95 15 1774 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/2eeeed74b76f730c98c89f2e1ebfce2c.pdf cb95dfd4c58aaf03a626cc8102cebbaa PDF Text Text Sentember 15 . 2003 Volume 56 Issue 2 . THE NEW"S OF TODAY REPORTED BY THE .JOURNALISTS OF TOMORROW" Bill Cosby to Receive Honorary Degree at May Commencement BY GABRIELLE LAMB Beacon News Editor One of the country's funniest and most Student Affairs Paul Adams to extend the recognized stars will be shaking _the hands invitation to the award-winning actor. of this year's Wilkes seniors as they march "Judy Wienckoski, the assistant in our across the stage to receive their degrees in office, just before orientation said to me 'Bill May. An established actor, comedian, and Cosby is coming to the Kirby on the 15th. devotee to education, Dr. William H. Cosby, Wouldn't it be great if we could get him for will usher Wilkes University graduates into commencement?' I thought, 'Wow. That the "real world" with advice he offers in his would be really neat,' but we were pretty busy 2004 commencement address. Cosby will at that point and I kind of filed it away for a also receive an honorary doctorate from the few days. A couple days later Joy Rinehimer, university. from the education department, said someCosby is the former star of one of thing to me about it. So I talked to the Presitelevision's most highly regarded and suc- dent about it and said, 'This is an opportucessful sitcoms, "The Cosby Show," and is nity. Would you mind ifl moved forward and also a renowned stand-up entertainer. saw where it led?"' explained Adams. On Thursday, September 11, 2003, the After getting the go-ahead from Wilkes Board of Trustees Academic and Student En- University President Tim Gilmour, Adams vironment Committee unanimously voted to decided to do some research into the other provide Cosby with an honorary degree-the schools where Cosby was given an honorary university's highest honor. The vote took · degree. As Adams pointed out, all responses place following the recommendation initiated were completely positive. by the Honorary Degree Committee. "Everybody has always dreamed to have Cosby is scheduled to perform two shows Bill Cosby. He is kind of the dream comat the Kirby Center on May 15, 2004, the mencement speaker around the country," said same day of the commencement. This led Adams. staff members to approach Vice President of Cosby will address the class of 2004 this May. He will also receive an honorary doctorate at the spring commencement Cosby Continued on page 4 Wilkes Sponsors Several . Health Initiatives Womens Heal(h Night & Blood Drive This Week BY MEAGAN BROWN Beacon Correspondent In an effort to provide better assistance signed to encourage female students to seek to community organizations and to Wilkes answers to questions, receive treatment and students, the University will be offer several testing, and maintain health consciousness. significant health-related events through the Not only will Women's Health Night take fall semester, two of which happen within place on September 15, but other dates set the next week. for this semester include October 6 and 20 On Monday September 15, 2003, University Health Services, in conjunction with Health Continued on page 2 Maternal and Family Health...----., - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . Services and Women to Women, Inc. will host G,, Index: ' Re "W~men's Health Night" in . .. which women's gynecological services will be provided free ~~ to remember those Jost two years prior; · JU Gaugllenbqugij; campus Interfaith Dir~r,'rs picwre<J nere,iltt!'.le ce~rnonywhieh was held at the newty'relocat;ed "Peace Pote:' ? ~ Editorial. q. 0 ....... Features.-'< ......... ♦ , carnJ~ IQteJjaith (edra ~tir service_' .· News... _. .........:............................ l-5 ~ tdo stusdents. Thbe nelx6t d2a0y0,T3uehsay eptem er , t e American Red Cross will be on hand in an effort to boost blood supplies in the area. . ♦ ••••••••••• ... ♦ ••••• ♦ •••• I ................ ;. 6-8 9-11 Arts & Entertainment. .......... 12-15 S ports.•··· ....... •:.... ••· ............... } 6-20 ___________________ Calendar._.,.. " ..................... , ...........20 _. Women's Health Night is an annual featured project de- ,__ �·NEWS Health SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 Continued from page 1 and November 17, 2003. Services such as cording to Susanne May, American Red means it can be given to any person regardfull gynecological exams, Depo-Provera Cross spokesperson. less ofblood type. This is the first blood type According to May, the American Red used in emergency situations, and therefore shots, discount birth control, and health education will be provided. Two female nurse Cross will hold a blood donation day at the most sought-after. practitioners from Women to Women., Inc. Wilkes to "familiarize the student population Once blood is drawn. it is packed in ice will be in attendance to perform all the free to the blood donation program and to edu- and taken to the American Red Cross branch cate a new generation on the need for blood located in Hanover. There it is centrifuged into services. According to Gair Holby, Registered -donors." 4 components and sent to Philadelphia, where The criteria to donate are simple, accord- the blood is screened for diseases. The results Nurse for Health .Services, students attending should bring a basic fam- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - are received within 24 hours ily and personal health history and once blood is deterThe service is for the benefit of students who do and any medications or birth mined to be free of disease control currently used. If panot want to travel back home to see a doctor it is put on the shelves for tients wish to purchase birth use. Gail Ho/by control, which is $17, the stuIf the blood is tested Health Services dent should bring a copy of the positive for any diseases, prescription as well as a recent - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The American Red Cross pap test. will notify the donor with a "The service is for the benefit of students ing to May. A donor must be at least 17years confidential letter that contains numbers for who do not want to travel back home to see a old and at least I 05 pounds, in good health treatment and support. and off any antibiotics for at least 48 hours doctor," said Holby. There are more advantages to donating Women's Health Night is by appointment prior to donation, with the exception ofbirth other than saving a life. The American Red only and can be scheduled by contacting control. There is a one-year deferment for Cross. will be providing free pizza to all doHealth Services. Although Holby said the anyone who has had a tattoo but no defer- nors and Allied Medical and Technical School September 15, 2003 appointments are filled, ment for piercing if the equipment was prop- will be on hand to provide free back maserly sterilized. appointments can be made for other dates. sages before the donation process. May also pointed out that every blood The American Red Cross will be in the Henry Student Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. type is in need right now; however, type Ocollecting blood from Wilkes students, fol- blood is the most universal. The O-blood lowing a summer oflow blood donation, ac- type is known as a "universal donor" which WE GAINED WEIGHT You've Got News Seen our Scholarship Channel lately? We've added over 250,000 bMmd new scholarships and revamped our entire site to. give you more accurate search results! 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Tickets to the event cost.$2,000 per pefS9n. said ~cptt $tan.zel, spokesman for the Bush-Cheney '04 campaign. . . • .• ., The visit will mark Bush's trll:h trip thi~ yeax;,to Penm;ylvanja, and the .22nd since he became president . With 21 electoral votes, Pennsylvania is tied with Illinois as the nation's tjfl:h-largest political prize. Bush has visited ~.~npsylv<lnia more than apy other sb}t(} exceptJris family homes in Texas and Maine. It is a key battleground state thal, until 2000, had l>een won by every successful presidential candidate since 1972. Bush lost the state in 2000, by 200,000-votest to DemocratAl :, Gore. American fore es Two soldiers killed in second incident. By PATRICK QUINN Associated Press Writer ,. Iraqi police said eight members of the Fallujah Protection Force and a Jordanian security guard were killed by U.S. for~~s risk three times higher than the general population, 1;1ccording to.research presented at a in a pre-dawn friendly fire incident Friday conference Friday. , in a dangerous "Sunni Triangle" city near It is the third study released in the rast three years wcid~nti~ snp,lt linl-,, ~09ording to Baghdad. David B. Sarwer of the University of·Pennsylvania m~ical soApoJ!s<<;e11Jerfor.Human. Just miles down the road and a few Appearance, whopresented,tbe paper at the Amen~~ M~il?. ·•. •. . . ' eApe ~yhours later two American soldiers were porters Conference. 'fhe study Oct()ber Jssue:;9.fr .t\lll'U!l~ of% killed and seven wounded during a raid. Plastic Surgery. .· · · , + t' N, .•, An American military statement Friday However: Sarwer said the research does not suggest a cause~and7effC9t :relationshi~~ said one U.S. soldier and five "neutral inbetween bre;st implants and suicide. Instead,it'i~dio~fs tltat a ~$h,er..t •• cted nqtJJ,ttt.< dividuals" were wounded in an attack near ber of women migh~ be seeking out such procedures·iti,attetp,l,'is !.'t<tJ'(ilve <Jgi.cal · the Jo~danian Hospital in Fallujah, 50 ki• problem with a medical procedute,,. •he sai?, ·· mi.f lometers (30 miles) west of Baghdad. The military said U.S. soldiers were fired on Jury Convicts Man in EJderlyWomants Murder I .. <:' '<· . ·.. . ,. " with a rocket-propelled grenade and small Ajury Friday convi~e.d a man o(bludgeoning ..(p death 72~year.:old rolilan With an arms. ashtray and then pawning bertelevisioµ setJor to quy F1ck: . , . .•. •·. •. . In Jordan, Foreign Minister Marwan Albert Tolbert, ,50, faces mandatory ljfe,it).ppson wh¢nihe\js.~l;itenctdNow l7 by Muasher received a phone call from U.S. Judge Lawrence J, O'Toole. > ' ,p> Y . .. . i'' Secretary of State Colin Powell express· Tolbert, who lived in an apartmenfnearBeatrice Gale, tri1t~ .to Jcill film~lfby cutting " ing regret for the incident which killed one his wrists with glass three days after the Npv. ~ 2002 killing th¢n con{essed tQinves~ of the Jordanians working at the field hospital where the incident occurred, the oftigators, police said. . . . . . i' . ~ . . . .•. .... ., "He's never tried to avoid responsibility forwhat he did and clearly wasnoleveMrying ficial Petra news agency said. to engage the jury or win anyoqe's sympathy Ol) the stand/' .(l~fen~ lawyer Lisa MiddleJordan's King Abdullah II will hold man said after the verdict. . . . . .,, talks next week with U.S. President Middleman argued that Tolbert was too mto]Cicate~ and.drunk at t~e,time 1!,) warrant a George W. Bush at the Camp David presifirst-degree murder conviction. . ' dential retreat in Maryland. The war in Iraq Gale's relatives said the motherpf four woul.d help,,otqers and eve,.gave mpney to is expected to dominate the meetings. Tolbert occasionally; " Petra said that Powell offered condo,J . lences for the "sad incident." Country singing legfnd Johnny Cash dies of coIDplie!tions fro, Diabe~es . In another attack against U.S. forces Johnny Cash, ~'The Man.in Black''. who beomne a towemig figure m,Amencan mu~1c near Fallujah, a U.S. convoy caine under with such hits as ''folsontPrison Blues," "I Walk the Line11 and 1'.AB9y Named ~ue;" (ljed fire in the Halabasa area, about 3 kilome• Friday. He was 71.. .. . ' · ters (1.8 miles) west of that city Friday afCash died of c~mplications from dia~tes thatresulted in respiratory failure~.his man-. ternoon. The firefight between the Ameriager, Lou Robin, said.in a statement issued by .BaptistHospital,in Nashville, where he died cans and the Iraqi resistance lasted for at 3 a.m. (0700 GMT). ' . , . ,, about 30 minutes, eyewitnesses said. "I hope that friends and fans of Johnny will pray for the Cash family to 'find comfort One U.S. ambulance was seen heading during this very difficult time," Robin said, ' to the battle scene. Eyewitnesses said one Cash had been released from the hospital Wednesday after a tw9•week ~tay for treatIraqi passer-by was killed. A damaged ciment of an unspecified stomach ailment. Th{:) illness caused him tQ miss last month's MTV vilian car and one burning U.S. truck could Video Music Awards, where his video "Hurt1t had been nominated in six categories ang be seen on the road . won one, for cinematography The violence Friday, however, was not restricted to areas around Fallujah, where guerrilla attacks on U.S. forces are a nearABC faces tough choices Jor futur& of Ritter show daily occurrence. &:yond the personal .tragedy, John Ritter's death left; ABC executives with an unp~ecA 45-minute gun battle erupted in cenedented nightmare: the loss ofone of their biggest stars a week befo17 a new TV season 1s to tral Baghdad where police chased and capbegin. · tured three members of a suspected No decision had been made Friday about the future of Ritter's comedy, "8 Simple Rules carjacking gang . ... for Dating My Teenage Daughter," a network spokesman said. In the incident at the Jordanian HospiThree new episodes of the series had already been filmed and Ritter was working on the tal on the western outskirts ofFallujah, .25 fourth when he became ill and died suddenly Thursday. policemen in three vehicles were chasing ABC could cancel the series outright, continue without nim or, considered less likely, cast another actor in Ritter's place. Study: Women with breast implants have threefold b.igJler.suitjde Women who choose to enhance their appearance with £te~~timpli,mtshave a .suicide. ! wm appe . a'j t •· $~0 0 an~ + . . ,. . ;;i~ a white BMW known to have been used by highway bandits. One unmarked police pickup truck carried a heavy machine gun, while another pickup truck and a car were painted white and blue·-the color of Iraqi police vehicles. The dead Iraqis seen by The Associated Press were in police uniform The police said the lost their quarry just after midnight and decided to turn around near the hospital. , The driver of one car, 19-year-old policeman Arkan Adnan, said the appearance of the armed Iraqi police pickup truck may have prompted the Americans to fire. "We shouted 'We are police. We are police.' Then we drove off the road into a field," Ahmed said at Fallujah hospital where he was being treated for a shoulder wound. "They started shooting from all sides." ~ Members of tlie Jordanian armed forces guarding the hospital also opened fire _ catching the Iraqis in a deadly crossfire. Jordanian diplomats moved to the hospital from their Baghdad embassy last month after it was attacked by a car bomb. Adnan said all the dead were in the armed pickup truck. "We were in-between firing ( coming) from all sides," said Asem Mohammed, 23, a police sergeant who was among the injured. "We were in the middle." , The 100-bed Jordanian military field hospital was sent in April 2003 to provide Iraqis and others with medical care. Dr. Dial Jumaili, who went to the scene to treat the victims and later went to pick up the bodies at a nearby U.S. Anny base, said there were eight dead policemen. He said two seriously injured were also taken to the base. Two .other Iraqi policeinen, four Jordanian guards and an Iraqi civilian also were injured. The bodies were later loaded onto three pickup trucks and escorted by police cars to a hospital in the nearby city ofRamadi to be given to their families after autopsies, The violence came after a message carrying the name of Saddam Hussein appeared on at least one building in Fallujah. The message praised the people of the city for their resistance to the American occupation and named it cap ital of al• Anbar province. Ramadi, west of Fallujah, is the capital of the Sunni dominated al-Anbar province. �NEWS 4 SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 Bill Cosby: In Profile A br~ef look at the life of 2004 's commencement speaker BY GABE LEDONNE Beacon Managing Editor While many people are familiar with Bill Cosby's 1980s television character, Dr. Cliff Huxtable, and his famous Jell-O commercials, markedly fewer are aware of the man's perseverance that led to his stratospheric rise to the top . Born in 1937, William Henry Cosby was raised in North Philadelphia's Richard Allen housing projects by his mother, Anna, and two younger brothers. His father, William Sr., was a Navy man, and so spent several months of the year away from his family. Cosby, although gifted with a high IQ, dropped out of high school in 10th grade, and joined the Navy in 1956, earning a high school equivalent while in service. With an athletic scholarship for track & field at Temple University in ,_,,,,, Philadelphia in 1961 , Cosby returned to pursue his education. Two years after starting at Temple, Cosby began his ~ purs~it of a comedy career,\ movmg from bars and nightclubs in Philly, to Greenwich Village's famous Gaslight Cafe in 1962. From there Cosby would sign with a management agency, producing a comedy. album, and touring cities throughout country. An important turning point came in 1965, when he made an appearance on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. It was there that TV producer Sheldon Leonard noticed him and later cast Cosby in a st_arring role in the show I Spy with Robert Culp. The series, which aired for three years, gave Cosby national recognition, as well as two Emmy Awards, and_made him_ the ,ifirst ever AfricanAmencan •· to hold a starring role in a dramatic TV series. After a stint of unsuccessful projects, including TheCosbyShow(1969-71) and his first movie, Hickey and Boggs, Cosby found success in 1972 with an animated TV series called, ..,._~·'""···· Fat Albert and the Cosby ■■■• Kids, for which Cosby served as e·xecutive producer and host. Many of the characters and storylines came . , directly from Cosby's own child~ood friends \•.. ,· j and experiences . The ~ , show was so popular .,.••' • with the Saturday morn.·. '. • ' ing TV crowd that it re,; · •~ mained in production [\!.• until 1984. Throughout this time, Cosby returned to education, earning a Master's degree and Doctorate in education from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1977. Cosby even used his popular cartoon in his dissertation entitled, "An Integration of the Vis~al Media via Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids into the Elementary School Curriculum as a Teaching Aid and Vehicle to Achieve In- osby Continued from page 1 hone, Adams had to write a letter to the illiam Morris agency in Beverly Hills, hich would be given to Cosby for his consideration. Soon after, the university was iven the good news. "It wasn't very long after that, the Presient called me up and told, me that Mr. osby's agent called and said he will do it " said Adams. "It really was so exciting to g~t hat call, I can't even begin to tell you." However, with his acceptance, Cosby had couple of requests. · "We need to give him a baseball cap and epending on how warm it is, will giv~ ·m a Wilkes sweatshirt ·or tee shirt, and a · assel to put on the baseball hat, which he ill wear instead of (the motor board)," said dams. On Friday September 12, 2003, the full oard of Trustees approved the recommenation of the Honorary Degree Committee, onfirming that Cosby will serve as the comencement speaker. In the recommendation that was handed own to the Board of Trustees, reasons sited re his accomplishments in the acting world, s well as his devotion to the education proess. "We will recognize Dr. Cosby for his aclaim as an actor and comedian and his com- mitment to education. After achieving success as a television star, Cosby returned to the University of Massachusetts (Amherst) and earned a Master's degree and Doctorate in education. He has been a vocal advoc~!e for education and has generously donated to educational institutions, charitable organizations and social service agencies across the country," reads the recommendation. Other reasons include his devotion to the charity in memory of his son Ennis Cosby, who was killed in 1997. The charity is appropriately known as "Hello Friend." "Dr. Cosby and his wife have formed the Hello Friend/Ennis William Cosby Foundation to honor the memory of their son who was killed in a roadside shooting in 1997," stated the recommendation. "The Foundation trains kindergarten through second grade schoolteachers to work effectively with students who have learning differences." Adams is sure that Cosby's appearance on campus will be an exciting way for seniors to remember their college experience and commencement. "I think everyone is just going to be very excited about it," he said. :fl..· w: ·"1~;,, creased Learning." Cosby would fo_llow his success from "Fat Albert" with his most successful television project, The Cosby Show. The sitcom placed Cosby in the role of Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable for •eight years ( 1984-92)-although, the show remains popular in syndication today. In addition to several less successful :rv projects throughout his career, Cosby also wrote four books , produced several comedy albums, and starred in many films, incluoing California Suite, The Devil and Max Devlin, and Ghost Dad. However, Cosby's most admirable achievements may have come 1n the wake of tragedy. Following the shocking murder of his son, Ennis, in 1997, Cosby dedicated himself to the remembrance of him. The Cosby family ereated the "Hello Friend/Ennis William Cosby Foundation ("Hello Friend" was Ennis's 'trademark' greeting) The organization focused on promoting the treatment of dyslexia, a condition that Cosby's son suffered from. Cosby also launched a children's series of books, called, "Little Bill" featuring stories of children with learning differences. C-osby's Cr~dits Acting Roles: Television The More You Know ( 1999) Cosby (1996} - Hilton Lucas Kids Say the Darndest Things { 1996) The.,Cosby Mysteries (1994) . The Cosby Show (1984) Cos (1976) FatAibert and the Cosby Kids (1972) The New Bill Cosby Show (1972) The Electrlc Company (1971) The Bill Cosby Show ( 1969) . I Spy (1965) Acting Roles: Movies Jack (1996) I Spy Returns (1994) The Meteor Man ·(1993) Ghost Dad ( 1990) Papai Fantasma (1990) Leonard Part 6 (1987) The Devil and Max Devlin (1981) _California Suite {1978) Top Secret (1978) · A Piece of the Action ( 1977) Mother, Jugs and Speed (1976) Let's Do It Again (1975) Uptown Satu(day Night (1974) Man and Boy (1972) Crew Credits ~ Different World - Creator A Different World - Executive ConsultIn 1998, Cosby was awarded for his lifetime efforts with one of the nation's most prestigious honors, The Kennedy Center Honors, an event that venerates exceptional individuals in society. Cosby has been recognized with five Emmy Awards, three Golden Globes, 16 People's Choice Awards, and the NAACP Image Award for his work on television, and was also inducted into Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame in 1994. He's also been awarded eight Grammy awards for his comedy and children's albums. And, of course, Cosby has received numerous honorary degrees from a long list of colleges and universities across the country-Wilkes will soonjoi.n that list in May, 2004. ~ Information on Mr. Cosby courtesy of biography.com. Photos courtesy of de/a font. com · ant A Different World - Music Cosby - Executive Producer FatAlbert and. the Cosby Kids - Writer Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids Creator Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids - Head Writer Here and. Now ~ Executive Producer ! Spy-Producer l Spy - Executive Producer Little J3 - Executive Producer Little Bill - Creator Man and Boy ~ Executive .,Producer The Cosby ShOw • Writer · The Cosby Sh9w • Executive Produce The Cosby Show - Creator Jhe CosbtShow-Executive Consult- ant The Cosby Show - Music Where 1. Live - Creative Consultant Men Of Honor~ Executive Producer �SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 NEWS 5 Club Day Changes Attract More Participation Carnival-like atmosphere appeals to students BY KRISTIN KILE Beacon Correspondant Anyone walking down South Franklin or River Streets last Thursday might hav(.; 'wondered if Wilkes University was sponsoring J party. In some respects, ;twas .. lvith live; music and a vancty of food, more people stepped out onto the 0 reenway this year to see vhat clubs and organizations are being offered during the annual Club Day. This year, Vice President for Student Affairs Paul Adams pushed for a bigger event rather than the 1,., t~aditiona~ Cl~b ~ays ~f Many students t c P~st. 00 adn music ber 11, thanks were mcorporate to attract more students, and by most counts the appeals were successful. With the aid of perfeet weather and the added attractions, hundreds of Wilkes University students, faculty, and staff flooded the greenway. Freshman biology/pre-med major Josh Savitski said, "The atmosphere was very friendly, partyish, but not quite . It's fun." Donna Thorton, Director of Student Activities and the Student Center said, "The goal is to let all the incoming freshme n and some sophomores, who didn't know or who didn't participate their first year, know what clubs and organizations there are and that are available to join. And also to let them know if Colonel logo. A huge banner was to join in January. "I think it's really interdisplayed and shirts and water esting. It's sort of set up like a fair and evbottles with the new logo were eryone has been really nice with i!]formation handed out. about the clubs." Student Government represenWhile some students indulged in the intatives were also out in full force formation clubs had to offer, others helped letting students know about SG themselves to the food. Chris Pray, sophoand that there are positions open more biology/pre-med major simply said, in every class for students to run "Good hot dogs." He also enjoyed the live for. Selena Bednarz, a senior entertainment. math major and President of StuWilkes University has been working on dent Government said, "I think it's ·mproving many things throughout campus, good that administration stepped· and Club Day proved no different. The live in and tried to make this more of entertainment and food enticed students and a carnival setting to get people out faculty to get out and learn about the clubs here." and organizations. "I am just hoping that "Join Programming Board!" people are aware that there are things to do The Beacon/Mick Jenkins said Sarah Bogusko, President of on-campus," said Thorton. the Programturned out for Club Day this year, Septemming Board and to more music, food, and entertainment. a senior psycholthey have a specific interest and it is not ogy major. Bogusko said available, we welcome them to form an or- they have alrea~y had two ganization." meetings the first two weeks According to Thorton, Club Day h~s of school and she hopes that been around since at least as early as 1984. more people will show up at It started with just 3 or 4 tables set-up by their next meeting since more the admissions office and has evolved into people could sign-up at club a significant production with approximately day. . 48 clubs represented. The university's raSarah Doman, freshmen dio station, WCLH, and programming board elementary education major, brought a new addition to this event by spon- is one ofma~ freshmen who soring the band "Good Grief." benefitted from this event. Amidst all of the new activities surround- She scoured the tables in ing Club Day, a special event took place at search of Commuter Counnoon. The athletic department, along wi th cil, Manuscript, and the WritThe Beacon/Mick Jenkins Wilkes athletes, unveiled the new Wilkes ing Center which she hopes Students are shown urgently signing up their club of their choice. SG Explores Additional qame Room Beacon JAyoutArtist 3152 Lehigh Street All e.ntO"avn SALE Aug. 9-Sept. 2.0 at 'Iha South M~II 610-791--7~ Mon.Sat 9..9~Sun 10-6 l1Ht1'ili '1'111)11a'.l1Ufi ·k-Hi:ZI ~Wr.,). ilklffkll l:iaofl. at.u., » h linl+di. Ii :U.S..~ 1811:at;i~ti l-:IK lil;a,l1:ll:l1, ~:kJHi. 1111 rdl cfhclir~lltl•:iL~SntU•:11.d'! lc-r CMl'llfnk 3:L.in,I tuftil.11 b ~ litll.init'il ~i. off Qo''-'}W)' lt:!N prto;is through Wf:t. 21 :t:f-la towmt prtOQ guar.mtQQd fyw ~nd th ■~t tt11n ~ • ~ ..,_..ad prtia, bmg1hti -.I ll'i. WQ'JI bmt 'th;lr pro bJ 10ti. · At the first few Student Government meet-, ings of the 2003-04 scl:iool,year, questions have been raised about buildµ)ganother g~ room in the Henry Student Center., However; the plan is ''still in the talking stage/ according to Student Government President Selena Bednarz. "There J?.ave not been any formal vofui.g or proposals made on 9tj~'Jssu<i>. pe~. J:ully we will be given a toJoq;IC at S1;!9U,''.Ben<( ·,. ·· " t;.,.q; If Student Gove:rnl)l. . tr~pre~en ,d eci~ to guild another g13:~e r90~ B said itwill,be built'on tlie'. µt:lfl outside oftlie <3tand:aa1 •.•.• . th Student Center. Retumfug sfµdents WIT prqspeqµyF ·· · ♦ foos-balL ''I haven't;eally heard anything from th studenfslo build anoth:rr, bigger-game room but we were disappointed in the size• of th current game room." Bednarz said. "It · smallefthanwe anticipated last year." fu order to build the game ,room .on 1patio, the. iirea.wouldfirsthave to be·c •· oughth estjin iyely, . hope . .. s t\yo poo fudent msl'tha . Q J>()O ' + hatdoesn't nee . member that a second ~ame .rogm was buiJ,ta. tables an · . .. ·• an't be made, wl}ere there was once a catnpll$ baiu(:1 jµst 1 fastyear: BuiStudenf Governmentmem~~t&. "''lrfttiy t"~ood . ypool tabl~: along wit~ ~me studellts, a!e I\Qt co~rlet~ty> ~eruor bU$!t\~SS ~jor~ Ch~~nNenkate~llsa.i. satisfied with tllerresults; bne majot.com, ~hile sho9ting pool with a .,couple of hi plaint among students is p.avingto pay to ~:ay ftiendsat the.newest game.room. �6 EDITORIAL SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 Club Day Proves How Many Opportunities -s tudents Have Leadership now spells success down the line Wilkes U-ni-ver-sity! Take a major, the many different organi- ing services through the charge of your fu-ture-Wilkes! zations within the University ~re wel- YMCA or other organiWe have all probably heard coming to new and hungry students zations. this special jingle used to help who just show an interest. What Other programs such recruit students to this fine insti- Wilkes has is a sense of healthy com- as Engineering, Math, tution. But once· we get here, do petition amongst departments and Computer Science, and we really "take charge of our fu- clubs that keeps the school expand- Business also offer ture?" ing as well as enhancing. hands-on experience Every year Wilkes holds Club As students and future profession- with things like the EnDay, a day in which almost ev- als, it is both our duty and in our best gineering Club, the Math ery co-curricular and extracur- interests to get involved in our school, and Computer Science ricular club within the university whether its through Student Govern- Club, and SIFE. And progathers to promote more involvemoting multiculturalism, ment among the student body. a key goal for the Clubs ranging from Campus university as a Greens to Pre-Pharmacy, Enwhole, is the aim gineering, Dance, Cultural of the Diversity, etc. are all present. Mu 1tic u 1tu r a 1 The list goes on and on. And Student Club. while many students show up Clearly, a survey for Club Day and sign up, of "service" on this campus many just ignore it or attend wouldn't be complete ifwe half-heartedly for the free · didn't acknowledge the athfood, candy, and soda. letes in all competitive Wilkes is one of the few sports and the performers in universities within the coundance, theater, and music try that pro_motes programs who all offer not only enterand clubs that are open to tainment for the Wilkes Managing Editor: ............................. Gabe Le Donne anyone regardless of major. community, but also for the Asst. Managing Editor: ................... Raphael Cooper Founded by John Wilkes, this community at large.- And Business Manager.; ........................... David J. Grasso was his ultimate goal-to erethe list can go on and on. Asst. Business Manager: .................. Amanda Martucci ate the all-around scholar What these examples and News Editor: ..................................... Gabrielle Lamb who ventured out of his/her those not listed here illusown major and experienced trate is that there are many Features Editor: ............................... Lindsey Wotanis a rich and diverse academic ways for students to become Arts/Entertainment Editor: ........... . Melissa Jurgensen world. Today, more than ever, involved. Opinion/Editorial Editor: ................ Ginger Eslick one must possess a little In today's society and Sports Editor: ................................... Stephen Kemble knowledge about a lot of competitive business world, Photo Editor: .................................... Kristin Hake things-and this is the place to we need an edge. With do it. merely a degree and a 3.0 Layout Artists: .................................. Jennifer Marks Kerri Parrinello But as many of us enter average, one will find out it Wilkes as freshmen, our prijust might not be enough. Kevin Fitzsimmons orities are somewhat mixed ......................................................................."......................_ ... •,. _ ____. With great and knowledge, Joe DeAngelis up. While parents drop their able faculty, coaches, and Asst. News Editor: ............................ Julie Melf young adults off to the dorms ment, the Running Club, political advisors to clubs and various groups Asst. Features Editor: ...................... Elvira Illiano beaming with pride that Jimmy groups, or Commuter Council. And at this institution, students may learn or Jenny is going to set the world while the opportunities are out there, as much or more than what they Asst. A&E Editor: ............................ Monica Cardenas on fire in pursuit of higher edu- we need to take advantage. Wilkes, would through an internship. Jeff Geller cation, the sad fact is that some among other accolades, possesses a When we commit to being here Asst. Op/Ed Editor: ........ ,................. Sabrina McLaughlin students' mindsets are focused on Pharmacy Department that is among anyway, why not succeed and be a Asst. Sports Editors: ........................ Will Midgett nothing but parties and some- the best.in the state. Its communica- positive example for all who have, Faith Martin times other troublesome prac- tiori studies program is the region's do, and will attend this institution Asst. Photo Editor: ........................... T. Mick Jenkins tices. These priorities naturally best-kept secret allowing students of Wilkes University? By getting stem from a newfound sense of hands-on involvement through its ra- out there, bettering the University Web Manager,:.................................. Don Shappelle freedom but also a certain sense dio station (WCLH 90.7) Zebra Com- and the community, ~e are only Faculty Adviso.-: ... ............................ Dr. Andrea Frantz of immaturity. While students munications, Wilkes Today news helping ourselves and the reputation should have fun throughout their magazine, or The Beacon. Its English of our alma mater. Box 111, Wilke3 University Wilkes experience, campus in- department faculty are actively enThis University, despite having 192 South Franklin St. volvement within the institution couraging students with hands-on great administrators, faculty, adviWilkes-Barre, PA 18766 should take precedence. The learning in the Writing Center, The sors, facilities, and programs can (570) 408-5903 money we pay for tuition is for Manuscript, and also presenting pa- only be what WE, the students, the experience we can put on the pers at conferences. Accounting ma- make it. E-mail: 'wilkesbeacon@hotmail.com resume, not the parties that ad- jors give back to the community by It is our future and it is all availversely effect the grade point. doing taxes annually for those who able here. It is time we take a look And here at Wilkes, we really can't afford it. Other Wilkes students at what is truly here at ·our finger* Pnnted on Mondays, with get more than we pay for. Even with an interest in education or a de- tips before it is too late. Start appre- . * Established m -1944 . i~ one is not able to decide upon sire to help children may offer tutor- ciating Wilkes University. * Member of the Pennsylvanta the exception of holidays Staff . , . -. . ~- Backgro~nd New~p~per Association _, * 1,500 papers di~tributed weekl �SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 EDITORIAL 7 Wilkes Community Wilkes-Barre's Future . Can Impact - Government Study Commission offers voters option for change •* .BY THOMAS J. BALDINO, PHD Wilkes Chair/Econ-CommPol.Sci-Soc In November 2001, the citizens of Luzerne County voted by a 2to- l margin to create the Luzerne County Government Study Commission. The Commission's challenge was to examine the threecommissioner form of-government currently operating in the county, to compare it to other potential forms of government allowable under Pennsylvania law, and to determine whether county government could be made more responsible, accountable, economical, and efficient by adopting an alternative to the current system. In the same election, the voters chose eleven individuals, including the two of us, to serve on the Study Commission. Almost two years later, after approximately eighty weekly meetings, eleven public hearings, and intensive study of the structure and performance of government not only in Luzerne County, but also in Pennsylvania's six "Home Rule" counties (those counties that have previously developed alternative forms of county government), we have completed our two primary tasks. First, the Commission unani- served as a model for most state and mously concluded that Luzerne city governments. Our federal and County's current three-commissioner ~tate systems prevent one branch of form of government, established by government from having so much the state 170 years ago when county power and responsibility that it can commissioners had little policy-mak- dictate policy to the rest of society. ing or administrative responsibility, Certainly, it would be difficult to has served the residents of the county imagine Americans accepting a situpoorly and that a more modern form ation in which the President could of government would be more suit- declare war or impose a budget able for a county with a $220 mil- without the consent of Congress. · As a result, our charter would lion budget and 2000 employees. Second, the Commission developed create a system in which the voters a Home Rule Charter, or constitution, elect both a County Executive and for the county that, we believe, a nine-person legislature, or County would result in a vast improvement Council, with their powers divided in the performance of Luzerne roughly along the lines of the federal and state systems. Three memCounty's government. The Commission is now engaged bers of Council would be elected atin an effort to educate the public large while the other six members about the proposed Charter and why would be elected from specific diswe believe that the past and present tricts within the county. This would failures of our county government ensure that the interests of all reare primarily the result of weak- gions of the county would be repnesses in the structure of that gov- resented, but that some members of ernment and not simply the conse- Council would have an incentive to quence of having elected "the wrong represent the interests of the entire people". We must also explain why county. Luzerne County government has the new form of government we advocate would eliminate many of the a long history of mismanagement, problems inherent in the current . nepotism, and "buck passing." Currently, neither the county commisthree-commissioner system. The most serious flaw in the cur- sioners nor the many other elected rent form of government is that our _officials are required to possess any three county commissioners serve management training or expertise. simultaneously as both the executive Therefore, in order to make the opand legislative branches of county eration of county government more government. This means that it lacks efficient, our charter mandates the · the separation of powers and checks hiring of a highly qualified profesand balances that were so carefully sional manager to assist the County crafted by America's Founders for Executive in administering county · out'. federal :government •and have . · government. The current system includes the election of many row officers, such as the Register of Wills and the Recorder of DeidS, who are simply office managers and not policymakers. When problems surface in a particular office, it is difficult to assess responsibility because the row officer often blames the county commissioners, who al- BY ROBERT D. SEELEY, PH D Wilkes Assoc. Prof of Economics locate resources to the office, and awarded at exorbitant prices to the the commissioners blame the row friends, relatives, and campaign officer, who manages the office. contributors of elected officials Furthermore, while the perforwithout proper bidding for those mance of the Sheriff and the Corocontracts as well as the hiring of ner would seem to be enhanced by _ county employees at pre-detersignificant experience in the fields of law enforcement and Qiedicine, mined salaries in the absence ofjob respectively, the current system re- descriptions or required qualificaquires no previous education or ex- tions. Our charter mandates the perience for the individuals hold- creation of both an administrative code and a personnel code based ing these offices. Our charter would eliminate all upon the best practices of other inelected row offices except the Con- stitutions in order to eliminate the troller and the District Attorney. blatant use of taxpayer financing The County Executive would ap- to reward political allies. We hope that all Wilkes stupoint, subject to approval by dents, faculty and staff who are, or County Council, all department could become, eligible to vote in heads in order to eliminate the curLuzerne County in this November's rent duplication of effort and lack election will, in fact, register to of coordination in the Courthouse vote ·and decide to vote for the as well as to place all responsibilHome Rule Charter. Your support ity for poor performance squarely will help Luzerne County move on the shoulders of the Executive. into the 21st century. Everyone In addition, the Sheriff and the Medical Examiner (formerly Coro- should remember that voting ner) would be required to possess against the charter or not voting at substantial, appropriate qualifica- · all constitutes a vote for more of tions in the fields of law enforce- th~ same county government unment and medicine, respectively. . der which we have suffered for The history of Luzerne County many decades. government is one of contracts , September 11, Gratuitous Rehashi.ng .~f Tragedy ~emembering Vi<;tims with Respect BY MEAGAN BROWN Beacon Co"espondent The memorial for the tragic events of September 11, 2001 was held last Thursday on our campus and all across the United States. · News programs the world over have been showing and re-showing .the planes hitting the Twin Towers and the collapse of those buildings that followed. Recently, transcripts of phone calls, some of which were the last the callers ever made, were released to the public. Why? Why must we constantly rehash the tragic events of that day? It's been two years but there are still grieving families, children growing without fathers and mothers, spouses still mourning the loss of their best friends and lovers, parents'still hoping to see their child's face one more time. ·. · The news footage and th_e. released transcripts seem like another way for the news stations to gather more ratings and we willingly participate. I, for one, switch to cartoons or anotherJ1on-media station when I see the foptage. I see it as disrespect- · ful toward those who lost people. The people lost and the people hurt are always in my thoughts and I remember them in other ways. I don't think that showing the death of thousands of people over and over and over qualifies as a memorial. It qualifies as shock factor. Remember the people lost in other ways. If you are religious, say a prayer every "time you think of9/ 11. If you , aren't; talk to a close _ friend ab.out your. feelings toward that day. Hope for a happy life for the children who now hav~ no father or mother figure in their lives. Even our owrrmemorial ser.vice on campus provided a good outlet'1o remember the dead. That's what we are trying-to do anyway, right? We want to remember the people lost in po.sitive ways; we don't want to watch them die again every year around 9/11. Tell the news stations that their use of that footage to gain viewers is unacceptable by turning off the television. Don't give into the shock value. We all saw it happen. We can all recall exacily where •we -were . What we need to be saying is that, when the.news cameiin. I have the ye$ you.hurt us, but what is-more· image permanently burned into my important is that we lost our own; head. So do those-who lost family we want to remember their lives; members-and friends:. Is it really not their deaths, fair for them. to ·tum on the news Keep going to the memorials, and once again view exactly what keep- praying for the families and caused their loved one Jo die? I hoping for their children. Go to think not. your friends and talk to them about Watching that footage again not it. But don't give in when news staonly dishonors the memory of tions rehash the past. Tum off the those lost but it sends a message to station and send a message to the those who committed this act. It news media. Tell them it is wrong immortalizes them, too. We are not to collect viewers by showing remembering the dead but almost death. Remember 9/11 in your own honoring those who flew the planes way, not the way they tell you to. into the buildings. We are reminding them that they got us, they hurt us, and they killed our families. �8 EDITORIAL SEPTEMBER 15 2003 Point/Counterpoint: Global Warming · Global Warming is a serious issue that requires world-wide attention and consideration. Some people believe that immediate preventative action is needed in order to make the world a better place to live in years to come. On the contrary, others believe that global warming is not an issue that needs to be dealt with because the effects will not be seen in this lifetime. Whatever your stance may be, the subject requires our attention because, after all, the future is in our hands. Global Warming is Worthy of Our Attention 8Y GINGER ESLICK Beacon Opinion/ Editorial Editor Global warming is caused when emissions of carbon dioxide and other heat trapping pollutants enter into the atmosphere and form a cover around us. Each time you bum a fossil fuel, such as coal or gas, carbon dioxide is entering the atmo- sphere and contributing to global warming. These carbon dioxide emissions can play a major role in what our future world holds for us. Global warming is an issue.that without a doubt needs to be taken seriously. That is unless you want your future health and the health of the wildlife around you to be threatened. Not to mention the effects it has on the future weather patterns, which will rise three to nine degrees higher unless the emissions of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere are reduced. Remember those pesky mosquitoes that refused to go away this summer? I suggest you either get used to them, invest in stock of OFF, or take global warming seriously. The future of global warming will bring you plenty more of those nasty insects along with mosquito-born diseases. In the scheme of things mosquito bites really don't seem that bad. At least not when you are comparing them to increased amounts of pollution, a change in the water.supply, more storms, and threats to ecosystems .everywhere. • Don't kid yourself and think that you will never be affected by any of these factors. Scientists are already saying that many of the problems I have listed above are already showing up today. So the next time you hear someone mention global warming, take it seriously before it is too late . . We Have Bigger Things to Worry About Than Global Warming BY KERRI PARRINELLO Beacon Staff Writer With hybrid cars popping up everywhere, one might wonder just what the companies that make these cars are trying to accomplish. Many companies all over the world are beco_ming more environmentally-conscious, trying hard to curb the damaging effects of global warming. · As. stated by Globalwarming.org, global warming, or what occurs in the .atmosphere as a result of gaseous emissions, has :caused an increase of .45 degrees Celsius (-approxi- mately 1 degree Fahrenheit) over the past century. Why do we really need to worry about this? The Natural Resources Defense Council published figures claiming that the carbon dioxide trapped in the atmosphere could possibly cause a temperature shift ofup to nine degrees Fahrenheit over the next hundred years. Will less production and driving really lead to a decrease in the amount of harmful gases released into the atmosphere? No, it won't, because what people don't realize is that 98 percent of all gaseous emissions are natural, as in the case-bf water vapors. There's nothing we can do about how we breathe and what gases water gives off. Here's an interesting idea: everyone in the world should get an e-mail that alerts them in their language that we'te going to hold an international hold-your-breath-for-as-longas-you-can day. We'll all just stop breathing and emitting noxious gases and see if scientists.ean prove that it could have an effect on global warming. Senior citizens, asthmatics, pregnant women, and children will be exempt from participating in the study. The atmosphere should clear up awful quickly. What is Classified an ·Important Political Issue? BY SABRINA MCLAUGHLIN Beacon Assistant Op/Ed Editor During the past few months, at one of the many press conferences dealing with the·war in Iraq, President Bush was asked to respond to concerns over the continued attacks on American soldiers by remnants of Saddam Hussein's supporters. The President, perhaps with the intention of trying to convey a sense of a righteous, indomitable American spirit, responded with these words: "Bring it on." Surely the President did not intend to sound callous-after all, accusations of taki~g soldiers lives lightly isn't good for anyone's political career-but as one military mom put it, "bring it on" is easy to say when you are not the soldier on the frontlines, or the loved one of that soldier who is praying that their son, daughter, father, or husband does not become the next victim of a checkpoint bombing or sniper fire from a Hussein regime holdout. The honorable thing about military men and women is that they are willing to sacrifice their lives for their country. But no American soldier enjoys facing death-especially when they are asked to do so for ambiguous reasons. Just ask some Vietnam vets. Increasingly, the Bush administration is being challenged as to exactly why it is asking our soldiers to risk their lives in Iraq. What may be outrageous to those who have friends and relatives in the military is the prospect .that our government has seJilt them overseas based on misrepresentations. This ~ummer the story was released that one of the points used to show the necessity for war was a deliberate falsification of the facts . In one of his speeches, the president said that there were confirmed intelligence reports that Hussein received large amounts of uranium from an African country, to be used in constructing nuclear weapons. This was later shown to be a complete fabrication. Although the director of the CIA took the fall for this, it is my opinion that there should have been greater public olltcry and media criticism of the Bush administration. It is alarming that our government misrepresented information to strengthen an argument for war with Iraq. But instead of inciting a raging scandal, this story seemed to fade away and was placed on a media backburner. We really haven't heard much about it since. Why do some political controversies get more coverage than others? Without making any apologies for the former president, why did the Clinton scandal, dealing with that president's personal sex life, cause a gre_a ter media frenzy than the Bush administration's skewing of facts in a life and death matter such as the Iraqi war? Perhaps it is because some special interest groups and powerbrok are more effective at manipulating the media. Too often, in the confusion of today's frenzied media coverage, it seems that the truly important questions never get enough attention. Or, if the questions are asked, they never seem to get answers. Perish the thought that this is because some would rather have them swept under the rug. But, of <::ourse, in a democratic society where we are guaranteed free speech and a right to criticize our leaders, this never happens, right? Or does it? ) F ti C fi ri ~ ~ a: ' CJ w B SJ p.. m Re Bi SI du �FEATURES SEPTEMBER 15 2003 9 Wilkes Students Embrace Study Abroad BY ELVIRA ILLIANO Beacon Asst. Features Editor Pape has been back for over a time by going to clubs and attendmonth now and admits that it has ing bullfights, but he seemed to enSometimes time spent on campus can get a little claustrophobic. been hard getting back into the joy himself the most while visiting But students no longer have to wait swing of things. He said that it has foreign cities. Michaels said, "I visDr. Mischelle B. Anthony ited some of the main shopping ar4ntil after graduation for a little been especially hard to adjust physi. eas of Madrid and went to a few Dr. Mischelle B. Anthony, V" iting cally "because of jetlag" and that's change of scenery. museums which were very pretty." Assistant Professor of Early American This summer, Eric Pape and why he decided to take a few days He also stated that he "saw the most Literature, is one of Wilkes University's Damian Michaels, two Wilkes Uni- . off to readjust. "Then reality sunk amazing cathedrals and old newest members. versity students, flew the friendly in. I was in Wilkes Barre and not in synagogues and mosques." For those of you who don't khow her, skies to take on a once-in-a-lifetime Madrid or Paris. Jt was back to Contrary to Pape, however, here's som~ useful information about her. opportunity for students of all ages: normal. It was hard getting back, Michaels met several Americans Beacon: What did you do before coming to but I guess it was facilitatedby gostudy abroad. who were not part of any study Wilkes? Eric Pape, a senior biology ma- ing back to work and doing normal abroad programs. Anthony: For the last twelve years, I · jor, participated in a study abroad things that I did prior to leaving "In Spain, I met a group of taught English, classics, and humanities courses at private ancf public program which allowed him to school," explained Pape. American guys from Michigan universities in Ol<lahoma. Damian Michaels, a senior at study in both Spain and France for who were on vacation. I met them Beacon: What pushed you to join the Wilkes Uttiversity community? a total of four weeks. Wilkes University majoring in in a bar, but I don't reAnthony: The course offerings are strong. The faculty-I've never Pape was abroad member their names. I seen an academic community that works so welltogether and listens from July 3rd to just spoke to them for a to each other while putting so much energy into their students! The July 31st. "I arrived few hours," explained faculty here is remarkable. And the office on the third floor of a in Madrid on July Michaels. century-old mansion didn't hurt, either. 