes University. The fashion show will start at 4pm, on the second floor ballroom of the Student Union Building. Admission will be free for students and the community. The fashion show is the grand finale of a two-day diversity leader- from Gore front page University's new $8 million Student Union Building to hear Gore explains why his health care plan is better than his opponent, Texas Gov. George W. Bush. Gore said, "I will fight .for real and comprehensive change to our health care system, to empower families and doctors, and open a new era of hope and health, all across America. "Let's expand coverage and create a health care system that reflects our values, one. that helps families raise healthy children and care for aging or disabled loved ones." Wilkes University President and presented him with a white pharmacist's coat with the emblem "Vice President Gore ... Nesbitt School of Pharmacy." Bresieth noted that the word "Vice" was removable so Gore could wear the garment after the election on November 7, 2000. Helen Le, P 1 Pharmacy major, said, "This is an exciting opportunity for the tiny city of Wilkes-Barre. Not many people know we are even on the map." Jennifer Thomas Senior Socio!- Friday, October 28th after the sun went down, there were strange spirits roaming the campus. Monsters, demons, and murderers congregated on the Wilkes campus in three residence halls. The residents of Waller North and South as well as Ross Hall were nowhere to be found, yet their homes were haunted by terrorizing spirits that made children weep, woman scream, and grown men flinch. As yoii'~nter~~ each hall, you were led around the ma~sion's turns, do~n th~ spooky halls, and upI a~d.down ~ ~ the darkened, narrow stairways. You -never knew when some · strange, fearful creature would jump out at you . Special effects included a flying bat, a decapitated head served on a platter, and a large Mac Truck threatening to run you over. The fear and suspense was indescribable. From the possesed mental patients foaming at the mouth to the monster crawling out of it's own grave, Ross Hall was a frightful place to be. The chainsaw killer chased you down the hall, and a dead man hanging on a noose called for help only to grab at you as you ran by. You were told upon entering Ross Hall that spirits from the past had been summoned back to life. The old spirits of the coal miners who had lost their minds while working in the caves supposedly stalked and killed the rich coal day night. The large mansion h of Waller Hall was indeed full ■----­ murderous characters and spoo scenery. With the old mysterio,.,_ _ __ _ haunting design of the mans1 TheDarte you were lucky that a guide 1 us to donate $: taking you through the hall to roughly 100 s tect you. Yet nothing could pro! the shows the) you from what lurked within that. It's f~ir an house that night. Every villian for students, I t any scary thriller that ever ten ized you happened to be in thatn that night. Nothing could re, keep you safe. Could it be possi ask for fundin! l.)New v. that such terror was for a g homepages, ai cause? Donations were collectei: ware program t, L 'tfre-doors, and $320 was raised S 115 classt benefit Billy. Bi-lly is a foun yeai-·old boy within the commun 3500, and we who is in need of a life-saving ney transplant. Billy was among an Sullivan. visitors to the haunted houses 2.) Pre-M day night. Donations are still ing accepted for Billy through _______ Children's Organ Transplant A ciation. Contact Pat Hughes at5 829-1907 for further informah on how you can help Billy. A1 The\ cial congratulation to Waller warm wis Ross Hall. John Leedock, J happycoL Olnak, and Donna'Rotn'ttfck, Ming ~eu. -resident assistants, o,rganizedtr residents to assemble one of scariest haunted houses ev ever. The event was sponsored the Inter-Residence Hall Coun well as the student activity fee lotment for Residence Ha Thanks also to the students, fac ship awareness conference for local college students and high school seniors. Gina Morrision, Wilkes University's Multicultural Coordinator, is very excited about this year's event. "The fashion show is a wonderful event, aside from being visually beautiful, it also helps people connect with their cultural identity," says Morrison . The fashion show will feature a variety of ethnic clothing from many cultures, including India, c ·hina, USA, Africa's Ghana, Nigeria, the Congo, and Asia's Thailand and Singapore just to name a few. The show will also include a traditional Indian, Irish, and Latin music and a dance performance from these countries. Fareka Lang, Wilkes University international business major and active MSC member, is looking forward to the event. She says," This year's fashion show should be beautiful. I'm very anxious to-see the .variety of ethnic clothing that the show will feature ." The international fashion show is just one of the events hosted by the Multicultural Student Coalition. ogy/Criminology major said, "Healthcare is an issue of importance to everyone in America." · Gore believes "It is essential to balance the budget instead of breaking it, sometimes we have to choose the hard right over the easy wrong." He said millions of families have been shut out of quality health care that they've already paid for because HMO denies needed treatment. Gore said America needs "A strong Patients Bill of Rights to take the Medicare decision away from those HMO and insurance companies and give them back to the doctors, nurses, and the health care professionals." Beth Ales, Sophomore Marketing major said, "I think it is really good idea for Mr. Gore to speak to college students. We are the ones who usually have little interest in politics. This is an effective way to increase interest among college students." Gore also stated, 'Tm fighting for fundamental -change in health care; my opponent still can't get over the fact that Medicare was enacted 35 years ago." Gore said is Bush prescription plan "according to one study, 95 percent denies seniors with no basic help at all for the first four years. In other words the Bush prescription plan is to wait four years and call you HMO in the morning." "As president, I will work to get all children covered by 2004 and to cover all their parents up to 250 perf h I J "h coaches, and staff who supp()( cent O t e poverty eve • · e promised. Gore also proposed a 23 perthis great event. If you were cent tax credit for small businesses barrens. These same spirits in- scared to venture out this year,1 and individuals to buy coverage and voked fear into the hearts of ev- certainly missed a screamin a $3,000 a year tax cut for families .eryone who dared to enter on Fri- . wicked good time. to help with the costs of long-term ,' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -care. Lisa B. Donaldson, Senior Business Administration Major, said, "This is a good°opportunity for students to see that our age group does matter to candidates." Dear Beacon readers, "If you believe the HM O's and insurance companies need more The Beacon would like to appologize for incorrectly power, and more control over your health and well-being, then you ing the authors of two articles that appeared in last we ought to vote for my opponent. But, edition. The article "Computer upgrades planned" if you want a future where doctors authored by Bradd Pearsons and not Megan Stevens a and families are in charge ... then I ask for your help," he said. appeared. Also the article "Wilkes political voice" was Also in attendance at the Gore ten by Pat Lamarca and not Obed Addo. rally was a handful of pro-life proThe Beacon is very sorry for any inconvienences cau testors that showed up to register by these errors. The editors will take every possible ste1 their opposition to Gore's prochoice stance on the issue of aborensure this problem never happens again. tion. Security personnel kept them a distance away from the Student Union Building, requiring them to Sincerely, remain on the westerly side of River Street on the River Commons. Hopefully for Gore this will gain him extra support but we will have to wait and see on November 7,2000. Managing Editor News Editor We apologiz Co n �NEWS ey The Beacon 3 tudent Gov't p e n d I n g ■ ·sand spooky mysteriously the mans ion a guide \\as 1e hall to procould protect ed within the ery villi an in tt ever terror be in that ha! could reall) it be possi ble s for a good re collected at was raised to is a fourteen 1e community ~-savi ng kidvas among the d houses Fri, are sti II bey through the nsplant Assolughes at 570. information Billy. A speo Waller and edock, Julie tatn'tock, the ·ganized their e one of the ,uses events ,ponsored by all Cou ncil as :tivity fee alence Halls. fonts, fac ulty, ho supported 1ou were too this year, you screami ngly BY JOHN BOSHA Beacon Staff Writer The Darte Center annually asks us to donate $2/ticket/studen_t up to roughly 100 students/show for all ilieshows they do. We ag~ed with iliat. It's fl!,ir and cultural awareness forstudents, I think you'd agree, it'~ apositive. We have had 4 clubs or groups ask for funding so far : l.) New web server for student homepages, and the Manila software program to educate students in CS 115 classes. They requested 13500, and we gave $1000. Due to our effort, we obtained $1000 from Dean Bedford, and $1500 from Dean Sullivan. 2.) Pre-Med Day committee requested $715 to help with their evening and following day. We gave $7_Q5 and Dean Allen covered what the other $10 was going to pay for. 3.) Roller Hockey team requested $2000, and we gave them the full $2000. They spend an outstanding amount of personal funding every year, and they're constantly fund-raising. 4 .) Crew team requested $2600, and they were given $1800. All told $~815 has been requested, and $5505 has been given here. SG has also spent money on other events like I-shirts for ourselves, pizza for Club Day for all · clubs on campus, and charity through Campus Interfaith. Those 3 amounted to $1075 in expenditures. Congratulations! The Wilkes commanity would like to extend warm wishes and the best of luck to our newest happy couples. Congratulations also to Dr. and Mrs. ,,Ming ·"'-eu. ,. ,-: ~ ~,rt ,•r , r-t,.f z r, I -\ ·1 Senator Spector pauses to field a question during Monday's town meeting Spector Holds BY AMEE MEHTA Beacon Staff Writer On Monday, October 30 1h, Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Spector (R.) visited Wilkes University to hold a town:meeting. This event was held in the ballroom ~t 10:30 a.m. Senator Spector was in the WilkesBarre area for a book signing at Barnes & Noble for his newly written "Passion for Truth." Senator Spector spoke about various issues at this meeting. Since it was a town meeting, his remarks were short and he answered the questions posed to him by the public. He emphasized that "partisanship is not the way to Town get things done in America." Since VP Al Gore visited campus on Saturday, October 28 1\ Senator Spector spoke a lot about the health ~are issue. Senator. Spector feels that "we do have a universal health care plan" and that the Democrats view to change it is not beneficial for the patients. He feels that government intervention is. necessary to contain the rising • costs of prescription medicines, however, he is opposed to the government taking over healthcare. The Senator also spoke about loans for college students. He is a big advocate of the Pell Grants, which allow students to take out loans and not have interest on them Meeting until they graduate. He is also in favor of low interest, and definitely a no-interest, loan for college students. Senator Spector also spoke briefly about gun control, disabled plans, and campaign finance reform in response to questions asked of him. Finally, in response to a question on the basic difference between Democrats and Republicans, Senator Spector said that the Qiain difference was that Republicans like t? give more control to the private sector whereas the Democrats like to keep more control with the national government. Wilkes's Vote Goes To ... Mr. and Mrs. Jim Yeninas meetly citast week's med" was 3vens as it was writ- 1' □ Bush :es caused ble step to 52% ■ Gore ~Nader itor Mr. and Mrs. Michael Matunis �My apologies, but. .. I have done it, you have done it, and what it all boils down to is that we have all done it and NO I don't mean "it." What I am referring to is mistakes. Mistakes are a part of life because to "err is human." I don't care if you are a prestigous college professor or a garbageman you are going to make a mistake. A mistake defined by Webster's dictionary is to understand or perceive wrongly or an idea, answer, act, etc ... that is wrong; error or blunder. These acts happen all the time and they are committed on purpose or with pre-conceived notions. That is why mistakes are also known as accidents. An accident is an unintended happening as also defined by Webster's. When you make a mistake you should have been taught as a child to say 'Tm sorry" and that should be it. But you and I both know that the world does not work that per~ fectly because people always want more than a simple apology. People need to · to give • those who made a mistake .a chance to rectify the error, blunder, f olley, ooppsie that they made. For example take a look at the Nixon administration. BIG MIS- TAKE. Jill Stankoski The worst think about it is that some people do not even want to say "I'm sorry" and that is not right. According to Murphy's Law "If more than one person is responsible for a mistake, no one will be at fault." That is such a true statement because if you look throughout history there are countless acts of accidents and mistakes. R .O VING E p 0 R November 2,2 · OPINION The Beacon 4 When people where voting for him and his administration they did not realize what a BIG MISTAKE they were making. So they made a mistake, had to live with it, and it also changed the course of history. How about the invention of Penicillin? This was all a mistake but it saves millions of lives a year. Penicillin. So sometimes mistakes are really not all that bad. It is all in how you perceive things. People need to to give those who made a mistake a chance to rectify the error, blunder, folley, ooppsie that they made. Another thing is that people need to forive and forget. You do not need tb forget but you can forgive people for their absent mindness. So, for my conclusion f will leave you with a famous quote that I read off of a bumper sticker "Next time you think you are perfect try walking on water." Jill Stankoski is the Managing Editor of The Beacon and her opinions, views, and expressions are hers of her own and no one else at The Beacon. with: Tara Barrie What were you· for f-lalloween.2 -· -~ e : r Amanda Brozana Freshman "A black cat." T E Justin lewis Junior "A Wilkes U. student because I feel that's the scariest thing to be for Halloween." Megan Frey Senior "The White . Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland." ' t • R John Leedock Senior "It was a suprise." Joe Cortegerone Senior "A Canadian gigolo." Tina Butler Works for Metz "A Pirate wench." Todd "Swany" SwanHeart Senior "I was at peace with myself for Halloween." �000 OPINION ovember 2,2000 The Beacon 5 r. Elmes-Crahall, They are not lining up y: Joe Valenti, Beacon Advisor time I checked, mmunication and journalism dents weren't standing in line ting The Beacon's doors down king for key positions. I often ondered why. Our staff is mpensated fair Iy well and they in invaluable experience. Doctor Tom Baldino (whom I port to) and I have had lengthy nversations about this dilemma. Wei~ after a scathing e~ail om Dr. Jane Elmes-Crahall, sent one of our writers criticizing The eacon and its staff, now I derstand. First, however, let me address hat happened that prompted this -mail. Last wee~ our f;ont~page· ry about cornpu er upgrades'"~a~ bmitted and penneo by, »f~dd sons. When it appeared in print, eBeacon had it authored by Meg tevens, a Beacon staff writer. Let me start off by sincerely apologizing to Miss Stevens and r. Pearsons. Was this an unintentional istake? Absolutely. Does that make it an acceptable cuse? Absolutely not. Who should take responsibility orth_i:1o~ersighf I sli.9.{ll~.t . .·· . . Ishould~hav~keptJi~p&qli ~e our news editor who lays out 9ur nt page. Who, by the way, is a iology major in his freshman year. I also should have been more sternwithourManagingEditorwho is a History major. Our Managing Editor should be better at' guiding The Beacon's Editorial Assistant who is also a Political Science major. Wait, I kind of see a pattern here. Let's analyze the remaining key · positions: Sports Editor- Business major. Features Editor- History major. Copy Editor - Biology major. · Business and Circulation manager - Political Science. See the pattern yet? Not one communication or journalism major. . , Why? One has to look no · further. than at the Associate P~fes~or qf CoIJ)munii;:ations. .; In the e-mail that was sent in response to Meg Stevens, The Beacon staff writer whose name inadvertently appeared as the author of the article in question querying of what happened, Dr. ElmesCrahall writes, "Since this is not the · firsttimeihavehadtheworkofmy students either not given credit for authorship, and I mean literal authorship, or their work published with so many errors in spelling, Pi~nct~ati~n or layout that ~hey '10uld t;tot us~ tl,em.as t.ll-~mp\t>.s of. their writing, I will not be allowing any stories written in my classes to be submitted to The Beacon." Wait! Before I get into the tone .and content of Dr. Elmes-Crahall 's response, it sure sounds like she is attempting to deprive her students their first amendment rights when she writes, "I wil) not be allowing any stories written in my classes to be submitted to the Beacon." Nuf' said about that. Back to the issue at hand- why is The Beacon unable to attract communication and journalism students to serve as staff editors? Allow me to address this with some more of the elitist rambling of Dr. Elmes-Crahall, "since many Beacon wdters/editors receive scholarship Il)Oney for their work at" the paper, I will be asking the Student Life, Athletics and Media Committee to review the case for The Beacon and determine what can be done to make sure the quality and integrity of the campus paper can rec·o·ver from this semester." Huh? Why ask Student Life and the Athletic Committee? I may be going out on a limb here, but if The Beac.on is so horrific, shouldn't she be asking herself why aren't any of her ~tudents on staff where they can straighten things out over there? Again; I am going to go out on a limb here and think that maybe these students think it is below them to work on the st'-!dent newspaper ~r take an internship with one of . ough our eyes// ·• "·<·· -✓ H1m and Her l!!!!!: ~ ii ~...-.....~:::.::::::·····:·:·:········- • [::iwiffliiii ~ · · - .........,..........: .:----.: ~: .:.:.:.:. :.:. :._. . . , ·:•·•-,,.:. .. NOTE: This article does not Mr. Gore. There were even big blue reflect the opinion of both authors . . dividers by the "big hole in the As one kid I talked to while I (Joor" on the second and third was waiting for the bus over to floors. It looked like they were tryalston on Friday said, "They ing to protect the SUB from an inlosedoffhalfofthe University, but vasion by puffalumps or something only half of the University can go like that. And the fact that the elsee him." The "he" I'm referring to evator wouldn't stop at the second ,of course, Al Gore. For those of floor.-.. that was just plain dumb. )OU who don't know, Gore was here What? Did someone think that the on Saturday October 28, to address elevator was going to get loaded aselect group of Wilkes Students. with a bunch of explosives and stop This select group of students only at the second floor? Now, correct ·ncluded those who were pharmacy, me if I'm wrong, but I think if somenursing, or pre-med majors. So this one truly wanted to assassinate the means that the rest of the students Vice President of the United States were excluded from the meeting that brown paper over windows and with the Vice President. I don't big blue dividers would not stop that tnow about you, but I don't think person. I'm surprised they didn't such an exclusion of the rest of the lock the doors arid tell us that we couldn't check our mail either. i;eople is fair. I, initially, didn't want to go see The sidewalks were blocked ff from the end of Stark to South Mr. Gore, but then I got to Street and all the windows in the thinking .. .! thought 'he's the Vice first and second floors of the Stu- President of the United States. How dent Union were covered with many opportunities am I going to irown paper in an effort to "protect" have in my lifetime to see the Vice ·. •1!f; / ·<·, >·::~ ~:·:. :.::. . . . . . . . : : : . ./ -.,. . . . . . . President that close?' Sol changed my mind and decided that I wanted to go, Then I found out that it was by "invitation only" and that I couldn't go because I was not among the group of "select students." That bothered me. I mean, I finally decided that I wanted to take part in something that was going on in the University, only to find out that I am not allowed to go because I'm not a nursing or pre-med major, and I'm no longer in pharmacy. I don't know why the talk was limited to those particular students, and I don't know who decided that, but it really bothered me. If Mr. Gore or his staff made that decision, it was pretty stupid considering that there are many students at Wilkes who do not major in nursing, pre-med, or pharmacy who probably plan to vote. [Then peopl~ wonder why I don't plan on voting ... politicians are stupid!] If someone on the Wilkes staff made that decision, he/she was not think- the local weekly newspapers. Or maybe their time and energy would be better served working at the daily newspaper writing obits or taking out the trash. For those students who think you're going to graduate and start your career at the New York Times -you're not. Copy editing obits or covering local municipal meetings just doesn't cut the mustard. Now if you're serious about pursuing a career in journalism and have an attitude - throw it out. Next, yo~ will gain invaluable experience if you are on the staff of the student newspaper or take an internship with your local weekly newspaper. We/they won't promise you that you'll never have to take out the trash. But we/ they will promise you that you'll learn more than anything that will ~ver be taught in a classroom. You will write stories; you will be able to pen an editorial; you will take care of a customer who didn't get their newspaper and you will lay out an ad from an advertiser. · )'ou will learn all aspects of the business. One thing we/they won't promise you, however, is that you' II never have to help clean up or take out the trash. Finally, a closing thought for Dr. Elmes-Crahall. I have met a ing in the best interest of all the students at Wilkes. All students should have had the opportunity to hear Mr. Gore speak if they desired. Whether Mr. Gore spoke of issues that specifically related to the health profession majors or not, the topics discusseci related to the popu~ lation as a whole. Therefore, the whole population should have been able to hear his views on those topics. Now, by saying "whole population," I don't mean all ofWilkesBarre .. .1 mean all of Wilkes University. •This event should have been offered to Wilkes students, and not open to the public. I applaud the pharmacy students who wrote the letter that got Mr. Gore's attention and encouraged him to come here. It's not very often that someone that important would take the time to come to Wilkes-Barre to see a group of kids. I heard from some reliable sources that after the discussion was over on Saturday that Mr. Gore was an hour late and that he didn't even stay the whole time he was supposed to. I also heard that he didn ' t even answer questions that were addressed to him by the students Joseph C. Valenti Beacon Advisor payroll. I know how difficult it is trying to attract and retain decent talent. I accept full responsibility for what happened last week. Perhaps you should accept some responsibility for not encouraging your students to take staff positions on the student newspaper. . I did not take the position as the advisor to The Beacon because I needed the job. I enjoy it. !thought maybe I could help shape and guide our precious resources of tomorrow and help develop skills and talent they will be able to utilize when they get into the real w0rld. If you think you can do a better job, I encourage you to step up to . the plate and, after my contract is over iQ May, I will gladly step down. After all, wouldn't that be in the best interest of the university? that were actually allowed to see him. One thing I don't understand is why do they have to go through such effort to protect Al Gore? He's no different than anybody else in this country, except for the fact that he sees the immediate benefits of our tax dollars. Ifl was to speak somewhere, like Mr. Gore did, I'm certain that no one would cover windows or block off sidewalks to protect me. Heck, they would probably open the windows and encourage people to shoot at me. He's a person, just like you and I are. Granted, he may not have to put his pants on one leg at a time, because he probably has someone (who is paid by our tax dollars) to put his pants on for him. What I'm trying to say (I think) is that uh ... "All men are created equal" or something like that, so why does all this extra effort and money have to go to protect 'Al Gore' when he is just one of us. Feel free to email you comments or questions to millerab@wilkes.edu Until next week ... try to avoid the puffalumps. �- The Beac;.on ·6 November 2 OPINION There goes the neighborho~d ... For those who have been at Wilkes in the previous year(s), have you noticed how bad the neighborhood has got? The neighbors complain about us, but how about those 'neighbors' who are committing real crimes. For those who are deaf and dumb, I'm talking about the increase in dealers, pimps, prostitutes, and violence from Ross to past Academy on South Franklin Street (and this is not about Wilkes students). The prostitutes and pimps can be found around the clock. From my bedroom window I can watch 'the show' whenever I want. One night, two roommates and I watched for four hours; they have a nice little system going on. It only took us those four hours to figure out, so why didn't the cops? Well, I asked them. Here's what I found out. In order for an arrest there needs to be an offer, this requires •an under- Read cover officer. Even if successful, overheard two guys planning a they are not held that long and then break-in of their apartment,and they are released. So, obviously, this cars being keyed ... doesn't wor~ so very well. And yes, we have talked Here are my ideas. First, change to the police and they have inthe law, make it stricter. How? Well, creased patrol and thank you, but, I'm not doing the legislatures' job, unfortunately, it's not enough. If but here's an idea- hold them for you have any ideas, let me know. twenty-four hours and after three But I am almost out of offenses impose a mandatory senhere and glad about it! Wilkestence. Second, don't use undercover Barre is becoming a ghetto and females to nap a 'John'. Get rid of something needs to be done now! Cathy Donlin the merchandise not the consumer. On a personal note, for If there is nothing to buy then there front porch (yesterday morning on the rest of the year, on my daily is nothing to sell, problem solved. my way to class), being followed walks to class I get to walk right Third, tell these 'Johns' that those to my front door, being called where a guy was stabbed in the chicks are ugly! I mean, are those 'girlie' and 'sweetie' and being daylight hours for $234.00, but I'm guys that blind? They really paid asked to spend the night, scream- · sure there was more involved then for that!?! They can get laid for free . ing at all hours of the night, cursing money. Note to stabbers: (if they by better-looking chicks if they try at all hours of the night, having get this and can read it) I'm a poor a little harder. I see those guys and rocks thrown a me and our dog, college student who never has they aren't half-bad. 'Nuf about having someone threatened to more than $10.00 on me, so leave them. 'blow the dogs head off', a stab- me alone!! It's out of control-around bing three doors down (that was Cathy Donlin is the Assishere. Here's what I put up with this Monday morning), drug deals, be- tant Editor to The Beacon. Her . year so far: forties being left on my ing mistaken for someone and be- views are those of her own and property, random garbage being left ing chased, a few friends living a do not reflect the views of The on my property, people sittuig on my block away had to move after they Beacon. Political puppet strings Clubs your not here. Upcorr event~ meeti11 fundrais etc. Sweet Sc, By: Meg Stevens . Disenchanted voters are told they wanted me to welcome and would ask me if I people who have lost interest in introduce Al Gore on behalf of the voted for Gore, and they didn't like the politics. Often people loose in- student body. terest in politics because of the Imagine my surprise! It is al- press that would give political games that the candi- ways an honor to represent Wilkes them. So late Friday dates play. students. Although I wasn't sure how Recently when Al Gore vis- they chose me, how could I refuse? night I was informed ited campus, I experienced these After being briefed by a member of that the Gore camgames first hand. At the student the Gore staff on how to prepare my paign had decided to government meeting, John speech, I was very excited. The Gore switch their focus Bosha announced that twenty- staff member told me what specific and have a Phar-D five students were needed to , points about Gore's healthcare student introduce the hold up "Wilkes students for policy's to address in my .introduc- Vice President. I was disapGore" signs on Saturday mom- tion. I was told to give examples of pointed mainly being. He commented that if we why Gore has the answers to the cause of the honor weren't Gore supporters we problems in health care. Then I was and opportunity to be didn't have to come. told to refer to the Vice President as a part of something Considering the fact that I "the next President of the United am a registered Republican who States." Suddenly I felt my strings the university felt John was important. . has already voted through an ab- being pulled. sentee ballot, I wasn't about to Fortunately, I didn't turn out to I had told friends and family, act as a puppet for Gore. . be a puppet after all. After asking a and several hours later I was reI later was pulled out of a question about health care that the moved from the program. class to speak with Dr. Gore staff member and the research Now, I suppose this all makes Merrigan, the Chair of the Nurs- team in Nashville could not answer, perfect sense in the political world. ing Department. She· requested the Gore staff began to question Afterall, they didn't know what I that I represent nursing students whether I would fit their mold. would do. · and the student body by walkWhen asked ifl was a big Gore Well, I can assure everyone ing in with Al Gore. fan, I admitted that I wasn't. They that I would not have allowed my At first it sounded as if I discovered that I had already voted, - personal partisanship to make the was simply needed to stand on and soon decided that they wouldn't university look bad. Obviously the the platform and I agreed. I later want to put me in an uncomfortable university had confidence in me, was contacted by Wilkes PR and position. They told me that the press and that is an honor. -here Bosha - Political Puppet? Instead, I watched as John Basha fulfilled a life dream. He did a wonderful job introducing Gore, and he certainly gave the Gore campaign exactly what they wanted. Now that is politics! Although I was tossed on the curb as soon as I didn't fit a mold, I am happier without any puppet strings or political games to play. Besides, how many people do you know who can say," I was dumped by Al Gore." The Nursing S Organization, NS be selling candles SUB on Nov. 7, 8, over lunch and hours. The candles c ounces and the p $14. If we don't scent there the like, we can spec der it for you f ri order sheet. Pick up will bet for candles that < dered. Help suppc future nurses!! Tl Kristy Tkach, Secretary. \ . �• ~000 TECHNOLOGY BYTES it ;es ng rs, dent with Brian Trosko Well, I figured that since Al visited, I might as well devote column to an election special. See, I don't know who to vote .I really don't. I don't even know !should vote at all. I find myself dering in a state of increasing paration mixed with nauseous thy, "Just who in the hell are e guys?" As far as I can tell, we've got guy who's enough of a hypothat he thinks it's a really _iOOd to lock people in jail for snortcoke, even though reports have mat he used coke. The other guy is such a moral ward that his positions on issues ge with opinion polls. Is there yone else as disgusted as I am tthis collection of depressingly fluster candidates are the best pie we've been able to find to the office once held by the likes 'Franklin Roosevelt and Abraham oln? Let' s fa ce it. Both the ntrunners are purely products of eir parties. Bush has been med to be just folksy enough get people to overlook the fact if111~lflat11tatln~ treen f>res. -t, we wouldn 't even be considgvoting fo r him . Gore's much same, only the· grooming has been more oriented towards making people think he won't be railing the help in the Oval Office. You have to have the distinct impression that when the cameras are turned off and the lights go down, Bush and Gore collapse behind the podiums, their strings cut, and their handlers bundle them into suitcases and ship them off to the next campaign stop. Like Reagan, they're purely cardboard cutouts, designed to appeal to enough voters to win, but without anything that actually resembles character or competence. The only issue here is not who wins the election, but who whoever wins the election will bring along with him. To that end, candidates should be required to nominate an Attorney General and pick three Supreme Court nominees before they're even elected. It would tell us a hell of a lot more about what the results of their election will be than we know now. And both candidates won't bring along anyone I want to see. Gore~ of the opinion that the Constitution is something that has to be interpreted according to the pub·ne opinion of the day, so I certainly don't want him in a position to appoint anyone to the Supreme Court. Bush's position on the War on , will , the 1d 9 1ner ~ 32 :e is 1ve a you I orour v.16 ~ or- · the nks. ~so , The Beacon 7 FEATURES • In the _ChlRoud1sK wit Another Ha ll oween ha s passed us by. I hope it was fun for everyone. I think this will be m~last article for the year. I always am stuck as to what to write about. There are so many things [want to discuss, but at the same time, I can't manage to get anything out. So I've decided to end my days writing for the Beacon. But I will leave with some things I've always wanted to say, but never got around to. Well, here it goes ... I've been here for four years now and have had some of the greatest experiences of my life. I've met so many different personalities and made some incredible friends. I look back at my freshman year and remember how I used to actually dress up and care what I looked like, what was 1thinking? I was a stupid freshman, but had fun every minute of it. Then sophomore year came along and I started learning those hard lessons on life. I learned what friendship really meant and that I was no where near being upa 1 . a anya. the person I ~anted to be. It's easy getting lost in the everyday hustle and bustle and you forget how important things like family and friends are. Sometimes you get obsessed with over analyzing the bad points about people and overlook all of their good qualities. During my junior year, I learned some more of those lessons, but more importantly, I learned to welcome those tough times. I realized that those were the times that made me a stronger person and pushed me to discover who I was. It's funny how hurt and anger can make you lose sight of all the good things in your life. You forget to see the good in people and slowly you drive yourself further and further into a dark place. So now it's my senior year and day by day, I'm leaving that scary place. I've learned that I'm not perfect and I apologize. l'.ve learned that happiness doesn't al ways come easy. It's a gift that only you can give to yourself. So there it is. I honestly wish everyone the best and remember life is only as good as you make it. Sqme Drugs is well known; odds are he might actually want to execute people for smoking crack. Both of these candidates will gleefully support legislation that continues to walk all over your First, Second, Fourth, and Fifth amendment rights, exactly as their predecessors have done. It's starting to look like the only part of the Bill of Rights that still has any force at all is the part that says we can't be forced to let soldiers live in our homes. There are third party candidates, of course. There's Buchanan, who's a full-blown bull-moose loon. There's also Nader. From what I can see around campus, I should vote for Nader because Susan Sarandon and Pearl Jam apparently think he's pretty neat. That's a great concept, really: vote for a man because he's endorsed by actual celebrities! That'll certainly help us peons tell good from bad. Cool folks like Tim Robbins and the Baldwins don't support Bush, so we obviously shouldn't vote for him . But I digress. Seriously, I can't condone voting for a man who thinks that if people in the world want to kill us, and hate us enough to suicidally drive-explosives into the sides of our boats, we should - :1:1l!Jli:l l 1l:l l1I11:• !t.:;: .::.t ;:;_::: J:••-·••- :./ . . . } ~ ■ !i !il lllll ll!llllet@t• • - . ll~II ll;fflll~lll.-.011 ·, i/l !/li1~ll~lll ■IJ!lllll/i l i li li respond to that by cutting military spending. There's other thrid-party candidates too, like Clifford Catton from New York, who ·wants to be President so he can stop the USPS from stealing his mail, and Paris Alvarez, who holds the dynamic opinion that while drug dealers should be castrated, the government should also distribute free marijuana to all retired military personnel. What's the solution to all this nonsense? I don't know, but there's . one thing I'd like to try: Don't vote. Don't vote for Bush or Gore. Don't vote for a third party candidate. Don't cast a write-in vote. Just Don't Vote. Now, people will start screaming at me "If you don't vote, you have no right to complain!" That's nonsense. I have every right to complain. I say that if you do vote, you have no right to complain. If you voted for Clinton, you have absolutely no right to gripe about him railing the help, because, you put him there. You're an accompl_ice. If you voted for Reagan, you have no cause at all to complain about him selling weapons to terrorists, because you put him there. I didn' t vote for those people, so I can complain all I want. No, if you participate, if you willingly put a criminal or a hypocrite into office, the responsibility is yours, not mine. So quit your yapping. What will not voting accomplish? I'm not sure, really. But it's a sure bet that, aside from AARP members, this election will have one of the lowest, if not the lowest, voter turnouts in history. It's therefore equally a sure thing that huge numbers of people are every bit as disgusted with the system that offers us these choices as I am. It's my hope that if we express this by all staying home, if the only people who vote are the candidates and their families, if ballot boxes all across the country are opened to reveal empty punchcards, if millions and 'millions of levers all go unpulled ... maybe something will change. Maybe someone will notice. Maybe our disgust will be conveyed. The arternative seems to be voting for people who are manifest! y unqualified to hold the office. After • all, a society gets the government that it deserves, and if we keep voting for these schleps, if we keep telling the political establishment that these ·cretins are "good enough to vote for," then they're the only BUY SMART~ WASTE LESS .. SAVE MOREt �8 The Beacon FEATURES The Main November 2, 2000 ovembel Event For With Crazy Bob "Sing us a song, you're Crazy Bob, sing us a song tonight. We're all in the mood for a really bad column and you got us feeling alright." Welcome to the Main Event, the only column in The Beacon where sometimes you want to get on TV and let loose, can't, but it's cool for Crazy Bob to hump a dead moose. At this time I would just like to say you're welcome to Al Gore for giving him the chance to meet me. I'm sure that the pleasure was all his. Today I invented the Bob McMuffin. Completely by accident, using only the little food I had, the Bob McMuffin was born. One English Muffin, turkey, mayonnaise, and spray cheese. This has been the high point of my week. The low point of my week was discovering that we have a couple of Bob-haters among us. It's not groovy and I don't dig it. My column has always been about how much I love everybody, except old people because they're useless and of course fat people who are stupid. Other than that I love everyone. Unfortunately there are those among us who do not share that same sentiment. The mental giants who write "Through our Eyes Only" have been on my case for the last two weeks. This shocks me because I didn't even know The Beacon had With that out of the way, last other columns. Go figure. Anyway week I announced that I will soon a few weeks ago they were upset be renaming the Main Event. You because I made jokes about portly were all very helpful with your sugstudents and advised thym to take gestions. Here are some of my fathe stairs once in awhile. Apparently vorites. "Dear Crazy: First I must these two columnists did not share compliment you on not only your my comedic outlook. They said my daring fashion sense, but also on work was "propaganda" for having .the development on your firm the cafeteria "put out of its misery." apple-shaped buttocks. One could I like the cafeteria. I am the one who bounce a quarter off those things. should be put of his misery. Some- I think you should rename your times I wish that you obese, never- column What About Bob or How going-to- look-as-good-as-the- · to Make a Waffle. God bless, Bohman sweat-hogs would just Willard." Thank you Willard. Alcrush me Sumo style so I wouldn't though I'm a little disturbed at have to live through the boredom your obsession with my hindquarof your illiterate ding dong-munch- - ters, I can't help but feel flattered. ing columns. "What About Bob" is a great sugI'm not done yet. I'll finish this gestion. As for "How to Make a argument when I'm good and ready. Waffle," I suggest reading This is a fun column. It makes people "Through our Eyes" and I'm sure laugh. Well, okay it makes cool they'll tell you how to cook anypeople laugh, but who else counts? thing you like. That's like saying commuters are "Dear Mr. Bob: For Christmas part of the school. Sometimes in this I would like a dozen Yodels, a bastion of wisdom we call a uni ver- Carvel Ice Cream Cake, Tostitos si ty we have to sit back and laugh Chips and Salsa, a gallon of lard," at ourselves. But you, "Through our Hey wait a minute, that's not one Eyes," with your pen and stupidity, of my letters. That's the "Through have robbed my crazy cats of a fun our Eyes" Christmas list. Shame column this week. You have de- on you!' Ya'll come back now. prived Bob's people of the Crazy Bob is a staff writer/ wackiness they crave. I hope you're columnist at The Beacon. His happy. Why don't you people go column is of his own opinion and back to Dunkin' Donuts where you does not reflect that of The Beabelong? con or its staff members. CHOCOLATE STARFISH ANDTHE HOT DOG FLAVORED WATER Limp Bizkit Rap metal may be the dominant sound of rock, and at its fitful best - a Kid Rock track here, a Limp Bizkit single there - it has a pulverizing power. But where does this relentlessly hostile music go from here? Limp Bizkit's third album tries its best to body tackle that question. As befits a band whose baseball hatted frontrnan, Fred Durst, is also a record executive and fledgling film director, the Limp's Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water aims to topple any misconceptions of what a rap metal band can and should do. First, though, Durst has a few scores to settle. Rap and Roll remains the voice of disgruntled white youth, whose problems are the same as any other generation's but are, for whatever reason, far more pent up. For that audience, the Limp· aim to please, to the point of pandering. Picking up where last year's "Significant Other" left off, "Chocolate Starfish" melds rapping, monster truck riffs, and turntable scratching into claustrophobic '1ents against parents ("My Generation"), an,xone who's "picking on" them ("Full Nelson"), and girls who cramp their style ("My Way"). As if they can't imagine their audience grasping complexities, the Limp make none of these messages subtle. In the roaring tirade "My Way," Durst tells his ex in the chorus: "I will straight up leave this s- because I've had enough of this/ And now I'm pissed!" "Hot Dog" is a veritable laundry list of teenage aggravations, from a "f-ed up job with f-ed up pay" to "f-ed up AIDS from f-ed up sex." At song's end, Durst proudly tells us he's used the F-word "46 times" - a boast that, like the sniggering sexual reference in the album title, is something even high schoolers should find silly. Durst also whales on his critics in "Livin' It Up," in which he brags he's a "crazy motherf-er" who's "not givin' a f-" about "livin' in the fast lane." Sure, I'm rich and date Playboy models, the 29 year old Durst seems to be telling his fans, but I'm still one of you. As tiresome as Durst can be, Limp Bizkit are very good at what they do; the band is exceptionally tight, evidenced by its ability to switch time signatures and moods within songs (kudos to guitarist Wes Borland). Still, their stance and sound already reek of formula, and the album's attempts at mold breaking may be the band's way of acknowledging this fact. The mostly unplugged "Hold On" aims to be the "Dust in the Wind" of its age, complete with vocal harmonies, but its screw you sentiments keep it earthbound. "Getcha Groove On" and "Rollin" (Urban Assault Vehicle)" are all out hip hop tracks in the RuffRyders mode (Ryders producer Swizz Beatz even helmed the latter). But neither is as sharp as "N 2 Gether Now," Significant Other's Method Man collaboration. Durst's cardboard like voice is part of the problem: Despite his brawny image, he tends to sing as if someone's trying to choke him. Unsatisfying as they are, "Chocolate Starfish's" stylistic detours have more than a suggestion of self preservation to them. What happens in another year or two when the rap metal audience grows up? Will fans still want this music, or will bands like Limp Bizkit wind up in the closet next to the Giselle posters? In terms of having a long range career, it's probably best that the business savy Durst follow in the footsteps of previous generations - and go from raging against the machine to becoming the machine. Grade: C - David Browne (www.entertainmentweekly.com) Howmanyp ppointed wit ttch movie? I \I yed with was1 seeing the fin ·11 wondering VI second film. 1 ventured on thi ovies through · mmingBoarc the second Bl " ~rom .the Bench With"Vohn Heck I' Rumors are flying, tension is high, and everybody hates everybody. No, I am not talking about the Middle East. This time it's right here at home, 'in the Wilkes University community, and the only thing missing are people running around the streets with machine guns. Well it's not that bad, but I'm sure with enough time and energy it could be. On a more serious note though things are getting a little crazy around here. What makes it even more puzzling to me is the fact that there is such a small student population here. I think Rodney King sai~ it best in his famous quote, "can't we all just get along." _____ It really didn't take me too much time on the bench to notice this sad but true trend at Wilkes. Most of you probably didn't even need to sit down to notice it, for the fact that a weekend night without a fight ts almost unheard of nowadays. I think that the problem really lies in the fact that many people have forgotten that we are here to go to school. I'm no angel myself, but I think everyone should make a conscious effort to be nice to other people. That is really the only way that I know how to put it, and it may sound corny to some of you, but give it a try. Me being the good little boy that I am, was always told that fighting and violence are never the way to solve anything. In this day and age though it is slightly more acceptable, due to moral decay, but only if there is .a valid reason. This leaves a lot of room for dispute as to what is and what isn't valid, but you just have to think before acting. Don't get me wrong, I am not trying to chastise anybody as I have done this before myself. The bottom line is that adrenaline. is no excuse and estrogen for that 111atter, as there have been just as many "cat fights" in the recent weeks. Don't get yourself all worked up over nothing. This what I see every time that I venture·outside of my most humble abode. People are just flipping out on people that they don't even know, the most common reason for the recent fighting seems to be over ·staring. C'mon now people. If somebody rails your girlfriend that's_one thing but staring. We are all adults here lets get past the petty stuff. What do I suggest? Damned if I know, I think everyone has to realize that there is nothing to prove. Maybe that would work. Like I said earlier if everybody made a conscious effort to be nice to a new person everyday this would be a very enjoyable place. I am not planning on holding my breath till this happens but I bet there are a few people that wish I would. And that's the attitude I'm talking about, there is no need for that. So the next time you or a friend is in a situation where there is no valid reason to be fighting, be the bigger person and walk away. In the first 1 g filmmake s to make the legend the Bia e excitement, of the Bia: , 1 , , �,2000 ovember 2, 2000 0ye ofthe 9ulure For the Movies... Blair Witch 2 :h .ates evhis time 1ity, and ets with enough a little :o me is . I think : all just :> notice r didn't ·eekend t many I'm no ious ef1y that I ·ou, but :>Id that . In this ) moral l lot of •oujust >ody as tdrena·e have what I abode. 1know, s to be ;taring. me has I work. t to be oyable !ns but it's the e there d walk How many people were truly ppointed with the first Blair itch movie? I was certainly anyed with wasting my money seeing the first film and I am II wondering why I went to see second film. This past Friday, ventured on the free trip to the vies through the Wilkes Promming Board and decided to the second Blair Witch, Book Shadows. It seemed to be a ular selection by most of the likes students who decided to eadvantage of a free movie et. In the first film, a group of ngfilmmakers travel into the s to make a documentary ut the legend of an evil force lied the Blair Witch, and ugh their videotape is found, of the filmmakers are ever nagain. The movie then de'bes the stories and the legof the Blair Witch in the small wnofBurkittsville, Maryland. excitement and frenzy of the of the Blair Witch ha~ 'tie- The Beacon 9 FEATURES With Kevin Walsh come a huge industry in tourism and has been blown out of proportion. A previous mental patient decides to take advantage of the booming industry and decides to use a web-based company to have tours of the woods of Burkittsville, Mary- . land. However, unknowing of the true power of the legend and the stories that surround those haunted woods, he still takes his first four customers on a trip to explore the Blair Witch. When the customers arrive, they are greeted with truth of not knowing what is going to happen once arriving at the woods. The five traveled deep into the woods to location where the orginal tape was found to make the first movie. During the evening, they become intoxicated and lose control and pass out. When they awake, the previous nights' activities were unknown to them. However, the tour guide had video cameras that recorded all their actions. After being freaked out, one of the women had a miscarriage. After a short ~tay at the hospital, they travel to the tour guide's home to view the videotapes to seek their answers to what had happened to all of them from the previous night. The entire time strange and unusual things happen to them and their imagination takes the better of each of them. One by one their minds and the legend surrounding the Blair Witch plays with them and the group reacts.Each reacts in-a hostile manner defending their own actions. Overall this picture was better than the first, but I would not recommend wasting the money in go1ng to see this film. It was different, . very odd in its presentation, and it was scarier than the first. However, if you would still like to see this film, I would recommend waiting to rent this film and only wasting three dollars instead of seven. 1.5 out of 5 stars alloween Excitment! ** Wil.h !JJ(adame CJcslasy Aquarius (Jan20-Feb18) This may be a good time to celebrate with friends, enjoy special en_tertainment, or include a group of people in your social plans. Be kind to others and they will be kind to you. Leo (July23-Aug22) You are considered an authority in whatever you do, but you really shine when it comes to group situations and plans that will help others reach their goals. Pisces (Febl9-Mar20) You are more talented than you may know. Think about your own experiences and realize that you're a mirror for other people. Satisfy the needs of everyone with your special inspiration. Aries (Mar21-Apr19) An aura of excitement pervades your day, with challenges. Focus on anything that will bring joy to many people. You'll build a stronger name for yourself in the process. Virgo (Aug23-Sep22) Right now would be a good time to let your significant other know where they really stand in the relationship. Beating around the bush will lead t_o certain avoidable problems. Libra (Sep23-Oct23) You' ll be in a mood to celebrate if you can come to agreements without having to resort to non-kosher methods . Taurus (Apr20-May20) Be aware of a tendency toward extravagance just because you're excited and pleased. Going overboard and overspending with a college budget is just not wise. Scorpio (Oct24-Nov21) You may have to make an effort to reas- sure partners or a mate of your continued loyalty and support. Make sure you have serious discussions now. You ' ll win in a big way. Gemini (May21-June20) Make the effort to build a bigger reputation. Take the time to talk to those who have been wary of you, see if you can't settle your difference in a civilized way. Sagittarius (Nov22-Dec21) Long, hard hours of toil will pay off in the long run. You'll attract more respect and honor with action than by any words you might speak. Cancer (June21-July22) People cannot read your mind. You must ask for what you need in all aspects of your curreryt social standing. If you've been hiding your light under a rock, it's time to emerge and show your brilliance. Capricorn (Dec22-Jan19) Your motivation may not be what others assume it to be. You may have a secret challenge or goal that keeps you going like the donkey with a carrot in front of his nose . �1O The Beacon SPORTS November 2, 200 Hit the Showers with Holly Shiber setting : By Brian Walter ,phIfomore ou gh, reme & Marcus Sowcil ·omen's socce1 MS: Marcus Sowcik, BW: Brian Walter, HS: Holly Shiber Year: Sophomore Major: Psychology MS: This season you broke a University record for most points in a season, and you tied a record for most goals in a season, tell me what this achievement means to you . HS: This achievement is a big deal for me as a player and a person. It's always been a goal of mine to be the leading scorer on my team, and this is the first time it has ever happene1, It shows that I have been able to step it up when I needed to, that I could make things happen. Photo courtesy Marcus Sowcik "Wipe that stupid look of your face before I score another goal," says sophomore Holly Shiber (left), the new record-holder for points in a season. Hamm. She is such a great player, I just wish I could score as many goals as she does. BW: How did you feel about Brandy Chastiane taking her shirt off after the women won the world cup last year? BW: Why don't female soccer players slap each other on the butt after a good play? HS : (laughs) I would say that is more of a__gender thing than a soccer thing. It is something that comes along with male dominated sports ; it must just be a guy thing. MS: This is the first year that the women 's soccer team made it to the MAC playoff's, what role did first year Head Coach Melissa Elwell play in this accom-, HS: I thought it was really cool, and I plishment? would have done it myself. HS: She played a major role because MS: How long have you been playing she knew how to work with us when we soccer, and what would you say has been had small numbers. We played most of · your greatest soccer memory? this season with only 13 team members HS: I have been playing for 13 years, able to play, and she made important deci- since my first season in U-6. My greatest sions in big games that helped us pull memory happened this year when we beat through, even with our lack_of depth .. Allentown 2-1 in overtime, to make it to BW: Is there any soccer player you the MAC playoffs. consider to be a role model in your life? BW: Do you have any kind of good HS: · Even though we don ' t play the luck charm? same positions, I would have to say Mia HS: Yes, I have two actually. The Why don't female soccer players slap each other on the butt after a good play? ' first is a ring I wear that my boyfriend gave me a few years ago. Since we are not allowed to wear jewelry during the games, I tie it to the drawstring of my soccer shorts. The other is a blue ribbon that I wear in my hair during every game. MS: As a freshmen here at Wilkes, you received "Rookie of the Year" honors for the conference, and your team made the ECAC's for the first time ever. What honors would you like to receive person~ ally and for your team in your senior year? HS: At the end of my senior season I would like for the team to make it to the NCAA Championships, be nationallyranked, and win the MAC crown. PeFsonally, I would like to be named an AllAmerican. BW: Do you feel that women's soccer has reached a peak in the U.S. and if so, why? HS : Even though women's soccer is new, I think it has caught on really quickly. Next year there is going to be a Profes- sional Women's Soccer League, whi support fully. I think it has caught on quickly because women have an equal portunity to play it, and because of coachfog and young people's interest. MS: How do you train in the offson? HS: I work out at the YMCA, I spinning, running and I try to play the g as much as I can. MS: Take me through your mind when you are called upon to take a pen shot. · - HS: Everyone makes such a big when it comes to taking penalty shots cause there .are so many mind games ing on between the goalie and the sh I really don't mind them at all. Aft put the ball on the line, and take a few st back, I don't hear anything else; there no outside noise. I choose a corner in mind, then lock eyes with the keeper. I stare at the side of t~goal that I am going to shoot at, and finally I shoot ball. BW: Who do you think the sex male athlete in the world today is ? HS: I would have to say Derek J Open Floor Statement: Shoot for the moon; even if you you 'II still land among the stars. ·ill be back fo1 And for h1 breaking year, The Beacon A MONTHforOi "She's had has to realize ti to do too much said El well, wl their first-ever Shiber, a I graduate, scon points . Her tot goal, one for ar record for po Wilkes. The so also tie her for "I've felt n that I had to I Sh iber, who pl /" , {it ,.;1 ~ Jeff I In what h tiresome, press the sophomorf erwi ck, Je1 epped up con me wi~h eight among the 1 backs in the l - .... Jj\,t;,, ' ' l li! ■I:: oose one ol ight men agai ensive line am ake a hasty d r si x backs ir over the Wilk arshman has Frank She �'-, ovember 2, 2000 ' The Beacon Athletes of the Month are chosen by Sports Editor Corey Yanoshak and Sports Information · Director John Seitzenger. 1gue, which I caught on so : an equal op:ause of great 1ch a big 1alty shots nd games 1d the sho 1t all. A 1corner i : keeper. I that I a ly I shoo 1k the sexies lay is? y Derek J etet e stars. SPORTS The Beacon 11 thletes of the Month • olly Shiber: Soccer Jf setting school records as a; "I feel it every game, but my teamophomore isn't impressive matesrealizeitandtrytotakesome ough, remember the fact that . ofitoffofme." men's soccer player Holly Shiber Shiber recorded a hat trick late 111 be back for two more years for in the season against Baptist Bible Melissa Elwell 's Lady Colonels. in a 5~3 win, while also netting both And for her standout, record- goals in a 2-2 overtime tie with C.oleaking year, Shiber has"topped lege Misericordia. 1e Beacon ATHLETE OF THE "Scoring two goals against MONTH for October. Misericordia was definitely a high"She's had a great year. She just light," said Shiber. "We have such as to realize that sne shouldn't try · a good riNalry and there was a \ot of do too much and just do her job," · ,,hype before the game. I was just ~id Elwell, who guided Wilkes to plea~ed 1JYha".e made a big impact meirfirst-ever MAC Playoff berth. and help the team." Shiber, a Dallas High School In the opening round of the ,raduaie, scored 15 goals and 35 MAC Freedom Conference Play1(lints. Her total points (two for a offs, Shiber scored one of the Lady ioal, one for an assist) are a school Colonels' two goals as Wilkes was record for points in a season at eliminated with a 5-2 loss to Drew Wilkes. The sophomore's 15 goals University. Elwell finished her first also tie her for season's best. season with a 10-9-1 record, while "I've felt more IJressure, mainly Shiber finished second in scoring iliat I had to be consistent," said in the conference. lhiber, who plays center midfield. Shiber was not supposed to end up as a Lady Colonel as she '" ~ 1u 1<. _,.Y(.~s. si~r;i~d ,tp_ . ¥0 ,, tp Eas~ Stroudsburg. But a last-minute decision kept the star midfielder in Wilkes-Barre and has propelled Photo Courtesy Sports Information Sophomore Holly Shiber has earned The Beacon ATHLETE OF THE MONTH for October. Wilkes to two straight seasons over .500. "It was a difficult decision and I backed out at the last minute, but I'm very happy right now witll coming to Wilkes," Shiber concluded. Shiber was selected for the montly award over field hockey players Jill Henry, tile team's leadingscorer, and Jill Wilson, a steady contributor on offense, women's soccer goal keeper Jen Pawleshyn, who excelled in the net, and volleyball stand-out Mandy Kehler. Jeff Marshman: Football In what has certainly been a uresome, pressure-filled season for me sophomore quarterback out of Berwick, Jeff Marshman has ~epped up continually, most of the me wi!h eight men in his face, and among the league-leading quarterbacks in the Middle Atlantic Conerence. For his efforts, Marshman has nnamed The Beacon ATHLETE OF THE MONTH for October. Marshman has been limited this iCason as the Colonels have been . ithout the services of a steady ~ilback to run the ball and have not lieen able to establish the running ame they have had in the past. Opposing teams see this and choose one of two options: send eight men against the Colonels' offensive line and force Marshman to make a hasty decision, or keep five or six backs in the secondary and cover the Wilkes' receivers so that Marshman has no one to throw to. Frank Sheptock's two-year signal-caller has seen a little of both, but the majority of the time it is eight-men up on the line. "I see blitzing as a challenge," exclaimed Marshman, who also lhrew a career-high four touch- downs on Homecoming. "The speed in college is a lot quicker, without a doubt. Your decisions have to be made faster and smarter." Marshman has thrown for 1625 yards on the year, completing 57% of his passes. The total yardage also takes into account two games in which tile Colonel offense was very limited: at Lycoming where they gained 86 yards of total offense and against Lebanon Valley College, where the defense scored as much as the offense and Marshman 's snaps were held to a minimum. "It's good to rest some people in that situation, especially Jeff, who's been in a pressure-cooker week in and week out,'' said Sheptock of last week's 55-0 win at Photo Courtesy Sports Information home vs LVC. "But offense is so Sophomore Jeff Marshman has much timing and working as a unit, earned The Beacon ATHLETE OF and that's where it hurts us." THE MONTH for October. Even without a true, steady running back, Marshman has been monthly honor over fellow football able to spread the ball out, when player Steve Rogers, a freshman giyen the time, to three of the top who has been playing both offense receivers in the conference in Brian and defense the past two weeks, Miller, Ryan James, and Frank soccer player Seth Nye, the goalie McCabe, who the sophomore QB who was namedPlayeroftlle Week has thrown 13 of his 18 touchdown for the MAC, and Nye's teammate passes to. Matt Diltz, the soccer team's leadMarshman was selected for the • ing-scorer. Photo by Adam Polinger Senior captains Jermaine Richardson (92), Ryan James (84), Frank McCabe (1), and Justin Holmes (3) will all be playing in their final regular season game at Ralston Field this Saturday against Moravian College at 1 :00 p.m. �12 The Beacon SPORTS Men open with win over S By MATT REITNOUR Send us comme E-mail u beacon@wi Beacon Staff Writer The Colonels knocked off rival Scranton 1-0 on Wednesday when freshman Mike Faneck_ booted home the game winner just 3:31 into the second overtime period. The win moves Wilkes to 10-6-2 overall and into Wilkes outshot the Royals 10-8. The play Saturday's Freedom Conference champion- between the pipes at both ends was at times ship game against the winner of Wednesday spectacular. Junior goal keeper Seth Nye night's FDU-Madison/Drew game. gained the win and the shut-out, his fifth of Wilkes also sees their ability to win an the 2000 campaign. Nye's best save came midautomatic bid to the NCAA fall to one game. way through the second half when he made a The winner of the Freedom Conference wins diving, one-handed stop on a shot he never the coveted AQ, which according to junior saw thanks in large part to a screen set up forward Bill Schneider is what the season is about five yards in front of his goal area. It all about. was plays like this by the junior, as well as "As a team we are very happy," Schneider other underclassmen, which have placed said after beating Scranton. "This is what you Wilkes just one win away from an NCAA play the whole season for." berth. When Wilkes and Scranton got together "To come into the season with only one for their regular season match-up back on returning senior, and fight the ups and downs September 20, the two teams played to a physi- we have had this year, it's a pleasant surcal, scoreless tie. Wednesday's game looked prise," Schneider said. much like the first outing, with a ~ajority of Wilkes was 0-1-1 this season against the " the play being done in the mid-field. Play was two teams which remain in the Freedom Conphysical as five yellow cards were given out, ference race. Wilkes tied FDU-Madison way including three to Wilkes' players. Wilkes back in the second week of the season and knew going into the game that it would be a just lost to Drew 1-0 this past Sunday at rough and tumble game, and whoever came Ralston Field. Should the Colonels face the out on top was only going to win by one Rangers of Drew University, the men's socgoal. cer team will look to buck the trend which has "Every playoff game is close," Schneider Drew knocking Wilkes teams out of the postsaid. "To come away with a 1-0 win is really season. Last week in New Jersey the Lady what we expected. Luckily we put the ball in Rangers beat the field hockey team and the the net first." women's soccer team in post-season action .' · News Student Rally Opinion Beacon Editor. Features M051'LV ClOUDY Kibbe 1 Presic APhA Colonels fly over_Dutchme.n By COREY YANOSHAK Beacon Sports Editor Following two straight losses to traditional powerhouses Lycoming College and Ithaca College, the Wilkes University football team came out last Saturday with something to prove to themselves and the Middle Atlantic Conference. Frank Sheptock's Colonels definitely got the job done as Wilkes routed Lebanon Valley College, 55-0, to keep a nine-year shutout streak alive. Wilkes has recorded at least one shuout per season since 1992 with the 55point margin the biggest with the exception of a 69-0 defeat. "We didn't want to give them a chance to gain any momentum, so we decided to get our wind early," said Sheptock, whose 5-3 Colonels host Moravian College on Saturday. The Wilkes defense sparkled for the fourth week in a row, this time holding the Flying Dutchmen to minus-37 yards rushing. But more noticeable were the four touchdowns the defense accounted for. "The line just put everybody on their backs and I had to beat the wideout," said senior captain Justin Holmes, who scored his first-ever college touchdown on a 34-yard Au1 div• Photo by 1',.dam Polinger Justin Holmes (3) scored his first-ever college TD last week on an interception. interception return. "When I realized what happened, I was like 'Wow, I just scored.'" Juniors Mike Yerton and Jerry Superko also ran back interceptions for scores as the Colonels took a 42-0 lead into halftime. Prior to his touchdown, Yerton blocked a punt into the endzone· which was recovered by Scott Schiefen for anothet defensive touchdown. "The whole defense has great confidence in each other," said Yerton. "The secondary knows the line is going to put pressure on the quarterback and they'll just throw it up." Steve Rogers, in just his second game as a tailback after starting all season at line- backer, carried 16 times for 124 yards first collegiate touchdown in the fourth ter. "I have to work on my wind. Offe lot more tiring," said the freshman t player. � 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 2000 November 2nd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2000 November 2 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/87082e9b5f585c2c583697b6f30c894e.pdf b261b6e837ed39147477bc09f0302f54 PDF Text Text "'\Vilkes University eacon Wilkes vs. Kings Saturday .Saxon poses stern test for defense Send us your comments E-mail us at: beacon@wilkes.edu BY COREYYANOSHAK Beacon Sports Editor 2 f-6 6 7-9 8 10-12 Fri;:~ $HDWIIS Heartbreaking loss to Drew ends season 54 F 41 F ClOU!>Y Sun >~ 51 F MOSTlY 35 F CLOUDY Kibbe elected President of APhA-APRS Autumn diversity When the whistle blows for the opening kickoff at King's College, Wilkes University will begin the task few have been able to handle. Though King's is 5-4 (2-1 in the MAC Freedom Conference), senior tailback Damon Saxon has ran all over the league as the only running back to eclipse 1-,000 yards, and that was three weeks ago, averaging 177 yards per game, along with scoring 20 touchdowns. "He's definitely the biggest back we've faced," said head coach Frank Sheptock of Saxon. "And their guys up front are phenomenal and they're just much more capable of making a big play." Wilkes will go right after Saxon and Rich Mannello's offense with the strongest part of their defense - the front four. An experienced King's offensive line consists of four seniors and one junior who have paved the way for an average of 243 yards per game rushing and the topranked rushing offense in the MAC. The Wilkes' defense counters with the top-ranked rushing defense, allowing a meager 60 yards per game rushing, giving up just seven touchdowns on the rush. "We've all come together really well and we're really close," said defensive end Demetri Tzovolos, a junior known for his size and strength. "We've worked hard to become what we have and we just work together to control the line." Tzovolos joins seniors Jermaine Richardson and Brian Bader, and sophomore Dustin Bematovich as the starting four on the defensive line. Freshmen Nick Rollman and Mark Baynock have gained valuable experience rotating with the four starters and will be called upon to fill in some huge holes next season. "I've definitely gotten better, especially playing with the same tackle (Bader)," said Richardson. "We're able to get the teamwork down and each of us makes each other better." Richardson, .listed at 5'11", 216 lbs., is the smallest of the defensive linemen, but is also the most outspoken. Bader, at 6' l ", 257 lbs., bt;ings four years of experience and a stronghold to the inside part of the line. At 6' 1", 303 lbs., Bernatovich adds the size expected of an offensive Une- · man, but has put up numbers with the best of them. And the 6'2", 257 lb. Tzovolos has simply been a force since he started his career at Wilkes. "They're just phenomenal. We've got two great leaders in Jermaine and Bader, Dustin's really coming into his own, and Demetri's just been a force since I began," said defensive coordinator Bob James, in his second · year controlling the defense. "This is a huge game. You can just throw the records out because this game will propel one team into the off-season." Richardson leads the Colonels in every defensive category, except interceptions. With 61 tackles (44. solo), 26 for a loss (-82 yards), 5 .5 sacks, and four forced fumbles, the other linemen will joke that he's only got the numbers because they give them to him. But in reality, they are correct. Bader and Bernatovich have successfully clogged the inside, · forcing opposing teams to run to the outside. When choosing a side, teams can look at 1) Richardson, the team's top tackler and quicker end, or 2) Tzovolos, the bigger of the two ends who has hardly been blocked this fall. "I spend my time sacrificing for the team," joked Bader. But his laughter turned serious as he continued. "I make the play without the tackle. I take the linemen and pull them out of the hole so our linebackers and safeties can get the tackles." The plan has worked almost to perfection as Tzovolos ranks fourth on the team with 40 tackJes. Bader is next with 39, including 14 for a Josi:, and four sacks. Bematovich has 33 tackles with See D-Line page 3 In need of a 'Daily Jolt?' Log On. BY MEG STEVENS Beacon Staff Writer The Main Event .:: ~:1:: 1,~ is week - Matt Berger Page 10 How often do you navigate through the Wilkes University Webpage? Perhaps you are accustomed to the site, yet you do not have any reason to visit the website. One student was not satisfied with the site, and he simply decided to create his own. Now that is the power of independent thinking. Only at Wilkes University can you find a problem and implement a solution. John Basha, a junior pharmacy student, discovered an online customized website de- signed for university students. With some help from junior Joe Roback, sophomore Tim Millard, and sophomore Jeff Brittain, the team of computer savvy men customized a site for Wilkes University. Their creation is officially know as the Wilkes Daily Jolt. You can access the website at www.dailyjolt.com. When asked to describe the site, Basha said, "the key is student input: it's student run, student created, studentbased." The Wilkes Daily Jolt is an interactive student site with many helpful features. The site also has links to various student organiza- tional home pages. An updated list of on-campus and off-campus activities is also available. There are plenty of reason for students to visit this site on a daily basis. Only at this site can you find information on local restaurants with student reviews. A student forum allows students to discuss topics online. An marketplace to buy, sell, or trade items is also a part of the site. Complete with information on local movies, transportation, and student resources, the daily jolt could answer any question a student has. If your question isn't answered, you can post it on the forum page for other students to respond to. One of the best things about the site is that it is user friendly. Anyone can easily submit notices of 2 campus event or post a quote from your professor. You can even customize the site to your own personal liking by registering online. Ther the Daily Jolt will even welcome you personally. The Daily Jolt has it's owr sense of humor and style. But the key to it's effectiveness is studen _ participation. The more studenti who visit and submit their comments the better the site will become. So the next time you an browsing the net, join your fella\\ students by logging on to the Wilke: Daily Jolt and enjoy! ., . "' �SPORTS November 9, 2000 How to... Recover a fumble Everyone needs to know how to recover a fumble. At some point in your life, you will lose something that you need to get back. Or you will see something that someone dropped that you need to get. For these special circumstances, our football team will show us the proper way to recover a loose ball. - Photos by Adam Polinger s T E p 1 First, the ball-carrier must be hit to knock the ball loose. Notice how Mike DaRe is laid out on number 18, QB.as four other Colonels surround the area: 22 (far right, out of picture), 92 (over QB), 5 & 18, coming from behind.•• The Beacon Way tog Wilkes ... looks eve brighter Hello agai1 niversity Stu, t night's me cw Reading". ading made artin made a Corey Yanoshak - Sports Editor As the 2000 fall sports season comes to a close, a lot of disap ment was had by many athletes and many coaches. Some teams didn' as well as they had hoped, some players didn ' t put up the numbers would have liked, and so on. But a good look back on the six athletic teams could quite po reveal a different story. Records were broken, new coaches were broken in, and teams mature rather quickly as numerous senior athletes graduated in 2000, ing some gaping holes for coaches to plug. But the coaches did a q ti! more suffi job and the fall season was, for the most part, a success. Three teams qualified for the MAC Freedom Conference pla) d fundin g we while th~ football team is awaiting a possible berth in the ECAC pla) y made a de Of course, all three playoff teams were beaten by the same friggin' b reports for Drew University, who defeated our women's soccer team in the first de by the 0 and field hockey and men's soccer team in the championship round. ulticultural, , But the fact that these teams made it to the playoffs is what m rds. The C most. The l}lajority of each team's offensive weapons will be back season, so experiencing playoffs as an underclassmen will offer a ,...I.,__.....;...:.;.;;.::.:.:.. dous advantage next season. Waiting until next year won't be easy, unfortunately that's all they can do now. Sophomore Holly S.hiber set a school record for points in a se sacks and 1: with 35 and is only a sophomore on the women's soccer team, while 7 yards, but v more goalkeeper Jen Pawleshyn has started every game but one thii of time early i son for the Lady Colonels. · Junior Matt Diltz led the men's team in scoring this season, hSaunders w, junior Bill Schneider missed some time due to injury, but when h Schneider is the team's main threat. Goalie Seth Nye has one season I ," said Shept only improve on his already impressive stats. Along with the stead) line. "We'll pn of the upperclassmen, Wilkes has seen a few freshmen step up this tation and kee in the clutch. use they like t Junior field hockey standout Jill Henry, this year's leading-~ be a different with 35 points, will join forces next year with sopho·more Kim Whip Saxton se1 points. Desiree Podrasky will be able to use her playoff experience I at work hi: next three years between the pipes. at back, hi The women's volleyball team may have struggled for wins this, ble him t~ but some of the stats were rather impressive. Mandy Kehler played s gone." monster on the court, totaling 208 kills. Stefanie Henninger was the! otatio1 main set-up person, finishing with 411 assists this season. dBayn Jackie Ruane had the daunting task of leading the women's I as chip team into battle this season and certainly had her hardships. But the ack, while year coach has developed a game plan and strategy with the reali from their that it will take time to find the success she e~pects to have. The te 'They're real just two seniors, but the top-two players, Selena Bednarz and Ad they're doing Solorzano, are very youg,g and will soon n1tlke a name for themselv James of hi Though the future looks bright for all the sports, a few seniors y will be twc sorely missed. Bill Smith leaves the men's soccer team after a four stint as a starting def~nder and has been the main . cog for the pa.ii in the future at years. Danielle Flock exits the field hockey team, while Donna Ro to get better.' ends her women's soccer career. Lisa Day is the only senior on thev The experiern ball court, while Angie Cardoso and Amee Mehta leave the tennis like Richard The football team loses just three st;uters defense as ah urable to Roi sophomores and juniors have teamed with a few select freshmen 10 vide a solid backbone in the future. Only Justin Holmes, Brian Bade Jermaine Richardson will leave holes to fill as tacklers. The offen~ miss two big-time playmakers in Frank McCabe and Ryan James, youthful backfield gives off a feeling of hope for a very incom backfield this season. Freshman Steve Rogers has started at bo~ t once I got t< backer and tailback, but the future is still in consideration. Wherei d I could p plays, Rogers will make a huge impact, either with fellow linebacker, me a lot," Ji more Mike DaRe, or sophomore quarterback Jeff Marshman. Mark Richardson and Demetri Tzovolos will return on defense after solid junior ye Even with the lost seniors and disappointment of many te future looks bright for Wilkes' athletics. The foundation seems to~ out, now the expectations just have to be met. -L s T E p 2 ...The same five defensemen now attempt to corral the ball. Jermaine Richardson (92) has assumed DaRe's (34) old position on top of the quarterback, while Brian Hosler (5) and Steve Rogers (18) look to cover the ball. DaRe and Jerry Superko (22), wait on the outside in case the pigskin pops loose... s T E p 3 ...Rogers (18) has finally trapped the ball and is preventing it from getting loose, while Hosler (5) is preventing Rogers from getting loose. Superko (22) is waiting for the ball to pop loose or to pop 83 if he tries to get in on the action. Also notice how Richardson has taken down a lineman (62), to the left, as D1,1Re and Mark Hendry (27) provide back-up. on �NEWS Gov't Events Hello again, from the Wilkes 1ty Student Government. night's meeting only had one Reading", which was the first ng made by Nate Martin. made a request to the SG forsponsorship with regards poposed "Light Show" for the University and Scranton ity basketball game on De2, 2000 in the Martz gy,111. Smee this game is of major ime, and because Scranton is nval, the WU Programming and Nate Martin hope to add excitement and support to our atthisgame. However, the dvoted to table discussion more sufficient involvement 6mding were acquired before made a determination . The reports for the evening were by the Commuter Council, ultural, and Programming . The Commuter Council to let the student body know - Li n e ason. e WO hips. with th have. s, but was also splitting a bmeearly in the season when ers was healthy. y're mammoth across the thiswill be our biggest chalsaidSheptock of the battle on "We'll probably use more of and keep everybody fresh they like to double-team and adifferent type of condition Saxton seems to start in the atworkhis way out. But like back, his vision and quick le himto pick his own hole 'sgone." c rotation now brings in andBaynock, a WVW grad. has chipped in 11 tackles k, while Baynock has five fromthe inside position. y'rereally matured rapidly 're doing a real good job," s of his two freshmen. will be two mainstays in our future and they'll just conget better." experience of playing with Richardson has been im- feelsgood to know I'm comwith big shoes to fill. When I ,I didn't know where I fit Igot to know the guys, I 1could play and the guys alot," Rollman said. ardson has initiated a keteer-type salute as the Salute," in which the mem. a sword going up and that they will still be selling tickets on Tuesday and Thursdays for their NY City bus trip coming up in less than two weeks. Only a few seats remain on the second bus so please buy your seats now. They are also sponsoring a "Self-Defense" class today, Thursday (November 9), at I I :30 am in the basement of the Martz (Rumors) and again at 6:30pm in the Ballroom of the SU building. Come prepared! Multicultural group would like to thank all those that helped out with the "Fashion Show''. because they all made it a huge success. The Programming Board would also like to remind students to buy their tickets for the upcoming "Busta Rhymes" concert later on his week. Tickets will be sold at the door, but not at student prices, so buy them before the show. That's it for this week's agenda! Have a great weekend and make sure to support the PB 's concert this weekend! The Beacon 3 Dr. Kibbe elected President of prestigious association BY TINA L. PUGLIESE APR Dr. Arthur Kibbe, Chair of the Pharmaceutical Sciences at Wilkes University, has been elected 2000200 I President of the American Pharmaceutical Association Academy of Pharmaceutical Research and Science (APhA-APRS) Dr. Kibbe was a Professor at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, Director of Pharmaceutical Development Services at the National Institutes of Health and Director of Client Services at Bioresearch Laboratories. He also served APhA for five years as Senior Director of Scientific and Professional Affairs. He will begin his term as President following the 200 I APhA Annual Meeting and Exposition in San Francisco, California . The American Pharmaceutical Association is the first established and largest professional association of pharmacists in the United States. APhA's more than.53,000 members include practicing pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, pharmacy students, pharmacy technicians, and others interested in advancing the profession. The Asso- coming down with the suggestion of "cut 'em up." The cutting refers to cutting down the rushing game and cutting down the quarterback, of which the team will have its hand full on Saturday. "He's a good runner and we have to stay focused," said Richardson. "But we basically just have to do what we've been doing and not let the little things take us out of our game." Of Wilkes' 33 sacks, the defensive line has contributed 17 in holding every team's top-runner to under 100 yards, except for Susquehanna University's Rashon Drayton. But, as evidenced in last week's loss to Moravian College, the line makes sun< that even when they aren't directly involved in a tackle, someone knows they are there. Moravian's quarterback Charlie Bowden felt what the Colonels' front four could do, even though he was not sacked, BY JILL STANKOSKI which has not happened on a long Beacon Managing Editor time for Sheptock. Bowden was hit Did you ever wonder who that continuously immediately after letman is that is there to serve and proting go of the ball, not with malice tect the students of Wilkes Univeror illegally, but with the Colonels always a second too late. sity? Well recently I sat down with 'This is the most consistent I've .. that man and had a one on one chitever had a group play. They're ex- chat. cited at practice, intense at games and Leonard J. Potoski has served that just carries over to the whole Wilkes University for the past ten defense," Sheptock said. 'The four and a half years. Through his years up front are just physically dorninat- at Wilkes, he has seen many students ing and there's four guys sometimes grow and learn the responsibilities controlling seven guys, freeing up of the real world. In September of our linebackers and safeties. 2000, he was promoted to Supervi"Jermaine and Bader are having sor of the Wilkes University secuthe type of season you want a senior rity. In this informal meeting with .. ciation is a leader in providing professional information and education for pharmacists and an advo- 'He the man' Lenny, I was able to see him as a person and also an authoritative figure. JS: Jill Stankoski LP: Leonard Potoski JS: What do you think about the students- at Wilkes University? LP: "The students at Wilkes University are a great bunch of kids. I think that the students respect me because I respect them and never look down upon them. When I talk with them I speak at their level and I do not think that I am above them." JS: What is the most exciting thing that you were involved in at Wilkes University? LP: "When Vice President Gore came to Wilkes to speak. I, along with Chief Cookus, were securing the room in which Gore was speaking in." JS: Who are your Idols? . LP: "I have a couple but these are the top ones. -Jane Lamp Groh- She was the Dean of Students from 1990-1997. She taught me that if you respect cate for improved health through the provision of comprehensive pharmaceutical care. the stlidents, they will respect you back. She did a great deal for the students of Wilkes while she was here. . -Chief Jerry Cookus- He is the Director of Security and Chief of Security at Wilkes. I respect and look up to him because he is my boss, of course. -Dean Paul Adams- He is the Dean of Student Activities and he impressed me when were both involved with a situation on campus and the way he handled it impressed me." -Dr. Kenny Klemow- He is a Biolog¥ professor and he is always in a cheerful disposition." JS: What is the worst problem that Wilkes University has to deal with? LP: "Definitely the parking situation." JS: What would you do to fix this on going problem? LP: "To fix the parking problem, I would build a three level parking garage and charge the students 50 cents per day per car." JS: What are you words of advice to the students of Wilkes and the general public? �November 9, OPIJ\TION 4 The Beacon Back up your beliefs You know people are weird. They love controversy, gossip, and views that don't agree with the normal but no one ever wants to take credit for the ideas. For example, the other day I was checking The Beacon v_oice mail and there was an anonymous male student who said he had an idea for The Beacon. Well, the first thing I thought was great because I am always looking for fresh and new ideas for the paper. As I proceeded to listen to his message he stated " lets have a shout out section in The Beacon so we could bitch about The Beacon. Thank you." At least he was polite Jill Stankoski after he made a statement like that, administration could write in for all but I have a bone to pick about it. First of all if you have some- to read on how they feel. thing to say WONDERFUL, but I think that people are afraid of leave your name and facts or views what others will think of them after to support your complaint. I will be the "come out" and say what they more than happy to call you back to feel. My question to you is why does discuss matter or even print your that matter? Everyone is entitled to opinion. If you think about it that is his or her opinion and others should why The Beacon has three pages · respect that. As I walk throughout campus devoted to opinion and editorials, so the students, faculty, an daily, I always hear people ~OVIN G complaining about one thing or another. One of the major complaints that I discussed with students last week was they felt that it was not fair that only selected students were allowed to hear Gore speak at Wilkes. Which I agree with them, this is a legitimate complaint. I simply told the students to "Write to The Beacon." All students responded with yeah we will. Well, FYI I have received NOTHING! WHY? If you have something to say about this university that will someday better the welfare of the current and future students then you should. Another thing that I have a gripe about is all of the negative things that people say about The Beacon. PLEASE point out some positive things because we do put a great deal of time in putting out this newpaper. I do not care what you do with it even if it is used as training paper for your puppy, lining to put in the cat's litter box, or even if you use for yourself as toilet paper. Jill Stankoski is the Managing Editor of The Beacon and her opinions, views, and expressions are hers of her own and no one else at The Beacon. with: Tara Barrie Whodidyou. for? • E p : Annn ing to talk: ntemplated avorite, and ho in case) "pped us am eek, but he) essed with: .. ..we're al the Univer uld like yo Um, well, ·c1e is goin ce in then re goes nut If you wor mpany and atively eas) retarial wo asionally, ,,, he: ;,;,:,/·::·-·······•.·,-·'} 4 0 R T E R Just let us know that it is being at least looked at because the staff does deserve some points for EFFORT. I actually can find some irony in all of The Beacon bash1ng becuase when the paper is not put out people are always walking arounf like they are at Knobel's amusement park, but instead as asking "where are the damn funnel cakes"they are asking where are the damn Beacon '.s." Well, that is all that I have to say for this week and I hope that I was able to get my point across. Be proud of what you believe and possibly enough will supoort you to get the point across. Maybe just maybe the anonymous male student will call in and leave another message dealing with matters on campus that he does not agree with. Well he: Nancy Stover Senior ~'I did not vote. "Bush." Adrian Pialielli Junior "I'm not registered." ally not ti ·re about, at I have · teachin ol, and I absolu ol itself Sahima Rasul Freshman "I did not vote."· Nick Meadows Freshman "Gore/' Mike Brown Freshman "Because Nick's an ass, I voted for Bush." Matt Scarcella Senior "I did not vote." in tun that w<: p back . Okay oh yea] the stu1 I whe1 �vember 9,2000 . Uh, this is only our ·c1e for The Beacon, and ... we can't think of a lousy to talk about. We plated writing about your te, and ours .. .Crazy Bob, mcase you didn't know us a new bunghole J,ast but hey, not everyone is with a personality that effect similar to being hit ly in the l)ead with a full of quarters. But that's we're all friends here (or University propaganda like you to think). well, we guess this is going to be a waste of in the newspaper and no sit anyway, so we'll aramble on for the rest .so if you want to read the it, great. If not, great. goes nuthin' .... · JOU worked for the Metz yand you had a lyeasy job that entailed ·al work and The Beacon 5 OPINION all sex-o-matic venus freaks? downstairs to run a cash register, "Is adult entertainment and once in a while pushing a . killing our children? Or is big goofy cart with coffee pots killing our children entertaining on it up the greenway, would adults?" Well. .. we don't know. you.quit? Well, some people Moooving along ... · would ... cough, cough, In keeping with the spirit of cough ... .. the Blair Witch Project (which Did you ever listen to the by the way, Kevin Walsh, we Divine Comedy . .. namely the · didn't think sucked!). "We are Inferno ... no.? Neverrnind ... the so, so sorry that this article Ascension? stinks. And it's all because of Here's a little insight into our idea that we could make a how we are writing this difference that ·we are here article ... we sit in Chris' room now.. babbling on about stuff you and listen to music while trying don't care about. Hungry to find something to say to ( ... why wait?) and cold, and people who don't care what we hunted ... (by Crazy Bob) ... we have to say anyway. A pointless are (not) so scared ... " A year waste of time ... we are starting to later, our article was found in the think so. So share our glory, so basement of the library ... oh! share our coffin. The horror. Are you one of those This whole article is so nymphomaniacs on campus who 1 stupid ... but hey; "Music makes has 'copious" amounts of sex the people come together. .,_ and feels the need to tell Yeah!" ... or not. Do you like everyone about it? Well if you Madonna? Don't cry for us, are, keep your sexcapades in the bedroom. We don't want to hear Wilkes University. Here's a plug for Puffs Plus .... that sheeot! Does anyone here "they work nice." And a plug practice abstinence, or are you for tl:e Writing Center ... "come (Roota)baigis, Toddddd, see us, cuz we're ..like .. bored Doris!, Chlorocedin, Dan-hole, and stuff, sometimes." No-chin, Don-hole and JohnWell, we are almost done hole tracks, Baggs, Pickles and with our third semester here at Cheeyups, the Sub Lady!, the Wilkes, and we have nothing troll-like woman, Tittle, Qbetter to do with our time than ,Killian !!!, and her people, make up stupid names for especially Susan, Bob, and the people, so we just thought that Anti-teeth, Malcom X, Boom we would acknowledge all those Boom, Pozzni (where ever he people who are so dear to our is ... as long as·he's not.with hearts. us!), wiNgnot, Dr. Brown's In other words ... this is for Eyecare, 10 East South Street, all our own personal Bobbie Ann Mason, The "winners" .• .if we forgot you, Times Leader ... "call 829. and you actually care that we . 5000," Denied Birth, didn't mention you, let us know, Deliveries in Rear, the girl by emailing us as who might be in my math rnillerab@wilkes.edu, cuz Lord class, Nicole N(W)eidlinger, knows that no one else does. the kid' online at Wilkes who And now, to put an end to our knows who we are that we've worst article yet ... our list of never met, and the other kid, "the beautiful people ... the Vulture98, "the house of sin," beautiful people ... ": peg-leg, wet 4, trash, them Annue, Chreeeos, Gwenkidz in Evans who took the hole, Bath-annie/Beffie-hole pictures down when Annie and "Her-hole," Renee-nay, moved out, las uvas son muy Courtney Vorce! (or just plain grandes, leaking ... , y Vorce), Krispy Kreme, Politics finalmente, La Senora y los Person, Laura Hoffman, Jackie "bulls' balls." Kennedy, Smokes, Puffalump, Until next week, "bite the Markerso, Melissa (quit stalking sacred apple (of sodom), . us!), Trrrrrracy, The hoagie suck the poison, enjoy the wagon lady, Jess-eeeee-ca, Tina something that only the strong litical twist into the scheme can survive. Maybe you think of things.The politicians are that I am exaggerating, well all gun ho about education you tell me what you would and improvement of educado when you have students tion, however they say all of sleeping, yelling obscenities at these lovely items, but do you teaching. They are so much one another, or just the oppo- see teachers getting better fun not to mention that most site when you _have an abso- pay, or better benefits for that of them actually seem to care lutely brilliant scholar, who matter? about the subject matter, if everyone can't stand because Another item on the list they don't well, they are really they feel that s/he is showing is "oh teachers have three good actors and I will see them up. You tell me what you months off' yeah you are them on the big screen some- would do if you had a student damn right, but what do most that has only spoken English of ~hem do during those three day. What is really amazing to for two years and is just barely months off? Well, I will tell me is that when I am asked "getting it"? I will tell you you, they work at a second job what my major is, which 1 re- what I have done it. You deal and they prepare for the upspond History, I am often with it and discuss the situa- coming school year. Then on given a look of horror and tion with your students and top of all of this what happens shock, not to mention the part take appropriate measures. ifyour school district decides about, don't you know kids Because remember the stu- to use a new textbook for your are terrible nowadays. Yeah, dents come first. The students ·subject area? Yep, you well let me tell you "nowa- aren't any better or worse then guessed it; you get to deal days" people get off of your when you were growing up. with familiarizing yourself damn high horse and get that We just see things as we want with the new text and preparattitude, you know the attitude to see them and sometimes we ing your lessons around it. that feels that those that can't need to remove our rosy Now that it is all said and do, teach. Because that is a glasses and deal. done, I would just like to Why not throw a little po- invite anyone that stillhas the bunch of crap! Teaching is eFacts of Teaching : Cassie Sutton ell here it is, yep here an editorial from little to little ole you. I am not too sure what to about, or should I say have many things to about and I do not just which one to pick. ·s semester I am stuching at a local high , and all I can say is absolutely love it. The itself is very nice, the are absolutely wonbut what I truly enthe students. I feel tune with them. I Okay so where were yeah I was raving students at the high where I am student Cassie Sutton Beacon Features Editor "kids are terrible," "three months off," and "those that can't do- teach" attitude to accompany me to school and then' we will have a little discussion. On a personal note, I would like to send a special _thank you to my "teaching assistant" for all the late night lectures �6 The Beacon November 9,2 OPINION Ask Ronnie Question: The purpose of this column is to help students gain a unprofessional aspect on life based on experiences by . their fellow college students and also as a means of entertainment!! Question: I have given up on this place. I always hear about all the great parties that go on and when you go to them it is the same "little" cliques and half the time when I do go there is one barrel and people sitting on the couch watching TV or playing pool or foosebalt.' Last year this place was a great time and now it is "land of the living dead" Any suggestions on how to liven this things up or where can I go to find a good time? Ronnie says: I will have to admit to you that you are right and this place is not the same as it used to be. That is what happens when the "party animals" graduate or flunk out. My favorite part about this campus is that people try to live up to the alumni. They move into their apartment or house and try to be what they are not. Just because you live in a old party house does not mean that it will be for you. As for advice on how to liven up campus start to throw your own parties or get your friends to and show the beat parties a thing or two and play "This is_how we do it." by Monte! Jordan. • Word of advice though when and if you do have a party make sure that you CYA(Cover your a#*)!!! when it comes to your landlord, police, neighbors, and other reprucutions that come with having a party. As for finding a good time in Wilkes-Barre that is a hard one unless you have a car and/or are 21 y~ars of age. But if you want to find a "good time" you can always go to the corner of S.Franklin and Academy and you will find more than · what you were looking for. My boyfriend broke up with me a month ago. He and I are still .pietty good friends. He constantly flirts with me, but whenever I try to get back together with him, be gives me these excuses, like he's not ready to be in a relationship.We went out for 21 months. He tells me he still loves me. I don't understand this whole situation; What should I do? I'm trying to get on with my life, but it's really hard to do. Ronnie: Well, first _things first you as a person need to figure out what you want.That is most important not what some guy wants. Always remember the advice · that your mom may have given you "there are plenty of fish in the sea." • Since you are still in college you have a wide range of options (well maybe not because did you ever stop to look at the guys on this campus UGH!!) Well, you can chase after a freshman because they are really hot and they still have a clean record with the ladies on campus. But on a more seious note I think that you should not put all of you eggs into one basket and go out and have a good time. This is the best years of your life in and being tied down to one guy may come back to haunt you. You may regret it in the future because you will think about all the guys that you could have had a chance with. I am not saying to go out and "huss" around but realize that you need to be happy and make the most out of you life especially while you are in college. · Question: I am having a problem with my roomate because she receives these phone calls at all hours of the night. I am fine that she gets phone calls but she is never home and she tells tne to tell all these guys that she is sleeping and cannot come to the phone. We!I the worst thing about it is that she is not even home. How can I tell her that I need to get some sleep at night and I am sick of covering up for her? Ronnie: Well, the best thing that I can say is for you to tell her to get a cell phone and or pager Autumn Diversity l.> , By: Meg Stevens One of the most beautiful The topic of diversity was reseasons in Northeastern Penn- cently discussed at the Diversity sylvaniaisautumn. The leaves Student Leadership Training of the · trees change from Seminar held at Wilkes University summer's brilliant green, to on November 3-rd and 4th. Local fall's diverse mosaic of or- high school and college students ange, yellow, brown, and red. gathered in the Student Union Sadly these leaves will fall Ballroom to develop diversity from their glory. From the awareness and leadership skills. treetops they will be blown Linda Trompetter, the President of down to the hard ground leav- the NEPA Diversity Education ing the branches naked and Consortium, led students through bare. Winters cold snow will group activities that examined the all too soon bury autumn's layers of diversity and cultural difcolors until they emerge the ferences. The seminar was an opfollowing year. portunity for all students for selfMuch like the autumn reflection and communication. colors, the diversity of human- Students shared experiences, ity is also a beautiful sight. asked sensitive questions, and lisEach of us with our distinct tened to others. If anyone is interappearance and background ested in participating in the next blend together into the breath . seminar, you can contact Gina taking mosaic of mankind. All Morrison, the director of Multitoo often the cold reality of Cultural Affairs. Developing leadfear, prejudice, and hatred ers who are aware of cultural difblacken the perception of this ferences is a goal of the Diversity beauty. Like the winter winds, Education Consortium. Believing our diversity is tore down by that education can help prevent those who fear our differences fear and prejudice, there is hope instead of celebrating them. that one day we can all celebrate \.: our diversity. . . As you scan the pages of magazines, learn about other cultures, or simply observe the people walking by, examine the diversity in your world. Reflect upon the different types of diversity whether it be race, age, gender, ethnicity, phy_sical ability, or sexual orientation, Consider the external dimensions of diversity such as income, personal habits, appearance, recreational habits, religion, educational background, work experience, parental status, marital status, and geographic location. Don't forget to take note of the organizational dimensions of diversity like management status, union affiliation, work location, seniority, work field, and functional level. These dimensions identified by Marilyn Loden and Judy Rosenet, make up the different types of differences we have from each other. The question we must ask ourselves is when do we allow these differences to affect how we treat one another? Do you view diversity as a beautiful autumn scene? Imagine living through a long, cold, dull winter in which the only thing you saw day to day was a mirror image of yourself. Don't let the cold snow of fear and the blistering winds of ignorance beat down upon the leaves of our diversity. Increase your own awareness and perception of the div-ersity that surrounds you . While we cannot prevent nature's winter from corning, we can cherish the awesome diversity of humanity for our entire lives. Start today. I can only imagine how must be having an inconsid roomate having these miscalle guys calling at all hours ofthe ni god knows what. But that is the backs of having a roomate. Just start taking the phone off hook at night and have your frient6 your cell phone if you have one. you know that she is going to be all night and you will not be start ing the room or house and ask her assign questions and make strange me~ts about nothing. Have you call all night and ask for you and making conversation with her j keep her on the phone. Then the next day when she · about all of the phone calls and ho, phone rang al I night ask her if she it. Then go ahead and expalin to h this is what you put up with all the Well readers that is all that I submitted this week and pleasek question coming or it will be the my oh so popular comlumn Till next week Sweet Scent The Nursing Stud Organization, NSO, WI be selling candles in t SUB on Nov. 7, 8, and over lunch and dinn · hours. The candles are l ounces and the price $14. If we don't have scent there that y like, we can special der it for you from order sheet. Pick up will be Nov. for candles that are dered. Help supportt future nurses!! Thanlt.s. Kristy Tkach, N Secretary. \ S, CO that The no uy h ht." kay, �The Beacon 7 FEATURES TECHNOLOGY BYTES with Brian Trosko ate. e pho yourf haveo going t l not b There's an old joke about a few in a bar the night before the idential election. Two .customare sitting down drinking beer, they start talking about the ele.c.They realize that not only are y voting for opposing candi, but.there's no way either of mwill convince the other to getheother's mind. &tone of has an idea: "Well, since our are just going to cancel each out, we might as well not even te our time going to the polls. just stay home if you stay home." other guy thinks this is a great , and they shake hands on the Athird customer, overhearing II this, comments to the bartender nlumn Ilg Stud , NSO, dies in 7, 8,and ind din es are he pri on't ha that special u from be hat uppo s!! :ach, ey, that guy had a pretty good ." The bartender replies "You 't know the halfof it. That's the guy he's made that deal with blight." Okay, just a joke, and all told even a very funny one. But, if it happen, would it have been illepl? It's apparently illegal to sell )'0111 vote for something of value, twhat if nothing changes hands? Why on earth would that be illegal? That's probably along the lines of what several web site creators are thinking now. These web sites were set up in California for the benefit of the Democratic party, prompted by fears that Nader voters would scuttle Gore's presidential hopes . The idea was that the web site would act as a meeting ground for Democratic voters in states which were a sure win for Bush. These Democratic voters would pledge to vote for Nader instead, in exchange for pledges from Californian Naderites to switch their votes to Gore. If this sounds shady, it's not. It's called tactical voting, and it's something that's seen all the time in countries with more than two parties, like England. It's a sign of a diverse and healthy political system. Of course, since a diverse and healthy political system is the absolute last thing that the Democratic and Republican parties would ever want, it's not really much of a surprise that a federal judge in California allowed the state to shut the sites down. It's pretty clear to me that such agreements are a plain form of Constitutionally-protected speech. It's . ·.··. :·.·:·:·::·;,:,. :1 ·;·:::.-:.:::;;_· l~l ti: two individuals entering into what elected officials do? They offer to amounts to a verbal agreement. No . give the people something of value money is changing hands. Nobody in exchange for votes, right? Gore's is getting paid. You have a voter in telling the elderly "Vote for me, and one state, who knows his vote I'll give you free drugs!" Congresswon't help his candidate win, ar- men like Jesse Helms and Strom ranging for his vote to make a d!f- Thurmond have been in office since ference in another state. That's suf- the War of 1812 for precisely one frage. That's representation. That's reason: they know how to take care democracy. of their constituents. Whether it's . But it seems that that's not al- government jobs, or fat military conlowed anymore. There's this in- tracts, or some other flavor of pork creasingly pervasive attitude that from the barrel, the politicians who activites that are perfectly legal can bring it home to the people who when done in-the real world some- vote for them are the ones who stay how need to be rendered illegal if in office. they're done online. The whole political process is, Then there's voteauction.com. in essence, a form of vote-buying. This site allowed users to put their The people who know how to work votes up for bid. Bidders would bid the system clearly understand this. on blocks of votes, separated by And in fact, certain aspects of it are state, and the voting block would entirely legal. When the NRA or cast its votes in accord with the win- Phillip-Morris or Pfister give thouning bidder's wishes, for a suitable sands upon thousands of ~ollars fee. When I che.cked it out, it seemed to a politician's campaign, we all my vote was worth something know what's going on. What are around 13 bucks, which really isn't corporate campaign contributions even enough to get me out of bed, and soft-money but legalized briblet alone to the polls. But this seems ery, a form of graft protected by the really illegal, doesn't it? Sure does. same First Amendment that's supAnd it sure is. Buying or selling posed to protect all speech. votes is illegal in all of the 50 states. But really, isn' t that what all .. . .-:, . ---■■••■ :::::::::::::::Iff))\ft:=:=== •·.·, · !Mo!;;o~rc.(rror. ·,-TJ 11111111111111111111· il!i1 il llllllil lll lllll l•l1 1 - Quote of the Day. . "You probably wouldn't worry about what people think of you if you knew how seldom they do." -Olin Miller Where's The G.O.L.D.? Name: Matthew C. Jagusak Class: Class of 2000 Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Concentration: Finance Position: Investment Accountant Location: New York, New York ''As part of a young group of guys, we oversee mutual fund portfolios for extremely wealthy people. I am loving Manhattan the way a 23 year old should."- Matthew J agusak Reasons to buv vour Busta Rhvmes ticke,s... 1. It's the first time a big name hip-hop concert is in the Wyoming Valley. 2. Like taxes, the ticket price goes up from $15 now to $18 the night of the concert. 3. Coz Busta says "Whoo Haa" a lot. 4. Maybe Busta will show you how to do your hair just like his. 5. Coz you know how much else there is to do in WilkesBarre on a Friday. 6. Coz you've always dreamed ofbeing a rap star. 7. You never know if Janet Jackson will make a guest appearance o! not. 8. The Spooks sent us a cool demo video. 9. Everyone on Programming Board has worked hard on this and will work even harder this weekend to make this the best show ever, so come see what we can do! So put your away message up, run over to the student union, and buy your tickets now to see Busta Rhymes, with The Spooks and The Collective. Otherwise on Monday morning, you won't know what everyone is talking about! �· 8 The Beacon November 9, 2000 FEATURES The Main Event With Crazy Bob "If I go crazy then will you still call me Crazy BobT' Welcome to the Main Event. I am your host, the sexiest man on the planet, Crazy Bob. The WilkesBarre madman is on fire this week my crazy cats. Things have been up; things have been down, and everywhere in-between. This week we paint the town red and roll with the punches because qie Bohman is cooler and cockier than ever. I am so high on being Crazy Bob every day of my life that_I just may stick around another twenty years and do the whole thing over again. Without trying to sound arrogant, it's safe to say that I turned a few heads last week. I'll say this much about it. People think they can scare off a young whippersnapper like myself with a few warnings about how I'm offending people. We're Americans! We don't care who we offend! It is my right to blindly spout off like an idiot, and if you think I'm the first idiot to run his mouth in the Beacon then you're sadly mistaken. If anything those people should thank me for giving them the attention. I'll make you famous (it was either that or "you' re in the jungle baby-you' re gonna die!"). I saw a midget cowboy swaggering down Franklin St. the other day. That was odd. I also saw this guy with a voice-box at Burger King talking to a police officer. As mean as this sounds, how many of you are thinking that Voice-box Guy should order at the Drive-Through for a prank? Be honest. Nobody in this land of milk and honey likes to say these things because they're too busy trying to sound smarter than they really are. These people are usually forty and can't shut up during class. I'll be up front with you and tell you I'm a total moron. I couldn't care less what a bunch of Pennsylvanians think anyway. That's another thing that's been clogging the big useless thing between my ~ars. Pennsylvanians tend to get on my nerves after awhile. You guys are okay some of the time, but you tend to talk funny and not use good English. I miss New York where people are normal. The chicks are skinnier and have a better sense of humor (not like PA where I have to look over my shoulder for the law firm of Gertrude & Hawk). And why do you have to be so slow and stupid all the time? Listen up when I talk; you might learn something. I haven't had much luck renaming the Main Event. Aside from the two letters I received last week, I haven't had much help. Some suggestions were What About Bob, How to Make a Waffle, Cat Scratch Fever, Memoirs of President Filmore, "The l Crazy Train, Hip to_be Amish, Dances with Wolves, the Main Event, and Fun with Floss. I would like to thank everyone who contributed, and I'd also like to thank Jules Asner and Brooke Burke from "Wild on E!" for being rfilally hot. They do a fine job of that. Whether they're on the beach or at the club or riding a horse or eating bananas they do it all while looking hot at the same time. You have to commend that. Last week I left my clothes in the laundry mat while it closed and had to get them at six-thirty the.next morning. I had forgotten about the clothes while I was hanging out with the grooviest of all Subway chicks. These things happen. I'd also like to add that the kids on the Truth.com commercials should be kicked in the face. I don't like smoking, but I hate hippies. Die hippies. That's all I got. Take care folks. ''Charlie's Angels'-' In Hollywood there is a fine line between wide-open collaboration and absolute anarchy, and "Charlie's Angels" tested that distinction repeatedly. "When you don't have something set, it becomes a free-for-all," says Leonard Goldberg, who produced both the TV show and the movie. Following an anxious search for the proper tone and the right casting, the update of TV's detective-cleavage drama was entrusted to a trio of novice filmmakers. Columbia, which has struggled recently, watched with increasing apprehension as a flotilla of screenwrite~ came aboard to overhaul the screenplay, actors rebelled against the shifting script and each other, new producers were summoned to take charge and the budget grew to a steep $92 million. Columbia is now starting to breathe again. While the production won't attract Oscar-caliber reviews, Noven it appears poised for popcorn success. Audience surveys show mounting interest in the adventures of Natalie (Cameron Diaz), Dylan (Drew Barrymore) and Alex (Lucy Liu) as they solve a computer programmer's kidnapping only to, find their mysterious boss is in danger. With fight sequences borrowed from "The Matrix" and plenty of skin-tight costumes, the film's appeal !Ilay not be limited to young girls, either. When the current movie was first contemplated in 1995, the toughest "Charlie's Angels" challenge was establishing the proper point of view: Are these women bimbos? Or are they really crackerjack private eyes with nice lashes? Goldberg and partner Aaron Spelling initially re- . sisted a tongue-in-cheek spoof, pushing for a hard-core action tale, but Columbia wasn't interested. Ed Solomon and Ryan Rowe then wrote a female James Bond yarn with the Angels foiling a plot to clone supermodels and peddle them to billionaires. Columbia liked that 1998 script so much it started the movie along. Barrymore and Nancy Juvonen, the actress's partner in her · production company, then visited -Columbia to present their own ideas for the movie. Columbia wanted Barrymore to star, but as part of her $8 million deal, she would also produce, even though she and . Juvonen's first and only movie was the $22 million teen comedy "Never Been Kissed." Music-video director McG was hired as a first-time director. Suddenly, three young people were at the controls of a potential franchise, and they didn't even have a map. (www.msnbc.com) How m their first jol was a caddy cal country home. Starti not know m golf. I did no to stand, or e However, Ir and have f~ gameeversi I know From the Bench With John Heck Seeing as how Election you've got until it's gone. It's Day is supposed to mark the for that reason that people don't dawn of a new era in Ameri- wake up and say " wow I sure can history, I decided that it am glad the sun rose today." would be only fitting that I stay Everyone would freak out if it up and watch this dawn for didn't but nobody really cares myself. To tell you the truth, I that much when it does. The was rather un-impressed with same principle holds true with the whole thing it was just like voting which is why nobody any other dawn that can be wakes up and says "wow I viewed from South Franklin sure am glad that I can vote, Street. · but if you couldn't vote people All I really wanted was to would have a fit. But voting is find out who the next leader of one of those things that nobody the world's most powerful na-. can take away, so it will always tion would be before I could be taken for granted by some- rest. But thanks to a few rural body. Floridian "hee-haws" that can't count, it just wasn't possible. say c "golf i less." I beg t, whereit'sjus swing. I trul~ is the harde could play. F, and basketb, not only im your mind ai to the fact ti are alike. I b does all this the movie - 1 Vance?" Ob, tell by now, previews fo1 guess that · around the g, WillSmi Le It's those little things that we take for granted that de- I was not all that interested serve a little thanks though. in the presidential campaigns Every morning that I have an but watching the election cov- early class, my roommate has erage was like watching a to wake me up for it, even heavyweight boxing match. I though I seem pissed off at him have alwa)'6 taken the position at the time I do appreciate it. that my vote doesn't matter Whether or""not your roommate but after watching this I hatl to wakes you up, everyone can wonder. The winner . of this think of something that some- election is relying on the vote body does for them, which they of under 2000 people before he don't have to if they didn't want will be the President. I guess to. that is why so many groups of Although they are little people have fought for the right things, they still deserve some to vote in this country. So, why thanks. So the next time you take this for granted? find someone like this in your Yes; this at approxima I guess it's just like every- life, take a minute and say thank thing else that gets taken for you to -whoever it is, those granted: you don't know what words go a long way. �vember 9, 2000- - 0_ye oflhe :Atlure For the Movies... eLegend 01 Bagger Vance" With Kevin Walsh How many people remember firstjob?Isure do, my first job acaddy for eight years at a locountry club near my parent's .Starting at a young age, I did know much about the game of Ididnotanyoftherules, where , or even how· to keep score. ver, I received a crash course have fallen in love with the ever since. Iknow what you are going to . "golf is so boring and point"Ibeg to differ. Golf is a game it's just you, the ball, an8 your g. Itruly believe that the game the hardest game that anyone play. Forget football, baseball, basketball, golf is a game that only involves your body but mind as well. This is true due lhc fact that no two golf shots alike. I bet you saying, " what all this stuff have to do with movie - The Legend of Bagger ?" Obviously, if you can not by now, or have not seen the · ws for the movie, you cans that the movie revolves the game of golf. Will Smith stars as the spiritual The Beacon 9 FEATURES wanderer named Bagger Vance in this little fable. This fable centers around Rannulph Junuh (Matt Damon), a golf legend in the 1930s in Savannah, Georgia. During his reign as the South's premier golf player he leads the pack in signing up to fight in the First World War. The miseries of combat and the guilt brought on by serving his country in the trenches whittles down this brilliant athlete to a pathetic drunk. He loses his beautifulfiance, Adele Invergordon (Charlize Theron) and all the greatness he brought to the _ game of golf and truly becomes a broken man. Shortly after the War is over, Savannah plunges into the Great Depression, Adele is forced with the greatest challenge ever presented to her. Her father commits suicide and his greatest dream of building the greatest golf resort known to man is vanished. Adele is faced with debt and has to come to a conclusion. She decides to have a golf tournament to raise funds for the city and for her investment. The people of Savannah want one of their own in et it snow? -Picture submitted by Tara Barrie Yes,this is the actual picture taken yesterday outstide Fortinsky x.imately 8:55 a.m. Is that snow I see? the tournament and decide to go after Rannulph Junuh. However, he has not been motivated to do anything, but drink the rest of his life away. By some intervention, he decides to change his way of thinking and make an effort. Junuh meets an unusually man, named Bagger Vance, who in turn becomes J unuh 's caddy. Bagger makes every effort to get Junuh back on track, not only on the golf course but also in life. Will Smith adds a nice comedic role to the movie and has some great one liners which is quite different from his previous roles in other movies. The overall movie was funny, romantic at times, and was a simple drama. Being a golf lover, I enjoyed the movie and found it to be quite entertaining. You are probably saying, "I hate golf." You do not have to love or even like the game of golf to enjoy this film. The legend of Bagger Vance is an entertaining film that was found to be pleasurable. ** Wil.h !Ji(acfame CJcslasy Aquarius (Jan20-Febl8) Stop being so un-open to change, accept the constructive criticism from those that care about you because after all doing things a different way may not be so bad. Leo (July23-Aug22) Keep your romantic inclinations to yourself for now, my crystal balls tell me that a wrong move will lead to certain disappointment in the future, sit back and re-think. Pisces (Feb19-Mar20) Carpe Diem, when opportunity knocks you have to get up and answer the door. This may be the perfect time to structure matters in the way you feel is right, but only if you are willing to work for it. Virgo (Aug23-Sep22) You may wish you could run away to some distant shore and be anonymous for awhile, but we all know it just isn't that easy sometimes. Make situations work for you. Aries (Mar21-Apr19) My crystal balls tell me that you have been putting in a little overtime lately, but rest assured that by Friday afternoon you will be able to close your books confidently knowing that your hard work has paid off. Libra (Sep23-0ct23) Without a partner, you feel as if you are on a seesaw with no one on the other end. This is a problem that everybody has but it's your tum now so ride it out and check back here next week for the out come, which only the stars know. Taurus (Apr20-May20) Pressure from others may become a problem but just ask the Universe to bring the right people and situations into your life, and with a little good judgement on your behalf, problems will work themselves out. Scorpio (Oct24-Nov21) Patience is important now. You could create a difficult position for yourself if you act with haste. Find a constructive way to blow off steam and by doing so you will have already bettered your status among your friends. Gemini (May21-June20) It is important that you walk to the beat of a different drummer-now, but you also need to take your time deciding just where to put your focus. D'on't let your new outlook on the way things "should be" give you a false sense of security. Sagittarius (Nov22-Dec21) You seem to be doing pretty well for yourself right now so keep up the good work. Although it may seem like everyday work will just not end, remember that you are doing it to better your future, and it's all worthwhile. Cancer (June21-July22) Good things come to those who wait, but nobody ever said that you couldn't have an effect on how long you have to wait. Reach out to receive the recognition you deserve, but find a tactful way to let your desires be known. Capricorn (Dec22-Jan19) You may have to make some decisions, but you seem to have plenty of time to work out all the contingencies. Impatience is uncharacteristic of you, but you may need a change of pace to release some nervous energy. �110 The Beacon 2 1 Hit the Showers I with Matt Berger ( Kai · By Brian Walter & Marcus Sowcik been na of Wilk Art Gall MS: Marcus Sowcik, BW: Brian Walter, MB: Matt Berger Major: Business Position: Offensive Line Year: Junior Kat regis.tra1 biti ons, paign , c personn promoti by coor Kaufer gallery, ordinate sionC01 Wi1 Wellive1 way, K2 next pre mas : Th Ar D irecto1 Kaufer Wyomi1 Ju ried . K ramer for the ing as jt Sht many cc includi Americ, Histori< served : many yt MS: If you could play other position on the field, what would it be? . MB: Receiver or running back. I would love the feeling of catching or running the ball into the end zone. Everyone would cheer for me ... that · would really fire me up. BW: What is your favorite part of playing football? MB: I love the competition in sport. I love going out there trying to prove that I am better than every- one else. MS : What is it like inside the huddle and what personality does Marshman have in there? MB : Jeff is pretty serious in the huddle. He is always calm; he just calls out the plays. The mood of the huddle really depends on the previous p~ay. If we all do something good than everyone is ready to go out and do it again. Sometimes it gets hectic because things are going wrong, but we can usually straighten it out. B~: If you could coach or play with the 0-8 San Diego Chargers, what would you tell ihem? MB : I would just try to encourage them. I know what it was like to lose in high school, and my coach told me to try my best and accomplish my personal goals . I found that advice to be helpful, so that is what I would tell them. · MS: The team has lost 3 of the last 4 games, and now you are going into a game against rival King's. How is Coach Sheptock going to set a positive attitude for the team? MB: We don't look at it like we are playing King's, we look at it as week 10. Coach will help us pull together as a team for the last week. He will make sure we are focused and ready to win. We look at this as our next victim~ MS: You suffered an injury in last week's game, fill us in. MB: Its called Chronic Subluxation of the shoulder. It has been going on for three years now. It happened in the beginning of the game, but I kept playing. I won't be able to play next week. I am going to go through six months of rehab, and will be better than ever next year. For now, even though I can't play, I will support the team in any way possible. I'll be on the sidelines cheering them on, just trying to help out my teammates. BW: There are constant attempts for a Women's Football League, what are your thoughts on this? MB: I encourage it, I like when women take on male-dominant sports. I'd go see it. MS: What move works best against you? MB: I really don't like to get beat. If anything, I would say a straight-up bull rush by someone stronger than me, but that doesn't happen too often. · BW: If you could get advice from any other player. in history, who would it be? MB: I'd have to say the man who invented the sport. By inventing the game he changed my life. Everything I do revolves around football, so I would just like to listen to him and soak it up. MS: What makes Matt Berger All-Conference? MB: The people that work me really hard all week in practice. The coaches who make me better and the players I go up against who make me stronger. BW: What "cheap shot" do you hate most? MB : I hate when people hit the quarterback after he throws the ball. When he gets hit it goes right through me. MS: What is your most/least favorite part of practice? MB: I hate the stretch period because I am not that flexible, and when I put the pads on and try to stretch .. .I hate it. My favorite thing is the one-on-one pass rush. I get to go against "Jazz" everyday, I really enjoy that. BW: What would you do with the Mayor's Cup if you had it for one night? MB: I would run around King's campus screaming and yelling. Like Tony DaRe once said, "King's will never have this cup." MS: Who is your favorite person to get fired up with before the game? MB: "Jazz," he is one of the greatest motivational speakers I know. We sort of have a pregame ritual. We slap hands, then he starts.yelling at me and I yell back at him. We tell each other that we are better than everyone else is; that no one can stop us. That really fires me up. I also look into the stands and make sure my mom and girlfriend, Kelly, are there. I guess you can say its reassurance. Aft Nae BY JILL Beacon Iv Footballl 1:00 p.m. Tht seem to support< of the C show th1 Univers room T 2000.Sc said, "N views o I think i third pa options lie." Thi by Junia he first I newspa1 sources. involve< Octobe1 New Yo GreenP, in Mad Pilosi fa is "sick< . @ �9,2000 2 The Beacon NEWS Kaufer named interim coordinator art gallery Karen Evans Kaufer has been named interim coordinator of Wilkes University's Sordoni Art Gallery. Kaufer is responsible for the registration of Gallery art exhibitions, the membership campaign, collection management, personnel, the fiscal budget, and promoting community outreach by coordinating special events. Kaufer will serve as*curator for gallery art exhibitions and as coordinator of advisory commission Committee meetings. With her first exhibit, Neil Welliver: The Prints, now underway, Kaufer is preparing for the next presentation, Michael Thomas: The Gables. A member of the Board of Directors of the Fine Arts Fiesta, Kaufer was the coordinator of Wyoming Seminary's successful Juried Art Show, with Hilton Kramer (former chief art critic for the New York Times) serving as juror. She is also involved with many community organizations, including the Boy Scouts of America and the Luzerne County Historical Society, where she served as a board member for many years. After earning a Bachelor of Al GORE (DEM) 2,465,412 51 % GEORGE W. BUSH (REP) 2,264,309 46% RALPH NADER (GRN) 102,453 2% PATRICK BUCHANAN (RPM) 16,879 0% DISTRICT 11 U.S. HOUSE PAULE. KANJORSKI (DEM) 130,780 66% STEPHEN A. URBAN (REP) 66,450 34% U.S SENATE RICK SANTORUM (REP) 2,473,118 53% RON KLINK (DEM) 2,134,734 45% Feel · defens-eless? Arts degree in fine art from Wilkes, Kaufer received a Master of Arts degree in art history from Bloomsburg University. She resides in Kingston, PA., with her husband, Dr. Richard Kaufer, and their son, Zachary. Founded in 1973, The Sordoni Art Gallery is named for the late Andrew J. Sordoni, a former State Senator from Northeastern Pennsylvania, influential businessman, and collec- tor of European paintings and sculpture. The Gallery is a professionally managed visual arts organization with a threefold mission of educat• ing students, building and maintaining a permanent collection, and providing community service. The Gallery is open seven days a week, from noon to 4:30 pm., and admission is free. BY JILL STANKOSKI Beacon Managing Editor I. Pennsylvania Voting Results PRESIDENT Nader, with students help, rocked Wilkes The underdog? It did not seem to appear that way when supporters of Ralph Nader and of the Green Party came out to show their support in the Wilkes University Student Union Ballroom Thursday November 2, 2000. Sophomore Jeffrey Geller said, "Nader's views reflect the views of most college students. I think it is good that there is a third party that will give more options for the American public." This event was put together by Junior Chris Pilosi. Pilosi said he first heard about Nader from newspapers and other media resources. He then became quite involved in the Green Party. On October 13, 2000 he went ·t o New York, NY to be part of the Green Party rally which was held in Madison Square Gardens. I Pilosi favors Nader because he is "sick of the cash register poli- November 9, 2000 A Self-Defense course will be offered, free of charge, to all students, faculty and staff, on Thursday, November 9, 2000. The course will be offered twice in order that commuter students and those with evening classes may attend. The 11 :00 am session will be held in Ruin ours, in the lower level of the Marts Center. The 6:30 pm session will be held in the Ballroom of the Student Union Building. No special clothing is required. Just show up, have fun, and lear!l something very useful! New York Bus Trip The Commuter Council Trip to New York City will be held on Wednesday, November 22~ Buses will leave the Marts Center at 8:00 am and depart New York at 9:00 pm. The cost is $20.00 per person. TWO buses will go. One is fully reserved. There are 40 seats remaining on the second. Reservations will be taken until the day before the trip or when the bus is filled. You may ·reserve your seat by stopping in the Student Union Lobby, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. tics of the two major parties. They do not care about the people; they care about the huge corporations that donate to their campaigns. " While Pilosi was at the Nader rally he videotaped the event, which he presented to those who at-· tended the presentation. Included in this video were celebrities who favor Nader such as Phi~ Donahue, Michael Moore, Susan Sarandon, Bill Murray, and Eddie Vedder. Sophomore Jessica Walker said, "It is great that someone from Wilkes was able to go and tape this· because Nader represents ordinary Americans. He wants to get rid of the two party systems so people can actually have a voice in politics." With that quote in mind, the majority of the people who at- tended looked like they had just stepped right out of the 1960's. That is one off the perks of belonging to the Green Party. Those who support Nader do because the Green Party does not care if you are black or white and rich or poor. Nader just wants people to be able to voice their opinion in causes in which they believe in and also have someone there to support them. Pilosi also stated that Nader really has no chance of winning Tuesday's election, but believes his candidacy is much larger than that. "This is about a growing party that represents everyone." Chris Pilosi believes, "it is only with your help that we can create a party that will truly be of the people,by the people, and for the people. �Wilkes gets washed out of ECAC's by Shoremen Colonels fall to Washington College, 2-1, in first-round. By MATT REITNOUR Beacon Staff Writer All season long, the Wilkes University men's soccer team had trouble hitting the back of the net. Wednesday's Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) quarterfinal game against Washington College (MD) was no different. Wilkes, the number four seed in the ECAC Mid-Atlantic tournament, was unable to connect on a number of break-away chances and dropped the opening round game, 2-1, to the visiting Shoremen. Wa_shington College advances to this weekend's semi-final action in Gettysburg, while the Colonels see their season end with a 10-8-2 record. Washington got on the board first when Steve Yurchak scored after taking a crossing pass from Justin Daniel at the 30: 17 mark of the first half. Wilkes would respond with a goal just eight minutes later. Freshman Karl Myers scored to tie the game at 1-1. The assists went to juniors Matt Bieber and Kyle Photo by Adam Polinger Freshman Karl Myers scored the Colonels lone goal against Washington College. Rush. The game would remain tied until Goeff Foltyn scored the eventual game-winner at the 61 :02 mark in the second half. The assist again went to Daniel, who came in_to the game as the Shoremen 's leading scorer with 14 goals and five assists. Wilkes turned on the offensive pressure for the game's final 28 minutes, but was un- able to score. With about eight minutes to play in regulation, Rush took a pass and banged a ball off the cross-bar. Both teams finished t~e game with 14 shots on goal, while Washington led the game in comer kicks with 14 to Wilkes' seven. Junior goal keeper Seth Nye had seven saves in net for the Blue and Gold, who were in their second straight season in the ECAC tourney. Last season Wilkes was eliminated in the firstround by Commonwealth Conference rival Widener College. On Saturday, the Colonels lost the firstever Freedom Conference championship game in Madison, NJ to league rival Drew University 4-0. Drew scored three times in the second half on their way to the automatic bid for the NCAA tournament, given to the Freedom champion. Wilkes was outshot by the Rangers 2414. Nye had 10 saves for Wilkes as they were shut-out by the Rangers for the second time in six days. Wilkes dropped the regular season finale to the Rangers, 1-0, on October 29 at Ralston Field. The game on Wednesday was the last one in the career of senior Bill Smith. The defenseman was the Colonel's lone senior, and led a defense which allowed just 1.18 goals per game in the 2000 season. Wilkes will return 25 players next season. Novembe . •' Send com E-ma beacon@ News Bel/uci hon Opinion Beacon Ee Features From the t Sports The Back Thurs , · 42F ~ ., 11 30 F SHO'I Photo by Adam Polinger Junior Bill Schneider has been one of Phi Wingert's go-to guys on offense, which struggled in the playoffs. Greyhounds, disappointment hit Colonel Wilkes loses home finale 28-21, now fighting for winning season at King's. By COREY YANOSHAK Beacon Sports Editor After starting the season with three wins, the Wilkes University football team is now in danger of finishing with a .500 season. Hopes and expectations have been high for Frank Sheptock's Colonels, but a string of three losses in four weeks have the Colonels fighting for a 6-4 record. Moravian College took advantage of three interceptions in the fourth quarter, beating Wilkes 28-21, scoring 21 points in the final frame. The loss drops the Colonels to 5-4 with one game left at MAC Freedom Conference foe King's College. A win will maintain a slight possibility of an ECAC Playoff berth, while a loss finishes Wilkes' season at 5-5. "I have no idea what happened. You can't point any fingers," said Ryan James, one of four senior captains. "It's very disappointing that we didn't make the playoffs. We went from starting 3-0 and going to the NCAA's Jnd now we're clawing our way out of the basement." Wilkes took a 14-0 lead in the first quarter as sophomore quarterback Jeff Marshman threw .two touchdown passes to give Wilkes the early advantage. Marshman's third TD pass of the game gives him a single-season record of 21 touchdown passes. Neil Rine tossed 20 in 1998. "We worked too hard to be 5-5. After next Saturday, we're only as good as our record indicates," said Sheptock. "You can't blame either side. Both sides of the ball made plays, but also made mistakes. We had some breakdowns, but we also saw some . good things." Moravian dodged a few bullets throughout the game, turning the ball over seven times with four fumbles and three interceptions. Wilkes, though, would not capitalize on two takeaways in the fourth quarter, while Moravian's interceptions stopped a drive in the end zone and set up the tying score. "We capitalized on some breaks early, but the game is so much field position and they won the kicking game in the fourth quarter, while we had two crucial penalties on punts in the fourth," noted Sheptock. Marshman threw touchdown strikes to Brian Miller and Frank McCabe in the first, hitting Miller from 40 yards but and McCabe from 19. Marshmaq finished the afternoon with 262 yards on 19 completions. Opposing sophomore quarterback Charlie Bowden was 21 for 37 for 240 yards as Moravian totaled 342 yards on the day. Wilkes was held to just 41 yards rushing as Marshman faced stiff pressure once again, being sacked three times for minus-28 yards. "Sometimes when we get behind the team kind of folds," noted James, who had four catches for 88 yards. "We thought we had turned the tables this year, but we're like a two-headed monster. You never know with us." .. Mike DaRe, in his second year as a starting linebacker, enjoyed a solid afternoon, being credited with four tackles and a fumble recovery which could have led to a lastminute Wilkes' touchdown. In one stretch, DaRe stopped a third-and-one rush to give Wilkes the ball back with 3:30 left to play. Rhinehart then picked off Marshman's pass two plays later to keep the score tied at 21.. DaRe then came through again, recovering a Bowden fumble on the following play to set the Colonels up with 2:43- left. Two penalties then set the Greyhounds up for the game-winning score on the 23-yard line as freshman Tim Barlok scored from six yards out on Moravian's fifth-play of the drive .. "After every loss, the team has rebounded on Sunday, but it's so late in the season and this just breaks my heart," D~e said. "It's frustrating and we made some mistakes, but it's too long of a game to blame any one side or person." Freshman Steve Rogers, in just his third game at tailback, played with an injured foot and gained a game-high 58 yards on 19 carries. Rogers had also been starting at linebacker, but his time was limited ·due to his injury. "We're happy with what we got from Steve because his foot was hurting from the first play. But he did some good things,' added Sheptock. "We had good balance today. We were trying to pick our spots to throw the ball because they were playing with two deep safe• ties. We wanted to establish our run game and we've been trying to achieve a nice balance on offense." The Wilkes' defense has recorded 11 takeaways in their last two games. Sat 34 F 32 F !:L(i Will awar 1 ev1 Cafe 7 with co, Photo by Adam ·Polingu Brian Bader (97) is one of three seniors on defense who left Ralston Field without a win in their home finale. to 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 2000 November 9th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2000 November 9 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/0b6bc5ca2874b79509fb78fa2acb780c.pdf c3dfe778f43db908c9a18b4c1be72bc5 PDF Text Text . A news a er for the students b the students ·wilkes University eacon beacon@wilkes.edu 3 4-6 Beacon Editorial • 6 7-9 8 10-12 Fri 44 F 38 F Adam P en one tense, w (Offs. ,:.::t,, CLOUDY ·•·:;JJ'J MoSnY CLOUDY Sun •~ 51 F , , , , 31 f SKOW1:R5 Wilkes AIDS awareness day events -set Page 3 Cafeteria woes Page 4 The Main Event with Crazy Bob Page 8 Colonels going to ECAC's at Muhlenberg 1ale. Football team plays Mullen berg in first round of playoffs Photos by Adam Polinger And the President Send us your comments E-mail us at: Features Wilkes basketball opens season at home friday. Page 10 The Presidential Search Committee met again on November 1, a lengthy ·session that was most productive and moved us ahead another signific~nt step in our mission to attract an outstanding individual to the presidency of Wilkes. I am also pleased to report that we remain on schedule. The primary purpose of this meeting was to select a small group of candidates for reference checking by telephone. We are excited about the quality of the pool of 82 candidates, and selecting a smaller number for further consideration was a difficult task. At our next meeting on November 14, we will select approximately eight leading candidates, who will be invited to off-campus interviews in mid-December with the committee. These decisions will follow the reports of telephone reference check!ng being conducted by members of the coinmittee. These telephone interviews with persons who have been associated with the candidates are designed to help us learn as much as possible about the candidates related to the needs of Wilkes University. I continue to be grateful for the conscientious and effective work of the members of the search committee and look forward to providing you with an update on our work later this month. Who will fill this chair? BY AMEE MEHTA Beacon Staff Writer On Tuesday, November 7, 2000 the United States of America held its presidential elections. It is now over a week later and no d~cision has yet been reached on the winner. "This is an outrage. We are based on a democracy and the people's vote should not be contested," says freshman Melanie Lewis - a Bush supporter. The problem with the elections is that the state of Florida has not yet reached a decision on which candidate won the state. The original count showed Bush ahead and the recount the same. However, the Democrats felt that discarded ballots should have been counted. "If the original vote and the recount showed the same thing, how many times are you going to recount the same pieces of paper?" asks Susie Butler, a P3 student who is indifferent to the outcome of the election. Due to this controversy, lawsuits have been brought up regarding the situation. The courts have determined that Florida is going to have hand recount with the results due by 2 p.m. Wednesday (yesterday). "Politics has no place in the a ■ IS ■ ■ ■ Photo by Adam Polinger courtroom. It is a decision by the people," says Lara Pryor - a Bush supporter. Sophomore Laura Hoffman, a Gore supporter, said, "I am sick of it. The decision should be reached as soon as possible." Many others 'that I spoke to felt the same way about the election. Junior Crystal Lee, a Gore supporter, said, "If I was either of them I would not want to have.the presidency. What is going to happen is the first mistake that will be harped upon and the president humiliated." The current vote count shows that Bush is ahead in Florida by 300 votes. Cafet er ia protests su ggested "Since it is so ridiculous that the cafeteria has gone from giving us little food, to giving us less, we need to revolt. From now on, until we receive proper _nutrition, do not take your trays up. Leave them on the table. Perhaps this act will show the employers of this new "no food in the cafeteria" strategy that without proper nutrition, we will not have the strength to return our trays. If theft is the real problem in the cafeteria, as they claim (cafeteria management), I have a novel idea ... punish the offenders . Another good idea would be to charge us less for the less food that we are getting. Either way, how are we supposed to be good students and healthy people if we are constantly hungry and malnourished? Furthermore, maybe the theft of food is the result of getting so little food to begin with. As a closing note, remember, do not take your trays up until this new policy is reversed." Due to the recent restrictions can eat" selection was insufficient. placed on food allowance in the caf- Upon further investigation, the eteria, we are asking all students, fa_c- amount allotted to him was barely tilty, and staff to boycott the cafeteria enough to fill his fork. - A weigh station has been inthis Friday, November 17th. it is our hope that with this action, Metz will stalled in front of the slush puppy realize that we will not stand to have area. Now students must weigh their costs· go up, while quality and quan- sides on the scale to make sure it is tity go down. Here are a few recent not over the "maximum weight" for that size plate. examples: This is not a joke. If we all - One student asked for a side of potato slices on Tuesday. He received make a serious effort, Metz will rea measly 4 slices, which was not ' alize our dissatisfaction with our enough to cover the bottom of the meal service. So remember, thi s Friday, November lJ, it's time to small bowls used for jce cream. -Another student had to go to the order out!! office and complain that his "all you �2 ·The Beacon NEWS Alcohol Policy: . know the rules Students of legal age are permitted the use of alcohol within the confines of their room, or the rooms of other students of legal age. Within the residence halls, alcohol.use is not permitted by anyone in common areas (i.e.