4th. We were in Just as Pape had difBeacon: Are you glad you chose Wilkes University? Madrid until July ficulty readjusting to Anthony: Yes-Students are respectful, serious, and dedicated to their 27th and then we life at Wilkes, so did work; campus is a beautiful place (life is best wh,eRwe are surrounded flew to Paris from Michaels. He said, by beauty); faculty-student relations are transfopnativ~ for both here. Madrid. We were "The hardest thing to Beacon: What do you have planned for Wi\kes t};~vtiisity's English in Paris from the readjust to was the department in the near future? lf\ii;: ,, 27th [of July] until length of the days. In Anthony: My plan covers two areas: the and the larger the 31st [ofJuly]." . Spain, the sun would community. I want to emphasize our roots in the Puritan American While in Spain come up at 7:00 a.m. belief system while also exposing the differences, the ways we have and France, Pape 1 and wouldn't set until diverged from our national beginnings. And I also want to begin a did not take many around 10:45pm. In service-learning course which takes the classroom out into the field. school classes. Pennsylvania, the days Beacon: Now that you're at Wilkes, what goal have you set for With the hope _to yourself? · aren't even close to bebecome more fluent ing that loJlg." Anthony: To continue growing and learning as a teacher and a in the Iaifguage, he He also added that it colleague; also publish my scholarly edition of theJ.807 New York preferred instead to memoir, Lucinda, Or, The Mountain Mourner. was hard to get back to take only one class. Beacon: Just out of curiosity, who is your favorite English author? his.everyday routine. "I "I had an advanced was having so much Anthony: Impossible question! There should be sub-categories for conversation class fun in Madrid that it this one. Today, it's George Eliot for Middlemarch. in Spanish," said was hard to leave. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Pape. When I am done with When Pape classes at Wilkes, I he Running Club· wasn't studying, he can't just go to a big city was surely enjoying with lots to do. l have Do you like to run? If you answered himself. "I went to to live in Wilkes Barre, yes, then joining the Wilkes University Pamplona for the which can be very borRunning Clup is a step in the right direcrunning of the bulls. Submitted by: Eric Pape ing," said Michaels.· tion. Jared Shayka, president, started the Then I went to Eric Pape at the Plaza de Toros, Las Ventas, Madrid. Study abroad deficlub in Feb(Uary . of2003, in hopes of Valencia to see my nitely continues to be a finding students who share in his lov;e of one friend," stated future prospect for Pape and running, both recreationally and competitively. Pape. He also added that he went Spanish and secondary education, Michaels. Next time, however, Beacon: What is the Running Club's mission'! out with students from other Ameri- also went to Spain and France for they may visit such countries as Shayka: The purpose of the )Vitkes. University Running Club is to re- can universities. "Weekdays we four weeks. Italy, Germany, or Ireland. awaken the once lively JU1}nµig spirit that exjstedthfoughov.t campus. "I visited many places in Spain, would just take it easy and go to The main goal of' the clµb js .to renew interes · · ' y9un!r}' running local bars. Then, on weekends, [we for example Madrid, Sevilla, To- Michaels, however, stated that it and continualpqysfoalexercise in tqe of •ov . would] go to the disco techs or ledo, Cordoba, Granada, and Avila. might be more difficult the second Beacon: Wti,atl<ln ' ' 'ngdo'youdQ? " In France I visited just Paris," said time around because he may "get , 0 . clubs." They would also go out to too home sick after a long time." · Shayka: "W~ do al and cornpetjtive eat, go shopping, or "just walk Michaels. Both Pape and Michaels encourBeacon: Why is t e unning Club important to WtlkC$ University? While in Spain, Michaels took around aimlessly," explained Pape. age students to participate in study Shayka: ,Wilkes doesn'foffer ap.y sports programs such as Although Pape met many on a fuller workload than Pape. "I cross country or track; So, our goal is to start a country team along American students, he didn't meet took two classes in Spain. One was abroad programs. "A lot of kids with keeping the recreational side of the Running Club. any Americans who weren't stu- Advanced Spanish Conversation, think it's [study abroad programs] Beacon: What are some of your upcoming events? dents. "I didn't see many Ameri- and the other was the History of expensive or a long, tedious proShayka: We currently run every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 5 cans who weren't study abroad stu- Spain. Both of the classes were in cess, but it's really not," stated Pape. Michaels also added, "If anyone p.m. We meet in the Henry Student Center. Jn addition to that, we will dents. They were there but it was Spanish, but the conversation class run in the Benjamin August 3-mile run on September 14, as well as the either hit or miss. Everybody over did have some English spoken. But has ANY interest in studying Ronald McDonald SK.. (Ull on September 28. there speaks ... two or three lan- the majority of the class was in abroad ... you will have a great time and you won't regret it." Beacon: How can students join? guages so most people in Spain Spanish," explained Michaels. Shayka: Students can become involved by joining us Qn our runs Michaels also enjoyed his free spoke English," clarified Pape. during the week. W,e also meet as a group every Thursday-at 11 a.m. classroom fonn for.runnerst ci:oss �10 FEATURES SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 Freshmen Offer Vision for Wilkes-Barre Lynch feels as though the students did themselves to present a coherent single plan Hotel Sterling would need the most work. Al- . though some students suggested wiping it a fine job coming up with these cost effec- to the city, they could probably get an official hearing, II said Baldino. from the landscape, others saw the historical tive suggestions. "A lot of students had a real variety of Baldino feels as though this suggestion value and beauty of the buildings in the downsome very reasonable, inexpensive ways the exercise goes to prove that Wilkes students town, and hoped to see them revitalized. "Blow up the Sterling." Many students also suggested that find- community could be improved, specifically are concerned with what happens to the city, This is just one of many suggestions ing ways to draw more businesses to the city- picking up trash, or planting flowers. Those- and that is a "source of potential strength." made by the newest freshmen class on how "We do care about what happens to the is a key step in restoring the square and South are low budget items. I took that to be very to improve downtown Wilkes-Barre. encouraging," commented Lynch. do~ntown, and the people who make deciMain Street. Becky Storer, a Freshman PsyOn August 23, the freshest faces at One of the most striking suggestions sions about it need to take that into considerchology major, pointed out that gearing the Wilkes had their first good look at the surwas having students sit o City Council. · ation, and use that as a strength. We [Wilkes downtown towards the college students roundings they will call home for the next Lynch sees this as concrete evidence that stuUniversity] are an untapped resource," said would he1p to bring life back to the city. four to six years. More than 525 freshmen Baldino. "Many of the businesses al- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - took a tour of the downtown as part of the The next step in the ready there include restauFreshman Foundations program. The FRF If they (students) could organize themselves to FRF program includes a rants that are too expensive program, as it's called for short, was started freshmen class plenary sespresent a coherent single plan to the city, they for college students to afford. three years ago with the hopes of providing sion to be held on Tuesday, If the business was geared could probably get an official hearing. a common learning experience for all freshSeptember 30 at 11 a.m. in more towards the college stuDr. Thomas Baldino men students. the Dorothy Dixon Darte dents, more students might go The tour consisted of five key points Prof. of Political Science Center. The students will into the square,".stated Storer. in the downtown area: River Commons, So what's the problem - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - hear from the Luzerne Public Square, South Main Street, Boscov's, County Government Study with bringing in new busiand the Wilkes University Greenway. nesses? According to Dr. Thomas Baldino, dents do care about the environment around Com1J1ission. Members of the commission According to Dr. Douglas Lynch, AsProfessor of Political Science, many new them. "Students are interested in being part will be presenting a report on their proposal sociate Professor of Education and FRF Cobusinesses have political reasons for not re- of their community. I think if students are for a new county government. ordinator, the downtown tour, designed by asked to make a contribution... they'll rise to "This connects in a concrete way the locating. Dr. John Hepp, had two purposes. "We want the occasion. I think the frustration arises importance of students becoming involved in "I've heard from business people that the faculty to meet the students early in the from not knowing where to go to, or not betheir community because students who are they would love to locate downtown, but they semester and connect with them. We want ing asked by the broader community," said registered to vote will be able to vote on that don't want to do it now because they can't the students to feel comfortable in their Lynch. proposal at the next election," said Lynch. deal with this mayor and this mayor's bureauclasses. We also wanted to el\lphasize that Baldino agrees that Wilkes students do Now it is up to the students. Can they cracy. So when the new mayor comes in, we'll Wilkes is part of a larger community, and for care about their community, and points out help to make Wilkes-Barre a beautiful and see if businesses start to fill up the downthem to become comfortable with the envithat there is nothing to stop students from flourishing city? Will they put their own sugtown," said Baldino. ronment around Wilkes," said- Lynch. gestions into action? We will have to wait Baldino also added that there is a lot of being involved in city politics. After the tour, students met in class"If they [students] could organize and see if they can "Rise to the Challenge." deferred business action as a result of the rooms with their FRF faculty member to dismovie theater's delay. "Once they start actucuss what they saw on the tour. Their objecally building it [movie theater], I think you'll tive was to "Rise to the Challenge," the theme see other a~tion," he said. of the Class of 2007, by thinking of specific John Mancke, freshman biochemistry ways to improve the downtown. major, offered same sug- , gestions on how to fund the city improvements. "Trying to get donations from local companies, or seeking state and federal grant money are some possibilities for raising funds to revitalize the downtown," said Mancke. Seems logical, but · www.shermanhillsappartments.com according to Baldino, it had already been done. The Best Looking Affordable Apartments In Wilkes-Barre "The mayor goes after grant money all the Now accepting applications for 1 & 2 bedroom apartments time. l':le's had streaks of The Beacon/Kristin Hake success. His downfall is Centrally Located Laundry Facilities Graffiti covers the walls of a building on that he has taken money Public transportation 24-Hour Maintenance Service the comer of River and Ross Streets. and then not delivered. Carpeting Frost Free Refrigerator If you do that long enough, the people that Suggestions ranged from realistic to Air Conditioning Garbage Disposal gave you the money the first time aren't goradical. Some of the more radical suggesOn Site Social Service Coordinator Stove ing to give it to you again," said Baldino. tions included blowing up the Sterling HoHowever, Baldino is hopeful that the tel, or leveling the entire downtown and startnew administration will mean new opportuing over. However, in most cases, a more 300 Parkview Circle nities for state and federal grant money. realistic statement followed the radical comWilkes-Barre, Pa. 18702 In the meantime, many of the freshmen ment. Many students are aware of the imMonday- Friday 8A.M. to 5P.M. came up with some inexpensive ideas for mense cost that would be involved in rejubeautifying the city. Some of the more eco,. venating the downtown, and therefore said nomical suggestions included planting flowstarting from scratch might be cheaper than CHECK US OUT TODAY !!!! ers, turning Public Square into a "Greenway" remodeling some of the severely dilapidated 570-823-5124 or using volunteers to pick up trash, paint mubuildings. EHO rals, and plant trees. Another suggestion was The majority of students agreed that the to have prison workers clean up the city. BY LINDSEY WOTANIS Beacon Features Editor < W6¥44#44144i < STUDENTS WELCOME Sherman Hills Apartments . �FEATURES SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 11 Vesperman Sets Many Goals for ROTC Cadets BY JESS NIEMIEC Beacon Staff Writer Wilkes' ROTC cadets will be marching ferent than her previous, Vesperman in no to the beat of a different drum thi~ear. way indicated that one was better than the A new face can be found leading the other. She does, however, state that she is ranks of ROTC cadets. Lieutenant Colo- happy to have the opportunity to interact nel Jane Vesperman has been making a with the "young folks" of Wilkes. seamless transition as Wilkes University's Vesperman's duty at Wilkes is to prepare new ROTC advisor. cadets for all types of military situations and Vesperman's predecessor, Lieutenant train them to become Second Lieutenants.• Colonel Smith, retired in May 2003 after Her main goal, however, is to have a posibeing part of the military for a total of28 tive influence on the cadets. years. Originally from Wisconsin, "Would I want these cadets leading my Vesperman is a graduate of the University children? Ifl can say yes, than I know I'm of Wisconsin, Platville, with a degree in doing the right thing," explained Vesperman. criminal justice. Following graduation, she She also added that she wants to teach the recieved a post card from a local recriuting cadets what to expect once they are in the office, went down and signed up immedi- Air Force so she can get them to a point ately afterward. where she would have them working for her. The ability to travel and see foreign Other goals Vesperman has set for hercountries such as Korea, South America, - self and her cadets include instilling a sense Asia, Western Europe, and Vesperman's of professionalism in the cadets favorite, Russia, was actually one of the and to expand the ROTC profactors which helped her to decide whether gram at Wilkes. or not an officer's life was right for her. Andrew Calhoun, a senior Other than the incentive of traveling, communications major at Vesperman felt that her patriotism had Wilkes and four year ROTC camuch to do with her decision to join the det, stated that while leadership military. styles may be different now that "As much as I love to travel, and enjoy Lieutenant Colonel Smith has experiencing all the different things there retired, he is confident that are out there, I'm always glad to be back Vesperman's "strong leadership on American soil," stated Vesperman. style will rub off on us [the caImmediately before her move to Wilkes, dets] and help with training." Vesperman was stationed in Cheyenne, Both cadets and advisors Wyoming for three and a half years as a have much to adjust to this year Security Forces Officer. She said that her but one thing is for sure: neiprevious assignment couldn't be more dif- ther will go down without a ferent from her current job at Wilkes. fight. While Vesperman had over 360 people in her last squadron, her staff meetings at Wilkes are made up of only five people. "It's like apples and oranges," clarified Vesperman. While her current position is quite dif- J ------===================--------------------------.. . The Beacon/ Mick Jenkins Wilkes University's new ROTC advisor, Jane Vesperman, is happy to be part of the Wilkes community ~ 227-4715 �ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 12 SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 Creative Expressions on Campus The Beacon/Mick Jenkins ABOVE: No, this picture is not distorted. The Math CS Club used their creative energy'to create this "dragon" image completely out of post-it notes. UPPER AND LOWER LEFT: Several Wilkes students also displayed their less-obvious talents at Programming Board's first Open Mic Night of the semester in the Rifkin Cafe on Thursday night. Programming Board plans to have similar events intermitantly throughout the academic school year for - students to show their "stuff." The Beacon/Ryan Klemish This Week in History Urban Legends: Movie and reievision Legends BY MELISSA JURGENSEN Beacon Arts and Entertainment Editor Beaco -Ritte ,rA ,,,,., p Jt UERS AGNDT:C , YM ETAENGE ADRTEGUH For answer see back a e The week of September 15 through 21 .. .in retrospect: 15th-Dan Marino (NFL) was born, 1961. 16th-"Rapper's Delight" by the Sugar Hill Gang was released, 1979. 17th-Vanessa Williams, as Miss New York, became the first black woman to be crowned MissAmerica, 1983. 18th-The first issue of "The New York Times" was published, 1851. 19th-The final episode of "M* A *S*H" was aired on CBS-TV, 1983. 20th-KDKA in Pittsburgh, PA, started a daily radio newscast. It was one of the first in the U.S., 1921. 21st-"NFL Monday Night Football" made its debut on ABC-TV. The game was between the Cleveland Browns and the New York Jets. The Browns won 31-21, 1970 The influential roles played by radio and television in bringing people together have allowed us to experience live news events and entertainment right in our own homes. It is a lasting source of nostalgia as well as the catalyst for numerous legends. Decide for yourself whether these legends are factual or bogus. *Veteran announcer Clem McCarthy got the chance to call the first network radio broadcast of the Kentucky Derby due to anotller announcer's embarrassiRg mistake. *Announcer Harry von Zell once introduced the President of the United States as "Hoobert Heever." * The Bachelor's Alex Michel was pressured by the network to pick the underdog rather than the woman he wanted. *Little Mikey of LIFE cereal fame died from eating Pop Rocks and soda. *A Mountain Dew commercial included footage of a fatal skydiving accident. *T pilot episode of Gilligan's Island reveals Gilligan's first name to be 'Willy.' *I Love Lucy co-star Vivian Vance was contractually obligated to remain at least 20 pounds overweight. *The first toilet seen on American television appeared on Leave It to Beaver. *Bill Cosby bought the rights to. The Little Rascals comedies to keep them off TY. *The Star Trek theme has lyrics. �SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 13 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT YMCA Fair, United Way Rib Fest offer Downtown Fun BY MONICA CARDENAS Beacon Asst. Arts and Entertainment Editor The Beacon/Kristin Hake Street Fair/RibFest Even on a soggy day, this Saturday, September 13, a multitude of people came out to Public Square (left) for the United Way's Rib Fest, and on Main Street (above) for the YMCA's Street Fair where all were able to enjoy food, music, and numerous vendors. \ If you let the rain keep you away from the YMCA Street Fair that took place Saturday, September 13th, then you missed an enjoyable time. Public Square and the first block of Main Street were flooded with food, fun, music, and believe it or not, lots of people. Tents lined both sides of the street, providing all sorts of entertainment. Some vendors set out to make a deal on everything from old cassette tapes and Atari games to DVD's and Playstations. Others offered arts and crafts for kids, a moon bounce, and other entertaining games. Young YMCA gymnasts kept busy by passing out invitations to a gymnastics demonstrations that was heldaf2pm. 97.1 BHT broadcast live from the fair, and even more music was provided by a live band on the Square. Perhaps the best part of the fair was the food. Josie's Italian ice, pizza and hot dogs were all among the varieties available. But with the numerous amounts of food at your .disposal, the meal to have downtown on Saturday was ribs, with the Rib Fest sponsored by the United Way of Wyoming Valley taking place on the Square. Visitors were encouraged to try the ribs of six different competitors and place their votes. Chicken was also available along with potato salad, soda and coffee to round out the meal. Fun, Food and Friends: the YMCA Street fair and U.W. Rib Fest offered it all to its visitors; and to top it all off, it supported local organizations that support the community. The Beacon/Kristin Hake Earn $150-$250 wkly in Customer Service/Sales Flexible Part Time & Full Time Hours Around Class and Other Activities. Fun Team Environment Call Now!! 287-8020 www.colle e1ncome.com - h �14 ARTS & ENT Book Review: Sphere BY MELISSA JURGENSEN Beacon Arts and Entertainment Editor Michael Crichton author of Sphere, a thriller about a mysterious spherical spaceship the US Navy discovered at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, is classic science fiction. The ship in question is covered with coral and this implies that it has been there for at least 300 years. The characters are a group of scientists who assemble to solve a cleverly designed roller coaster of a mystery while trying to avoid sudden death. Inside they discover a mysterious sphere, which at first they are unable to enter. Later, the mathematician figures out a way to enter. Messages from the sphere start to appear on the computer screen in the team's underwater habitat; at first friendly in tone although unusually childish, these communications become in<:reasingly threatening and hostile. This trend culminates ·in an attack on the habitat by a giant squid, seemingly guided or eyen generated by the sphere. This book is mixed with cool scientific ideas, including the existence of black holes. Crichton manages to express t_h e complicated stuff in basic prose. It makes a valiant attempt to combine adventure, science fiction, psychology, parapsychology and various other themes into a thrilling mixture, but I have to say it didn't work very well for me. I found all the characters uninteresting and unconvincing; this is of course quite common in science fiction, but in this case the deficit wasn't compensated for by the science; there were too many loose ends. In particular, we never discover what the sphere really is or where it came from. Perhaps this is supposed to add to the mystery and magic of the situation, but I was left with the uncomfortable feeling that the reason this question was left unresolved was that the author didn't know the answer himself. Fro01 the Cutting Roo01: Freaky Friday BY ALISON SHERRY Beacon Staff Writer This movie recieves 4 W's and is rated ro Whether you're looking for a cute movie to·take your younger sister to or you're just looking for something fun to go see on a girl's day out with "mom, Fre4ky., Fri- gen- day.is a erally satisfying-way toget the weekend started. It's tru~ thatit seems as if there are more Frea.J,.y. Frida.ys than there are Rocky movies. You may be skeptical at first, but you should be assured that even though it is a millennium.version of a Mary Rodgers novel, it is actually a very brisk and inventive comedy of the generational misunderstanding of mother-anddaughter relationships. Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis portray the main characters of Anna and Tess Coleman, a daughter/mother team who wake up one morning to find that they have switched bodies. They do so thanks to a specially engineered fortune cookie they receive at a Chinese restaurant after they have just endured another knock•down-drag-out fight. Once.the two realize they can't force . the switch back to their ; nonnai ·existences, they · begin to cope and try to · fit as best they can into . the other's. day-eto-day routine. For.a whole day, ·the mother must navigate. ·; through the rocky waters · ·of high school, while the daughter is trying to handle her mother's job, . parenthood, multi-tasking, and a somewhat confused, though supportive fiancee (played by Mark Harmon). The plot, while pretty lightweight, is fairly entertaining and the acting is believable-or as believable as you ca-n get given the premise. Freaky Friday is definitely a fun movie to see with your mother or sister. 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"I fell in love with the diately expect much from . is player who school, the team, and the coaches." stays to herself and doesn't make much The team, however. has seen some noise. However, coaches of opposing teams changes since last year. With only eight approach head coach John Sumoski with sevreturnees from last year's Freedom Confereral comments. "You're ~ - - - - ~ ence runner-up squad,· # 12 is going to be trouble Sumoski had to rely on a for us" is just one of them. strong incoming freshFre shman Christina man class. Waldele has made enough "It was overwhelming noise without saying anyat_ first, with all the newthing at all. Her three goals comers and realizing that in the team's first three you have to get to know a contests say enough. lot of people," said Wal_dele scored the Waldele. "On top of that, Lady Colonels' lone goal you have to compete with in the team's 1-1 draw with them for a starting posiLebanon Valley College. tion." She kept Wilkes from takWaldele, however, ing the loss in another game, when she likes coming into her first collegiate seascored the equalizer in a 2-2 tie with Ursinus. son with several other first-year Lady ColoBoth games went into double overtime perinels - 17 others, including 14 freshmen, to ods. Waldele also notched a goal jn a 5-0 be exact. "It's nice to come in with everyrout of Keystone College. body. We're given the chance to get close "Everyone we play is impressed with her · and play great together for four years." abilityto handle the ball one-on-one," comSumoski feels that Waldele is in the mented Sumoski. "They also see she's got upper echelon of Division III athletes. great speed." "When you see her play near the goal, you That speed is what first grabbed Sumoski's realize she needs to be on the field for 90 '.. attention during Waldele's senior year. A minutes," he said. "She takes the stress of three-sport athlete at Hackettstown High scoring off other players. She's a great School in New Jersey, her speed was eviperson, a great athlete, and very coachdent as a soccer player, basketball player, able. She'll get even better." and 400-meter runner on the track and field Waldele sees a positive future for the team. Waldele was recruited by several team. "We're really going to have a good schools, but she seriously considered just season," she concluded. "These first few four: Moravian, Wilkes, Rowan, and TCNJ. games give us the chance to feel each other "I wanted to do just one sport in college," out. We have many wins coming to us." said Waldele. "Soccer was my favorite sport, SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 There's No Place Like Home BY KYLA CAMPBELL Beacon Staff Writer Defensive back Will Wilson had reasons to be excited to travel to Albright last Saturday. Not only was he playing at comer in the football team's season opener, but Wilson also had the opportunity to impress his hometown fans from Reading, Pa. He did just that. ''The majority of the Wilkes fan section was my family and friends from home," said Wilson. "It had a tremendous impact on how I played." · wilson not only walked away from the game with four unassisted tackles; he helped shut down two ofAlbright's offensive series by grabbing two interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown. Late in the first quarter · , against the Lions, Albright had moved the ball from thei~ own 40-yard line to the Wilkes 29 in just four plays. Lions quarterback John Port attempted a pass when Wilson stepped in front of the ball at the 13-yard line, returning the ball 58 yards to the Albright 29, setting up the Colonels' second touchdown of the game. "I got a lot of help on that first pick," added Wilson. "I saw [Steve] Rogers and Julian [Morales] lay out a couple guys, and everybody else had great blocks." Halfway through the fourth quarter, Albright was on the border of entering Wilkes territory. Port completed his first two passes of the series for 22 yards. He wasn't so fortunate on his third pass attempt, as Wilson interrupted the compktion, this time returning the ball 55 yards for the score. "I caught that one off a tip," commented Wil- son. "I knew it was a touchdown as soon as I caught it." Wilson took possession of the ball without a single Lion uniform between him and the endzone. Possibly more impressive than his season-opening performance is his ability to motivate himself. Wilson, a sophomore on the roster, is an academic freshman. He took off the spring sem ester of 2003 and wasn't sure ifhe would make it back for the fall semester. He spent his semester and summer "off' by working first and third shifts - including doubles - at a factory in Reading with the hopes of being able to return to Wilkes. Wilson served as a stock manager and controller of the warehouse, something he used to do as a summer job. Instead of sleeping seven hours, working eight hours, and lifting following work, Wilson managed just a few hours of sleep in between shifts and lifted as often as he could. He was able to come into camp a few days late, but in shape for a season full of high expectations for himself and his fellow Colonels. "We're going to have a great season," said Wilson. "More is expected from us this year than in the past, and we can win the conference and even make nationals. "At the end of season, we'll see what all our hard work has been for." Women's Soccer -Drops 2-1 Decis~on to Muhlenberg BY WU..L MIDGETT Beacon Asst. Sports Writer back for a teaem aiming at a MAC champiDespite a fiercely fought game, onship, the Lady Colonels see it as an asyouth and some inexeperience hampered set. "We're coming along real well," rethe Wilkes women's soccer team on Saturmarked sophomore standout Rena Bolin day in a 2-1 loss at Muhlenberg College. about the 15 new The Lady Colofreshmen. "They nels started the season are all great play· with eight returning players." ers, only two of whom are Going into the seniors, and a huge conMuhlenberg game tingent of freshmen. With 1 with a record of 1so much young talent, 1-2, things looked the team is battling to impromising for the prove last season's Lady Colonels record while still offering when they took the great training ground for lead at 12:46 into eager new players-no the game with an small task. Last year the unassisted goal squad garnered an overfrom Bolin. "We all record of 9-11-1, and were fired up in the head coach John Sumoski beginning," said was named the MAC Boliri. "We came Coach of the Year. out hard." While youth The Beacon/Ryan Klemish Bolin is the could be read as a draw- team's second highest scorer with two, and has Wilkes ended the day with 15 two assists and six overall points so far this sea- shots· on goal, as opposed to Muhlenberg's son. 22. Muhlenberg also had an 8-2 advantage The score stayed over the Lady Colonels in the same for the rest of first comer kicks. Senior Katie half, and the team went into Green had 10 stops on goal the locker room with some for the day, while good momentum. However, Muhlenberg's Kayla at 56: 10 in the second half, Boisvert had nine. Muhlenberg would answer Sumoski was enthusiasback when Rebecca tic about the way the women Armstrong of the Mules played, however. "We scored on an assist from layed really well," he said. Kristen Cioeta. "It was a competitive game. With the game tied Overall we did some really at one all, it only took good things." Muhlenberg's offense fifty With the loss, the team's seconds to cross the Wilkes record drops to 1-2-2. The threshold again and score Lady Colonels' next game i~ the game winning goal. The Beacon/Ryan Klemish on Tuesday, September 16. Dawn Iberer scored the unThe team will travel to Kean assisted goal for the Mules. "They scored those College for a non-conference match up. two goals close together," comments Bolin. "We just got down on ourselves." �SPORTS SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 17 Women's Lacrosse Gets a New Coach BY STEVE KEMBLE Beacon Sports Editor Wilkes University looks to build a winning reputation in women's lacrosse by hiring a new coach. Nancy Billger will start her first season as head coach of the lacro e team next spring. She previously coached at division one school, Davidson College. Billgerthen went on to coach at conference rival Susquehanna University and Christopher Newport University before landing the spot at Wilkes. Billger knew she wanted to coach some kind of sport when she was in high school; she just didn't know that it would end up being lacrosse. "I had hever in my life seen women play lacrosse before going to college. Where I was from in southern Delaware, only men played lacrosse. The~e were no female programs in the state at the time, so when I went to Old Dominion I first saw a women's lacrosse team," said Billger. Billger graduated from Old Dominion University with a Bachelors degree in sports medicine. She was originally attended Old Dominion for her play in field hockey.' "I was recruited by Beth Andrews who is currently the Olympic field hockey coach," commented Billger. ·It was her sophomore year in college when Billgermade the transition from field hockey player to lacrosse player. A new coach arrived to the Old Dominion women's lacrosse team and Billger was hooked. "My sophomore year a new coach came, Sue Stahl, who is still there. She is also the World Cup coach and has been. Sue has won the World Cup the last four times and they play every four years, so she is the best coach in the world and has been the last twodecades. I had an opportunity to play for her so I ended up switching and playing lacrosse the remainder of my-four years. I ended up Courtesy of John Seitzinger Nancy Billger, head lacrosse coach and assistant field hockey coach. •-"'!li. lii'/l...,,..,_,. lllt.. ... ..:: . .,~~h.-.l!iii,~-, - .. ..• ··v WllKES UNIVERSITY & KtNGS COUEGE UNIVERS.fTY Of SCRANTON & lACKAWANNA COU.EGE MARYWOOD 829-2900 347-3030 154 S. Pennsylvonio Ave. 1420 Mulberry St. 347-9200 UfflVERSITY 1316 N. Main Ave. j-swlRls•!tll h"R1%/k1 ti4i1l;; fM ht /,I titlt. • -1 i1i<~~t (<,<ilh; d hf ~ ~,nrt ~bid~.~ • ~ • !'471. ll{ kU41 r(I ;41 l~ll\, n.:fu.).'k Ii fltittm,J 11..,.tfr. ~ n, udli4$!t -<Mr, ,., .+..., ~~ G.-<ti.n ,,:ryi.,, tu ':.lO,"J ~ 1n1_11 (f \lUM \i:H11nil',il. .. . . .. "l\' being a scholarship player and really enjoyed it," explained Billger. Billger actually chose her areas of study in college because she new that she wanted to coach. After graduating from Old Dominion she continued her studies at the University of Oregon where she earned her Masters in exercise science. At Oregon, Billger also took a position as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning coach. Graduating with degrees"in exercise science an_d sports medicine has allowed Billger to understand the best ways to keep her players healthy and keep them at peak performance. While she will start her season as head coach next spring, Billger is already working hard in her off-season as the assistant coach of the Lady Colonel field hockey team. "With field hockey, being low is advantageous just like in lacrosse (groundball pickups) so often I tell people lacrosse is an aerial game, but often times it is on the ground. Maintaining quality possession and whoever comes up with the groundball more than likely, if you keep stats on that, is the team that ends up winning," explained Billger. In her first season, Billger looks to give Wilkes University its best record ever in women's lacrosse. "I'm looking forward to meeting the players, we have a lot of returning players that yvill bring a lot of great depth and experience. There are significant numbers that are coming back," remarked Billger, who showed her optimism that with returning players comes some success. "Coach Billger brings years of experience as a head coach in both field hockey and lacrosse; she's a teacher, which I think at this level is one of the strongest skills you need to have at division three. You've got to be able to teach and I see that in her," commented Addy Malatesta, Wilkes University Athletic Director. �· SPORTS 18 SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 Colonels Send Bears Into Hibernation COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMATION The Wilkes University men's soccer team picked up their first victory of the season on Sunday afternoon by topping Ursinus College, 2-1, at Ralston Field. The win improves the Colonels to 1-5 overall, while the Bears slide to2-3. Wilkes took a 1-0 lead into the halftime locker room. Jay Neal scored off a throw in by Mike Bridy at the 32:08 mark of the opening stanza to account for the goal. Ursinus would knot the contest at 1-1 at the. 55: 11 mark when Chris 2-1. Wilkes held a 17-8 shots on goal advantage and a I 0-4 edge in comer kicks. Dominick Proctor earned his first collegiate win in goal by stopping two shots for the Colonels. Brian Berkowitz finished with seven saves for Ursinus. The Beacon/Mick Jenkins The Beacon/Mick Jenkins Lady Colon.els Pl~ce in Tourney BY STEVE KEMBLE Beacon Sports Editor Friday was the-start of four matches in two days for the Lady Colonels volleyball team who com_peted at the University of Scranton Invitational. The Lady Colonels first match was against William Patterson University. They won that match in five games. Wilkes won the first game 30-19, lost the second and third 20-30 and 27-30, then came back and won the final two 30-17 and 15-10 giving them the match. Megan Riley, junior setter/OH, led Wilkes with 18 kills. Nicole Hahn, freshman setter, led the Lady Colonels with 58 assists and Amber Brennan, senior defensive specialist, added a team high 19 total digs for the match. In their second game, the Lady Colonels took on a strong Muhlenburg team whom they also beat in five games. Wilkes lost their first game 18-30, and then came back in the next two games 30-28 and 30-25. They lost the fourth game 29-31 but came back to win the fifth 15-13 which gave the Lady Colonels their second straight victory in the tournament. Alicia Vieselmeyer, sophomore middle hitter, led the Lady Colonels with 26 kills. Hahn again led Wilkes with 42 assists. Brennan also led the team with 24 digs. With their two wins on Friday night the Lady Colonels moved into the championship bracket on Saturday. In their first match on Saturday, Wilkes faced off against Scranton. The · Lady Colonels lost the first game of the match 15-30. Wilkes came back in the I Hood knocked in a header off an assists from Tom Hanlin. The Colonels got the game-winning goal at the 77: 16 mark on a corner kick. Matt Foreman took the corner and connected with Greg Haladay, who powered a header into the left side of the goal to put Wilkes on top second winning 30-25 only to fall short in the following two games 23-30 and 2430 giving the win to Scranton in four games. In that match Vieselmeyer led Wilkes with 13 kills; Hahn led the team with 35 assists and Brennan led the Lady Colonels with 12 digs. With that loss, Wilkes next faced Franklin & Marshall for a battle to determine third place. Fatigue showed up in that match and Wilkes got swept iri three games, 22-30, 18-30, and 18-30, handing the match to Franklin & Marshall. Vieselmeyer threw in ten kills and 12 digs while Hahn had 21 assists. The Lady Colonels came out of the tournament placing fourth and moved their record to 6-6 overall. "Friday night we played very good. We played a tough Muhlenburg team, probably the toughest team we saw this year. We pulled it off in 5 games and showed a lot of heart and-emotion," commented Scott VanValkenburgh, Wilkes University head volleyball coach. "I think the players were just emotionally drained coming into today (Saturday). We got home late last night (Friday) around 11 :30pm, then got up this morning (Saturday) and just had a hard time; we really struggled," VanValkenburgh added. Cortland State ended up taking the University of Scranton Invitational championship, defeating the University of Scranton in the final match. Lady Colonels Send Ospreys South BY STEVE KEMBLE Beacon Sports Editor The Lady Colonels field hockey team edged Sampson, sophomore forward, added a goal the Ospreys on a rainy Saturday afternoon at to put Wilkes up for good 3-1. Artill~ry Park where the field condition was The Ospreys had a surge late in the game slick the entire game. when Melissa Phelps, freshman forward, "The weather did have an effect mentally, scored off an assist from Rendine. With under it shouldn't of had anything to do with us taca minute left the Lady Colonel defense picked tically though," said Wilkes head coach Todd up their game to hold off the threatening Broxmeyer." _ Ospreys. Wilkes came into the game with a 2-2 record "it wasn't our best game, we were allowed overall while Richard to be taken out of Stockton entered at 3-2. our game; anytime The Ospreys jumped you can do that and out to an early 1-0 lead walk away with a when Aimee Rendine, win than that's a freshman forward, scored good thing," said off an assist from Kristen Broxmeyer. Woodrow, freshmen Wilkes improved midfielder, with 10: 11 left in its record to 3-2 on the first half. The next five the season while Riminutes would prove to be chard Stockton fell the only time that Richard to 3-3 overall. Stockton could enjoy a "Despite injuries lead in the game. suffered by two of With about five minutes our starting defendleft i"n the first half, Melissa ers, the team pulled Quinn, sophomore fortogether to fill in the The Beacon/Kristin Hake gaps, 11 said Lara ward, put Wilkes on the bored by the help of an Judson, sophomore assist from Kortney Loss, junior midfielder, midfielder. "The rain definitely affected the which tied the game 1-1 until halftime. play; the ball didn't travel as smoothly and was In the first half The Lady Colonels struggled also slower, but it was "ke that for both teams." a little because Richard Stockton got them out Desiree Podrasky, senior goalkeeper, had of their game plan. "They were trying to take five saves in goal and picked up the win for away our give and goes by stepping up with Wilkes. Caitlin Nolan, freshmen goalkeeper, an extra player and the girls weren't adjusting and Kerry Brennan, freshmen goalkeeper, comwell in the first ha1f, but as soon as we had bined for four saves for the Ospreys. The Lady made our adjustments everything was fine," Colonels had a 7-6 advantage in penalty corsaid Broxmeyer. ners. With a little over 15 minutes left in the game Loss scored an unassisted goal to put Wilkes up 2-1, and 2 ½ minutes later Meredith I 1- �·SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 19 SPORTS Colonel Clipboard Freedom Conference Standings as of 9/ 11 /03 Field Hockey I.Drew 3- 0- 0 2.King's 3- 1- 0 2.FDU-Florham 3-1-0 4. Wilkes 2- 1- 0 4.Delaware Valley 2- 1- 0 6.Manhattanville 1- 2- 0 ?.Scranton 1-3-0 Men's Soccer I .Drew 4- 0- 0 2.Lycoming 3- 1- 0 3.FDU-Florham 2- I~ 0 4.DeSales 2- 3- 0 4.King's 2- 3- 0 6.Scranton 0- 4- I 7.Wilkes 0- 5- 0 8.Delaware Valley 0- 4- 0 ' Women's Tennis I.Drew 3-0 2.Lycoming H 3.Scranton 1-2 4.FDU-Florham 1-1 4.DeSales 1-1 4.Wilkes 1-1 7.King's 0-2 Athlete of the Week Melissa Quinn: Field Hockey Football I.Wilkes 1-0-0 I .Lycoming 1 -0 -0 3.Susquehanna 1-1-0 3.Juniata 1 -1 -0 3.Lebanon Valley 1 -1 -0 3.Moravian 1 -1 -0 3.Delaware Valley 1-0-0 3.King's 1 -1 -0 I I .Albright 0 -1 -0 11.FDU-Florham 0-2 ~0 11 .Widener 0 -1 -0 Women's Soccer I.Scranton 5- 0- 0 2.Drew 2- 0- 2 3.Delaware Valley 1- 1- I 4.Wilkes 1-1-2 5.FDU-Florham 1- 1- I 6.Lycorning 1- 2- 0 7.DeSales 1-3-0 8.King's 0- 3- 0 Women's Volleyball l.FDU-Florham 3-1 2.King's 5-2 3.Scranton 5-3 4.Lycoming 3-2 5.DeSales 4-4 5.Wilkes 4-4 7.Delaware Valley 0-2 The sophomor_e forward helped the Lady Colonels to a II record last week. Against Misericordia, Quinn racked up a goal and an assist to help Wilkes force a tough double overtime loss 4-3. Melissa Quinn In their second game of the week, Quinn added another goal to help the Lady Colonels come away with a 3-2 victory over Richard Stockton. Weekly Recap Numbers Of the Week 8 Total number of overtime periods combined by the field hockey team and women's soccer so far this se ason 10 Combined number of games field hockey and women's soccer have played this season 1 Number of wins this season by men's soccer team 5 Number of goals scored by women's soccer team in one half last Monday 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 Women's soccer (9/8) Wilkes 5 Keystone 0 (9/10) Wilkes 2 Ursinus 2 (2ot) (9/13) Muhlenberg 2 Wilkes I Women's Tennis (9/9) Wilkes 9 Keystone 0 Field Hockey (9/ 10) Misericordia 4 Wilkes 3 (2ot) (9/13) Wilkes 3 Richard Stockton 2 Women's Volleyball (9/8) Wilkes 3 Kean 2 (9/9) Baptist Bible 3 Wilkes 0 (9/ 12) Wilkes 3 Wm. Paterson 2/Wilkes 3 Muhlenburg 2 (9/13) Scranton 3 Wilkes 1/F &M3 Wilkes0 Men's Soccer (9/10) Muhlenbe~ 6 Wilkes 0 (9/ 14) Ursinus I Wilkes 2 Donna .Kowalczyk's Salon at 419 82.3 -8966 419 S. River St., Wilkes Barre Hours Weds. and Fri 9-5 Sat. 8-4 Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Evenings by appointment �20 SPORTS SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 ilkes Unveils New Colonel Mascot BY WILL MIDGETT Beacon Asssl Sports Editor They worked on the logo all summer while an internal ' committee made up of Wilkes University athletic department and marketing communications staff advised in the creative process . Wilkes, with the design change, has conformed the Colonel to· look more like other well-known college's mascots. Stylistically, the new logo is similar to those of Wake forests' Demon Deacon and the Georgia Bulldog. The purpose of this changing of the guards--or at least, of uniforms--is to give Wilkes' sports teams a fresh, updated image. "Our hope is that the campus community, alumni and friends of the University will in our excitement, as we proudly display the new identity system," Malatesta says. the Athletic department believes that the new image will help with the public association of Wilkes athletics, leaving the old and traditional Colonel behind and coming out with a new and improved Colonel that sports fans and alumni can relate to. Wilkes is changing more and more with each passing year. This fall the school has welcomed the biggest freshman class in 15 years, hired a new and "beefed up" campus security, and now they are trying to change their public image with a new rendition of our mascot, the .Wilkes Colonel. For the past ten years the athletic department here at Wilkes has been using a traditional image for the Colonel. With the changing times, the athletic department decided that a new contemporary model w6uld better represent the school and its athletic programs. • "We believe that we have captured an identity that represents the rich tradition of Wilkes athletics, and offers the versatility to market our programs while maintaining the integrity of the University," explains Addy Malatesta, Wilkes Director of Athletics. The new logo was unveiled Thursday in . the greenway during a ceremony at club day. Free T-shirts were also handed out during the unveiling in order to circulate the new logo throughout campus. The floor of the gym in the Marts Center also adorns the new trademark. The new logo consists of the Colonel carrying a flag with the Wilkes "W" on it. This is followed by "WILKES UNIVERSITY" in a specialized font. Phoenix Design Works, a company out of New York City, created the logo. The Beacon/ Mick Jenkins On Thursday afternoon Wilkes University showed off its new logo to the rest of campus during club day. The ceremony was held out on the greenway. TODAY(15) Women's Health Night 4 PM-7 PM Trent Graphic Pos_ter Sale 10 AM-6 PM FRIDAY(19) TUESDAY(16) Movie Night@ Cinemark 7PM Trent Graphic Poster Sale 10 AM-6 PM Red Cross Blood Drive 10 AM-4 PM Women's Volleyball@ Kings 7 PM VPA NUArts Concert@ DorottfyDickson Darte 8 PM ·women's SocceJi@ Kean 4PM/ AL ' . ,··.';,\'.;It. WEDNESDAY{17) .r \ •. ·" ;· , Men's Soccer ~s. Bibie Baptist@Fialston4PM ' Women's Tennisy.s. Untv. gf§cr, ,. (l@Ralston,.4 PM -~ ::w, ,,, ·Jt1< ,,. THtlRSDAY(18)'"••:::l ~ ':;. -r~ , -x .. {ii Women's Tennis@Ltcoming4f?M t s REACH Family Mentoriqg@ Mufticultural Lounge 6 P SCSC MeetiQg@ 2nd FF.f "· om 12:30f'M LazerTag@ 'G,:eenway 11 A Mindy Davis Sterling Silver Sale ):18 9 AM-3 ~M SATURDAY(20) Family Day@ Wilkes 9 AM-10 PM Women's Soccer@ Drew 4PM Football vs Lycoming @ Ralston 1 PM Field Hockey@ Delaware Valley 1 PM Men's Soccer@ Drew 7 PM Women's Volleyball@ Susquehanna 12 PM ....,_& SUN.DAY(21) No information provided 'M ,. The Beacon·Welcomes notices of events ... publicize, it's free! Post your event by visitingwww.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 2003 September 15th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2003 September 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/f01047124b2013cdc13ae715d745c772.pdf 5ecb14a9b6ae3f5b8a3404c906a66528 PDF Text Text September 22, 2003 Volume 56 Issue 3 www.wilkesbeacon.com I I , THE NE"WS OF TODAY REPORTED BY THE .JOURNALISTS OF TOMORRO"W * Urban Studies Institute in Planning Stages Institute will aim to assist in the revitalization of Wilkes-Barre BY GABRIELLE LAMB Beacon News Editor As new reports of city•wide defecits in Wilkes-Barre worry officials and residents, the future of a once booming city is becoming more and more questionable. Many college students often complain "there is nothing to do, " and the abandoned buildings downtown, such as the former Sterling Hotel, are evidence of the urban blight that has gripped Wilkes-Barre for the past decade. For many, the term "Public Square" is an oxymoron these days, after countless businesses have pulled out of the downtown location and only the weekly Farmer's Market seems to draw the sorts of crowds downtown used to claim every day of the week. However, in a few months Wilkes University officials hope that through a combined effort between local colleges and universities and city officials, Wilkes-Barre's future as an energetic, vital community may begin to take shape. Wilkes University is among several groups that have taken the lead in establishing the Urban Studies Institute downtown to initiate that revitalization process. According to the mission statement, the Urban Studies Institute will serve as a "catalyst for urban transformation, demonstrating innovative and best practice approaches to solving the urban challenges of small to midsize cities. The center assists policy makers and practitioners in making informed choices that influence community well-being." In other words, area colleges will form an alliance in an attempt to help cities like Wilkes-Barre with revitalization and renovation, and ultimately to make the community a better place. The Urban Studies Institute was made possible by a Wilkes University Board member who was passionate about ensuring a brighter future for the deteriorat. ing Wilkes-Barre. "The idea came from a gift of $300,000 from Wilkes University Board member BiJI Montague and his wife, who are deeply dedicated to the revitalization of WilJs!:s-Barre," said U nive rsity Pro vost Dr. Maravene Loeschke. "The gift ties in well with the objectives of President Gilmour and the other urban Studies Continued on page 4 . . The Beacon/Jay Mcl:;>errrtott Although the future of Wilkes-Barre appears questionable, there may be'hope in a new Urban Studies Institute initiated by· Wilkes and other local univeristies Abandoned Class Roster Raises Questions on Identity Security BY GABE LeDONNE Beacon Managing Editor "'"' l\ :The Beacon/Kristin Ha . the Red Cro,ss blood tjve,he!d'-[Oescf~y, Se~tember 16J?003 is ooly ooe~f roanycgmmt11JitY~~Njce projectsJhisyear. Communf ' .Se,. BYKRISllNKILE ,w%·· , ·.