- lounges, hallways, studies, kitchens, etc.). The University prohibits any size Lecturer and stand-up comedian keg or beer ball (full, partially-full, Maria Falzone will present "Sex or empt'y)/ open punch oowH,, •or Rules!" on Wednesday, November "., any:- cotmnC>n ·souroe:from which 29; at ' 8 p.rri. -in 'the· Ballroom .., .. ·· ·, , .·· alcohol'ic beverages may be - Through audience participation, stu- , served. The possession or condents learn how to better communisumption of grain alcohol is procate and how to negotiate safer sex, hibited. the proper way to use condoms, and · Those students of legal age how to respect themselves. Two OnFriday,December 1, World may poss~ss only reasonable quanevents are planned for Thursday, AIDS Day, representatives from ti ties of alcohol for their own perNovember 30- Living with HIV: How area agencies will set up informasonal use. Students twenty-one You Can Help, and a World AIDS tion tables in the Student Union years of age or older may bring a Day Vigil. Lobby from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Promaximµm ~f one case of beer (not Dawn Rebarchak, the mother of fessionals from Planned Parentto exceed a case of 12 oz. or 16 the Chr-is Robinson; a Mountaintop hood, Wyoming Valley AIDS Counresident who contracted HIV through· -· cil,-Pennsylvania Department of oz. containers), or one gallon of wine, or one case of wine coolers, a blood transfusion ano•passed away Health, and the Wyoming Valley or one fifth of distilled alcohol into earlier this year. Rebarchak will bring Chapter of the American Red Cross college owned housing. However, will participate. a room or living unit (i.e. apartWilkes students will set up an ment) may not have a quantity of information table Tuesday-Friday alcohol in excess of the limit listed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. They will above. An excess of the estabhand out AIDS pins, pamphlets lished limit would be considered about body piercing, tattoos, a large quantity, and reason for discondoms, and partying, and safe sex ciplinary action. Decisions of this packets which will include three ·nature will be the judgment of the condoms with instructions on how Residence Life Judicial Board. to use them, and a list of organizaher national lecture to Wilkes's TV. ·. tions who provide testing and counThe University recognizes the Lounge at 7 p.m. and discµss what it's seling. For more information, conlegal ability of those who are like to live with someone living with tact Debra Chapman at (570) 408twenty-one years of age and over HIV. to consume alcohol. However, 4753. Events sponsored by the An outdoor vigil will be held at possessing alcoholic beverages in 8: 16 p.m. on Thursday at the South Wilkes Students Aids Awareness one's room allows underag~ roomStreet entrance of the Student Union. Committee, Wilkes Programing mates and guests access to a subA time of prayer and reflection, Board, Wilkes University Student stance which is illegal for them to Wilkes students speakers will show Government, Area Health Center, have. This also places legal age how the community can be support- and the Ramada Hotel. students in the role of providing All events offered are free of ive and helpful to those afflicted with alcohol to a minor, which is a more HIV/AIDS. charge and open to the public. serious offense. Residents will be Being· aware of the situation :' To commemorate World AIDS Day 2000, observed annually on December 1, Wilkes University 's Student AIDS Awareness Committee has planned several events to address the challenges of this epidemic, which continues to spread throughout every region of the world. All events are free and open to the public. "Since there's a high rate of HIV transmission on college campuses, I think it's important that my peers know how to be safe about ,it," said- Roserna•r,y Cabanillas, president of the Student AIDS Awareness Committee and a junior Sociology and ·Psychology major from Kinnelon, NJ. "If we could change at least one person's behavior, they can pass that knowledge onto others. We're doing this for our friends." On Tuesday, November 28, the Wilkes University Theatre Demonstration Project, HIV and AIDS: Choices and Consequences, will be performed from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom, 84 West South Street. Through four structured improvisations, the real-life, honest dialogue between the characters confronts issues of condom negotiation, intimacy pressures, myths . about HIV testing and ways to contract it, and social implications for young people. held responsible for any violatioru of this nature that ·occur in their room. Amnesty A member of the Wilkes University community who fearsdiroc or _immediate threat to the heal~ · qr ~afety of ~n alcohol or drug im - · p,aireq. i.{lqi vid~~l. ~p911l,~ a.11::.rt . •~ $tp_d,~ot ~Jf~irs on-call person, Resident -Assistant, S_ecurity professional medical assistanc For his er her part in aiding th impaired individual, he or sh will not be subject to formal U· versity discipline for the occa sion on which he/she gave ass' tance. This refers to isolated in · dents only and does not excuse protect those who flagrantly orre peatedly violate this policy. Those who receive medic attention in these circumstan due to abuse of alcohol or illeg dru~s will be immune from U' versity disciplinary action co cerning abuse for the initial ~ fense. They will, however, be ferred to the Counseling Cent~ The counselor will determine further treatment is necessary. F ure to comply with the evaluati or trtfatment recommendations result in full disciplinary action! the original violation. Editor's note: A Univers of Michigan engineering stud died Monday after celebrating 21st birthday with 20 shots. His could possibly have been sa if he was given medical atten · as soon as he passed out. If notice someone may be in nee.d medical attention, act. You may saving someone's life. �ovember 16,2000 Bite the sacred apple (of ), suck the poison, and eof having the entire quote the end of last week's article all of you slaves to your word else we think is worth mentioning processors in this, your hour of in this -list of end-of-the-semester cr:eping up on us like a snake waiting to sink its teeth into the tender flesh of its imsus.p ecting vecome to know and love. Well, its getting to be prey. As one of "the beautiful people" simply put it, "This time of year puts people under so much stress, that they want to go up into the clock tower and shoot at people." Now, we both means. Just about everyone walking around thinking "ok, if know that drastic times call for drastic measures, but if at all take 5 minutes to stop in tHe • eand grab a hot dog; get l to 2 possible, do try to avoid taking .Without caving too much .~ need. Spend "copious" amounts of time working on getting those assignments comple~ed, but make · sure that you take a break from it now and t?en, because.if you don't then you've .got a pretty good chance of being visited by the nice men in white coats. Another ,important thing to keep in mind · pages of a paper in a set aniou~t of insane place is to make sure that you "duermes bi~n," or more commonly known as "sleep well." time has been shown to ~e much more productive than trying to get the entire thing done the night before its due. you out there who are reading this er hour ~r t~o 1.~.~t~:·~a;£ ·' t1.1i11ed sriminally insane and . · _ • _are ·thinking, "remember who..you . doing most of it or even all of it the night before its due. However, look so good to have "student · took the lives of several college are talking tci'here .... a bunch of are the nobodies, we want to be somebody." We know that there are people out there who do work well under stressful conditions and they ying that God will throw of you who chose to read this article found some of the things " . in here useful, informative, or at until the,iai(~inute, or oth_ei:.wise the very least a little bit amusing. known ~s.(anq:~r_¢'~.ll.1e !,Ilentat:. : I(you have any praise or hate giantess i_n us again) procrastinamail, or anything else you'd like tion. Set aside a certain amount of to let us know, then send it to us time and have a goal of how much at millerab@wilkes.edu. As one you want to get done in that time. of the most controversial people Completing a section or a few in the world simply said, "We can get everything done on time by this course of action. It may not Ok, we hope that those effort to"hpt;put everything off when trying to st~y sane in an . Even if you are accustomed to those measly one to two hour "power sleeps" it's a good idea to the authors (yours truly) are not among those people who are able to do this, which is what prompted this article, so take it · or leave it college survival list, is to niake an try and squeeze a few more hours in there. We both know that all of of sleep, and do a lot of might get all of-my projects ~•s life. into tiresome and stupid cliches, we offer some advice to help get 1cating ourselves to b~if!ging quality jour'nalism that .you all aclose. And we all know what edical part in vidual, ecttot ine fo he/she g :rs to isol We sure as hell think so. While walking to class together one afternoon, both of us heard at college students ., ... duh! We function the best when we've . become a pack of roaming sleepless zombies, made to look like human beings!" Something out" because they had lots to get done before the end of the semester. Which by the way, is time of the school year n... the fall semester is coming ity whof; 1reat to th lcohol or al .<;no students" show up on a job application. mention something to their friends about being "so stressed fading from memory,~ ntal giants" can get back to nesty and papers done by the time they are due." Sound familiar? least two different people ted if we put it at the beging. Now that we have that all ed up, and last week's article The Beacon 5 OPINION esponse to ''The· Facts of Teaching~'' Underage drinkers: the party's over. y: Christina Bigais -888-UN I there is no reason for this lam writing in response to it takes to reach the kids whose bad judgement, then contradicts her ieSutton's article on "The attitudes have caused them to add own statement by complaining of teaching." To start, I'm to the population of "terrible about the difficulties she has just teens." ly quite glad to hear that her in keeping her class quiet. If kids ~r is History and not English, Sutton says, "teaching is are yelling obscenities, they are use her article lacked something that only the strong can making that negative impression cture, punctuation, and most survive." It's not a matter of being ~I, grammar. If someone wants for themselves. Though many strong. It's a matter of being smart. kids are not like this, and are, as attack an issue, she must When students are misbehaving, a Sutton says, "absolutely brilliant rstand that she will not be teacher's goal should not be to scholar[sJ," on a whole, this nseriously if she can't "make it through the day," but ge to form her opinion in an _judgement is not that misguided. instead to outsmart the kids into It is a teacher's duty to aid her ated way. But, I digress·. The actually learning. Very few people students in abandoning their bad reason for this submission is actually enjoy school, so they must completely refute her opinion. I attitudes and making better find some way to ma~e the day impressions on their own. Our am pursuing a Secondary more interesting. A teacher needs concern should not be in what to provide that interest. It's not a ation certification. I have exposed to the workings of a people think of them as teens, . hard job. Those three months off cal high school for quite some but what they will think of them are a blast. Paid vacations are by the time they graduate. ·nothing to sniffle about. Oh, and ,and I am well aware of the Teachers have a hand in the lenges involved in teaching. reading a new text is just as easy as outcome of their students' Ii ves, Concerning her first issue, that reading a good novel, and when and they need to take that die misjudgment adults have you love to teach, you dive right in, responsibility with open arms. I, tteenagers, I must refute her as you would with any good book. for one, am going to do whatever Sutton also says that many people · ·on. She starts by saying that criticize teachers saying, "those that cannot do, teach." Perhaps she needs to check her references, because now the quote is quite different and really popular, and it's "those that can do, teach." This means that people now recognize the value of a good teacher, but there just ar~n•t that many to go around. Hey, even someone who still wants to say, "those that can't do, teach" might h~ve the right idea. If you can't do, but you think you'd make a good teacher, then by all means, teach! Give it your all! We need you! Send Cassie to my classroom. I think she has a few things to learn. ~ Undernge ~,.g} This was worth repeating Underage drinkers: the party's over. 1-888-UNDER-21 ~.") UnderngeD~ �November 16,00 OPINION 6 The Beacon Weighing your sides BY • Meg stevens On Tuesday at lunch there was more than the usual sounds of conversation in the cafeteria. Apparently, the Metz cafeteria management decided to enforce the fine print of their contract. The cafeteria cashiers shrugged their shoulders and explained that they now have to weigh every side. Weigh your side? . POOF - 'out of thin air there appeared a weighing station. How convenient. Just like lab. Well, why did they suddenly begin to weigh our sides? The management most likely wants to run an efficient operation with limited waste which means more profits. Rupal Kalariya, the chair of the Food Committee for Student Government has met with Dave Paul, the cafeteria manager, on several occasions. Unfortunately she admits that she has "not seen any improvements that he promised." Why does the Food Committee Chair feel that the cafeteria management is not cooperative with students? "Economic reasons like making profits," commented Rupal, "are coming before the needs and wants of the students. " Another student brings up an important point. Sarah Becker asks, "Should we be mad at the cafeteria or the people who signed the contract? It is ridiculous. Who signs a ten year · contract with a company that does not satisfy the students." Debbie Brandt was particularly disturbed that the cafeteria was being so wasteful of food during Hunger and Homelessness Week. If the sides went over the allowed weight, the food was taken off the students tray to be discarded. "Every 3.6 seconds someone dies o(Hunger, 24,000 a day, and all the food wasting could be used to feed people," Debbie stated. Jeff Brittain added, "They are . not so much wasting food as much as they are wasting our time." A cafeteria cashier worryingly noted, "Can you imagine how long the lines will be if I weigh every students side?" And several students all were complaining, " Can you imagine how long we will have to wait if they weigh every side!" Immediately upon hearing · complaints from students, Dean Mark Allen invited Dave Paul, representing Metz, and John Pesta, re resentin the universit , to the Wednesday night Student Government meeting. The university also directed Metz to stop weighing the sides because students were not given appropriate notice of this change. This move by the university does not prevent Metz from declaring that in January we will all need to acquaint ourselves with the weighing scales. If this ·issue is to be solved, students need to make their voices heard. Only by coming together and making a stand can we really change things. If students aren't actively protesting, how will the university be able to advocate for us? If students are truly unhappy with the situation, we need to do something about it. If you have an opinion about the cafeteria and want to be heard, there are several options. You can call the Office of Student Affairs or the Student Government Office (x2910). You can attend Food Committee meetings. You can fill out a Food Survey in the cafeteria. Most importantly, you must do something. Several students are proposing that students protest by not eating in the cafeteria for lunch and dinner tomorrow on November 17th. Look for more news of student plans to band together to make change happen. Check your email. Keep your eyes and ears open. And don't loose your motivation to see the situation improve. Weigh your side? Perhaps the students should force the cafeteria to weigh our side. Our side of the story. needs to be heard by Metz and by the university. Wilkes is watching our :weight By: Jason Waterbury O.K Kiddies, its my tum to put my "two cents" into The Beacon. Well, I guess its 4 cents if you count the southend article I wrote last year. Anyways, unlike every other article I have read in the beacon, I actually know what I am gonna write about. Yes, this article actually has a purpose. Wilkes University has a problem. This problem - the cafeteria. FOOD, yes one of the major essentials in any college student's life (behind beer and studying for many). Some of us, that would be fellow seniors, some juniors, and maybe some 3rd year sophomores, remember Pickering. God, was that a mess or what? When we were given this beautiful new student union building we were promised better food. Students accepted the trade-off of better food for the all-you-can-eat style of Pickering. It took sone adjusting for many, but last year we adjusted. Many students take some extra food because they know that once they go through the cash register, this is the only food they can have without paying more, so yes there is usually some extra food on your plate afterwards. But this is what most of choose to do without the old Pickering style. Well now there is a new "weighing system". Most of us will agree that this is ridiculous We are paying the same amount for food as we were during the beginning of the year and now we are getting less food. What is wrong with this picture?? If you have not been to the cafe lately, hi;re are some examples: -One student asked for a side of potato slices on Tuesday. He. received 4 slices, which was not America Reads enough to cover the bottom of the small bowls of ice cream. -Another student had to go to the office and complain that his "All you can eat" selection was insufficient. Upon further investigation, the amount allotted to him was barely enough to fill his fork. -A weigh station has been installed in front of the slush puppy area. Now students must weigh their food on the scale to make sure it is not over the "maximum weight" for that size plate. So what can we do about this mess? Well there is an organized boycott of the cafe that will be on November 17, 2000. So if you disagree with the cafe's new system, just don't go there on Friday. Also, if you are looking for ideas of where you can get food - support the girl's soccer team and buy lots of stuff tonight from Philly's Finest, stockpile if you want for tomorrow. Who knows if any of this will actually change anything, but at the very least it's a way of sending Metz a message of displeasure with the service that they are providing. .If you have any questions you can contact: Kevin Siegel sieglks@wilkes.edu Andrew Bomgardner • bomgarra@wilkesl.wilkes.edu Jeff Brittain brittajs@wilkes 1. wilkes. edu -Jason Waterbury A program to Support Reading Education for Children Are you interested in gaining valuable teaching experience? You may even qualify to get paid thorugh the federal Student Work Study program! -Get professional experience to add to your resum or portofolio! You DO NOT need to be an education major to support this porgram. You will read to students and-help them complete their homeowrk in a one-on-one or small group setting. All the supplies you need are porvided. you only need to donate your talents and time. Please contact Mrs. Baynum(COB 203, ext 4681) or the secretary of the Education and Psychology Deparment. Thefw ces s in thi FlJB AR is n anyone who der the sink nails with hi on Sunday 1 you read it won't know is. And it a close ele, cause peop 13 presider became c, they were s rate vote fo It's not ju shuttle bu forth betw, ing homes It's I ran gemen sucks. If, rior methc McCain w dent, and reporting i Britney SJ Ani ston's Your right? Se, hero,PO~ popular n no more t His appro Gall up pc than Gon Hewaso· �The Beacon 7 FEATURES· TECHNOLOGY BYTES be ptions. f Student ,vernJ can neetings. urvey in tantly, ·oposing ot eating and ember s of .e ther to your don't see the 1 your ts should gh our y needs by the with Brian Trosko The fact that the election process in this country is pretty flJBAR is now readily apparent to myone who hasn't been living un~r the sink and trimming his toenails with his teeth. I'm writing this on Sunday night, and by the time JOU read it on Thursday we still won't know who the next President ,,. And it's not just because it's close election. It's not just be,ause people who have voted in llpresidential elections suddenly ~came confused and thought ywere supposed to cast a sepa11e vote for the vice-president,_too. 's not just because there were ~uttle buses running back and ~rth between the polls, the nursghomes, and the bathrooms. It's because the whole ar1ngement of plurality voting ks. If we'd have used a super method of voting, then John . cCain would currently be Presint, and CNN could get back to !)Orting important stuff like how !ritney Spears is having Jennifer lniston's baby or something. You remember John McCain, nght? Senator from Arizona, war o, POW, right?.He Uie most pular man in American politics ~more than several months ago. ffisapproval rating in a nationwide Gallup poll was 66%, way higher an Gore or bush, and then poof. He was out of the race 9 days later, was ads iupport or Chilsted in riing ex- because he lost a winner-take-all primary in California. See, exit polls showed that the voters felt that Bush was more likely to beat Gore in the election than McCain was, even though those same voters said that they'd vote for Gore over Bush, and for McCain over Gore! In math, if a is greater than b and b is greater tha~ c, that means that a is greater than C. But it doesn't work like that in voting. Again, evidence aplenty that we need a new voting system. Plurality voting is sufficiently screwed up that not only can the best (read: the most popular) lose the race, but the guy whom most people dislike can actually win. Jesse Ventura managed to win a governorship with a meager 37% of the vote. That's right; the guy who almost two-thirds of the voters hated won the election. Now, I like Jesse. I respect and agree with many of his political opinions. But hey, if two-thirds of the voters don't want you for the office, you probably shouldn't be there. One alternative is called "approval voting." In this scheme, you get to give a vote for each guy ydu' d like to-see win. Like Gore, and Nader? Then you vote for both of them. You don't have to make a choice between wasting your vote on an apparent dark horse and voting for the lesser of two evils; you could do both, and the guy with the :::;;;ti .;;:>;:J most votes would still win. Or if there erences deadlock each other. A are five people running and you re- Borda vote would allow that kind of ally wanna screw one of them, just discermpent, but a plurality vote vote for the other four. The advan- doesn't. Under the current system, . tage of this system becomes readily Gore and Bush tie for first, and the apparent if you think back to the other two, who we both kinda liked, '91 governor's race in Louisiana, walk home. In actual practice, dead which pitted known racist David ties would be avoided by runoffs Duke against the indicted suspect and primaries, but voters would Ed Edwards and against the incum- have far more selective power. Yes, bent Buddy Roemer. Bumper stick- · this could mean that the second ers urged folks to "Vote for the crook · choice of 80% of the population - it's important." Now, Edwards wins over the guy who is the first went on to defeat Duke by a huge choice of 20% of the population; 61-39 margin, but it's almost a sure that's a good thing, isn't it? thing that Roemer, w~o was neither Using exit poll numbers from a criminal nor a former head of the February of this year, McCain Ku Klux Klan, would have won un- would be our new President if we'd der the approval system. have used a Borda vote. And judgAnother alternative is called ing from the number of people I the Borda count It's already famil- know who voted for Gore or Bush iar to anyone who follows college who would have voted for McCain football, because it's the way col- had he been an option, just about lege football are ranked. Let's say everyone could have lived with that. there are three candidates. You give Then there's my favorite option: your first choice 3 points, your sec- . binding none-of-the-above. In this, ond choice 2, and your third choice it's just like an election today, only 1. Whichever guy gets the highest there's a "None of the above" oppoint total wins. tion on the ballot. If "None of the Let's look at a presidential elec- above" wins the most votes, then tion with Gore, Bradley, Bush, and the election is invalid, and there has McCain all contending. Now let's to be a new one with ... new candi.say I like Bush best, McCain sec- dates. ond, Bradley third, and Gore at the I love that. Sure, it'd be a cirbottom. But then Bosha likes Gore cus, but I'd be at the polls every best, Bradley second, McCain third, single freakin' time. and Bush dead last. Now, going by who we really want in the office, this should be a four-way tie; our pref- Where's The G.O.L.D.? (Graduates Of the Last Decade) - / Concert Review Busta Rhymes makes Wilkes say "Woo-Hah!" alify to federal dy proexperiesum or ~d to be support tudents .te their ,-one or All the :d are need to ndtime. t Mrs. :t 4681) ·he Edu:hology Name: Daniel Guy . Class: Class of 1999 Degree: Bachelor of Science Concentration: Computer Information Systems Company: Half.com Position: Software Engineer Location: Philadelphia, PA "My responsibilities include researching and implementing new technologies, tuning our current applications, and extending func- tionally to suit the needs of our users." Daniel Guy Submitted by Erica Trowbridge '00 GOLD Coordinator, Alumni Relations By John Bosha This past Saturday, Busta Rhymes performed in Wilkes's Marts Center with opening acts . The Collective and The Spooks. The Collective kicked the con. cert off with their own style of hip-hop covering songs like Prince's ''When Doves Cry" and Bob Marley's "No Woman, No Cry". Then came The Spooks, a band that surprised this author. Having seen many a concert with weak opening bands, the Spooks were a welcome surprise and absolutely rocked the gym with their hit ''Things I've Seen". Finally, Busta Rhymes and the Flipmode Squad took the stage to the cheering of the nearsellout crowd. After over an hour of Busta's patented high-intensity music featuring some of his hits like "Woo-Hah! Got You All in Check" and "Dangerous", Busta finished his show by simP.lY talking to his fans in the crowd about politics and singing "Fire It Up". All in all, the show was awesome. The DJ from the Spooks dropped rhythms like I have yet to see in my life, but then again, true hip-hop DJs don't come to Wilkes-Barre that often. Busta's stage presence and hilarious comments between songs made the show that much better. Congratulations to Programming Board on a great concert! �8 The Beacon FEATURES · November16, 2000 The Main Event With Crazy Bob "That's why I'm crazy, That was awesome. Man it must like Herbert Hoover again. crazy like Sunday morning." b_e cool to be a squirrel. Look at Today's youngsters just Welcome to the Main Event, the him running around and hangdon't have-what it takes. They only column in the Beacon recing upside down and being a all wear clothes from the GAP ommended by four out of five squirrel. That's the life. I want for Kids and have nonviolent dentists. I'm Crazy Bob and I'_m to be a squirrel. Lefs- write a non-gender biased toys . The hung like a horse. I hope everycool song about the squirrel. Are toys are furry with batteries and one enjoyed Busta Rhymes as you ready? Let's .: go baby. don't fight anybody. The new much as I did. The only disap"Through_'cable w'ires and city GI Jo is on steroids and Godzilla pointment-was that Mr. Rhymes · traffic they make like trees and ' 98 is from France. What ~re didn ' t perfonp his hit single · lea ve . They got fur and tiny we coming to? We've taken "Gangsta's Paradise." claws and we just gqt longaway the true meaning of childThere 's always next year. sleeves. The nights are chilly in hood. I bet today's kids will There's nothing worse than an downtown Philly-they're quick refuse to eat turkey on Thanksannoying couple. Are you ever as the day is long. But this giving like good little animal stuck hangin~ut with a couple rodent's more alive than I as I rights activists. They don' t unthat is either really gross, or resing this squirrel so~g." der&tand how the people are tryally disgusting, or really disgust. I'd -~ike _te>. be fl.ye y~ars old ipg to poison their minds. T!ley ing and gross? Don't you just again. Remember Don~~y Kong r dori't/ have "teddy bears; they want to kick them in the face? · for Atari where the monkey ran have stuffed aliens dressed like I'd love to do that, especially if up the stairs and hopped the bardoctors that come with Halit's a really ugly couple that can't rels to get the girl? The best part loween safety tips. This is the keep their hands off each other. of being five was that on weekend of innocence. If I ever have I know it's mating season and ends you just sat around playing kids (which is impossible since all but that -doesn't mean you , with action figures where good I don't have a uterus) I'm just buck-toothed yokels should just guys killed bad guys, the way it going to stuff their stockings run around copulating all over should be. You could wear with cigarettes and condoms to the place. I prefer to keep my sweatpants everyday if you so , get it over with. vomit at a minimum, thank you. desired. You had your GI Jo's Now that we've established It's bad enough that I have to killing one ai:iothe.r with tank~. tile •fact that I'm nuts I'm golive in PA with you troglodytes guns, and helicopters. You aling to leave you with this spe-· and slack-jawed morons qut the ways had that one rich kid in the cial Thanksgiving message befact that you're interbreeding is neighborhood who had all the fore the break. Ghostbusters terrifying. There's a little too He-Man castles so you'd have was nowhere near as scary as much chlorine in the gene pool to be nice to him and not beat Gremlins when I was five. I'm if you ask me. him up when his mom was still on this. By the power of There's a squirrel in the tree around. Those were the days . Greyskull, go nuts. outside my window as I'm writGirls were girls and men were in this. Whoa! Did ou see that? men. Mr. we could use a man The Presidential Search Progress Report #5 To: Wilkes University Trustees, Campus Community and Friends From: Melanie Lumia, Chair, Presidential Search Committee Date November 10, 2000 The Presidential Search Committee met again on November 1, a lengthy session that was most productive and moved us ahead another significant step ill our mission to attract an outstanding individual to the presidency of Wilkes. · I am also pleased to report that we remain on schedule. The primary purpose of this meeting was to select a small group of candidates for reference checking by telephone. , We are excited about the quality of the pool of 82 candidates, and selecting a smaller number for further consideration was a difficult task. At our next meeting on November 14, we .will select approximately eight leading candidates, who will be invited to off-campus interviews in mid-December with the committee. These decisions will fol- low the reports of telephone reference checking being conducted by members of the committee. These telephone interviews with persons who have been associated with the candidates are designed to help us learn as much as possible about the candidates related to the needs of Wilkes University. I continue to be grateful for the conscientious and effective work of the members of the search committee and look forward to providing you with an update on our work later this month. po st~ ta~ po ad1 me ma one likt H01 From the Bench With John Heck I have so much to say this week, but not nearly enough space to write it all down in. I guess I am just going to have to pick one of the topics and go off on it and save the other ones for a rainy bench day. Speaking of bad weather, its going to get harder and harder for me to view the green once the snow comes, but don't worry I'll figure something out. So with that said, let's move on with the show. The f1topic for this week's gre~nway ...Jforum is a concept that . originatecl Iorig before any of us· were born. It's a concept as well .as a good quality in a person, but it-seems to as though it's going out of style. If you haven't guessed by now, the concept that I am talking about is respect. I don't mean respect in the sense of what colors your gang wears, but more along the lines of common courtesy. As a youngster I was always taught to respect others, as you would want them to respect you, which is more or less the "golden rule." I have tried to give my best effort to live up to those words but nobody is perfect, and from time to time we all slip up. A lot of things can be shrugged off when there is just a moderate slip up, but lately people have been going the extra mile to be uncourteous. I think anybody who has had the banisters on the front steps of their house ripped off can agree with me on this one. Even if you haven't lost a banister or two, I am sure you can thin think of something along those lines. I have always tried to pride myself on having or finding some type of solution to problems such as this one. But even after hours of pondering on one of the most comfortable seats at Wilkes this is one of those things that stiIJ has me \1/0ndering. Maybe it's just one of those things that will come in time, but who wants to wait. I guess the only thing I have to ~ffer is simply treat other people and other peoples belongings like it's your own and every• one will be happy. Why should somebody else have to clean upa mess that they didn't make, it's really not fair to them. These words can be applied in a lot of different situations, so they are certainly worth remembering. Well I know that the article is a little bit short this week, but if you look at it like an essay question it's ok. Teachers always say that it doesn't matter how short it is, as long as you get your point across, and I think I made a good stab at this one. So, to sum it all up,just think before you do something stupid, it may seem.really fun to do at the time, but think about how it would be if somebody did the same thing to you it may not seem so fun then. me Wil hel1 ger pro: bee Con rom roor the I Circ wiH smel dent! nate men. food port of Cc wait teerit Nursi InterK, C ROT! othen stude1 precio them their < to fine �November 16, 2000 2000 TheBeacon 3 NEWS An Alternative Dining Experience to simply tell them about your life here on campus is better than desert to Beacon Staff Writer them. Many of these men are such true - With the cafeteria rationing our portion sizes beginning on Tuesday, examples of what it is to be tha11kful students immediately bec·f me agi- for everything you receive. They tated. After all many students feel the gobbled up the scary cafeteria stew portions they were receiving was not like it was steak and shrimp. Some adequate. But let's imagine for a expressed that they didn't even demoment that we did not have the serve a fine meal like the mystery money to buy a meal plan or even stew. They were simply grateful for every morsel that filled their stomone meal. Imagine what it would really be achs. When students sat down beside like to go hungry. them, they were completely delighted This week is Hunger and Homelessness Week, and fortunately inquiring, "So you're going to sit here Wilkes students are taking steps to and rap with us." One man was dehelp resolve the real issues of hun- lighted to meet a student who shared ger and homelessness. All week ap- the same uncommon first name· with proximately 25 homeless men have him. Overall, the men were very kind been living in the basement of and easy. to talk to once you got Conyngham Hall. Their cots line the started. Any student who had the opporrooms that used to serve as meeting rooms' for student organizations like tunity to serve and talk with these men the Inter-Residence Hall Council and took away a keen sense of gratitude. How often do we think about the hunCircle K. Now these rooms are warmed gry and homeless people aernss the with male conversation and the globe or even in our own neighborsmells of dinner being served. Stu- hood? Can you imagine being so dents gave up over 180 meals to do- grateful for a meal that you confuse nate their dinners to the homeless the cafeteria food as being "better men. The cafeteria prepares trays of than anything you could get in a resfood each night, and students· trans- taurant," as one man said. As Thanksgiving-approaches, let port the food over to the basement of Conyngham were the men eagerly us remember to be thankful for all the blessings in our lives. How wonderwait for a warm dinner. Student organizations volun- ful is it that we are able to get a colteering to serve dinner include the lege education! Although we all can Nursing Studen(Organization, the be experts at voicing our complaints, Inter-Residence Hall Council, Circle let us also become experts at saying K, Campus Interfaith, Air Force . "Thank You." As a homeless man opened the ROTC, Student Government, and others. Once dinner is served many door for the students leaving for the students stay and give these men a night, he said, "Thank you so very precious gift....:..Conversation. To look much." A student who had learned a them in the eye and ask them how lot from _the group of men tuni around their day was, to exchange names, to say, "No. Thank you." to find out where they are from, or BY MEG STEVENS :h hspace ,ick one a rainy der and Jt don't 10veon ept that . as well ugh it's concept :t in the lines of :, as you "golden ewords 1p. A lot rate slip le to be son the : on this you can ngsome :er hours lkes this (Left to Right) Dr. Diane Polachek, chairperson, Department of Education and Psychology; Dr. Barbara Bellucci, assistant professor of Education and director of Student Teaching; Dr. Joseph Bellucci; Dr. Christopher N. Brelseth,.president, Wilkes University; Kathy Moran, interim director, Graduate Teacher Education; .and Dr. James Rodechko, vice president of Academic Affairs. Dr. Joseph Bellucci Honored for Dedication to Hig·h er_ Dr. Joseph Bellucci, director of Wilkes University's Regional Computer Resource Center and Graduate Teacher Education program, was recently honored at a special luncheon hosted by his staff in the school's Student Union Ballroom. Bellucci, who will retire in the Summer of 2001, was recognized for his 33 years of dedicatjon and his innovative and visionary approach to education. Bellucci, a resident of Conyngham, PA., has been instrumental in creating the Wilkes Off-Campus Graduate Teacher Education Program, which has grown from one site at the Bethlehem Area School District to 26 off-campus sites throughout Pennsylvania. "Because of Joe's ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit, we can help so many teachers in Pennsylvania gain the knowledge needed to help the students of northeastern and central Pennsylvania," said Kathy Moran, interim director. "Wilkes will always be indebted to Joe, not only for the very successful off-campus graduate program, but also because he has secured more than $15 million dollars in grand funding for the University, including Title III and ITEC." The Title III grant included money that was used to develop both the Academic Learning Center and the Office of Institutional Research at Wilkes. The first Off- Campus Classroom Technology Program in Bethlehem was a direct outgrowth of the ITEC grant which Bellucci directed at Wilkes, beginning in 1984. Graduate computer classes free to Pennsylvania teachers through ITEC funding ~ere the seed courses Bellucci used to develop the new Master of Science degree in Education Classroom Technology. Since he began teaching at Wilkes in 1967, Bellucci has served as professor of Education and Psychology, chairman of the Education Department for five years, director· of Graduate Teacher Education, and as a member of numerous facufty committees. ! it's just ; to wait. !at other 1devery- Spring 2001 Internships lean up a n. These they are ek, but if w-ays say Dur point mm it all !m.really )mebody NOW is the time to begin considering the possibility of pursuing and academic internship for the Spring semester. Internships offer the opportunity to build your resume, explore career interests, and develop professional contracts and skills. Talk to your advisor about arranging an internship into your schedule and stop by the Cooperative Education Office (or call 408-4645) for further details on available opportunities and a program description. You do obtain free electives and in some majors, departmental credits while in the program. ' �How to make a dec1s1OD • Responsibilities are an important part oflife. Some people though refuse to realize this. I understand that people are trying to get an education at good ole Wilkes, but when you take on a position you have to assume responsibility. For example, look at the people that work at The Beacon. Everyone here is really busy trying to graduate (except the News Editor), but yet they are big enough to take on a role that will represent the whole university. . I will admit though that I do not even want to come to the office on some nights but I know that if I do not I will let down my fellow coworkers. I feel that working at The Beacon is a job that will prepare you for "the real world." · Another example of responsibility is the position of Chief Executive of the United States. If you look at what has been happening at the world at face you will see that they , are acting like a bunch of kids trying to figure out who is going to be the captain of the kickball team. November 16,00 OPINION . 4 The Beacon • Jill Stankoski Please for the love of God, lets just get this over with and get out the "lame duck" president out of office. I do have one gripe though with the election process and NO it is not that of the electoral college because the last time that they made a · major decision was 112 years ago.The-problem I have with the election is the people that are running. They all say that ~ey are running to help the Amencan people and trying to mak society a better place. _ That is a bunch of BULL because all they want to do is get into office so they can do what they want and get their names in some history book that students are "suppose" to read. You and I both know that we will never read those books and therefore their names and the purpose that they stood for will _m ean absolutely nothing. If you look throughout the years you will see that at one time in history people did at one time care about the United States. Now I am not saying that there is not a small -percentage of people that do not care because there is, but the . last time thalwe had a good president was Roosevelt. He was a president that was voted into office because the citizens knew that he was doing a great job of securing the American people. That is what matters. People back in the day did not care about how much cocaine ou were doin or how man DUI's you had. All that mattered was if you as president were going to serve the people as needed. · As for finding a new president of Wilkes University good luck because filling the shoes of President Breseith is a job in it self. Many will try,but I am not sure if they will ever be able to do it President _Breseith was a president that cared about the students and what was most important for them to be able to succeed in life and for them to be able· to build a successfu future. When making a decision in life you need to make that decision that will benefit eveyone not just yourself. Jill Stankoski is the Managing Editor of The Beacon and her opinions, views, and expressions are hers of her own and no one -else at The Beacon. with: Tara Barrie "What is vour-ooinion of~ Thanksgi'wng?"~ -., ·~--,~~-" E p 0 R T E R "I wish people would eat more ham!!!!" �mber 16, 2000 C_ye ofthe 9ulure or the Moiries... with Brian Trosllo Charlie's Angels'' in a while you swvey or another atest films of all that has a knack , in at number one is 7.rJJ.ifh 2/(adame CJcslasy . Except for "Razpr's Ed_ge". A bullet-time, and feature the AnWWI veteran? What the hell gels generally doing impossible was Bill thinking? thingsandkickingthelivingheck how I know this is a out of a really creepy Crispin , good movie? Ebert hates it. He Glover. So that's okay. ;"addled his corpulenttuckus · . But it's a feast for. the And Iused to agree. But over to his keyboard and · senses. Sure, it takes not taking ymore, "Charlie's An- mashed his meaty palms down itself seriously far too seriously. is the best movie ever on it long enough to write "It's · But that's alotbetterthanMI:2, an all-girl series of mindless ac- or even MI: 1, both of. which y?Well, the first three tion scenes." And then gave it took taking themselves seriously that come to mind are one and a half stars! Geeze, . far too seriously. And it's got ron Diaz, Cameron Rog, whatcouldmakeforabet- · some cool car chases, lots of n!CameronDiaz. Then ter movie? You want plot? stuff blowing up, a soundtrack 'sdlegirl from "E.T' ~d Well, it's got one, I guess. that features Spandau Ballet, . other girl, too. I guess There's these couple of bad Marvin Gaye,andFatboy Slim, die other two produced folks who want to do some bad and Cameron Diaz wiggling her something, but I don't · things, and Cameron Diaz and at the camera for at least ten Icaught all the credits. the other two have to stop them. minutes or so. tt's got Bill Murray in it But once you absorb that wealth Best. Movie. Ever. ifyoucannameaBill of information, there's also a ymovie that sucks, I bunch of mindless action scenes ally, .,buy you ay'tbeer. , which over~use the hell out of . ";1f .fn.J'- ~1•~··.1 S,·:r . .,:( !.-'!(! ,;r.!";...! _]~ Know ass J,0? The Beacon · 9 FEATURES )< ·~-- /' 1 _ ~ _ .. Aquarius (Jan20-Feb18) Don't get lazy at just the wrong moment. You may have plenty of energy but choose to let things slide by without doing anything, concrete. You're in a position to do good things as long as you don't slack off. Leo (July23-Aug22) Pay attention to your instincts about a situation that relates to those people whom you care about, but don't get to involved or you will find yourselfhaving to take sides. Keep a low profile until personal matters blow over. Pisces (Feb19-Mar20) Use your creative qualities to the best of your ability you may just impress yourself with what you are capable of. This will also be a good time for you to take some of your energy and put it to work on other ventures Virgo (Aug23,,Sep22) Don't let .anything prevent you from becoming involved. You may have profound experieqces in whatever it is that you choose to do, not to mention the fact that you can meet new people that may one day become your friends. Aries (Mar21-Apr19) My crystal balls tell me that whatever you want, you can have, . provided that you approach it in the right way. Don't be pushy with your requests Libra (Sep23-Oct23) A great opportunity with an old lover is at your feet. Be sure you bend down to pick it up, Your good sense of · what this person needs and wants will enable you to make sensitive changes to a delicate situation, Taurus (Apr20-May20) You may have some hidden resentment that must be worked out of your system before you can set up the circumstances for theideal relationship. Take care of business now and go get what . you want. elove you Bader! Scorpio (Oct24-Nov21) The people around you may be under a great deal of stress at the present moment. Although help and support may just seem like a good gesture it will be repaid to you in abu°' dance, Gemini (May21-June20) Focus on upgrading the level on which you operate, Although it seems good now, be careful with whom you associate with, however petty it may sound. Just .think about where your going, Sagittarius (Nov22-Dec21) All in all my crystal balls tell me that things will be going very well for you this week, Take the next few days to catch up on everything and next week you can just relax with nothing to do . Cancer (June21-July22) Go after challenges with determination and persistence. You'll be stimulated by any .activity that seems out of reach. You may need to spend time alone setting new schedules in rp.otion, but it will be time well spent. Capricorn (Dec22-Jan19) You may feel that you' re at a critical juncture in a partnership situation, Try to be objective and avoid overreacting to the comments of others. This week ease of living is in your . cards so take advantage of it. ... ,. ,. ......... .... .... • "' �SPORTS 10 The Beacon Hit the Showers with Seth Nye·_ · By Brian Walter & Marcus Sowcik MS: Marcus Sowcik, BW.- Brian Walter, SN: Seth Nye MS : In one sentence, recap this season. SN: We started off poorly, but the team came around and we finished strong. BW: What's with soccer players and the crazy haircuts - are you guys frying to top one another? SN: We are all trying to fashion ourseives after Kyle Mastellar. MS: What does the number 1.21 mean to you? Photo by Adam Polin SN: It means a great defensive job. An excellent job by "Pete the enforcer," Bill Smith and others. The defenders and midfielders played great and helped me out. BW: What CD is in your CD player right now? SN: Blink 182. Their best song is Dammit. MS : How do you prepare yourself for a penalty shot? SN: I usually take a drink of water and tap the goal posts to waste time. Other than that I usually smile at the guy taking the shot. Sometimes I even wink at them. I just have to be confident that I will block the shot. the Mules have each played. against BW: If you could give yourself any nickname what would it be and why? ByCOREYYANOSHAK Moravian, who defeated the Colonels SN: "Bill Smith." He is the single coolest guy I have ever met. Beacon Sports Editor Ralston Field 28-21. In contrast, Muhlen MS: What do yoo consider to be the hardest shot to save? Even after losing to King's College to handed the Greyhounds a 45-20 loss I SN: Upper 90 shots in the far post. finish their season 5-5, the Wilkes University weekend. BW: If you could kill off any character on "Friends" who would it be and why? fQOtball team still has a chance to go out as "We have a good idea of how we mal SN: Any of the guys so I could see the girls more often. champions when they travel to Muhlenberg up and we know what we need to take awai MS: A goal is scored against Wilkes, is it the team's fault or your fault? : C<;>llege in the ECAC Southwest champion- said head coach Frank Sheptock. SN: Definitely my fault. Ifl were to place blame on anyone else I would just be making ship game on Saturday at 12 noon. The Mules have been averaging 4 excuses, and that wouldn't help me get better. "We either come out as champions or yards of offense per game, compared BW: Do you trash talk during the game and what do you say? end with a losing season," commented Wilkes' 277. The Colonel defense, thou SN: I don't really trash talk. If someone says something to me and it's an intense game, I Jermaine Richardson, the team's leading-tack- sparked by six Freedom Conference all-s will say something back, but that's about it. )er. "If that doesn't m<;>tivate you, nothing are ranked atop the league in nearly ev MS: What's your favorite soccer moment of all time? will." category, allowing just 222 yards of total SN: The game when Kyle Mastellar got kicked in the groin twice in one game. It was the The Colonels will make the trek to the· fense per game. funniest thing I have ever seen. Allentown-area for a one-game championship "On turf, the mistakes are magnified BW: Does being a soccer player help get chicks? playoff. Wil,kes will be defending last year's big plays happen real quick," add SN: All soccer players tend to have a knack with the ladies. ECAC championship when they beat FDU- Sheptock. "But the turf shouldn't play a MS: Who was your childhood hero? - Madison at home. · jor factor. It could help us in some ways." SN: Any GI-Joe character..! had the pillow cover and everything. "We· definitely hope to finish with a With Mike Lorady healthy, the Col MS: What are your expectations for next season? championship," added Brian Bader, one three will have a solid backfield with Steve Ro SN:Anytbingl~thantheNCAAplayoffswouldbeadisappointment. starting seniors on defense. "We've got the and Seamus Geddis. Frank McCabe, Ry · BW: What has your favorite night at the Soccer House? opportunity to put this football program on · James, and Brian Miller will man the outsi SN: Every night at the Soccer House is memorable. the right track for the future." · · and are looking for more action as J MS: Why is soccer more pop,ular overseas than in the U.S.? Muhlenberg brings an 8-2 record into the Marshman was sacked 12 times in I SN: Soccer has a longer history over there. Plus, sports like baseball and basket~all playoff, finishing second in the Centennial weekend's loss, limited to eight completi aren't as big; soccer is their main sport. . Conference at 5-2. The only team Wilkes and on 29 throws. But Marshman's status is Loss .to King's can' even hold backWil-ke • been tstic chance t1 pionship ba Marts Center and done in The 199 sity men 's b. fested with t son. Wilkes Jannuzzi on broke hi s fc Delaware V, up, John Bo: seven gamei the second : nels_ like big • for the year v But now, tt healthy agai1 look to be , MiddleAtla Jannuz, year by the i the pre-seas again lead th when theyo1 These, just yet for nets were a some of the appr~:g~~~~[i.§ig1§!~~:::::::::::: also .ii=ii §f;t~~~~;~§1ff 1 SN: I'm going down to WashingtonD.C. to see my step-brother. I also plan to play some - ,,,.,. paintball. MS: What does it take to be a goalie? SN: I would have to say hard work, leadership and confidence. Open Floor Statement Does it look like I have l.D.? 9n lbe n~~:::~~J;;=~=:~;I Preview ~ - Wrestling Preview Senior Athletes say 'Goodbye' - Winter sports begin seasons - Athletes of the Month More people to take showers with iii!naine ,litJHarlsom' ~ ti . llal Serrg:er . ... :'.' : :·: · , :~·:seco.ml. ;ieam .·. Richardson and Mike DaRe, with 74andl tackles, respectively. Mark Hendry adds stops and three interceptions, while Dem Tzovolos brings 43 tackles as all four w named to the first-team. Brian Bader Dustin Bernatovich join Richardson a Tzovolos on the defensive line, which racked up 16.5 sacks on the year. ~;~~~~~:~~~~;:;.;~~:!d;:I,~r want to keep playing," noted Sheptock. that :~~v~0:!~e~h~~~~~v=~d~~~y~;! J!!!!l. ¥~~fE£~~6f~: ~: ~~~ Freedom L1 Year after pl final four l Rogers was seconddefe 44 tackles o �SPORTS In all, Wilkes returns 11 letterwinners from a team that went 16-9 and lost in the first round of the MAC playoffs to Albright. The For the first time in five seaexperience which Rickrode has to .the Wilkes University basketwork with has made this season team will not raise a Middle Atoutlook very bright. cConference Freedom League } }:::. "We have a lot of guys back mp1onship banner into the ❖>. "'·,••~ . ~ ~' , that have started and gotten minsof the Marts Center. f?frf:i\ -~~ ~ ..<-;.; utes in the past," Rickrode said. "We But no one is really worried ~ still have five newcomers, so it might that now. In fact, many people 1ethis team might have a realtake a little time to get the guys to mesh together, but so far through chance to raise a national champractice they have looked pretty nship banner hi gh above the good on the floor." Center floor when it is all said Beacon file photo One of the newcomers is junior done in March. Three years ago, in 1998, coach Jerry Rickrode took his men's transfer Tom Stambaugh. The 1999-2000 Wilkes Univerbasketball team to the NCAA Division III Final Four tournament in Stambaugh led the Lackawanna men's basketball team was inVirginia. Early talk has that possibility for this year. Junior College Falcons to the with the injury bug last seaNJACC Division II National ChamWilkes lost senior guard Dave paign this weekend with the Holi- ence and we didn't have it." uzzi on Dec. 1, 1999 when he day Inn/Wilkes University Tip-Off Iannuzzi was averaging 19.2 pionships with an overall record of ke his foot in a game against Tournament. Iannuzzi was the lead- points per game when he went down 27-5. The 6-5 swing man has seen a aware Valley. Iannuzzi 's back- ing-scorer last season before going last year. Last season, Rickrode usea lot of time at the two-guard through John Boylan ended up missing down with the foot injury in game a back court-by-committee ap- the early part of the season, and en games with a knee injury in number fo_ur. He is presence on Jhe proach which · allowed three brings things into the gym which second semester. Other Colo- floor, not only because of his play- younger players playing time which have been missing over the past like big man Joe Stein were lost ing ability, but according to head can be used as experience heading couple of years according to the year with shoulderproblem-s. coach Jerry Rickrode, because into this year. Boylan, a junior from Rickrode. Freshman Dave Plisko now, the Blue and Gold are Jannuzzi is an extension of the head Wilkes-Barre, averaged 9.9 points scored over 22 points a game last thy again and Wilkes will again coach on the floor. per game last year before the knee season in his senior year at nearby to be a major player in the "He has done so much for the injury had him in and out of the line- Hanover Area High School, and leAtlantic Region. Wilkes University basketball pro- up for the stretch run. Sophomore joins Wilkes as another weapon in Jannuzzi was granted a fifth gram," Rickrode said of his senior Roman McLaughlin started six• an already dangerous arsenal. In the front court the Colonels by the NC.A~ in F~bq.iaxy &P·, .,. captain._"Whe.n be i_s ::oo,tbe,.floor -_ gam~s last s~ason in his freshman pre-season 'AO-An'u;ri_can will ~ ·,he -has this calming influence on the season, while junior Greg Barrouk will have five 15ig bc'>di'es to rotate. nlead the Colonels on the floor rest of the guys. I think at times last played in 23 games, averaging 7 .5 Juniors Ron McIntyre, Wes Kovach they open their 2000-01 cam- year WJ.! needed that calming influ- points per night. and Kevin Walsh will control the paint, while Brad Sechler and Alex Hairston will play in the post area as well. McIntyre is coming off a for hi s play at the safety spot. have had a few more names on the year where he was named to the FreeRichardson finished the regular sea- first and second team seeing as to dom League's second team, averson with a team high 74 tackles, and how we dominated defensively." aging 12.4 points per game, while The season may not be over a team high 29 for a loss. Tzovolos Joining Rogers on the second pulling down six boards a night and yet for Wilkes, but the Colo- was named to his second straight defense was junior comerback Mike leading the team with a 61 percent were able to start looking at first team with 43 tackles, including Verton, who transferred prior to the field goal percentage. Walsh averof their post-season honors seven for a loss and five pass break- start of this season and had 43 tack- aged 7 .9 ppg last y~. while Sechler ythis week when the Freedom ups. Hendry ended the 2000 cam- Jes, six pass break-ups and three was second on the team with 33 ue announced their 2000 All- paign with 60 stops and three inter- picks. three-pointers. Kovach averaged Offensively, Wilkes' quarter- 5.4 points per night while Hairston team. The league's coaches ceptions. on the teams, and'this year 10 Joining Hendry, Richardson back Jeff Marshman was honored saw time in 22 games in his rookie ls were able to gain post-sea- and Tzovolos on the first unit de- to the first team by the league's season a year ago. Back to the fense was sophomore linebacker coaches. Marshman completed 53.9 squad this year is sophomore Joe recognition. Freshman linebacker/running Mike DaRe. DaRe, who started ev- percent of his passes in his sopho- Stein, who injured his shoulder durSteve Rogers was named the ery game in 2000, was second on more campaign and set the school ing semester break workouts and om League's Rookie of the the team with 71 tackles, five sacks record with 21 touchdown passes missed the entire second half of the after playing both ways for the and three forced fumbles. DaRe in 2000. Marshman threw for 1,967 season. The 6-7 sophomore will add I four games of the season. knows the honor that goes along yards and is currently ranked fourth more size to an already large group. was selected to the league's with post-season ·recognition, but · on the all-time Colonel passing list. "Our size inside will be a big defensive unit after making he also knows .that there are some A pair of senior receivers were advantage for us this seaso.!l," rackles on the year. At running other players on the Wilkes defense recognized as well. Senior tight end • Rickrode said. k, the freshman gained 301 who should be there with him. Frank McCabe was named first team Wilkes is picked to finish first and one rushing touchdown. "Just to be a part of the defense after hauling in 42 balls for 592 yards in the Freedom Conference, receivThe Colonels defense, which we had this year and to be recog- and four scores, while senior wide ing seven of eight first place votes ed the season as the league's nized around the league is real receiver Ryan James was also in the recently released coach's poll. unit, was well-represented on nice," he said. "The coaches decide named to the first team after making The Colonels play a tough schedFreedom League's first squad. on these teams, so it is a real honor 34 catches and a team high six touch- ule starting this weekend and runsive ends Demetri Tzovolos to be known around the league by downs. Junjor offensive lineman ning all the way until mid-February. Jermaine Richardson were other coaches and teams. It was Matt Berger was also named to the Wilkes plays Bethany, Cabrini Colto the first team d-line, while good to see a lot of our guys get first unit after a second team selec- lege and Marymount in the first seMark Hendry was honored honored too, but thought we should tion last year. mester, all schools which are picked '' <.~---· ~~~; ine showing on conference All-Star tea~ acti 2 ti'm ghtc an's ryin mg tth led , wit Rend i;, whi as all The Beacon 11 to win their respective leagues this year. Add in two Freedom Conference games again st King 's and Scranton, and Wilkes wilf get tested early. But that's the way the coach likes it. "We have some really good tests, non-conference," Rickrode said of his early season competition. "Ou( guys have the mind set that they can beat anybody, so I would rather play good teams nonconference than soft teams nonconference just to pad our schedule." This marks the first season there will be no cross-over MAC playoffs in February. Traditionally, the MAC playoffs matched teams from the Freedom against the Commonwealth in order to find an overall champ for the automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. This year that will not be the case as the top four teams from each conference will now battle, with an "AQ" going to the eventual winner of the Freedom and Commonwealth conferences. Rickrode isn't a huge fan of the new plan. He liked the old system better. "To be honest with you I really liked the overall MAC tournament," he said. "It was real exciting and you got to play teams that you mi ght not get to play otherwise." Rickrode believes this Freedom Conference is one of the most balanced in his nine years at Wilkes. This year's league schedule is shaping _up to be an exciting one, a season where anybody can beat anybody else on any given evening. "Every team .is this league is deep," he said. "There are no gimmes, you better come play every night. I think the winner of the automatic bid as Freedom champ will be very battletested when the tournament begins." Sophomore guard Roman McLaughlin (shooting) enjoyed a solid year as a freshman and will be counted on for his defense. " ... . �Colonels fall .at King' Monarchs shutout Wilkes, hold 4-2 lead in Mayor's Cup Series. .....,,j s i l !li!i l:!;l 11:- !!l 11 : 1J, E beac By COREY YANOSHAK Beacon Sports Editor It is now official. The annual Wilkes University/King's College football game can now officiqlly be considered a rivalry. King's coach Rich Mannello said before the game that the annual MAC Freedom Conference match-up, although closely-related by distance, is not technically a rivalry until ~oth teams win a game. The 6-4 Monarchs set out to do just that on a blustery Saturday afternoon when the Colonels of Frank Shep tock came to Robert Betzler Fields, but had a lot more at stake than just a win for the sake of the city. With their 20-0 win over the 5-5 Colonels, King's will go down in the record books as the first football team with a winning record since the program began in 1993. Last season, Mannello guided his team to a 5-5 record, losing in the exact situation as his team won in this year, finishing with a school-best six wins. An ECAC playoff berth has been achieved as the Monarchs also secure the second-place position in the Freedom Conference, behind only Lycoming College. "We had to learn how to win. We knew it was a long process to get to this point, but this team always stayed focused," said Mannello. "We're still not there yet, but we're getting closer." The backyard battle offered few surprises for both coaches. Damon Saxon continued his streak of 100-yard games, finishing the regular season with over 100 yards in every one of his 10 games, totaling 1,744 yards in his senior season. The Wilkes defense, although allowing 273 yards and two touchdowns, convinced Mannello and Saxon Photo by Adam Polinger Damon Saxon (3), who ran for over 100 yards against Wilkes, was named the Freedom League's MVP, is pursued by Mike DaRe (14), who was also named to the Freedom's first-team. Photo by Adam Polinger Jeff Marshman (16) running was a familiar sight last Saturday as Wilkes gained only 120 yards of offense. that they are the best defense in the league. Sophomore Monarch ends Steve Wilson and Ruben Doster provided plenty for Sheptock and his offense to deal with as King's recorded 12 sacks on the afternoon. "We knew coming in that we.' d have trouble up front and Jeff (Marshman) took the brunt of it." - Frank Sheptock "I talked about it all week how they would control the tempo of the game and you saw that out there,'' said Shep tock of Wilson and Doster. "They were a better team out there today and we have to learn from it." Tom Pierantozzi tossed a 33-yard touchdown pass to Jim Pio for the first half's only points as King's held a 7-0 lead going into the second half of play. But Sean Frasier would put the Colonels' backs to the wall when he evaded the Wilkes' kickoff team for an 87yard TD return to open the half. "A big problem we'v~ had was our first drive in the second half and Frasier just set the momentum for us with his return," added Mannello. "Our defense was relentless and we used our speed up front to have a tremendous day." Wilkes was held to just 120 yards of total offense, falling victim to sacks once again. Mike Lorady and Steve Rogers carried for 117 yards on 18 carries, but the King's defense stepped up to take away 79 yards from Marshman on sacks. "We knew coming in that we'd have trouble up front and Jeff took the brunt of it," Sheptock noted. "He showed tremendous resiliency because they were getting to him all game. Eventually they just put four guys against our six and covered the field with seven guys, leaving Jeff no one to throw to when he did get time." After the second-half kickoff return, Wilkes was forced to throw the ball with the wind at their backs, because in the final quarter·, they would need to face the wind in order to score. But Marshman was limited to just eight completions on 29 attempts for 80 yards. Frasier, Jacob Blomgre~, Sterling Wynn, and Jeff Cemelli all played key factors in the Mon·archs' secondary. Cemelli is still recovering from a broken leg in week two, but still managed four tackles and a pass break-up. "That kid gave up a scholarship to be part of building something and he made· a decision to come back instead of red-shirting. He wanted to prove that he could come back," praised Mannello. Saxon also scored his 21st touchdown of the season on a 14-yard run late in the third quarter, one carry after gaining 100 yards on the day. The senior finished with 38 rushes for 153 yards. As Saxon was thrilled with the win, Sheptock, too was pleased with how his defen;,e handled the speedy tailback. "He didn't get that big, momentumswinging run to break our backs and I'm pleased with our effort on defense. We did some very good things on defense," said Sheptock. Saxon added, "This is the best feeling in my life. We're going to go down in history. This is the best defensive.front we've played against, but my o-line said to be patient and they got the holes there. Something had to give and I guess it wasn't us." After a near interception when Demetri Tzovolos batted down a Pierantozzi pass, King's took a timeout to ready for the fourthand-five play from the Wilkes' 33. Pio then got a· step on the defense and hauled in the Pierantozzi throw for the score to break the zero barrier. Pierantozzi went looking forP again on their next possession, but Ma, Hendry stepped in front of the pass in end zone to survive the scare. Wilke& th looked to tie the score when Marshman Brian Miller for what appeared to be a yard TD strike, but the score was negat due to illegal motion. "It's just the little things . Jeff wasn't in rhythm early on and when he did get ino we encountered other problems," add Sheptock. "We knew the match-up comi in. They didn't do anything special exc execute real well, while we struggled on o-line." The teams combined for 217 yards in first half with King's totaling 134 on 95 yar passing. Saxon then took over, gaining ov 100 yards in the second half, in whil Mannello· attempted just two passes. "You can't stop them, you won't mo them," said Mannello of the Wilkes' del si ve line. "We knew we just had to keep chi ping away and try to steal one." Jermaine Richardson and Mike DaRe I all tacklers with 13 for Shep tock. The pair c bined for five tackles for losses, while Mi Yerton added eight stops. Wilson and Dosi had nine and five tackles, respectively. Dosi a sophomore and Richardson, a senior, we named the Players of the Game for their w on their respective defensive lines. i illli~ilil~/ _, . ..../ ! 1~i~i1tii,litl!tfl■ News Event Opini Beacc Featt From Spor1 TheE Thurs 39 F 28 F Sat 36 F 21 F An way y1 F Brei i witt ( pre - · · · · ·• :•·• :i•· • fflµffl?m§!gQ§!J~~;:•.••t? tc � 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 2000 November 16th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2000 November 16 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/18df08facc206c12c601b350e7b47001.pdf d57201703b31ee5a26e4119419efef8e PDF Text Text Basketball team opens league play with win over Del. Val. \Vilkes University ea.c on • Unbeaten Conte leads grapplers to 3-0 start Student drug bust ·at Wilkes 3 4-6 6 7-9 .8 Following a lead last night, The Beacon called WERE News Channel investing the alleged incident. · The following infonnation being reported was gathered from WERE as it was reported by Kathy · Bozinski on the 11 o'clock news on November 29, 2000. 10-12 REPORTED BY KATHY BOZINSKI WBRE oblem atchg spec strugg . ,:4-; ~ MOSltY (l(ltJDY Fri 40 F 27 F Sun 40 F 28 F SUNNY An alternative way to purchase your books . Page 2 President Breiseth speaks out Page 5 The Main Event Cole's .pin proves crucial to Colonels Page 10 ted a suspicious package from California addressed to Tzanze-at Wilkes University, where she is a student. Dave Lupas / Luzerne County DA said, "A package was intercepted at the Philadelphia air mail facility, a federal search warrant was obtained, and authorities found 21.2 pounds of marijuana," Lupas said. "The package was de.livered, members of Pennsylvania State police kept surveillance, and when the package was picked up by the individuals they were apprehended." A pair of 21-olds are charged with_ allegedly setting up a plan to sell a huge amount of marijuana. Police say pot traveled through the ''This is a significant mail to a young woman at her Uniamount of marijuana with versity Post Office but while in trana street value of 35-thousit, police caught the sent mail. A_uthorities spotted the pack- sand dollars ... we're very age, got a warrant, went inside and pleased with the law enfound the pot. They then re- forcement, it is a significant wrapped it and sent it on its way. bust ... " When the pair picked it up at - District Atty. David Lupas Wilkes University, police made the arrest. 21-year old Corin Tzanze At this point, Das allowed of Wilkes-Barre and 21-year old troopers to search his Jeep, where ·Anupam Das of Trucksville were they found scales, packaging, and charged with receiving a huge even dryer sheets to hide the smell quantity of marijuana, with intent of marijuana. He then allowed to sell it. them to search his apartment. . The case against them began · Lupas said, "Troopers found mariTuesday, when mail officiais spot- juana bongs, an additional 2- pounds of marijuana, chemicals for (Tzanze) "This is how we do it." growing marijuana, and 2-thousand That's when the under-cover agents dollars in U.S. currency, and other flashed their badges and arrested the paraphernalia for smoking." pair. This is the first time "Corin Both suspects were arraigned Tzanze and Anupam Das have ever · before Pittston Magistrate Fred been arrested, but investigators say Pierantoni. They were taken to the their first arrest is a big one. Lupas Luzerne County Correctional Facilsaid, "This is a significant amount of ity. The pair was released upon·their marijuana with a street value of 35- parents payment of 10% of their 20thousand dollars. . . we' re very thousand dollars bail. pleased with the law enforcement, it is a .significant bust . . ." According to the arrest papers, as Tzanze and Das were carrying the marijuana to the Jeep, Troopers say they heard him (Das) tell the woman Police report page2 A Sensitive Subject and a Curriculum OBED ADDO Beacon Staff Writer Greetings! This is our University and we are proud of it! And for this reason, it seems dutiful as a member for one to contribute where it is needed. The subject matter will deal with what we at Wilkes University aspire to doing. The subject by far is not restricted to Wilkes. It is evident in virtually all the learning }nstitutions of our society. I am a student of Wilkes University and as the saying goes, I have to first remove the scale in my eyes before removing that of another. Wilkes University is revising its curriculum. The general education requirements that are supposed to be smaller in number of credit hours and other ,goodies for .students and advisors . A wellrounded education for students. I have obtained a copy of the proposal and it seems all good! But it lacks something. It lacks one thing that is fundamental for a member of our society. It lacks completeness. The study of History serves man by providing records of what has transpired before until now. It gives men the fundamentals to - build ahead. Yet not once does the proposed syllabus or the old syllabus for History 101/102 World Civilization mentioned the existence of a "Civilization" in the continent of Africa. Egypt by the way was and still is in Africa. So also is current day Algeria. Both these countries provided the Western world at least one learned man ·of Mathematics and Philosophy. What has these have to do with the curriculum? I.did take History 101, 102, and American History (HST 207) at Wilkes. The only time the existence of African descendants ·was mentioned was in History 207: And it was in terms of them being slaves in America. Something seems wrong with such a picture. We are always advised that.a first impression is important because it happens that so often one makes a judgement based on just a first encounters. Yet so many students' first encounter in the classroom after long being deprived of the knowledge of the existence of a group of people, is of the people being slaves. A negative one. Which enforces and some how serves to justify the continuous media negative portrayal of Blacks. History 207, American history deals with descendants of Africa as slaves. Therefore the encounter in the classroom for most are that those descendants of Africa are slaves. Now is there any wonder why some well meaning people say things that society calls ignorance? No! They shall forever see descendants of Africa, "AfricanAmerican" as slaves who have been freed. Few will go to the extent to question what they were before they became slaves to the European set- . tiers. The point is, lack of knowledge breeds ignorance and so also does the embedded prejudices that we share which leads us to act without �2 TheBeacon NEWS November 30, 20 Nove, New online textbook service slashes costs For years, a common com- dents. Through the UsedBook-Broker plaint among college students across the country has been the senj ce, students not only save money high prices of textbooks at college when .buying books but they also stores, especially in comparison make more money when they sell with the low prices students are them back. 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When someone wishes to capitalized on the efficiency of the · buy this book, they request it from the internet to provide a means for stu- seller, who then has a limited period dents to buy and sell textbooks di- · to put the it in the mail. rectly from each other while en- UsedBookBroker then tracks the suring the safety, reliability and book _as it is mailed, and after it arspeed of each book sold. The process lets students "cut out the middlemen" and sell their textbooks for far more than would be possible otherwise. UsedBook-Broker is an extension of the phenomenon already occurring on coHege campuses across the country, where textbook "swap" or exchange services have emerged to connect students who have textbooks to sell with other students who wish to buy those books. UsedBookBroker brings this phenomenon to a national level, and is the first of it's kind to provide q safe, reliable, and fast exchange between stu- rives at the buyer 's location the buyer 's credit card is charged and the seller gets that money deposited into his or her checking account. Students are able to keep more money, both buying and selling, because the only profit made by the service comes through a $3 charge per book sold. This charge is mainly to cover the cost of ,an advanced credit processing system-similar to the one used by the popular PayPal program-that allows payments to be transferred from the buyer's credit card into the seller's checking account. UsedBookBroker is the first of its kind on a national level, seeking to revolutionize the textbook marketplace. For more information, v1s1t the UsedBookBroker web site at www.usedbookbroker.com. Co Se: Pennsylvania State Police P_ublic Information Release Report 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Station- Wyoming/8354 Incident No.- P0l-0451168 Investigating Officer- Tpr. Richard S. Wainstock Nature of Incident- CSA Act 64/ Drug Seizure Date/Time of Incident- 11/29/00 @ Approximately 1515 ho Location- 84 W. South St. Wilkes-Barre, PA Person(s) Involved- Bureau Drug Enforcement TNT-P, TNT-! Area II Bureau Drug Law Enforcement Personnel U.S. Postal Inspector's Task Force Wilkes-Barre Narcotics Unit Wilkes University Security Dept. Accused #1 Accused #2 Corin Tzanze AnuoamDas Male-Age 21 Female-Age 21 Incident Details- On this date, the above list~d agencies in a combined effort intercepted approximately 2llbs of marijuana from the above listed accused. The seizure was a result of an operationm started in California and ended in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. The supplier of the marijuana is known to Police at this time however due to the continuing investigation the name of that sou;ce is bein; withheld. With the seizure of ~he 21 Lbs. Further investigation was conducted resulting in the confiscation of an additional 2 Lbs. Of _marijuana, $2,000.00 cash and various items of paraphernalia. 11~1i ;~-■~~ ■11:i ~l-■S tli~~ "Well, first let me state, very clearly, my position. I have fought my entire life for the right of ALL chickens to cross the road. And I will continue to fight for the right of ALL chickens to do so:• ; tiirtii,ihtiictiii§b§fbl$- "My opponent, on the other hand, has a risky scheme that will give only the top 1% of chickens the right to cross the road. That just isn't fai r. All chickens should be entitled to ross the road. And, if you entrust me with the presidency, I promise you that ALL chickens will get that right." "So, in closing, I just want all chickens to know: I will fight for you. Yes, I will. I will fight for you!" · "My opponent, on the other hand, wishes to give selective tax breaks to help fund transportation costs for only certain chickens to get that chance:• "Well , I say it's not the government's money, it's the chickens' money. I trust the chickens of this country to make the decisions that they think best for them and their chicks:• htt ://www. residentialelection2000.com DEBBIE B Beacon Staff A comr years at Wi brought inc from many, which inch speakers, so artists , mus Now, after been spark~ of the series This is~ ers of The 1 Gov. Geor e W. Bush "First of all, when and if you chose me to become your president and I raise my right hand and swear on the Bible, taking the oath of office, I promise I will uphold and protect the rights of all chickens to cross the road:' Cc ,~~i lee Why did the chicken cross the Vice President Al Gore Nati< stand up Falzone w cational p: Wilke s -l Union Ba vember 31 presentati e vents c, Wilkes Sti Committe Student ( Ramada 1WorldAII The I deals with in a fun ar fr ee and Falzone "' frank and f the audie: body ima! transmitte and sexual pating int membersl1 News of ttle Weir Isn't it ironic? Don't you think? The word "spellcheck" 1s not recognized by In spellcheck in Word Perfect. • - "Crazy" Bob.Hansen In July of 1995, James Dixon, 29, demanded that police come his home in Syracuse and listen to his complaint about mass d trafficking in the neighborhood around his apartment house. After visit, on a hunch, one officer stayed behind as the police car pul away from the b1;1ilding. Almost immediately, reported the offic~ stream of customers knocked on Dixon's door to buy drugs. As turned up 84 bags of crack cocaine. http://www.newsoftheweird.com .~~ , lYo.u ~ 'I �2000 NEWS TheBeacon 3 omedienne Brings ex Rules! to Wilkes Nation ally recognized ndup comedienne Maria Falzone will bring her newest eduonal program, Sex Rules!, to Wilkes Un iversity's Student Union Ballroom on Thurs, No1m1ber 30, at 9 p. m. Falzone's pmentation is one of several events co- sponsored by the l'dkes Student AIDS Awareness Committee, Programming Board, udent Government, and the Ramada Hotel in observanceoioof 1\Jrld AIDS Day on December 1. The perfo rmance, wh ich deals with serious sexual subjects 11a fun and inspirational way, is e and open to the public. Falzone will use her trademark kand funny style to challenge audience's attitudes about y image, date rape, sexuafly smitted diseases, safer sex, sexual harassment.By partici·ng in the program, audience bers learn how to better com- municate and learn how to negotiate safer sex, the proper way to use condo µi s, and how to respect themselves, Falzone began her comedy career 12 years ago and has' successfully climbed to headliner :,tatus in the top comedy clubs around the United States. She's been featured in many television appear- •. ances, including A&E's "Evening at The Improv," NBC 's "Friday Nite Videos," Showtime's "Full Frontal Comedy," and "The Tony Danza Show." In 1992, Falzone finished third in the popular San Francisco International Comedy Competition, and in 1994, served as the first female host in its 19year history, All World AIDS Day 2000 events will be held in the Student Union, located at 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre. For more info rmation, contact Debra Chapman at (570) 408-4753. fax· 11nynnQ Hnd~Jf ~?"-1 National Aids awareness Week ROSEMARY CABANILLAS on.c ert and cture series? Acommittee is being formed ive the concert and lecture that had been active in past at Wilkes. The series had t in distinguished speakers manydifferent backgrounds h included poets, political , social concern speakers, , musicians, and dancers. , after a hiatus, interest has sparked causing a rekindling series. Thisis where the faithful readof The Beacon come in. The bers of the committee are cuabout the support for this proas well as what types of preions would be be deemed inngand would be supported by the student body, faculty, and the community at large. This series has included presenters who have been able to bring topics to the community, which may be not be addressed in other venues. Speakers may be able to inform, support, or show other viewpoints, which the community may not experience. It is important that we are exposed to entertainment, controversy, and culture during our college experience. The· concert and lecture series aims to do just that. Suggestions for topics, speakers, or performances are welcome. Please contact Jim Harrington at harringt@wilkes.edu or 4084428. Surveys will also be handed out to poll the student body with regards to what interests should be explored in thi!i forum. to fidnh ~in:d -{l}f~tt~inrJ ·tt~t}: hl~\<t :t artfJfH) k} qh%~ t)f §~f t H\XlKl 1~~ n,r:1()t~. Beacon Staff Writer World AIDS Day was first observed on December 1, 1988, after an international summit of health ministers called for a new spirit of social tolerance and a greater exchange of information on HIV/ AIDS. World AIDS Day, observed annually on December 1, serves to strengthen global efforts to address the challenges of the AIDS epidemic, which continues to spread throughout every region of the world. The year 1999 saw a higher ~otal of deaths from HIV/AIDS than any year since the beginning of the · epidemic, despite new treatments' which are r~<:lucing deaths in developed countries. Of the people now infected with HIV, 95% live in the developing world. Globally, an es- timated 15,000 new HIV infections occur EVERY DAY! AIDS and the Young ... About one half of all people who acquire HIV become infected before they turn 25 ; typically they die befo re their 35th birthday. In 1999, an estimated 570,000 children 14 or younger were infected with HIV. Over 90% . were babies born to HIV-positive women. They acquired the virus at birth or through their mother's milk. Many American youth are engaging in behaviors tJ:iat may put them at risk of acquiring HIV infection. Up to 50% of all new HIV infections are among those under age 25. Approximately 50% of high school students have had sexual intercourse and over 16% have had 4 or more sex partners by.the end of 12th grade. 25% of high school students used alcohol or drugs during their last sexual intercourse, according to a recent CDC study. The theme for Wi lk es University's World AlpS Day is: Make A Difference! Student AIDS Awareness Committee here at Wilkes U. has organized several events the week prior to World AIDS Day. Tonight, will continue with 2 more events. Mrs. Dawn Rebarchak was the mother of Christopher Robinson. Christopher was Mountain Top resident and recently passed away this January. Mrs . Rebarchak will share her story with Wilkes Tonight in a presentation called, "Living with HIV: How you can Help" in the SUB TV Lounge at 7pm. Immediately following will be a student run World AIDS Day Candle Light Vigil on the South Street Entrance of the SUB. (approximately 8:15pm) On Friday, December 1st, World AIDS Day, be sure to stop by the SUB a lobby between 11am and l pm! SAAC has arranged for various local organizations to give away information as well as answer ANY questions that anyone might have. Organizations include: PA Department of Health, Planned Parenthood , Wyom ing Valley AIDS Council, The Wyoming Valley Chapter of the America n Red Cross. SAAC will also have a table set up with ribbons, condoms, dental dams, as well as pamphlets on how to take care of body piercings and body art, how to use a condom, as well as general information about STD's. Best of all, we are giving these away- FREE! On a side note, MTV will be airing a few programs in honor of World AIDS Day, this Friday. Ricky Martin will be hosting a program called "Staying Alive 2" a documentary about AIDS. Also immediately following TRL on Friday will be a LIFEbeat, a concert that benefi ts LIFEbeat's youth HIV/AIDS prevention programs. A few of the ar_tists performing this ~ear are: Mya, 98 degrees, Outkast, and Baha Men. So please show your support in the fight against AIDS . Wear a ribbon, attend our events. But, World AIDS Day does not end on December 1st. If you would like to further heip in the fight against AIDS , please contact : R os em a ry Cabanillas cabanird@wilkes.edu or Mrs . Debra C hapman at chapmad@wilkes. edu x4753 . �4 The Beacon No OPINION To play or not to play · look at Betsy Westy. This doll was It's the most wonderful time of specifically designed to wet her the year. NOT! pants and have childr_e n then The atmosphere on campus changed her diaper. In order to lately I have noticed and am change a diaper you have to go experiencing myself is stress and near the unmentionable area . deadlines. The funny thing about it WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE is that each year we as college between Miss Wetsy and the students know what is the final end Grinch? I really see no difference to a semester, FINALS. I think that but that is just my opinion. it is ea'.sy enough to figure out. Another example of such fallacies Another thing is that why do is Barbie and G.I.Joe. we constantly cram the last 2 weeks They were designed to be the of the semester into 15 weeks epitome of a whole society. They worth of work? I guess we are never are made to be perfect and god going to learn. _But there is one knows that people are not perfect thing that I have learned throughout Jill Stankoski and never.will be. Each individual my college years is how to be is unique by their characteristics. politically correct. Yes, some have been created to be I have the feeling that if people area near the groin. Come on give a perfect ten but are they really? do not act PC others will look at me a break, the kids that are playing Just because people look good them as being ignorant. For with this toy are young and their on the outside does not mean that instance, the latest thing that has minds have not been warped to they are the same on the inside. irked is the new Grinch doll. It is think in the lines of perversion. cute, cuddly, and fuzzy. You Maybe it is the parents that have the Each person has a facade in which wonder then what is the problem? sick and twisted minds to think they hide behind in order to fit the Well, parents have complained about a stuff animal in that manner. norm of society. Why?? I have that in order to make the heart · If you want to think about stuffed understand that in order to make others happy you cannot be your light up the kids have to push the animals that are sexist take a true self. I think that if more (J\t( 0 t,, y I N G E p people did not give into the pressures of fitting in and acted like a normal person instead of a programmed robot we would all be much happier. The only time I think that people should act "fake" is when women ask males if they look fat. The repercussions of the truth may result in a black eye, the silent treatment, and possibly both. So my advice to all males is that if a lady asks you how she looks tell her that she is gorgeous and you' find you Jife to be a heck of a lot easier. F Christe A rect the burnir ou tside a building r issues rega are impo learned th~ our studt neighbor students Ii The identifie< university While ex apology 1 they took a torn pai1 Jill Stankoski is the Managing E_ditor of The Beacon and her opinions, views, and expressions are hers of own and no one else at The Beacon. 1 with: Tara Barrie "What 1s your favorite winter soort?" , S1 ◄ o R T E John Bartell *Sophomore "Football" Obed Addo *Senior "Basketball" Kelly Donlon *Junior "Snowball fighting" R .":: ..... -~ ~..... :. ··.:.:.:;·::·:::_::·.. ::· Katie Thompson *Sophomore "Football" . ;:!:!~i!~i~i~~~a.i :~;: ima::i;' Sonya Smereczynsky *Senior · "Sleighriding" .Paul Kleba . *Cartoonist at The Sub "Skiing" Firstl: and thev that of 7 this little a person hard wot woman backlas~ last issui ACh1 this per Sutton t senior y1 campus of them I have pri vileg truthful writing friend. knowle digress Sec read h< them b ofme1 really d messa across �00 The Beacon 5 OPINION A word from the President President Christopher Breiseth A recent incident involving die burning of a pair of jeans outside a Wilkes apartment ~lding raises some important 11UCSregarding fire safety. There are important lessons to be that I hope will make both eur student housing and the aeighborhoods in which our nts live more safe. The two student~ involved ntified themselves to both ·versity and public authorities. While explaining in letters of logy to me the precautions took to make the burning of tom pair of jeans safe, they also are ready to accept the review of the circumstances and receive . any punishments imposed by the University's disciplinary process. In working with the city during the investigation, I have assured the Mayor and the Fire Chief that this prncess will be thorough and that Wilkes takes the issue of fire safety very seriously. We owe it to all of our students and to our neighbors to take every meaningful step to treat seriously any behavior-that subjects our buildings or those of our neighbors to risk of fire. The deaths this past year of studehts at Bloomsburg University (including a brother of a Wilkes graduate) and at Seton Hall University in dormitory and apartment fires have raised consciousness throughout the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey to the danger of fire in college student housing. Various precautionary steps are being considered by the legislatures ·n both states to make such residences safer. We at Wilkes need to take our own proactive measures to ensure that our University community and surrounding neighbors are safer. In meeting with the Fire Chief over the recent incident, we. reaffirmed our commitment to reinforcing fire safety procedures in our buildings. Accordingly, we will reconvene a committee of students, staff, faculty and trustees to consider steps· the University should take to make our campus ;1nd residence halls more safe. They will consider the issue of smoking in residence halls, the procedures necessary to assure that fire codes are being met in all of our buildings, as well as related issues of alcohol use and behaviors _likely to occur when alcohol is being consumed that can subject students to risks. Each of us has responsibility for fire safety. Those of you residing in off-campus apartments need to be particularly vigilant in monitoring your living conditions: • It's your right-and an teve's soapbox Firstly, this is my opinion only the views that I express are not of The Beacon. I am writing · little article because I feel that person whom I know to be very working and a diligent young man was misrepresented in a klash editorial in The Beacons issue. AChristina Baigis wrote about is person, Cassie Sutton. Ms. on has and is still now in her ior year has been a mainstay of pus activity. She is truly one the most dedicated persons that have ever known or had the 'vilege of knowing. To be quite ful I probably wouldn't be 'ting this if she weren't my . To Ms. Baigis I have no wledge of you or yours. "But I Secondly, dict°'Ms. Baigis really her article? Because I read both and had them in front me while writing this, and you ly didn't even come close to the sage she was trying to get ss. I think that Cassie was trying to take a step back and see what was happening in the classroom, and was then relaying it to us, the reader. Ms. Baigis's article just went right into bashing her. The weird thing is that some points in Ms. Baigis's article were statements that seem to coincide with Ms. Sutton's article. But, Ms. Baigis did you ever think of this when you wrote your article? What if your school issued the worst text in the history of text's and then made you read it? I assure you that it would not be as easy to read if it were an Aldous Huxley novel. Just something,to get your gears grinding Lastly, in conjunction with Ms Baigis and Ms. Sutton about the students, some are a challenge. Whether that you are strong teacher, an intelligent teacher, or a frustrated teacher that doesn't mean that you are not capable o~ doing the job. And if you can name me a teacher who hasn ' t been frustrated, stymied, or not been quick witted to solve a problem in the classroom, I will shake your hand and tip my hat to you because you are a deity. In conclusion, I would love to come to your classroom Ms. Baigis to se~ how a real teacher works, since you told everyone that you are the best. Plus, I may get some tips from you, because I already got a lot of tips from Ms. Sutton. OK, I got off my soapbox, but it was the first time in four and a half years here. Hahahaha This editorial was written by Steve Toth. His opinions,views, and beliefs expressed in this editorial are solely of his own and not that of The Beacon. · obligation-to see that there are operative smoke alarms in your apartments. * Make sure that trash and · other flammable materials are not cluttering up your rooms, stairs or hallways, creatfog hazardous fire conditions. • With the-colder weather and the holiday season, be a ware of the 9anger heaters and holiday lighting and candles present. • If you want guidance on how to bring what you consider a dangerous situation in your apartment building under control, please discuss the matter with Dean Paul Adams or a member of his Student · Affairs staff. The Fire Department and City have pledged · their active cooperation in holding landlords accountable for fire safety in their buildings, and already have inspected many of the more than 100 off campus apartments in South Wilkes-Barre to ensure they meet the fire codes. Learning to deal responsibly with such issues is part of one's education. I am very proud f the growth Wilkes students show in maturity during their years at Wilkes. Part of that growth process is to learn to hold each other accountable for our actions, which is our core responsibility as individuals and as citizens of a community. If this unfortunate incident, which happily did not have any of the dangerous consequences it might have had, can make our campus and our neighborhood safer, then we can conclude that good will come of it. Be smart. Be alert to your own behavior and that of others. Be safe and have a happy holiday; ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Tutor needed for 6th grade girl at Crestwood school (Rice Elementary). Math and reading-Volunteer to help a child in need. Call Ann Simco at 868-3161 YMCA: Tutors and teaching positions available. Call Heather at 208-9622 6' •IA 123456789 ,■, . �OPINION 6 The Beacon Through our eyes By: Chris and Annmarie Hello again. Without pointing any fingers here, we would just like to ask if anyone else out there has noticed the blatant display of stupidity in the Rifkin Cafe. This question is mainly aimed at all you people out there that enjoy "dinning" in the cafe lobby. Yes, you read that right. Lobby dinning. Although we can't be absolutely certain, we think that the cafeteria management wanted their sign to say "Take out · containers are for not lobby dining." But with the way things usually go in and around the cafeteria, it's very possible that the Metz Company has their own dictionary of words they makeup. To quote one of our fa_vori~e people once again, in the words of Dorothy Zbornak, "Christmas has become so commercial. The elves around the Christmas display at Burdines were wearing Ralph Lauren ski parkas." "Christmas h_as become so commercial. The elves around the Christmas display at Burdines were wearing Ralph Lauren ski parkas." That's not to say that most people don't understand what Christmas is all about, but from some of the things that we have seen, Christmas has become dependent on how much money is in your wallet and how _much of it you are going to spend on people. Now I for one (this is Chris talking) am not saying that I haven't spent considerable amounts of money on gifts for the people in my family and those people who for some inexplicable reason become an appendage on your person. And I (this is the "appendage" talking) am not saying that I haven't bought stuff for my family people or the host to which I am attached. Maybe for Christmas I should just buy myself a brain so my host can be happier without me. However, what I am trying to say is that Christmas has lost its true meaning for many people, November 30, 2000 myself included. I get so caught up in buying stuff for people and getting stuff from them that I think that sometimes I forget what Christmas is really about. Sure Christmas is about giving stuff to people and all ... hey, that's what Santa Claus is all about, but what are we really celebrating? "You have erased me." Could this be what Jesus is saying to some of us? When I (appendage) was little and in Catholic grade school, · they used to say that Xmas was written that way for a reason. It symbolized the commercialization of Christmas. The 'X' was taking the 'Christ' out of Christmas. Maybe I'm overexaggerating, but I find it hard to believe that some people would wait in line for hours upon hours to get some stupid toy, only to find out that they are all sold out, or that they didn't get any in their stock in the first place. I saw a life size Barbie doll at Wal-Mart for $140. Sure you could try her clothes on and stuff, if you are three feet tall that is, but I think that is slightly exorbitant. This is "the host" talking again .... ooohhhhh! The brain kicked into high gear with that gigantic word that the appendage just used. Well I must say that I qualify as a "nondork" because I have no clue what the hell she is saying. Exorbitant? Uh, ok ... try this on size: for Supercalifragilisticexpialidocius. Ha! Anyway, what we have been trying to say here, is that Through Our Eyes, Christmas, or Xmas, whichever you prefer, is a celebration of the termination of the gestation of the Immaculate Conception. Enter Jesus. The end. . •" Novem Imagine document ti secure, so cabinent. P key. What probably c, showupanc to open the your docun But wl said "Hey, I'm allowe not allo~ lockpickinJ That'< Now what document, and insteac hard drive. was an enc stead of al, And inste, to possess lowed to~ venting er diculous, 1 Welcc Digital M This awful legislatior but sever; witheld, Copyright them. As now ill_ef enable cit schemes.] tronic "la J Thi ply for a should ta key word Q. I' --te111Jo1Lee■ Most everyone has the:m..,.nn ornt likes them.. (T~yo.ta Edtt) can help.,) l?)zbo gets tip to 38 milt$ per g~lt◊.n· .. that limits your spending on gasoline,. (Gcod sh.1tL) Echo has an anlllzlng amount of imed❖t room.,Al,e~.tlng for 5.. .so it will bold a lot of st,mething, like up to 4 paying pa"isen.gers on l-loltday trips hcnne - positive cash flow to ftuther hmit you.r spending, (Another plus,) N,lw y(m tty on.(\ (Hints:: :n~ io.yota... very• depend.a.tile. At1d its an edift. $tlir:ting draund $13,500 ·wt~II eqtdpptd,.) So the next Hmtfe your spending lhuhs ~o.1,1te ttpJur discuS$b.1nf youll be aU set \\itb a positive sngges.tion••,A visit to your ne-~rby Toyltta.~eafot. dent, bul temship putting want to good. N · deadl ine Can you are? -Tr1 A .( resumes temship nies to I is by Sp Human Interne WWW.iR Q. �The Beacon 7 FEATURES TECH-NOLOGY BYTES with Brian Trosko Imagine you have an important h:ument that you'd like to keep recure, so you lock it in,ijfl file rabinent. And then you lose the tey. What would you do? You'd irobably call a locksmith, who'd fow up and use his locksmith tools ioopen the lock, and you'd have 1our document. But what if he showed up and !aid "Hey, can I borrow a hairpin? I'm allowed to pick locks, but I'm mt allowed to possess any ockpicking tools." That'd be ridiculous, right? ow what if instead of a written ument, it was an electronic one, md instead of a file cabinet it was a nard drive, and instead of a lock it 'as an encryption scheme, and iniead of a locksmith it was a hacker. Ind instead of not being allowed possess lockpicks, he wasn't alwed to possess tools for circum;enting encryption. It'd still be riiculous, right? Welcome to America, under the ·gital Millenium Copyright Act. is awful piece of ignorance-based 1gislation was passed a while ago, ~t several of its provisions were itheld, pending review by the Copyright Office, which just okayed lem. As of a few weeks ago, it is w illegal to possess tools that ~able circumvention of copyright ·hemes. DeCSS is now illegal. Elec)onic "lockpicks" are now illegal. And they're illegal no matter what your motivations are for wanting to break into a file. This is beyond stupid. It's so cataclysmically, mind-bogglingly stupid that I simply don't have the vocabulary to express just how stupid it is. It's not illegal to break into your own house. It's not illegal to break into someone else's house at their request. It's not illegal to break into your own locked file cabinet. But the DMCA essentially makes it illegal to break into stuff you already own. , Let's say you live in Europe and own a bunch of DVDs, and then you move to America. You're screwed, because you can't watch European DVDs on American DVD players. And now you're doubly screwed, because you can't even legally use DeCSS to break that regional encoding to watch your own legally-purchased DVDs. Maybe you've purchased a DVD musicvideo_single, and find it a lot more convenient just to copy it onto your hard drive so you don't have to reach for the disc every time you want to watch it. Sorry, software that would allow you do to that is now illegal. Want to watch a DVD on your Linux box? Software to let you do that is now illegal too. But by far the worse casualty of this festering heap of legislation is fair use. Fair Use is a doctrine that's an integral part of copyright law. Fair use allows anyone to use copyrighted works, without the permission of the copyright holder, and without payment; in certain circumstances. What are those circumstances? It varies, but as examples, brief passages of the copyrighted work may be used in the context of a review of that work. Larger passages of work may be used for education purposes; for example, an educator may make slides of copyrighted paintings, or clips from copyrighted films, for the purposes of educational demonstration. And the owner of a CD or cassette tape or the like may make a backup copy of a copyrighted work. But Fair Use is now .under attack. A doctrine that has literally hundreds of years of case law supporting it has now been effectively rendered illegal where digital works are concerned. The DMCA allows digital format controllers to tie access control to copy control; not only can they prevent you from making copies, they can control your ability to access the work at all, and the DMCA makes it illegal for you to do anything about it, regardless of why you want to do so. Now, librarians can't create a copy of encrypted material for archiving, even if the archiving is legal. Professors can't use excerpts of encrypted material in their class- :,;,,,:::::11rn::t: ',:::fa,::::::;:;i i !:it•: .. ,::,; - .··1••••., rooms, even though the excerpts are a form of protected speech. Students can't write their own computer programs to analyze digitized versions of copyrighted works. Students taking cryptography courses can't even possess the tools they need to use to learn how the course subject works. And people can't even make backup copies of their legally-purchased DVDs. The Copyright Office's opinion on all this? "Well, since the movies and songs and whatever are available on cassette and VHS, just buy those if you want to make a backup copy." Idiots. Pure, goatfelching idiots. Wanna do something about the absurdity that is the DMCA? Go to _www.eff.org. Give them money. Write them letters · containing examples of how you,r rights are infringed upon by the DMCA. Keep _ the letters short and simple; don't weigh them down with technojargon. Write to your stupid Senators and your stupid Representatives, and yell at them for being stupid enough to vote for such a facially stupid law. Tell them that you hold them in profound contempt for being in the pockets of the MPAA . and RIAA, for violating their oath to uphold the Constitution. And, oh yeah. 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I'm not sure why that is, but come on; we're all human. I'm only a man; I have urges. You know who I always wanted to rail but no one agrees with me? That would be Callista Flockhart. Everyone says she's too skinny but you know what? That's because you fat-head Pennsylvanian know-it-all losers have become accustomed to having the cow at home if you know what I mean, and I think you do. Can you believe some people actually get mad when I do this? I guess that's what happens when you smoke during pregnancy. If anyone has a Weekender from a few weeks ago, I suggest you get a gander at the handsome devil on the cover. I hear he's available for weddings and Barmitszvas. For those of Event. Bob you who don't know what I'm "It's tough being the only a ino talking about, yours truly graced here." Yeah, as if wherever he the cover of the most prestigious came from had albinos walking free magazine in all of northeastup and down the street. ern PA. It was definitely the highMan those were good light of my day. Now that my times. That crazy albino kid was wrestling secret is out, I'll only something else. He looked say this much. I wrestle as Guy whiter than I did at the Busta in a Mask for WXW Wrestling. Rhymes concert. If you talked I wear a mask. That was the best to Brian the Camp Albino for I could come up With. two seconds he would follow You don't want to read you around like a loyal puppy about having nothing to write dog. That line always cracked about. I hate that too. Because I me up. I mean, did he live in an never disappoint, here is an exalbino colony or something? Are cerpt from my autobiography, "I they contagious? What if they Dig It." This is an actual project have an albino attack? I've been working on for over. a The Subway chicks think I year. The following is a tale from sh<1Uld dye my hair and eyerunning camp during my high brows brown. Hold the phone school days. My friend Martin who dyes anything brown? Usuand I had reason to suspect that ally people with brown hair dye two of our fellow runners had it to something else, like blond been doing the two-man relay, if or red, one of which I already you dig. Naturally we had to torhave. Subway chicks are aweture them. When they weren't ' some. If I managed a fast-food around, we stole their keys and restaurant I thiJlk I'd just hire got into their room. teenage girls. That's the Ameri"Then we went into their can dream: having a business room and pushed the two beds with chicks working for you, together, leaving a note th~t said, driving a cool car, and coming "Stop screwing around!" If home to a hot wife that stays someone had done it to me I twenty-five forever. Thanks to would have laughed, but Coach all my crazy cats for reading the an~ the two (explicit deleted)s worst Main Event ever. · didn't like it. We had even sicked Now make like a tree and Brian the Camp Albino on them, get out of here. who was famous for his quote, Where's The G.O.L.D~? (Graduates Of the Last Decade) Name: Jeff Moisey Class: Class of 1999 Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Concentration: Business Administration Company:Net 2 Phone Position: Business Development Manger Location: Newark, NJ Brother and SisterJeff and Jenn Name: Jenn Moisey Class: Class of 1996 Degree: Bachelor of Business & Communication Concentration: Working towards MBA in Marketing and Finance Employed By: Paper Magic Group, Sales and Marketing Analyst; HAS Corp, Marketing Analyst Location: Scranton, PA Submitted by Erica Trowbridge '00 GOLD Coordinator, Alumni Relations ovembe November 30, 200,- -- Entertainment News ·Tying Knots, Celebrity Style For '' How many fly ? Well, I : e to the wil, d,lwouldli feet on the g1 t it's the qui und. I was r It was a week of star couples acting, well, like star couples. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones spent a reported $2 million on their wedding, which included lobster and lamb for 250 guests and $140,000 for a Christian Lacroix bridal gown. And then, recouping some of their losses, they sold wedding pictures to Britain's OK! Magazine for $1.4 mil. A more impetuous couple, Drew Barrymore and Tom Green intended to get hitched on wromancem "SNL." However, five minutes before the ceremony, Barrymore As a lover allegedly decided the venue was "inappropriate" and !eft Green pense thrill lamenting, live, "How could you do that to me?" · ks, I was no Who's Your Daddy? wever, I tak ly and I fin ve each movie aluation. But pie out then vie I see? Sc what film i Has the sole "survivor" sired up to 300 children? 'The Stin· gray," a 11ew book about the CBS show, contains some yucky revelations about Richard Hatch. According to author Peter Lance, Hatch may be the father of up to 300 children, thanks to thriceweekly sperm donations in Virginia circa 1987. (Hatch has no comment.) The book also says series producer Mark Burnett manipulated the survivors at key moments. One example: Burnett may have persuaded two teammates to change their votes so lawyer Stacey Stillman would be kicked off Pulau Tiga instead of exNavy SEAL Rudy Boesch, who would have been the third senior booted in a row. Counters a CBS spokesperson: "Voting at the Tribal Councils was · authentic." Recount1i...- -- - Can Buy Me Love The Beatles' COLLECTION of hits, "l," sold 594,000 copies last week. That won't beat sales of the latest Backstreet Boys CD, of course, but it isn't bad for a band that broke up three decades ago. Seems like only "yesterday." Material Gal Will Marry Material gal Madonna will marry British boyfriend Guy Ritchie at a lavish Christmas wedding ceremony in Scotland, Britain's top tabloid reported Wednesday. The report, however, was not con· firmed. Also happening in the world of entertainment: Bette Midler's TV husband has left the Divine Miss M's show; NBC's "Cursed" learns it might not be; the Backstreet Boys are back again, bul they're not bigger than 'N Sync; and in the say-it-ain't-so cat· egory, the Monkees are planning another reunion tour. www.newsweek.msnbc.com E-mail with your comments ... beacon@wilkes.edu �ovember JO, 2000 IS For the Movies... '' Bounce" With Kevin Walsh How many people are afraid fly? Well, I sure am afraid to eto the wild blue skies. If I couples. reported lamb for own. And ~ pictures 11s couple, itched on larrymore eft Green ·'The Stin!ter Lance, to thriceas no comtt manipu1rnett may d, l would like to keep my size feet on the ground at all costs, it's the quickest way to get nd. I was not thrilled in goto view a movie about love the thrills of flying, however 1Stalked into going to see the romance movie, Bounce. As a lover of action movies, nse thrillers, and histoor , I was not electrified to go see a mushy romance film. ever, I take my work seriyand I find it important to each movie a fair chance and uation. But truly how many le out there care about what ie I see? So, I decide to sea what film interests me as a ieseeker. 1was expecting a boring, ing movie that would seem ver end. To my surprise, I Bounce to be an inspiraal love story based on ce. ihe movie starts Ben Affleck (Buddy Amaral), a young advertising agent who meets a young widow of a plane crash victim played by the beautiful Gwyneth Paltrow (Abby Janello). With the death of her husband, her life seems to fall apart and is in need of guidance and love. The common thread that links both Affleck and Paltrow was Ben's character gave his plane ticket to Paltrow's husband so he could get home and be with his family. With this gracious gesture, Buddy gives Abby's husband his ticket and goes about his life. A short time after, the plane that Buddy was going to take crashed a short time after take off. In realizing the impact of almost dying, Buddy turns into a drunk and is in need of guidance to get his life back on track. After a short stint in the rehab center, Buddy's conscious gets the better of him and decides to research the man's family he has changed so dramatically. Buddy finds that his gift has altered the life of a young beautiful wife and two young . boys. When both Abby and Buddy eventually meet, Abby falls for the young ad executive. However, after a short time period, Abby comes to learn through Buddy about how he gave up his seat on the plane to her late husband so he could get home. When Abby confronts Buddy about this occurrence, Abby real. izes that they are connected through a deeper dependence. The movie was not too long and did not seem to drag on and go through the motions. I am not a love/romance movie watcher, but I did enjoy the film. I would recommend this film to women and those on a first date. Women will fall in love with the movie. While the male counterpart will be asking, "is this over yet?" If you want that mushy love/romance movie, I would go and see Bounce. so lawyer ead of e xbird senior ting at the Recou nt? 1-41-------------------------------------- * * 000 copies t Boys CD, :ee decades }uyRitchie 3ritain's top as not con!tte Midler 's '.'s "Cursed" c again, but lin't-so cat- ... -~- ;m.llm)',<~m 0_ye off.be 9ulure !Jl[acfame 0cslasy Aquarius (Jan20-Febl8) There may be some internal processing that needs to go on for you at this time so that you can understand the full scope of your emotions and why you act the way you do. Try to adopt a more flexible perspective on things. Leo (July23-Aug22) If you want to do something because you care, that's fine, but don't do something because you want to get something out of the person for whom you are doing the favor. Remember: actions speak much louder than words. . Pisces (Febl9-Mar20) Plant yourself firmly on the ground, and use your sixth sense to make sense of things that others might find extremely baffling. The cards are in your favor so do what it takes to make things happen. Virgo (Aug23-Sep22) Keep up the good work on all of your ventures, you are the one holding all of the cards. All your care_ful planning and consideration of others is starting to pay off in a huge way. Make the most of it! Aries (Mar21-Apr19) You may find yourself wanting a bit more than you can have this week. Appreciate the things that-you do have, and stop worrying about the things that you think are missing from your life. Libra (Sep23-Oct23) It is not a good idea to try to take any shortcuts at this time. Hard work and persistence may seem rather · unpleasant ideas at this time, but you should find that they are what finally win results. Taurus (Apr20-May20) Things may seem very overwhelming for you this week so just try to take things one step at a time, but realize that you may end up having to take a number of steps all at once. Scorpio (Oct24-Nov21) Channel your excess power into creative projects and you will be amazed at the beautiful things that result - both internally and externally. This is a good time for you to get things started. Gemini (May21-June20) This is a good day to simply get things done, so put your nose to the grindstone and make it happen. When it comes to issues regarding love and romance, hold back until you're sure what you want. Sagittarius (Nov22-Dec21) The best way to tackle things at this time is with a logical head and analytical approach. When it comes to matters of the heart, you may want to slow down right now. Be cautious! Cancer(June21-July22) You might find that things are coming to a climax in your life at this time. Emotionally speaking, things may be getting intense as people become more and more critical of you and your actions, but don't stress about it. Capricorn (Dec22-Jan19) The good news is that things should be going quite well for you this week in general, so taki advantage of the opportunities that await. NOW - not next week sometime! ~ r. COME TO AMOVIEIH :·N-MSEAC ) The Beacon 9 FEATURES · u ,' �0 The Beacon November 30, 200 Nove1 SPORTS ~-ole cradles Monarchs Co Ione Is Mayor's Cup Series now at 4-3, King's get Mule- • ByCOREYYANOSHAK Beacon Sports Editor Just when things looked bleak for Al Zellner's wrestling team, sophomore Josh Cole cradled his team's hopes for a win at King's College and quickly held that cradle to ear~ a critical pin and lead the Colonels to a 22-21 over MAC Freedom Conference rival King's, improving to 3-0 on the season, while King's drops to·2-l. ' With Wilkes down 17-16 and Cole losing ' l in the second period of his match, the ~ophomore caught Jim Geiger with a cradle, which Geiger had used against Cole for five back points, and held on for the pin with 41 seconds left in the period. "I knew he was coming at me with the cradle, and it was good, but he couldn't put me away," said Cole. "But I knew if I could get it on him, I could lock him up." Both teams won five matches each, but two Wilkes' pins and a major decision paved the way for the one-point victory. In the past four years, the cross-town rivals have not decided a match by more than three points. "I didn't expect to be able to beat them,'' said Zellner, who is also celebrating his ·25 th wedding anniversary. "I dido 't think we would win more bouts than them, but we teach our kids to pin so no matter what the score is, we have a chance." . Zellner opened the match exactly how he wanted, starting the match at 197 pounds with Corey Fleisher earning a first period pin. In the heavyweight bout, Zellner was hoping for similar results from Matt Zurn, but the senior was diagnosed with tonsilitis and was kicked out of playoffs, Beacon file photo All-American John Conte (top), improved to 7-0 on the year with a 17-7 major decision win at King's. major decisioned 16-4. "I was worried at heavyweight. I didn't think we could win after that, but I knew the guys would wrestle their hearts out," added Zellner, who received wins from the four upperclassmen he expected. Juniors Scott Henshaw and Steve Tomambe both earned hard-fought decisions at 149 and 165, respectively. Henshaw came through with a 2-0 win after going through the first two periods with no points. Tomambe came out with a 4-3 win over Jesse Martinez, a match Zellner expects to be a "classic" in the postseason. "At the beginning of the match, I told them I thought we could beat them. Our goal was to open with two pins and keep their last two-wrestlers out of the bout," Zellner noted. John Conte remained undefeated wtth a 17-7 major decision at 133, keeping his number-one ranking intact. "Both teams were well-scouted by each other and we all knew what to expect," added Cole. "I knew we were still alive after Henshaw's win at 149, but I knew I needed to get us six points. I knew we needed a pin." Wilkes (3-0) 22, King's (2-1) 21 197: Fleisher (W) pinned Malanga, 2:06. HWT: Wood (K}major dee. Zurn, 16-4. 125: Marcks (K) major dee. Shutt, 15-7. 133: Conte(W) major dee. Griffith, 17-7. 141: Morgan (K) dee. Hills, 9-4. 149: Hen&haw (W) dee. Clark, 2-0. 157: Shafer (K) pinned Jamison, 5:26. 165: Tomambe (W) dee. Martinez, 4-3. 174: Cole (W) pinned Geiger, 4: 19. 184: Schlingman (K) major dee. Neyerlin, 23-12. Photo by Adam Polinger Junior Scott Henshaw.(right) overcame a 0-0 third period tie with an escape and riding point to l\.lD 2-0 over King's Mike Clark. 26-22 . By MATIREITNOUR Beacon Staff Writer The Colonel football team overcame injuries, critics and chilly conditions to stay in the game, but in the end, Wilkes was unable to overcome a 16-point second half deficit in the ECAC Southwest Championship game at Muhlenberg College. The Colonels see their season end with a 5-6 overall after a 26-22 loss at Muhlenberg on November18. The Mules end their 2000 campaign with a 9-2 overall record and ECAC crown as well. Wilkes entered the post-season without sophomore quarterback Jeff Marshman. Marshman, who was sacked 12 times two weeks ago against King's was out of the lineup with a deep thigh bruise, opening the door for junior back-up Justin Carl. Prior to Saturday's game against the Mules, Carl had thrown just three passes all season. By the time the Pine Grove native stepped on to the field at Scotty Wood Stadium in Allentown, Wilkes already trailed 7-0. Wilkes won the toss and kicked off to the high power Mules offense, which entered the game averaging 31. l points per game while gaining close to 430 yard per contest. On their first possession the Mules went 60-yards in four plays, capped off by freshman running back Matt Bernardo's 42-yard touchdown run. With the early deficit, head coach Frank Sheptock knew his Colonels weren't about to pack it in. "I am so glad with how they came back, I mean \Ve were down after the King's game," Sheptock said. "Muhlenberg comes in 8-2 overall, a runner-up in their league, and we come within a field goal of beating them." Wilkes went three and out on their next series, but would regain possession of the ball when junior Mike Yerton recovered a fumble on the Mul_es' 36-yard line. Three plays later Carl would hit junior tight end Keith Witkowski on a 21-yard scoring strike. The scoring pass, the first of Carl's career; was also his first completion of the day. Carl was nervous heading into the game, but said he gained some confidence following his scoring strike. "On Wednesday when I found out I was starting, I was nervous, and 'then all week in practice I was a bit nervous," Carl said. "But after that first score I was able to really calm down and get some things done offensively." Wilkes would take the lead moments before the .end of the first quarter when Ian Silverman nailed a career-long 35-yard fie goal to give Wilkes the lead 10-7. The Col nels would give up two touchdowns prior the half, and trailed 19-10. Bernardo wou score from 13 and seven yards out on his w to the game's Most Valuable Player Awar The freshman entered the game averaging) yards a game. The Colonels held him to j 69 yards on 22 carries. The Wilkes offense stalled through better part of the second half, while the Mui were able to convert on long thir downs.With 4:27 to play in the third quart~ senior quarterback Michael McCabe h Michael Carter with a 22-yard pass to put Mules up 26-10. The Mules were able to co vert on three third down attempts. Wilk would rally heading into the fourth quart before the Colonel sideline came alive. "It was one of our finer efforts," Sheptixl said. "When you look at all our guys ov~ coming injuries, and then we are down 26-1 in the fourth quarter, and our guys just ke playing and playing." Wilkes' first drive of the fourth quart would stall when Carl's fourth down pass tempt to senior Ryan James fell incomplel Muhlenberg would tum the ball over th plays later, setting up a Ryan James run for score. James took the hand-off, reversed fie and raced in from 19-yards out to make score 26-16. Carl was picked off two seri later. The next play Mike Yerton picked off pass to give Wilkes new life. Four plays la! Carl hit Wilkes senior Frank McCabe with 33-yard pass to make the score 26-22. Wilk was unable to convert on their last two driv Even with the loss, Sheptock was pl with the effort put forth by his program. "We were so close," he said. "If wee build, even though we lost today, the heaJ and the spirit of this program is back." Carl finished his first college start ni of 22 for 110 yards and two touchdow Frank McCabeohad five catches for 63 yar and a score, while Witkowski had two gram for -21 yards and a score. Steve Rogers · the ball 19 times for 92 yards for the Wilk offense, which finished the game with 2. yards total offense. On the defensive side, junior )err Superko led the Colonels with seven tackle1 five solos. The Berwick native was alsoc~ ited with a fumble recovery and one and half sacks. Senior Brian Bader had six sto as did Jermaine Richardson, who added fumble recovery and two tackles for a I Sophomore Mike DaRe and Dusi Bematovich had six stops apiece. AA - w, "It wa: but I' It's h DEi "I go· foot ECAC the pr my be not t field . the r have frie1 made team best 1 0 'J'AZ' "It': some starte been CJ but it to thE Perso1 go reache �ovember 30, 2000 SPORTS ·ilMi<?lti·--•: Youth to lead Lady Colonels Photos Courtesy of Sports Information DANIELLE FLOCK - Womens Tennis chdown Bernard dsouto e Playe 'It was a good season, but I'm glad it's over. It's been a fun three - Field Hockey "Not only did I have a · · great exper.ience playing field hockey, but ~ felt like my teammates and I became sisters; we had to, we were together every day for three months of · the season." KATIE PEARSON - Womens Soccer amea fforts,' II our eared ur guy ir last ~ptock his p 1e sai st toda am is b colleg two to itches fo ; apiece. DEREK BLEILER - Football 'I got to play college football and win an ECACchampionship in the process. However, my best memories will not be those on the field, but instead all the memories that I have had with all the friends that I have made on the football team. Those are the best three months out of the year." 'JAZ' RICHARDSON -· Football "It's a closure to something that was arted years ago. It's n a sub-par season, but it felt good to go to the playoffs again. ersonally, one of my goals has been ched -- I didn't give up." "I transferred here from Bloomsburg as a junior and my team here is uncomparable. They are the greatest bunch of girls I have ever met. I feel priveleged to be a part of such a fantastic team and I am so anxious to see them win MAC's next year." . DAVID DiMARTINO - Football "Work ethic. In four years I didn't really <;iccomplish what I wanted to personally, but I fit a role on the team as a special teams' guy and a motivator by work ethic. I feel like people look to me as a guy who came to practice every day and I was there to work hard." BRIAN BADER JUSTIN HOLMES - Football "We had our ups and downs, but you really learn later on from the leaders of the · past -- things they said and did. The end just kind of creeps up on you and hits you in the face." ~--_.-.-•""" · '"":.-:: re/% . The Beacon 11 - Football "It was disappointing to think I'd end my career with a loss to King's. But we had the opportunity to put the program on the right track with two straight trips to the playoffs." JILL KLICKA Womens Soccer "It's an end to something I've devoted 12 years of my life to .-- an abrupt end, with all the friends I've made. The transition to finding something to replace it -- a new love -- is kind of scary." It is often times cliche to say that a team is young and inexperienced. But, when the Wilkes University women's basketball team takes'the floor this season, that is exactly what they will be. J:he Lady Colonels feature just three returnees from last season's 11-13 squad, with all three of those players being sophomores. And they are the experienced players. The other twelve slots on the roster are occupied · by freshmen for head coach Karen Haag, who is in her tenth season at the helm of the Wilkes program. The three returning players all saw valuable playing time a season ago. 6-1 center Caitlin Lee played in 21 games, including one start. She averaged four points and 3. 7 rebounds per contest. Guard Rena Gorish played in 22 games, including one as a starter. Gorish contributed 2.3 points and 1.6 rebounds per game. Kim Weir is the other returnee. Weir, a 5-9 forward, played in 14 games and averaged 0.4 points and 0.4 rebounds per game. Six rookies will help bolster the Lady Colonels backcourt this season. Included are Laura Schilly, Briann Tolli, CoughliA standout Camille Centini, Keri Loeffelman, Casey McClafferty, and Katy Doherty. · Centini was the Wyoming Valley Conference Player of the Year during her senior season at Coughlin. She amassed over 1,000 points during her high school career and is Coughlin 's all-time leading scorer. Loeffelman helped Academy of the Holy Angels to back-to-back Bergen County titles, artd was named both an All-League and All-County first team all-star. _McClafferty also scored over 1,000 points during her high school career at Shenandoah Valley. For her efforts she was named to the AllState, All-County and All-Anthracite all-star units. Doherty also enters Wilkes, with impressive credentials after being her league's most valuable player during her senior season. Six other newcomers will also · play pivotal roles inside for Wilkes during the campaign . They include Tara Murphy, Tara Smith, Corinne Stewart , Sara Chmielewski, Bianca Buzzell and Samantha Sonnett. Stewart, a 6-0 forward, was also a member of the Wilkes women's volleyball team this past fall. Chmielewski, a 6-1 forward/ center, was a three-year all-star at G.A.R, while also scoring 1,000 points. �r 'Aggie'nizing ByMATIRETINOUR Beacon Staff Writer ., ..." . The Wilkes University Colonels shook some skeletons out of their closet on Tuesday night when they traveled to Delaware Valley College an~ beat the Aggies 85-73. The win moves the No. 19 team in the country to 4-0, 1-0 in the Freedom League, while Delaware Valley falls to 0-4, 0-1 in the early part of the season. Wilkes lost last season in the tiny James Work Gymnasium on Del Val campus, but wasted little time in the 2000-0 ! league opener. The Colonels jumped out to an 11-1 lead just 3: 19 into the game. Wilkes never trailed in the contest and were led in the scoring department by senior All-American Dave Jannuzzi. Iannuzzi finished the game with 28 points and nine assists, while junior transfer Tom Stambaugh chipped in his Wilkes' career-high 19 points. Junior Brad Sechler scored 13 points off the bench for Jerry Rickrode's squad while fellow junior Kevin Walsh added 11 points and nine boards. Ron McIntyre· had eight points, seven boards and six blocked shots. McIntyre has been credited with a team-high 15 blocks through the team's first four games, including five last week in a win over Cabrini College. The Colonels led at the half 46-34, but the Aggies would try and make a run at the lead in the early moments of the second half. The host school cut the Wilkes lead to just six points, but the Blue and Gold went on a 12-0 run to push the score to 62~44. Delaware Valley lost their all-league perfonner with 9:55 to play in the game as senior forward Tyree Jones fouled out with just four points. The Colonels now prepare for this weekend when they host Freedom Conference rival Scranton in the Marts Center. New Ever Opir Bea, Fea1 Mail Spo Bas Net Notes: It seems that David Jannuzzi is one popular guy. The senior captain is in the November 27 th issue of ESPN the Magazine. The Coloners leading-scorer was asked if he thinks he is a celebrity in Wilkes-Barre and what kind of fan support the team receives . You won't see the Little Sisters of the Poor on the Wilkes roster. The Colonels face three teams in the first semester which are picked to either win or contend for their league crown. Wilkes has. already beaten Cabrini College and Bethany College in the Junior John Boylan (with ball) will look t . teaming with Dave J early going, with a date against Marymount College looming on December 9 in the Marts Center. Scranton's head coach Bob Bessior will be making his .final scheduled appearance in the Marts Center this weekend. Bessior is stepping down after nearly 50 years of being associated with Royal hoops. No Colonel fan will ever forget the night in 1998 when the lanky head coach wore a white tux jacket. h is 1 of tl1 thro1 the t1 abov the <i that weat to b Grapplers get going By COREY YANOSHAK Beacon Sports Editor Just how much difference can one man make? The Wilkes University wrestling team will soon find out as a host of inexperienced grapplers will look to a few select upperclassmen to lead Al Zellner's team into their second year of MAC action. But the team will look most to none other than returning All-American John Conte, who is ranked as the top wrestler in the country at his weight class of 133-pounds. "He's a leader by example and the other kids see that if they work hard, they can be successful too," said Zellner of Conte, who finished in the national tournament last spring. "Right now, he's not all that sharp pecause he's student teaching and concentrating on that. So he's doing what he needs to do to win and that's fine right now." Conte and the Colonels have been off to a solid start for the 2000-01 season, finishing sixth out of ten teams in the Kutztown Invitational, in which Conte defended his crown and two other upperclassmen had solid performances. Junior Steve Tornambe (165) placed third, losing only in the semi-final round, while senior Matt Zurn (HWT) finished fourth, ·giving each Colonel tri-captain a medal. ''The juniors are expected to contribute I a lot this season," Zellner noted. "They should have 20 or more wins this season, · they're that good." The juniors Zellner refers _to are Tornambe, Scott Henshaw, Jason Hills, and Elijah Shutt, who have gained valuable experience throughout their first two years. Henshaw, at 149, is nursing some minor injtJries, but is looking to follow up his 20+ win season last year with another strong finish in the MAC tournament·. Hills and Shutt will see time at 141 and 125, respectively, and add experience to a team loaded with over 10 freshmen. "We have some balance and experience throughout our line-up, but we're not where we need to be yet," added Zellner. "We'll be a better team in the second semester." Wilkes stands at 2-0 on the season in dual meets, beating Elizabethtown 30-14 and York 25-14. Conte, Tornambe, Hills, Jon Neyerlin, and Corey Fleisher have all won both matches, while Henshaw, Zurn, and Josh Cole have one win each. Cole arid Thomas Markey have also been coping with injuries as Markey has not been practicing. · "Our stienghth is the same as always. We want to carry the action and take some chances. Sometimes it pays off and somea times it doesn't, but we want to be an exciting team to watch," Zellner continued. Zellner looks to his three captains in Conte, Zurn, and Tornambe with a difference in each. Tornambe is the vocal one, the one who barks the orders. Zurn is the lone true senior on the team, one of nine potential wrestlers who chose Wilkes four years ago when they left the Division I ranks and has bee!