· • Ptol~.,rcts:. :a:r:e "Qnde t >"%@ . · a11~ . atea,throu Be(lCon ~(!;resp;;;e Ifholsitic learning.· · ell as out--0f.:clas~rootriJe?91erience~ . · ruversity seems"tohave alL..basescbvere<l his semester: Students are tinding't4ilt one ay to round out the education experience is hrough service learning. The Community Service Office has filled his .semester with nwnerous volunteer op- By~:ry week+st:u 9.·•.· .· € opypo -C·A·•rtun.ttie,s . to volved. · G~il.Minichiello,"Coordinator of,Commupity .Service and Area Coordi:nat<:>f,.-0f ResidenceLife said, 11Ourgoal and ouimission is really to get students inv:olved in community service, for them to learn more in a way outside the classroom to compli- ortunities. Charity fund-raisers, blood rives, and other activities will flood the Community-Service Continued on ilkes community and surrounding Wilkes- . page 2 variety of purposes including advisors' lists, Last week, The Beacon acqu~ed a student class lists, and financial aid information, roster from an English class listing students' am'ong others, the possibility of papers -benames, majors, grade years, and student iden- ing misplaced and left in public spaces raises tification numbers-i.e., social security num_- the potential for identity theft at Wilkes. . Indeed, identity theft is a significant probbers. The computer-printed roster, belonging to 1em. According to the Federal Trade Eileen Sweeney's English 121 I class, was Commission's latest report figures, there are -found in a computer lab in Breiseth Hall. Identity Security Continued on Sweeney, who was not aware that the roster had been left in the lab, acknowledged the page4 danger that identity theft p o s e s . . . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . in universities, commenting in an e-mail to The Beacon that "students quickly learn each other's access numbers and ...get into each other's 'stuff' without permission." t • ••••••••••••••• • •• In fact , th e discovery of Sweeney's class roster is not an unusual occurence. Because students' social security numbers are printed out and distributed to faculty and staff for a Index . News .......... :·.............................. 1-5 Editorial. ................................... 6-8 Features .............. 9-11 Arts & Entertainment. .......... 12-15 Sports ................... ................. 16-20 Calendar..................................... 20 �2 SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 NEWS Community Service Continued from page 1· ment what they're learning inside the in full force. Twice a semester the Red Cross, pus. Minichiello said, "A lot of them are off classroom.-to help the community, to along with the Community Service Office, in the community at different agencies. Somebe an asset and a resource for them holds a blood drive in the Student Union times they're at a church or at a school, or and try to get student volunteers out Building. The first blood drive this year was learning center. Sometimes we do bring there." held September 16, 2003. "We had a very people to campus. So it's kind of a variety. One annual event is an Alterna- successful blood drive; a lot More is out in the community and that's a ti ve Fall Break. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ great !hing to get students out From October I 0and a part of the Wilkes-Barre 12, 2003, students I definitely recommend getting involved either area." willembarkonatrip through the community service office or through Not only does the commuto Harrisburg and the number of on-campus organizations that do nity benefit from volunteering, team up with Habispecific projects. butthe students do as well. "By tat for Humanity Rejitha Devadoss being involved in community volunteers there. Junior Biology/Pre-Med major service, I know I am making "It's only about two an impact on someone's life. hours away so we - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Seeing the children smile can go down and we're going to stay of donors came out. We kind of stopped when you are helping them is the best feelin a church nearby and work at a it at 110, [but] we had a target of 65," said ing," said Fayock. house during the weekend, which Minichiello. "It was great to see donors and Devadoss added, "I definitely recommend they would normally have volunteers volunteers come out." The next blood drive getting involved either through the commuand do that the whole weekend," said is scheduled for November J8. nity service office or through the number of Minichiello. Rajitha Devadoss, junior biology/pre- on-campus organizations that _do specific Senior Kris Fayock, and president medicine major, is treasurer of Circle K. projec:ts." of Circle K, a community service club "Community service is a great way to get The next volunteer opportunity is a Habion campus, said he is unable to at- involve_d with fellow peers to help improve tat for Humanity workday on September 27. tend the Alternative Fall Break but the daily lives of everyday people. It's won- · "Into the Streets Week" will follow with a has worked with Habitat for Human- derful to know that what one does makes a week of various community service oppority in the past. "It was a great experi- difference," said Devadoss. tunities with local non-profits from Septemence, and I had a lot of fun, " said While Wilkes does host many community her 29 to October 3. Fayock. service activities, not all are located on cam"There's a lot of an opportunity to get inBlood drives are once again also volved," concluded Minichiello. WE GAINED WEIGHT You've Got News Seen our Scholarship Channel lately? We've added over 250,000 brand n.w scholarships and rovamped our entire site to give you more accurate search results! Get The Beacon in your lnbox Regist« now on our website and automatically receive an Email Edition of lhe paper with every new issue. 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Researchers say the)".have foundfosstls for a 1,545~pound giantthatthrived millions of years ago in a swampy 1 South Americanforest · · "lmagine. a weird.guinea pig, but huge, with a long taUfor.balancing on jts hlnd legs· a~d ~ontin~ously growing teetllt' said Marcelo Rr Sanchez~Vitlagta ofthe University of Tiib1ngen m Germany, the first author of~ study appearing this week in S,cience. The fonnal name of the rodent is Phoberomyspatterson. The last tenn is in honor of ~rian Patterson, a Harvard professor who led a fossil-collection expedition to Venezuela m the 1970s. Info~ally) t,he skeleton is caQed ''Goya.1' Resea.rchers found the fossils in a semidesert area of Venezuela; about 250 miles west of Caracas. · , · · •· _The largest living rodent~$ anotberSoutb,American animal, tl)e capybara, which can weigh UJ>. to J 1O.poup.ds. The mo11t commoQcJ:q<ients are mice, whjch weigh one to two ounces, and rats, which can wei.gl:!, ~p to 1Q.omices or mq.re. The rodent clan also includes squirrels. _beavers and prairie dogf , Warner, who advised that it could be several days before power is restored because of the extensive damage to utility lines. BALTIMORE (AP)- Isabel raced from Water service was lost or diminished in irginia to the Canadian border Friday, demany areas because pumping stations lost ivering far less rain than expected but leavpower; residents were advised to boil water ·ng millions without power, smashing homes before drinking it. nd causing tidal surges that trapped even By midday Friday, Isabel had moved into ome city dwellers in their homes. Canada with a 30 mph whimper,-a far cry At least 17 deaths and potentially billions from the 160 mph behemoth that had loomed f dollars in damage were blamed on Isabel, in the Atlantic just a week before. ·hich proved troublesome despite takingjust Along North Carolina's Outer Banks,. day to fizzle from a 100 mph hurricane into where Isabel f1rst made land Thursday, 30 mph tropical depression. Friday's brilliant sunshine brought the first A man in Rhode Island drowned after he real glimpse of the destruction. In the town as swept into the ocean by a giant wave of Kitty Hawk alone, at least three fishing hile walking along the shoi:e. piers crumbled into the surf and about 25 "You get to a point where it's out of your oceanfront homes were destroyed or ripped ontrol," said Trish Kaidanow, who sloshed from their foundations. · ut of her Broadway Deli ontctBaltimore On the only highway through the 120treets flooded with up to 7 feet of water from ,mile barrier islands, long stretches were simhe storm-swollen Chesapeake Bay. ply erased, or left pocked with asphalt craAt least 400 people, and even a dog or ters. Near the famed Cape Hatteras Lighto, bad to be rescued by boats, school buses house, Isabel's storm surge tore a new inlet nd dump trucks when flood waters spilled that stranded 300 residents and floated at ver the seawall onto the storefronts of the least one house into the Pamlico Sound. ity's famed Inner Harbor and up to the Authorities were still working to account for indowsills of rowhouses and even some all of the 4,000 coastal residents who refused uburban homes. to evacuate. An elderly couple in Bowleys Quarter-s Much of the destruction on the Outer as rescued from the attic of their house afBanks came late Thursday night, hours after er the home filled with water, county offithe strongest winds hit, when the tidal cycle ials said. combined to produce raging waves. She doesn't know how she did it, but 29"We kept hearing this real whirring noise," ear-o Id Evelyn Augosto walked three said Sandra Simmons of Avon. "I think it was ooded blocks with her three young children a tornado that had done~t. Our house is on fter neighbors urged her to get out. She put stilts and it was swaying. We had waves in ne child on her shoulders and a neighbor the toilet.' arried another while her 10-year-old son Farther inland, residents worked in the alked in water up to his chest. None ofth~m sunshi~e to repair damage from waist-deep an swim. floodwaters that rushed in and quickly re"I was scared, but I had to get myself toceded. ether to not get my kids scared," she said, "It kind of looks like they misplaced the dding that her children kept saying, bomb for Saddam and dropped it here," said "Mommy, mommy, we're going to drown." 72-year Brooks Stalnaker, whose home was Mayor Martin O'Malley, whose city also one of 30 destroyed in the inland commu·s dealing with 63,000 people without power, nity of Harlowe, N .C. "We just got totaled." aid: "We never thought we'd have enough •Because Isabel sped out of the country at andbags to hold back the Chesapeake Bay, more than a 20 mph clip, it spared.many arnd that's what we're dealing with now." eas the worst. West Virginia got up to 51 /2 Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich on Friday inches of rain -but far less than the original sked for federal disaster aid, which Presi~ forecast of a foot. Pennsylvania received only ent Bush has granted to Virginia and North I to 3 inches-not the 6 to 9 inches once arolina. feared. In all, about 6 million people from North But Federal Emergency Management arolina to New York lost power from IsabelAgency director Michael Brown warned that 1.6 million of them in southeastern and cenIsabel's flooding threat may be a delayed ral Vi rginia, where uprooted trees and reaction. owned power lines closed hundreds ofhigh "Because Isabel mo ved through so ays and secondary roads. Debris was scatqu~ckly, we're going to see some blue skies ered everywhere. Long lines spilled around and people will think it's all over with. But asoline stations that managed to stay open. indeed we still have a very good chance of About 16,000 Virginians were in shelters; some flash flooding . We wifl still have some 8,000 in North Carolina. rivers that continue to creep up on their banks Virginia also had nine deaths-more than and overspill," Brown said. ny other state. Six motorists died there, as id two people hit by trees and a man who ied when his canoe capsized. "We've just gone through the worst storm ·n the Commonwealth probably in at least a 0 L==============================~======:::::::::::::::==::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::====~~eneration," said Virginia Gov. Mark R. �4 Urban Studies Continued from page 1 Presidents who want the institutions of higher education to be a part of the healthy future of the city and its development as an exciting college town for students. 11 The University matched the donation made by Montague and collected ahother $100,000 from other colleges and universities that had the same goals and wishes. These surrounding colleges and universities include King's College, Luzerne County Community College, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, and College Misericordia. "The major goal of the Institute is to work with the other colleges and universities and community leaders to revitalize WilkesBarre. It is also hoped that when it is successfully completed the Institute can be a resource for other cities in the area to help plan their revitalization," said Loeschke. Dr. Thomas Baldino, Professor of Political Science, and advocate for the Urban Shldies Center said the Jnstitute wiJI aim to work with administrators and city officials to improve not only Wilkes-Barre, but any other city that may seek the assistance. Identity Security NEWS "Starting with Wilkes-Barre the center ~ill try to assist community leaders and city administrators ... to improve the city. We expect that once the staff has been hired, they will ... help to bring in grants, help in bridging together (local schools) and _help with promoting the city. Ultimately once we see if this center works for Wilkes-Barre the center can hopefully offer services to other surrounding cities, such as Hazleton, Scranton, and Kingston," said Baldino. Baldino also said that the center will aim to have a full staff and a director is currently being sought by a headhunting firm that the university has hired. "This office will have a director, a secretary, and somewhere down the line a researcher. The director's job will be to help with grants, help with networking, and training and educating the staff," said Baldino. Eventually, the students will make up the staff of the center, helping out with projects and assisting the director, much Continued from page 1 over 160,000 reported victims of identity theft in the United States every year-with 26% of those victims in the 18-29 age bracket. Often, identity thieves need little der the in;ipression that the change would begin this fall with_the incoming freshmen class, no number change has taken place more than an .....,.-"'·····-·······-·-··•·"··--···-"-,~ --,,--r--·- ·--·-···--·-· as yet. individual's name · Dr. Paul Adams, and social security Vice-Presinumber to access dent of Stuprivate information, dent Affairs, take out credit cards said "The or loans out in the . Academic acquired name, or l.T. (Inforcreate a false driver mation-Techlicense. nology) With the risks in- . Committee is volved social secu- · already comrity numb~r use, one of the students on the mitted to making the change, so the change found roster, sophomore business adminisis corning." He added, "I think it's just a tration major Will Wilson, wonders why the matter of them implementing it according university chooses to use social security numto their priorities. There are any number bers as student ID numbers. of projects that they (LT.) are slated to do, "Every paper I sign here at Wilkes asks and it's a matter of their opinion of where for my social security number," Wilson said, this one slots into the hierarchy." illustrating, "When I go down to use the Some of the factors that may affect the weight room, they ask you to sign in with project's prioritization, as Adams pointed your name and social security number. So the out, include that there has never been a person who's in charge of that work study, _ reported case of identity theft on campus they could have access to everybody." due to the use of social security numbers, He added, "If it's out there in the open like nor has there been much of an outcry from that.. .who knows where it could end up?" the Wilkes body complaining of the use. Wilson is not alone in his query. Student "Have I ever had a student come up to me Life and Media Committee (SLAM) investiand say, 'this is a problem,' Never." But gated fhe use of Social Security numbers as Adams pointed out that he still thinks it ID numbers last year; and investigat:on that "needs to be done." resulted in a recommendation to university "I don't think any of us are interested in administration in October of 2002 to "begin holding onto the Social Security numbers." an assignment of unique identifiers for Adams said. Wilkes identification as soon as possible for ·Dr.Fred Sullivan, Dean ofTechnology, all campus members," according to the proexplained the progress to date saying, "In posal. The proposal, which made its way to the spring ... we went through ... and identithe President's cabinet, resulted in an acafied all of the problems that are likely to demic task force committee to address the come up as we try to convert over." Addissue. ing that currently, "the task force that is So then why is the Wilkes community still _working on this is setting up a timeline to using social security numbers? do the changeover." While some members of SLAM were un- • like the Small Business Development Center on the Wilkes University campus does now. Both Baldino and Loeschke expect that this can eventually lead to internships and networking with local business people, which will greatly benefit students. "We want the Urban Studies Institute to provide internship and service learning opportunity to participate in the planning for revitalizing the city. This would be invaluable experience for students interested in planning, politics, city renewal, architecture and other areas " said Loeschke. ' Thus far, the Wilkes University has raised nearly $1 million, which can fund the first few years of the Institute's existence before it will become self-sufficient. "The university is very close to raising $1 million for this . .The goal is actually to exceed it. That millio_n dollars 1>1ill provide the endowment that will gener-atc enough money to pay the salaries of the director, the secretary... for the first three years ...The center will be· selfsufficient within five years. The money it brings in for projects will pay for itself. So this won't SEPTEMBER 22 2003 be costing the students anything, 11 explained Baldino. Baldino also stated that although it is tentative, hopes are that the center will-be functioning by January. "The first meeting of the Board was in August. The headhunting firm is now conducting its work to identify its list of candidates to serve as director. I think we will try to have a director on board by November. Of course that depends on when the person is available and so on. But I think we really do want to try and have this up and running by January, which would coincide with the new Mayor coming in. That would be good. There is a new mayor gearing up and new urban studies center gearing up. Hopefully, there is some energy that can be generated by this," said Baldino. · Baldino also pointed out that this can be a great way to improve the relations between local communities and the surrounding colleges and universities. "We want to be good neighbors and we want our students to be enriched by these experiences," concluded Baldino. But Sullivan also warned, "It's not something doesn't only concern the current Wilkes that can happen instantly. The problem is that population, but former members as well. "Its Social Security numbers are used in our main _not just current students and employees, but administrative sysrem, which is Banner. But it's also 20,000 alumni in our database." they are also used· ir, the One-Card system Sullivan explained that alumni ID numbers (which controls among other things, parking lot are still used to track gifts made to the school ,gates, room doors,.and m_eal plans on campus). from the alumni. And they're also usd in the library system. So Despite these obstacles, Sullivan stili'exyou have three inter-.:onnected systems, and so pects the change to happen in the near fuyou have to deal with the· problem at all three ture, saying, "I would hope that we would places." start doing this by next fall~but that's not a One of the biggest potential problems, promise." Sullivan cited, involves the Financial Aid OfUntil Wilkes begins using alternative stufice. Sullivan explai~ed that because the gov- - dent !D's, both Adams and Sullivan stressed ernment tracks financial aid through social se- that if a student feels uncomfortable with his curity numbers, the change-over process has to or her social security number being used, The be done with some care. Registrars' Office can, by request, change a "What we have to do, is make sure that when student's ID number to a randomly assigned we repiace the primary ID in Banner... we're not one immediately. Employees of the universcrewing· up all of our financial aid reports." sity can do the same through the Human Sullivan said. Resources Office. Sullivan also pointed out that the problem The Beacon/Kristin Hake On Sunday,.September 21, pharmacy students in the class of 2007 were inducted officially into the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy with the 8th annual Professional Initi~tiOn ~monY,:.~beltf:r k~own as the "White Coat Ceremony." 67 pharmacy maJors rece•ved their white Jackets after a keynote address from Dr. Richard R. Srn(ga, fharrman ofthe PA State Board of Pharmacy. �SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 . NEWS 5 Student Government Debates Constitutional Changes BY JOE DeANGELIS Beacon Layout Artist Campaigning for Freshmen and replacement elections for Student Government (SG) have already beg . to start up. A number of candidates who are running for a spot on SG are hoping to play an active role in decision-making for their class this year. However, the voting procedures and policies used in the upcoming election may soon be changing. Some of the rules of elections outlined in SG's constitution have come under scrutiny recently-namely, the rules concerning write-in candidates. In SG, as some students run for high positions in office, others aim to be class representatives. In order to run as an officer (President, Vice President, representative etc.), he or she must collect a specific number of supporting signatures from their peers. For example, Presidential nominees need 100 signatures to be put on the ballot while Vice President nominees need 75, and Representatives need 50. However, with write-in candidates, a student can be voted into SG without even having to run for office. All they have to do is fill out their own name in the write-in space on the ballot;.if he or she recieves the most votes on the ballot, he or she can assume office without ever havi~g to go through the signature process. "In order for a write-in, it's just a blank space that you write somebody's name ·in," explained SG Treasurer, Madhan Srinivasan, junior biology/pre- med major. "It's for someone who hasn't write-in candidate might have eight votes run but has interest in it and wants to see campus-wide and still win. The controversy . what happens." arises when a person who clearly wants to Some members of SG complain the serve and attains clear support-though not policy desuades current ~G Represe~ta_enough in the race in which they are tives from trying for higher office w1thm entered-cannot serve, and a person who has the group, saying that it could leave those not launched a campaign and possibly !Jas who leave their current position to seek a no interest in campus service is thrust into a higher positions in office, such as Presiposition. · dent or Vice President, without a position "I think a concern that some members at all. of Student Government have is that if you "They would run, lose, and then all have students who are truly interested and. the remaining spots would be filled (by write-ins) before they could get a They're taking a risk by gofng for such a chance to get in," said SG spot but they don't have a fall back option. Parliamentarian Abhishek Madhan Srinivasan Nenani, a business/preStudent Governement Tretlsurer med major. "They're taking a risk by going for such a high spot but they don't want to get involved, they may be excluded have a fall back option," Srinivasan said. by doing everything right procedurally," If a candidate runs for President or said Dean of Students Mark Allen, who is Vice President that person cannot run also advisor for SG. simultaneously for a representative "This is also a concern because the position. However, in a representative candidate who is written into office might race that has no candidates on the slate, not want to take the position seriously. The often a write-in name may win_with only a six people (running) may be totally qualihandful of votes. fied (or) they might not," Srinivasan said. The assumption is that those who "Seldom do we have write-in candi- . run for an office are likely committed to dates that actually follow through, because the idea of campus government service. the write-in candidates don't even consider However, a representative might be themselves for the position," Allen said. elected who has little or no interest in a "1'hat really is the issue-to get people who representative position, but whose friends are most interested in getting involved get together and decide to write his or her versus those with a fleeting interest or no name into the write-in ballot. Though the interest at all." PresidentialNice Presidential candidate As a result, SG representatives are might win 100 or more votes and lose, a currently considering alternative procedures to the traditional write-in ballot approach. 3152 Lehigh Street Allento-.vn m 1hia Sc..ith If the decision is made to change the nature of the write-in ballots, that means that there will have to be a change made to the SG Constitution, which is a fairly drawn-out process. "We don't just make final decisions," Nenani said, who is also on the Constitutional Committee responsible for making those changes if they come about. "That's not even how we go about doing things." This also means that no changes will be · made to effect the upcoming elections. . Possible changes to the ballots could include a minihigh mum percentage for those to be qualified for the position. Also, students could need a certain nu~ber of write-in votes to be considered eligible for the position. Another idea under SG consideration is that the write-in candidates might have to go get a certain number of signatures from their peers. Members of SG are also discussing plans to put up an Internet survey to see what the students think about the issue. Besides the write-in candidate issue; SG is also considering making other changes to its Constitution. One idea includes removing the current obligation for every class president to hold one whole-class meeting per year. Also, SG is proposing to remove the requirement of the to Budget Committee to audit every single club on campus yearly; they propose, instead, to simply reserve the right to any of the clubs affilated with the SG. Before any changes can be made to the constitution, they must be put to a vote by the entire student body. SALE Aug. 9 - Sept. 20 Mell 610-791-7rn; Mo~Sat 9..9~Sun 1CL6 011' ,a,,·~"d.i)' It:!N prli:Qs through Si;p. 21 Business Professor, Dr. Anne Batory is shown giving a presentation to the Consumer Behavior class on the new Jay Sidhu School of Business and Leadership, slated to,begin in the .Fall gf 2004, �6 EDITORIAL SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 The Editorial Board Opinon Article: Total California Recall Spells Doom for Future of Politics Hey, have you heard about the ter Hollywood. Or maybe "send in dates. comes from the top. gas prices coupled with a war that new hit mini-series coming to TV? the clowns" is a better way-to dePolitics is no joke or fantasy continues, despite being "over." Gary Coleman, the star of DifThis one will be great! It will cost scribe the competition. It's time to snap out of our fanferent Strokes, is one candidate en- world. When we start trivializing $35 million and offer a star studWhat this recall has ultimately tering the election. Coleman who the positions in government, we end tasy world double shot of entertainded cast consisting of Gary succeeded at is not improving the couldn't keep a job as a secuup with unqualified leaders. We ment and government. It is no ("whatchu talking 'bout") Coleman, state of government but rather rity guard because -he slappe Gallagher (the fruit smashing co- opening the floodgates to those un- a woman, is a fine example c "I thought (the recall) was a joke. And I thought hey, median), Larry (Hustler) Flynt, qualified "candidates," thus under- the attitude that does not tak why not. I'm probably the least qualified for the job but Ariana (Gossip Supremo) mining the original electoral pro- governance serious!) I'll have some great people around me." Huffington, porn star Mary Carey, cess and the entire concept of de- Coleman told CNN, "I thougt Gary Co/e_m an and the Termi~ator himself, Arnold mocracy. And if this recall is effec- (the recall) was a joke. And CA Gubernatorial Candidate Schwarzenegger. How can it not get tive in unseating Davis, no govern- thought hey, why not. I'm prot the ratings? ment official is safe in his/her of- ably the least qualified for th This amazing series comes job but I'll have some to you thanks to collaboratgreat people around me." don't have to look far to see incom- longer a joke. The future mainteing artists from Hollywood Ah, that should put Califor- petence at its finest when one who nance and existence of our country and Washington. You see, this cannot balance or manage a base- depends on the serious leaders we nians at ease. won't be the first time these Or maybe it's 22-year old ball team (Texas Rangers) becomes put into office ... and on how seritwo camps have put together porn star, Mary Carey, President. Today we sit in a ously we take our obligation as vota successful saga. You might whose platform is to hire crumbled economy with sky-high ers. remember the Iraqi War with XXX stars to get better gratuitous live "look ins" on wholesale electricity prices, actiofi down in the trenches. tax deductible lap-dances, That show sustained our at- · and a "Pornos for Pistols" tention and ratings for some program where people trade time until the images were no in guns for X-rated films. Or longer shocking or new-the maybe Larry Flynt, creator American public has -a short of porn magazines Hustler Managing Editor: ............................. Gabe LeDonne attention span, after all. But and Barely Legal who aims Asst. Managing Editor: ................... Raphael Cooper· this California Recall that is to legalize prostitution? Or Busin~s Manager: ............. :............. David J. Grasso scheduled to debut October 7 Gallagher the comedian? Or does offer a few new interestwhy not just elect the Ter- Asst. Business Manager: .................. Amanda Martucci ing twists guaranteed to keep minator himself? C'mon, if News Editor: ..................................... Gabrielle Lamb us watching, at least until he can take out aliens and Features Edito~: ............................... Lindsey Wotanis something new comes along. predators, then why Arts/Entertainment Editor: ............ Melissa Jurgensen All sarcasm aside, it is rewouldn't he be able to run a Opinion/Editorial Editor: ................ Ginger Eslick . ally getting hard to determine budget already in deficit Sports Editor: ................................... Stephen K,.emble the difference between enteramong other issues? tainment from politics these The Capitolizing of Hol- Photo Editor: .................. ."................. Kristin Hake days. The California Recall lywood circus does not stop Layout Artists: .................................. Jennifer Marks election is just another sad there. The Game Show NetKerri Parrinello political situation which has work has recently anKevin Fitzsimmons turned into a media frenzy nounced its new program, with viewers sitting in front &................................................................................................._ _................... "Who Wants To be Gover, Joe DeAnge_lis of the TV, eating popcorn waiting fice. And while it might be a way nor of California?" Former MTV Asst. News Editor: ............................ Julie Melf to see what happens next. But be- of shaking up our officials, it leaves VJ Kennedy will host it to be aired Asst. Features Editor: ...................... Elvira I11iano fore the effects and repercussions loopholes for ousting the righteous. October l. Five candidates (includAsst. A&E Editor: ...... :..................... Monica Cardenas of this glorified, freak-show elecln any office one cannot make ing Carey and Coleman) will debate Jeff Geller tion are laid out, let's just see how all the right calls and there will al- on issues concerning the Governor Asst. Op/Ed Editor: .......................... Sabrina McLaughlin we got to this point. ways be a sense of"coulda, woulda, recall. Game Show Network PresiAccording to the 1.6 million shoulda". But_such power to recall dent Rich Cronin said, "This debate Asst. Sports Editors: ........................ Will Midgett people living in the Golden State basically ensures that the active mi- is for entertainment purposes only, Asst. Photo Editor: ........................... T. Mick Jenkins of California, current Governor nority might just amass enough and our lawyers made it clear to me, Web Manager: ............ , ..................... Don Shappelle Gray Davis has been ineffective. power to make radical change. Take I should say this debate is for enCiting reasons such as raising taxes for example a state like Georgia tertainment purposes only." Glad to Faculty Advisor: ........: ..... , ................ Dr. Andrea Frantz $8 billion, state bankruptcy, and a where the Ku Klux Klan held a iot see democracy is being taken seriplummeting surplus resulting in a of power for many years. If Klan ously. Thomas Jefferson would be Box 111, Wilkes University $34.8 billion deficit, these petition- members were to rally the troops, so proud. ers argue it's time for a change. so to speak, gathered names on pe192 South Frankliii St. Depressing as it may sound, Therefore, thanks to something titions, and captured the media's Gov. Gray Davis is the most quali•Wilkes-Barre, PA _18766 called Initiative and Referendum in attention, then leaders of African- fied for the job. Once one is voted (570) 408-5903 California, the people can say ef- American descent, Jews, and into office there are no more "do fectively, "We want a do-over," and Catholics could be exhausted just overs." While Davis clearly faces E-mail: wilkesbeacon@hotmail.com a recall election that challenges the because of nonsense. problems, it is a term he was voted existing office-holder is ordered. And that is unfortunately what irr for by the majority. ln a ceuntry Anyone can run in the recall as long our country is headed towards-a where e_conomies are plummeting * Established m 1944 * Pnnted on Mondays, with as he or she gets the requisite num- fantasy world where almost every- all over and budget deficits and the exception of holidays ber of names on a nomination peti- thing is a joke or for entertainment bankruptcy are becoming common- * Member of the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association * 1,500 papers distributed tion and a few measly dollars. En- purposes. Just look at the candi- place, why single out Davis? It all -BEACON THE . Staff . . ,. Backgro~nd weekly . . �SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 EDITORIAL 7 Going the Extra Miles and Mil_es and Miles " Wei/Deserved Recognition ing and life as .part of Provost to improve and strengthen writing about these efforts in the coming Social Sciences, I am asked daily Marvene Loeschke's campus-wide skills through structured writing ex- months. My desire today is to rec- about how busy I am. Yes, I have initiative to create a guided and in- periences over two semesters in dif- , ognize the enormous commitment a lot to do; but these people do a terconnected undergraduate learning ferent courses. of time, energy, intellect, and pas- lot, and I am deeply appreciative experience at Wilkes University. Several faculty and staff are sion each of these rem,arkable of their hard work. Just as all of you students are beginning to grow • There are two learning com- also exploring a new approach- to people have put into these pilots. munity pilots involving roughly 44 advising with freshmen in the ColThe faculty and staff in- accustomed to the workload, students. One group of freshman lege of Arts, Humanities, and So- volved still have all of their regu- schedule, and rhythm of college BY DR. DARIN E. FIELDS resident students is living togetheron cial Sciences. Working with Jim lar work to do. That, in and of it- again (or for the first time), so it is Dean of the College ofArts, the same floor of Evans this fall. Harrington, anadvisingteamoffac- self, is a lot of work. These efforts also with all of us. For these indiHumanities, and Social Sciences These students fake the same English ulty (Dr. Janet Stamer, Dr. Tom are in addition to and not in lieu of viduals, this fall brings another If you are a freshman partici- 101 course with Dr. Phyllis Weliver Baldino, Dr. Andrea Frantz, Dr. Ed teaching a full load of courses, con- layerofactivities and work and still pating in one of the several under- and the same Freshman Foundations Schicatano, Dr. Steven Thomas) ducting scholarship and research~ more challenges in balancing time, graduate experience pilot pro- course with Mr. Jim Harrington. and staff (Tom Thomas, Andita serving on other committees, advis- family, and c;areer. They are not grams, you will know the people I These two classes are linked closely Parker-Lloyd, and Brian Sacolic) ing students, directing the Leam- doing it for extra money. They are am about to mention. Many of the in theme, assignments, and activities. are working with all freshman ad- ing Center, or the Writi_ng center; not doing it because someone told rest of you will know them as well In similar fashion, a group of com- visors in the college. to develop a running the library, advising The thelrito do it. They have taken on because they are some of our most muter students are taking English more personalized and supportive Beacon, directing the Choral En- these extra duties with passion and talented and gifted faculty and 101 and Communications 1O1 to- . · advising experience. for students. semble, or coordinating multi-cul- desire to improve your education staff, but you may not be aware of getherwith Dr. Janet Stamer and Dr. I have deliberately be.en brief tural affairs. These people are noth- and to make Wilkes University a · in my description of each- of these ing less than extraordinary. great place to live and learn. Thank the wonderful things they are do- Mark Stine. A freshman writing pilot in- pilots because any one. of them ing this semester. Right in the midst of the fall them when you get the chance. This academic year Wilkes valving four faculty (Dr. Jarret would take pages to describe.fully. semester start-up and nearing the is experimenting with different ap- Stamer, Dr. Agnes Cardoni, Dr. Tom Furthermore, as a campus-commu- end of my first fourmonths as Dean proaches to undergraduate learn- Baldino, and Mr. Jack Grier) seeks - nity, all of us will be-hearing more College of Arts, Humanities, and _ Can We ·Trust Our Gov.e.nJDent? ''Art" and Art: BY MEAGAN BROWN Beacon Correspondent The government, like individualpeople, works at sati_sfying itself not others. Can we really trust the government, or do our representatives invent truths that give us. ,a false sense of security just so they can avoid dealing with a problem and make us feel secure? Conspiracy is a word we use often. To some, however, their lives revolve around searching out government cover-ups. Conspiracy theory websites fill the Internet, claiming to offer the counter "truths" to what the government tells us. One such website, <abovetopsecret.com>, discusses topics ranging from Area 51 to weather modification. Area 51 is actually Groom Lake, a secret testing site for the flight tests of Lockheed Martin's spy planes, authors of the site claim. Some of the other claims are ridiculous, such as aliens being seen from Apollo 10 and the government's ability to "own the weather." However, these claims bring up one good point, is our government truthful? Why did we wage a war against Iraq? Was it for the reasons that the President tells us: Saddam was building dangerous weapons, or was it for another reason? The Democratic faction of our government believes that Bush waged war in order to gain Iraqi oil, which would help in drastically reducing our gas prices. Only time dows. will tell if this accusation is true.Gas. Enron is anotherinastrin~many prices- are skyrooketing now hut if illustrations of our corrupt and sethe Democrats are right; we will see cretive nation. Enron, as a company, a sudden drop in the pricing due to was doing badly for quite.some.time our purchase of Iraqi oil. but the "underlings" or-m;m-execuLet's look to a more painful occa.- tives were not told what was hapsion. Most of America was shocked pening. At the end of the whole on September 11, 2001. The ones scandal people's lives were shatwho weren't, we are now seeing, tered, they had lost their money and were members of our own govern- they were unemployed. Had the ment, the exact people who are in company, and subsequently the charge of keeping us safe. Many government, alerted the people to facts of9/1 l are suddenly"coming to , what was happening, the whole light just two short years after. We scandal could have easily been havefoundoutthatourofficialswere avoided. Later, we found out that not oblivious; they had evidence that Enron was a huge contributor to a sizeable terrorist attack would hap- President Bush's campaign and pen to a city on the East Coast. But Vice-President Cheney met with our representatives in Washington Enron officials days before Enron's decided to withhold the facts from fall. Are we really to believe that the American people and just let us the government had no prior knowlbelieve that the entire country was edge of Enron's failing business? completely taken by surprise. And Seems a bit suspicious to me. Had now over 3,000 people are dead as a the government told what informaresult. tion they had on Enron the whole Another example of withheld in- scandal may never have happened. formation is the country's colored Who else can we trust in this alert system. The color is constantly world if not the people who are changing, orange to yellow, orange making decisions for us? The to red, back and forth like we're on a American people should always be seesaw. The color changes more told the truth notjust led blindly into than Michael Jackson's nose, but are a false sense of security. Septemthe American people ever told what her 11, the war in Iraq, our colorinformation was gained to change coding system, all have been that colored alert? No we are not. We shrouded in lies. Is it really good are just expected to adjust blindly to for the American people or would what the government says. I, for one, the release of vital information help want to know what sort of threats, if us, perhaps even save lives and alany, are being made to our country low us to make well-informed debefore I go out and buy duct tape and cisions? plastic wrap for my doors and win- Caring Enough to Express Yourself BY MATTHEW JONES Beacon Columnist "My Life Has Been Empty, My Life Has Been True." I forget who said that, but I wish I could say the same, at least about the last part. I have a difficult time grasping direction in my young and curiously complicated life, as I imagine many other "kids" (let's face it, we're not adults) my age do. The world today just doesn't make any sense to me. Everything seems to be a glaring contradiction of what feels right. Politics, music, war, school, parents, and relationships all seem to strive towards finding this proverbial pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. I don't know about you, but I feel as though I've made it that far and all I found was the charred and smoking remnants of something that could have been a pot someday long ago, left there by previous generations. I could sit here and waste everyone's time describing how great it must have been years ago when the youth of this country had a unifying purpose-and I guess I'm going to. The Beats-acknowledged their lack of direction and they made.art (books, poetry, music)r the hippies actually believed in peace and love, They made art, too. And even Generation X ~ame together to commiserate over their inexplicable depression and art soon followed. So what's our problem? We have something along the lines of a war going on, but we don't unify over peace. Well, some tried to protest but I'm pretty sure that's just because that hot girl in biology was doing it (or vice versa). We have a grotesque lack of directiorr(mrving a major is not having direction-mull that one over for awhile and you'll see what I mean), yet we only downplay it and have another beer. Our generation has art but...wait; no, we definitely don't have art. Could this be it? True artistic expression .. .is that what's lacking? Well, yes, and that's the problem. We certainly have artists who express themselves but NO ONE NOTICES. This is not good. To express feelings today jsn't only unpopular, it's practically mocked by the majority. Those people who pour their hearts out over poetry and music are looked at as weird, different and even lazy (I'm talking to you, parents). So what's popular? Well here's a list: murderers Art Continued on page 8 �8 EDITORIAL SEPTEMBER 22 2003 Point/Counterpoint: Are Online Courses For You? Today on-line courses are of fered everywhere. You can even get a degree online through various institutions. Some people view these courses as a way to conveniently learn without having to go into the classrooms. Others believe that time constraints will be too severe and expectations of instructing yourself will be nearly impossible to meet. Whatever your stance may be this issue is one worth thinking about because we are faced more and more with the choice ofwhether or not we should try an online course. Ginger Eslick Slackers initially attracted to online courses Most people choose to take an online course because they are convenient-or at least they appear to be. What could be better than doing work in the comfort of your own home? There is no hassle of driving to school, and forget about participating in class, the most participation that is done in through work e-mailed to the professor teaching the course. What most people don't realize is the amount of work and time needs to be put into online courses. There sole purpose is not to make your hfe easy and help you get an A with little or no effort. Effort will be put into the class like you never imagined. You may slack for a little while-after all, who will know? It is not as if roll is being taken here. But when you get down to the bottom line you will realize that if you don't have your work done, if you don't read your assignments, manage your time in an effective way and TEACH YOURSELF enough to be able to pass a test, well, then my friend, you are fooling yourself by thinking online courses are for you. 0f course, we are bound to find more online courses in our future. Online courses are perceived to be an easy and immediate way to skip out of taking a "real" class. Living in a nation that privileges ease and immediacy, such as we are, the notion of an online course seems like a dream.come true. Well, you may be right about one thing, it is a dream. Wake up and face reality. Kari Parienello Online courses offer flexibility, new challenges Last spring, when it came time to register for classes, who really looked into each course thoroughly-? I know I didn't, but I knew that I wanted to spend as little time in a classroom as humanly possible. When I stopped at the Registrar's Office, they had a revised class list, and I chose to substitute my traditional in-class English 120 with the online class. It was really a great thought, but what attracted me to this class? Was it the fact that I didn't need to leave my room to complete assignments and participate in class discussions? Or maybe the idea that I'd never have to feel self-conscious about asking questions or giving wrong answers. The first thing stated on the Wilkes University Online Course web site<www.online.wilkes.edu> is that "online learning is not for everyone." This is totally true. I've heard horror stories about students not completing assignments or having friends take their classes for them, but I think this is the most amazing concept. The biggest problem with these classes that I've had is that getting a hold of the professor is a little more difficult, but that is something that can be dealt with. A student can take part in these classes from anywhere, so if there's an emergency and a student can't be at their own computer, they can access assignments and discussion groups from anywhere. People who travel a lot for work can take the courses and not have to worry about missing any class time. These classes provide a sense of flexibility to students that traditional classes don't give, and I feel that in the next few years, online courses and others like them will become more popular. The Beacon/Jay McDermott Poster Sale Crowds Student Center The Student Union Center was jam-packed this past Tuesday and Wednesday with a variety of posters. The poster choices were varied greatly. Some of the posters shown were movie posters, celebrity posters, and cartoon character posters. Students crammed around the posters looking for something to fit their needs. 1-------------------------Art Continued from page 7 and drug-dealers (that's thug rap, yo), souless disposable moneymaking marketing tools (virtually everything on MTV), and talentless hacks masquerading as sensitive Jove-tom artists (95% of rock music, including most "emo" .... ugh). This shameless ignorance of anything "real" and "inspired" is the drive behind this generation's alienation. The majority is responsible for this rift and they seem to be perfectly happy with it. Well, maybe they don't even notice it, so they have no feelings towards what I'm talking about. Maybe this article will help them realize and suddenly everything will be perfect and we'll all go dancing through the streets, ecstatic with the notion that we are actually alive, and dammit, no cine can take that from us. Probably not, though. Maybe I'm just wasting my own time saying something about it. Yeah, that's probably it. All right, I'm done. Who needs a drink? Tooley, sentence Raises Death Penalty Issue Locally Y SABRINAMcLAUGHLIN eacon Asst. Op/Ed Editor I don't support capital punishent, because I believe that it is ngerous for it to exist unless we an guarantee that our system is erfectly just and infallible. We can ever reach that level of infallibilty because perfect omniscience is ot humanly possible. Any student of socfology can tell you that our justice system is far from perfect, although those who · strive to make it as just' and equitable as it can possibly be are to be commended. But it is a hard fact that trµe 'equality under law' does not exist. More often than we like to think, innocentpeople have been put to death--theif innocence proven too late. Flaws, glitches, errors, and biases occur all too often:. For instance, why are African-,Hispanic~ and Native-Americans more likely to be sentenced to death than whites who comm.it the same crime? Why is a man who c'ommits the same type of crime as a woman likeierto be executed? Ifa person , commits murder in Texas, why is he or she more likely to be sen- tenced to death? This past Monday, in a local case, jurors were asked to decide whether or not convicted murderer Larry Tooley should forfeit his life as punishment for his crimes. Tooley was found guilty of murdering a 16-year-old boy during a robbery. Ten jurors voted that Tooley should receive thb ultimate punishmentfor his crime. Two others could not bring themselves to sentence the man to death. _ In Pennsylvania a jury must vote unanimously for the death penalty. Ifagreement is not reached amongst the jurors, the sentence defaults to life imprisonment, and this is what occurred in the Tooley oase. Some would no doubt find fault with the jurors who voted against the oeath penalty for Tooley. After all, the man has been convicted of coldly shooting down a teenage boy in his own home, ending a promising young life, not to mention the sorrow and trauma caused for the boy's family. But I know that I would not ~ t to be in a position where I would be asked to make a decision to sentence a man to death. Even if the law says that capital punishment is just undet the circumstances, I would-still find it difficult to come to terms with having a hand in an action that led to the loss of another's life, even if that person had robbed someone else of their life. If some feel that in these capi cases justice is not served if the tence is not death. there is this i consider-what if, after all, th harsher punishment is life i prison? In a case in Utah in 1977, co victed murderer Gary Gilmore su cessfully lobbied to be immediate} executed rather than wait out lengthy appeals process on de row. For him, prison was truly fate worse than death. Perhaps the just punishment · that rather than receive the quic painless release of death, Toole must spend the remainder of ht days contemplating bis crimes 1 what many who know the priso system say is a hell on earth. �FEATURES SEPTEMBER 22 2003 9 Ancient Artifacts To Be Cataloged b}' Wilkes Students . appraise the collection at . artifact . . Wilkes. Kintz 1s a professional archeologist who has dug all.over the world, in places such as, Norway, London and England. Kintz appraised the artifacts at approximately $4,000. Kintz now uses the artifacts to teach students in lier Introduction to Anthropology class. Kintz has. developed groups of students who Studying the materials from which the artifacts are made is also a good way for students to indicate HE BUSIU.SS AND ACCOUNTING (B&f) CLUB Wilkes University students what time period a certain artifact %= ~ :: ;<': :;:.:: '\ :/ know that in every classroom lies O Dr. Anne ,Batory, Advisor . "" A . T "" is from. The materials used desomething valuable, if they look or pended on the geology of where the BeacomWhe~ was the Business anq Accounting (8&f'.).flub listen hard enough. But what they created? ' ·•·• , t ,. tj artifact was found. Different geomay not know is that in one par• logical areas contained varied Dr. .Anne Bator:y, Advisor: I do not know. Th~. club has ticular classroom a piece of history sources of material used in making existence for at least 20 years. l am asking other departmtll}t faculty is coming to life in the form of tools for hunting. Again, as the Inwho have been at Wilkes longer than I have forsome history. some ancient artifacts. Their hisdians moved around, they used the tory dates back to . material that was Beacon: What is the B&A Club's mission? 10,000 years ago and ' available to them in Batory; Our formal mission is to provide ·opportuaj~es for, students to they can be found in ! the area they were lo• experience, develop, and apply knowledgl:l ai_id pni:cttf~S rel~ed to the SLC 434. And stut cated. business disciplines; create a forum for lhe di~e~atton of~nfonnadents are getting a ~ One of the oldest tion related to Wilkes business.pro~s;.prov1destud~!1ts with,. firsthand opportunity artifacts in Wilkes' opportunities to network with other ~tudents, f~~lty, a_nd Pt_acti~o~ers , to work with the trea· possession in a in their own other majors; supp01;t and p~ctpate ~{ve~1ty·, "" sures. humped back scraper, and community-sponsored service ac~v~~es; ~~~• organize and,. George Fenner, a which is thought to be coordinate opportunities, f9r interaction among philanthropist, avid , approximately I 0,000 business disci~!~es. % " supporter of Wilkes i years old. The humped ::f::: University, and once a back scraper had a dual Beacon: What ki;nds of activities do you do?."tt ... .. l4r" local Wilkes-Barre atpurpose. One of its Batory: Career Dev_e lopm,ent Activipes-se~~~• WOI'k~hop~t,1,llock torney, passed away " functions was to scrape interviews, dress for;uccess, portfolio evaltiat1on,,etc.,F'leld Tnps-in 2001. In his will he the hair from a deers km Toys R 'Us flagship store, New York StockExchange, federal, donated not only a or a rabbit skin in or• Reserve Bank, :rwin Jowers site in NY<;;, Lion Brewery and Black building (Fenner Hall der for the Indians to RockinWilkes-Barre, etc. Community Service-Donate~a-Phone {cell located at 171 South make clothing. An· phones reprogramed for emergency use by families at risk1 ,Toys for Franklin Street) and other function was to Kids Fire Victims Fund, Egg Hunts, etc.Speakers".Student. interests money to Wilkes, but aid in making utensils and ~onnections help define our speaker series Service Le~ng:Ctaft he also donated a colsuch as spoons. The day with children at the learning center Bonding-fall and spnng get• lection of370 prehis-, ative Americans used together~, holiday parties, flag football games,etc. toric Native Ameri- ' he scraper to scrape can artifacts for unioodinto the form ofa Beaco~: Why is the B&A Club important tg Wilkes University? versity faculty and poon. Batory: Our Wilkes Business & Accounting Club is a student-driven students to study. For some students, organization. All stud~n.ts are invite? to joiQ. ~articipate, an.d/ot c9me Fenner had a access to genuine anto any program or activity. v;e are mterested tn the dynam1: world Qf , strong passion for locient artifacts is a true business-accounting, eBusiness, economics, entrepret1e~b1~, ca I history and a Theresa Kintz shows one of the many ln'dian enhancement of the finance, international business, management,.and,~at1'-mtmg. W:c;; ,,;~!. artifacts to be catalogued. great love for fishing. educational experience. to learn more about ourselves in interactioD;,wi~ othqJ"s8, · During one of his Matthew Navin, a freshman lean1; lead, and µave fun! " ' many local fishing expeditions, will be working with the artifacts history and secondary education Fenner found some prehistoric ar- to catalog and identify each one of major, has had a fascination with Beacon: Hov., can students join theB&f\ ,f::tub?:, ·01 tifacts. It was at this time that them. fossils and artifacts since he was a Batory: Our first Bu.•siness ~ndAc~unqng,.qub m.ee~~ Fenner developed an interest in Through careful examination, young boy. "I hope to get more un• September 23, .2003,Jrt'BteisetJtJ:liiltRoggi Zl2 ?tt!,i.:;!t collecting more of the ancient the artifacts have been broken dpwn derstanding of cataloging, cleaning who wants toparticipateis welcprpe,. lf t'Cflllot pieces of history. He began to plan into time periods. The time peri- and hands-on gratification of a boy• meeting. just ~..mail meyat Batory~wi trips with the sole intention and ods are determined by evaluating hood fantasy," said Navin. L _____J!:'..__ _::":__·_!_ _..;!W!lli\f:__:__.=.::::.........:.::..__..___...:::.._...:::.....:::..;,._i hope of finding artifacts. the artifact's features, such as the Navin is one of the four people Webster's Dictionary defines an shape and material the item is made who can be found in a group put artifact as, "something created by out of. together to identify, catalog, and humans usually for practical pur• "The archeologists have a chro- determine what time period the ar• poses; especially an object remain• nology. We know the way the Inditifacts came from. ing from a particular period." The ans made the artifacts for 12,000 Michael Walk, a senior crimiancient artifacts that can be found years, and it changes over time, just nology major, also belongs to this at Wilkes include: Susquehannock as the shape of cars changes over group. "I am interested in artifacts. pottery, which was made by the time," commented Kintz. . I like the idea of holding objects in Susquehanna Indians; knives; One of the reasons the shape of my hands that other people, such spearheads; _arrowheads; net sink- the artifacts changed over time is as Native Americans, held in their ers; drills; axes; pipe fragments; because early on, the first Indians hands years ago," said Walk. and mortar and pestles, which were exclusively hunted large game, such Understanding and relating to used to make food such as com as deer. As time went by and the the way Native Americans lived bread. The mortar was used as a Indians moved around, the game many years ago requires imagina• bowl and the pestle was used as a they hunted changed and, therefore, tion and knowledge. Merely lookmixing stick. so did the tools they used to hunt. ing at and holding the artifacts can Theresa Kintz, fall semester in• As a result, the shape of artifacts transform a person into another structor in the Antropology/ today can tell us a great deal about time period where life was not . The Beacon/ Kristin Hake Sociologoy Department, was origi- the time period in which the artiAbove are some of the many arrowhead artifacts that nearly as easy as it is today. nally hired by the Fenner estate to fact was made. several GES students will be cataloging . BY GINGER ESLICK ·=d Ed"t Beacon 0 p,L 1or F beenfo 1,1 and t!119,:r I • ,.1;1 t••t•t· AAi �10 SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 FEATURES EQ, Not IQ, Determining Success of Business Professionals ,,,,,,. BY LINDSEY WOTANIS Beacon Features Editor Are you in touch with your emotions? Being in touch with your emotions could ensure greater success in today's business world. In fact, according to some experts, IQ may no longer be as important as "EQ". "EQ" is short for emotional intelligence. According to Daniel Goleman, PhD. and author of "Emotional Intelligence," having EQ is "the capacity for recognizing our own feelings and those of others, for motivating ourselves, and for managing emotions well in ourselves and in our relationships." Those involved in the curriculum development and visioning for the new Jay Sidhu School of Business and Leadership beli~ve ~hat EQ is a fundamental quality for today's business leaders to possess a perspective that may well set the School apart from other business schools across the country. According to the School's vision and five-year plan, "the goal of the program is the development of the individual as a business prpfessional, a community leader and a person. 11 Dr. Maravene Loeschke, Wilkes University Provost, feels as though one of the ways to achieve this goal is through ~dding EQ to your "perspnal development equation." · "It's very difficult to be an outstanding citizen, an outstanding professional, and outstanding leader or a person if you don't have a clue what's happening to yourself or others' emotions," stated Loeschke. She feels as though EQ "enables people to be a more complete person. If you don't enter that into the equation of self-development, you are missing one huge piece of the way people relate to other people." According to "Intelligence at Work," an article in BizEd, there are four categories that "define an individual's understanding ofhim-_ self and the people around him." They include: Self-Awareness, Social Awareness, Self-Management, and Relationship Management. as we looked at the way Sovereign Bank was being managed, as we looked at education programs around the country, we said, 'We cover the stuff intellectually, the knowledge, but we don't help our students practice it, develop the competencies,' and that is really what this new curriculum focuses on," added Alves. School of Business. According to Loeschke, the management philosophy of the bank, as well as its CEO, embody the principals ofEQ and authentic leadership. _ Dr. Anne Heineman Batory, Professor of Marketing added, "They [Sovereign Bank] feel that intelligence, the competencies and skills, are a given, but what s,eparates the ones [business professionals] that move on to leadership positions and become suTraditionally, business programs have totally ignored these [EQ] kinds per successful is the EQ." Batory, who has been a key of skills. We'll talk about EQ and leadership styles and techniques in a individual in laying out the new course, but we n~ver really apply these skills, and yet businesses, govcurriculum, added that there ernments, educational institutions, school districts spend billions of dolwould be a variety of ways in lars helping people to recognize and develop these skills. which students will learn and deDr. Jeffery Alves velop their own EQ. Courses will use cases and scenarios that Professor of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship will look at different ways of responding to a situation. Internships, teamwork, and the new structure of the program, which According to the article in BizEd, will allow students to move in cohort groups tige, or happiness, our schools and our culGoleman states that, "Business school graduthroughout their four years in the BA proture fixate on academic abilities, ignoring ates who learn emotional intelligence will gram, will all foster a greater sense ofEQ. emotional intelligence, a set of traits some not only do better in their careers, presum"There are many different kinds of smart," might call it character that also matters imably, but also be in better positions as alums concluded Batory. Adding EQ to your "permensely for our personal destiny," stated 11 to help their schools. sonal development equation" will give you Goleman. Together with Sovereign Bank, Dr. Jay the competitive edge. You don't need a 4.0 Goleman also argues that business schools Sidhu, CEO of the bank and alum of Wilkes to be successful, but you do need emotional do have the power to tum out excellent leaders and encourages them to do whatevetthey University, serves as benefactor of the new intelligence. school. Sidhu donated a record $3 million To see how emotionally intelligent you are, can to help their students learn EQ. last year to Wilkes to establish the new check out www.testcafe.com and take an EQ "I would really like to encourage schools test. to give students whatever opportunities they that although our culture has led us to believe that IQ is a determinant of success, it may be more myth than reality. "Academic intelligence offers virtually no preparation for the turmoil, or opportunity, life's vicissitudes bring. Yet even though a high IQ is no guarantee of prosperity, pres- can to hone these skills because these are the skills that, once students are in the workplace, are the distinguishing competencies that will determine whether or not they'll rise to the top ... It's the skills within the domain of emo. tional intelligence that much more powerfully seem to predict which person will be chosen to head a team or a group or a division or be named president," stated Goleman in BizEd. Dr. Jeffery Alves, Allan P. Kirby, Jr. Professor of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, h§_lped to develop the curriculum for the STUDENTS WELCOME Sherman Hills Apartments · It's very difficult to be an outstanding citizen, an outstanding professional, and outstanding leader or a person if you don't have a clue what's happening to yourself or others' emotions. · Dr. Maravene Loeschke University Provost According to the article, Self-Awareness includes being aware of one's emotions, accurately assessing one's self, and displaying self-confidence. Social Awareness is being able to recognize other's emotions, or having empathy. Maintaining self-control, being adaptable, optimistic, and innovative encompass Self-Management, and being able to manage conflict, work in teams, inspire and influence others makes up Relationship Management. Goleman goes on to explain in his book new school and agrees in many ways with Goleman's theories. "Traditionally, business programs have to- · tally ignored these [EQ] kinds of skills. We'll talk about EQ and leadership styles and techniques in a course, but we never really apply these skills, and yet businesses, governments, educational institutions, school districts spend billions of dollars helping people to recognize and develop these skills," said Alves. Like Goleman, Alves also feels as though incorporating EQ into the curriculum is essential. "As we looked at our curriculum, and www.shermanhillsappartments.com The Best Looking Affordable Apartments In Wilkes-Barre Now accepting applications for 1 & 2 bedroom apartments Centrally Located Public transportation Carpeting Air Conditioning On Site Social Service Coordinator Laundry Facilities 24-Hour Maintenance Service Frost Free Refrigerator Garbage Disposal Stov, . 300 Parkview Cj rcle Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18702 Monday - Friday 8A.M. to 5P.M. ,. CHECK US OUT TODAY !!!! 570-823-5124 EHO �SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 FEATURES 11 New Business Class Provides Global Education BY MEAGAN BROWN Beacon Staff Writer Have you ever gazed outside your classroom window at the sun and wished your professor would take the class to the Greenway and conduct the lesson outside? A new business class to be offer.cl this spring will take students farther outside the classroom than the Greenway. BA 398 and MBA 598 will be heading to Europe. Both classes will be taking this trip to Gennany, Italy and Switzerland. The class will begin in a Wilkes classroom and end in Europe. Students taking this class will begin by learning some background information on the course's topic, International Business. When spring break finally rolls around, the students of both classes will take off to Europe to visit various international businesses. The students will be traveling with two professors, Dr. Wagiha Taylor and Dr. Anne Heineman Batory, both of the Business Division. They will visit the cities of Frankfurt, Munich, Venice, Verona, and Lucerne, among others. When students return from the trip a paper will be written and the class will wrap up soon after. The trip is a study tour, explained Dr. Wagiha Taylor, but students will be allowed free time to explore the cities. As of right now, no detailed itinerary is available, but Dr. Taylor expects to receive one in a matter of days. . The purpose of this class is to open students up to the International Business world and also to make them aware of the world in which we live. It will also give firsthand field experience to business and possibly nonbusiness students. Batory feels as though the opportunity to travel abroad will provide the students with an opportunity to see the commonalities within the international marketplace and to better understand consumer behavior across the globe "This environment is very global and we need to stop thinking of ourselves as just Americans, but as human beings," stated Batory. The class is open to all students. Students who are majoring in international business, marketing, or even those of other disciplines who wish to use it as a free elective are all welcome to take the class. According to Taylor, the student interest has been amazing so far. "We may have to limit the class and run it on a first come/first served basis," said Taylor. Students should also know that there is an extra cost. The cost ofthe trip is $1,265, which covers airfare, hotel, breakfast and dinner every day, tours and admissions. This class was offered a few years agoas well but on a smaller scale. Now it is being used as an important development in the new Jay S: Sidhu School of Business and Leadership. One topic emphasized in this class, as well as the new business school overall, is the concept of globalization. The new business school has three goals: to develop internships both domestic and international, studying abroad, and international recruiting. This class is the first step in accomplishing the goal of globalization. Taylor is optimistic about the outcome of this class and hopes to offer it every year. She looks forward to traveling with the students and with Batory. Taylor invites all majors to take this class to enhance their awareness of international business. Students who are interested in this class can contact Taylor or Batory to fill out the necessary paperwork and to begin payments, the first of which is due on September 30. Wilkes Undergrad Takes On State0f-The-Art ~nternship BY ELVIRA ILLIANO Asst Features Editor If you think that internships can be boring and monotonous, then think again. One person who can prove you wrong is Wilkes's own Selena Bednarz. Bednarz, a senior at Wilkes majoring in mathematics, participated in a very unique internship this past summer with Aberdeen Test Center in Aberdeen, Maryland. Aberdeen, also known as ATC, is part of Aberdeen Proving Ground and its main goal is to do "testing for military equipment and weapons," used by the Department of Defense, explained Bednarz. While with ATC, Bednarz took on various responsibiiities ranging from collecting test data to programming computers. "My title was Mathematical Aid and I worked with the data analysis team as part of ATC. What we would do was collect data from the test and do things on the computer like programming and generate plots and tables and put it into Excel tables and give it back to the directors," clarified Bednarz. ATC was exactly what Bednarz was looking for. Not only did she put her future degree to good use, but she also discovered a potential career choice. "As a math major, most people are teachers or in education. I didn't want to go into teaching, so I wasn't sure what etse was out there for me. This internship totally helped me to see that there are j obs out there," explained Bednarz. _ Although Bednarz enthusiastically stated that she enjoyed her internship, she also said that it wasn't always easy. "I didn't realize how many different weapons and guns there are. We did maybe about ten different tests or something for ten different things. That was kind of the hardest thing: keeping things straight." She also added, "It probably took me a good part of the summer, maybe the first two months. It wasn't until the last month that I felt more comfortable." Philip Ruthkosky, Wilkes University's Internship Program Coordinator, said that although each internship is different and its outcome is a result of what each student makes of it, Bednarz's internship was probably one of the most unique internships in which a Wilkes student has ever participated. "Not only did Selena have the opportunity to see math applications in the real-world and explore her career interests, but she also had a unique opportunity to work within a highly diverse and modernized testing facility, which exposed lier to state of the art test procedures and instrumentation," explained Ruthkosky. Ruthkosky wasn't the only one to believe her internship was unique. Bednarz herself believes in was an out-of-the-ordinary opportunity. "It was out of state and not many people from up here [Wilkes-Barre] go down there [Maryland]," said Bednarz. "It was with the government, so I had to go through all of this paperwork and background checks. I had to get started in March to get all of my stuff in. I was very fortunate to get the internship." Bednarz encouraged Wilkes students to experience the excitement of an internship. She does, however, offer some helpft!I. advice. "Definitely start early. Try to a get contact inside. Keep in contact with them [company offering internship]. Keep e-mailing them and things like that." She also added that, although it is helpful to have a contact, it's not always enough. "My brother works at ATC and he was my contact so he helped me a lot. But there is only so much he can do as far as the hiring process. So once 1 found out who my supervisor would be I kept in touch with him. I went down for an interview then afterwards I kept [on top] of the situation. I definitely think that helps so they don't forget who you are." 227-47/S • �12 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 Restaurant Review: Billy G's: The Ultimate Pampering Experience BY MONICA CARDENAS Beacon Asst..,Arts &Entertainment Editor I don't know about all my fellow college students, but my car has never been valet parked. That is, until I visited Billy G's on Tuesday evening. As soon as I pulled into the parking garage, the pampering began ... Billy G's replaced Olives Mediterranean Cafe at the North River Street Courthouse Towers location (corner of North River and ·Pierce St. just a (ew blocks from campus) a few months ago, and while it is probably not in a_ll students' budgets to visit regularly, it is certainly worth it on occasion. Upon entering, my companion and I were immediately greeted and guided to our table. The restaurant is divided into two separate areas. The bar occupies one side, and the dining room is quiet, with candles brightening each table and old-fashioned European liquor advertisements framed handsomely upon the walls. We began simply with two glasses of water while we looked over the extensive menu. Billy G's offers 15 very different appetizers, ranging from duck confit to smoked salmon lollipops. We chose the crab and wild mushroom cheesecake. However, while awaiting our appetizer, we were treated to warm foccaccia bread, served with olive oil and roasted green peppers. Just as soon as we finished with our bread, the appetizer arrived, served with grilled crostini. The cheesecake was blended to a beautiful dish. sented us with five very different options. I spread that we eagerly placed on the bread. My companion chose the pretzel coated considered the cheesecake, but finally we both Delicious. free-range chicken. The chicken was mari- decided on the chocolate cake. However, this Our meals followed traditional dessert was far from ordinary. It in perfect sync with was a small round portion, with a fudgy cenour appetites. Just as ter, drizzled with chocolate syrup and served we finished our appewith a scoop of ice cream. The coffee came tizer, our soup and -~ with many options; our server offered a tra:51 salad arrived. My with brown and white sugar cubes and real friend ordered the whipped cream. cream of crab and asOverall, everything was delectable. From paragus soup; it was the appetizer to coffee, nothing could have filling, but absolutely been better, including the service. Servers perfect. I ordered the were very attentive and never left us waiting. fresh mozzarella and Billy G's is certainly offering some muchtomato salad. It was needed style and elegance to the area. drizzled with a light So if you are tired of little nuisances like vinagarette and acputting your napkin on your lap yourself, or co.mpanied by fresh parking your car, Billy G's is the place to go. greens. The Beacon/ T. Mick Jenkins Without alcohol (although there was a temptThe entree proved Visit Billy G's on:N. River St. for the ultimate ing martini menu), our bill rounded out to to be the most difficult pampering experience. about $75. A little pricey for the average studecision of all. dent, but it is definitely worth the treat. CerChoices ranged from pasta to risotto to prime nated in molasses-based barbecue sauce, tainly it is a consideration for an upscale steaks. However, we both chose one of Chef dredged in ground pretzels, sauteed with a Homecoming weekend, a very special date, Billy G's signature dishes. These brave con- honey mustard sauce. The effect was won- or a way to say thanks to the folks when they coctions left us both curious after reading their derful-sweet and tangy with a bit of crunch. come to visit. descriptions. In the end I decided on the salmon Just when we thought we had finished, Billy G's, at 216 North River St., Wilkesbraciola. The Atlantic salmon was sni'ffed gen- our dessert choices arrived. Our server pre- Barre, opens at 5 p.m. for dinner. Reservaerously with lump crab and fresh spinach, and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ti.on•s-ar_e_s_u_g_g_es_t_ed_._ _ _ _ _ _ __ presented beautifully with grilled vegetables, including asparagus, celery and red onion. The WORDBANK garlic mashed potatoes were spiraled and OILERS BEAR& sprinkled with color, creating an aesthetically ~ PACKERS PATRIOTS RAIDERS .-;BENGALS BillLS ,:BR~NCO ,BROWNS RAMS , REDSKINS This Week in History... SAJN'1'$ 'MS The week of September 22 through 28 ... in retrospect: 22nd- (1967) The Beatles appeared on the cover of Time magazine. 23rd-(1949) Bruce Springsteen was born. 24th- (1934) Babe Ruth played his last game as a New York Yankees player. • L 25th- (1492) The crew of the Pinta, one of Christopher Columbus' ships, mistakenly thought that they had spotted land. 26th-(1969) "The Brady Bunch" series premiered on ABC-TV. 27th- ( 1825)George Stephenson operated the first locomotive that hauled a passenger train. 28th- (1892) The first nighttime football game in the U.S. took place under electric lights. The game was between the Mansfield State Normal School and the Wyoming Seminary. s E D L R , ,sf' R S · R < 0 F ""B E D 'I I 0 N 0 V k T ,S ;; F 0 0 T G A E s S K A' V R E �SEPTEMBER 22 2003 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT From the Cutting Room: Pirates of the Caribbean . kidnaps the young woman because of the medallion which is an enchanted piece of gold that can save Barbossa· and his swabbies from their "curse." However, the This movie recieves 4 1/2 flying W's enchanted medallion actually belongs to and is rated PG-13. Captain Jack Sparrow (played by the Let's face it... we've all grown up with infamous Johnny Depp), a former rival. our beloved Disney movies: Many ofus Together with Elizabeth's love interest, a even own our own collections. But you swashbuckling childhood friend named Will know Disney is running out of ideas when Turner (played the execs by a very athletic start Orlando Bloom), making the two set out movies after Barbossa to about rescue the their own Governor's theme daughter. What park rides! happens is a At shocking edgefirst of-your-seat glance resolution that, you might much like the be a bit ride, almost skeptical. makes you wish However, this adventure this comic doesn't end! adventure This movie is well worth seeing and worthy of the attention it does a lot of things very well. First, there is enough storyline for several movies and received this summer. You may not be the any kind of viewer. For those who want the type of person who is into pirate stories, adventure, it's there. For those who want but rest assured that "Pirates of the fabulous fight scenes, they're there. For Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" has everything from comedy to adventure. those who want the love story, it's there. For those who love to feel the chill run In fact, this 143-minute movie may only down their spines at some point in a movie, seem ten minutes long. it'll happen more than once. And for those The story is set roughly around the who just want to see Johnny Depp pull off mid- l 700s and centers around the tomboya completely new character exceptionally ish and stubborn Governor's daughter, well, he is a marvel in this film. Elizabeth (played by Keira Knightley). She Disney always has a way of shocking discovers a mysterious medallion as a us .. .just when you think a movie just about young girl and keeps it close well into her one of the theme park rides and it will be a adulthood, never really understanding its total bomb, it turns out to be one of the meaning. most acclaimed movies of the summer! After she is grown, the pirate, Barbossa (played by Geoffrey Rush) BY ALISON SHERRY Beacon Staff Writer Earn $150-$250 wkly in Customer Service/SalesFlexible Part Time & Full Time Hours Around Class and Other Activities. Fun Team Environment Call Now!! 287-8020 www.colle emcome.com Ti01 Reynolds Dazzles Jazz Cafe Crowd College, and the electric guitars and program.med beats he played every bit as well. Occasionally throughout the concert, Tim Reynolds is fresh off a 21-week Reynolds detoured down a wilder-soundrun of dates performing as one half of a ing road, passionately contradicting the duo with Dave Matthews. lucid calm of his hypnotic acoustic finger Saturday, September 20, Reynolds picking, with which I brought his solo am more familiar. acoustic/electric I am glad I was tour to the River able to get to know Street Jazz Cafe in the electronic side of Wilkes-Barre and Tim Reynolds in this offered local fans two 50-rninute set a taste of why he concert. Reynolds favors the small, mixed an acoustic intimate venues. sound with a mellow Ticket prices were electric guitar vibe, $12 for advance, though mostly the and $ 15 at the electric kept me door. wanting more Acoustic/electric guitarist, Tim Reynolds. Reynolds' acoustic finger jams. show delved into Tim Reynolds the conventional realm of finger picking was frankly amazing. The Jazz Cafe is a folk and borderline electronica. Reynolds is very small and intimate venue for a concert, the person who many just see as Dave · something many could probably appreciMatthews's jam partner; however, those ate. The problem is not everyone is who were fortunate enough to see him live usually there to see the band; therefore, a this weekend saw a wildly eclectic guitar lot of white noise is heard in the backvirtuoso. ground, and at times it was hard to hear Reynolds captured the improvisaReynolds from my vantage point. But all in tional spirit, as he alternated between the all the Jazz Cafe offered a nice ambiance for recognizable upbeat plucking he displayed me to have an enjoyable Saturday evening in his sole composition on the 1999 Dave watching Tim Reynolds acoustic/electric Mathews collaboration Live at Luther guitar playing. BYJEFF GELLER Beacon Assistant A&E Editor �ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 14 SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 Independent Fil01 to be Produced in Wilkes-Barre ' Local students encouraged to audition for parts BY MONICA CARDENAS Beacon Asst.Arts &EntertainmentEditor title Deadroll [has two meanings.] It is a broadcasting term, and also refers to the news director and his crap game). There is also a Attention all aspiring actors and secretly aspiring actors: here is your big break. Deadroll, an upcoming independent film, is .being produced right here in the Wilkes-Barre area. And the producers are seeking young, local talent to bring the characters in the script to life. . Joel Fritzinger and Kim Schuetrum of WYOU/WBRE are part ofthe local team working to break into the independent film biz with the movie. Those involved with the project are just a few years out of college with broadcasting degrees and are very excited about the potential of the film. Schuetrum will serve as Executive Producer and Fritzinger is Writer/Director of Deadro/L Others involved include Alan Brocavich, who serves as a director at WYOU with Fritzinger, and Wade Spencer; who has experience with a few- independent films in which he served as Editor: Spencer will be director of photography and editor for Deadroll. While many of the people working -on the film are employed atWYOU/ · WBRE, the station is not directly involved. Fritzinger explained,-!'The film is about a young female television reportetwho is trying to make a name for herself in a new city. When a big story happens, she tries to break the story and be in the spotlight but the experienced reporters and anchors won't let her do anything. There are also several sub-plots going, including a news director that has a gambling problem and a love of craps. (The group of four college-aged friends who stumble across something that gets them wrapped up with the police," he added. "We The Beacon/Kristin Hake would love to share more, but of course we don't want to give everything away." Production for the film begins at the end of October, and should finish in March. Producers plan to submit the· film to several local film festivals, and perhaps do a few screenings at local universities. "It may be a great way for aspiring actors to get noticed. The film is going to be a fun learning experience for all of us," said Fritzinger. Auditions will be held on Saturday, September 28, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at WVIA studios in Pittston. Men and women between the ages of 18 and mid 50's are encouraged to audition for lead and supporting roles. In addition, extras are needed and there is no experience necessary. "I believe this will be a great vehicle for actors to get their names out there, build their resumes, and maybe even get discovered. If nothing else, they'll learn what it's like to malce an independent film, make some friends, and impress their friends and family by saying they wer~ in a film," noted Schuetrum. Currently, producers are scouting some locations in Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, including college dorm rooms and hallways, as well as college campuses for a few scenes. Questions regarding the film should be directed to themovie02@yahoo.com. 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Main St .·at, . ,·; ,, Wilkes Barre, PA It's Safe and Convenient Donate Todayllllll �16 SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 SPORTS Lady Colonels End Up Short ·Loss Leads to Wins In 20T Against ])elVal BY KYLA CAMPBELL ogy major, graduated from Mifflinburg High School, sharing her alma mater with teammate Erin Henry and former standout Kim Most people understand the importance of a BY STEVE KEMBLE quarterb11ck to his football team or a point guard Whipple. She has played hockey for years, Beacon Sports Editor to her basketball team, but what about a center but she is still getting used to the switch. With less than five minutes left Sara The Lady Colonel field hockey team (3-3) "I've always played defense-always: I've mid to a field hockey team? traveled down to Delaware Valley (3-2) on Astbury tied the game up for Delaware Valhever really had the opporHead coach Todd Broxmeyer reSaturday for its only game of the week after a ley off another assist from Donavan. tunity to shoot on goal," said alizes the importance, and he The game would remain tied at the end six-day layoff, which proved to have some Loss. "I was apprehensive looked to junior Kortney Loss to of regulation and into the second overeffect in the outcome. at first, and I'm still adjustingfill that spot for Wilkes. "The cenThe game ended up being Wilkes time period until Lindsay Higgins knocked to it. It's hard to switch positer mid sets the pace for the team. University's third double overtime game of in the game-wining goal with 4:02 left off tions after playing sweeper They dictate the flow of the game," the still young season. But the women came an assist from Shannon Shivak for Del Val. and center back for so long. said Broxmeyer. After the game, a frustrated Broxmeyer up short losing their first conference game 3But, if it benefits the team, I'll Loss, primarily a defensive said, "We're not playing as we had in the 2. do whatever I can. player, was moved from the sweeper "Sometimes it seems more position to the cent~r mid position rewarding to score or be on following the Lady Colonels' first offense because on defense Delaware Valley was fast and-aggressive, but they weren't . two games in which they only proyou don't get as much very skilled. They were just fast and aggressive. They duced one goal. Kortney Loss, center mid credit," added Loss. "I'm not Loss is third on the team in of- fielder for the field hockey fought for everything, tooth and nail totally comfortable in the new fense with two goals and two as- team Todd Broxmeyer position, but it's fun, and 1 sists. Not only did she score her first goal of the Wilkes Head Field Hockey Coach like to score." season after the switch, but she also motivated Approaching a new season in 2003, the the entire offense. team also welcomed a new coach. "It was The field hockey team was out-shot 59-10 in "We had a week off, so it's a, Jong time to beginning of the season. Somehow we're frustrating in the beginning because he its first two games when Loss was at sweeper, . have a down time, and to come back out and getting out of control and not playing taught us to do everything from the basic and the team only managed 1-even penalty corbe fired up I guess is kind of a problem, so strong on the ball. We have a Jot of things dribbling and holding the stick in a different ners compared to their opponents' 35. Since we got to try to look at that fo[ the future and that need to be addressed and they're not way than what we knew," said Loss. "Being Loss's move, the Lady Colonels have out-shot not have that happen again," said Todd being addressed, I guess, on my end. a junior in college and playing a certain way their opponents 78-51, earned an outstanding "Delaware Valley was fast and aggresBroxmeyer, Wilkes Head Field Hockey Coach. since seventh grade made it hard to adjust, 66 penalty comers to their opponents' 33, and sive, but they weren't very skilled. They With 19:34 left in the first half,Alisha Cain, but we've all done well." tallied 15 goals compared to the enemies' eig~t. freshman forward, opened up a 1-0 lead for were just fast and aggressive. They fo'iight Loss is excited for the team to continue to "We got the offense we needed out of it," Wilkes off an assist from Erin Henry, junior for everything, tooth and nail," added progress throughout the season and have said Broxmeyer. The change in offense help~d Broxmeyer. midfielder. · Wilkes earn a 6-0 win over Albright, as well as a the opportunity to build on this season's Desiree Podrasky, senior goalkeeper, Then with 8:45 left in the half, Kristin 3-2 win ov~r Richard Stockton. Loss scored one success with consistent workouts in the offCottman of Delaware Valley knotted the game had eight saves for Wilkes while Missy goal and assisted on another in each of those season. up at one a piece off a Jackie Donavan as- Cannon had six saves for Delaware Valley. Broxmeyer feels that Loss can help the wins. Delaware Valley had a 15-7 advantage sist. The teams went into halftime tied 1-1. "Moving Kortney is one of the best moves Lady Colonels in their efforts. "I feel that The second half started out much the in penalty comers. we've made all year," added Broxmeyer. "She her play is at the leading level in the conferThe Lady Colonels have their second same as the first with Alisha Cain scoring an has great work ethic, watches videos, and con- ence." unassisted goal to put Wilkes up 2-1 with conference game of the season on ThursBut, first, the Freedom Conference needs stantly works to make herself and the team betday at Scranton and play on Saturday at 15: 11 left in regulation. · a front-runner, and Loss hopes Wilkes will ter." home against Ramapo. Loss, an elementary education and psycho!- till that spot. Broxmeyer feels that Loss can B B Beacon Staff Writer Wilkes .Women's Volleyball Struggles in Early Season BY STEVE KEMBLE Beacon Sports Editor On Saturday the Lady Colonels volleyball team continued its losing streak, which has now hit four games. Wilkes (6-8) took the court at Susquehanna (3-4) and 1ooked to reach the .500 mark for the season. In the first game of the match the Lady 2 olonels fell short 19-30 and it didn't get any better from there. They Jost the next two games 24-29 and 31-33, which gave Susquehanna the match and sent the Lady Colonels on a long trip back up to WilkesBarre. Nicole Hahn, freshman setter, led Wilkes with 26 assists and 11 digs. Jeanine Barber, junior opp/setter, and Alicia Vieselmeyer, sophomore middle hitter, each led the Lady Colonels with nine kills. Amber Brennan, senior defensive specialist, and Barber each added nine digs for Wilkes while Megan Riley,junior setter/out- The Beacon/T. Mick Jenkins Megan Riley, junior OH, tries to put the Lady Colonels on the board side hitter, added eight kills. "They (Susquehanna) were hitting the ball on really sharp angles, tight to the net, ten foot line kind of stuff," said Scott Van Valkenburgh, Wilkes volleyball head coach. "It took us a little while to get our . defense to transition up tight enough to where they needed to be. We just didn't do it quick enough." . On Tuesday, the Lady Colonels charged into King's (8-4) and took on the Lady Monarchs, defending Freedom Conference Champions. Wilkes fell to King's College in four games. The final scores were 30-22, 25-30, 30-15, and 30- I 5. . Hahn led the Lady Colonels with 29 assists while Brennan led Wilkes with 14 digs. Vieselmeyer led the Lady Colonels with ten kills. This week Wilkes tries to improve its record at home against Lincoln on Thursday and then at Rowan on Saturday. Kristin Pisani and a King's player battle at the top of the net durfng Tuesday's match h L y �17 SPORTS SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 Wilkes Drops 29-13 Decision to MAC Rival Lyco01ing · runningback Kyle Gallagher punched into the end zone from the 2-yard line on third · and goal to put the Colonel~_up 7-3. BY WILL MIDGETT Beacon Assistant Sports Editor The Wilkes football team trotted onto Ralston Field Saturday, fired up and ready to face their nemesis-Lycoming College. The Wilkes and Lycoming football rivalry is one of the most anticipated sporting eve»ts in Wilkes-Barre, and the match-up was the first home game of the season for the Colonels. After the fina_l horn sounded, however, Lycoming claimed bragging rights for another year winning the game 29-13. Coming into the game ranked first in the MAC, Wilkes scored on the second drive of the game after a missed field goal during the first drive. After the first Wilkes touchdown, however, Lycoming dominated for the rest of the game , with an extremely stingy defense and multiplethreat offense. Lycoming got on the board early with a field goal at the 9:48 mark of the first quarter. After a missed field goal attempt by the Colonel's Dan Nil on, Lycoming took over on iis own 24-yard line. On second and five, Mike Fox broke through the Warrior line and sacked quarterback Phil Mann. Fox forced a fumble on the sack that linebacker Steve Rogers recovered and ran back to the seven-yard line. After two rushes by runningback Maleek Mills and quarterback Matt Kaskie, - Wilkes struggled on offense all day after its first score. After breaking the school rushing record in week one against Albright, runningback Brett Trichilo was held to 102 yards on 28 carries. "They played strong on defense; there's no question about that," commented head coach Frank Sheptock. "They are aggressive, but they don't take a lot of chances." Wilkes tallied only 119 yards on the ground, and 214 yards in total offense. "It felt like somebody tied me down and punched me," said Trichilo about the physical Lycoming defense. Trichilo only averaged 3.5 yards per carry, after averaging 9.7 yards per carry against Albright two weeks earlier. Lycoming went on toscore twice more in the first half. The Warriors scored on a field goal from the Wilkes 26 yard line at 13:00 in the second quarter, and again at the 11 :27 mark when Manu ran in a touchdown from 27 out, advancing the Warriors to a 13-7 lead. As for the Colonels' defense, it held Lycoming's offense to 307 total yards, and only 114 on the ground. Freshman linebacker Jason Mitkowski racked up 15 total tackles, The BeaconfT. Mick Jenkins Luke Sterling, sophomore linebacker, attempts to tackle-Wilkes' Kyle Gallegher, junior runningback, during Saturday's MAC game at Ralston Field · Football Continued on page 17 Bella Don·na's Pizza ·55 N. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre Call 822-5775 WINGS STROMBOLI SUBS r-----------------------~ r-----------------------~I I : #1 Buy ·a Large Pie at $7.99 : and get another at : t/2 price! Wow! I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I #2 Buy· a Large Pie at $7.99: and with this_coupon get : $1.50 off. 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The bot- The athlete changes his mind, and heads tom line: he can't participate in Ohio instead for the draft only to be picked by the New York Giants, joining their inexState's program this year. ESPN's web site has posted Clarett's perienced offensive line. In that first season, that athlete may options for this year: first, he can stay with the Buckeyes and play next season; see some playing time, limited.as it may second he can transfer to another NCAA · be, until he faces that seven year all-pro Division I school; third, he may transfer linebacker who has a body 11 more years to a lower-division school; or finally, he physically mature than our late teen athlete. The Giants' O-line folds like a letter can make a bid for the NFL. The most controversial of those and all of a sudden that opposing linechoices would be for Clarett to try the backer crushes our young athlete behind NFL, because the NFL has a rule that the line of scrimmage. It's no myth that states a player is not eligible to be drafted the average NFL player has a career that until they have been out of high school 'lasts no more than 3-4 years. The second major thing that has for three years. Therefore, Clarett would people worried about Clarett challengnot be able to enter the draft until 2005. A lot of people seem to be having a ing the rule and getting it changed in problem_lately with that NFL rule high~ court would be the potential loss of re~ lighted by Clarett's situation. No other ally great players who remain in college major sport has a rule like that. . Major before entering the draft early. Well, to those worriers, I think col-,__ League Baseball has 20-year-olds throwing heaters to players forty years of age, lege _football is too big of a sport with and we all saw King James get drafted such a great storied past that sees record into the NBA straight out of high school attendances at campus stadiums broken this year. So what's the deal with the NFL? every year. The history of the college or I'll tell you what it is: the peoplerun- university's team is so much bigger than ning the NFL are a lot smarter than the 18- any individual player could ever make it. Clarett is suspended from playing for 20-year olds who think they_could have a shot in pro football. · the Buckeyes this season and was inFirst of all, there is no way, no matter jured a lot oflast season, yet Ohio State how much work you · do in the weight went on to win the title last season and room, that a kid barely out of his teens has yet to miss him this season improvco_uld be physically mature enough to ing their win streak to 18 games on Sat: take on the players who have years of urday. So go ahead Clarett, try the NFL, and experience iri the NFL and years more hey, break a leg. weight training. Wilkes Suffers 8-1 Setback To Scranton improved her singles record to 3-1 by Courtesy of Sports Information The University of Scranton notched an 8-1 Freedom Conference women's tennis win over Wilkes University The Beacon/Ryan Klemish o n Wednesday afternoon on the Courts at Ralston Field. The win improves the Lady Royals to 4-2 overall and 1-0 in the conference, while Wilkes slips to 2-2 overall and 0-2 in conference play. Wilkes got its only win at number-three singles from freshman Sara Ryder. Ryder topping Scranton's Laura Yeckley, 6-3, 6-3. Scranton's Maggie Leuzarder was the lone two-time winner in the match. She was a 6-1, 6-3, winner over Kelly Leach at first singles. She also · teamed with Sheila Brodhead to post a 9-7 win at first doubles over Leach and Selena Bednarz. SINGLES: Maggie Leuzarder (S) def. Kelly Leach, 6-1, 6-3;Ashlee Wydra (S) def. Selena Bednaiz, 6-0, 6-1; Sara Ryder · (W) def. Laura Yeckley, 6-3, 6-3; Karen Dilsizian(S) def Kristin Kile, 6-3, 7-6 (119); Katie King (S) def. Rajitha Devadoss, 6-2, 6-4; Maria Scopelliti (S) def. Jill Zapotoski, 6-2, 6-1. DOUBLES: Leuzarder/Sheila Brodhead (S) def. Leach/Bednarz, 9-7; Yeckley/Jessica Coty (S) def. ~yder/ Zapotoski, 8-2; Allison Hoffman/Jillian Federico (S) def. Kile/Devadoss, 8-6. Monday Nigbt Matchup Each week in this space Beacon Sports Editor, Stephen Kemble, and Assistant Sports Editor, Will Midgett, will wface off with their predictions (all based on careful analysis and brilliant sports insight, ofcourse) for the outcome of the Monday Night Football match-up. Football fans should feel free to offer their own ideas using our Forum option at www.wilkesbeacon.com. Steve Kemble The Raiders (1-1) may be 4.5 point underdogs going into their Monday night game at Denver (2-0), but not in my book. Rich Gannon, Oakland quarterback, had a horrible week against the Bengals last week completing just 13 of28 passes with only 103 yards and no touchdowns. But I'm going to remind you that he was the league's MVP last year, and there is no way that he will post bad numbers like that in back to back weeks. This game will be the Broncos' first true test of the season after facing the San Diego Chargers (0-2) and the Cincinnati Bengals (0-2) the first two weeks of the season. This game marks the . first time the Broncos face a team that has a win. As for the key injuries in the game, the Raiders will be without playmaker receiver Jerry Porter, but still have two future Hall of Famers to throw at in Jerry Rice and Tim Brown. Jake Plummer, starting quarterback for the Broncos, is listed as questionable, but will probably play. Look for the Raiders to finally put their poor performance in the Superbowl last year and tw9 sub par outings this season behind them. Raiders win 31-24. Will Midgett The Broncos-Raiders rivalry is always a good game to watch. This week two teams will set an NFL record for playing the most games on Monday Night Football (14 games since the existence of MNF). The two teams also have an even record on Monday nights at 6-6-1. Therefore, this week's game will be a great gridiron battle, but I have to pick the Broncos to come out on top. The Broncos are currently 2-0, while the Raiders are 1-1 . The Raiders lost a close game to a good Tennessee squad, but they barely survived the mighty Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. The Broncos have a decent offense and Jake Plummer has been performing well. Plummer separated his shoulder against San Diego last week, but is expected to start tonight. Denver also has a good back up at the quarterback spot with seasoned veteran Steve Beuerlein. The Finally, the team rounds out with a tough defense, which has been molded by new defensive coordinator Larry Coyer. The Raiders are known to have quite a hostile crowd in Oakland, but they will receive no warmth from the fans in Denver. Mile High Stadium will be rocking tonight, and I pick Denver to win 2714. Football Continued on page 17 scored its final points on a and linebacker Steve 22-yard field goal.at 5: 14 in Rogers had 8, two of them the fourth quarter. for a loss. Sophomore Wilkes scored its only Thaddeus Shockley points of the second half chipped in with six tackles when freshman Sean Sholtes and an interception in the caught an 8-yard touchsecond quarter: down pass delivered by "I was pleased with sophomore quarterback how our defense played. Duran Porrino. They created a lot M op"We need to put this portunities for us," says game behind us," said Sheptock. "Defensively Kaskie. "We are going in the we did enough things to right direction, we just didn't put us in a position to show it today." win." Wilkes drops to 1-1 in the half, After the MAC and Lycoming adLycoming scored three more times to clinch the The Beacon/ T. Mick Jenkins vances to 2-0 in conference play. The Colonel's next game. The Warriors scored twice in the third quarter on a one-yard run and a game is against FDU-Florham, in a conference 67-yard pass to Brandon Johnson. Lycoming match up this Saturday at Ralston Field. �SPORTS SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 19 Colonel Clipboard Freedom Conference Standings as of 9/21 /03 Field Hockey (overall records) Drew 3-1-0 King's 5- 2- 0 Wilkes 3- 2- 0 FDU-Florham 3- 3- 0 Delaware Valley 2- 2- 0 Scranton 2- 4- 0 Manhattanville 1- 2- 0 Football Lycoming 2 0 0 Susquehanna 2 0 0 Delaware Valley 1 0 0 King's 1 1 0 Widener 1 I 0 Wilkes I I 0 Juniata I 1 0 Lebanon Valley 1 I 0 Moravian 1 2 0 Albright O 1 0 FDU-Florham O 3 0 Men's Soccer (overall records) Lycoming 6- 1- 0 Drew 4- 1- 1 FDU-Florham 2- 1- 0 - DeSales 3- 3- 0 King's 2- 4- 0 Delaware Valley 2- 4- 0 Wilkes 2- 5. 