} through it all. Conte is a fifth-year graduating senior whose experience and success can only serve to aid the youngsters on the team and push the upperclassmen to meet his success. "Getting back points inakes th1,-5ports exciting and Zurn, Conte, Tornambe, and Henshaw can do that. It's.very .rare to see a team with four kids who have the potential to turn people," said Zellner. "And if we can do that often, we'll win often." Freshman John Muscarella, making his collegiate debut at 133, earned a medal at the. Kutztown tourney, losing his first match, but coming back with two pins to place fifth. Keith Jones, a two-time state qualifier, will also look to add depth to the Colonels at 141. Phil Masker has seen time at 125 this year and could figure into the mix for Zellner, as could football players Fritz Delva and Jon Jamison. Fleisher, at 24 years of age, has been out of wrestling for six years, but was a PIAA state champion in 1994. "Corey's getting back into it and we need to get the football players into shape, so the second semester will be different,'' summed up Zellner. "It's our belief that if you do the things you're asked, you'll get better." Smot Phu Natic Photo by Adam Poling Junior Kevin Walsh looks to be a force inside for the heralded Colonels. Lett Fire A cl ~ ... w ,,·mHffig~~ 8.:• p/ . . . ~ ~ Re � 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 2000 November 30th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2000 November 30 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/f7bc802a6dc080a354b9c871f2969859.pdf 2c16fce5ab45c5b5722f47e4b54f275d PDF Text Text ·wilkes University eacon February 1, 2001 . . . www.yvilkes.edu Smoking New Polic Send us your comments by E-mail at: , Volume 54 Issue 1 Policy Examined; osed to Trustees By · Casey O'Brien Beacon Staff Writer 6 7-9 8 10-12 It is the expressed opinion of the BEACON ,staff that throughout the next week the temperature will not go above 50 degrees. It is also the opinion of the. BEACON that we do not control the weather, nor do we pretend to be able to predict it. Pharm. programs gets National Accreditation 0berland Student Educates Wilkes on Diversity OplAllio-vv Opposing Viewpoints: Smoking on campus Letter to the Editor Alarm Misuse dressed oview Reviews: What Women Want Family Man Shadow of the Vampire pcoming Concerts usic Review: Linkin Park ; i:: :. Men's Basketball Charges On Women's Basketball Takes Court Roller Hockey begins Semester ·On Thursday, January 25 1h, Dean Allen and Student Government Vice President Beth Danner held a forum to discuss the idea for a change in the smoking policy for campus-life. The new policy originates from a recommendation from the President's Commission on Smoking and Fire Safety. In November 2000, President Breiseth, in response to a Board of Trustee recommendation, appointed a Commission on Smoking and Fire Safety. The Board was particularly concerned about fire safety after the tragic fires at both Bloomsburg University and Seton Hall. The proposed policy calls for smoking to be prohibited in all University owned buildings, shuttles, and vans with the exception of the smoking lounge located in the Stark Lobby. Smoking is permitted outside of all campus build- . ings at entrances. Those designated entrances will be clearly marked and have ashtrays located nearby. The current smoking policy has two parts; one for the residential campus buildings and one for non-residential. In residential buildings smoking is at the discretion of the occupants, except in Catlin Hall, Ross Hall, and Weiss Hall. In nonresidential buildings, smoking is permitted only in the designated smoking areas where ashtrays are · Photo By . Adam ... Pollnger Freshman, Eli Phillips utilizes the smoking lounge on the first floor of Stark Learning Center. least one place for them to smoke inprovided. Members of Student Govern- side." "We have to be realistic. People ment recently surveyed the cafeteria during dinner, gathering com- will not automatically stop smoking, ments and concerns on the pro- but with something on paper it gives posed smoking policy. A group of . people a way to say 'You shouldn't non-smokers favored a no smok- be doing that'," Dean Allen remarked ing policy; saying smoking is dis- at the forum concerning the proposal. "I don't smoke myself but I also turbing to others. "Smoking in residence halls wouldn't be fair to don't think all smokers should be people who live there," the group treated like lepers," James Mason, an of students remarked. These same on-campus freshmen, said when students, and many others , felt the asked his opinion over the possible bubble in the Stark Leaming Cen- change. "If they don't bother me then . ter should be kept. "We need at I don't see the point." The forum attracted attention from students, faculty, and local health activists. Approximately fifty people were in attendance, mostly students. Also present were Andrew Gegaris, Associate Director of Wilkes-Barre City Health Office and James Kane, Regional Cancer Control Director for the American Cancer Society, Both gentlemen shared factual information related to direct and indirect health risks associated with smoking. Nesbitt Pharmacy School Receives Long Awaited Accreditation school come as any surprise? "Of course not," said phar- macy professor Dr. Arthur Kibbe, It's official. "It was only a matter of time. The The Nesbitt School of Phar- Accreditation Board was simply macy at Wilkes University has at- placing more pressure on the tained full accreditation by the school to hire new faculty." ACPE. After four visits by accrediTo satisfy the ACPE, the tation teams, six years of planning, School Pharmacy hired new facand sixty Pharm.D. graduates, ulty among other key steps. Wilkes University now has an acAccording to the Dean of the credited school of pharmacy. School of Pharmacy, Bernard W. ,,,. The process of accreditation Graham, three factors were key to puts the value behind the pie_ce of accreditation: faculty to student paper known as the diploma. ratio, how well the school is doing Di!i the accreditation of the as a whole, and how the graduatBy John Bosha Beacon Staff Writer ing students fare on the "Boards", or the national licensing exam. In this past year, all 3 factors were met, including a 100% pass rate on the Boards. To the Dean, full accreditation was "not unexpected." Full accreditation is the highest status available. Pharmacy schools start out at "precandidate" status, which means they are allowed to admit students. Wilkes met that step in July of 1996\ and admitted students, shortly thereafter in September 1996. The next step is "candidate" status, a step where WilJces had been sfoce July of 1997, -where they awaited approval for "accredited" status. A school listed as "candidate" maintains all the rights and privileges of those schools accredited, including graduation, which Wilkes held last May. When students received word of the accreditation, joy was the constant reaction. Others were relieved, but mostly everyone was excited that the school had finally achieved the goal it set upon inception over 6 years ago. �2 The Beacon NEWS Under ConstructiOn Diversity Video Explains Mor By Marcus Sowcik At Wilkes By Nick Meadows Beacon Staff Writer The Beacon has gone under construction and added some fresh faces to its staff for the spring semester. The most significant change made was the addition of Amanda Brozana, who will now take on the position of Managing Editor. The freshman is a Communications major and is expecting to make some notable modifications to the publication. Along with Brozana, The Beacon has acquired Nick Meadows as News-editor position, Casey O'Brien as Head Copy Editor, Kristin Hake as a Copy Editor, and Mike Burke as Webmaster. Chris Hooper, John Broody, Mark Falanga and Josh Liebner have also been added to the team, and will help in the remodeling of the newspaper. Though a new nucleus has been added, readers will still find a solid sports page with Tara Barrie stepping in as Sports Edi- Beaqon Staff Writer tor, "The Main Event with Crazy Bob," "Hit the Showers," and other popular articles throughout the paper. Veterans such as Kathy Donlin and Dave Grasso are also still behind the scenes, and will continue to offer solid editing to the paper. The staff is looking to obtain any of the feedback the readers are willing to offer on ways to improve the paper. Any comments, questions, concerns or news tidbits you have to offer can be sent to wilkesbeacon@hotmail.com. Final Gathering of Presidental Search Commitee By Casey O'Brien ee,s20 §taU wc11ec The Presidential Search Committee convened twice to discuss the candidates at length, following the visit of the last applicants "We took into consideration their visit to the campus as well as all we have learned about these outstanding persons from a careful review of their professional experiences, reference checking, phone calls to individuals from their home community and campus interviews," Melanie Lumia, Chair of the committee, explained the ongoing process. ' C Lumia noted that the written feedback the committee received from those who met the candidates was helpful in their deliberations. The Search Committee confirmed once again that any of the three could provide effective leadership for Wilkes. The next step in the search will occur on February 2 at the meeting of the Board of Trustees. At that time, the committee will present its report to the Board, and it is planned that the Board will reach a decision shortly thereafter. The campus community will be informed immediately, once a decision is reached. Tools Choosen as Theme for 2001 Winter Weekend Tuesday, January 23rd, 2nd floor SUB, Jose Melendez held a workshop for diversity at Wilkes University. What made this diversity workshop distinct was not just about being a different race, it was about being a different race and having an alternative sexual orientation. Jose is a gay Latino from Oberlin College in Ohio. He was born in El Salvador and was raised in New York City. He is in his last year of studying History and Dance at Oberlin. Oberlin College was the first institution to start the protection of gays. Oberlin was also the first to give degrees to African Americans and women. Jose decided to come to central Pennsylvania and show a video tape on gays when Jim Harrington found Jose at Oberlin. Jim is a graduate of Oberlin and saw Jose in the video and he decided to get in contact with him. Jose does not protest, but he is very active in other ways such as a dance that he created showing his difference. Jim saw this and brought Jose to central PA to present this workshop. The video Melendez features is called ''Though we are all Queer, Queer is not all we are." "The film deals with sexuality in a blunt way." Jose explains. Jose was in the video, but he was only presenting it, and was not a producer in it. This presentation was shown at Lackawanna Community college, Penn Wilkes-Barre campus, and~ University. "I don't like the rhetoric ing that I am normal. The purpose is not that I'm like y to learn to accept differen move on," Jose comments c ing other campaigns about di "It was really an excelle sentation," Erick Bourassapresident of WAQS, said. "It what I expected, but it was good presentation." When Jose is done wi education he plans on lookin, working for non-profitable zations. He has returned to recently to finish his last se LE Que See Next Week's Beaco for Coverage of: se it nev ·ng was 01 gin at six was push< PMbecat entmemb amada Im fsorts.Ap~ hers did no eeting was ne d was postpo1 Because nc By Josh Liebner Beacon Staff Writer This year's annual winte, weekend will be held the weekend of February 22-24. The theme this year is ''Tools". Registration forms can be picked up at Stark Leaming Center at the Security Desk or the SUB information esk. Forms are due at the SUB crganizational suite (on the first floor) by Tuesday, February 7 between 4:30-5:30. There will be a captains meeting on Wednesday, February 8 at 11 :OOAM in the organizational suite. Captains must have at least a rough idea for a T-shirt design if not the design itself. If there are any questions contact Beth Danner at dannerbn@wilkes.edu or call the Student Government office at extension 2910. Look for more information about Winter Weekend in next weeks Beacon 11 �2001 Accounting Club offers Free Tax Service WILKES .UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT ,, I,; .- 'Q' ~"~~ --- LEADING TiiE . I"/ -_ /\ WAY Quorum Not Met; Student Government Duty Not Met The Stude nt , 1overnmen t ting on Wednes lay, January I, 2001 was uneventful. That is llecause it never took place. The ting was originally scheduled '>begin at six o'clock P.M. That bme was pushed forward to fiveiirty PM because the student government members needed to go to die Ramada Inn for a town meet118 of sorts. Apparently, most of the members did not get that message. Due to a lack of attendance, the ting was never called to order was postponed. Because no one showed up, TheBeacon 3 NEWS the Student Government did not meet quorum. This is the first time they did not make the quorum since the spring semester of 2000. This has been a good track record, but this reporter has to wonder if they are slipping into their earlier habits of not showing initiative, diligence, and responsibility in their duties representing the students of Wilkes University. · So what exactly does Student Government do? Is it possible to · govern when you do not meet? The Beacon plans to cover all future meetings with diligence and hopefully they will "meet" in order to help answer my aforementioned questions. For the 17th consecutive year, Wilkes University's accounting students will offer free tax help to the public through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This free service will be offered every Saturday during the month of February, from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. in ~----1 ii ... .... ,,;i -1 . .... L...,__,___,____ ~ ... .. ' Beacon Webpage Unveiled By Amanda Brozana Beacon Staff Writer -\NILKES UNIVERSITY Room 108 of the Classroom/Office bel, all W-2 and 1099 forms , inforBuilding. mation about other income, infor- · VITA is designed to assist the . mation for all deductions/credits, public, especially elderly and and copies of last year 's tax return. lower-income individuals, prepare For more information, contact their basic federal and state taxes. the Wilkes University Accounting Anyone interested should bring Department secretary at (570) 408this year's tax package and/or la- 4725. The Beacon is unveiling itself online. As we move into the 21 st century, so does our publication. Mike Burke, a sophomore Computer Science major, has taken over the webmaster position at the Beacon. The new w~b page will be located at www.wilkes.edu/beacon. Our online publication will ·include the same features you have come to know and love here at the Beacon, as well as some additional resources. Weather reports, archives of past articles, schedules for various events around campus, hours of operation for buildings around Wilkes, links to areas of interest and a message board will be among the added features found by visit- - ing the online version of the Beacon. The new site is anticipated to be fully operational in time for the i release of our February 8th publication. If you have any suggestions for the new web page, please contact us at our new staff address : wilkesbeacon@hotmail.com, subject line: WEBMASTER. Enjoy the 21 st century. �4 - The Beacon Opposing views with OPINION Letter to the ·Editor Tl Wilkes -M ourns Over Terrible Refereeing . . The time is 10: 11 PM on Tuesday, January 30. I have just returned. Wilkes' Marts center had the largest crowd at a basketball game since the playoffs in 1998. The fans cheered throughout the entire game. The final score: 73-70. Wilkes just suffered a terrible loss, against King's no less. Why the loss? Not because of the lack of skills because we are fully aware of the team's talent. Not because of the missed shots. It is all because of JENNIFERLEE YUHAS and GREG COILINS .bad refereeing. Maybe the mayor was involved. Did he pay of the refs because he cares more about the integrity of the Mayor's Cup than he does We come to this campus as , Tobacco has long been a par.t about the integrity of the entire Men's Division III basketball rankings? It adults. As our parents dropped us of American culture. Early settlers is a possibility. The city does have it out for Wilkes University. Before I off on the first day of school, smoked it and fortunes were made ask you to believe my accusations let me make 'my case. First, take Dave whether it was tearful or joyful, they off of it. Now, centuries lat~r. sciJanuzzi, a key player at Wilkes, as well as the entire division. The refs accepted the fact that we are in fact ence has proven that there are many called four fouls on him! This is a player that does not even average 1 foul adults. When the University admit- dangers associated with smoking. per 2 games. Yet he managed to get called 4 in 1 GAME! Then his counterted us into their fold they also came Th~se risks affect both the user and, part, Corey Dickerson from King's, was called on onlyiwo fouls. One to the realizalization that we are morC? unfortunately, most everyone more fact to .add, Januzzi had four fouls under his belt with more than ten considered adults. Yet the Univer- who breathes. According to a 1996 minutes to go in the second half! Secondly, virtually every time King's had sity keeps trying to take more and report in the Journal of the Ameripossession, there was a foul called on Wilkes. Then when Wilkes had posmore rights away from us. What is can Medical Association, nearly 9 session, jump balls were called. Were the referees watching the same game their latest crusade you ask? Smok- out of 10 Americans are exposed as the fans? Were their _eyes closed? Sure seemed like it. Third: have you ing in the residence halls. It was said to environmental tobacco smoke · ever watched a basketball game where there were 30 or 40 fouls called on at the anti-smoking meeting, that (ETS). This is an astonishing fact, one team in· one half? If you have, let me know. This was my first experismoking is one of the leading causes considering the deadly nature of ence and I didn't know how to handle the blow. Another example: Wilkes' of fires in dormitories and residence ETS. Since 1992; the Environmenball with about a half-minute remaining, Wilkes down by 3. Januzzi has his halls. But what was not said is that tal Protection Agency has classified arms tom off by THREE king's pi.ayers. One manages to_get ONE hand on this is only the case when alcohol ETS as a Class A carcinogen; the ball, aod a jump ball is immediately called. Possession arrow to King's is involved. A fire can just as easily which means that cigarette smoke and Wilkes loses possession. Finally, VERY late in the fourth quarter and start from a computer or a micro- is known to cause cancer. Over Wilkes is down by one. King's is about to inbound the ball coming out of a wave, or from that fact that we plug 3000 deaths a year resulting from timeout when two king's players deliberately trip two Wilkes players. Two way too many electrical appliances lung cancer are blamed on ETS. Yet players fall to the floor, no call!! So, was the Mayor involved? He very well into the limited outlets that the Uni- from a group including ·arsenic and could have been! If not, then I do not know what to attribute this HORversity supplies. If'w~ are consid- asbestos, ETS is the only Class A RIBLE circumstance to. Do you? This is my first game that I felt that I . ered adults than I feel that we carcinogen that has not been could just pick some object up and throw it as hard as I could at the refershould be treated as adults. The banned in public areas. It's about ees or jump out of my seat and onto the court. However, I consider myself University°trusts us enough to de-. time tobacco smoke is removed a passive person. I guess if I practiced as Steve Corbett CLAIMS to praccide if .we are going to go to any from all university buildings. In tice, I could TOO consider myself a Buddhist. Kings may have gone home classes on a particular day and they addition to the lethal consequences, tonight thinking that they got a win. Yet in reality, neither Wilkes nor King's trust us to be responsible. I think courtesy is another reason smoking won this basketball game. The real victors were the referees. As a matter of that smoking in the dorms comes should be eliminated from all buildfact, I say we give the damn Cup t~ the referees!! And a final note to the with certain responsibilities. Just as ings, especially the residence halls. refs if they get a hold of this, how can you live with yourselves knowing drinking comes with responsibili- While most smokers are considerwhat you did? I also hope for the sake of the other basketball teams that ties. I feel that Wilkes wants to ate enough to keep their room door you decide to throw in the towel(s). Retirement is a sweet thing, especially make this campus the safest place closed, this is often not enough for when you are hated by so many. possible for us and I find that com- the neighboring non-smokers. mendable. But, I also think that When the smell of cigarette smoke The opinions expressed by the writer are not neccessarily the opinons sometimes they go overboard and seeps under the door, a late night of the Beacon or Wilkes University. . step out of their boundaries. If you snack can taste quite disgusting. Or also feel that this is a serious prob- in some cases, allergies flare up, lem, let your voice be heard. Feel leading to itchy eyes or even asthma free to email me at attacks. Along with the many reayuhasj@wilkes.edu. Maybe we can sons supporting a smoke-free camHow do other local colleges handled the 'smoking problem'? Here are solve this problem together. pus is the fact that there is little the policies: opposition to the policy. At a reKing's College: No smoking in traditional residence halls or acacent open forum on the subject, demic buildings. Apartment-style housing discourages smoking, but it is at only a handful of dissenters atthe discretion of the residents whether or not they smoke. tended to provide insight on their University of Scranton: Smoking is prohibited in all public areas, opinion. This apparent apathy supprivate offices, and residence hall rooms of all University buildings. ports national research, performed Marywood University: No smoking in and residence hall or acaby the University of Buffalo, that demic building. There are smoking lounges in each building. showed that a mere 10% of smokCollege Misericordia: Smoking is permitted only in the confines of ers were opposed to smoke-free a student's residence hall room. They must have the persmission of all buildings. With this information, roommates and must keep the door closed when smoking. and the knowledge that all people Luzerne County Community College: Smoking is not permitted in on campus will benefit from the any academic or administrative buildings on campus. Smokers must use proposed policy, the decision is ashtrays provided and remain at least 30 feet away from the entrance of the simple. Rid the buildings of Wilkes building. · University of all tobacco smoke Bloomsburg University: No smoking in any residence hall or acaand help make this a healthier, hapdemic building. Some r~sidence halls do have smoking lounges where there pier place to be. is space. Please no s (purple e (purple)i le) artid Semester wyou'vepr tit 28 time ·. Did your for awhile 'ting for all e. Please 'smuch app1 Doei missing on end of St ere h2 aightj ards tl alk that atscen gmudi nedoe: Smoking Elsewhere? For( Pn Cot -~ Elk �1, 2001 - OPINION The Beacon-5 Through our eyes by: Ann Marie and Chris Please note that (purple) due to extra- little area has a nice sheet of ice over it too. (purple) circumstances, only one of Hmmm, maybe if someone falls and breaks (purple)authors had a hand in this their leg, they can sue the university. Any )article. volunteers? Of course maybe we shouldn't Semester two. Insert applause here. By complain about this, because we may find aniro've probably heard "Welcome back" other item in our next tuition statement that · 28 times, so I'll spare you the rheto- reads "Sidewalk fee $50.00." Did you miss us while we w~e on hiaWhile on the subject of sidewalks, for awhile? We sure as 'lteck" missed has anyone else out there noticed that the area · gfor all of you wonderful people out around the president's house is always 100% . Please hold the applause to the end, free of snow and ice? Does he get up at 5am much appreciated. to shovel his walkways, or does he just get Does it ever seem as if something really really special treatment because he is · ing on this campus, specifically near more important than the people that pay coend of Stark? As long as we've been pious amounts of money each year? You_ there has never been a sidewalk that make the call. straight just past Stark as you are walkAlso in this first article of the new k>wards the SUB. However, there is a semester, I couldn't pass up an opportunity alk that goes around several bushes. to mention·you' re favorite and mine, the cafntly they think that we would rather eteria! Well , actually the cafe. All I really the scenic route around a bunch of have to say is that price increases on food instead of just making a regular side- that is already over-priced is a big no-no, and . Thus far, we have never seen anyone is duly noted. Perhaps their overflowing that scenic route, and because of this, a moneybags ·will accidentally fall on their big mud and gravel pit has formed where heads and kill them. one does walk. Not to mention the fact For all the transfer students out there who may for whatey~r ~eason be reading this .. P ' iy ~/V . A E N N N t A ' S BEST SIOING article in The Beacon, you should be able to tell what we, the authors, are all about ( with the exception of this article, which has only one author). If you can't, then you are definitely in the right place. We certainly hope that in spite of the missing sidewalks, cafeteria in the sky, mediocre expensive food, occasional dog-do on the existing sidewalks, and the constant threat of getting "screwed" by any number of administrative offices, you have a wonderful spring semester here at Wilkes. Since this article only had one author, its up to you to decide if you like just one or two authors better. By all means, let us know. Send any comments, criticisms, praise, or anything else you want us to know to millerab@wilkes.edu. Again, in the words of one of the most controversial people in the world, "Before the bullets, before the flies, before authoriJies take out my eyes" I'm getting out of here. Oh yeah, you can applaud now. The opinions expressed by Chris and Ann Marie are those of their own. Diversity presentation affects all ages e"' MOUNTAIN. Wdd W~dnesdays! ft·. .·1 ; ,if.et,! -~ -•- ◄ . -~ -~ I ·-.,·◄ For College Studettts with Presentation of Yalid G0 Uai'i..D T.i.. ti''ficati ~ ..lu.Cft ... ·.··· .•• l)ay w Night• Wed~ Onfy El k ~ Sid..-.~ Unioo ~lt. AA. 18410 {'S70}. 611•4400 • &it 63 <If l-$tN . Jim Harrington, Chairman O t lance of Queer Students, invited Jose Melendez from Oberlin College to speak to Wilkes students in a Multi-Cultural Coalition Foru~ Tuesday, January 23, 2001 in the student union building at 7:00 p.m. Melendez, from El Salvador, was a breath of fresh air to a community that has been known to be less than accepting of diversity in past times. In fact, there were even students in attendance from King's because they wanted to hear Melendez's positive message of multi-cultural diversity among gay students: They also wanted to see the documentary, "Though we are queer, Queer is _not all we are" which was not allowed to be shown at King's, and at least on~ student from King's participated as a speaker I arrived at the meeting slightly early with my eleven-year-old son, Joseph, and was pleased to see so many familiar faces from many of my classes. As I walked past the fireplace and into the middle of the room, there was a welcoming atmosphere. Between the welcome feeling and the warmth of the fireplace, Joey and I felt right at home with friends. We knew that the video was going to be of a controversial nature, but the language was a surprise. to me. I guess that since we like fot our children to have a realistic view of the world, the language, which was a mere ex- pression to the level of the frustration of the participants, was more shocking to me than it was to Joey. The interviewed participants were talking frankly and realistically about what it is like to live in a )VOrld where they have to pretend for some and "jump through hoops for others" just to fit in or be listened to in conversation among the straight community. The documentary also pointed out the compounded issue of being gay and of an ethnic back round that is not Anglo Saxon, White, which is a totally overlooked aspect of the diversity issue with gays in many areas of the United States. When the program and discussion was over and we were on our way to the DDD to enjoy the last of the Jazz concert, Joey said to me, "You know what Mommy? There really should have been more people there that are closer to my age, because that would be the best way to stop that sort of intolerance for the future." I could not have said it better myself. Thanks to Jose Melendez for sharing his documentary and discussion with our community. He was here for the whole month of January doing good things for us and we appreciate his time and message, from the poets, writers, dancers, the performing arts, and musicians of Oberlin College. �OPINION 6 -The Beacon Febru 1, 200 Febn ''Division III athletics are just a step above high school." ' By Corey Yanoshak hi response to the above The reply to the above caller stated . statement, I am focusing my energy towards the ignorant people who have the nerve to say this with the utmost sincerity. Just last week, this statement was printed in The Times Leader sports section, under the "Fan Fare" section. A day or two after the basketball team had beaten Delaware Valley College and laid claim to the number-one ranking in all of Division III basketball, a caller h;ft a message stating that "Wilkes does not get the coverage it deserves." It further went on stating that Wilkes is the number one team in the country and does not get enough press and that maybe now, after being selected as the top team in the country and the only undefeated team in Division III, they would receive the publicity they so rightly deserve. I could agree with this statement and have no qualms with it. It was the response, however, from a caller on the following day, that has me questioning people's intelligence. for what they do. Sporting events because it is a high school-caliber that "Wilkes athletics, and Division deserve to be in the newspapers and program. Playing any sport at any III athletics in general, do not de- .teams deserve any type of press level is an honor and a privilege. serve the press and are barely a step they receive. Certain teams receive Well over 100 students play sports above high school sports," so stop more publicity than others, but at Wilkes, or at any Division III colwasting your time crying about it. nonetheless, no sport should be un- lege. Why should their efforts be unFor those of you who don't know, • dermined. Playing sports at a Divi- dermined by some jerk that has the "Fan Fare" is a section in which sion III school is not a task to be freedom to make such a statement? people call a phone number and taken lightly, at least it shouldn't be. These student-athletes put in as leave an anonymous message to be Ask Jerry Rickrode or Frank much time as any athlete in any diprinted in the following edition of Sheptock what they think of that . vision during their season and in the the newspaper. Anyway, who is this statement about Division III athlet- off-season. Remember, Division III caller to put down thousands of ath- ics. Should every coach's work on does not offer scholarships like the letes in Division III programs? I this campus go for naught and big schools do, nor does it have the wo~ld sincerely hope that he was a Wilkes be put down like it was? I facilities Division I does. Division Division I athlete at a prestigious don't believe it should. Football III must make the most with just a school, who overachieved, for his coaches work year-round, yet their little - and it does a fine job of that. sake, to be making this statement. season runs only three months. The R.J. Bowers, a running back from But even in that case, I truly believe men's basketball team has been Grove City College, recently won he doesn't have the right to make ranked all season for a reason, not the Division III Player of the Year such an exaggerated statement. For the record: Yes, Division III athletics are a step below Division I sports . To be a Division I athlete, you need to be a certain size for each sport, and sometimes the best players are not the most recognized and don't get the opportunity to play at a higher level. But, all athletes deserve credit award at the locally-held Melberg Awards. Bowers broke the record · all divisions for career yards. He · the all-time leading rusher in all college football. He became just seventh player from a Division school to play in the Hula Bowl, c ebrating the best college footb players in the country. True, he is exceptional athlete (fotmer prof~ sional baseball player), but the stare ment at the beginning says Bowen plays on a level just above higt school players. Ignorance is bliss,m) friend. Mark Duda, former profes· sional football player, said it best this year's Melberger Awards. "Di vision III does not mean third clas1 In my book, you're a first class per· son." Editor's Opinion: Fire Alar01 Misuse NOT APPRECIATED By: Amanda Leigh Brozana 2:45AM .... grab things I could attack or applaud with shoes .... where'smy this issue. For example, misuse of coat? ... Don't worry about the emergency alert systems to warn keys ... go, go, go! Good morn- students of the regulation against ing Evans! smoking pot in the residence halls. What did I describe? If Or that they had the idea of pulling you live in Evans and you were an alarm in the middle of one of the in the building Saturday morning, coldest nights of the year so students you already know. For the rest have more opportunity to catch of you, the scene I just described some form of virus going around was an early morning fire alarm, campus. I would rather touch on pulled by the weekend on-duty policy for fire drills and alarms. Resident's Assistant for Evans. Do we have a policy on You ask, "what was the when you should and should not use reason for the drill?" According the fire alarm as a means of gatherto the R.A.s, there was a smell of ing ·students? Obviously, during a marijuana smoke permeating the . fire would be a time that the fire entire residence hall. They de- alarms would be useful, but some cided that it would be more ef- R.A.s have come to find the fire fective to pull the fire alarm and alarm useful as "social gathering allow it to continue to go off un- bells" or "hall meeting alerts. til all residents of the building had Hall meetings are imporgathered outside, and later in the tant, but couldn't an R.A. just-knock lobby. on their residents' doors? Have they Students stood for 25 lost the personal touch? minutes while the alert of "danI used to ask why our fire ger" went off throughout the alarms were not linked with the pobuilding until rooms were lice and fire departments. I came to checked for obvious parapherna- realize that the reason is because lia. During this, the question on R.A.s do not hold the fire alarms as everyone's mind was "Whose safety devices, but rather as mass brilliant mind contrived this summoning bells. If we were to link one?" them to the local service departThere are so many ments our own R.A.s would be on the hot seat a great deal of the tim~ explaining why they chose to use an emergency alert device as their beckoning system. I would feel a lot more SC· cure if we did have this connection to the fire and police departments. I would also be more likely to stumble out of bed at 3 AM without complaint when the alarm did go off. • We have the right to complain about situations like these. R.A.s preiich to us about quiet hours,.. Yet they disrupt this quiet with alarms at all hours of the evening. Isn't that just as disruptive as having a stereo up too loud? What is the solution? Ido t not know, but my suggestions areas follows. Ask your R.A. to use the alarm for emergency meetings, or monthly fire drills that are mandatory. Ask the university administration to link our alarm system to the city response services. If the alarms are still being misused petition for alarms that dispense a purple ink when pulled so the guilty party can be found. The opinions expressed by the writer are not neccessarily the opinons of the Beacon or Wilkes University. F to rev one th the ru out f you .. F 1 the i "Nos oneo in the folio• and 1 betw rectc unus then he a< you you ' is nc com the you' diffc for it ft don sett acti stu< whi ploi his Dal mai a 'II j drea usua frier the wh1c won ligh �February 1, 2001 The Beacon 1 FEATURES Broody's Box Office Reviews "The Family Man" "Shadow of the Vampire" Melberger : record in rds. He is :r in all of ne just the ivision m Bowl, cele football 1e, he is an ,er profest the stateys Bowers ,ave high 1s bliss, my 1er profesd it best at rards. "Dithird class. t class per- From tinie to time, I like to review an independent film, one that is greatly different than the run of the mill flick. Without further ado, I bring to you .... . Plot: 1922 saw the release of the German vampire film "Nosferatu" which became one of the hallmarks of cinema in the early 20th century. This follows the making of that film and the difficult rel"Ationship between the perfectionist director Murnau and the very unusual actor Max Schrek in the role of the vampire - or was he acting at all? Review: )fthe time, se to use an :e as their otmore seconnection !partments. ! likely to \Mwithout mn did go Whatever preconceptions you have about this movie, you're probably wrong. This is not a horror film nor a black comedy. Rather it's probably the most unique dark drama you '11 see this year - a film very different for both the genre and for American filmmaking (as it feels very European, and I don't mean just in the movie's setting). Lets start with the acting and sadly Malkovich is stuck with only a so-so role which doesn't really get to exploit his talent - but this is not his movie. That title belongs to Dafoe who gives the performance of his career as Shreck, a vampire like nothing on essed by the :ssarily the nor Wilkes Plot: Jack Campbell, a Wall Street playboy at the top of his professionftl. game ... with little time for anything else. Jack's lavish, fastpaced lifestyle drastically changes one snowy Christmas night when he unwittingly stumbles into the middle of a grocery store holdup and in a bold display of self-preservation disarms the gunman. The next morning he wakes up in a suburban New Jersey bedroom lying next to Kate, his college sweetheart who he left in order to pursue his career, and to the horrifying discovery that his former life_no longer exists. As he stumbles through this alternate suburban universe, Jack begins to feel strangely comfortable in this new role of loving husband and father to two children. Jack finds himself at a crossroad, where he must choose between his high-powered career and the woman he loves. Review: Sentimentality is never something I've ascribed to - consequently this isn't the movie for me. In fact if you've seen the ads you know exactly what to expect - a modem rehash of "It's a Wondt?rful Life" filled with family values, fish-out-of-water comedy C_ye of /he ~ ght to comlike these. bout quiet 1t this quiet 1urs of the t as disrup1p too loud? lution? I do ' are as stions ,. to use the neetings, or are mandaadministraystem to the [f the alarms petition for 1 purple ink .ty party can Buffy - he truly deserves an Oscar nomination for his performance. The other supporting actors though prove good with Eddie Izzard and Udo Kier doing terrific jobs. Visually the production is spectacular due to one distinctive element so lacking in movies today - atmosphere. From the opening wall mural credits with its haunting theme, the visuals of the film are perfect with interesting locales and dark settings full of creepy shadows and sinister hallways. The concept too is quite original in regards to what Shreck is doing (though I won't spoil it for you), but he's a real three-dimensional character that's menacing, funny and tragic all at the same time. There are also elements of comedy which work well and don't interrupt or alter the mood. On top of that there's the finale with the last 15 minute sequence of the movie being gripping and exciting. So are there any weaknesses? Well the pace ·is quite slow and the gore level is pretty much next to nothing, which will certainly alienate a good deal of the teen slasher crowa. Those of you however who've gotten tired of the Scream-clones and want something different and more serious then this is the flick for you. (or should I say attempts at it that mostly don't work) and lots and lots of "I love you" style spiel to cover up a rather ' ordinary and even pedantic script. Had it not been for the performances of Nie Cage, and specially Tea Leoni, who help make the very worn through material shine with ·a really good chemistry, the movie would've ended up in the bin. Scenes such as the bit in the restaurant/hotel room and even some of the moments at home prove really enjoyable and believable. Nevertheless at times the bad material squeezes back out with things like a subplot about a female friend who wants to have an affair with him that's brought up and then just dropped like that, while other bits such as jokes related to a tire store just DON'T work. This is an indistinctive and overly sentimental date movie with no appeal to anyone unless you' re a sucker for daytime soaps - even the great performances aren't enough to cover the "been there done that much better" feel and overly long running time. 9ulure __ . Yffadame Ccslasy Aries: Look to the future. Your dreams are more insightful then usual. Remember that you must earn friends, not just acquire them. Taurus: The person who works the hardest is sometimes the one who is never recognized. Don't worry, everything will be seen in true light in the end. Gemini: You've been preparing,. now it's time to step up to the plate. It's up to you to move the task along. Cancer: Donot dwell on the negative. Positive and uplifting things are going on around you, but_ you have blinded yourself to them: A better time will come to express negative feelings. Leo: Use your leadership ability to get down to business. You are in the position to give someone a second chance. Go with what you know is correct to right the past. Virgo: Sharing personal thoughts or items is a dangerous gamble right now. Tpough you may think you're being paranoid, look at what's behind your shoulder. Libra: Surprises are in store for Capricorn: Repetition of basics you this week. Though you want to to colleagues and friends will help know all that is going on, you can to smooth working relationships. not, so accept what happens, even · Stay on good terms with allies this if it doesn't happen "for you." week. J'-. " Scorpio: Life will improve vastly very quickly. Ride out the storm and wait for blue skies. Sup~ ports will be watching this week. Sagittarius: You may think you're in complete control, but watch out for the bumps along the way. Don't be offended if someone leaves your presence early. Aquarius: Don't quit now! You're close to a goal, and though outside influence says stop, continue on. In the face of adversity you will prevail. Pisces: Look around. Your life is not as bad as others are. Try to get more involved with your friends this week. Relax and keep your temper about you. You Might Bein College if... 1. You have ever price shopped for Top Ramen 2. You live in a house with three couches, none of which match 3. You consider Mac and Cheese a balanced meal 4. You have ever written a check for forty-five cents 5. You have a fine collection of domestic beer bottles 6. You have ever seen two consecutive sunrises without sleeping 7. Your glass set is composed of McDonald's Extra Value Meal Plastic Cups (ie. Olympic Dream Team I or II) 8. Your underwear supply dictates the time between laundry loads 9. You cannot remember when you last washed your car (or, for those extreme cases, yourself) 10. You can pack all of your worldly possessions into the back of a pick-up (one trip) 11. You have ever had to justify to yourself buying a case of Natural Ice (or a half gallon ofBankers Club) 12. You have ever paid for a pack of cigarettes in pennies 13. You consider pizza to be one of the four food groups 14. You consider the other three to be beer, McDonalds and candy 15. You have ever missed class to watch Jerry Springer 16. Or play Quake 17. You refer to your meal card as "plastic" 18. You have ever spent an entire hour looking for your student I.D. just so you could get the one dollar off of a movie ticket 19. You have ever stayed up all night just so you would not sleep through your morning class 20. You have ever IM' d someone who lives across the hall from you. �8 The Beacon February 1, 2001 FEATURES The Main Event r and says "Don't tell your mother." The young boy then discovers that his grandfather is also transvestite. A quick Nintendo 64 logo flashes across the screen. Oh yeah, and I'm offensive. I can't believe that in a school that uses tools as their Winter Weekend theme and in a media that uses transvestites to sell video games I'm the bad guy. I think I am a victim of a narrow-minded Western philosophy. You need to be more accepting of my values. Now is the time where I sadly bid you farewell for the next seven days. Because until then you will have to persevere and struggle through life without my spiritual guidance, and for that I pity you. I am like an angel that still rides in the whirlwind and directs the storm. I thank you for column conducted with spirit and ended with grace. The Beacon, at it's best, is also courageous. God bless this nation. Submitted by Erica Trowbridge '00 GOLD Coordinator, Alumni Relations Name: Carol Hudak Class:2000 Degree: Bachelor of Science Concentration: Computer Information Systems Employed By: Sovereign Bank Position: Web Application Development Location: Toms River, NJ This article is for all of those people who say that they have nothing to do. While it is true that there is not an overabundance of things going on around Wilkes U., we are close to many concert venues. I hear you saying, "We are poor college students and we do not have the money to go to concert after concert after concert." I know that. I'm just as poor as the next guy, but is it goirig to kill me to go to one concert, maybe two? If you are interested in knowing what is happening music-wise locally, then here is a list of upcoming events in our area: Wilkes-Barre: First-Union Arena: Barenaked Ladies Wed 02/14/0l 8:00PMPrice-$28.50$32.50 Alan Jackson (not necessarily my choice, but hey, whatever floats your boat) Thu 02/22/01 7:301,>M Price- $36.25$46.25 Godsmack Thu 03/01/01 7:00PM Price- $28. 75 Matchbox 20 & Everclear Mon 03/12/01 7:00PM Price- $36.25 Kirby Center: Joan Baez (again, not my choice) Tue 02/06/018:00PMNopriceavailable Sesame Street Live- When I Grow Up (for those of you out there who are as immature as me) Tue 02/27/ 0l 7:00PMWed02/28/0l 7:00PM Thu 03/01/01 7 :OOPM Fri 03/02/01 10:00AM,3:30PM, 7:00PMSat03/ 03/01 10:30AM, 2:00PM, 5:30P,M Sun 03/04/01 1:00PM, 4:30PM Price- $10.50-$18.50 Cafe' Metropolis: Catch 22 Sun 02/18/01 Time unknown Price- around $8.00 Scranton: Apparently there is nothing going on in Scranton, at least in the form of concerts. I hope to see some of you at whichever one or two concerts I check out. Wt What from men tion plagl men's mi difficult t takes on t edyroleo help men In this pie Nick Ma level adv1 Chicago belief th, perfect. F ceive a] make hir rector of· his drean job is gi• has a bit tion in outside1 Maguire peratel) womanr sense. l1 Disc] . nec1s The opinions expressed by Crazy Bob are his and his alone. They are not shared by those of us The Beacon. at Where's The G.O.L.D.? (Graduates Of the Last Decade) Name: Jake Beveridge Class:2000 Degree: Communications Employed By: Prudential Position: Senior Graphics Designer Location:Newark, NJ Fm by Josh Liebner WithCraz Bob Greetings to my crazy cats suit and tie and bring him to job in Wilkes-Barre! How was interviews. I introduced him to' your break? Never mind, I re- my parents, and some day Earl · ally don't care. That's just the Fat Jar and I will be tosomething we say for small talk gether, forever, far away from after the mid-year break. We cold, cruel world. say it to be polite, like "how are Wow you fat Pennsylvayou?" or "nice meeting you." I nians put on a lot of holiday don't think it's nice to meet any- weight. I mean good God body, unless you're one of the people, what were you thinkgroovy babe-alicious funky -ing? I can't believe it only took chicks that the Bohman digs so twenty years for some of you much. Seeing how stupid you to get that fat. The problem with all are makes me miss NY al- you obese gangly morons is that ready. Over here there's noth- you walk too slow and block up ing but intellectually challenged the stairs. Old people do the people screwing up parking and same thing. Why can't you stop meal plans. But back in NY being so old? Cut it out. Just die there is one fine looking babe already. I remember this fat nun who I'd (EXPLICIT DELE- Sister Caroline I had in CathoTION BY THE BEACON) lic school. She had fat rolling grape jelly. down her ankles. She was like Crazy Bob fully endorses every teacher I ever had rolled the George Foreman Lean into one. Mean Fat Reducing Machine. Did anybody see the latest This thing is absolutely tremen- Nintendo 64 commercial? I fear dous. I can make delicious Bob I'm the only one. Ihrought this Burgers within minutes. up in Principles of CommuniThere's a little tray that comes cations 102. The narrator imwith it so all the fat drips out. I plies that children should use now have a jar in which ve blackmail to get their parents to collected all of my fat. I call it buy a Nintendo 64. Then a Earl. Sometimes I sleep with young boy finds his dad trying my fat jar. I dress him up in a on dresses, as the father turns Upcorrring Concerts - Februai Cat Hybrid Theory Raises Eyebrows By: Kristin Hake If you are looking to check out a new band and CD, I have a suggestion for everyone. Linkin Park released their first album Hy• brid Theory.They are known for their sohg "One Step Closer'', which has been featured in the soundtrack of Dracula 2000. The band has a hardcore rock sound that is similar to Korn, Godsmack, Papa Roac , · and 3 Doors Down, however, they have a unique sound of there own as well. Linkin Park started touring late January and will continue on till late February. Check out this album or go see· themlive Check out cdnow.com for Want to write for the Beacon? e-mail us at- beacon@wilkes.edu p �February .1, 2001 For the Movies.... With Kevin Walsh 25101 .20 >M >an :ue hie ow •ho 27/ >M 101 03/ >M >M le'01 .00 is at 1pe 1er It. What Women What do women really want from men? This timeless question plagues a great majority of men's minds and can be quite difficult to answer. Mel Gibson talces on the first romantic comedy role of his career and tries to help men answer this question. In this picture, Mel Gibson plays Nick Marshall, who ii a high level advertising executive from Chicago and who possesses the belief that his world is almost perfect. His major desire is to receive a promotion that would make him the head creative director of the company. However, his dream is halted. Instead, the job is given to an outsider who has a bit of an appalling reputation in the business. This outsider ' s name is Darcy Maguire (Helen Hunt) , who desperately wants to attack the woman market in the commercial sense. In Nick 's attempt to be The Beacon 9 FEATURES Wilkes-Barre:The Getn of the Susquehanna By: Mark Falang·a Want more feminine, he tries different women want. His overview of the products to get in touch with that opposite sex also changes for the other special side that he avoids so better while finding that treating often. Nick experiences a freak acci- women with respect and not as dent that leaves him with the ability simple play objects is a better route to somehow read the minds of to follow. I am going to say that all women. He has the ability to hear women are complicated to figure their thoughts, learn their desires, out. If you ask any women, most and to use their motivations to get would say it is hard for men to find what he wants. In this complexity, out what women want because men he finds that all women are unique are so incompetent. No matter what in each area compared to the next. stance you may take on this issue, I After Nick freaks out for a short pe- feel that both sides of the equation riod of time, he decides to use this are and can be very difficult at times newfound talent to win over women to work with. The movie was a great and to regain his status in the work- comedy that ended with a twist and place. In the process, Nick works left me surprised, yet pleased. I closely with Darcy and finds that highly recommend that if you have her reputation does not hold true to not seen this film, you ·should eiwhat people say about her in the · ther see it in the theaters or rent it business. Slowly, the both of them when it comes out on video. 4 out fall for each other and develop a ro- of 5 stars mantic relationship. Throughout the entire movie, Nick comes to realize that if he listens long enough than he could truly understand what If you ask any student his/her Club, about a mile northbound on opinion ofWtlkes-Barre, chances are -River Street Enjoy smooth jazz while it won't be very high. Some stu- you dine on delicious cuisine. But dents blame the population, crying it doesn't come cheap. You need that it's the elderly driving away three things to go to this place: anything from the year 1995 and on. money, a nice outfit, and a date. Others blame the geographies Another place in which fun claiming that the Scranton/Wilkes- happens as regularly as sunshine Barre area is too far away from any is club Miami. Even though most real city where all the fun is. The people claim that it's a bore, I found truth is ... they' re right. This town is . it fun for someone who has never pretty much a hole in the ground. had a dance club experience. It's But hey, even the boy in the bubble located in the nostalgic section of has a deck of cards so why can't we Wilkes-Barre right where the old make the most of a bad situation? train station used to be. The following is a list of places that Lastly, a place that is great for will keep you smiling all day long, _all you theatergoers is the F.M all day strong. Kirby Center. Fine_productions of If fine food at good prices is classic musicals are elaborately perwhat you want, Carlo's Italian res- formed and it is sure to keep you taurant located ¼ mile past the entertained all night. Located in the Sunoco station on Carey Ave. is famous "Square" of Wilkes-Barre, where you have to go. You have the Kirby Center does not onlY. your choice between eating authen- house musicals, but they also have tic style Italian food in a restaurant attracted the likes ofB.B.King and setting or just relax and sit at the Bryan Adams. Call (570) 693-4100 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.,c,___;:1.-...z:........;:11.-..,i:;,,,.__;:L.-..,L__;:L---t bar. The bar also has 2 televisions for more information. and a sports ticker to keep you inI hope that this fills your hunformed about the latest in sport's ger for excitement because, well, news and events. A night at Carlo's that's about all there is around here. Keep your ears open and I' II keep is a n!ght well spent. . If a high-c;lass atmosphere is you posted on what goes on in this what you' re looking for, then by all crazy city. See you next week here , means go to the River Street Jazz at the F-Files. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by the writer are not necissarily the opinons of The Beacon or Wilkes University. Cap and Gowns galore for graduation! REGAL PIZZA 822-5775 55 N. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre Wilkes University Special: $3.99 for a Large Pizza, Pick-up NO LIMIT! k, rs a DELIVERY SPECIALS: $4.99 1 Large: . 2 Large: $8.99 5 Large: $19.99 lS r1- y. EXTRA LARGE, 18": $6.59 - DELIVERED FAST )f Photo of ,the Week AND FREE DELIVERY Monday thru Wednesday- 4pm to Midnight Thursday3pm to 1 am Friday3pm to 2am Saturday3pm to 1 am Sunday3pm to 11 pm �SPORTS 1() The Beacon February 1, 2001 Fehn ·Roller Hockey kicks off Semester K .,... · ,t-. ~ »· through a Dave Peer screen and past Pitt goalie Eric Rubin to trim the deficit to 2Beacon Sports 1. Wilkes University Roller Hockey's The third period passed without incisecond half got off to a slow start Janu- dent for either team, but Pitt took the moary 26-28 in Harrisburg, PA as the Colo- mentum back with a goal early in the nels clawed their way to a 1-1-2 record. fourth to extend their lead to 3-1. The After a two-month hiatus due to winter Colonels, however, would not go away. recess. the team looked to hold onto sec- Silcox converted on the power play to Top-ranked West Chester Univerond place in the Mid-Atlantic Region of bring Wilkes back within one goal and sity handed Wilkes a 7-1 thrashing in their the Collegiate Roller Hockey League. To drove home a rebound off a shot by all- only previous meeting, and the Colonels do so, they would have to succeed in star defenseman BJ Kosich two minutes came out looking to avenge their worst tough divisional matchups against top- later to knot ·the score at 3. Defensemen loss of the season. The Golden Rams ranked West Chester University, Rob Hersker and Jason Waterbury helped came out of the gate quickly, leaping to a Millersville University, and Syracuse Uni- stave off a late Pitt flurry as the game 4-0 lead after only one period. Wilkes versity. The loss of leading scorer and ended in a 3-3 deadlock. hung tough through the second and third captain Chris Jarzyk, coupled with the Wtlkes took on their first divisional periods, holding WCU scoreless, but the withdrawal of defenseman Eric Bonacci,- opponent of the new year, Millersville Uni- Rams' vaunted offense proved to be too . had left the Colonels with some gaping versity, the following morning. With only much for the Colonels to handle, as they holes, but first-year players Ryan one previous matchup (a 7-2 win for the added another two in the fourth to exMaisano, Nick Romanowski, Eric Wolf Colonels), Wilkes came out looking to tend their lead to 6-0. Silcox was the ancJ Ken Huntington were ready to fill . strike early and often, but Marauder lone bright spot, ruining Joe Ford's shutthe void. goaltender Seth Hatt would create scor- out with a late goal, but his goal could not The team opened their weekend ing problems for the team all day. Once soften a heartbreaking 6-1 loss that viragainst the University of Pittsburgh. Pitt again fmding themselves down 2-0 after tually eliminated Wilkes from the race for and Wilkes had built a tense rivalry over the first, Wtlkes came back to tie the game first place in the division. two years, wit_h their five previous at halftime with two quick goals by Silcox Later that evening, the Mid-Atmatchups resulting in wins by a total of and standout freshman forward Nick lantic Region held their all-star game. The seven goals. This meeting would not dis- Meadows late in the second. Millersville league's captains and team representaappoint. Goals by Fred Shrayber and Joe would net two more, but Waterbury and tives selected defenseman BJ Kosich and Kleca allowed the Panthers an early 2-0 Silcox responded with goals of their own goaltender Mike Burke as Wilkes' replead. But Wilkes fired back in the second to give Wilkes another hard-fought point resentatives for the game. Burke played as sophomore forward Russ Silcox shot with a 4-4 tie. •the second half between the pipes, allow- By Mike Burke ing only two goals and shutting down some of the top scorers in the league. Burke and Chris Jarzyk also niade headlines in professional roller hockey over the holidays as the DC Voltage sele~ted them in Major League Roller Hockey's entry draft. Wilkes' final game o'f the weekend came against Syracuse University. With a 1-1 lifetime record against the Orangemen, the game promised to be a defensive battle throughout. A relentless offensive assault against Syracuse goaltender Jeffrey Schlesinger resulted in a 3-0 lead for the Colonels going into the half. Syracuse opened with an early goal in the third, but Wilkes shut the door by answering with a strike of their own to make the score 4-1. Key stops down the stretch by Burke and the rest of the defense held Syracuse scoreless, and helped Wilkes come home with momentum going into their final series of regular-season games, February 23-25 in Bridgewater, NJ. Wilkes will then take on the best of the Mid-Atlantic Region and look to qualify for the CRHL National Championships in Los Angeles, CA at the MAR Regional Championships in Harrisburg, PA, March 9-11. For more details, visit http:// wilkesrh.sports-page.net and http:// ECHO www.gettoyota.com Most everyone has them ... no on~ likes them. (Toyota Echo can help.) Echo gets up to 38 miles per gallon* .. that limits your spending on gasoline. (Good start.) 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Visi1 a spurt openin: 40 win in a F womer T uesd: Center L ady JI first-pl: D eSalt 2 inco1 to 3-1: confe11 Le: play i King': run th figure relinq up WI Mont, the ru anoth �)01 some 3urke 1es in holi~m in entry :kend With t the > be a ritless lCUS e mlted g into early ~door rown · down of the ;, and >menregu25 in 1e best >0k to ampi- February 1, 2001 The Beacon 11 SPORTS King's Notches 67-40 Win Over Wilkes Visiting King's College used a spurt midway through the opening half and posted a 6740 win over Wilkes University in a Freedom Conference women's basketball game on Tuesday night in the Marts Center. The win improves the Lady Monarchs, who are iQ a first-place _tie with Scranton and DeSales, to 13-5 overall and 82in conference play. Wilkes falls to 3-15 overall and 0-10 in the conference. ,. Leading 17-11 with 8:26 to play in the opening stanza, King's embarked on an 11-0 run that gave them a doublefigure lead they would never relinquish. Katie Bowes came up with a steal and fed Fran Monte for a layup that started the run. Monte then converted another bucket inside off an Camille Centini canned a gamehigh 16 points to lead Wilkes. Corinne Stewart grabbed a game-high nine rebounds for the Lady C9lonels as well. assist from Bowes to make it Camille Centini canned a 21-11. Denise Igo canned a 15- game-high 16 points to lead foot jumper and hit one.:of-two Wilkes. Corinne Stewart free throws to give King's a 24- grabbed a game-high nine 11 margin. Igo and Maggie rebounds for the Lady Colonels Widdoes added baskets later as well. during the spurt to end the run. The Lady Colonels will Igo had 13 points to lead return to action on Saturday King's in scoring. Monte added afternoon when they host 12 tallies and four rebounds, as Moravian College in a nonthe Lady Monarchs placed conference game. eleven players in the scoring column. MAR sburg, 1ttp:// 1ttp:// . Photo by Adam Polinger Camille Centini '(12) had 16 points in Tuesday's game against King's. Men's Basketball Fall's to Kings (continued from page 12) g 0 ,. ts of his pair to pull Wilkes to within four with just 52 seconds . to play. The second missed, keeping it a two-possession game at 70-66. King's then converted one of two from the line. Iannuzzi popped a three and missed, but Hairston was there for a rebound and later in the possession slammed one down to make it a three-point game. Dave Plisko took away King's next possession and it appeared as though he was fouled, but a jump ball was called, with possession belonging to King's. · Two King's free throws put the Colonels down five with only 10 seconds to play. Iannuzzi tri~d a three and missed, got his own rebound and put it back, but it was too little too_late as time expired, giving King's a 73-70 victory and ending Wilkes' 16 game winning streak. Dave Jannuzzi lead Wilkes with 30 and Alex Hairston added 10 to join him as the only Colonels in double-digits. Corey Dickerson threw in 30 for the visitors. Wilkes was outrebounded 44-39 and out-shot at the charity stripe, with King's hitting 31 of 51 to Wilkes' 22 of3O. · The loss drops Wilkes to 16-1 overall and 9-1 in the MAC, but still has a firm hold on first place in the Freedom League. King's improves to 14. 5 overall, 6-4 in the MAC. Look for the Colonels to bounce back tonight when they play host to SUNYFarmingdale at 7 P.M. �70 By Kevin Sickle Beacon Staff Writer With a 61-47 win at Scranton Saturday, Wilkes went into Tuesday night's matchup with cross-town rival King's still undefeated at 16-0 overall (best start in school history), 9-0 in conference, and number one in the nation. It wasn't so much the rival game, the Mayor's Cup battle, the winning streak, or the nation's number one ranking that was important, though, at least not to Coach Rickrode and his men. It was another conference game, one that is vital to how successful this season will be. An unblemished .,. conference mark has only been achieved once in school history (1996), and it • would help propel the Colonels to the NCAA tournament. "I look at it as just another league game that we have to win," saidRickrode. "We don't wantto get complacent at all. From a national standpoint, we'd like to keep it going ... but I don't really have to motivate my guys to play in this game." After a less than productive inside game against Scranton, Rickrode was hoping for more of an issue presence against King's. "I'd like to rebound a little bit better than we have," added Rickrode. "We didn't score well inside against Scranton. It was our first time in a while that our post players didn't have a really productive night. Tonight we would like to get the ball inside and establish that early in the game." Another key for the game was to control King's outstanding senior guard, Corey Dickerson. The defense knew coming in that they wouldn't be able to stop him, but hopes were to contain him by making him take the difficult shots and make the difficult moves as they have in the past few games. From the opening tip, the first key to the game just wasn ' t there. The· Monarchs took it right to the Colonels and established their inside presence. The Colonels defense responded, h~wever, 73 Photo by Adam Polinger Tom Stambaugh (33) saw 24 minutes in this game, blocked 2sbots, and scored 3 points. with junior Tom Stambaugh blocking one of five consecutive missed shots by the Monarchs. On the ensuing possession, fellow junior, John Boyland, drove and hit a layup to give Wtlkes the early, shortlived lead. Corey Dickerson tied the game and started a 7-0 run, as Wilkes missed six shots over the next 2:40. Stambaugh then stepped out and knocked down a trey. After a King's dunk and layup, senior Dave Jannuzzi hit two foul shots to cut the lead to four and junior Ron McIntyre's layup brought Wilkes to within two. The Colonels then went almost five minutes before registering another basket when junior, Kevin Walsh hit a jumper, pulling Wilkes to within six at 17-11. With the help of missed layups and free throws, King's increased their lead to 10 with 3:19remaining in the opening half. Pairs of free throws by Jannuzzi and freshman Dave Plisko, and one by McIntyre got Wilkes to within five. A Dickerson layup, followed by a Wilkes turnover and another layup pushed it to nine, but Wilkes responded as sophomore Alex Hairstort hit a baseline jumper and Plisko laid one in just as time expired to keep Wilkes within five at halftirre. A dismal 29 percent shooting from the floor in the first half, coupled with only 10 points in the paint compared to King's 20, wasn't what Wilkes needed. What really hurt though, was the offensive spurt King's brought out of the locker room. After another Boylan layup, King's went on a 15-0 run, sparked by five Wilkes turnovers and ,., six free throw attempts, to pull away to a 47-29 lead. After a bucket by junior Brad Sechler and two free throws by McIntyre, Dave Jannuzzi wentintoa zone. Dave connected on his next five (3-3 from three) shots en route to scoring the Colonels next 13 points. A basket by Ron McIntyre pulled them to within two, andafteraKing's free throw, Jannuzzi hit another three to tie the g~ and bring Wilkes and the crowd all the way back into it at the 8:22 mark. That's when the foul shooting competition began. King's connectedoo one of two from the stripe to take the lead before Plisko stepped to the line himself and hit both, giving Wilkes it's first lead since the opening minutes of the game, 55-54. Wilkes ended upon the bad end of this, however, as they were over the foul limit. The Monarchs made 8 of 10 freebies to give them an eight-point lead. Even more free throws were exchanged until Hairston hit the fronterxl See Men's Basketball falls to King's - Page 11 'i''llls1i1:t· Ille Photo by Adam Polinger All-American Dave Jannuzzi (44) poured in 30 points vs. King's College, dropping the Colonels, to 9-1 in the MAC. . •Ili:•:i ;~i~lf••••••••tI � 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 2001 February 1st Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2001 February 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/807cb7a7a1ee443749565f648eceda6e.pdf 64dcc7fc52208bb25935de1bab0e5c50 PDF Text Text A Student run publication serving the Wilkes Community. 1-3 4-5 s 6-7 8-9 10-12 Theatre Diversity VIPDay Wrestling Update Sidewalk Talk : rout point edthe New P-r esident Announced Initiative By Amanda Leigh Brozana· Beacon Managing Editor Enthusiasm Abound advertisement of the open position was posted in The The Search: Chronicle of Higher Education. In the wake of President After approximately 80 appliBreiseth's retirement announce- cants had submitted their letters mentlastApril, Wilkes Univer- of resume to be reviewed, 15 sity set out to find a new presi- were chosen for telephone refdent to lead us through the first erence. From these, nine were year of a new century: Through selected for interviewing at a the recommendation by a neutral site. Finally, three finaltwelve-person search commit- ists were chosen to visit the tee compiled of administration, University and the community. faculty, trustees, alumni and even The Board ofTrustees accepted students, a new president has the recommendation ofthe combeen chosen. The committee, mittee and negotiated with Dr. formed in May of 2000, Gilmour,tofinallyappointhim worked with a national higher- unanimously as the fifth presieducation recruiting firm, Aca- dent of Wilkes University. demic Search. With approxiThe Man: mately260schoolsearchingfor Dr. Joseph E. (Tim) candidatesforthisposition,itis Gilmour,56,currentProvostat a competitive process to select Northwest Missouri State Unithe best candidate for our ins ti- versity, was chosen out of the tution. A packet of information long list of applicants who origiabout the position and the Uni- · nally were reviewed. He had versity was then organized and been with NMSU since 1995 Gilmour Addresses The Press - Adam Polinger/Beacon at Provost, and before that the University and take initiative served at several different insti- towards fresh steps to improve tutionsforhigherlearning,in- Wilkes.Hisfamily,daughter eluding U ofMaryland, College · Laura, of Richmond, VA, and Park. He also was chair of a · son, Jeffery, of Baltimore, MD, committee, which helped to are in full support of his decioversee development for the ~ion to take the position in Olympic Games in 1996 at Pennsylvania Georgia Tech's "Olympic Vil-· His Views: lage." His previous leadership When speaking Friday, tasks will allow him to formu- . Gilmour talked about many islate new ideas, generate inter- See New President Announced est in old and new prQjects of Page 3 New President Presented At Op_e n Foruin By Kathleen Awad Beacon Staff Writer Movie Reviews Miss Congeniality Cast Away Music Review Blink 182 The Get-Up Kids Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Gerald Moffatt, announced Friday, February 2, 2001, that the 5 th president for Wilkes University is Dr. Joseph T. Gilmour. The announcement was at the student union building second floor conference room, among students, faculty, staff, and trustees. Due to the leadership of Search Committee Chairwoman, Melanie Lumia, the six-month search for just the right person for the job was well done. The tremendous attendance of listeners, eager to hear Dr. Gilmour's message, was a nice welcome for our new president, as well as a testament to the level of involvement of the Wilkes "family" and their concern for its future. Dr. Gilmour expressed his appreciation to be the next president of Wilkes, and · spoke in a soft, but firm manor of how he will be available to listen to and even incorporate ideas from others, which may enhance the community of South Wilkes-Barre. He vowed to concentrate specifically on the endowment, as well as the enrollment of Wilkes. Dr. Gilmour graciously offered that he would be continuing the role of President Breiseth, who retires this June. Promising a great base, unlocking creativity for technology initiative for governing Wilkes. He promises economic and technological to look at the real jssues that development, Dr. Gilmour had shape the governing process, the undivided attention of and to find the right balance of audience members. leadership and involvement. Finally, Dr. Gilmour Listeners gave Dr. Gilmour a great applalilse and spoke of being a trusted leader who will "do the right were left with a sense of thing", and who cares "deeply accomplishment for having about people." He asserts that placed such a leader in the he is a listener, a skill needed position of President of Wilkes to work with others to plan University. Their lasting and shape ideas for a "powerful applause expressed a sense of future''.. . contentment, a collective With points of focus, Dr. feeling among listeners that Gilmour will "try to earn that they are still going to be in trust that the board has placed good hands when Dr. T. in him." He will be working on Joseph Gilmore takes over the position of President.in June a clear chart for focus of optimum enrollment at Wilkes, 2001. and for a di versified economic �February 8, 2001 Feb NEWS 2 The Beacon Parking Still Unsolved traffic on Franklin Street. A second access point was Pickering Lot has seen added to the plans to fulfill the its fair share of construction city's requirement, and the delays. Originally scheduled to plans were then approved. open in January of this year, One access point will be next the project has suffered a to Passan Hall, the second will series of setbacks. According be next to Fortinsky. Work to Jack Zikoski, Director of then began on the lot, with Facilities Management, the drainage pipes and concrete first difficulty dealt with the curbs installed, and the land CC)\\.-S.truc~cm.\)\'a.\\.-s. \\\eID':',e\'le-s.. \e'le\e(\o\i.'1'\-\e \'\e'k\ -s.\e\) '-~ \o \Jl)On '3.l)l)\'j1ng for a -pe,rrro.\ \o l)O\lr \\-\e a~-p\-\a\.\,\)\l\ \\ 1:::<\.\"\\"\O\ build the parking lot, the city be poured when the temperaof Wilkes-Barre voiced ture is less than freezing. concern over the increase of Because of the original delay, By Bill Androckitis Beacon Staff Writer this phase of the project is not scheduled to happen until late March or early April when the weather improves. Also delayed is the installment of · the lighting fixtures. The poles that arrived at the construction site turned out to be the wrong ones, and had to be sent back to the manufacturer to be replaced. New poles are exQec\eo.\o am.'le w1\hl.n the \"\e'k\fo~ ~ee~, anG. ~1\\be installed imm~ately. Zikoski said crossing the lot at night was a safety concern because of the lack of lighting. Temporary lighting has been brought in to illuminate the lot until the lighting fixtures are installed and working. When the project is complete, which is now scheduled for late this semester, the new lot will hold about 100 vehicles. Grass and shrubs will be placed around the area, and a brick walkway w\\llead from the ~arking lot to t\\.e StudentUni.on"Bu\.\di.ng. In the future, an information kiosk may be placed along the brick walkway, displaying a campus map, impo_rtant information and announcements. The new lot won'tpul an end to the parking proble that has plagued Wilkes for years, but it will help consider ably. Parking at Ralston Field is planned to continue, as the lot will not be able to hold everyone's car. For now, those who drive to school wrn be forced to rely on the shutt!t service to and from Ralston Field or continue feeding the meters around campus. Volleyball Allotted Money, Sntoking Policy Passed Josh Liebner Beacon Staff Writer First of all, the members of student government who showed up last week should be thanked. Second of all, it should be noted that maybe, just maybe, the article last week made a little difference in this week's attendance. Student government currently has forty-nine members. They need one-half plus one of all members to attend a meeting in order to meet qu~rum. That would be twenty-four members attending. This week, the Student Governmentmetquorum,andthen some. There were thirty-three members in attendance this week. Way to go! -Since they actually had enough members to have a meeting, they accomplished things this week. The first order of business involved the volleyball club and the issue 9f whether or not to grant them the $650 they requested. In a vote of 33-0-0, the club was indeed granted that handsome tally. The second order of being held by the freshmen class. This fundraiser is a Freshmen Auction. It will be held on Feb. 21 from 11 :00 AM to 6:00 PM in the SUB. It will then be moved to the basketball game scheduled for that evening to close out the bidding. The winners will be contacted. A preview of those to be auctioned: John Bosha and Kyla Campbell. The third issue discussed involved a proposition by the YMCA. The sports facility proposed a deal with Wilkes to accept $48,000 from the university in exchange for free membership to all students for one semester. This will be discussed further at future meetings. It was then announced that the proposed smoking policy was indeed passed. It will go into effect for the fall semester of 2001. The bubble in Stark will be kept and there will be designated entrances to buildings that you may smoke at. All residence halls and university owned buildings, however, will be deemed non-smoking facilities. that the rock band Fuel will perform here on campus. concert will be held on April 29. No news on price, time or an opening act yet. The Beacon will get that info tion to you as soon as weha it. WILKES UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT 'I I ';_""'----~ LEADING THE WAY Tuesday 13 Of' Scattered Showers Scattered Showers j I/ t\ Sunny ' �The Beacon 3 N EWS Exploring Nationa1 ·condom Week By Mark Falanga r;ant uncevon't p ~problem kes for iconsiderton Field 1e, as the )hold now, :::hool will the shuttle Ralston :ding the Beacon Staff Writer >US . 'uel will npus. The on April tee, time et. The :informa- 'ERSIT Y :NT v1ENT •" I/ ~ /:' /7'r-/ Illa; - AIDS activists and researchers are gearing up for a week long educational trip about the effect ofAIDS and how it can be greatly reduced with use of a condom. National Condom Week, which officially begins on February 14, Valentines Day, a day that it is expected intimacy and sexual intercourse are at its peak, serves three reasons: to educate, to identify, and to encourage young Ameri_cans to use condoms. "In the heat of the moment many people fail to . think through the fu.U equation of sex and risk. HIV/AIDS is no longer a private decision affectingjust the couple having sex. It impacts families, communities, and creates a cycle of suffering that can be prevented with a condom for · less than $1," says Devin Kotdt, President of Aggressive AIDS Prevention, Inc. Planned Parenthood has a mascot, Condoman, who goes to local bars to hand out coasters saying, "Don;t have sex in the dark," as well as other information about safe sex and free condoms. As part of National Condom Week, Planned Pare\}thood is having a contest to win Condoman T-shirts. They also have free condoms available during this week and all_year round. Carole Sue DeLaite, Vice President of Development for Planned Parenthood, says ''There is a distinct correlation between sex education and society's openness regarding talking about birth control, particularly in teen pregnancies. We use sex to sell any product imaginable. Popular music is filled with sexual messages. We talk about sex all the time, but if you talk about planning it, it becomes undesirable." Here at Wilkes, condoms are offered free of charge in the Wilkes infirmary located ort the first floor of Evans Hall. Hopefully by the end of this week, all students will be more aware of the dangers of unprotected sex and the . heartbreak it can lead to. New President Announced (continued from page 1) sues including strengthening community relations, upholding the work of Dr. Breiseth, and continuing to push for technological advances for the University. Gilmour elaborated on his ideas by saying, "I believe my greatest strength is in working with a community like Wtlkes to help it develop a powerful and focused vision for its future and then to help organize it to realize that vision." He also listed six action steps he had found as things Wilkes will need to address: "First, we need to chart a clear course for Wilkes' future. Second, in the first year we hope to evolve and bring new people into leadership ... Third, I plan to optimize involvement in all graduate and undergraduate p~ograms here at Wilkes. Fourth, I plan to build fundraising to give us a diversified economic base., This will preserve what we already have. •Through hard work, we will be able to do just that. Fifth, I intend to look at programs to make sure they are serving students. From time to time we will evaluate programs to make sure they are the best they can be. Lastly, I will look at issues underlying gov~ance and unlock creativity in governance." Gilmour also spoke of himself as a lead~r, saying, "I have fierce resolve to make things happen. I hope you feel that I have earned the right to hold this office you trust in me. · I am not afurid to make the tough decisions." After the address, Gilmour was questioned on what he sees as his role in being involved with students. He spoke about studentleadershipbeingimportant, as well as data to understand student concerns. "Students should be at the center of all we do at Wilkes. Thus they need to be the principle focus of the· President," state Gilmour. 'Toe president needs to spend time with students at social and sporting events periodically," he added. OtherOpinions: Of the number of people whowereatDr. Gilmour'scampus address, excitement was the main emotion throughout the crowd. Overall, those in attendance seemed to see the selection of Gilmour as the next president of the university as a wise decision.'"Not only does he have a great deal of experience, but he seems like a very friendly person as well,'' stated Bethany Yenner, Station Manager, Campus News station Yenner was not the only person w)lo was impressed by Gilmour's experience and personality. "Dr. Gilmour was an exceptional candidate and I am quite confident [that he] will be a very strong president. He has a great number of attributes that will serve Wilkes well," commented Paul Strunk, Vice President ofAlumni,Development& University Relations. He went on to add, ''His chief attribute is experience. He is easy to talk with, and will be a hit with our alumni and friends.'' Dean Alleni also spoke of Gilmour's enthusiasm, personality and experience. "He seems very enthusiastic, focused and realistic about his approach to his new leadership challenge." As a general · survey of the crowd who heard" him speak at the open forum and the media's reaction, it is evident that Dr. Gilmour has leaped the first hurdle of impressing those around him. Now he must move on to tackle the issues he feels will best help bring Wilkes to a pinnacle of success. �4 The Beacon Febru ary 8, 2001 O PINION Opoosin!! Viewooints . Handingl>ut Condoms On College Campuses Pro one time, I know my partner, he/ By Rosemary Cabanillas she is CLEAN" HA HA HA HA! Handing out condoms on NO BIG DEAL? READ THE FIRST PARAGRAPH AGAIN college campuses is a great idea The correct usage of WILL YA? Giving out condolI!-s condoms greatly reduces the risk on college campuses is a great of pregnancy and SID's includ- idea. . l)THEY AREFREE!!!! ing HIV. Most of you who read this publication are college stu- Did you ever try to buy condoms? dents. And being that I am a col- Do you know how humiliating it lege student myself, I have many is to pay for condoms in a phargoals that I wish to achieve while macy when the cashier kind of getting my education. Getting looks like your mom and you pregnant or getting infected with know she's looking at you disapan SID is NOT one of them. I provingly? Do you know its even assume that college students do more embarassing when she gives not want to have their college ca- you the total, and the box of reers cut short because of an un- condoms took everything out of . planned pregnancy. I al~o assume your wallet? When condoms are that college students do not want being handed out, they are usutheir LIVES cut short because of ally donated by a certain local ora fatal SID that has no cure, such ganization. This means they are as HIV. Being on a college cam- free, there are no questions asked, pus means you hear a lot of gos- and more importantly, no disapsip. This professor gives tough proving looks. If anything, they exams, someone stole the sundial, are overjoyed you are taking them. the squirrel caused a power out2)When handing out age ... but the one thing that I hate condoms on campus , the to hear the most is: "I hooked up condoms are NOT loose. Many last nite and I didn't use a con- times the condoms come in nifty dom." and the excuses are always little packages called 'Safe Sex something dumb like: "I didnt have Packs' which contain important any, my partner didn't have any information, such as ways.HIV either, no big deal, it's just this and other SID's can be transmit- Con By Jennylee Yuhas Take a minute and think back to Homecoming 2000. N:ow think about anytime you have gone to Health Services. Do you notice the correlation between those two places? Well, I do. I remember that there is not a shortage of condoms in either of those places. Even though I agree that placement of the condom basket is a good thing in Health Services, I do not believe that condoms should have been handed out at Homecoming. That long table looked extremely classless set up at the doors that the student body came in at. Don't get me wrong. I think that we should practice safe sex. As children that were brought up in the 1990s, we have learned about safe sex all _the way through school, but we are not children anymore. If I am going to have sex, I know to use a condom and I will go to the store or make that trip to Heaith Services to get the condoms. We need to be responsible for our own sexual habits. It is not up to a club to supply the entire student body with condoms . ff we are all mature enough to have sex, then we should be responsible enough to have sex with our own condoms. I was once told by a very dear friend, that if I wasn't mature enough to make sure that I am protected when I have sex, then I am not mature enough to have sex. We should never think that "Oh, my partner will bring the cond_o m." Chances are that they will be thinking the same thing. We must all be responsible, not only for keeping ourselves safe, but for keeping our partner safe. That is a choice we made when we decided that we are mature enough to have sex. It is a good thing that the clubs are looking out for the sexual interests of its classmates, but it should be unnecessary. If we w~uld take more time worrying about protecting ourselves and not getting swept away in the moment of passion, the clubs wouldn't need to worry about supplying condoms to anyone. ted, how to put on a condom, and numbers for local organizations on where you can get tested and counseling. There is usually someone representing a group or organization sitting at the site, in case someone has a question. By the way, handing out condoms does not mean that they are being shoved in the face of every person walking by. It just means that on a designated day the condoms . are there for the taking, and a representative is there to answer any questions that students might have. 3)The last burning point: You are probably shaking your head saying "but doing all of this just promotes rampant sex," and you know what? IT DOES NOT! Humans are sexual beings by nature. People are going to have sex. People choose to have sex. A little piece oflatex does not make anyone have sex. Handing out condoms· DOES NOT PROMOTE SEX. Handing out condoms promotes SAFE SEX. Handing out condoms enables people who are already sexually active to have safe sex and PROTECT themselves from pregnancy and SID's. Handing out condoms brings AWARENESS to those who are not yet sexually active, so that once they do DECIDE to have sex, they will do so SAFELY. If anything, condoms promote RESPONSIBILITY. Col- lege students are adults. condoms are out there as an OP TION to those who wish to them. The representatives w hand out the condoms are healm professionals or social work that deal with these types ofa sues everyday as a living. Th representatives are objectiv~ They offer the FACTS on howm have safe sex to students w want information. No one is~ ing forced to take condoms. B ing sexually active is a perso chQice, and handing out condo motivates people to be responsi for their own health. Rosemaiy Cabanillas- President, AID Awareness Committee form info contact: saac@wilkes.edu PEN .N S Y L V A N I A t s BEST SKIING MOUNTAIN. Wild Wednes(IMrQ! ..... ...,., •,. • . · · "" ~ lift . ' -.:y For College Students with Presentation of Valid College Identiftcatie>n Day o.r Night • ~nes.days On& Elk Mountain Sid Raon, Inc-. Unio.n ~ PA 18410 (570) 679-4400 . &it 63 Qff l-81N ~Tieleb;! ould rise to J lost their idi< My first p, addres!i is tl identW (l lieve we ev with the m , ignore ti e that t he peop· W's ur venc at he people . Unless �2001 The Beacon 5 OPINION Speaking Of Presidents ... ucaSomething I would like tion, resides in Florida. The same 1555, the famous to ask is "Why did anyone vote Florida that could not count Gore's votes correctly. You amus predicted at the for this guy?" the rnillenium, the village Was it because his father know what, now that I think would rise to power. Aus- was president? After that stun- about it. ..... . People said that Gore lost their idiot. •. 'ning tenure of office; had I been was not charismatic. Is W some My first point I would a Republican (obviously I'm not) kind of a Don Juan, or did I miss toaddres& is the mere fact I would have switched to Demosomething? I found both to be President W ( because I can crat. The worse part is that the believe we ever elected a elder Bush is more intelligent than equal on the ole' charm o'meter, with the middle name W. I used to think that Dan some where below the zero , that is what I shall af- Quale was picked so no one mark. Did you see Ricky Martin tely call him from n~ would ever think of shooting did not win. I find it very George Bush. Now I suspect it and W dancing? W, here is a -tip t for someone who has is because Quale reminded Bush from me to you, white men can not dance, accept it. win their heart that they of his son. The main distinction I found twin, ignore that simple fact What is the shortest con- declare that they're proud test ever? A spelling bee with in them is that one has the intelligence to run the country, and ve the people's backing. Quale and W. with W's understated iriThis man was force fed one has the intelligence to turn ehe has to realize he did one of the best educations money on Game-Boy. God bless video win. The dilemma W faces can buy (and I am sure it was) games, at least they had the guts his amazing abilities of and he can't come up with a to pick the leader of the free · ·on have not allowed him better term than "Fuzzy Math"? world. But I suppose that this that he lacks the sup- Is that a term at Yale? I wonder of the people he intends to where he gets the rest of his nifty means W is a simple man. Afnt. Unless you call sup- words. Oh well, as long as W ter what he told Time Magazine laving your fingers crossed keeps the country unitedfied, I about his ownership of the Texas the U.S. is not on a roller guess we can not get to angry Rangers, the picture comes into focus. "I want the folks to see ride headed straight for with him. verbial "economic baseThe same family that me sitting in the same kind of ment." &ill ults. • President Examines President to the new era without With the departure of nt Breiseth and the arof Dr. Gilmour, there may been concern about ts losing a voice on . After all, in this past alone, President Breiseth, with other leaders on has taken leaps forward represent the student Along with positions on 'ttees that students had the past, students this I'm represented on new 'ttees, including the · Long-Range Planning Having met with Dr. already, I can assure the t body · that our talion will continue with rship on campus. With President who is conwith the student body, it 1s our nng issues to our student leaders. During his acceptance speech, Dr. Gilmour set forth his plan for the first year of his Presidency. Among his plans were "continuously evolving programs, serving students and their needs." Establishing that Wilkes already has groundwork laid to grow from, Gilmour asked, "How do we make sure that what's already built is built upon?" Clearly, the incoming President is ready to work with the students in order to establish a better school. When September rolls around.join with me in welcoming Dr. Gilmour to campus as our new President. Looking forward and not backward, with new leadership, this University will succeed. With student leaders, administration, and the incoming President working together, - without a doubt, Wilkes University will be a finer campus for generations to come. seat they sit m, eatmg e same popcorn, peeing in the same urinal." He wants to pee in the same urinal as a normal guy. That really makes me understand the guy. (Note to self don't ever take Sociology at Yale) · Colin Powell was appointed to Secretary of the State. This was made so African Americans would not totally hate W. The debates left W squirming when the civil rights topics came tip. Don't worry though, W is a rich republican from Texas, I'm sure he is·well educated and accepting towards diversity. So well accepting that he decided he did not need White House Racial Relations Office, or maybe it was just a stupid move on W's part. He also stopped the office of AIDS in the White House. In place of these offiees, he created the Office of Faith Based Work. I could have sworn the government had created the first amendment to have separation of Church and State. This appears to be a clear violation of that amendment. Bush has also ec1de to stop nonsmoking efforts. Clinton's administration was suing tobacco companies for the government spending money to treat smoking related diseases. Bush's administration has already thrown out most ~f those lawsuits. That means the $23.2 million the government put into the lawsuits and all the countless hours spent in court, have been swiftly laid to waste by the tactful W. I see this as a bad omen. Clinton was a good president. This current presidency is not shaping up to be as good as the previous one. Bush is an idiot. I can not believe some of the things he has said or some of the things he has done. I see him as rich conservative racist moron who probably has one of those singing mounted trout on his wall. You all know what politic_al party I belong too. It is not that hard to figure out. I hope the "village idiot" does not cause the end of the United States. If you cun read this, you don ' t need glasses. Be An Educated Consu01er case, education is a topic you will discuss. The faculty of Wilkes University is here to teach us, shape us and prepare ·us for a world they have seen. They take time for long hours to plan discussions, which will keep our interest, but more importantly, to keep pushing us in the direction of our ultimate goal, a good job in How often can we sit a field we like. down and praise this University? To these good I know common • instructors, we owe a lot of praise. conversation for Wilkes campus is Yet, there are always a select few the cafeteria complaints, the . who stick out as models to follow parking problem, and the cost or models to disregard. concerns (all to be further Professors, such as Dr. addressed in this issue of The William Stine of the Chemistry Beacon). I complain about all of department, who pushes his this, too. But let's look at some students not to know something, bright points of the University. but rath~r to understand it, stick When you graduate from out in my mind. His "question of this institution, you will not tell the day" concept leads true your employer about the fact that students to get a better grasp of you had to walk through mud and the concept, he must instill in mess up your clothes each day them. because Wilkes never paved a Yet there are some small patch of gravel when they professors who I will allow to tore down the old bookstore. (I, remain nameless, who get too, think this should have been attention for quite the opposite . . done, but that's a whole other In their quest for student article.) knowledge, they discourage the You will, however, tell attempts their pupils make. In your boss about the excellent their efforts to educate, they instruction you received here. insult. This may be in a futile attempt to Criticism techniques are make an impression on him or her in constant use in education, as to why you should be because through criticism we see employed there, but in whatever our faults or mistakes and set out By Amanda Leigh Brozana huild from them. to However, there are two forms of critiquing something and only one is effective for educating any student. Constructive criticism, as we all have heard about through most of our English courses, is a form of pointing out errors in a way that helps the student to see their mistake and pushes them to improve upon the product. Destructive criticism, however, is criticizing by negatively approaching a mistake, not assisting in the learning process and insulting the student. As some of you may have across at Wilkes, we have a few members of the staff who have not yet learned the difference between the two concepts. The English Department itself has its share of professors who are still not completely sure of the difference between the two. Where this doesn't seem like a big deal, for a sensitive student, this is hurtful and even harmful to the learning process. To a student who is not interested in that particular subject, it discourages them as well as justifies their loathing of the course. See Be An Educacated Consumer~ .Page 7 .. ... �6 The Beacon February 8, 2001 FEATURES Main Dying to be Healthy Event By Erick Bourassa-Lavoie With Crazy Bob _ .. A dry heave is a dry heave, but VOMIT, now that's disgusting. There's nothing more disgusting than regurgitating digested nutrients and stomach acids. Boy if I had a nickel for every time that happened. Love that vomit. I remember once there was this chick and she was really hot. One night at a bar I saw her vomiting her brains out, her face lying on the rim of a public toilet. I have to admit that it almost turned me off. I bought strawberry flavored Designer Protein to aid me in my mission to get totally jacked. Some side effects include headache, nausea, interpretive dance, diarrhea, insomnia, and worst of all proteinrage. Protein-rage has caused me to lash out in violent and aggressive ways. Sometimes I think I am a pirate, and I pillage the village. I didn't know there was a word that rhymed with village. When I am a pirate, however, I attack the castle and steal more protein. I don't need any of you. I just need my protein and my problems are solved. I'm like Lou Fourigno in the Incredible Hulk. I can stuff fifteen pounds of crackers in my mouth and still talk. Protein! I killed a mouse last night. During the winter season the rats are less likely to sunbathe on the roof, so naturally they would want to swing by my chick palace. That would be groovy if I was a rat, but Beacon Staff Writer In the world of psychology, there are common words such as Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa, both of which are extremely dangerous eating disorders. Orthorexia Nervosa is much less common to hear, but just as dangerous to have. Orthorexia is an eating disorder in which the patient has a severe obsession with the quality of food in which they eat. This is different from Anorexia and Bulimia, in which the patient is mainly obsessed with the quantity of food consumed. It is just as dangerous as any of the eating disorders known, obviously not because of the healthy food that they consume, but in the manner in which they consume these foods. A person who is suffering from Orthorexia cannot focus on everyday activities and lead normal lifestyles, because they spend most of their waking hours worried about what they are going to eat, when they will eat it, how long it will take, how many times they will chew each bite, along with an assortment of other random obsessions. Common thoughts that Orthorexics have are: 1. Believing that there is no order in their lives, and somehow they must instill control over the way they live; and the only way they see fit is controlling what enters their mouths. 2. Believing that they are contrary to popular belief I'm not. I As I reached down under the stove am a tenant; it is my apartment, and to retrieve the remains of his mighty I have to protect it. It is a case of carcass, I felt like one of those crazy Bob vs. beast. I was using one of _ Australian guys that wrestle crocothose big plastic traps for rats the diles in the Everglades. I felt like size of poodles where the big jaws Anthony Hopkins in Instinct when crash down and close on the great the gorillas accepted him as their mammal's neck. However our prey own. With all my might I shoved had been cheating by licking the the body into his Bi-Lo plastic coffin and heaved it over the fire escape into the dumpster where he came from. Let that be a lesson to all creatures, big and small, who cross my path -of righteousness. For those of you who don't know about my wrestling gig, I am a pro wrestler. I'm trying to get Wilkes to have WXW, the people I wrestle for, at the Marts Center so Crazy Bob could wrestle at Wilkes. If you'd dig that let me know. This past week in Hagerstown, MD Tommy Suede kicked me in the face from all the way across the ring . These things happen. He also dropped me crotch-first on the top turnbuckle so forgive me if my demeanor is a tad askew. These things happen. I think it's time I hit the peanut butter off the trap and not bricks, take a hike, get to steppin' , getting killed. This made me revert go fly a kite, take a long walk off a back to the old fashioned-style short pier, don't let the door hit me in the butt on the way out, or make mousetrap. I slapped a bit ofExtra Crunchy like a tree and get out of here. Peace Jiffy on that bad boy and five min- out my crazy cats. I hope our time utes later, SNAP! Booyah, my ghetto together has brought us closer to a gangsters of Wilkes-Barre, the mutual understanding of trust and love. hunter has just become the hunted. Intercollegiate Group Embraces Diversity By:William Heckner King's Correspondent Wilkes University unites with two other local colleges to participate in WAQS, Wilkes Association of Queer Students. Queer refers to the, group of individuals who identify themselves as homosexual, bisexual, and/or transgender. This intercollegiate alliance between Wilkes, King's and Penn State at Wilkes-Barre was formed for queer students and their allies so that they could discuss issues affecting the queer community. However, this alliance did not occur over night. WAQS was formed from a learning process spanning over nine years of inner development. Mr. Jim Harrington, the Faculty Associate to the Dean of Student Affairs, says "WAQS began in 1992 as a Wilkes and community organization by a French professor, Bob Steele, who is no longer at Wilkes. I became co-advisor the next year, and then Bob moved on. We were an ally club, and last year, the 1999 fall semester, we became WAQS." Mr. Harrington has played a . " . . key role in the development of proving awareness and education WAQS. To start, he continued the throughout the campus, _as well as queer awareness mission when Mr. the Wilkes-Barre area. Last year, Steele left Wilkes. Jim organizes WAQS, as a celebration of Gay several e·vents · that would not be possible without his dedication and advisement. He also expresses interest in learning about people's viewpoints on queer society, which allows for membership to be an educational process. The club was created for queer students. Allieswho are in most cases heterosexual-are also welcomed into the Awareness Week, posted flyers community. around Wilkes University. these Obviously, 'the students are flyers portrayed famous people who also an ess~ntial part of WAQS. are/were identified as being gay, lesComprising of 12 members, the club, bian or bisexual. According to Cassie w&ile lacking significant members, Sutton, a senior Wilkes student does not lack intensity . .The stu- who is an ally of the club, the pro~en!5. show real enthusiasm for im- _ _gram made a ~uge s~!e!n.en~. reoyJ~ . Hey the, ou out there Before~ eall y get i is article ant to expl at I am nev is whole\\ worthless, and must repent for "sins" they have committed during their lifetime, i.e. eating a hamburger, eating cooked beans, or eating veg· etables that have not been organically grown. 3. An obsessive fear of illness, aging, and death. 4. Hating themselves for being so obsessed with the quality of food they consume, and the fear of hating themselves even more if they gested to were to somehow stop the obsest I may sion. essarily ' This terror of ending their fears 'enough. and obsessions is what makes. the think tha disorder sq potentially dangerous. ve thisrun Patients realize that their fears and article about obsessions are irrational, yet are ing outside c more afraid of changing their behavMyroo iors. Changing these behaviors ond floor of C would increase their risk of illness, come to be k aging, and death; which would in (Hence the ti tum cause more anxiety and selfHotBox.) hatred, because of the pathology Where of the disorder. Well, 1 While this disorder is less comwant to tell ) mon than its relatives, Anorexia and Bulimia, it is still important to realize ■ • - -- the potential mental heal th risks that such an eating/anxiety disorder may cause. People_who have signs or symptoms of this disorder should seek prompt medical attention by a certified psychologist or psychiatrist; otherwise, the disorder 's devastating effects cannot be treated. Dr. Sowcik is available on campus by appointment by calling 4084732. were so shocked that some tore those in college." down the flyers, but WAQS kept The student president of putting them back up again. WAQS, Erick Bourassa-Lavoie, isa "That's why I am an ally, be- hard working student, who does his cause of the awareness that is some- best to promote awareness of the times jeopardized by criticism and club and queer issues. With the help discrimina- of faculty and students, he says, tion," Cassie WAQS may become the dominant said. gay and lesbian organization in c h r i s Wilkes-Barre. Voveris, a seThough many skeptics of nior from WAQS.,.may view the group as a King's, identi- dating service for students and fies himself as staff, it is actually more of a social homosexual organization. The members meet to and says, "I discuss issues in their life. These found out issues might be what keeps diem about the awake at night or a prejudice they club towards are feeling. Most are simple, everythe beginning day issues that all students have, of my senior ,_but the group offers a forum to year. I joined speak about their sexuality as well this late in my as support. college career WAQS currently meets every so that I may Friday night at 8:00pm on the secbe able to help out, and meet new ond floor of the Student Center at people." Wilkes University. For directions, Angelo Becklam, who is a ho-" please email Mr. Harrington at mosexual student from the Penn harrjn~t@wilkes.edu All are welState Wilkes-Barre Campus, com- come, if they come with an open ments, "This club really gives some- mind. Please do not hesitate to supone a sense of belonging; that's port something you believe in. i~pgrta~t. to peopJ~•- ~S._PJ~i_a!l,Y __ - - - - - - - - - - -- •· - A sktlu advice readwi MarqM1 repres• w �101 reetings from The Hot Box •Lavoie taff W riter epent for ted during 1amburger, :ating vegen organi'ear of illves for be- quality of the fear of 1ore if they the obsestheir fears makes the langerous. r fears and 11, yet are 1eirbehavbehaviors of illness, 1 would in , and selfpathology , lesscom1orexia and lt to realize h risks that ;order may e signs or ier should :ntion by a r psychia·der 's dev>e treated. >ieoncamdling 408- ,ident of ,avoie, is a 10 does his .ess of the .th the help ., he says, : dominant ization in eptics of :roup as a dents and of a social :rs meet to ife. These eeps tnem udice they pie, everyents have, forum to ity as well eets every m the sect Center at directions, rington at II are wel.h an open :ate to supelieve in. Hey there and howdy to all of mout there in newspaper land. Before you . ~ally get into ~is article, I ant to explain atlam new to whole writ·g thing, so if mis sucks, get verit. On that Ille, here I go. It has been ggested to me 1at I may not essarily "get ... ut"enough. I do WITH JOSH tthink that this is true, so to disve this rumor, I will write a weekly !tide about things I notice happengoutside of my room. My room is located on the secfloor of Chesapeake Hall. It has me to be known as The Hot Box. Hence the title Greetings from The llotBox.) Where to begin this week. Well, the one thing I really 1ant to tell you all abo.u t is this rab- The Beacon FEATURES ebruary 8, 2001 bit, or "bunny" as he has come to be known in Chesapeake, that I feel has been stalking me. I guess it was four nights in a row, right after dinner, I would be walking by Stark back to my residence hall. There, waiting in the bushes, was this "bunny". The tttt\Ct thing would just stare at me, mocking me. I felt he ·t was calling me LI EBNER out, so I would chase him. Now, when you chase after a passive animal like a rabbit, you expect him to run, right? Well, this particular rabbit must be on some kind of bunny steroids or something, because he was not backing down. He held his ground. I was kind of freaked out by the whole ordeal. It just was not natural. I was only tryjng to get back to my room and this "bunny" was trying to intimidate me. I was not going to just put up with this. For four nights in a row, he would wait for gie. For four nights in a row, I would chase him. He never backed down. He would just sit there behind a bush and stare at me. I swear he was taunting me. He cannot talk, but his eyes just glared at me, saying "What you want, ·sucka?" I have not seen this bunny in a couple of days. I guess he has moved on. I miss the little guy though. We kind of formed a bond amongst all of the chasing and taunting. A bond based on a mutual respect. I respected him because he showed no fear. I even named him. I call him Mortimer. He respected me because I was persistent. I kept chasing him every night, however futile my attempts were. So here is to you Mortimer, wherever you are. I like to think you are out somewhere in the country, getting busy with some hot little female "bunny". Maybe you will come back and visit me sometime. Editorial: Be An Educated Comsumer, cont. It also takes its toll in the overall educational process. Students, by help of the instructor's guidance, are supposed to learn to think a concept through, find their mistakes by learning from the past and improve upon their original performance. Because of negative criticism, the student will feel resentment towards the professor instea~ of learning from the mistake. Wilkes University is lucky. We as students can consider ourselves fortunate for the . amount of quality professionals we have in the roles as our teachers here, but we must be on constant alert to help the University to better itself. If an educator is doing a good job, it is our responsibility to mention that to someone in authority, whether it is a dean or our advisor. We must act when we find a professor who is going about his job incorrectly. We cannot be rash or immature. We must prove the problem by several examples. We must be accurate in our accounts and truthful in our views of situations. Most students are not good at every subject. We all have our strengths and weaknesses, and we cannot allow that to cloud our view of the educational quality or performance of our teachers. We have to understand this in order to look at the quality of the education that that professor is offering us and in what manner. 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C2001 Quoa1ia Media, Inc. Quoslia. Ibo Quoslia kJgotype, "Beller l'lpeft. Faler.~ the Quellion Marquis, Ibo Qualion Marquio sipallft,and t h e ~ Manjui■ queatioo mm ■ymbol arc ■crvice multi or Que■tia Media, Inc. 1 qu es tOa . .. Better Papers. Faster.· �8 ENiERTAINMENT The Beacon February 8, 2001 Broody's Box Office Reviews CASTAWAY Plot: Miss Congeniali-ty Plot: A contemporary drama about a FedEx postman who is · t:alled in for an emergency hand delivery to Fiji, only to become the sole survivor of a plane crash who is isolated and forced to transform himself in order to survive both physically a~e_motionally. his life for a volleyball, and he bleeds regularly in seawater in the middle of the Pacific - yet there's no sharks in sight. When things finally return to mainland after four years of isolation he doesn't seem affected by his time gone at all except a little more patience basically he's g()ne through a Review: 'seachange' (a re-assessment of , The one thing you can never his life) which most people go criticize Robert Zemeckis for is through anyway at some point in making shallow movies. He may their life - where are the scenes not have distinctive style like we should see where he's emoKubrick or Fincher, but Zemeckis tionally breaking down due to the is great at making films with solid sudden re-introduction into socistories and impressive visuals that ety? After all he was personally are actually important to the plot. attached to a deflated piece of rubHe's not an artist - he's a story- ber only a short time before - a teller and that's what makes him subplot that you know right from one of my faves. While from a the first appearance of the ball is filmmaking standpoint he's once going to happen as after all, this again created a very well crafted is a Hollywood movie and you got and engaging film, the subject to put sentiment in it (as well as matter just isn't as interesting as something for the main star to it could've been. The film kicks have some dialogue with.) off with an average 'setup' which In fact the last 20 minutes is pretty standard for the first 20 or so back in the real world, a minutes to show the workaholic fact spoiled by the way too reHanks and his life-Hunt's beauty vealing trailer, are disappointing shines in these scenes though. Af- with the love story tied up poorly ter a quite gripping and FX-im- ,and everything feeling very antipressive plane crash sequence for climatic. The studio and filmmakthe next tep minutes, the film re- • ers go on and on about all the deep ally begins with the next hour of themes of isolation, the struggle the movie being Hanks by him- to survive, etc. which is basically self alone on the island with only garbage concocted in order to fill a volleyball to keep him company. in gaps in press kits and to make There's very little dialogue so the interesting sound bites for ET, challenge is to basically keep the AH, etc. The truth is those themes action interesting and the visuals are brought up but none of them certainly do help at that. In fact really break any new ground - its its surprising how enjoyable these fun to watch Hanks do all this, scenes are which basically show but one never feels the desperaHanks trying to be a 'survivor' tion of the situation - he just acand learning techniques r inost of cepts it too easily. which have been seen in other While Castaway is enjoyable, . b ·11 f t . , . Iy far f rom Ze mecki s , movies, ut sh prove un o 1t s certam For her entire life, Gracie - there's a good story, interesting Hart has dreamed of emulating the characters played by a variety of career of her mother, Emily, a solid actors, and some good highly esteemed FBI agent who laughs. Its a studio movie and thus died in the line of duty. Unfortu- is pretty much on the 'safe' side nately, Gracie's aggressive nature of the comedy fence, but it still is has branded her as a loose can- actually quite funny at times and non, and the only one in the bu- always remembers it's a comedy reauwhoactuallybelievesinher first and foremost. There's a is fellow agent and friend, Eric thriller sub-plot involving a terrorMatthews. ist with a bomb that's not only When a terrorist threatens to con.ventional but kind of spoiled bomb the Miss United States pag- earlier than it should've been, but eant, the FBI rushes to find a fe- it's necessary to the plot and is male agent to go undercover as a essential for the great .climax. contestant. Unfortunately, Gracie The performances are good is the only female FBI agent who all across the board with Bullock can "look the part" despite her doing a performance a little difcomplete lack of refinement and ferent than usual but making good femininity. She prides herself in use of her talent ranging from being ')ust one of the boys" and physical comedy to some nice is horrified at the idea of becom- . word jabs. Michael Caine as the ing a girly girl. To assist her with elitist yet disgraced beauty conthe emergency assignment, the sultant comes in a close second bureau enlists the help of Victor doing his eccentric supporting Melling, an obsessive and pomp-. performance style he's known ous pageant consultant, to trans- for. Bratt is surprisingly quite imform Gracie from a "woman pressiveastheloveinterest/buddy without a detectable smidgen of and is more 'natural' in the role estrogen" to "Gracie Lou than one might expect. Sadly Free bush," glamorous beauty Bergen and Shatner aren' t stuck queen. Transformation complete, with as interesting roles as they Gracie must get.comfortable with should've had but do well with the mercilessly driven and per- what little they've got. The origifectly coifed contestants, infiltrate nal premise I hear had Shatner's the pageant, and thwart the ter- character drown his sorrows of rorists. this being his last pageant just Review: before the big event and thus Sandra Bullock never really making a fool of himself on stage did it for me. I enjoyed her in _ that would've been great. The "Speed" and "Demolition Man," contestant girls are solid all round. but a film with her in the lead I'd The film's running time is a usually avoid if I could. Sadly, I little longer than standard but it ended up having to-watch a lot of never feels slow or too Iong,_and them and find myself thinking the even the slightly cheesy ending is same thing - these are watch able nice. I really quite enjoyed this and movies, but that's about it. it deserves to be doing a lot better That said, I had better hopes t h an t h e d'1sappomtmg . . "Wh a t watch. Hanks does well, but there are a few cases where what he does makes absolutely no sense in real for this one after hearing the casting and then later enjoying the trailer - and I wasn't let down. This is easily her best comedy yet life - being rational and logical is the key to survival, but several times in this both elements are thrown out the window. He spends a good 10 minutes of film time walking through rock pools on a tropical island barefoot before he even considers putting on some sort of protection for his feet, he gets numerous cuts and gashes _which don't seem to get infected, more than once he risks You might be failing out-of best. In fact if th~ movie kicked off with the plane crash and ended with him being rescued, it'd be a lot better all around. college if ■■■ By The Schuylk's . 1. You spend 95% of your waleing hours playing PlayStation2. 2. You spend the other 5% recoveringfromahangover,orcreating one. 3. Your waking hours are only 25% ofa normal day. 4. Your professors just laugh when they pass you (if they even know who you are). 5. The dean who admitted you is now unemployed. 6. You can't understand what your friends mean by "You're irresponsible, unorganized and have a lack of motivation," or the phrase "Look it up in the dictionary." 7 -Your books are currently being used to level th e pool tables in SUB. 8. The only notes you have taken this year are directions to parties. 9 _Youha~en'tbeenoutsidein so long you have developed an allergy to natural light. 10. You only go to Stark when you want to have a smoke in the Bubble. 11. Your course syllabus is Jining your birdcage. 12. Mostofyourcomputertime and resources are used to download songs from Napster. 13. The lasftime you saw your advisor he/she gave you an application to McDonalds. 14. You use your dissection kit as eating utensils. 15. 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T ElectricE on Marcl BY: �01 The Beacon ENTERTAINMENT 1ht 19 Eye With f e vourwak1tion2. er 5% re·,orcreats are only ust laugh :hey even 11itted you :and what m're irrend have a he phrase ary." Tently beI tables in you have )ns toparoutside in ped an altark when >ke in the 1bus is Jin1putertime to dow n1saw your 1an applisection kit perchloric )Ok in the ·nerknows 1e realizes stand why ~residence ymoming. 1ment you 1m, on the gical stuff, ngy. Yeah, ;aid these bought a ! Nobody )pen it!" ho! level is ,PA. Getup with the "Get Up Kids" If you are feeling adventurous and you are looking to add to your CD collection, ilien this article is for you. The Get Up Kids are a band from Olathe, Kansas. They play a s1yle of punk known as Emo. That is short for Emotional Punk. It can be likened to punk rock with pianos. In April 1999, they started their own record company, Heroes and Villains records. They also released Something to Write Home About, their first album on this label. Tracks like 'Holiday", the opening track on the album, illustrate the fast iased, hard style they play. Songs like "I' 11 Catch You", ilie last track on the album, illustrate the softer, more gentle side of the band. My favorite song'on the album is "Out of Reach". There is a great melody to this song. The way iliat they incorporate the riff on an acoustic guitar and the soft melody on the piano is amazing. If you are a hardcore punk fan, The Get Up Kids may not be for you. However, if you enjoy bands like Our Lady Peace and Barenaked Ladies, you might enjoy this ~bum. Download some songs off of Napster and see what rou think. They will be touring with Weezer through March. This tour will hit The flectric Factory in Philadelphia on March 3. · BY: JOSH LIEBNER Blink Me!! Hey did anyone know that Blink 182 released another album? I didn't. Don't worry, the album is not a new one in the fact that is full of brand new studio produced tracks. It is actually a live recording of the bang playing their hits and joking around with the crowd entitled "The Mark, Tom and Travis Show". The only new song on the album is entitled "Man Overboard". It is a song that mixes the sincerity of "Adam's Song" with the fun sound of "Dammit". Overall, if you are a fan of the San Diego based trio, you will enjoy this album. If you are not a fan, give it a try. You should not miss out on this. The al-bum captures all of the fun and craziness that is a Blink 182 concert. While there are in fact twenty songs, there are fortynine tracks on the album. The last twenty-nine tracks are random clips of humorous sayings by the band, recorded at the show. My favorite song on the album is_ "Going Away to College". It was originally released on "Enema of the State". The Ii ve version of this song is amazing. Overall, it would be safe to say that all of the versions of the songs on this album are fantastic. If you want to check Blink out live for yourself, they will be at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia on April 6. The band is also planning to release a studio follow-up to ."En.e ma of the State" sometime in 2001. BY: JOSH llEBNER AND KRISTIN HAKE of the Future of- Arden the Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18) __:_ Be cautious about the liberty that Your frame of mind this week will time is granting you. Do this and change from looking at the more rewards are soon to follow. "pieces" to looking at the "big Cancer (June 21-July 22) picture." Do not harp on the small stuff, and keep your ultimate goal in mind. By doing this,-your stress level will decrease. Pisces (Feb 19-March 20)Self-forgiveness is what you need to invest in. You can't beat yourself up for what you 1ve done in the past. Lay it ·to rest, get over self-guilt, and you will find happi- . ness. WARNING: Do not be impulsive. Aries (March 21-April 19) - Though your environment You are known for determination. seems unwelcoming, you will sur- You are passionate to all that you vive this week. A relationship that are dedicated to. You will consider seems as if it is coming to an end a long-ter~ commitment in the upis in fact, going to be stronger coming week. Do this only after you than ever. Do not worry. Follow have assured yourself of its produc~ your heart and things will be fine. tivity towards the goal of the "you" Taurus (April 20-May 20)- _ that you would like to be. - This week be a risk taker, while Leo (July 23 -August 22)still risking only what you do not Call upon your strengths in fear to lose.WARNING: This does leadership to help construct a firm not mean be reckless with your foundation new friends or allies. loved ones just to prove that love. WARNING: Avoid using your "out, Gemini (May 21-June 20)- spoken" personaiity; it will get you Don 't waste the free time you are into trouble this week. given this week on trivial tasks. Virgo (August 23 ~Sept 22) - for Stars A new source of inspiration in your life will impact you in a long term way. Utilize this new energy source this week to tedious tasks you are facing out of the way. Libra (Sept 23 -Oct 22) - You should express the more outgoing and rambunctious side of your personality this week. Look at happiness as a virtue and you will be rewarded in the process. Scorpio (Oct 23 -Nov 21) So~eone who has been going out of his or her way to get your attention late! y is now ready to hear what you have to say. Be kind, be patient, and choose your words wisely. Sagittarius (Nov 22 -Dec 21) - Work on communication skills. Be optimistic lest you see everything as working against you. WARNING: Do not use your newfound skills in a harsh manner. Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19)Watch out for people who are using unethical means this week to get you to do their bidding. You can make yourself and others aware of what is going on, protect yourself and others from disastrous endings by keeping these unprincipled ones in check . . Window to the Past - With Casey O'Brien February 8, 1984 - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers scored.27 points while leading his team to a 111, 109 victory over the Boston Celtics. AbdulJabbar passed Wilt Chamberlain's NBA career record of 12,682 field goals on this night. February 9, 1964- The Beatles made their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. Watched by 73 million people (60 % of the viewing audience) February 10, 1988-A federal appeals court rules the U.S. Army's ban on homosexuals unconstitutional. The ruling is the first of its kind. February 11, 1990 - Nelson Mandela, South African president and political activist, is released from prison after 27 years. F~bruary 12, 1924 - Calvin Coolidge, known by many as the 'Silent President', made the first presidential political speech on radio. The .speech originated from New York City and was broadcast on five radio stations. Some five million people tuned in to hear the President speak. February 13, 1944 - Jerry Springer is born. Jerry goes on to become the king of shock talkshows. February 14, 1849 - The first photograph of an U.S. President was taken by Matthew- Brady in New York City. PresidentJames Polk was the subject of the famous picture. REGAL PIZZA Wilkes University $3.99 for a Large Pizza, Pick-up DELIVERY 1 Large: 2 Larg_ e: 5 Large: Special: NO LIMIT! SPECIALS: EXTRA LARGE, 18": $6.59 DELIVERED $4.99 $8.99 FAST AND DELIVERY $19.99 FREE 55 N. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre 822-5775 A Special Thank You to our Sponsor: REGAL PIZZA. -The Beacon �10 The Beacon Febru a r SPORTS Out in Leftfield By Kevin Sickle Beacon Sports Writer What does this week have in .store for us sports fans? Anbther weekend of the XFL? What true sports fan gives a rat's (expletive) about that lame excuse for the pro football league? It's all about the cheerleaders anyway. GO TEAM!!! What about the Mario Watch? He is the .1an, but there is something better. What 1 • m talking about is the 50th Annual (O.K., strike years not included) NBA All-Star Game and Festivities, to be held in Washington, D.C. The allure of this year's weekend isn't Vinsanity flying through the air at Saturday's NBA.com Slam Dunk Contest - he's not even in it, a travesty in itself. The "l 800 CALL ATT Shootout" does have some promising contestants like Ray Allen, Allan Houston, and Peja Stojakovic, but that isn't at the top of my all-star agenda. No offense to the participants or the NBA and WNBA, but what fans look forward to America Online 2-ball? It has become a Sportscenter punch line. This year they are improving on the rookie game, making it the Schick Rookie Challenge, with players Kenyon Martin, Morris Peterson and Darius Miles going up against a squad of "sophomores''.", inclu~ing, among · others: Elton Brand, Stevie Francis, and my personal favorite, Shawn Marion. That will be entertaining, but what I'm looking forward to is seeing some fresh talent get their first opportunity to put their skills on the all-star stage as 1'T-Mac" Tracy McGrady, Stephen Marbury, Anthony Mason and Theo Ratcliff get their first nods for the East and Antonio McDyess and recently announced Vlade Divac, make their first trips for the West. McDyess has been wowing the league since '95, Divac, Mase and Ratcliff have paid their dues, and McGrady has just had a fantastic breakthrough season once he emerged from the shadow of the NBA's best player (Darn right it's Vince!) True, Alonzo Mourning and Grant Hill are all-stars, but Zo didn't play one quarter and Grant only played a handful of games. It's good that the fans get to say who goes and who doesn't, and they deserve ._ the votes they got, but it's great to see some fresh faces get respected for their play, whereas if Zo and Hill were healthy, would be left out. Maybe next year the all-star rosters can be expanded so players 1! i! . like Antoine Walker, Antawn Jamison, and Paul Pierce could get the respect they deserve . The problem with this year's All-Star Weekend is the lack of participation, as usual, by some league's brightest stars in the game's most enjoyable, fan-friendly competition, the Dunk Contest. Don't get me wrong, the guys in this contest will provide some fireworks, but where is Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant, Latrell Sprewell, Jerry Stackhouse, or Michael Finley? And yes, even the man, Vince Carter has opted out of the Dunk Contest due to an "injury". He sure didn't look too shabby posting 29 on the Celtics the other night. Come on Vince, All-Star Weekend is all about the fans. Come to think of it, I don't want Kobe in the contest anyway. All he does is complain that he isn' t getting the respect he deserves. EXCUSE ME, KOBE! Isn't 8, 200 Febri the greatest center ever to step onto basketball court down in the blocks? S (who unfortunately will be sidelined d · All-Star Weekend due to an injury) is most dominant force in the NBA w he is healthy. He is proving that in · absence, as the Lakers are barely .5 without him. Kobe, you get plenty respect, some even call you the great player in the league. Not me though. · you grow up and realize you aren't a g then maybe you can challenge Vince that category. Until then, dish it to the fella. All-Star Weekend is for the fans, it is about time all of the immatur crybaby millionaires like Kobe and '1 Answer" realize that. They are gettir paid because the fans buy their jerser hats, etc., and pay exorbitant amounts! tickets. It's about time they give us w we pay for, some excitement. Maybe ne. year, maybe next year ... Do you see it like I do, or does m, opinion to seem way out of whack? I' open for arguments on this week's top· or suggestions for next week's. If y . have something in mind or_just wantt talk sports with someone who calls itli\1 he sees it, email me at sickleks@wilkes.edu and visit me neit time ... Out in Leftfield. @TOYOTA CALL IT START UP MONEY. NeMl . TOYOT~SACOLLEGE GRADUATE . FINANCE PLAN INCLUDES $500 TO GET YOU GOING! And now there's a Toyota College Graduate Finance Program that's just right, too. Here are some of the advantages: • No Down Payment • No Payment for 90 days • Finance up to 72 months · • Get $500 Cash Back From Toyota ... in addition to any other current Toyota customer incentives! 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I reali vocabula have said referees i getting ri match, it a few ot ye t fa 1 app roac each use1 men inst old fol: suppose, this phas, After SO don't ha, a con v1 referees or two, b Besides, away fn match, y little extJ Ref( criticize win ove know m I can' t ' another were m~ league s "bleach some b, Wilkes �8 2001 The Beacon 11 SPORTS ow can bl~ck and white always be a grey area? ng th e bar get u th tho Referees. Essential to etics, yet so very hated in m. How can one or two ials be the sole cause of a 's loss? "Because you guys !k!ng suck!" exclaimed one trageous fan over this past kend. "You two lost the tch for these kids. You While attending a local high boo! wrestling tournament, I itnessed some fans from a particular school relen1lessly Warning the referees for every ittle thing that happened. It was dr officials' fault their wrestler Corey Yanoshak was on his back. "And why isn't that a reversal?" "What do you call a phone-message in the local wn that wasn't a takedown?" paper and say the officials should 'His shoulders are flat, get with retire because they stunk so bad. !''Sad to say, but these were But I ask you this, what part did ~ best things said all night. In the officials play in the field-goal ,articular, one older gentleman percentage that Wilkes shot? ieemed to love to hear himself Were the referees playing 1.1e vulgar language out loud. I defense on our heralded limit, I find it humorous when. a Colonels? I think not. Don't get group of stude_nts began to chant me wrong, I hope our basketball l!wards the referee, especially team makes it to the Final Four with the classic "Bu! !$!*t!" again, but to start of with, if creer. But this older fellow, who · we're the number one team in (would estimate to be in his 50's, the country, we shouldn't be in lrgan and kept up the chant all that close of a game. And to ~ himself. No students around blame it on the officials is oining in, no other parents ridiculous. Spreading blame rather than participating, just this one guy, ursing like it was saying accepting it is done all too often in the sports world. With the 11ello." !realize I don't have the best team that we had and the poor vocabulary in the world, and I shooting percentage, I would ~e said a few choice words to tend to stress that as the reason referees in my day, but this was we are not undefeated, not getting ridiculous. And after the because the referees called too match, it was this same guy and many fouls. Okay, Dave Januzzi was whistled for his fourth foul 1few other fans of the losing, et favored, team, who · early in the second half, which pproached the referees and could have had an adverse each used profanity towards the affect on the outcome, but if min stripes. Hold it right there, you're ranked first in the nation, Id folks. You guys were it is as a team, not because of wpposed to have gotten through one All-American. True, Januzzi this phase of cursing at authority. is a quality player and definitely After 50 years on this planet, you leads this team, but there are 10 don't have anything else to offer players who need to be able to 1 conversation. Okay, the fill-in when trouble arises. Simply put, that didn't referees may have blown a call happen. I must admit, I am partial octwo, but what official hasn't? to defending referees· because Besides, if your team is one call my father referees high school away from winning a game or football. I enjoy standing on the match, you should have given a sideline and hearing coaches little extra while playing. Referees were heavily complain about something, while criticized following the King's their offensive line couldn't block win over Wilkes. First, I don't me and their quarterback is blow much about basketball so being sacked every other down. Ican't really say one way or Still, my father said it best after IIOlher whether or not bad calls a.local playoff game. He said he twe made. But judging by the was booed by both teams after agues of fans who are the game and was even cher referees," they made approached by an a,ngered fan. e bad calls. Supporters of My dad, who was the referee, Wilkes even went as far as to was actually happy he was booed twice, because, "It meant we did a good job. When both teams complain, you know you did a good job because then no one was favored." Nicely put. Now sometimes it's hard to refrain from letting the referees have it, and maybe they do deserve it once in a great while. But if you must tell them about it, the only way it will have the desired affect is if you do it nicely. My experience comes from last summer, during a· baseball game. The umpire wasn't calling any pitches on the outside corner. I was catching for four innings and couldn't get him to punch out a hitter with an outside fastball. Okay, fair enough, I' II stop trying. But when I get up to bat, he calls strike three, right on the outside comer. Was it a strike? Yes. Was I upset? Yes. -He hadn't called that same exact pitch at all the whole game. And then he fires off a strike three call on me, and we .both knew · each other to make matters worse. So I calmly told him, without making eye contact, that he was wrong. I said "You haven't called that pitch all game and now, late in the game, you go and start. Let's be more consistent." What happened was exactly what should have. He didn't say a word to me after that. But he called every pitch near the outside comer for the last three innings. In the final frame, he told me he screwed up and should have been calling that before. I apologized, but said I thought I was safe not to swing at that pitch. He also apologized and said he wasn't calling it, and shouldn't have started. But he was going to be consistent now. All better. I was proud of myself for not tearing into him like I once got suspended for. And the way it was handled helped the situation. So in conclusion, don't look to spread the blame to other people. Accept some responsibility for your actions and don't go looking for a zebra to ridicule. And if you must say something, say it in a somewhat professional manner so he doesn't end up hating you. Or, like Frank Sheptock once had to do. Bite your tongue and don't say anything at .all. Two years ago, the referees had a bad game at Wilkes and the Colonels lost to Susquehanna 42-40. All the talk in the press box centered around the bad officiating. But when the pre_ss conference began, Sheptock dismissed all questions about the boys in stripes and took the blame for his team. Classy, professional, ethical, mature, and just not stupid like the people that curse at them. Men's Basketball Defeats SUNY-Farmingdale By John Bosha Beacon Sports Writer Last Thursday at the Marts Center, Wilkes rebounded from the loss to King's with a big 140-89 win over SUNYFamringdale. Farmingdale got out to an early 17-14 lead, but after regrouping and making some key substitutions, Wtlkes came back. Making a statment before halftime, Wilkes led 6637 at the break. The second half saw Wilkes pen a 15-0 run, and close with a slam dunk exhibition. Dave Jannuzzi led Wilkes with 24 points, followed by Ron McIntyre with 22 and Joe Stein with 18. SUNY-Fanningdale was fresh off a game at Scranton where they only lost by 10. "They're very athletic. They run, jump, take it to the basket," said j~or f01ward Kevin Walsh. "You try not to embarrass a team, but you can't stop the game," said Walsh of the Adam Pollnger/Beacon record 140 point performance Ron McIntyre (20) scored 22 points in last Thursday's game by the Colonels. against SUNY-Farmingdale. As the end of the game way for several crowd pleasing tum home on Saturday to face approached, both teams dunks from both teams. FDU-Madison in a Freedom opened the game up, making The Colonels, 18-2, re- League contest at 8 P.M. �Wilkes drops to 17 -2 after this wee By Kevin Sickle ieacon Staff Writer The men's basketball team must be thankful that it's a new week. Going into last week's match-up against King's, Wilkes was 16-0 overall. After the lessthan-best performance that was recapped here last week resulted ih a loss to the Monarchs, the Colonels were still well atop the Freedom League. The rest of the week brought a lopsided win and another close battle that resulted in defeat. A week ago today Wilkes welcomed SUNY-Farmingdale to the Marts Center. What seemed at the start to possibly be a close contest reversed itself in a hurry. Trailing 18-14 with a little over five minutes gone by in the opening half, the Colonels went on a 28-6 run sparked by Dave Jannuzzi's nine points, Ron McIntyre's eight, and Kevin Walsh's six, giving Wilkes a double-digit lead that they never let go. They went into halftime with a 66-37 lead, which proved to be as close as the Rams would get. The rest of the game wasn't even close, as the Colonels netted their 100" point with 11 _:07 to play as Brad Sechler converted a lay-up. With 4:21 to go, sophomore Bob Calarco drained a three, establishing a new all-time single game scoring record, besting the previous mark of 127, set in a win over Delaware Valley in 1991·, as they went on to finish off Farmingdale 140-88. McIntyre paced Wilkes with 24 points while adding six boards; Jannuzzi tossed in 22, along with 10 assists and 7 rebounds. Freshman Dave Plisko made his first collegiate start and had 15 points and five assists. Walsh added 13 points and 7 boards and Sechler had 12 points as well for the 17-1 Colonels. Other marks that fell in the contest were: most field goals made - 57 (50 against Delaware Valley in 1991), most assists in the game - 37 (29 against Adam Pollinger/Beacon Dave Jannuzzi with game-high of 33 points and nine assists. Practical Bible College in 1994), and most points in a half - 74 in the second (72 against Del. Val. and Practical Bible.) Wilkes ·went into Saturday's contest looking to clinch at least a tie for the Freedom League regular season championship with a win over host Moravian, but it wasn't their night for clinching. In another closely fought floor battle, Wilkes was edged out by the Greyhounds, 104-96. Wilkes trail~ by as much as 12 in the first half, but aJ2-0 run quickly evened the score. John Boylan started the run with a jumper and Dave Jannuzzi scored the next 10 to tie the game. Wilkes went into the locker room up 41-40, only their second lead of the game. A Jannuzzi 15-footer, Alex Hairston's free throw, and a Ron McIntyre dunk pushed Wilkes out to a six-point lead. Dave Plisko added two more with 14:50 to go, giving Wilkes a 5547 lead. A Greyhound three and two foul shots, narrowed the gap to three. After exchanging baskets, Moravian tied the game and took the lead. Dave Jannuzzi then hit a lay-up to become Wilkes' all-time leading scorer, besting the previous mark of 1,956 set by Jim Nolan from 1986-1990. After that Moravian took over. They led 91-82 with 1:25 to play and Wilkes made a run to cut it to two with :56 left to play. Moravian then went nine of ten from the stripe in the final seconds to escape with the 10496 victory. The loss was Wilkes' second in a week, dropping them to 172 overall. The victory was Moravian's third in a row, improving them to 7-13. Jannuzzi led the way for Wilkes with a game-high 33 points and nine dimes. Kevin · Walsh added 16 points, 11 boards, and Tom Stambaugh chipped in with 10 points. · After a rough time last week, Wilkes started a new week on the road, f~cing the Lycoming College Warriors. Wilkes took over from the start and coasted to a 52-37 lead at halftime. John Boylan increased the Colonels lead to 16 when his basket put Wilkes up 63-47 with 15:08 to play in the game. Back-to-back trifectas by Lyco's Thomas Wesner and an inside bucket sliced the lead in half, 63-55. Two fast breaks lead to four more Warrior points, completing a 12-0 run and cutting· the lead to four, 63-59, with 12: 16 to play. The Colonels were able to hold Lycoming off as Boylan found the net, giving Wilkes the lead 78-72. After a free throw with 1:23 left on the clock. Both squads once again converted a single free throw and Wilkes was then unable to covert on their next possession. Lycoming opted for a time with 11 ticks left and the ball. three with six seconds remai · failed, as did one at the buzze and Wilkes narrowly escap Lamade Gymnasium with an 8 77 victory. The win clinches at ·1east tie for the Freedom Leag regular season crown and w would be the number one s in the upcoming toumamen The Colonels are now 18overall and 10-1 in league pla1 Lycoming falls to 10-11 overa and 5-6- in the Freedom Leagu Dave Jannuzzi once again pac Wilkes with a game-high 26 (I shy of ·2,000 for his career) added six assists. Boylan add 13 points, six assists, and fo boards for the winners. Dav Plisko contributed 11 and Kev" Walsh had eight points tog along with his nine rebounds for the Colonels. After last week, the Coloneh · are happy to start a new one off with a win. The Colonels aren't about to slack off, however, knowing full well that the) aren't guaranteed anything. They will look to notch another victory when they do battle wiili FDU-Madison Saturday at 8PM in the Marts Center. Performing Opinion Our Views Health Ale1 Feature Entertainm Sports E.S. Mo Savo Changes � 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 2001 February 8th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2001 February 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/5e5371c3f28529dd466cf00c29794647.pdf f8ee5eedad29d1d52c0035e8c0fb603d PDF Text Text http://wilkesl.wilkes.edu/~beacon ♦ Volume 53 • Issue 15 A Student run publication serving the Wilkes Community. Oral STDs Become Cam By Erick Bourassa-Lavoie Beacon Staff Writer erick69l2l88@yahoo.com E.S. Farley Cafe Movie Review: Saving Silverman ea e-hig is car Boyl ists, r. We have all heard of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, more commonly known as STD. Common STD include Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Herpes, Hepatitis A, and Hepatitis E Did you know that you can contract all of these diseases readily through oral sex? Most people do not realize that these are contracted through oral sex, but one organization is trying to change that. The Maternal and Family Health Services in Wilkes-Barre is going through with a campaign run with the help of Wilkes University's own, Zebra Communications. The Maternal and Family Health Services is trying to make the public aware of the rising numbers of college students contracting the aforementioned diseases through oral sex. As of this year, the number of United States citizens in their late teens through their early twenties that have an STD has hit an a11time high. Bette Saxton, the coordinator of this campaign at Maternity and Family Health Services stated, "Approximately two-thirds of people who acquire STDs in the United States are younger than 25 . It is important that college-age men and women get tested to increase their chance of recovery and prevent further spreading of the dis- ease." STDs can be of viral ongm o bacterial origin. Usually, bacterial STDs can be readily cured, if detected, whereas viral STDs can only be treated. Of the STDs that can be transmitted through oral sex, two of them are bacterial: Sy.philis and Gonorrhea. Syphilis is caused by the bacterium, treponema pallidum. It i highly contagious through oral sex and potentially fatal. The actual disease, Syphilis, ha three distinct stages. The first stag begins ten to ninety days after exposure to the bacterium. Usually there is a sore near the site of infection that will last one to five weeks. The second stage of Syphilis causes patients to develop a rash on the palms of their hands or the soles of their feet. Also present during the second stage of Syphilis are grayish-white sores in the mouth and throat. During the third and terminal stage of Syphilis, which usually develops two to thirty years after exposure, causes tumors on the skin to develop, along with nervous system problems, heart disorders, and eventually death. The damage done by Syphilis is irreversible, but if antibiotics are given, further damage will cease. Syphilis is usually curable at any stage, except for late in the third idemic stage. Symptoms of Gonorrhea in women The drug of choice for treating commonly are discharge from the Syphilis is Penicillin. Within fifteen vagina, pain during intercourse, pain days of beginning an antibiotic treat- during urination, abdominal pain, or ment, the bacterium causing the in- bleeding from the vagina. It is more fection will disappear. common for women to experience Gonorrhea, the second Sexually symptoms of Gonorrhea than men, Transmitted Disease that is easily . as men may have no symptoms at transmitted through oral sex is all. caused by the bacterium, Neisseria Gonorrhea is easily cured with gonorrhorea. stronger antibiotics , as Neisseria Commonly known as "the clap," gonorrhorea strains have develvery few symptoms, if any, are oped a resistance to Penicillin. Compresent during the acute infection. mon antibiotics given to Gonorrhea If any symptoms do occur, they will patients include Azithromycin, begin one to thirty days after expo- Doxycycline, Ceprofloxacin, and sure to the disease. more rarely, Spectinomycin (usually For men, common symptoms in- given only to patients who are pregclude discharge from the penis, pain nant). during urination, and having the The second class of STDs that need to urinate more often than are orally transmitted are the viral usual. (continued on page 3) V.I.P. Day Brings Pre-Accepted Students Beacon News Editor meadowna@wilkes.edu Movie Reviews Music Review Top5 - -~====2~~ Resident students who stay the weekends will notice a lot of families on campus this Sunday, February 18. Students who have already been admitted to Wilkes have been invited to V.I.P. Day. This is a day for the students and their families to see more of the college they have chosen to attend. "They actually taste what it is like at Wilkes," comments Dr. Jane Elmes-Crahall, who will be teaching one of the sessions for the new students and parents, "They get a feeling of the academic part of college." Students come to Wilkes, and select where they want to go for their session times. Then they go to classes where professors have prepared mini lectures for them to see how they conduct the classes. This way students can see how the college works and how the professors interact with the students. Also included in the day are financial aid workshops and tours of the campus. Ericka Wright, Assistant Dean of Admissions is head of the V.I.P. Day, which has been going on for several years now. Most professors volunteer to do this, though some are pressured a bit. Every year after V.I.P. Day is over, the students and families are asked to evaluate the professors whom the students saw. This helps the professors know whether they are doing a good job, and if V.I.P. Day was helpful for the incoming pupils. Many times more students than expected show up. You never know how many you could see this Sunday, so be nice because many might be in your classes next fall. ... .. ... .... . . WILKES UNIVE:RSITY .• ' ·• . �News 2 The Beacon February 8, 20 Breiseth Takes New Position Amanda Leigh Brozana on September 4, 200 1. (FERI), Hyde Park, New York. Beacon Managing Editor brozanal@wilkes.edu He had planned to finish writing the book he started twenty years ago . He had planned to come back to Wilkes and teach some classes in the fall of 2002. He had planned ... But things don't always go according to plan, and now Wilkes President Christopher Breiseth has been named the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute The_love of history that has permeated Breiseth's life since age 8 .has now found a capstone. Breiseth attended a book signing by Jeffrey Ward in November. At that signing, he saw an old friend of the university, William vanden Heuvel, Chairman of the Institute. Upon talking, vanden Heuvel inquired if Breiseth would be interested in working with PERI. From his childhood, Breiseth collected articles on the presidencies of the time and made scrapbooks. Now, this is a way to go back, and tap into that childhood indulgence. So, nearing his 65th birthday, Breiseth will take on a new task, while in the _same respect, reviving an old love. Breiseth gave an affirmative answer and from there work began to integrate him as the first full-time paid president. He will be in his a ointment Cheerleaders Leave, Quorum Fails Again Josh Uebner to adjourn the meeting. Beacon Editorial Assistant liebnejt@wilkes.edu Since the beginning of February, only one and threequarters of the Student Government meetings have met quorum. The first week, there was no meeting. The second week, there was a full meeting. This week, there was three-quarters of a meeting. About an hour or so into the meeting, three Student Government members had to leave because they had to go cheer at the basketball game. This is understandable. At this point, the members still present no longer fulfilled quorum. Through no fault of his own, Student Government President John Bosha was forced There were things discussed before the meeting was adjourned. First on the agenda was a petition by The American Pharmaceutical Association Academy of Students of Pharmacy to be officially recognized as a club by Student Government. The issue at hand here is that, because they are a national club, they must charge dues. Student Government policy prohibits them from recognizing groups that charge dues. The issue is still under advisement and will be discussed at future meetings. WILKES UNIVERSITY STUDENT The next issue discussed was Winter Weekend. They desperately need judges for the volleyball tournament on Friday 1 /..,. and Saturday. This will only take \"~ a few hours of your time. It starts at 8:00PM on Friday and 11 :OOAM on Saturday. If you are interested or have any questions, email Beth Danner at dannerbn@wilkes.edu. GOVERNMENT I ~D\ 1//,...., "":: \.A. _ ' ~,~~ LEADING The freshmen auction was discussed further this week. It is now a Freshmen/Senior auction. It is next week, after the Scattered Showers There should be information regarding that in your inbox today. Scattered Showers THE A'Y w i'\ \'\. The programming board / \ · announced some more informa- ' MAC basketball game in the SUB ballroom. It is no longer a silent auction. If you· want to be auctioned, check your email. tion on the Fuel concert. Preliminary estimates are that tickets will be $15 for a student and $18 for everyone else. They should be on sale after Spring Break. There will be a blood a Bowl for Kids Sake on Marchl The Food Committee announced that there is a dial-a· menu program on campus. If yrJ. want to know what the day's is, all you have to do is dial extension 3090. The committee also announced that there will~ recipe contest soon. There will more on this later. At about this time, the meeting was called. The remaining members discussed ways to prevent this from happening in future. It is good to see them taking initiative. The Beacon sincerely hopes that the membe~ take what the_ board suggests to heart and start to accept their fesponsibilities to the students. �News The Beacon 3 Professor Mark Stine Recognized With Award Nick Meadows Beacon News Editor meadowna@wilkes.edu "AIDS Jeopardy" has - made a winner out of a uni versity professor. Wilkes University now has a first place public service announcement (PSA) thanks to Dr. Stine, advisor of the radio station. He received an award for creating an AIDS · PSA for WCLH, the Wilkes University radio station locateg on campus. Dr. Stine received first place in the PSA commercial category of the JuryedFaculty Production Competion for the . Broadcast Education System. The jury was composed of professors and radio profession·als throughout the country. It was anonymously judged and they selected this PSA. The PSA was about' "AIDS Jeopardy." This is a parody on the classic game show Jeopardy, but all the questions and answers have to · deal with AIDS. There are such questions as, "What are the four bodily fluids in which AIDS can be transferred?" Finally it ends with the statement, "Before you get caught in AIDS Jeopardy,get the facts on AIDS." It includes the voices of Dr. Stine as the announcer and radio MC, Tim Millard as the male contestant, and Bethany Yenner as the female contestant. Stine comments on the two students, "I would not have been able to get this done as well as it was without those two." The PSA was brought up when a DJ at WCLH went to Stine. This DJ was head of the AIDS World Day here at Wilkes. She asked Stine if he could create a PSA for AIDS awareness. H~ said he could, and he wrote and produced "AIDS Jeopardy" with the help of Yenner and Millard. Stine used it as a tape demo for his Basic Audio class. It turned out so well that at the last minute he entered it into the contest. "I had to send it Priority mail to get it there on time," Stine laughed. "I was happy and surprised that I won," Stine re.:. marks. He thought it was interesting how his demo for a class took first place in a national contest. He will receive a plaque when he goes to the convention in Las Vegas in mid April. "AIDS Jeopardy" is .a PSA for helping with AIDS awareness, and Dr. Stine has won an award for letting the public know about World AIDS Day. Oral STDs Become E idemic (continued from page 1) infections. These include Herpes 1, Herpes 2, Hepatitis A, and Hepatitis E. None of these are curable, yet all are treatable or a known vaccine exists. Herpes is caused by the Herpes Simplex Vws 1 and 2, viruses that are related to EpsteinBarr virus (the virus that causes Mononucleosis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) and the Varicella Zoster (the virus .that causes Chicken Pox). The two forms of Herpes Simplex are Genital Herpes and Herpes of the mouth. 50-80% of the adult population has the Herpes Simplex Vrrus in one form or another, and contrary to popular belief, performing oral sex on a person who has Herpes of the mouth can give Genital Herpes to the individual performing the oral sex. Within days of exposure to the virus, the patient will have an outbreak, usually so mild that they do not even realize that they are having the outbreak. Symptoms of Herpes include oozing blisters, open cuts which have not been caused by any infliction to the skin, and raised "scabs" on or near the genitals or mouth. As mentioned earlier, there is no cure for1Ierpes Simplex Virus 1 or 2, but there are treatments available to help lessen the severity of th~ outbreaks. These new drugs are the first of their kind, which inhibit the replication of the viruses, called antiviral medications. Of these, Herp.es Simplex Vrrus is treated with Acyclovir, Famciclovir, and Valacyclovir. The second class of SIDs that are of viral origin are Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E, caused by the Hepatitis A Virus and Hepatitis E Vrrus. Hepatitis infections have the tendency to not cause any symptoms at all, except for rare outbreaks, (like Herpes). When an outbreak happens, symptoms are malaise (general feeling of 1 ness ), anorexia (loss of appetite), abdominal discomfort, dark colored urine, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). There is a vaccine available for Hepatitis A, but it must be administered prior to exposure to the virus, thereby building an immunity to the virus beforehand. · If exposure to Hepatitis A does occur, and is caught within fourteen days, there is a treatment available which could prevent you from actually acquiring the disease. · Human lg secretions (lmmunoglobin proteins) can be administered to give a complete immunity to the virus, before it has had the chance to replicate and cause infection. There is no vaccine available for Hepatitis E, nor are there any treatments available to give complete immunity from the virus if contact should occur. So, to alert the general public to this epidemic of SIDs, Bette Saxton with Maternity and Family Health Services and Zebra Communications here at Wilkes are collaborating their knowledge and public relations abilities to make a countywide campaign about this epidemic. Saxton also mentioned that, "In addition to the traditional services, Family Planning Centers offer free, confidential SID testing as well as preventive care and counseling. We are hoping to reach out to the general campus population and the student leadership in providing preventive health care and education services to help young men and women make informed choices." Hopefully, with the work Clf Maternity and Family Health Services and Zebra Communications, we can lower_ the number of students on campuses countywide that are, or will become infected with a Sexually . . Transmitted Disease. . �News The Beacon 4 Manuscript is Lookin·g for You Neil Yurkavage Do you like to write are being accepted until the 2Q1h short stories? How about tak- of February and can be ing photos or drawing? If you . dropped off at the mailroom, answered yes to any of these located on the second floor of questions then the Manuscript the Student Union building, or is looking for you! The Manu- the second floor of Kirby Hall. script is Wilkes' literary maga- Please indicate "Manuscript" zine, published every year, con- somewhere on your submistaining stories, drawings, and sion. All work turned in by the photographs by University stu- deadline is guaranteed to be dents, faculty, and alumni. If you read and considered for publiwould like your creativity to be cation. Sarcasm and wit are not noticed, then what are you wait- only accepted, but also highly ing for? This year, submissions encouraged. Submit today! Biology Club Video Game Comp_etition Successful Jason McDermott Beacon Staff Photographer mcdennJm@wtikes.edu As the night ·p assed on, the screams of joy and defeat were heard coming from the SUB TV Lounge along with the clicking of buttons and the random karate-chop "YAH!" As the crowds gathered around to watch games such as Street Fi~hter, Tekken III, and Gauntlet Le~ends being played, games were won and games were lost. Although the crowd at the competition was not huge, it was a small gathering that lasted well into the night and was well worth . the time that was put into it. Beacon Editorial Assistant liebnejt@wilkes.edu It is true, ladies and gentlemen. Fuel is the concert this· semester. The blockbuster show will be held on Sunday, April 29. The price of tickets has not yet been set, but it will be somewhere argund $15 for students and $18 for general public. However, you can see the show for FREE. All you have to do is become a member of the crew February 15, 2001 Fehr~ 1 Campus Station goes 24- 7 Nick Meadows Beacon News Editor meadowna@wilkes.edu Monday, Febrary 12 was the first day that you could watch Wilkes University's Channel 66 all day long. The channel is dedicated to Wilkes University only. They have full programming rights, so they decided to start televising all day long. Starting at 4 P.M., the school has 8 hours of programming. There are programs such as the magazine news show "Wilkes Today". "Wilkes Today·" is a show that resembles the local · news programs. The difference of "Wilkes Today" is that this is produced, written, taped, and reported by the students of . Wilkes University. It reports what is happening on campus for the · week and what is coming up in events. If you are the type that loves game shows, "Wilkes Whiz" may be the program for you to watch. This game show has a student and a faculty m~mber together as a'team. There is a TV behind one of them, and the other sees the word displayed on the screen and has to give clues for the other teammate to figure out the word. A new entertainment show is "The Edge". This show is specialized with reviews of music, movies, restaurants and many other things. There will be live bands coming on the show as well. So far there are five live bands lined up for the show whi has not been aired yet. The first time this will be shown is on February 26'\ two Mondays from now. When these programs are not on_, the channel will show public service announcements and the background music will be supplied by WCLH, the Wilkes University On-campus Radio Station. If you are interested in being involved in the TV station, you can contact Justin Lewis at lewisjd@wilkes.edu. All day, everyday, you can now see your peers starring on the TV programs they created, wrote, and produced. Beacon Offers Workshops sion on Tuesday, February 20 at Opinion Writing. and Dr. Mike 11am in COB 106. This discus- Dzanko and Dr. Berne Kovacs brozanal@wilkes.edu sion is open to faculty, adminis- _ will teach one on Newswriting. When reading the three tration, student leaders and all Dates and times h;ive not been issues of The Beacon that have Beacon Staff, as well as a se- set for these presentations. been published this semester, you lect number of readerslfyou wish Dr. Bradford Kinne) may have noticed a lot of to attend, pleasecontact usthrough and Andrea· Frantz have also changes. Ranging from style and _ wilkesbeacon@wilkes.edu by content · to names appearing in Sunday, Feb 18, so we can make been contacted about conduct· ing such seminars. bylines, alterations are seen all appropriate arrangements. throughout the pages of the paAfter this discussion, The consise, hour-long per. more workshops are to follow. format will appeal to most Communication and English studen~. But even with these President Breiseth has but they are open to all interested changes, which some call imagreed to present a short work- students from Wilkes, King'sano provements, we would still like shop on The Beacon and Wilkes Penn State Wilkes-Barre. We input and suggestions from ev; University and Freedom of the are highly anticipating the suceryone involved in the process Press. This is scheduled for cess and usefulness of the work· of creating a paper, including the Thursday, March 15 m shops presented. From this, we readers: Weckesser Hall. hope to bring about more imJtm Kevlin, Editor-inprovements to construct, for you. Dr. Tom Bigler and Dr. Chief of the Pottsville Republithe best paper we can. can & Evening Herald, will be Jane Elmes-Crahall will be offacilitating a large group discus- fering one together on Ethics and Amanda Leigh Brozana Beacon Managing Editor for the show. Being on crew is, as WUPB member Jeff Brittain puts it, "kind oflike being a Navy S.E.A.L." You have to show up first and leave last. You will basically have to do all of the work. Sounds glamorous, huh? Well, the bright side is you get in for free and you also get a free Tshirt out of it. The only catch, besides doing all of the work, is that you also have to be at every programming board meeting be- tween now and the show. Meetings are held every Thursday in the suite in the SUB at 11 :30AM. New members are always welcome. For more information, you can call Jeff at extension 5430 or email himat brittajs@wilkes.edu. Jason Mc Beacon Sta mcdennjm ) by the sil the theate murmuri 1 louder am mursbec, as thoug1 in these: pare fc perfo rm ( paredyrn stage. Th begin wi bright up face . and the plauds w know lee with ab th espia1 C end and ater dep, versity ~ Paj ama musical , N Bill And Beacon S apark82<f ues to c courses,~ major.M tion oft major, is its offeri1 both mm their tall study. A student i are expe< the progi as high 1 choice tc to becon Harringt Major." sic and t all of the �February 15, 2001 The Beacon 5 THE ARTS The Pajama Game Opens Friday Jason McDermott You stand there, flooded by the silent void that they call lhetheater. As you listen a quiet . .lllUrmur is heard from the seats. This murmur becomes louder and louder and more murmurs become evident. It sounds as though a crowd has formed in the seats. You begin to prepare for your up ming performance . Once everything is prepared you take your place on the stage. The curtains open and you be~n with a spotlight shinin~ bright upon your makeup laden face. The performance is over and the crowd stands and applauds with authority as you acknowledge your masterpiece with a bow. Thus the life of a thespian. Coming up this weekend and next weekend the theater department at Wilkes University will be performing "The Pajama Game." "The Pajama Game," a musical comedy, is based on the 11 in ,Ki B novel "Seven and a Half Cents" by Richard Bissell. George Abbott and Richard Bissell wrote the book and the music and lyrics were written by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. "The Pajama Game" is set in the Sleep-Tite ~ajama Fae- tory where a strike is imminent. The Union has demanded a seven-and-a-half-cent raise. The new superintendent, Sid Sorokin (played by Paul Mitchell) has definitely taken on challenge. His many duties are pulling him both in the direction of labor and at the same time in the direction of management. On the one hand he is obligated to the workers, especially Babe Williams (Tiffany Smith), whom he has fallen in love with. On the other hand he has his obligation to management the insistent opposition-to a sal- "The Pajama Game." ary increase, in particular the "The Pajama Game" factory boss, Mr. Hasler (Dale will be performed in the Edward Heller). Darling Theater in the Dorothy Add to this mayhem a Dickson Darte Center for Persupporting cast of Hines (Rhys forming Arts. The performances Shovlin), the knife wielding time will be held February 16, 17, 23, study man who is involved in an and 24 at 8 PM and February 18 interesting relationship with Mr. and 25 at 2 PM. General achnisHasler's secretary Gladys sion is $15. Senior ~itizens and (Christie Gilbert) and then the students will be admitted for $5 . woman-chasing Union president, and Wilkes University students Prez (Brian Toll). with proper identification will be These few people along admitted free. ·For more inforwith the rest of the cast bring mation or tickets call the box oftogether a setting for an ex-_ fice at 570-408-4540. tremely hilarious performance of New Major Offered · Bill Androckitis Beacon Staff Writer apark82@hotmail.com Wilkes University continues to offer new and exciting courses, and from time to time a new major. Musical Theatre, a combinahon of both a theatre and music maior, is the newest addition. According to the Wilkes Bulletin, the Musical Theatre major combines offering in music, theatre and dance to prepare for the competitive demands of the field. Courses include topics in acting,jazz, ballet, modern dance, and musical and voice instruction. =:·· ··:-;._ The major is very struc.: tured, leaving little room for elective courses. This is because of the combination of classes that must be taken to complete the credit requirements. The most credits are in Theatre courses with 31; 21 in Music and 18 credits in Dance. Students theprogram. Num~rs will increa~e in the major are still responsible for • high school sen_1ors ma~e th~lf _ taking all of the distribution requireice to attend Wilkes Umverstty ments which are spread out over -, become part of this program. six se~esters. In the second semester of dSoffering, it allows those who like lx,th music and theatre to combine their talents into one program of IIUdy. As of right now, only one student is in this major, but more ,eexpected as students learn about Adjunct Professor James Harrington is the Chairperson of the Major. "It will help merge both muand theatre, and will strengthen allofthearts programs on campus." More information can be found in the Wilkes Bulletin, either in paper form or online at www.wilkes.edu. m sm. :. -,;, . · . ·- , .. • �6 The Beacon Pro: JohnBosha Beacon Staff Writer johnabosha@hotmail.com Winter Weekend is the single finest activity for students on this campus every year. Students who have been on a Winter Weekend team before understand You know how much you enjoyed it, and you can probably stop reading now. For those who have not participated in Winter Weekend yet, I will briefly summariz.e the concept. Students split up into teams of 20, and participate in various activities over the course of the weekend. It all kicks off with a dance next Thursday in the Ballroom. Friday night brings the spirit celebration and volleyball games in the Marts Center, followed by Saturday's games Con: Jennylee Yuhas Beacon Staff Writer beanschs@yahoo.com Being a freshman I don't know about this whole Winter Weckend thing. I am told that it is very fun, and we get to d1ink as much as we want. Frankly that scares me. I am all in favor for having a good time, please don't peg me as a cynic or someone that does not want anyone to have any fun. That is not the case at February. OPINION on the GreenWay. The basis of Winter Weekend for students is unity within teams. Teams, more or less, spend the weekend partying, and having a great time. Yes, partying often means drinking; however, there are teams that do not drink and still parti~ipate. But, admittedly, most teams do drink. This is where responsibility comes in. Team captains have usually been around a few years an~ have seen how Winter Weekend teams are run. It's their job to run everything responsibly, a job all Winter Weekend teams have done admirably in the past. To my knowledge, in the history of Winter Weekend, all the decades this event has been thriv- ing, no one has been seriously injured; No one. Simply put, any allegations of alcohol abuse are unfounded. Otherwise, action would have been taken to stop Winter Weekend long ago. With all the partying and enjoyment, students generally lose the purpo,se of Winter Weekend. Charity. For those Colonels who are on teams this year, did you 1_1otice that $40 per team you had to pay? The \\'.inning team donates all that money to charity after Winter Weekend. Last year, we had 16 teams. The winning team, "Cocktails" had the honor of donating $640 dollars to the charity of their choice, A.S.P.C.A. Plus, there are prizes for the top 3 teams, do- nated by Student Government. And I still wear my sweatshirt with pride from last year. Think about student activities at Wilkes for a second. What else draws anywhere from 200-300 students every year? Other than the King's or Scranton basketball games, nothing that happens on campus draws this much student support. To oppose Winter Weekend would further promote the student apathy that already plagues our campus. If the student body as a whole-enjoys Winter Weekend, then there is no reason to object to it. Furthermore, this Winter Weekend has the added bonus of another possible event next Saturday night. Pending a men's basketball win next Wednesday in the Freedom League MAC Freedom b: game will take pl urday in the Marts better way to ca1 gest weekend of 1 seeing the basketb another Champior I'll reitei Weekend is the sir ti vity for students pus every year. I l to a great conce11 room next Thursd crowd in the gyrr showing as much can, and a fun tin one on Saturday. all, I am woJTicd though that having some fun will cost this Uni vcrsity big time. D1inking is · a very big choice and I am having a hard time believing that the University will tum blindly aside and let us d1ink as much as we want. I know that we are going tod1ink whcthcrornot the University al lows it but I can not believe that Wilkes is saying, "It's ok, go get sloshed, we don't care." I have been told that Winter Weekend is tradition and it has many good causes, such as donating money to chatitics and bui Iding school spirit. That is well and good. I can accept and appreciate that. The one question that I have is do we need to d1i n k in order to . donate that money to charities and to build school spi1it? Can we not have school spirit and unity by paiticipating in all the wondc1fol activities that Student Government has planned with out d1inking? Is d1inking the only way most people can enjoy the festivities? I understand the need for unification. The entire student body needs to unite and become one body, not each one of us doing their own thing. Is the only way that we can unify ourselves by d1inking? I guess the University knows that we are goingtod1ink whctherthey like us or not. A good number of students that reside on this campus are not of legal d1inking age though. When the University agrees to look blindly aside they are not promoting a good example for the student body to follow. My proble Winter Weekend de1ful festivities ernment planned ti l}le on this camp ter. My problem i. for a 00 reein°0 to 0 d1inking. If studet drinking they sh ished. It does not November, final Weekend. Winter Weekends Past �()01 ebruary 15, 2001 itorial: Changes andaLeigh Brozana @wilkes.edu s, the 1 title t SatWhat : big·than .raise rmer?, 'inter staccamward Ball1cous riday syou very- What has happened at Wilkes in the past three ·eeks? We found a new presint, passed a new smoking licy, attained accreditationior oorphannacy program, and lost first and second men's basetball game of the season, ng other things. What do these things vein common? The Beacon covered them all. The articles about these ries did not just appear in the per, but they were reported The Beacon. The new staff of The aeon has a resolve to make' paper better, but moreover, make the paper ours: "for the udents, by the students," ugh we changed that motto. University Relations sa great job of keeping us orrned about events on cam- OPINION Bring New Spirit pus, but even they have noticed a change, and cannot call The Beacon 'The University . Relations Paper" anymore. Through small alterations in layout and language andlargeeffortsofthe (almost - thank you Tara andDave)newcoreofeclitors, the paper has remarkably hit its first 20-page issue since... well, we can't find one, but we, re still looking. We have begun not just hearing about things but actually writing about them. We .have become determined to inform the students, faculty, administration, alµmni andcommunity-about events effecting Wilkes University students. Yet we have a serious problem with the fact that we know . howyou like the article.) We are lackhave ing a staff of writers. only one When you page through full-time you may find the same sports writer. names on a quarter of the pages Some events fall in the bylines. through the cracks (as The biggest problem John Conte pointed out. We with this is the fact that our edinoted this, and worked hard to find someone to help us address torial staff is being worn thin. We are constantly begging his concern. John, please let us . friend's and roommates to help The Beacon 7 us out, pulling long hours and forgetting where we live. Our backbone is solid, with a motivated, enthusiastic group of editors leading the way, and our path is becoming clear. Now we must find help or fall by the wayside. Many are quick to 6ffer criticism, which, as I mentioned last week, is not always bad, but few are willing to put their pen to paper and offer help. So, as you see the changes, improvements and short comings of The Beacon, won't you think a little about helping to move it in the right directions? Or, at the very least, give us your feedback via email to let us know where we are doing well and where we need to improve. Like John Conte, we need people who are willing to tell us our faults, but we also need those willing to he.Ip us overcome them. The Fallacy of 2/14 Valentine ' s Day. ercommercialized? Yep. mething people complain · ut? Yep. Something people kforward to? Yep. Some. gthat comes around every and entwines you in its retless grasp? Definitely. The ongoing battle beeen man and his heart (and and his wallet) still captipeople as much today as Min years past, if not more. lout a week before ntine's Day, the price of s suddenly increases by 30 dollars. An elegant dinfor two (or three in the age ing politically correct) can $75, and that's not includroses or oth r appropriate nts for the one(s) you love. Strollin 'rrough Walm paradise if you are in love with chocolate or stuffed animals. The best thing to do, if you are inclined to buy chocolate, is to wait until the day after Valentine's Day. Then you can go and get all the left over candy for 75% off. And guess what? Today is . the day after ... so run to Wal-Mart .. .if you need a chocolate rush that is! (By the way, as of Monday night, Wal-Mart has condensed the Valentine's Day aisle anyway ... to make way for Easter candy!) Weren't you just green with 1. Don't go out with envy? And you still are, aren't someone just because you you? Been there. Done that. · "need to be with someone." If you are going to go after someWhat about the people one, or 'shag a valentine,' do it that get some every day of the because you genuinely care week? What do you need about someone. It doesn't do Valentine's Day for? Oh either of you good to base your yeah ... for an excuse to spend relationship on a lie. an exorbitant amount of money 2. Don't base your relaon flowers, dinner, and jewelry .... and a hotel room tionship on sex. When the sex with a jacuzzi if you are lucky. dies down, what will you have . If you really love the person you to keep yourselves together? are with, shouldn't every.day be Friendship? ... nahlntellecually like Valentine's Day? Haven't stimulating conversations? ... . Yeah, anyway, so been there yet, but I would like nah, ... unless you think the people who never get any de- to do that. Kamasutra is intellectual (bespise Valentine's Day. That's cause let's face it, we all know understandable; why enjoy a No mattetwhere you it is stimula~g). Friendship first, holiday about romance and love go or where you turn, sex later. if you've never experienced it? Valentine's Day will find 3. Be honest. Tell your I ask all of you folks to think you .. .in one form or another. significant other your true feelback to the good old days in So now it's time for my advice, high school when you would which probably doesn't matter ings. Ifthings aren't the way you hear people talking about how to you anyway, but here goes: · think they should be, express your concern. What do you they were going to the motel for have to lose? the night to have some fun. 4. Last, but not least, if you know someone that you have a crush on, someone that you are friends with, or someone that you just met yesterday, go for it! You never know ... maybe they'll like you too . Now that I've totally bored you with a bunch of stuff thatdoesn'tmeananythinganymore, considering Valentine's Day was yesterday, enjoy the Beacon's own Valentines ... to the students from the students! (P.S. don't puke!) �8 The Beacon OUR VIEWS Through Our Eyes By Chris and Ann Marie schmidcb@wilkes.edu millerab@wilkes.edu .. pop/soda for lunch. (Chris would just like to support all the fellow students out there who say pop. Annie will side with those who prefer using the word soda.) This is ridiculous!! The bundles are good, if you are into salad and a small cup of pop/soda. Because that's mostly what you get ... most bundles have salad i~ them and a 12 oz. fountain beverage. It's good if you aren't very thirsty and if you don't mind constantly eating rabbit food, er, uh, salad ... or if you want to get a "premade sandwich and bag of chips and a 12 oz. drink" if there are actually sandwiches pre-made. You never said that 4 years could ever hurt like this! Now the Fresh Samantha all natural drinks are interesting, but they have a horrid after-taste and leave you with road-kill breath, in Chris's opinion. He is speaking from experience here ... don't talk to Ann Marie just after she drank one of those bad boys. Ann Marie thinks that they are pretty good, they are healthy, and they "make a good snack on the run" ... the only bad thing is the price. We know that they are trying to improve the cafe for the students here, and they have made some (very minimal) progress since Ias.t semester. There is still a lot of work to be done, but things do seem to be a little bit better (besides the price increase). We recommend, if you For a dollar, we could buy a loaf of bread. Another dollar will get us a pound of bacon, and two more dollars ;ill buy us lettuce and tomatoes. With all of that, we could probably make about 10 BLTs, and we only paid four dollars! However, at the Rifkin Cafe, we only get one measly sandwich for $2.25. This is just one· of our many complaints about the cafe. Sure, it's quicker and more convenient than trudging up to the third floor to go the cafeteria (Whose brilliant idea was it to put a cafeteria on the third floor anyway?), but we often ask ourselves if we are getting "screwed" by the management because of the astronomical prices of many of the things we purchase at the Cafe. The management has made a vague attempt at making things better... someone was trying to think over break. They came up with the idea of "bundles," which no one pays attention to anyway...wow... what a phenomenal idea! They think that they are all powerful gods that can control us! But they not spirits! His name is Malcolm, and we are not his puppets. He will not keep screwing us. This place is against us ... they're all trying to trick us! We all know that this school is a blood-sucking parasite when it comes to money. We can't even get a measly BLT and bottle of are haven't already: trying the bundles. They are the best way to get your money's worth out of the place, otherwise you are getting ripped off by the exorbitant prices and less than perfect food. As for something on a different topic, Chris offers his opinion (Note: Ann Marie is "squeaky clean" concerning her opinion on • this topic): Is this $4 Krispy Kreme donation going to pay for one of the service club's vaccination shots for their trip to India? Ooooohhhhhh ... ahhhhhhhh..... I hope so, because I sure as "heck" don't want whatever they may bring back. Why do they want my money? So that they can go across the world? Call ine selfish, but I am going to save money for my own vacation before I pay anything for someone else's. Is there really that big of a need for "community service" in a country halfway across the world? I say, worry about the problems in the United States, more specifically Pennsylvania, before other .places! Service -can be done anywhere. :.they couldn't possibly want to go to India for any other reason than that. .. now could they? Feel free to email any commen ts, questions, concerns, criti-cisms, or possible future topics for us to write about to millerab@wilkes.edu. Until next week, remember, "Whoever said that drinking can drown all your problems doesn't realize that despair can swim." ~ 9 at l)izza ~ ~ • .•· lMllll ~ ·# lllfl#· 'ii' -, A#I#" # Rae; cal Party Pack - Delivered: i 1O 6- Pizzas. 5 · 2-Liters of Soda _Plus Napkins and.Paper Plates - $49.99 ,.JP· .. , : Mon - Wed: 4pm - Midnight : • Thurs: 3pm - 1am • Fri: 3pm - 2am "'.., • Sat 3pm- 1am : Sun: 3pm - 11 pm _ . , . .# .if. _.,,,,. ·* * . . .. ,,. ;, , ~ :• ·•· .... "' ·"" .... 'fli;, m m it Carry-Out Special - 16- Pizza - $4.49 5 70-822-5 775 ' e Fast, Free Delivery 55 N. Main St., Wilkes Barre - . . .. -._, "'· :,,.._, "1:l tsi ...,_ .......,._ ~ - ''rib, ...... "'II,: ' .. . . . . 1'w -~ . WIMrl,. . .. 1 Delivered: •• . =;..:;.;.:;..;;...;;.,;;..;...;__, • . o~ii~~ ;ed; . , • . . - o~i;~r-;d:" - "! : 16 11 Pizzas • 2 16 11 Pizzas • 16 11 Pizza . I . 1 - $4.99 I 2 Spicy Wings I _ 1 Topping , 2 - $8 .99 • 2 Liter Soda • 1 Order Breadsticksi $6.99 L~: !.1_9.. ~- j_ .. !_1!_A_9_. _ Menu -I tems Include: Pizza, Wings, Stromboli . Breadsticks~ Cheesesticks and Soda Wilkes U. Special: $3. 99 Large Pizza Pick - Up ( Only. With Coupon) sol obi d if �ruary 15, 2001 The Beacon 9 Greetings from The Hot Box ... ~ I'm back. I survived one . Yeah, that's right. First of all, I wanna give a out to Mortimer. may have had a ·mer sighting last k. A"bunny" was outside The Beaoffice at 3: 30 last ymorning. I did see him, so I cannot fy if it was indeed ·mer. I will keep posted. Second of all, if you not read last weeks k, then you have no as to whom ·mer is. I suggest get off of your butt, off the TV, and read much. I think I will talk about some of the shortcomings of Wilkes-Barre. Last thing, I want to Scott Llewellyn, ·ngmeatitleformy All right, that is enough gabout last week. Let us on, shall we? What do I want to talk Personally, I like it here in Wilkes-Barre. It's not so bad. I do, however, have some complaints. Do you want to hear them? Too Bad! First, I have a problem with the police. I feel that they are intellectually lacking. They do a good job and all, but they certainly are not the sharpest set of knives in the store if you know what lam saying. Casein point, let me tell you about the siren incident that occurred last Wednesday. The city of WilkesBarre decided that they wanted to do some work on Northampton Street. That is OK with me. The only thing wrong is that they kept this little secret to themselves. Then they were a little upset when they found cars parked on their work area. I pose a conundrum to you, a riddle if you will. If you do not inform people that you need their cars moved, how can you expect them to do it? The police arrive on the scene and they came up with a brilliant resolution. They decide to park in front of Chesapeake hall, my home, and blare a siren at 7:00 in the morning. The plan was that this would wake people up, and it did just that. The genius of the whole plan was that those of us who were to be disttlrbed by the commotion would want to see what the ruckus was all about. When we did this, they could tell us to move our car, or it would be towed. I may be mistaken, but I think they could have planned this a little bit better. Some suggestions for the incompetents is City Hall: Next time, plan ahead. Let the community know you do not want them parking on a certain street on a certain day. Put bags or signs or something on the parking meters alerting them to this fact. I am running out of space, so you will have to wait until next week to hear my other complaints. I know you cannot wait, but you will just have to The Main Event \¥ith Crazy Bob acrack-commando unit was kl prison by a military court for they didn't commit. These iromptly escaped from a maxisecurity stockade to the Los underground. Today, still by the government, they as soldiers of fortune. If you aproblem, if no one else can and if you can find them, you can hire the A-TEAM. Crazy Bob and I pity the fool ~sn't read the Main Event lgotfired from Subway. I'm ially sure. The manager told ne I was fired except me, so pistgoing to show up and keep ng in. He even had everyYOle like it was Subway SurviOnly two Subway chicks voted on Bob. This is kind of sad. On one hand, I am only getting fired from being a Subway Maintenance Artist. On the other hand, I am getting fired from being a Subway Maintenance Artist. This is a sad day in Bobville my crazy cats. Desperado, why don't you come to your senses? You've been out riding fences for so long now. ded my head, saying "Dude that's a good idea, it's all groovy," while I was really thinking, "Hey, you're messed up." All of you guys rock and if I could, I'd have each and every one of you whacked out funky monkeys over for hot chocolate. If you turn on Service Electric ChanI guess with every end comes a new beginning. So before I pick up the pieces of my shattered life, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Marisa and Karen, the two Subway chicks that voted to keep the crazy one on board. You two are my crazy cats of the week. I would also like to thank this really weird dude I met Friday night. He told me I should do an entire column through the eyes of a blind man where I recall everything I hear on campus. I nod- nel 13, you can learn how I spent my weekend: getting laid out in a parking lot and having my back spray-painted by five guys from Jersey. Thought I was going to say something else didn't you? This was on the WXW wrestling program. The problem is they ruined a perfectly well defined muscular back. The protein shakes were doing wonders for me, with the exception of the fact that the mice ate the spilled powder and now they have themainevent316@hotmail.com rippling abs. Right now the mutant protein mice are engaged in a fightto-the-death tournament where anything can happen. Meanwhile there is blue spray paint all over my back and several people have advised me to use paint thinner to remove ii. It's a good thing someone told me you have to put the paint thinner on a rag and scrub it off because I seriously almost dumped paint thinner all over my head! I could have made it on MTV's Jackass. This week I saw one of the greatest Three's Company episodes of all time. Jack's teacher at the cooking school entered him in a baking contest, and DEMANDED that he win at ALL costs. The scoundrel! Nevertheless, Jack is a competitor. He baked the best chocolate cream pie the girls had ever tasted. Unfortunately, Chrissy, played by a ridiculously hot Susanne Somers, ate the whole thing! Her and Janet had to buy Jack another pie, a PHONY pie, through the help of Mrs. Roper, who often makes tongue-in-cheek comments about her husband's sexual performance, or lack there-of. Needless to say Susanne Somers broke down and cried, giving away their farce. All pandemonium broke loose when a series of arguments and miscues led to every cast member throwing a pie in one another's tace! I laughed so bloody hard I thought I'd have to change my trousers. Whew! Comedy ensued! That's enough my crazy cats; I must go buy a Valentine card for my hand, be good to each other. [Editor's Note: Casey wanted this line re- �10 . ~(-:- W11kes Umvers1ty- appy Valen mes' Da .r'Om . Happy Valentines' Day, and good luck through the.res~ of the semester. Enjoy The Beacon~-thank you for all your support, and we hope we can· up to your standards. The Beacon S My Beloved Puffalump, It was fun while it lasted. Her. K'nexHave a frightful V-day. Satan COMDeptThank you for your support and assistance. We hope to live up to your standards. Any critisism would be appreciated. The Beacon scT Help Desk Hey everybody, don't work too hard. Help is on the way. Travis Kevm- Thanks for being the one and only... you're the best. Never doubtit! MommaA TravisHappy V-day. You will find her, and when you do it will all turn out right. You may even find out ''why we are here." I love you. You're the best shrink I could ask for and a great friend. -A Jenny_ My little Yuhas, you're the best. Just ~ow I'm always there for you and no matter what you say, you are beautiful inside and out! Erick LauraThanks for being there for me. You're a great friend! Make lots of babies...lol...j/k... :-) LuvyaAnnie Banannie. Annie Thanks for everything! The late night talks, the advice on the guys in my life, the laughter over your ''special talent," and most of all, your friendship. I love ya girl! I'll miss you next year. You're my best friend and the bestest roomie in the world! Luv ya! Gwen. AmandaHey, what can I say? I LOVE YOU! Who else would stay up at all hours of the night with me to make fun of Cyanide and discuss ''men issues" that we are having? Erick Renee-nayHey babe! Jill Sobule...don't forget that! Good luck w/ nm. I love you babe! (dnq) Truth or dare??? :-) ''You're lying! .....Yes I am!" '00' and Marilyn 4 ever! Annie. Katie Happy Valentine's Day Princess Tom AliceI respect chu! What I want laugh at you fo'? Mar-Bear Have a frightful V-day. Don't worry. Everything will get better. Satan Beffie & MikeMake lots of babies for me! Beastly. TommyWe have had so much fun over the past four years. I can't tell you how much I love you. I love every minute we spend together. Happy Valentine's Day! Katie Mario I.'m sorry. Timingjust isn't right. Close your eyes. A TheEgglt's been a wacky ride baby- I'll never forget you! Annie Bob Coalson· "I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride..." Just one year and we've shared so much. I love you! Happy Anniversary! Tina Kevin SickleTalk to me softly-There's something in your eyes-Don't hang your head in sorrow-And please don't cry-I know how you feel inside-I've been there before...Don't you cry tonight-I still love you baby A Secret Admirer Just a reminder: Life goes by too quickly. You're a wondeful person. Havefun. -A Hey John It's too bad we don't get to talk like we used to (as sparingly as that was). Hope someday in the near future we'll get to hang out and catch up on things we were never able to talk about. Erick The Maintanance/Cleaning stait- Tbank you for removing the hazardous chemicals at 2am on a Saturday morning. Also, thanks for taking the 16,000 old Beacons and all the other junk we put out. SORRY! The Beacon May your love life be rich, your happiness abound, and we continue to ''sleep" together. Happy Valentine's Day, doll! All the best. Hove you!!! -A Dark Knight You saved me with your love, now I show you mine. Forever and a day is not nearly long enough. All my love. AlwaysAngel Dr. BaldinoThank you for helping us get on our feet this semester and your continuing support. The Beacon ChrlsHey! What can I say? You've been there for me in eve,-y way (except one!). I love you, man. Thanks for everything! Annue. (@ you know where••• ) Beacon Staff You all are much beter than last semester's staff. Keep up the great work, and I'll keeep the photos coming in! AP AThe window is still open, enjoy it! Satan KatieYou're my Butterfly Secret Admirer To the keeper of my heart, wherever you are. You mean more to me than you'll ever know. I love you. Annie. BeastlyWe gotta do movie night more often. Satan Bosha Thanks for the great wrestling partner. We gotta do tbi again sometime. Happy Valentine's day. · A Bethani Hey girly! Thanx for being there. You are a great friend. I won't forget all the fun we've had over the pasttwoytlll I love ya like a sister. I'm goin gto miss you so much Dal year, but I'll come visit! Happy Valentine's Day! Gwen Amanda (Mom) Thank you for being a great managing editor and for ing. It's nice to work for someone who cares. Happy~ tines'. Adam(Son) JAWSThank you for all you do for us all year round. We redJ appreciate all the time and effort you put into making• function the way we should. The Writing Center Staff. nge To my lover and friend-To my heart-To my soul-To my reason-Happy Valentine's Day! Let's make this the second of many, many, many more. Dark Knight forever"¥ r1s Hey Chreeeeeeeoooooossssss! Thanks for everythinc! You are a great friend and I'll definately miss ya next Gwen usan - . Howyooooooudoin'? Sammie.luvsyou:-) Thatwas NICE!!!! NO! NO! NO! Watch out for latex rectangles! Annie. ennyWe all have our moments to think ''ifl lived right... " Yi come the closest to ''livi~g right" than anyone else I We're here for you! -A wen- e. It's been a wacky year and a half - and I wouldn't any ofit. You are my bestest bud - don't listen tom do what makes you happy! Love Alwaysom I've seen you around camplli.and was wondering, if you would like to go out sometime. Please let me Sweet_guy_searching@yahoo.com 2 weeks, 2 days! To heal the wound, to bandage wbati broken. I love you. I always have and always will. there. Ido. Susan. Jane and KinneyThanks! You two are like my parents away from home. Hope you enjoy! A ce Next time you come to watch a movie - Don't fall aslee,I The Beast. Bimbo65Watch the time, say your prayers, remember lust and id's don't mix. Maybe this Valentine's Day, you can impress #66. �The Beacon 11 HEALTH ALERT You Feeling 0~;3.y? Bourassa-Lavole Staff Writer 11 live Staff 1>that 1riend. >years. :h next for car1y Valen- ~ really ingus 'omy he l2l88@yahoo.com Your mother always used !ell you to take your vitamins, ?Well, she wasn't saying that ~r health, she was saying it for Most people in the United do not get enough vitamins minerals, especially college stu~- Many college students do cat three times a day, if at all. food that the Cafeteria provides eat Wilkes is not nutritious, fore we do not get enough vi·ns and minerals, and the all,.imnt amino acids and complex hydrates. There are many reawhy college students need an le amount of vitamins and min. Here are just a few: 1. They are used to break n food· 2. They are used to genercnergy from food. 3. They are used for ALL tabolic process·es. 4. They help with the abtion of food. 5. They contribute to enes, and can also act as coen6. Minerals, in particular tribute to bone mass, and regu- thing! 1ext year. ,as 11ngles! .• " You've se I know. heart function. Here is a runof the most important vita.sand minerals, what doses they uld be taken at, and what they wn Vitamin A- 10,0001.U. Vi. A is important for cell differ'ation (normal cell division). In ·ng this, it helps precancerous le- what is 1home. I asleep! JStandfake 1can in cell differentiation, helping to prevent cancer. Vitamin E-4001.U. Vitamin E is the most powerful antioxidant of all the vitamins. It prevents free-radical damage and also protects cholesterol from being oxidized, preventing heart disease. Vitamin K - 75 mcg. Vitamin K is essential in the process of blood clotting, and also very important in the formation of bone. Calcium - 500 mg. While this is not enough to support the body, usually a person can acquire 500 mg. in their diet, therefore meeting the daily requirement of 1,000· mg. Calcium is important for bone density and regulating hcarr and aware of, though. Not all vitamins brain functions; and minerals were created equally. Magnesium - 500 mg. Some arc better than others when it Magnesium is needed for bone and comes to potency and quality. fatty acid formation, making new Some, actually, can be toxic to the cells, and activating B vitamins. It system. When speaking to a pharalso relaxes muscles, clots blood, macist, who must remain nameless and forms Adenine Tri-Phosphate. for political reasons, her recommenCopper - 3 mg. Copper is needed dation was either Centrum Complete for the absorption and utilization of (Eckerd Brand is suitable) or Dr. Art iron, and also is used in the_forma- Ulene's Optimal Vitamin Formula. I tion of Adenine Tri-Phosphate personally would recommend either Dr. Art Ulene' s Optimal Vitamin For(ATP). Zinc - 15 mg. Zinc is a mula or Your Life (Brand) Daily Pak component of over 300 enzymes, Maximum·. These seem to be the protects against free radicals, and best over-the-counter multivitamin/ multimineral supplements on the improves immunity. Selenium - 200 mcg. Sele- market. One brand of multivitamin/ nium is a very important mineral, but multimineral supplements that was has not been examined by many sci- not recommended was One-A-Day entific studies. Its known functions multivitamin/multimineral suppleare as an antioxidant in the form of ments. This is because One-A-Day selenium-glutathione-peroxida'se, supplements are imbalanced, of preventing the body from free-radi- poor potency, and poor quality. cal damage. It also helps fertility in Also, One-A-Day dietary supplemen, assisting the formation of ments can become toxic to the body sperm, and making sperm more mo- because of the excess Vitamin D and tile. Vitamin and mineral deficien- Iron. Iron is not recommended to cies disrupt your health status. anyone unless they have a docuWhen one does not have an opti- mented history of Iron Deficient ma! level of vitamins and/or miner- Anemia. Even during pregnancy, als in the system, health quickly de- women are warned of the potential teriorates, until a patient goes to the for iron toxicity. Along with taking doctor. The problem with seeing a a balanced, high potency multivitaphysician when one is feeling ill min/multimineral supplement, eat(other than when one is truly sick) ._ ing right (or at the least, eating in is that doctors are typically very general), and daily exercise is imquick to prescribe a medication, portant for a healthy body. It canwhich actually hurts the body more not be over-exaggerated how imthan helps it. Therefore, if you are portant these aspects of health are. feelingill(otherthanextremecases), Take a walk to the pharmacy, and you should try a multivitamin/ pick up some vitamins. Your health multimineral supplement. There are is worth it. a few things a consumer should be The Black Cloud of De ress1on ,morons- II. Almost ing oxidized (which increases the chances of heart disease). Vitamin Cis also one of the base ingredients in m cells to hold them together. Vitamin C is also needed for proper nitric oxide utilization, which helps lower blood pressure, and can help impotence. Vitamin C is used for at least twenty other random functions. B-Complex Vitamins - 500 mcg. To 50 mg., (depending on which vitamin). The B vitamins all have different functions, but generally they have to do with metabolism and cell division. Especially important are folic acid (B8) and Pyridoxine (B6). Vitamin D-50 I.U. While Vitamin D supplements are usually given in 400 I.U. doses, this is entirely way too much. The human body does need 400 I.U. of Vi- tamin D a day, because it produces almost all it needs when in direct exposure to sunlight Vitamin D is importµtt f9r the abson,tion of Calcium, and also helps with bone • tchange :, hopefully, me know. sions from occurring. It is also important in sustaining healthy cell membranes by making them more resistant to microbial infections, Vitamin C - 500 mg. Vitamin C is a very potent antioxidant, which prevents freeradical damage, also prevents cholesterol in College: it is the best eof your life, right? For me students, a black ud seems to hover over mpreventing them from joying this tiine in their e. These students are ir. ble, sad; fatigued, and ie interest in activities tthey used to love. These lings persist for weeks, dother feelings of worthsness and hopelessness velop. It becomes hard to ncentrate and make decins. Alterations in eating, ping, and libido also add to the unhappiness. Some feel that they would be better off if they were dead. Many withdraw from friends, family, and social interaction. This black cloud becomes deadly when recurrent thoughts of death and self-harm lead individuals to suicide. A black cloud like this hovering over you is more than just a bad day or a bad week. If you have experienced several of these symptoms for mqre than two weeks, you may be experiencing clinical depression. Clinical depression is a mood disorder that is caused by an imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain and can develop secondary to another medical condition. Individuals who have experienced a recent loss, ·a chronic illness, an eating disorder, abuse of drugs or alcohol, or have a family history of depression are more prone to developing clinical depression. Negative thought processes like pessimism, low self-esteem, worrying excessively, or feeling like you have little control over life events can also lead to the development of depres- s10n. Nineteet). million Americans each year suffer from clinical depression. The good news is that in eighty percent of the cases depression is treatable through medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of both. Unfortunately due to the stigma of mental illness, only one third of those whose lives are affected with this illness seek out treatment. If you feel that you may be experiencing some of these symptoms you can get information about clinical depression online at http://depression- screening.org. This website is sponsored by the National Mental Health Association, and it has a depression screening tool. Health Services in Evans Hall also can help you fight the blues. Dr. Sowcik is available to provide counseling and evaluation free of charge to any student in full confidentiality. Seek out help now. It is not hopeless. You are worth it. �f EATURES 12 The Beacon Fencing Open to Wilkes Students By William Beckner Kings Correspondent mezcus@aol.com Fencing has arrived at King's College. Initiated as a club in August of 1999, fencing has become an activity for students, faculty, and anyone who wants to join, even from other colleges. Angela Kane, who is student president of the club, is also the founder. From the beginning of her freshman year at King's, she has been trying to start a fencing club. However, she met some difficulty along the way. "It's very difficult for the fencing club to take shape, mainly because of the space limitations in the (Scandlon Physical Education) Center," Angela said. "We are currently a club sport, but we're trying to get the point of being an actual sport of King's College. There are 8-10 members involved, but hopefully as we obtain more people who are interested and want to join, we can start competing with schools from other regions (in the state). Wilkes students have been invited to get involved in the club. Thus far, though, only one has contacted me." Mrs. Judy Plummer, Director of Student Activities, says that Angela is commended for her hard work, and congratulates her that her dedication to the fencing club has paid off. "Since King's has never had a fencing club, Angela encountered a number of challenges in starting this club last year. She persevered, however, and because of her strong commitment she was successful in getting the club 'off the ground'." When in the beginning stages of trying to start the fencing club, Angela contacted her brother, Mr. Ed Kane, who is a nationally certified fencing coach, to help. Mr. Kane is now the coach of the fencing club, and is trying to expand it so that the members will be able to compete with other schools. Although the club does not compete with other schools, it competes with other community clubs and attends events which can earn recognition for the club. Steven Chance, VicePresident of the fencing club, has proven this by qualifying for the Junior Olympics in Men's Foil, which is a branch of the sport of fencing. Angela is convinced that people are interested, but not many have contacted her about King's fencing club. "[Fencing] is something that's new and interesting to this area. I hope that people at Wilkes will become interested so that they can practice with us, and eventually we can get to the point of Wilkes having their own sepa. rate club. This way, the clubs might be able to compete with each other." Although fencing is a sport, and as such is demanding, it can also b.e extremely fun, if the person knows the basics of fencing. One might ask, "What exactly is fencing?" Fencing literally means the art of swordsmanship. Originally practiced for centuries to train for deadly combat, it is now considered an Olympic sport. The sport develops agility, strength, speed, and cunning, and because of the speed of the sport, it is considered the fastest martial sport. There are three swords that the fencer uses in combat: the Foil, Epee (pronounced eppay), and the Saber. Each sword is different in its use. The Foil, which is the sword beginners start with, has a rectangular blade, and weighs just over a pound. It is a sword that is easily controllable and is universally used. The Epee has a history of being used in duels, and has a triangular blade weighing slightly over a pound and a half. The Sabre has a triangular blade weighing just over a pound. The need for body protection also takes a role. According to the United States Fencing Association, "By record, fencing is one of the safest sports. The mask must meet international requirements for strength of the wire, as well as must cover all the vulnerable parts of the head. The uniforms are made of the same material used in bulletproof vests." "Fencing is a really fun sport," Colleen Larkin says, who is the Secretary of the fencing club. "People of all ages can join, whether they are kids or senior citizens. People just need to bring an open mind about it." The fencing club holds meetings in King's Scandlon Physical Education Center every Wednesay from 7:00pm to about 9:30pm. For more information and/or directions, please contact Angela Kane by phone, 208-8384, or by email, kcfenci@kings.edu. The fencing club also has a web page, which is www.kings.edu/fencing. Window to the Past With Casey K. O'Brien February 15, 1954- Cartoonist Matt Groening is born. Matt goes on to create shows like "The Simpsons" and "Futurama". third President of the United States over his running mate, Aaron Burr. February I 6, 1970 - Joe Frazier knocks out Jimmy Ellis to become world heavyweight champion. February 18, I 930 - Pluto, generally the ninth most distant planet from the sun, is discovered at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, by astronomer Clyde W. Tombaugh. February 17, 1801 - After one tie vote in the Electoral College and thirty-five tie vo~ in the House o~ R~presenta- February 19, 1878 - Thomas Edison patents the phonograph. Edison accidentally invented the phonograph ,_!, _ _ . . ._ ___ •. __ ·- ·----··- ....... February 20, 1987 - After 11 years on the job, David Hartman exited ABC's "Good Morning America". He introduced new co-host Charles Gibson who, with Joan Lunden, would co-host the morning television program into 1998 February 2 I, I 925 - The first issue of "The New Yorker" was published. �ebruary 15, 2001 The Beacon 13 ENTERTAINMENT Broody's Box Office Reviews Now we come to ing skills, but also just how graceful and dignified she can be - a true class act the action and all I can say is Plot: of a lady. Sadly the guys don't do as HOLY COW. There'll be lots Directed by Ang Lee. The well, Yun-Fat fills the dignified role eas- of comparisons to ''The Ma1tlls !he story of two women, both ily though is almost too cold through- trix" as it had fast kung fu and efighte~. whose fates intertwine out the film until the end, whilst Chen · opponents able to do tall leaps !he Ching Dynasty. One of them does OK but isn't the most interesting on occasion, but 'Crouch' goes passionately to break free from of characters. far beyond it. For starters, II constraint society has placed upon One of the reasons this'll have throughout the scenes each opIr.even if it means giving up her aris- difficulty crossing over to Western au- ponent defies gravity pretty eprivileges for a life of crime and diences is that about 80% of the movie much every second, whether it on. The other, in her lifelong pur- · is dialogue heavy (i.e. lots of subtitle be leaping from rooftop to roofof justice and honor, only t{¥) late reading) conversations held by peopfe top on one jump or flying down vers the consequences of unful- just sitting around in stark rooms - very the faces of hundreds of meter love. Their two destinies will lead slow and very serious with almost no high waterfalls. Because it's a to aviolent and astonishing showjokes to lighten the mood. The pace is fable, th~ gravity-defying spins ' in which each will make a sur- . very schizophrenic with a repeating and leaps actually fit with the g, climatic choice. cycle of about 20 minutes of drawn-out story and give it a m?-gical tone, Review: conversations, followed by a 10 minute though as it progresses they In terms of kung fu action burst of intense and gripping action/ take it a bit too far (e.g. a battle hing' has easily set an entirely fighting before it repeats over and over scene amongst the trees near the standard to which new films will again - each one never mixing as well as end seems to overdo it). Then a,mpared. Make no mistake though, they probably should. As a result ten- there's the fighting itself which is inisn't an action film - rather, Ang sion and intensity comes in a series of tense - easily 2-3 times f~ter than the has created a live-action version of spurts rather than slowly building up Matrix and it flows far m6re paturally IUries old Chinese fable about two toward a big ending like in most movies (you believe the inoves are spontanen, a fable which is very drama/ - so the ending feels like a bit of an ous whereas a lot of Keanu's tricks felt oriented. Looks-wise, this is a anticlimax, nevertheless, for those who rehearsed). Combine with a variety of beautiful movie with amazing lo- can appreciate foreign films and don't weapons and you get some really good and intriguing light making each mind pacing that much, the story itself scenes - the highlights being the big roofa.1 rich as an oil painting. The peris quite intriguing with an interesting top chase scene between a thief and ces are just as rich too with Zi- twist or two along the way but feels Yeoh (the first action sequence of the i>tng astar making turn as the main overly long. The musicai score mostly movie), and a REALLY intense fight e, whilst Michelle Yeoh gets to plays the same tune over and over again between Zi-Yi and Yeoh in a training off not only her considerable fight- which becomes irritating. shrine about 2/3 of the way in. That jbroody@intergrafix.net ag Why is that? Because it's not only is she a mutant, but her a solid movie - I'm trying to think of power renders her unable to have Plot: criticisms to make but there are physical contact of any kind (if she Based on the comic book hardly any - its main strength lies in touches someone they ' re either in cs. Mutants are genetically the fact it's surprisingly well writgreat pain or die) leaving her alone d human beings and the ten. This isn't a loose story for all her life - her scene on the train Id's newest and most perse- threaded around three or four acwith Logan is a real tear-jerker. minority group . Amidst an tion sequences (ala M:1-2), but a · The trouble with these ing climate of fear & bigotry proper story of which the action is kind of films which have multiple enlightened individual, Profes- merely a part of. Nor is it a highheroes & villains is that the lesser Charles Xavier, has founded a concept kind of project which can characters lack development and I and safe haven for these be summed up in 2-3 lines : you this is no exception. Some of the rful outcasts. Here, new ini- could say "Gladiator" was just a other heroes (Storm & Cyclops) and s are taught to harness their movie about an ancient Roman outcertainly some of the villain's henche abilities to promote toler- cast who seeks revenge - that summen (Mystique, Sabretooth) and to combat the mounting mary misses all the little nuances could've had more character devel·a that threatens to destroy which are what make it and this film opment scenes - then again by dokind. Bound by a strict code of work. There may not be a particuing so it may have dragged down , Xavier's pupils - X-Men - larly memorable storyline, but it's the pace. Nevertheless the layout le against hostile Government certainly engaging. is surprisingly fair to each one, and ·es as well as mutant supremaOn the acting front the all get to use their 'special powers' Magneto, and his radical fac- cast is completely solid. I have never frequently throughout the movie in which seek to . subjugate and read the comic so I knew little about some surprisingly clever ways - esly exterminate humankind. the characters, but each was well pecially Magneto. Tliis is an enexplained and the actors were all semble that really feels like an enReview: convincing (or at least as much as semble. McKellan and Stewart bring The live-action superhero is required for the genre). Hugh their wealth of experience to the genre has earned a rather noto- Jackman does a star-making turn as Magenta & Professor X roles and rcputation for producing some the gruff 'Wolverine', which is the make them solid supporting char.Thefirst"Batman" film was character everyone will remember acters, thankfully never stealing the t but the series declined from from this, but in the serious acting limelight from the ones it should be • the Superman movies were all stakes he's actually matched by focusing on - Wolverine & Rogue. rs, and the less said about Anna Paquin in the role of Rogue. There are also tie-ins with modem " & "Steel" the better. Now Whereas the Wolverine character day issues in the form of Senator "X-Men" which gives the is the rough n' tumble hero you Kelly, a politician famous for sprout·ng genre a much needed · cap 't help but love to root for, Rogue .ing anti-mutant rhetoric that Amerishot and is easily one of - if is a sad and tragic innocent and the can religious imd conservative pothe best superhero flick ever, scenes between the pair are easily litical groups apply to various mi· Iy the best of the last 5-10 the film's emotional higps. Rogue is norities (especially gays & lesbians) cursed far worse than the others - in modem-day society. last scene is about ten minutes long, extremely fast and is arguably one of the most brutal one-on-ones caught on film. Despite a few potential difficulties to translate over to Western audiences, this is one of those films (like "Run Lola Run") last year that should do big business worldwide. It's a truly glorious production which deserves the praise it gets and is a must see on the big screen. Ang Lee has brought an ancient legend alive in one of the year's best. Humor is well spaced, mainly displayed in some great banter between Wolverine and Cyclops. The pacing is great, it never slows and the 'character talking' scenes are just as entertaining as the action ones . That said, the action uses the powers well (e.g. the train station & landmark foyer fight) but isn't as explosive as some might hope (then again you can only get away with so much.in a PG-13 rated flick). In fact the main scheme of the baddie is somewhat of a letdown . The film feels fresh and original• throughout this 'scheme', which is thankfully given little screen time, and when it does come to a close it feels a little anti-climatic. The main reason for this is that this is a character driven movie so the plot isn't at the forefront, thus the danger of the threat wasn't as established as it could've been and seems a little silly. Nevertheless, it's a minor quibble. The film is a refreshing 100 minutes long with not a single minute of it wasted. The 35 minutes edited out do show slightly but certainly not as much as you'd expect from such an excise. The ending is laid out in a way that all the threads are explained and wrapped up, yet a sequel is entirely possible and likely (hell with so many characters I'd like to see a live-action TV series). Forget the so-so trailers, this is one of the year's best flicks . "X-Men" is X-cellent, bring on the sequel. �14 The Beacon February 15,200 ENTERTAINMENT . B·r oody's Box Office Reviews jbroody@intergrafix.net Hannibal: Plot: Based on the novel by Tho- this dark opus which will sink deep • film I've been anticipating on some mas Harris and sequel to the 1991 Os- into a world so terrifying there may level ever since I first heard Harris was working on the book. car-winning thriller ''The Silence of the be no escape. Lambs." Years ago the brilliant yet psyReview: This is an extremely hard My initial ·reaction is that chotic Dr. Hannibal 'The Cannibal' film to review as it kind of defies conof bewilderment. Visually its great Lecter helped young FBI agent Clarice ventional cinema. In fact if it weren't · with Scott giving us some gorgeous Starling track down and apprehend a for the large budget, the famous cast, scenery and well filmed action sedangerous serial killer, and in the proand the fact it's a sequel to one of the quences. His 'right up close slow cess managed to escape custody and biggest thrillers ever made, chances speed' camera use in the act_ion seleave the country. Now under the asare this would be classified as art quences (a trick quite prevalent in sumed name of Dr. Fell, Leceter has house. "Hannibal" is the kind of film "Gladiator") does get annoying but the become curator of an art museum in Aoyou' II walk out of shaking your head few bits of action are shot well. rence where he relaxes and hardly kills wondering, "What in the hell did I anyone. That's when he encounters just see?" Some will love it, especially What was so great about 'SiPazzi, an Italian cop who knows of those more into filmmaking and art lence' was not only the performances Lecter's real identity and is on the take house cinema in general. Mainstream of Foster & Hopkins, but also the of Mason Verger. audiences however will be befuddled. combination of the two which was Verger is a creature almost as "'The Silence of the Lambs" electric. In this film Hopkins hams it frightening as Lecter himself - a rich and remains to me the ultimate thriller and up and really is the highlight, its not unrepentant pedophile who sexually certainly one of my favourite films of up there with his 'Silence' performance abused his sister, escaped imprisonment all time. Everything from the acting, where he was more chilling, but he's as a young man and underwent psy. the writing, the directing, the pacing, cert~inly very funny on a sadistic chotherapy with Lecter who left him etc. is perfect and flows not only level. Moore does a solidjob in a role both paralyzed and disfigured. Verger smoothly but enhances each other to which, while I loved Foster in 'Silence', now sits on a respirator, watching his · create a film I've watched over and the character of Starling just seems so collection of sinister pets in the hopes over again and find it great every time. different in this that the change of both of feeding the good Doctor alive to a I've never read any of Harris' novels . · tone and actress makes it feel like a batch of wild pigs he's been breeding. and Michael Mann's prequel whole new character. Life isn't all good for Starling ei"Manhunter" (based on "Red ther who survives an FBI shootout gone Dragon") released in the l 980's I found The supporting cast is wrong, and is soon on suspension when quite disappointingly ordinary with pretty solid, Giancarlo Gianni the pick her nemesis Paul Krendler points the the exception of a great performance of the lot, whilst Oldman and Liotta blame directly at her. What she doesn't by Joan Allen. Going in I wasn't sure do the best with what little screen time realize is that she has become a pawn in what to expect and vaguely knew of their characters have. Sadly the aforeVerger's plan - a piece of bait to lure the plot outline along with tpe fact mentioned pair do have shallow charLecter out into the open and directly to that the last 20 minutes of the movie acters which really should've been exhim so he can exact his terrifying re- was getting a lot of talk. Still, it was a plored to a deeper and darker level in a venge. Soon, terrifying alliances form in ~TOYOTA CALL IT START UP MONEY. . NeM> TOYOT~SACOLLEGEGRADUATE FINANCE PLAN INCLUDES $500 TO GET YOU GOING! And now there's a Toyota College Graduate Finance Program that's just right, too.·Here are some of the advantages: • No Down Payment • No Payment for 90 days • Finance up to 72 months • Get $500 Cash Back From Toyota ... in addition to any other current Toyota customer incentives! 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Far more disturbing is adishomophobic misogynist - as much as . emboweling scene i~ the middle of the you hate these characters, more could film, though there are some shots with be done to make one despise them as the boars that are not nice. what is done here is only very brief and · So the final verdict? Comfeels forced. One thing to say about pared to 'Silence' this doesn't stack up Oldman, he's completely unrecognizat all but then again it's unfair to comable. pare the two as they're completely dif. The pacing in this is what'll hit ferent movies. 'Silence' was a taut and most people in the way that after a quite intense psychological thriller. fast start it kind of languishes with no "Hannibal" is a relaxed paced Gothrc real sense of direction. It feels like its drama with darkly comic elements-it slowly buildi~g up to something but by holds much more in common with the the time it comes around the ending is likes of "American Psycho" and''Tli over too quick and too fast. The humor Talented Mr. Ripley" than the oritllll is very dark and very droll but most or its similar followers like "Seven". people will get it, whilst the scares are •Silence' is a film you could watch sev• few but effective. In terms of produc- era! times in a theatre, "Hannibal" you'd tion value it's superb but sadly the watch once and probably won't seen story just isn't anywhere near as rivet- again for a while - its not an easy film ing or interesting as 'Silence'. What by any means, but that doesn't necesmade the first film so great was the in- sarily make it a badoneeither. I'dplart teraction of the pair combined with her myself in the 'Mixed/Negative' own personal tale of growth. Here the reaction - as much as certain elements pair hard! y interacts at all, whilst her worked perfectly, others didn't and imt storyline is kind of-pedestrian. of all it just didn't gel together. It's very Then of course we come to the original and very different for amam• gore quotient and yes this is a bloody stream studio film so be prepared fir movie but surprisingly it's not as shock- that, but it is worth seeing at acinend ing as you may think. The gore is lim- only to see how the crowds react to the ited to small number of scenes; maybe final scenes. 4-5 in total and in each case is just a few seconds long. Many have talked about Top5R Me, Myse Gladiator The Cell Hollow M The Virgi 5Movi Hannibal The Wed Saving S Crouchin Dragon Cast Aw 5Albu Shaggy: Jennifer Soundtr Last Da The Bea Ja Rule: Top5 �ary 15, 2001 VVAS - PURPLE B : Chris Schmidt It was Purple. So,sheread the lesson backWhen she finished, she threw "Ok." Said Mae Ling. "So read the lesson backward Ling." Suggested Mrs Couch. way, the beginning will be a lmon!" exclaimed Mae Ling. it wont be very interesting"llt "Good point" said Mrs. "Here, you can read the lesllyyourself." She gave the lesklok to Mae Ling. "All I heard was the last senMrs Couch said Mae Ling. donly make sense ifl knew happened first.•: "Don't you think my lesson any sense Mae Ling?" Mrs. asked. Mae Ling was the only one didn't agree. Everyone in the class agreed lhe lesson made perfect serise. Mrs.Couch looked back at the she has been reading out of. was only one more sentence kl read. She read the sentence The Beacon 15 E NT ERTAINMENT (schmidcb@wilkes.edu) "Well, that's no excuse for ach was rumbling even worse as she being late" said Mrs Couch. "And opened the door to her pre-lab ,c lassnext time you will eat the purple sur- room. When she entered the room, prise more quickly." her lab teacher, Mrs. Couch, was "I couldn' t leave the cafete- teaching about how to mix certain ria until I finished it, and then I for- chemicals so that they would exgot my lab notebook." plode. "What does the purple surShe grabbed her stuff, put on a helprise have to do with anything?" met, and Reesha drove her back asked Mrs. Couch. across campus on her motorcycle. "Because I hate the purple . It was a pretty bumpy ride because surprise!" Mae Ling griped. they had to make sure that they "Why are you late?" said Mrs. dodged all the stupid people that Couch. stand in small groups that block the " I cant hear you, I'd better way. Unfortunately, some strange take off this helmet" said Mae Ling. woman that bared a striking resemShe took off her helmet. blance to Benjamin Franklin wasn't " Take off the helmet Mae fast enough, and she got run over. Ling" said Mrs. Couch. The big bump made Mae Ling's al"What?" said Mae Ling ready upset stomach hurt ever " Why are you· late to my worse. class?" asked Mrs. Couch Mae L ing caught her breath. · "Well, grab it," said Reesha. "I will " Wh at?" she sai d . M ae Ling run yqu back over there on my mocouldn 't hear too well because she t6rcycle" had forgotten to take off the helmet "I forgo t m y lab notebook," M ae Mrs. Couch looked up from Ling grumbled. her book and said "Mae Ling, why "What are you doing here?" asked are you late?" her roommate, Reesha. Mae Ling jumped off the motorcycle in front of the building and ran up to the second floor. Her stom- She was finally able to swallow all of this weird purple mushy entree. It took her about 15 minutes just to eat a small plate of it. Watching something on the plate ooze around and listening to it make odd squishing noises is enough to make anyone sick. Still kind of feeling this purple surprise moving around in her stomach, Mae Ling gathered up her stuff and hurried out of the cafeteria. Trying not to think of what she had just eaten, Mae Ling thought about how-much she dido 't want to go to her chemistry lab. The pre-labs were always so long, and the labs usually weren't too easy. But she hoped that this time would be different. Lost in her thoughts of lab, Mae Ling was almost run over by a Lincoln Towncar while crossing the street. The old woman who was driving couldn't see poor Mae Ling because her eyesight had gone bad years before. However, she is still driving because the government thinks its o k to let o ld decrep it people keep their drivers license without ever having their eyesight re-tested. Barely escaping this old woman, Mae Ling hurried to her lab classroom. When she got there, she realized that she had forgotten her lab notebook in her dorm. so she had to tum around and go all the way back to her room. The mean troll guards in the cafeteria wouldn't let her leave until she finished all of the new dinner entree, which was called purple surprise. The mean troll woman stood over little Mae Ling's shoulder, holding her big cast iron serving spoon. The mean woman was notorious for hitting people over the head with her beloved spoon, because if she hit hard enough, it caused permanent brain damage. One day Mae Ling was late for her chemistry lab. If you did not understand this story try reading it backwards. Concept based on short story "What?" by Louis Sachar. Eye of the Future- by: Arden of the Stars Top5Rentals Me, Myself & Irene Gladiator The Cell Hollow Man The Virgin Suicide~ Top5 Movies Hannibal The Wedding Planner Saving Silverman Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Cast Away SAlbums Shaggy: Hotshot Jennifer Lopez: J. Lo Soundtrack: Save The Last Dance The Beatles: 1 Ja Rule: Rule 3:16 Top 5 Singles OutKast: "Ms. Jackson" Shaggy featuring Ricardo 'RikRoc" Ducent: "It Wasn't Me" Aries-(March 21 - April 19). You are probably feeling somewhat anxious this week. Just keep in mind that the harder you focus on the worrisome object this week, the harder it will be for you to reach your goal. Have confidence that you can do whatever it is that your heart desires. Leo - (July 23 - August 22). You may seem like the people around you are not listening to what you have to say this week. You may not be "feeling the love" this week. Do not let this discourage you. This week was meant for you to sit back and observe how others perceive you, not for you to outwardly make yourself the center of attention. Sagittarius - (November 22 -December 21). You may feel pressured this week to do what others tell you to do. Do not let people walk all over you, or let them control your decisions. Only you know you want and need. Listen to your heart. Also, do not let yourself try and take upon everything that is on your plate. "Eat what you like, and leave the rest for later." Taurus - (April 20 - May 20). This is one of those weeks in which you feel that you cannot do anything right. You may have to make_some introspective analysis of yourself. Be prepared to see things about yourself that"you were not hoping to see. Use this lesson to further guide your life in the direction that you want to go. Virgo - (August 23 - September 22). The stars only have one thing to say to you this week, Virgo. DO NOT GIVE UP! As tempting as it may seem to leave behind everything that was once important to you, realize that it is still important to you; you have just lost your focus. The emotional swings of this week will become tiresome and redundant, but don' t let them get to you. Things are looking like they will pick up in the near future. Capricorn - (December 22 - January 19). Your actions this week seem very repetitive, and they are starting to get on the nerves of the important people in your life. You feel like you have been mistreated, and now you are .making yourself seem like a broken record. Don't become discouraged at this. This may be the thing that you need to move forward in a relationship with a friend. Gemini - (May 21 - June 21). Your daily routine is becoming old and bor• ing to you this week. Maybe you need to add a little fantasy to your life. You have your eye on someone, but do not know-how to go about reaching that object of desire. Well, Cupid is off duty for you Gemini. You need to get out there· and play a little target practice. You'll get the one you are looking for. Libra - (September 23 - October 23). The people around you this week may seem a little on edge. Be straightfor• ward and honest with them, lest they discover your disguise and call you on it. This week, your tactic will be hon- · esty; this is t_he only way things will progress to a positive place. Aquarius- (January20-February 18). There could be someone this week who will keep "popping holes in your balloon." Eventually, the J>alloon will deflate. This will become very aggravating and frustrating. The only thing you can do this week is keep yourself from letting all of these explosive emotions from pouring out on people who do not . deserve it. Cancer - (June 22 - July 22). This week you have a very keen psychic sense. Use this to your advantage. All of those fanciful daydreams you are having this week are not as far-fetched as you may think. Listen to your inner self. Your "sixth sense" will lead you to make the correct decisions. Scorpio-(October 24 - November 21 ). While everyone around you seems upset and confused, you may be the only one Qut of the group who has answers. Your life may feel out of control this week, but you have the power to change all of that. Also this week, someone around you is being deceitful. Your cunning ways will be able to spot the "poser of the week." Do not let them get away with this con-artistry. Pisces - (February· 19 - March 20). You know what is best for everyone this week, but be careful. Someone who you will offer your advice to will think you a liar. Intuitively, you know what is best. Do not let this get in the way of your friends this week. Keep your comments to yourself, no matter how strongly you feel that you are correct. �16 The Beacon February 15, 2 ENTERTAINMENT Album R eviews Incubus Made ·_ Themselves Incubus is a five piece musical outfit from Calabasas, Check This Out! "Check Your People", then check out this album Are you ready for some hardcore rock with an aweCalifornia. They play a style of rap/rock mixture sirni- · some guitar sound, then I have a band for you to check Jar to Korn and Limp Bizkit except that they are a little - out. The band is DOWNSET and their new album is mellower then that. I say this because there are more Check Your People. soft melodies on an Incubus album than you are used This is their third album. I bought this CD on chance. to from a Fred Durst or a Jonathan Davis. I had heard of the band but had not yet heard them They released their latest album, Make Yourself, play. It turned out to be a great pick for me. Looking at the Epitaph home page, I saw that they were on the in 2000. It quickly became one of my favorite albums list of bands on their record label, so I gave them a try. ofthe year. The title track shows that these guys can They have an original twist between punk and tum up the amps and blow you out of your seat. They hardcore, and I like that! They sound a bit like Korn, Slipknot, and Rage Against the Machine, but definitely do have an edge. They just do not feel the ne~ to be have more guitar sound to them. · relegated to one particular sound or image. That is . One of my favorite songs is "Coming Back"; it has why they write a track like the .eleventh one on the lots of attitude and moshing quality to it, as do all the album. The song is called "I Miss You". It is a great songs. Listening to this music, you can tell these guys· sounding song. They do not use the turntable as much are all about their music. They really get into their songs, which adds to the intensity. The only complaint I have on it and you get a better taste of how well these guys about the album is some of the songs have some rancan play their instruments. You also get a better un- dom chanting in it, that doesn't really add to the song derstanding of how talented lead singer Brandon Boyd in my opinion, but other than that I love my new pick. is when it comes to writing lyrics. The band possesses unique views on different life situations, and this makes great songs on theirpercepMy favorite song is th~ir latest single, ''Drive". It is tionof the world they live in. This is evident in the soqg the eighth track on the album. It is '1bout fear and how "2000". The band toured through Pennsylvania earlier your life can be driven byit. Itis about imagining a life · this week on Tuesday at State College. If you're up lead without fear. for the drive, you can catch them in Albany, NY on Friday too. . I am a huge fan of this band and this album. 1 Unfortunately for me, I didn't have a chance to suggestyoucheckitoutandlhopetohearmorefrom check them out, otherwise you would catch me this band in the future. moshing to the hardcore sound ofDownset. Give these guys a try and check out their album. by: Josh Liebner By Kristin Hake kristinhake@hotmail.com - 823 -8966 419 S. River St., Wilkes Barre (comer of Academ and S. River Sts.). · Yeah, they're back. The trio out of sunny nia known as Green Day has released theirfo bum. The album is entitled "Warning". Itis the! up to the band's 1999 release, Nimrod. The first song single off of the album was''. ity". This song was what you would expect from Day. It flowed with the styleandsoundwehave. accustomed to hearing from them. The second single is the recently released title It too is a typical Green Day track. My favorite on the album is the last track. It is entitled"~ Day Parade". It is a softer song like "Good Ri (Time of Your Life)" was. While I feel it is si this song, I do not think it w_ill take off like that did if itis released as a single. The critics whosl the band for showing their softer side with "Goo! dance" would have a field day with this song. I People accuse the band of selling out by ing softer tracks. I do not thinl_c it is selling out. I it is growing up. They are not the same freshpunks they were when they released "Dookie". are older and wiser now. They are writing from rience gained with years. They are not writing _teenage angst anymore because those yearsm hind them. They are married and have kids now. them a break. This is a pretty good album. Give them credit. They have successfully adapted to thee in their life and reflected that in their music. What is more pathetic, a band who lets its growwiththem,orabunchoffifty-yearoldguys get on stage and act like they are still twenty (think Rolling Stones)? I think they should be praised, persecuted. For the Movies with Kevin Walsh Do"na Kowalczyk ·Hair Salon 20 % OFF any service with Wilkes I.D. Consider Yourself Warned walshkr@wilk Snatch - When going to the movies, most people buy a soda, get popcorn and maybe something else. However, if you venture out to see this you might want to bring an interpreter to better help understand the dialogii. You are probably saying, "What the heck is he talking about?" Letme c something up. All of the film was in English, but certain parts could n~ understood. Freshman Josh Liebner felt that the broken English was the part because it added to the movie's humor. The content of the film did pose a recurring question throughout the fea Where is the stone? The film starts off with a jewelry heist that c't>mes aw~y with a di of 86 carats. Basically, the entire film consists of shootings, bare-knuckled fi and the occasional double cross that always involves someone coming to death. It seems that everyone wants to get a piece of the rock. Their are funny parts that add to the film and keep·the film going, but the emerging tion that leaves you guessing throughout the picture is never answered. When I spoke to people about the film and wanted their opinion, there many mixed reactions and feelings. Some people liked the film, while thought it was terrible. Wes Kovach felt that the only shining star in the was the title." Others found the film to be enjoyable and entertaining. I personally felt that it was fair and I am glad that I did not pay for the tic If you do see this fil m, you will have to draw your own conclusi 2.5 out of 5. eeks a esaid restlin~ t for th rence at the · arre. rwha ss tot lner is ys o ks a ew nt fo "dZell hed t 12)." ecision ar~ kin ho s seni te, apJ t to d nshi ate ha r in ag so w ra der the ust n or OU pla ed s,t ll pos dwi a~ �The Beacon 17 SPORTS ilkes Preview into Mid Atlantic Conferenee By Corey Yanoshak Beacon Writer Two weeks ago, Al Zellner dhave said his Wilkes Uni'ty wrestling team would be ltt hunt for the Middle AtlanConference team title this end at the Marts Center in es Barre. But after what could be a dev. gloss to the Wilkes' proZellnerisn' t so sure with two days of preparatiorrleft. oweeks ago, I would have that we would probably be the hunt for the champion," said Zellner, whose Colofinished the dual meet sea(15- 12). "But now we have of decision-making to do. It 't been a real good week and team is kind of down. I just 't know how we' II be." Wilkes senior 133-pounder, Conte, appears to be off of quest to defend his MAC ionship and All-American .Alate-season neck injury to have derailed Conte' s feated regular season, posy eliminating Conte from ingagain. The loss of their star wrestler hurt Wilkes and leaves rscrambling to find a new under and to ensure Conte ives the proper treatment. 're just trying to decide the action right now. It's up to doctor to decide," noted r. Astrong start helped Wilkes the season at 5-0 and 9-4, with 17 nationally-ranked on their schedule, Zellner more worried about getting ·1y matches and good kids hls wrestlers to go up against has been pleased with the n's outcome. "The plan was to wrestle a ofranked teams and even with losses, the kids have wrestled "Zellner offered. "We've ·in a position to keep comgand win, so in that a~pect, been a good season, Just a disappointments." SA Wrestling Magazine has five Colonels who have 'timate shot at becoming ricans and who will look eindividual titles in this 's MAC tournament held at Conte, the most notable after · gfourth last year, heads list, followed by sophomore Fleisher and juniors Jason Scott Henshaw, and Steve be. All will have their hands full ythe 10 individual chamand two overall wild cards to the national tourna- Buseman returns after a secondplace finish last year, along with fourth-place finisher from Lycoming, Mike Sommer. Hills stands at 15-9 on the . year and will need a strong performance in the fairly-open weight class. . "Fleisher beat Mattes early in the season and is coming in with both losses to Division I kids, so he should be in the hunt," stated Zellner. "But our guys have wrestled the people they'll see in nationals, so they have a legitimate shot. Hills and Morgan would be nice to see, as would ment on March 2-3 in iowa. Tornambe ahd Martinez. We're "The MAC is one of the hoping to get those two matches toughest qualifiers in the coun- in the finals." . try, but also one of the smallest," Delaware Valley, ranked numsaid Zellner. "No one team will ber 11 at the end of this season dominate and getting to nation- with three returning All-Amerials will be tough. There's going cans, upended Lycoming' s quest to be a lot of great match-ups for a fourth consecutive team and it should be fun to watch." title last year, but Lycoming is Henshaw placed third last back, ranked firth in the nation year as a sophomore and will with two All-Americans coming bring a 12-9 record to his 149- back. pound class. Henshaw will look King's will look to add exciteto knock off another third-place ment as the Monarchs have lost finisher last season in Messiah's just two matches in earning their Andy Vogel, who is ranked sixth number 13 ranking. "It should in the nation. be a good tournament. King's, Tornambe, at 165, has basi- . Del Val, Lyco, and Wilkes all have cally gone through his weight the opportunity to put five guys class during the dual season and beat everybody he has to cohtend with. Except for Lycoming's John Cogan (27-15), that is. Cogan defeated Tornambe (23-10) in a one-point decision this year. The University of Scranton will send sophomore Don Gribben out to improve on his fourth-place finish last season, while King's junior Jesse Martinez is 18-8. "Both All-Americans graduated at Steve's class, and he's • beaten most of the guys he's faced," Zellner added. "And Henshaw's class is going to be tough. There'll be some strong match-ups." Fleisher has ,not lost ·a dual meet this year, but has been battling injuries and illness throughout the second semester. Standing at 11-3, Fleisher has proven he can win, losing only to Division I wrestlers, but his weight and stamina are crucial at this point. Both last year's 197-pound champion, Lycoming's Andy Lausier, and runner-up Art Mattes, from Elizabethtown, return with hopes of advancing to nationals. Hills will grapple in the 141pound class, where King's College's Jim Morgan, a freshman from Scranton at 23-4, is the favorite. Scranton's Darren Coach Al Zellner in the finals. Add Messiah and Elizabethtown, with three AllAmericans, and you're going to have a very good tourney," calculated Zellner. "Delaware Valley returns a lot and is the top choice. But Lyco is right there, with three champions coming back, and King's has had a real good year. I expect it to be very close." Wilkes defeated Elizabethtown 30-14 and Mes- siah 23-22, while also knocking off Ned McGinley's Monarchs 22-21. The Colonels then fell in the second half of the season to Delaware Valley 22-15 , and Lycoming 27-11. The two-day event begins at 6 p.m. on Rriday night with quarterfinals and continues into Saturd.ay at 10 a.m. with the semifinals. Finals will begin at 2:30p.m. 768 Sans Souci Pkwy. Wilkes Barre (570)824-9500 ·Wilkes Special $5. 99 - 1 Large Cheese $11. 99 ~ 2 Large 1 - Toppings $12.99 - 1 Large I-topping/ l Order Cheesestick / 2 Liter Coke Mon :Thur- 11:00am- 12:30am Fri - Sat - 11:00am - 1:30 Sunday - Noon - 11 :00pm �18 ·The Beacon SPORTS February 15, 200 Hit The Showers With Kevin Wais By Marcus Sowcik and Brian Walter (MS: Marcus Sowcik BW: Brian Walter KW: Kevin Walsh) MS: There has been a lot of talk of bad refereeing and referees blowing games. Let's look at the King's game, did the refs. lose it or did Wilkes lose it? KW: It was a combination of both. King's came ready to play, and they played real well. We did some things that we shouldn't have, and didn't do some things that we should have. The refs. didn't help us either. BW: What is your ideal situation in a game? .... the kind you dream of. KW: Championship game; I block a shot, and pass the ball off. Then, I the rest of the' season? run the floor, get the ball back, and KW: Personally, I want to contribfinish by getting off the ground and ute in ev,ery aspect that I can. I want to be a leader and keep playing well. dunking. Team goals are to play one game at BW: Well, can you dunk? a time. We haven't peaked yet, so · KW: Yes, yes I can. that is something to accomplish. MS: If you could give yourself any BW: Watching. the team play, at nickname, what would it be? KW: Well, the team calls me times, it seems as if Wilkes is "Magic," so I think I'll stick with "streaky." Evaluate. that one. In practice I like to handle KW: Yes, streaky is a good word. the ball, and make pretty passes, Being streaky is a characteristic of plus I wear number 32, so everyone our team, and we can play through started calling me "Magic." Even it. It is something that our team has, and something that we can use in coach Rickrode. BW: If you could play one-on-one our favor. I think we need to play with any woman in the world, who for 40 minutes instead of just going in streaks, and that is something we would it be? KW: It would have to be Catherine · have to work at. MS: What is the best advice you Zeta-Jones. MS: What are your main goals for have ever received? KW: Be your ownplayer, and play your own game. If that means my style is taking a 10-footjump shot or taking the big swinging hook shot, it's my style, and that's what makes me unique. BW: How important do you think the cheerleaders are to the game of basketball? · Marlboro Plac~ Apartments Modem Apartments For Everyone 180 S. Washington Street Wilkes-Barre, PA KW: The cheerleaders are great. They keep the fans in it, and help make a lot of noise. (Editors Note: Writer Brian Walter feels the cheerleaders do a great job, and should be recognized for their efforts). MS: If you could give out a MVP to anyone on your team, who would it be? KW: Well, Dave Jannuzzi is definitely the leader of the team, but I don't think I could give any one player an MVP. I feel it takes all five guys to win, and everyone has really contributed this year. For a team to be at its best, everyone must play a role, and I feel that is what we do. BW: Tell us something that not too many people know about Kevin Walsh. KW: I have a black belt in karate. MS: Did you ever use it on anyone? KW: Yea, one time. This guy was picking on a girl, and he hit her. I hit him once in the jaw and broke it. BW: Your tall. ..just how tall are you? KW: I'm listed as 6'6, but I think I Women's Men's basketball posted an 85-62 victory last night over DeSales University. After getting off to a sluggish start, Wilkes took the lead for good with 10:01 to play in the first half on a Kevin Walsh deuce. Dave Plisko and Dave Jannuzzi led the way for the Colonels, who finished with 14 apiece. Tom Stambaugh followed with 13 and Kevin Walsh added 12. Ron McIntyre overcame a questionable technical foul call to finish with with 10, rounding off the Wtlkes players in doubledigits. .. 2 Blocks From Wilkes University Campus .. Studios, 1 BR and 2 BR's, Nevvly Renovated .. Fi_rst Month Free* .. CloseToGym~ities, Shoppilg&AII Conveniences .. Easy On/Off Access To All Main Roads · ·· Free Cable .. Free Parking .. Air ~onditioning ~- W/W Carpeting .. Laundries .. Tenant Security System · .. New Vertical Blinds .. Locally Owned And Managed *Restrictions Apply Appointments At Your Convenience Humford Equities 822-5126 or 823-2737 . am a little bigger. BW: What's it like being that KW: Well, it definitely hasiu vantages. People are always ing up to me. It's really funny I go to an amusement park; e one is just staring up al Qpen Floor Statement: "Yoo only as good as your game ... how good did you play . Wilkes improves to 20-2 overall and 12-1 in conference. DeSales drops to 7-16 and 4-9 in conference. Wilkes plays at Drew University Saturday and will host an opening round playoff game on Wednesday as the top-seed, with game-time slated for 7 PM . round-up In action yesterday, Lady Colonels fell to University, 77-52. Wilkes behind from the tip and never able to keep it veryc Camille Centini finished · points, while Rena Gorish Corinne Stewart added apiece. Caitlin Lee had blocks and 10 rebounds f!I Lady Colo!}els. Amy Yi was the high scorer for with 17. The loss drops Wilkes 18 overall, 1-12 in the co ence. DeSales improvestol 5 and 10-3 in conference. Lady Colonels will finish off season Saturday at Drew To advertise here call Beacon Advertising Manager 408-5903 �February 15, 2001 The Beacon 19 SPORTS Colonels post comeback to win at U of Scranton By Casey K. O'Brien Beacon Staff obrienck@wilkes.edu The Men's Volleyb . Team might have felt a bit of despair after the beginning of their season had ended in defeat. On February 4 th , the Colonels opened their season by traveling to Bloomsburg University to compete in a quad match against Bloomsburg University, Seton Hall and Lehigh University. The Volleyball Club fell to each team, placing their record at0-3. Although the team remained competitive throughout their matches, the bitter taste of defeat was still on their tongues when they faced the University of Scranton on Saturday, February 10th. The first two games in the match went to the Royals but the Men's Volleyball team would not say die. The Colonels won the final three games, grabbing the match and improving their record to 1-3. "Our tearp seemed to gel together in the last three games," setter Phil Tochelli said of the team, 'We slowly found out how good we actually could be." Scott Vanvalkenburgh was a former member of the Men's Volleyball Club and now serves as the coach of the male colonels. "We had a slow start," the former alumni and coach admitted, "But we didn't give up and kept going strong." The Men's Volleyball Team will take the momentum of the victory into their next match, February 25 th at home against King's. .-: :.:-:.: .•:-·-·:.:-:-:-:-•..• :::: ·::::;:::::::::::::;::::--•:•··:•:: sr y . L ¥ A. N 1 A ' S BEST SKIING •,· P E r N :.:: N 1 .· .-: :: M·OUNTAIN. Wild W~dnes•! .•~.~iii~:~ ··~··,r:••·•. For College Students with · Presentation of Valid .Collete ~it~!'~~9·~· fkty t:1f Night • W~~~ Orli)' Etk Mou11tain Skf M•tt.. l)!¢.. Utd@l Dalf. PA 1~71) ($1\1) 679~00 lift 6:3 ¢jfJ..S.1N �Kevin Sickle free throws, but Jannuzzi quickly answered with a two. sickleks@wilkes.edu Wilkes then found themselves Basketball has been called the in a rut as FDU ran off seven conultimate team sport. The ultimate secutive points over the next threeteam sport with some incredible in- and-a-half minutes amidst Colonel dividual performances. The Colo- turnovers and missed field goal atnels went into their game against tempts. Junior Greg Barrouk ended ~U-Madison on Saturday sport- the drought with 10:40 to go in the mg one of the best records the men's first half with a deuce. A Jannuzzi basketball team here at Wilkes has steal led to another bucket, but no scoring spree was to follow for ever had. They were looking to disprove Wilkes. FDU managed to increase last week's losses and show why their lead to 11. With 8:49 to play in the half, they have such a great team record, senior Dave Jannuzzi stepped to the but great individual accomplishments were within reach as well. Not free throw line forth two, needing just only was Wilkes looking to take that for his 2,000 career point. Afhome a conference leading victory, ter sinking the first, Dave calmly but senior point guard Dave toed the line and hit the second. Jannuzzi was just 10 points shy of 2,000 was reached (for more, see insert below). the magical 2,000-pcrint plateau. Dave Plisko was then able to After failed possessions by start a Colonel run that would prove both squads, John Boylan took the rebound off of an FDU miss, to eventually give them the lead Jannuzzi took the pass, and went back. Buckets by Brad Sechler, down to score the first bucket of Boylan, McIntyre, and Iannuzzi the game. That was the last the evened the score, and with a minute Colonels would see of a lead for to play in the half, Jannuzzi scored quite some time, as FDU's Harry to give Wilkes their first lead since Vega made consecutive three-point 2-0. A pair of free throws then pulled attempts to give them a four-point FDU to within two at halftime, 35advantage at the 16:34 mark. Offen- · 33. In the opening seven minutes sive rebounds kept the following of the second half, the two teams Wilkes possession alive until finally R~m ~clntyre sank a lay-up to pull exchanged buckets. Wilkes then w1thm a bucket. FDU then in- got baskets from Boylan and creased their lead to five on three McIntyre to push their lead to six. Beacon Staff Writer The Devils then got back into the game on a pair of free throws, and a lay-up, pulling to within a pair. They would eventually get to within one on two different occasions, but that was as close as they would get. Kevin Walsh showed great hustle as he made two big steals, pulled down an important rebound, and scored eight points all in a twoand-a-half minute span to boost the Colonel lead to 11. After another exchange of baskets, Wilkes began to pull away at the 2: 12 mark as Walsh hit yet another shot to make it a 12-point game. Boylan scored the last two for Wilkes to make it 15 with nine seconds to play before a last second FDU lay-up finished up the scoring as Wilkes won 87-7 4. High-man for the Colonels was Dave Jannuzzi with 35 and six assists. Ron McIntyre followed with 15. Kevin Walsh and Brad Sechler also helped out with 12 and 10, respectively. Harry Vega had 23 for FDU, and Keith Kelly added 17. With the win, Wilkes improved to 19-2overalland 11-1 in conference. FDU dropped to 12-9, 4-7 in conference. Mr. Hustle, Kevin Walsh, later had this to say about his performance: "My grandparents are here. I really, in a sense, kind of played for them. It's very special to me for every game they make, so I try to ' ,, _ '";.'..'.·,\,';.;._::,.:.l,.,,:-;_;_,, ..'.::'. ~.;\:;,;. ❖- , ;, , , , , , ❖ ,,,,,,,,,.,,,,~:_nmf.a~:;:_;;:;;~::~:~::::!iL:, :,:,\ ,.;,.,: go out and play for them as well as myself and my teammates." Without Walsh's aggressive play, the outcome may have been different. Yet another great individual mance for Dave Jannuzzi, but ii a total team effort. For the nels, it's all about teamwork. Iannuzzi: The Interview Kevin Sickle Beacon Staff Writer sickleks@wilkes.edu 2,000 points is a major accomplishment for any college player, but especially a Division III team player. After missing last season with an injury, 5th year senior, Dave Jannuzzi was able to come back and accomplish that feat Saturday night. When he sank the magic free throw, he didn't pose for the camera, or even seem to notice. He sim- · ply turned to his team to call the next play. The game was stopped though, to honor Wilkes University's all-time Men's basketball scoring leader. Coach Rickrode presentedJannuzzi with a commemorative game ball and pictures were taken. What was Dave's take on all of this? Did the home crowd motivate him? "It feels really good to get it at home, It's just a great accomplishment, not for in front of the home crowd, all of the myself, but for everybody that's been loyal fans that have come to every game. there for me, everybody that's h~lped coach, everybody that's been there! me, everybody that made sacrifi that's who it goes out to." "You (also) can't score thatm points without help from your teai: mates. I've been so fortunate to be so many great teams ... scoring 2, points for me is just a statement that r been on great teams with great playe11. commented nuzzi. "It's all about the team," continu Dave. "You can't just do that with having great teammates, great players play around." Jannuzzi showed his sense ofh as well when asked about hitting! grand on a foul shot. "I'm sort of gl that it came on a free throw beca some people were telling me tne wanted to have the assist for 2,000. didn't want anyone to bejealous,so just thought, 'Nobody will get it. I'll me out throughout my life and career," · it on a free-throw." All time scoring leader, team plar said Jannuzzi. He continued, "My famDave Jannuzzi. ily, my wonderful fiancee, my great � 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 2001 February 15th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2001 February 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/e23b2a007d0ed3d9c73910b33312b41c.pdf c6d5d09b296668cb11076d629bac3337 PDF Text Text ~ \f '{r~, w . . .t•__ .Jr . . . ..J The ... -_._.._ ._-._._ -.--.-..... eacon AStudent run publication serving the Wilkes Community. Februar 22 2001 • htt ://wilkesl.wilkes.edu/~beacon • Volume 53 • Issue 16 Where have all the SG Members Gone? By Amanda Leigh Brozana Beacon Managing Editor It was 49. Now it's 31. In two weeks, where have 18 people gone? "Our numbers were a little off," said Student Government President, John Bosha when questioned after last evening's Student Government meeting. "Ideally, we would have 49 members if every slot was filled, but we only have 31 seats filled now," Bosha comBut more curious to the large change in number of Student Government members is the extra large Executive Board meeting held before the 6 p.m. regular meeting. The only people allowed in an Executive Board meeting are board members and those who they call in to discuss confidential Student Government issues. This week, seven extra people were seen in the meeting. "They addressed some issues including leaving early and coming in late (to meetings)," said Eli Philips, Freshman class Vice President and one of the seven extra people seen inside Student Government quarters during the Executive Board meeting. Bosha said after the public meeting that the executive board session addressed "funding, personnel, and upcoming business." But, he would not disclose any further information. He just stated, "Action was taken." Meg Stevens, an executive board member, confirmed speculations about what was discussed with the member who were summoned to the executive board meeting. She stated, Adam Polinger - Beacon John Basha presides of Student Government meeting Wednesday. Action was taken against missing members. "Members who missed two or more meeting were asked to come in for inquiry on their whereabouts." Out of 11 members originally Continued on Page 3 Student Goverment Goes to NACA Editorial Assistant I' th Ii s e ill Six members of Student Government are going to Nashville, Tennessee. Student Government President John Bosha heads the list of attending members. Meg Stevens, and Brian Sheakoski, as well as three others, will join him. Erica Trowbridge will attend as an advisor. Jeff Brittain and Fran Johanson will represent Programming Board. They will be giving a 75minute presentation at the National Association of Campus Activities. They were given this opportunity because they came up with a way to raise the activity fund. They want to let others know how they achieved this feat. Bosha and Stevens attended a Summer NACA Conference this past year. While there, they were asked about the current state of Wilkes' Student Government. They mentioned the hike in the activity fee and were encouraged to be present at Nationals. John Bosha will represent the Student Government. Meg Stevens invented the fund raising technique. Brian Sheakoski serves as the treasurer of the operation. Erica Trowbridge must go as the advisor. Jeff Brittain stands as the executive from Programming Board and Johanson is a member. The trip was funded solely by Student Government and the Programming Board. $2000 will come from Student Government and $ 1000 from PB. Additional funds will be taken from a "buffer fund." When asked his opinion on attending the conference, Boshasaid, "I'mexcitedforthe opportunity, not only to go back to the National NACA Conference, but more so to represent Wilkes in the National Student Government scene." Bosha will be the "head presenter," but the speaking will be split evenly. They will speak before 50 to 100 people representing 100 or more schools. This is a very big honor for the university, and those in attendance. As Bosha put it, '"This is the first time Wilkes has made a significant contribution like this, and I'm glad to have spearheaded it." Stevens added, "I think this is a great way to represent Wilkes. We will be sharing our ideas with other college students, and bringing back as rnuch as we can." They will be staying at the Opryland Hotel. The trip will last from Saturday, February 24 to Wednesday, February 28. They present on Sunday, the 25. .... . . �February NEWS 2 The Beacon Library of Congress Comes to Wilkes University By Casey K. O'Brien Head Copy Editor ..,. ;: The staff of Wilkes University's Eugene S. Farley Memorial Library invites the public to view "Books That Shaped America," the latest in a series of Library of Congress displays featured throughout the year. There are 16 panels of the priceless historic records are featured in the thematic display. The presentation begins with "Such Books As May Be Nee-. essary," referring to John Adams' recommendation for the establishment of a library for Congress, circa 1800. ''The Shapers are Shaped" points out how the thinking of early Americans was shaped by the books they read, digested, and used in building the framework of a new nation. Prior to the American Revolution, pain- phlets were a popular means of written communication for Americans. "Pamphlets for a Change" depicts English-Colonial relations between 17501776. One pamphlet in particular, "Common Sense;: written by Thomas Paine, is the focus of the panel "An Uncommon Common Sense.'' Two of the exhibits panels are dedicated to "The Federalist Papers," which were written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison to support and convince the states to ratify the Constitution. "Books That Shaped America" also immortalizes the people that shaped America In "The Hidden Voice of the Slave" and "Freedom's Spark is Literature," the story of Frederick Douglass is told. Harriet Beecher Stowe is featured in 'The Cabin That Started a War." Henry David Thoreau's literary career is documented in ''To the Walden Woods." The inspiring story of Helen Keller is found in "A Miracle Work," and, journalist Rachel Carson is honored in ''Investigating Silent Springs." "The Books That Shaped America" Library of Congress Display is located in the reference section on the first floor of the Eugene S. Farley Memorial · Library, corner of South Franklin and West South Streets. For more information or library hours, contact Janell • Carter, Reference and Biblio- · graphic Instruction Coordinator, at 408-4250. John Lindgren and Janell Carter show off new d Photo by Rain and Snow Scattered Showers High41,Low26 C �As continued from page 1 under questioning, nine were asked to attend last evening's meeting. Seven actually attended. It was said, for the two members who did not appear at the inquiry that it "did not look good" pyEditot Marje~ille otoEaitor ~- The reason behind the formal questioning, stated Stevens, "was to encourage quorum be met at all times." Currently; . quorumiS'still set at 17." During the general meeting, quorum was met with 26 members in attendance. A point of contention last evening was the payment of $48,000/year to the YMCA for all students to get a year's membership. The money will come out of a newly imposed fee on tuition of $10-$12. The fee would go to every student and be added to tuition statements in Fall, 2001. All Wilkes U students, including commuters, would then attain membership to the WilkesBarre YMCA. . The "Y" anticipates 15% of the student body will take advantage of this offer. Questions were raised as to _ Adam Polinger/Beacon Vacant chairs are a symbol of what Student Goverment is trying to change. After not meeting quorem twice this semester, they have begun to take action. using the money to enhance our into upgrading what we have?" There was a first reading of own gym, rather than give the The ques.tion was contested by a fund request by the Business money to another institution. the logic that we would not have and Accounting Club for $650 Though $48,000 would not to pay to repair and upgrade our towards their bi-annual trip to build a new gym, or even pay machines. New York. for an addition to the existing The "Y" also has announced Also discussed were Winter one, over 10 years and almost . that they are planning to reno- Weekend plans and the Altera half of a million dollars later, vate the 5th floor into a new fit- native Spring Break Trip to Inwe may be able to reach that ness center, add a full gym and dia. goal. a second pool to accommodate • · Student Government meetDean Allen commented that the new influx of bodies into the ing, which are open to the pubthe decision to link Wilkes and center, which is now filled to lic, located in the Student the YMCA may lead to "ex- capacitymostnights withmem- Government suite on the first panded intramural offerings." bers. floor of the SUB, held every Freshman treasurer, Cassie When taken to a vote on the Wednesday at 6 p.m. VanLu ven d er in q uired, floor; it was passed with seven ''Couldn ' t we put the money ,opposing votes and 19 "yeas." are Pajama Game was Viewed and ~eviewed By Ann Marie Miller Beacon Copy Editor Picture it. .. the Edward Darling Theatre in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center on Friday, February 16, 2001 ... 8 pm ... Opening Night for "The Pajama Game," a musical that ended its Broadway run in 1956. The orchestra -began to play for the crowd, which consisted of about 100 eager people waiting for a good time. And a good time is what they got. After the Overture was complete, out of the seam-of- the curtain, into the spotlight, came a s tumbling Mr. Vernon Hines , play ed by Rh y s Shovlin. Hines briefly explained the setting for the musical over a tune played by the orchestra, which, unfortunately, drowned out his voice. The musical proceeded to the actual pajama factory where the audience is introduced to the workers and the general order of things in the factory. The relation~hips among the co-workers are exposed during the remainder of the first act. Babe Williams, played by Tiffany Smith, denies her love for superintendent Sid Sorokin, played by Paul Mitchell; Prez. (Brian Burke Toll) reveals his love for Gladys (Christie Gil~ bert), who is the secretary for Mr. Hasler, the head of the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory, who is played by Dale R. Heller. Sid and Babe eventually become a couple, after confessing their love to each other in a comi- Continued on Page 4 �4 The Beacon Continued from Page 2 cal, bizarre, orchestrial rendition of a "country western" song: ''There Once Was a Man." Coupled with the grammatically incorrect "Her Is," these ,two songs were my two favorites from the first act. Also, to note, from the first act, is the duet featuring Hines and Mabel (Alice Y. Fink) called "I'll Never Be Jealous Again." Sid sings a solo, which becomes a duet with himself, called "Hey There." The sound effects were good here, as Sid's voice, which he accidentally recorded, comes in over the loudspeaker, and he responds to what he just sang. The second act begins with a song called "Steam Heat," in which the workers display their disgusted attitude towards the union and the company. The choreog,. NEWS raphy by Kristin Degnan was good, as was the synchronicity with which the chorus made sound effects and the ballet dancers danced. I had a hard time figuring out what the purpose of the six ballet dancers was, but I had some help deciphering their purpose, which I greatly appreciate. They served as a sort of chorus, dating back to the ancient Greeks, who sang or chanted verses while performing dancelike maneuvers. In "The Pajama Game," the chorus seated on the platform on the stage did the "chanting," and the ballet dancers did the "dancelike maneuvers." The best part of the Second Act of the musical was · the "Hernando's Hideaway" scene and song. The blackness of the set, the steam (which was excessive at times), and the matches and lighters made for a unique viewing experience. And the song was pretty good too. There were on_ly a few technical problems that I noticed: the crackling of the micropho_nes throughout the performance; the overpowering orchestra during the opening song with Hines, as well as during several other scenes in the·musical, and the conspicuous scene changes during the course of the musical. Not really a technical mistake, but rather a costuming ~rror, . is the girl with the very short blue shirt. It doesn't exactly fit the time period; judging from the rest of the costumes, modesty was ,the policy, and that shirt is far from modest: Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the musical, as did the people I went to see it with, ·23 rd and Satur 8:00 pm, as~ day, the 25t1 Tickets are. $ admissioni, ~ citizens and free to all Wil students wfrh more inform~ serve tickets. office at 405can "just kno and whisper le I wer~ sent b) Sorry, friends, antibiotics are sistthey felt better after taking not miracles. an antibiotic only experience a An antibiotic is a chemical placebo effect. The danger of that destroys or inhibits the taking an antibiotic for viral ingrowth of bacterial organisms. fections is that you will develop Different antibiotics are designed . a resistance to antibiotics. specifically for a particular orNursing Professor Brigette ganism whereas others can have Zielinski commented, "There is a broad spectrum that is an increasing bacterial effective for ·several resistance to antibiotics types of bacteria. because· they are being Perhaps you have over-presc~ibed." It is• gone to see a physician important as a health because your symptoms .,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,:::,:::···=·=··· care consumer to know are unbearable. One~, a that seeking out a predoctor walked into the scription for antibiotics exam room, briefly looked could be more harmful in my mouth, and handed me a than the viral infection, which~ill prescription. Many health care eventually go away on its own. providers feel that some physi- · Dr. David Maize, a Pharmacy ciaos give out antibiotics too professoratWilkes,adds,"Ifyou quickly, simply to quiet the .use an antibiotic as little as two patient's complaints. There is a to three times a year you should harmful danger in taking antibi- be safe from building up a resisotics when you really do not need tance." them. Diane O'Brien, a Nurse PracAntibiotics can only treat il titioner at Health Services, says bacterial infection. An antibiotic many students come in with will not effect viral infection, symptoms of viral infections, and which are more common on a they are looking for a pill to make college campus. Those who in- them feel better. After being fully assessed and stil ral origin, O'B1 fer treatmen,t ol "I wouldn't \I dent on an antib _ily," claims O'B tion does not g eral days the st, return to Heal more evaluatior So for every headache, stu throat, and fat likely have a vi will pass. You rn before you take a viral infectior the health care J otics are definiu to the common Antihiotic·s Are Not Miracles ,. By Megan Stevens Beacon Staff Writer I Sore throat? Aches and pains? Congestion? Can you feel a cold begin to overtake your body like an enemy breaking through your ranks? Is one of your first thoughts "I better catch it before it gets worse"? Or maybe you have waited a few days, and it hasn't gone away. All you want is to . feel better. Maybe an antibiotic is the miracle you need. ~n~1annnnn~nnr-n111111nannnnn.,. R . D ~ www.musicalenergi.com b iI ca _$ _ h_ . fio r _y-. _r 1 -- · · OU i iI eompact d--·$ - - -_$; ! I. C j alsobuying: lJ . VDVHDS n RecoRos ·TAPES I. JJ D lJ I BOOKS . . out of print? 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D JJizza "'' "lJIMifll\. ~ lfb, ~ • • !IIJ: iflll#, ,.. ..-: __,,,. :~ * ~ ~ .,,,....., : Mon - Wed: 4prn - Midnight ;. •. Thurs: 3pm - 1 am • • Fri: 3pm - 2am : ~ Sat 3pm - 1arn • " Sun: 3prn - 11 prn -: .,_ --- ,,. __,,,,,,_ * * --- ... ~ ·• ·• - ..... ~ ..........; ..... "lfil,. .. . . . . ·as meal plan clients. The stand students took last semester by going• to Student Government and the Administration as well as Metz was not enough, so I am suggesting we §late our rights and demand that Wilkes University, as well as Metz Food Service, meet the_m. The following is a "Bill of Rights" that I have devised. If you feel that these- rights mus( be met, demand them. The Beacon, as well as many members of the student body will stick together and stand behind you. Carry-Out Special - 16- Pizza - $4_49 Rol!!leial Party ..... Pack - DeJivered: 10 16- Pizzas:" 5 2-Liters of Soda Plus Napkins and Paper .Plates - $49_~99 5 70-822-5 775 -, . shop. Does Wilkes believe that we are only hungry from the hours of 7am-9pm, or do they believe we sleep from 9pm until 7am? I disagree with this theory, and I believe most students on campus would agree with me. We have looked harshly on . Metz this entire time, but we must realize that if Wilkes University put enough pressure behind the food service, there would have been changes made. We must move into action if we feel strongly about our rights ! Fast, Free Delivery 55 N- • M 01n . St . , w·1k B arre I es -~ -! 1. We have the right to a variety of foods that service our religious and personal ideals. . 2. We have the right to eat when we are' hungry. 3. We have the right to use. our pre-paid meal~ whenever we want, as we want. . 4. We have the right to choose to invest in the meal plan or not, without having to lie to a doctor about lactose intolerance. 5. We have the right to a reasonably priced sandwich in the cafe. 6. We have the right to substitute two sides for another · entree. 7. We have the right to more than one slice of cheese on a sub without getting charged more. 8. We have the right to purchase one 20oz bottle of soda, one sandwich, salad or hoagie, and one bag of chips or candy bar as ONE meal without being charged extra. 9. We have the right to decide where we wiil eat our larger portions allotted by the cafeteria· via the use of ''to go" packaging. . 10. We h~ve the right to health and safety when we are hungry. wasted meals, and take our eat- I know many students who have 11 :00 classes who would love to ing habits into our own hands. Therefore, already angered,. grab a small breakfast at 10: 15, t prevalent topics to comwe see the few changes in item go to class, have lunch later in ·o about on campus. If you choices, silent rules, and incon- the afternoon, and finish up with venothing to say, mention the venient hours as bones of con- a 7:30pm dinner. However, bed"cafeteria" and you're sure tention. The entire food service cause of cafeteria hours, that is 1park a convers.ation. plan as a whole, as leaves much · impossible. Each day you can walk Another possible, and maybe to be desired. ough the Student Union Policies such as an allotted a better solution, for this prob'!ding and hear a discttSsion number of meals for a week, are lem is to open the Rifkin Cafe ut it. Each issue of The Beaas a 24-hour deli. We could use good. . seems to have some comMany problems have·come to our meal plan or munch money nt regarding it. Even classthe surface on campuses which to purchase coffee, chips, fruit; ms have become a territory have a set number of meals for sandwiches, and other products. the topic. Some points to advocate this the entire semester, rather than V, the 24 th at Why, then, am I just reiterat- dispersing them evenly through- suggestion include health and as on Sun- what has already been said out the weeks classes·are in ses- safety. If we are hungry after 9 : 2:00 pm. ountless multitude of times sion. One of the biggest issues p.m. we have to order "fast ugh several med,iums, by so with that system is the fact that food," because, let's face it, how for general y different individuals? some students use all of their many all night markets deliver for senior have chosen the meal plan meals too quickly, not budget- fruit baskets to your "residence 1dents, and atopic for further analysis be- . ing for the entire term, and be- hall?" Though my diet has come , obviously, our complaints gin to go hungry by midterms. to consist of over 50% pizza in efallen onto deaf ears, or if Our system of allotted meals the past few wee.Ks, I come to y have found listeners, they per week has made this a non:. attribute this to the fact that my e been pushed aside. Not existent problem. The problem hours of action and the Metz, but also Wilkes Uniat Wilkes, however, is that \}'e cafeteria's are just not on the ity, has taken our justified cannot get food when we are same schedule. 40 ... or youments and brushed themun- hungry because of the strange I mentioned safety as well. three time their imperial rug. hours and "meal time" policies. Many students find themselves that you and l.s resident students, we are Why are we not allowed two with cravings for chips or Soda ed to "subscribe" to a meal dinners? First, let me back up after the cafe has closed. To oe." . The only way out of this and address the fact that there is "satisfy the craving," they walk blie to our doctors about our 'no time for thell! unless we ate to the A-Plus or some other loose tolerance (or intolerance, both at the same time. cal mini-market that is open to we must say). Our religious purchase snacks. This is danWhy is breakfast open only ·efs and dietary differences until 9am on weekdays, when gerous and not as cost-efficient uspecting a vi unt as nothing in our favor lunch doesn't open until 10:30? as having an on-campus 24-hour n can only of. n hoping to save money on 1e sympto 1t to put a st Managing Editor i b~,..~;-r;.d--;- r D~~li~~;ed; . ,. -... -o~i;..;~~d:. - . .. .. .• 2-------1 6" Pizzas . ,.. ---------------=~ 1 6 Pizza M "' 16" Pizzas I .... 1 - $4_99 2 - $8.99 I,, 5 - $19 , 99 ~ ;', ~ · ·' - ,'ii" ,..,,,.. #' :ii(. .. . . . ,#', I 2 Spicy Wings I • • J ..,... 2 Liter Soda $17 A9 Al -II· -- #. #. - ='l • J "' ! 1 Order Breadsticks 1 1 Topping • • Mia:· * 11 · W i--. ·- · ~ - $6.99 ._ , Menu Items Include: Pizza, Wings, Stromboli· Breadsticks:" Cheesesticks and Soda Wilkes u_ Special: $3_ 99 Large Pizza Pick - Up . ( Only With Coupon) "\Ille '41k .. . . .. ' - "'.l!i&. ...., ~ "' --~ - •. . : . �6 The Beacon February Editorial: Th·e Best Defense - true or a lie doesn't really rriatby Casey O'Brien ter. The point is we are not surHead Copy Editor prised or shocked by these decobrienck@wilkes.edu larations. Did you know that we all Why not? create an average of four pounds Because we are commonly of garbage day? · accused of ignoring one ~ritical Because of this disturbing issue, while feeding our greed statistic we will cover our planet and materialism. Defending ourin layer upon layer of disgust- selves from attacks on our job, ing filth in the next century. school, significant other, goals Did you know that you live and our character is a normal ocin the past or you live in the fu- currence. ture·, and are thereby ignoring How many times are you the present moment? . forced to defend yourself against Because of this limited focus someone's accusations? · you will live a less enjoyable life 1. "Did you really say that and cause others pain due to about her/him?" your lack of focus .. 2. "Don't you think that by Did you know that every purchasing that product you are time you speak and breathe, you supporting a company that is poison the world? basically evil?" On account of your routinely 3: "When you send money to speaking and breathing each day that organization aren't you are the world is being degraded. ·supporting the policy to invade the state of Montana?" There is no need to argue the · The aforementioned validity of these statements. questions\accusations are just a Whether they are completely few of the inquiries we encoun- a bit shallow. In that case its time for us to learn to defend ourselves. Granted some accusations ter daily. But I've decided not to use are well founded. Criticism is an this editorial space for com- integral part of learning and plaining. I think the time has growing as a human being. Atcome for a discussion about so- tacks upon government policies lutions, not problems. We need and laws continue to wage a a scapegoat. Someone or some- battle against fear, mistrust and thing we can blame for every- · hatred. There is a time and place thing bad in the world. -· • for examining the mistakes we So for the overall well being have made, scrutinizing the of all the inhabitants of the structure of our society and deplanet Earth and for the better- termining whether we are living ment of society you can blame each day to the fullest. ·But there is also a time to me for everything bad that has enjoy how far we have come alever happened, ever. Don't get mad at the girl\guy ready. Criticism is not always who placed a restraining order constructive. Must we defend ourselves on you for stalking. for every mistake that has ever Blame me. Don't accuse all those throw- been made? Have we become so ing paper away for causing the negative in general that we can only accuse, berate and tear end of the rainforests. down? Are we a society of comBlame me. Don't accuse society ofbom- plainers, or society of prais.barding people with so many ers? Wilkes University has sevcommercials that the true meaneral weak spots. I've been here ing of life is lost. Blame me. Perhaps you find my solution a for less than a · already make i of complaints. school have ti move it makes I'm pretty happ that freshmen c, on school pap, tions, while at Ii is only possi classmen. I coul that's for other written than mJ The Beacon feet. I personal a good deal of is printed. Yet I explanation of c error made. I re takes are made , and hope for in I also recogni, aside, the last th Beacon have b( able. I don't dese1 everything ba, happened in thi Neither do : Letters Consideration should ~ when taking network > ' . ;'•~1t?i> .• • ... ,,.n .,,.-:•.... .