0 Scranton 0- 6- 1 Women's Soccer (overall records) · Scranton 6- 0- 1 Drew 3-0-2 FDU-Florham 1- 2- 1 Wilkes 1- 3- 2 Delaware Valley 1--3- 1 King's 2- 5- 0 Lycoming 1- 3- 0 DeSales 1- 5- 1 Athlete of the Week Women's Volleyball Lycoming 1-0 King's 1-0 FDU-Florham 1-0 Scranton 0-1 DeSales 0-0 Wilkes 0-1 Delaware Valley 0-1 Dominick Proctor: Men's Soccer Dominick Proctor, freshman goalkeeper out of Wyoming Valley West High School, was unconscious last week for the Colonel soccer team. In the first game of the week, against Baptist Bible, Proctor posted four saves to help lead Wilkes to victory. He really stepped it up against Women's Tennis Drew 2-0 Lycoming 2-0 Scranton 2-0 FDU-Florham 0-1 King's 0-1 Wilkes 0-2 DeSales 0-2 Numbers Of the Week 1 Number of wins posted by Wilkes University's athletic teams last week 9 Number of events Wilkes University's athletic teams had last week 20 Number of saves in two games, by men's soccer goalie, Dominick Proctor 214 Total yards the Colonel football team was held to against Lycoming nationally ranked Drew in the Colonels second game of the week. Proctor held Dtew scoreless through regulation ·and double overtime finishing with 16 saves including one penalty kick. With that performance he helped the Colonels to an impressive showing, in which neither team could find the back of the net. Weekly Recap Football (9/20) Lycoming 29 Wilkes 13 Men's Soccer (9/17) Wilkes 3 Baptist Bible 2 (ot) (9/20) Wilkes ODrew O(2ot) Field Hockey (9/20) Delaware Valley 3 Wilkes 2(20T) Women's Soccer (9/16)Kean 1 WilkesO (9/20) Drew 2 Wilkes 0 Women's Tennis (9/17) Scranton 8 Wilkes 1 Women's Volleyball (9/16) King's 3 Wilkes 1 (9/20) Susquehanna 3 Wilkes 0 Donna Kowalc~yk's Salon at 419 823-8966 419 S. River St., Wilkes Barre Travel With STS Americas #1 Student Tour Operator Jamaica, Cancun, Acapulco, Bahamas and Florida. Now hiring campus reps. Call for group discounts. Information/Reservatibns 1-800-648-4849 or www.ststravel.com Hours Weds. and Fri 9-5 Sat. 8-4 Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Evenings by appointment �SPORTS SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 20 olonels Soccer Undefeated Last Week Men's Soccer Topples Baptist Bible, and Holds off Nationally Ranked Drew Courtesy ofSports Information Mike Bridy scored on a enalty shot :23 into the kicks. Dominick Proctor stopped four shots in goal to pick up the win for Wilkes. Howard had nine saves in net for the Defenders. On Saturday night, freshman goalkeeper Dominick Proctor came up with several key saves, including a stop of a penalty shot late in the contest, to s i st key Wilkes from Calvin.CutUniversity;s 0-0 double-overtime tie ting to make it 2with nationally-ranked Drew Uni1. Faneck versity. The tie moves Wilkes to 2forced the game 5-1 overall and 0-0-1 in Freedom into ove~e for Conference play. Drew, which came the Colonels into the contest ranked third in Diwhen he scored vision III, sees their record move to an unassisted 6-1-2 overall and 0-0-1 in the congoal with 6,:29 ference . remaining. The Beacon/Todd Weibel Proctor, who was solid in net Wilkes held a throughout the contest, came up 14-8 shots on goal advantage and an 11-7 edge in comer with the biggest save of his young career scored off an assist from Brian Neisewender. Wilkes tied the contest at 1-1 atthe 37:03 mark of the first stanza when Will Roy scored off assists from Mike Faneck and Ken Huelbig. The Defenders forged in front again midway through the second period. Derek Jacobs scored the Baptist Bible goal at the 64:29 mark 0 ff a n . The Beacon/Todd Weibel a s _ ilkes University to a 3-2 on-conference en's soccer in over Bapist Bible Col- ernoon at aiston Field. The win improves the Coloels to 2-5 ·overall, while the Defenders sufer their first loss and fall to 5-1 . The Colonels were awarded the penalty shot after Steve Uhas broke in Baptist Bible oalkeeper !Josh Howard. After making a ove to get around the goalkeeper, Howard eached out and upended Uhas. Howard was iven a red card and was replaced in goal by ohn Bruckner. Bridy then slid a shot into the ·ght side of the goal to end the contest. Baptist Bible took a 1-Q lead at the 29:58 ark of the.openin~ half when Josh Tovey . ' ' The Beacon/Todd Weibel with just 4: 15 remaining in regulation. Dre was awarded a penalty kick after an infrac tion in the box, but Proctor was able to sto the shot taken by Brian Dempsey to pre serve the scoreless tie. Drew held a commanding 29-4 shots o goal advantage, while also gaining a 12-2 edge in comer kicks. Proctor finished th night with 16 saves for Wilkes, while Dre goalkeeper Peter Boyer had one save ~ .. · .,.- ; ' TODAY(9/22) Volleyball @ Misericordia 7 PM Women's Tennis @ Lycoming 7 PM TUESDAY{9/23) Commuter Council Meeting @ MSC Lounge, Henry StudeQt Center, 11:30 AM Women' s Te~~$ @EI.l1Hh>rham 4 PM Family Caregi~er's . Pi~s-eri~tiqp@Miller Conference Room, ljenry,.~Judent ·q e~ter 7 PM 9 WED NES,DAY( /24) Women's Soccer vs.'Bibl 4:00 PM 1f;:/ ' Student Go~ernmenti,,ie dent Org. Suite 6 ~,1il1 t,M FRIDAY{9/26) , Pre.- Med Day @ HeQry Student Center %i :Ballroq~ .8:30 AM q<!}Vomepf~'Tennis@Lycoming 7PM Movie N;f~ht @ Cinemark 7 PM SATURDAY{9/27) Habitat for Humanity Work @ Volunteer . Services 8 AM Volleyball @Rowan 12 PM Women's Tennis @Lebanon Valley 12 PM Men's·.Soccer@Sesquehanna. 12 PM ' ,:football,vs. FD{J-Florham@Ralston, 1' PM . Field Hockey vs. Ramaw@Jlalstonl PM ,wome1fs Soccet®~esquehanna2:30 PM ' SUN DAY (9/28) MSC Meeting @ Savitz Multicultural Room, Henry Student C:~t Wilkes University Prog'i-ammt Meeting @ Hiscox StudentOig; Suite 11 :30 AM "'· Commuter Council Social @ Conyingham Hall 11 :30 AM Men's Soccer@ Lycoming 4 PM Volleyball vs. Lincoln @ Martz Gym 6 PM Field Hockey @ Univ. of Scranton 4PM The Beacon . Find this Picture on ick Jenkins Campus This photo was taken somewhere on Wilkes University's Campus. When you find it, email us at wilkesbeacon@hotmail.com. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 2003 September 23rd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2003 September 23 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/c2dc0c7540ed8a35728de98e96342950.pdf 517938fc9737893c656e019ce94a2c02 PDF Text Text September 29, 2003 Volume 56 Issue 4 www.wilkesbeacon.com THE NEWS OF TODAY REPORTED BY THE .JOURNALISTS OF TOMORROW Dorlll Conditions Seeking Attention _on Cainpus BY JULIE MELF · Beacon Assistant News Editor pus take advantage of what the city has to offer and how we enhance the city which we reside. These types of _!:!uestions will be contemplated in the master plan," said Byers. A rough draft of the master plan is expected to be completed within the next month. This rough draft will then be submitted to the community for input and feedback in late spring. After a completed plan is formalized, the committee will begin allocating funds and schedllling projects to make the master plan a reality. ·These plans w·ill contemplate activity for the next ten years or more. In addition to the master plan, The Maintenance and Residence Life offices say that they are working to try to remodel many of the facilities. "The administration realized that more emphasis and more money was needed to bring upgrades to facilities and dormitories. For example, this year we did major upgrades in Evans Hall. We put all new sinks and carpeting in, air conditioning and heating upgrades, along with fresh coats of paint," stated Kenneth Hanadel, Manager of Repair, Alterations, and Facilities services. Are chipped paint, stained carpeting, flooding bathrooms, and circuit overloads terms that come to mind when describing the conditions in your dorm? Unfortunately, for many Wilkes University dorms and facilities the answer is yes. With the age and extensive use of the old mansions that now make up part of Wilkes' campus, they are constantly in need of TLC from facilities. But will this always be the case? Wilkes Officials are coming together this semester to :.:reate a "Master Plan" to assess building conditions and create a solution to make the buildings more liveable. But what exactly is the master plan and when will current students begin to see the effects? Scott Byers, Vice President for Finance and Support Operations and Board of Trustees member Jim Sandman are co-chairing the Master Plan Committee. Byers helped shed some light on what the process entails. "There is a general belief that we need to expand and enhance our residential facilities on campus, but other questions exist such as: what types of classrooms do we need to meet our needs now and in the future, how can we expand our activity space, how does our cam- Resident Assistant of Collins Hall, Matthew Rosato has begun to notice the changes in efficiency when maintenance handles a problem. "Obviously the residence halls aren't perfect, but they are definitely getting better. In my hall, for example, we realized our shower was leaking to the floor beneath so I called the problem in and literally the next day they came to patch it up and the day after that they permanently fixed it. I am very impressed and pleased at how maintenance is really stepping up," stated Rosato. Not only is there a demand to · repair the exisiting dorms, but the Dorms Continued on page 2 The Beacon/Ryan Klemish Resident, Christopher Kudrak, of Delaware Hall shows his Resident Assistant Albert Sidhom an unsightly hole in the wall Wilkes Offers Unique Assistance to Middle East Women BY MEAGAN BROWN Beacon Correspondent The University was introduced to "Beauty "'ithout Borders" through Board of Trustees member, Esther B. Dividowicz. Dividowicz traveled to Geneva for a peace conference and heard Patricia O'Connor speak on the topic. After asking what she could do, Mrs. Dividowicz offered the University's services to help make training videos for these women. Dr. Anne Heineman-Batory, Professor of In recent years the news seems to be the same: suicide bombings, death, destruction, and chaos. Life in the Middle East has been a struggle for all, including women, whose rights have been suppressed for years. However with the hold that once gripped the women of the Middle East appearing to be · loosening, some Wilkes community members have seized the opportunity to encourage Women's Video Continued on page 4 these women to embrace free' dom. .-----------------------. . Courtesy of Elise Hiley Homecoming Court, 2003 The 2003 Homecoming Court are: First Row left to rlght;T. Mic!< Jenkins, Ellise Hiley, Lindsay Fries, and Ryan Laµbach Second Row: Kristopher Fayock, Jennifer Hopkins, Katie Gianfagna, Selena Bednarz, Sarah Bogusko, and Brandon Clark. Third Row: Eric Luther,,Wichltah Leng. The candidates were nominated by their fellow classmates, and the king and qu~en will be announc~.at the football game on Saturday In conjunction with "Beauty without Borders", Wilkes is making videotapes that train women in the Middle East how to run their own businesses, in particular, their own beauty salon. This is after a few brave women opened their own underground beauty shops, which was not allow due to the Taliban regime. Index: New~ ........... ~~ ............................... 1-5 Editorial .................................... 6-8 Features ..................................9-11 · Arts & Entertainment. .......... 12-15 Sports ............ .- ....................... 16-20 Calendar..................................... 20 ,, �2 SEPTEMBER 29 2003 NEWS The ceiling in Delaware Hall needs major repairs as shown Below and Left. University officials insist that the "Master Plan" will fix deteriorating dorm woes. The Beacon/Ryan Klemish Delaware Hall, pictured above, is one of the student dorms on campus which are demanding maintenance. The pictured water stains are rather unattractive in the aging building. Dorms Continued from page 2 high demand for more housing has sparked recent rumors that another buliding, similar to Evans may be built on campus. "It is a possibility, while there are no formal plans right now, we have looked at having a residence hall the size of Evans built. The debate will be whether it should look exactly like Evans or it include kitchens so it's more apartment-style, or some other version of a suite styled living space that could be imagined," explained Gretchen Yeninas, Director of Residence Life. will Facilities services remind students and faculty that, if they have a problem with their dormitories or another building on campus, they can call 408-2FIX or email 2FIX@wilkes.edu and maintenance will respond as quickly as possible. WE GAINED WEIGHT You've Got News Seen our Scholarship Channel lately? We've added over 250,000 lmmd new schola1"8hips and revamped our entire site to give you more accurate search result&! Get The Beacon in your lnbox Reghll'er now on our website and ,-utomatically receive an Email Edition of the paper with every new issue. Headline New. • College Sports • ,campus Calendar Check Out Beaeon•s Scholarship Channel at: Local Weather• Daily Horoeco~ www.wllkesbeacon.com/seholarshlps It'• :Che ~•t way to stay informed... and ifs free-. . www.wilkesbeacon.com powered by: �NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL 3 Resistance strikes at heart of A01erica~ '' green zone'' CHARLES J. HANLEY AP Special Correspondent ,;e. TheiSchwarzep¢gg~(c Davis\challe1l;Se w .emq~t c!Ji frontationthe goVel'n,;0r •.• made4urin~t the campaign leadi,ng up tQ the Oct. 7 elec lQO.,fo remove J\un from office; and came i' , Schwarzen,t}gger\y~n the backing s>f anoth~~.cons,ervativeRepoblican polit~ctan. In the election; a tw9-parfbalfotfii;s\ wil1]1$k v9ters whether Davis ~hould be removedfrom office, and then will ask them to chose from among 135 caridida~ vying to replace him if heis. The recall effortbas .been fueled by widespread discontent over Californi.a's energy cri~s and a $38 billjon state budget deficit as Four HS footballplayers suspended in alleged assault of teammate 4 . ,. -,@ A high school c,piarieibacktsaid his'}aw was broken. '3/hen several teammates assaulted him beca11se of a popf performance during a Jupiot varshy game1 a cui.itn poijce and prosecutors were inv~tig?,ti.Qg .•, ., ., ,, ' " ,,-ti · • Four members of the Lake-Lehman High" School football team were kicked off the squad and suspended from school for their alleged roles in the assault. School Board ' member Jim Mahon said. "'·· . ' ""' Luz;rrie County Distrl~tA.ttorney David I., detective ·st inthepolice·.inyestig~tfoµ,;· 'Adam arris, a is~year,,old sopb . pr; q bruised sh,Qt;!lder and elbow. in Jh,p fl.$Sll 'aw was wired shut,,duringJ1.surgen:.Jhpr,,.~ achair ., •· . Harris said be was ~ to. an ointment used to alleviate m~Ji p · gymriasiuiti when it got sipi;kana Harris said he believedhe in a game on Monda Harris and his. him in the locker room w and would ge prosecµted •· Musil An:. emissary·to the.fonnerJ1ead ot;tn,e: speak in Philadelphia thou~nq attend<le$1 lmam~l Abdu Uh plan . . ... American,mqsg~e.,Jead rela . .. .· eiuno!!ques and c6 . . ties. He is the .natiog¢ emiss ·•· o-ba · who re<;entl resigµed as head of'theAmeri. ·.· ....· . of An independent gto'up organized the p suppqrte9-·by locat•ima~;'~i.d Eafl'A,99,~Iw \f: .. + "A'signiftcant number ofjrpams haverej be inter Islamic way of progri;ss,'' he told The ;Philadelphia Inquirer in Friday editio have more interest in havi:l1g their peoijle obey them arid not ~'.e.rrj,eaders;'' The emis,Sary said be believed that "spiritand morale is do\Yfi '' ev.en i three American Society of Muslim,Smosgµes. cci •. The talk, titled ''The Cultui;e of Islam is Peace and . Pros · etit ;" i~ sch p.m. Friday in West Philadelphia. I Miami Beach man (;barged with Jte~li~g $5~5 m.illion from e~w the former owner o:f a'title agency was charged with steali.ng more than $5.5 million from property escrow accounts,. using the money to buy yachts, a Venetian Way home and seven luxury automobiles wlµle eight families lost their homes,, officials said Friday. James Georges Mourra, 40. of Miami Beach, was charged Thursday with theft from escrow, a first-de~ felony punishable by up to 3() years in prison.He was being held in the Mi'ami-Dade County .fail on a $1 million bond. Attorney information for Mourra was not immediately available. Investigators said Mourra diverted the money frPII! escrow accounts held by his company, Equitable Title Insurance Services, lnc",.Jroin April 2002 to May 2003. The title company has since folded. The accounts belonged t611ome bttyers, homeowners, lenders and Attoi:ney's Title Insurance Fund, .Inc. As aresult,,at least eight families lost their homes becapse title insurance wasn't issued and the deals fell through, according to the Department of Financial Services' Division of Insurance Fraud. L.'.:::======================================================..l Guerrillas struck a glancing but bold blow t the heart of the U.S. occupation Saturday, Iring three rockets or grenades at a Baghdad otel filled with American soldiers and ciilians. To the west, in flashpoint Fallujah, .S. troops killed at least two Iraqi civilians. U.S. troops also unearthed one of their iggest weapons caches to date near the viiage ofUja, Saddam Hussein's birthplace near ikrit. The U.S. military said the Fallujah vicims had tried to run a checkpoint, but later ltered that to say the Iraqis had fired on merican soldiers. Wounded survivors said he Ame~ican fire was unprovoked and came rom troops lying in ambush. They said four aqis were killed--including two ·women-he latest in a string of dozens shot by U.S. oops in the Euphrates River town. The U.S. administration would like to ave thousands of additional non-American oops to help relieve the Iraq security buren on the U.S. Army. "All nations of goodwill should do their art as well," U.S. President George W. Bush aid in a U.S. radio address Saturday. But many nations have rejected the apal for peacekeeping troops. Appearing with ush at the Camp David retreat Saturday, ussian President Vladimir Putin declined to ledge any postwar help for Iraq. The raid on the farm near Uja was the secnd in as many days. On a tip, troops dug ear a riverbank to find 1,000 pounds (45Q_ ilograms) of explosi.,,es used to make the omemade bombs that have killed numerous merican soldiers. The cache also turned up 23 Russian-made urface-to-air missiles; four rocket-propelled renade launchers and 115 rockets; a mortar nd 40 mortar rounds; 1,300 blasting caps nd 423 hand grenades. The attack on the al-Rashid Hotel, once ne of Baghdad's best, now home to U.S. ilitary officers and civilian occupation of1cials, came at about 6:30 a·.m., when somene fired three or four projectiles, apparently rom a nearby residential area, U.S. militfil)_' pokesmen said. Rounds struck the 14th floor and caused uperficial damage, said Charles ·Heatley, pokesman for the occupation office, the oalition Provisional Authority. Another ound struck a one-story home near the hoe!, leaving a sizable hole. No injuries were eported. "It did wake us up wi_th a bang," Heatley aid. But "we are not unduly concerned about his." It was, nonetheless, the most daring nown attack by resistance fighters on the o"-called "green zone," a heavily guarded ea of closed-off streets in central Baghdad here U.S. occupation authorities live and ork. The modern, 70-meter-tall (200-foot-tall) otel stands hundreds of meters (yards) from igh, earth-filled barriers ringing that section of the zone, site also of the coalition press office at the Baghdad Convention Center and of the headquarters of the U.S.-appointed Iraqi Governing Council. A spokesman, Lt. Col. George Krivo, said the U.S. military had not immediately determined the nature of the projectiles. Residents of the Sal hi ya neighborhood west of the complex said a rocket launcher was fired from the middle of the street and was left behind as the attackers fled. Heatley said he was not aware of any arrests. At the eastern edge of Fallujah, 30 kilometers (30 miles) west of Baghdad, U.S. soldiers manning a position on the eastbound · side of the main highway to the capital opened fire on a motorbike and then a following pickup truck headed west into Fallujah, survivors said. Haidar Jamil, 17, w~>Unded in the left leg and back, told The Associated J;>ress from his hospital bed that his father, mother and grandmother were killed in the pickup. A fourth person, a man on the motorbike, also was killed, said Capt. Taha al-Falahi, security chief of the Fallujah General Hospital. He said at least five other people were wounded, including a child. Military spokesman Krivo said his reports were that two were killed and four wounded. An initial'teportfrom the U.S. military in Baghdad said soldiers fired on a vehicle that ran a checkpoint. Krivo later amended that to say, "There was a van involved. There were shots fired from the y_an on the traffic control point, and the coalition soldiers returned fire." Iraqi witnesses said no Iraqis fired on the Americans and there was no checkpoint. "We were in the pickup truck and close to Fallujah. The Americans were on the other side of the road and as we approached and almost passed them, they fired on us," said Taha Yassin, 29, who was wounded in the arm. "There will be an investigation," Krivo saig. -' Since spbrtly after the defeat of Saddam's g·overnment, Fallujah, a stronghold of Saddam's Baathist party, has been the scene of bloody encounters between American troops and townspeople. In late April, U.S. soldiers fired on antiAmerican protesters in two incidents, killing 18 and wounding 78. On Sept. 12, division soldiers killed eight Iraqi policemen and a Jordanian hospital guard as the police chased a bandit's car. In another incident Saturday in Fallujah, a IO-kilogram (22-pound) bomb was found planted between the wall of the mayor's office and an adjacent house. Iraqi civil defense forces were summoned to disarm it The al-Rashid attack came five days after a car bomb outside Baghdad's U.N. complex killed a suicide bomber and a policeman, and two days after a bomb at a Baghdad hoteJ. housing NBC television stii.ff killed a guard. Heatley said, however, he saw no intensifi<:ation of attacks �4 NEWS Empty Hopes for Empty Lot . SEPTEMBER 29 2003 . ~w~~q spaces largely go unused BY DANA BARRACK Beacon Correspondant With the number of students, faculty and staff who u,t;e vehicles to get to campus, a perennial issue at Wilkes is parking availability--or the lack thereof. Currently, every oncampus parking spot is spoken for, and the Ralston Field lot, Wilkes University's largest parking lot located off-campus in Edwardsville, also ran out of spaces soon after those spaces became available at the beginning of the semester. Because of the filled lots, there are only two options left for any student, faculty or staff member who failed to claim a Ralston parking permit early enough. The options include: metered parking on the streets of Wilkes-Barre, a choice that presents a cluster of problems itself, or the other possibility of which many Wilkes students are unaware. Wilkes University is currently leasing another parking lot located on the Edwardsville/Kingston side of the Market Street Bridge. In a project initiated by Scott Byers, Vice President of Finance and Support Operations, University officials hope to help alleviate some of the parking pains felt by the students by offering one more alternative. According to Chris Bailey, Director of Public Safety at Wilkes, Wilkes is leasing the lot because of the "perceived lack of parking on campus." Wilkes University officials acknowledged that fact that parking on or off campus is extremely limited and they are attempting to make things right by providing this lot with approximately 100 new spaces. However, the problem that has arisen with the new lot was an unexpected one: to this point, despite complaints among Wilkes community members about the dearth of avail- able parking, very few are taking advantage of the newly available spaces. Bailey said that the University is leasing the lot on a month by month basis and is spending roughly $3,000 per month for rights to the lot. Bailey noted that the lot is turn- . ing out to be a waste of University money because almost no one is taking advantage of the parking lot. Thus, as Bailey suggests, perhaps a "problem" with parking on campus is less of an issue than some suggest. "Everyone who wants a parking spot has one, and the perceived lack of parking doesn't exist." But many Wilkes University students argue that such a theory is unsound. In fact, the majority of Wilkes students agree that finding parking is still a pain. Jennifer Ramil, a resident biology student at Wilkes, knew the lot existed, but said that she was unaware of bow to obtain a parkThe newly leased university lot,located on the Edwardsville/Kingston side of the ing pass for the new parking lot. Market Street Bridge, is not being used to its full potential, reguardless of student According to Jennifer Palmaioli and complaints that there is "nowhere to park." Sean Eicher, both commuting freshmen students at Wilkes, the lot is too far away from campus. Eicher said it is "inconvenient to arrive extra early in order to make it to class on time." He was referring t6 that reaches beyond the issue of convenience. widely distributed or easily overlooked. the extra time required to wait and catch "I don't feel like my car is safe that far away The lot is located just over the Market the Wilkes University shuttle. Interest- from campus," she said. The new lot Wilkes is Street Bridge on the right hand side and is ingly, the newly leased lot is several blocks leasing does have limited lighting, and students on the Wilkes University shuttle route. Some closer to campus than the Ralston Field have noted that the bridge and surrounding students might even find the location a more parking lot, though some students certainly buildings along the waterfront are regularly reasonable walk to and from campus than shun the idea of also parking at R~lston damaged or "tagged." other alternatives on the far ends of South for the same reason. , However, while some students have personal Franklin, River, and Main Streets. Palmaioli- added that it was an even reasons why they choose not to take advantage For those students interested in parking larger inconvenience if you happen to be of the parking spaces made available by this · in the new lot, passes can be obtained at the running late. new lot, most students attribute its lack of use Public Safety Office on the first floor of But Ashley Dally, an elementary edu- to simple ignorance. After Wilkes acquired the Bedford Hall for $10 per semester. cation major at Wilkes, raised a concern lot, the public notices were apparently not sity studio and translated into Farsi, one of the languages of Afghanistan, by a transContinued from page 1 lator from Washington D.C. According to Kinney the translation Business Administration, Ruth Hughes, Di- was the hardest part of the process due to rector of the Small Business Development the language barrier between the translaCenter, Dr. Mark Stine, Visiting Assistant tors and those who worked on the video. Professor of Communication Studies, Dr. As he pointed out, what the translators Maryann Rexer, Associate Professor of Ac- could have been saying could have been counting, Carl Bridigo Director and Chief totally different from what was scripted, Engineer of the Shelburne St~dio, and Dr. due to the translation differences. "That Bradford Kinney Professor of Communica- was the most tedious part of the project," tion Studies, wrote scripts and produced vid- said Kinney. eos on the business aspects of opening a After the success of the first project, beauty salon. Thanks to help from L'Oreal, The Women's Council for Peace and the Mac Cosmetics, and Vogue, the training in United Nations asked for a curriculum to the beauty skills was already taken care of. be designed for business school of the UniHughes, who said she just "wanted to help versity of Kabul. Once again scripts for these women" , wrote the script for the Busi- the Business, Marketing and Accounting ness portion. Batory who sliid the program portions were drafted by university faculty was an example of'truly touching the future" and were taped in the Wilkes studio this wrote the Marketing script, while Rexer cre- month. After the scripts were sent to the ated the Accounting portion. The scripts were Embassy in Washington D.C., they were videotaped in August in the Wilkes Univer- . sent to Kabul for their first use. Women's Video 2 i h I p n ir rr. ti1 w e\ The Beacon/Kristin Hake Carl Bridigo, Director and Chief Engineer of the Shelburne Studio, and Dr._ ~ark Stine, Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication Studies view one of the training videos to be sent to the Middle East ca is an �SEPTEMBER 29, 2003 NEWS 5 Shuttle Bus Service Adjusts to Maintenance Needs BY KEVIN FITZSIMMONS Beacon Layout Artist Over the weekend of September 12, 2003, Wilkes University's shuttle service hit a bump in the road. One of the two shuttles the niversity uses to transport students around campus had to be taken off the road after mechanical problems arose. A University van was used as a substitute vehicle so that students still had the convenience of the shuttle service while the faulty vehicle was being fixed. Interestingly, the same thing happened last week. One of the shuttle buses again broke down, this time because of an alternator that had gone bad. Again, as was the case earlier in the month, the Wilkes University van was called into service to deal with rider overflow from the existing shuttle. The recent spate of mechanical issues with the shuttle buses has • sparked many questions and rumors about their overall condition and longevity. It is not uncommon for the ., shuttles to run six or seven days a of the University." week, and although they are main"These are V l 0 engines, tained every six weeks, they are so generally you can get putting on city miles that consist of more mileage out of these short-distance stop and go driving, than you can out of a typical which can take a toll of any vehicle. - vehicle someone would "The shuttles are getting a little drive," said Malkemes. bit of age on them," admitted Mike The shuttles also passed Malkemes, Manager of Public and a state inspection and were ,Campus Safety. "They are starting thoroughly cleaned before to show some wear and tear." Not the start of the fall semester. surprising since the vehicles have The University has two been around since 1998. However, shuttles under lease, which the shuttles aren't ready to be put expires next month . Don't out to pasture just yet. expect the shuttles to go very The Beacon/Ryan Klemish Jim Pyrah, who has been a far though; they will be kept The Wilkes University shuttles may be replaced next year after officials shuttle driver at Wilkes for five around as the University bebegin to explore.other transportation options. years, said the shuttles "are push- gins to explore other options ing one hundred thousand miles" for campus transportation. AlThe shuttles run Monday perform in a good.safe manner. "We but adds th'at he has no trouble han- though, buying the leased shuttles through Friday, departing every fifdon't take any chances with them dling them. In fact, Pyrah joked the has not been ruled out, the Univerteen minutes from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., as far as safety issues are conshuttle "handles better than my sity is currently looking for new and running on demand before and cerned," Malkemessaid. However, truck." vehicles to replace the current after those hours starting at 7 a.m. Malkemes would like to see new "In my personal opinion," Patrol shuttles. _If new shuttles are purand concluding at 10 p.m. The shuttles around-campus as soon as Operations Manager Jerry Rebo chased, one or both of the old shuttles end at 6 p.m. Friday, and next year, possibly with some added said, "they're in fairly good shape, shuttles may be kept around as a features. "One of the issues we are run Sunday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. cleanliness and maintenance-wise. back up. taking into consideration is to make "T~e University is very lucky to They probably will have to be The current shuttles will be used it handicap accessible," Malkemes have the drivers they have--very changed down the road, but right for the remainder of this school loyal, courteous, good drivers," added. now they are serving the purposes year, as long as they continue to Rebo concluded. Students Choose Co0101unity Service over Ho01ec0Ining BY JESS NEIMEIC Beacon Staff Writer two diabetes. For this event, participants will be going to Harvey's Lake at 10am. Those that take part will walk the approximate eight and walking in any event sponsoring a worthy cause." The students that are involved are currently looking for others to sponsor them. There was a letter With Homecoming just around the comer, most Wilkes students are planning for their weekend to include the dinner dance, football game, welcoming alumni back to campus and celebrating school spirit-most, but not all. Some members of the Community Service dorm will be celebrating something a bit different--life. On October 4, senior Cindy Stavisky, freshman Heather Werner; and transfer studint Chris Govey will be donating their time to a good cause. They will be participating in the Light the Night walk, to be held at Kirby Park starting at 7pm. This walk is being Many Wilkes students will take part in the American Walk for Diabetes on hosted by the National October 5, 2003 Leukemia and Lymphoma Association, and is designed to a half miles around the entire cir- distributed to all the offices on campus to help spread the word, ultiraise awareness of these diseases cumference of the lake. mately to help them reach their goal in hopes to eventually lead to treatCindy Stavi sky, RA of the Comments and a cure for the illnesses. munity Service house::, enjoys par- of donating $250 per walk. ·Gail Minichiello, coordinator of But the group will also be par- taking in community charity events ticipating in another waik next and does not mind giving up part the Community Servfoe office at Wilkes University, encourages stuweekend. The second charity of her Homecomming weekend. dents to take part in these kinds of event, on October 5, is the Ameri"Whenever I see a charity walk, can Walk for Diabetes. This walk I try to sign up," said Stavisky, a community outreach service is designed to aid in the education senior psychology, elementary and projects. Through the community and research of type one and type special education major. "I enjoy service office students are encouraged to participate in as many of the walks that might catch their eye. "Anyone with any interest at all, whether they've been affected personally through a friend or family member with a certain diseases or otherwise are more than welcome to see us," said Minichiello. Minichiello is glad to see ; that these three Wilkes students are giving some time out of this fun-filled weekend to help the community. "They are all ·part of the Commurrity Service office here on campus, .but if they are interested in a worthy cause, they are encouraged to do these things on their own as well," said . . .~ The Leukemia& Minichiello. --~ Lymphoma Society More often than not, these walks are held in the fall and Light the Night Walk will take place on spring while the weather is October 4, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. at Kirby nice enough to actually war- Park. rant being outside. In fact, Those that are interested in sponthere are so many to squeeze into soring the students and worthy these months that many Saturdays cause can reach Cindy Stavisky at there are numerous walks going on staviscm@wilkes.edu. Donations simultaneously. can be made through the office of Anyone interested in finding Community Service, which is loout more about these walks can cated on the second floor of the contact Gail Minichiello at 408Henry Student Center. 5905 or service@wilkes.edu M �EDITORIAL 6 SEPTEMBER 29, 2003 Beacon Editorial: George W. Bush: The Pro.digal Son Gets His Son: Dad, can I have $87 billion to spend on a little war? Dad: Well, Junior, you went off on your own and did what you did without my permission. What am I supposed to do? So the Prodigal Son, George W. Bush, has come back ht>me ... only this time the welcoming arms of Papa (in this case, the United Na.tions) have been more hesitant to embrace the rebel. The speech Bush offered the United Nations (UN) Security Council did not seem to go over as· he had probably hoped. It was inevitable--you know, the fact that the President would find himself in a · jam and have to look back to the global community he had shunned for support. Before, the fearless leader felt if no one was there to help him, he would do it himself. Let's rewind. Earlier this ye~, George W. Bush went against all U.N. policy and decided a war against Iraq would be justifiable and by all means necessary. Whether we agree or disagree, this war continues to cost us. With the totals of American casualties serving in the hostile and unstable country of Iraq rising, coupled with a total of $87 billion needed for the war including $20 billion promised for reconstruction, this conflict is not only to our country but also the popularity of George W. Bush. Not only is the rest of the world upset with the Annan als·o added that these brash mentality and reckless abandon that is the Texas Tornado but practices of initiating war in this the once unified and partisan gov- manner could ultimately, "result in ernment is now dealing . with a proliferation of the unilateral and . lawless use of force, with or withdescension in the ranks. Nevermind the fact that the U.N. out credible justification." The barrage of second guessing Secretary General Kofi Annan imthe President's hastiness has now plicitly admonished the President of come from home. In addition to the United States in front of the other democrats the most heated Council saying that his "logic rep- · and vitriolic words came from resents a fundamental challenge to Senator Ted Kennedy who has pubthe principles on which , however licly called the war in Iraq a fraud imperfectly, world peace and staand also "made up in Texas." How come it has taken this long to realize that our efforts and involvement in Iraq were necessary or even successful in the end ... or whatever stage our President calls it. It seems the whole system set up by the Bush administration has failed us.While the war in Iraq promised a more stable global community and domestic Iraq, it has undermined the world and created chaos within Iraq . ' In a"Baghdad poll, 94% of Iraqi residents believed the country was a more dangerous place since the invasion. Add to that an economy int.he U.S. that is slowly depleting with gas prices in which no one is sure who or how they're being controlled and yet we Americans have bility have rested for the last five years". to pay to rebuild Iraq? Oh, and how we will pay. Forget about reconstruction, because come October, the effort for training the Iraqi Army will begin to ultimately set up a police force within the coun- wrath. of nature was not so kind to neighboring states as hundreds upon hundreds of innocent American citizens were left soaking wet and without power. It was as if God himself commanded the unholy airborne maelstrom to descend upon the wicked and unrighteous in an attempt to prevent them from · watching anymore of the California gubernatorial debacle on television. Now since natural disasters are listed under uncontrollable acts of nature, does that make it right for the US Government to place restrictions on building houses or business in hurricane-prone areas? No. Without a doubt, non-debatable, your-opinion-doesn't-matter. Anyone who says "yes" is an idiot and should be slapped. Choosing to live in an area that could be struck by a hurricane is your own business. ·Just like no one can be held responsible if you're stupid enough to build a house in an area called "Tornado Alley" or "Soon To Be Decimated By a Cataclysmic Earthquake Canyon" and said house in soon annihilated. It's your own damned fault and in no way is it the government's responsibility to say, "Youcan'tdothat." This country was founded on the principle that its citizens can do as they please (basically) and if they choose to build their homes where they're likely to be savaged by Mother Nature, then it's their constitutionally protected right. try. History does not smile too brightly on the U.S. when it comes to training troops especially looking back at South American guerilla groups as well as the worst backfiring Cold War effort which helped cultivate Afganistani guerilla warrior and terrorist Osama Bin Ladin and the Al Queda network. Still, in all the turmoil our President has found himself in, his bullish demeanor and rhetoric has not ceased. As Tom Daschle, Senate Minority Leader put it, Bush "lost opportunity to make his case for more international, troops and resources." Americans are no longer safe. Living in our current situation of heightened security and a world re- an lationship that is fragile to say the least; what we really cannot afford to do is condone the brashness and "do it on our own" mentality endorsed by President Bush. By not meeting the proposed goals for the war in Iraq the stability of the U.S.and its relation with the global community have been threatened and now our country is less protected. The world is closing in on us. Time is running out for the U.S. and our Prodigal Son to redeem himself and our country. Unless efforts to ease tensions be.t ween nations, the democratic and republican parties,as well as angry citizens abroad, the future of the Prodigal Son may be in jeopardy... and the same for our country. B THE · ,ACON. ·. B: V. . Staff Managing Editor: .......· .. ::"·.. ·· ........... Gabe LeDonne Asst:Managmg • Editor:................... . Raphae l Cooper ·· · · · ·· Business Manager: ........... ;............... Davjd J. Grass(? Business Manager: .................. Amanda Martucci News Editor: ..... ,......... ::• .. ······· .. ···•···· Gabrielle Lam_b Featt1re~ Editor: ... ~···.t··;···• ............ .... Lindsey Wotanis ArtsfE nterta· .. t Ed't · MeIissa Jurgensen . mmen I or:............ ·· -. ()pinion/Editol,"ial Editor: .... :........... Ginger Eslick Spo~ts Editor:.,.:,·•·,·:.. :,; ........ ~ .......... Stephen Kembl.e Photo Editor:.~ .................................. Kristin Hake · · · Layout Artists: .................................. Jennifer Marks · Kerri Parrinello · Kevin Fitzsimmons Asst. Joe DeAngelis Asst.·News Editor: .......................... ::Julie Melf Editor: ................. :'. ... Elvira Illiano A&E Editor: .......................,:;'~.. Monica Cardenas ~ . Jeff Geller Asst. Op/Ed Editor: .......................... Sabrina McLaughlin Asst. Sports Editors:......................... Will Midgett Asst. Photo Editor: .................... ,....... T. Mick Jenkins Web Manager: ........·...... :.... :.............. Don Shappelle Faculty Advisor:.:~., .... '. ........... ;......... Dr~ Andrea Frantz Asst:Features -N--•.-c-e-Tr--y-,-1-s_a_b_e_ll-e---------------iAsst. BY MATTHEW JONES Beacon Columnists I'm happy to see that everyone survived the hurricane that ravaged our quiet hamlet late last week. I know what a serious inconvenience it must have been to turn on your windshield wipers. Yet somehow we made it. Unfortunately, this Biblical .Box.111,·Wilkes versity · 192.South Franklin St. WilJ,ces-Barre, PA 18766 (5J0} 408-5903 .,E-mail: wilkesbeacon@hotmaii.com "., .,. Background * Established in 1944 . * ¥ember of the Pennsylvania NewspapepA.ssociation * Printed on Mondays~ with the exception of holidays * 1,500 papers distributed weekl �EDITORIAL SEPTEMBER 29, 2003 7 Global_Warming:" Questioning The Cause . BY DR. SID HALSOR Wilkes Professor of Geology Global climate change is one of the most contentious environmental topics debated by scientists, policy makers and the general public. The scientific debate is less about whether the climate is warming; rather, it's more about the driving force behind the change. Is warming of the climate the result of natural forces or human activity? First of all, dramatic swings in climate have occurred repeatedly over earth's long history. Climate has been both much colder and much warmer than it is today. An increasing body of geologic evidence indicates that nearly one billion years ago the earth was like a giant snowball, sheathed in a worldwide layer of ice. Just 20,000 years ago, large ice sheets expanded over northern regions of Asia, Europe and North America, including northeastern Pennsylvania. The retreat of these ice sheets coincided . with a period of climate wanning that began about 12,000 years ago and continues to this day. . In fact, based on several pulses of colder climate and glacial advance that occurred over the last two million years, we are now near a time of maximum warmth and poised to begin a slow decline into the next glacial age. Even our present period of warm climate pales in comparison to warming periods in the geologic past. Fifty million years ago, global temperatures were so high that there were no large ice sheets at all (imagine an ice-free Antarctica!). Importantly, dramatic climate swings only require a few degrees change in global-average temperature and moderate climate change requires even less. Over the 20th century the increase in global-average surface temperature has been 0.6 degrees Celsius (a little over one degree Fahrenheit) with much of the increase occurring over the last few decades. The 1990s was the warmest decade since measurements began in 1861 and the years 1997 and 1998 were the hottest years ever. The observed affects of a warmer climate are widespread: rapid retreat of mountain glaciers, reduction in the volume of sea ice, thinning of certain ice sheets and a rise in sea level. If the climate warms as much as 3.3°C by the end of this century-the midpoint in the range of estimates by the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (established by the World Meteorological Organization and the United Nations Environmental to assess scientific, technical and socio-economic information relevant to climate change) all the mountain glaciers would disappear and sea level would rise several feet. A seal level rise of this magnitude would cause billions of dollars in damage because there are many major cities built close to sea level, or even below it. The "million dollar" ql.