-.,. • ~ ·-:~... ·• '• Dear Editor I would very much like to know whose decision edly take the Wilkes campus network offline on 1 I certainly understand that maintenance on the 1 necessary, but it is generally considered only pr bother to inform the users of a system in advance o It's also generally considered wise to do such mai off-peak hours, when few will be likely to use th( I'm not sure how to break this, but 10:30pm on is not off-peak in the context of a college campus. a shock to the people responsible, but some of l trying to do work at that time. If we'd been told al downtime in advance, then we'd have had warnin~ around that downtime, but we weren't. It sure would be nice if someone could explain It would also be quite the surprise. -Brian Trosko More options should be given to Editor: I am an on-campus freshman. I am not ass theatre in any way, not have I been involved in an) tions to date. I would like to audition for a play, he · prohibits me. There are no plays, only musicals. I have gone to see all three productions this ta~e, Once Upon a Mattress, and The Pajama Ga are musicals. I understand that in Aprik the depart1 Much Ado About Nothin~. but the musicals stil plays three to one. Perhaps the unbalance would be justified if th to-one ratio of musical theatre majors to theatre not the case. In fact, of the 21 declared theatre m, majoring in musical theatre, which happens to b( Wilkes. That means that the ratio of theatre to majors is 20-to-one. One explanation that I have heard is that musi many music majors. People majoring in music pl tra pit and are used as singers on stage. That al The music department puts on its own productions Ensemble, Percussion, and Jazz Ensemble. I am not trying to cause a divide or criticize 1 ever I am still curious as to why they perform so As a fan of theatre, I enjoy watching plays, anq audition for a role in a play. I doubt my success, ti fact that there is only one play per year. �The Beacon 7 Beacon name change debated Ilo get an rer s f wn. far fr disag mat n't r nse nize will abreak from an otherwise .You of all people should "dark media" of Wilke► ~ Beacon is a light to them. in: [laughs out loud] I yshould change it because Ihear Beacon, I think of a or an airport runway. are no ships on the nna, and no airstrips for (was it?) I'm not even sure they had planes. That couldn't be it... Jeff: True, but it could be something more related to Wilkes. If we were "Lighthouse University" then Beacon would be acceptable. John: So, being Wilkes University, you propose the Colonel Chronicle? Jeff: Yes. John: That's weak. Jeff: Or something else, perhaps military related . I think Colonel Chronicle sucks worse than Beacon ... John: OK, we agree on one thing. Jeff: I'm not a COM major, ask one of them to come up with a better name. John: [laughs out loud] But, when you change titles, the problem in- evitably rises of people using the titlewise, you know the Batman old name. Honestly, though, how symbol in the sky? Is that a "beamany people do you talk to that say, con"? "Oh, you go to Wilkes College?" · John: Yes, I guess it would be. But, Batman is cool... Changing names isn't easy. Jeff: Well why don't we have a logo Jeff: And all the barcode tags on with the W on it? all the equipment says that too ... John: That's a WHOLE other John: OK, not a bad idea. No trademark problems. We should be good. point-counter point... Jeff: But look at this ... on the cover But it stays The Beacon, right? of "The Beacon", there is a light- Jeff: Well I see it this way... people house. Where is the nearest light- will refer to it as The Beacon, except next year's freshmen. It will house? take a minimum of 4 years to really John: Massachusetts?_ "change" the name. Jeff: Did I miss that stretch of coastJohn: Not counting pharmacy stuline PA has? John: Guilty as charged. So, is your dents, administration, faculty, staff. .. issue (no pun intended) with the title Jeff: Exactly. If they change the symbol, I could live with that. or logo? Jeff: Definitely the logo, but John: I have no real attachment to the cheesy clip art lighthouse. Jeff: Jeez, they still refer to the BonTon as Pomeroy's . John: Don't get me started on 'The ACME" .. . or is it Insalaco's? Jeff: [laughs out loud again] So, change the symbol. Although I am a big fan of lighthouses, Sterling is the closest thing to a lighthouse that Wilkes has. John: Yeah, Sterling does, and we know there's nothing bright in Sterling. :) Jeff: Grrrr... 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I figured this would be the best way to go, considering the title of the article is "Through Our Eyes," and it is only I who will be writing the article this week, and every week herein, because Chris decided to quit. lhaven'tdecided what I'm going to do with the whole thing yet. I may keep it as just an article that I will do by myself (which will, consequently, require me to change the name ... unless I want to remain a schizophrenic). The other thing I was thinking of doing was having one of my friends co-write the article with me, a different friend each week. The only problem with that is that I may run out of friends. Now that I got all of that out of the way, I'll move on to the meat and potatoes of this article. I know that, in the past, Chris and I had been quick to judge people, namely Crazy Bob, for voicing their opinions in The Beacon, but as I learned this past week, we should not have been so critical. After our article last week, and Chris' voicing of his opinion about the Alternate Spring Break Trip, I realized that we had been wrong to judge Crazy Bob, after the same sort of judgment was passed on us. It seemed as if we were ok with the idea of objecting to the opinions of others, until someone did it to us. This someone will remain nameless (I'm sure he knows who he is), but I would like to thank him for opening my eyes to the hypocrisy of which I had become a part. The purpose of Chris voicing his opinion was to spark controversy, and that is exactly what he did. For me to not acknowledge Crazy Bob's right to spark controversy would make me a hypocrite. I can't speak for Chris here, but at this time, I would like to apologize to Crazy Bob for criticizing him during the first semester of this school year. Only when the tables were turned did I realize my ignorance. Ok ... enough of the sentimental crap. Considering the little story I just told, which represents an author's legal right to practice his/her first amendment rights, this week I thought I would talk about censorship, and how it ticks me off. So we have the first amendment, right? What is that? Hmmm .. .let me rely on some information covered by cobwebs in my brain that I never thought I would have to use. Oh yeah ... there itis ... First Amendment: The right to freedom of assembly, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, and freedom of speech ... I think. If I'm wrong, don't tell me .. .let me go on thinking I'm right, otherwise you'll crush me! Thanks. Freedom of assembly ... yeah ... we can protest in a non-violent manner or something (And no, I am not insinuating that we should start a protest against the ... well ... you know ... the thing on the third floor of the SUB, but I won't say it, so I don't offend anybody. WAIT! This is an article about non-censorship. The Cafeteria! The Cafeteria! There I said it.). I covered freedom of the press for the most part already, when speaking of The Beacon. I don't think it should be censored. People should be allowed to say whatever they want, even if they make no sense at all (as I often do, or don't. .. whatever.). If you don't want to read it, by all means, PUT THE PAPER DOWN! Freedom of religion is one of the fundamental rights that The F-Files By Mark Falanga Beacon Staff Writer Here at the F-Fiies, I try to tackle issues that are closely related to this city and this university. But there is a growing concern in the city of East Stroudsburg, my hometown and location of East Stroudsburg University, over college drinking parties. I figured this was all relevant to this area seeing as there are two colleges within four blocks of each other. The following is hopefully an answer to age-old question, what exactly goes on at these parties? I spent the previous weekend in East Stroudsburg to take care of a number of things ranging from English to laundry (thanks mom), but more importantly, I went to one of these parties to explore the reasons why they are so fun to our kind. While at the party I caught up with a 14-year-old named Scott Florio, a member of the local area junior high school basket- ball team and who still can't beat the alcohol but with the friendly me in WCW/NWO Revenge, banter that went around in their who was just mingling at the conversations. Talking about party trying to be social. He also what funny things happened in doesn't drink which intrigued the week, which teachers they me as to why he would take part hated, and plans for the rest of in the party. When asked about the weekend. The reason for the why he enjoys the parties, he alcohol was to ensure that the said, "I really don't mind them participants always had someat all. It's just a way to unwind thing to say, not for the sole reaafter a hard week at school and son of getting drunk. see all my friends." As far as this university There were a great deal goes I'm afraid the ~tory is comofother people who didn't drink pletely different. I've been to at these parties. Scott's older, these parties here and I must say more "sensitive" brother Frank they lack class. The music is and his friend Travis Hanf. always too loud and nobody is Their activities consisted of social. It's all about the alcocomputer games and other vari- hol. In conclusion, East ous forms of entertainment while still being social at the Stroudsburg has many flaws but party as well. So is the true fun this one example proves that of the party held for those who even they are better at this than didn't drink? I had to ask the we are. I hope we can do better in the future but then again that's drinkers just to be certain. Among those who drank, the a topic for another F-Files. good times were had not with allows for a city as great as Wilkes Barre to exist. (Maybe we should revoke this freedom? Ah. Nevermind.) Like I was saying, with all the great religious diversity in Wilkes Barre, everyone should thank God, or Allah, or Yahweh, or Buddah, or Confuscious, or Satan, or no one (for those atheists out there) that we all have the opportunity to practice our religion, or lack thereof, free of persecution. We let other people die so that we could enjoy that freedom. And people tell us that we aren't smart?!?! Now to my favorite topic: freedom of speech. The thing that bugs me the most about the freedom of speech and expression is the lack of it. When listening to the radio, as opposed to the illegally pirated songs I have from Napster, (shhh .... you didn't hear that) I get ticked off when the all high and mighty radio gods bleep out words! I think they do it to make the music "more suitable for the population as a whole" or some crap like that. Now, I don't know about you, but when I listen to music, I want to hear it in its original form. And it's not even like they do a good job of censoring the music! Take for example Alanis Morissette's hit "You Learn" from her album Ja~~ed Little Pill. You can hear the word they bleep out, or at least the first letter and the last letter of it. You hear "ssss----<ttt," and they bleep out the two letters in the middle, as if we are stupid and can't recognize what the word really is. Another example is Shaggy'1 recent hit "It Wasn't Me." WhJ does it have to be "love on the bathroom floor," instead of "banging on the bathroom floor?" What's so wrong wiili the word "banging???" And the radio gods aren't even consistent, well, maybe they are, but some stations use their first amendment rights. I have heard "banging on the bathroom floor" on certain·radio stations. Mayoo I'm not looking out for "the population as a whole and what they would deem to be respectable music," but I'd much rather apply my theory: IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT, CHANGE THE STATION! My point here is that it is our first amendment rights, as citizens of the wonderful United States of America, to have the four basic freedoms, and most importantly, the freedom of speech and the freedom of the press. Without these !WO freedoms, we would all Just be a bunch of stuck up Americans with no sense of reality or of things that actually matter to the people. To make this part of the article "pleasing to the population as a whole," I would just like to say that Censorship is poopy, and we should have the right to listen to whatever kind of music we want to when we are banging on the bathroom floor, or anywhere for that matter. Until next week, remember: "If you don't expect too· much from me, you might not be let down." Cheers to the wet dog pants! Is this what you wanted? This is what you get By Chris Schmidt Former Beacon Staff Writer I'll keep this brief. The inevitable has finally happened. Managers have been angered, some people have been amused, some people have not been amused, and an entire group has been offended. Through my eyes, this has been the underlying purpose to the weekly column, ''Through Our Eyes." Along with getting out a few compJ.aints about the junk I have seen going on around campus, I was also interested in ruffling a few feathers ...just because I could. I knew there had to be a reason why I chose to attend this institution, rather than a state school in New York, which would have been thousands of dollars less in tuition each year. I think that one of my purposes here has been to deceive, inveigle, and obfuscate, which the weekly column has allowed me to do. Now that I have managed to accomplish this little goal of mine, I will stand aside and close this set of eyes forever knowing that I was able to agitate several people. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to break open a vein. She came re leyway like ff a hot bis, ·1ed and w' , "Crazy Be just wanna 'm Crazy B ading the 1' nly column here you ca1 n eagle, be ind beneath kes crew nterWeek ' m going you guy ampus, but 'ob and ams ons iderin sperm. I lo~ book under "artificial in nor," and ' hood" but I My moth she's proba Gre By Josh Li Beacon Edi All through t a single C<! pretty goo around fa to get bet Asl I will tell problem Wilkes-B for this? cause he I w from the toon wa accuston the new actually •- I b 28news �ZOOl Opinion February 22, 2001 The .Beacon 9 The Main Event haggy's :." Why eon the tead of throom 1ng with And the consisare, but eir first veheard mfloor" . Maybe for "the md what respectchrather F YOU -!ANGE that it is ights, as 11 United have the 1nd most :dom of m of the wo freeust be a nericans ity or of :terto the art of the : populaould just orship is have the :ver kind when we ,athroom that mat, rememc.pect too night not othe wet d? l. Mani,some lS been ng pur: junk I l in ruf! had to r than a :ands of urposes tich the goal of rknowf you'll She came r~lling down the uleyway like butter dripping off a hot biscuit. Then she miiled and whispered in my ear, "Crazy Bob, you so crazy, !just wanna have yo baby." ... I'm Crazy Bob and you're reading the Main Event, the only column in The Beacon where you can fly higher than an eagle, because I am the wind beneath your wings. This week we will jam like only the ilkes crew can, leading into inter Weekend CB style. I'm going to share a secret with you guys hut you have to omise not to tell anyone. I on't want this spread around ampus, but since I've lost my · band am short for cash, I'm onsidering donating my rm. I looked in the phone ok under "sperm," "bank," "artificial insemination," "door," and "planned parentod" but I got nothing. My mother rules. Although ne's probably not too proud with Crazy Bob after that last paragraph, Crazy Mom is the coolest mom this side of the Susquehanna. This weekend I visited Crazy Mom and Crazy Dad in Fake Home, Pennsylvania. My folks are loaded and have a second home in a small private community for old people called Hemlock Farms in Lords Valley, PA. I call it Fake Home because it's not my real home (when you read "it's not" quickly it sounds like "it's snot"). Last year I lived in a dorm which was School Home but was getting ready to move into my apartment, New Home. Eventually my house in NY, Real Home,. became Old Home and New Home became Real Home. Fake Home however is a timeless classic. Even the fireplace is fake; the logs are plastic and pre-burnt. But nothing was fake about the bountiful feast Crazy Mom made for me. She baked brownies, made ziti with garlic bread, and gave me twelve meatballs and chicken cutlets to take back. I hate to steal from Ned Flanders but this was scrum-diddlyumptious. I got potatoes, salsa, brownies, pineapple juice, and some extra fabric softener to boot. So this week's Main Event is dedicated to Crazy Mom. Moms like her choose Jiff. My bank teller is hot. I go a mile out of my -way ~o the First Union in Kingston, because the one bank teller with the short brown hair is cute, probably in her late twenties to early thirties, and just at her peak. The GNC lady is nice .;:1~~~~11~r~~~~f~l m1i1:,1fil1:i1i1'f·:l~,ffl~.f l~f l~f l f l~ f l·f l~f l~f l:f l=.f li·:=!=~=1•=:;=:■=1==.~.;=· =•=r~.=:::::=,,= . J•=···;;=; ·: ·,=;:·=:- -;= ,1,1:= iiill= !::il1;""""' 11:1i1 ~:;1~~:~~~~fr ~~~~ Greetings from the Hot Box••• yJosh Liebner eacon Editorial Assistant All right, I made it This is where the whole ough two articles without shabang got interesting. The honorable Mayor of single complaint. I must be tty good at this stuff. Stick this grand city was addressund folks. It's only going ing the Council. Then, out of nowhere, the meeting turned get better. As I promised last week, into a full on playground fight will tell you about my other complete with name-calling. I felt like I was in Kinroblem with the city of dergarten again. The enterlikes-Barre. Are you ready r this? I sure hope so, be- tainment level was outstand. ing. I honestly have never enuse here I go again. I was taking a break joyed watching the news that mthe steady stream of ear- much in my life. In one comer, we have n watching which I am customed to and I watched our mayor. On the other side, news. No, really, I was we have some white-haired lady, and I have no idea who tually watching the news. I , I believe it was WBRE she was. Regardless, there news. They ran a story on they were, the two people evening's City Council who make all of the imporeting. They had some tant decisions regarding this 'deo from the gathering. city, fighting like five-yearolds. maybe Vitamin B is the only lie. That's right, today is my vitamin she needs, if you dig. birthday. I turn twenty-one This week in wrestling I won during Winter Weekend; that's a Triple Threat Match in Mary- just a recipe for disaster. The land. I kicked a dude in the Wilkes University Health Serface and rammed some punk's vices people send you this head into a door. That · will little card when you turn teach them to mess with the twenty-one. It warns me not to Bobman. I even debuted a new drink excessively and engage move, the Wilkes-Barre in unsafe sexual behavior. Lets Driver, where you hold a guy be honest Health Services. Evupside down on your shoulder erybody knows that Health and marry your cousin. Services is the most evil, maToday marks the birthday of niacal, corrupt organization at a great man. Some of you may .Wilkes University. These know him as a founding father twisted backwoods politics of our nation. Some of you won't brainwash me you hatemay have idolized him as a mongers. Stay away from me child, and ·wanted-to grow up or I will scream like a little girl. to be a leader just like him. He This is Crazy Bob, be safe and is famous for never telling a go nuts. ~ don't know, maybe I have a problem, but I loved every minute. The whole idea of two members of City Council going at each other like two kids fighting over the Sky Blue Crayola crayon was hilarious to me. I am not kidding about the name-calling. They actually did.t~at. I don't remember exactly what was said, but it was rather childish. I kept waiting for one of them to threaten to go tell mommy. That's it. I am finished ranting this week. I think I will finish this article like they adjourn a City Council meeting when I say ... I'm taking my ball ~nd going home! (Peace out Mortimer!) your ,om1.JmntSJ will tie Heiro! Eet's all be done wiffi Jhat �FEATURES 10 The Beacon February 22, 20 Are you Stressed By Erick Bourassa-Lavoie Beacon Staff Writer Well, it's that time of the semester again. MIDTERMS. This is one of the hardest times of the semester. With all the exams that must be taken, the final reports that must be written, and the presentations that must be given, it can be a very stressful situation. But what is stress? By definition, stress is any response from the body brought about by a change in our physical environment. It can be positive or negative. Positive stress gives us an adrenaline rush, thus increasing our heart rate, our breathing rate, and our physical strength, and thereby giving us the motivation to complete the task at hand. After a stressful period, such as having a report to do for the next day, the body needs time to re- lax, more commonly known as "down time." If we do not have this necessary down time for our bodies to rest, stress can build up. When this happens, it is called negative stress. Negative stress, as denoted from the name, is not good for us. It can cause physical, mental, and emotional changes that are not healthy, and need to be dealt with. Symptoms of negative stress are: 1. Fatigue 2. Sleeplessness 3. Irritability, anxiety, or depression 4. Changes in appetite . 5. Headache, backache, or chest pain 6. A negative attitude 7. Numbness in extremities 8. Feelings of being overwhelmed or out of control. 9. Poor concentration 10. Little things bothering you 11. Frequent crying If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you might be under too much stress. As stated earlier, a little bit of stress can beagoodthing,givingusthemotivation we need to get goals and · responsibilities accomplished. Though when stress becomes too much, it can make it harder to accomplish ·even the smallest of tasks. Although stress is an unhealthy syndrome that should not happen, there are ways of dealing with it. Talking about your warries and stressors (the things that cause the stress) can help you recognize what is causing the stress, and help you decide which stressors you can eliminate, and which ones you cannot. Once you decide which stressors can be eliminated, eliminate them. It is as simple as that. Then, you take the stressors that cannot be eliminated, and you devise a plan in which you deal with them. Another way to relieve stress is to release your anger. Sometimes we hold grudges against people over incidents that are over and done with. You cannot let these people or incidents get the better of you. It will only resuit in more stress. More physical things that you can do to defeat stress include making sure that you are eating healthy, taking your vitamins, and exercising regularly. While these may seem irrelevant, they are important. Stress causes reduction in vitamin and mineral levels, and increases your need of vitamins, miner_als, and nutrients (amino acids, c drates, and water). So sure that you are eating and taking your vitamins be the top priority in rel' stress. Lastly, exercise excellent way of combati physical symptoms of While exercising, your m will use the extra adren thereby reducing m cramps, slowing down h and breathing rate, while you the feeling of acco ment. If these stress remedies not to be enough, Dr. So available for counseling to help you combat stress. office extension is 4732. let midterms, or this sernes the better of you. You Cal through it, with a good g Roving Reporter · ''If we were to-change the naine of The Beacon, what woul you want it to be?'' Photos by Adam Polinger Interviews by Amanda Leigh Brozana f■ i•B~ :r<yl~Mastlle~. Junior �The Beacon 7 7 GO DIRECT~ $avings! #1 In~ernet-based Spring Break company offering WHOLESALE Spring Break packages (no middlemen)! Zero Traveler complaints last year! www.springbreakdirect.com 1-800-367-1252 Lowest Price Guarentee ! �12 The Beacon ENTERTAINMENT February 22, Catchin' Catch Brood\f'S Box Office Beviews Gladiator tumes, the lavish sets, and the FXenhanced scenery, Scott has always Summary: In the savage time of Ancient Rome, shined in his attention to detail and the decorated General Maximus is a ability to create .great atmosphere. loyal soldier to Emperor Marcus · The first 40 minutes of the film are Aurelius and has been chosen as set in the cold & muddy German with a the heir to the throne. However, be- highland . woods fore the announcement is made, "~raveheart" styl_e battle that has Marco's corrupt & scheming son some astonishing pyrotechnic efCommodus slaughters his father fects and plenty of gore. After that and banishes Maximus who is comes a 20-30 minute segment in a forced to leave Rome and become a Roman province in North Africa slave. Vowing to return to Rome one which. is effective, and stands next day and take revenge, the slave to an old city ruin which is either a trains to become a fierce gladiator, real place or a completely flawless aiming to eventually fight in the computer effect. Then comes the Coliseum in front of his enemy jewel in the crown - Rome, though Commodus - and settle his vendetta here is where the FX sometimes gets a bit patchy. Most of them ·involve against the young monster. computer-enhanced settings and while some are spectacular (eg. Review: Maximus entering the arena), othMassive statues & buildings, thou- ers such as Commodus horse ride sands of extras and a 160 minutes into the city look very washed out running time, "Gladiator" is an epic (i.e. everything looks Hke a monoin every sense of the word. Be tone gray). The gore is spectacular warned though if you go in expect- with no-holds-barred ml;liming and ing a Ridely Scott.masterpiece along carnage including one way cool the lines of"Alien" you'll be disap- death scene where a blade attached pointed. What you will find though to a chariot wheel chops a guy right is what is one of the best blockbust- in half. . ers of the year and certainly a On the downside the few minor smarter and more intelligent action problems there are all tie back to one movie than most movies out on the thing - the script. The writers have video shelf this year. crafted an interesting story with Crowe seems born to play this kind some good sub-plots, but the diaof role - the rogue hero who is logue is quite banal and ordinary at thrown to the ground and climbs times. The main problem though is his way back up to seek his ven- with the layout of the action - it's geance. Maximus is a man of few much like "Saving Private Ryan" words, rather letting his fists do the with an intense opening sequence talking, but has a good heart - a per- and a non-stop last hour, but there's fect larger than life hero. Phoenix about 90-minutes of basically just also does very well as the evil pure talking in between where the Commodus who is a deeper and pace really begins to drag until more complex villain than most Maximus finally gets into a Gladiblockbusters. There's a great scene atorial battle. Character developwhere Maximus, spurred on by the ment is needed, but there are scenes crowd, confronts Commodus for which just seem to repeat themthe first time in years and the_Em- selves while other sub-plots (e.g. peror trembles in shock - a very ef- the Senate's control) are brought up fective scene showing how insecure but hardly expiored. If another writer his character is. The Saffron Bur- had been brought in to polish and rows-lookalike Connie Nielsen does tighten these scenes and make the a star-turning performance as dialogue snappier, you could've fit Commodus' sister whom is having just as much development into 60 an implied incestuous relationship minutes thus making the pace faster with her brother (it was Rome after and reducing the running time to a all), but truly has Maximus' heart. less bladder-busting length. Derek Jacobi makes a great cameo as Roman Senator Gracchus, and even manages to squeeze in a humorous in-joke to his work on "I, Claudius". Honshou on the other hand gets about two lines of dialogue, while Oliver Reed is also only in a small part. The production values are exquisite. From the thousands of cos• • ~ .. • • • • • • • • • • • 't • .... * .. • .., 0 Brother, Where Art Thou Summary: A unique modern-day spin on Homer's classic.tale of "The Odyssey" from the creators of "Fargo" and "The Big Lebowski": Taking place in the Depression-era deep South, three escapees from a Mississippi prison chain gang, Everett Ulysses McGill, sweet and simple Delmar, and the perpetually angry Pete, embark on the adventure of a lifetime as they set out to pursue their freedom and return to their homes. With nothing to Io~e and still in shackles, they make a hasty run for their lives and end up on an incredible journey filled /with challenging experiences and colorful characters. However, they must also match wits with the cunning and mysterious lawman Cooley, who tracks the men, bent on bringing the trio back to the prison farm Review:· I've only ever been a so-so fan of the Coen Brothers. Whilst I liked its dark edge, "Fargo" I found only funny in patches. On the opposite side, I quite enjoyed "The Big Lebowski" and loved it even more after numerous viewing with its great characters and just 'out there' moments. Thafsaid 'O Bro' lies in an entirely different direction - }ts not hardcore dark comedy or far out eccentric. Rather its a musical with some odd ·elements and on that level it works with some really catchy tunes befitting the time & place its set in. The credits say it's based on Homer's Odyssey-tale though only two segments (Cyclops, Sirens) are really used. Nevertheless there's moments that are touched with that very weird Coen styl_e - the best example being a Ku Klux Klan meet.ing that looks like its about to break into a kick line. On the downside the humor is lacking, especially toward the beginning when they try several gags which just fail completely (the packed theatre I was in remained silent pretty much throughout the mov.ie). The songs may be catchy, but many-are so annoyingly repetitive (e.g. The Sirens who just repeat one chorus over and over). Americans won't notice it, but international audiences will have trouble deciphering some of the accents in this, which are very strong. Of the actors, Clooney fares the best, though Tim Nelson, as the totally stupid 'Delmar' is quite likable. There's also a subplot involving the local Governor, which is well played and fits in at the end effectively. The cinematography is perfect with lighting and atmosphere really befitting the sun burnt Depression-era area. Really in terms of technical merit this is a superbly crafted movie without any real weaknesses. That said the subject matter would affect one's level of entertainment. American History in the 30's and chain gangs were things I've never been interested in - yet I found this quite enjoyable. Those who do like that field of study, or really get into the Coens brothers work will really get a kick out of this. It's not up there with 'Lebowski', but it's still a darn good tale. Do you guys remember back a c of weeks ago when I told you all the concerts coming to Wilkes-B Do you remember when I told you Iw check a couple of them out? I did that this past Sunday. I went to see Catch 22 at Cafe' tropolis. In the words of Wesley "The concert was awesome!" I got there a little late, so I missed first band. · ;rhey were called Witn heard the .end of their last song, cannot really form an opinion on from that. The second band to play was called Berlin Project. They are based out Orwigsburg, Pa., which by the way is minutes from my house. y are stran A$ far as a stage show goes, this strong point for them. They brou ~oy the perfi lot of energy to the stage. They ve quitehu to the crowd a lot, but not too muc1 hate when a band talks for ten mi out of a thirty-minute show. To top it all off, their music wasp I the urge t good · too. They did a cover of S 'p qualities • Dogg's "Gin & Juice". I thought it t make sun great. My favorite song was "Cras Down." ou are gettin! If you like bands like Blink 182, ading you,, will enjoy The Berlin Project. ow down tt Finally, Catch 22 took the stage. I say this, I mean it literally. They on and brought such an energy to stage that they owned it. The crowd ally fed off of them. My favorite part of the show was a fight broke out in the front row. happened in the middle of what t out to be my favorite song as wen • •- Sergio." Without missing a beat, the stopped, mid-song, and told the jerl the front row to calm down. Once ery.t hing was settled, they picked · Top 5 back up in the exact spot they had off at. Keep your eyes out for this band think that they have a Jot of talent would lov~ for them to take off and heard. They were flat out impressive Overall, it was a good time. Once get past all of the morons that gave their all to spoil everyone's fun , it wz blast. Catch 22 will be coming back to area again, and I will let you know w If yo\! like ska music, 9r if you just en a live show with a Jot of energy, ch them out. Dorina Kowalczyk Hair Salon ....... ~1 W~·lt( 3 Gladiat 4 TheCe 5 Hollow Top 51\ I 2 3 4 5 Hannib Downt Reces~ Sweet ! Crouc idden Dn Top 1l Shaq_q, 2 TheHe 3) Sound1 last Dane ) JennifE 5) Ja RulE Top -1) Joefec 20 % OFF any service with Wilkes I.D. 823-8966 419 S. rover St., Wilkes Barre (comer of Academy andS. RiverSts.) •,,r, • ~ · · · · .. • • • - ye By Josh Liebner Editorial Assistant -Shutter'' 2) .ShaQQ' 11}cardo 'F ltWasn'tl S) JennifE Don't Cos· 4) Lenny ) OutKa son" . �22, 2 Catch nt ember back a c , I told you all 1g to Wilkes-8 hen I told you I them out? I did heir last song, an opinion on 1ouse. show goes, this em. They brou e stage. They but not too muc talks for ten min ute show. heir music was p lid a cover of S ice". I thought it : song was ''Cras rlin Project. took the stage. t literally. They uch an energy to ned it. The crowd ary 22, 2001 ENTERTAINMENT ye of the Future ·us-January 20- Februi. This week you will have erful outlook on life. Do this "high" get away from It will provide all the you need to get all those that you need to get done, basically right. But, you have an option. The only option you have open is to retrace your steps that got you here in the first place. A very special friendship is in danger right now, but that will all change in the near future. _ Gemini - May 21 -June 21 You . February 19 - March ·s week, it seems like you · ing a dream. You watch this week, and realize that rre strange. Sit bacl<: and the performance, it could quite humorous. · Mar 21--=' April 20 You urge to let your leaderalities kick in this week, ke sure you know what * be getting into. You may gyou, and everyone you down the wrong path. . - April 21 - May 20 ufe this week seems as if it la dead end. Well, you are are having a great week Gemini . Feel lucky. Your positive energies are attracting people around you: You may also feel deeply bonded with all the good things that are happening to you. Don't let it go to your head, but feel free to have a little fun with the positive things happening this week. Leo - July 23 - August 23 You Virgo - August 24 - September may have many relationships going on right now in your life, but this week, they will take an unexpected change (again). The more people that are involved in this situation, the more hectic it will become. Watch what you say this week, as it will affect everything ;that happens with these relationships, that you desperately net:d in your life. 22 This week, you realize all the things that you need to get done. Your social life seems to be getting in the way, and it is hard for you to close the door on them. Well, in this instance, you have to. You cannot let your social life interfere with the rest of your life, especially with all the things that need to get done. Take a break from your friends, they will understand. Libra - September 23 - October 22 You may feel like you need time alone with your loved one. You're right, youdo.Donottake · your loved ones for granted this week, as it will lead to arguments. But, if you play your cards right, many "delightful" things will come out of it. Cancer - June 22 - July 22 You are full of emotion this week, but do not let it get the better of you. You may take many things to heart this week, but it could lead to an explosion of emotion that is not necessary. Scorpio -October 23 - Novem- by: Arden of the Stars ber 21 You ~e having many problems in your home situation. You have many things that you ite song as well Dissing a beat, the iled by: Josh Liebner :. and told the j :aim down. Once led, they picked rl Top 5 Rentals act spot they had e, Myself & Irene hat lies Beneath ladiator he Cell . ollowMan : flat out impressiv 1good time. Once e morons that gav veryone's fun, it w Je coming back to 1ill let you know w sic, or if you just e a lot of energy, ch The Beacon 13 op 5 Movies annibal own to Earth ecess: School's Out weet November rouching Tiger, en Dragon Top 5 Albums hag_qy: Hotshot he ffeatles: 1 oundtrack: Save Th Dance ennifer Lopes: J. Lo aRule: Rule 3: 16 Top 5 Singles oe featuring Mystikal er'' hangy featuring rdo-:i'RikRoc" Ducent: asn'tMe" ennifer Lopez: "Love '!Cost a TflinQ" enny Kravitz: 'Again" utKast: "Ms. Jack- · February 22, 1949 - Gorgeous George and Ernie Dusek ushered in a brand new era in professional wrestling, with the debut of "flying leaps, sequins and schmaltz," . according to the sports scribes covering the event. · February 23, 1968- Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia 76ers wowed the home crowd at the old Philadelphia Arena by becoming the first pro basketball player to score more than 25,000 career points February 24, 1940 - "When You Wish Upon a Star" was recorded on Decca . Records during a session in Los Angeles. Frances Langford recorded the classic song that would become a Walt Disney tra4emark. February 25, 1964 - Twenty-two-year old Cassius Clay won the world heavyweight boxing title by defeating Sonny Liston in the seventh round in Miami, Florida. Clay had been an 8-1 underdog. In fact, only- 8,297 fans showed up for the bout. February 26, 1907 - Members of the U.S. Congress rfilsed their own pay to $7500 each. Both House and Senate members received the same salary. The Cabinet members and the Vice President would earn twelve grand. February 27, 1963 - Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees signed a baseball contract worth $100,000. Back in 1949, Mantle had signed his first Yankee contract for $1,100. Mickey Mantle died in 1995 in Texas. February 28, 1993 - U.S. Federal agents engaged in a shoot out with members of an armed religious cult in Waco, Texas and didn't fare very well. Four agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and two cult members were killed and another 12 agents were wounded. The agents had planned to arrest cult leader, David Koresh on federal firearms charges, but were surprised when the cult members opened fire with heavy weapons. could do to divert your mind elsewhere, but it is not advisable. All the a~swers that you need will come from a very unexpected source, so do not scoff at the advice given to you this week. Sagittarius - November 22 December 21 Your social life is at an all time high this week, and you are loving it. Anyone in your presence seems to brighten your day. Take advantage of this, as a simple conversation will become an in-depth personal conversation, maybe leading to a little more than talking! Capricorn - December 22 January 19 You had big plans for this week, but they may not be going as planned. Try making your plans work again, before you move on to the second, more attractive option. Also, someone· may be trying to get you to do something. It is okay to say "no" in this situatio1,1 without hurting anyone's feelings. �l4 The B:acon SPORTS February 22, 200 Out 1n Leftfield: A Tribute to Dale Earnhardt . · · . . · Life. One day it flourishes, What was rather unprofessional, the next, it's gone. In no other however, was that in the wake sport is this transient quality of such a tragedy, while everymore true than in the· world of one in the racing world was still motor sports, more specifically in shock, the analysts were disNASCAR. After losing three · cussing what could have been racers last season, the nation's done to prevent ~ale's death. most popular sport lost one of its all-time greats, Dale Earnhardt. On the last turn of the last lap of the sport's greatest race, The Intimidator found himself riding up into the wall at l 80+mile·s an hour. What, to the common observer, seemed like . a minor accident was actually harder. to survive than a tumbling crash like the one Tony Stewart was in, one that resulted in no major injuries. _M uch talk on ESPN's RPM 2nite, along with SpbrtsCenter, other sports programs, and newspaper_-stories focused on Dale Earnhardt 1951-2001 the tragic death of Earnhardt. The Earnhardt family doesn't need thoughts of "what could have been" in their minds. They have just lost a loved one. Racing fans have lost a role model. Instead, I think that, as will be done today at the funeral, everyone should focus on the life of Dale, the good things he did, both on and off the racetrack. Dale Earnhardt joined the NASC.A.R Circuit.full-time back in 1979. He made.his presence felt immediately as he took home Rookie of the Year honors. Earnhardt proved he was no fluke as he went on to win his first Winsto.n Cup Series title the following year. This made him the first driver to ever win ROY and the Series championship. Dale went on to win seven Cup championships ('80, '86, '87, '90, '91, '93, and '94), tying him with the great Richard Petty for the most titles. Along the way, Earnhardt became the first driver to amass $30 Stromboli A~tipasta Wings Sandwiches Fries 155 North Main St. Wilkes-Barre 829-6444 Pizza Restaurant In House Specials 5pm to 11 pm. 2 large pies $10.99 WeDeli~er! Back room available for private parties and meetings. Call Frank for more information. million in American Motor Sports winnings, arriving at that mark during the 1997 season. He ended up taking home $41,538,362 in prize money over his 27 years of NASCAR. He also became ~he first NASCAR driver to have his likeness on a Wheaties box. What eluded Earnhardt for 19 years was a victory in the Daytona 500. Dale went on to win 34 times·at Daytona International Speedway, but for 19 long years, the big prize eluded him. On February 15, 1998, on his . twentieth attempt, Dale Earnhardt fought hard and crossed the fin- · ish line first to secure his first ever Daytona 500 victory. 'This one tops them all," Earnhardt said after that victory. "It puts the icing on the cake." To celebrate, Earnhardt carved a number 3 in the tri-oval grass with a few zealous donuts: NASCAR's greatest . prize was now his. "This one tops them alJ," Earnhardt sa\d after that victory. "It puts the icing on the cake." Earnhardt will be remembered for his #3, his sunglasses, and his push-broom mustache, but what will be remembered most is his intimidating demeanor. You saw it in his eyes. You saw that he wasn't joking; he meant business. Earnhardt's smirk got the best of most drivers. "Kyle Petty knew what it meant. Dale Earnh;rdt was telling you he was the best. He knew it, and he knew you knew it. Or, was he? 'A lot of times, _you wouldn't know what he was thinking but you thought you did. And it might not mean a thing in the world, but he knew you were trying to figure it out."' (Earnhardt Tribute: The Last Cowboy By Jack Arute, ABC Sports Online, Februarf20, 2001) As much as he was viewed as tough and rugged on the track, Earnhardt was loved and adored off it. Dr. Jerry Punch, a longtime friend ofEarnhardt's had this . to say about the legend shortly after the crash: '~It's ironic that people talk about how selfish Dale Earnhardt was on the racetrack. He was ... focused on winning. But those of us who knew him off the track know how unselfish he really was. The irony is that Sunday, for the first time on the track, you saw him be very unselfish in the final laps. In my opinion ... He could have pulled up in front of Sterling Marlin and By Kevin Sickle Beacon Staff Writer maybe Kenny Schrader, proba drafted by and won his seco Daytona 500. "What Dale Earnhardt did those final laps is what a fat would , do for a son (Dal Earnhardt, Jr.), who was runni right in front of him, or a bro would do for a brother. A Michael Waltrip (the eventual ner) was like a little brother never had. (Dale) kept the ot behind him so that his son his friend could have an oppo nity to win. It was a very un ish move and one that many us who have known him f years understood." said by Jerry Punch during an inteme on ESPN's RPM 2nite, Suno.. February- 18. 200 l. The Intimidator's loyal also loved him for things he off the track. A crying Earnh fan said between tears, "He a humanitarian. He gave a lot the people of Kannapolis ('i Earnhardt's ·hometown). There a road named after him. He~ our local boy done good." Dale Earnhardt, Sr. had a mendous impact on not on NASCAR, but also the ent1 sports world. He was a gr racer, a great man. I can test1 to the effect this man had o non-NASCAR die-hards. I don follow the sport much, but D is my favorite driver. I say because he always will be,J because of how he handled h1 self: professionally, but agg sively. When I was informed he had passed away, someth1 hurt. No tears were shed,, something just wasn't right. empty feeling still isn't right, it won't be right for a long ti I just can't imagine tuning1 SportsCenter and not hean about ~o Earnhardt was bu ing this week or looking at wrap-up in the paper the day! lowing a race and not seeing name in the top-10. NASCAR will never be same without its Intimidator. We miss you already Dale. .... �ventual brother ptthe o his son an oppo s loyal ings > f.ar s, "H ave a po lis n). T him. H ood." an had ov ards. I don ch, but D r. I say t will be, j rnndled hi but agg formed th , som e she ' t righ . ' t righ a long tunin not hea • t �By Kevin Sickle Beacon Staff Writer Sometimes a loss in a rival the following Colonel posses- close. King's came flying out of the game can be more of a positive sion, Sechler canned another locker room as they went on an triple to give Wilkes a seventhan originally thought. Any 11-4 run to open the second coach will tell you it is tough to point spread. half, taking a nine point lead. Wilkes came up dry on their beat one team three times in one season. Last night, Wilkes went next five possessions, allowing Dave Plisko was then the first up against cross-town rival King's to get within two, 15-13, to cut into the Monarch's lead King's for a third time this year, at the 9:36 mark. Two Walsh as he nailed the money ball to and the loss last month to the free throws and a fast-break move the Colonels to within six. Monarchs at home may have lay-up by Dave Jannuzzi got the Following a pair of King's free been the learning experience the lead to six. Walsh then contin- throws, Ron McIntyre brought Colonels needed. The loss was ued his scoring by adding an- the home crowd back into the their first of the season, which other two, cranking the lead to game as he slammed one down. Brad Sechler's block and deis good to get out of the way eight, their largest of the confensive rebound of a King's shot test. before the pressures of the playKing's then began to chip further involved the crowd and offs come around, but Wilkes away at that lead for the re- Plisko then drained another also saw what needed to be improved-to come out on top in mainder of the half. A bucket triple to make it a three-point the semi-finals of the Freedom by KasimHolloman with 2:46 game. A pair of baskets pushed to go in the half tied the game, the Monarchs' lead to seven Conference tournament. From the tip, it didn't look as but a pair of Jannuzzi free- with 11 :09 remaining. Another though Wilkes was able to throws gave Wilkes their lead bucket by Plisko and a hoop change much as some sloppy back. The teams then ex- and free throw from Sechler play kept them scoreless for the changed a free throw apiece made it a one-possession game first two minutes. Fortunately · and Holloman was fouled as he at 53-51. Baskets by John Boylan, for the Colonels, King's hit a fast-break lay-up. His charity toss gave King's their Walsh, and Jannuzzi kept the couldn't buy a shot either for those first minutes. Once first lead as the half came to a Colonels within a bucket until Sechler hit his Wilkes settled i::. third three of down, Kevin the game to Walsh was able give Wilkes put one up and in . their first lead for the first points of the second of the ballgame. half. King's standout After anCorey Dickerson other exthen finally con,. change of basnected to knot the · kets, Wilkes score, but that decided to end would prove to be the seesaw as close as King's battle when would get over the T o m next seventeenStambaugh hit plus minutes. two from the Brad Sechler hit .stripe to solidify the first of his three the Colonels trifectas to give lead. With Wilkes the lead 1:31 to play, back. After a pair .;;)the Wilkes lead of King's free ,was pushed to throws and a ive as Dave bucket, Kevin annuzzi conWalsh hit two shots ..• ected. of his own to push · '"' King's head the Wilkes lead·· TravisKeck/Beacon 'coach Jim back to three. On Ron McIntyre goes up for score. Travis Keck/Beacon Wilkes goes up for rebound. Casciano had about all he could handle as he quickly called for a timeout. By this time "Marts lyladness" was in full affect as the crowd was on its feet, where it would remain for the rest of the contest. A McIntyre lay-up with twenty seconds to play all but ended the Monarchs' chances. A pair of free throws by Jannuzzi finished up the Wilkes scoring as the lead grew to seven. A three-pointer with two seconds to play wasn't going to be enough for King.'s. The game was over, and Wilkes finished on top, 79-75. Leading the way for Coach Rickrode's Colonels wasDa Jannuzzi with20pointsand · assists. Kevin Walsh fol1011 with.JS, Brad Sechler threw 14, and Dave Plisko added! Kasim Holloman paced Kini with 23 and senior Cor Dickerson had 21 in his fi collegiate game. With the win, the Colone move on to the finals of MA C's Freedom Confere tournament, where they w face the Scranton Royals, 11 defeated Lycoming last nig The championship contest~ be held Saturday at 2 PM in Marts Center. � 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 2001 February 22nd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2001 February 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/1c2d51750e77f5e2ee4be6121f9f885d.pdf e96e1427c978e28dccef78c2f50851ae PDF Text Text l t Ul Wacky Winter Weekend at Wilkes J See page 2/or story and credits �2 The Beacon NEws Winter Weekend Wrap-up By Josh _Liebner_ and By Nick Meadows Beacon Ed!lonal Assistant liebnejt@wilkes.edu Beacon News Editor meadowna@wilkes.edu People had fun giving to charity this weekend by participating in Winter Weekend. The festivities started Thursday and went into Saturday here at Wilkes University. The whoopla began on Thursday night with a concert by the Poptart Monkeys. (See page 14 for more info on the band) Outside the concert, students enjoyed Sumo wrestling and inflatable Twister. Teams earned points by donating canned goods to charity. Friday night brought a volleyball tournament. Teams also competed in a spirit, banner and T-shirt contest. · Saturday morning saw teams competing in various activities on the Greenway. Examples of these games are a bat spin, tug-o-war, hoola-hoop, and amoebae. Amoe- bae is a contest where the teams lock arms and walk across the Greenway. There were 11 total teams with 20 people completing a team. The teams were split evenly with ten guys and ten ladies to a team. Points were earned for participating as well as .placing in a contest. Points were also earned based on Adam Poli the amount of canned goods col"We'll get Hammered, then Get Nailed" races to pass hola hoop through the · lected. Team seven was the team members. overall winner. Team eleven came the donations. The participants The atmosphere of the whole in second, followed by team eight. benefit from the experience. For a complete breakdown of teams weekend was very lively and enerhave a fun time competing with getic. The teams were extremely and winners. (See box) spirited and they seemed to feed off each other. The campus benefits Saturday's cold weather did not from the chance to bring the stuof each other's energy. dampen the team's spirit during the dents and faculty together in a The big winner of Winter Weekoutside competitions. The chill formal setting. end is the charity that benefits from outside did not factor in the outcome of the events taking place inside. Monday 26 ~ (,117/;/(! ( ; Scattered Showers �NEWS STUDENTS ROBBED IN HOME AT GUNPOINT University Franklin St back HaJl e, PA 18766 8-5903 or -2962 TheBeacon3 By Amanda Leigh Brozana Beacon. Managing Editor brozanal@wilkes.edu + Similar too a scene ,out of an action flick gone horribly wrong, four masked men invaded junior, Ron McIntyre's off-cam·pus home packing semi-automatic weaponry Monday - evening . .. McIntyre, Michael Snider, Wilkes University sophomore, and McIntyre's cousin, Rodney Johnson of Newark, DE were in ·McIntyre's residence at 57 Regent St. when the men knocked on the door at approximate} y 8:30 p.m. McIntyre asked who it was, and receiving no response, opened the· door a little to see. Suddenly the glass broke _ Photo ourtesy o Timeser o o Department and the perpetrators Ron McIntyre's home at 57 Regent Street was the sight of the in-home invasion which occured Monday evening began to knock .the at 8:31 p.m. McIntyre and tw6 other men were victims of the 28th robbery to happen in Wilkes-Barre and surrounding areas so .far this year. door down. "I tried to hold "Our hearts go out to the them off, but they overpowered did not find it, they took the scribed as a black male, about me and broke down the door," wallets of their victims, as well 6'3", medium build, light com- young men, both for their physias a Sony Play Station, and jew- plexion. The white male was cal and emotional suffering durMcIntyre recalled. described as about 5' 10", thick ing this." From there, the assailants elry. He added, ''This kind of situforced the men to the floor and Before exiting through the glasses." . Wilkes University sent a main- ation makes us aware of the fact proceeded to search through the back, one of the assailants house, stealing the valuables picked up the television and tenance crew to "secure and re- that we must always remain they could find, according to hurled it onto McIntyre's back. pair the home. The university vigilant, look out for one anSgt. Donald Crane of the They then fled the scene in, what took it upon itself to make sure other; to stay safe and protected. Wilkes-Barre Police Depart- is described as_, a small to me- the door was fixed and could be These men were completely indi um sized vehicle. The caR locked," said Dean Paul Adams. nocent and to be violated like ment. "Our immediate concern that makes us aware of what During the incident, McIntyre, was possibly a 1986 to 198.8 (was) to make sure they (were) kind of situation is out there." Snider, and Johnson were Chrysler LeBaron, purple. McIntyre and Snider are both Chief Cookus, Wilkes Univer- safe," said University Relations kicked and beaten. members of the Wilkes Men's "One of the men had ~ gun to sity Chief of Security, informed Director, Vaughn Shinkus. Wilkes also· offered McIntyre Basketball team. It has been conthe back of my head," said The Beacon Wednesday that McIntyre. He continued, "I "the police believe it was just the other housing accommodations. firmed by Coach Rickrode that "We are looking at ways to they are in satisfactorr condition grabbed the gun, trying to knock wrong house. Not often do you it out of his hand, but he hit me break into a college student's make (McIntyre's) living condi- and will be competing in the across my forehead and in the home and expect to find a lot of tions safer," commented playoff game scheduled for Saturday at Wilkes against the winmoney." Shinkus. back of my head. The three victims were examWhen the University was con- ner_ of this evening's game be"They just kept hitting us and hitting us, saying 'give it up, ined and treated for the minor tacted about the incident, Adams tweel} King's Point Mariners remarked, "Any time anything and the Cabrini Cavaliers where is it, we know there is injuries they sustained. According to the police news The police incident report like this happens it is a wake up somebody else here!"' According to police reports, identifies the suspects as ''three call for us. It shakes .the entire release, "the investigation is the men were looking for a large black males, one white male, all campus and makes us realize continuing by the Wilkes-Barre Police Detective Division." um of money; but whe,n they ,.in their ~Os. Oo~ ,suspe,ct de- that .we are vulnerable. • J ~ I �4 The Beacon NEWS SG Encouraged to Attack Campus.Issues By Josh Liebner Beacon Editorial Assistant liebnejt@wilkes.edu Last evening's Student Government meefing was called to order at 6 :03 PM in the Student Government Suite in the SUB. Quorum was met with only five members not in attendance. The first issue addressed was whether or not to grant the Business and Accounting Club.the $675 they requested. The money will be used to pay for a charter bus to New York City. The club will raise the rest of the money as needed. In a vote df 23 to zero with three members abstaining, the club was granted that fund. It was reported that the.Freshmen Auction went well last wee k. It raised more money then expected, but no definite figure was give_n. Winter Weekend was also a success . The winning team (Team Seven) chose the T-shirts as their prize. Team 11 came in second and chose out or another emergency should arise, it could the sweatshirt. Team 8 came in third and their be a problem to find help. prize was a tool chest. SG Representative Greg Collins brought up the The NACA Conference was a success. The issue that -the Government should take initiative attending members enjoyed their time in Nashville. to get involved with small issues on campus. He The presentation went "well" according to Student said that as the Student Government of a college Government President, John Bosha. campus, they have the power to confront smaller Commuter Council reported that someone broke issues, and should do so. into the cabinet where they keep videos, near the SG President John Bosha concurred and ·the Security Desk. A few videos were stolen . The floor was open to possible issues. Possibilities Committee would like to get a new cabinet. that were raised include paving the gravel path by If you are interested in learning your future, you the bell tower and placing a flashing light near can talk to the Psychics that will be visiting campus the crosswalk between the SUB and Greenway. on March IJ. I In his closing statements, Bosha remarked on The Resident Halls will be open until Sunday at . the importance of members .participating in noon now, ins.tead of closing on Saturday as meetings. As he put it, "It is important to be at ·planned. This is for those students who wish to the meeting, but it is more important to be here stay for the basketball game on Saturday. The and do something." Hopefully the members take number of Resident Assistants will be scarce, their president's words to heart however, so be warned that if you lock yourself YMCA Decision Supported by Athletics By Marcus Sowcik Beacon Staff Writer sowcikmf@wilkes.edu Wilkes University authorities can remove three items from their "to do list" with one stroke of the pen. By passing the YMCA proposal, which consists of three major sections, Wilkes can gain free access to the Y's gymnasium, can form a men's and women's swimming team, and can also add more on-campus apartments for resident students. The first portion of this offer, which has bee'n debated throughout the school for the past two weeks, gives' students a reduced membership to the YMCA's facilities. The membership will allow students to lift weights, swim, and take work out classes for a fraction of the regular student membership fee, which costs about 80 dollars. Estimations project that the cost will run between IO and 15 dollars, and will be added into student tuition fees. Dr. Jim Rodechko, Vice President of Academic Affairs of Wilkes University, has monitored this situation closely, and is very optimistic about this opportunity. "The main concern here is student apartment style house in the YMCA. The floor happiness, .and the majority of students seem to will be newly remodeled, and will hold between be in favor of it. I too agree with the students, and 20 and 25 students. feel very positive about the proposal." Dean Mark Allen commented on the new housBy accepting this proposal, the university also ing in a recent student government meeting, and has the chance to add another collegiate sport to · said it would "ease the need for housing for inits list of 14. The YMCA has agreed to let Wilkes CO!lling students." The house will hold one resiform a men and women's swim team, something dent assistant, and will operate exactly like the other on-campus apartments. · · the athletic department favors strongly. The proposal has already passed through the Athletic Director Adelene Malatesta supports the proposal, and the idea of adding another athletic Student Government by a large majority in a reteam. She feels that "the swim team could attract a cent meeting. The proposal will now move on to variety of students," and cai:i enhance Wilkes' com- be voted upon by the Board of Trustees, and if petitive sporting persona. A part time coach would passed will go into effect in the fall of 2001. be hired, and the season would fit into the winter · The YMCA has already begun its construction of a new fitness center, new pool, and is ready to sports agenda. The YMCA will be ready to host the swim team begin remodeling the floor for dorm students. The Board will vote within the next few weeks, by adding a new Olympic size swimming pool for the athletes to use. By adding this second pool, it and Dr. Rodechko feels that it pass the pro- · will eliminate congestion between the team and posal as easily as the students did. "As long as leisure swimmers. there is overwhelming support from the students, Finally, the proposal could help eliminate the I don't see why the Bo.ard wouldn't pass it. The need for more on-campus housing. If Wilkes rec- main concern is the attitude of the students, since ognizes the offer, they will begin to construct an this is for them." will Community Service takes ·Students to India By Kathleen Awad Beacon Staff Writer A handful of Wilkes University students are being hosted by the JSS Academy of Technology to travel to India over the spring break. They are "goodwill'.' ambassadors to a group of forty students from India who will be studying at Wilkes next year as part of a student exchange program. Wilkes ranked third in the_nation last year for their successful participation of approximately 29,000 hours of community service to thoujands of individuals from 100 area Participants of India Service Trip. Office agencies. Now, Wilkes wants to spread its of Volunteer Services and Campus supportive wings across the globe to volun- Interfaith sponsors this trip. teer their time, energy, and skills in Delhi, physically handicapped individuals as part-of India over the break. their mission. The students who are participating in this Thanks to all who helped with the two-fold mission are Sarah Becker, Deborah fundraising, which made this trip possible. Brandt, Amanda Carleton, Michael Your generosity will touch the lives of many Figueiredo, Kate Kulesa, Jennifer Lastovica, over spring break. The Wilkes family would Shawn Perrine, and Joel Shrum. They will be like to bid the students farewell and Godoffering "hands on" services to the poor in speed, and to commend them for their selfIndia, working at a center for mentally and less decision to s"pend this time in India. Metz to increm ·ces provided. ant General N anda Brozana ·s meeting with t, James R. Di< John Basha, President, runs productive meeti ttimes, pre-ma< ·ners for food i uld like to make , the serv~ce ctory to any1 met with Pa ollc ·. . es,·· .· u ·kes~;:E,do· for•Xl\1emfief8 There is a clµb on.campus that you ot have heard about. It is the Wilkes ersity Games Club. This club was s ast semesteF but has not received much icity or attention but we would now · elcome all of you to join this club. The club began last semester as a f the ICS 220 Creative Rastirnes cl nstructed by Dr. Anthony Kapolka. I ails the playing of various,games and or a release of the stress of college life. ncludes console video games, network, ames, athletic activities, chess, RP any other games and pastimes. This semester the Games Club pl xpanding grea.tly. There will be many aising tournaments and competitions ester along with general in club ses If you are interested in joining the lub or at least showing up to check eel free to stop by our first meeting emester during the activities peri ursday, March 01 at 11:30 in the oor of the SUB. The Games Club Email address ~ games@wilkes.edu ejourneybi morning. ' and arrive and excited. shuttle is tak . The Opryl the most I1 building in awe of d by huge , houses, st• You soon g gthe other ·scover th, ndin: yours of th bacl nts ~ or tl �The Beacons NEWS tzMoves TOwards Changes due to Lack Student Satisfaction and Halliday, O'Hop was positive over the possible change. "We will do everything we can to raise the level of satisfaction," the Vice President of Business· Affairs for the school commented. Ideas Dickson took to O'Hop included the suggestion to make to7go containers available for all . meals served in the cafeteria. Students would n;ceive one entree, two sides and a bottled beverage with this package as one meal. O'Hop says that students are responsible for their food service. "You [the students] must take responsibility and talk to the Food Committee chairperson who should be representing the students." last week's The Beacon which ineral negative references to the cafMetz Food Service, The Beacon to announce that action has been Metz to increase satisfaction with · sprovided. ant General Manager, Malcolm contacted The Beacon's Managing da Brozana, on Friday afternoon · meeting with Metz Regional Vice ~ James R. Dickson, to discuss isthe service as a whole. rs that were addressed included times, pre-made sandwiches, and to ·ners for food in the cafeteria. ld like to make some changes by the ents come back from Spring Break. ly, the service, as it stands now, is · factory to anyone," stated Dickson. nmet with Paul O'Hop, Vice PresiBusiness Affairs for Wilkes Univerrdiscussing concerns with Brozana Students take time OL!t of busy schedule to eat in cafeteria. Changes have been promised in system by Metz management. ,F ., , ollowing up on SG in·NACA Nashville journey begins too early on a Satmorning. You catch all the right and arrive in Nashville, Tennessee excited. Before you know it the lltuttle is taking you up the Opry land The 0pryland Hotel stands before the most Immense, beautiful archi~ building you have ever seen. You mawe of the impressive interior by huge gardens, waterfalls, planhouses, stores, rivers, and furnishYou soon get lost finding your.room the other 3,000 rooms. Bef9re long over that it is a marathon walk to vention center mostly due to inevigetting lost several times along your find yourself among 2,000 other students with countless artists, co,lecturers, and various event staff. lmed by the people and your amazundings, you sit down and pause. yourself, "How can you get the of this experience and what can gback to Wilkes?" The ents attending the National Confor the National Association of Activities this past week included !heakoski, Jeff Brittain, John Bosha, anson, and myself. Brian, John, lfwere primarily focused on our --·- _____ __ .. -- ------ ---,.. I presentation on increasing activity fees. We you must first work on strengthening your- of ideas, great memories, new contacts, and renewed energy to serve our student body. wanted to be a source of guidence and sup- . self." After four long days with little sleep, little There was much to be learned by all the port for other schools who desire to increase programming quality by increasing food, and painful blister~ from all the walk- delegates in attendence. Now the key mistheir activity fee. Our presentation was one ing, we tried to fit all the fdeas and infor- sion the six of us have is to begin to of the few that was given by students, and mation we received into our luggage. Many impliment these ideas and encourage stuwe were proud to be representing our uni- lectures, workshops, presentations, show- dents to take advantage of all the unique cases, and mainstages were attended with opportunities Wilkes has to offer. On beversity. Jeff and Fran were representing Pro- a lot of notes taken. If you ask John Bos ha half of the entire delegation from Wilkes, gramming Board at the convention. After what he learned, he'll say, ''There's so I extend my thanks to the student body for seeing a variety of the activities currently much!" Indeed, we have gained a wealth the opportunity and honor to represent you· entertaining college campuses across the nation, Fran has returned to campus with a passion to seek out student input on activities and deliver what the students want. Jeff would like to expand and develop better publicity to increase student involvement. Jeff also desires to develop more regular programming in the future. Erica Trowbridge, Alumni Gold Coordinator and SG advisor, attended the conference as well. She was able to attend workshops to help her transition from active student into the role of advisor and full time employee. When asked what important message did she learn that students need to hear, she responded, "Bef_ore you can strengthen your organizations Three members of SG and two members of Programming Board represented Wilkes at National and the university as a whole, Conference. • f ,. I r 1' .. • ,' r' 1 · , r ; c :, . ,.. 1f,i ( r1 ♦ 11 • , .. • 1 .•~ • .'i t ~ ,; ' tl. / , 1 , \/ ,1, t 1J I Ji .I' �6 The Beacon A Field Guide ·to Birds of Armenia By Tara Barrie erately smaller than the state of Maryland. Armenia hosts a model topography for birds of prey. DurOn Tuesday night, February 27, ing their four years of research, the Wilkes University had a guest lec- team found 35 birds of prey, which turer, Dr. Daniel Klem, Jr., come to is equivalent to the 35 bin:ls of prey talk about the birds found in all of of Armenia. The DeNorth America. partment of Biology Armenia has 346 and the Department total species of of Chemistry hosted birds whereas, for the lecture. Dr. Klem comparison, the is a 1968 graduate of whole ~f Europe Wilkes University has 550 species . where he earned his and the area enB.A. in Biology. }-le compassed by the then went on to reformer Soviet ceiv e hi s M .A. at Union has 750 speHoffstra University cies. The area is an in New York: He ideal place for continued school at birds because of Southern Illinois Dr. Daniel Klem, Jr. the Caucus MounUniversity in Carbondale, Illinois tains and Lake Sevron, which is the where he majored in Ornithology second largest Alpine lake in the and earned his Ph.D. in Zoology. · world (the first is Lake Geneva in Dr. Klem belongs to several pro- Europe). Armenia is semi-desert for fessional secieties, including The most of the country with several Ecological Society ef America, eroded areas. Lake Sevron has lowHawk Mountain Sanctuary Associa- erect 20 meters and marshes have tion, & the National Institute for dried up. Fortunately, fishponds that · Urban Wildlife among others. Dr. were created for commercial reaKlem has also been honored with sons have helped ease the impact research grants from national & in- of the previous on the birds and rest temational organizations. He has an of the environment. extensive publication record in A Field Guide to Birds of Armeprestigious journals including top- nia (copyright 1997) is an accurate ics from Animal Behavior to Mi- and comprehensive publication on · grating Bird Populations to Hand- the birds of Armenia. The contents books & field guides. Dr. Klem is of the book include a simple and currently at the Department of Bi- functional text description of 346 ology at Muhlenberg University species. The book also includes 61 where he is also known for the mu- plates prepared by 12 of the world's seum that he manages. Most re- most distinguished bird artists. Bird cently, Dr. Klem has be~n named a artists are better than using pictures member of the board of trustees because they can show you a bird here at W1lkes University. from all angles. Distribution maps Dr. Klem first became interested accurately documenting the location in the birds of Arrflenia by a man of species records and assessing named Sarkis Acopian. Mr. species abundance can also be Acopian had the idea that found in the book. Besides Dr. birdwatching might be an excellent Klem, Dr. Martin S. Adamian, a way to get Armenians to .care about renowned ornithologist and senior the environment and develop a con- scientist in the Armenian National servation ethic. This eventually be- Academy of Sciences also authored came the goal of the project. Mr. the book. Sarkis Acopian became the ExecuDr. Klem mentioned several intive Program Director for A Field teresting birds that the researchers Guide to Birds of Armen ia . He found in Armenia. The Lammermade sure that the right organiza- geier is a bird that builds its nest on tions supported the research work the top of very tall rocks. The rethat was to be done in Armenia. He searchers had to hire a professional also produced the first accurate map rock climber in order to see this bird of Armenia and distributed it to the · 1 in its natural habitat. The LammerArmenians. geier is noted for eating bones and Armenia is one of the 15 former for cooperative hunting. The WestRepublics of the Soviet tJriion and em Rock Nut Hatch captures is the smallest of the 15. The Re- beetles & stores them in their nest. public of Armenia lies at the cross- Dr. Klem also showed a picture of roads of Europe & Asia, between the European Jay, which pounces on the Black & Caspian Seas. The ge6- anthills and then lets the ants crawl graphic area of modem Armenia is throughout their body. This tech29, 793 sq. km. (11,505 sq. mi.). Ar- nique is used because ants attack menia is approximately the size of parasites that may be on the bird's Belgium (30,536 sq. km.) and mod- Beacon Sports Editor barrietj@wilkes.edu Honor Society receives ~ertif ~ca~e . _. . Phi Alpha Theta is an international hi~tory h?~or soci_ety to promote obJect1v1ty, understanding, accuracy in interpreting the past. The society ongmat~d m 1,921, ~nd now has <?ver 750 chapters. OMEGA-IOTA is the Wilkes chapter of the honor society. Accordmg to the c~rti_ficate presenle?to members, they are inducted based upon "conspic~o.us attainments an~ scholarship !n the field of h1s1 This organization sponsors various paper competit!ons and holds regi<?nal ~nd national conferences. organization publishes a highly regarded scholarly Journal called t~e Htstonan ._ . . Officers for the honor society are Liam Casey, President, Cassie S~tton, V1ce-~res1den~, and Mt Figueiredo,Treasurer and Secretary. Advisor to the society is Dr. Denms P. Hupchick, who 1s an as professor of history. . . . . . Recently, Anthony Stavenski and Cassie Sutton were mducted mto the honor s?ciety. Th~ cere was held in the Student Union Building. Those that attended were professors, family, and fnends d inductees. . . · · d Anthony, a junior and Cassie, a senior are both majoring in history and mmormg m secon ary tion. body. _ There are 105 species that are of special concern because current evidence suggests possible extinction of these species. This work was conducted to promote responsible environmental management, and to ensure environmentaf health and the conservation of Armenian natural resources through the appreciation, enjoyment, and study of birds. The intention is to hopefully educate the public of Armenia and to get the local governments more involved in reforestation and conservation. The Armenian Church has helped the researchers restore an area where gulls were nesting by the Lake, a feat that would have taken the government at least 1 ½ years. Unfortunately, all animals in Armenia are fair game for food in Armenia (if the Arm·enians are able to get the bullets). All Soviet Republics did sign a treaty several years ago to help the conservation effort, but these laws are not enforced. The nice part ofthis presentation was that it was geared towards a general audience. So, even the nonbio majors present could easily understand the entire presentation. If you have any further interest in this subject you can find all the information at www.muhlenberg.edu under the biology department page. Flpwers caps month's eve By Casey K. O'Brien Beacon Head Copy Editor ob!1enck@~ilkes.edu Arthur Flowers presented his unique and priceless perspective students of Wilkes University. On Wednesday, February 28th, 7:30 p.m. in the SUB Ballroom Flowers entertained and informed the audience with a different form of munication. The Syracuse University _professor accompanied his poe stories with music from African instruments. The performance included the fictional stories of the proclaimed temporary griot mixed with the experiences he had in New York City, nam and other moments scattered throughouthis life, Flowers pep tales of love and life with overtones of the African American cul blues rhythms. · "Hold on to love," was a key message of one of the fictional poet related. . At the conclusion of the presentation Flowers gave the audience portunity to ask questions. "When I was a young cub _in New York spent time with the homeless poets," Flowers explai ned when asked story-telling career started. "I just started reading my fiction." One member of the audience inquired of why the offbeat novelist the traveling circuit and what he considered his goal. "I firmly belie1e power of the word, the power of writers and the power of culture," Fl answered. "I was trained-in a visionary line." "When I'm writing I hear music," the performance poet descri approach. Arthur Flowers remained positive throughout his presenta expect a Jot from this generation," he admitted. The program concluded with the presenter and listeners feeding the refreshments appropriately called "soul food ." Senior Erica Michaliga was part of the audience and viewed the well spent. "I haven't been exposed to the African culture so this wa; for me to experience another culture." Junior Jermaine Hinkel headed the program that brought Flo Wilkes. Hinkel was awestruck over the presentation, repeating ho~ tire program blew me away." ., umet tO C msur de or alcoh tbet: all. F( tor) way er d ti �h 1, 2"f 1 The Beacon 7 HEALTH ALERT Body Mass Indicator Helpful rstand chapt resent eld of nferen 1 blic know that being obese or ght is not healthy for the body, limes peMle do not realize althy it is or them, what beor over,• ~ht is, or how to with the problem. approximau.:ly 33% of adults r overweight or obese. 13 adolescents are overweight or Compared to all otner countries, has the highest percent of pie in the world. Vhat is conbeing overweight or _obese. 11 the past, there was a si_mple • 111d weight chart ,hat one would to determine.it you were 01'eror not. Those SLales were not aor were they practical. y, doctors have constructed a measure of ideal weight. It is as Body Mass Index, or· BMI. also takes into account height 'gh~ but is more valid than pre. It also derives a numeriknown as the BMI value, inexpressing what a pe~spn · weigh exactly. -The graph seen. ,· the procedure for c~lcu- ,, BMI, and also ,. the,health risk· . , potential that is associated with particu- people remain in energy bal- Height in inches ■ulliplied b, lar BMI. A BMI between 20 and 25 is ance without difficulty, 0.0254 = A. considered a healthy BMI. If a person's whereas a growing number of, I eight in pounds diwided b, 2. 2=1 BMI is above 27, they are considered ?thers do not, is not surpris- 1/(A*A) _ INCREASED overweight, and if the BMI is over 30, mg. HEALTH leight found diwided b, Height The development of physithat is considered obese. Having a high RISK BMI value has been associated with an ological mecha~isms that sup- found squared equikls Ill. increased chance of developing diabe- port a robust appetite and eftes, stroke, coronary artery disease, kid- ficient energy storage-Were unney and gallbladder diseases, as well as doubtedly favored, as we have breast, prostate, and colon cancer. Read- for centuries needed to engage ers may feel that this is not correct in- in heavy labor in order to live. formation, or that it is given by the. gov- Now we do not, and this is a ernment to scare people to lose weight. mixed blessing for 70 million u ~ ~ ~ ~ ff ~ ~ ~ ~ ff ~ ~ ~ ~ Americans who struggle to reIt is not. Ill Approximately 300,000 deaths per establish a balance between year are associated with being over- their daily appetites and their weight or obese. That makes it the sec- _ daily expenditure of energy. Our soci- age of calories from fat do you con- tor. There may be an underlying mediond leading cause of unnecessary death. ety is evolving rapidly toward an ever sume? Then, you must consider your cal condition, which is making it imThe reason that so many Americans are smaller energy expenditure; our appe- amount of activity. Are you_active? Do possible for you to lose weight, and you exercise regularly? overweight or obese is because of the tites are not keeping pace." possibly ma.de you put the weight on in If you determine that you do not eat the first place. sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercise This couldn't have been said be.tter. that we exhibit. Other factors, such as The reason that obesity is such a prob- healthy, or are not active enough, you If you notice a healthy weight loss genetics and chronic medical problems lem is because Americans do not need need to take steps to resolve these prob- then keep doing what you are doing. also contribute, but American lifestyle to be active to survive anymore, and lems. Increase your daily activity, even · While l - 2.5 pouniis' per week does is the biggest contributor. our diets do not reflect this. But do.not if it is only walking. Try cutting out the not seem like much, it is 52 - 130 C. Everett Koop once said, "[Decreas- worry that society. has given-up on you. McDonald's Double Quarter-Pounder pounds per year, a considerable amount ing] Caloric intake to match a drasticalfy · There are ways that you can combat and replace it with a more healthy meal. of weight. You are not alone in "the If you follow a healthy regimen for a battle of the bulge." Approximat,eiy reduced energy exl"lnditure is a forrni• obesity and being .~verweigbt-.. First; dab le- challenge to ~a~y. of usi but n.ot you must consider your ·diet. •Is it . fe_w weeks, and do not notice a healthy, · 33%,of Americans are. overweight to to all of.us ..This- difference between in- · health? D(Lyoµ- copsUl]l~ more,tha,n weight loss, ( 1·- 2.~ pounds per week), sonie poirit. 14 aU try to be healt~ier, dividual~·is crudal.,1'he:fact iha't some ;· 2,500,c-alories per,day'?,\Vhat,per~ent- : then maybe ·you should- Si,e your doc• -and tip.the ~cales.Qf o~ity. • . '• I TOLD YOU SO and now I'll tell you how to take some of the sting out of it. The first thing you want to do is take some ibuprofen or the name brand coming Friday, ~ , ilS are Advil. Take two tablets every four hours yheading some"' i,_, ' i _,ring for the pain and swelling caused by the whetherto Florid, , ,~ my sunburn. Next take some Benadryl. This ·on) or to 5ome 11.:es ther will take away some of the burning and such as Cancun or Jamaica. For itching. Take the dose recommended on of us, spring break will be a fun the box. I understand that this is spring break and we all want to drink our faces IIOSI likely a rather intoxicating · nee. What l would like to do off but be aware that Benadryl increases my fellow spring breakers is to the sedative effects caused by alcohol. some simple quick infm . ~tion So if you get sleepy when you drink, keep you safe during yo :r time this may happen a little quicker while taking the Benadryl. from campus. Now we are going to talk about a topic Iassume that most travelers will ing to climates full of warmth very near to my h~art-ALCOHOL. I will . I'm sure you will be either ly- admit that I indulge in some occasional 1ide or on the beach gulping alcohol consumption with.a few memthe alcoholic beverage of your bers of the Colonel baseball team and But before you head out into one of the Beacon editors as well. Acdo me a little favor and grab a tually, who am I trying to kid, I might of sunscreen. A golden tan may over-indulge and I wake up with a terrific headache. The one drug that you lealthy and you may have to burn do not want to take for a headache after to achieve such a tan, but keep that each time you get a sun- drinking is Tylenol. Your liver is -very increase your risk of skin can- busy trying to process all the tequila and ad that definitely does not look beer that you consumed the night beat all. Try to use a sunscreen fore. Taking Tylenol after drinking may SPF (which stands for sun pro- cause liv•er damage so take Advil infactor) of at least 30. You can stead. If you wake up in the middle of the way up to SPF 45, but any- the night, take two Advil with a full higher doesn't work any better. glass of water. When you wake up, your sure that it is waterproof and that head will hurt less and the water will · about every hour. And don't help in treating dehydration. If you are in Cancun, make sure the water is of 'd to use the s,uff; the more you less of a chance you will burn. the bottled variety so you can avoid you intend on ignoring the infor- spending most of your break in the bathonsunscreen and get a nice little . room. But just like anything else, too m, the first thing I' II do is- say much of a good thing can be bad for t • ' you. If two Advil take the pain away, don't think six will take it away quicker; you might give yourself an upset stomach. The next area that should be addressed is an area in which I do not claim to be an 1actual expert in but I have some medical knowledge: sex and birth control. Sure, you're out getting wasted at Senor Frog's, it's two in the morning and all the guys and girls are looking beautiful.. I watch the spring break shows on E! and I see people on spring break hooking up. That's great- just please use the proper means of birth control. Guys, use condoms. You may_ be a guy from a small northeast school located in downtown Wilkes-Barre and you have a chance to really get to know Dixie the head cheerleader from the University of Georgia. It ma)' not sound like a good idea now but using a condom can prevent other things besides pregnancy such as explaining to your girlfriend who couldn't make the trip down with you why you're taking antibiotics. I mean you don't seem "sick" to her, now do you? Ladies, no matter how much a guy tells you that he loves you, make him wear a condom anyway. Why take the chance of getting pregnant from some guy you will most likely never see again? And for those women on the pill, if used perfectly, there is only a 0.1% chance of becoming pregnant. But, the pill doesn't help in the least bit.in the prevention of STD's. So, deciding to wear condoms should be an easy choice to make, although it is a choice often neglected more than it should be. For , . ' 7 1 -· - both the guys and the ladies, you should all be familiar by now that condoms can prevent the spread of AIDS as well. Well, I just wanted to briefly cover the topics that are most associated with spring break- sun, sex, and alcohol. So on Thursday night when you're packing for your destination, do me a little favor and throw a bottle of Advil, some sunscreen ·with an SPF of at least 30, and some condoms in the bottom of your suitcase. These items may not be ab1e to prevent or cure all the things that you may do on break, but they may help a little. Remember, the best medicine you can ,use is your head so just try and be a little careful. Have a very enjoyable and safe break. You b~i:t }'OOf carm i1-;)l.irtd i:mni, We birih t;im r~iruuon ur,;,m :t. Pethvr5 ti,t two w~t Jneant t0 be tog~. Pl'itjl~L\ClST - $7,00D ~On Bonus L~ftJI for c great. oppbttuttizyl N'Ctl,• grails U4\f(i?tne ;t (l upp{J•! 81: ~"'<!k ii! lit~~ PhannidM 1!;lt d:ii• li~k,~ittf " • ];dl,l~te - for Wt' Y«k Hfflpitil St1f.' ~ i , m,bir1t; · •rt l~" err v.ith t . -· Ne t.ffcr i competiLlYc t:Ji1ry .; . . . ·- . ; .. ~ . ; . ' ' · · ·e~ti~ 'l.'iith d lnf~ l~ - , _ df:i('r · a lim• �Summer nanny for 6~year-ola boy needed. $275/week. ,, Jennylee: I feel that by the Student Government giving $48,000 to the YMCA, only half the student body will benefit from using the YMCA's facilities. Jessica: Although the Student Government is using $48,000 of funds to pay for soi:nething that only half the student body would use, I feel that it would benefit more students than it would harm. In fact, it wouldn't harm anyone or take away from anything else that the money could be used for. Student Government spends money on many different things that only a portion of the student body would benefit from. Jennylee: (laughs) I feel that the money could be better used for other things. Things such as · fixing our ow_n gym. Not to mention the fact that additional money would be added to our tuitions. I know th3:t it is only twelve dollars, but is that fair to the students that do not use the YMCA's facilities? Jessica: The money could be used for other things, but not fixing up our own gym. The equipment in the gym not is very good, but there is no room for additional equipment. The money added to our tu_ition is only twelve dollars, and although only a portion.of the student body are planning to use the YMCA, the other half of students that are already paying for it may be motivated to use a service that is available to them. Jennylee: One subject at a time. .One. We could use the money to expand our own gym and buy additional equipment. If we are going to spend that amount of money, it may as well be on something that will benefit our school. To address the motivation issue, if the students would like to use a gym to r~main fit that is all the motivation that they should need. I do not feel that a deal between SG and the Y will motivate anyone to work out more. You are the only person that can motivate yourself to do something . Jessica: Where would we expand the gym? It is in the base~ ment of the Martz where there are a bunch of other rooms that are used by different sports teams. Motivation is not easy to do_by yourself. Some people need that extra kick to get them in gear. Therefore, it makes sense to use the money on expanding our gym. Expanding our gym will take time and a lot more money than makin a deal with the YMCA would, and during that time students would have no facilities to use at an affordable price. Jennylee: Slow down. Where could we expand the gym? Good question. I suggest converting Rumours into the main fitness room and leaving the gym as the workout room. Since the Student Union was built, there is really no use for Rumours. Most functions now take place in the Ballroom at the SUB. Also, I do not feel that by giving the YMCA our fitness contract we are motivating our students to work out. You are right, it is very hard to mqtivate yourself to do anything, but I do not feel that the deal provides motivation. Using the money for fitness and wellness is not even the issue here. I think it is a very good idea. Finally, the project could be finished by rearranging some equipment and getting rid of some rug. It could not take a great deal of time. I feel that if they start the project at the end of the semester and do it over the summer when not marty students are on campus there would not be much of a disadvantage. Donna Kowalczyk · Hair Salon· we rep bruary ould n1 r their ■ Need sitter M-F, 9-5 or 12-8. July 2-July 27. ■ CT family spends July at Pocono Lake, near Mt. Pocono. Prefer live-out, but can offer own bedroom. 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SUPERE . . s-· <: \' .·' " ' ~JJrite·Ni . ·.a' (_.· t -., . ;,; ' ~~ -·•·: -~ ~slte;k'sLkt's Hear It! mu~; pi~sftl!ree resprins.es L ' niini'rncA. ., + . ·. . p, T1qi Mjllard; ve e , <!>ut,was · . ·rig jri'bis. ·.-. ·:•-··· , ·. · ., service r~y;ti be refur 823-8966 419 S. River St., Wilkes Barre (comer of Academy and S. River Sts.) that qqestiopna ,_. .·. ,.•.••: ·;~( ?'-, She siuJi, are i,o ol 9n ih.rii: . ·play~s'. . At least S_tude •,,. :\,:-,: . .. ,_. _. email . e re;ntmeiit·ti>wards . here ~hvtarti~~use it y,is goingtq get,hurt and .<hrre)}s the qne qver;at p~~de th · · · ., .•upgrading theq-;facilit '-:- .---~">< ted in,,. v<>i<;ing ,their .. ,. .::{,', . remy let me �TheBeacon9 OPINION • 12) Since February, a recurring · news item which The Beacon has been covering is the meeting of Student Government (SG). In the first issue, we informed you of the first failed quorum in over a semester. In the next, we reported a full, active SG meeting. On February 21 you saw that once again quorum could not be met after the cheerleaders kft for their duties at the basketball game. Last week, I attended a SG meeting that seemed very important with its extra large Executive Board session prior to the General Board meeting. Finally, ~is week, Student Government tackled a few small items such as giving $675 to the Business and Accounting Club for their trip to NY. Contrary to popular belief, we do not just cover these meetings to fill space in our News Section. If we only wished to do that, we would use more University Relations press releases. Student Government is the hardest thing forus to cover, due to their meeting time and our layout schedule, but we continue to repm it as best we can. Wedo this because we feel SG is an imporllDt facet of student life here at Wilkes Univmity. This is not just a belief, however. We can prove this just by reading the SG charter 11d constitution. SG was established at Wilkes College on April 5, 1977. The reason for its formation w "to represent the entire student body, to Klas a liaison between students and admin111ration, to plan and coordinate activities on campus and to promote fellowship, scholarlllip,and the name of Wilkes University." Student Government has evolved into more bll just a liaison and PR corporation for Wilkes. SG has the power to "approve, re- ject, or revoke any charter or constitution of any campus club, organization, or committee." They have student representatives on the Academic Standards, Admissions, Student Life and Media committees. SG has formed standing Parking, Security and Food committees who all help to make decisions in those matters on campus. Student Government members are powerful campus leaders who make many important decisions for our campus and student body. How, then, can those elected leaders of our school take their responsibilities so lightly? I think it is a combination of many things that makes this a prevalent attitude, but two stick out in my mind: the view that the campus has on SG membership and the example set by past and current SG members. As a former SG member, I understand both of these factors. Students do not realize the role SG plays in many aspects of Wilkes University. They look at SG as a group of socialites who meet each week to gossip about campus and organize games and activities. This view is quite distorted. When I was elected to SG as a freshman, our roles were not very clear-cut. Our responsibilities were not shown as very important and .nothing was done to portray the magnitude of our voting power. According to the SG constitution, "any member of Student Government or one-fifth of the student body by petition may propose an amendment. .. " This means any SG member represents over 300 students in the undergraduate student body, and this places quite a bit of power in each member's hand; a power they don't realize they have. As it currently stands, SG has 18 seats empty. Most of them are positions for representatives of the four classes in the undergraduate body. Is this lack of representation because people don't want to take charge as powerful leaders on campus, or is it reasons such as a feeling that SG is exclusive, petty or a latent organization on campus? Student Government, when working correctly and seen in the right context, is the most powerful student organization Wilkes has. Even in times when it is not functioning at optimal levels, it is still the group with the most prestige and authority. Their input in everything from housing conditions to academic standards, publicizing the week's sporting events to advising the administration on new policies for the university is profound. Every week SG confronts issues concerning quality of student life and education. As representatives of the student body, SG members offer insight for the betterment of the university as a whole. We weaken the influence and prestige of Student Government any time we downplay its importance to this University. Each open seat on the SG roster shows our failings as students to assume responsibility and gives the Administration more power when they present any case in opposition to what SG proposes. If we do not fill the empty seats, it can be said that we hold no concern for what happens on this campus. Participation in decision-making by a full 49-member board is not only good, but vital to have the views of students truly represented. Do you feel that your interests are being adequately portrayed? If you have tried to take part in the organization or are currently a member, you are the members of the student body who have the right to criticize the decisions that Student Government has made for HELP ~t\.NTED 1 4 ~ ~ ~-framwliiBllml PclmylvatmNU~~Jbrp<HGionltfl~ --.campu.t.tr~...--rnndcatinl,-4~-. ............... ·.c.. The Wonder of Scooby-Doo Whendid life get so complicated? When did im,lems get so profound? Why does it have to be like this? · Iliked life a Jot more when the biggest queslMNI I faced day in and day out was whether or a the Harlem Globetrotters would be the specill guest on Scooby Doo or not. Life is not so fun anymore. The question that ms us now is, "Am I going to go broke or not rying to pay for an education?'' Why does it 'Ive tobe so hard? Whyare there people in my life trying to make I more complicated? Why do I have to check ay email fifty times a day to see if we know where my friend is yet? Why won't he call me al let me know? Why can't I be six years old again? I know it ms like I am sometimes, but that is just wishIlhinking attempting to be reality. Iask a lot of questions here. I do not have a nite answer to any of them. Although I cannot answer any of these ques- tions, I do have to accept them. It is a fact of life. We have to grow up and accept what comes along with it. We gain a lot of independence anc! freedom with age. We also gain a lot of responsibility and pain with age. The trick is to balance out the good parts with the bad. Take some initiative and solve the problems that plague you. It is not going to be easy, but there are people out there who care about you and will help you. Believe me, I know life is confusing. I know it is hard. I know some things are easier said than done. I have been there and am still there. You know what else I know? I know that it is better to talk about your problems then to keep them Jocked up and let them eat at you. That will just depress you and aggravate you. Talk about your problems. Confront them. Beat them. Move on. Find someone you trust and tell them how you feel. It is really all you can do. . You have to grow up. I know it is not easy. It is not fun all of the time. But it has to be done. If you get past your problems, it makes seeing Scooby Doo and the Harlem Globetrotters that much more fun. you. If you have not gotten involved, may I ask why? More importantly though, I remind you that you do not really have the right to complain. Only those who participate (or seeing that you must be elected, tried to participate) may object to the resolutions SG offers. Within the next month, you will begin to see signs for the upcoming SG elections. I encourage anyone who wishes to truly delve into the role of a leader, anyone who would like to service our institution and our student body, anyone who has concerns or issues that they wish to fight for, anyone who has goals they will work for, to step up to the call of action. I miss my role as representative to SG, something I had to sacrifice to take on my position here. I hope motivated, responsible leaders move forward to take my place. ............... . &■!!IS ttt Me•ku, I.LC ... ~-DBI........... LUae.6.&AiHIIM,,-. ... Ma_, a111D01oe, ~ • • ~., c.m..<lldu lat~ ~ ~.,_-,b. AJ:plyto.,-onathwhere-to-be.com.'baotlt.. ~ mm iaa,-, Wflblilll d f&:al loa.ttractBnl --lkmid ~ - ~ h n n a y t n n l a . llw+•• BdveUon, IJMlt1, C... Km..._ . ADIi 1p1,e4.,, &nplo,m,antl'• ~ - - - IO, 2001, laO(Md)O PIii · F:lnt 1laionAND& alC1NJ Pim, wm...Batn . e-to..d ~f -=~y . ~- -~ t) �10 The Beacon By Mark Falanga Beacon Staff Writer optomist2@wilkes.edu This topic of the F-Files revolves around the one thing that this city hates the most: student cars. They're found everywhere you look in this threeblock stretch of Wilkes-Barre. From the meter spots on South Franklin to the free spots that everyone vies for on South River, they can be seen clogging up road-ways, forcing plows to do half decent jobs, and giving joy to that gangly meter guy who gives us tickets. But the main focus of this article is not the problems they cause or about the horrid parking situation in this city. I think you're tired ofreading those articles. Rather, it is about the cars themselves. What do students drive nowadays? That is the question for this week's edition of the F-Files. Bef9.re I go into the story, I would like to say that my review of the fol lowing automobiles does not reflect my true opinion of the cars. I only buy domestic as I hope every American does because foreign cars ... well, they suck. The only reason why they're so popular is because of the good gas mileage they have. Personally, give me a 1981 Ford Fairmount any day over a BMW Z3 . Now without further adieu, I give you the F-Files. The car that is most seen around campus is the Honda Civic from 1997 through 2001. These models of cars are very compact and great with gas mile-age (31 mpg) . Two styles come with this car, a hatchback or a coupe. The prices of these cars new is about $10,000 which makes it a best buy for the average college 'student. Of the people I had asked about this car, all agreed that it handled very smoothly but wished it was more powerful. That is the only flaw with this car. Even in the most expensive models, it only has a four-cylinder engine making it a fairly weak car. But what it lacks in power it makes up in handling and reliability. The Honda Accord is another car seen on campus very often. The models range from 1993 to 1999. Many refer to it as just a bigger Civic but it is much more than that. With an optional V6 engine, this car can really move in one of two styles, the coupe or t):ie four-door sedan. It offers more than Civic in many areas such as legroom and overall length of the car by adding 30 square inches of space in the interior. If you live in a snowy region, the models from 1996 and on have optional traction con-trol to aid in a safe trip home in bad weather. Overall, the Accord is a very well equipped, well refined automobile for college students. Another car that is seen on campus almost as often as a certain RA's backside is the 1988 through 1994 models of the Dodge Shadow/Plymouth Sundance. These sister cars are, without a doubt, a definitive staple of college design. Though plain in it's boxlike exterior, the interior is anything but ordinary. Both four-door and coupe models have a very spacious inside with bucket seats and rear bench seat that folds down adding more space to the trunk. The standard 2.5 liter engine (largest in its class for those y~) guarantees a smooth ride. Want more power? The ES model of the Shadow and the Duster package of the Sundance come with a 3.0 liter V6 engine. In short, a great car! This car is and always has been popular with the college crowd for almost forty years. That car is the Ford Mustang. The students here drive the 1991 through 1998 models of the All American classic. This is stylish coupe comes with many packages but the majority of the students opt for the 3.8 liter V6 with a hardtop roof. I've only seen two on campus with the 5.0 liter V8 engine with a convertible top. This car has plenty of pickup and, despite popular opinion, can withstand the test of time. Another added bonus of the car is that it is less expensive to repair or replace a part of the car than its rival the Chevrolet Camaro. It is also safer than the Camaro in that has better crash ratings but I highly_doubt t):iat anyone buys this car for safety concerns. Well, those are the most popular cars driven by us Wilkes students. I must say it makes me feel a whole lot worse driving around my Dodge Intrepid. But me and those three other students on campus are the only ones who have the pleasure of getting 20mpg and killing the atmosphere as we speak. Hope-fully this informed you about cars, making you want to buy one, or wanting to curse the automobile industry for tak-ing away Plymouth and Oldsmobile (why, oh God, why!?) In any case, see you next week here at the F-Files. other dirty look so I gave up on him.Iwashavingagoodtimeand was not about to let him and his cranky mood spoil it. We cruised around the store until I got a cramp from being bent in such an awkward position in the cart. Then we hit the toy section and the night got really fun. Mike and Al (another friend) decided to buy Styrofoam airplanes (some assembly required). Al also bought a Nerf dart shooting thingy. We decided to go home to play with our new toys. Quick note; when we got back to Chesapaeke, I saw "bunny" prints beside the car. Apparantly Mortimer is now stalking me to my home. Crafty little rabbit, isn't he? We put the planes together and spent the rest of the night flying them off the fire escape of our "resident hall." A good time was had by all. Saturday night we went to Krispy Kreme. We were not sure exactly where the place was. We knew it was in Scranton, but Scranton is a big place. We decided to let the destiny quarter lead us ·yet again. After all, it had done a quality job on Thursday and Friday night. The destiny quarter showed us all of the correct turns and we made it to the donut paradise that is Krispy Kreme. If you have never had a glazed donut at Krispy Kreme, then I suggest you make the drive and try it. The product is very, very good. I have spoken of the destiny quarter frequently tI;iis week. I have not explained what it is. I · don't think I will. You will just have to be in the dark on this one. Only those whose life has been affected by its mystical ways shall ·11 By Josh Liebner Beacon Editorial Assistant liebnejt@wilkes.edu Well all right; it's that time again. Time to hear from me again. I know that I complained too much in the last two installments of this article, so I won't complain this week. I am going to tell you about my weekend instead. While everyone else on campus was getting drunk, I was happily sober. On Friday night, I went to see a movie. We drove to Cinemark and saw Traffic. The movie taught me that I never want to use heroin. HEROIN BAD!!!! Then the destiny quarter told us to take 315 to Wal-Mart. I hopped in a shopping cart and my friend Mike pushed me into the store. The old guy at the front of the store gave me a dirty look, so I waved to him. He gave me an- ~.. ,. M • . ' ·• ,, ·,'-' SUB Ballroo .ADMISSION: $2 with mask, $3 without mask, ~-,-, Sponsored by MSC ;;:-~ SPORTS WRITING Seminar with John Sietzinger, S.I.D. Thursday, March 1 6pm Miller Conference Room 2nd Floor SUB • know wha't I speak of. BAH HA HA!! Sunday was pretty uneventful. I slept late and studied for a test that was coming up. Then we flew planes again. That was the extent of our evening. Monday night was fun, though. We went to Wal-Mart again. I did not cruise around in the shopping cart this time. I just bought some Mountain Lightening. That is the poor man's Mountain Dew. We checked the toy isle again, but the selection was pretty thin. We decided to check out Toys R' Us instead. We get to Toys R' Us and have all sorts of fun. I got to ride a scooter around the store. \ ' They leave certain scooters and bikes unchained so you can ride them around the store. This behavior is encouraged and you don't get kicked out for it. I think I should go do that more often. Then I wiped up the field with my friend Drew in some football game on PlayStation. He will point out that the score was tied 7-7, but we only played for like five minutes. we played 11 whole game, I would of beat that hippy down. (I will apologize in advance for calling Drew a hippy. I hope he is not offended.) ~! �The Beacon 11 OuR V1Ews Eyes God for Spring Break ... I can and get uninterrupted internet ! I'm sick and tired of getting off the seiver. From what I heard lhcre is no research to back this 11don't get your feathers ruffled if wrong), they were doing work o~ l!Ver this past week. Let me ask wouldn't it make more sense to witil we all go home for break to up the system, rather than doing llten we are here trying to get work (IL yeah. And thanks to the dys- al internet, we didn't get some anicles to put in last week's Beabecause we couldn' t access the . Instead of leaving at I or 2 weweretheuntil 5:35 am. Thanks rful Wilkes webservice ! I got two hours of sleep and don' t rer a dam thing that happened in classes. Anyway, I am writing this article in auddle of, what I would like to call, Weekend." I'm still trying to figdus one out. We, supposedly have dry" campus (at least, from what heard. It is, after al, what tour are supposed to tell the prospecstudents). Well, I decided to consult the "StuHandbook" in the front of the planwe got at the beginning of the year. ·s what it says on page 38, and I · "Wilkes University does not enethe use of alcoholic beverages students." Isn ' t that a load of e? Winter Weekend, as it is properly is sponsored by Student Gov- ernment. Last time I checked, Student Government was sponsored by the university, and our tuition dollars . But "Wilkes University does not encourage the use of alcoholic beverages by students." Now, we all know that we may not have the brightest people in the world working here, but come on. Do members of the administration mean to tell me that they have never seen the t-shirt designs of the Winter Weekend teams? And if the administration has seen them, do they mean to tell me that they didn't notice the references to alcohol on them? Not sure what I'm talking about? Take for instance, Student Government President, John Bosha. Now, I happened to see Mr. Bosha when I was in the SUB on Thursday evening. And, Mr. Bosha, correct me if I'm wrong, but your team's shirt had half-full shot glasses on it. Once again, Mr. Bosha, correct me if I'm wrong, but you also had several students on your team who were under 2 I. As President of Student'Govemment, shouldn't Mr. Bosha be representing the university ? Even The Beacon has to respect the university ' s alcohol policy. The university paper is told straight out that they cannot advertise alcoholic beverages, and even had to reword a paid advertisement in last week's paper in order to comply with this regulation. Yet Student Government, one of the most powerful organizations on this campus, under the leadership of its President, Mr. Bosha, is allowed to endorse the use of alcohol? Something doesn ' t make sense here. I'm not saying that the events of Winter Weekend facilitate the consumption Adam know that not everyone at Wilkes likes to go out and party. And to those of you who do like to party, why' does alcohol have to be a component of your fun? I have to applaud the professors who will give (well,1 guess it's gave now .. . ) tests on Monday. I'm not sure if it is intentional or not, but I think that scheduling a test for the first day back to class after Winter Weekend is a great idea. I mean, none of our "responsible" students on our "dry" campus will have hangovers after a nice weekend of good, clean, sober fun, will they? So I think what I am trying to say is that Winter Weekend is a fa~ade of sorts. Some people don't want to admit to what's actually going on. Other people are just oblivious to it, and there are more people who are all for it. No matter what stance you take, in all likelihood, Winter Weekend will con- · tinue its legacy for many years to come. There will always be college students who like competition with each other, and there will always be college stu- with Ct~a .Z)/ Bob outlet rendering the machine useless. Two days later I spoke to her again; she gets married in April. Congratulations Admissions Girl. I suppose I should say something about Winter Weekend. I bought and assembled a new entertainment center at K-Mart. I am sad to report that I will be returning it shortly. The system doesn't do anything entertaining, it just sits there. I've never felt so used in my life, unless you count the church picnic when I was eleven and the priest (EDITED BY THE BEACON FOR YOUR PROTECTION) with ants all over me. The thing about K-Mart I don't get is that I always get the cashier with no thumbs. She likes to surprise you at the last minute, as if to say "What are you looking at jerkface? I don't have any thumbs!" Finally, a wrestling match I could win! Speaking of wrestling this week I was pummeled to the ground by Metal Mullet. Words do not do Metal Mullet justice. You will all have to come over to my digs and check out the videotape. His actual professional name is Metal Maniac, but he is dubbed Metal Mullet by the younger wrestlers for obvious reasons. To psyche the crowd up I pulled my tights down and slapped my buttocks in a provocative fashion. Then in about one minute Metal Mullet beat me within an inch of mv life. Polinger/Beicon "Heavy Duty Hole Shooters" team cheering in front of their poster which reads: "No matter how much we down, we still hit our mark. Heavy duty hole shooters powered by alcohol." The ~ain Event There was this chick at the gym wanted to talk to for a long time. a few weeks of making exand overcoming f!lY initial , I decided to go for the . I hopped up on the treadbeside her and attempted to her with my uncanny chann. one point she said, ''I work in Admissions Office, how about r to which I replied, "No I ~work there." So everything groovy and the Bohman 't doing half bad. That is, of , until after twenty minutes nonstop hardcore heart-pumpaction I tripped on the cord · d me, smashing face-first the treadmill at 8.5 mph. This the entire treadmill to shut in an abrasive manner simito Wyatt's computer explodin Weird Science. The plugs die cord had broken off in the of alcohol, because no actual alcohol is provided at the events. There are a good many events that take place, such as Sumo Wresting, Inflatable Twister, and a concert with the Poptart Monkeys that could be enjoyed by the public, if they were promoted. And the events should be promoted, because Student Government uses money, which comes froin our tuition, to pay for the band and other things having to do with Winter Weekend. According to Student Government Vice President, Beth Danner, who was in charge of Winter Weekend, the reason that the concert, which took place on Thursday night, was not open to the public was because "it wouldn't look good for a bunch of drunk Wilkes students to be with the public." If Ms. Danner's statement doesn't say it all, I don't know what does. The university's apathy concerning this situation is ridiculous! And the police say they have " no proof' to do anything about the on/off-campus activities this weekend. What I want to know is, who paid the cops off? They have to know what is going on ... I mean, parties are common every day of the week on and off campus here, but Winter Weekend is a big thing that everyone knows about. Where are the police? And the President of the university? And the deans? And the professors? And the responsible members of student government? Doesn't anyone care about the illegal activities that are going on here at the university? Well, I sure do, and that's why I decided to say something. I know people are going to be upset with me, but I also hope that I hear from some people who agree with me, because I So that was nice. Metal Mullet (or Mr. Maniac as I called him when introducing myself) you are my crazy cat of the week. My boob jiggles. Hee bee that tickles. funny how this paper has articles about Student Government, current events, and crime while you 're reading about my jiggling boob. That's why I love you guys. I'm doing this news video package thing for Basic Video where we must cover a campus event and edit the video. I made videos once. As a matter of fact it was the same church picnic where (NO WAY ARp WE PRINTING THIS) all over the internet. But you do what you have to do to make ends meet. dents who love to drink. Only when you put the two together, will you end up with one fun-filled weekend, known to Wilkes U students as Winter Weekend. Just a little side note, and this may be after the fact considering what I said in my article, but from what I heard over the weekend, three parties were busted on Saturday night. Maybe some people do care after all. For those of you who think that I questioned Winter Weekend because I don ' t like to have fun, I would just like to tell you that you are wrong. Friday night, I watched movies. Saturday, I went shopping . Saturday night into Sunday, well. .. I guess you just had to be there ... *wink* Email me ... I'd really love to hear your opinions about this o n e ... millerab @wilkes.edu Until next week, remember: "When you look back ... on your love affairs ... what you really find out is that the only person you really go to bed with is yourself." © ®@ <i/Yl This is the world we live in, and these are the hands we're given. We were born in a land of confusion. How come there are so many limping guys walking around Wilkes-Barre? All these scrubby dudes are limping around staring in your general direction with their good eye (the blue one). I don't think they're looking for the library. Maybe if better funds were available King's will find a better place for their professors to lounge. I'm about to hit the sack. Whoever ripped the side mirror off my car is going to die. I have to drive to Hazleton tomorrow with duct tape on the side. At least I have my crazy cats to keep me going. Also there's a sign outside the _Ousterhout Library that reads ·•"Mystery of the Herbs." I solved the mystery; they all go to Wilkes. Be good to each nthP.r. T'm nnt . f �12 The Beacon FEATURE Smith Sole Musical Theatre Major Jason McDermott/Beacon Tiffany Smith smiles for the spotlight. By Mario Romanelli Beacon Staff Writer ,,, A past issue of Thg Beacon contained an article focusing on a new major offered at Wilkes, Musical Theatre. Not only is the introduction of the major significant, but there is another feature making the new course of study unique. Tiffany Smith is the only student majoring in the field. Smith is a freshmen at Wilkes in her second semester. She chose Wilkes because it was close to New York City, and because Wilkes offered Musical Theatre as a major. Several other schools offer similar courses of study, however, Smith noted that Wilkes stood out because of the specific Musical Theatre !Ilajor. If you have attended any of the productions that the Wilkes University Department of Vi- Smith also already has a portfolio of telesual and Performing Arts has performed this year, you have heard Tiffany sing. She has vision commercials that she carries with been practicing for some time; in fact she pride. She had done commercials for companies like Disney, and also local adverdiscovered her talent at the age of 14. In the city of Hampton, New Hampshire, tisements in Hiltonhead, South Carolina. One of the favorite characters portrayed Tiffany was cast as Snow White in a Summer Stock Playhouse production of Snow by Smith was Jane. Jane was the lead role White. The role required singing and Tiffany in the Christopher Durang play Identity had doubts as to her ability to perform. How- Crisis in which people close to her for her ever, she quickly learned that she was tal- entire life told Jane that she was insane. But ented, and through hard work, her voice could in reality Jane was the only sane one, a twist that Smith enjoyed about the character. become even better. In her span as an acFor Tiffany Smith, singing instructors have come and gone since the age of 14. One tress, Smith has encountered many roles example of a memorable instructor is Seth and many dramas. "Moo moo, the coast is Riggs, who Tiffany was a student under in clear" was her single line when she was the Los Angeles. Riggs has had students by the "back end of cow" in Beauty and the Beast. names of Madonna, Mariah Carey, and Tiffany was fourteen at that time. Michael Jackson. Another significant part, Another instructor Tiffany encountered Smith said, was the part of Reno Sweeny When deis Wilkes own Sue Minsavage. "She uses her in A~ything Goes. knowledge, and portrays it in an imaginative scribing her stay at Wilkes thus far, Tiffany way," Tiffany Smith said, "which is what · used the phrase "hard work" quite often. makes a good teacher good." The student She believes that she has the dedication further complimented her instructor by re- needed to do the laborious work that is referring to her teaching style as "unique" and quired in theatre. "very efficient." More so than anything, Tiffany wants to Singing on stage has come in several forms learn about other things. "I want an educafor the freshmen. Tiffany recalls her days in tional, college experience. I want to be wellHiltonhead, South Carolina when she was the rounded," Smith said. When asked about being the single Mulead singer of the band called "The Rhodorus." With her band, Tiffany would sical Theatre on campus, Smith said that it did not matter. "I don't concern myself with sing at local establishments. Besides music, there is another love in labels like that. I am focused on working Smith's life, theatre. Since the age of five, hard and enjoying the fruits of my labor." So far this year, Smith has had major roles Tiffany has been entertaining crowds. Writing, directing, acting, producing and in The Hostage, Once Upon a Mattress, and choreographing are some things that have The Pajama Game. In general, Tiffany Smith is having a taken center stage in the freshmen's life for "good time." She looks toward the future many years. Since the time when she was a little girl, Tiffany has enjoyed children's the- with humble and curious eyes. atre for all aspects, whether it is production, participation or watching shows. Upholding the Constitution; Inside Student Government By Ann Marie Miller Beacon Copy Editor millerab@wilkes.edu As students, faculty, and administrative; members of Wilkes University, we are probably all aware of the weekly meetings of the Student Government that take place in the Student Government Suite on the first floor of the Student Union Building every Wednesday evening. But do we really know what actually goes on? I was asked to attend last evening's Student Government meeting, with the possibility of becoming a correspondent for The Beacon concerning Student Government. It was an eye-opening experience, to say the least. The agenda was very clear and up front, and it was adhered to. The technical business of Student Government was completed, the new and old business discussed. Reports w~re received from the Student Government Committees and the Academic Committees. Class reports were given, and all present at the meeting (which included all but five members of Student Government) participated in a Leadership Initiative activity, which was designed and carried out by Meg Stevens. Then came comments From the Floor, Class Officers, Representatives, Executive Board, and Advisors. The meeting ended with comments from President, John Bosha, and motions to adjourn by two members. For a full report on the information discussed dur- • ing the meeting, please see Page 4. Sounds like a normal, organized meeting of an organization designed to meet the needs of the students, faculty, and administrative members of Wilkes University, right? It was ... for the most part. Before the meeting began, everyone was asked to take an egg from a basket. The eggs contained "Leadership Putty." Putty is always an innovative idea. For the most part, the members of the Executive Board were in tune with what was going on during the meeting. It's a shame that the same cannot be said for the other members of Student Government. During the meeting, other representatives to Student Government could be observed talking, eating, and • playing with their "Leadership Putty." It's a shame that the elected representatives cannot take the 45 minutes the meeting lasted and give their full attention to the issues at hand. During "Comments From the Floor," I posed a question to Student Government President, and webmaster, John Bosha concerning Public Information about the meetings. By consulting Article VIII, Section IV, Part D, Paragraph 2 (which is available for reference at: http://wilkesl.wilkes.edu/-sg/constitution.html), one learns that there is a committee in charge of this task, that being the Promotion Committee. The constitution states that "the Corresponding Secretary (Kyla Campbell) will be the chairperson of this committee," and that "every freshman representative (which, according to the webpage of the Student Government General Board, http://wilkes1.wilkes.edu/-sg/ reps&exec.html, don't exist) must be a member of this committee ... to produce and distribute the Student Government newsletter every other week." Considering the fact that, according to the website, which hasn't been updated since July 15, 2000, the places for the freshman representatives of Student Government who are supposed to spearhead the newsletter are still open, it is no wonder that there is no newsletter. The look on Mr. Bosha's face said it all. His face seemed to communicate colorful metaphors. A short time later, Mr. Bosha admitted that there W?S no newsletter, stating that the reason for this was that there has been a new constitution drafted, but it has not been posted on the webpage yet. My response to Mr. Bosha was, "My information is only as good as the information you provide me with." Ms. Campbell had no response concerning this issue. Since Student Government is obligated to the entire student body of Wilkes University, would it not be in their best interest to inform the students in a timely and accurate manner, both in hard copy form and on the Internet? Since this issue was brought to the attention of Student Government last night, maybe some changes will be initiated in the near future. itar a thms the le king antz rd oc ith "od "dlaw �rch 1, 2001 i FEATURE Album Rl!vieWS The Beacon 13 By William Heckner King's Correspondent wheckner@kings.edu Little-Known Gem By Mario Romanelli Beacon Staff Writer The band's name is Laidlaw, and their 1999 debut, "First Big Picnic," one of the best albums of 1999 that no one knew about. Theopening track, "Send My Baby Home," is reflective of the whole : bluesy, riff-laden, and catchy. "Burnin," "Sweet Leanna," and ·nMy Time" are also well-.composed, Blues-Rock songs. However, ingguitars and impassioned vocals make "Stoned" the brightest part jewel. A"smokin" rendition of Rick Derringer's "Rock and Roll Hoochie •isatribute to the l 970's era of classic rock. Simply listening to "First Picnic" once makes evident the classic rock influences. The cut "Catfish Stew" mixes conventional rock instruments (guitar, and drums) with Cajun Zydeco sounds. Laidlaw's attempts at slow ssuch as "Just Might Do Me In," come across as "country-westernish," ing the band's Nashville r6ots to the surface. · Laidlaw sounds like a perfect mixture of Led Zeppelin and Guns 'n' · with a strong Southern overtone. The five band members are from ville, TN. The·sound is like loud, guitar-driven edgi11ess put to Lynyrd yrd tracks. The vocals of Tommy Roberts and the combination of Buzzy James' guitar and Craig DeFalco's six string give Laidlaw a distinctive sound. rhythm section of bassist Michael Norton and drummer £Yarrell Millar up the leads with bluesy rock beats. Making guest appearances on "First Big Picnic" are The Honkettes Krantz-Rossington and Carole Chase) who have sung back-up vocals LynyrdSkynyrd for years. Journey's frontman, Steve Perry, sings pvocals on "Send My Baby Home," and "Sweet Leanna" was co. nwith Bruce Kulick, who played guitar with KISS during their 10+period without makeup. Laidlaw traveled around undiscovered for nearly IO years under the Moonshine. The name got changed to Laidlaw (lead singer Tommy 'real last name) at the urging of producer Nikki Sixx of Motley Laidlaw's first big exposure came when they opened for Motley Crue 1he "Greatest Hits Tour" of 1988. Sixxowns Americoma Records and uses the label to help new bands. tBig Picnic" was Sixx's first attempt at production, and he contributed llbleeffort. The sound quality is nearly perfect. Sixx 's technique of not · gover and letting the band be themselves highlights Laidlaw's talents The college student will put all research and wriie better pape~s. you h_ow to use the c,on,tputer sys- . of her resources and ideas into a Questia.comalsoprovides yo1.1,,with tems, where to find;~book, and research paper/right? Yeah, sµre, ~wide range ofp<?we~I s~sh IUld·, anything-~lse yottiint to ·know we all do. Well, ~ere's anothe~- ~£~position tooJsthatcan h~l~tou aboutQooks and library materials. · source we caµ alfiise for paper',, · , ··+_·: . The library also has""things one and/or research. 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My favorite song off the album entitled The Transition Radio E.P. number four-called "Runaway." The song starts out very simple with two guys singing then goes into an. energetic song. I like the tune it has a live sound to it and it gets·me energized. These guys are no strangers to the Pennsylvania area. The band retheir albums in PA. · "!'he first two were recorde~ at Studiophonix, in Mt. Pleasant, PA. nsition Radio E.P. was recorded at Soundscape in Pittsburgh," as on the website under FAQ: I only wish this CD had more songs on it. The CD has only five featured. All in all, it is a good album. You can check out this information and lots more on their website at .berlinproject.com. Once you hear these guys, come on out on March at Tink's in Scranton or at State College on March 31st at The Coto check them out. Looking on their webpage, they have played with lots of bands alysothey' re not new to the stage. !can't wait to see them live and I hope to see you out at the show! March 1, 1803 - Ohio entered the United States of America as the 17'h state. March 1, 1867 - Nebraska entered the United States of America as the 371h state. March 2, 1974 - Stevie Wonder received five Grammy Awards for his album, "Innervisions" and his hit songs, "You Are The Sunshine of My Life" and "Superstition". March 3, 1931 - "The Star-Spangled Banner", written by Francis Scott Key, officially became the national anthem of the United States of America. The anthem is currently ranked as the most difficult national anthem to sing. March 3, 1845 - Florida entered the United States of America as the 271h state. March 4, 1791- Vermont eotered the United States of America as the 14th state. March 4, 1925 - Calvin Coolidge took the oath of office in Washington DC. The Presidential inauguration was broadcast on radio for the very first time. March 5, 1924 - Frank Caruana of Buffalo, New York, became the first bowler to roll two perfect games in a row and 29 strikes in succession. March 6, 1972 - The 'Golden Bear', Jack Nicklaus, captured the Doral Eastern Open golf tournament to run his career earnings up to $1,477,200. At this time, Nicklaus passed Arnold Palmer as golf's all-time money winner. Tiger Woods is currently the all-time leader with $21,049,307. March 7, 1987 - World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyw~ight champ, 'Iron' Mike Tyson, became the youngest heavyweight titleholder ever as he beat James Smith in a decision during a 12-round bout in Las Vegas. �4 The Beacon ENTERTAINMENT March 1, 2001 Poptart Monkeys Kick off Winter Weekend; Impress Crowd By Josh Liebner Beacon Edi tori al Assistant liebnejt@wilkes.edu You may not have been aware of this, but there was a.concert on campus last Thursday night. The Poptart Monkeys visited-us here at Wilkes: This band prides.themselves on the energy they bring to the stage. They _ did not disappoint the small crowd • gathered in the SUB ballroom. They ' were as energetic during the last set as they were when they hit the stage. The band is based out of Berwick, PA. They play a host of cover songs •• as well as some originals. On this night, they stuck mostly • with covers. They played two sets and two original songs. Overall, the show was well done. The first set kicked off with a cover of the Papa Roach song, "Last Re- · sort." The highlight of the set was a Plot: Directec and based clerk in a 1 three yoU1 up involvi communit furiated bJ allow her I are initiall: manner a1 compassic plaintiffs 1 the larges suit. .. $33 Travis Keck/Beacon PopTart Monkeys :rock the Student Union Building, Thursday, the opening nig~t of Winter Weekend 2001 . cover of The Beastie '3oys "Fight I-or Your Right To Party." As I said earlier, they also played an origi~'.' singer Paul Anthony Reddon str~pping'on a a dear in headlights. Thi~ is definitely not a (For more info on the band, check, them out at www.poptartµ1onkeys.com) . nal. The song was called 'mrift Store Chair/\-: . pair of fake breasts and a blond wig high-, problem for the Poptart Monkeys. I really ·liked this song. 'There is·a lot of,ta1.: ·''. lighted the -~how'. .. . This ·band has roots back-ir{ my hometowi;i, ent ni11ni1_1g through-this band. .. >. , --. _ .. The u~e of props and crowd interI hope to &eemore of them in the future, They '. (While.,a_~the;show, I was·given a CD by the • Th~-·se~on~ set was just as exciting:~ ~ : :· action are defuiltely-a strong P9it"it the band. · w'ill ,be playing. at -Tin,k' s in Scranton, on . band for, a r_eview. Read o_n ~d fin~ ()Ut more first. The best part of thi~-set was when they '·: They. know-what they are doing'~m stage. I . Wedn_esday1 March 28. I'encourage an of you . about- the band.) ' covered ,No Doubt's "Just A Girl." Lead :· ·hate when_ab~d gets onstag~and looks like to go check them out. oj Review: One oft school is t unfortun a think this PC lead. ' is such a r fact that I character ences will makers ha and onew recently ( back"). Makem the entire us her mo is a fu lly t. both adm singlemo1 The Poptart Monkeys 'l'~rforined here aFWilkes Jo kick off Wi,nter Weekend. They,also gave me a copy of their fu:st'atbum,' "Dancing With My Lunatic.~; . .. _ <c " Overall, I really enjoyed the..tlbum. It ha~.its ups anddowns, but it is a' good album. The band is known for its covers, but this is mostly original material. J~ink their original musicis very gc;md. They have a lot of talent and are more than a cover band. . You Cllll see the talent tlley hav; by Iistetiing to the diff~~ent styles of ~us~c they~!fy'on,9Ie)2 tra51 atp4m alof!e... , , The second song, "Lli,De D~:. is an upbeat, catchy song: Thev tune is humorous and shows aJighter side of band. Songs like ''Chok~" and lf()nly Hum~n" sh~w a ~ainful si<J.e. of the band. They are ijlled 'with angst and despair: These a,re the best ~Of!g~ qn the ,~ pumin tt?-YOpinion, I feS:}!hal~S:iS tqe. best sideA:,.,;: of the ,A -.•. ·~ · . band: _\·: ·, -: _ w·· - .,_ M= f, '=%t The cover ofE.MJ:'s'{'tJ~bel,ievable" is a good s<>v~r: l tlJinl<. tbatif a band i.s going record /UlOther band's song:· they at least have to d<ht justic~, if not m~~ itpetter. definiteiyiflothe/ bands tffill th~y cover J;\IStice>: t . i: .. " c/ m • t Songs ftke 1'Danceflqiir C9Ufsj9n",and ' 13,ounce Witp Me'~,are harder than the other tra9ks ot1the album:, They at'e in therealm of Kom and Limp Biz,cut. ,_._ . , . -.. . .. . ( th; >' to , •·" " . .. . ::=,, ___,______ P'f!',1. I did not really like tiiese'·songs . . I felt that these songs did not really showcase the ba'nd•~ _true titlen( I thotight t!iat 91~ lyrics were,uri.imaginative; especially compared to other ·songs on the album. I heard the gripping lyrics to ''Choked'.' and 'was let down by the these two tracks, , ' ' P'.fM will be releasing a follow up sometime in 200,l . 1 hope . to snag a copy for.myself and give it a listeq. '' ·•· · D C R n 51 nni �The Beacon 15 ENTERTAINMENT Broody's Box Office Reviews ing on a fight against big business so you're behind her right away. On the other hand she's pushy, abusive, bitchy, constantly swears and certainly uses her sex appeal to get what she wants. That may not make her role model material, but it certainly makes her a more engaging and true to life personality than some moral do-gooder with all the ethics of Mrs. Brady. Plot: Directed by Steve Soderbergh ("Out of Sight") In fact one of the reasons the movie works so well and based on a true story. While working as a file is Soderbergh's push for gritty urban realism. The clerk in a small law firm, twice-divorced mother of scenery is bleak, the rooms are dimly lit and dirty, · dm:e young children Erin stumbles upon a cover- and the air is all sweaty and huu1id. There's no up involving contaminated water in a small desert capped teeth or model-quality looking people community that is causing devastating illnesses. Inaround, these actors and-settings are so realistic and furiated by the deception, she convinces her boss to unflashy that at times it's disconcerting to rememallow her to investigate. Although the local citizens ber this is a studio-produ<._ed picture. Combine that · are initially leery of becoming involved, Erin's brash with the lack of any pontificating courtroom scenes, manner and ability to speak to them clearly and and you've got a drama that a lot of people can recompassionately earns their trust. With over 600 late to because it feels very everyday. plaintiffs signed up, the unlikely cu,io go on to win Helping that alongjs the casting o_f the brilliant the largest settlement ever paid in a direct-action . Albert Finney in the lead male role. Finney's work suit. .. $333 million. is always interesting, and here we have a gruff and experienced character shocked by the whirlwind that is Erin, but he is the only one who will put her in Review: One of the first things they teach students in film her place when she needs to be. I can imagine some school is to have a sympathetic main character, and exec wanting a good-looking older actor in the part unfortunately 95% of these filmmaker wannabes (eg. Clooney, Ford, etc.), but that would seem not think this means they have to be a noble and totally only a little false but also introduce other difficulPC lead. That's probably why "Erin Brockovich" · ties. The casting of Finney allows him and Roberts is such a refreshing American movie, thanks to the to have a great on-screen male/female chemistry with [act that Director Steve Soderbergh realizes that a the issue of sex never clogging up the running time. character can be abusive and bitchy, and yet audi- The little bits of humor between the two every fifences will root for them - a technique foreign filmteen minutes or so are great to watch and help lighten makers have been using to great effect for decades the mood at times when things get a little slow or and one which the US has begun waking up to again repetitive. recently (e.g. "The Talented Mr. Ripley", "PaySadly the weak area would have to be Erin's relaback"). tionship with a biker, and, while Eckhart gives a Make no mistake this is a one-woman show with good performance, the sub-plot feels thin and overly the entire movie resting on Julia Roberts who gives long. The 135-minute running time could've used her most interesting performance in years. Erin some edits, and most of them should ccime from here. 1sa fully three-dimensional character with qualities The plot about the case itself is also kind of bare, both admirable and appalling. She's a struggling but, as this is a character drama, the plot is usually single mother who cares deeply for her kids an? takthin anyway. i www.musicalenergi.com 14 " a /J "D I'_ 0mpaCt IJ t II . • . If "' D f4 Pt " D iD b j •• .1 •. 1 . 1 ·. 1 . ff , als..·. o b·- u;y· ·,n.·. g !• DVD VHS RECORDS TAPES . BOOKS .·. ... ·. /J /1 d ._·..,•. ·.·. $.· C· ·_·. ·. . ·. . .• ·. . i t.· .. " . · .n · ·. h out of rint? WE CAN GETIT! •.p . I we have tons of posters!!!! I: Beacon Staff Writer broodyjp@wilkes.edu ,:>r '·':J::,_L;,. Plot: Banished to a secluded Paris asylum, the Marquis de · Sade (Geoffrey Rush), whose groundbreaking works changed the language of sexuality and literature, continues to threaten the moral conservatism of Napoleon's France by secretly smuggling out his spicy manuscripts with \ the help of the asylum's most alluringly innocent the character. This is a guy who'll leave you laughmember: the young maid Madeleine (Kate irig one second with a great quip, and then in the Winslet). The asylum's young priest, Abbe de next shot will hit his wife for not helping him Coulmier (Joaquin Phoenix), humanely tries to reyou love him at one point, and then despise him habilitate the Marquis' twisted soul while keeping the next. The take on De Sade is also interesting Madeleine at a safe distance, both from the Marhe's portrayed as a literary hero, a man with an quis and himself. obsessive compulsion to write and spends most of Through the endless days and nights at the asythe film do.ing so with cruder and cruder equiplum, the two opposing men form a tentative rela- ment as each piece is taken away from him. Rush tionship of mutual tolerance. But, neither is willalso is very brave spending half the film naked and ing admit the one secret they have in common - while his very understated work in "Elizabeth" their feelings for Madeleine. The three form an unremains my favorite .role I've seen him play, this likely and dangerous love triangle that proves to comes a close second. Winslet does one of her stanbe the ultimate test of the priest's sanctity and the dard solid performances as the Marquis' helper, Marquis'wrath. Keenly aware of human weakness, though it's Phoenix as the benevolent and strugthe Marquis prays on de Coulmier's humanity and gling to hold true to his faith priest who should on Madeleine·s innocence. But the feisty young. have get an Oscar nomination. Caine plays the onewoman has her own reasons for defying orders, dimensional bad guy role and does it well, but can't and de Coulmier's faith is stronger than the.Marhelp but feel tacked on a bit. There's also a slightly quis imagined. ·out of place sub-plot about Caine's wife though As the Marquis' popularity continues unabated stunning beauty Amelia Warner and the 'younger .in France, the brilliant and notorious Dr. Royer- Dougray Scott' lo3king Stephen Moyer will both Collard (M icheal Caine) is hired to "cure" the in- get a lot of work from these scenes which are good ·satiable writer and to supervise de Coulmier. Royerbut just don't really flow with the rest of the film. Collard and de Coulmier form an unfriendly alliOnto the subject matter and its frank, dark and ance to stifle the irreverent Marquis' work and amazingly direct for an American-made feature. improve the image of the asylum. But the Marquis Sure it's about history's most famous pervert (afcannot and will not be silenced, and Madeleine ter all this is the guy who was pretty much the first refuses to be controlled. The more Royer-Collard to give voice to S&M, fetishes and all sorts of kinky and de Coulmier try to censor, the higher the stakes sex - they're term 'sadist' was named after him), become in this extraordinary battle of wills between but sex wisdom aside from some lewd dialogue young and old, innocence and malevolence that cathere isn't anything terribly erotic here. The film reens through the asylum's haunting corridors. is, however, darkly violent, as this was after all 18th century France, with some content likely to distress viewers - lots of blood, at least two acts of Review: rape, mutilation, full frontal nudity and a dash of Biographical films come wide and varied from necrophilia. e. . .· the epic in scope "Amadeus" to the quiet and more Does the film work - yes and no. A really H personal "Shine", but none that I can recall come good comparison is "Bram Stoker's Dracula." That as dark and yet mesmerizing as this film. "Quills" was a film with all the elements it needed to create ff proves to be one of the most original, elaborate, the ultimate film version of Stoker's tale - yet it funny and truly sinister movies of the year - a thor- didn't quite make it, getting only about 60% of the oughly well crafted and intricate film steered by way there - it was just lacking that central core of llllt great actors giving excellent performances, kept· 'narrative energy' thus we didn't get swept up into ·9 fl afloat by a clever script with some truly great lines, it as we should have. "Quills" does manage to tap a:nd backed by very timely issues and themes of that energy a bit and comes out as an excellent movie but is still only about 80% of the way there q free speech & censorship. - there by it stops just short of becoming a classic. "S:~:~:::~e.~~~~~:;:a::~tfo~:~~::ns~~r;~ Nevertheless, in a month where films all seem to Q him Oscar nominations (one of which won), but be floating in the 'mediocre' and safe waters of neither compares to this - he's over the top sure, formulaic plots - it's great to see a film like this but its totally believable, and it's just one facet of break out of the mold with a fervent energy. JJ/Jn1'J;1'1:J/:1:JDnRRRJ1DJ;l;lJnJ1J1~J1f. _. · · D Quills By John Broody " i D .,, b ~ i lddUS/Cfll ENERU/ i I~9 north main street wilkes-barre 829-2929 i #l1lllll1bbbbbbbl111Dl'llll111Dl'll'J1'Db 0 f �16 The Beacon ENTERTAINMENT You hav<': the teridency to want things done your way. rrrn.:P~ Well, this is not one of those '--"¥1 A,U, times. Just accept anything mat life brings your way,Jnd,don't ~orry about how you would have done it, or criticize how someone else is 'doing something. In the end, it will reduce your stress level this week; as you have enough right now to cope with at the moment. T is wee , you ave some . major decisions to make. Aquarius As you make_them, d~ not . change anything drastically in your life. While things may seem t.o be going at a slow pace, you are really going 150 mph down the road, and the slightest adjustment could hurl a large and drastic change. Be'careful of the change you make our life this week. Things may seem to be going along-at a snail's pace, and you are sick of waiting for exciting things to happen. Don't become Pisces impatient, but don't stop looking for changes to occur. Things are about ready to take a drastic turn for the better, ·and the planets do not want you to miss it. Just picture this past week as a slew motion scene in a movie. Once this scene is 'over, its all uphill from here! Things may have been You are going to have a . ·· ' ·· . This week, yo worrying you recently. DO wonderful week. 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Although they remained competitive throughout the re .e d u'ake The Beacon 17 . S PORTS , matches, the Colonels fell to the three schools they faced Vtllajuli, Westchester and U.S.V.B.A. Scott Vanvalkenburgh, the coach of the team couldn't say he was thrilled with the performance of his team. However the young coach remained positive concerning the tournament. "We are still a pretty inexperienced team. In time we' 11 learn how to compete under the gun," Vanvalkenburgh commented. Colonels Capture Freedom Laurels By Kevin Sickle eighteen minutes a game and is · contributing a lot of things. He's going to be a whale of a player." The Middle Atlantic Confer- Rickrode also loves Dave's deence handed out their end-of- termination. "He's got great season awards Tuesday, with work ethic, too, so I think there Colonels capturing the top three are some good things to come honors in the Freedom Confer- for him." ence. Senior point-guard Dave Rickrode, always modest, Jannuzzi was named MVP, Dave did manage to say a few words Plisko was selected Freshman of about his award as well. "It's the Year, and Coach Jerry an honor whenever you get seRickrode is the Coach of the lected for an award that is voted Year. on by your peers." He also un"(Dave Jannuzzi) is just the derstands that'coaching is not a most positive, unselfish leader one-man job. "A lot of credit that I have ever encountered," has to go to the players ...(They) Rickrode recounted. " ... (It's) not make my job easier and my asnecessarily the scoring and the sistant coaches have done a passing. Just the control he has . great job. I take the honor, (beon the game makes all the dif- cause) it's in my name, but a lot ference in the. world. Anybody of other people have helped me who knows anything about bas- get it. The coach guides the_ ketball (and) watches him play team, but the team wins the realizes that. That's why he's games." been named the three-time MVP Each of these recognitions · of the conference." handed down to the players and In regards to Dave coach show the promise of the Pliska, Coach Rickrode had this , future and glories of the past, but to say, "He's playing (only) about the time is now for the Colonels. Beacon Staff Writer sickleks@wilkes.edu ;t 't Beacon Sports writers · needed - e-mail: cehmu_ tg@aol.com Stromboli Anti pasta· Wings Sandwiches . . Fries 155 North Main St. · Wilkes-Barre 829-6444 Pizza Restaurant In House Specials 5pm to 11 pm ' ... ' .:. . ' . ' . -:''' 2 large pies $10.99 We Deliver! Back room available for private parties and meetings. Call Frank for more information. �18 The Beacon SPORTS Georgia Trip Prefaces Seaso · By Kevin Sickle Beacon Sports Writer Coaching changes are usually difficult to adjust to once, but the Lady Colonels are now under the leadership of their third coach in the last two seasons. Coach Frank Matthews will have the first game under his belt in a little over a week as his Lady Colonels ~ead down to LaGrange, Georgia for the NFCA Dill Leadoff Classic to open up their 2001 campaign. While most students are home enjoying their break or working to have a few extra dollars for the rest of the semester, the softball team will be hard at work getting ready for the season. They will stay here and practice early next week-before heading off to Georgia. There they will begin play in a pool format going up against Methodist (NY), Cortland State (NC), and Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The six pool champions along with two at-large teams will advance to the Gold Championship tournament. The remaining second-place teams and four at-large squads go to the Silver Championship and the rest of the teams will play for the Bronze Championship. There is slight concern over the number of game~ to be played in · such a short time frame. "We don' t have a lot of players on the team," Matthews explains. "We only have sixteen. Of those sixteen, fifteen are going to make the trip to Georgia. That's a very small number." Not just overall numbers, but injuries to the pitching staff are also a concern. "We have three pitchers. All three have had some type of physical problem," continued Matthews. "We've got our fingers crossed for the pitching rotation .. .It is probably our most delicate'situation. We need at least a minimum of two healthy pitchers, and right now that is a hanging in the balance." Senior Alice Fink and junior Lisa Hartman will be the aces for Coach Matthews, as long as they remain healthy. Julie Dalmas will help by taking on the remainder of the available pitching duties. Lisa had this to say about her injury, which caused her to ease off for about a week: "I was having a few problems with my collarbone in the beginning of our practice indoors a few weeks ago, but at this point it is back to 100% so I don't think it will be a problem at all during the season." It also looks as though Lisa has been able to add to her already strong repet'iiar of pitches. "I have been working on improving all of my pitches and possibly adding a rise this year." The ladies know that the offense could use some work as well. "Offensively, our team failed to produce last year," junior Erin Priestman said. "This preseason we have concentrated a great deal on our hitting and we hope to score a lot of runs." Following the NFCA Classic, the girls return home for a few days of practice only to leave for Salisbury, MD to play in the Sea Gull Invitational Softball Tournament• at Salisbury State University on Friday and Saturday. Although not a true tournament, the ladies will get a chance to play some quality opponents in Moravian, Cabrini, Bates, and host Salisbury State. "Between the two tournaments, if I remember correctly, there are sixteen nationally-ranked teams, so we are going to be playing probably five to six of those ranked teams," explained Coach Matthews. "We Schedule March 8-11 NFCA DIii Leadoff Classic in La Grange, GA March 16-17 _ Sea Gull Invitational Softball Tournament at Salisbury State University, Salisbury, MD Wednesday March 21 Misericordia . H 3PM Saturday March 24 Lycoming H 1PM Wednesday March 28 King's A 1PM Saturday March 31 FDU~Madison A 1PM Tuesday April 3 Scranton H 3PM Thursday April 5 Marywood H 3PM 1PM· Saturday April 7 Allentown A Monday April 9 Baptist Bible A 3PM Friday April 13 Drew H 1PM Tuesday April 17 Susquehanna H 3PM Saturday April 21 Delaware Valley A 1PM Tuesday April 24 Messiah A 3PM Thursday April 26 Lebanon Valley A 3PM Friday May4 Saturday May 5 Freedom Conference Playoff A TBA Freedom Cor:iference Champ A TBA Key Returnees Key Newcomers • Robyn Mendygral, sr, SS • Alice Fink, sr, P • Lisa Hartman, jr, P • Erin Priestman, jr, 3B • Melissa Babcock, so, 1 B • Kim Chapman, jr, OF • Brooke Shreaves, so, OF • Melissa Mendygral, fr, 2B • Julie Dal mas, fr, P • Desiree Podrasky, fr, C • Andrea Chabala, fr, OF Coach's Outlook . "I'll feel a lot better if we come out of (Salisbury) healthy .. .Lycomin? and King's as always will be very strong. They will probably b~ our two b1_ggest tests, and we get' both of them within the first week of returning. It's going lo be critical being ready the first week back. . . , . "I put us somewhere in the mix of those three (LycommQ, K1ng·s, and Wilkes). 1 think of those three, we potentially_ have the best p1tch1ng ... W1lkes last year lost some critical people ... We are trying to replace number one, three, and four in the batting order. . "I'd say we are probably .in the top three teams, but there are ~ lot of question marks." Robyn Mendygral may get beat up a little bit, but we'll be very prepared for the season." "The part of our spring break trip I am looking forward to most," says Priestrnan, "is the chance to finally get outside to play. · We have yet to practice outside, so it will be exciting to be out in the sun." They also know it won't be all fun and games, though. "The competition this year in Georgia should be very good and the team is looking forward to seeing how well we can do," she added. Lisa also agreed. "Spring break is always a good time for the team to really get to know one another and to have a good time while being competitive." After playing numerous topranked teams in both of the tournaments, Wilkes will return home and immediately face their toughest inconference opponents in their first full week back. The Wednesday after they are back on campus, the Lady Colonels go up against Misericordia at home. Their next two doubleheaders will be against their biggest rivals, Lycoming and King's. Senior Robyn Mendygral sees the first week as a challenge. "We need to take things one game at a time. The most important thing is that we get started off on the right foot and take it from there." Coach Matthews feels that if they get through the tournaments and those difficult_early doubleheaders with a decent record and no injuries, his team will have a good shot at winning the Freedom Conference championship. Before they will be able claim that crown, they have to finish the season against another gauntlet of quality opponents. They will be home against Susquehanna before traveling to Delaware Valley, Mess_iah, and Lebanon Valley within a span of just six days. AS-is always the case, you have to beat the best to be the best. The Lady Colonels will soon find out just how good they are. "Let the journey begin!" ' , ' - - --. <:: . er the wi1 y in the F al, Wilkes in the NC Basketball f48. When hat seed tmuch ind "t until the Oi were madt g at 9PM. nfortun ate 'table to I • the Inte1 by Yahoo HOOPS.c< S popl sum onfen at the edd ilkes heron t roun~ wino und ga1 int Ma onfere d the Penrn e (P~ . Th' p wi ll PM in , h R ic es ·,.,. 's,, :t _- - ·rs .... \- ·.· ·'<~ /r ' ;.· •,.. . . '·-' -. . . ;{. \i=i:::c::-·'. ·}· .. ,:;: : -'• ontti: :Free• ....• . V .. ,,,. . ··<· ,-:,. '~: - . : ..,. ' 1/'};~< ds ' $1 �The Beacon 19 SPORTS CAA Spot and gest ng to kes). year cl four stion After the win over Scranton day in the Freedom Conferfinal, Wilkes was guaranteed ~tin the NCAA Division III 'sBasketball Championship's of 48. When they would play what seed they would be 't much in doubt, but we had wait until the official announcets were made on Sunday, be·ng at 9PM. Unfortunately most or" us n't able to get the selection via the Internet as was proby Yahoo! and the people D3H0OPS.com. Due to the ndous popularity of the live , it was unavailable at both press conference in the Marts ter and at most other locations. When the traffic to the two · slowed down after about half hour, Wilkes learned that they anumber one seed, thus earnafirst round bye. They will t the winner of Thursday's t round game between the gs Point Mariners, out of the line Conference with a record 20.7, and the Cabrini Cavaliers mthe Pennsylvania Athletic ference (PAC), with a record f 21-6. This second round tch-up will be held Saturday 7:30 PM in the Marts Center. Coach Rickrode and the team IC been working on a few changes in the offense, but now are preparing for both possible opponents. "On Tuesday, we basically worked on our own stuff. Trying to get better at what we do," Rickrode commented. "I think the guys have gotten much better at reversing the ball and letting it happen rather than trying to make things happen right away." And as always, the offense will work the ball to in to guys like Brad Sechler, Kevin Walsh, Tom Stambaugh, and Ron McIntyre first. "We try to work · the offense from inside out," added the ninth year coach. "Now, (on) Wednesday (and) Thursday, we will prepare for both. And then after we find out who wins on Thursday, we will concentrate on that team," Wilkes doesn't know all that much about Kings Point, but the Colonels have seen some of the talent that Cabrini has. Back on November 21•1, Wilkes was able to pull out an 82-78 victory over the Cavaliers, who have Division Ill's all-time winningest program. Rickrode knows they are no pushover., "We had a close game with Cabrini down there. It's a tough place to play and they're pretty good," but there is no guarantee that they will see them again. "The team that they're playing in the first round could easily beat them." The other top seeds in Wilkes' bracket include: the Clark Cou- Players look on as ball drops for another Jannuzzi score. gars out of the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) with a record of 22-4, the Pioneers of Widener, winners of the MAC's Commonwealth Conference championship with an overall record of 21-5, and the Hobart Statesmen from the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA), owners of a 20- 7 record. Should Wilkes win Saturday, they will most likely host the sectionals the following Friday and Saturday. The winners of the four sectionals then advance to the 768 Sans Souci Pkwy. Wilkes Barre (570)824-9500 Wilkes Special $5. 99 - 1 Large Cheese $11. 99 - 2 Large 1 - Toppings $12.99- 1 Large I-topping/ 1 Order Cheesestick/ 2 Liter Coke Mon -Thur -11:00am -12:30am Fri - Sat - 11:00am - 1:30 Sunday - Noon - 11 :OOpm Final Four March 16th, with the third-place game and the championship scheduled for the I7 1h. Come out and be a part of Marts Travis Keck/Beacon Madness Saturday at 7 :30 as the Colonels start their journey to the Final Four. Playoffs---------continued from Page 20 Leading the way for Wilkes was Stambaugh and Jannuzzi with 19 points apiece. Dave also had 11 assists. Brad Sechler and Kevin Walsh were the other Colonels in double-digits, as both finished with 18. Sophomore Derek Elphick finished with 23 points for Bessoir's Royals. Kevin Courtney added 18, with Al Callejas finishing with only 7. Although not a high-man for Coach Rickrode, freshman Dave Pliska was the man of the hour. His shot erupted the Colonel faithful and all but clinched a . number one seed for Wilkes. "The shot clock was running down, so I had to shoot it," Pliska said. "Dave (Jannuzzi) just passed me the ball ... must have had confidence in me to make it." "I was wide open and just knocked it down. It felt good" continued Pliska. "If it would have came out, they probably would have run out of time anyway." Coach Rickrode had no problem putting Pliska in with the time waning, although it was originally for his defense. "I feel confident with him in there in clutch situati?ns." 1 The game was· as· co·mpetitive· · as one could hope for a championship game to be. "It was a battle, it really was," Coach Rickrode explained. ''They executed, but offensively I thought we did pretty good ... They made a lot of open jump shots. I think we combated (them making open jump shots) by getting the ball inside," continued Rickrode. "We got the ball inside to the three, four, and five, Tommy, Kevin, and Brad pretty much at will." Shooting 50.9 percent from the field, .52.6 percent from behind the arc, and 90 percent from the charity stripe go a long way towards winning basketball games as well. "(Our shooting percentages) and the assist to turnover ratio has been winning us games," Rickrode concluded. The win gives Wilkes a record of 23-2 and a spot in the NCAA tournament. (For more, see my other article.) It sends Scranton coach Bob Bessoir off on a losing note, but that doesn't take anything from his coaching career. No comments were needed. Just watching Bessoir walk out of the Henry Gymnasium with his wife, waving goodbye as he left told more than any number of quotes could. Goodhye to a legend, hello to ttie NCAA·s. �Colonels claim spot in NCAA playoffs By Kevin Sickle . .. Beacon Staff Writer sickleks@wilkes.edu Dave Plisko didn't expect to come to Wilkes and have such an impact on such a game as a fresh-. man. He selected Wilkes because of their na-tionally recognized program and because Coach Rickrode gave him a chance to play. Little did he know that his last-second shot against Scranton would help propel the Colonels into the NCAA tournament as a number one seed. Wilkes quickly gained control of the contest when Kevin Walsh hit for two on the Colonels' opening possession. A Scranton free throw cut the lead in half, but buckets by Brad Sechler and Tom Stambaugh increased the lead to five. John Boylan and Walsh then exchanged baskets with the Royals before Wilkes went on a 7-0 run over the next two-and-a-half minutes to bump their lead to double digits, 17-7. Scranton then was able to scrape back to within three until Walsh hit Travis Keck/Beacon Ron McIntyre looks to pass. another lay-up, with Ron McIntyre following with one on the fast break. After that, however, Wilkes saw their lead quickly dissipate. The Royals went on a 7-0 run of their own, with the help of two Wilkes turnovers and two missed Jay-ups. The Colonels found the lead again, thanks to a hoop and free throw from Sechler and a Plisko lay-up, but it was short-lived, as Scranton quickly tied it up again and took their first lead at the fourminute mark of the opening half. The Royals woulq up their lead to as many as five on two different occasions, but lost the lead for good as Tom Stambaugh knocked down a trifecta, giving Wilkes a 39-38 lead with just over a minute to play in the half. Stambaugh was then fouled on the defensive end, giving him a one-and-one. He converted both and the lead went to three. Scranton's Don Loftus then hit one of two from the stripe to close out Jannuzzi hits it. Travis Keck/Beacon the first half scoring with Wilkes up .. ' " 41-39. In the opening half, Wilkes was capable of doing what they hadn't done well lately, score inside. The Colonels had 20 points in the paint compared to Scranton's eight. An assist-to-turnover ratio of 11 :5 was also what kept Wilkes in the lead. The question was would that trend continue? Scranton tied the contest twice in the opening seconds until Stambaugh's lay-up, followed by a foul shot, put the Colonels ahead for the duration with 18:30 to play. A pair of Sechler free throws and a pair of triples from the hand of Dave Jannuzzi then gave Wilkes a 54-45 lead. The two squads exchanged buckets over the next nine-plus minntes until Wilkes couldn't keep up. Their lead dwindled to three with 4:40 left on the clock. Scranton had a chance to tie the game up but a Loftus three-point attempt caromed off the rim and John Boylan was able to snag the board. A pair of free throws from both Jannuzzi and Stambaugh took the Colonels lead back to seven with just under three minutes to play. Coach Bessoir's Royals still fought it out for their retiring coach. Brad Sechler's fifth foul sent him to the bench with a standing ovation, but it gave Scranton some life. Senior star Al Callejas hit a pair from the stripe and a money ball got the Royals to within two. Jannuzzi stepped up to hit two more from the line, which was matched by Scranton's Don Loftus, getting them to within a bucket at Tom Stambaugh leaps for the tip. 83-81. After the free throws, Coach Rickrode took a timeout to settle the guys down and set up the remaining 33 seconds. Following the timeout, Kevin Walsh took the in-bound, but was able to get the ball to Jannuzzi before he could be fouled. Coach Bessoir elected not to foul Jannuzzi, who was shooting 85.'.7% from the line going in. When the double team came to Jannuzzi, he found Plisko in the comer open for a three. With the Travis Keck/Beacoa shot clock winding down, Plisko put one up from behind the arc and ... It went down. The trifecta set the Marts Center abuzz as it gave the Colonels a five-point lead, one that was insurmountable in five seconds. The Royals took the ball in, but thal was tha_t, Wilkes brought home their sixth Freedom League/ Conference championship in the last seven seasons. Continued on Page 20 � 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 2001 March 1st Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2001 March 1 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/27670b92b3373d75614bec5d939b22e7.pdf a2d3caa3353e0f7da07566be622bf40a PDF Text Text The~ AStudent run publication serving the Wilkes Community. eacon BosHA ANNOUNCES RE-ELECTION RuN s, incl Sand gger t olonels lisbu end's s will fa regul ey pl rby P r 3 PM. John Bosha at Al Gore presentation, November of 2000. Beacon Archives �Nech 12, 2001 NEirB 2The Beacon Bosha Announces Intent on Friday Radio By Amanda Leigh Brozana Beacon Managing Editor brozanal@wi lkes.edu "(A)t the urging offriends, classmates, associates, um ... at the NACA convention, (I) talked to a couple two-term Student Gov- • ernment presidents, they said to go for it. So, I am making it official, my candidacy for a second term of Student Government President... ." and so it was revealed what many had speculated for weeks; John Bosha will run fo r a second term as SG President in the 2001 election. Bosha made the announcement Friday at 3:30 pm, as most students were on their way home for Spring Break, on the WCLH Phantom Friday program. Reaction from the announcement seemed to be very supportive, both by the administration and the student body who heard of his intent to run. t terviewby manda Leigh Brozana "I have always been enthusiastic to see as many people as possible running for open offices on SG," commented Dean Allen after the announcement. According to Bosha, though, he was not originally planning to run for a second term. "Pharmacy.. .it(s a big class workload. It gets to be tough after a while," he said on the program. But later, in an interview by The Beacon he went on to comment that the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy has been very supportive of his term and his decision to run once again. Last year, Bosha made Wilkes history by becoming the first Junior to win the spot of Presidency. He ran in the platforms of "Initiative, Integrity and Intelligence." This year he believes the vote will more be or less be a vote of confidence in his abilities to lead and his previous accomplishments. As of now, the only person other than Bosha seeking the office of SG President is current 1 ' Why did you originally decide to run for SG pres last semester? I felt I was capable of being a good President for Student Government. I had some good ideas that I felt would improve the organization and more importantly the student body. What are some accomplishments that you have had during your first term? It has been such a wide range of accomplishments, and it feels odd to look back at it all. I've always been one to look forward. But I've been responsible for everything from Al Gore visiting campus to getting everybody binders to be more organized on Student Government. SG, under my leadership, has successfully avoided problems with the Cafeteria and the weighing of side dishes, The Beacon and some questionable reporting tactics, and the issue of smoking on campus. I think the best government, at times, is one that goes unnoticed - one that does the little things that no one realizes. Students have had no serious gripes this year, and I take great pride in that. What involvement did you have on SG previous to the Presidency? My freshman year I served as a Representative. Midway through sophomore year I was appointed Parliamentarian where I offered "Bosha's Tip of the Week" to help everyone better understand Parliamentary Procedure. Were you originally planning to run for a second term? Nope. Why? Pharmacy school is not easy. It is a tremendous workload, and has been all year. By the end of first semester, I wasn't sure I could handle it all for another year. Why did you decide to run for a second term? After working so hard for so long, I more or less adjusted to it. This semester has been amazing. I'm having the time of my life, schoolwork hasn't suffered much :) and Student Government is still doing well. bhm, .. L 11' ..l •g· T'$'"""' · . ·. M:rrch The Wt1l 192 1 Ho Wilkes• (570 beac, am o mger eacon One of the biggest accomplishments during Sasha's term as SG President was helping to bring Presidential candidate, Al Gore, to Wilkes. SG Vice President, Beth Danner. As it looked, Danner would be the undisputed winner, but 1 Do you feel that you have the support to be re-elected? Ideally, yes. This election should be a referendum of sorts, simply a vote of confidence or an approval rating. If people vote that way, I feel my first term's accomplishments speak for themselves and should prove a resounding victory. However, if all elections were based on qualifications, either John McCain or Al Gore would be President right now. In collegiate elections, a lot of votes are decided on Election Day by who campaigns the biggest. as Brittian put it on Phantom Friday," Looks like its gonna be a race after all. " @ What do you think of the membership of SG that you are currently working with? I love the crew on Student Government right now, and I urge all of them to run again. We have a dynamic nucleus, and it would be shame to lose that. Much like a sports team staying together, we will improve. The 6 positions on our Exec Board right now are all underclassmen, which bodes well for us all having, experience next year. Be myself and stay true to what I' ve been doing this past I feel I offer something that no other candidate can offer - year. experience. No one on this campus can quite grasp the amount of effort it takes to be an effective SG President. My worst How do you feel you can best help the school improve? fear is someone being elected and not living up to their fullest • (See above) I have been open to ideas from everyone since day one; some things as simple as getting two stuffed peppotential or putting their whole heart and soul into the job. pers in the cafe instead of one, or some ideas as complex as faculty governance. No one can say I have been lazy or weak Do you know whom the other candidates wilVmay? To my knowledge, current Student Government Vice-Presi- in office. dent Beth Danner is the only other person who has expressed interest in the position. There may be others looking to go Is the Pharmacy department in support of your decision? 3rd party quietly, but I haven't heard of any yet. I feel Pharmacy students and Pharmacy organizations are whoppingly in favor of my decision to pursue a Do you have the support of the other members who are run- second term. APHA has already sent a representative to ning? meetings and come for fund requests. Pharmacy students are Yes, Beth and I are mutually supporting each other and have not often involved in the workings of the undergrad Wilkes already discussed our candidacies and look forward to the University, and I feel that the unity I have offered the two opportunity to run, but still keep Spring 200 l a priority. We, schools is welcome. I enjoy my role as a bridge between the · es University. as Student Government, still have a packed 2nd semester Nesbitt School of Pharmacy and ahead of us. Casino Night, Block Party, Spring Fling, various • I fund requests, and of course elections. We'll be busy. Do you feel that a second term will affect your academic Being the voice of the students, or moreover, amplifying the voice of the students. This school has a lot of students with a ton of great ideas, but only through a group like Student Government can many of those ideas come into fruition. Amplifying the student voice was part of my campaign last year, and I feel I held up that campaign promise by placing two students on the Strategic Long Range Planning Committee. Yet, our work is not done yet. I hope not. :) By the sounds of things, P2 year is more complex and a similar amount of work. If somehow the workload gets too great, I doubt I would have a problem with stepping aside and letting a capable Vice-President take over. What happens if the results come in April 21st and you lose the Presidency? As much as I' d hate to think about that, I would be the best Representative I could. Having been Parliamentarian, I might try for that appointment, but I would be content as a Representative. 'If I I C SJ Distri I Hea ! An :f A Jo. l1J -~ • Est PennsJ • Pru wit~ s • 1,500 performance? Have you considered your platforms for office yet? ~ Ni Editi Cai . Do you feel you're the best candidate for the presidency? I'm not. worried about "sizing up opposition" as much as I am representing myself in the truest light possible. I feel that this year has been good enough that the students will confidently elect me to a 2n<l term. Mai Am.am J1 Fe~ How do you feel you can best help SG improve? How are you sizing up your opposition? -I ' . .,.,.. ..,. __ .,....,:-\ ... :....-., -~ l". ,.. ......... ,,., ., •. j Th studc Wilk edit ma edi �?001 M3rch 12, 2001 The Beaco~n Box Ill WI1kes University Hollenback Hall Wilkes-Barre, PA18766 (570) 408-5903 or · 408-2962 E-mail: "'' beacon@wilkeJ.edu Staffr Nas , "Looks Managing Editbr * AmandaJ..eigh Brozana News'Editor . Nici<Meadows" Editorial Assistant Josh Liebner · Features Editor * <'~ tyou are md I urge :us, and it m staying tee Board for us all Cassie Sutton ' Sports Editor. TaraBarrie Distribution/Business . Manager ~- DaveGrasso Head'Copy Editor Casey K. O'Brien : this past ove? rone since 1ffed pepomplex as iyorweak ecision? :ations are !ntative to tudents are rad Wilkes ed the two etween the '01· · academic more com.e workload th stepping rer. ndyoulose be the best ian,Imight as a Repre- Copy Editor Ann Marie Miller Photo Editor Adam Polinger Webmaster Mike Burke Advisor Joseph C. Valenti Background'Info • Established in 1947 • Member of the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association • Printed on ThurSdays with the exception of school holidays • 1,500 papers distributed weekly Beacon Staff Writer stevenmc@wilkes.edu Similar to a triathlon, the Student Government election process is an exhausting experience with several phases leading towards vfotory.. It requires strong individuals who aren't intimidated by challenges and who are willing to _follow throl:lgh to complete the race. Our race b~gins not with swimming but rather the nomination process. You just have to jump in, get wet, and collect those signatures. Next comes the campaigning phase. You jump on your bike and spread the word that you are in this race. Finally the voting on election day completes the ·process. It's the last mile of running as you anticipate who ~ill cross the finish line first to win the prize. Indeed i.t is more than a prize to represent the interests of the student body. It is a great honor and a deep responsibility. Who do you want to represent your interests next year? Perhaps you are considering running for a position on Student Government. An open forum in the Student Organization Suite will be held next Monday, March 19 at 6pm and Tuesday, March 20 at 11 am to discuss the eiection guidelines with all students interested in running for an office. All candidates must be familiar with the Campaign and Election Rules in the s·tudent Govern~ ment Constitution (available at wilkes.edu/~sg). The Constitution states, "Any person wishing to be a candidate for any office in a Student Gov~ ernment supervised election, when being nominated, mu·st present: (1) a written statement of intent; (2) a paper bearing his or her signature for the -Election Committee; and (3) a paper containing signatures, I.D. numbers, and telephone numbers of members in his or her class. To be nominated for a class office or Student Government Representative, fifty such signatures are required." These nominations will be due by 5pm on Friday March 23 in the marked folder on the Student Continued on Page 5 Beacon Announces Offers for Any Student Running for ·sG For all students who wish to announce their candidacy for an office of Student Government during the Spring 200 l term: The Beacon will be offering free ad space according to the office for which you are running. Position President, SG Tri-Council President Class officer Class Representative Amount or"FREE Ad Space 11/2 page 1 page 1/2 page 1/4 page Ads will be split as the candidate desires, however no more than 1 full page may be used for any candidate in the same issue. Ad space may be split among the weeks priOF to the elections and the week following the election. The smallest ad space is 1/8 page. All ad space used by a. candidate.beyond the allotted free space will be at the cost of $10 per 1/8 page. All candidates must inform The Beacon via email at beacon@wilkes.edu by Monday, prior to the Thursday that they wish' the ad to appear of their intent to run an ad. Atl candidates are encourage9 to work with The Beacon staff to design the ad. All candidates are encouraged to have their pictures taken by a Beacon photographer for their ad and as an archive photo. All ads must include name, •office candidate is running for and platform information. For further information on placing ads, please contact The Beacon ,via email. CAFE OPENED IN.LIBRARY By Jennylee Yuhas Beacon Staff Write.r yuhasj@wilkes.edu Wilkes University is continuing with their. improvements around campus; One of there latest improvements was the addition of the cafe to the E.S. Farley Library. The cafe opened early in the semester, and 'is located in the lower level of the E.S. Farley . Library. The Beacon is the During the grand opening, a student newspaper of special reception was held for Wilkes University.. All the staff and students that helped to make the cafe possible. · editorial decisions ~e Reference Librarian and Bib~ made by the student Hographical Co-ordinator, Janell editors. All opinions Carter, was honored for all of her help with the completion of ~xpres~ed.witbin,l'hf , . the Adam Polinger/Beacon cafe. Mural, painted by seniors, Chris Rash, Karen Bradley and Abigail Redmond is featured in Farley Library's Beacon are those; Chris Rash, Karen Bradley :)- . . ¥ .{ Jt newest edtion, the cafe . 1auth · and Abigail Redmond, the art- · ists of the featured mural on the among the honorees. Monday through Thursday 8a.m. p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. wall of the cafe, were also Hours for the new cafe are to midnight, Friday 8 a.m. to 5 and Sunday 11 a.m. to midnight. liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ _ _ __. :;·<;,, "· r "'. - ,.. .... Election Triatholon; How to Run By Meg Stevens 192 S. Franklin St. The Beacon 3 ra"B ,;_ �4The Beacon \ Beacon Staff Writer aparks82@hotmail.com · Schooi violence continues to spread, this time with tragic consequences . A shooting at Santana High School in Santee, California left two dead and 13 wounded. It was around 9:20 a.m. on Monday, March 5 that the shooting began. Charles "Andy" Williams, a 15-year-old Freshman, is the alleged gunman. Police say he opened fire in one of the high school's restrooms . Witnesses say that he had a smile on his Perhaps the worst part of the shooting is that threats were made before the incident occurred, and were h~ard by at least three other students. The threats were apparently dismissed as just talk, but unfortu- · · nately they were not. The three students, whose names were notreleased, have been expelled from Santana High School for the remainder of the year. Williams is expected to be charged as an adult with two counts of murder, assault with ij deadly weapon, and gun posses- Mlt:dl 12, .3711. March NEli',E he shooting apparently spurred from harassment by . .other Santana students. Students intervie ed after the shooting remembe Williams as being picked on an called names. The two stud ts killed were laid to rest over t ~ weekend, and students are expected to return to school on Mo ay, March 12. Counselors will be on hand to assist with the students' recovery and tci help return the school to as normal as possible. , Picture found at con.com Williams, referred to as the "smiling gunman," reloaded his weapon "at least four times" during the shooting spree that killed two. Pennsylvania Parochial Scene of Second School Shooting in Week By Kathleen Awad Beacon Staff Writer k_awad@email.rnsn.com A student was ·shot in the shoulder by a classmate in the Bishop Neumann Junior-Senior High School in Williamsport, Pennsylvania just in the wake of the Santee, California school shooting, where two students were killed and thirteen others . were wounded by the gunfire of a classmate. Thirteen year-old Kimberly Marchese suffered a gunshot wound to her right shoulder Wednesday, when the bullet from a .22 caliber _revolver fired by classmate fourteen year-old · Elizabeth Catherine Bush, ricocheted from the floor of. the Bishop Neumann school cafete- · ria in-Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It was reported that the gun was owned by her father who was quoted as saying, "She found it. Some of my guns are locked up and some are not. She found the one that was not." The motive for the shooting is currently under investigation, but Bush's mother told authorities that her daughter has had trouble "fitting in" in other schools_and they were hoping that things would be different at Bishop Neumann. Students h~d Thursday off · from school and returned Friday, beginning the day with a prayer in the school auditorium, f?llowed by a tour of the cafeteria, ac- · cording to national televised news reports. Marchese was -released Thursday fron:i Geisinger Medical Center at Danville, Pennsyl- - vania, and Bush is being held in a Juvenile facility while authorities are deciding whether or not to charge her as an adult. Michael Marchese was reported to have said that he is against Bush being charged as an adult. He said, "They made it out like it was some big grudge. That's just not true. Kim's really nice and I never heard her tease anybody." Tra.1 intet ",\ J, /, . .... ............ r~ ,/ . ,,,,, - ........ .... , ,.,,,...,., .,. ; t j;/flf7 High 41, Low 38 .f . Rain E ) ~ ½!.% LJ,)). ' Sunny 7 Continu, / ; ' ii' Rain Hi h47,Low36 / ~'/ ' ; Scattered Showers Govern dent Or of the u ter 5prr Theel resenta March The I dent Ge Off-Ca day,AJ �The Beacon 5 NtB ZX1l. 25th Annual . ce . EMPLOYMENT FAIR for Business & Industry, Health Care, Education, & Human Services TUESDAY, March 20 First Union Arena atCasey Plaza . (Exit 46 off Route 81) , 1 - 4 pm . no.com g hela in authorier or not 1lt. was relat he is a:rged as f made it : grudge. 1's really her tease . ' Transportation will be -provided by the Wilkes Shuttle, Leaving Wec~esser at 1, 2, and 3pm DRESS IN PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ATTIRE AND BRING PLENTY OF RESUMES Over 130 Organizations will be accepting resu1nes and interviewing SENIORS and AtUMNI for FULL TIME positions, UNDE~GRADUATES for PART TIME, SUMMER or INTERNSHIP opportunities~ To find out what employers will be attendiµg the fair, go to: . www.n1iseri.edu/insalaco_center/ npec.htm Election Triatholon; How ·to Run Continued from Page 3 Government office door inside the Student Orgarrization Suite on the first floor of the union. Nominations submitted after 5pm will ·not be accepted. The elections for class officers and representatives will be held on Thursday, March 29th from 10am till 6pm. The Presidential nominations for Student Government, Commuter Council, and Off-Campus Council will be due on Friday, April 13 by 5pm in the Student Or- ganization Suite in the union. Nominees for Commuter Council President must obtain thirty off-campus student signatures for their nomination. Commuter Council and Inter-Residence . Hall Council Presidential candidates must obtain one hundred commuter and resident student signatures respectively. The Presidential nominees for Student Government must have two hundred signatures. A debate will be held on Tuesday, April 17 at 11am in COB 106 for all the Presi- dential nominees. The big election will be held on April 19th in the Student Union from 10am till 6pm. Results from all elections will be posted by noon on the day following voting unless the election committee determines more time is needed . Becky Gubanick, Lisa Murnin, and my- . self a:S the Tri-Council Presidents serve on the election committee that oversees the election process. We do our best to facilitate a clean, honest election. Questions or comments regarding the election process can be addressed to us by emailing £1.~venmc(a.~wilkes .edu. I, as well .as the rest of The Beacon · staff, would like to encourage all students to participate in this process. Nominate someone, run yourself, and/or vote! This is a race full · of winners. The time is now... and you just may be the one. Take the _challenge with a zealous enthusiasm. You can make a difference. Seize the opportunity. All you need is dedication, desire, and a willingness to serve. Swim, pedal, run! �---.------------...... MarJbro Piere •• 6The Beacon ,~ MH.d1 12, ~ March HEM...TH ALERT .. t. Ap:rr btBli:s ......iiliiiiilillliilliiiiiliiioiliiililiiiiii- ;( ·.· · •·•. · . , A pictu res rom: http://www.microbe.org/ E. Coli, two forms of Lactobacillus acidophallis, Streptococcus, and Deinococcus rad iodurans bacterias. Get off the Antibiotics By Erick Bourassa-Lavoie Beacon Staff Writer bourasea@wilkes.edu . The cold season has come and gone. Half of those who will read this are probably on, or have been on this year, an antibiotic. Do you remember why you were on the antibiotic? Do you remember if you took the entire antibiotic that the pharmacist gave you? Well, in all probability you did not need the antibiotic. Doctors are very quick to hanµ out an antibiotic, without making sure it is a bacterium causing the sickness. Then, the patient on the antibiotic usually will stop taking the antibiotic when he/she feels better. This is not healthy, and it will in all probability cause a major problem down the line. An antibiotic, by definition, is a . chemical that stops the reproduction of bacteria, or kills the bacterial cells. While bacteria cause many diseases, many of them are not caused by bacteria. There are many diseases caused by viruses, which are not targeted at all by antibiotics. You may be thinking, "Well, wh~t is the big deal ifl am given an antibiotic without having a bacterial infection?" There are many complications with antibiotics, and it is making for an !-lnpleasant future. Throughout your body, there are many bacteria, many of which are needed for everyday f?nctioning, such as digestion. When given an antibiotic, these bacteria die just as quickly as any other bacteria that could be causing pneumonia. When the weaker of these bacteria are killed, the stronAlso, the use of antibacterial loger ones live. Then they reproduce, tions and household cleaners are a and can cause a "killer" infec_tion. problem. While everyone likes to These bacteria in turn, need to be feel clean and rid bacteria from their killed with stronger antibiotics. bodies and homes, it causes the This cycle will continue for a long same problem as abusing antibiotperiod of time, and experts predict ics. that pretty soon, there are going to The only cleaning product that be bacteria out there that do not re- should be used to kill bacteria is spond to antibiotics, and pharma- bleach. Bleach is the only houseceutical companies will not be able hold cleaning solution that will not to make newer and stronger ones to lose effectiveness against bacteria, replace the old ones. because of its method of action. It Just a couple decades ago, peni-: does not inhibit the growth of baccillin could combat almost any bac- teria; it simply breaks down the cell teria out there, ranging from the in- membrane of the bacteria, which kills fected toenail, to bubonic plague. it. Today, when a patie nt has a slight As for antibacterial lotions and infection, doctors typically will not the like, simple soap and water has give penicillin, because they know _ the same effect as bleach, but does that it will do nothing for the infec- not cause the same skin irritating . tiort. problems as bleach. Also, when a patient does not take The fear of all microbiologists and ·the full course of antibiotics given, bacteriologists is that the ability of the same phenomenon happens. bacteria to mutate, and the help huThe weaker strains of bacteria die, · mans are giving them, is going to and the stronger survive. Then, make all current antibiotics obsostronger antibiotics are needed to lete, and stronger ones will not be combat the stronger bacteria, and able to be produced in time before the cycle continues. This is why pa- people die of mutant bacteria. tients are told to finish all the mediIt is a very reasonable fear, as many cation, even if th~y feel better within antibiotics, such as Penicillin, Ampia few days after taking the antibi- cillin, Cephalosporin, Cechlor, and otic. even ·Augmentin are not effective There are other things that pa- ag~inst many of the strains of bactients can do to help stop the abuse teria that they once were. of antibiotics. ' If everyone takes part in this battle You can question your doctor why against the mutating bacteria, the you are being prescribed an antibi- possibility of a world-wide epidemic . otic. Ask if you have the common of "killer bacteria" will never hapcold, or is there truly a bacterial in- pen. fection . If the cause of illness is of If you have any other questions, viral origin, refuse the antibiotic. It feel free to contact me, or call Health will do nothing but give you <liar- ' Services here-at campus, located on rhea (from destroying the natural the fist floorof Evans Hall, or talk to bacteria living in your intestines, your General Practitioner. that help digest food). Modern Apartments For Everyone 180S. Washington Street Wilkes-Barre, PA ·· 2 Blocks From Wilkes University Campus .. Studios, 1 BR and 2 BR's, Newly Renovated .. First Month Free* Everyday I dent Union I be the day w to a careless I know the Street becau: the road. Yel go past this do, it means I can recall a few years : new drivers remember n walks alway I thought tt I had looked have changf van ia Dep website at .Y quick searcl the PA Ori' handy. In the trui erything fro along the ro hill, I stumbl ing for. Low and just as I ren Lette Dear Ann · .. Easy·On/Off Access To All Main Roads ·.. Free Cable ·· Free P~rking .. Air-conditioning .. W/W Carpeting~ .. Laundries .. 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Yet, almost none of the drivers who go past this recognize it as such, or if they do, it means nothing to them. I can recall studying for my driver's license a few years ago. In the manual, given to all new dri vers in the state 'tif P~nnsylvania, I remember reading that pedestrians in crosswalks always have the right of way. I thought that maybe in the three years since Ihad looked through the book the law might have changed, so I went on to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's website at www.dot.state.pa.us, and I did a quick search. I found an online version of the PA Driver's Manual, all updated and handy. In the trusty old manual, that outlines everything from the type of signs you may see along the roadway to how to park a car on a hill, I stumbled across exactly what I was looking for. Low and behold, right there on page 49, just as I remembered it, I found that indeed, CP.INKN drivers must "yield to pedestrians at inter- come to realize that we really do have all right sections or in crosswalks." Funny how things to complain to the city and the police concerning this matter. like that will come back to you, isn't it? But I still wasn ' t quite ready to say that I have some suggestions not only for the Wilkes-Barre drivers are blatantly disobey- city, but for the University as well. These ing an established law that they surely know recommendations would promote our safety of, so I decided to find out when it was made and allow us a little more peace of mind when into law. attempting to cross the streets around our My father, a veteran police officer of over campus. 25 years, is a good resource for things like this, so that is who I turned to. After consult- 0 The city should look into getting small signs that remind motorist to yield to ing the PA Motor Vehicle Code, he informed pedestrians in crosswalks. me that this rule of courtesy was enacted into law in Pennsylvania circa 1975, though the 0 They should also think about running code book did not state any exact date. ads in the two local papers, stating the From later information that I obtained, I belaw and consequences (i.e. Two points lieve this has been in law since before World against you driver's license if you do War II, meaning almost every driver in Wilkesnot yield to a pedestrian, but if the Barre would have taken their driver's test, and officer's really having a bad day, three thereby should have been informed of this, points for careless driving). after the law had gone into effect. Now that I have established that this is not 0 If these two initiatives are taken but still only a long standing law, but also a recogdon't help to solve the problem, further nized rule of courtesy, I begin to wonder just measures should be taken by putting an why drivers in Wilkes-Barre (and all over the unmarked, or plain clothed, officer on state-of Pennsylvania, for that matter) choose patrol to monitor traffic. to ignore the fact that we are indeed pedestrians crossing in a crosswalk. 0 The University should also think about According to Webster's Dictionary, a pepurchasing flashing lights to accompany destrian is "a person travelling on foot; a the signs warning of a crosswalk. walker." I believe we fit into that part of the criteria. Once again, consulting Webster, I 0 They could also run a community awarefound that a crosswalk is "a path marked off ness campaign about all traffic laws, not for a pedestrian crossing a street." just this one. Nowhere in the PA Driver's Manual did I find a note of exception given in regards to · 0 Zebra Communications, the public relations firm run by the Wilkes CommuniWilkes-Barre or colle e students, so I have cations Department, could take this on as an ad campaign. Letter to (an) Editor: Winter Weekend•Article Response Dear Ann Marie Miller, nces I am writing in regards to the Winter Weekend article that was published in this week' s Beacon. Iapplaud your courage to stand up against such a popular event here at Wilkes. First of all, I want to say that I participated in Winter Weekend and was a member of "Gett'n Lathed." We showed up to the events, ready to have a good time, and got a very rude awakening. 0 we hadn't been the sober ones in this situation, it could have gotten very ugly. 1 do not want to give the impression of me being a hypocrite, for I have been drunk before in my life. However, I don't think drunk people should be encouraged to come to events during Winter Weekend. I don't know how this issue can be resolved. People are going to drink heavily, just because it's "tradition" (albeit a dangerous one). This is my senior year and I have seen this many times before, but I still can't understand how the administration can let students come to these events obviously drunk! It might be feasible to ban alcoholic names on T-shirts. (However, we had a sexual innuendo, which may be just as bad). We were playing volleyball on Friday night and our banner was stolen (by the eventual winners "Was~r Before You Screw Her"). When we went to confront this team, they became somewhat violent and even took swings at my roommate. Luckily, we walked away from the situation without forcing the issue. Most of the time everything runs smoothly and it may be a case of "one bad apple spoils the whole bunch." After, I asked my roommate "Why didn't you hit him back?" He stated that you can't argue with drunk people and it wasn't worth getting suspended for. If I am not saying that every person at the events (was) plastered, for a majority were sober. Again thank you for bringing this issue to light, and hopefully the student body could initiate changes in years to come. Sincerely, Ed Bednarz Some of the clubs who have yet to decide what their required community service project is going to be for the semes- The Beacon 7 ter, could hang posters, hand out fliers , or run a traffic safety or awareness course for the community. AltlJough these ideas may not solve the problem, trying them could not hurt. We, as pedestrians, must remember that we only have the right of way when crossing in a crosswalk or at an intersection. We cannot dart across any part of the street we wish and expect cars to stop, and we must be cautious, taking our parent's advice of "look both ways before you cross" to heart. · But we must work to inform drivers that their actions are not only not appreciated, but they also hold high consequences. Each time a motorist fails to yield the right of way to a pedestrian, who is abiding by the law, they could not only have points against their license, they could take a life. I, personally, don't think it is worth the four or fiye seconds someone might gain in getting to his or her destination to risk hitting a pedestrian. �12, Media Does Not Influence Violence school, and losing all common sense in a fit of rage. To say that media coverage can cause school School shootings are not caused by shootings is to in~er that we are all media coverage. zombies, receiving instructions only Contrary to some viewpoints, the from our evening news broadcastmedia does not shape our everyday ers, CNN, and MSNBC. Sure, that life. If they did, every last one of us sort of allegation could be made in would speak with diction like Peter the Soviet Union circa 1965, but not Jennings, would have voted for Bush, here, and not now. and would show pity for every group I could be mistaken, but no one to get a parade in New York City. has glorified a murderer on national The beauty o.f the United States of TV, on any radio station, or in any America is that we receive news and newspaper. process it all independently. No one Media coverage follows what tells us what shirts to buy (alright, events are going on. that's a separate argument for an adGranted, the media has the abilvertising class). No one tells us what ity to sensationalize certain events, we have to do, hence the glory of a but on the whole, most report the free country. news. A murder in a high school Sometimes, when others see me- qualifies as news, and the media dia coverage of an event like a school must do their job to cover it. To shooting, there can be what are watch coverage like this, and think known as "copycat" cases. In these that life in prison is well worth get"copycat" cases, someone mimics ting back at a friend is not a normal what they see on the news. thought process. I once heard that the definition of These students are "whacktrue insanity is doing something that jobs" and no media coverage, one has already been done, over and over way or the other, will stop them. again, and expecting different results. Also, as part of this job, journalists Anyone who brings a loaded fire- covering a situation such as a school arm to school and thinks they will shooting need to discover why somehow avoid being caught could something happened. easily be classified as insane. Unless This task is not always easy, and your name is James Bond or John journalists have to process as much Shaft, you WILL get caught. information as possible and pass all In the time preceding the school this news on to an anxious and shooting in California, there was no sometimes angry""'community lookdiscussion on the news of children ing for as much coverage as they bringing weapons to school. can find. Then how can this act of violence In conclusion, it is not the mebe explained? Independent, and con- dia, nor even the NRA that causes siderably twisted thoughts by an ado- school shootings. It's not the bullescent gunslinger. lies, and it is not the parents who This student did not watch car- have guns set aside in lock-boxes. toons one day, see Itchy shoot If the students would not go off on Scratchy, and think, "Wow, I'll be cool a secret agent tangent, thinking that if I do that..." This was a student who murder is an answer to anything, was tormented at school and went then we would avoid all of these about revenge in completely the problems. wrong way. Televison and radio have nothing to do with this student, or any other, reaching for a gun, bringing it to Beacon Staff Writer boshajd@wilkes.edu restaurant wl ly. Or not. anyway, I'm ess. Yay. Se and pie and �2001 GR VIEWS Eyes hrougHA e ll t 1I II y 1t n it .e al y ,.. yeah, like I have any idea I want to write about. Well, at home on Spring Break. Yeah. me! My friends are off in exotic , such as New Jersey, "up"New York, Maine, Florida, even Wilkes Barre ... and khere ... at home ... working ... at restaurant which loves me so y.0rnot. anyway, I'm at home, being a ss. Yay. Serving a ton of ice and pie and all that other good ening stuff restaurants are nto serve. I like work; I actu- rnr ally enjoy what I do, and the people I am with, for the most part anyway. But, I can see where college is good. It takes all the money I spend so much time earning. Yay college. Thank you Wilkes for bleeding my pockets and my bank accounts dry. Enough of that boring jibberish that you don't care about anyway. I was quite disappointed after last week. I only got two e-mails in response to my article about Winter Weekend. I was really hoping for more. One response was negative, of course, and the other was positive. I was happy to hear that someone actually agreed with me about this whole thing. He realized that I was not trying to destroy the concept of Winter Weekend, rather, to reform it, so that it could be more fun for everyone at Wilkes, including those who drink, as well as those who do not. To top it all off, this person was a Senior. .. so it's not just my lowly Sophomore mind that feels that things should be changed. In contrast to this correspondence was the other one that I got. This person told me that my facts about Wilkes were incorrect and that "Mr. Bosha can wear whatever he wants because he is not the President of the United State." 1t I- s, 1e >I ia :0 1k ta) { - 1e n. ts ol lY 1d ~h 111 1d k- ey 1e- Aaron Borunda ;es IIho es. Kllf.-.d ii) 61l.·e t ,oo ¢i!i 111 dnmfl J'rl\\Cr Sq.ucmiba!'t .l . 19/',H fi',..;;r,;,.1Jt11.s,~J.:;,,. 1.,i' l n Ath1<n.);, 4 1 ~ ~tha on Keys 1at 1g, !Se friends don't lat friands dri,a drunk ·- The Beacon 9 I was just wondering, exactly what "State" is Mr. Bosha not the President of? If you could let me know, I would appreciate it. At least then I will know which "State" to move to after I graduate from Wilkes. Surprisingly, and much to my dismay, I didn't get any responses to my article about Student Government. (Yes, Mr. Bosha, you can count this as one of the "nine articles" on Student Government in this issue of The Beacon.) I was really hoping for a response from Mr. Bosha, or at least a revised constitution on the Student Government web page. Needless to say, I got neither. It really bother~ me that the Constitution on the web page for our Student Government at Wilkes is not spell-checked either. I' m not exactly the head webmaster or a computer expert by any means, but I know that if/when I publish anything on the web that I would make sure that things are spaced correctly. Example (from the "Preamble" to the Constitution -http:// wilkes l. wilkes.edu/-sg/ constitution.html): "- maintain the necessary and pro per o bli ga tio ns a nd responsibilitiesof the students to the University, do hereby create the Student Governmentof Wilkes University and enact this constitutionfor its government." Three errors in the first part of the Constitution. I can point out many more, but that would be a waste of my time. Unfortunately, I didn't get a response from Ms. Danner either, or a chance to talk to her after the Student Gov~rnment meeting last week. I went up to her and asked to speak with her, but she asked me to excuse her that she'd be "right back." I waited for five minutes, but I had to get back to the paper. I couldn' t waste my time waiting for her to write out her checks and come out of her "meeting." I had bigger and better things to do. Maybe I'll have better luck next time. After going to the Student Government meeting last week, I was dead set on never going back there again. It was ridiculous. But. Oh yes ... there is a BUT here. My Managing Editor told me that she was asked (by a Student Government member, who I won't mention here) to cover Student Government again. Apparently, they don't want me there. Well, l'm sorry to disappoint you, but I will be there. I will have company with me, and I will be there. My Managing Editor will be there too. Either physically, or vicariously through me. She briefs me with my questions, so it's like she is there. Sorry to disappoint those of you who thought that I would never show up again. (Maybe I should have gone on the radio and an no unced that. .. hmmm .. .) This is a special announcement. Over the past few days I have been doing some soul searching ... been trying to figure out ... I don't know .. .I'm Student Government correspondent now and I've only gone to a meeting once. What should I do for the rest of the year? Should I go again? Should I not go again? Elementary Education and English, and my work study job, and my roles as Copy Editor and Staff Writer at The Beacon .. . it's a big work load. It gets to be tough after a while. But, at the urging offriends, classmates, associates (and most of all my Managing Editor) ... they said to go for it. So, I am making it official, my role as The Beacon Student Government correspondent. I wanted to make it official in this special Monday edition of The Beacon. And, yes, Mr. Bosha, this Beacon staff writer "got that one down" (on tape)." Student Government is actually making news for themselves for once." And I hope that you "got that one down." I will be at your~ meetings to watch you make more news for yourself. And have no fear, Mr. Bosha, I will not "come to see you the next morning" (namely, the morning after "March 29'\ conveniently enough (your) 21 st birthday"). So, don't forget to "keep it real''. because you have an "Anatomy test the next day." So, until Thursday, remember: "If you want to truly understand some- �10 The Beacon j Mlt.dl 12, FEATURE Brittian Breaks It Down By Jeff Brittian Beacon Staff Writer brittajs@wilkes.ed u Last Friday, things took a big tum at Wilkes University. The Student Government election became a race again. Normaily on my radio show, "''Phantom Friday," I have guests like the Crocodile Hunter, Statman, or Sean Connery. However, this week's show had a guest that I didn't have to do the voice for, because he was actually there. The current SG President came on the air to make an announcement. With music from the WWF playing in the background, John Bosha announced his bid for re-election. Everyone had heard rumors, but that made it official. Before then, it looked like Beth Danner would be the hands-down winner, simply because she was the only person running. Now in April, it will be President against VicePresident, which makes me wonder what the rest of the semester will be like ... the position of SG President is a presdigous and demanding position. When the top two people of SG are at odds for the same position, can they still work effectively together? I think they can. They are both decent people, and I don't think that their performance will be affected by their future goal. (But wouldn't that make for a great. episode of "Celebrity Deathmatch ?") Anyway, since this has the potential to be a close race, I have a few recommendations for the SG election committee: -All voters will be students that have made it into college. They have demonstrated intelligence that is apparently leaps and bounds ahead of that demonstrated by residents (?f Florida, who cannot match up a hole to punch with a name. Nevertheless, I think the ballot should consist of names and boxes. Any ballot with any type of mark in more than one box should be promptly shredded and discarded. -There should be one counting of votes; with one allowed recount. After that, tough crap loser, that's final. IRHC president Meg Stevens shall preside over the tallying. -Perhaps we should have an electoral college just as the US does. We can divide up electoral votes by dorm. For example, Evans has the largest population, so that dorm would have the most electoral votes, and then something else big like Fort or Rifkin, and so on. That would make it more interesting, especially since the dorm that Bosha is in has the smallest population of all, therefore the least amount of electoral votes. Just as in any election, there are certain rules, such as age, citizenship, etc. -Anyone who has travelled to FL within 3 weeks of the election will not be permitted to vote. Exposure to Floridiots will tamper with a normal person's ability to comprehend the voting process. So what kind of media will the candidates select for their campaign? They have $75 to spend on their campaign, no more, no less. This prevents things like the Blue Angels doing a fly-by over the . green way to support Bosha, or seeing a 30-second spot for Danner during a hockey game on ESPN. That's enough money for one big banner, a few little posters, and don' t forget all the food outside the SUB on election day. Of course, both candidates are invited to discuss their platforms any time they like on my show, and I am hereby inviting them to appear on "Phantom Friday" sometime before the election. A debate on Wilkes' radio station would be a grand idea, wouldn't it? Then all 4 or 5 people that listen to my show (just kidding) can make an informed decision about selecting the next SG presi- ing candle king your c nt after ant cafeteria. ti Since Janu: n twenty-fr college c, ited States I Jeff Brittian, host of Phantom Friday on WCLH, 90.7, tells it liken dent. Nothing has been decided yet, and the election is more than a month away. We'll see what this year's campaign brings. 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Brittain will be doing what they can These two young men will be preIt could be a prank or simply a to get something done by educating candle. It could result from sen ting a Fire Safety Educational ing students. king your dinner in your apart- Wednesday, March 14 at 7 :30pm in Brittain encourages fellow stunt after an unappetizing meal at the ballroom. The multi-media predents to attend to "gain knowledge cafeteria. Maybe it could spark sentation will deal with safety, premyour cigarette. Maybe you will vention, and escape. They will also of how to prevent fires, and what to the victim when you come home be sharing their own unique, first do in the event of a fire." The Fire Chief of Wilkes-Barre will asted after a party and pass out- hand experiences with the dangers also be present to answer any quesever hearing the fire alarm s. of fire. Fire is dangerous, and it is ari imBrittain is very passionate about tions. By raising the awareness of fire rtant issue on college campuses this subject. "Fire can spread so fast, you have to know what to do be- safety and prevention, Siegel and ross the nation. Since January 2001 there have fore you have to do it. Everyone is Brittain hope to prevent any serien twenty-five large fires reported _ affected by it, and there are 1,700 ous fue injuries or damage at Wilkes. The Inter-Residence Hall Council ncollege campuses across the fires at colleges each year. It can will be sponsoring refreshments at nited States killing four students. happen to anyone," he said. Senior Debra Gibson has seen the Wednesday night presentation. ccording to Campus Firewatch, All students are encouraged to at!even incidents have occurred in this topic receive attention over the residence halls, two incidents were years each time a nearby college had tend. Next time you light someone's fire, associated with Greek life, eight fires a fire break out. 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They are taking time out of your busy 'schedule, to get the things done that ou need to be done. You may be group orien. tated but you also need to Aquarius . be personally recognized . for the ideas that you are responsible. for giving birth to. Don't be too quick to jump to conclusions one way or another. Someone has probably already spoken on your behalf. An aspect of your values or resources in relation to those of others heeds highlighting today. • You will gave the urge this week to do something ereTaurus ative. GO FOR IT. Lately, nothing has been going on in your life, and the frustration of not going anywhere will give you the motivation todo so~ething about it this week. If you think too highly 9f . others, you might think Pisces that you don't value ;yourself enough. This is not the case. The fact of toe matter is, is that you recognize traits in them that you yourself posses. Take time this week to enjoy the beauty in your life. Do not hesitate to ask questions of those people that you "think too highly of." Gemini This week it is important for you to get back to yo'!lr roots, and have, loving conversa- tions with your friends and family. They created who you are, you need to give , back sorrie of yourself. You also need to ·concentrate on work/school-related tasks this week. with Arden o ~;::~n~e:~·:~:!'i:n::s~ :{ ~ You have a great am bewiJdering this.week. Do·••·' · • ·· other people, but you rtot thh1k that it. is everyLibra . watch your words this one else. It ju::,t ~o happens that'you are extra What you say will either inspire perceptive this week. You should write 'down •hate you, be intrigued by you. your thoughts and dreams, they areimpor- careful; Try to see how other peo tant f9r insight into the future. Seeing things>· around you, but from another angle from "another perspective" will help sort out . what you have witnessed thus far. your own idiosyncrasies. or Things cannot always be " . . . _ · We all have the ability to wildly out of love when ~ ~ put into terms of money. 111 • ~ ing with an awkward or Leo You are notorious for you Scorpio situation. Do not let that generosity, but this week, you need to be more generous with your time, than your need y·our guidance, and you cannot money. Lend an ear to a friend in need; harshly, or they may go over the edge, I you will feel completely appreciated; to an all-out battle. lJse your ability to· which ~ill make your sense of self much ence others this week, to help others see they need to go, or what they have to do. better. ,.,.~ Virgo A lot of things you will hear and see this week will ~voke strong feelings in your heart. Do not let that bother you. too much, but you should follow the ageold rule, "Do unto others as others do unto you." ,JI!" Sagittarius say. Not everybody is going to be joking mood,, and you may slip and something that will strike a nerve in one. Survey the ground b~fore battle. , extenc pthimt t season tty nice d to rep ough told r e goin~ ather b, �12, 2001 The Beacon 13 S:CR1S Jannuzzi named D-1~1 Player of Year This past Wednesday, senior int guard Dave Jannuzzi was ed the 2001 Jostens Trophy reient, honoring him as the top stuUathlete in NCAA Division III n's basketball. The award puts cherry on top of a stellar fivearcareer, extended by a foot inthat kept him out of all but four es last season. "It's a pretty nice honor," Jannuzzi ented to reporters. "The first ing I thought when Coach tnnot r 'ckrode) told me was that _l'm lge, lea py to be going down there, but lty to i would rather be going down to ·s see w y," •e to d 'There" is Salem, VA, the site of - - -- • Final Four, where Dave will re·ve his award cin Thursday. Dave the rest of the Colonels were 'minated from the NCAA toumant Saturday in an overtime loss Kings .Point last Saturday (see !Ure). "It's just' grel!t news," Coach 'ckrode told the media. "That gman has worked so hard for long as he has been at Wilkes. has been in my office every day the summer of 1996. He was me work harder. It just gave me an excuse to get better." "I'm the type of person that believes every time something happens, it happens for a reason I looked at it as sort of a blessing." Jannuzzi has had a stellar career, not only leading Wilkes to four Freedom _Conference championships and taking the-Colonels to the NCAA tournament four times, but also getting numerous individual awards along the way. -Dave has · been honored as Freedom Confer-ence Player of the Year three times (including this season), two-time Regional Academic All-Am@rican, First Team All-American as ajumor in 1998-99, and an All-Tournament Team selection at the 1998 Final Four. Dave has 'also excelled in the _c lassroom as well here at Wilkes. Majoring in Elementary Education and Psychology, Dave made the Dean's List seven out of eight semesters, received Middle Atlantic Conference Academic Honors three times, and gradu~ted magna cum . laude in 2000 with a 3.64 GPA. He is currently pursuing a master's degree in Educational Development and Strategies, maintaining a 3.83 Jannuzzi goes up for lay-up in GPA. Cabrini game. "What winning this award really says is that I've been blessed to be After receiving word late last year that he would receive an extra year of eligibility, Dave was determined to make the most of it. "It just made around great people who have sacrificed a lot of things for me," Jannuzzi remarked. "There have been a lot of people who have given me a lot of opportunities. It says I have a great family who has supported me in everything I have done. I also can't say enough about Coach Rickrode." "When I stared my career at Wilkes, I wanted to say that when I was finished, I was the Player of the Year. It was ,a n individual goal I wanted to accomplish. To say that I accomplished that goal says to me that I didn't waste time at Wilkes. I told myself that when I went to Wilkes I was just going to work, \\'Ork, work. I focused on academics and basketball." Both have paid great dividends for the Colonels alf-time leading scorer. · Rickrode saw the end of an era last Saturday, but he will never forget Dave Jannuzzi, the man, the basketball player. "More difficult than from a basketball standpoint ... He's like a son to me. It extends way beyond basketball. His will to win and his will to be as good as he can be is something that I respect. I'm gonna miss him." By the chant of "Thank you, Dave" after the garrie and the emo- Da~e ·Parfrtt!Beacon Archives Jannuzzi takes the ball down court. tions we all felt Saturday night, every one will miss him. Thank you, Dave. Softball Roster: Revised By Kevin Sickle . Beacon Staff Writer sickteks@wilkes.edu I have to apologize to many of the girls for not printing their names in my article in the March 1st edition of The Beacon. When it was brought to my attention by a thoughtful reader that I had left a few out, I felt the need to give all the girls the respect they deserve, so here is the entire roster for 2001 : 2001 Women's Softball Roster Player ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT FOREST flRES. www.smokeybeauom Year Alice Fink Senior Robyn Mendygral Senior Nancy Stover Senior . Ki~ Chapman Junior Lisa t{artman Junior Sandy Mullen Junior Erin Priestman Junior Melissa Babcock Sophomore Brooke Shreaves Sophomore Selena Bednarz Freshman Andrea Chabala Freshman Julie Dalmas . Freshman Leora Kleist Freshman Samantha Mann · . Freshman M,elissa Mendygral Freshman J5esiree ·Podras)cy " . . Freshman ~,::~,~~:~,..&;:¾{:''~~$i:o:~-»~•f~i'«<~id~:-. ,,m-:-.:::«';&;;:.~-:<tl.K<:::,:':,=.JiM:,._~ Position ' ",,.~.::="" Pitcher Shortstop Outfield Outfield Pitcher Catcher Third Base First Base . Outfield Infield Outfield Pitcher Catcher · Catcher Second Base Catcher,,.;._.;;,,. ~,.;e;.::;.:,.:.;.,;,,>;::;:,:,:;:; 1 M, �SPORTS ~4 The Beacon Mm:n12, .C olonels ' Dream End By Kevin Sickle Jannuzzi kicked the Wilkes lead 1:0 seven with 13 :22 to go in the opening half. See-saw scoring kept Wilkes in The Wilkes University Colonels · front. Walsh then hit another from men's basketball team had high exthe stripe to spred the lead to eight, pectations ·placed upon them the their largest of the contest. Kings j!ntire sea<;on. Expectations from the Point then cut into that lead over school, their fans, the media, and the next minute, getting it to within even themselves. Pressure is often two. Brad Sechler then responded a result of expectations, which usuby hitting his first bucket of the ally isn't a good thing. The Colonight, a three for good measure. nels had said there was pressure on A Kings Point basket was then them in last Saturday's NCAA secmatched by a lay-up from Dave ond round matchup with the visitPliska, but a charge was called as ing Kings Point Mariners, but addwell, giving him three fouls with 7:06 . ing to that the pressure put on them to play in the half. by the Mariners, was too much. r:,,tissed shots by the Colonels Wilkes fell to Kings Point 100-98 in gave the Mariners the chance to take overtime, ending their chance at a the lead, but they turned the ball national title and their season at 23over on two of their next three pos3. sessions, allowing Ron McIntyre's After winning t~e opening tip, lay-up and John Boylan 's free throw Kings Point jumped out to the early to move the Wilkes lead to six. · lead. Tom Stambaugh quickly pulled With another lay-up by Walsh, the Colonels even with a deuce. A giving Wilkes an eight-point lead free throw put Wilkes down one, but and only i :43 to go in the opening Stambaugh then connected on two · lay-ups, giving Wilkes their first lead half, it looke_d as though the Coloof the contest. A Kevin Walsh free- nels would go into the locker room bie followed by another Stambaugh with a sizeable lead. Kings Point had other plans. hoop gave the Colonels' a four-point Johnny Garrett connected once lead. from the line and Nate Barton · The Mariners then shot back into knocked down his second three of it with a three and a fast-break laythe night to pull the Mariners to up, giving them a one-point advanwithin four, 48-44, going into halftage. The two teams then exchanged Beacon Staff Writer sickleks@wilkes.edu buckets until a two from Walsh and a triple from the hands of Dave tickled twine with his second three, pushing the lead back to seven, but Kings Point was then able to work on the deficit, getting it to just one only two and a haif minutes later. Following a bucket from Stambaugh and a single from · Garrett, Wilkes couldn't connect from short range twice and a three didn't go either. A Kings Point miss then brought the ball back up to the Wilkes end and Sechler connected from inside the arc. Another Mariner miss gave Walsh the chance.to hit two from the line, inc.r easing the Colonel lead to f;ight. An exchange of buckets ensued over the next two and a half minutes before Kings Point chipped away at the lead once again. A Kevin Bernick trifecta and two gimmies by Garrett got them to within pair before Jannuzzi's two gave Wilkes some room. A Stambaugh block lead to another Wilkes possession, but Kings Point returned the favor on Walsh. Free throws on the other end were then responded with two •from Walsh to keep the Colonels lead at three until Garrett connected from long distance to e;en the contest for the first time in the second half. Yet another free throw exchange, with Wilkes' two coming by the a hands of junior Greg Barrouk, kept the contest deadlocked. A Colonel turnover then allowed Kings Point to take a two-point lead, with a chance to make it more following still another Wilkes turnover. Fortunately for Wilkes, the Mariners couldn't convert, allowing Jannuzzi to hit a jumper to knot it up. Barrouk then made one of two from the line to give Wilkes a slim lead, but a pair of Kings Point lay-ups gave them a three-point spread. Wilkes then got an offensive board and put-back from Sechler, coupied with a pair of free throws by J annuzzi to momentarily regain the lead. Nate Barton then scored the next five Mariners points to give them a three point lead before Brad Sechler knocked down yet another three to pull the game even with 2:28 remaining. Kings Point looked to run away with it as they went on a 5-0 run to take an 88-83 lead with 50 ticks left on the clock. Tom Stambaugh then calmly stepped to the line to hit a pair. A failed Mariner possession gave-Wilkes the ball back and Dave Jannuzzi stepped up and knocked down a triple to tie the game with just four seconds to play, kick-starting the crowd. "What else can we Continued on Page 15 Travis Keck/B Dave Pliska puts it in the air an attempt at three. time. After the intermission, Sechler .Donna .Kowalczyk Hair Salon • Cuts • Styles • Colors • Higglights · • Texture • Texture • Texture • Waves • Facials • Waxing • Retail Products 419 S. River St., Wilkes Barre Travis Keck/Beacon Mariners surround Ron Mdntyre as he looks to score. (~omer of Academy and S. River Sts.) �, 2001 The Beacon 15 S:Q{IS Overtime Thriller inuedfrom Page 14 had some game of chance to take the their own . · "The lead from the free throw line, but both guys executed attempts failed. things out of Garrett then took the timeouts, even the last play, when we ball through the lane and laid it in with 2.7 set things up in the huddle. They exseconds left to play. The inbounds pass ecuted pretty well. went to Dave Plisko, We just had a hard who took two steps time stopping them inside half-court and (the Mariners)." fired. The shot hit the "We missed show side of the rim, chippies in the secbounced off the ond half we usually backboard and away make," Rickrode from the cylinder as continued. · "I thought the adtime expired. Kings vantage we had at Point squeaked out a halftime, we were 100-98 victory. "I think the guys scoring inside p r e t t y executed pretty well," Travis Keck/Beacon Coach Rickrode said John Boylan looks for one during a free well . .. Second half we missed some of the last second at- throw oppritunity. tempt. "Dave (Plisko) chippies. We went got the ball, took two dribbles like he after it pretty hard. We out rebounded them should've, got as close as he could and left it 40-31. A couple shots just didn't fall." go. Came close. (It's) A low percentage shot." "We did a pretty good job with their presOverall Rickrode was pleased with the Colo- sure. I felt that sometimes we were content to nels offense, but he knew that Kings Point just break the pressure and not look to ~wondered Kings Point head coach Bill e. "I'mju8t like, 'Let's get it in, let's get it me court and see what happens."' What happen quickly quieted the home crowd. the inbound, Jannuzzi went for the steal instead fouled Barton, who went down sank the two free throws. A three-quarlength inbounds pass was tipped out by sPoint, giving Wilkes the b!ll in front of scorer's table. Jannuzzi made up for his miscue as he drove baseline and cond on a lay-up as the buzzer sounded, ing the Wilkes faithful into a frenzy. gelater said that the Marts Center is "by !he toughest environment I've ever been !mean this is really hard." 1/ilkes took the early lead in the overtime aJannuzzi lay-up. A failed possession by sPoint was then followed by two Wilkes overs. Barton was then fouled on a three!attempt and sank all three shots. Kevin ick then connected from downtown and ettsank two free throws to push the lead lour at 98-94 with only 53.7 seconds to go me overtime. Iannuzzi then hit a two and Dave Plisko ked the inbounds off of a Kings Point er, allowing John Boylan to tie the game. ~olen inbounds pass then gave Wilkes a go . . . Hell of a game." Dave Jannuzzi paced the Colonels in his last collegiate game with 24 points. Junior Tom Stambaugh followed with 18. Junior Kevin Walsh had 15 and five assists , while juniors Brad Sechler and Ron McIntyre capped the Wilkes players in double digits with 13 and 10, respectively. Coach Rickrode had nothing but praise for the group of players he coached this season: "What this team has done over the year as far as how they've progressed, and if you look at the team that we had last year in comparison to this year, (we) basically have four different starters on the floor. We've got some new guys and the guys, I felt, got better as the year went on. (They) worked hard at practice every day. They take me yelling at them a lot. .. They're a good group." Nate Barton and Johnny Garrett both had 21 for the Mariners, with Kevin Bernick adding 17, and 14 came from Seth Cobb. With the win, Kings Point moved on to play Clark, who defeated Amherst 89-76 Saturday, March 3 rd as well. Kings Point then fell to the Cougars, 75-69, this past Saturday. 768 Sans So_uci Pkwy. Wilkes Barre (570)824-9500 Wilkes Special $5. 99 - 1 Large Cheese $9.99 - 1 Large, 5 Toppings $12.99 - 1 Large I-topping/ 1 Order Cheesestick/ 2 Liter Coke I Mon -Thur - 11 :OOam - 12:30am Fri - Sat - 11:00am - 1:30 Sunday - Noon - 11 :OOpm Travis Keck/Beacon vin Walsh wrestles for a rebound. -----1•' .. .. . ....... "' .. ..... ... .. . t .. ... " ....... . . JII , . . .... .... ,.. ,. ... "' .... ,. .,. .,. ~ ....... ,. .... - - ... ,.. .. ,. �.. .J p " Dave Plisko tries to maneuver around tough Mariner defense. � 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 2001 March 12th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2001 March 12 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/73c526950e0ca6fcb284f6fe1b47ca85.pdf 62b012db043e4fc31b99c69f1cf1f64e PDF Text Text February 16, 2004 Volume 56 Issue 15 ww. wilkesbeacon.co1n THE NEWS OF TODAY REPORTED BY THE .JOURNALISTS OF TOMORROW University Responds to S. Franklin Street Murder BY GABE LeDONNE Beacon Managing Editor Wilkes-Barre and Pennsylvania State Police are still searching for the individual(s) who attacked and shot a woman six times in her South Franklin Street apartment early Thursday, February 12. The woman, who died from the wounds Thursday evening, was identified by WilkesBarre authorities as 42 year-old Sheryl Spiros. Spiros was discovered in her apartment at 292 S. Franklin Street early Thursday morning when fire fighters responded to a small kitchen fire there. The apartment building is located two doors south of the Arnaud C. Marts Center•too close for comfort for many university community members. "When you have something like this, especially so close to campus, it's going to have everybody's hairs raised. It's such a heinous, violent crime," said Chris Bailey, Director of Public Safety. "In response, the university will take whatever measures we can to hopefully reassure that the safety of the campus is not at risk," he added. Bailey explained that immediately after he learned of the murder, he and Jerry Reho, Manager of Public Safety, sent out a community notification through both mass e-mail, and postings across campus. ln addition to alerting campus to the incident, the notification included a description of the car that the assailant was thought to have fled in: Spiros's 1992 Blue-Green Pontiac GrandPrix. Authorities announced over the weekend that the automobile was found on Custer Street in Wilkes-Barre Friday night. Bailey also commented that patrols across campus will be stepped up in response to the incident. "We're going to have at least two to three additional officers just out and about-not assigned to any duty, just doing patrols," he said. As for how long the escalated patrols will last, Bailey asserted that it will "probably coincide with how the story goes; as the investigation continues, we will find out what happened and how it happened and why it happened ... But for the near future, I would say at least one to two weeks. And afterwards, we'll reassess the situation." Bailey added that one advantage in dealing with such a situation is the open source of communication from local authorities. "We have a great connection with the local police department, so information is flowing pretty freely.] would like to believe that we have Red'C~ross Blood Drive. ,rrrt . e eacon/Kristin Ha e This is the apartment in which a 42.:year old woman was shot six times on Thursday, February 12, 2004. No suspects have been implicated in the murder, which has caused concern on the Wilkes campus. as much information as the police can legally release to us," Bailey said. Bailey pointed out that such an incident is further support for the new Use of Force ff§& A IJVilkes student donates blood to the local chapter of the American Red Cross who was on campus Tuesday, February 10, 2004. Tuesday's Blood Drive was the third drive held here on campus, over the course of the 20032004 school year as the University helps to allieviate the stress of a blood shortage in the Wyoming Valley. • Murder Continued on Page 4 Boiler Problem Leaves Wilkes Students Out in the Cold city officials. The number of those in need of sh~lter steadily increased through Tuesday. "On Monday night, some of them needed a place to stay, since the building was officially condemned due to there being· no heat. I spoke with each student to find out if they had family or friends they could stay with or if they needed a hotel room at the Ramada hotel on the square. On Monday night 19 students took us up on the offer of the hotel BY GABRIELLE LAMB Beacon News Editor The ~eacon/Kristin Hake Policy, which would allow Public Safety officers with Act 235 certification to carry pepper spray, batons, and handcuffs. Many Wilkes students were left out in the cold this past Mond~y, February 9, after a broken boiler left the tenants ofan off~ campus apartment building without heat. The potential health hazards of having no heat or residents using inefficient, unsafe sources of alternative heat, eventually led to the building being condemned, and more than 50 Wilkes students were faced with Boiler Problem Conitinued on having to quickly find another place to stay. Page 5 However, Wilkes Univer- . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - sity officials wasted no time coming to the aid of those Wilkes students displaced by ~ the heating malfunction. Accord ing to Gretchen Yeninas, Index: Director of Resident Life, by the end Monday night, 19 students were housed at the Ramada Inn on Public Square, as others moved in with friends and family for the duration of the investigation by News ...... .. ······ .............................. l-5 Ed. • l 1tona ···•··· ............................... 6-8 Features ..................................... 9-11 Arts & Entertainment. ............ 12-15 Sports .................. ..................... 16-20 Calendar........................................ 20 ----------------------' �2 NEWS FEBRUARY 16 2004 Safety Officers Foil Late Night Theft Attempt at the time." Bailey pointed out, though, that Mark Allen, Dean of Students, is one memthree PSOs eventually responded. ber who serves on the Student Affairs CabiTwo students were caught allegedly try"The pursuit ended when the individual net, and briefly explained the cabinet's puring to steal a couch from the Stark Leaming who was being chased left university campose and process that the students will• go Center early on Sunday, February 8. Because pus. He was observed heading off campus, through. the case has not yet been brought before and was observed heading toward the dike." Allen stated that "any infraction of stuStudentAffairs Cabinet, The Beacon's policy While some reports claim that the dent conduct goes through the Office of Stuis not to report names of students involved student's flight ended when he fell into the · dent Affairs, and specifically the Student A fin the complaint. Susquehanna River, Bai ley said he could not fairs Cabinet." Allen explained that make-up Publ ic Safety Director, of the cabinet consists of adChris Bai ley, while unabl e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ministrators and student leadto provi de specific detail s The pursuit ended when the individual who was being chased ers. about the incident while left university campus. He was observed heading off campus , "We ha've a responsibility to sti ll imder investigation, of- and was observed heading toward the dike. the students to hear the cases fered some specifics from as quickly as we can, and the Chris Bailey the report. students have their right to due "On Sunday morning-- _ _ _ _ _ _ _D_ ir,_e_c_to_r_o_f_P_u_b_l_ic_S_a_fi_e_ty__________ process. 1f they do not feel as approximately 2 a.m.--our though they received a fair public safety officer [PSO] observed two stu- · hearing, or the penalty did not dents removing a piece offumiture from the confirm that detail. fit the crime, or there is some sort of hardship Stark Leaming Center, a couch. The students "The students were identified later, after as result of the penalty they can then appeal were approached by a public safety officer. some investigative work," which Bailey to the University Judicial Council." When confronted, they [the students in pointed out was made significantly easier Similar in make-up to the Student Affairs question] split up in different directions. since "the student dropped his ID" while runCabinet, the University Judicial Council conThey both ran from the public safety officer. ning from the officers. sists of administrators, staff members, and They did not obey any commands," Bailey According the Bailey, both students in students. said. • question have met with Student Affairs offiBoth the University Judicial Council and Bailey stated that the officer took chase; cials, and will go before the Student Affairs the Student Affairs Cabinet are outlined in however, "one individual escaped almost imCabinet for a disciplinary hearing sometime the Wilkes University Student Handbook. mediately because there was only one PSO this week. BY GABE LeDONNE Beaco11 Managing Editor 1SC .,_ regardingJ e both negatjye a dy. · Cgµ.cems include. spending more moqey on a room, only to move it again in the,next few heard fromlhe.§t years. SO ~eets ev~ry Wedt1esday at 6pm in the Hiscox MeetitlgRqqm. 1st Floor of he Henry Student,~enter, Meetipgs are. pen to the pubH9~ 't " TRAVEL ;CHEAP.~. ✓~ - ·Sp~nd,Your" Money on_Fun. ., ·. .,,,;,.,, . .,., -.- .. -. . -: . - ._ ; , : , - . ~ · . . - " ' ~.~ . , -· Plan a trip at www.wiIkesbeacon.com/travel > . - ...:....._;1 www.wlIkesbeacon.com/scholars hips �FEBRUARY 16, 2004 News Briefs Court§lsy of the Associated Pres Wal-Mart greeter wh~'complained of stalker fatally stabbed ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP)--A man found stabbed to death inside his apartment worked as a Wal-Mart ''greeter" and told a neighbor t,hat he was being stalked and threatened by a man whom he had caught shoplifting. · ,, Frenchwoman marries her dead boyfriend ,, NICE, France ( AP) -Under French law, Christelle Demichel became both bride and widow as a result of a posthumous wedding ceremony, which was perfonned at Nice City Hall on the French Riviera. According to French law, a marriage between a living person and a dead person can take place as long as preliminary civic formalities have been completed that show the couple had planned to marry. Before the ceremony can take ·place, it must be approved by the French p resident. Animal rights group ur~es town to change name SLAUGHTERVILLE, Okla. (AP)--Slaughterville administrator Marsha Blair received a letter fromPeople for the Ethical Treatment ofAnimals, or PETA, urging the town to change its name from Slaughterville to Veggieville. Slaughterville mayor Ron Bkdsoe, who operates a cattle ~nch, said he hasn't seen Friedrich's letter, but figures the town wouldn't change its name to Veggieville. ;· ...❖ Teen accused of tricking car dealer i~to sending ~im luxury BMW NEWARK, N .J. (AP) -A teenage boy posing as a banker duped an Ohio car dealership into deJivcring a $123,000 BMW to him at his high .school, poli,ce said Thursday. He told Midwestern Auto Group that bis bank would confirm the wire transfer, authorities said. ' . . . · After completing and returning paperwork that was mailed to his home, the teen called the dealership pretending to be a ban){.er cc;,nfirming the transfer, police sajd: That same day, he ordered a second car, But when Midwe~tem Auto Group lea.r ued that the first payment was never made, the dealership contacted police. Man's Hawaiian shirt helps police solverqbbe~i~s LITTLE ROCK (AP)·-A man who failed in an attempt to rob a convenience store and successfully held up a bank 20 minutes later was caught after TV imiges c;,f the r~bbery showed off his taste in loud clothes. ' , · , · . Police say Undra Williams, 24, of Little Rock, was wearjng a bright-orange Hawaiian shirt when he visited an E-Z Mart and Arvest Bank last We'dnesday. Security camera video of the incidents was shown on local televisio11 later in the week and Williams was arrested,Sunday. Williams was charged Wi!h tWo counts.Qfaggravated robbery and one count of theft. Re was being held in the Pulaski Co~tyjail. · VA"NCOUYE.R, · ma~pine~ s.o ~JJ,e qoughti<;las. i1:steadr:t11~ words r,se""-ing t sale ad:.·j+ . .• } . i. . .· ,f;i:Y ina, .Onecallei; .w ~r=~lt~ ~~~wit'J Uy ~aid'µiJ~~!Y, F{Fhari Bennett, AHt'a customer. s~rvi for·saL~, lifom·· .· · · 3 NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL 'A . Wo~an·c~iispolicet~.~~p9t;t:~~.e~fuard~?J~! v t~ld ;~i<,:~ CHARLE~TON, W.Va':(AP)- ~woJTian who her m~]mina .y,11s stolen faces a felony drug charge. • ·' , ,,. ,. ' ;:' ,, <v · . .,\ . ,. · Shane N.Walker, 25, of Charleston, faces a count 9fpossessic;,n with .i ntent to. deliver a controlled substance atfor Charleston Police found tht-e'e ounces ofmari)uana inside a gym bag belonging to her boyfriend's brother, according to a complaint~ led Fri~ayin Kanawha County Magistrate Court. · Walker also told police she sells. the drug and showed authorities a collection of plastic sandwich bags in which she stores the substance. ' She told police that she thought her boyfriend was hiding more than 3 ounces of.marijuana belonging to her. Authorities contacted the man, who agreedto have his brother tum over the drug. Bush on the defensive after questions about Iraq, military An AP News Analysis BY TERENCE HUNT Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP)--Agrowing stack of problems, from questions about his military record to faulty intelligence about Iraq, has thrown President Bush on the defensive, driven down his poll ratings and caused Republicans to fret. If the election were held today, Democrat John Kerry would beat 'Bush, according to some polls that are causing GOP anxiety, Bush's campaign strategists insist the race is exactly where they thought it would be because of all the attention on Democrats during the presidential primary season. They say the president will rebound when he steps fully into the campaign, taps his $100 millionplus political war chest and unleashes a torrent of television ads next month. One of Bush's biggest problems concerns his credibility, the idea that he's a leader who speaks the truth and isn't afraid to level with people. It was one of the attributes he stressed four years ago in trying to distinguish himself from President Clinton, Now, Bush is getting the lowest ratings of his presidency on whether people view him as honest and trustworthy. The credibility problems became noticeable last month when Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill asserted that'Bush began laying the groundwork to invade Iraq just days after taking office in 200 I, Then former weapons inspector David Kay came out with his head1i ne-grabbing conclusion that Saddam Hussein did not have the weapons of mass destruction that Bush claimed he had as America went to war. "Obviously there have been some severe jolts to his credibility and it's showing up in a bunch of polls," said Mark Schulman, who conducts national surveys and is not attached to any candidate. Credibility questions are just one of Bush's headaches. Americans are still worried about the economy and the loss of2,3 million jobs on Bush's watch. Politically important states like Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan are struggling with the disappearance of goodpaying manufacturing jobs. And then there is Iraq, where more than 500 Americans have been killed. Kerry and other Democrats have used the election primaries to criticize the president on the war, the economy,jobs, leadership, trustworthiness and other issues. Bush's job approval rating--in 60s and high 50s most of last year--now is in the high 40s to low 50s in many polls, including 4 7 percent in an AP-lpsos poll last week. An ABC-Washington Post poll this week found that just over halfof respondents, 52 percent, viewed him as honest and trustworthy, while 45 percent did not. "It's early in the game. But if! were Bush looking at the poll numbers now, there are causes for concern," said Schulman, Republicans say Bush has muffed some recent opportunities to recover. Conservative columnist Robert Novak wrote that Bush's State of the Union address was the most ineffective in recent years, and he said Bush " has not seemed energized on the campaign trail,'' Bush has been shadowing Democrats in presidential primary states and battleground states, traveling a day or two a week: Peggy Noonan, forrner speechwriter for President Reagan, wrote that Bush seemed "tired, unsure and often bumbling" when he appeared on NBC's "Meet the Press" to answer question s about Iraq and suggestions he shirked his military duty during the Vietnam War, Questions about Bush's service in the Texas Air National Guard persisted throughout the week and kept the White House on the defensive, as Democrats played up Kerry's war-hero image. Hoping to quell the controversy, Bush released his military records Friday evening, but there was no new evidence to demonstrate he showed up for duty in Alabama _ the issue questioned by Democrats, Striking back, Bush's campaign released its first direct attack on Kerry in a video that called him "unprinciple~.J" and "brought to you by the special interests," The video was sent via the Internet to millions of people, The administration also is stepping up its economic sales job, Treasury Secretary John Snow, Commerce Secretary Don Evans, Labor Secretary Elaine Chao and Small Business Administrator Hector Barreto will go to Washington and Oregon next week to promote Bush's economic policies, Bush will go to Florida on Sunday to open the Daytona 500 in front of NASCAR fans, an important group of voters, and on Tuesday he'll speak to a military audience at Fort Polk, La. "We're obviously looking forward to when the president starts getting into campaign mode," said Matthew Dowd, chief strategist and poll-watcher for Bush's campaign. "It will be a two-phase campaign," Dowd said. "One phase will be presenting the president's vision and defending his record. And the other phase will be sort of outlining who the Democrat is and what has been mischaracterized about him," In an interview this week, Dowd said questions about Saddam's weapons and O'Neill's charges and other issues would be sorted out by voters. "They put everything in context, the things they like and the things they don't like," Dowd said. "Obviously we believe in the end, the things that they like about the president and what he wants to do in the next four years is going to outweigh anything they might have" .. �4 Murder Continued from Page 1 The policy, already gaining the approval and support Student Government last month, is pending approval by the President's Cabinet who requested that a preamble to the document be attached before it goes into effect. "In light of this incident, we would like to have it as soon as possible--the sooner the better." Bailey said. He says that the preamble 1s nearly completed and estimates that the policy could go into effect as soon as Wednesday. In addition to Wilkes University Public Safety's response to the murder, the Offices of Student Affairs and Residence Life also responded. Soon after the ineident, Residence Life Director Gretchen Yeninas sent out an e-mail notification to Resident Assist!lnts making them aware of the situation and advising t~em to "use caution when walking at night...and use your common sense when out and about." Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Paul Adams, also sent out a letter on Friday, February 13, to the homes of undergraduate students, making parents or guardians' aware of the university's response to the incident. NEWS Adams explained his reasoning for the letter. "When you look at the demographic of the university undergraduate population, such a high proportion of tne students are coming from this region of northeastern Penn- FEBRUARY 16 2004 the news ... might immediately have some anxiety," he said. While the incident did not occur on University property, most local media outlets made reference to the incident in the context The Beacon/Kristin Hake Although the crime at 292 South Franklin St. is not connected to Wilkes, campus officials are encouraging each student to use caution when travelling off campus. sylvania, so our media outlet of Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton reaches as much as 75 percent of the families that belong to our undergraduates. So [a parent or guardian] seeing this on of the µniversity's proximity, some going as far as to report the murder primarily from a Wilkes perspective. "Clearly Wilkes Uni_versity is not involved in this crime: so do I think that to tie the University to this is fair? No, I don't. Do I think that from time to time, we can be victims of sensationalizing? Sure," Adams said in response to the links made by local media to the crime. However, Adams said while he doesn't approve of some of the angles and choices made by members of the media, he can understand why'the local press has made such an issue of the murder's propinquity to campus. "I think campuses are generally viewed as relatively safe places, and so the fact that something so horrific could happen in such close proximity I'm sure i_s inJriguing to the media, and creates a buzz," Adams said. Adams also pointed out that "We [the university] do have a responsibility to provide an environment which people can learn and be safe ... whenever that gets violated; we're going to take notice." Public Safety officials urge anyone with information about the incident to contact the Wilkes-Barre Police Department at 911 or 8268106. Callers wishing to maintain their anonymity can call the Wilkes University C.A.R.E. hotline at 408-CARE (2273) or ext. CARE (2273). Com~uter Council Offers Weekly Coffee Hour ~University offices to sponsor break/asts "The hope of the Commuter Council, is to allow commuter students a chance to unite with offices and departments on campus that commuters may not know about, or may not_ beiamiliar with," said Sarah Herbert, sophomore CC member. Becky Goodman, sophomore CC member said, "I think it comes down to the fact that mented with great success at other colleges on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9and Wilkes hopes to find the same success 11 is the heaviest traffic; the lounge is packed with the program. Goodman said, "I think to capacity. Choosing Wednesday was just Coffee anyone? That's what members of that if they are there often enough, people a convenience in hopes that more students Commuter Council (CC) are asking with the will check them out, if for no other reason · will attend." implementation of a new program designed The Coffee Hours are available to all stuthan wondering wh.y all these offices are ofto tie students, commuters, and university fering a free breakfast." dents, but the focus is on commuter students. services together. Rich Hannick, Treasurer of CC said, "We hope CC is trying to keep all of the Coffee Hours CC developed the idea of a Coffee to get commuters to attend so that they ri1ay Hour from a suggestion made by memget to know one another and the club itself bers of Student Affairs last semester, while learning about the departments and ofand CC membe_rs have been working fices on campus and how each effects comsince then to implement the program. muters." The first Coffee Hour will be held on Wotanis said, "The Coffee Hour really has Wednesday, February 18 from 9AM no direct benefit for the Commuter Council. to 11 AM in the Commuter Lounge Our job is to improve commuter life on cam(basement of Conyngham Hall). pus and we feel that this program will help to The basis behind the program is to do that by providing an outlet for commuters give offices on campus a chance to to get together in a social setting and meet reach out directly to commuter stuone another, as well as to become more acdents. The office presenting at the quainted with various campus services availCoffee Hour, will be the sponsor and able to them ." be responsible for the breakfast ofWith high hopes and for the new program, fered to all students in attendance, all campus departments were informed of the making the Coffee Hour free to stuopportunity to reach out to the commuter dents who wish to attend. . population, and CC is planning Coffee Hours Commuter Council President, for once a week. Wotanis said, "I hope to get Lindsey Wotanis, said, "Hopefully, at least fit\¥ people at the first Coffee Hour, The Beacon/Ryan Klemish the program will get off to a good start and I would love to see that number grow as with the first Coffee Hour and other The Commuter Lounge located in the basement Conyngham Hall will soon be the location of Coffee Hour, an event intended to connect commuters and university departments. the Coffee Hour catches on and hopefully departments will be eager to follow." becomes a regular event for commuters." The various offices and departThe Coffee Hour program is expected to ments on campus that wish to sponsor a Cofcommuters don't have as readily available re- on Wednesday, but the group admits that it continue for spring semester, and based on fee Hour will have a unique opportunity. The sources as residents do. This way we can may change depending on the office or de- success, long-term plans will be made to conoffices will be able to speak to the students still get in touch with the offices, while being partment that will present, and when they are tinue the program. With the first Coffee Hour on a more personal level, in a more personal ot1 campus. The offices come to us, so we availablt>to send a representative. The day on Wednesday, all commuters are invited to setting. Providing the Commuter Lounge as don't have to go and try to find them, as some and time of the Coffee Hour may seem a little attend and experience a unique opportunity the venue for the Coffee Hour allows stucommuters may not be very familiar with all strange to some but Herbert said, "In trying to network with other commuters and with dents a sense of comfort that is often misss of campus." to find a time, we (as a club) looked at when departments on campus. ing when they enter offices that are foreign The Coffee Hour program has been impleth_e lounge is most populated. We found that to them. BY VICTORIA WHITE Beacon Staff Writer �FEBRUARY 16. 2004 NEWS 5 Boiler Problem Continued from Page 1 hand to evacuate the individuals inside safely. "J think initially when we first heard about it we really didn't have a sense for how broad the problem was. I think after the initial call we thought it ~as only several students, but it mushroomed to 50 plus and that is a significant amount of people to be displaced all at one time," Adams explained. "But clearly what we would do in situations like that is try to create a common gathering place so that it is easy to share information with people and that night we used the lobby of the Darte center to do that. We worked to facilitate the arrangements for people to stay, getting shelter over their heads was what was most important. The Beacon/Kristin Hake Sometimes it is easier for the Elise Hiley (middle) arid Lindsay Fries (right) with guest, Dan Yadrnak, are pictured public officials, whether it's the doing homework at their temporary residence, The Ramada Inn. fire department or the police department or any of the inspectors for the city, the students who were evacuated to discuss another place of residence. to work with the university directly, and it the latest news on the boiler and any other "To the landlord's credit, yes, certainly 1 saves them from having to have 30 other dif- concerns that arose. As Adams pointed out, think they' can take steps throughout the loferent contacts ... sometimes it's helpful for us students asked questions about when they cal magistrate if they wanted to do that [break to be that go between, and, you know, could move back into the apartment complex, their lease]. But the management company's which appears longer than originally anticiresponse when we talked about that, was that anybody who wants to leave, there would not be any legal impediments of breaking the The police officers came to the door and told us to get our stuff ready lease. They were very responsive to the students' needs and were willing to accommoas fast as possible and we were going down to the Dorothy Dickson date anybody who want~d to change their Darte center and would be sent out from there whether we would be place of residence. If that was a problem, staying with friends or family, or going to the hotel. then I thin'k the counsel we received from the Elise Hiley city was to go through the magistrate and Riverside Apartment Resident, Junior Nursing Major given the circumstances it would be likely that the magistrate would approve of the lease being terminated," said Adams. Gretchen got everybody who wanted to go However, as a two-year resident of the pated. down to the Ramada situated." building, Hiley explained that this is the first "We tried to help them with answering ,Meal plans for lunch and dinner privileges major problem she has encountered while livsome of those questions. We had some of were provided to the students by the univering there and to move out at this point would sity, but according to Adams, the landlord the folks from the Neighborhood Impact Team be a hassle. has offered to reimburse the expenses that (NIT) from the city and they were able to pro"Quite honestly, my roommate is a senior, vide us with those answers ... We invited a resulted in the lack of heat. so she will be moving out at the end of the "Other things representative from the realty company (J.R. semester, anyway. So it would kind ofbe silly that we did on their Wilkes) to be there and he was able to b~ to move to a new apartment and then have to behalf was try to act there and did come, and he was able to share leave that again. So for us it really wasn't an as an advocate for the latest news from their perspective. While option to go to a different building. Ifit was them to their land- there was good news that the boiler was go- the beginning of the fall semester, we prob- . lord, and the land- ing to arrive early on Thursday [February 12], ably would," she said. lord I think did the they still knew it was going to be a multi-day Although the inconvenience has been a right things. The project. I think they are still looking into next burden on residents, Hiley explained that the landlord is picking week before they [student residents] are go- university stepped right in to lend a helping up the expenses for ing to be back in there," Adams explained. hand. Adams said students were encouraged to the young people "Wilkes is great with accommodating us for their housing go.back to their apartment during the day to as far as working with the landlord, contactand meals, since collect items of value, because of concerns ing the landlord, so it has been good at the they can't be in their that the media coverage could lead to crime Ramada." building at night," in the complex. Both Wilkes Public Safety In the meantime, students at the Ramada Officers and city patrols were increased in Adams said. like Hiley are anticipating when the whole On Tuesd ay the area, since it was empty and a prime loca- manner is resolved and they can get back to night, February I0, tion for possible theft. their apartment. Students also voiced concerns about their _ members of the Stu"It looks like we can go back Tuesday, dent Affairs team lease agreement with the ,owner, and if they [February I 7] hopefully," Hiley concluded. Elise· Hiley bundl.e s up in her apartment on West River held a meeting with would be able to break it if they chose to seek room. By the end of the day on Tuesday, that number grew to 31," Yeninas stated. The building in question is referred to as the Riverside Apartments and is located on the corner of West River and West Ross st reets. The complex, owned by Jay Robinson, housed approximately 57 individuals, 50 of whom are Wilkes s'l'Udents. Junior nursing major, Elise Hiley, who is currently staying at the Ramada Inn, claimed that on Saturday morning when she woke up the heat was not working. The lack of heat lasted for about 48 hours, and the thermostat in her apartment did not read above 56 degrees until the apartment was evacuated Monday evening. "The police officers came to the door and told us to get our stuff ready as fast as possible and we were going down to the Dorothy Dickson Darte center and would be sent out from there whether we would be staying with friends o.r family, or going to the hotel," said Hiley. Hiley also stated that it was an elderly woman's home health nurse that was finally responsible for notifying the police and the university. "She is a bed-ridden, elderly woman and the police were called by her home health nurse, I believe, because it was so cold in there and we didn't have electricity for a short period .of time,. also, because of the space heaters shorting out," explained Hiley. According to Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Paul Adams, the messy situation began on Monday evening, and possibly won't conclude until a new boiler is installed sometime this week. "The first notification came into Public Safety early in the evening Monday night. As would be the university's protocol, Public Safety would have notified the Student Affairs officer on duty, who was Gretchen Yeninas ... We have a certain protocol that we would jump into in certain situations like that and she just jumped into it and just did a fabulous job ofresponding from our perspective," Adams said. Adams added that Public Safety and Wilkes-Barre police officers worked hand in Street. �EDITORIAL 6 FEBRUARY 16, 2004 Aillber Alert Fails in Florida's Carlie Brucia Case The Amber Alert system has been in the news quite a bit lately, mostly because of the sad case that · has recently occurred in Florida involving eleven year old Carlie Brucia. Most in the country are now familiar with the car wash video that caught her abduction on tape. Although the Amber Alert has had many successes in preventing crimes against children and apprehending kidnappers since it has been instituted, if you have been following this case you know that tragically the Amber Alert (ailed to prevent.the death of Carlie Brucia. The Amber Alert for Carlie Brucia was cancelled on February 6, following the discovery of her body. Her kidnapper, Joseph Smith, has been charged with her murder. Since Carlie Brucia's death, the medi a and citizens alike have voiced many questions and plenty. of critici sm. Mostly the criticism has focused on the Florida Justice Departmen t, because the co urt system had repeatedly let Joseph Sm ith seemingl y slip through its hands despite an impressive and disturbing rap sheet. But there are also questions being raised about the attitudes oflaw enforcement concerning the Amber Alert, and their use of it. Specifically: why is it that Florida law enforcement agencies didn't issue the Amber Alert for Carlie until twentyseven hours after Carlie Brucia's initial disappearance? What was the rationale behind not issuing the Alert sooner? The quicker the alert is put in place, the greater the likelihood that it will work and the suspect will be apprehended before any serious harm comes to the child involved. This is simple statistics. Before delving into the reasons being cited for the delay in this case, and the issues surrounding the current situation in Florida, perhaps it is important to briefly review some details concerning the Amber Alert: what exactly is the Ameber Alert, why was put in place, and how effective is it? According to the Internet branch of the Amber Alert system, CodeAmber.org, the Amber Alert system is named for Amber Hagerman, a nine-year old who was abducted from her Texas home. In the case of Amber Hagerman, a neighbor was able to remember some crucial identifying details about the suspected kidnapper and the vehicle the person might have been driving. Unfortunately, at this time, there was no way of "getting the word out" to all citizens and law enforcement personnel so that there would be a greater chance of someone recognizing the suspect, Amber herself, or the vehicle. Tragically, Amber was murdered by her kidnapper and her body was discovered a few days later. This unfortunate case lead to public outcry for a widespread emergency response system to relay information amongst citizens, media, and law enforcement in the case of an abducted or endangered child, similar to the emergency alert system used to - notify the public of severe weather warnings. This is how the_ Amber Alert came into being. Currently, 4 7 of the 50 states have a statewide Amber Alert system in effect; the only exceptions are Ohio, North Carolina, and Hawaii. Also, Congress recently voted to establish a national Amber Alert Plan. How does an Amber Alert go into effect? Notification of a possible abduction and descriptions of the child and the suspect (if available) and/or vehicles that _might be transporting the child and abductor are broadcast over the airwaves-the media is saturated with the information, with tickertape updates playing on TV and also over the Internet. One source of information that has proven to be effective are the electrori-ic billboards that ~re posted in places over the Interstates. Motorists read the information and keep an eye out for the vehicle described. The Interstate Amber Alert was crucial to the successful recovery of two abducted California teens that made head! ines across the nation last August. In states that have the Amber Alert, the system is supposed to be put into effect immediately after a child is considered kidnapped or endangered. So what happened in · the case of poor Carlie Brucia? Well, the key word in the first sentence of this paragraph is considered: it is the old story that so often comes up in discussing law enforcement and missing persons--a Miss- ing Persons report usually is not issued until twenty-four hours after a person has gone missing, if not more . In cases involving missing children, law enforcement are encouraged to move faster, but many police officials are reluctant to issue the Amber Alert before twenty-four hours is out or before they receive evidence that the child has in fact been abducted. The reasoning is that they do not want to "overuse the system" if it is a case wherein the child has simply run away or is at a friend's house and forgot to call home. When friends and relatives of Carlie Brucia became concerned, and asked that police iss ue the Amber Alert, law enforcement responded by saying they could not do so because they did not yet have any evidence of foul play, and because Carlie was almost twelve they had to consider it first as a runaway case until they received evidence to the contrary--despite the girl 's friends and relatives reiterating that B Carlie had no motive to run away and showed no signs of intending to do so. She was walking home from a friend's house when she di sappeared. This is disturbing mostly because it begs the question how a missing child--any child, whether it's a five-year-old, a pre-teen or a teenager--doesn't immediately raise red flags with the police. Is it possible that by following protocol, police are unlikely to take'a report seriously at first? . Just because the missing child is _a teenager or preteen, and yes, hormone-driven and emotional, it is more likely they ran away? Even ifit had turned out that Carlie Brucia had run away, what would be the ham1 in issuing the alert ifit led to her being taken safely home? There are many cases cited of the success of the Amber Al ert. A possible conclusion in the case of this failure is that it is not the Amber Alert that is fla wed, but the attitudes of law enforcement in hesi tating to implement it.• THE · EACON Staff ,. •·~ - ..-... _ T_,k,,,4) Managing -Editor: ............................ . Gabe LeDonne Asst. Managing Editor: ................... Raphael Cooper Business Manager: ................ ........... Amanda.Martucci · News Editor: ..................................... Gabrielle Lamb Features Editor:.: ................... ..... ..... Lindsey Wotanis Arts/Entertainment Editor: ............ Melissa Jurgensen Opinion/Editorial Editflr: ... ............. Ginger Eslick Sports Editor: ................................... Stephen Kemble Photo Editor: ....... :.,, .............. .' ...... :... 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' �' FEBRUARY 16, 2004 EDITORIAL 7 Point/Counterpoint T he Diet War:Are Low-Carbs Really t~e Answer? BY GINGER ESLICK Beacon Op-Ed Editor The newest innovation in our dieting industry is the low-carb diet. Heightened by the media atte_ntion and chain restaurants, the public has yet to see the last of this diet craze. The health issues and failures that are rumored to be associated with this diet create a great deal ofcontroversy. This controversy leaves us wondering if low-carb diets really do provide the answer to all ofour weight-loss concerns or if they are simply a passing fad. Ginger Eslick Low-Carb Diets End the Ongoing Weightloss Battle · Let's face facts. Americans are overweight. Their health is in danger and they are unwilling or unmotivated to get out and wor:k up a good old-fashioned sweat by heading the gym. We live in a society that craves ease. What could be easier than a diet program that lets you eats foods you like, such as meat, cheese, fish, nuts, eggs and certain low-carb/ low-sugar vegetables and fruits? Granted, you must watch your carbohydrate intake; however, many restaurants are counting your carbs for you. Restaurapts such as Subway and TOI Fridays are making your weight-loss success even more achievable with meals that are "Atkins Friendly," letting you know exactly how many carbs are in the food you have to consume. Now, here are a few facts about the Atkins diet. According to atkins.com, following the Atkins Diet can actually make you a healthier person because the vitamin and mineral intake is greater than other typical American diets. The benefits of the Atkins diet are two-fold. Not only can the diet help with obesity, but it can also help regulate diabetes. More and more scientists and doctors are categorizing the Atkins diet as an effective and easy way to win the battle ofweightloss. The Atkins diet is hard to follow, right? Wrong. Once you learn how many carbs are in each food choice a1id what foods are off limits you are on your way. In other words, if you are serious about losing weight and commit to the diet for more than a week, you will develop a system and you will quickly learn how many carbs are in each food choice . . Ending the days of when you had to look up the carb count for each food. My advice is to give the diet a chance if you are serious about losing weight. You may find that you can actually get appetizing food choices, convenience and health all on the same platter. Kerri Parrinello Stop Counting Carbs and Live Happily Everyone at some point in their lives searches for that one thing that could bring them money, love, and acceptance: the perfect diet. Over the past few years, the newest fad has been the low-carb diet. Atkins and South Beach, in particular, boast that the if a person controls his or her carbohydrate intake, tbe body will begin to bum stored-up carbs until the carbs are gone, at which point the fat will begin to melt away. Having attempted the Akins diet for almost 6 months, I'd lost 6 pounds in my first BY KERRI PARRINELLO Beacon layout Artist two weeks, a~d then I lost nothing for 3 weeks and on and on. At the end of the diet, I'd only lost 10 pounds. I'm sure th~t with the proper discipline and some really hard work, the low-carb diet could work, but who has the time to check their carb intake at every meal? Some fast food restaurants, such as Subway, now boast low-carb sandwiches, which makes eating out easier, but no one knows how many carbs there are in a Whopper. It's entirely impractical to try to monitor how many carbs you take in every day, and frankly, I couldn't live without bread or pasta again. So the moral of the story boys and girls is this; eat what you want. You only live once, so you may as well be happy and full. No Child Left Behind Leaves Kids and Schools,, in the-Dust · Se;i~ lng. ;The-pe frozen ea Jng. Th~t ' tree line/a . .h . t""· BY MATT JONES Beacon Columnist Upon perusing the "No Child Left Behind Act" I discovered something that didn't really surprise me much: I didn't understand most of it. I unfortunately have not been blessed with a political mind or the patience to decode legislative texts. Thankfully though, this handicap won't completely hinder me from discussing two key points from the bill that are of interest to me. First up, the stuff that made me mad. The core idea of the bill, stating that evaluations in math and reading are required every year in grades 3 through 8, is a grim reminder of the fundamental fallacy of the SATs: subjects other than math and reading comprehension DO EXIST. Never. .. NEVER should academic testing of a student's overall abil-. ity be weighed solely by math and reading. It's an unfortunate fact, but some people are just inherently stupid when it comes to these disciplines. I, for example, am essentially considered marginally retarded in relation to my math scores throughout my academic career. I understand that a completely comprehensive examination of all core subjects would be a difficult one to compose, but let's not have the kids suffer just because some educational bigwigs are too damn \azy to write up a longer or more thorough test. Worse yet, the results of these exams will directly correlate with how much funding schools wiH receive. And if things couldn't get worse, the schools that scored poorly actually receive less funding than those that scored better. This is the single most bassackwards way of distribu!ing ·money ever conceived by anyone, ever. So, those schools struggling are essentially coated in blood and left outside for the wolves while those that scored higher can now place 70-inch plasma screen televisions in the teachers' lounges and have enough money left to buy the golf team solid gold clubs (if you catch my drift on that one). The only worthy article contained in this Act was tied to arts education. In this component of the legislation, the arts were listed as a core subject that, by law, must be sup. ported with a certain amount of appropriated funds. Unfortunately, the law does not say anywhere that an equal amount must be spent on core subjects, so music could theoretically be placed at the bottom of the list iflocal educators so choose. Despite this, the na- . tional recognition that arts are a core subject is at least a step in the right direction of familiarizing students with a subject that is largely, if not entirely in' some cases, ignored. The value of arts education is immeasurable in regards to introducing students to forms of creativity and expression that may have been absent in their lives, especially in schools that may be struggling academically. While this victory in the art field does not make up for the atrocious regulations surrounding the No Child Left Behind Act, it does · offer at least a small beacon of hope. .God willing, future generations will be exposed to the arts and can discover on their own the therapeutic and life-affirming qualities the field , possesses. �8 EDITORIAL FEBRUARY 16, 2004 Civic Responsibility at Wilkes Begins With Recycling BY Dr. MISCHELLE ANTHONY Visiting Professor ofEnglish Oddly,just as my grandfather predicted, water is often no longer free, but complimentary catalogs are in abundance. Order one pair of thermal socks and win a lifetime supply of slick JCrew copy. And then there is the Sierra Trading Post, with a page-one company ethics policy. The Post will keep costs as low as possible while simultaneously operating "according to the principles of Jesus Christ." Jesus had an interest in the garment industry? He approved of polar fleece? I had no idea! But imagine my surprise when I realized that Christ must also, according to this company, approve of farming out U.S. industry to sweat shops in China and small island countries like Bangladesh and I Mauritius. Every last item of the Sierra Woman (insert lavender tulip here) spring catalog is imported (read: made by children and women in poverty who are whipped/ starved/harassed by said company). Sierra will receive an email from my somewhat culturally aware fingers later today. And now for the appropriate segue: Sierra Trading Post is like most of us. We want to make a good impression, to be upright--perhaps not through following the ever-popular Lamb of God, but to sleep without guilt pouring over us. I know very few people who would say, "My main ethical concern is to make more people suffer." And companies like the Post know this: it's all ·about the rhetoric. The ~ord "imported" for all their garments, in tiny print, barely makes the item description. Jesus appears in large font on page I on an Easter-ish lilaccolored background. It's all in the presentation. Life is rhetoric. My connection here is to something many of us are not aware of on this campus: recycling. **STAY WITH ME. I WON'T HARANGUE YOU WlTH WOE-FILLED TALES OF LITTER AND LANDFILLS** although I could. But that's not good rhetoric, is it? . My awareness of recycling began last August, when I moved to a nicely renovated I- bedroominWilkes-Barre. lcamefromacommunity that one could call less than progressive. Crowds pour into the Tumbleweed bar ("Weed" to all its regulars) every weekend, and the one more rabidly attended event than the annual bedlam football game against "that other Oklahoma University" is the calf-fry (testicle festival-really). -"Make Mine Bee fl" vanity plates proudly proclaim, and large diesel pick-ups requiring more than four tires-Dooleys-are common transportation vehicles. (" My other car's an SUV.") Playboy finds a large percentage of its models in the Oklahoma/Texas region. My home state is ranked 49th in state education funding while simultaneously being the third highest in state legislator salary. Last year Oklahoma fired nearly 200 teachers in a district whose student population continues to grow. Yet Stillwater, Oklahoma recycles everything--all plastics, including those rings off milk jugs that cats chase around, all cardboards, even the hot pink child-porn Barbie packaging, enthusiastically. When the Stillwater City Commission decided to shut down its recycling facilities because "they weren't profitable," the dozens of group home residents, who worked at the site, sorting recyclables, were sent back to their starchy food and outings. And Stillwater's people got mad. The next commission meeting, always open to the public but rarely attended, was packed. There was spirited conversation and raised voices the like of which had not existed since a few downtown businesses proposed making local charity donations part of city taxes (an idea quickly, headspinningly gunned down by people who do, mostly, have some type of rifle hanging in one or another of their vehicles). You get the idea. Anyway, because seve·ratcitizens made a ruckus, the city backed down. They reinstated recycling and, because of all the attention, raised awareness of environmental concerns among diverse populations in that locale. Stillwater recycling is going strong. Not just hemp-wearing sprout-eaters, either. Grandparents, soccer moms, whole elementary schools and, yes, I swear I S<!W-rosynecked young men reaching behind the gun rack to grab those empty beer bottles from the cow roping yee-haw party of the previous weekend. · If Stillwater, a place of 44;000 tending-toward-the-close-minded-side-of-reality types can recycle, why doesn't Wilkes, a place that "engenders a sense of values and civic responsibilities?" Push ·2008 Pennsylvania Primaries to an Earlier Date BY J.W. DAVIES Beacon Columnist With states like New Hampshire, Vermont, and South Carolina receiving an extensive amount of attention during the beginning of the primary season, Pennsylvanians are finding that, by the time the primaries wind down, their much-anticipated votes will not even matter. The 2004 Pennsylvania primary is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 27th, but many residents, including Governor Ed Rendell, have suggested the idea of moving the 2008 primary to an earlier date so that Pennsylvanians would have the opportunity to choose from the entire menu of candidates. At this point, in the middle of February, almost half of the candidates have dropped out of the race. The battle for the Democratic nomination, however, will only become more intense through March. And for Pennsylvanians, who are actually following the race, the idea of being left with only one candidate to choose from in April will start to seem quite possible. Senator John Kerry's recent surge in popularity and his dominance in the early primaries have left many voters with the impression that he is the sure choice for the nomination. He has already racked up 538 delegates compared to Howard Dean's 182, and Sen. John Edwards' 166. If Kerry continues on this pace, especially through the March 2 California primary, which has 441 delegates at stake, Pennsylvania's 178 delegates will be useless. It is very similar to the dilemma faced by Pennsylvanians in the 2000 Presidential primaries when then-Governor George Bush had already secured the nomination much earlier than Pennsylvania's late April contest. And it will continue to be a dilemma for Pennsylvanians if steps are not taken now to move future primaries to an earlier date. The problem with having such a late primary not only effects a private citizen's particular preference for a certain candidate, but it also has damaging effects on overall voter turnout, which, in turn, could possibly end up adversely impacting turnout in the general election. Another negative effect of the late primary is that it leaves Pennsylvania, a state of historical importance when it comes to presidential elections, out of the candidate selection process. In the general efection, there is no doubt that Pennsylvania is one of the "must win" states. When it comes to the primaries, however, smaller states such as New Hampshire and Vermont are given more credence based solely on their placement on, the primary schedule. These states get the full experience of the election process. They have the opportunity to see, or possibly even meet the true underdog candtdates, the ones who are simply running on passion and heart. They also get to see the sheer force and manpower of the more experienced and well-funded candidates. These states get to witness the battle from the front lines, where every candidate must find his or her own way to win the vote of each and more enthusiasm like that, which we saw in the coverage of the New Hampshire and Verevery resident. For Pennsylvanians, however, the primary · mont primaries. It is all but over. Therefore, it would be in the best interest does not seem like nearly as much fun. We get the backwash of the campaign process. of the state, the voters, and of the candidates If we are lucky and there is more than one to work together to move the 2008, and all candidate left, the chances are that they are future Pennsylvania primaries to an earlier merely riding it-0ut to the end. There is no date. !)T \ L '- "W\TI-' ., rJiE M\\Gl"' t4. ! ~... fi~~ ,it.~1~ tr~ n~ -.· ~; &'l _ ·_· ~ -_"Z ~~•l' J "f\MG! a J~ l N ; �FEATURES 9 FEBRUARY 16, 2004 Slippery Co~ditions C~n Lead to Winter Injuries BY JEREMY ZUCKERO Beacon Correspondent 11;~~;;~6c~'f/li rz"l;t,t• "'' .•· , { . . . . . . .. a1v{tO(JP the.piijvlireci.9t(veteB;~oll ..· tdtk&:to,;fJ]1e Be~~on. qbo~!1.ibi/1elovis eoP,le s1~~ld g~t r:zo,rej~;Jz~ · }t" :·· Beacon:;' What draws you'to tJ{~ 1 liticlll V sc .• + Baldino:crve.· al~ays . epJgyed~~~chmg'g;ovefllJ}egt,fi why'gt!cisiop.s art!made:'.\ .. Idifield that I,.f;njo{re;ding ~qo'~tarid studying but I.don't thinkth~t le~t!r»'ant to practi¢~jt. Jt's goUe,n 9irty and nasty. . ·: lt'.s nice to talk about and stu4y and ·~atch otherpeopie d~ it, butit's·p.o fforpie. · · B~a~on: Are you wo~king on any re~earch right n<{W'!c:· · Bal din°': 1 amworkirig on a project;Vith . e~.tj~matl ()Uthe city of..Wilkes:-Barre and tll,e evolutiop. of its form of govern ·. ·.· ~urdistinctlydiffer types> of governm,ent in.a fiffy 0ye¥.•p 7 3:¼} ,. . ., 'why tho.se ch,ang hagpfned~~d._tp~, conseque · ·. · · ' . words on \ 1ai;fous'aspec I've'got i)yo mor~.t o go., Beacon: ,Wh ;do oufe campus?· Baldino; ;There havf always b . politics : . Yctl,td thOSt! student~ have . n , <··• ••1··· di··•. ., . ' •••••.. •. ' club back1 an organized fashion will help to focus th 7ir ~~~.rgies s.o ~ .at we .can hgpefully haye m activities for them. .. I believe in synergy. People come up with ideas'andrunwiththe . It's not about a particular political orientation. It's just the opportunity for people who , · enjoy politics to talk about it. ~· ,, · · Beacon: If you could give one piese of advice to Wilkes students in regards to the upcomin~ pr~sidential election, what wo~!d it be? . ·. , Baldino: Educate themselves. Leam al:>outthejssues and the candidates and take tw perspectives. Take a very se)f,.interested perspectiv~: ·{Askl»'hatwill this candi for me, ~ut then, even mor~jmpwtantly, }Vhi~h c~didate is llJOt:e likely to lead th country 1p t~e right dtrectio.n . ;:;Xo'f-, · with 1,1,1selt;7· because without the self-interest, it's t ...... d~. . ef '· Winter is a very memorable season, maybe the most memorable. Some people despise it and count the days until spring, but to others winter is a time to indulge in their favorite sports. The problem is, winter sports (and indeed, winter activity in general) can be dangerous, and just the right injury can put a person out of commission for quite a while. As anyone who has sustained such an injury can tell, those related to winter sports are fairly common. According to Mrs. Diane O'Brien, Coordinator of Health Services at Wilkes University, out of twenty to twentyfive visits to Health Services each day, three or four are winter-related. She sees a definite increase in sports related injuries every winter both in Health Services and in the while pursuing your interest(s) helps. There are more concrete things you can do, however. "The biggest-thing is to try to mimic as closely as possible the thing that you would like to do. [For example] ... skiing. You can try simple isometrics like jumping over a box, little things like that where your body is going to have to absorb the shock, but at the same ti me push off. Or, for snowboarding, you can do side-to-side onelegged hops. [In general], stretching out, trying to do some cardio ... or weightlifting." Unfortunately, all the preparation in the world doesn't guarantee injury prevention. Anyone who participates in a sport, winter or otherwise, has a chance of being injured. One of the more common kinds of injuries he Political Science ren Wesolowski.q,(1,{£4,p,:il Surko;J,; .the process·ofreorgahizing't'he clu. rko tel/TheBeaconwhy the ·. deci dents should get.hJVo/ved Beacoll.~ W~y dig Y9.~:. decJ Weso)Q;wsld;ffhete ·· · •.• h~. •••,< Beacon/Kristin Delunas Snow and ice make walking and driving tricky in the winter months. •....... • I?. top Beaco~. ~Xsbolll $!11 ent, Wrs,9low~ki?A,nyon~ Whq'Jso i# politicS, and>vhat it tpat tqey ,ilte B,~c9~r1s·yoti(,B~~b'pp.