\_estion becomes: is the cur:rent warming trend due to natural forces or is warming occurring in response to increased carbon dioxide in our at- mosphere ("Greenhouse Effect'') brought on by the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas)? Sorting this out involv,es certainties and uncertainties. Scientists know that the amount of carbon dioxide is increasing and the rate of increase has risen sharply since the Industrial Revolution. Another certainty is that carbon dioxide functions as a greenhouse gas in the atmosphere, causing it to become warmer. But because of the complex interactions between earth's atmosphere, oceans and continents, there is less certainty in whether high l.evels of atmospheric carbon dioxide cause global warming. However, I concur with the prevailing belief among earth scientists that the buming_of fossil fuels is changing our climate because the rate of increasing carbon dioxide and global-average surface temperature exceeds the estimated rate for past natural climatic changes. Global climate, like other largescale natural processes, changes over a range of time scales, from millions of years to thousands or even hundreds of years. The dramatic warm-up 50 million years ago occurred gradually over tens of thousands of years, as did the inception of the most recent ice age. Although there is evidence of past climate change on smaller time scales, there is currently no evidence that past climate has changed as rapidly as it is changing now . One key source of information for understanding the rate of past climatic change comes from cores of ice extracted from ice sheets atop Antarctica and Greenland. Ice in these cores contains tiny bubbles of trapped air going back more than 160,000 years-far longer than any historical climate records. Analysis of these entrapped air samples show patterns of increasing and decreasing amounts of carbon dioxide, reflecting warmer and colder climates. Perhaps what the analysis doesn't show is the most revealing. Nowhere in the ice core record does the rate of change approach the rapid rate of increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide measured over the last century. This implies something unusual is happening and I believe it points to another influence on climate, us. Capturing Our Enemies Will They Ever Be Brought To Justice? --------- BY SABRINA McLAUGHLIN Beacon Asst. Op-Ed Editor It can be said that all of us have a basic desire to see justice done when a person commits a heinous act. The concept of justice can be called by other names: satisfaction or even vengeance (there is a thin line between the two). Whatever you want to call it, most of us seem to have this moral need--whether we are conscious of it or not--to see those who commit unspeakable acts of cruelty be punished. If those who commit terrible crimes go unpunished, it seems that we collectively experience frustration and a lack of closure. When we have a truly cataclysmic disaster occur--through war or terrorism or other means that has an effect at a natiorral or global where many high-ranking Nazi war criminals were tried and convicted. But Hitler himself, the one man whose twisted power allowed this epoch tragedy to occur, escaped justice by painlessly taking his own life by ingesting poison before he could be captured by the Allied Forces. Many other notorious Nazis were apprehended, but managed to commit suicide before they could be tried or executed. It seems that the arch-villains of our history always manage to escape atonement for . their crimes - at least in this world. I am not optimistic that we will ever have the satisfaction of seeing BinLaden brought to justice. The more time that passes, the greater the odds against ever finding him. Our government hasn't given up on finding Bin-Laden and hunting down other terrorist leaders, but it seems that The Beacon/Ariel Cohen doing so was made less of a priority when the administration decided to change focus and concentrate With our new food service provider creating a safety hazard by most of its military and intelligence blocking one route to exit the third floor of the Henry Student attention on Iraq. Speaking of Iraq Center In hopes to prevent those without meal plans from conjures feelings of deja vu of the stealing food from the new 'all you care to eat' buffet, some are situation with Bin-Laden in Afleft with the question: Is the protection of perishable food worth ghanistan - after all, Saddam the risk of perishable students. Hussein has yet tn be located as well. level--it seems this thirst for justice is all too rarely satisfied. This has been the case (so far) with many of the masterminds of the horrific terrorist acts. committed against this country on Sept. 11, 2001. Although our government deserves praise for capturing many high-level terrorist operatives who had a hand in the tragic events of that day, this has been eclipsed in the minds of the public and in the media - by the fact that our government has yet to apprehend Osama Bin-Laden, or even to ascertain whether he is dead or still alive. Osama Bin-Laden in the minds of most Americans is the man who is most responsible for those horrible terrorist attacks, and he_is the face, the incarnation, behind the hatred that motivated them. If Bin-Laden is never found alive, it is possible that many citizens of this nation will never experience the closure of seeing him punished for his crimes against humanity. But this is nothing new to history. In the aftermath of World War II, when the world learned of the awful extent of the atrocities of the Holocaust, the Allies were able to seek justice at The Nuremberg Trials, Fire Hazard? . - . �8 EDITORIAL SEPTEMBER 29 2003 Point/Counterpoint: Should we allow gaD1bling in Pennsylvania? Gambling in Pennsylvania has both good and bad points. On one hand, we could profit from the money that will be brought into Pennsylvania as a reslult of gambling; however, we might also create or encourage addictions and, develop more economic problems than we began with. What do you think: should gambling be allowed in PA? KRISTIN KILE Beacon Staff Writer Legalizing Gambling is Asking For Disaster Millions of people in the United States are already in debt. Legalizing gambling in Pennsylvania would only increase what debt people already haYe or cause others to fall into it. Some pt;ople do not even have money to gamble, but are willing to do anything to feed their addiction. Gambling is a problem in many states and legalizing it would only help increase· the problem. Those who are addicted to gambling would have easier ac- cess to their problem, which would cause many of them to sink back into the black hole out of which they have fought to climb. I think that gambling is comparable to a drug addiction. Most drug addicts will steal, manipulate, and possibly kill to feed their addiction, and the same is true for gambling addicts. Some people get so wrapped up into gambling that they would do anything to win or get their money back. There have been psychiatric cases invot'ving individuais who cannot stop gambling. In some instances, people lose their family, house, and possessions because they are so out of control. Pennsylvania children have been taught to value money and work hard to earn their own. Legalizing gambling goes against everything that these childn;n have learned. Not only does it show chil- dren how to waste their money quickly, but it also shows them how to take money from others without truly earning it. The billions of dollars that Americans spend gambling could be used to benefit individual communities. I am sure charities would be more than willing to put the money used for gambling to good use. Also, the education system is ·always looking for more money to improve the quality of education. There are so many positive ways to spend money. Gambling is not one of them. GINGER ESLICK Beacon Op/Ed Editor Gambling in PA will Bring Much Needed Financial Stability Those who oppose horse tracks in the state of Pennsylvania either are simply afraid of change or ignorant to what is already going on. Each year our neighboring states gain an estimated $3 billion of PA residents' money by simply having slot machines in the local horse track. Why allow this hard-earned money of our residents to improve their school districts, lower their property taxes, or improve the their state infrastructure? Aren't these the same problems the state of PA faces year in year out? Governor Rendell finally has had the courage to go forward with the obvious solution: keep our hard earned dollars where they belong, in Pennsylvania. The old theory to this solution has been that with the slot machines comes a_ lot of baggage. This baggage is said to include rampant crime, unchecked problem gambling, along with other societal ills. However, in the neighboring states of West Virginia and Delaware the opposite has occurred. As a result of the increase in state revenue the areas have been able to improve the neighborhoods with greater police patrol. They have also been afforded the luxury of being able to make the areas surrounding the racetracks more attractive to other new business ventures and housing developments. A lot of individuals like to hear the facts and base their opinion on these alone. Well here they are. Under Governor Rendell's proposed plan state funding will increase from 35% to 50%, nearly 18,00 new jobs will be created, local property tax relief will be available, economic activity of state will increase by nearly 2.5 billion, and finally over one billion in new personal income will be generated for the state of PA. Any concern over this proposed added attraction should now be laid to rest. Your.Voices ... Dear Editor, Concerning your editorial on the political affairs of the state of California, I felt compelled to ask whether your intent was that of a sarcastic or satyrical nature, or, perhaps, if you truly and honestl.y believe that the situation in question actually "spells doom for the future of politics." The reason for my rather blunt inquiry is to the effect that if your editorial on page · six of the September 22 issue was, in fact, a humorous sketch designed to amuse your audience, I applaud your comedic brilliance. On the contrary, if the three and a half columns of nonsense found on page six was actually the result of discretionary, journalistic analysis, then I pity your ignorance. Assuming the intent of your article was that of the latter, you have inspired me to express my objection to your narrowly constructed opinion. You claim that the California recall "is just another sad political situation which has turned into a media frenzy," however, instead of offering an original idea, you merely assimilate the popular opinions of the same media you initially intended to criticize. Thus making you, dear editor, a sponger. Although you approached the subject from the highest saddle, upon the highest horse, you have essentially become the ant, one of many, who, however ambitious, manages only to succeed by way of conformity. After all, are you not one of the many spoons upon which the stew of Hollyw,ood is fed to the general public? I must also point out that, although the reasons stated which, in effect, led to the recall election are true, they are not simply unique to California. A little research would inform you that California is one of the largest economies in the world. You would also find that our nation's current state of economic distress has left nearly every state in the union with a deficit in direct proportion to that of California. Therefore, given the great size and population of the state, California has the unfortunate distinction of being the pinkest elephant in the heard. Thus making it the easiest prey for a scandal hungry media. I do understand, however, that there is no great difficulty in finding the humor in this particular situation. What's more, I also realize that such a practice is essential when it comes to the business of selling news. But, the degradation of our political processes, however bizarre they may sometimes seem, is contemptuous and irrespoQsible. In this special election in California there are a sufficient number of qualified candidates, yes I would even grant Mr. Schwarzenegger inclusion among this group, but the majority of the general public has only heard of the inane or radical candidates because they seem to add a little levity to the news. So please, dear editor, do your faithful audience a favor and leave the ridicule and cynidsm to, as the venerable Calvin Trillin would put it, "the Sunday morning gasbags." On a final note, the events in California are the result of a process called direct democracy, a process by which the power is returned to the citizen. Perhaps the people of California were misinformed or misled in their previous d:[ort to elect a governor. They do not deserve fo be punished for the simple offense of bad judgement. For instance, if a person purchases a toaster, the cheapest of three different brands, and it manages only to bum their toast, must this person, for merely being frugile, settle for crunchy black toast every morning? Most assuredly not. The California legislation provides its constituents the right to recall their governor, and if doing so is in the best in,terest of the state, then, for their courage, these bold citizens of the Golden State deserve our benevolent praise. ,. With respect, J.W. Davies �FEATURES SEPTEMBER 29 2003 9 From Musk Ox to Fjords: Wilkes Grad Revels in Greenland Experience BY ARIEL COHEN Beacon Correspondant walking around campus with the familiar bulk of a video camera and mic set. While Lewis noted that he no longer sits in front of a digital editing program, the skills he gained in doing those things are translateable. "Even though I am not doing anything that resembles what I studied in college, I still think that Wilkes prepared me for what I am doing. The professors I had influenced · me to do the best in whatever I was doing. I also learned responsibility, hard work, perseverance, and patience from my years at Wilkes." Losing contact with former classmates after graduation, although unfortunate, is a reality, especially when they move away: * Ma~k~sy, a Le iail~fitthe to Greenland. University Learning Center; is among But sometimes persuing a •most recent arrivals atWilkes University. professional dream is worth it. eacon: How long have you been at Wilkes? Wilkes 2002 graduate Justin ckesy; Since the beginning of April last Lewis, is currently doing just ear. that. He is serving overseas for eacon: Where were you at before coming to the United Stated Air Force, as a ilkes? Missile Warning Crew Come, I was at Marywood University'. to mander. was at Rollins CoUege in Winter park1 Flori · " During the weekend of his n: Are you lv:iPPY th,f!;.ypu chos~ :\filke,~ ..U . graduation from Wilkes, Lewis esy: ;\bsolutel ougbly impres was commissioned as a second nts here, them ., el of ,our,;&tllde lieutenant. The career achabili~ and in enthusiasm on field at the Air Force students be successfut assigned him to on: Do you have any goals set for yoµrsel training in the Space y: I think there are s . ,. · and Missiles proCe,nter, gram. Afterwards, he wprQCe was given orders for So.short: a change of station to sareand.m the 392nd training +? · squadron at on:Howd Vandenberg Air Force kesy; Certainly to . , Base, where he would whether they are having difficulty, I think · undergo a six-week neral, share the over~arching goal to help st I. training course. ents bring to the bble i'whole variety Qf skil About halfway ey ·es. We are available to help them to devel through his training, in. Lewis learned he : How c · ontact with would be assigned to Justin Lewis stands in front of the Artie tundra of y: y, My exten: the 12th Space il me, w ilkes,edu or Warning Squadron, at Thule Air Base, Greenland. Prior Now, Lewis finds that every to heading to Thule, Lewis had to . :,,, :~/:\.*:;.;f:}:,.w•,::: day is a learning experience. "The attend a qualification-training he Learning Center ,. experiences that I have here are course that is designed specifiDirector of Leaming Center antlACT 101, like other that I have ever [had]. cally to prepare him for life in Mt. Thomas J. 1'homas, tells us a bit more The weather is quite cold. Even in Greenland. about Wilkes University's Learniri. Center. the summer temperature range Once Lewis arrived in Beacon: How long bas the 1:, between 40 degrees and negative Greenland, he immediately began e~isted?, 40 degrees [Farenheit]," Lewis training for the job of Missile T ,, · : I would ~Y at least. . said. · Warning Crew Commander. "I 1 buh would believe;bef. "Thule has 'three Fjords am a Missile Warning Crew Beacon: What's the purpose o located nearby and the sight of Commander. I am in charge of a them is absolutely beautiful._ I had Uniyersity Learning center?. "" three-person crew, including Thomas: The Learning Centeris to · never had the opportunity to see myself. Our crews are made up rovide students with the assistance they need to become independent glaciers until I arrived here, and it of a Crew Commander, Crew earners. One of the main goats at the University is to dev:elop ind~ is just unbelievable. I took a Chief, and a Space Systems ndent learners but we know that students do not arrive ~ere that way photo safari by helicopter hosted Console Operator. Our squadron by Greenlandic Air and we were o we support students until they reach that point , . •.· . .; •···•··· . provides ballistic missile early con: What does the staff at the Leaming Center do dail,y'l · able to see the musk ox, land at warning and space surveillance to the base of a glacier, and land on omas: We run a range ofprQgrams to help students•s.ucc<:ed. We the Untied States. We provide ant Wilkes students to be successful and what that means that some top of Mt. Dundas, a locfil critical information to the missile tudents are very individual in the abilities that they have, the majors mountain that many people climb. warning center regarding ey choose as well as the study-habits they have. We have to arrange The view was amazing and the ervices that run a whole range of support that the students would need. missiles, critical data regarding scenery was absolutely beautiful,'' satellites to the Space Contro l o we could be ... offering group study sessions, to offering tutoring, to said Lewis. Center, as well as as serves as a ffering academic counseling as well as advising. The days themselves in con: How can students become involved with the Learning Center? 24-hour contact point for higher Greenland are also quite different. headquarters, " explained Lewis . omas: Students should come by to let us knqw if they are experiAccording to Lewis, "The sun All of this is a far cry from ncing difficulty to find out, wliat services are available anc~ may be does set normally like in the states what Lewis was trained to do at elpful. They ~h9uld q9t ·• · sitate to explore their options. iWe·will but as the days went by the sun Wilkes . At Wilkes, Lewis was a elp them do that ·· · · · abl,: visitin stayeo in the sky longer and communication studies major and ebsite, it would con · ofinfonn longer until it no longer went J:,. . o/ .... . ,. :~: could most commonly be seeing uickly; students coo of the range o: e Prior s. i'th~m:· nter T~e ere. is below the horizon. Now the days are getting shorter and by November 1, there will not be any sun appearing until about late February." Lewis does have the opportunity get out and explore the cultore and the country that surrounds him. In the short time that he has been in Greenland, Lewis remarked, "One of my most unique experiences was the ability to partake in Polar Bear Swim here. The dpy was cold and rainy and we were all gathered at Tug Boat Beach. The water had icebergs floating in the distance. We heard someone yell, 'Go!' and the group of four ran into the North Star bay in just shorts and sneakers and completely submerged ourselves in the water. For a ·little udnerstanding of the temperature, the water never rises above 32 degrees [Farenheit], so if you ask me, 'Were _ you cold?' I can say, 'Absolutely!' However, the opportunity to swim in theArcitic Greenland Circle probably will never [again] be available, so I did it and enjoyed every minute of it." One of the most challenging things for Lewis in his attempt to get comfortable in the new land is understanding the languages, although he is trying to learn Greenlandic a little. "I have met several Greenlandics [Inuits] and I can only say , 'Thank you,' 'You're welcome,' 'Hello,' and Good-bye,' but when I do, they are ecstatic to see that someone is trying to learn their language," said Lewis. In addition, Lewis has grappled with day-to-day differences in things like cuisine. He has noticed that whale blubber, seal ribs, and caribou, for example, are considered delicacies. So whether it's watching the arctic fox play, or mastering a new technical challenge in his work, Lewis continues to learn post-college. " ...What you get out of college is what you put in, and I guarantee that no matter how much tuition you pay, the education that you get from Wilkes is priceless." �10 SEPTEMBER 29, 2003 FEATURES Wilkes Prof Proves Learning is Never ·Finished· BY ARIEL COHEN Beacon Co"espondant For many students, the ultimate educational goal is earning a PhD. For Dr. Brain Redmond, Professor of Chemistry and Geology, a PhD was just the beginning. Redmond is a professor at Wilkes University but while he is teaching and helping students grasp new concepts, he is also learning new concepts as a Wilkes University student himself. For students of a non-science major, Redmond's GES 105 Astronomy class is a course that covers a large amount of information and looks at the Earth and the universe from an outside perspective. What many of his students may not know is that stars and planets are not the only interest tbat Redmond has. Redmond has a long history in education and has always had a fascination with learning. "During high school, I was an avid fan of taking a full day of courses instead of sitting in study halls, missing the opportunity to learn even one new fact," Redmond stated. Upon graduation from high school, he found he had accumulated more than twice the amount of credits needed. But what many students don't know is that, since almost the beginning of his career here, Redmond has also been taking courses in a variety of majors. About 20 years ago, he realized that he had filled the minimum university requirements, so he decided to start working towards different degrees over a 5-year span. As of right now, he currently has degrees from Wilkes University in Chemistry and Physics, and is working towards his bachelor's degree in English. Dr. J. Michael Lennon, Redmond's current English professor, has a mutual respect for Redmond as both a professional and as a student. "He is a fine colleague and an excellent professor and he should be treated like any other student here at Wilkes," stated Lennon. One of Redmond's past professors, Dr. William Stine, Professor of Chemistry, can, cle~ly remember when Redmond was in his organic chemistry class. "Professor Redmond was a marvelous student. I'd like to have an entire room of just Redmond," Stine commented. As far as things on a professional level are concerned, Stine feels that the playing field is a level one. "We have great respect Redmond contipued his education by pursuing.a degree in geology at Michigan State University. After graduating with his Masters, Redmond attended Rensselaer Polytech- nic Institute, which is just north of Albany, New York, for his PhD. With a PhD, Redmond applied for several jobs and was hired to work at Wilkes University 28 years ago. He currently teaches not only astronomy class, but also geography, geology, and environmental sciences. for one another and we call on each other many times for advice," concluded Stine. Redmond's quest for knowledge not only helps him to be~ome a more educated and aware individual, but also helps his students. Redmond feels as though the insight he gains in the classroom while seated behind a desk can help him be a better educator when he stands at the head of the class. "I like to take what I have learned throughout my extended education and try to work it . into the classes that I teach. I like to learn other languages so that I can better understand where the origin of the language of astronomy came from and pass that along to my students," said Redmond. In Redmond's personal time, you may see him riding around on his blue Harley, which by the way, comes from the Dominican Republic. He also has a great interest in foreign languages, including Latin and Spanish. And, like the true Renaissance man he is, Redmond is also a musician. According to Santiago Serrato, one of his students, Redmond is "an outstanding person that makes me laugh 24/7." Redmond proves that learning is a neverending process. Knowledge is power, and Redmond is continuing to soak it up. Verbal Judo Part of New Safety Measures at Wilkes BY REBECCA GOODMAN · Beacon Co"espondant With a new staff, a changed attitude, a revised mission and yellow shirts, Wilkes Security has been revamped_ this past summer to provide a more comprehensive and visable presence on campus. However, in addition to the obvious changes, Wilkes Security has also undergone a metamorphosis of sorts under the visable spectrum. While many of the changes were physical and can be seen around the campus, there are other additions to the security personnel that lie beneath the surface. One such addition is the technique of Verbal Judo. • Verbal Judo is a type of communication used by law enforcement officers, business and education persons to control situations. George J. Thompson, Ph.D, first developed the Verbal Judo training program, or tactical communication as it is sometimes called. Thompson took his experience in law enforcement and meshed it with his experience as an English professor to create the Verbal Judo Institute. The training courses, according to the Verbal Judo Institute, teach officers involved to respond to what is going on around them, and not to what they may be feeling. Therefore, personal feelings are removed from the equation. It teaches officers to understand how to deal with various difficult situations and people using "management tactics to diffuse confrontational encounters." Some of the Public Safety Officers on campus have been previously exposed to Verbal Judo. One such officer is Don Bly, who states that one of the concepts of Verbal Judo is to inform and "reassure that you are there to help, not to hurt." Bly defines Verbal Judo as a "way to deescalate situations by your tone of voice and tone command." The Safety Officers who have yet to take the course will be participating in one the first week of October. According to Chris Bailey, Director of Public Safety, Verbal Judo is the first step in the continuum of response at Wilkes. There is a protocol of that starts, "from the least invasive response·through the most invasive," said Bailey. He also states that Verbal Judo is the first step in avoiding a physical confrontation. "Obviously we want to limit the times we would.have to physically respond because a physical response not only puts the officer in danger of being hurt or injured also the individual, the subject of the response," stated Bailey. · Upon completion of the course, the officers will know what to do in order to successfully to control various situations they are faced with. Some of these techniques include the ability to use language to control not only situations, but to control personal feelings. Another technique helps officers to correctly and successfully use words that are appropriate to the situation at hand. Perhaps one of the most interesting and important techniques learned in the Verbal Judo training classes is the ability to know that what the officers are saying is actually what they are intending to say. With its collected firm aspects, Verbal Judo is an important qualification for campus security to possess. The addition of Verbal Judo, "[will] continue our goal of improving the professionalism of the officers. They'll be better capable of handling situations in a professional manner, dealing with the community in a respectful manner and trying to reduce the idea that it is 'us against them' mentality," con- eluded Bailey. In its entirety, Verbal Judo and officer presence are welcome additions to the campus. They are both the first rung of the re- sponse ladder and their addition will provide a strong base for the new Wilkes Public Safety response continuum. 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Jane came It may not be Valentine's Day, but love frOJl! an Irish Catholic family and Alfred's fais certainly in the air on the Wilkes Univer- ther was the spiritual leader at the Temple Israel. sity campus. "We're an interfaith couple and_we are both As Homecoming approach~. many alumni, faculty, staff, and students will very committed to our faiths. Neither one of us wanted to abandon our own faiths, and at come together on that ti me, it campus to celebrate " wasn't a time of all that the Uni ver, ' easy blending of sity has given them. those two faith Some students will traditions," said celebrate their eduJane. cation, their experiBut after ences, and the faceight years and ulty and staff that '' · • three ceremosupported _them __ nies--one on a while at Wilkes . · Monday in their Others will celebrate living room suranother gift the Unirounded by versity has given eighty loved them: their spouse. ones; and two There is an overceremonies, whelming number of each from their alumni, faculty and own faith tradistaff who have tions to appease found their life parttheir families-ners at Wilkes Unithe couple was versity. married. They both Alfred and Jane testify that had (Lampe)Groh they not both Alfred Groh, Proworked at fessor Emeriti of Wilkes, they Theatre and former never would Director of the Cenhave met. Alter for Performing though Alfred is Arts (now known as Courtesy of Albert and Jane Groh n~tive to Wilkesthe Dorothy Dixon B arre, Jane is Darte Center) and originally from Jane Lampe Groh, Mr. Albert and Mrs. Jane Groh Chicago. former Dean of StuThey have no dents Affairs, met children of their one another one own, but Jane says they have "many Wilkes day at a business lunch back in 1969. "I was having lunch at the Hotel Ster- kids" and that is a "real joy" for the both of ling and he [Alfred] came in with the then them. They still share a deep love of theater, Dean of Admissions. I was having lunch the University, and one another today, and with my assistant dean and that is where I continue to attend campus events on a regumet him. In August, he asked me to go to lar basis. the Pocono Playhouse to see Most Happy Fella. It was all downhill from there," said Dr. Paul and Jean Adams Apparently, the Student Services office on Jane. campus encourages commitment. Like Jane Although neither of the Grohs graduLampe Groh, Dr. Paul Adams, hails from stuated from Wilkes University, Alfred does dents services--indeed, he serves as Vice call Bucknell University Junior College his alma mater. And both were certainly "edu- President in that area. His wife, Jean is an cated" at Wilkes through their many years Instructor of Art on campus and teaches popular ceramics ~lasses. Unlike the Grohs, howof service to the campus. The pair shares a love of theater. When ever, the Adams' are also both alumni as well they first began dating, Jane would sit in as employees of the University. Paul graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in on rehearsals in the Center of Performing Arts on campus when Alfred was direct- Elementary Education in May, 1977. Jean graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Art Eduing plays. The couple married in 1977 after a rather cation in 1978. The couple met through mutual friends lengthy courtship. Tfie two say the lengthy courtship was a result of a num- while undergraduates at Wilkes in the mid 1970s and were married in June of 1980. Paul ber of factors. "We couldn't make up our minds was originally from Binghamton, NY, and Jeari whether we loved each other more than was from Emerson, NJ, but somehow northwe loved the University or vice versa, so eastern Pennsylvania appealled as the permanent home for the couple. Like the Grohs, . . . . they also credit Wilkes for bnngmg them together. "To say we are products of Wilkes would be an understatement. We've both spent more than half our Jives e~ther attending Willes or working here. For me, it's been 28 of my 48 years. Wilkes has given me so much to be grateful for, but nothing greater than the relationship I have with my wife," said Paul. Both Paul and Jean began working at Wilkes in 1979, and are still employed by Wilkes today. They have two children, Lindsay and Caroline. - lov~ at first sight, but there was definitely an attraction." Tondrick agrees that it might not have been love at first sight, but there was definitely a spark. "I don't know about that. I looked at him as a real fun guy, someone who I could be good friends with that could make me laugh. As far as love at first sight, I'm not sure I believe in that at all. I think love evolves," described Tondrick.' While Tondrick was initially attracted to Seitzinger's personality, fun-loving nature, and Christine Tondrick and John Seitzinger sense of humor, what made Seitzinger fall head The two previous love stories provide hope over heel_s for Tondrick was her eyes and love for Christine M . Tondrick, Assistant Director of for baseball. Marketing ana Communications, and John Even though they are in love, Tondrick and Seitzinger, Wilkes University Sports Information Seitzinger still have their differences of opinDirector. Together since August 2001, the two ion. It seems, however, that Tondrick found familiar faces on the Wilkes campus will tie the more to say about her fiancee than Seitzinger knot this com· ·did. While ingDecember. Seitzinger can apThe two parently be stubhave known born and impatient, eachotherfor Tondrick doesn't six years but seem to have any have only flaws, at least acbeen dating cording to her soonabout a third to-be husband. of that time. Regardless of "We had a their past, present very casual reor future, Tondrick lationship at is sure of one thing. first, and we "I will always look are good back at Wilkes, not friends and just as an alum, but that evolved as.lhe place where I into somefound my future thing romanhusband," contic," explained cluded Tondrick. Tondrick. So is there a love Tondrickis bug on campus? a 1998 Wilkes Has the Colonel graduate been overtaken by w h i l e Cupid? Not accordSeitzinger is a ing to Dr. Bob University of Tuttle, Associate Scranton Professor of SociolCourtesy of Christine Tondrlck alumnus. ogy. Tuttle says "The first that it is not uncomChristine Tondrick and John Seitzinger time I actually mon for people who met him attend the same uni[John] was during an interview, just a short in- versity or work together to end up marrying troduction. Both he and a former co-worker of one andther. ours asked of my experiences elsewhere and "The main principle regarding mate selecwhat I could bring to the job. I really didn't tion is called homogamy. This simply means think too much of it, and then I didn't see him that we tend to be attracted to and become again until I started, which was close to two involved with those who are similar to ourmonths later. We had very infrequent contact selves. There is also a phenomenon known as at a staff meeting every two weeks," clarified propinquity. This means nearness, and in Tondrick. She also added that they "had a very terms of mate selection refers to the idea that casual relationship at first and th<!t evolved into you are most likely to marry someone you live something romantic." near, work with, or go to school with," said Although Tondrick was skeptical about the Tuttle. possibility of romance because of a previous Whether or not people come to Wilkes lookheartbreak, she was definitely glad to meet her ing for love, it is very possible that one could soon-to-be husband. "I was looking for somefind their soulmate in the next dorm room or one I could have a good time with, looking for office building. These couples are all together some companionship, but I never expected that because of the Colonel. Watch out next time I would actually find my future husband here at you are visiting Conyngham Hall or walking Wilkes," stated Tondrick. across the green way. The love bug just might When asked whether or not it was love at sting you next! first siiht, Seitzinger said, " I don't think it was �SEPTEMBER 29, 2003 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 12 VPA Offers Eclectic 2003 Fall Theater Line-up BY JESS NIEMIEC Beacon Staff Writer With laser tag, bingo, karaoke, concerts, and other fun events held on campus comes also a bit of culture. The Wilkes University Department of Visual and Performing Arts has begun work on its upcoming theatrical production. The first production, set to kick off the semeste r on October 2-5th, is Jean Giraudoux's The Madwoman of Challiot. Set in post World War II era, the production tells the tale of an old, eccentric, Parisian woman who proves that "little people" can make a difference. Members of the theater department are excited about the upcoming show. "Madwom_an is something you're not going to see very often," said Joe Dawson, Director of Theater and Musical Theater programs at Wilkes. The large, 28-person cast has been working nightly since the beginning of the semester. The cast list was posted and rehearsals commenced immediately as the fall semester ensued. "The play is a really starting t<? come together. I'm proud to be a part of the great productions that will be going on this year," said Nick Pierce, senior business and musical theater double major. "It will be a wonderful experience for all those that decide to attend," he added. The intellectual comedy will star a trio of senior women: Tiffany Smith as Countess Aurelia, Jennifer Zubemick as Constance, and Netta Clemons as Gabrielle, as well as sopho- more Rachel Dryer as Josephine. Their male counterparts include Nicholas Pierce as the Ragpiper, sophomore Scott R. Cassidy as Pierre, and junior- Lauren N. Trovillion as Irma. "They are all eccentric types. It will be a very energetic show," said Dawson. The theatrical production will put two sides together, presenting a good conflict. Having discovered oil underneath the streets of Paris, an unscrupulous group of rich and powerful men propose to dig for the treasure, disregarding the consequences to the city of Paris and its inhabitants. Of course, humor will be dominating factors in the play. The Madwoman of Challiot wit! run October 2-4, at 8 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on October 5. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $5 for senior cjtizens and students, and free for Wilkes students with ID. "I would strongly encourage people to come [see the play]," said Dawson. Later in the semester, the musical "She Loves Me" will be presented to the Wilkes Community. Playing on November 14-16 and 21-23, the Shakespearian play was chosen to round off the semester with a real cultural bang. While not quite as obscure as Madwoman, as it has been made into the movie You've Got Mail; it will be both interesting and entertaining. The cast has already begun work on this play as well. The tentative cast list has been posted, and those students who are involved are already busy learning lines and thinking about motivations. Doing 'She Loves Me at The Beacon/ Jay McDermott Madwoman of Challiot will be performed by Wilkes students this weekend in the Darte Center. • the end of the semester will be more than different from what we're working on now, making it interesting--both for the faithful audience meqibers and the cast," said Pierce. With many weekend choices present to balance out the games of bingo, becoming exposed to a little bit of culture is closer than one would think. mocha bar This Week in History... The week of September 29 through October 5 in retrospect: OCTOBER lst-(1940) The Pennsylvania Turnpike opened as the first toll superhighway in the United States. 2nd-(1959) "The Twilight Zone" debuted on CBS-TV. The show ran for five years and created a total of 154 episodes. 3rd-(1863) U.S. President Abraham Lincoln declared that the last Thursday of November would be recognized as Thanksgiving Day. 4th-(1957) The Soviet Union launched Sputnik I into orbit around the Earth. Sputnik was the first man-made satellite to enter space. Sputnik I fell out of orbit on January 4, 1958. Sth-(1999) Kevin Spacey received a star on the Hollywood neapolitan soft parfait pecan peppermint strawberry (¥lrsimmon sundaf; swirl . ti.l iftutti pistachio popsicle raspberry 29th-(1956) RCA Victor had received 856,327 advance orders for "Love Me Tender" by Elvis Presley. 30th-(1957) Fran Drescher was born. h sherbet -mousse bomoe· 4 .caramel chocolate coffee \'. cone G ,IJ I L E M A N E ,F V ' N H ,, 0 A C r Q D R B E E R D I p ·s 0 T E I 0 R C T E A N X X s J Z- N w w s I A p p T D L »' s R ·::: M J M X R C z M A T N R L B p p L 0 - N D 0 T M N -~=· A 0 .A 0 G E E C L R Q H 'N D 0 '::'!<: F p T M E A E R T V z E F N T B u N L I F i== F ; D D T A w G p I T N u T T s y I T E 0 u R C s w p I 0 L T M A H L, C X M u E A y I I M M A C N L C A I T s H s M w G y Q z A w E p B s B 0 A ·c I L E w A C H I 0 E J D L p p A A p B C G V p u o· H E s B z A L N D u E T u z s �SEPTEMBER 29, 2003 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 13 Restaurant Review: Vino Dolce For most, it would be easy just to fill up on on top. My mouth watered as I ate. The fresh- Wilkes students can enjoy a meal without ness made me feel like Mama Corleon was in breaking the bank. The entree prices run from the bread alone and well worth the trip. $11 to$18(minewas$11 andmyfriend'swas the kitchen. My friendly, easygoing waiter (who filled Last Thursday, I stepped into Vino Dolce My friend opted for the ravioli, that were $14). The casual atmosphere is great for talkmy friend's beverage six times without askat 6130 Sans Souci Highway, Hanover Townstuffed with spinach and cheese, served in a ing if you can be heard above the "Mob Hits" ship. When I did so, I was immediately trans- ing) next served the "antipasti," a daily special of marinated artichokes stuffed with lump bed of homemade tomato sauce, and soundtrack (maybe a little too loud). ported to small, Italian Venetian cafe. sprinkled with oregano and Parmesan cheese. Reservations aren't necessary, but with Put simply, Vino Dolce, whichopened in crabmeat. The crabmeat melted in your mouth, I would go back to have another order of this. seating around 40 (including the bar), I would December, is an extraordinary place to eat and with the mix of the Italian marinated artisuggest it. Open Wednesday through SaturI have never been to a restaurant where I have Italian food. The name Vino Dolce comes from choke the two fl avors made your taste buds enjoyed my meal so much and still was reday, Vino Dolce begins seating at 4 p.m., and the Italian phrase for "sweet wine." Perhaps dance. morseful that my friend had the better. These last seating is at 9:30 p.m. For the Insalata, we split an Antipasto, the most noteworthy character of the restauhand rolled and stuffed raviolis were light and If a night away is what you need, take the rant, however, comes not from its wine list, consisting of two kinds of ham, so fresh and fluffy. You could tell the chef took her time time for staff at Vino Dolce to serve food fit but from the unexpected and Old World treat spicy they tasted like the meats were also and care in the preparation. I would go back for Italian royalty. Like me, you will want to cured in the back. The salad moreover inof homemade pastas and sauce. just .to tasted the sauce (As I write this my go back for more. The menu consists of Minestra (soup), cluded Italian olives, cherry peppers, capers mouth waters.) Insalata (salad), Antipasti (appetizers), Ri- and a mix of shredded provolone and mozzaWith my coffee, (no sotto, Farcito (stuffed), scampis, parmigianos, rella. The only thing I didn't like was the iceespresso machine), we split and pastas. All are ordinary items at plenty berg lettuce. Why net use fresh spinach, or hand made cannoli. The three oflocal restaurants, but Vino Dolce's offers a some other variety of mixed greens other than cannolis were served with Iceberg? supreme, tender pasta that is homemade and For my entree, I selected the spinach homemade whipped cream on hand cut daily. gnocchi light potato and spinach dumplings the side for dipping. I don't My dining experience began with a breadserved in a garlic olive oil sauce with sauteed know which was better, the basket of Italian rye, served with olive oil spinach. The little dumplings were blissful · whipped cream or the cannoli-and fresh herbs . The bread was warm and with the light sprinkling of Romano cheese either way, I recommend both. moist like it just came out of a baker's oven. The shabby exterior of the restaurant is nothing like what ;RFORMING ARTS AT WILKES UNIVERSITY you pay for. Once through the front door, the transition is remarkable. A beautiful cherry bar is accented by cherry wood- · work throughout. Classy furThe Beacon/Jeff Geller nishings and dim lighting makes Vino Dolce a perfect place for Vino Dolce, located in Hanover Township delivers a students to enjoy a night away delicious Italian meal BY BRIDGET GIUNTA from " campus. Beacon Staff Writer Vino Dolce is also a place BY JEFFGELLER Beacon Asst. A&E Editor Th Darte Board Performance Hour Wesnesday, October 1 at 1 p.m. Gies Hall, Dorothy Dickson Darte Center Open and free to all Theater Production of Giraudoux's Madwoman of Chaillot Thursday, October 2 through Saturday, October 4 at 8 p.m. Sunday, October 5 at 2pm · Ticket prices: $15 for general admission, $5 fpr senior citizens and students, and free for Wilkes students with ID. Earn $150-$250 wkly in Customer Service/Sales Flexible Part Time & Full Time Hours Around Class and Other Activities. Fun Team Environment Call Now!! 287-8020 . www.colle e1ncome.com �14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT SEPTEMBER From the Cutting Room: CD Review: Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star John Mayer: BY ALISON SHERRY Beacon S141JWrlter This movie receives 3 W's and is ratedPG-13. Have you ever wondered just what happens to your favorite child stars after they are no longer children? The answer to this question may give you some insight into the plot of "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star." David Spade portrays the comical character Dickie Roberts, a 35-year old former child star. Now an out-of-work parking valet and not too pleased with the direction his life has taken, Dickie learns about a great auditionthat could rejuvenate his career. However, the part he auditions forrequires him to play a "normal" guy and Dickie is anything but normal. Desperate, he decides to hire a family to adopt him so he can relive his childhood and literally grow up from scratch. The movie also features some big names in Hollywood such as Alyssa Milano, Doris Roberts, Craig Bierko, Jenna Boyd, Jon Lovitz, Mary McCormack, and Sascha Knopft. If you have any nostalgia from child stars of the 80's, then you will also enjoy the many guest appearances made in the movie. If you're interested in a light comedythatwillleave you smiling as you leave the theater, then you will definitely enjoy the unique comical spirit of Dickie Roberts. There is minimal action but there is a surprisingly sweet romance. I think most viewers will agree that in "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star" David Spade has definitely come a long way since "Joe·Dirt" and "Black Sheep." Urban Legends: Good Fortune Good fortune, a big break, hidden treasure, easy money--we create many tales that explore our optimistic fantasies. Although sometimes they do come true, we also have to be cautious and understand stunning reversals of fortune are just as likely. Look at these "good fortune" urban legends and decide for yourself which are true. •Casinos pump extra oxygen onto the gaming floors during the early• morning hours to keep tired patrons from heading off to bed: • A stranger who stopped to change a tire on a disabled limo was rewarded for his efforts when the vehicle's passenger, Donald Trump, paid off his mortgage. •When a Nebraska church exploded in 1950, no one was injured because every member of the choir was late arriving for practice that evening. *A lucky bargai°: hunter became a millionaire after finding an original print of the Declaration oflndependence in the frame of an old painting. *A policeman promised a waitress half the winnings from his lottery ticket: all the numbers came up, and he kept bis word by sharing the jackpot with her. *Man buys old motorcycle, then discovers it was once owned by Elvis Presley. *Tourists who have taken rocks from Hawaiian beaches have returned them in hopes of ending streaks of bad luck. *Aman turned a four hundred dollar Social Security check into $1.6 million playing black'ackinLasVe as. 29 2003 Heavier Things BY MELISSA JURGENSEN Beacon A&E EdiJor In 2001, John Mayer released Room for Squares, which has since sold more than 3 million copies. Mayer established himself as an artist to watch with his versatile voice and fanciful lyrics. The upbeat "No Such Thing," the perfect Valentine song "Your Body Is a Wonderland," and "Why Georgia" all establish a very precise mood and reflect Mayer's own concept of cool. With his recent follow-up, Heavier Things, Mayer offers a more sophisticated album. Recorded in New York with producer Jack Joseph Puig, Heavier Things includes those songs such as "Only Heart" and "New Deep." Mayer's new methods ' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - are unusual. A song called "Home Life" has a fresh coffeehouse groove. The· songs "Clarity" and "Split music has matured. Mayer is far from being a Screen Sadness" reflect that Mayer is unone-hit wonder and this album is amazing. sure how long his current romance is goMayer has certainly grown up and has brought ing to flower. 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We came in expecting a win, but you never know what can happen," said assistant coach Mandy Kehler. Megan Riley and Alicia Vieselmeyer combined for 20 kills. Nicole Hahn led the Lady Colonels with 26 assists with 8 digs and Amber Brennan added 7 digs of her own. Vieselmeyer showed a lot of heart out on OOt Page 20 a .the court playing with a fractured left wrist. "Mentally, at first it affected me a lot because I was second guessing my ability, but now that I know my team has confidence in me I have enough to do ,vhat I need to do out on the court wit~ a little extra effort," said Vieselmeyer. According to Kehler, one great thing that came out of the game was that the Lady Colonels were able to have everyone on the team contribute to the numbers. "For the younger kids its important to get them that playing time so they have that experience under them so when we need them in a bigger game and they need to step up they'll have that confidence," said Kehler. "I would say our setting game was the biggest advantage, they didn't look like they had a strong setter on their side and on our side we had two great setters and I think our hitting game got them a little scared and pumped us up," said Kehler on the play of the game. Last Monday the Lady Colonels beat Misericordia 3-2 but dropped~their streak on Saturday losing at Rowan 3-0. Wilkes next plays at Scranton on Tuesday. Continued from provement." Trichilo gained 153 yards on the ground on 24 attempts and averaged 6.4 yards per carry. Trichilo now has 552 yards rushing in three games. "I would like for him to have 30 touches a game," says Sheptock about his star running back. "I think we're approaching that." As good as the Colonel's offense was, the defense was even better. Wilkes defense held FDU to 179 total yards and kept FDU out of the end zone all day. Wilkes also sacked the FDU quarterback five times. "The defense always wants the opportunity to pitch a shutout," says Sheptock. "That's the greatest reward for a defense." Freshman standout linebacker Jason Mitkowski led the way for the Colonels with 11 total tackles, and senior linebacker Steve Rogers had 8. "We try to go three and out every time," says Rogers. "We try to prove to ourselves that we are a good defense." Sheptock is very pleased with how his starting linebackers have been performing. "He's still not playing loose yet, and when he does he'll be phenomenal," Sheptock says about Mitkowski. "My hat is off to Rogers for taking him under his wing and helping the defense." The closest FDU came to reaching the end zone was in the third quarter. They drove 90 yards to the six-yard line. On first and goal from the six, junior Adam Mihalko stuffed FDU's run for a one-yard loss. On the very next play Mihalko again broke through the line to stop FDU for a two-yard loss. FDU then went for a touchdown on fourth and goal from the nineyard line, but quarterback Dan Huffs pass was incomplete. Wilkes failed to score in the third quarter, but at 12: 17 in the fourth, Kaskie connected with Gallagher for a six yard touchdown making the score 28-0. The last points of the day came from the defense. At 5:40 in the fourth, Jon Jamison picked off an O'Neill pass and scrambled 37 yards into the end zone. Wilkes ended the day with 452 total yards on offense. They gained 300 yards on the ground and 152 through the air. Kaskie was named MVP of the game and freshman li~ Jordan had a breakout game with 88 receiving yards and a touchdown. Wilkes advances its record to 2-1 and will face perennial powerhouse Widener next week at Homecoming. 227-47/S �SEPTEMBER 29, 2003 17 SPORTS - TheAmazingA's: Volleyball Leaders Make the Grade just took a few practices to come up with a feel so special out there on the court and technique that would work." letting me know I can do anything," added She still manages to average .56 blocks Brennan. "Scott and While most Wilkes students per game and carries a lot of the weight on Mandy (the coaches) associate the letter "A" with the worked hard with. me in the her shoulders - she has 24 of the team's 36 grade they want to take home at blocks this season. last year to get me where I the end of the semester, on the "Befote, Alicia played at 150%," said am today. And without my volleyball court, the letter "A" Brennan. "Now, she plays at 151 %. " parents, I probably wQuldn't stands for leadership. No, this Both of these skilled players credited be so confident." isn't a new kind of phonetic spelloff-season work for their successes. The volleyball team is ing. "A" happens to be the first "My roommate, Mandy Harlan, is also thankful for her confidence, initial of the team's dynamic duo: a player for Wilkes. We played volleyball as it-has led to her achieving Amber Brennan and Alicia on the sand court at Kirby Park," said an impressive 23% of the Amber Brennan Vieselmeyer. Brennan, a former Wyoming Valley West team's 1,016 digs on the seaAmber Brennan and Alicia standout who set the Spartans' serve son. Vieselmeyer· bring several talents to the record. "She is a very skilled player, so we The second "A", sophomore Alicia court, and even without viewing an actual helped each other become Vieselmeyer, has her own spematch, it just takes one look at the statistics better players and get in betcial physical quality. S~e leads to prove it. ter condition for the seathe team in kills with 209 in 17 Brennan leads the team in digs with 234 son." matches so far this season, deon the season, and she set a school rec9rd "We tend to do a lot of spite that she has been playing during the home match against Kean Unimuscle training versus with a fractured left wrist. versity. The previous record was 684 digs, weight lifting," added "Without our defense and held by former player and current assistant Vieselmeyer. "We do our setter, there would be no coach Mandy Kehler. plyometrics to train our possible way I would even have "I had no idea it was coming so quickly, muscles to react in specific a chance to put the ball away," and neither did my teammates," commented Alicia Vieselmeyer ways so that when it comes said Vieselmeyer. She accounts Brennan. "It is an absolute honor to receive to game time, all the quick for 28% of the team's 745 kills. such a special record and beating the record movements we have to make have become Although her injury could have brought of someone that I had looked up to rriy whole natural." her down, it took just a short amount of volleyball career." The Lady Colonels sit at 8-9 on the seatime with her teammates to realize that nothBrennan's numbers continue to grow, and ing had changed. "With the support of my son and look forward to more success she credits many people with her own sucthroughout the season. "We play our team, the only thing this has done is make cess. "My teammates have so much confihearts out in every single game." me work harder," added Vieselmeyer. "It dence in me. They have a way of making me BY KYLA CAMPBELL Beacon Slaff Writer goalkee,_per }fept the gamewith!O save~ in . scored twice in the secwith J• Raffetto . t . s ,d~lsby J3. Tr~m.oowei:. an<i a.late Master With a comer kick ared,to pay'thoroage to the. . Beck::hrurt)!i· s?Ccer teamfell'to a Bella Donna's Pizza 55 N. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. Call 822-5775 WINGS STROMBOLI r-----------------------~ I I SUPER MEAL DEAL I I I I I I I Two Large Pies for $9.99 WOW! Not Valid with any other specials I I I I I I i ~-----------------------~ r-----------------------~ I : : I I I $1.50 off a Large Pie WOW! : : I I SUBS r--------.- --------------~ SPECIAL MEAL DEAL Large One-Topping Pie with One Dozen Wings (with your favorite sauce) $11.49 WOW! 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We knew Colonels (5-3) to they weren't going to be get the ball rolling. that strong so we were Kerry_Zellner, setrying to work on differnior forward, was The Beacon/T. Mick Jenkins ent things. It was responsible for the good," said Todd Jennifer Prell attempts to gainfirst Wilkes goal Broxmeyer, Wilkes head control of the ball against Ramapo about one minute field hockey coach. into the game. The Lady Colonels dominated the entire With 13:40 left in the half, Meredith game from start to finish. "Our skill and teamSampson, sophomore forward, added to work is at another level and they're a young the score and made it a 2-0 -game. Then · team, and our girls are starting to come towith about a Il)inute left in the half, Sampson gether better," added Broxmeyer. added another goal off an assist from Wilkes ended the game with a 25-? shot Katelyn Nathani, freshman ~9rward/mid, to advantage and a 21-3 penalty comer advanbring the lead to 3-0 entering halftime. · tage. Desiree Podrasky, senior goalkeeper, The Lady Colonels wouldn't need any and Carli Boccardi, freshman goalkeeper, each more help with the score, because Ramapo. had a save for Wilkes while Katelyn Ferguson, ,Beacoy Sports freshman goalkeeper; had 12 saves for Ramapo. "They're a brand new program and weren't very skillful, we just used our speed and skills to get around them," commented Erin Henry, junior forward. The Beacon/T. Mick Jenkins Melissa Quinn drives down the field during Saturday's match. In addition to the decisive Ramapo win, the Lady Colonels also beat the University of Scranton 2-1 last Thursday led by g9als from Sampson and a penalty shot from Cain. The Lady Colonels take their win streak into Manhattanville on October 1. ·n11et to ' play dpl~ anµ. nave' a chance at getr ting beatbytliem#1 ~:y.ye game ... "' ,, Maybe they stiouldrt"tltave won. e Nodd Series, because n:utybe t\ley shouldn't • ·1ave been in the playoffs. Uay thauo the ':.1orida Marlins of '97 and the Anahefm-A.1F -~els of 102. sion JP Pllµn and simply stated7 the playoff setup iGoing into the last 1 or major league baseball is not fair. week of the sea- ./ There is nodoubtin mymindthat.having vild card teruns in the playoffs is a good hing. It keeps more fans around.America wing to ~the ballparks and staying.in tune •vith the regular season. Howe~er, should MaJorl;ea&JeBaseball acrifice what the regular' ieason diyis1on hampions do all season loij.-gjustto please he fans? No. It's just not :t:igbt that the .New YotK Yan,::ees can beat up 9n the Boston Red ~ox and, !series~ "' ' p s· .· .· ' " " <: Maybe :tv,iajot J.,eague Baseball · should make the first round seven gaµies and nptallow the Wild Card ·,.· team to play ~ horpe game in the fu;st round. The NBA switched their first· $pn ~.e rav. e~•// Marlins,~ and· ~ roundof playoffstoabestqfSeveDfor~. Plulli~ j)'had y mar and things worked wel~. That fqrlllJlt befter'tecorcis wo.uld. truly allow the,best team. (6 ag~. :. than the Ntt-demraJ <liviJf _vance. . ·• sfon lea,tler. If wouldn't lpok too t don't k.now exactly what baseball cguld good if <\division w:innefg,otin to the playdo about.their pJayoff set up, but something · offs. with a worse record than two runner ups should be done to credit the division wi11rters in another djyision. , , ·for the. great season they had and separate Trn depnitely not trying to say that base-- them from a secon~ place te~m. ball should do away with theWtldCard. HowB. /A. Monday Night Match-up BY STEVE KEMBLE & WILL MIDGETT Beacon Sports Editor & Asst. Sports Editor Will; Tonight will mark the Bears' first game in their own Soldier Field since theif 200 l NFC playoff loss to the Eagles. The newly renovated Soldier Field (a $600 million make-over), will welcome,back not only the long-absent Bears, but also offer opportunity for an important milestone for opposing _quarterback Brett Favre. The Packers' Favre needs only 131 passing yards tonight to pass Dan Fouts (43,040 passing yds.) for 5th on the all-time career list. He also only needs one more win to pass Joe Montana (116 wins) for 5th on the alltime list for career wins. I say Favre will achieve both when the Cheeseheads spank the Bears on Monday Night Football. If this game were merely a battle of quarterbacks, then the Packers would have a HUGE advantage. Since he joined Chicago, Kordell Stewart has played ... well, really badly. Come to think of it, in a nine year NFL career, Stewart has had only three seasons even worth mentioning, his best season in 2001 when he threw for over 3000 yards and rushed for more than 500. The Bears are 0-2, and Stewart is averaging a meager 116 passing yards per game, while Favre is averaging a not-too-shabby 208.3 passing yards per game and has four passing touchdowns. Green Bay's defense is ranked 22nd in the NFL, which isn't good, but Chicago's offense is even worse. Da Burrs are averaging a piti. ful 167 .5 total yards on offense. I would discuss their i:ushing game, but hey, they don't have one. The Packers will be victorious and their record will ascend to 2-2 overall, when they pummel Kordell and the Bears 31-7. Steve; Well, since I made such a bold prediction last week, I'm going to go out on a limb and give the edge to the Chicago Bears for tonight's game. Both teams are struggling early in the season but the· Bears will be really pumped up knowing it's a nationally televised game. More importantly, it will be their first true home game since the 2001 season. The Bears played all of their home games at the University of Illinois last year during the renovations to Soldier Field. The one thing that is surprising about this game is that there aren't any huge injuries to players on either team, so we'll really get to see what ese teams are all about. Now, if you looked at just stats there is no doubt that the Packers should win, especially with the milestones Brett Favre could set tonight, but if we all just went by stats they wouldn't need to play the game. Favre is going to try to force one too many passes going for those milestones and the Bears' defense will come up big and please the home crowd. Bears win 24-20. �• SPORTS SEPTEMBER 29, 2003 19 Colonel ·c,ipboard Freedom Confere nee Standings as of 9/26/03 Athlete of the Week Field Hockey Conference. 0/ Men's Soccer Conference. 0/A Women's Tennis Conference. 0/ Drew 2-0-0 5-1-0 Lycoming 1-0-0 7-1-0 Drew 4-0 7-0 Delaware Valley 1-0-0 3-2-0 FDU-Florham 1-0-0 3-2-0 Christina Waldele 3-1 4-2 Lycoming 1-1~0 Wilkes 4-3-0 Scranton 2-0-0 2-6-2 · .... Women's Soccer 2-1 Scranton 6-3 FDU-Florham 1-1-0 4-5-0 0-0-1 4-1-2 Drew 1-1 7-1 FDU-Florham King's 0-1-0 5-3-0 0-1-1 2-6-1 Wilkes , 2-5 King's 1-2 Scranton 0-2-0 26-0 DeSales 0-0-0 3-3-0 With her outstanding 0-3 2-3 Wilkes Manhattanville 0-0-0 1-4-0 Delaware Valley 0-1-0 3-5-0 0-3 1-5 play last week, Christina DeSales King's · 0-2-0 2-6-0 Waldele, freshman forward, helped the Lady Colonels to a 1-1 record ·and kept Football Wilkes alive_in both games. Volleyball Lycoming 3-0-0 Women's Soccer On Wednesday against 3-0 FDU-Florham Delaware Valley 2-0-0 Scranton 1-0-0 8-0-1 2-0 8- Baptist Bible, Waldele Lycoming Widener 2-1-0 2-1Drew 1-0-0 4-2-2 1-1 Scranton 9- scored a goal and had an 2-1-0 2-1Wilkes Lycoming 1-0-0 3-3-0 King's 1-1 8- assist. She was a major 2-1-0 2-2Susquehanna FDU-Florham 1-0-0 3-4-1 Wilkes 0-1 8- contributor in leading the Moravian 2-2-0 2-2-0 Wilkes 0-1-0 2-4-2 0-2 7-1 Lady Colonels toa 2-1 vicDeSales 1-1-0 1-2-0 Juniata Delaware Valley 0-1-0 1-4-1 Delaware Valley 0-2 0- tory in double overtime. King's 1-2-0 2-2-0 King's 0-1-0 2-7-0 On Saturday at Lebanon Valley 1-2-0 1-3-0 0-1-0 1-7-1 DeSales 0-2-0 1-2-0 Albright FDU-Florham 0-4-0 0-4-0 . Christina Waldele Susquehanna, Waldele scored Wilkes University's only goal of the game, which kept the Lady Colonels within striking distance until the very end. Weekly Recap Numbers Of the Week Football (9/27) Wilkes 34 FDU-Florham 0 Men's Soccer (9/25) Lycoming 2 Wilkes 0 (9/27) Susquehanna 3 Wilkes 2 179 Total offensive yards Wilkes defense allowed against FDU-Florham 3 Number of goals Meredith Sampson had in two games for Wilkes field hockey 300 Number of rushing yards totaled by Wilkes 23 Number of shot advantage Wilkes field hockey had over Ramapo ·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.co Field Hockey (9/25) Wilkes 2 Scranton 1 (9/27) Wilkes 4 Ramapo 0 Women's Soccer (9/24)Wtlkes2BaptistBible 1 (20T) (9/27) Susquehanna 2 Wilkes 1 Women's Tennis (9/24) Lycoming 6 Wilkes 3 (9/27) Lebanon Valley 7 Wilkes 2 (9/28) Wilkes 6, DeSales 3 Women's Volleyball (9/22) Wilkes 3 Misericordia 2 (9/25) Wilkes 3 Lincoln 0 (9/27) Rowan 3 Wilkes 0 Donna KowalCzyk's Salon at 4·19 823-8966 419 S. River St., Wilkes Barre Hours Weds. and Fri 9-5 Sat. 8-4 Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Evenings by appointment # �SEPTEMBER 29, 2003 SPORTS 20 ilkes O-line Stuns FDU Devils ·n 34-0 Rout Win boosts Colonels in rep for Widener BY WILLMIDGETI Beacon Asst. Sports Editor Wilkes rebounded from its loss to Lycoming last weekend by completely dominating the FDU-Florham Devils. With star performances from running back Brett Trichilo and quarterback Matt Kaskie FDU had no chance. And as one Wilkes fan shouted, "Colonels eat Devils for breakfast!" ·FDU won the coin toss and deferred, and Wil~es chose to receive. After a 16-yard return from Maleek Mills, it was off to the races for the Colonel offense. Wilkes established its running game early with key gains from Kaskie and Trichilo. The pivotal play of the drive was on fourth and one from the FDU 25, and Kyle Gallagher took the handoff and burst through the line for 6 yards. · On first ~own on the FDU 19 yard line, Kaskie took off for a nine-yard gain. Wilkes would score on the next play when Trichilo ran 10 yards breaking all sorts of tac,kles to barrel into the end zone for the score. With the extra point good, Wilkes took the lead 70. ' After the first Wilkes touchdown, FD U put together one of its only decent drives of the day. The Devils took the ball 49 yards in the 13 plays all the way clown to the Wilkes 15. They were then faced with a 4th and five, and opted to kick a field goal, which they missed resulting in a turnover on downs. On the ensuing possession, Wilkes was forced to punt from its own 39-yard line. The snap went wild, but punter Mike Fox was able to chase down the ball and get off a two-yard punt. FDU took over on offense, but on first and 10 FD U quarterback Patrick O'Neill threw an interception to freshman cornerback John Darrah. A holding penalty during the interception dropped Wilkes back to its own eight-yard line. At this point Wilkes used its ground game to drive 92 yards in 11 plays to the FDU 19 yard line. On 1st and ten, sophomore Duran Porrino came i_nto the game to substitute for Kaskie. "Kaskie was gassed," explains head coach Frank Sheptock. "He was running the option and scrambling a little bit. All the op~ tions are designed so that he keeps the ball 75% of the time." Porrino, giving Kaskie a break, threw a 19- Football Continued on Page 16 TODAY(9/29) FRIDAY(1O/3) Into The Streets Week-thru Friday @ Volunteer Services Homecoming Dinner Dance@ Genetti 's 6 PM Production of "Mad Woman of Chaillot" @ Dorthy Dickson Darte 8 PM TUESDAY(9/3O) Commuter Council Meeting @ MSC Lounge 11 :30 AM Volleyball @ Scranton 7 PM Women's Soccer vs. Scranton@ Ralston 4 PM Women's Tennis vs. Kings@ Ralston 4 PM • WEDNESDAY(1O/1) Student Government Meeting @ Hiscox Suite 6 PM Women's Tennis @ FDU-Florham 3:30 PM Men 's Soccer vs.. Moravian @ Ralston 4 PM Field Hockey @ Manhattanville 4 PM Crossroads Coffeehouse Meeting @ First Methodist Church 6 PM THURSDAY(1O/2) Volleyball @ Scral)ton 7 PM Women's Soccer vs. Scranton @ Ralston 4 PM Women's Tennis vs. Kings @ Ralston 4 PM Production of "Mad Woman of Chaillot" @ Dorthy Dickson Darte Center 8 PM yard strike into the end zone to freshman receiver Jim Jordan for six points. With the extra point, the Colonels advanced their lead to 14-0. Wilkes would go on to score once more in the half when Trichilo made a I-yard dive into the end zone at the end of an 80yard drive with 2:59 left on the clock. Wilkes put up big offensive numbers on Saturday, after having a poor outing against Lycoming. Kaskie opened up his passing attack for the first time this season going 161 l for 123 yards. He also amassed 75 yards on the ground on 11 rushes . "Last week I know I came out completely flat," said Kaskie. "All the balls that were catchable were caught. That was an imThe Beacon!T. Mick Jenkins Matt Kaskie looks for a hole in FDU's defense during Saturday's game. SATURDAY(lO/4) Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk @ Kirby Park 9:30 AM Footbairvs Widener @ Ralston l PM (Homecoming) Field Hockey @ Philadelphia Bible 1 PM Volleyball @ Lebanon Valley 10:30 AM Women's Soccer vs. FDU-Florham@ Ralston 4 PM Men's Soccer vs. FDU-Florham @ Ralston 11 AM Production of "Mad Woman of Chaillot" @ Dorthy Dickson Darte Center 8 PM SUNDAY(lO/5) Production of"Mad Woman of Chaillot" @ Dorthy Dickson Darte 8 PM Congratulations to Eric Wolf for correctly identifying last week's "Find this Photo." As Wolf told us, the picture can be found on the first floor of the Eugene Farley Library. Find this Picture on Campus This photo was taken somewhere on W ilkes Univ · rsity's Campus. When you find it, email us at wilkesbeacon @hotmail.com. Be sure to put ·"campus Picture" as the subject heading, as well as your name and phone number in the body text. The first person to correctly Identify the location of this picture will be recognized in next weeks issue The Beacon we co1nes 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 2003 September 29th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2003 September 29 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/56160437b3c31df4453c5064bf1375f1.pdf ddfc0a94c52c396dee80e5e0375f236a PDF Text Text October 20, 2003 Volume 56 Issue 6 OF TODAY REPORTED BY THE JOURNALISTS OF TOMORROW Wilkes Dedicates New Business School at Reception Gov. Ed Rendell, Benefactor Jay Sidhu challenge university BY GABRIELLE LAMB Beacon News Editor ates to gain well-deserved recognition on a national level thanks to the uniqueness of Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell visited the new curriculum. the Wilkes campus on Monday, September"We believe (this school) will become a 13, 2003 to help unveil the new Jay S. Sidhu national model in undergraduate and graduSchool of Business and Leadership, made ate business and leadership education," said possible by a $3 million gift contributed by Gilmour. 1973 MBA graduate, Sidhu, and Sovereign With the addition of the Sidhu school, Bank, where he is the currently chairman and slated to begin in September 2004, University CEO. Provost Maravene Loeschke pointed out that The ceremony and reception, held in the many additions would be made to the busiHenry Student Center Grand Ballroom, were ness department, and Wilkes community. well attended by students, faculty, and staff, "Now this generous gift will enable us to as well as many community members and sup- add to that, the leadership of a new Dean, porters. some new faculty, a new personal_developThe Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and ment officer for students, and an opportunity Leadership aims to add a unique component to be a partner with Sovereign Bank and learn to business and professional education. The from their expertise," said Loeschke. "Also focus of the school, "Learn, Do, Reflect,'' will the ability to develop an executive education be made possible by teaching students lead- program--and most importantly a revised curership skills, ethics, entrepreneurship, and riculum)' emotional intelligence, skills Sidhu cites as "There is simply going to be nothing·quite real measures of success. like it, anywhere else," continued Loeschke. Dr. Tim E. Gilmour, Wilkes University PresiDr. Jeffrey Alves, Alan P. Kirby Professor dent, opened tlie program noting that he hopes the new initiative n_o t only attracts more Business School Continued on . students to continue their education at pages Wilkes but also hel s Wilkes and its radu- Crush Duo to Perform at Rifkin Cafe Courtesy of Wilkes.edu Governor Ed Rendell congratulates Jay S. Sidhu and President Tim E. Gilmour on the dedication of the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership. ITS-Undergoes Evaluation BY JULIEMELF Beacon Assistant News Editor Photos Courtesy of www.crushtheban~.com they could provide those services that will help the university," explained Jim Lennox, Director of Operations for Wilkes University Information Technology and Services. SCT also provides administrative support with Banner. Banner is the main administrative computing application for Wilkes University. It's a product that has several different modules, there's a student module, a finance module, there's a financial aid module, human resources, so its spread across to manage all the different types of programs that are going on in a higher end organization · like Wilkes. For example, with online-regis- The future of how Wilkes University will_ perform its daily operations will be decided over the next several months. SCT's contract expires on November 30 of this year. SCT is the c;ompany that supports big enterprise systems such as the library and provides administrative support for the e-mail system and all the hardware for those big enterprise systems. With the contract almost expired Wilkes has begun to explore other options. One of those options was to look at Drexel University, an out sourcing provider. "SCT's five year contract will be expiring Continued on page 2 soon and Wilkes wanted to make sure they were making the right decision, so they started to do some exploration of some other News .............................................................. 1-5 options and Drexel became one of them. One of the things Editorial. ........... :....................... 6-7 Drexel has to offer is that they have ASP solution, an ability to provide administrative applica- Arts & Entertainment. .......... 13-15 tions, such as our Banner system, from a remote location, Sports ..... :'.............................................. 16-20 which is one of the reasons Wilkes is looking at Drexel is that lTS Index: - Wilkes will welcome Krysten Montgomery (right) and Eric Rudy (left) from the popular local band Crush this Wegnesday, October 22 in the Rifkin Cafe .. As Brian Keating.Programming Board concert chair, explained, "Krysten sings and does a lot of different things with percussion, including playing the conga drum; Eric is on guitar and vocals as well. They play a lot together. doing sporadic shows during the week at various local music venues, 11 Crush is often the featured act at many area clubs Qnd bars, including the Woodlands, The Jazz Cafe, Grinders, and Brews Brothers, The concert wiU begin at 8 p.m. and is free to the public. Features .............................................................. 9-12 Calendar._!" ••············· .......................... 20 �OCTOBER 20 2003 NEWS tration you are using a Banner Finance and Support Operations. web front end that allows stuA contract with Drexel has been signed to dents to go on there and actu- host a system for delivering online courses ally register and actually affect called WEB CT which should be up and runthat system's database and the ning next fall or even as soon as the summer. information in that system when Right now the online courses are delivered you register online. using a system called Manila. Currently, the According to Sullivan, Wilkes does not want to make any .hasty decisions and are now underway assessing the technology issues on campus. For the time being, Wilkes will extend SCT's contract for 6 month while evaluation is under way. "Understanding what infrastructure we need to have_in place and just re- Students may see changes with the University's ally taking a step back and hardware provider within the next year. seeing where should we be at. We know were not state-of- computers that run Manila are housed on the-art, so we're going to figure campus; WEBCT will run on Drexel's comout how we're going to get puters. there. We recognize how impor"There have been some performance probtant it is to go forward both as a lems with the manila system and the perforservice to the students but also mance ought to get better. Drexel has a gigathe administrative systems and bit connection to the internet which is more it was just kind of a proper time than I 00 times faster than our connection so to take these steps," stated, certainly for people that are off campus I think Scott Byers, Vice President of that performance will get better," said Fred Sullivan, Dean oflnformation Technology. In the meantime Wilkes has begun a series of projects to help ensure technological advancement. "One thing that we are trying to get a start on is wireless. We recently got a grant which will help pay for doing wireless in the library and we expect by the end of the year that the entire library will have wireless connections available," stated Sullivan. The library will not be the only place going wireless, explained Sullivan. "Our technology plan basically says that we will do the entire campus within five years, and it will be done incrementally. After the library, the next place to look at -is the student union and the student lounges in Stark and Breiseth. One of the difficulties with doing wireless at Wilkes is that we have so many buildings and are so spread out that it's a lot of work to cover everything," remarked Sullivan. Even though where the future of technology is headed remains uncertain, Wilkes Technology Department will be there trying to keep up with the face paced world of technological advancement. II so... psychology, ·hu1h? 1 Way to go buddy. _ . _ _ · You finally worked up the nerve to ta_lk to th~t g~rl fro_m P$yth 101, but you $till sounded like a doofus With nothing mtelllgen~ to say. 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PITTSBURGH (AJ;>)-A c oner has found elevated levels ofcadmium in ten people who The speaker in the tape, broadcast have recently died in a rural Pennsylvania county. adding fo the mystery about the presence hroughout the Arab world by the Al-Ja_zeera of the toxic metal. elevision station, also warned Iraqis against Ever since 6 l-year-old RussellRepine was found to have mysteriously died in March 2002 ooperating with U.S. forces and urged youth of cadmium pojsoning, Coroner Thomas Streams has tested for toxic levds of the metal in all · n neighboring nations to join a jihad, or holy autopsies in Indiana County, in western Pennsylvania. . ar, against the Americans. Streams and state police announced Friday in Indiana, about 50 miles east of Pittsburgh, "We reserve the right to respond at the that ten ·other people have tested positive for elevated levels of cadmium. Of those ten, ppropriate time and place against all the toxicology results on three cases.showed extremely high levels of the metal, which is often ountries participating in this unjust war, parused in batteries, paint and welding supplies. icularly Britain, Spain, Australia, Poland, JaIt is unclear whether the deaths are related. Preliminary testing on wat:er and soil samples an and Italy," the voice said. have given authorities no reason to link them to land or water contamination. "The Islamic countries who participate will Officials say foul play remains a possibility becau~e cadmium can be toxic in even sman ot be exempt, especially the Gulf countries, doses. They were awaiting test results ost prominent among them is'Kuwait, the aunching base for infantry troops of the cruaders." Charges may be filed over Amber Alert after child found with dad It was the first tape since one released on DONORA, Pa. (AP)-A woman who told police her ?*month-old son was inside a vehicle he eve of the second anniversary of the Sept. when it was' stolen-but failed to mention the child's father was in the vehicle, too-was ex- 11 terror attacks - and the new message came pected to be charged with misusing Pennsylv~nia1s Amber Alert system, authorities said s President Bush was on a tour of Asian Friday. ations rail ying allies in the war on terrorism. Jennifer Megela, 22, of Donora, contacted police Thursday night, telling them a man had The United States is pushing more nations stolen the truck with her son inside when she had gone into a. convenience store. o send troops to Iraq to help U.S. led forces But authorities said she didn't tell them child's father had gont}with her and their child rying to stabilize the country. Even as U.S. to the store and that the two had argued before she went inside to pay for gasoline. oops have faced on ongoing guerrilla resisThe child was found with his father, Harry Raupach, at a home a.few hours after the call ance blamed on Saddam Hussein loyalists a activated the state's Amber Alert system, said Jim Brice, police superintendentin Donora. The eries of deadly suicide bombings has tak~n system, which is named for a Texas girl who was kidnapped.and murdered in 1996, uses the . lace in the past two months, mostly in news media, highway wad signs and other outlets to n:odfy the public of.sus~ted abducaghdad, whose authors are still not known. tions. Jr " White House press secretary Scott Brice said police expect to charge Megefa in the near futur.e with filing a false report. cClellan said authorities would analyze the ew tape. "It is a reminder that the global war on Workers take down wrong building error continues," said McClellan, with Bush ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP)-Brown County workers accidentally demolished the }Vrong build- ·n Bangkok, Thailand, at an economic sumit. "Terrorists are enemies of the civilized ing in Mansfield. orld who seek to spread fear and chaos and The county m~nt to take down an old doublewide traileton property .it qwµed i.!1 Mansfield, hey have no regard for innocent life." but instead it razed a privately owped two~stocy .J:/.<>me on an acljoinlngtot. ,· The speaker on the tape used similar word4k,w1s " Nobody lived in either home and,both. were i.q disr~pair. .· . · ng, including Quranic verses and poems, County officials said it is a Jegal',natter and declined to comment'. John ~er. whose poken by bin Laden in previous tapes. He father owned the dem9lished house. saiq the family would speakwith'. a lawyer. eld back a sob when addressing the Iraqi The county wa~ted m ,..s:learJhe .~OJ?7f!'Y so. itSol.l!d ~.fr>ck~~tx the highway eople, telling them he sh.ares their concerns department~ ·· ·· · fa ; ' · · nd saluting them on their jihad. "God knows if I could find a way to your Police: Roblier ransacks h~m~, mi~waves 1meal 1eld, I wouldn't stall," the speaker said. l;lRICK, N.J. (AP)-A burglar whoransackedahomeandstolesomejewelry alsotook~e "You my brother fighters in Iraq ... I tell time to e~t a grilled chicken dinner he found in.the freez~r and cooked in the microwav~, ou: You are God's soldiers and the arrows of authorities said. ,, slam, and the first line of defense for this DavidLucasOlmeda,21,whoselastknownaddresswasfoStafford'.1;9wnship, wascllUYMuslim) nation today ... so don't (fail) the ing a large black bag over shoulder when Brick?Township Police Officer SandraMatthesonuslims today." wbo was driving home-stopped ahcfbegan to 9uestionhiJnaround 8:20p.m. Saturday. The speaker said this is his second mesOlmeda. who initially gave a false name..told Mattheson he was walking to a friend's age to the Iraqi people. In February, an house, but pointed in the wrong direction when asked\v~ere it was located. Thejewelcy w~ udiotaped message believed to be from bin then found in his,pockets, and police.said he al$<>,.stole so111echeckbooks from theOeean ·•· · aden urged Iraqis to carry out suicide atCounty home. . · · •< ·•· , cks against Americans and draw U.S. troops Around that time, the-holJ!e's residents returned and.foqnd the house ransacked and the ·nto combat in Iraqi cities. dinner's remnants in their trash can.Authorities said Olmeda confessed to taking the items The Qatar-based satellite station Aland also admitted driving a cat tha! was laterJomid to have }eported stolen in Mount azeera received the recording Saturday from Laurel. . . ';, ' "trusted source" who called and offered Olmeda told police it }Vllll his aunt's and th~t he abandoned !t ~t a towpship shopping he audiotape, news editor Ibrahim'Hilal said. center aft~rit ran out of gas, but it was not clear whether the woman who reported the theft The recording was 31 minutes but the stawas related to Olmeda. ion aired only about 17 minutes of "imporOlmeda, who .also was wanted on warrants iss~ed in 13ar~egat and•~:AtJantic City, was nt material, what is newsworthy," Hila! said. charged by Brickpolice with. burglary,J~ft andreceiying stolen property, He Wf¼S ~ing h~d he station broke up the tape into two parts, Tuesday on $25,000 bail.at the Ocean County JaiJ in:'l'om~ Jgvet, . . .' ne addressed to Americans, the other to Ira- . 3 NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL OCTOBER 20, 2003 Couttesy of tne ~ssociated f)ress .. , . . % the supeliff fof a' ms been car, 1.:::::====================:::::::==:::::::::::::::::::::::::==:================.J qis and Arabs. The message 'apparently was recorded before early September, because the speaker refers to the government of former Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas, who resigned Sept. 6. Al-Jazeera aired the message Saturday over a still photo of bin Laden, dressed in a robe and vest and a traditional flat Afghan cap. In the portion addressed to Americans, the speaker said: "I tell the American people we will continue fighting you and we will continue martyrdom operations inside and outside 'the United States until you stop your injustice, and you end your foolishness." Addressing U.S. troops in Iraq, the speaker said: "Your blood will be spilled so the White House gang gets richer and the arms dealers with them, as well as the large companies involved." U.S. officials have noted that some tape releases have been preludes to attacks. In an April 7 tape, a speaker believed to be bin Laden exhorted Muslims to rise up against Saudi Arabia and calls for suicide attacks against U:.S. and British interests. Suicide bombers struck Western housing compounds in the Saudi capital on May 12, killing 26 people. There was no major attack, however, following th<:! Sept. 10 message from bin Laden. In that message, al-Jazeera broadcast a videotape that contained a pair of voiceovers, one purportedly from bin Laden and the other from his deputy Ayman al-Zawahri. The CIA said two days later that analysts believed bin Laden's voice on the tape was pro~~bly authentic. The message aired Saturday also derided Washington's attempts to persuade other nations to send troops to Iraq. "America is bogged down in me quagmire of the Tigris and the Euphrates (rivers)," the speaker on the tape said. The United States "is in real trouble, God willing, and is today screaming at the top of its lungs." Bush "thought that Iraq and its oil is an easy treasure," the voice said, adding that it has now "resorted to buying mercenary fighters from East and West," calling its war in Iraq a "new crusade on the Muslim world ... a decisive war for the whole nation." There are already troops from 26 other nations in peacekeeping forces led by Britain and Poland. So far after Washington's new call for forces, Turkey and South Korea have said they would send troops. "I call upon all Muslims, especially Iraqis. I tell them: Do not dare support the crusading American armies and those that ally with them," the speaker on the tape said. "Anyone that aids them, or whatever comes of them, no matter the label, is sacrilegious." "You young people of Islam everywhere, especially from neighboring states, and Yemen, you have to go wage jihad (holy war) and show your muscles. Follow the right path and don't follow people who follow their whims ... who want to divert you from this blessed jihad," th~ speaker said. �4 Alcohol Awarenes·s ·week Kicks Off Today BY VICTORIA WHITE Beacon Co"espondent · "Be Part of the Solution," is this year's theme for National Alcohol Awareness Week. During the week of October 20 through October 24, Wilkes has planned many activities to help raise awareness. The week kicks off on Monday with a member of the Pennsylvania State Police holding a question and answer period in the Henry Student Center from 11 a.J11. to l p.m. On Tuesday, Pam McDonald, from the Wyoming Valley Drug andAlcohol Service, will be in the Henry Student Center Ballroom at 7 p.m. to talk about alcohol and drug decision-maJ<ing. Wednesday Frank Yanulevius will speak about the loss of his daughter to a drunk driving accident, at 7 p.m. in the Ballroom. Perhaps the most widely attended and popular event of last year's Aicohol Awareness Week was a one-mile walk. Thursday, October 23 at 11 AM, members of the Wilkes community will again be ''Walking Towards Awareness" by participating in a one-mile walk from the Greenway and to Kirby Park and back. A barbecue and a live WCLH broadcast will immediately follow on the Green'way. Gail Holby, RN at Health Services said, "I think the walk brings us all together, we know what we are meeting for and it lets us see how we can have a good time together and have no alcohol but still have a good time. We are out to let people know that you can have a great time without alcohol." Holby estimated that about 240 students and staff had signed up to participate in the walk. Stephanie Dickert, junior criminology and sociology major, participated in the walk last year, and plans to walk again this . year. Dickert said, "I participated last year because I think people don't realize how dangerous alcohol can be. It is important w remind people of the dangers of alcohol. Last year a lot of people turned out for the walk and it made me feel good to know that people realize that it is a problem." Holly Souloff,junior elementary education and sociology major, will participate in the walk for her second year as well. Souloff said, "I participate to let people know that there can be problems with drinking." · The week is rounded out at the Rifkin Cafe on Friday evening. Friday evening "The Jazz Trio" will be playing at 9 p.m. and free refreshments and desserts will be served. This is the second year that Wilkes has developed a full prgram of events in conjunction with Alcohol Awareness Week. ·st{b ence 23 ~t~~ ;,v.:;is .~t ... . topped for,.iµcohol+im rjyirig or irtvoJyedii:q alcoh,ol~rela. . driyei-s. 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CHECK US OUT TODAY !!!! 570-823-5124 EHO �OCTOBER 20, 2003 NEWS 5 Business School Continued from page 1 of Free Enterprise and faculty member who has been instrumental in the development of the new program since April, detailed the five principles featured in the new curriculum. "The first two are integrative year-long courses at the !'eginning and end of the program. Arthe beginning, the Integrated Management Experience requires students to plan a business in the fall and run the business in the spring. Threaded throughout this course is financial accounting, organizational and team development concepts . and practice. At the other end of the program is the Integrated Capstone Experience, which merges business policy and decision-making with field experience such as internships. The third and fourth elements of the curriculum are complimentary in the sense that the logic for both is similar... Both the gen- era! education and business program are spread across all four years. This gives the bwsiness student the opportunity to learn and apply business concepts over a four year period instead of cramming it into the last two years," explained Alves. Thus, ,the Sidhu School .of Business's most unique feature is its integration of both classroom/ theory, leadership development, and simultaneous emphasis on internshjps and business and professional planning upon entering the program. But Alves stated that the real winners of this program are the students who will leave with a one of a kind education, providing them with more professional opportunities. "Students in the Sidhu School will receive the kind of professional development that organizations spend hundreds of millions of dollars to provide managers and em- ployees. And it will be over the entire program, not just a one-shot seminar that is common in many companies and a few schools," said Alves. "Our belief is that with the emphasis on self-awareness, diversity, change orientation, personal and professional development, and the application of knowledge, the Sidhu School graduate will transition to their professional life as an immediate contributor and lifelong learner. In short, our students will graduate with the knowledge and competencies organizations know they need to succeed." Sidhu came to Wilkes University in 1971 with "on a bus ... [already] $200 in debt." He claimed that the University's kindness and welcoming spirit is what led to the donation. Sidhu argued, "You cannot be a successful leader, unless you are a successful human being first." Sidhu defined and identified his own unique brand of leadership through his experiences in the business and professional world. Following his 1973 MB_A graduation from Wilkes, he began a career at First Valley Bank. After working at numerous financial institutions, Sidhu joined Sovereign Bancorp where he has served since 1986. He was recognized as Financial World's CEO of the Year and was also a 1996 Turnaround Entrepreneur of the efforts will produce students who will settle in Pennsylvania and help end tne recent drain of college graduates from the state as they go off to find employment. He cited that first of Pennsylvania's problems are the current economic conditions, both here and nationally. He also stated that keeping young people in Pennsylvania is a second problem, and hopes that the links made in the business school will help fight this problem. "The second challenge we face ... is that we are losing our young people ...We have to create the type of opportunities here in Pennsylvania, the type of jobs that ~ill keep young people centered right here in Pennsylvania," said Rendell. "The conte_nt of the program is such a high percentage of those extraordinary new leaders will stay in Pennsylvania and using skills they acquire ... to make Pennsylvania a better place." Year. "Leadership is about being clear, about visioh ... clear about strategy, clear about goals ... Leadership is about knowing that it is so important to be committed to continued improvement, recognizing that there are opportunities all over and you can grab them with determination, commitment and adversity," said Sidhu. · In his address to the Wilkes audience at the celebration, Rendell challenged the school, hoping its Students Most Susceptible to Sleep Deprivatio~ BY VICTORIA WHITE Beacon Correspondent It is proven that mice cannot live without sleep, so why do humans think that they can ? Sleep is necessary for existence. It is among the top five needs for survival, along with water, air, and food according to a recent article in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Among those who frequently try to get the most out of twenty-four hours are college students. Attending classes, studying and doing hom_e work, eating, often holding a part-time job, sleeping and still having time to relax and hang out with friends is a lifestyle that ensures co llege students often cram too much into a 24-hour period. Unfortunately, it sometimes means that sleep is given less of a priority than some other events. , Gail Holby, Registered Nurse at Wilkes University Health Services, corroborated that it is recommended that people get an average of eight hours of sleep a night. Unfortunately, she said, "College students do not get eight hours; they get about 6.2 hours of sleep. It affects everything--memory, focus on work, stress, irritability, and social interaction, because everything depends on sleep." , Many students take for granted the amount of sleep they get, or don't get as the case Illay be, and the way that sleep deprivation will affect them. This is most evident in the transition period students go through as they begin dorm living. According to the Student Hand- book, all dorms are subject to quiet hours Sunday through Thursday, from 8 p.m. until 8 a.m. and Friday and Saturday from midnight until 8 a.m. But, all other hours are "consideration hours" meaning that students can still be asked to keep noise at a low level. Gretchen Yeninas, Director of Residence Life, said,_"When we place students together in the summer, it is quite a process. We try to match students based on their preferreo times of sleep, but the un-· known factor is how a students habits will change when they get to school; with more free time for naps they may become a late night person, while in high school they went to bed early." With quiet hours in affect for a full twelve hours it might be surprising that college students only average 6.2 hours of sleep, as Holby points out. But Katherine Broda, freshmen biology major, said the lifestyle is not hard to adjust to. "I have stayed up later since I've been here, but I can run on a few hours of sleep, so it's not too bad. l usually sleep for about 6 or 7 hours and sometimes a take like an hour long nap." Sleep pattern adjustment can lead to habits that are tough to break, however. Freshman Cristina Church said, "My sleep pattern has changed because I stay up later and nap for about three hours during the day. I like my naps ~cept they make it more difficult to sleep at night." Church is the perfect example of what experts say not to do. Naps can be refreshing, if they last around forty-five minutes, but napping for too long can make it very difficult to sleep at night. Christina Rubillo, senior mechanical engineering major, has lived on campus all four years. Rubillo had two years with a roommate and two years in a single. Rubillo said, "I get about 9 hours of sleep a night, but I don't nap unless I have missed sleep the night before." Rubillo seems to be the exception to the rule at Wilkes, however, as most college students get fewer hours of undisrupted sleep at night and supplement the lost sleep with naps during the day much like Church. Holby reminds students to think about the amount of sleep they are getting, especially during the high stress times of midterms and finals. Holby said, "The resistance is lowered because of not enough sleep. They are more susceptible for colds and mono. Everyone is more susceptible when they don't get enough sleep." With final exams approaching quickly and cold weather around the comer, take time to assess how sleep is taking its affect. For more information on sleep patterns and sleep related issues contact, Health Services or log on to www.sleepfoundation.org. l"'ake tl1e Fast Track to Pl1}'~sical TJ1e:r:a1,'l' '\'.'~· o:t1ld bQ ii fUI }U'lf cbz to ii D:a.or of Ph)~"tcll Tl'lliililpt' (DPl) dQSNO thiln }"00 think \~1th \'11dG!l'IIU Unhi-olfi}~ t:hrm-plilrlhN!J ptrJ'!lt.11 lbQlilpt' ~ram, you can 1ibln: doctn ral ltOO}' upoo o:mphit:bn oF }-Our·junh::x }v.:Jr. Far nore iufonnatiom,. ,call i6 :11~49~2 Sanph-:-:morm and. Juni-r-:rr aN !lllOOllrq-Dltl to partld:pu11 in Wldaoan •Sfw.«1~u1t £i>:r a !Day :flMIT'i'Jffl., St,.,ftool tJfHt1man :~ t~ Pt:r1f,1:,JirnM D111 Udwml.J Pllllll,, IJ111b~ M1m13 1-113-W IE NSI • IWM'AW d II II'.a~ u �;. .... . - OCTOBER 20, 2003 EDITORIAL 6 Beacon Editorial: A01erica Shrugs Shoulders at Cheating Kobe Bryant trial entertains when it shouldn't The best media event of controversial TV is about to heat up. The Kobe Bryant trial will be covered d I db C rt TV CNBC and ana yzte yk thout fi, d t· , an any ne wor a can m ime, or waste it for that matter. So what can be said about a trial like this? Maybe a politically correct stance would be to say to leave Kobe Bryant alone and treat him 'th th e assump t·rnn th at he is · m· WI t b · ·1 b nocent e ore emg proven gm ty. 0 r may bewes hou Id say th at B ryant has suffered enough with the fact he had to admit before millions that he is an adulterer. Perhaps we should argue that the female accuser should be shielded from the media because of the sensitivity of rape as an issue. Well let's look at the facts and let's look at where we have gone as a society. First, -Kobe Bryant is guilty as sin. No, it is not clear whether he did, in fact, rape thi~ woman. What is clear is that Kobe Bryant, the former golden boy of the NBA, a supposed "standup gentleman," is an adulterer. A sin punishable by jail? Nope. Not in this country, anyway. Big deal! Everybody does itright?No! Not really. While we have become a society that tends to shrug its collective shoulders at cheating (whether it's in business, in school, on taxes, or between spouses), it's wrong. What's more important, perhaps is that this b-baller, who is loved by · children, adults, and fanatics, chose to make this mistake. But mistakes happen by accident. And how does one fall into a bed in a hotel room by accident? They don't. Those who choose to cheat, cannot call it a s1·mple m1·stak·e. It's a cho1·ce, pla1·n and simple, and it's the wrong one. Bryant's media invincibility came to an end the day he was accused of rape--amo_ng the most heinous crimes a person can commit--was . . transformed mto staged remorse and repentance. Once an actor, always an actor. Once a cheater, always a cheater. · And why should our nation and others waste time watching to see if this wown man who has deceived I h us ong enoug can get one more over on us on Court TV? Here is ~ one man who has deceived his wi1e, his family values, his child who must live with his father's reputation, and nameless others who have I. nvested thei· r ti· me and money in this piece of ungrateful refuse. Here is a man many have and sadly still adore and look up to. Then there were the McDonald's commercials where he was playing with the little kids like that lovable brother. Yet, his defiance is seen when he receives a teen choice award. Instead of refusing an award and lettii:g children know he is a negative example of a role-model and making right out of a wrong, he raised his a:rm in pride on national TV acknowledging that he is still "the man." Well, to the public out there who believes Kobe is still the man ponder this: Yoi; are 24, on top of the world and seemingly invincible. You decide to deceive a whole nation about your squeaky clean image by committing a sexual act with someone _0th er th an your spouse. Yi d Yi d ~u eceive your spouse. ou ece1ve the young woman you choose to be with. "Yeah, so what?" you "I ' · 1· I f " Yi h f say. ts JUS t a ltt e un. ea • un . Tell that to another L.A. Lakers wife named Cookie Johnson. If one can't remember her situation it was one that involved another icon named Magic Johnson. Nobody ever thinks about contracting HIV, AIDS h STD h , or any ot er s w en £ d they're living the high Ii e. Nobo Y in these situations seems to care of they bring home a disease to their families who have done nothing but stand by and support their loved ones on their high platforms. Kobe Bryant may not be guilty of rape but what he is guilty of is putting his wife, future kids, and son in jeopardy. And when did he plan to tell his wife about his Eagle County, Colorado escapade? When the results came back? Maybe he can persuade some teens that he is sorry. And maybe he can even persuade .a wife who will take his money and reputation for the biggest ride he'll ever have. But who really c_ares and who should? With many more problems and worries in our society it is time we make efforts to get morally back on track and start chastising cheating when we see it. Cheaters on the court, in the classroom, in the bedroom, in the boardroom all need to see that we are tired of shrugging our shoulders at bad behavior. Change the channel. Cheating is not a concept to glorify. Living others' pain is worse. ·,si~rr Managing Editor: ............. ~; .. .. :L ....... Gabe UDonne Asst. l\'.1:~naging Editor: ..... ;~········· ...:.Raphael .Cooper BusinessManager: ... :.i:•,•··::.:: .........:~bavid J. Grasso As~t Business Manager: ................. ,Amanda Martucci . News Editor; ...•: .. ,........... :...-..:........... Gabrielle Lamb Features Editor:;~ ............................. Lindsey Wotanis Ar~/Ent~i;-tainment Editor: ........... ~.Melissa Jurgensen Opinion/Editorial Editor: ................ Ginger Eslick Sports Editor: ......................... :.......... 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Dr. Andrea Frantz Box 111, Wilkes University 192 South Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 (570) 408-5903 Governor Ed Re 13 created chaos , posting over falJ b entire Student Ce un'awe.re·· . .•· ' entirer yotirs E-mail: wilkesbeacon@hotmail.com · . . ~Background *EstabV.~hed in 1944 * Rrinted on Mondays, with 1 Member qf the Pennsylvania the exception of holidays * 1.'.?00 papers dis~buted weekl . . . ~~W~Pal'xf.f\$sociation ,: ' �OCTOBER 20, 2003 EDITORIAL 7 Through An Anthropological Eye BY THERESA KINTZS Faculty Guest Columnist Looking at thi, Wyoming Valley strong-cultural ties to the ways of one can envision the prehistoric life of ancestral societies in the natural beauty of the forested moun- middle of a modem American northtains, home to elk and bear, and imag- eastern riverfront city with an urban ine the light from the campfires built poor, strip malls, highways, a public by Native Americans illuminating the market in the center of downtown banks of the Susquehanna for 12,000 with polka music playing in the backyears. ground, and several institutions of Everywhere you look you can see higher learning. the vestiges of generations of EuroI came to the Wyoming Valley to pean immigrants; the industries they teach anthropology here at Wilkes created, the architecture they built, this semester and it is a learning exthe omnipresent legacy of the era of · perience for me as well. The study coal. You'll notice the ethnic neigh- of anthropology teaches us to look borhoods that still persist, retaining at our surroundings through the of that curious social scientist whose driving passion is an urgent esire to understand what has hap- . ..------1-.