~ nt~ §~l¾ We~lowski: J)urclub;is 'o pen;tc}"anyo Beacon: t}o~can,'. inter~.sted~Jµ~~nts ge ~.urko: G,o n~cf at wiJkespoliSciclu . www.geocities.com/wilkespolisoiclub, us emergency room in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital where she also works. So how then do people typically get these . kinds of injuries? Keith Klahold, Fitness Facility Director of Marts Gym, said, "... Poor preparation .... They [athletes] didn't necessarily do anything, they may have just sat around ... and not been physically necessarily ready [to participate in a winter sport]." Readiness certainly seems to be an important idea, but even extremely prepared athletes occasionally sustain injuries. "The other thing is just the weather. We might get complaints every now and then about how warm it is [in the fitness center], but everybody is better off that way because when you are hot and then cold, when you try to do something ... you can pull a muscle," said Klahold. Well, although not much can be done about the weather, there are ways to properly prepare for any winter activity. One way is simply to think about it; being aware of some things that could possibly go w~ong is a pulled muscle. Pulled muscles, when treated correctly, are not extremely serious, but therein lies the problem: they are often not treated correctly. • · "The best is to ice the pull as soon as you can. After that, as soon as it starts to feel better, try to use it. The biggest mistake people will normally make is they will pull a muscle, wait three weeks until it feels completely fine, then try to do what they did ... and wind up pulling it again, whereas if you exercise the muscle (after a pull), and even if it's maybe five pounds on say a leg curl, it helps make the muscle stronger than what it was before," said Klahold. If you do get an injury, pulled muscle or not, remember treatment and over-thecounter medicines are free at Health Services for all Wilkes University students, faculty, and staff, so stop by because untreated injuries only get worse. Enjoy winter sports, but be careful and take care of any injury right away! �10 FEATURES FEBRUARY 16, 2004 Winter Weather Cancellations Wreak Havoc on Schedules BY LINDSEY WOTANIS Beacon Features Editor said Adams. "Then it is just a matter of being on the phone with these colleagues from the other schools and coming to a consensus decision on what is the best approach ." Once a decision is made, it is generally posted on the Wilkes website. A message also appears on the University's snow hotline, 408-SNOW. Adams' goal is to have the decision made and announced by no later than 6 a.m., because he realizes that many students travel a distance to get to campus. However, last week, Adams was forced to make some tough decisions when the forecast was calling for not only snow, but also The forecast for the coming weekend is rain with temperatures in the mid-40s. That is quite a stretch from the weather we've experienced in the last several weeks. Snow in the forecast had students praying for a snow day, while many of their professors hoped classes would go on as scheduled. The spring 2004 semester has already seen some snowy days, clouded with compressed schedules and cancellations, and it's only week five. Many students caught some extra winks when classes were delayed, and others breathed sighs of relief when they heard the news that their night classes had been cancelled. But, while the snow caused excitement for many students, it also caused nightmares for Univer~ity administrators. Dr. Paul Adams, Dean of Student Affairs, is responsible for making the decision to compress or cancel classes in the event of poor weather conditions. Adams finds himself constantly checking the forecast. "During the winter months, those of us who have this responsibility are always monitoring the weather and looking at the forecast so when you see a weather event coming, it's something you have been anticipating for several days and watching develop," said Adams. "Generally speaking, the decisions on what we do in regard to weather is a collaborative one, made in Dr. Jeffery Alves meets his Tuesday night consultation with College Misericordia and class for the second time this semester. King's College because we share a common calendar and have a cross registration prosleet and freezing rain. gram. Our students are visiting each other's "It really created a lot of concern. Once campuses and because of that we need to you get people to school, you have got to be be consistent in our approach." able to get them home, and I think the freezAdams finds himselfup as early as 5 a.m. -ing rain is something that everybody takes on predicted snow days. At that time, he much more caution with," said .Adams. "I touches base with those at the collaborathink we're probably more tolerant of conditive schools, where they exchange notes in tions when it is snowing because it is easier hopes of reaching a decision. to drive in, but the ice is a whole different "All of us are doing data gathering- story." whether it is from Internet weather so~rces, The timing of a storm also causes problocal media weather sources, talking with lems for Adams when trying to make these the staff on campus at Public Safety and kinds of decisions. Sometimes, as was the asking what the conditions are like here," case on Friday, February 6, going on a com- pressed schedule would not ha~e helped, since the weather was supposed to intensify through noon. Instead, Adams made the decision to close the campus. So far, the University has experienced four weather events this season, two of which caused Tuesday's night classes to be cancelled. Dr. Jeffery Alves, Allan P. Kirby, Jr. Distinguished Professor ofFree Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, teaches BA 281, The Nature and Essence of Entrepreneurship on Tuesday evenings. Alves has already lost two of his class sessions due to the recent inclement weather. Alves had to cancel his class on week two, and on weeks three and four, classes were cancelled because of the snowy conditions, so as of week five, his class of eight had only met one time previously. However, the students did participate in a twenty-hour out-ofclass_project--an entrepreneurship workshop at Victoria's lnn--so, as a result, he feels confident that they can make up the lost time. "It's not like we've lost a lot of time, but we did have stuff scheduled for those two days [that were cancelled] and as a consequence we've had to reshuffle our schedule," said Alves. "We are going to compress the coverage on several topics and we are going to drop one topic entirely. But, my objective is to have us back on schedule by spring break, and I think we can do it." Adam Hindmarsh, a sophomore and recently declared business administration major, hadn't even been to one of Alves' classes before last Tuesday. Because Hindmarsh switched majors this semester, he was added into the class after the first week. "Considering it's been four weeks into the semester and I joined the class late, I hadn't even been to one class yet. So basically, I had no idea what to expect. 1 didn't even know if we were behind or not," said Hindmarsh. Other faculty have required students to make up lost Tuesday nights at different times, which is an option in these cases. As for making up the lost time, Adams said that no concrete plans have been made to reschedule the lost Tuesday time. However, there is a chance for it to be made up at the end of the semester if the need arises. Adams also pointed out that the weather we have been experiencing this year is no different than past winters. With the exception of the 2001-2002 school year, every year since 1998-1999 has had a total offive weather events, meaning some action, whether it is compressing or canceling, had to be taken. As of right now, the Unive.rsity has experienced four weather events this year. To try and prevent so much lost time, Adams has developed an alternative to the compressed schedule and complete cancellation. He has sent the notification of this new alternative to all students and faculty via e-mail. Posters will also be hung around campus to alert people of the possible new procedures. The e-mail read , "During inclement weather, as an alternative to the compressed schedule, the University may choose to open at noon, remaining on a regular class schedule. This option will preserve afternoon and evening classes, and allow an extra two hours for road and weather conditions to improve." Adam also realizes that many of the University's students comm~te from broad distances. "The University recognizes that our commuting students come from a wide geographic area and that road conditions can vary greatly throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. Common sense and good judgment should act as a guide as to whether or not students can get to the University, or if a departure from campus earlier than closing time is required. We anticipate that the Faculty will respect student judgment in these matters," further read the email message. Adam concluded that in his many years working in Student Affairs, he has never run into problems with faculty not understanding a student's judgment call in harsh conditions. Though he often second guesses the decisions he is forced to make, he said he can only make his decisions based on the local predictions, and always makes his decisions with the safety of the students, faculty and staff in mind. Study Abroad Experiences Round Out Education BY JESS NIEMIEC Beacon Staff Writer People choose to travel for many reasons. There's the thrill of bagging the big game in some deep jungle, the ability to absorb a culture completely, and, for some, the excitement of travelling to learn. Wilkes University offers a study abroad program designed to send students to various reaches of the world with an educational mission. The students who participate are submerged in a completely new culture for months at a time, and their abilities to adapt are put to the ultimate test. This program includes an entire semester in a foreign country, of the student's choice, during which the students learn, play, and speak in an entirely new and dH·ferent way. "It is a very rewarding experience for the students," said Dr. Paola Bianco-Sobejano, Assistant Professor in the foreign Languages Department and the Study Abroad Coordinator. "They can get so much from learning in a different setting. I want all students to realize they can be helped by this experience." Classes are chosen while they're still here, with the help of their academic advisor, so that the curriculum fits nicely into their ulti- _ mate class plan. The advisors choose classes to replace some that are in the Wilkes course of study, so that the students do not lose a semester in terms of required coursework. The overall experience depends on the cuiture and school setting that the student chooses to submerse themselves in. "There are many areas of the world you can choose from. We have students that have gone to different places, and they all come back with great and different experiences," said Bianco. Three Wilkes students have recently returned from studying in foreign countries: Jenna Marks, Christine Bilhart, and Maria Kam. Each of these students were able to bring something different from their experience that will, in the end, further their education, whether it be from a social standpoint, or an academic one. Those students that are involved seem to come back with a good experience, as well. "I had an amazing time," said Marks, a senior political science major who has returned from Australia. "I'm not sure why I came home. It's so cold here versus there." Currently, there are two Wilkes students studying in Rome, Italy. Elvira Illiano,junior communications studies major, and Matthew Grammard, junior biology major. Both stu- dents will conclude the spring semester while in Italy, and will then return to the States this summer and complete their remaining schooling at Wilkes. "Stud9' abroad is something everyone should consider," said Marks. "You learn a lot about yourself, and the world." Anyone interested in getting more information about the study abroad programs that are offered at Wilkes can contact Bianco at extension 4519 or by e-mailing her at biancop@wilkes.edu. "[Bianco] is a lot of help to anyone that is interested. [Those interested] should talk to her. She's a wonderful lady who is interested in everyone, realizing that there is so much you can do with your four years, beyond staying within the walls of Wilkes University," said Marks. �FEBRUARY 16, 2004 11 FEATURES Wilkes Welcomes Visiting Japanese Students BY JAMIE BABBITT Wednesday. They also did origami with the she believes that Americans are warn1 and children and taught them how to write their generous and have big hearts and are alnames in Japanese. ways enthusiastic with a -smile," said Going to a foreign country and seeing The students also visited Dallas ElemenPolachek. One thing the students didn't like firsthand how people live is an experience tary School for four days to observe classes about America was the greasy food. like no other. Students cannot get the full and participate in classroom activities. ''They According to Polachek, in the past, some understanding of other cultures by merely will be teaching assistants from anywhere of the students who came to America loved reading about them in a textbook. from kindergarten up to fourth grade and so it so much that they decid_ed to come back Eight education majors from Tamagawa we are really excited about that for a longer period of time. "As a matter of University in Japan had • · because we believe that it's fact, some of the students that have come the opportunity to come going to be a wonderful expe- have gone back to get their degree at to America and stay with rience for them," said Polachek. Tamagawa and come back for their masters a family for two weeks For the Japanese students, program in education at Wilkes," said this semester. The stucoming to the United S_tates Polachek. dents arrived at Wilkes was not just a learning experiCurrently, Tamagawa is the only school University on Friday, ence academically. They also that Wilkes haJ this type of program with , February 6, and are staylearned a lot about how Ameribut there are plans for doing similar projects ing in the homes of cans live. Some of the students in other countries in the future. "We have a Wilkes faculty members for the duration of their were surprised that their host couple of contacts in France and Switzerstay. fathers helped with the cookland so those will be possibilities in the fu-• "Since 1990, we've ing, because in Japan only the ture and we would like to get our students had fabulous relationwomen cook. The closeness to go to France and Switzerland as well," ships with Tamagawa of the family is a lot different said Polachek. University whereby evhere as well. "There is more Fields would also like to see our students ery year, usually in Febhugging and kissing with the experience more of other cultures. "The reruary or March, a group children," said Norie Shiraiwa, ality is ... that [my host student] speaks quite of students comes to one of the Tamagawa particia bit of English and we speak no Japanese Wilkes ... they stay with pants. whatsoever. And so it says something about host families ... and they Some of the qualities the our culture that we don't learn other culture's come to attend Wilkes The Beacon/Kristin Hake st udents liked moS t about languages but in Japan people study Enclasses," said Dr. Diane Wilkes undergrads helps students from Tamagawa University, Americans were their open glish from grade school, on ... lt would be Polachek, Chairperson Japan with their English skills in their ESL class. heart, kindness, and positive nice ifwe could speak some Japanese," said of Education and Psychology and Coordithinking. "When I asked [my Fields. natoroftheTamagawaprogram. a serious process [to get here]," said hoststudent]whatsurpriseshermostabout... Polachek, along with faculty members Dr. Polachek. America and American people, she said that Sid Halsor, Dr. Maryanne Rexer, Dr. Mary According to Polachek, the students are ..r.,:..._-_:-,t;if~Wi@¾!;j~ -.,:-)l\#fi+\f('@•'ii■ I Kropiewnicki, Dr. Darin Fields, and Dr. attending Professor Gina Morrison's class, Michael and Margaret Steele are serving as ED 220: Multicultural Education. They will host families for this year's program. "The attend the class four times during their stay hosts that we've been using from Wilkes Uniand they are given assignments just as the versity have been host families over the years rest of the students in the class. The stuand the families usually have children, so dents are receiving two credits from that is one of the criteria," said Polachek. Tamagawa University for their trip so they 1 For Fields, this is the third year he's will be graded on how they do in their class, \./ hosted a Japanese student. "We decided to with their host family, in their elementary l' tJ be a host family because we've done it in the classes, and on their English skills. , past and it's always been a valuable and reThe students are not only attending r warding experience. It's a lot offun. l have classes here. They actually have a fairly rig- ~two children and the Japanese students alorous schedule. "A daily schedule might ., ways love to be around little kids and so go something like this: the host families give www.shermanhillsapartments.com they have a good time. My kids Jove having them breakfast and they might have some , a Japanese student in the house," said Fields. things to do around the house in the morn- t The Best Looking Affordable Apartments In Wilkes-Barre Fields compared the experience of having like help the children get dressed, and \./ ing a Tamagawa student stay at his home to then they bring them in to Wilkes," said Now accepting applications for I & 2 bedroom apartments having a friend stay over. "They occupy a Polachek. "Then they will have a little bit spare room and they eat with you and there of English as a second language instrucCentrally Located Laundry Facilities are some langu~ge _barriers so you have the tion (ESL) where Wilkes students and facPublic transportation 24-Hour Maintenance Service fun of working through those things. You ulty help them improve their English through Carpeting Frost Free Refrigerator learn a little about their culture and they cerconversation and the written word." Air Conditloning Garbage Disposal tainly learn how we live," said Fields. After the students practice their English , On Site Social Service Coordinator Stove Whenever there is an addition to a houseskills, they have a lunch break to go to the hold, temporary lifestyle changes must be cafeteria with their designated Wilkes stu- \ / made to accommodate that extra person. For dent-partner and eat with other students. 't 300 Parkview Circle Fields, these changes pertained mostly to They are also free to explore the area, such Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18702 his family's morning routine. "We all have to as walking downtown to Boscov's to shop. MondayFriday 8A.M. to SP.M. get up a little bit earlier so we can get one In the afternoon, the students are taken more person through the shower and get to various elementary schools in the area to down to eat something ... She does all the observe and also teach fun activities to the CHECK US OUT TODAY !!!! things we do. Ifwe go shopping, she goes children. The first school they were taken 570-823-5124 shopping ... We don't really do anything difto was Chester Street Elementary School EHO ferently because that is kind of what they where they read children's books written by , want, to really see how we live," said Fields. American authors to the students last Beaco11 Asst. Features Editor The process of coming to America was not a simple one. "There were many applicants for the Tamagawa program and we decided to limit it to eight because it's a small number so we could give them good, individualized instruction in English. We can take them from school to school. It's a manageable group ... but they had to go through STUD ENT S WEL CQ ME l,. /J Sherman Hills Apartments V L �FEBRUARY 16, 2004 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 12 From the Cu_tting Room Floor: ;,a1/llJ (/tJ,m]Jb"ell BYSE:BARNE'.IBKY Beacon Correspondent ,c:. . . . row19g ug·1n th~ b!,lstness ano the struggle OtJr:ying tom~~ .~position forbim$elf as.ii John M ayerifi Jason .·• ' Mraz, :+ Josp musisia~~a.~ partje~~~tmovin& and heart• Kelly.. JaredCampbell? In the list of the µe.~ ..•felt.Ip th~ ~merging-scene ofacoustic singer/ artists emerging in ~n•e.XP!psion.of·a~6~stf ,. ·sqpgwrite.~s,,\Jare? ~1~P~.e .lt.gosses,s,es performers these days, Ja(ed Campbell )t~l .. ng})?teniial t9J:,ecorne·a comes up as,the one. of.!:1s have yethear overs r,nging fro.,n.Fleetwo,o d Mac's of. · ··· ''Landslii:le 1' ;.to .Dav~ Matthe~'s Band . ,,·w . i In America 4 ke¼,~gµi;C':.~yen few Like each of the artists in this , emerging category, Campbell has a unique flair in his music that makes it distinctively his. He adds a bit of soul and , vocal strength in the song " In Your Heart," that is not as prevalent as other artists. His songs are moving as well as heartfelt, and .s feelings and soul pour out through the hannonious chords of his guitar. ' · andD;~~:~;i~';!!t~~!~e1:~ _P'¼~~~~Y of w~fl~redpampbellmusic.com ex• / 11 tar an<i a ~armonic,, Campbell ~ut op~ Cra~h}hi; expertis~tn the ,gui~r shone as traordinary set at the Rifkin ori Wednes~• ,,:did pis e*:traordinary vocal t~lent. day night. ms fclectic . t11elodies~d . Comments froni ;those ' attendance · humor delighted the ciq'Y~ when he opene angeg from "H.e's td l<?ye his voice.'! the set with a song that h.~ wrote vvheri Aft!,ftpe show, Carnpbeli entertained some was in 7th grade called1'{See 1the Beaut qiie~ttpns abouthis career. H: said that he and continued wjpi songs like ''Rainy Labor had ~een •. playing guitar, for 'about seven Day.~ ·· ~ear§.,and when asked why! he still pursues With a constantS,mile and a great sense o m~f <;,;-he said: "Just the love of people. I humor, he enterttin~d requests and told st. ove ,being around people anµ I love being ries about the music he has written compar involved. ,Music makes.everybody happy." ing his time here t9 a VHl Stprytellers set ip all, Campbell was an all around hit with. One sto about a son he had written about +/those .in attendance. Cafe m!x0f c4fe'' •a ':. A~l 0 CD Review: in BY ALISON SHERRY Beacon Staff Writer When we think of immigration to New York City, the first thought that might come to mind is the turn of the century when our ancestors came over from many parts of Europe looking for a new and better Ii fe, Many' passed through Ellis Island, and "Give me your tired, your poor" became the American mantra for gen• erations. We tend not to think much about what Ii fe would be like today for an immigrant. However, Director James Sheridan thought about just that when he decided to use his real-life story about bringing his family to America as the ba• sis of his new film, In America. Emotional, yet humorous, In America follows the true story of the Sheridans, an Irish family looking to establish a new life for themselves in New York City a year af• tera family tragedy, Big city life isn't at all what they expected it to be for Johnny (played by Paddy Considine) and Sarah (played by Samantha Morton) along with their two young daughters (played by sis' ters Sarah and Emma Bolger). There isn't much money and luck isn't always on their side in such an overwhelming place. There is not much to rely on except their love and strength as a family, Ultimately it is their contagious kindness that rubs off on an aloof apartment neighbor (played by Djimon Hounsou) whose ingenuine response builds their n_ew home, If you enjoy stories that make you believe that hope can spring from tragedy and loss, then see In America. Director James Sheridan definitely fulfilled that purpose, It wouldn't be a huge surprise if Sheridan turns up as an Academy Award nominee for next year's Oscar awards for best director, and the dynamic and talented cast could also round out nominations in the acting categories, In America falls in the same genre as Under the Tuscan Sun or Calendar Girls, both of which were given very favorable reviws in the column. Consistent with the latter two films, In America does several things extremely well: offers great storytelling, characters the viewers feel they can know, and realistic, human situations, After all, a story based on true events such as this does not happen on the big screen every day. This movie is rated PG· 13 and receives 4 W's, 1 ohGr's SunnyPsyOp BY MATTHEW JONES Beacon Columnists The most enduring trait of legendary Ca• nadian industrial outfit Skinny Puppy was that they could, somehow, effectively simulate the sensation of having your soul sucked out of a stab wound, Nihil• ism has rarely enjoyed so literal a de• notation, and that was largely thanks to ohGr, vocalist and co•song writer for Puppy. So it may be a surprise to some that his second solo offering is such a pleasing, soul•intact album to listen to. Building on the fonnat Trent Reznor laid down with Pretty Hate Machine, ohGr has composed a millennial dance album for the disenfranchised. SunnyPsyOp could be the soundtrack to Chaplin's Modern Times if Tim Burton had directed it. Dance floor-filling opener "Hi Lo" trades lazier verses for a gigantic chorus anchored by a terrific synthesizer hook. OhGr's penchant for deliver• ing his lyrics in a stream-of-consciousness rant is forgotten on the album; and his voice is uncharacteristically treated with only mini~ ma! effects or vocoders, letting his surprisingly mellow voice take the forefront. Album highlight "maJiK" probably sounds closest to ohGr's work in Skinny Puppy. Industrial white noise wheezes over explosive yet danceable beats in the opening before the verses, which are accompanied by backing vocals that sound like a choir of trolls, ~et the tension build slowly. Just before the song builds to its frenzied climax, a brief and dreamy interlude • sneaks in before erupting back into martial breaks. Later songs range from pulsing hypnotism ("JaKo") to haunted house sinister ("SunBurn"). The instrumental "ShiTe" features some impressive telegraph•wire beats delivered at breakneck speed. While the album isn't exactly for every· one, fans of Nine Inch Nails or other industrial-tinged dance music should find the album to be a gem. And if you have a neophyte's interest in Skinny Puppy, this album should whet your appetite before you move on to the real deal. ., ILKES J]NIVERSITY . ' i ' , ... BIN.G O in the Ballroom, 8p.m. · a.BoARD's 0 For more inforpw.tion) contact tl}e \V.IJ.P.B. at wupbpub@yahoo.~~m �Become a Lifesaver/ . ·Donate Plasma that is needed.for sp. , lJblea ·• · ' sfrip !,ps. millions of people · each year ... r ·2 tbs.•b 2 2tbs'.'~~n'ey ;l 1/2 .~sp. crus~ tast<? · , ... 4 9. cooked ca 1 head red · aod p IBPI ( Whe andmea !;:,··=< • -;. Interstate Blood _& Plasma, Inc. 41 S. Main St Wilkes B~e, PA It's Safe . and Convenient . •--•\•....... I Donate Jel / Todayllllll . L. . ' S I H ... e p .:. av~ . ,ves . · Donate · P/as,.11a · . . ; . ' . . . . .· . . :-. . . . .· . . . ·. . . 823 4- .·.9 �14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FEBRUARY 16. 2004 Last Minute Spring Break Ideas and Tips BY MELISSA JURGENSEN Beacon A&E Editor Spring break is only one month away, and the clock is ticking to take advantage of some of the remaining deals out there. Wilke_s University's spring break is March 6-14, and some students have been planning trips for months. For those who haven't started planning a trip, here are some last minute tips and ideas to show you how to get there inexpensively and have a wonderful time once you're ankle-deep in sand and sun! Every destination has a different atmosphere to it. Some places are going to have reputations for being wilder, while others are a better pick for rela~ing on the beach. It is a good idea to look into the destination you choose before making reservations. Three of the most popular spots during spring break are Cancun, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. If you are just looking to stay within the U.S., www.paradiseparties.com is offering hotel packages between $150 to $369 per person based on four people per room in Panama City Beach, Florida. If cruises are your thing, Carnival Cruise Line is enjoyable for students 21 and over and are generally excellent vacation values. The cost for a Carnival Cruise Line threeday round trip from Miami to somewhere like the Bahamas can range upwards of$229 per person, depending on the availability of the cruise when trav~I arrangements are Th , made. Cruises aren't the only option for spring break trips. Although cruises are popular among college students, flying to nice destinations is also a way to go. All-inclusive packages that include air fare, hotel-stay, all meals, gratuity and entertain- "Many all-inclusive packages fly to popular spring break locations. There are packages for Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic for $559 per person and one for Cozumel, Mexico, which is a three-night package for $484 a person. There is also a two-night package to the Bahamas that in- ment are also availbale. Not only are .they usually at a good price, but such packages ensure that the traveler doesn't have to worry about carrying a lot of money. eludes everything except meals., for $409 per person," said Linda Grazioso of Liberty Travel. Perhaps, then, you are planning to just ;RFO,RMIN:ARTS AT WILKES UNIVERSITY . Darte Board YBRIDGETGIUNTA eucon Stuff Writer Wednesday, February 18, 2004--Performance Hour--1 p.m. in Gies Hall. Performance Hour is free of charge and open to all. Musical theater production Fiddler on the Roof Friday, February 20, at 8 p.m. Saturday, February 21, at 8 p.m. Sunday, February 22, at 2 p.m. At the Dorothy Dickson Darte main stage. Wilkes students, free with ID, other students & senior citizens, $5, general admission, $15 • get in the car and go. What could be more fun than driving around the country for a week with three of your closest friends without a destination or care in the world? You can have a ball touring the Gulf Coast of Florida or the cities of the South. Don't spend too much time trying to decide which hotel to book. You will have a great time regardless of where you stay. Some places may be more convenient than others, but that doesn't mean it is going to ruin your trip if you don't get the best hotel ppssible. Where you go and what you do is what really counts. Bojan Milasinovic,funior Pharmacy major, said that he hasn't begun making plans for spring break yet, but he isn't worried about finding any remaining deals. "You can always find something, no matter how late it is." Sometimes procrastination turns out pretty well. At the last minute you might be able to take advantage of someone else's canceled trip that may be purchased inexpensively so that there are no empty seats on a plane or empty rooms in a hotel. The problem is that you might not know where you're going until the week that you leave. Last but not least, spring break should be about one thing--forgetting about the daily grind of classes and homework and alleviating some stress. And if you're not going anywhere special during spring break, make sure you do something special for yourself. Diving back into classes won't be fun or productive if you haven't had a chance to kick back and rejuvenate yourself. �FEBRUARY 16, 2004 15 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Theater Review: Fiddler on the Roof BY MONICA CARDENAS 'Asst. Beacon A &E Editor I could not have asked for a more entertaining way of passing my Sunday afternoon than to have spent it before the ve~ talented group of Wilkes students in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. On February 13, 14 and 15, the Department of Visual and Performing Arts presented Fiddler on the Roof Everything from the set, the orchestra, and especially the performance was top notch. The musical, written by Joseph Stein, Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, is set in a Ukrainian village named Anatevka, which is overflowing with fantastic characters . I. J. ,. : .• • . . ISU •·•· and a rich Jewish tradition. 20 Benjamin S. Ptashinsky delivered an astonishing performance as Tevye, the poor milkSi' Ptashinsky ! ; ti . ,=,::2\t.-:·'- -. =>r.:,)\ff\'{~'-'"+-</-· ,··1-,t4tv;r/ t_ man with five daughters and wife , Golde, who not only played opposite Ptashinsky with style, but inclination to keep with the conventional plans to his rough wife. truly held her own throughout. As the couple Adding color to the performance was Yente (Jenway of doing things, and allows his tries desperately to make a dowry while marnifer Zubernick), the town matchmaker, who quickly daughters to marry for happiness instead rying off their three oldest daughters, it befinds herself out of a job. However, this does not of money. This becomes increasingly comes impossible as they repeatedly break stop her from serving as the town gossip, bringing difficult for him as the girls become bolder, tradition. much humor to this heartfelt musical. and especially as he tries to explain the Tevye accepts their decisions, despite his .~T1a?c:s.\VUI b.:R:'~ .n~xt we:kendvep~ary an~ ;:l;Ro~: iJtre{:i~~;iN.~tta Cl;men~{'J!;'hann Babo, cCannsSecoo<iRow::aenjamin Peter Mario Baldo brings in a note of seriousness as Perchik, the progressive who tries to persuade this traditional crowd to accept the changes going on in the world around them. They are reluctant, but are forced to face these truths as they are ordered to pack up and leave the only home they have ever known. From Tevye's hilarious discussions with God to Yente's attempts at matchmaking, be ready to laugh. But also, don't plan on leaving without "Matchmaker" still ringing in your head--and a lot to think about. We are all forced to decide about whether to speak out for our beliefs, as Perchik does , or whether to quietly obey. With much humor, this performance begs a serious question : Tradition, or a new way of doing things? Catch the show again next weekend, February 20 and 21 at 8p.m., and 22 at 2 p.m. This Week in History 16th--The first airplane flight between Los Angeles and San Francisco took place,(1914) 17th--Michael Jordan 1 NBA, (1963) 18th--Mark Twain's "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" was published in the U.S. for the first time, (1885) · I 9th--Dick Clark premiered the "American Music Awards," (1974) 20th--The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the power of the federal government was greater than that of any individual state, ( 1809) 21 st--McGraw-Hill, Inc. outbids eight other American publishers for the U.S. rights to Hunter Davies' authorized biography of the Beatles. They paid $150,000 for the rights, ( 1968) 22nd--ln Utica, NY, Frank W. Woolworth opened his first 5 and I 0-cent store, (1879) · _____________,w~J �16 FEBRUARY 16, 2004 SPORTS Wilkes Splits Tri-match Against Lycoming and Gettysburg BY WILL MIDGETT Beacon Asst. Sports Editor The Wilkes University wrestling team took on Lycoming College and Gettysburg in a triMatch on Saturday. Wilkes lost to nationally ranked Lycoming 44-0 but was able to come back and soundly defeat Gettysburg 30-15. Junior Jeremy Mayer started off the match against Lycoming for the Colonels at 125. Mayer went into the match with a record of 26-14 and faced Lycoming's Sean Cullen. Cullen scored an early takedown on Mayer, and -rode him out for the rest of the period. Cullen· chose to start on bottom in the second and made a quick escape to advance the score to 3-0. Mayer scored his only point of the match early in the third period with an escape of his own. Toward the end of the third period, the score was 4-1 and Mayer was trying desperately to catch up . With 19 seconds left in the match, Mayer shot in for a takedown which dropped Cullen out of bounds. Time ran out with M_ayer trying to get control of Cullen while still staying in bounds, but he was not in a position for the referee to call a takedown and the match ended at 4-1, giving Lycoming 3 points on the board. Sophomore Joe Yutko took the mat for the Colonels at 133 pounds, matched up against Lycoming's Kyle Hopkins. Hopkins scored an early takedown on Yutko in first, and was able to keep him on the mat for the entire period. Similar to the 125 pound match, Hopkins was able to earn an early escape •in the second period. The score was 3-0 in favor of Hopkins going into the third period. Early in the third, Yutko surprised Hopkins, as well as the crowd, with a quick maneuver that took his opponent to the mat for 2 points. However, with time running out, Yutko was unable to tum Hopkins over for any back points and Hopkins ended up winning 3-2. Wilkes chose to forfeit at the 141 pound weight class in both the Lycoming match and in the Gettysburg match as well. The forfeit then set the stage for Wilkes' 8th ranked fresh- man Mike Ferrara. and at first looked like he could take home the Ferrara faced Lycoming's Sean Reese in victory. Delva made the first point of the match a hold-out, drag-down match with neither with an escape early in the second period. Brindle wrestler able to make a move on each other. then snuck in a quick takedown and caught Delva The match remained·scoreless until early on his back. At the 3: 19 in the second period, the in the third period when Reese made an referee slapped the mat signifying the pin. --escape from the down position. Ferrara "I had that first match," says Delva. "It should was unable to score any points on Reese have been mine, but I made a mistake and got causing him to lose the match 1-0. caught." At 157, freshman Joe Diliberto faced off At the this point Lycoming was up 28-0 on the against a tough Jason Smith. Smith took scoreboard with only three matches left. Wresdown Diliberto in the middle of the first, tling for the Colonels at 184 was sophomore Nick and so much like the DeAngelis, who face Lycoming'sAndy Hull. Hull rest of the Lycoming wasted no time taking team, he was pracDeAngelis down in the ticed in keeping· his first period, and pinned him opponent on the at the I :20 mark. mat. In the second At 197 pounds, period, Smith caught Lycoming's John Battaglia Diliberto on his earned a 12-1 majordeciback long enough to sion over freshman Vince earn himself three Abbot. Battaglia spent the near-fall points. •.,_j entire second period scorSmith chose to ing takedowns and nearstart in the down pofall points on the frustrated sition to start the freshman. third period. After a Andrew Steinberg quick escape, Smith The Beacon/Nick Zmijewski capped off the Wilkes line· then took Diliberto , up at the heavyweight down to the mat once again and was able spot against Lycoming's Tommy Snyder. Snyder to roll him over for an additional three near- earned three takedowns against Steinberg before fall points. By the time the buzzer sounded, earning a fall at 3:29 in the second period. The Smith had won a 12-0 major decision. pin sealed the shutout for the Warriors, and Wilkes Wilkes freshman Kyle Lenio wrestled a then regrouped and made ready for the match hard fought match at 165 for the Colonels against Gettysburg. against Lycoming's Clint Swartz. Swartz Jeremy Mayer started off again at 125 pounds struck first in the second period with· two for the Colonels against Gettysburg. After a escapes, and a takedown in the third. Lenio tough loss to Lycoming, Mayer vindicated himanswered back with a takedown ofhis own, self with a dominating performance against but it was too little, too late, as Swartz took Gettysburg's Brian Norcross. Mayer was leada 4-2 minor decision. ing the match 11-2 in the third period before pinAt 174, senior Fritz Delva made the first ning Norcross with 23 seconds left in the match. of his last two home appearances in his Joe Yutko also displayed a completely domiWilkes _~areer. Delva, a tri-captain for the nating match against Kevin Dougherty at 133 Colonels, was honored before the match pounds. Yutko was scoring takedowns almost at with a ceremony for Senior's Day, since he will, and earned several near-fall points, winning was the only active senior for the Colonels him a 12-4 major decision. at the match. Wilkes then forfeited for the second time at Delva faced Lycoming's Grant Brindle, 141 pounds. At 149 pounds, Mike Ferrara an- nnnnnnnnnnnn n n i ca1hfor MOur j n corn,aact aiScS D n DI; n swered back from his loss to Lycoming. Ferrara quickly disabled Gettysburg's Matt Denholtz with a takedown, and received a pin at the 1:20 mark of the first period. At 157, Joe Diliberto turned into a scoring machine, taking down opponent Mark McDonald six times throughout the match. With 1:22 left to go in the match, Diliberto s.cored his last takedown making the score 17-3, and earning a technical fall. Kyle Lenio then earned a 9-3 decision at 165 against Josh Kaplan . At 174, Fritz Delva wrestled the last home match of his career. Facing Gettysburg's Michael Denholtz, Delva made two quick takedowns in the first period, including a impressive double-leg that took Denholtz to his back. At 2:10 in the first period, Delva pinned Denholtz for the victory. "Itfeltgood,"commentedDelvaonhis last home match. "I should have had the first match but now I'm looking forward to the MAC's." Gettysburg's Chris Coogan earned the first victory for the Bullets. Coogan won a nail biting 6-5 decision against Wilkes sophomore Sandri no Plutino. Gettysburg would then win the next two matches against the Colonels: At 197, Jeff Morgan won a 7-4 decision over Vince Abbot, and Mike Pattanite earned a 4-3 decision over freshman heavyweight Keith Altiery. . .,, ~ .r ,. Despite losi~.g the 'iast three matches, Wilkes wrestled well enough in the early rounds to earn a 30-15 victory, splitting the Tri-Match. Wilkes wrestled another tri-match the day before against Scran-ton and SUNY-Maritime, sweeping both matches. The Colonels first beat Maritime 42-10 in a lopsided victory. Then against Scranton, Wilkes cleared a close 23-22 match that was decided in the heavy weight match. Keith Altiery won a close 3-1 decision over Scranton's Mike Kelly to seal the deal for Wilkes. Wilkes will now compete at the MAC Championships at the University of Scranton on Friday and Saturday. www.musicalenergi.com aJso buyjng& seHjng: DVDS•VHS VIDEO GAMES RECORDS TAPES .... •fl Pllt · •fl i.n dddUS!Cf/LENERU/ in 59norlltmaiaslreet . wilke&-barre. s29-2m n best selectm POSTER~,. Pllt flfl es pnces , b t . Jewelry . ... incense 9fl cool gifts l:J nnn111111-1:nl31UZIZ WANTED Are you interested in writing for The Beacon? We're looking for writers! It's a great expierence and a fun work environment! Contact The Beacon at 408-5903 ] �SPORTS FEBRUARY 16, 2004 17 Klahold Takes Wilkes Community Fitness Seriously . Trainer challenges athletes to go the extra mile to those who often put off getting in shape impact on her teammates as well._ "Everyfor their sport's season. "They were given one is more self-confident in their abilities. workout .programs at the end of last se- They see and feel the difference in the way mester, and they knew they were expected they are playing." Frank Matthews, the Head Coach of the to come back from break in shape to play." However, at the bascbal I team's first prac- softball team, agrees. "He has been an imtice, seven players threw up · from the intensity. "Some obviously didn't come back in shape," added Klahold. But, that isn't discouraging to him. Many of the athletes have increased their strength, both on the baseball and softball teams. Klahold feels the softball team has a good level of dedication to the gym. "Quite a few have made big strength gains, and their conditioning has imThe Beacon/T. Mick Jenkins proved." Junior softball player . Keith Klahold, Director of Fitness Center Alexis Petite credits Klahold with her personal improvement. mense help all winter," he said. "The "He has helped me with my overall athletic strength-building and pre-season condiability. He's helped me work on condition- tioning was exceptional, and we're looking ing, agility, and strength. He definitely mo- forward to outstanding results." The plans for keeping in shape alter with tivates me," said the Lady Colonel's third the beginning of the spring sport season. baseman. "He always keeps me interested "For example if a pitcher comes in and lifts with variety and mixes things up every heavy expecting to play a game two· days week. That way it isn't boring." later, it could have a negative affect on their Petite feels that Klahold has had big BY KYLA CAMPBELL Beacon Staff Writer Whether in season, off season, or in preseason, athletes on the Wilkes University campus have been getting in shape and are feeling healthier. Who is the person behind the shift in attitude and determination? Keith Klahold. Klahold, the director of the fitness center, has made a huge impact since his arrival late last summer. He has worked oneon-one with the university's staff and students. Most recently, he has spent his time training the spring athletes during pre-season. Klahold has worked particularly closely with the baseball and softball teams. Klahold's work with the baseball team has focused on trying to get the most out of the players and get them in the gym . "Some of them are still in the stone age of baseball. They grew up in a time and area where lifting is a taboo," said Klahold. "But, lifting doesn't negatively affect flexibility and speed. Today's baseball players are seeing Mark McGuire and Sammy Sosa play, and their abilities are results of spending time in the weight room." Klahold tends to focus on overall conditioning, while including cardio and agility training in the athletes' workouts. "The spring athletes are starti.ng to look like athletes again," joked Klahold, referring playing ability," commented Klahold. "So, now we start backing off the weights," said Klahold. "lt is time to focus on maintaining strength instead of getting stronger." The spring athletes have a great asset--a strength and conditioning coach that has helped many at Wilkes. But the remainder of the campus-faculty, staff, students, and former athletes--have also begun to count on Klahold to get them in shape and help them maintain their bodies. For example, senior Mike Liberski, who ended his final football season in November, has lost forty pounds since August 13. "Training in the new gym .and working hard throughout football season really helped me get in better shape," he said. "Keith also set me up with a great workout in order for me to maintain my overall physical condition and improve my health." Liberski feels that Klahold is a tremendous help for everyone at Wilkes. "He's able to cater to all athletes. He has sport-specific, athlete-specific, and detailed individual workouts. He even helps those who aren't athletes. "Coach Klahold is so knowledgeable and a great motivator. It's obvious he's made a big difference for me and many others," Liberski added. Luckily for Wilkes, Klahold intends to continue his career on campus. "[ like it here and have no plans of leaving," he concluded. "My wife and I are very happy here. In fact, she hasn't seen me this happy in a long time." a :/?_ifkin 'Cafe at Jfenrv Student Center 'Personal ?an plz:.z:.as* Jaz:.,man·s Cate,. and a wide selection of co11ven/e11ce and' Grab . a11d~o foods Dallt,L 1"1,,a_Specktls Clucl:en 117tng f'Jua Alondav 'foesd,111 $4.99 H6Q· Clttcken & :l{ed Onion $4.39 'Pesto Chick.en Alfredo $439 111edne.i.dav 77u,rsdav Stuffed Chee~..esttak 1'>/u.a $4.99 .frldav Garlic Sltt1111p rultft ;tucotta $4.99 Weeklv Dell Specials februarv 16~20 Current Promotions .-,·- _ -_ ..... Italian Sausa(lc Sub with. Clups,.1-1/ckle..and a 20 .c,z Tounftllil &v:eraue . $4.59 .Add a ZO oz. 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Ifwe play with the intensity we had in the second half, we have to shoot the ball better, we just got to take this as a positive and move on." ~ }w. ,i•. · t ' Plisko led the way for Wilkes scoring a game high 31 points, 29 of which came in the n Saturdiy, :~eb~~IY • second half, and Pressley had a team high . ~~ tadyCqlon~l§ trart: eight rebounds. ~ .· · to 12~10,;-pelaware -O'Donnell had an impressive game for the · • Jfhe bggi;~•us~d Royals totaling a gam~ high 17 rebounds and 12-0 ruri' . an'cfinevef .·., .. . :,:,:: .. team leading 17 points. Burke and Sean Clark ed,the d9rrµnaQpe•1n also scored in double figures for Scranton. -66 \he On Saturday, the Colonels traveled to DelaColonels. Wilkes was · ware Valley for a conference game against the Aggies (4-18 o/a, 3-9 cont). The Colonels .oun<iSir2 · torched the Aggies I00-80, while Plisko had ·. whiie his second consecutive 30-point game in '. qoth which he shot 12 of20 from the floor. John Yaniello also threw in 11 points along with Ryan Milford scoring ten . for Delaware Valley, five players ended in double figures with Erik Tegethoff leading the way with 18 points and Mike Thornton add• ing 17. The Colonels next game is Tuesday, February 17, at the Marts Center against conference rival Lycoming College. ori the·womep had Scrantop\lloyals sh ups giving.tlie •.<:;olone gin the,ga,me with a q was. thepply time duri~ ·• t;;~etff£s! •-·!;~,f e:i the iWii~e·s womenw;~ Scranton;.quickJypulledits .· on and beat Wilkes athome · · The ·Jirst sev~n minute looked positive for thilL~ /~ au Andrea DeMaranyjlle does . . . . ·. . . I does, postingthe fin;t~ :ppint{~ffhe for Wilkes a,nd going on'asol~t6-0 ry.n Scranton even ha,d th~/opportm;ijty tq ' . ,AfterJ!le •initia.1.tr-¥PlOSIOQJr . ,, -::,: ~asfou ~me duringthf ' ' " Lady G<>Io11els Wb4}~. · as Scranton w,. . 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Men's Basketball vs. Lycoming 8:00 p.m. vff1ce Abb~tt , 197 9.nt•"' February 19:, ' ~, . . DiegoAlvarado 197,, 1-8 Won1en's Basketball @ DeSales AndrewSteinberg 285 1-12 Men's Basketball@ DeSales Keith Altiery 285 11-18 February 20: . Wrestl1ng@MAC Championships February 21: Wrestling@ MAC Championships Baseball@ St. Mary's Women's Basketball vs Drew I :00 p.m. Men's Basketball vs Drew 3:00 p.m. '.~ =:l •.·C· '- . •"· ':"''><'':I:'•'-.¢~• • ,:,Z. "''· %,, . ,:-x-: ',\ . .Mens0P25 College Basketball ' , Men's Basketball (2/1 1) Wilkes 68 Scranton 66 (2/14) Wilkes 100 Delaware Valley 80 4-4 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Scranton DeSales King's Delaware Valley Drew Lycoming Wilkes FDU-Florham record 27-15 l . Duke (21-1) did not play. Next: at No. 21 North Carolina State, Sunday. 2. Stanford (20-0) at California. Next: at Southern California, Thursday. 3. Saint Joseph's (22-0) beat Rhode Island 73-59. Next: at Fordham, Wednesday. 4. Pittsburgh (22-2) did not play. Next: vs. No. 5 Connecticut, Sunday. 5. Connecticut (19-4) did not play. Next: at No. 4 Pittsburgh, Sunday. 6. Mississippi State (20-1) at Arkansas. Next: vs. Alabama, Saturday. 7. Gonzaga (20-2) at St. Mary's; Calif. Next: vs. Portland, Wednesday. 8. Kentucky (17-4) lost to Georgia 74-68. Next: vs. Arkansas, Wednesday. 9. Louisville (l 7-4) did not play. Next: at Texas Christian, Tuesday. 10. Oklahoma State( 18-2) vs. Baylor. Next: at Oklahoma, Monday. 11. Texas (17-3) at Iowa State. Next: vs. Texas A&M, Wednesday. 12. Kan~s ( 15-5) did not play. Next: at Nebraska, Sunday. 13. Cincinnati (17-3) did not play. Next: at No. 20 Wake Forest, Sunday. 14. North Carolina (14-7) did not play. Next: vs. Maryland, Sunday. 15. GeorgiaTech(l8-6) lost to Virginia 82-80. Next: at Maryland, Thursday. 16. Atizona ( 15-6) vs. UCLA. Ne~t: at Oregon, Thursday.· 17. Wisconsin (16-4) vs. Ohio State. Next: at lllinois, Wednesday. 18. Texas Tech (17-6) vs. Kansas State. Next: at Colorado, Wednesday. 19. Utah State (20- I) at Pacific. Next: vs. UC Riverside, Thursday. 20. Wake Forest (14-6) did not play. Next: vs. No. 13 Cincinnati, Sunday. 21. North Carolina State (15-5) did not play. Next: vs. No. 1 Duke, Sunday. 22. Florida (14-6) vs. LSU. Next at Georgia, Tuesday. 23. Sou,thern Ulinois (19-2) atSouthwestMissouri State. Next: at Evansville, Wednesday. 24. Providence ( 17-5) beat Boston College 61-52. Next: vs. Miami, Saturday. 25. South Carolina(19-5)vs. Vanderbilt. Next: at Arkansas, Saturday. On Wednesday night, Dave Plisko, senior guard, scored 29 points in the second half against Scranton ·to help lift the Colonels to a muchneed conference. victory. He totaled 31 points on the night along with five rebounds. On Saturday afternoon at Delaware Valley, Plisko shot 12 for 20 from the field scoring 30 points and also had four rebounds, two assists and two steals. NUMBERS . 48 OF THE WEEK Number of points Andrea DeMaranville had in two games last week 61 44.4 Number of points Dave Plisko had in two games last week Percentage·ofshots made from the free throw line by men's basketball on Wednesday night 5 Numbe,- of pins Wilkes wrestling had on Friday night Spririg Break 2004 Travel With STS Americas #1 Student_Tour Operator Jamaica, Cancun, Acapulco, Bahamas, and Florida. Now hiring campus reps. Call for group discounts. Information/Reservations 1-800-648-4849 or www.ststravel.com �SPORTS 20 FEBRUARY 16, 2004 Wilkes Wins Tight Home Game Against Scranton Colonels torch,Aggies later in the week 100-80 BY STEVE KEMBLE Beacon Sports Editor On Wednesday night at the Marts Center, the Colonels men's basketball team (14-7; 6-4 conf.) didn't take a commanding lead until less than six minutes remained on the clock. In the end, the Colonels were able to fight off the Scranton Royals (4-17; 2-8 conf.) 68-66, in a nail-biter finish that left the big home crowd breathless. The Royals didn't w_aste any time taking a lead in the first halfby going up 5-0 with just over a minute ticking away on the clock when Scranton's Bill Burke, forward, hit a three pointer, and then on the next possession, Michael Riccobono, guard, made a lay-up. The Colonels would eventually take the lead 13-11 at the 12-minute mark in the first half when Evan Walters, forward/center, was fouled while making a Jay-up and completed the three-point play by canning the free throw, Wilkes would hold the lead until there were nine minutes left in the half when Brian O'Donnell, forward, made back,-to-back free throws to put the Royals up 17-16. After that, the lead seasawed back and forth until Scranton was-able to take control !;. . of the game towards the end of the half and take a 38-29 lead into the intermission on a three-pointer by Sean Clark, guard, with nine seconds remaining. "The first half we played pretty bad, and I don't know if we took them lightly or what the problem was. They're 2-8 or something in the league and we just came out and played sloppy," said Dave Plisko, Wilkes guard. The second half started out a lot like the first with the Royals continuing to build on their lead. Eventually Scranton went up by I 2 points with I 8:35 left in the game on a layup converted by Nick Altier, guard, to make the score 42-30. The Colonels got the score to within four points with 16 minutes left in the half when Plisko made a lay-up.to make the score 45-41 before the Royals would once again build their lead back to eight points two minutes later when Mike McGowan, guard/forward, hit a three-pointer to increase the score 49-41 . After that, the Colonels really got in the game and fought hard to tie the game up at 56 when Plisko, on fire in the second half, nailed a three. "The second half was huge. I thought I had to step up because l only have a couple more games left and really didn't want to lose to Scranton," remarked Plisko. With about five and a half minutes left in regulation, Wilkes started to take some control of the game when the Colonels would take the lead and be able to hold it until there was under a minute left on two made free throws by Plisko, which made the score 6058. With 39 seconds left on the clock, the Royals regained the lead 66-65 when Matthew Snyder, guard, hit a lay-up, but on the Colonels next possession, Wilkes was able to take the lead for good when Plisko ended his 29 point second half by hitting a jump shot, which put the home team up 6766 with 24 seconds left in regulation. The final score ended 68-66 in favor ~f the Colonels after Rashawn Pressley, Wilkes guard, made a free throw, and then Greg Cardamone, Wilkes forward, pulled down a huge offensive rebound on missed free throw. a Basketball Continued on page 18 I TheBeacon/Todd Weibel Dave Plisko attempts a jump-shot at Wednesday Night's match-up against Scranton. ·. >"'¼·' TODAY(2/16) Mikes Jewelry Sale@ Roth Concourse I 1:00AM Hockey Game - Penguins vs. Binghamton @ 7:05 PM TUESDAY(2/17) Mikes Jewelry Sale @ Roth Concourse 11:00AM Commuter Council Meeting @ MSCTV Lounge 11 :30AM Women's Basketball vs Lycoming @ 6 PM Men 's Basketball vs Lycoming@8 PM WEDNESDAY(2/18) FRI°DAY(2/20) Spirit Contest & Volleyball Tournament @ Marts Center 7:30 PM Fiddler on the Roof@DDD 8PM SATURDAY(2/21) Winter Weekend Games@ Greenway I0 AM-12 PM Wrestling @ MAC Championships Scranton, PA 10AM Baseball @ St. Mary 's (DH) 11 AM Women 's Basketball vs Drew @ I PM Men's Basketball vs Drew @ 3 PM Fiddler on the Roof @ ODD 8PM Commuter Coffee Hour @ Commuter Lounge/Conyngham Hall 9 AM SUNDAY(2/22) Learn Bridge@JCC 7:30 PM Fiddler on the Roof'@ ODD 2 PM THURSDAY 2 19 IRHC Meeting@ Hiscox Room I I AM Winter Weekcind Openi ng Night@ HSC Ballroom 9-11 PM Women's Basketball @DeSales 6 PM Men's Basketball@ DeSales, 8PM Career Info Session, Breis I 06@ 11 a.m. GRE and GMAT Info Session, Breis 208, 11.a.m Congratulations to Ryan Laubach, who correctly identified last week's "Find This Picture" first. As Laubach pointed out, l ast w eek's picture depicted a stained glass window on Fortinsky Hall. Laubach will receive a $1 0 cash prize courtesy of the Wilkes University Programming Board. This photo was taken somewhere on Wilkes University's Campus. When you find it, email us the answer at: wilkesbeacon@hotmail.com. Be sure to put "Campus Picture" as the subject heading, as we 11 as your name, phone. number, and either campus mailbox or mailing address in the body text. The first pe,rson to correctly identify the location ofthis picture will be recognized in next weeks issue, and will receive a $10 cash pnze, courtesty of Programming Board. The Beacon welcon1es notices of events ... publicize it's free! Post your event by visiting www.wilkesbeacon.com or email wilkesbeacon@hotmail.com � 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 2001 April 1st Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2001 April 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/adf44eb2d2a7fdf3e2381152029d07f1.pdf 62b012db043e4fc31b99c69f1cf1f64e PDF Text Text February 16, 2004 Volume 56 Issue 15 ww. wilkesbeacon.co1n THE NEWS OF TODAY REPORTED BY THE .JOURNALISTS OF TOMORROW University Responds to S. Franklin Street Murder BY GABE LeDONNE Beacon Managing Editor Wilkes-Barre and Pennsylvania State Police are still searching for the individual(s) who attacked and shot a woman six times in her South Franklin Street apartment early Thursday, February 12. The woman, who died from the wounds Thursday evening, was identified by WilkesBarre authorities as 42 year-old Sheryl Spiros. Spiros was discovered in her apartment at 292 S. Franklin Street early Thursday morning when fire fighters responded to a small kitchen fire there. The apartment building is located two doors south of the Arnaud C. Marts Center•too close for comfort for many university community members. "When you have something like this, especially so close to campus, it's going to have everybody's hairs raised. It's such a heinous, violent crime," said Chris Bailey, Director of Public Safety. "In response, the university will take whatever measures we can to hopefully reassure that the safety of the campus is not at risk," he added. Bailey explained that immediately after he learned of the murder, he and Jerry Reho, Manager of Public Safety, sent out a community notification through both mass e-mail, and postings across campus. ln addition to alerting campus to the incident, the notification included a description of the car that the assailant was thought to have fled in: Spiros's 1992 Blue-Green Pontiac GrandPrix. Authorities announced over the weekend that the automobile was found on Custer Street in Wilkes-Barre Friday night. Bailey also commented that patrols across campus will be stepped up in response to the incident. "We're going to have at least two to three additional officers just out and about-not assigned to any duty, just doing patrols," he said. As for how long the escalated patrols will last, Bailey asserted that it will "probably coincide with how the story goes; as the investigation continues, we will find out what happened and how it happened and why it happened ... But for the near future, I would say at least one to two weeks. And afterwards, we'll reassess the situation." Bailey added that one advantage in dealing with such a situation is the open source of communication from local authorities. "We have a great connection with the local police department, so information is flowing pretty freely.] would like to believe that we have Red'C~ross Blood Drive. ,rrrt . e eacon/Kristin Ha e This is the apartment in which a 42.:year old woman was shot six times on Thursday, February 12, 2004. No suspects have been implicated in the murder, which has caused concern on the Wilkes campus. as much information as the police can legally release to us," Bailey said. Bailey pointed out that such an incident is further support for the new Use of Force ff§& A IJVilkes student donates blood to the local chapter of the American Red Cross who was on campus Tuesday, February 10, 2004. Tuesday's Blood Drive was the third drive held here on campus, over the course of the 20032004 school year as the University helps to allieviate the stress of a blood shortage in the Wyoming Valley. • Murder Continued on Page 4 Boiler Problem Leaves Wilkes Students Out in the Cold city officials. The number of those in need of sh~lter steadily increased through Tuesday. "On Monday night, some of them needed a place to stay, since the building was officially condemned due to there being· no heat. I spoke with each student to find out if they had family or friends they could stay with or if they needed a hotel room at the Ramada hotel on the square. On Monday night 19 students took us up on the offer of the hotel BY GABRIELLE LAMB Beacon News Editor The ~eacon/Kristin Hake Policy, which would allow Public Safety officers with Act 235 certification to carry pepper spray, batons, and handcuffs. Many Wilkes students were left out in the cold this past Mond~y, February 9, after a broken boiler left the tenants ofan off~ campus apartment building without heat. The potential health hazards of having no heat or residents using inefficient, unsafe sources of alternative heat, eventually led to the building being condemned, and more than 50 Wilkes students were faced with Boiler Problem Conitinued on having to quickly find another place to stay. Page 5 However, Wilkes Univer- . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - sity officials wasted no time coming to the aid of those Wilkes students displaced by ~ the heating malfunction. Accord ing to Gretchen Yeninas, Index: Director of Resident Life, by the end Monday night, 19 students were housed at the Ramada Inn on Public Square, as others moved in with friends and family for the duration of the investigation by News ...... .. ······ .............................. l-5 Ed. • l 1tona ···•··· ............................... 6-8 Features ..................................... 9-11 Arts & Entertainment. ............ 12-15 Sports .................. ..................... 16-20 Calendar........................................ 20 ----------------------' �2 NEWS FEBRUARY 16 2004 Safety Officers Foil Late Night Theft Attempt at the time." Bailey pointed out, though, that Mark Allen, Dean of Students, is one memthree PSOs eventually responded. ber who serves on the Student Affairs CabiTwo students were caught allegedly try"The pursuit ended when the individual net, and briefly explained the cabinet's puring to steal a couch from the Stark Leaming who was being chased left university campose and process that the students will• go Center early on Sunday, February 8. Because pus. He was observed heading off campus, through. the case has not yet been brought before and was observed heading toward the dike." Allen stated that "any infraction of stuStudentAffairs Cabinet, The Beacon's policy While some reports claim that the dent conduct goes through the Office of Stuis not to report names of students involved student's flight ended when he fell into the · dent Affairs, and specifically the Student A fin the complaint. Susquehanna River, Bai ley said he could not fairs Cabinet." Allen explained that make-up Publ ic Safety Director, of the cabinet consists of adChris Bai ley, while unabl e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ministrators and student leadto provi de specific detail s The pursuit ended when the individual who was being chased ers. about the incident while left university campus. He was observed heading off campus , "We ha've a responsibility to sti ll imder investigation, of- and was observed heading toward the dike. the students to hear the cases fered some specifics from as quickly as we can, and the Chris Bailey the report. students have their right to due "On Sunday morning-- _ _ _ _ _ _ _D_ ir,_e_c_to_r_o_f_P_u_b_l_ic_S_a_fi_e_ty__________ process. 1f they do not feel as approximately 2 a.m.--our though they received a fair public safety officer [PSO] observed two stu- · hearing, or the penalty did not dents removing a piece offumiture from the confirm that detail. fit the crime, or there is some sort of hardship Stark Leaming Center, a couch. The students "The students were identified later, after as result of the penalty they can then appeal were approached by a public safety officer. some investigative work," which Bailey to the University Judicial Council." When confronted, they [the students in pointed out was made significantly easier Similar in make-up to the Student Affairs question] split up in different directions. since "the student dropped his ID" while runCabinet, the University Judicial Council conThey both ran from the public safety officer. ning from the officers. sists of administrators, staff members, and They did not obey any commands," Bailey According the Bailey, both students in students. said. • question have met with Student Affairs offiBoth the University Judicial Council and Bailey stated that the officer took chase; cials, and will go before the Student Affairs the Student Affairs Cabinet are outlined in however, "one individual escaped almost imCabinet for a disciplinary hearing sometime the Wilkes University Student Handbook. mediately because there was only one PSO this week. BY GABE LeDONNE Beaco11 Managing Editor 1SC .,_ regardingJ e both negatjye a dy. · Cgµ.cems include. spending more moqey on a room, only to move it again in the,next few heard fromlhe.§t years. SO ~eets ev~ry Wedt1esday at 6pm in the Hiscox MeetitlgRqqm. 1st Floor of he Henry Student,~enter, Meetipgs are. pen to the pubH9~ 't " TRAVEL ;CHEAP.~. ✓~ - ·Sp~nd,Your" Money on_Fun. ., ·. .,,,;,.,, . .,., -.- .. -. . -: . - ._ ; , : , - . ~ · . . - " ' ~.~ . , -· Plan a trip at www.wiIkesbeacon.com/travel > . - ...:....._;1 www.wlIkesbeacon.com/scholars hips �FEBRUARY 16, 2004 News Briefs Court§lsy of the Associated Pres Wal-Mart greeter wh~'complained of stalker fatally stabbed ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP)--A man found stabbed to death inside his apartment worked as a Wal-Mart ''greeter" and told a neighbor t,hat he was being stalked and threatened by a man whom he had caught shoplifting. · ,, Frenchwoman marries her dead boyfriend ,, NICE, France ( AP) -Under French law, Christelle Demichel became both bride and widow as a result of a posthumous wedding ceremony, which was perfonned at Nice City Hall on the French Riviera. According to French law, a marriage between a living person and a dead person can take place as long as preliminary civic formalities have been completed that show the couple had planned to marry. Before the ceremony can take ·place, it must be approved by the French p resident. Animal rights group ur~es town to change name SLAUGHTERVILLE, Okla. (AP)--Slaughterville administrator Marsha Blair received a letter fromPeople for the Ethical Treatment ofAnimals, or PETA, urging the town to change its name from Slaughterville to Veggieville. Slaughterville mayor Ron Bkdsoe, who operates a cattle ~nch, said he hasn't seen Friedrich's letter, but figures the town wouldn't change its name to Veggieville. ;· ...❖ Teen accused of tricking car dealer i~to sending ~im luxury BMW NEWARK, N .J. (AP) -A teenage boy posing as a banker duped an Ohio car dealership into deJivcring a $123,000 BMW to him at his high .school, poli,ce said Thursday. He told Midwestern Auto Group that bis bank would confirm the wire transfer, authorities said. ' . . . · After completing and returning paperwork that was mailed to his home, the teen called the dealership pretending to be a ban){.er cc;,nfirming the transfer, police sajd: That same day, he ordered a second car, But when Midwe~tem Auto Group lea.r ued that the first payment was never made, the dealership contacted police. Man's Hawaiian shirt helps police solverqbbe~i~s LITTLE ROCK (AP)·-A man who failed in an attempt to rob a convenience store and successfully held up a bank 20 minutes later was caught after TV imiges c;,f the r~bbery showed off his taste in loud clothes. ' , · , · . Police say Undra Williams, 24, of Little Rock, was wearjng a bright-orange Hawaiian shirt when he visited an E-Z Mart and Arvest Bank last We'dnesday. Security camera video of the incidents was shown on local televisio11 later in the week and Williams was arrested,Sunday. Williams was charged Wi!h tWo counts.Qfaggravated robbery and one count of theft. Re was being held in the Pulaski Co~tyjail. · VA"NCOUYE.R, · ma~pine~ s.o ~JJ,e qoughti<;las. i1:steadr:t11~ words r,se""-ing t sale ad:.·j+ . .• } . i. . .· ,f;i:Y ina, .Onecallei; .w ~r=~lt~ ~~~wit'J Uy ~aid'µiJ~~!Y, F{Fhari Bennett, AHt'a customer. s~rvi for·saL~, lifom·· .· · · 3 NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL 'A . Wo~an·c~iispolicet~.~~p9t;t:~~.e~fuard~?J~! v t~ld ;~i<,:~ CHARLE~TON, W.Va':(AP)- ~woJTian who her m~]mina .y,11s stolen faces a felony drug charge. • ·' , ,,. ,. ' ;:' ,, <v · . .,\ . ,. · Shane N.Walker, 25, of Charleston, faces a count 9fpossessic;,n with .i ntent to. deliver a controlled substance atfor Charleston Police found tht-e'e ounces ofmari)uana inside a gym bag belonging to her boyfriend's brother, according to a complaint~ led Fri~ayin Kanawha County Magistrate Court. · Walker also told police she sells. the drug and showed authorities a collection of plastic sandwich bags in which she stores the substance. ' She told police that she thought her boyfriend was hiding more than 3 ounces of.marijuana belonging to her. Authorities contacted the man, who agreedto have his brother tum over the drug. Bush on the defensive after questions about Iraq, military An AP News Analysis BY TERENCE HUNT Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP)--Agrowing stack of problems, from questions about his military record to faulty intelligence about Iraq, has thrown President Bush on the defensive, driven down his poll ratings and caused Republicans to fret. If the election were held today, Democrat John Kerry would beat 'Bush, according to some polls that are causing GOP anxiety, Bush's campaign strategists insist the race is exactly where they thought it would be because of all the attention on Democrats during the presidential primary season. They say the president will rebound when he steps fully into the campaign, taps his $100 millionplus political war chest and unleashes a torrent of television ads next month. One of Bush's biggest problems concerns his credibility, the idea that he's a leader who speaks the truth and isn't afraid to level with people. It was one of the attributes he stressed four years ago in trying to distinguish himself from President Clinton, Now, Bush is getting the lowest ratings of his presidency on whether people view him as honest and trustworthy. The credibility problems became noticeable last month when Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill asserted that'Bush began laying the groundwork to invade Iraq just days after taking office in 200 I, Then former weapons inspector David Kay came out with his head1i ne-grabbing conclusion that Saddam Hussein did not have the weapons of mass destruction that Bush claimed he had as America went to war. "Obviously there have been some severe jolts to his credibility and it's showing up in a bunch of polls," said Mark Schulman, who conducts national surveys and is not attached to any candidate. Credibility questions are just one of Bush's headaches. Americans are still worried about the economy and the loss of2,3 million jobs on Bush's watch. Politically important states like Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan are struggling with the disappearance of goodpaying manufacturing jobs. And then there is Iraq, where more than 500 Americans have been killed. Kerry and other Democrats have used the election primaries to criticize the president on the war, the economy,jobs, leadership, trustworthiness and other issues. Bush's job approval rating--in 60s and high 50s most of last year--now is in the high 40s to low 50s in many polls, including 4 7 percent in an AP-lpsos poll last week. An ABC-Washington Post poll this week found that just over halfof respondents, 52 percent, viewed him as honest and trustworthy, while 45 percent did not. "It's early in the game. But if! were Bush looking at the poll numbers now, there are causes for concern," said Schulman, Republicans say Bush has muffed some recent opportunities to recover. Conservative columnist Robert Novak wrote that Bush's State of the Union address was the most ineffective in recent years, and he said Bush " has not seemed energized on the campaign trail,'' Bush has been shadowing Democrats in presidential primary states and battleground states, traveling a day or two a week: Peggy Noonan, forrner speechwriter for President Reagan, wrote that Bush seemed "tired, unsure and often bumbling" when he appeared on NBC's "Meet the Press" to answer question s about Iraq and suggestions he shirked his military duty during the Vietnam War, Questions about Bush's service in the Texas Air National Guard persisted throughout the week and kept the White House on the defensive, as Democrats played up Kerry's war-hero image. Hoping to quell the controversy, Bush released his military records Friday evening, but there was no new evidence to demonstrate he showed up for duty in Alabama _ the issue questioned by Democrats, Striking back, Bush's campaign released its first direct attack on Kerry in a video that called him "unprinciple~.J" and "brought to you by the special interests," The video was sent via the Internet to millions of people, The administration also is stepping up its economic sales job, Treasury Secretary John Snow, Commerce Secretary Don Evans, Labor Secretary Elaine Chao and Small Business Administrator Hector Barreto will go to Washington and Oregon next week to promote Bush's economic policies, Bush will go to Florida on Sunday to open the Daytona 500 in front of NASCAR fans, an important group of voters, and on Tuesday he'll speak to a military audience at Fort Polk, La. "We're obviously looking forward to when the president starts getting into campaign mode," said Matthew Dowd, chief strategist and poll-watcher for Bush's campaign. "It will be a two-phase campaign," Dowd said. "One phase will be presenting the president's vision and defending his record. And the other phase will be sort of outlining who the Democrat is and what has been mischaracterized about him," In an interview this week, Dowd said questions about Saddam's weapons and O'Neill's charges and other issues would be sorted out by voters. "They put everything in context, the things they like and the things they don't like," Dowd said. "Obviously we believe in the end, the things that they like about the president and what he wants to do in the next four years is going to outweigh anything they might have" .. �4 Murder Continued from Page 1 The policy, already gaining the approval and support Student Government last month, is pending approval by the President's Cabinet who requested that a preamble to the document be attached before it goes into effect. "In light of this incident, we would like to have it as soon as possible--the sooner the better." Bailey said. He says that the preamble 1s nearly completed and estimates that the policy could go into effect as soon as Wednesday. In addition to Wilkes University Public Safety's response to the murder, the Offices of Student Affairs and Residence Life also responded. Soon after the ineident, Residence Life Director Gretchen Yeninas sent out an e-mail notification to Resident Assist!lnts making them aware of the situation and advising t~em to "use caution when walking at night...and use your common sense when out and about." Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Paul Adams, also sent out a letter on Friday, February 13, to the homes of undergraduate students, making parents or guardians' aware of the university's response to the incident. NEWS Adams explained his reasoning for the letter. "When you look at the demographic of the university undergraduate population, such a high proportion of tne students are coming from this region of northeastern Penn- FEBRUARY 16 2004 the news ... might immediately have some anxiety," he said. While the incident did not occur on University property, most local media outlets made reference to the incident in the context The Beacon/Kristin Hake Although the crime at 292 South Franklin St. is not connected to Wilkes, campus officials are encouraging each student to use caution when travelling off campus. sylvania, so our media outlet of Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton reaches as much as 75 percent of the families that belong to our undergraduates. So [a parent or guardian] seeing this on of the µniversity's proximity, some going as far as to report the murder primarily from a Wilkes perspective. "Clearly Wilkes Uni_versity is not involved in this crime: so do I think that to tie the University to this is fair? No, I don't. Do I think that from time to time, we can be victims of sensationalizing? Sure," Adams said in response to the links made by local media to the crime. However, Adams said while he doesn't approve of some of the angles and choices made by members of the media, he can understand why'the local press has made such an issue of the murder's propinquity to campus. "I think campuses are generally viewed as relatively safe places, and so the fact that something so horrific could happen in such close proximity I'm sure i_s inJriguing to the media, and creates a buzz," Adams said. Adams also pointed out that "We [the university] do have a responsibility to provide an environment which people can learn and be safe ... whenever that gets violated; we're going to take notice." Public Safety officials urge anyone with information about the incident to contact the Wilkes-Barre Police Department at 911 or 8268106. Callers wishing to maintain their anonymity can call the Wilkes University C.A.R.E. hotline at 408-CARE (2273) or ext. CARE (2273). Com~uter Council Offers Weekly Coffee Hour ~University offices to sponsor break/asts "The hope of the Commuter Council, is to allow commuter students a chance to unite with offices and departments on campus that commuters may not know about, or may not_ beiamiliar with," said Sarah Herbert, sophomore CC member. Becky Goodman, sophomore CC member said, "I think it comes down to the fact that mented with great success at other colleges on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9and Wilkes hopes to find the same success 11 is the heaviest traffic; the lounge is packed with the program. Goodman said, "I think to capacity. Choosing Wednesday was just Coffee anyone? That's what members of that if they are there often enough, people a convenience in hopes that more students Commuter Council (CC) are asking with the will check them out, if for no other reason · will attend." implementation of a new program designed The Coffee Hours are available to all stuthan wondering wh.y all these offices are ofto tie students, commuters, and university fering a free breakfast." dents, but the focus is on commuter students. services together. Rich Hannick, Treasurer of CC said, "We hope CC is trying to keep all of the Coffee Hours CC developed the idea of a Coffee to get commuters to attend so that they ri1ay Hour from a suggestion made by memget to know one another and the club itself bers of Student Affairs last semester, while learning about the departments and ofand CC membe_rs have been working fices on campus and how each effects comsince then to implement the program. muters." The first Coffee Hour will be held on Wotanis said, "The Coffee Hour really has Wednesday, February 18 from 9AM no direct benefit for the Commuter Council. to 11 AM in the Commuter Lounge Our job is to improve commuter life on cam(basement of Conyngham Hall). pus and we feel that this program will help to The basis behind the program is to do that by providing an outlet for commuters give offices on campus a chance to to get together in a social setting and meet reach out directly to commuter stuone another, as well as to become more acdents. The office presenting at the quainted with various campus services availCoffee Hour, will be the sponsor and able to them ." be responsible for the breakfast ofWith high hopes and for the new program, fered to all students in attendance, all campus departments were informed of the making the Coffee Hour free to stuopportunity to reach out to the commuter dents who wish to attend. . population, and CC is planning Coffee Hours Commuter Council President, for once a week. Wotanis said, "I hope to get Lindsey Wotanis, said, "Hopefully, at least fit\¥ people at the first Coffee Hour, The Beacon/Ryan Klemish the program will get off to a good start and I would love to see that number grow as with the first Coffee Hour and other The Commuter Lounge located in the basement Conyngham Hall will soon be the location of Coffee Hour, an event intended to connect commuters and university departments. the Coffee Hour catches on and hopefully departments will be eager to follow." becomes a regular event for commuters." The various offices and departThe Coffee Hour program is expected to ments on campus that wish to sponsor a Cofcommuters don't have as readily available re- on Wednesday, but the group admits that it continue for spring semester, and based on fee Hour will have a unique opportunity. The sources as residents do. This way we can may change depending on the office or de- success, long-term plans will be made to conoffices will be able to speak to the students still get in touch with the offices, while being partment that will present, and when they are tinue the program. With the first Coffee Hour on a more personal level, in a more personal ot1 campus. The offices come to us, so we availablt>to send a representative. The day on Wednesday, all commuters are invited to setting. Providing the Commuter Lounge as don't have to go and try to find them, as some and time of the Coffee Hour may seem a little attend and experience a unique opportunity the venue for the Coffee Hour allows stucommuters may not be very familiar with all strange to some but Herbert said, "In trying to network with other commuters and with dents a sense of comfort that is often misss of campus." to find a time, we (as a club) looked at when departments on campus. ing when they enter offices that are foreign The Coffee Hour program has been impleth_e lounge is most populated. We found that to them. BY VICTORIA WHITE Beacon Staff Writer �FEBRUARY 16. 2004 NEWS 5 Boiler Problem Continued from Page 1 hand to evacuate the individuals inside safely. "J think initially when we first heard about it we really didn't have a sense for how broad the problem was. I think after the initial call we thought it ~as only several students, but it mushroomed to 50 plus and that is a significant amount of people to be displaced all at one time," Adams explained. "But clearly what we would do in situations like that is try to create a common gathering place so that it is easy to share information with people and that night we used the lobby of the Darte center to do that. We worked to facilitate the arrangements for people to stay, getting shelter over their heads was what was most important. The Beacon/Kristin Hake Sometimes it is easier for the Elise Hiley (middle) arid Lindsay Fries (right) with guest, Dan Yadrnak, are pictured public officials, whether it's the doing homework at their temporary residence, The Ramada Inn. fire department or the police department or any of the inspectors for the city, the students who were evacuated to discuss another place of residence. to work with the university directly, and it the latest news on the boiler and any other "To the landlord's credit, yes, certainly 1 saves them from having to have 30 other dif- concerns that arose. As Adams pointed out, think they' can take steps throughout the loferent contacts ... sometimes it's helpful for us students asked questions about when they cal magistrate if they wanted to do that [break to be that go between, and, you know, could move back into the apartment complex, their lease]. But the management company's which appears longer than originally anticiresponse when we talked about that, was that anybody who wants to leave, there would not be any legal impediments of breaking the The police officers came to the door and told us to get our stuff ready lease. They were very responsive to the students' needs and were willing to accommoas fast as possible and we were going down to the Dorothy Dickson date anybody who want~d to change their Darte center and would be sent out from there whether we would be place of residence. If that was a problem, staying with friends or family, or going to the hotel. then I thin'k the counsel we received from the Elise Hiley city was to go through the magistrate and Riverside Apartment Resident, Junior Nursing Major given the circumstances it would be likely that the magistrate would approve of the lease being terminated," said Adams. Gretchen got everybody who wanted to go However, as a two-year resident of the pated. down to the Ramada situated." building, Hiley explained that this is the first "We tried to help them with answering ,Meal plans for lunch and dinner privileges major problem she has encountered while livsome of those questions. We had some of were provided to the students by the univering there and to move out at this point would sity, but according to Adams, the landlord the folks from the Neighborhood Impact Team be a hassle. has offered to reimburse the expenses that (NIT) from the city and they were able to pro"Quite honestly, my roommate is a senior, vide us with those answers ... We invited a resulted in the lack of heat. so she will be moving out at the end of the "Other things representative from the realty company (J.R. semester, anyway. So it would kind ofbe silly that we did on their Wilkes) to be there and he was able to b~ to move to a new apartment and then have to behalf was try to act there and did come, and he was able to share leave that again. So for us it really wasn't an as an advocate for the latest news from their perspective. While option to go to a different building. Ifit was them to their land- there was good news that the boiler was go- the beginning of the fall semester, we prob- . lord, and the land- ing to arrive early on Thursday [February 12], ably would," she said. lord I think did the they still knew it was going to be a multi-day Although the inconvenience has been a right things. The project. I think they are still looking into next burden on residents, Hiley explained that the landlord is picking week before they [student residents] are go- university stepped right in to lend a helping up the expenses for ing to be back in there," Adams explained. hand. Adams said students were encouraged to the young people "Wilkes is great with accommodating us for their housing go.back to their apartment during the day to as far as working with the landlord, contactand meals, since collect items of value, because of concerns ing the landlord, so it has been good at the they can't be in their that the media coverage could lead to crime Ramada." building at night," in the complex. Both Wilkes Public Safety In the meantime, students at the Ramada Officers and city patrols were increased in Adams said. like Hiley are anticipating when the whole On Tuesd ay the area, since it was empty and a prime loca- manner is resolved and they can get back to night, February I0, tion for possible theft. their apartment. Students also voiced concerns about their _ members of the Stu"It looks like we can go back Tuesday, dent Affairs team lease agreement with the ,owner, and if they [February I 7] hopefully," Hiley concluded. Elise· Hiley bundl.e s up in her apartment on West River held a meeting with would be able to break it if they chose to seek room. By the end of the day on Tuesday, that number grew to 31," Yeninas stated. The building in question is referred to as the Riverside Apartments and is located on the corner of West River and West Ross st reets. The complex, owned by Jay Robinson, housed approximately 57 individuals, 50 of whom are Wilkes s'l'Udents. Junior nursing major, Elise Hiley, who is currently staying at the Ramada Inn, claimed that on Saturday morning when she woke up the heat was not working. The lack of heat lasted for about 48 hours, and the thermostat in her apartment did not read above 56 degrees until the apartment was evacuated Monday evening. "The police officers came to the door and told us to get our stuff ready as fast as possible and we were going down to the Dorothy Dickson Darte center and would be sent out from there whether we would be staying with friends o.r family, or going to the hotel," said Hiley. Hiley also stated that it was an elderly woman's home health nurse that was finally responsible for notifying the police and the university. "She is a bed-ridden, elderly woman and the police were called by her home health nurse, I believe, because it was so cold in there and we didn't have electricity for a short period .of time,. also, because of the space heaters shorting out," explained Hiley. According to Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Paul Adams, the messy situation began on Monday evening, and possibly won't conclude until a new boiler is installed sometime this week. "The first notification came into Public Safety early in the evening Monday night. As would be the university's protocol, Public Safety would have notified the Student Affairs officer on duty, who was Gretchen Yeninas ... We have a certain protocol that we would jump into in certain situations like that and she just jumped into it and just did a fabulous job ofresponding from our perspective," Adams said. Adams added that Public Safety and Wilkes-Barre police officers worked hand in Street. �EDITORIAL 6 FEBRUARY 16, 2004 Aillber Alert Fails in Florida's Carlie Brucia Case The Amber Alert system has been in the news quite a bit lately, mostly because of the sad case that · has recently occurred in Florida involving eleven year old Carlie Brucia. Most in the country are now familiar with the car wash video that caught her abduction on tape. Although the Amber Alert has had many successes in preventing crimes against children and apprehending kidnappers since it has been instituted, if you have been following this case you know that tragically the Amber Alert (ailed to prevent.the death of Carlie Brucia. The Amber Alert for Carlie Brucia was cancelled on February 6, following the discovery of her body. Her kidnapper, Joseph Smith, has been charged with her murder. Since Carlie Brucia's death, the medi a and citizens alike have voiced many questions and plenty. of critici sm. Mostly the criticism has focused on the Florida Justice Departmen t, because the co urt system had repeatedly let Joseph Sm ith seemingl y slip through its hands despite an impressive and disturbing rap sheet. But there are also questions being raised about the attitudes oflaw enforcement concerning the Amber Alert, and their use of it. Specifically: why is it that Florida law enforcement agencies didn't issue the Amber Alert for Carlie until twentyseven hours after Carlie Brucia's initial disappearance? What was the rationale behind not issuing the Alert sooner? The quicker the alert is put in place, the greater the likelihood that it will work and the suspect will be apprehended before any serious harm comes to the child involved. This is simple statistics. Before delving into the reasons being cited for the delay in this case, and the issues surrounding the current situation in Florida, perhaps it is important to briefly review some details concerning the Amber Alert: what exactly is the Ameber Alert, why was put in place, and how effective is it? According to the Internet branch of the Amber Alert system, CodeAmber.org, the Amber Alert system is named for Amber Hagerman, a nine-year old who was abducted from her Texas home. In the case of Amber Hagerman, a neighbor was able to remember some crucial identifying details about the suspected kidnapper and the vehicle the person might have been driving. Unfortunately, at this time, there was no way of "getting the word out" to all citizens and law enforcement personnel so that there would be a greater chance of someone recognizing the suspect, Amber herself, or the vehicle. Tragically, Amber was murdered by her kidnapper and her body was discovered a few days later. This unfortunate case lead to public outcry for a widespread emergency response system to relay information amongst citizens, media, and law enforcement in the case of an abducted or endangered child, similar to the emergency alert system used to - notify the public of severe weather warnings. This is how the_ Amber Alert came into being. Currently, 4 7 of the 50 states have a statewide Amber Alert system in effect; the only exceptions are Ohio, North Carolina, and Hawaii. Also, Congress recently voted to establish a national Amber Alert Plan. How does an Amber Alert go into effect? Notification of a possible abduction and descriptions of the child and the suspect (if available) and/or vehicles that _might be transporting the child and abductor are broadcast over the airwaves-the media is saturated with the information, with tickertape updates playing on TV and also over the Internet. One source of information that has proven to be effective are the electrori-ic billboards that ~re posted in places over the Interstates. Motorists read the information and keep an eye out for the vehicle described. The Interstate Amber Alert was crucial to the successful recovery of two abducted California teens that made head! ines across the nation last August. In states that have the Amber Alert, the system is supposed to be put into effect immediately after a child is considered kidnapped or endangered. So what happened in · the case of poor Carlie Brucia? Well, the key word in the first sentence of this paragraph is considered: it is the old story that so often comes up in discussing law enforcement and missing persons--a Miss- ing Persons report usually is not issued until twenty-four hours after a person has gone missing, if not more . In cases involving missing children, law enforcement are encouraged to move faster, but many police officials are reluctant to issue the Amber Alert before twenty-four hours is out or before they receive evidence that the child has in fact been abducted. The reasoning is that they do not want to "overuse the system" if it is a case wherein the child has simply run away or is at a friend's house and forgot to call home. When friends and relatives of Carlie Brucia became concerned, and asked that police iss ue the Amber Alert, law enforcement responded by saying they could not do so because they did not yet have any evidence of foul play, and because Carlie was almost twelve they had to consider it first as a runaway case until they received evidence to the contrary--despite the girl 's friends and relatives reiterating that B Carlie had no motive to run away and showed no signs of intending to do so. She was walking home from a friend's house when she di sappeared. This is disturbing mostly because it begs the question how a missing child--any child, whether it's a five-year-old, a pre-teen or a teenager--doesn't immediately raise red flags with the police. Is it possible that by following protocol, police are unlikely to take'a report seriously at first? . Just because the missing child is _a teenager or preteen, and yes, hormone-driven and emotional, it is more likely they ran away? Even ifit had turned out that Carlie Brucia had run away, what would be the ham1 in issuing the alert ifit led to her being taken safely home? There are many cases cited of the success of the Amber Al ert. A possible conclusion in the case of this failure is that it is not the Amber Alert that is fla wed, but the attitudes of law enforcement in hesi tating to implement it.• THE · EACON Staff ,. •·~ - ..-... _ T_,k,,,4) Managing -Editor: ............................ . Gabe LeDonne Asst. Managing Editor: ................... Raphael Cooper Business Manager: ................ ........... Amanda.Martucci · News Editor: ..................................... Gabrielle Lamb Features Editor:.: ................... ..... ..... Lindsey Wotanis Arts/Entertainment Editor: ............ Melissa Jurgensen Opinion/Editorial Editflr: ... ............. Ginger Eslick Sports Editor: ................................... Stephen Kemble Photo Editor: ....... :.,, .............. .' ...... :... 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' �' FEBRUARY 16, 2004 EDITORIAL 7 Point/Counterpoint T he Diet War:Are Low-Carbs Really t~e Answer? BY GINGER ESLICK Beacon Op-Ed Editor The newest innovation in our dieting industry is the low-carb diet. Heightened by the media atte_ntion and chain restaurants, the public has yet to see the last of this diet craze. The health issues and failures that are rumored to be associated with this diet create a great deal ofcontroversy. This controversy leaves us wondering if low-carb diets really do provide the answer to all ofour weight-loss concerns or if they are simply a passing fad. Ginger Eslick Low-Carb Diets End the Ongoing Weightloss Battle · Let's face facts. Americans are overweight. Their health is in danger and they are unwilling or unmotivated to get out and wor:k up a good old-fashioned sweat by heading the gym. We live in a society that craves ease. What could be easier than a diet program that lets you eats foods you like, such as meat, cheese, fish, nuts, eggs and certain low-carb/ low-sugar vegetables and fruits? Granted, you must watch your carbohydrate intake; however, many restaurants are counting your carbs for you. Restaurapts such as Subway and TOI Fridays are making your weight-loss success even more achievable with meals that are "Atkins Friendly," letting you know exactly how many carbs are in the food you have to consume. Now, here are a few facts about the Atkins diet. According to atkins.com, following the Atkins Diet can actually make you a healthier person because the vitamin and mineral intake is greater than other typical American diets. The benefits of the Atkins diet are two-fold. Not only can the diet help with obesity, but it can also help regulate diabetes. More and more scientists and doctors are categorizing the Atkins diet as an effective and easy way to win the battle ofweightloss. The Atkins diet is hard to follow, right? Wrong. Once you learn how many carbs are in each food choice a1id what foods are off limits you are on your way. In other words, if you are serious about losing weight and commit to the diet for more than a week, you will develop a system and you will quickly learn how many carbs are in each food choice . . Ending the days of when you had to look up the carb count for each food. My advice is to give the diet a chance if you are serious about losing weight. You may find that you can actually get appetizing food choices, convenience and health all on the same platter. Kerri Parrinello Stop Counting Carbs and Live Happily Everyone at some point in their lives searches for that one thing that could bring them money, love, and acceptance: the perfect diet. Over the past few years, the newest fad has been the low-carb diet. Atkins and South Beach, in particular, boast that the if a person controls his or her carbohydrate intake, tbe body will begin to bum stored-up carbs until the carbs are gone, at which point the fat will begin to melt away. Having attempted the Akins diet for almost 6 months, I'd lost 6 pounds in my first BY KERRI PARRINELLO Beacon layout Artist two weeks, a~d then I lost nothing for 3 weeks and on and on. At the end of the diet, I'd only lost 10 pounds. I'm sure th~t with the proper discipline and some really hard work, the low-carb diet could work, but who has the time to check their carb intake at every meal? Some fast food restaurants, such as Subway, now boast low-carb sandwiches, which makes eating out easier, but no one knows how many carbs there are in a Whopper. It's entirely impractical to try to monitor how many carbs you take in every day, and frankly, I couldn't live without bread or pasta again. So the moral of the story boys and girls is this; eat what you want. You only live once, so you may as well be happy and full. No Child Left Behind Leaves Kids and Schools,, in the-Dust · Se;i~ lng. ;The-pe frozen ea Jng. Th~t ' tree line/a . .h . t""· BY MATT JONES Beacon Columnist Upon perusing the "No Child Left Behind Act" I discovered something that didn't really surprise me much: I didn't understand most of it. I unfortunately have not been blessed with a political mind or the patience to decode legislative texts. Thankfully though, this handicap won't completely hinder me from discussing two key points from the bill that are of interest to me. First up, the stuff that made me mad. The core idea of the bill, stating that evaluations in math and reading are required every year in grades 3 through 8, is a grim reminder of the fundamental fallacy of the SATs: subjects other than math and reading comprehension DO EXIST. Never. .. NEVER should academic testing of a student's overall abil-. ity be weighed solely by math and reading. It's an unfortunate fact, but some people are just inherently stupid when it comes to these disciplines. I, for example, am essentially considered marginally retarded in relation to my math scores throughout my academic career. I understand that a completely comprehensive examination of all core subjects would be a difficult one to compose, but let's not have the kids suffer just because some educational bigwigs are too damn \azy to write up a longer or more thorough test. Worse yet, the results of these exams will directly correlate with how much funding schools wiH receive. And if things couldn't get worse, the schools that scored poorly actually receive less funding than those that scored better. This is the single most bassackwards way of distribu!ing ·money ever conceived by anyone, ever. So, those schools struggling are essentially coated in blood and left outside for the wolves while those that scored higher can now place 70-inch plasma screen televisions in the teachers' lounges and have enough money left to buy the golf team solid gold clubs (if you catch my drift on that one). The only worthy article contained in this Act was tied to arts education. In this component of the legislation, the arts were listed as a core subject that, by law, must be sup. ported with a certain amount of appropriated funds. Unfortunately, the law does not say anywhere that an equal amount must be spent on core subjects, so music could theoretically be placed at the bottom of the list iflocal educators so choose. Despite this, the na- . tional recognition that arts are a core subject is at least a step in the right direction of familiarizing students with a subject that is largely, if not entirely in' some cases, ignored. The value of arts education is immeasurable in regards to introducing students to forms of creativity and expression that may have been absent in their lives, especially in schools that may be struggling academically. While this victory in the art field does not make up for the atrocious regulations surrounding the No Child Left Behind Act, it does · offer at least a small beacon of hope. .God willing, future generations will be exposed to the arts and can discover on their own the therapeutic and life-affirming qualities the field , possesses. �8 EDITORIAL FEBRUARY 16, 2004 Civic Responsibility at Wilkes Begins With Recycling BY Dr. MISCHELLE ANTHONY Visiting Professor ofEnglish Oddly,just as my grandfather predicted, water is often no longer free, but complimentary catalogs are in abundance. Order one pair of thermal socks and win a lifetime supply of slick JCrew copy. And then there is the Sierra Trading Post, with a page-one company ethics policy. The Post will keep costs as low as possible while simultaneously operating "according to the principles of Jesus Christ." Jesus had an interest in the garment industry? He approved of polar fleece? I had no idea! But imagine my surprise when I realized that Christ must also, according to this company, approve of farming out U.S. industry to sweat shops in China and small island countries like Bangladesh and I Mauritius. Every last item of the Sierra Woman (insert lavender tulip here) spring catalog is imported (read: made by children and women in poverty who are whipped/ starved/harassed by said company). Sierra will receive an email from my somewhat culturally aware fingers later today. And now for the appropriate segue: Sierra Trading Post is like most of us. We want to make a good impression, to be upright--perhaps not through following the ever-popular Lamb of God, but to sleep without guilt pouring over us. I know very few people who would say, "My main ethical concern is to make more people suffer." And companies like the Post know this: it's all ·about the rhetoric. The ~ord "imported" for all their garments, in tiny print, barely makes the item description. Jesus appears in large font on page I on an Easter-ish lilaccolored background. It's all in the presentation. Life is rhetoric. My connection here is to something many of us are not aware of on this campus: recycling. **STAY WITH ME. I WON'T HARANGUE YOU WlTH WOE-FILLED TALES OF LITTER AND LANDFILLS** although I could. But that's not good rhetoric, is it? . My awareness of recycling began last August, when I moved to a nicely renovated I- bedroominWilkes-Barre. lcamefromacommunity that one could call less than progressive. Crowds pour into the Tumbleweed bar ("Weed" to all its regulars) every weekend, and the one more rabidly attended event than the annual bedlam football game against "that other Oklahoma University" is the calf-fry (testicle festival-really). -"Make Mine Bee fl" vanity plates proudly proclaim, and large diesel pick-ups requiring more than four tires-Dooleys-are common transportation vehicles. (" My other car's an SUV.") Playboy finds a large percentage of its models in the Oklahoma/Texas region. My home state is ranked 49th in state education funding while simultaneously being the third highest in state legislator salary. Last year Oklahoma fired nearly 200 teachers in a district whose student population continues to grow. Yet Stillwater, Oklahoma recycles everything--all plastics, including those rings off milk jugs that cats chase around, all cardboards, even the hot pink child-porn Barbie packaging, enthusiastically. When the Stillwater City Commission decided to shut down its recycling facilities because "they weren't profitable," the dozens of group home residents, who worked at the site, sorting recyclables, were sent back to their starchy food and outings. And Stillwater's people got mad. The next commission meeting, always open to the public but rarely attended, was packed. There was spirited conversation and raised voices the like of which had not existed since a few downtown businesses proposed making local charity donations part of city taxes (an idea quickly, headspinningly gunned down by people who do, mostly, have some type of rifle hanging in one or another of their vehicles). You get the idea. Anyway, because seve·ratcitizens made a ruckus, the city backed down. They reinstated recycling and, because of all the attention, raised awareness of environmental concerns among diverse populations in that locale. Stillwater recycling is going strong. Not just hemp-wearing sprout-eaters, either. Grandparents, soccer moms, whole elementary schools and, yes, I swear I S<!W-rosynecked young men reaching behind the gun rack to grab those empty beer bottles from the cow roping yee-haw party of the previous weekend. · If Stillwater, a place of 44;000 tending-toward-the-close-minded-side-of-reality types can recycle, why doesn't Wilkes, a place that "engenders a sense of values and civic responsibilities?" Push ·2008 Pennsylvania Primaries to an Earlier Date BY J.W. DAVIES Beacon Columnist With states like New Hampshire, Vermont, and South Carolina receiving an extensive amount of attention during the beginning of the primary season, Pennsylvanians are finding that, by the time the primaries wind down, their much-anticipated votes will not even matter. The 2004 Pennsylvania primary is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 27th, but many residents, including Governor Ed Rendell, have suggested the idea of moving the 2008 primary to an earlier date so that Pennsylvanians would have the opportunity to choose from the entire menu of candidates. At this point, in the middle of February, almost half of the candidates have dropped out of the race. The battle for the Democratic nomination, however, will only become more intense through March. And for Pennsylvanians, who are actually following the race, the idea of being left with only one candidate to choose from in April will start to seem quite possible. Senator John Kerry's recent surge in popularity and his dominance in the early primaries have left many voters with the impression that he is the sure choice for the nomination. He has already racked up 538 delegates compared to Howard Dean's 182, and Sen. John Edwards' 166. If Kerry continues on this pace, especially through the March 2 California primary, which has 441 delegates at stake, Pennsylvania's 178 delegates will be useless. It is very similar to the dilemma faced by Pennsylvanians in the 2000 Presidential primaries when then-Governor George Bush had already secured the nomination much earlier than Pennsylvania's late April contest. And it will continue to be a dilemma for Pennsylvanians if steps are not taken now to move future primaries to an earlier date. The problem with having such a late primary not only effects a private citizen's particular preference for a certain candidate, but it also has damaging effects on overall voter turnout, which, in turn, could possibly end up adversely impacting turnout in the general election. Another negative effect of the late primary is that it leaves Pennsylvania, a state of historical importance when it comes to presidential elections, out of the candidate selection process. In the general efection, there is no doubt that Pennsylvania is one of the "must win" states. When it comes to the primaries, however, smaller states such as New Hampshire and Vermont are given more credence based solely on their placement on, the primary schedule. These states get the full experience of the election process. They have the opportunity to see, or possibly even meet the true underdog candtdates, the ones who are simply running on passion and heart. They also get to see the sheer force and manpower of the more experienced and well-funded candidates. These states get to witness the battle from the front lines, where every candidate must find his or her own way to win the vote of each and more enthusiasm like that, which we saw in the coverage of the New Hampshire and Verevery resident. For Pennsylvanians, however, the primary · mont primaries. It is all but over. Therefore, it would be in the best interest does not seem like nearly as much fun. We get the backwash of the campaign process. of the state, the voters, and of the candidates If we are lucky and there is more than one to work together to move the 2008, and all candidate left, the chances are that they are future Pennsylvania primaries to an earlier merely riding it-0ut to the end. There is no date. !)T \ L '- "W\TI-' ., rJiE M\\Gl"' t4. ! ~... fi~~ ,it.~1~ tr~ n~ -.· ~; &'l _ ·_· ~ -_"Z ~~•l' J "f\MG! a J~ l N ; �FEATURES 9 FEBRUARY 16, 2004 Slippery Co~ditions C~n Lead to Winter Injuries BY JEREMY ZUCKERO Beacon Correspondent 11;~~;;~6c~'f/li rz"l;t,t• "'' .•· , { . . . . . . .. a1v{tO(JP the.piijvlireci.9t(veteB;~oll ..· tdtk&:to,;fJ]1e Be~~on. qbo~!1.ibi/1elovis eoP,le s1~~ld g~t r:zo,rej~;Jz~ · }t" :·· Beacon:;' What draws you'to tJ{~ 1 liticlll V sc .• + Baldino:crve.· al~ays . epJgyed~~~chmg'g;ovefllJ}egt,fi why'gt!cisiop.s art!made:'.\ .. Idifield that I,.f;njo{re;ding ~qo'~tarid studying but I.don't thinkth~t le~t!r»'ant to practi¢~jt. Jt's goUe,n 9irty and nasty. . ·: lt'.s nice to talk about and stu4y and ·~atch otherpeopie d~ it, butit's·p.o fforpie. · · B~a~on: Are you wo~king on any re~earch right n<{W'!c:· · Bal din°': 1 amworkirig on a project;Vith . e~.tj~matl ()Uthe city of..Wilkes:-Barre and tll,e evolutiop. of its form of govern ·. ·.· ~urdistinctlydiffer types> of governm,ent in.a fiffy 0ye¥.•p 7 3:¼} ,. . ., 'why tho.se ch,ang hagpfned~~d._tp~, conseque · ·. · · ' . words on \ 1ai;fous'aspec I've'got i)yo mor~.t o go., Beacon: ,Wh ;do oufe campus?· Baldino; ;There havf always b . politics : . Yctl,td thOSt! student~ have . n , <··• ••1··· di··•. ., . ' •••••.. •. ' club back1 an organized fashion will help to focus th 7ir ~~~.rgies s.o ~ .at we .can hgpefully haye m activities for them. .. I believe in synergy. People come up with ideas'andrunwiththe . It's not about a particular political orientation. It's just the opportunity for people who , · enjoy politics to talk about it. ~· ,, · · Beacon: If you could give one piese of advice to Wilkes students in regards to the upcomin~ pr~sidential election, what wo~!d it be? . ·. , Baldino: Educate themselves. Leam al:>outthejssues and the candidates and take tw perspectives. Take a very se)f,.interested perspectiv~: ·{Askl»'hatwill this candi for me, ~ut then, even mor~jmpwtantly, }Vhi~h c~didate is llJOt:e likely to lead th country 1p t~e right dtrectio.n . ;:;Xo'f-, · with 1,1,1selt;7· because without the self-interest, it's t ...... d~. . ef '· Winter is a very memorable season, maybe the most memorable. Some people despise it and count the days until spring, but to others winter is a time to indulge in their favorite sports. The problem is, winter sports (and indeed, winter activity in general) can be dangerous, and just the right injury can put a person out of commission for quite a while. As anyone who has sustained such an injury can tell, those related to winter sports are fairly common. According to Mrs. Diane O'Brien, Coordinator of Health Services at Wilkes University, out of twenty to twentyfive visits to Health Services each day, three or four are winter-related. She sees a definite increase in sports related injuries every winter both in Health Services and in the while pursuing your interest(s) helps. There are more concrete things you can do, however. "The biggest-thing is to try to mimic as closely as possible the thing that you would like to do. [For example] ... skiing. You can try simple isometrics like jumping over a box, little things like that where your body is going to have to absorb the shock, but at the same ti me push off. Or, for snowboarding, you can do side-to-side onelegged hops. [In general], stretching out, trying to do some cardio ... or weightlifting." Unfortunately, all the preparation in the world doesn't guarantee injury prevention. Anyone who participates in a sport, winter or otherwise, has a chance of being injured. One of the more common kinds of injuries he Political Science ren Wesolowski.q,(1,{£4,p,:il Surko;J,; .the process·ofreorgahizing't'he clu. rko tel/TheBeaconwhy the ·. deci dents should get.hJVo/ved Beacoll.~ W~y dig Y9.~:. decJ Weso)Q;wsld;ffhete ·· · •.• h~. •••,< Beacon/Kristin Delunas Snow and ice make walking and driving tricky in the winter months. •....... • I?. top Beaco~. ~Xsbolll $!11 ent, Wrs,9low~ki?A,nyon~ Whq'Jso i# politicS, and>vhat it tpat tqey ,ilte B,~c9~r1s·yoti(,B~~b'pp.~ nt~ §~l¾ We~lowski: J)urclub;is 'o pen;tc}"anyo Beacon: t}o~can,'. inter~.sted~Jµ~~nts ge ~.urko: G,o n~cf at wiJkespoliSciclu . www.geocities.com/wilkespolisoiclub, us emergency room in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital where she also works. So how then do people typically get these . kinds of injuries? Keith Klahold, Fitness Facility Director of Marts Gym, said, "... Poor preparation .... They [athletes] didn't necessarily do anything, they may have just sat around ... and not been physically necessarily ready [to participate in a winter sport]." Readiness certainly seems to be an important idea, but even extremely prepared athletes occasionally sustain injuries. "The other thing is just the weather. We might get complaints every now and then about how warm it is [in the fitness center], but everybody is better off that way because when you are hot and then cold, when you try to do something ... you can pull a muscle," said Klahold. Well, although not much can be done about the weather, there are ways to properly prepare for any winter activity. One way is simply to think about it; being aware of some things that could possibly go w~ong is a pulled muscle. Pulled muscles, when treated correctly, are not extremely serious, but therein lies the problem: they are often not treated correctly. • · "The best is to ice the pull as soon as you can. After that, as soon as it starts to feel better, try to use it. The biggest mistake people will normally make is they will pull a muscle, wait three weeks until it feels completely fine, then try to do what they did ... and wind up pulling it again, whereas if you exercise the muscle (after a pull), and even if it's maybe five pounds on say a leg curl, it helps make the muscle stronger than what it was before," said Klahold. If you do get an injury, pulled muscle or not, remember treatment and over-thecounter medicines are free at Health Services for all Wilkes University students, faculty, and staff, so stop by because untreated injuries only get worse. Enjoy winter sports, but be careful and take care of any injury right away! �10 FEATURES FEBRUARY 16, 2004 Winter Weather Cancellations Wreak Havoc on Schedules BY LINDSEY WOTANIS Beacon Features Editor said Adams. "Then it is just a matter of being on the phone with these colleagues from the other schools and coming to a consensus decision on what is the best approach ." Once a decision is made, it is generally posted on the Wilkes website. A message also appears on the University's snow hotline, 408-SNOW. Adams' goal is to have the decision made and announced by no later than 6 a.m., because he realizes that many students travel a distance to get to campus. However, last week, Adams was forced to make some tough decisions when the forecast was calling for not only snow, but also The forecast for the coming weekend is rain with temperatures in the mid-40s. That is quite a stretch from the weather we've experienced in the last several weeks. Snow in the forecast had students praying for a snow day, while many of their professors hoped classes would go on as scheduled. The spring 2004 semester has already seen some snowy days, clouded with compressed schedules and cancellations, and it's only week five. Many students caught some extra winks when classes were delayed, and others breathed sighs of relief when they heard the news that their night classes had been cancelled. But, while the snow caused excitement for many students, it also caused nightmares for Univer~ity administrators. Dr. Paul Adams, Dean of Student Affairs, is responsible for making the decision to compress or cancel classes in the event of poor weather conditions. Adams finds himself constantly checking the forecast. "During the winter months, those of us who have this responsibility are always monitoring the weather and looking at the forecast so when you see a weather event coming, it's something you have been anticipating for several days and watching develop," said Adams. "Generally speaking, the decisions on what we do in regard to weather is a collaborative one, made in Dr. Jeffery Alves meets his Tuesday night consultation with College Misericordia and class for the second time this semester. King's College because we share a common calendar and have a cross registration prosleet and freezing rain. gram. Our students are visiting each other's "It really created a lot of concern. Once campuses and because of that we need to you get people to school, you have got to be be consistent in our approach." able to get them home, and I think the freezAdams finds himselfup as early as 5 a.m. -ing rain is something that everybody takes on predicted snow days. At that time, he much more caution with," said .Adams. "I touches base with those at the collaborathink we're probably more tolerant of conditive schools, where they exchange notes in tions when it is snowing because it is easier hopes of reaching a decision. to drive in, but the ice is a whole different "All of us are doing data gathering- story." whether it is from Internet weather so~rces, The timing of a storm also causes problocal media weather sources, talking with lems for Adams when trying to make these the staff on campus at Public Safety and kinds of decisions. Sometimes, as was the asking what the conditions are like here," case on Friday, February 6, going on a com- pressed schedule would not ha~e helped, since the weather was supposed to intensify through noon. Instead, Adams made the decision to close the campus. So far, the University has experienced four weather events this season, two of which caused Tuesday's night classes to be cancelled. Dr. Jeffery Alves, Allan P. Kirby, Jr. Distinguished Professor ofFree Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, teaches BA 281, The Nature and Essence of Entrepreneurship on Tuesday evenings. Alves has already lost two of his class sessions due to the recent inclement weather. Alves had to cancel his class on week two, and on weeks three and four, classes were cancelled because of the snowy conditions, so as of week five, his class of eight had only met one time previously. However, the students did participate in a twenty-hour out-ofclass_project--an entrepreneurship workshop at Victoria's lnn--so, as a result, he feels confident that they can make up the lost time. "It's not like we've lost a lot of time, but we did have stuff scheduled for those two days [that were cancelled] and as a consequence we've had to reshuffle our schedule," said Alves. "We are going to compress the coverage on several topics and we are going to drop one topic entirely. But, my objective is to have us back on schedule by spring break, and I think we can do it." Adam Hindmarsh, a sophomore and recently declared business administration major, hadn't even been to one of Alves' classes before last Tuesday. Because Hindmarsh switched majors this semester, he was added into the class after the first week. "Considering it's been four weeks into the semester and I joined the class late, I hadn't even been to one class yet. So basically, I had no idea what to expect. 1 didn't even know if we were behind or not," said Hindmarsh. Other faculty have required students to make up lost Tuesday nights at different times, which is an option in these cases. As for making up the lost time, Adams said that no concrete plans have been made to reschedule the lost Tuesday time. However, there is a chance for it to be made up at the end of the semester if the need arises. Adams also pointed out that the weather we have been experiencing this year is no different than past winters. With the exception of the 2001-2002 school year, every year since 1998-1999 has had a total offive weather events, meaning some action, whether it is compressing or canceling, had to be taken. As of right now, the Unive.rsity has experienced four weather events this year. To try and prevent so much lost time, Adams has developed an alternative to the compressed schedule and complete cancellation. He has sent the notification of this new alternative to all students and faculty via e-mail. Posters will also be hung around campus to alert people of the possible new procedures. The e-mail read , "During inclement weather, as an alternative to the compressed schedule, the University may choose to open at noon, remaining on a regular class schedule. This option will preserve afternoon and evening classes, and allow an extra two hours for road and weather conditions to improve." Adam also realizes that many of the University's students comm~te from broad distances. "The University recognizes that our commuting students come from a wide geographic area and that road conditions can vary greatly throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. Common sense and good judgment should act as a guide as to whether or not students can get to the University, or if a departure from campus earlier than closing time is required. We anticipate that the Faculty will respect student judgment in these matters," further read the email message. Adam concluded that in his many years working in Student Affairs, he has never run into problems with faculty not understanding a student's judgment call in harsh conditions. Though he often second guesses the decisions he is forced to make, he said he can only make his decisions based on the local predictions, and always makes his decisions with the safety of the students, faculty and staff in mind. Study Abroad Experiences Round Out Education BY JESS NIEMIEC Beacon Staff Writer People choose to travel for many reasons. There's the thrill of bagging the big game in some deep jungle, the ability to absorb a culture completely, and, for some, the excitement of travelling to learn. Wilkes University offers a study abroad program designed to send students to various reaches of the world with an educational mission. The students who participate are submerged in a completely new culture for months at a time, and their abilities to adapt are put to the ultimate test. This program includes an entire semester in a foreign country, of the student's choice, during which the students learn, play, and speak in an entirely new and dH·ferent way. "It is a very rewarding experience for the students," said Dr. Paola Bianco-Sobejano, Assistant Professor in the foreign Languages Department and the Study Abroad Coordinator. "They can get so much from learning in a different setting. I want all students to realize they can be helped by this experience." Classes are chosen while they're still here, with the help of their academic advisor, so that the curriculum fits nicely into their ulti- _ mate class plan. The advisors choose classes to replace some that are in the Wilkes course of study, so that the students do not lose a semester in terms of required coursework. The overall experience depends on the cuiture and school setting that the student chooses to submerse themselves in. "There are many areas of the world you can choose from. We have students that have gone to different places, and they all come back with great and different experiences," said Bianco. Three Wilkes students have recently returned from studying in foreign countries: Jenna Marks, Christine Bilhart, and Maria Kam. Each of these students were able to bring something different from their experience that will, in the end, further their education, whether it be from a social standpoint, or an academic one. Those students that are involved seem to come back with a good experience, as well. "I had an amazing time," said Marks, a senior political science major who has returned from Australia. "I'm not sure why I came home. It's so cold here versus there." Currently, there are two Wilkes students studying in Rome, Italy. Elvira Illiano,junior communications studies major, and Matthew Grammard, junior biology major. Both stu- dents will conclude the spring semester while in Italy, and will then return to the States this summer and complete their remaining schooling at Wilkes. "Stud9' abroad is something everyone should consider," said Marks. "You learn a lot about yourself, and the world." Anyone interested in getting more information about the study abroad programs that are offered at Wilkes can contact Bianco at extension 4519 or by e-mailing her at biancop@wilkes.edu. "[Bianco] is a lot of help to anyone that is interested. [Those interested] should talk to her. She's a wonderful lady who is interested in everyone, realizing that there is so much you can do with your four years, beyond staying within the walls of Wilkes University," said Marks. �FEBRUARY 16, 2004 11 FEATURES Wilkes Welcomes Visiting Japanese Students BY JAMIE BABBITT Wednesday. They also did origami with the she believes that Americans are warn1 and children and taught them how to write their generous and have big hearts and are alnames in Japanese. ways enthusiastic with a -smile," said Going to a foreign country and seeing The students also visited Dallas ElemenPolachek. One thing the students didn't like firsthand how people live is an experience tary School for four days to observe classes about America was the greasy food. like no other. Students cannot get the full and participate in classroom activities. ''They According to Polachek, in the past, some understanding of other cultures by merely will be teaching assistants from anywhere of the students who came to America loved reading about them in a textbook. from kindergarten up to fourth grade and so it so much that they decid_ed to come back Eight education majors from Tamagawa we are really excited about that for a longer period of time. "As a matter of University in Japan had • · because we believe that it's fact, some of the students that have come the opportunity to come going to be a wonderful expe- have gone back to get their degree at to America and stay with rience for them," said Polachek. Tamagawa and come back for their masters a family for two weeks For the Japanese students, program in education at Wilkes," said this semester. The stucoming to the United S_tates Polachek. dents arrived at Wilkes was not just a learning experiCurrently, Tamagawa is the only school University on Friday, ence academically. They also that Wilkes haJ this type of program with , February 6, and are staylearned a lot about how Ameribut there are plans for doing similar projects ing in the homes of cans live. Some of the students in other countries in the future. "We have a Wilkes faculty members for the duration of their were surprised that their host couple of contacts in France and Switzerstay. fathers helped with the cookland so those will be possibilities in the fu-• "Since 1990, we've ing, because in Japan only the ture and we would like to get our students had fabulous relationwomen cook. The closeness to go to France and Switzerland as well," ships with Tamagawa of the family is a lot different said Polachek. University whereby evhere as well. "There is more Fields would also like to see our students ery year, usually in Febhugging and kissing with the experience more of other cultures. "The reruary or March, a group children," said Norie Shiraiwa, ality is ... that [my host student] speaks quite of students comes to one of the Tamagawa particia bit of English and we speak no Japanese Wilkes ... they stay with pants. whatsoever. And so it says something about host families ... and they Some of the qualities the our culture that we don't learn other culture's come to attend Wilkes The Beacon/Kristin Hake st udents liked moS t about languages but in Japan people study Enclasses," said Dr. Diane Wilkes undergrads helps students from Tamagawa University, Americans were their open glish from grade school, on ... lt would be Polachek, Chairperson Japan with their English skills in their ESL class. heart, kindness, and positive nice ifwe could speak some Japanese," said of Education and Psychology and Coordithinking. "When I asked [my Fields. natoroftheTamagawaprogram. a serious process [to get here]," said hoststudent]whatsurpriseshermostabout... Polachek, along with faculty members Dr. Polachek. America and American people, she said that Sid Halsor, Dr. Maryanne Rexer, Dr. Mary According to Polachek, the students are ..r.,:..._-_:-,t;if~Wi@¾!;j~ -.,:-)l\#fi+\f('@•'ii■ I Kropiewnicki, Dr. Darin Fields, and Dr. attending Professor Gina Morrison's class, Michael and Margaret Steele are serving as ED 220: Multicultural Education. They will host families for this year's program. "The attend the class four times during their stay hosts that we've been using from Wilkes Uniand they are given assignments just as the versity have been host families over the years rest of the students in the class. The stuand the families usually have children, so dents are receiving two credits from that is one of the criteria," said Polachek. Tamagawa University for their trip so they 1 For Fields, this is the third year he's will be graded on how they do in their class, \./ hosted a Japanese student. "We decided to with their host family, in their elementary l' tJ be a host family because we've done it in the classes, and on their English skills. , past and it's always been a valuable and reThe students are not only attending r warding experience. It's a lot offun. l have classes here. They actually have a fairly rig- ~two children and the Japanese students alorous schedule. "A daily schedule might ., ways love to be around little kids and so go something like this: the host families give www.shermanhillsapartments.com they have a good time. My kids Jove having them breakfast and they might have some , a Japanese student in the house," said Fields. things to do around the house in the morn- t The Best Looking Affordable Apartments In Wilkes-Barre Fields compared the experience of having like help the children get dressed, and \./ ing a Tamagawa student stay at his home to then they bring them in to Wilkes," said Now accepting applications for I & 2 bedroom apartments having a friend stay over. "They occupy a Polachek. "Then they will have a little bit spare room and they eat with you and there of English as a second language instrucCentrally Located Laundry Facilities are some langu~ge _barriers so you have the tion (ESL) where Wilkes students and facPublic transportation 24-Hour Maintenance Service fun of working through those things. You ulty help them improve their English through Carpeting Frost Free Refrigerator learn a little about their culture and they cerconversation and the written word." Air Conditloning Garbage Disposal tainly learn how we live," said Fields. After the students practice their English , On Site Social Service Coordinator Stove Whenever there is an addition to a houseskills, they have a lunch break to go to the hold, temporary lifestyle changes must be cafeteria with their designated Wilkes stu- \ / made to accommodate that extra person. For dent-partner and eat with other students. 't 300 Parkview Circle Fields, these changes pertained mostly to They are also free to explore the area, such Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18702 his family's morning routine. "We all have to as walking downtown to Boscov's to shop. MondayFriday 8A.M. to SP.M. get up a little bit earlier so we can get one In the afternoon, the students are taken more person through the shower and get to various elementary schools in the area to down to eat something ... She does all the observe and also teach fun activities to the CHECK US OUT TODAY !!!! things we do. Ifwe go shopping, she goes children. The first school they were taken 570-823-5124 shopping ... We don't really do anything difto was Chester Street Elementary School EHO ferently because that is kind of what they where they read children's books written by , want, to really see how we live," said Fields. American authors to the students last Beaco11 Asst. Features Editor The process of coming to America was not a simple one. "There were many applicants for the Tamagawa program and we decided to limit it to eight because it's a small number so we could give them good, individualized instruction in English. We can take them from school to school. It's a manageable group ... but they had to go through STUD ENT S WEL CQ ME l,. /J Sherman Hills Apartments V L �FEBRUARY 16, 2004 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 12 From the Cu_tting Room Floor: ;,a1/llJ (/tJ,m]Jb"ell BYSE:BARNE'.IBKY Beacon Correspondent ,c:. . . . row19g ug·1n th~ b!,lstness ano the struggle OtJr:ying tom~~ .~position forbim$elf as.ii John M ayerifi Jason .·• ' Mraz, :+ Josp musisia~~a.~ partje~~~tmovin& and heart• Kelly.. JaredCampbell? In the list of the µe.~ ..•felt.Ip th~ ~merging-scene ofacoustic singer/ artists emerging in ~n•e.XP!psion.of·a~6~stf ,. ·sqpgwrite.~s,,\Jare? ~1~P~.e .lt.gosses,s,es performers these days, Ja(ed Campbell )t~l .. ng})?teniial t9J:,ecorne·a comes up as,the one. of.!:1s have yethear overs r,nging fro.,n.Fleetwo,o d Mac's of. · ··· ''Landslii:le 1' ;.to .Dav~ Matthe~'s Band . ,,·w . i In America 4 ke¼,~gµi;C':.~yen few Like each of the artists in this , emerging category, Campbell has a unique flair in his music that makes it distinctively his. He adds a bit of soul and , vocal strength in the song " In Your Heart," that is not as prevalent as other artists. His songs are moving as well as heartfelt, and .s feelings and soul pour out through the hannonious chords of his guitar. ' · andD;~~:~;i~';!!t~~!~e1:~ _P'¼~~~~Y of w~fl~redpampbellmusic.com ex• / 11 tar an<i a ~armonic,, Campbell ~ut op~ Cra~h}hi; expertis~tn the ,gui~r shone as traordinary set at the Rifkin ori Wednes~• ,,:did pis e*:traordinary vocal t~lent. day night. ms fclectic . t11elodies~d . Comments froni ;those ' attendance · humor delighted the ciq'Y~ when he opene angeg from "H.e's td l<?ye his voice.'! the set with a song that h.~ wrote vvheri Aft!,ftpe show, Carnpbeli entertained some was in 7th grade called1'{See 1the Beaut qiie~ttpns abouthis career. H: said that he and continued wjpi songs like ''Rainy Labor had ~een •. playing guitar, for 'about seven Day.~ ·· ~ear§.,and when asked why! he still pursues With a constantS,mile and a great sense o m~f <;,;-he said: "Just the love of people. I humor, he enterttin~d requests and told st. ove ,being around people anµ I love being ries about the music he has written compar involved. ,Music makes.everybody happy." ing his time here t9 a VHl Stprytellers set ip all, Campbell was an all around hit with. One sto about a son he had written about +/those .in attendance. Cafe m!x0f c4fe'' •a ':. A~l 0 CD Review: in BY ALISON SHERRY Beacon Staff Writer When we think of immigration to New York City, the first thought that might come to mind is the turn of the century when our ancestors came over from many parts of Europe looking for a new and better Ii fe, Many' passed through Ellis Island, and "Give me your tired, your poor" became the American mantra for gen• erations. We tend not to think much about what Ii fe would be like today for an immigrant. However, Director James Sheridan thought about just that when he decided to use his real-life story about bringing his family to America as the ba• sis of his new film, In America. Emotional, yet humorous, In America follows the true story of the Sheridans, an Irish family looking to establish a new life for themselves in New York City a year af• tera family tragedy, Big city life isn't at all what they expected it to be for Johnny (played by Paddy Considine) and Sarah (played by Samantha Morton) along with their two young daughters (played by sis' ters Sarah and Emma Bolger). There isn't much money and luck isn't always on their side in such an overwhelming place. There is not much to rely on except their love and strength as a family, Ultimately it is their contagious kindness that rubs off on an aloof apartment neighbor (played by Djimon Hounsou) whose ingenuine response builds their n_ew home, If you enjoy stories that make you believe that hope can spring from tragedy and loss, then see In America. Director James Sheridan definitely fulfilled that purpose, It wouldn't be a huge surprise if Sheridan turns up as an Academy Award nominee for next year's Oscar awards for best director, and the dynamic and talented cast could also round out nominations in the acting categories, In America falls in the same genre as Under the Tuscan Sun or Calendar Girls, both of which were given very favorable reviws in the column. Consistent with the latter two films, In America does several things extremely well: offers great storytelling, characters the viewers feel they can know, and realistic, human situations, After all, a story based on true events such as this does not happen on the big screen every day. This movie is rated PG· 13 and receives 4 W's, 1 ohGr's SunnyPsyOp BY MATTHEW JONES Beacon Columnists The most enduring trait of legendary Ca• nadian industrial outfit Skinny Puppy was that they could, somehow, effectively simulate the sensation of having your soul sucked out of a stab wound, Nihil• ism has rarely enjoyed so literal a de• notation, and that was largely thanks to ohGr, vocalist and co•song writer for Puppy. So it may be a surprise to some that his second solo offering is such a pleasing, soul•intact album to listen to. Building on the fonnat Trent Reznor laid down with Pretty Hate Machine, ohGr has composed a millennial dance album for the disenfranchised. SunnyPsyOp could be the soundtrack to Chaplin's Modern Times if Tim Burton had directed it. Dance floor-filling opener "Hi Lo" trades lazier verses for a gigantic chorus anchored by a terrific synthesizer hook. OhGr's penchant for deliver• ing his lyrics in a stream-of-consciousness rant is forgotten on the album; and his voice is uncharacteristically treated with only mini~ ma! effects or vocoders, letting his surprisingly mellow voice take the forefront. Album highlight "maJiK" probably sounds closest to ohGr's work in Skinny Puppy. Industrial white noise wheezes over explosive yet danceable beats in the opening before the verses, which are accompanied by backing vocals that sound like a choir of trolls, ~et the tension build slowly. Just before the song builds to its frenzied climax, a brief and dreamy interlude • sneaks in before erupting back into martial breaks. Later songs range from pulsing hypnotism ("JaKo") to haunted house sinister ("SunBurn"). The instrumental "ShiTe" features some impressive telegraph•wire beats delivered at breakneck speed. While the album isn't exactly for every· one, fans of Nine Inch Nails or other industrial-tinged dance music should find the album to be a gem. And if you have a neophyte's interest in Skinny Puppy, this album should whet your appetite before you move on to the real deal. ., ILKES J]NIVERSITY . ' i ' , ... BIN.G O in the Ballroom, 8p.m. · a.BoARD's 0 For more inforpw.tion) contact tl}e \V.IJ.P.B. at wupbpub@yahoo.~~m �Become a Lifesaver/ . ·Donate Plasma that is needed.for sp. , lJblea ·• · ' sfrip !,ps. millions of people · each year ... r ·2 tbs.•b 2 2tbs'.'~~n'ey ;l 1/2 .~sp. crus~ tast<? · , ... 4 9. cooked ca 1 head red · aod p IBPI ( Whe andmea !;:,··=< • -;. Interstate Blood _& Plasma, Inc. 41 S. Main St Wilkes B~e, PA It's Safe . and Convenient . •--•\•....... I Donate Jel / Todayllllll . L. . ' S I H ... e p .:. av~ . ,ves . · Donate · P/as,.11a · . . ; . ' . . . . .· . . :-. . . . .· . . . ·. . . 823 4- .·.9 �14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FEBRUARY 16. 2004 Last Minute Spring Break Ideas and Tips BY MELISSA JURGENSEN Beacon A&E Editor Spring break is only one month away, and the clock is ticking to take advantage of some of the remaining deals out there. Wilke_s University's spring break is March 6-14, and some students have been planning trips for months. For those who haven't started planning a trip, here are some last minute tips and ideas to show you how to get there inexpensively and have a wonderful time once you're ankle-deep in sand and sun! Every destination has a different atmosphere to it. Some places are going to have reputations for being wilder, while others are a better pick for rela~ing on the beach. It is a good idea to look into the destination you choose before making reservations. Three of the most popular spots during spring break are Cancun, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. If you are just looking to stay within the U.S., www.paradiseparties.com is offering hotel packages between $150 to $369 per person based on four people per room in Panama City Beach, Florida. If cruises are your thing, Carnival Cruise Line is enjoyable for students 21 and over and are generally excellent vacation values. The cost for a Carnival Cruise Line threeday round trip from Miami to somewhere like the Bahamas can range upwards of$229 per person, depending on the availability of the cruise when trav~I arrangements are Th , made. Cruises aren't the only option for spring break trips. Although cruises are popular among college students, flying to nice destinations is also a way to go. All-inclusive packages that include air fare, hotel-stay, all meals, gratuity and entertain- "Many all-inclusive packages fly to popular spring break locations. There are packages for Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic for $559 per person and one for Cozumel, Mexico, which is a three-night package for $484 a person. There is also a two-night package to the Bahamas that in- ment are also availbale. Not only are .they usually at a good price, but such packages ensure that the traveler doesn't have to worry about carrying a lot of money. eludes everything except meals., for $409 per person," said Linda Grazioso of Liberty Travel. Perhaps, then, you are planning to just ;RFO,RMIN:ARTS AT WILKES UNIVERSITY . Darte Board YBRIDGETGIUNTA eucon Stuff Writer Wednesday, February 18, 2004--Performance Hour--1 p.m. in Gies Hall. Performance Hour is free of charge and open to all. Musical theater production Fiddler on the Roof Friday, February 20, at 8 p.m. Saturday, February 21, at 8 p.m. Sunday, February 22, at 2 p.m. At the Dorothy Dickson Darte main stage. Wilkes students, free with ID, other students & senior citizens, $5, general admission, $15 • get in the car and go. What could be more fun than driving around the country for a week with three of your closest friends without a destination or care in the world? You can have a ball touring the Gulf Coast of Florida or the cities of the South. Don't spend too much time trying to decide which hotel to book. You will have a great time regardless of where you stay. Some places may be more convenient than others, but that doesn't mean it is going to ruin your trip if you don't get the best hotel ppssible. Where you go and what you do is what really counts. Bojan Milasinovic,funior Pharmacy major, said that he hasn't begun making plans for spring break yet, but he isn't worried about finding any remaining deals. "You can always find something, no matter how late it is." Sometimes procrastination turns out pretty well. At the last minute you might be able to take advantage of someone else's canceled trip that may be purchased inexpensively so that there are no empty seats on a plane or empty rooms in a hotel. The problem is that you might not know where you're going until the week that you leave. Last but not least, spring break should be about one thing--forgetting about the daily grind of classes and homework and alleviating some stress. And if you're not going anywhere special during spring break, make sure you do something special for yourself. Diving back into classes won't be fun or productive if you haven't had a chance to kick back and rejuvenate yourself. �FEBRUARY 16, 2004 15 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Theater Review: Fiddler on the Roof BY MONICA CARDENAS 'Asst. Beacon A &E Editor I could not have asked for a more entertaining way of passing my Sunday afternoon than to have spent it before the ve~ talented group of Wilkes students in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. On February 13, 14 and 15, the Department of Visual and Performing Arts presented Fiddler on the Roof Everything from the set, the orchestra, and especially the performance was top notch. The musical, written by Joseph Stein, Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, is set in a Ukrainian village named Anatevka, which is overflowing with fantastic characters . I. J. ,. : .• • . . ISU •·•· and a rich Jewish tradition. 20 Benjamin S. Ptashinsky delivered an astonishing performance as Tevye, the poor milkSi' Ptashinsky ! ; ti . ,=,::2\t.-:·'- -. =>r.:,)\ff\'{~'-'"+-</-· ,··1-,t4tv;r/ t_ man with five daughters and wife , Golde, who not only played opposite Ptashinsky with style, but inclination to keep with the conventional plans to his rough wife. truly held her own throughout. As the couple Adding color to the performance was Yente (Jenway of doing things, and allows his tries desperately to make a dowry while marnifer Zubernick), the town matchmaker, who quickly daughters to marry for happiness instead rying off their three oldest daughters, it befinds herself out of a job. However, this does not of money. This becomes increasingly comes impossible as they repeatedly break stop her from serving as the town gossip, bringing difficult for him as the girls become bolder, tradition. much humor to this heartfelt musical. and especially as he tries to explain the Tevye accepts their decisions, despite his .~T1a?c:s.\VUI b.:R:'~ .n~xt we:kendvep~ary an~ ;:l;Ro~: iJtre{:i~~;iN.~tta Cl;men~{'J!;'hann Babo, cCannsSecoo<iRow::aenjamin Peter Mario Baldo brings in a note of seriousness as Perchik, the progressive who tries to persuade this traditional crowd to accept the changes going on in the world around them. They are reluctant, but are forced to face these truths as they are ordered to pack up and leave the only home they have ever known. From Tevye's hilarious discussions with God to Yente's attempts at matchmaking, be ready to laugh. But also, don't plan on leaving without "Matchmaker" still ringing in your head--and a lot to think about. We are all forced to decide about whether to speak out for our beliefs, as Perchik does , or whether to quietly obey. With much humor, this performance begs a serious question : Tradition, or a new way of doing things? Catch the show again next weekend, February 20 and 21 at 8p.m., and 22 at 2 p.m. This Week in History 16th--The first airplane flight between Los Angeles and San Francisco took place,(1914) 17th--Michael Jordan 1 NBA, (1963) 18th--Mark Twain's "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" was published in the U.S. for the first time, (1885) · I 9th--Dick Clark premiered the "American Music Awards," (1974) 20th--The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the power of the federal government was greater than that of any individual state, ( 1809) 21 st--McGraw-Hill, Inc. outbids eight other American publishers for the U.S. rights to Hunter Davies' authorized biography of the Beatles. They paid $150,000 for the rights, ( 1968) 22nd--ln Utica, NY, Frank W. Woolworth opened his first 5 and I 0-cent store, (1879) · _____________,w~J �16 FEBRUARY 16, 2004 SPORTS Wilkes Splits Tri-match Against Lycoming and Gettysburg BY WILL MIDGETT Beacon Asst. Sports Editor The Wilkes University wrestling team took on Lycoming College and Gettysburg in a triMatch on Saturday. Wilkes lost to nationally ranked Lycoming 44-0 but was able to come back and soundly defeat Gettysburg 30-15. Junior Jeremy Mayer started off the match against Lycoming for the Colonels at 125. Mayer went into the match with a record of 26-14 and faced Lycoming's Sean Cullen. Cullen scored an early takedown on Mayer, and -rode him out for the rest of the period. Cullen· chose to start on bottom in the second and made a quick escape to advance the score to 3-0. Mayer scored his only point of the match early in the third period with an escape of his own. Toward the end of the third period, the score was 4-1 and Mayer was trying desperately to catch up . With 19 seconds left in the match, Mayer shot in for a takedown which dropped Cullen out of bounds. Time ran out with M_ayer trying to get control of Cullen while still staying in bounds, but he was not in a position for the referee to call a takedown and the match ended at 4-1, giving Lycoming 3 points on the board. Sophomore Joe Yutko took the mat for the Colonels at 133 pounds, matched up against Lycoming's Kyle Hopkins. Hopkins scored an early takedown on Yutko in first, and was able to keep him on the mat for the entire period. Similar to the 125 pound match, Hopkins was able to earn an early escape •in the second period. The score was 3-0 in favor of Hopkins going into the third period. Early in the third, Yutko surprised Hopkins, as well as the crowd, with a quick maneuver that took his opponent to the mat for 2 points. However, with time running out, Yutko was unable to tum Hopkins over for any back points and Hopkins ended up winning 3-2. Wilkes chose to forfeit at the 141 pound weight class in both the Lycoming match and in the Gettysburg match as well. The forfeit then set the stage for Wilkes' 8th ranked fresh- man Mike Ferrara. and at first looked like he could take home the Ferrara faced Lycoming's Sean Reese in victory. Delva made the first point of the match a hold-out, drag-down match with neither with an escape early in the second period. Brindle wrestler able to make a move on each other. then snuck in a quick takedown and caught Delva The match remained·scoreless until early on his back. At the 3: 19 in the second period, the in the third period when Reese made an referee slapped the mat signifying the pin. --escape from the down position. Ferrara "I had that first match," says Delva. "It should was unable to score any points on Reese have been mine, but I made a mistake and got causing him to lose the match 1-0. caught." At 157, freshman Joe Diliberto faced off At the this point Lycoming was up 28-0 on the against a tough Jason Smith. Smith took scoreboard with only three matches left. Wresdown Diliberto in the middle of the first, tling for the Colonels at 184 was sophomore Nick and so much like the DeAngelis, who face Lycoming'sAndy Hull. Hull rest of the Lycoming wasted no time taking team, he was pracDeAngelis down in the ticed in keeping· his first period, and pinned him opponent on the at the I :20 mark. mat. In the second At 197 pounds, period, Smith caught Lycoming's John Battaglia Diliberto on his earned a 12-1 majordeciback long enough to sion over freshman Vince earn himself three Abbot. Battaglia spent the near-fall points. •.,_j entire second period scorSmith chose to ing takedowns and nearstart in the down pofall points on the frustrated sition to start the freshman. third period. After a Andrew Steinberg quick escape, Smith The Beacon/Nick Zmijewski capped off the Wilkes line· then took Diliberto , up at the heavyweight down to the mat once again and was able spot against Lycoming's Tommy Snyder. Snyder to roll him over for an additional three near- earned three takedowns against Steinberg before fall points. By the time the buzzer sounded, earning a fall at 3:29 in the second period. The Smith had won a 12-0 major decision. pin sealed the shutout for the Warriors, and Wilkes Wilkes freshman Kyle Lenio wrestled a then regrouped and made ready for the match hard fought match at 165 for the Colonels against Gettysburg. against Lycoming's Clint Swartz. Swartz Jeremy Mayer started off again at 125 pounds struck first in the second period with· two for the Colonels against Gettysburg. After a escapes, and a takedown in the third. Lenio tough loss to Lycoming, Mayer vindicated himanswered back with a takedown ofhis own, self with a dominating performance against but it was too little, too late, as Swartz took Gettysburg's Brian Norcross. Mayer was leada 4-2 minor decision. ing the match 11-2 in the third period before pinAt 174, senior Fritz Delva made the first ning Norcross with 23 seconds left in the match. of his last two home appearances in his Joe Yutko also displayed a completely domiWilkes _~areer. Delva, a tri-captain for the nating match against Kevin Dougherty at 133 Colonels, was honored before the match pounds. Yutko was scoring takedowns almost at with a ceremony for Senior's Day, since he will, and earned several near-fall points, winning was the only active senior for the Colonels him a 12-4 major decision. at the match. Wilkes then forfeited for the second time at Delva faced Lycoming's Grant Brindle, 141 pounds. At 149 pounds, Mike Ferrara an- nnnnnnnnnnnn n n i ca1hfor MOur j n corn,aact aiScS D n DI; n swered back from his loss to Lycoming. Ferrara quickly disabled Gettysburg's Matt Denholtz with a takedown, and received a pin at the 1:20 mark of the first period. At 157, Joe Diliberto turned into a scoring machine, taking down opponent Mark McDonald six times throughout the match. With 1:22 left to go in the match, Diliberto s.cored his last takedown making the score 17-3, and earning a technical fall. Kyle Lenio then earned a 9-3 decision at 165 against Josh Kaplan . At 174, Fritz Delva wrestled the last home match of his career. Facing Gettysburg's Michael Denholtz, Delva made two quick takedowns in the first period, including a impressive double-leg that took Denholtz to his back. At 2:10 in the first period, Delva pinned Denholtz for the victory. "Itfeltgood,"commentedDelvaonhis last home match. "I should have had the first match but now I'm looking forward to the MAC's." Gettysburg's Chris Coogan earned the first victory for the Bullets. Coogan won a nail biting 6-5 decision against Wilkes sophomore Sandri no Plutino. Gettysburg would then win the next two matches against the Colonels: At 197, Jeff Morgan won a 7-4 decision over Vince Abbot, and Mike Pattanite earned a 4-3 decision over freshman heavyweight Keith Altiery. . .,, ~ .r ,. Despite losi~.g the 'iast three matches, Wilkes wrestled well enough in the early rounds to earn a 30-15 victory, splitting the Tri-Match. Wilkes wrestled another tri-match the day before against Scran-ton and SUNY-Maritime, sweeping both matches. The Colonels first beat Maritime 42-10 in a lopsided victory. Then against Scranton, Wilkes cleared a close 23-22 match that was decided in the heavy weight match. Keith Altiery won a close 3-1 decision over Scranton's Mike Kelly to seal the deal for Wilkes. Wilkes will now compete at the MAC Championships at the University of Scranton on Friday and Saturday. www.musicalenergi.com aJso buyjng& seHjng: DVDS•VHS VIDEO GAMES RECORDS TAPES .... •fl Pllt · •fl i.n dddUS!Cf/LENERU/ in 59norlltmaiaslreet . wilke&-barre. s29-2m n best selectm POSTER~,. Pllt flfl es pnces , b t . Jewelry . ... incense 9fl cool gifts l:J nnn111111-1:nl31UZIZ WANTED Are you interested in writing for The Beacon? We're looking for writers! It's a great expierence and a fun work environment! Contact The Beacon at 408-5903 ] �SPORTS FEBRUARY 16, 2004 17 Klahold Takes Wilkes Community Fitness Seriously . Trainer challenges athletes to go the extra mile to those who often put off getting in shape impact on her teammates as well._ "Everyfor their sport's season. "They were given one is more self-confident in their abilities. workout .programs at the end of last se- They see and feel the difference in the way mester, and they knew they were expected they are playing." Frank Matthews, the Head Coach of the to come back from break in shape to play." However, at the bascbal I team's first prac- softball team, agrees. "He has been an imtice, seven players threw up · from the intensity. "Some obviously didn't come back in shape," added Klahold. But, that isn't discouraging to him. Many of the athletes have increased their strength, both on the baseball and softball teams. Klahold feels the softball team has a good level of dedication to the gym. "Quite a few have made big strength gains, and their conditioning has imThe Beacon/T. Mick Jenkins proved." Junior softball player . Keith Klahold, Director of Fitness Center Alexis Petite credits Klahold with her personal improvement. mense help all winter," he said. "The "He has helped me with my overall athletic strength-building and pre-season condiability. He's helped me work on condition- tioning was exceptional, and we're looking ing, agility, and strength. He definitely mo- forward to outstanding results." The plans for keeping in shape alter with tivates me," said the Lady Colonel's third the beginning of the spring sport season. baseman. "He always keeps me interested "For example if a pitcher comes in and lifts with variety and mixes things up every heavy expecting to play a game two· days week. That way it isn't boring." later, it could have a negative affect on their Petite feels that Klahold has had big BY KYLA CAMPBELL Beacon Staff Writer Whether in season, off season, or in preseason, athletes on the Wilkes University campus have been getting in shape and are feeling healthier. Who is the person behind the shift in attitude and determination? Keith Klahold. Klahold, the director of the fitness center, has made a huge impact since his arrival late last summer. He has worked oneon-one with the university's staff and students. Most recently, he has spent his time training the spring athletes during pre-season. Klahold has worked particularly closely with the baseball and softball teams. Klahold's work with the baseball team has focused on trying to get the most out of the players and get them in the gym . "Some of them are still in the stone age of baseball. They grew up in a time and area where lifting is a taboo," said Klahold. "But, lifting doesn't negatively affect flexibility and speed. Today's baseball players are seeing Mark McGuire and Sammy Sosa play, and their abilities are results of spending time in the weight room." Klahold tends to focus on overall conditioning, while including cardio and agility training in the athletes' workouts. "The spring athletes are starti.ng to look like athletes again," joked Klahold, referring playing ability," commented Klahold. "So, now we start backing off the weights," said Klahold. "lt is time to focus on maintaining strength instead of getting stronger." The spring athletes have a great asset--a strength and conditioning coach that has helped many at Wilkes. But the remainder of the campus-faculty, staff, students, and former athletes--have also begun to count on Klahold to get them in shape and help them maintain their bodies. For example, senior Mike Liberski, who ended his final football season in November, has lost forty pounds since August 13. "Training in the new gym .and working hard throughout football season really helped me get in better shape," he said. "Keith also set me up with a great workout in order for me to maintain my overall physical condition and improve my health." Liberski feels that Klahold is a tremendous help for everyone at Wilkes. "He's able to cater to all athletes. He has sport-specific, athlete-specific, and detailed individual workouts. He even helps those who aren't athletes. "Coach Klahold is so knowledgeable and a great motivator. It's obvious he's made a big difference for me and many others," Liberski added. Luckily for Wilkes, Klahold intends to continue his career on campus. "[ like it here and have no plans of leaving," he concluded. "My wife and I are very happy here. In fact, she hasn't seen me this happy in a long time." a :/?_ifkin 'Cafe at Jfenrv Student Center 'Personal ?an plz:.z:.as* Jaz:.,man·s Cate,. and a wide selection of co11ven/e11ce and' Grab . a11d~o foods Dallt,L 1"1,,a_Specktls Clucl:en 117tng f'Jua Alondav 'foesd,111 $4.99 H6Q· Clttcken & :l{ed Onion $4.39 'Pesto Chick.en Alfredo $439 111edne.i.dav 77u,rsdav Stuffed Chee~..esttak 1'>/u.a $4.99 .frldav Garlic Sltt1111p rultft ;tucotta $4.99 Weeklv Dell Specials februarv 16~20 Current Promotions .-,·- _ -_ ..... Italian Sausa(lc Sub with. Clups,.1-1/ckle..and a 20 .c,z Tounftllil &v:eraue . $4.59 .Add a ZO oz. Tauntaln Sada to am/ sandwich ct plu;a (or only $.69 Serv/11g Top Quality Dell Sandwiches, · .All Sandwiches come with chip...:; and a pickle. ,Tebruarv 23-l7 at np extra ch.arvel 171e:K.euben wtth Chips. Pickle, and a lO t>lo fi,u11:tal11 '&verave $4.59 ·• · . . }{t1Ur$ o(Operatton frklav 7:00 .)f.,llt<>12:00 .)(,;,{,( Samrdav 8:001,;J.lto Jl:00 .A.,U ;tlom)«y t/u:r,u(lli 11ttm;d~v :7:00 )Ul to &0'() 'P.,11 �18 FEBRUARY 16, 2004 Basketball Continued from page 20 · for the "The difference in the second halfis ... we ended up with 15 offensive rebounds. We didn't shoot the ball well, but we did get after S it the second half," commented Jerry Rickrode, Wilkes Head Coach, "Pressley off the bench big, 8 boards. Dave Plisko obviously had a really big half. Ifwe play with the intensity we had in the second half, we have to shoot the ball better, we just got to take this as a positive and move on." ~ }w. ,i•. · t ' Plisko led the way for Wilkes scoring a game high 31 points, 29 of which came in the n Saturdiy, :~eb~~IY • second half, and Pressley had a team high . ~~ tadyCqlon~l§ trart: eight rebounds. ~ .· · to 12~10,;-pelaware -O'Donnell had an impressive game for the · • Jfhe bggi;~•us~d Royals totaling a gam~ high 17 rebounds and 12-0 ruri' . an'cfinevef .·., .. . :,:,:: .. team leading 17 points. Burke and Sean Clark ed,the d9rrµnaQpe•1n also scored in double figures for Scranton. -66 \he On Saturday, the Colonels traveled to DelaColonels. Wilkes was · ware Valley for a conference game against the Aggies (4-18 o/a, 3-9 cont). The Colonels .oun<iSir2 · torched the Aggies I00-80, while Plisko had ·. whiie his second consecutive 30-point game in '. qoth which he shot 12 of20 from the floor. John Yaniello also threw in 11 points along with Ryan Milford scoring ten . for Delaware Valley, five players ended in double figures with Erik Tegethoff leading the way with 18 points and Mike Thornton add• ing 17. The Colonels next game is Tuesday, February 17, at the Marts Center against conference rival Lycoming College. ori the·womep had Scrantop\lloyals sh ups giving.tlie •.<:;olone gin the,ga,me with a q was. thepply time duri~ ·• t;;~etff£s! •-·!;~,f e:i the iWii~e·s womenw;~ Scranton;.quickJypulledits .· on and beat Wilkes athome · · The ·Jirst sev~n minute looked positive for thilL~ /~ au Andrea DeMaranyjlle does . . . . ·. . . I does, postingthe fin;t~ :ppint{~ffhe for Wilkes a,nd going on'asol~t6-0 ry.n Scranton even ha,d th~/opportm;ijty tq ' . ,AfterJ!le •initia.1.tr-¥PlOSIOQJr . ,, -::,: ~asfou ~me duringthf ' ' " Lady G<>Io11els Wb4}~. · as Scranton w,. . Mlfr a nearl~ VO~ tjoo;'anda~. . plltupa.rnu thefirsf The overall2 . .. ·•., ·-::.:·: · :~ · · · ·~;~u;,w,il\ 20, KatieDougherty, l of2from the free throw'line '': . Yictory'. ov~~ Wilk.e s playefabl~·t9 ~9ore,.t Royals !iedthe game \!P~t.9·9 the last ·:·: :,:·:\\;/ Carlo's Sports Restaurant 241 Carey Ave Wilkes~B:ane :PA 829-9350 Kitchen hours Mon.- Fri 4-11 Sat-Sun Noon- 1 t FEATURING THE AREA'S BEST LIVE ACOUSTIC ~1US1C WITH NO COVER CHARGE '\'VEDNESDAY • FRIDAY 9:JO pm - 12:J-O 1:J:-US WEEK~ BTLL'S 81:RnIDAY BASH •FREE APPETIZER BUFFET STINGRAY The area's COOLEST Blues & Classic R(X:k Guitarist 9:lOpm-1.2:Jq BILL HOF~IAN CLASS.IC TO.CURRENT ACCOUSJ]C ROCK .SATURDAY 9:00 pm -1:00 TO~IROGO Acoustic Guitar Something ror Everyone \Vbtt1. Y~n• Need A Break From Studying Great Food, Sports & Uve Musk l 0% Discount with your College ID (Not"'1llid oo SpN!ilJ, BQ\<¢tllp !lf:.~ A ! 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Men's Basketball vs. Lycoming 8:00 p.m. vff1ce Abb~tt , 197 9.nt•"' February 19:, ' ~, . . DiegoAlvarado 197,, 1-8 Won1en's Basketball @ DeSales AndrewSteinberg 285 1-12 Men's Basketball@ DeSales Keith Altiery 285 11-18 February 20: . Wrestl1ng@MAC Championships February 21: Wrestling@ MAC Championships Baseball@ St. Mary's Women's Basketball vs Drew I :00 p.m. Men's Basketball vs Drew 3:00 p.m. '.~ =:l •.·C· '- . •"· ':"''><'':I:'•'-.¢~• • ,:,Z. "''· %,, . ,:-x-: ',\ . .Mens0P25 College Basketball ' , Men's Basketball (2/1 1) Wilkes 68 Scranton 66 (2/14) Wilkes 100 Delaware Valley 80 4-4 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Scranton DeSales King's Delaware Valley Drew Lycoming Wilkes FDU-Florham record 27-15 l . Duke (21-1) did not play. Next: at No. 21 North Carolina State, Sunday. 2. Stanford (20-0) at California. Next: at Southern California, Thursday. 3. Saint Joseph's (22-0) beat Rhode Island 73-59. Next: at Fordham, Wednesday. 4. Pittsburgh (22-2) did not play. Next: vs. No. 5 Connecticut, Sunday. 5. Connecticut (19-4) did not play. Next: at No. 4 Pittsburgh, Sunday. 6. Mississippi State (20-1) at Arkansas. Next: vs. Alabama, Saturday. 7. Gonzaga (20-2) at St. Mary's; Calif. Next: vs. Portland, Wednesday. 8. Kentucky (17-4) lost to Georgia 74-68. Next: vs. Arkansas, Wednesday. 9. Louisville (l 7-4) did not play. Next: at Texas Christian, Tuesday. 10. Oklahoma State( 18-2) vs. Baylor. Next: at Oklahoma, Monday. 11. Texas (17-3) at Iowa State. Next: vs. Texas A&M, Wednesday. 12. Kan~s ( 15-5) did not play. Next: at Nebraska, Sunday. 13. Cincinnati (17-3) did not play. Next: at No. 20 Wake Forest, Sunday. 14. North Carolina (14-7) did not play. Next: vs. Maryland, Sunday. 15. GeorgiaTech(l8-6) lost to Virginia 82-80. Next: at Maryland, Thursday. 16. Atizona ( 15-6) vs. UCLA. Ne~t: at Oregon, Thursday.· 17. Wisconsin (16-4) vs. Ohio State. Next: at lllinois, Wednesday. 18. Texas Tech (17-6) vs. Kansas State. Next: at Colorado, Wednesday. 19. Utah State (20- I) at Pacific. Next: vs. UC Riverside, Thursday. 20. Wake Forest (14-6) did not play. Next: vs. No. 13 Cincinnati, Sunday. 21. North Carolina State (15-5) did not play. Next: vs. No. 1 Duke, Sunday. 22. Florida (14-6) vs. LSU. Next at Georgia, Tuesday. 23. Sou,thern Ulinois (19-2) atSouthwestMissouri State. Next: at Evansville, Wednesday. 24. Providence ( 17-5) beat Boston College 61-52. Next: vs. Miami, Saturday. 25. South Carolina(19-5)vs. Vanderbilt. Next: at Arkansas, Saturday. On Wednesday night, Dave Plisko, senior guard, scored 29 points in the second half against Scranton ·to help lift the Colonels to a muchneed conference. victory. He totaled 31 points on the night along with five rebounds. On Saturday afternoon at Delaware Valley, Plisko shot 12 for 20 from the field scoring 30 points and also had four rebounds, two assists and two steals. NUMBERS . 48 OF THE WEEK Number of points Andrea DeMaranville had in two games last week 61 44.4 Number of points Dave Plisko had in two games last week Percentage·ofshots made from the free throw line by men's basketball on Wednesday night 5 Numbe,- of pins Wilkes wrestling had on Friday night Spririg Break 2004 Travel With STS Americas #1 Student_Tour Operator Jamaica, Cancun, Acapulco, Bahamas, and Florida. Now hiring campus reps. Call for group discounts. Information/Reservations 1-800-648-4849 or www.ststravel.com �SPORTS 20 FEBRUARY 16, 2004 Wilkes Wins Tight Home Game Against Scranton Colonels torch,Aggies later in the week 100-80 BY STEVE KEMBLE Beacon Sports Editor On Wednesday night at the Marts Center, the Colonels men's basketball team (14-7; 6-4 conf.) didn't take a commanding lead until less than six minutes remained on the clock. In the end, the Colonels were able to fight off the Scranton Royals (4-17; 2-8 conf.) 68-66, in a nail-biter finish that left the big home crowd breathless. The Royals didn't w_aste any time taking a lead in the first halfby going up 5-0 with just over a minute ticking away on the clock when Scranton's Bill Burke, forward, hit a three pointer, and then on the next possession, Michael Riccobono, guard, made a lay-up. The Colonels would eventually take the lead 13-11 at the 12-minute mark in the first half when Evan Walters, forward/center, was fouled while making a Jay-up and completed the three-point play by canning the free throw, Wilkes would hold the lead until there were nine minutes left in the half when Brian O'Donnell, forward, made back,-to-back free throws to put the Royals up 17-16. After that, the lead seasawed back and forth until Scranton was-able to take control !;. . of the game towards the end of the half and take a 38-29 lead into the intermission on a three-pointer by Sean Clark, guard, with nine seconds remaining. "The first half we played pretty bad, and I don't know if we took them lightly or what the problem was. They're 2-8 or something in the league and we just came out and played sloppy," said Dave Plisko, Wilkes guard. The second half started out a lot like the first with the Royals continuing to build on their lead. Eventually Scranton went up by I 2 points with I 8:35 left in the game on a layup converted by Nick Altier, guard, to make the score 42-30. The Colonels got the score to within four points with 16 minutes left in the half when Plisko made a lay-up.to make the score 45-41 before the Royals would once again build their lead back to eight points two minutes later when Mike McGowan, guard/forward, hit a three-pointer to increase the score 49-41 . After that, the Colonels really got in the game and fought hard to tie the game up at 56 when Plisko, on fire in the second half, nailed a three. "The second half was huge. I thought I had to step up because l only have a couple more games left and really didn't want to lose to Scranton," remarked Plisko. With about five and a half minutes left in regulation, Wilkes started to take some control of the game when the Colonels would take the lead and be able to hold it until there was under a minute left on two made free throws by Plisko, which made the score 6058. With 39 seconds left on the clock, the Royals regained the lead 66-65 when Matthew Snyder, guard, hit a lay-up, but on the Colonels next possession, Wilkes was able to take the lead for good when Plisko ended his 29 point second half by hitting a jump shot, which put the home team up 6766 with 24 seconds left in regulation. The final score ended 68-66 in favor ~f the Colonels after Rashawn Pressley, Wilkes guard, made a free throw, and then Greg Cardamone, Wilkes forward, pulled down a huge offensive rebound on missed free throw. a Basketball Continued on page 18 I TheBeacon/Todd Weibel Dave Plisko attempts a jump-shot at Wednesday Night's match-up against Scranton. ·. >"'¼·' TODAY(2/16) Mikes Jewelry Sale@ Roth Concourse I 1:00AM Hockey Game - Penguins vs. Binghamton @ 7:05 PM TUESDAY(2/17) Mikes Jewelry Sale @ Roth Concourse 11:00AM Commuter Council Meeting @ MSCTV Lounge 11 :30AM Women's Basketball vs Lycoming @ 6 PM Men 's Basketball vs Lycoming@8 PM WEDNESDAY(2/18) FRI°DAY(2/20) Spirit Contest & Volleyball Tournament @ Marts Center 7:30 PM Fiddler on the Roof@DDD 8PM SATURDAY(2/21) Winter Weekend Games@ Greenway I0 AM-12 PM Wrestling @ MAC Championships Scranton, PA 10AM Baseball @ St. Mary 's (DH) 11 AM Women 's Basketball vs Drew @ I PM Men's Basketball vs Drew @ 3 PM Fiddler on the Roof @ ODD 8PM Commuter Coffee Hour @ Commuter Lounge/Conyngham Hall 9 AM SUNDAY(2/22) Learn Bridge@JCC 7:30 PM Fiddler on the Roof'@ ODD 2 PM THURSDAY 2 19 IRHC Meeting@ Hiscox Room I I AM Winter Weekcind Openi ng Night@ HSC Ballroom 9-11 PM Women's Basketball @DeSales 6 PM Men's Basketball@ DeSales, 8PM Career Info Session, Breis I 06@ 11 a.m. GRE and GMAT Info Session, Breis 208, 11.a.m Congratulations to Ryan Laubach, who correctly identified last week's "Find This Picture" first. As Laubach pointed out, l ast w eek's picture depicted a stained glass window on Fortinsky Hall. Laubach will receive a $1 0 cash prize courtesy of the Wilkes University Programming Board. This photo was taken somewhere on Wilkes University's Campus. When you find it, email us the answer at: wilkesbeacon@hotmail.com. Be sure to put "Campus Picture" as the subject heading, as we 11 as your name, phone. number, and either campus mailbox or mailing address in the body text. The first pe,rson to correctly identify the location ofthis picture will be recognized in next weeks issue, and will receive a $10 cash pnze, courtesty of Programming Board. The Beacon welcon1es notices of events ... publicize it's free! Post your event by visiting www.wilkesbeacon.com or email wilkesbeacon@hotmail.com � 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 2001 April 5th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2001 April 5 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/24808184a5b880a40731be77f37bcc1d.pdf 62b012db043e4fc31b99c69f1cf1f64e PDF Text Text February 16, 2004 Volume 56 Issue 15 ww. wilkesbeacon.co1n THE NEWS OF TODAY REPORTED BY THE .JOURNALISTS OF TOMORROW University Responds to S. Franklin Street Murder BY GABE LeDONNE Beacon Managing Editor Wilkes-Barre and Pennsylvania State Police are still searching for the individual(s) who attacked and shot a woman six times in her South Franklin Street apartment early Thursday, February 12. The woman, who died from the wounds Thursday evening, was identified by WilkesBarre authorities as 42 year-old Sheryl Spiros. Spiros was discovered in her apartment at 292 S. Franklin Street early Thursday morning when fire fighters responded to a small kitchen fire there. The apartment building is located two doors south of the Arnaud C. Marts Center•too close for comfort for many university community members. "When you have something like this, especially so close to campus, it's going to have everybody's hairs raised. It's such a heinous, violent crime," said Chris Bailey, Director of Public Safety. "In response, the university will take whatever measures we can to hopefully reassure that the safety of the campus is not at risk," he added. Bailey explained that immediately after he learned of the murder, he and Jerry Reho, Manager of Public Safety, sent out a community notification through both mass e-mail, and postings across campus. ln addition to alerting campus to the incident, the notification included a description of the car that the assailant was thought to have fled in: Spiros's 1992 Blue-Green Pontiac GrandPrix. Authorities announced over the weekend that the automobile was found on Custer Street in Wilkes-Barre Friday night. Bailey also commented that patrols across campus will be stepped up in response to the incident. "We're going to have at least two to three additional officers just out and about-not assigned to any duty, just doing patrols," he said. As for how long the escalated patrols will last, Bailey asserted that it will "probably coincide with how the story goes; as the investigation continues, we will find out what happened and how it happened and why it happened ... But for the near future, I would say at least one to two weeks. And afterwards, we'll reassess the situation." Bailey added that one advantage in dealing with such a situation is the open source of communication from local authorities. "We have a great connection with the local police department, so information is flowing pretty freely.] would like to believe that we have Red'C~ross Blood Drive. ,rrrt . e eacon/Kristin Ha e This is the apartment in which a 42.:year old woman was shot six times on Thursday, February 12, 2004. No suspects have been implicated in the murder, which has caused concern on the Wilkes campus. as much information as the police can legally release to us," Bailey said. Bailey pointed out that such an incident is further support for the new Use of Force ff§& A IJVilkes student donates blood to the local chapter of the American Red Cross who was on campus Tuesday, February 10, 2004. Tuesday's Blood Drive was the third drive held here on campus, over the course of the 20032004 school year as the University helps to allieviate the stress of a blood shortage in the Wyoming Valley. • Murder Continued on Page 4 Boiler Problem Leaves Wilkes Students Out in the Cold city officials. The number of those in need of sh~lter steadily increased through Tuesday. "On Monday night, some of them needed a place to stay, since the building was officially condemned due to there being· no heat. I spoke with each student to find out if they had family or friends they could stay with or if they needed a hotel room at the Ramada hotel on the square. On Monday night 19 students took us up on the offer of the hotel BY GABRIELLE LAMB Beacon News Editor The ~eacon/Kristin Hake Policy, which would allow Public Safety officers with Act 235 certification to carry pepper spray, batons, and handcuffs. Many Wilkes students were left out in the cold this past Mond~y, February 9, after a broken boiler left the tenants ofan off~ campus apartment building without heat. The potential health hazards of having no heat or residents using inefficient, unsafe sources of alternative heat, eventually led to the building being condemned, and more than 50 Wilkes students were faced with Boiler Problem Conitinued on having to quickly find another place to stay. Page 5 However, Wilkes Univer- . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - sity officials wasted no time coming to the aid of those Wilkes students displaced by ~ the heating malfunction. Accord ing to Gretchen Yeninas, Index: Director of Resident Life, by the end Monday night, 19 students were housed at the Ramada Inn on Public Square, as others moved in with friends and family for the duration of the investigation by News ...... .. ······ .............................. l-5 Ed. • l 1tona ···•··· ............................... 6-8 Features ..................................... 9-11 Arts & Entertainment. ............ 12-15 Sports .................. ..................... 16-20 Calendar........................................ 20 ----------------------' �2 NEWS FEBRUARY 16 2004 Safety Officers Foil Late Night Theft Attempt at the time." Bailey pointed out, though, that Mark Allen, Dean of Students, is one memthree PSOs eventually responded. ber who serves on the Student Affairs CabiTwo students were caught allegedly try"The pursuit ended when the individual net, and briefly explained the cabinet's puring to steal a couch from the Stark Leaming who was being chased left university campose and process that the students will• go Center early on Sunday, February 8. Because pus. He was observed heading off campus, through. the case has not yet been brought before and was observed heading toward the dike." Allen stated that "any infraction of stuStudentAffairs Cabinet, The Beacon's policy While some reports claim that the dent conduct goes through the Office of Stuis not to report names of students involved student's flight ended when he fell into the · dent Affairs, and specifically the Student A fin the complaint. Susquehanna River, Bai ley said he could not fairs Cabinet." Allen explained that make-up Publ ic Safety Director, of the cabinet consists of adChris Bai ley, while unabl e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ministrators and student leadto provi de specific detail s The pursuit ended when the individual who was being chased ers. about the incident while left university campus. He was observed heading off campus , "We ha've a responsibility to sti ll imder investigation, of- and was observed heading toward the dike. the students to hear the cases fered some specifics from as quickly as we can, and the Chris Bailey the report. students have their right to due "On Sunday morning-- _ _ _ _ _ _ _D_ ir,_e_c_to_r_o_f_P_u_b_l_ic_S_a_fi_e_ty__________ process. 1f they do not feel as approximately 2 a.m.--our though they received a fair public safety officer [PSO] observed two stu- · hearing, or the penalty did not dents removing a piece offumiture from the confirm that detail. fit the crime, or there is some sort of hardship Stark Leaming Center, a couch. The students "The students were identified later, after as result of the penalty they can then appeal were approached by a public safety officer. some investigative work," which Bailey to the University Judicial Council." When confronted, they [the students in pointed out was made significantly easier Similar in make-up to the Student Affairs question] split up in different directions. since "the student dropped his ID" while runCabinet, the University Judicial Council conThey both ran from the public safety officer. ning from the officers. sists of administrators, staff members, and They did not obey any commands," Bailey According the Bailey, both students in students. said. • question have met with Student Affairs offiBoth the University Judicial Council and Bailey stated that the officer took chase; cials, and will go before the Student Affairs the Student Affairs Cabinet are outlined in however, "one individual escaped almost imCabinet for a disciplinary hearing sometime the Wilkes University Student Handbook. mediately because there was only one PSO this week. BY GABE LeDONNE Beaco11 Managing Editor 1SC .,_ regardingJ e both negatjye a dy. · Cgµ.cems include. spending more moqey on a room, only to move it again in the,next few heard fromlhe.§t years. SO ~eets ev~ry Wedt1esday at 6pm in the Hiscox MeetitlgRqqm. 1st Floor of he Henry Student,~enter, Meetipgs are. pen to the pubH9~ 't " TRAVEL ;CHEAP.~. ✓~ - ·Sp~nd,Your" Money on_Fun. ., ·. .,,,;,.,, . .,., -.- .. -. . -: . - ._ ; , : , - . ~ · . . - " ' ~.~ . , -· Plan a trip at www.wiIkesbeacon.com/travel > . - ...:....._;1 www.wlIkesbeacon.com/scholars hips �FEBRUARY 16, 2004 News Briefs Court§lsy of the Associated Pres Wal-Mart greeter wh~'complained of stalker fatally stabbed ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP)--A man found stabbed to death inside his apartment worked as a Wal-Mart ''greeter" and told a neighbor t,hat he was being stalked and threatened by a man whom he had caught shoplifting. · ,, Frenchwoman marries her dead boyfriend ,, NICE, France ( AP) -Under French law, Christelle Demichel became both bride and widow as a result of a posthumous wedding ceremony, which was perfonned at Nice City Hall on the French Riviera. According to French law, a marriage between a living person and a dead person can take place as long as preliminary civic formalities have been completed that show the couple had planned to marry. Before the ceremony can take ·place, it must be approved by the French p resident. Animal rights group ur~es town to change name SLAUGHTERVILLE, Okla. (AP)--Slaughterville administrator Marsha Blair received a letter fromPeople for the Ethical Treatment ofAnimals, or PETA, urging the town to change its name from Slaughterville to Veggieville. Slaughterville mayor Ron Bkdsoe, who operates a cattle ~nch, said he hasn't seen Friedrich's letter, but figures the town wouldn't change its name to Veggieville. ;· ...❖ Teen accused of tricking car dealer i~to sending ~im luxury BMW NEWARK, N .J. (AP) -A teenage boy posing as a banker duped an Ohio car dealership into deJivcring a $123,000 BMW to him at his high .school, poli,ce said Thursday. He told Midwestern Auto Group that bis bank would confirm the wire transfer, authorities said. ' . . . · After completing and returning paperwork that was mailed to his home, the teen called the dealership pretending to be a ban){.er cc;,nfirming the transfer, police sajd: That same day, he ordered a second car, But when Midwe~tem Auto Group lea.r ued that the first payment was never made, the dealership contacted police. Man's Hawaiian shirt helps police solverqbbe~i~s LITTLE ROCK (AP)·-A man who failed in an attempt to rob a convenience store and successfully held up a bank 20 minutes later was caught after TV imiges c;,f the r~bbery showed off his taste in loud clothes. ' , · , · . Police say Undra Williams, 24, of Little Rock, was wearjng a bright-orange Hawaiian shirt when he visited an E-Z Mart and Arvest Bank last We'dnesday. Security camera video of the incidents was shown on local televisio11 later in the week and Williams was arrested,Sunday. Williams was charged Wi!h tWo counts.Qfaggravated robbery and one count of theft. Re was being held in the Pulaski Co~tyjail. · VA"NCOUYE.R, · ma~pine~ s.o ~JJ,e qoughti<;las. i1:steadr:t11~ words r,se""-ing t sale ad:.·j+ . .• } . i. . .· ,f;i:Y ina, .Onecallei; .w ~r=~lt~ ~~~wit'J Uy ~aid'µiJ~~!Y, F{Fhari Bennett, AHt'a customer. s~rvi for·saL~, lifom·· .· · · 3 NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL 'A . Wo~an·c~iispolicet~.~~p9t;t:~~.e~fuard~?J~! v t~ld ;~i<,:~ CHARLE~TON, W.Va':(AP)- ~woJTian who her m~]mina .y,11s stolen faces a felony drug charge. • ·' , ,,. ,. ' ;:' ,, <v · . .,\ . ,. · Shane N.Walker, 25, of Charleston, faces a count 9fpossessic;,n with .i ntent to. deliver a controlled substance atfor Charleston Police found tht-e'e ounces ofmari)uana inside a gym bag belonging to her boyfriend's brother, according to a complaint~ led Fri~ayin Kanawha County Magistrate Court. · Walker also told police she sells. the drug and showed authorities a collection of plastic sandwich bags in which she stores the substance. ' She told police that she thought her boyfriend was hiding more than 3 ounces of.marijuana belonging to her. Authorities contacted the man, who agreedto have his brother tum over the drug. Bush on the defensive after questions about Iraq, military An AP News Analysis BY TERENCE HUNT Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP)--Agrowing stack of problems, from questions about his military record to faulty intelligence about Iraq, has thrown President Bush on the defensive, driven down his poll ratings and caused Republicans to fret. If the election were held today, Democrat John Kerry would beat 'Bush, according to some polls that are causing GOP anxiety, Bush's campaign strategists insist the race is exactly where they thought it would be because of all the attention on Democrats during the presidential primary season. They say the president will rebound when he steps fully into the campaign, taps his $100 millionplus political war chest and unleashes a torrent of television ads next month. One of Bush's biggest problems concerns his credibility, the idea that he's a leader who speaks the truth and isn't afraid to level with people. It was one of the attributes he stressed four years ago in trying to distinguish himself from President Clinton, Now, Bush is getting the lowest ratings of his presidency on whether people view him as honest and trustworthy. The credibility problems became noticeable last month when Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill asserted that'Bush began laying the groundwork to invade Iraq just days after taking office in 200 I, Then former weapons inspector David Kay came out with his head1i ne-grabbing conclusion that Saddam Hussein did not have the weapons of mass destruction that Bush claimed he had as America went to war. "Obviously there have been some severe jolts to his credibility and it's showing up in a bunch of polls," said Mark Schulman, who conducts national surveys and is not attached to any candidate. Credibility questions are just one of Bush's headaches. Americans are still worried about the economy and the loss of2,3 million jobs on Bush's watch. Politically important states like Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan are struggling with the disappearance of goodpaying manufacturing jobs. And then there is Iraq, where more than 500 Americans have been killed. Kerry and other Democrats have used the election primaries to criticize the president on the war, the economy,jobs, leadership, trustworthiness and other issues. Bush's job approval rating--in 60s and high 50s most of last year--now is in the high 40s to low 50s in many polls, including 4 7 percent in an AP-lpsos poll last week. An ABC-Washington Post poll this week found that just over halfof respondents, 52 percent, viewed him as honest and trustworthy, while 45 percent did not. "It's early in the game. But if! were Bush looking at the poll numbers now, there are causes for concern," said Schulman, Republicans say Bush has muffed some recent opportunities to recover. Conservative columnist Robert Novak wrote that Bush's State of the Union address was the most ineffective in recent years, and he said Bush " has not seemed energized on the campaign trail,'' Bush has been shadowing Democrats in presidential primary states and battleground states, traveling a day or two a week: Peggy Noonan, forrner speechwriter for President Reagan, wrote that Bush seemed "tired, unsure and often bumbling" when he appeared on NBC's "Meet the Press" to answer question s about Iraq and suggestions he shirked his military duty during the Vietnam War, Questions about Bush's service in the Texas Air National Guard persisted throughout the week and kept the White House on the defensive, as Democrats played up Kerry's war-hero image. Hoping to quell the controversy, Bush released his military records Friday evening, but there was no new evidence to demonstrate he showed up for duty in Alabama _ the issue questioned by Democrats, Striking back, Bush's campaign released its first direct attack on Kerry in a video that called him "unprinciple~.J" and "brought to you by the special interests," The video was sent via the Internet to millions of people, The administration also is stepping up its economic sales job, Treasury Secretary John Snow, Commerce Secretary Don Evans, Labor Secretary Elaine Chao and Small Business Administrator Hector Barreto will go to Washington and Oregon next week to promote Bush's economic policies, Bush will go to Florida on Sunday to open the Daytona 500 in front of NASCAR fans, an important group of voters, and on Tuesday he'll speak to a military audience at Fort Polk, La. "We're obviously looking forward to when the president starts getting into campaign mode," said Matthew Dowd, chief strategist and poll-watcher for Bush's campaign. "It will be a two-phase campaign," Dowd said. "One phase will be presenting the president's vision and defending his record. And the other phase will be sort of outlining who the Democrat is and what has been mischaracterized about him," In an interview this week, Dowd said questions about Saddam's weapons and O'Neill's charges and other issues would be sorted out by voters. "They put everything in context, the things they like and the things they don't like," Dowd said. "Obviously we believe in the end, the things that they like about the president and what he wants to do in the next four years is going to outweigh anything they might have" .. �4 Murder Continued from Page 1 The policy, already gaining the approval and support Student Government last month, is pending approval by the President's Cabinet who requested that a preamble to the document be attached before it goes into effect. "In light of this incident, we would like to have it as soon as possible--the sooner the better." Bailey said. He says that the preamble 1s nearly completed and estimates that the policy could go into effect as soon as Wednesday. In addition to Wilkes University Public Safety's response to the murder, the Offices of Student Affairs and Residence Life also responded. Soon after the ineident, Residence Life Director Gretchen Yeninas sent out an e-mail notification to Resident Assist!lnts making them aware of the situation and advising t~em to "use caution when walking at night...and use your common sense when out and about." Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Paul Adams, also sent out a letter on Friday, February 13, to the homes of undergraduate students, making parents or guardians' aware of the university's response to the incident. NEWS Adams explained his reasoning for the letter. "When you look at the demographic of the university undergraduate population, such a high proportion of tne students are coming from this region of northeastern Penn- FEBRUARY 16 2004 the news ... might immediately have some anxiety," he said. While the incident did not occur on University property, most local media outlets made reference to the incident in the context The Beacon/Kristin Hake Although the crime at 292 South Franklin St. is not connected to Wilkes, campus officials are encouraging each student to use caution when travelling off campus. sylvania, so our media outlet of Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton reaches as much as 75 percent of the families that belong to our undergraduates. So [a parent or guardian] seeing this on of the µniversity's proximity, some going as far as to report the murder primarily from a Wilkes perspective. "Clearly Wilkes Uni_versity is not involved in this crime: so do I think that to tie the University to this is fair? No, I don't. Do I think that from time to time, we can be victims of sensationalizing? Sure," Adams said in response to the links made by local media to the crime. However, Adams said while he doesn't approve of some of the angles and choices made by members of the media, he can understand why'the local press has made such an issue of the murder's propinquity to campus. "I think campuses are generally viewed as relatively safe places, and so the fact that something so horrific could happen in such close proximity I'm sure i_s inJriguing to the media, and creates a buzz," Adams said. Adams also pointed out that "We [the university] do have a responsibility to provide an environment which people can learn and be safe ... whenever that gets violated; we're going to take notice." Public Safety officials urge anyone with information about the incident to contact the Wilkes-Barre Police Department at 911 or 8268106. Callers wishing to maintain their anonymity can call the Wilkes University C.A.R.E. hotline at 408-CARE (2273) or ext. CARE (2273). Com~uter Council Offers Weekly Coffee Hour ~University offices to sponsor break/asts "The hope of the Commuter Council, is to allow commuter students a chance to unite with offices and departments on campus that commuters may not know about, or may not_ beiamiliar with," said Sarah Herbert, sophomore CC member. Becky Goodman, sophomore CC member said, "I think it comes down to the fact that mented with great success at other colleges on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9and Wilkes hopes to find the same success 11 is the heaviest traffic; the lounge is packed with the program. Goodman said, "I think to capacity. Choosing Wednesday was just Coffee anyone? That's what members of that if they are there often enough, people a convenience in hopes that more students Commuter Council (CC) are asking with the will check them out, if for no other reason · will attend." implementation of a new program designed The Coffee Hours are available to all stuthan wondering wh.y all these offices are ofto tie students, commuters, and university fering a free breakfast." dents, but the focus is on commuter students. services together. Rich Hannick, Treasurer of CC said, "We hope CC is trying to keep all of the Coffee Hours CC developed the idea of a Coffee to get commuters to attend so that they ri1ay Hour from a suggestion made by memget to know one another and the club itself bers of Student Affairs last semester, while learning about the departments and ofand CC membe_rs have been working fices on campus and how each effects comsince then to implement the program. muters." The first Coffee Hour will be held on Wotanis said, "The Coffee Hour really has Wednesday, February 18 from 9AM no direct benefit for the Commuter Council. to 11 AM in the Commuter Lounge Our job is to improve commuter life on cam(basement of Conyngham Hall). pus and we feel that this program will help to The basis behind the program is to do that by providing an outlet for commuters give offices on campus a chance to to get together in a social setting and meet reach out directly to commuter stuone another, as well as to become more acdents. The office presenting at the quainted with various campus services availCoffee Hour, will be the sponsor and able to them ." be responsible for the breakfast ofWith high hopes and for the new program, fered to all students in attendance, all campus departments were informed of the making the Coffee Hour free to stuopportunity to reach out to the commuter dents who wish to attend. . population, and CC is planning Coffee Hours Commuter Council President, for once a week. Wotanis said, "I hope to get Lindsey Wotanis, said, "Hopefully, at least fit\¥ people at the first Coffee Hour, The Beacon/Ryan Klemish the program will get off to a good start and I would love to see that number grow as with the first Coffee Hour and other The Commuter Lounge located in the basement Conyngham Hall will soon be the location of Coffee Hour, an event intended to connect commuters and university departments. the Coffee Hour catches on and hopefully departments will be eager to follow." becomes a regular event for commuters." The various offices and departThe Coffee Hour program is expected to ments on campus that wish to sponsor a Cofcommuters don't have as readily available re- on Wednesday, but the group admits that it continue for spring semester, and based on fee Hour will have a unique opportunity. The sources as residents do. This way we can may change depending on the office or de- success, long-term plans will be made to conoffices will be able to speak to the students still get in touch with the offices, while being partment that will present, and when they are tinue the program. With the first Coffee Hour on a more personal level, in a more personal ot1 campus. The offices come to us, so we availablt>to send a representative. The day on Wednesday, all commuters are invited to setting. Providing the Commuter Lounge as don't have to go and try to find them, as some and time of the Coffee Hour may seem a little attend and experience a unique opportunity the venue for the Coffee Hour allows stucommuters may not be very familiar with all strange to some but Herbert said, "In trying to network with other commuters and with dents a sense of comfort that is often misss of campus." to find a time, we (as a club) looked at when departments on campus. ing when they enter offices that are foreign The Coffee Hour program has been impleth_e lounge is most populated. We found that to them. BY VICTORIA WHITE Beacon Staff Writer �FEBRUARY 16. 2004 NEWS 5 Boiler Problem Continued from Page 1 hand to evacuate the individuals inside safely. "J think initially when we first heard about it we really didn't have a sense for how broad the problem was. I think after the initial call we thought it ~as only several students, but it mushroomed to 50 plus and that is a significant amount of people to be displaced all at one time," Adams explained. "But clearly what we would do in situations like that is try to create a common gathering place so that it is easy to share information with people and that night we used the lobby of the Darte center to do that. We worked to facilitate the arrangements for people to stay, getting shelter over their heads was what was most important. The Beacon/Kristin Hake Sometimes it is easier for the Elise Hiley (middle) arid Lindsay Fries (right) with guest, Dan Yadrnak, are pictured public officials, whether it's the doing homework at their temporary residence, The Ramada Inn. fire department or the police department or any of the inspectors for the city, the students who were evacuated to discuss another place of residence. to work with the university directly, and it the latest news on the boiler and any other "To the landlord's credit, yes, certainly 1 saves them from having to have 30 other dif- concerns that arose. As Adams pointed out, think they' can take steps throughout the loferent contacts ... sometimes it's helpful for us students asked questions about when they cal magistrate if they wanted to do that [break to be that go between, and, you know, could move back into the apartment complex, their lease]. But the management company's which appears longer than originally anticiresponse when we talked about that, was that anybody who wants to leave, there would not be any legal impediments of breaking the The police officers came to the door and told us to get our stuff ready lease. They were very responsive to the students' needs and were willing to accommoas fast as possible and we were going down to the Dorothy Dickson date anybody who want~d to change their Darte center and would be sent out from there whether we would be place of residence. If that was a problem, staying with friends or family, or going to the hotel. then I thin'k the counsel we received from the Elise Hiley city was to go through the magistrate and Riverside Apartment Resident, Junior Nursing Major given the circumstances it would be likely that the magistrate would approve of the lease being terminated," said Adams. Gretchen got everybody who wanted to go However, as a two-year resident of the pated. down to the Ramada situated." building, Hiley explained that this is the first "We tried to help them with answering ,Meal plans for lunch and dinner privileges major problem she has encountered while livsome of those questions. We had some of were provided to the students by the univering there and to move out at this point would sity, but according to Adams, the landlord the folks from the Neighborhood Impact Team be a hassle. has offered to reimburse the expenses that (NIT) from the city and they were able to pro"Quite honestly, my roommate is a senior, vide us with those answers ... We invited a resulted in the lack of heat. so she will be moving out at the end of the "Other things representative from the realty company (J.R. semester, anyway. So it would kind ofbe silly that we did on their Wilkes) to be there and he was able to b~ to move to a new apartment and then have to behalf was try to act there and did come, and he was able to share leave that again. So for us it really wasn't an as an advocate for the latest news from their perspective. While option to go to a different building. Ifit was them to their land- there was good news that the boiler was go- the beginning of the fall semester, we prob- . lord, and the land- ing to arrive early on Thursday [February 12], ably would," she said. lord I think did the they still knew it was going to be a multi-day Although the inconvenience has been a right things. The project. I think they are still looking into next burden on residents, Hiley explained that the landlord is picking week before they [student residents] are go- university stepped right in to lend a helping up the expenses for ing to be back in there," Adams explained. hand. Adams said students were encouraged to the young people "Wilkes is great with accommodating us for their housing go.back to their apartment during the day to as far as working with the landlord, contactand meals, since collect items of value, because of concerns ing the landlord, so it has been good at the they can't be in their that the media coverage could lead to crime Ramada." building at night," in the complex. Both Wilkes Public Safety In the meantime, students at the Ramada Officers and city patrols were increased in Adams said. like Hiley are anticipating when the whole On Tuesd ay the area, since it was empty and a prime loca- manner is resolved and they can get back to night, February I0, tion for possible theft. their apartment. Students also voiced concerns about their _ members of the Stu"It looks like we can go back Tuesday, dent Affairs team lease agreement with the ,owner, and if they [February I 7] hopefully," Hiley concluded. Elise· Hiley bundl.e s up in her apartment on West River held a meeting with would be able to break it if they chose to seek room. By the end of the day on Tuesday, that number grew to 31," Yeninas stated. The building in question is referred to as the Riverside Apartments and is located on the corner of West River and West Ross st reets. The complex, owned by Jay Robinson, housed approximately 57 individuals, 50 of whom are Wilkes s'l'Udents. Junior nursing major, Elise Hiley, who is currently staying at the Ramada Inn, claimed that on Saturday morning when she woke up the heat was not working. The lack of heat lasted for about 48 hours, and the thermostat in her apartment did not read above 56 degrees until the apartment was evacuated Monday evening. "The police officers came to the door and told us to get our stuff ready as fast as possible and we were going down to the Dorothy Dickson Darte center and would be sent out from there whether we would be staying with friends o.r family, or going to the hotel," said Hiley. Hiley also stated that it was an elderly woman's home health nurse that was finally responsible for notifying the police and the university. "She is a bed-ridden, elderly woman and the police were called by her home health nurse, I believe, because it was so cold in there and we didn't have electricity for a short period .of time,. also, because of the space heaters shorting out," explained Hiley. According to Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Paul Adams, the messy situation began on Monday evening, and possibly won't conclude until a new boiler is installed sometime this week. "The first notification came into Public Safety early in the evening Monday night. As would be the university's protocol, Public Safety would have notified the Student Affairs officer on duty, who was Gretchen Yeninas ... We have a certain protocol that we would jump into in certain situations like that and she just jumped into it and just did a fabulous job ofresponding from our perspective," Adams said. Adams added that Public Safety and Wilkes-Barre police officers worked hand in Street. �EDITORIAL 6 FEBRUARY 16, 2004 Aillber Alert Fails in Florida's Carlie Brucia Case The Amber Alert system has been in the news quite a bit lately, mostly because of the sad case that · has recently occurred in Florida involving eleven year old Carlie Brucia. Most in the country are now familiar with the car wash video that caught her abduction on tape. Although the Amber Alert has had many successes in preventing crimes against children and apprehending kidnappers since it has been instituted, if you have been following this case you know that tragically the Amber Alert (ailed to prevent.the death of Carlie Brucia. The Amber Alert for Carlie Brucia was cancelled on February 6, following the discovery of her body. Her kidnapper, Joseph Smith, has been charged with her murder. Since Carlie Brucia's death, the medi a and citizens alike have voiced many questions and plenty. of critici sm. Mostly the criticism has focused on the Florida Justice Departmen t, because the co urt system had repeatedly let Joseph Sm ith seemingl y slip through its hands despite an impressive and disturbing rap sheet. But there are also questions being raised about the attitudes oflaw enforcement concerning the Amber Alert, and their use of it. Specifically: why is it that Florida law enforcement agencies didn't issue the Amber Alert for Carlie until twentyseven hours after Carlie Brucia's initial disappearance? What was the rationale behind not issuing the Alert sooner? The quicker the alert is put in place, the greater the likelihood that it will work and the suspect will be apprehended before any serious harm comes to the child involved. This is simple statistics. Before delving into the reasons being cited for the delay in this case, and the issues surrounding the current situation in Florida, perhaps it is important to briefly review some details concerning the Amber Alert: what exactly is the Ameber Alert, why was put in place, and how effective is it? According to the Internet branch of the Amber Alert system, CodeAmber.org, the Amber Alert system is named for Amber Hagerman, a nine-year old who was abducted from her Texas home. In the case of Amber Hagerman, a neighbor was able to remember some crucial identifying details about the suspected kidnapper and the vehicle the person might have been driving. Unfortunately, at this time, there was no way of "getting the word out" to all citizens and law enforcement personnel so that there would be a greater chance of someone recognizing the suspect, Amber herself, or the vehicle. Tragically, Amber was murdered by her kidnapper and her body was discovered a few days later. This unfortunate case lead to public outcry for a widespread emergency response system to relay information amongst citizens, media, and law enforcement in the case of an abducted or endangered child, similar to the emergency alert system used to - notify the public of severe weather warnings. This is how the_ Amber Alert came into being. Currently, 4 7 of the 50 states have a statewide Amber Alert system in effect; the only exceptions are Ohio, North Carolina, and Hawaii. Also, Congress recently voted to establish a national Amber Alert Plan. How does an Amber Alert go into effect? Notification of a possible abduction and descriptions of the child and the suspect (if available) and/or vehicles that _might be transporting the child and abductor are broadcast over the airwaves-the media is saturated with the information, with tickertape updates playing on TV and also over the Internet. One source of information that has proven to be effective are the electrori-ic billboards that ~re posted in places over the Interstates. Motorists read the information and keep an eye out for the vehicle described. The Interstate Amber Alert was crucial to the successful recovery of two abducted California teens that made head! ines across the nation last August. In states that have the Amber Alert, the system is supposed to be put into effect immediately after a child is considered kidnapped or endangered. So what happened in · the case of poor Carlie Brucia? Well, the key word in the first sentence of this paragraph is considered: it is the old story that so often comes up in discussing law enforcement and missing persons--a Miss- ing Persons report usually is not issued until twenty-four hours after a person has gone missing, if not more . In cases involving missing children, law enforcement are encouraged to move faster, but many police officials are reluctant to issue the Amber Alert before twenty-four hours is out or before they receive evidence that the child has in fact been abducted. The reasoning is that they do not want to "overuse the system" if it is a case wherein the child has simply run away or is at a friend's house and forgot to call home. When friends and relatives of Carlie Brucia became concerned, and asked that police iss ue the Amber Alert, law enforcement responded by saying they could not do so because they did not yet have any evidence of foul play, and because Carlie was almost twelve they had to consider it first as a runaway case until they received evidence to the contrary--despite the girl 's friends and relatives reiterating that B Carlie had no motive to run away and showed no signs of intending to do so. She was walking home from a friend's house when she di sappeared. This is disturbing mostly because it begs the question how a missing child--any child, whether it's a five-year-old, a pre-teen or a teenager--doesn't immediately raise red flags with the police. Is it possible that by following protocol, police are unlikely to take'a report seriously at first? . Just because the missing child is _a teenager or preteen, and yes, hormone-driven and emotional, it is more likely they ran away? Even ifit had turned out that Carlie Brucia had run away, what would be the ham1 in issuing the alert ifit led to her being taken safely home? There are many cases cited of the success of the Amber Al ert. A possible conclusion in the case of this failure is that it is not the Amber Alert that is fla wed, but the attitudes of law enforcement in hesi tating to implement it.• THE · EACON Staff ,. •·~ - ..-... _ T_,k,,,4) Managing -Editor: ............................ . Gabe LeDonne Asst. Managing Editor: ................... Raphael Cooper Business Manager: ................ ........... Amanda.Martucci · News Editor: ..................................... Gabrielle Lamb Features Editor:.: ................... ..... ..... Lindsey Wotanis Arts/Entertainment Editor: ............ Melissa Jurgensen Opinion/Editorial Editflr: ... ............. Ginger Eslick Sports Editor: ................................... Stephen Kemble Photo Editor: ....... :.,, .............. .' ...... :... 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' �' FEBRUARY 16, 2004 EDITORIAL 7 Point/Counterpoint T he Diet War:Are Low-Carbs Really t~e Answer? BY GINGER ESLICK Beacon Op-Ed Editor The newest innovation in our dieting industry is the low-carb diet. Heightened by the media atte_ntion and chain restaurants, the public has yet to see the last of this diet craze. The health issues and failures that are rumored to be associated with this diet create a great deal ofcontroversy. This controversy leaves us wondering if low-carb diets really do provide the answer to all ofour weight-loss concerns or if they are simply a passing fad. Ginger Eslick Low-Carb Diets End the Ongoing Weightloss Battle · Let's face facts. Americans are overweight. Their health is in danger and they are unwilling or unmotivated to get out and wor:k up a good old-fashioned sweat by heading the gym. We live in a society that craves ease. What could be easier than a diet program that lets you eats foods you like, such as meat, cheese, fish, nuts, eggs and certain low-carb/ low-sugar vegetables and fruits? Granted, you must watch your carbohydrate intake; however, many restaurants are counting your carbs for you. Restaurapts such as Subway and TOI Fridays are making your weight-loss success even more achievable with meals that are "Atkins Friendly," letting you know exactly how many carbs are in the food you have to consume. Now, here are a few facts about the Atkins diet. According to atkins.com, following the Atkins Diet can actually make you a healthier person because the vitamin and mineral intake is greater than other typical American diets. The benefits of the Atkins diet are two-fold. Not only can the diet help with obesity, but it can also help regulate diabetes. More and more scientists and doctors are categorizing the Atkins diet as an effective and easy way to win the battle ofweightloss. The Atkins diet is hard to follow, right? Wrong. Once you learn how many carbs are in each food choice a1id what foods are off limits you are on your way. In other words, if you are serious about losing weight and commit to the diet for more than a week, you will develop a system and you will quickly learn how many carbs are in each food choice . . Ending the days of when you had to look up the carb count for each food. My advice is to give the diet a chance if you are serious about losing weight. You may find that you can actually get appetizing food choices, convenience and health all on the same platter. Kerri Parrinello Stop Counting Carbs and Live Happily Everyone at some point in their lives searches for that one thing that could bring them money, love, and acceptance: the perfect diet. Over the past few years, the newest fad has been the low-carb diet. Atkins and South Beach, in particular, boast that the if a person controls his or her carbohydrate intake, tbe body will begin to bum stored-up carbs until the carbs are gone, at which point the fat will begin to melt away. Having attempted the Akins diet for almost 6 months, I'd lost 6 pounds in my first BY KERRI PARRINELLO Beacon layout Artist two weeks, a~d then I lost nothing for 3 weeks and on and on. At the end of the diet, I'd only lost 10 pounds. I'm sure th~t with the proper discipline and some really hard work, the low-carb diet could work, but who has the time to check their carb intake at every meal? Some fast food restaurants, such as Subway, now boast low-carb sandwiches, which makes eating out easier, but no one knows how many carbs there are in a Whopper. It's entirely impractical to try to monitor how many carbs you take in every day, and frankly, I couldn't live without bread or pasta again. So the moral of the story boys and girls is this; eat what you want. You only live once, so you may as well be happy and full. No Child Left Behind Leaves Kids and Schools,, in the-Dust · Se;i~ lng. ;The-pe frozen ea Jng. Th~t ' tree line/a . .h . t""· BY MATT JONES Beacon Columnist Upon perusing the "No Child Left Behind Act" I discovered something that didn't really surprise me much: I didn't understand most of it. I unfortunately have not been blessed with a political mind or the patience to decode legislative texts. Thankfully though, this handicap won't completely hinder me from discussing two key points from the bill that are of interest to me. First up, the stuff that made me mad. The core idea of the bill, stating that evaluations in math and reading are required every year in grades 3 through 8, is a grim reminder of the fundamental fallacy of the SATs: subjects other than math and reading comprehension DO EXIST. Never. .. NEVER should academic testing of a student's overall abil-. ity be weighed solely by math and reading. It's an unfortunate fact, but some people are just inherently stupid when it comes to these disciplines. I, for example, am essentially considered marginally retarded in relation to my math scores throughout my academic career. I understand that a completely comprehensive examination of all core subjects would be a difficult one to compose, but let's not have the kids suffer just because some educational bigwigs are too damn \azy to write up a longer or more thorough test. Worse yet, the results of these exams will directly correlate with how much funding schools wiH receive. And if things couldn't get worse, the schools that scored poorly actually receive less funding than those that scored better. This is the single most bassackwards way of distribu!ing ·money ever conceived by anyone, ever. So, those schools struggling are essentially coated in blood and left outside for the wolves while those that scored higher can now place 70-inch plasma screen televisions in the teachers' lounges and have enough money left to buy the golf team solid gold clubs (if you catch my drift on that one). The only worthy article contained in this Act was tied to arts education. In this component of the legislation, the arts were listed as a core subject that, by law, must be sup. ported with a certain amount of appropriated funds. Unfortunately, the law does not say anywhere that an equal amount must be spent on core subjects, so music could theoretically be placed at the bottom of the list iflocal educators so choose. Despite this, the na- . tional recognition that arts are a core subject is at least a step in the right direction of familiarizing students with a subject that is largely, if not entirely in' some cases, ignored. The value of arts education is immeasurable in regards to introducing students to forms of creativity and expression that may have been absent in their lives, especially in schools that may be struggling academically. While this victory in the art field does not make up for the atrocious regulations surrounding the No Child Left Behind Act, it does · offer at least a small beacon of hope. .God willing, future generations will be exposed to the arts and can discover on their own the therapeutic and life-affirming qualities the field , possesses. �8 EDITORIAL FEBRUARY 16, 2004 Civic Responsibility at Wilkes Begins With Recycling BY Dr. MISCHELLE ANTHONY Visiting Professor ofEnglish Oddly,just as my grandfather predicted, water is often no longer free, but complimentary catalogs are in abundance. Order one pair of thermal socks and win a lifetime supply of slick JCrew copy. And then there is the Sierra Trading Post, with a page-one company ethics policy. The Post will keep costs as low as possible while simultaneously operating "according to the principles of Jesus Christ." Jesus had an interest in the garment industry? He approved of polar fleece? I had no idea! But imagine my surprise when I realized that Christ must also, according to this company, approve of farming out U.S. industry to sweat shops in China and small island countries like Bangladesh and I Mauritius. Every last item of the Sierra Woman (insert lavender tulip here) spring catalog is imported (read: made by children and women in poverty who are whipped/ starved/harassed by said company). Sierra will receive an email from my somewhat culturally aware fingers later today. And now for the appropriate segue: Sierra Trading Post is like most of us. We want to make a good impression, to be upright--perhaps not through following the ever-popular Lamb of God, but to sleep without guilt pouring over us. I know very few people who would say, "My main ethical concern is to make more people suffer." And companies like the Post know this: it's all ·about the rhetoric. The ~ord "imported" for all their garments, in tiny print, barely makes the item description. Jesus appears in large font on page I on an Easter-ish lilaccolored background. It's all in the presentation. Life is rhetoric. My connection here is to something many of us are not aware of on this campus: recycling. **STAY WITH ME. I WON'T HARANGUE YOU WlTH WOE-FILLED TALES OF LITTER AND LANDFILLS** although I could. But that's not good rhetoric, is it? . My awareness of recycling began last August, when I moved to a nicely renovated I- bedroominWilkes-Barre. lcamefromacommunity that one could call less than progressive. Crowds pour into the Tumbleweed bar ("Weed" to all its regulars) every weekend, and the one more rabidly attended event than the annual bedlam football game against "that other Oklahoma University" is the calf-fry (testicle festival-really). -"Make Mine Bee fl" vanity plates proudly proclaim, and large diesel pick-ups requiring more than four tires-Dooleys-are common transportation vehicles. (" My other car's an SUV.") Playboy finds a large percentage of its models in the Oklahoma/Texas region. My home state is ranked 49th in state education funding while simultaneously being the third highest in state legislator salary. Last year Oklahoma fired nearly 200 teachers in a district whose student population continues to grow. Yet Stillwater, Oklahoma recycles everything--all plastics, including those rings off milk jugs that cats chase around, all cardboards, even the hot pink child-porn Barbie packaging, enthusiastically. When the Stillwater City Commission decided to shut down its recycling facilities because "they weren't profitable," the dozens of group home residents, who worked at the site, sorting recyclables, were sent back to their starchy food and outings. And Stillwater's people got mad. The next commission meeting, always open to the public but rarely attended, was packed. There was spirited conversation and raised voices the like of which had not existed since a few downtown businesses proposed making local charity donations part of city taxes (an idea quickly, headspinningly gunned down by people who do, mostly, have some type of rifle hanging in one or another of their vehicles). You get the idea. Anyway, because seve·ratcitizens made a ruckus, the city backed down. They reinstated recycling and, because of all the attention, raised awareness of environmental concerns among diverse populations in that locale. Stillwater recycling is going strong. Not just hemp-wearing sprout-eaters, either. Grandparents, soccer moms, whole elementary schools and, yes, I swear I S<!W-rosynecked young men reaching behind the gun rack to grab those empty beer bottles from the cow roping yee-haw party of the previous weekend. · If Stillwater, a place of 44;000 tending-toward-the-close-minded-side-of-reality types can recycle, why doesn't Wilkes, a place that "engenders a sense of values and civic responsibilities?" Push ·2008 Pennsylvania Primaries to an Earlier Date BY J.W. DAVIES Beacon Columnist With states like New Hampshire, Vermont, and South Carolina receiving an extensive amount of attention during the beginning of the primary season, Pennsylvanians are finding that, by the time the primaries wind down, their much-anticipated votes will not even matter. The 2004 Pennsylvania primary is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 27th, but many residents, including Governor Ed Rendell, have suggested the idea of moving the 2008 primary to an earlier date so that Pennsylvanians would have the opportunity to choose from the entire menu of candidates. At this point, in the middle of February, almost half of the candidates have dropped out of the race. The battle for the Democratic nomination, however, will only become more intense through March. And for Pennsylvanians, who are actually following the race, the idea of being left with only one candidate to choose from in April will start to seem quite possible. Senator John Kerry's recent surge in popularity and his dominance in the early primaries have left many voters with the impression that he is the sure choice for the nomination. He has already racked up 538 delegates compared to Howard Dean's 182, and Sen. John Edwards' 166. If Kerry continues on this pace, especially through the March 2 California primary, which has 441 delegates at stake, Pennsylvania's 178 delegates will be useless. It is very similar to the dilemma faced by Pennsylvanians in the 2000 Presidential primaries when then-Governor George Bush had already secured the nomination much earlier than Pennsylvania's late April contest. And it will continue to be a dilemma for Pennsylvanians if steps are not taken now to move future primaries to an earlier date. The problem with having such a late primary not only effects a private citizen's particular preference for a certain candidate, but it also has damaging effects on overall voter turnout, which, in turn, could possibly end up adversely impacting turnout in the general election. Another negative effect of the late primary is that it leaves Pennsylvania, a state of historical importance when it comes to presidential elections, out of the candidate selection process. In the general efection, there is no doubt that Pennsylvania is one of the "must win" states. When it comes to the primaries, however, smaller states such as New Hampshire and Vermont are given more credence based solely on their placement on, the primary schedule. These states get the full experience of the election process. They have the opportunity to see, or possibly even meet the true underdog candtdates, the ones who are simply running on passion and heart. They also get to see the sheer force and manpower of the more experienced and well-funded candidates. These states get to witness the battle from the front lines, where every candidate must find his or her own way to win the vote of each and more enthusiasm like that, which we saw in the coverage of the New Hampshire and Verevery resident. For Pennsylvanians, however, the primary · mont primaries. It is all but over. Therefore, it would be in the best interest does not seem like nearly as much fun. We get the backwash of the campaign process. of the state, the voters, and of the candidates If we are lucky and there is more than one to work together to move the 2008, and all candidate left, the chances are that they are future Pennsylvania primaries to an earlier merely riding it-0ut to the end. There is no date. !)T \ L '- "W\TI-' ., rJiE M\\Gl"' t4. ! ~... fi~~ ,it.~1~ tr~ n~ -.· ~; &'l _ ·_· ~ -_"Z ~~•l' J "f\MG! a J~ l N ; �FEATURES 9 FEBRUARY 16, 2004 Slippery Co~ditions C~n Lead to Winter Injuries BY JEREMY ZUCKERO Beacon Correspondent 11;~~;;~6c~'f/li rz"l;t,t• "'' .•· , { . . . . . . .. a1v{tO(JP the.piijvlireci.9t(veteB;~oll ..· tdtk&:to,;fJ]1e Be~~on. qbo~!1.ibi/1elovis eoP,le s1~~ld g~t r:zo,rej~;Jz~ · }t" :·· Beacon:;' What draws you'to tJ{~ 1 liticlll V sc .• + Baldino:crve.· al~ays . epJgyed~~~chmg'g;ovefllJ}egt,fi why'gt!cisiop.s art!made:'.\ .. Idifield that I,.f;njo{re;ding ~qo'~tarid studying but I.don't thinkth~t le~t!r»'ant to practi¢~jt. Jt's goUe,n 9irty and nasty. . ·: lt'.s nice to talk about and stu4y and ·~atch otherpeopie d~ it, butit's·p.o fforpie. · · B~a~on: Are you wo~king on any re~earch right n<{W'!c:· · Bal din°': 1 amworkirig on a project;Vith . e~.tj~matl ()Uthe city of..Wilkes:-Barre and tll,e evolutiop. of its form of govern ·. ·.· ~urdistinctlydiffer types> of governm,ent in.a fiffy 0ye¥.•p 7 3:¼} ,. . ., 'why tho.se ch,ang hagpfned~~d._tp~, conseque · ·. · · ' . words on \ 1ai;fous'aspec I've'got i)yo mor~.t o go., Beacon: ,Wh ;do oufe campus?· Baldino; ;There havf always b . politics : . Yctl,td thOSt! student~ have . n , <··• ••1··· di··•. ., . ' •••••.. •. ' club back1 an organized fashion will help to focus th 7ir ~~~.rgies s.o ~ .at we .can hgpefully haye m activities for them. .. I believe in synergy. People come up with ideas'andrunwiththe . It's not about a particular political orientation. It's just the opportunity for people who , · enjoy politics to talk about it. ~· ,, · · Beacon: If you could give one piese of advice to Wilkes students in regards to the upcomin~ pr~sidential election, what wo~!d it be? . ·. , Baldino: Educate themselves. Leam al:>outthejssues and the candidates and take tw perspectives. Take a very se)f,.interested perspectiv~: ·{Askl»'hatwill this candi for me, ~ut then, even mor~jmpwtantly, }Vhi~h c~didate is llJOt:e likely to lead th country 1p t~e right dtrectio.n . ;:;Xo'f-, · with 1,1,1selt;7· because without the self-interest, it's t ...... d~. . ef '· Winter is a very memorable season, maybe the most memorable. Some people despise it and count the days until spring, but to others winter is a time to indulge in their favorite sports. The problem is, winter sports (and indeed, winter activity in general) can be dangerous, and just the right injury can put a person out of commission for quite a while. As anyone who has sustained such an injury can tell, those related to winter sports are fairly common. According to Mrs. Diane O'Brien, Coordinator of Health Services at Wilkes University, out of twenty to twentyfive visits to Health Services each day, three or four are winter-related. She sees a definite increase in sports related injuries every winter both in Health Services and in the while pursuing your interest(s) helps. There are more concrete things you can do, however. "The biggest-thing is to try to mimic as closely as possible the thing that you would like to do. [For example] ... skiing. You can try simple isometrics like jumping over a box, little things like that where your body is going to have to absorb the shock, but at the same ti me push off. Or, for snowboarding, you can do side-to-side onelegged hops. [In general], stretching out, trying to do some cardio ... or weightlifting." Unfortunately, all the preparation in the world doesn't guarantee injury prevention. Anyone who participates in a sport, winter or otherwise, has a chance of being injured. One of the more common kinds of injuries he Political Science ren Wesolowski.q,(1,{£4,p,:il Surko;J,; .the process·ofreorgahizing't'he clu. rko tel/TheBeaconwhy the ·. deci dents should get.hJVo/ved Beacoll.~ W~y dig Y9.~:. decJ Weso)Q;wsld;ffhete ·· · •.• h~. •••,< Beacon/Kristin Delunas Snow and ice make walking and driving tricky in the winter months. •....... • I?. top Beaco~. ~Xsbolll $!11 ent, Wrs,9low~ki?A,nyon~ Whq'Jso i# politicS, and>vhat it tpat tqey ,ilte B,~c9~r1s·yoti(,B~~b'pp.~ nt~ §~l¾ We~lowski: J)urclub;is 'o pen;tc}"anyo Beacon: t}o~can,'. inter~.sted~Jµ~~nts ge ~.urko: G,o n~cf at wiJkespoliSciclu . www.geocities.com/wilkespolisoiclub, us emergency room in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital where she also works. So how then do people typically get these . kinds of injuries? Keith Klahold, Fitness Facility Director of Marts Gym, said, "... Poor preparation .... They [athletes] didn't necessarily do anything, they may have just sat around ... and not been physically necessarily ready [to participate in a winter sport]." Readiness certainly seems to be an important idea, but even extremely prepared athletes occasionally sustain injuries. "The other thing is just the weather. We might get complaints every now and then about how warm it is [in the fitness center], but everybody is better off that way because when you are hot and then cold, when you try to do something ... you can pull a muscle," said Klahold. Well, although not much can be done about the weather, there are ways to properly prepare for any winter activity. One way is simply to think about it; being aware of some things that could possibly go w~ong is a pulled muscle. Pulled muscles, when treated correctly, are not extremely serious, but therein lies the problem: they are often not treated correctly. • · "The best is to ice the pull as soon as you can. After that, as soon as it starts to feel better, try to use it. The biggest mistake people will normally make is they will pull a muscle, wait three weeks until it feels completely fine, then try to do what they did ... and wind up pulling it again, whereas if you exercise the muscle (after a pull), and even if it's maybe five pounds on say a leg curl, it helps make the muscle stronger than what it was before," said Klahold. If you do get an injury, pulled muscle or not, remember treatment and over-thecounter medicines are free at Health Services for all Wilkes University students, faculty, and staff, so stop by because untreated injuries only get worse. Enjoy winter sports, but be careful and take care of any injury right away! �10 FEATURES FEBRUARY 16, 2004 Winter Weather Cancellations Wreak Havoc on Schedules BY LINDSEY WOTANIS Beacon Features Editor said Adams. "Then it is just a matter of being on the phone with these colleagues from the other schools and coming to a consensus decision on what is the best approach ." Once a decision is made, it is generally posted on the Wilkes website. A message also appears on the University's snow hotline, 408-SNOW. Adams' goal is to have the decision made and announced by no later than 6 a.m., because he realizes that many students travel a distance to get to campus. However, last week, Adams was forced to make some tough decisions when the forecast was calling for not only snow, but also The forecast for the coming weekend is rain with temperatures in the mid-40s. That is quite a stretch from the weather we've experienced in the last several weeks. Snow in the forecast had students praying for a snow day, while many of their professors hoped classes would go on as scheduled. The spring 2004 semester has already seen some snowy days, clouded with compressed schedules and cancellations, and it's only week five. Many students caught some extra winks when classes were delayed, and others breathed sighs of relief when they heard the news that their night classes had been cancelled. But, while the snow caused excitement for many students, it also caused nightmares for Univer~ity administrators. Dr. Paul Adams, Dean of Student Affairs, is responsible for making the decision to compress or cancel classes in the event of poor weather conditions. Adams finds himself constantly checking the forecast. "During the winter months, those of us who have this responsibility are always monitoring the weather and looking at the forecast so when you see a weather event coming, it's something you have been anticipating for several days and watching develop," said Adams. "Generally speaking, the decisions on what we do in regard to weather is a collaborative one, made in Dr. Jeffery Alves meets his Tuesday night consultation with College Misericordia and class for the second time this semester. King's College because we share a common calendar and have a cross registration prosleet and freezing rain. gram. Our students are visiting each other's "It really created a lot of concern. Once campuses and because of that we need to you get people to school, you have got to be be consistent in our approach." able to get them home, and I think the freezAdams finds himselfup as early as 5 a.m. -ing rain is something that everybody takes on predicted snow days. At that time, he much more caution with," said .Adams. "I touches base with those at the collaborathink we're probably more tolerant of conditive schools, where they exchange notes in tions when it is snowing because it is easier hopes of reaching a decision. to drive in, but the ice is a whole different "All of us are doing data gathering- story." whether it is from Internet weather so~rces, The timing of a storm also causes problocal media weather sources, talking with lems for Adams when trying to make these the staff on campus at Public Safety and kinds of decisions. Sometimes, as was the asking what the conditions are like here," case on Friday, February 6, going on a com- pressed schedule would not ha~e helped, since the weather was supposed to intensify through noon. Instead, Adams made the decision to close the campus. So far, the University has experienced four weather events this season, two of which caused Tuesday's night classes to be cancelled. Dr. Jeffery Alves, Allan P. Kirby, Jr. Distinguished Professor ofFree Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, teaches BA 281, The Nature and Essence of Entrepreneurship on Tuesday evenings. Alves has already lost two of his class sessions due to the recent inclement weather. Alves had to cancel his class on week two, and on weeks three and four, classes were cancelled because of the snowy conditions, so as of week five, his class of eight had only met one time previously. However, the students did participate in a twenty-hour out-ofclass_project--an entrepreneurship workshop at Victoria's lnn--so, as a result, he feels confident that they can make up the lost time. "It's not like we've lost a lot of time, but we did have stuff scheduled for those two days [that were cancelled] and as a consequence we've had to reshuffle our schedule," said Alves. "We are going to compress the coverage on several topics and we are going to drop one topic entirely. But, my objective is to have us back on schedule by spring break, and I think we can do it." Adam Hindmarsh, a sophomore and recently declared business administration major, hadn't even been to one of Alves' classes before last Tuesday. Because Hindmarsh switched majors this semester, he was added into the class after the first week. "Considering it's been four weeks into the semester and I joined the class late, I hadn't even been to one class yet. So basically, I had no idea what to expect. 1 didn't even know if we were behind or not," said Hindmarsh. Other faculty have required students to make up lost Tuesday nights at different times, which is an option in these cases. As for making up the lost time, Adams said that no concrete plans have been made to reschedule the lost Tuesday time. However, there is a chance for it to be made up at the end of the semester if the need arises. Adams also pointed out that the weather we have been experiencing this year is no different than past winters. With the exception of the 2001-2002 school year, every year since 1998-1999 has had a total offive weather events, meaning some action, whether it is compressing or canceling, had to be taken. As of right now, the Unive.rsity has experienced four weather events this year. To try and prevent so much lost time, Adams has developed an alternative to the compressed schedule and complete cancellation. He has sent the notification of this new alternative to all students and faculty via e-mail. Posters will also be hung around campus to alert people of the possible new procedures. The e-mail read , "During inclement weather, as an alternative to the compressed schedule, the University may choose to open at noon, remaining on a regular class schedule. This option will preserve afternoon and evening classes, and allow an extra two hours for road and weather conditions to improve." Adam also realizes that many of the University's students comm~te from broad distances. "The University recognizes that our commuting students come from a wide geographic area and that road conditions can vary greatly throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. Common sense and good judgment should act as a guide as to whether or not students can get to the University, or if a departure from campus earlier than closing time is required. We anticipate that the Faculty will respect student judgment in these matters," further read the email message. Adam concluded that in his many years working in Student Affairs, he has never run into problems with faculty not understanding a student's judgment call in harsh conditions. Though he often second guesses the decisions he is forced to make, he said he can only make his decisions based on the local predictions, and always makes his decisions with the safety of the students, faculty and staff in mind. Study Abroad Experiences Round Out Education BY JESS NIEMIEC Beacon Staff Writer People choose to travel for many reasons. There's the thrill of bagging the big game in some deep jungle, the ability to absorb a culture completely, and, for some, the excitement of travelling to learn. Wilkes University offers a study abroad program designed to send students to various reaches of the world with an educational mission. The students who participate are submerged in a completely new culture for months at a time, and their abilities to adapt are put to the ultimate test. This program includes an entire semester in a foreign country, of the student's choice, during which the students learn, play, and speak in an entirely new and dH·ferent way. "It is a very rewarding experience for the students," said Dr. Paola Bianco-Sobejano, Assistant Professor in the foreign Languages Department and the Study Abroad Coordinator. "They can get so much from learning in a different setting. I want all students to realize they can be helped by this experience." Classes are chosen while they're still here, with the help of their academic advisor, so that the curriculum fits nicely into their ulti- _ mate class plan. The advisors choose classes to replace some that are in the Wilkes course of study, so that the students do not lose a semester in terms of required coursework. The overall experience depends on the cuiture and school setting that the student chooses to submerse themselves in. "There are many areas of the world you can choose from. We have students that have gone to different places, and they all come back with great and different experiences," said Bianco. Three Wilkes students have recently returned from studying in foreign countries: Jenna Marks, Christine Bilhart, and Maria Kam. Each of these students were able to bring something different from their experience that will, in the end, further their education, whether it be from a social standpoint, or an academic one. Those students that are involved seem to come back with a good experience, as well. "I had an amazing time," said Marks, a senior political science major who has returned from Australia. "I'm not sure why I came home. It's so cold here versus there." Currently, there are two Wilkes students studying in Rome, Italy. Elvira Illiano,junior communications studies major, and Matthew Grammard, junior biology major. Both stu- dents will conclude the spring semester while in Italy, and will then return to the States this summer and complete their remaining schooling at Wilkes. "Stud9' abroad is something everyone should consider," said Marks. "You learn a lot about yourself, and the world." Anyone interested in getting more information about the study abroad programs that are offered at Wilkes can contact Bianco at extension 4519 or by e-mailing her at biancop@wilkes.edu. "[Bianco] is a lot of help to anyone that is interested. [Those interested] should talk to her. She's a wonderful lady who is interested in everyone, realizing that there is so much you can do with your four years, beyond staying within the walls of Wilkes University," said Marks. �FEBRUARY 16, 2004 11 FEATURES Wilkes Welcomes Visiting Japanese Students BY JAMIE BABBITT Wednesday. They also did origami with the she believes that Americans are warn1 and children and taught them how to write their generous and have big hearts and are alnames in Japanese. ways enthusiastic with a -smile," said Going to a foreign country and seeing The students also visited Dallas ElemenPolachek. One thing the students didn't like firsthand how people live is an experience tary School for four days to observe classes about America was the greasy food. like no other. Students cannot get the full and participate in classroom activities. ''They According to Polachek, in the past, some understanding of other cultures by merely will be teaching assistants from anywhere of the students who came to America loved reading about them in a textbook. from kindergarten up to fourth grade and so it so much that they decid_ed to come back Eight education majors from Tamagawa we are really excited about that for a longer period of time. "As a matter of University in Japan had • · because we believe that it's fact, some of the students that have come the opportunity to come going to be a wonderful expe- have gone back to get their degree at to America and stay with rience for them," said Polachek. Tamagawa and come back for their masters a family for two weeks For the Japanese students, program in education at Wilkes," said this semester. The stucoming to the United S_tates Polachek. dents arrived at Wilkes was not just a learning experiCurrently, Tamagawa is the only school University on Friday, ence academically. They also that Wilkes haJ this type of program with , February 6, and are staylearned a lot about how Ameribut there are plans for doing similar projects ing in the homes of cans live. Some of the students in other countries in the future. "We have a Wilkes faculty members for the duration of their were surprised that their host couple of contacts in France and Switzerstay. fathers helped with the cookland so those will be possibilities in the fu-• "Since 1990, we've ing, because in Japan only the ture and we would like to get our students had fabulous relationwomen cook. The closeness to go to France and Switzerland as well," ships with Tamagawa of the family is a lot different said Polachek. University whereby evhere as well. "There is more Fields would also like to see our students ery year, usually in Febhugging and kissing with the experience more of other cultures. "The reruary or March, a group children," said Norie Shiraiwa, ality is ... that [my host student] speaks quite of students comes to one of the Tamagawa particia bit of English and we speak no Japanese Wilkes ... they stay with pants. whatsoever. And so it says something about host families ... and they Some of the qualities the our culture that we don't learn other culture's come to attend Wilkes The Beacon/Kristin Hake st udents liked moS t about languages but in Japan people study Enclasses," said Dr. Diane Wilkes undergrads helps students from Tamagawa University, Americans were their open glish from grade school, on ... lt would be Polachek, Chairperson Japan with their English skills in their ESL class. heart, kindness, and positive nice ifwe could speak some Japanese," said of Education and Psychology and Coordithinking. "When I asked [my Fields. natoroftheTamagawaprogram. a serious process [to get here]," said hoststudent]whatsurpriseshermostabout... Polachek, along with faculty members Dr. Polachek. America and American people, she said that Sid Halsor, Dr. Maryanne Rexer, Dr. Mary According to Polachek, the students are ..r.,:..._-_:-,t;if~Wi@¾!;j~ -.,:-)l\#fi+\f('@•'ii■ I Kropiewnicki, Dr. Darin Fields, and Dr. attending Professor Gina Morrison's class, Michael and Margaret Steele are serving as ED 220: Multicultural Education. They will host families for this year's program. "The attend the class four times during their stay hosts that we've been using from Wilkes Uniand they are given assignments just as the versity have been host families over the years rest of the students in the class. The stuand the families usually have children, so dents are receiving two credits from that is one of the criteria," said Polachek. Tamagawa University for their trip so they 1 For Fields, this is the third year he's will be graded on how they do in their class, \./ hosted a Japanese student. "We decided to with their host family, in their elementary l' tJ be a host family because we've done it in the classes, and on their English skills. , past and it's always been a valuable and reThe students are not only attending r warding experience. It's a lot offun. l have classes here. They actually have a fairly rig- ~two children and the Japanese students alorous schedule. "A daily schedule might ., ways love to be around little kids and so go something like this: the host families give www.shermanhillsapartments.com they have a good time. My kids Jove having them breakfast and they might have some , a Japanese student in the house," said Fields. things to do around the house in the morn- t The Best Looking Affordable Apartments In Wilkes-Barre Fields compared the experience of having like help the children get dressed, and \./ ing a Tamagawa student stay at his home to then they bring them in to Wilkes," said Now accepting applications for I & 2 bedroom apartments having a friend stay over. "They occupy a Polachek. "Then they will have a little bit spare room and they eat with you and there of English as a second language instrucCentrally Located Laundry Facilities are some langu~ge _barriers so you have the tion (ESL) where Wilkes students and facPublic transportation 24-Hour Maintenance Service fun of working through those things. You ulty help them improve their English through Carpeting Frost Free Refrigerator learn a little about their culture and they cerconversation and the written word." Air Conditloning Garbage Disposal tainly learn how we live," said Fields. After the students practice their English , On Site Social Service Coordinator Stove Whenever there is an addition to a houseskills, they have a lunch break to go to the hold, temporary lifestyle changes must be cafeteria with their designated Wilkes stu- \ / made to accommodate that extra person. For dent-partner and eat with other students. 't 300 Parkview Circle Fields, these changes pertained mostly to They are also free to explore the area, such Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18702 his family's morning routine. "We all have to as walking downtown to Boscov's to shop. MondayFriday 8A.M. to SP.M. get up a little bit earlier so we can get one In the afternoon, the students are taken more person through the shower and get to various elementary schools in the area to down to eat something ... She does all the observe and also teach fun activities to the CHECK US OUT TODAY !!!! things we do. Ifwe go shopping, she goes children. The first school they were taken 570-823-5124 shopping ... We don't really do anything difto was Chester Street Elementary School EHO ferently because that is kind of what they where they read children's books written by , want, to really see how we live," said Fields. American authors to the students last Beaco11 Asst. Features Editor The process of coming to America was not a simple one. "There were many applicants for the Tamagawa program and we decided to limit it to eight because it's a small number so we could give them good, individualized instruction in English. We can take them from school to school. It's a manageable group ... but they had to go through STUD ENT S WEL CQ ME l,. /J Sherman Hills Apartments V L �FEBRUARY 16, 2004 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 12 From the Cu_tting Room Floor: ;,a1/llJ (/tJ,m]Jb"ell BYSE:BARNE'.IBKY Beacon Correspondent ,c:. . . . row19g ug·1n th~ b!,lstness ano the struggle OtJr:ying tom~~ .~position forbim$elf as.ii John M ayerifi Jason .·• ' Mraz, :+ Josp musisia~~a.~ partje~~~tmovin& and heart• Kelly.. JaredCampbell? In the list of the µe.~ ..•felt.Ip th~ ~merging-scene ofacoustic singer/ artists emerging in ~n•e.XP!psion.of·a~6~stf ,. ·sqpgwrite.~s,,\Jare? ~1~P~.e .lt.gosses,s,es performers these days, Ja(ed Campbell )t~l .. ng})?teniial t9J:,ecorne·a comes up as,the one. of.!:1s have yethear overs r,nging fro.,n.Fleetwo,o d Mac's of. · ··· ''Landslii:le 1' ;.to .Dav~ Matthe~'s Band . ,,·w . i In America 4 ke¼,~gµi;C':.~yen few Like each of the artists in this , emerging category, Campbell has a unique flair in his music that makes it distinctively his. He adds a bit of soul and , vocal strength in the song " In Your Heart," that is not as prevalent as other artists. His songs are moving as well as heartfelt, and .s feelings and soul pour out through the hannonious chords of his guitar. ' · andD;~~:~;i~';!!t~~!~e1:~ _P'¼~~~~Y of w~fl~redpampbellmusic.com ex• / 11 tar an<i a ~armonic,, Campbell ~ut op~ Cra~h}hi; expertis~tn the ,gui~r shone as traordinary set at the Rifkin ori Wednes~• ,,:did pis e*:traordinary vocal t~lent. day night. ms fclectic . t11elodies~d . Comments froni ;those ' attendance · humor delighted the ciq'Y~ when he opene angeg from "H.e's td l<?ye his voice.'! the set with a song that h.~ wrote vvheri Aft!,ftpe show, Carnpbeli entertained some was in 7th grade called1'{See 1the Beaut qiie~ttpns abouthis career. H: said that he and continued wjpi songs like ''Rainy Labor had ~een •. playing guitar, for 'about seven Day.~ ·· ~ear§.,and when asked why! he still pursues With a constantS,mile and a great sense o m~f <;,;-he said: "Just the love of people. I humor, he enterttin~d requests and told st. ove ,being around people anµ I love being ries about the music he has written compar involved. ,Music makes.everybody happy." ing his time here t9 a VHl Stprytellers set ip all, Campbell was an all around hit with. One sto about a son he had written about +/those .in attendance. Cafe m!x0f c4fe'' •a ':. A~l 0 CD Review: in BY ALISON SHERRY Beacon Staff Writer When we think of immigration to New York City, the first thought that might come to mind is the turn of the century when our ancestors came over from many parts of Europe looking for a new and better Ii fe, Many' passed through Ellis Island, and "Give me your tired, your poor" became the American mantra for gen• erations. We tend not to think much about what Ii fe would be like today for an immigrant. However, Director James Sheridan thought about just that when he decided to use his real-life story about bringing his family to America as the ba• sis of his new film, In America. Emotional, yet humorous, In America follows the true story of the Sheridans, an Irish family looking to establish a new life for themselves in New York City a year af• tera family tragedy, Big city life isn't at all what they expected it to be for Johnny (played by Paddy Considine) and Sarah (played by Samantha Morton) along with their two young daughters (played by sis' ters Sarah and Emma Bolger). There isn't much money and luck isn't always on their side in such an overwhelming place. There is not much to rely on except their love and strength as a family, Ultimately it is their contagious kindness that rubs off on an aloof apartment neighbor (played by Djimon Hounsou) whose ingenuine response builds their n_ew home, If you enjoy stories that make you believe that hope can spring from tragedy and loss, then see In America. Director James Sheridan definitely fulfilled that purpose, It wouldn't be a huge surprise if Sheridan turns up as an Academy Award nominee for next year's Oscar awards for best director, and the dynamic and talented cast could also round out nominations in the acting categories, In America falls in the same genre as Under the Tuscan Sun or Calendar Girls, both of which were given very favorable reviws in the column. Consistent with the latter two films, In America does several things extremely well: offers great storytelling, characters the viewers feel they can know, and realistic, human situations, After all, a story based on true events such as this does not happen on the big screen every day. This movie is rated PG· 13 and receives 4 W's, 1 ohGr's SunnyPsyOp BY MATTHEW JONES Beacon Columnists The most enduring trait of legendary Ca• nadian industrial outfit Skinny Puppy was that they could, somehow, effectively simulate the sensation of having your soul sucked out of a stab wound, Nihil• ism has rarely enjoyed so literal a de• notation, and that was largely thanks to ohGr, vocalist and co•song writer for Puppy. So it may be a surprise to some that his second solo offering is such a pleasing, soul•intact album to listen to. Building on the fonnat Trent Reznor laid down with Pretty Hate Machine, ohGr has composed a millennial dance album for the disenfranchised. SunnyPsyOp could be the soundtrack to Chaplin's Modern Times if Tim Burton had directed it. Dance floor-filling opener "Hi Lo" trades lazier verses for a gigantic chorus anchored by a terrific synthesizer hook. OhGr's penchant for deliver• ing his lyrics in a stream-of-consciousness rant is forgotten on the album; and his voice is uncharacteristically treated with only mini~ ma! effects or vocoders, letting his surprisingly mellow voice take the forefront. Album highlight "maJiK" probably sounds closest to ohGr's work in Skinny Puppy. Industrial white noise wheezes over explosive yet danceable beats in the opening before the verses, which are accompanied by backing vocals that sound like a choir of trolls, ~et the tension build slowly. Just before the song builds to its frenzied climax, a brief and dreamy interlude • sneaks in before erupting back into martial breaks. Later songs range from pulsing hypnotism ("JaKo") to haunted house sinister ("SunBurn"). The instrumental "ShiTe" features some impressive telegraph•wire beats delivered at breakneck speed. While the album isn't exactly for every· one, fans of Nine Inch Nails or other industrial-tinged dance music should find the album to be a gem. And if you have a neophyte's interest in Skinny Puppy, this album should whet your appetite before you move on to the real deal. ., ILKES J]NIVERSITY . ' i ' , ... BIN.G O in the Ballroom, 8p.m. · a.BoARD's 0 For more inforpw.tion) contact tl}e \V.IJ.P.B. at wupbpub@yahoo.~~m �Become a Lifesaver/ . ·Donate Plasma that is needed.for sp. , lJblea ·• · ' sfrip !,ps. millions of people · each year ... r ·2 tbs.•b 2 2tbs'.'~~n'ey ;l 1/2 .~sp. crus~ tast<? · , ... 4 9. cooked ca 1 head red · aod p IBPI ( Whe andmea !;:,··=< • -;. Interstate Blood _& Plasma, Inc. 41 S. Main St Wilkes B~e, PA It's Safe . and Convenient . •--•\•....... I Donate Jel / Todayllllll . L. . ' S I H ... e p .:. av~ . ,ves . · Donate · P/as,.11a · . . ; . ' . . . . .· . . :-. . . . .· . . . ·. . . 823 4- .·.9 �14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FEBRUARY 16. 2004 Last Minute Spring Break Ideas and Tips BY MELISSA JURGENSEN Beacon A&E Editor Spring break is only one month away, and the clock is ticking to take advantage of some of the remaining deals out there. Wilke_s University's spring break is March 6-14, and some students have been planning trips for months. For those who haven't started planning a trip, here are some last minute tips and ideas to show you how to get there inexpensively and have a wonderful time once you're ankle-deep in sand and sun! Every destination has a different atmosphere to it. Some places are going to have reputations for being wilder, while others are a better pick for rela~ing on the beach. It is a good idea to look into the destination you choose before making reservations. Three of the most popular spots during spring break are Cancun, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. If you are just looking to stay within the U.S., www.paradiseparties.com is offering hotel packages between $150 to $369 per person based on four people per room in Panama City Beach, Florida. If cruises are your thing, Carnival Cruise Line is enjoyable for students 21 and over and are generally excellent vacation values. The cost for a Carnival Cruise Line threeday round trip from Miami to somewhere like the Bahamas can range upwards of$229 per person, depending on the availability of the cruise when trav~I arrangements are Th , made. Cruises aren't the only option for spring break trips. Although cruises are popular among college students, flying to nice destinations is also a way to go. All-inclusive packages that include air fare, hotel-stay, all meals, gratuity and entertain- "Many all-inclusive packages fly to popular spring break locations. There are packages for Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic for $559 per person and one for Cozumel, Mexico, which is a three-night package for $484 a person. There is also a two-night package to the Bahamas that in- ment are also availbale. Not only are .they usually at a good price, but such packages ensure that the traveler doesn't have to worry about carrying a lot of money. eludes everything except meals., for $409 per person," said Linda Grazioso of Liberty Travel. Perhaps, then, you are planning to just ;RFO,RMIN:ARTS AT WILKES UNIVERSITY . Darte Board YBRIDGETGIUNTA eucon Stuff Writer Wednesday, February 18, 2004--Performance Hour--1 p.m. in Gies Hall. Performance Hour is free of charge and open to all. Musical theater production Fiddler on the Roof Friday, February 20, at 8 p.m. Saturday, February 21, at 8 p.m. Sunday, February 22, at 2 p.m. At the Dorothy Dickson Darte main stage. Wilkes students, free with ID, other students & senior citizens, $5, general admission, $15 • get in the car and go. What could be more fun than driving around the country for a week with three of your closest friends without a destination or care in the world? You can have a ball touring the Gulf Coast of Florida or the cities of the South. Don't spend too much time trying to decide which hotel to book. You will have a great time regardless of where you stay. Some places may be more convenient than others, but that doesn't mean it is going to ruin your trip if you don't get the best hotel ppssible. Where you go and what you do is what really counts. Bojan Milasinovic,funior Pharmacy major, said that he hasn't begun making plans for spring break yet, but he isn't worried about finding any remaining deals. "You can always find something, no matter how late it is." Sometimes procrastination turns out pretty well. At the last minute you might be able to take advantage of someone else's canceled trip that may be purchased inexpensively so that there are no empty seats on a plane or empty rooms in a hotel. The problem is that you might not know where you're going until the week that you leave. Last but not least, spring break should be about one thing--forgetting about the daily grind of classes and homework and alleviating some stress. And if you're not going anywhere special during spring break, make sure you do something special for yourself. Diving back into classes won't be fun or productive if you haven't had a chance to kick back and rejuvenate yourself. �FEBRUARY 16, 2004 15 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Theater Review: Fiddler on the Roof BY MONICA CARDENAS 'Asst. Beacon A &E Editor I could not have asked for a more entertaining way of passing my Sunday afternoon than to have spent it before the ve~ talented group of Wilkes students in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. On February 13, 14 and 15, the Department of Visual and Performing Arts presented Fiddler on the Roof Everything from the set, the orchestra, and especially the performance was top notch. The musical, written by Joseph Stein, Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, is set in a Ukrainian village named Anatevka, which is overflowing with fantastic characters . I. J. ,. : .• • . . ISU •·•· and a rich Jewish tradition. 20 Benjamin S. Ptashinsky delivered an astonishing performance as Tevye, the poor milkSi' Ptashinsky ! ; ti . ,=,::2\t.-:·'- -. =>r.:,)\ff\'{~'-'"+-</-· ,··1-,t4tv;r/ t_ man with five daughters and wife , Golde, who not only played opposite Ptashinsky with style, but inclination to keep with the conventional plans to his rough wife. truly held her own throughout. As the couple Adding color to the performance was Yente (Jenway of doing things, and allows his tries desperately to make a dowry while marnifer Zubernick), the town matchmaker, who quickly daughters to marry for happiness instead rying off their three oldest daughters, it befinds herself out of a job. However, this does not of money. This becomes increasingly comes impossible as they repeatedly break stop her from serving as the town gossip, bringing difficult for him as the girls become bolder, tradition. much humor to this heartfelt musical. and especially as he tries to explain the Tevye accepts their decisions, despite his .~T1a?c:s.\VUI b.:R:'~ .n~xt we:kendvep~ary an~ ;:l;Ro~: iJtre{:i~~;iN.~tta Cl;men~{'J!;'hann Babo, cCannsSecoo<iRow::aenjamin Peter Mario Baldo brings in a note of seriousness as Perchik, the progressive who tries to persuade this traditional crowd to accept the changes going on in the world around them. They are reluctant, but are forced to face these truths as they are ordered to pack up and leave the only home they have ever known. From Tevye's hilarious discussions with God to Yente's attempts at matchmaking, be ready to laugh. But also, don't plan on leaving without "Matchmaker" still ringing in your head--and a lot to think about. We are all forced to decide about whether to speak out for our beliefs, as Perchik does , or whether to quietly obey. With much humor, this performance begs a serious question : Tradition, or a new way of doing things? Catch the show again next weekend, February 20 and 21 at 8p.m., and 22 at 2 p.m. This Week in History 16th--The first airplane flight between Los Angeles and San Francisco took place,(1914) 17th--Michael Jordan 1 NBA, (1963) 18th--Mark Twain's "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" was published in the U.S. for the first time, (1885) · I 9th--Dick Clark premiered the "American Music Awards," (1974) 20th--The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the power of the federal government was greater than that of any individual state, ( 1809) 21 st--McGraw-Hill, Inc. outbids eight other American publishers for the U.S. rights to Hunter Davies' authorized biography of the Beatles. They paid $150,000 for the rights, ( 1968) 22nd--ln Utica, NY, Frank W. Woolworth opened his first 5 and I 0-cent store, (1879) · _____________,w~J �16 FEBRUARY 16, 2004 SPORTS Wilkes Splits Tri-match Against Lycoming and Gettysburg BY WILL MIDGETT Beacon Asst. Sports Editor The Wilkes University wrestling team took on Lycoming College and Gettysburg in a triMatch on Saturday. Wilkes lost to nationally ranked Lycoming 44-0 but was able to come back and soundly defeat Gettysburg 30-15. Junior Jeremy Mayer started off the match against Lycoming for the Colonels at 125. Mayer went into the match with a record of 26-14 and faced Lycoming's Sean Cullen. Cullen scored an early takedown on Mayer, and -rode him out for the rest of the period. Cullen· chose to start on bottom in the second and made a quick escape to advance the score to 3-0. Mayer scored his only point of the match early in the third period with an escape of his own. Toward the end of the third period, the score was 4-1 and Mayer was trying desperately to catch up . With 19 seconds left in the match, Mayer shot in for a takedown which dropped Cullen out of bounds. Time ran out with M_ayer trying to get control of Cullen while still staying in bounds, but he was not in a position for the referee to call a takedown and the match ended at 4-1, giving Lycoming 3 points on the board. Sophomore Joe Yutko took the mat for the Colonels at 133 pounds, matched up against Lycoming's Kyle Hopkins. Hopkins scored an early takedown on Yutko in first, and was able to keep him on the mat for the entire period. Similar to the 125 pound match, Hopkins was able to earn an early escape •in the second period. The score was 3-0 in favor of Hopkins going into the third period. Early in the third, Yutko surprised Hopkins, as well as the crowd, with a quick maneuver that took his opponent to the mat for 2 points. However, with time running out, Yutko was unable to tum Hopkins over for any back points and Hopkins ended up winning 3-2. Wilkes chose to forfeit at the 141 pound weight class in both the Lycoming match and in the Gettysburg match as well. The forfeit then set the stage for Wilkes' 8th ranked fresh- man Mike Ferrara. and at first looked like he could take home the Ferrara faced Lycoming's Sean Reese in victory. Delva made the first point of the match a hold-out, drag-down match with neither with an escape early in the second period. Brindle wrestler able to make a move on each other. then snuck in a quick takedown and caught Delva The match remained·scoreless until early on his back. At the 3: 19 in the second period, the in the third period when Reese made an referee slapped the mat signifying the pin. --escape from the down position. Ferrara "I had that first match," says Delva. "It should was unable to score any points on Reese have been mine, but I made a mistake and got causing him to lose the match 1-0. caught." At 157, freshman Joe Diliberto faced off At the this point Lycoming was up 28-0 on the against a tough Jason Smith. Smith took scoreboard with only three matches left. Wresdown Diliberto in the middle of the first, tling for the Colonels at 184 was sophomore Nick and so much like the DeAngelis, who face Lycoming'sAndy Hull. Hull rest of the Lycoming wasted no time taking team, he was pracDeAngelis down in the ticed in keeping· his first period, and pinned him opponent on the at the I :20 mark. mat. In the second At 197 pounds, period, Smith caught Lycoming's John Battaglia Diliberto on his earned a 12-1 majordeciback long enough to sion over freshman Vince earn himself three Abbot. Battaglia spent the near-fall points. •.,_j entire second period scorSmith chose to ing takedowns and nearstart in the down pofall points on the frustrated sition to start the freshman. third period. After a Andrew Steinberg quick escape, Smith The Beacon/Nick Zmijewski capped off the Wilkes line· then took Diliberto , up at the heavyweight down to the mat once again and was able spot against Lycoming's Tommy Snyder. Snyder to roll him over for an additional three near- earned three takedowns against Steinberg before fall points. By the time the buzzer sounded, earning a fall at 3:29 in the second period. The Smith had won a 12-0 major decision. pin sealed the shutout for the Warriors, and Wilkes Wilkes freshman Kyle Lenio wrestled a then regrouped and made ready for the match hard fought match at 165 for the Colonels against Gettysburg. against Lycoming's Clint Swartz. Swartz Jeremy Mayer started off again at 125 pounds struck first in the second period with· two for the Colonels against Gettysburg. After a escapes, and a takedown in the third. Lenio tough loss to Lycoming, Mayer vindicated himanswered back with a takedown ofhis own, self with a dominating performance against but it was too little, too late, as Swartz took Gettysburg's Brian Norcross. Mayer was leada 4-2 minor decision. ing the match 11-2 in the third period before pinAt 174, senior Fritz Delva made the first ning Norcross with 23 seconds left in the match. of his last two home appearances in his Joe Yutko also displayed a completely domiWilkes _~areer. Delva, a tri-captain for the nating match against Kevin Dougherty at 133 Colonels, was honored before the match pounds. Yutko was scoring takedowns almost at with a ceremony for Senior's Day, since he will, and earned several near-fall points, winning was the only active senior for the Colonels him a 12-4 major decision. at the match. Wilkes then forfeited for the second time at Delva faced Lycoming's Grant Brindle, 141 pounds. At 149 pounds, Mike Ferrara an- nnnnnnnnnnnn n n i ca1hfor MOur j n corn,aact aiScS D n DI; n swered back from his loss to Lycoming. Ferrara quickly disabled Gettysburg's Matt Denholtz with a takedown, and received a pin at the 1:20 mark of the first period. At 157, Joe Diliberto turned into a scoring machine, taking down opponent Mark McDonald six times throughout the match. With 1:22 left to go in the match, Diliberto s.cored his last takedown making the score 17-3, and earning a technical fall. Kyle Lenio then earned a 9-3 decision at 165 against Josh Kaplan . At 174, Fritz Delva wrestled the last home match of his career. Facing Gettysburg's Michael Denholtz, Delva made two quick takedowns in the first period, including a impressive double-leg that took Denholtz to his back. At 2:10 in the first period, Delva pinned Denholtz for the victory. "Itfeltgood,"commentedDelvaonhis last home match. "I should have had the first match but now I'm looking forward to the MAC's." Gettysburg's Chris Coogan earned the first victory for the Bullets. Coogan won a nail biting 6-5 decision against Wilkes sophomore Sandri no Plutino. Gettysburg would then win the next two matches against the Colonels: At 197, Jeff Morgan won a 7-4 decision over Vince Abbot, and Mike Pattanite earned a 4-3 decision over freshman heavyweight Keith Altiery. . .,, ~ .r ,. Despite losi~.g the 'iast three matches, Wilkes wrestled well enough in the early rounds to earn a 30-15 victory, splitting the Tri-Match. Wilkes wrestled another tri-match the day before against Scran-ton and SUNY-Maritime, sweeping both matches. The Colonels first beat Maritime 42-10 in a lopsided victory. Then against Scranton, Wilkes cleared a close 23-22 match that was decided in the heavy weight match. Keith Altiery won a close 3-1 decision over Scranton's Mike Kelly to seal the deal for Wilkes. 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Frank Matthews, the Head Coach of the to come back from break in shape to play." However, at the bascbal I team's first prac- softball team, agrees. "He has been an imtice, seven players threw up · from the intensity. "Some obviously didn't come back in shape," added Klahold. But, that isn't discouraging to him. Many of the athletes have increased their strength, both on the baseball and softball teams. Klahold feels the softball team has a good level of dedication to the gym. "Quite a few have made big strength gains, and their conditioning has imThe Beacon/T. Mick Jenkins proved." Junior softball player . Keith Klahold, Director of Fitness Center Alexis Petite credits Klahold with her personal improvement. mense help all winter," he said. "The "He has helped me with my overall athletic strength-building and pre-season condiability. He's helped me work on condition- tioning was exceptional, and we're looking ing, agility, and strength. He definitely mo- forward to outstanding results." The plans for keeping in shape alter with tivates me," said the Lady Colonel's third the beginning of the spring sport season. baseman. "He always keeps me interested "For example if a pitcher comes in and lifts with variety and mixes things up every heavy expecting to play a game two· days week. That way it isn't boring." later, it could have a negative affect on their Petite feels that Klahold has had big BY KYLA CAMPBELL Beacon Staff Writer Whether in season, off season, or in preseason, athletes on the Wilkes University campus have been getting in shape and are feeling healthier. Who is the person behind the shift in attitude and determination? Keith Klahold. Klahold, the director of the fitness center, has made a huge impact since his arrival late last summer. He has worked oneon-one with the university's staff and students. Most recently, he has spent his time training the spring athletes during pre-season. Klahold has worked particularly closely with the baseball and softball teams. Klahold's work with the baseball team has focused on trying to get the most out of the players and get them in the gym . "Some of them are still in the stone age of baseball. They grew up in a time and area where lifting is a taboo," said Klahold. "But, lifting doesn't negatively affect flexibility and speed. Today's baseball players are seeing Mark McGuire and Sammy Sosa play, and their abilities are results of spending time in the weight room." Klahold tends to focus on overall conditioning, while including cardio and agility training in the athletes' workouts. "The spring athletes are starti.ng to look like athletes again," joked Klahold, referring playing ability," commented Klahold. "So, now we start backing off the weights," said Klahold. "lt is time to focus on maintaining strength instead of getting stronger." The spring athletes have a great asset--a strength and conditioning coach that has helped many at Wilkes. But the remainder of the campus-faculty, staff, students, and former athletes--have also begun to count on Klahold to get them in shape and help them maintain their bodies. For example, senior Mike Liberski, who ended his final football season in November, has lost forty pounds since August 13. "Training in the new gym .and working hard throughout football season really helped me get in better shape," he said. "Keith also set me up with a great workout in order for me to maintain my overall physical condition and improve my health." Liberski feels that Klahold is a tremendous help for everyone at Wilkes. "He's able to cater to all athletes. He has sport-specific, athlete-specific, and detailed individual workouts. He even helps those who aren't athletes. "Coach Klahold is so knowledgeable and a great motivator. It's obvious he's made a big difference for me and many others," Liberski added. Luckily for Wilkes, Klahold intends to continue his career on campus. "[ like it here and have no plans of leaving," he concluded. "My wife and I are very happy here. In fact, she hasn't seen me this happy in a long time." a :/?_ifkin 'Cafe at Jfenrv Student Center 'Personal ?an plz:.z:.as* Jaz:.,man·s Cate,. and a wide selection of co11ven/e11ce and' Grab . a11d~o foods Dallt,L 1"1,,a_Specktls Clucl:en 117tng f'Jua Alondav 'foesd,111 $4.99 H6Q· Clttcken & :l{ed Onion $4.39 'Pesto Chick.en Alfredo $439 111edne.i.dav 77u,rsdav Stuffed Chee~..esttak 1'>/u.a $4.99 .frldav Garlic Sltt1111p rultft ;tucotta $4.99 Weeklv Dell Specials februarv 16~20 Current Promotions .-,·- _ -_ ..... Italian Sausa(lc Sub with. Clups,.1-1/ckle..and a 20 .c,z Tounftllil &v:eraue . $4.59 .Add a ZO oz. Tauntaln Sada to am/ sandwich ct plu;a (or only $.69 Serv/11g Top Quality Dell Sandwiches, · .All Sandwiches come with chip...:; and a pickle. ,Tebruarv 23-l7 at np extra ch.arvel 171e:K.euben wtth Chips. Pickle, and a lO t>lo fi,u11:tal11 '&verave $4.59 ·• · . . }{t1Ur$ o(Operatton frklav 7:00 .)f.,llt<>12:00 .)(,;,{,( Samrdav 8:001,;J.lto Jl:00 .A.,U ;tlom)«y t/u:r,u(lli 11ttm;d~v :7:00 )Ul to &0'() 'P.,11 �18 FEBRUARY 16, 2004 Basketball Continued from page 20 · for the "The difference in the second halfis ... we ended up with 15 offensive rebounds. We didn't shoot the ball well, but we did get after S it the second half," commented Jerry Rickrode, Wilkes Head Coach, "Pressley off the bench big, 8 boards. Dave Plisko obviously had a really big half. Ifwe play with the intensity we had in the second half, we have to shoot the ball better, we just got to take this as a positive and move on." ~ }w. ,i•. · t ' Plisko led the way for Wilkes scoring a game high 31 points, 29 of which came in the n Saturdiy, :~eb~~IY • second half, and Pressley had a team high . ~~ tadyCqlon~l§ trart: eight rebounds. ~ .· · to 12~10,;-pelaware -O'Donnell had an impressive game for the · • Jfhe bggi;~•us~d Royals totaling a gam~ high 17 rebounds and 12-0 ruri' . an'cfinevef .·., .. . :,:,:: .. team leading 17 points. Burke and Sean Clark ed,the d9rrµnaQpe•1n also scored in double figures for Scranton. -66 \he On Saturday, the Colonels traveled to DelaColonels. Wilkes was · ware Valley for a conference game against the Aggies (4-18 o/a, 3-9 cont). The Colonels .oun<iSir2 · torched the Aggies I00-80, while Plisko had ·. whiie his second consecutive 30-point game in '. qoth which he shot 12 of20 from the floor. John Yaniello also threw in 11 points along with Ryan Milford scoring ten . for Delaware Valley, five players ended in double figures with Erik Tegethoff leading the way with 18 points and Mike Thornton add• ing 17. The Colonels next game is Tuesday, February 17, at the Marts Center against conference rival Lycoming College. ori the·womep had Scrantop\lloyals sh ups giving.tlie •.<:;olone gin the,ga,me with a q was. thepply time duri~ ·• t;;~etff£s! •-·!;~,f e:i the iWii~e·s womenw;~ Scranton;.quickJypulledits .· on and beat Wilkes athome · · The ·Jirst sev~n minute looked positive for thilL~ /~ au Andrea DeMaranyjlle does . . . . ·. . . I does, postingthe fin;t~ :ppint{~ffhe for Wilkes a,nd going on'asol~t6-0 ry.n Scranton even ha,d th~/opportm;ijty tq ' . ,AfterJ!le •initia.1.tr-¥PlOSIOQJr . ,, -::,: ~asfou ~me duringthf ' ' " Lady G<>Io11els Wb4}~. · as Scranton w,. . Mlfr a nearl~ VO~ tjoo;'anda~. . plltupa.rnu thefirsf The overall2 . .. ·•., ·-::.:·: · :~ · · · ·~;~u;,w,il\ 20, KatieDougherty, l of2from the free throw'line '': . Yictory'. ov~~ Wilk.e s playefabl~·t9 ~9ore,.t Royals !iedthe game \!P~t.9·9 the last ·:·: :,:·:\\;/ Carlo's Sports Restaurant 241 Carey Ave Wilkes~B:ane :PA 829-9350 Kitchen hours Mon.- Fri 4-11 Sat-Sun Noon- 1 t FEATURING THE AREA'S BEST LIVE ACOUSTIC ~1US1C WITH NO COVER CHARGE '\'VEDNESDAY • FRIDAY 9:JO pm - 12:J-O 1:J:-US WEEK~ BTLL'S 81:RnIDAY BASH •FREE APPETIZER BUFFET STINGRAY The area's COOLEST Blues & Classic R(X:k Guitarist 9:lOpm-1.2:Jq BILL HOF~IAN CLASS.IC TO.CURRENT ACCOUSJ]C ROCK .SATURDAY 9:00 pm -1:00 TO~IROGO Acoustic Guitar Something ror Everyone \Vbtt1. Y~n• Need A Break From Studying Great Food, Sports & Uve Musk l 0% Discount with your College ID (Not"'1llid oo SpN!ilJ, BQ\<¢tllp !lf:.~ A ! 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Men's Basketball vs. Lycoming 8:00 p.m. vff1ce Abb~tt , 197 9.nt•"' February 19:, ' ~, . . DiegoAlvarado 197,, 1-8 Won1en's Basketball @ DeSales AndrewSteinberg 285 1-12 Men's Basketball@ DeSales Keith Altiery 285 11-18 February 20: . Wrestl1ng@MAC Championships February 21: Wrestling@ MAC Championships Baseball@ St. Mary's Women's Basketball vs Drew I :00 p.m. Men's Basketball vs Drew 3:00 p.m. '.~ =:l •.·C· '- . •"· ':"''><'':I:'•'-.¢~• • ,:,Z. "''· %,, . ,:-x-: ',\ . .Mens0P25 College Basketball ' , Men's Basketball (2/1 1) Wilkes 68 Scranton 66 (2/14) Wilkes 100 Delaware Valley 80 4-4 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Scranton DeSales King's Delaware Valley Drew Lycoming Wilkes FDU-Florham record 27-15 l . Duke (21-1) did not play. Next: at No. 21 North Carolina State, Sunday. 2. Stanford (20-0) at California. Next: at Southern California, Thursday. 3. Saint Joseph's (22-0) beat Rhode Island 73-59. Next: at Fordham, Wednesday. 4. Pittsburgh (22-2) did not play. Next: vs. No. 5 Connecticut, Sunday. 5. Connecticut (19-4) did not play. Next: at No. 4 Pittsburgh, Sunday. 6. Mississippi State (20-1) at Arkansas. Next: vs. Alabama, Saturday. 7. Gonzaga (20-2) at St. Mary's; Calif. Next: vs. Portland, Wednesday. 8. Kentucky (17-4) lost to Georgia 74-68. Next: vs. Arkansas, Wednesday. 9. Louisville (l 7-4) did not play. Next: at Texas Christian, Tuesday. 10. Oklahoma State( 18-2) vs. Baylor. Next: at Oklahoma, Monday. 11. Texas (17-3) at Iowa State. Next: vs. Texas A&M, Wednesday. 12. Kan~s ( 15-5) did not play. Next: at Nebraska, Sunday. 13. Cincinnati (17-3) did not play. Next: at No. 20 Wake Forest, Sunday. 14. North Carolina (14-7) did not play. Next: vs. Maryland, Sunday. 15. GeorgiaTech(l8-6) lost to Virginia 82-80. Next: at Maryland, Thursday. 16. Atizona ( 15-6) vs. UCLA. Ne~t: at Oregon, Thursday.· 17. Wisconsin (16-4) vs. Ohio State. Next: at lllinois, Wednesday. 18. Texas Tech (17-6) vs. Kansas State. Next: at Colorado, Wednesday. 19. Utah State (20- I) at Pacific. Next: vs. UC Riverside, Thursday. 20. Wake Forest (14-6) did not play. Next: vs. No. 13 Cincinnati, Sunday. 21. North Carolina State (15-5) did not play. Next: vs. No. 1 Duke, Sunday. 22. Florida (14-6) vs. LSU. Next at Georgia, Tuesday. 23. Sou,thern Ulinois (19-2) atSouthwestMissouri State. Next: at Evansville, Wednesday. 24. Providence ( 17-5) beat Boston College 61-52. Next: vs. Miami, Saturday. 25. South Carolina(19-5)vs. Vanderbilt. Next: at Arkansas, Saturday. On Wednesday night, Dave Plisko, senior guard, scored 29 points in the second half against Scranton ·to help lift the Colonels to a muchneed conference. victory. He totaled 31 points on the night along with five rebounds. On Saturday afternoon at Delaware Valley, Plisko shot 12 for 20 from the field scoring 30 points and also had four rebounds, two assists and two steals. NUMBERS . 48 OF THE WEEK Number of points Andrea DeMaranville had in two games last week 61 44.4 Number of points Dave Plisko had in two games last week Percentage·ofshots made from the free throw line by men's basketball on Wednesday night 5 Numbe,- of pins Wilkes wrestling had on Friday night Spririg Break 2004 Travel With STS Americas #1 Student_Tour Operator Jamaica, Cancun, Acapulco, Bahamas, and Florida. Now hiring campus reps. Call for group discounts. Information/Reservations 1-800-648-4849 or www.ststravel.com �SPORTS 20 FEBRUARY 16, 2004 Wilkes Wins Tight Home Game Against Scranton Colonels torch,Aggies later in the week 100-80 BY STEVE KEMBLE Beacon Sports Editor On Wednesday night at the Marts Center, the Colonels men's basketball team (14-7; 6-4 conf.) didn't take a commanding lead until less than six minutes remained on the clock. In the end, the Colonels were able to fight off the Scranton Royals (4-17; 2-8 conf.) 68-66, in a nail-biter finish that left the big home crowd breathless. The Royals didn't w_aste any time taking a lead in the first halfby going up 5-0 with just over a minute ticking away on the clock when Scranton's Bill Burke, forward, hit a three pointer, and then on the next possession, Michael Riccobono, guard, made a lay-up. The Colonels would eventually take the lead 13-11 at the 12-minute mark in the first half when Evan Walters, forward/center, was fouled while making a Jay-up and completed the three-point play by canning the free throw, Wilkes would hold the lead until there were nine minutes left in the half when Brian O'Donnell, forward, made back,-to-back free throws to put the Royals up 17-16. After that, the lead seasawed back and forth until Scranton was-able to take control !;. . of the game towards the end of the half and take a 38-29 lead into the intermission on a three-pointer by Sean Clark, guard, with nine seconds remaining. "The first half we played pretty bad, and I don't know if we took them lightly or what the problem was. They're 2-8 or something in the league and we just came out and played sloppy," said Dave Plisko, Wilkes guard. The second half started out a lot like the first with the Royals continuing to build on their lead. Eventually Scranton went up by I 2 points with I 8:35 left in the game on a layup converted by Nick Altier, guard, to make the score 42-30. The Colonels got the score to within four points with 16 minutes left in the half when Plisko made a lay-up.to make the score 45-41 before the Royals would once again build their lead back to eight points two minutes later when Mike McGowan, guard/forward, hit a three-pointer to increase the score 49-41 . After that, the Colonels really got in the game and fought hard to tie the game up at 56 when Plisko, on fire in the second half, nailed a three. "The second half was huge. I thought I had to step up because l only have a couple more games left and really didn't want to lose to Scranton," remarked Plisko. With about five and a half minutes left in regulation, Wilkes started to take some control of the game when the Colonels would take the lead and be able to hold it until there was under a minute left on two made free throws by Plisko, which made the score 6058. With 39 seconds left on the clock, the Royals regained the lead 66-65 when Matthew Snyder, guard, hit a lay-up, but on the Colonels next possession, Wilkes was able to take the lead for good when Plisko ended his 29 point second half by hitting a jump shot, which put the home team up 6766 with 24 seconds left in regulation. The final score ended 68-66 in favor ~f the Colonels after Rashawn Pressley, Wilkes guard, made a free throw, and then Greg Cardamone, Wilkes forward, pulled down a huge offensive rebound on missed free throw. a Basketball Continued on page 18 I TheBeacon/Todd Weibel Dave Plisko attempts a jump-shot at Wednesday Night's match-up against Scranton. ·. >"'¼·' TODAY(2/16) Mikes Jewelry Sale@ Roth Concourse I 1:00AM Hockey Game - Penguins vs. Binghamton @ 7:05 PM TUESDAY(2/17) Mikes Jewelry Sale @ Roth Concourse 11:00AM Commuter Council Meeting @ MSCTV Lounge 11 :30AM Women's Basketball vs Lycoming @ 6 PM Men 's Basketball vs Lycoming@8 PM WEDNESDAY(2/18) FRI°DAY(2/20) Spirit Contest & Volleyball Tournament @ Marts Center 7:30 PM Fiddler on the Roof@DDD 8PM SATURDAY(2/21) Winter Weekend Games@ Greenway I0 AM-12 PM Wrestling @ MAC Championships Scranton, PA 10AM Baseball @ St. Mary 's (DH) 11 AM Women 's Basketball vs Drew @ I PM Men's Basketball vs Drew @ 3 PM Fiddler on the Roof @ ODD 8PM Commuter Coffee Hour @ Commuter Lounge/Conyngham Hall 9 AM SUNDAY(2/22) Learn Bridge@JCC 7:30 PM Fiddler on the Roof'@ ODD 2 PM THURSDAY 2 19 IRHC Meeting@ Hiscox Room I I AM Winter Weekcind Openi ng Night@ HSC Ballroom 9-11 PM Women's Basketball @DeSales 6 PM Men's Basketball@ DeSales, 8PM Career Info Session, Breis I 06@ 11 a.m. GRE and GMAT Info Session, Breis 208, 11.a.m Congratulations to Ryan Laubach, who correctly identified last week's "Find This Picture" first. As Laubach pointed out, l ast w eek's picture depicted a stained glass window on Fortinsky Hall. Laubach will receive a $1 0 cash prize courtesy of the Wilkes University Programming Board. This photo was taken somewhere on Wilkes University's Campus. When you find it, email us the answer at: wilkesbeacon@hotmail.com. Be sure to put "Campus Picture" as the subject heading, as we 11 as your name, phone. number, and either campus mailbox or mailing address in the body text. The first pe,rson to correctly identify the location ofthis picture will be recognized in next weeks issue, and will receive a $10 cash pnze, courtesty of Programming Board. The Beacon welcon1es notices of events ... publicize it's free! Post your event by visiting www.wilkesbeacon.com or email wilkesbeacon@hotmail.com � 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 2001 May 3rd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2001 May 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