----F-------M~""":'.:- -d:::-:.:--_,.:,--.;..._---"'--,_yes a tt 1ng .oes: e I~, eficits, Inexperience ened in the past, what is going on round us now, and what may hap- en socially, technologically, neKt? I have enjoyed working with the students here at Wilkes. Together we are learning to think more deeply bout the diversity of landscapes, ultures, and customs observed in ur world, paying special attention o taken-for-granted details in our wn society, looking at the origins nd dimensions of cultural practices hroughout time and place. At the beginning of a semester I always tell students I teach using the Socratic ethod. We will be always asking "Why?" YJ.W.DAVIES eacon Staff llriter On October 7, after the final otes had been cast, America witessed the birth of a politician. nd, as Arnold Schwarzenegger nters the honeymoon phase of his weeping victory over democrat ray Davis, the media is honing in n what is likely to be the most ublicly scrutinized gubernatorial enure in American history. Although Governor-elect chwarzenegger will not officially ake office until the election is cerified, which may not happen until id-November, his battle with everncreasing speculation has already egurt. Much of this speculation stems om a perceived lack of experience n the political arena. Experience, owever, can only be awarded afer one's character and ability have n tested. So without having the pportunity to face such a test, all f · this talk about Mr. chwarzenegger's inexperience is rivolous. In fairness, Governor chwarzenegger deserves: at the ery least. our patience. There is aiso the charge that alifomia's newly elected Goveror has a history of mistreating and isrespecting women. This charge unfortunately true;.however, one sitive thing has come from it. en he was faced with such alleations, Governor-elect chwarzenegger made' a bold, yet xtremely rare decision, that is, at east for a politician; he told the uth. He owned up to his indee,nt behavior and apologized, hich is admirable simply for the act that most politicians, when onfronted with such accusations, ould find a way around the truth. y electing Schwarzenegger, Caliomians can take solace in the fact hat. if all else fails, they can at least ount on his honesty. s Aside from applying the obvious damage control and dealing with vengeful democrats, Schwarzenegger faces a monstrous task as rookie Governor. The key to success' in his first year lies in·decreasing, if not erasing the multibillion dollar deficit, a task that will ultimately come down to simple arithmetic. For Schwarzenegger, however, it seems that addition and subtraction are not his strong points. In his 10-point plan for the first hundred days in office, Governor Schwarzenegger, like a true republican, intends to start by cutting several truces. Most importantly, he will attempt to repeal the car tax, which would otherwise generate nearly $4.2 billion in revenue for the state. This loss of potential revenue may prove costly in the battle against the deficit. For taxpayers, these tax cuts may seem like a good thing, but unfortunately, in politics, subtraction is limited' and addition is unavoidable. Governor Schwarzenegger wilt eventually have to sheathe his tax sword BY MATTHEW JONES and simultaneously raise his public Beacon Columnists discontent ·shield in order to effectively lower the deficit. I'm going out on a limb here to It helps, however, that tfie new dmit to you, dearest readers, that I . governor has aligned himself with ave, in fact, cried at least once in prominent businessmen such as bilhe past six years of my life. lionaire investor Warren Buffet and Since that's more than most philanthropist Bill Simon. UYS will admit today, maybe I Schwarzenegger has also assembled? should just quit while I'm ahead and a fairly impressive team of advisors iscuss football and weight lifting. including former Secretary of State, 'm not (duh). What I am going to George Shultz, and former California o is hopefully provide a fair and Governor, Pete Wilson. nbiased examination of why most For reassurance purposes, it is UYS would seemingly never adimportant for the citizens o,fCaliforit what I have. Oh, by the by, if nia to know that Governor ou think I'm writing this to play Schwarzeneggeris not alone. What's he "sensitive angle" on nai've more, for those who_support GoverIRLS, stop reading this now, benor Schwarzenegger, it is important ause you disgust me. to give him time, and for those who Now, most GUYS like to think of aie skeptical of the new Governor, hemselves as true MANLY MEN, just give him a chance. nd there's nothing wrong with this. We may not come up with the de- cem the watershed events that have finitive answers, but the important significantly changed the way huthing is asking the questions, learn- man beings interact with one aning to think critically, becoming en- other and the natural world over the gaged and seriously reflecting past 10,000 years. Using an interdisciplin~y approach, incorporatupon the world around us. My experiences as a profes- ing the fields of anthropology, arsional archaeologist have taught chaeology, sociology, political scime to look at the world like a visitor ence, economics, and history the from another planet. The decade I study of the mechanisms of social spent traveling around the United change focuses on the interplay States working on archaeological between material and non-material digs under the auspices of Federal culture and how these factors toCultural Resources Management gether have shaped the past and laws compelled me to consider, on present, and will shape the future . For the spring semester at a daily basis, the question of how Wilkes, I will be offering a course we got from the Stone Age to the on The Politics of Social Change Space Age. One can't help but be (cross-listed in Sociology and Poamazed by the transformations that litical Science) where we will study have taken place in such a short social change and social change period of time; transformations in culture and in technology that have, movements including global enviin five-hundred years, brought us ronmentalism, feminism (which has from the age of hunting and gath- a fascinating history and is arguering into tfie age of capitalism and ably the most significant social computers and to the era of an change movement in human hisemerging global society in the 21st tory), and the radical Islamic move- ment, so topical today. century. During my time teaching here at Anthropologists are like journalWilkes my aspiration is to share my ists; we are always asking who, enthusiasm for learning with my what, where, when, why, and how? students, encouraging them to join My research into the origins and . me in looking at the world through outcomes of civilization takes this the eyes of the anthropologist. approach in trying to identify and describe the key elements, to dis- . Today's Young Men Need to Learn to Cry L----------------">------------------- -·- - - - - - -·-·• - •·-·•·• •·• The problem lies in the warped no- I'd say, "OK, but last I checked we tion of MANHOOD that most went to Wegll)an 's for food and the GUYS ascribe to (mix Rambo with mall for clothing, neither exactly a any MALE porn star, and for a truly ' primordial life or death struggle." pathetic case, add a dash of Does this mean that we as men Eminem). The results are your loud, haven't entirely evolved? No, guys· brash, anti-intellectual, violent, do exist who are not like this but shallow, stubborn, and close- they are the minority by more than minded "GUYS" who would prob- a landslide (so shut up with your ably call me all sorts of politically science). These guys are simply incorrect names for openly admit- acknowledging their existence as ting about crying. For that matter, human beings, who by nature are any guy who tried to accomplish very emotional creatures. Yes, ananything artistic (we've discussed ger is an emotion but there is a difthis recently) would suffer the same ference between simply becoming fate. angry and starting a fight at a party Why? Down on my hands and because someone stepped on your knees raised to the open heavens- American Eagle boots. screaming in blind rage-<i>why<i Solution? Well, for me to proi>?!? Where d9es this attraction vide one that doesn't involve mass to narrow-mindedness, adherence murder is difficult. You could alto violence, and fear of expressing ways place faith in humans to evengenuine emotion come from? tually do the right thing ... but I'm The violence is the worst aspect certainly not going to. I've unforof all. Sure, everyone has problems tunately come to i:ealize that it's that make them angry but why asking way too much for most would you ever want to force your GUYS to accept the benefits of livproblems upon someone else, mak- ing in peace and harmony with one ing their life worse? I've been told another, assuming that the presthat MEN are naturally violent crea- ence of unconditional love elimitures because of the way we've nates most reasons to go the gym. evolved. Well, if we still hunted I do feel truly bad for these GUYS buffalo to feed and clothe ourselves and think I might go cry now. �8 OCTOBER 20, 2003 EDITORIAL The Medical Malpractice Issue · - ~ BY SABRINA McLAUGIIl.,IN Beacon Asst. Op-Ed Editor Having lived most of my life with two aging grandparents, I've become all too well acquainted with the halls of hospitals and nursing homes, and I've observed the practices of numerous doctors, nurses, and medical specialists--the good, the bad, and the mediocre. I'm sorry to say that though we are blessed with many fine medical professionals, they have their counterparts who are neglectful, indifferent, and even inept. Although we are fortunate enough to have several fine, large medical centers in this part of the state, many of the smaller local hospitals we depend on in an emergency are often under staffecl,underr'unded, and in need of modernization. All of these factors add more stress to the Placing The Qlame Where It Belongs jobs of doctors and nurses, whose jobs are more legal protection. I truly believe that a already very difficult. No wonder, then, that medical malpractice cap-- especially the riin an exhaustive, high-stress environment, diculously low figures being mentioned by there may be a greater chance that incidents the measure's supporters--detracts from paof medical malpractice will occur. tients' rights, and that these caps would be a There is no doubt that health care reform dangerous precedent to set. In the case of malpractice lawsuits, we are will be a major point to be considered as the next presidential election approaches. The usually not speaking of frivolous, unwarproblem of medical malpractice is a particu- ranted legal actions. We are speaking of larly controversial topic in current political people who may have been seriously harmed, conversations going on at both a local and or even people who have lost their lives, as a national level. result of the erroneous actions of a medical ·one of the main issues causing a political practitioner. I will concede that the amount stir regarding health care is the question of awarded in these suits should not be unreawhether or not a "cap," or maximum settle- sonably exorbitant, but it is important to keep ment amount, should be applied in medical in mind that the "victims" of malpractice and malpractice lawsuits. President Bush seems their families don't really receive the lion's to be in favor of limiting settlement amounts. share of what is awarded to them in court. As far as I am concerned, this is just another There are medical costs, and considerable lereason that convinces me not to vote for Presi- gal fees that must be deducted. dent Bush next November. Doctors are calling for malpractice caps Nothing makes me angrier than politicians because they are saying their insurance prewho advocate policies that diminish what little .miums are far too high because of the risk power is already possessed by the already that they may be sued. But doctors are usurelatively less powerful. I believe that in the ally among the highest-paid of professionals relationship between health-care providers in our society. It is true that they deserve and medical professionals, and patients, it is great deal for all of their hard work and years obviously the individual patient who is the of schooling, and their willingness to take on weaker in the equation, and thus in need of~ the awesome responsibility of holding a people's lives in their hands, but since doctors are so highly-paid, can't they afford to spend a percentage of their incomes formalpractice insurance? Millions of average Americans can't even afford simple medical insurance. As far as the threats of some doctors who are claiming that they will leave the state of Pennsylvania because of the high cost of insurance, it is unbecoming to the medical profession to resort to what amounts to political extortion. In the Hippocratic Oath does it read that doctors shall abandon their patients in one state, to set up practices in another state that seems more amenable because they can make more money if they do not have to pay as much for insurance? Does this mean that our motivation for creating malpractice caps, if we do so, could be that wt, feel the need to placate the good doctors that we have in this state out of fear that they will pick up and leave? The prospect is enough to disillusion me to the point where I'm beginning to think-that in today's medical ethics, as in too many other sectors of American life, compassion and public service takes a backseat to the priority of dollars and cents. Point/Counterpoint: Is a Gate in the Caf~teria Justified? Recently, on campus there has been discussion on whether or not students should be gated out of the cafeteria in order to stop food from being stolen. On the one hand, a solution to this problem needs to be found. On the other, however, some contend that locking students out of public property by installing a gate is not a fair solution at all. What do you think: should we be gated out in order to prevent steal- ing or is this treatment unfair? GINGER ESLICK Beacon Op-Ed Eilitor _ Blocking Students Out of the Cafeteria Is Unfair Blocking students from the cafeteria who are not paying for lunch is simply unfair. Commuters who want to save money by bringing lunch from home should not be forced to take extra time out of their day to find an alternate place to eat. They should not be forced to pay for meals when they have a meal with them. People who want to meet with friends to just talk about the happenings of the day should not be excluded from the cafeteria. I understand that certain students have been taking advantage of the system as it is currently fn place. But do we need to go to such drastic measures as locking people out? In doing this we are unfairly accusing all students who do not buy their lunch of stealing. We are wrongly keeping students out of a place that belongs to Wilkes University, a public place that should partly belong to the students. After all, we do spend countless dollars on tuition each year. So why don't our voices matter? Has anyone ever asked us what needs to be done to stop the stealing? How about taking some of our hard earned money we give for tuition and hiring someone to watch the students? Students could be given a hand stamp or some type of badge at the door if they are buying food. Students who do not have this stamp or badge will not be permitted to eat any of the cafeteria food. Now that may not be the ideal solution, but it is one idea in the voice of many students who do not have the privilege of getting their ideas heard. Give us a chance and we will come up with a solution better than locking us out of a property that be1ongs to Wilkes University, a school funded by our tuition. KERRI PARRINELLO Beacon Layout Artisi Just Treatment For Unjust Actions The Henry Food Court in the Student Union building seems to be the center of more controversy on campus than who's dating whom. The latest problem: Students sneaking into the dining area without paying. Now, although I think it's stupid that commuters are not permitted to bring their own food and eat in the food court, I understand ~he logic in this. I am not a cuiprit of this practice, but I know quite a few commuters who, instead of bringing their own food and just coming up~tairs to eat with friends, basically steal their way into the dirting hall. They come up the front stairw<ell, and walk right into the dining hall, skip the lines, and avoid having to pay. Now it's these same students who are angered by the fact that those who manage food service have decided to form some sort of barrier in that open space. Did people think that the staff wasn't going to catch on to the scheme? These are smart people, and it's their job to provide a service for a price, and if people are cheating them that just means that those of us who legitimately utilize dining services are just going to have to pay more for these services. The proposed barrier, which at the moment is several tropical plants, is the best way to thwart the problem, and I think it's a great idea to keep a barrier there. I don't want to pay more, and so my message to those of you who feel you' · entitled to just waltz right into the dining hall and take what you want would be that unless you want to be paying for my (and other dorming students) meal plans, stop the stealing and just cough up the dough to eat in the cafeteria. If you can't or choose not to do that, then just don't eat on the third floor. �OCTOBER 20, 2003 FEATURES 9 Trash to Treasure Campus organizations collect used items to serve others BY MEAGAN BROWN Beacon Co"espondent If you thought you knew Gina Zanolini,Moriison,~ think again. •Morrison, nstructor of Education at Wilkes, is currently pursuing hei: Ph.D. in Human velopment/Instructional Leadership at Marywood University. Here, she alks about her life before Wilkes, how she became interested in ulticulturalism, and even o ers some advice for future teachers. Beacon: How long have you worked at Wilkes? Morrison: I've been at Wilkes about seven and a half years. I started out ere as the Multicultural Coordinator in March .1996. In addition to that osition in Student Affairs, I began working part-time as an adjunct faculty ember in 1997, teaching Fundamtntals of Public Speaking. From there, I cought an ICS course called Cultu~aI Identity Development with Professor · nieritus Gay Meyers of the Education Department, and that brought me to eaching Multicultural Education in this department. I was hired to teach full-time in August 2002. Beacon: What did you do professionally before joining Wilkes? Morrison: Taught, mostly. I've taught for about 20 years, two years in the local Intermediate Unit, at the ltemative Education Center. Before that, I taught in the Job Corps program in Drums. Job Corps taught e so much about how to teach. Beacon: Before recently returning to the classroom, you were the coordinator of Multicultural Affairs. Why did you decide to leave that position and return to the classroom? . , Morrison: Actually, I enjoyed that job very tnuch, and I learned something every day from the students. think, though, that September 11th was a turning point for me. I realized "Life is too ;ghort--time to pursue y own goals," and one goal that I've always had was getting my Ph.D. Then, a month later, I attended aiversity conference in Cincinnatti, and someone presented a model on diversity in higher education. From t model, I knew that I wanted to work more in cun:iculwn development, infusing diversity into the urriculum, because I felt that the classrooms were the place to make diversity an imperative. We might not gree on everything, but we should be talking about it. And I think a good place to have those dialogues is n tbe classroom. Beacon: What is the best part about being a teacher? " Morrison: The students. They'r~ the best teachers. They'refull of good ideas; all you have to do is ~sk em. ·'l ... ;); fJ., ·, . . Beacon: Give one piece of advice to students who wish to become teachers. Morrison: Don't even think of going into teaching unless you are prepated for long hours ~d hard Qrk. Teachfog is a job that extends way ,beyond the ''working day."' It ~ver ends. And you li~ve to l>e o~gh enough to ~andle criticism, because the students will let you know about it whenever you make stake. So you had better 19ve teac?ing, odt's just not }VOrth it. B~t if you really love it. then it's the best ob in the world. For me, teaching hete Wilkes, teaching future teachers-it's tniream-00.me1roe. 'i ., a £ at i- ·- . . TheEducation Club If you are an education major, or just enjoy working wi.th children. then the Education Club is rig!it up your lley. Club president Nikole Hennan, senior elementary education and ,esycholgy ll)ajor, tells The Beacon a little bit about the club, and why it important to ill(es, Beacon: What is the Education Club's mission? , Herman: ThrJnission of the Education Club is to unite its members through ocial interactions to create a learning environment for pro~pective teachers as ell as the surrounding community [as stated on the )'\'ebsiteJ. Beacon; What activities do you have coming up in the near future? Herman: On Halloween we wiJl be dressing up and going t!,> visit the patients n the pediatric ward of Wilkes~Bme General Hospital. We bring them goodies ike coloring books and little toys. We're also planning trips to the Crayola Facory in Easton and the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. Beacon: Why is the Education Club important to Wilkes University? Herman: The education department is a very large department. Each educa.on major must have a concentration area/major in addition to the education requirements. This contributes to e lack of coherence within the department as students take math, psychology, biology, and even music lasses. The Education Club is the one place where all education majors can get together, and have a soundboard or questions and ideas. Currently we are working to expand interest in what we do. In the past we had some eat leadership; unfortunately, they all gradµated at the same time. We.are working to rebuild our program and welcome to all new ideas. Beacon: When are your meetings? Herman: The Ed Club meets the second Thursday of every month in Bieiseth 206 at 11 :30 am. Beacon: Can anyone be in the club, or is it exclusive to education majors? Herman: Whether you are planning to be certified in early childhood, elementary education, secondary ducation, special education, or simply know that your career will involve working with children, you would ake an excellent candidate for the Education Club [as quoted from website]. Anyone interested in being a ember can come to a meeting. Feel free to contact me at hermannj@wilkes.edu. is Jersey that refills the empty The popular perception of cartridges and then redistributes trash is that it's ruining the world, them. The Upward Bound polluting the earth's natural program will receive two dollars beauty, and spoiling our children's for every ink cartridge collected. future. However, some groups Another group on campus have found a way to turn trash is also collecting used items; the into a positive contribution to History Club will, once again, be society. collecting new and used books. Two Wilkes University The annual collection benefits organizations needy children are doing their and teens. part to help their According world and their to Linda Korbeil, community by a representative collecting what of the History most would club, the group is normally throw collecting the away. Upward used books Bound is ·because, "Books collecting old build dreams; ink cartridges books build while the character; books History Club will are bridges from collect books for the past connecting the present young children. to the future." The books Upward Bound, which is a ·collected must be suitable for non-profit, federally funded children from pre-K to 12th grade. program that helps high school There are collection boxes students prepare for college, will around_ campus where students be collecting used ink cartridges. can drop off-the books. From The program, according to there, the books will be given to Michaelene Ostrum, administrative Children and Youth Services on assistant at Upward Bound, brings South Franklin Street, Wilkesin first generation college stuBarre. Children and Youth dents, meaning that their parents Services will tlien distribute those did not attend a four year univer, books to needy children. While sity, and helps them "get on the this collection only directly right track" to attend college. The benefits the children and not the program is invaluable for without club, Korbeil knows that the it these students might never benefit for the club is more attend college. The government valuable than any amount of covers most of the costs for the money. Upward "We can Bound imagine no better program, community service which lasts than a book drive to fortw9 help enable young years. ones to benefit from Howthese collective ever, not all annals of time," costs can stated Korbeil. The be covered, History Club which is realizes that books why they are history and the are running benefits of placing this this history into the hands of program. It is collecting used ink children are endless. cartridges of all kinds to raise By using would-be trash for money to continue the programs the betterment of the community, that the federal money will not these two campus organizations cover. may alter some people's limited The cartridges can be perception of the stuff that they dropped off on the 3rd floor of throw out every day. Conyngham Hall to the Upward Bound office. After they are collected they will be sent to a charitable organization in New �10 FEATURES OCTOBER 20, 2003 Kappa Psi Na01~d Second Best Chapter in Nation Pharmacy fraternity acknowledged for its service to the community BY LINDSEY WOTANIS Beacon Features Editor Wilkes University's School of Pharmacy best chapter in the nation as well as best chap- and educate the importance of prevention. earns bragging rights once again. Kappa Psi, ter in the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and West With prevention, the elderly can reduce the risk of falls, which lead to breaks. They learn one of Wilkes University's pharmacy frater- Vrrginia division. One project that Kappa Psi has underway about the best calcium supplement to take nities, was ranked second best chapter in the nation and best chapter in their tri-state dis- right now is called "Open Airways" and it is a to keep their bones strong and healthy. We program provided by the American Lung As- also explain the type of exercise needed to trict. Kappa Psi, founded in 1879, is the largest sociation, on which Maize sits on the Board maintain a good posture and the healthy diet and oldest pharmacy fraternity. There are 70 of Directors. The program will target 3rd to that should be utilized," said Pellock. However, according to Maize, the group's chapters of Kappa Psi in the 85 schools of 5th graders and, according to Susan Pellock, pharmacy major and Regent of Kappa Psi, will biggest project is still to come. Beginning pharmacy across the country. The Wilkes on November 20, which is also Great AmeriUniversity chapter, Delta Omicron, founded hep them to better understand asthma. "This year we already started the Open can Smoke Out Day, brothers of Kappa Psi in 1997, was. recently honored at the Kappa Psi national meeting held last August in San Airway program in an elementary school. This will offer a 7-8 week Smoking Cessation workprogram teaches children with asthma proper shop to the Wilkes community. Last year, all Diego, California. According _to Kappa Psi's advisor, Dr. techniques on using their inhaler and dealing of the brothers were trained in smoking cesDavid Maize, R. Ph., Ph. D and Director of with their asthma. It allows them to realize sation. Assessment and Outreach, the award is a re- that they can have fun like any other child," "We are going to have a smoking cessasult of the efforts of all of the members of stated Pellock. tion workshop for faculty, staff, and students Another program that Kappa Psi is work- of Wilkes and that is going to start in JanuKappa Psi. "It was based on the projects, the amqunt ing on is called "A is for Asthma" which tar- ary to coincide with your new years resoluof service that we give, the professional gets kindergarten students, teaching them not tion. There will be group meetings [that will projects that we do, and the size of our organization," said Maize. When the award was presented, there were 62 membersin the chapter. Because of graduating seniors, membership is currently at 45. However, there are 15 students currently expressing interest in becoming a part of the chapter. According to Maize, there is usually anywhere from twenty-five to thirty percent of the pharmacy student body in Kappa Psi, and the process for becoming a member is simple. "You have to be a pharmacy major to apply for membership and then there is no really other qualification after that. You just express interest that you would like to become a member of the fraternity. Maize pointed out that Kappa Psi holds three interest meetings for interested members. "They [interested students] go through a period "that we call pledging, and it is six weeks in length. They are required to do certain projects and then at the end of the period they are initfated into the fraternity. Once you are a member, you are a member for life," explained Maize. Officers of Kappa Psi pose for a photo: Front row from left to right, Susan Pellock, As for the pledging projects, stuPresident, Freda Luckenbuagh, Historian, Lisa Samala, Treasurer, Amanda Edwards, Secretary. Back row from left to right, Amy Schmidt, Secretary, James Mason, Sargant at dents mu·st complete two different Arms, Maggie Murphy, Chaplain, Tom Luthy, Vice President, Dr. David Maize, Advisor. types of projects before they can be officially initiated. to be afraid of asthma, using a video which help people to . "They are required to do what we call a includes characters from Sesame Street. quit]. You talk about quitting, you set your professional project and a service project. For Along with those projects, the brothers, quit date, and then you quit, and then you their professional project, they will go to a as all the members of Kappa Psi are called, have meetings afterward to support your senior center and present an osteoporosis will travel to local senior centers to present non-smoking. We'll take people up to the project. For their service project, they will be .programs on osteoporosis next week, which time we start [the workshop]. Health Serhelping out with the Halloween party for the is also National Pharmacy Week. The stu- vices will have a table in the student union disadvantaged children being held on cam- dents will give the presentation in lay terms building [on November 20th] where people pus [on the 27th]," said Maize. so that the seniors gain a good understand- can sign up to be part of the session," said Once they are initiated, they are members ing of how osteoporosis affects their health. Maize. • " for life. They continue to meet as a group According to Pellock, educating senior citiIn addition to all of these unique proevery other week and do projects to serve zens about the prevention of osteoporosis is grams, the brothers also do fundraising in the community. These projects are what key. order to help support local charities. helped them to be recognized as the second "We go into senior centers around the area "We donated about a thousand dollars to charity. We sell Gertrude Hawks candy, tee shirts,.and a book about drugs [for pharmacy students and professionals]. We split the money among various charities. One of the big projects we did was sponsor a family through one of the catholic social services at Christmas time and then we bought presents for them. We had a family of three, a mother and two children, and we gave them three hundred dollars. We bought them Christmas presents and food. We also gave to the Lymphoma Society, the American Lung Association, and the March of Dimes," added Maize. Another criterion considered in the award is the display of leadership within the members of Kappa Psi. Students are encouraged to be active members of their universities and take on leadership positions outside of Kappa Psi. "Almost all of our brothers are involved in other pharmacy organizations. The pharmacy students are incredibly involved in organizations and we are really proud of that," said Maize. Tom Luthy, a P3 Pharmancy majoir and Vice Regent of Kappa Psi, feels as though his experience with Kappa Psi will benefit him into the future . "I think the biggest thing that I will take from being a brother here with Kappa Psi is the ability to work as a team and work well with others. By doing various professional projects and going into the community for various events, we can't do it with just one person and with Kappa Psi you always have to work as a team in order to be as successful as we have become. As someone who wants to make a difference in the field of pharmacy and be a leader, I find being a brother in the fraternity is a great stepping stone. I view all of my brothers as my extended family and I feel so fortunate to have had the chance to work with such great people. Being like a family and showing cohesiveness is what really helped us climb up to the national recognition that we have received," said Luthy. Kappa Psi has given back to the community in a number of ways and, accordin to Pellock, is more than deserving of the recent ~ecognition. "I could not be prouder of the accomplishments of our fraternity. We unite as one, striving for common goals. Everyday the brothers of Kappa Psi exemplify what it means to be a brother. Without each one of them putting in the time and effort they do, the awards received would not have been possible. It is the teamwork of all our brothers and the undivided support of Dr. Maize that provides the backbone to make Kappa Psi as strong and successful as it is today," concluded Pellock: �OCTOBER 20, 2003 FEATURES 11 Fornter Playntate Bares All to Educate About AIDS Wilkes Students Learn of One Woman's Struggle BY MELISSA SHEDLOCK Beacon Co"espondent Do you remember turning sixteen, receiving your driver's license, becoming a mature adolescent and trying to fit in? Many teens see these rituals as the beginning of a long, fulfilling life. For RebekkaArmstrong, it was the beginning of her battle with a life-threatening disease. On Tuesday, October 14 at 9 p.m., Playboy playmate Armstrong spoke to Wilkes students about her career and how her life was affected by AIDS. Armstrong aspired to become a Playboy Playmate the morning of her eighteenth birthday when she knew she was legal to pose and become a playmate. Within that year, against all odds, she was chosen to become a centerfold. Her title of Miss September '86 became an abrupt fixture in the glamorous world of Hollywood, bringing her all she could desire-moviedeals, commercials, modeling, traveling, parties, a six figure income and a beach house. Things were going so well for Armstrong, it seemed as though nothing could harm her. · Armstrong stated, "When people knew my playmate status I felt like I needed to rock their world." She explained that she was so po~pous and true to her career, her virtues were set straight--or so she thought. As time passed, Armstrong became fatigued easily and inundated with a general feeling of malaise. She went to a physician inquiring about a pregnancy test thinking all the while, "This can't be happening to me again ." The physician m~mbers aturday's, -~; :(- .. . recommended a test for HIV and she abruptly obliged, knowing the results would be negative. Within a few days the doctor, not the secretary or nurse, called her with the results. The shocking news hit her like a freight train. She learned she had contracted HIV at the age of sixteen and _within the next three years, it had progressed into full blown AIDS. According to Armstrong, the next five years of her life were the worst. It seemed she was riding an emotional and physical rollercoaster. "I knew I was going to die, so I wanted to go down with a bang." She became addicted to ! • g drugs and alcohol Courtesy of Tony Waltzin because, "that's Rebekka Armstrong, former Playboy Playmate, talked to the Wilkes what made me feel community about her struggle with AIDS on Tuesday, October 14, at 9pm. good. I was always awake with a smile on my face." Even though she knew that wasn't the cure to her disease, it was a temporary solution. After a while she went to her doctor pleading for his help. She was done with her addictions and wanted to be saved. "I will do anything doc; I just want to live," cried Armstrong. The doctor agreed and put her on the drug AZT. This was to be taken once or twice a day. Armstrong wanted to be cured and she wanted to be cured immediately. She decided to take six doses of the drug every morning afternoon and evening. After a few weeks, she got very sick and was put back into the hospital. The overuse of the drug caused her to contract neuropathy. Neuropathy is a serious disease, which resulted in severe nerve damage. Armstrong was so humiliated by her disease, she hid it from everyone she loved and cared for. She was so embarrassed and ashamed because she felt she would no longer be accepted. With each hospital visit, she entered wondering if this would be her last. So, once again, Armstrong became distressed and went back into her drug rollercoaster. One night she went overboard and ·had a drug overdose, which caused her to crash her car into a brickwall. She was in a coma for three and a half days, and when she woke up she begged for them to let her die. Armstrong received seven spinal taps within four days. She was then released from the hospital, and placed in a mental institution for trying to do harm to herself. Armstrong's birthday was coming up and her best friend, EJ, wanted to do something special for her. He found a two-day seminar for women with HIV. The seminar happened to be the day of her birthday and Armstrong knew she needed to be with people with whom she could communicate on a different, deeper level. When Armstrong arrived at the seminar, she found sixty to seventy women who were going through exactly what she was. "These women spoke it out loud. They let everyone know they had HIV and I was shocked," said Armstrong. She had been in the closet for five years and the last thing she expected was for HIV to be accepted and to be spoken out loud. That's when the woman that changed her life entered the room. "She was this tall, beautiful,AfricanAmerican women. She walked in with her feet dragging and a little girl at her side. I looked at her and she said to the counselor, 'Help me find a home for my daughter, I am dying and I have no family.' With that I knew I had to stop having pity on myself and make a difference in the world," said Armstrong. Armstrong went public. She gave seminars, conferences, and even appeared in commercials talking about AIDS. She wasn't afraid anymore. She wanted to stop unprotected sex and change people's lives. Armstrong's cautionary tales were scary, but appeared effective with the audience. She spoke about all sides of HIV and AIDS, from contracting it, to living with it. According to Armstrong, there are four ways tci contract the HIV virus: blood, vaginal secretion, semen or breast milk. It is not a virus you can catch by casual contact such as hugging, but it is contracti_ble, especially from oral sex of any kind. As she pointed out ·in her Wilkes appearance, women make up more than half of the HIV population and that figure is increasing daily. The common age to contract the virus is between the ages of thirteen and twenty six. Although it is not recommended for a couple with HIV to have a child because of concern for the parents' own lives, it is· still possible. The risk is less than one percent for the child to have HIV when it is born. The mother must have a Cesarean-section and, upon birth, the baby will be put on easy T therapy. After .the therapy, it is immediately followed with the AZT medication, but after that there is less that a one percent chance it contracted the virus from its parents. Armstrong's message was summed up in her final statements to the crowd. She emphasized caution with any sexual situation, essentially saying: No glove, no love! �12 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Book Review: Drop City _ BY SABRINA McLAUGHLIN Beacon Staff Writer Drop City is the newest novel by popular and critically-acclaimed authorT.C. Boyle. The story centers on the antics that occur in a commune of hippies during the summer of 1970 as the drama of the '60s was winding down. At the beginning of the novel, Boyle's gang of flower children are facing the disapproval of their "square" neighbors and local law enforcement in Northern California--the original location of their commune, the name of which gives the book its title. Norm Sender, the founder/ guru of the colony, gets a wild idea to relocate the whole crowd to Alaska .. Why, you may ask, would a troop of hippies decide to start a commune in Alaska of all pl~ces? There are several reasons: Norm's uncle recently left a large property vacant in a place called the Thirtymile River Valley; in Alaska there is enough wide open space for everybody; and Norm argues that because Alaska has a shorter growing season, CI"Op plants com• faster--thus, pensate by~growing bigger, Norm promises that they can reap the harvest of a high-yield, high-quality crop of marijuana plants. He makes Alaska sound like the tropical island paradise in The Beach. But when the hippies move to Alaska, there is a clash of cultures when they settle in the vicinity of veteran trappers and outdoorsmen, and they have the added problem of learning how to sm:vive in the Alas- kan wilderness. The novel especially concentrates on the predicament of a young woman who calls herself Star: she is torn between Ronnie--her irresponsible, shallow high-school sweetheart who she "dropped out" of suburban life with and who traveled west with her--and her new love-interest, the less selfabsorbed Marco, who goes to Alaska with the rest of Drop City in order to evade the draft. Boyle writes of hippie culture and commune life in a way that is honest, witty, and unsentimental--he satirizes the less-than-ideal aspects of a way of life that sometimes fell short of its idealistic philosophies. For example, the characters discover that "free love" doesn't 'llways work in real life and relationships, because hopping from bed to bed (or, in some cases, sleeping-bag to sleeping-bag, or teepee to teepee) often leads to hurt feelings. And although Drop City professes to complete equality between the sexes, it seems as though it is always the job of the women of the community to mind the kitchens and prepare the granola, organic veggit. stir-fry, and hash-brownies. ' TC. Boyle is well-known for being the author of The Road to Wellville, and he always seems to have a knack for selecting a fun, quirky subject. His language is always witty and often hilarious, and this makes Drop City entertaining to read. This Week in History... The week of October 20 through the 16 in retrospect; 20th -The musical "Peter Pan" opened, (1954). 21st - Elton John received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, (1975). 22nd - The P~iladelphia Phillies won their first World Series, (1980). 23rd - MTV Italy launched its first domestically planned and produced Italian-language show "Sonic," (1997). 24th - John (William) Heisman was born. He is recognized as one of the greatest innovators of the game of football, (1869). ~5th - The George Washington Bridge opened for traffic between New York and New Jersey, (1931). 26th - American author John Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature, (1962). 27th - A U.S. federal judge refused to issue an injunction against the sale of MP3 players. The device is used to play music downloaded from the Internet. The Recording Industry Association of America had brought the case to court, (1998). Towson Dance Troup_e Visits Wilkes Community Dancers Offer Performance and Instruction BY MELISSA JURGENSEN Beacon A&E Editor A traveling dance troupe from Towson University in Maryland performed at Wilkes University on Thursday, October 16, at 3 p.m. The performance featured five works choreographed by both nationally- and internationally-renowned guest choreographers and faculty from Towson's Department of Dance. The works, according to the Wilkes University press release included: "Bolero," a newly choreographed modern dance to Ravel's "Bolero" by the Lehman Award Winner, Stephanie Powell; "Spring Waters," a tour de force contemporary ballet pas de duex of the Kirov Ballet from 1949, choreographed by Kirov ballet master, choreographer, and master teacher Asaf Messerer; "Hidden Realities," a contemporary jazz dance inspired by the stabbing, rape, and murder of Kitty Genovese in Queens, NYC, choreographed by Los Angeles-based choreographer Kijuanita Lucas; "Prelude/Frustrations in Martin," a modern dance solo, choreographed by the performance artist and choreographer Vincent Thomas; and finally "Nine Love Songs and a Bucket of Tears," a modern dance/jazz dance utilizing nine of Patsy Cline's most popular songs and choreographed by, Venezuelan~born Juan Carlos Rincones. "This beautifully crafted dance/diversity event has provided our department with a cooperative artistic link to Towson that will continue to benefit students in both programs," said Dr. Terry Zipay, Chairperson of Visual and Performing Arts. Bridget Giunta, a junior communication studies major and dance minor, was one of approximately thirty Wilkes students who participated with the dance troupe. "The whole event was an amazing experience for everyone that participated. I thoroughly enjoyed the performance and master class and f would love to see more events like this in the future," commented Giunta. The Master Class described by Guinta fea- Courtesy of Marketing and Comm Dept. turedAfrican-based modern dance instructed by master teacher, Stephanie Powell. Powell led the master class with warm-ups, exercises across the floor, and a short combination. A member of the dance troupe served as demonstrator to the class. The Dance Troupe travels nationally to perform in competitions, demonstrations, and conventions. In recent years, it's earned awards such as Grand Champion Award at the Paramount King's Dominion Dance Festival, as well as being honored as the official dance group of the Baltimore Thunder professional lacrosse team. Independent Film.Auditions Producers of Deadroll, ari independent film being produced in the area, are still looking for males to play small speaking parts. No experience is needed. If you would like to take advant~ge of this opportunity and gain experience, e-mail Joel for more information at themovie02@yahoo.com. Game Show Names 1. thwee fo urenoft 2. oyaerdjp 3. lloemiirna 4. looohdlyw srqsaeu 5. het irpce si ihtrg 6. fmylai uefd 7. tkesaew nikl 8. atetrs stmsra · Answers on page 20 �OCTOBER 20, 2003 Th 13 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ;RFORMIN:ARTS AT WILKES UNIVERSITY Darte Board BY BRIDGET GIUNTA Beacon Staff Writer Josh Kelley Comes to ·Wilkes U. Tuesday, October 21 at 8 p.m. NU :Arts concert featuring ATTACCA (percussion trio) Darte Center for the Performing Arts Free admission and open to all. Wednesday, October 22, at 1 p.m. Performance hour will be held in Gies Hall, Darte Center for the Performing Arts , Free and open to all. Urban Legends: Business Businesses have been known to commit astounding marketing blunders, mistranslate their own advertisements, and make mistakes that lead them in a direction they did not predict. Determine for yourself whether these legends are factual or bogus. *A customer moves his million-dollar account after his bank refused to validate a 50¢ parking ticket t *Two dollar bills are considered unlucky *Alka-Seltzer dramatically increased sales by instructing consumers to use two tablets instead of one *NASA spent millions of dollars developing an astronaut pen that would work in outer space, while the Soviets solved the same problem by simply using pencils. *A clever consumer earned a lifetime of free air travel by cashing in on a Healthy Choice pudding promotion. *The three most valuable brand names on earth are Marlboro, Coca Cola, and Budweiser. *The Chevrolet Nova sold poorly in Mexico because its name translates as "doesn't go"-in Spanish. :l t 11 I- *A glue that wouldn't stay stuck resulted in the creation of Post-it Notes *KB Toys just settled a class action lawsuit which alleged that the toy chain used phony reference prices on its price stickers which gave the impression that the items were reduced in price. Fall Opening,s Earn $150-$250 wkly in Customer Service/Sales Flexible Part Time & Full Time Hours Around Class and Other Activities. Fun Team Environment Call Now! ! 287-8020 www.colle e1ncome.com The Beacon/Kristin Hake Josh Kelley performed on Thursday October 16, in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. A 22 year old from Augusta, GA has been playing since age 11. His single, "Amazing," has been climbing Billboard's 'New Artist' chart and currently stands number 8. �_1__ 4 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...:A..:.:.R.:.:.T.::.S..:::&:...::EN~TERTAINMENT From the Cutting Room: Cold Creek Manor BY ALISON SHERRY J!.JiMEI.ISSA ;JURGENSijN B~on A&EEditor ' . '+, ' Beacon Staff Writer / This movie receives 1 flying Wand is rated R. The previews for this scary movie assure that it will deliver thrills and chills, especially with Halloween approaching. However, Cold Creek Manor is proof that you cannot judge a movie by its trailer or preview. What looks to be a scary movie turns out to be a dull ·flick without the promised suspense or scares. Finally putting an end to their hustle-andbustle lives in New York City, Gothamites Cooper Tilson (played by Dennis Quaid) and his wife, Leah (played by Sharon Stone) pack up their family and possessions· and move into an old recenfly repossessed ·mansion in the sticks of the New York state. Once a grand anrl elegant manor, the house at Cold Creek is now quite the eyesore. However, Cooper and Le;lh believe they have plenty of time to renovate and make their new house a home. All is well until a series of "terrifying" incidents at the house lead the Tilsons to wonder who used to li ve in their new home ...and to discover what dark secrets are hidden inside. Also starring in the movie are Stephen Dorff, Juliette Lewis, Christopher Plummer, and Kristen Stewart. Cold Creek Manor may be positioned as a haunted house film; however, it only will thrill you if you abandon all common sense. Too many cliches seem to clutter up the film and it becomes more of a pop-psychology thriller rather than a ghost story. No matter how long you wait for something to happen, there are no twists or turns and there is.nothing left to the imagination. The only fear in Cold Creek Manor is that the 118 minutes of monotony will never end. Senior So_cial at Black Rock .'iJghtari.d lively, the BlackEyed Peas1 atest album Elephunk pas soared to the top thanks to its number one hitsingle..in merica right now, ''Where is the Love.'' The Peas originated in Los Angeles and have since produced ree albums since 1998. They have at imes been accused of sounding too uch like "A Tribe · aQed Quest,'' but tbJs time ·out the totip has consciously expanded its horizons. Taboo. · ergi~. will.f.am,.a nd· pl.de.ap uniquely provide brilliant ar.sttc tracks that provide something for veryone. '' This CD has been on repeat in my CD layer since I got it a few "days ago. Attending their recent show at the Staircase as also proven to me that this is a sound worth repeating. It's an excellent album with tons of catchy beats and melodies. People shouldn't be misled by the bubblegum pop song ''Where is the Love" because none of the other songs on this album are similar to it. The. group settles itself into a groove when the BEP's newest member Fergie's lush girlie vocals are allowed to dominate he song ''The Boogie That Be.'' ''Let's get retarded" has been accused of being offensive to disabled people but I think that .jf'.s jus~ a pru;tysong Which is great at deliberately beingsilly. It's just a sing-along type ofrap/funk track. This album is sure to ap• peal to mainstream hip-hop audiences, with smooth beats and jazzy instrumental riffs. The songs are about dancing, romance, and having fun. They are fantastic at bringing a lot of upbeat party tunes, while nianagiqg to make them all different and in their own way enjoyable. The CD encompasses ,reggae mixed with hip h9p whichois deliv- · ered in a creative, funky way. The biggest issue I have with the reviews and critfoism over the diversity of the songs on this CD is that diversity, especial with regards to a CD, is a good thing. As music listeners, we have become way too accustomed to hearing the same pop music over and over--so much so that we can't even recognize a true artist when we bear one. It's a shame that the band is criticized for "making music just for money~ when in fact they have been makingmusic for years and are just now getting wh~t they deserve in the form of exposure. The Black Eyed Peas bring the funk and tbe fun back into hip hop, and we should be grateful for that. nnnnnnnnnnnn D D ~ caSh for ~Ot1r ~ www.musicalenergi.com D D D compact itiScS D also buying &semng: DVDS•VHS VIDEO GAMES ~ ~~~ •fl TAPES DD ~ •fl ~ iddUS/CflL ENERUI ~ Cheers! Three several seniors enjoyed the the festivities at the Senior Social last Wednesday, October 15, at the Black Rock Brewery in' Wilkes-Barre. Around 65 Wilkes stodents (all over the age of 21) attended the event that offered free food, drink, and fun, Pictured from left to right are: Tiffany Leptuck, Bandis Mooney, and Nikki Hermann. D .D D 59 north main street • wilkes-barre • 829-2929 best sel~ction bestprices I, cool /~~~~ rno~TERS O gifts D D D nnnnnnnnnnnn �OCTOBER 20, 2003 15 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Today's Recipe: Tomato Soup Dorm R9om Dining Every week you wi/Nind a new recipe thatls simple enoughto make in your dorm<room yet sciurirptious enough to satisf}( any tastebud. So g~t qut your po~f and !?an~ and start cookirig! " BYLORIGRAUSAM Beacon SJaff ffiiter Become a Lifesaver/ . Donate Plasma that Is needed for millions of people each year ... IBPI Ingredients: 112c. butter ·112 c. chopped onion l/4c.Jlour· ··· 1 c. water 6 medium tom" " teredaJl .F: , Parsley l i Ztsps. 2tsps sug l/4ts "':,: ·, . ,· ··:3;, Interstate Blood & Plasma, Inc. 41 S. Main St Wilkes Barre, PA Directions: 1. 1n a'.'pot~ CO<t .. untij tender;;t , 2. Stir in flour~ and gradually stir inf~ water. ~ .. ,· It's S.afe ,, ' 3. Add rest ofingredientsandbring toa bpil. ' 4. Cover and simmerfor:30minutes. 5. Add water-until you acpieve the proper consistency of the soup. . 1e, / •--.,.,. •.. I and Convenient Donate Todayllllll �16 SPORTS OCTOBER 20, 2003 Mitkowski Takes Aint as Colonels' Silent Assassin BY KYLA CAMPBELL Beacon Staff Writer He is referred to by some as "the silent assassin." Okay, so you won't see "S. Assassin, five-foot-ten, 204 pounds, and nothin' but muscle" listed in the weekly program. But you can guarantee that's what opponents see as they look across the line of scrimmage and into the determined eyes of the Wilkes University football team's standout freshman linebacker. Off the field, Jason Mitkowski may be more soft-spoken than most grandmothers, but on the field he brings on an impressive ferocity--an unbelievable combination of speed, agility, great tackling skills, and determination. In the football team's first six games, Mitkowski has piled up a team-high 62 tackles, including six for a loss of 22 yards, as well as two sacks, while forcing three fumbles. In the first three games of the season, as well as Saturday's game against Susquehanna, Mitkowski led Wilkes in tackling, including a standout performance against Lycoming when he !eel all tacklers with 15 stops. A grad,iate of Nanticoke Area High School, Mitkowski broke and set his alma ' mater's records for single-season ru~hing yards (2009) and career rushing yards (4495), as well as single-season (27) and career touchdowns (54). He also played in the UNI CO all-star game for local football standouts. "I wasn't in the best shape for the UNICO game," said Mitkowski. Well, he didn't play much defense, but he did lead his team with over 250 rushing yards ·and one touchdown. Wilkes University head coach Frank Sheptock chose to put Mitkowski on the defensive side of the ball and believes he has more than managed the transition from high school football to the collegiate level. "I think you have to look at Jason as filling in for someone who started for four years," said Sheptock, referring to graduate Mike DaRe. "He came in, and in just six weeks, he's established himself as one of the strongest linebackers in the league." Currently, Mitkowski is second in the Middle Atlantic Conference in tackles per game with 10.3. "It's a Jot faster than high school," Mitkowski said. "The first time I was in camp and played-blue (first string), I was amazed." He feels his athletic instinct has helped him to catch on. 'Tm starting to grasp things and learn the defense better." Football isn't the only sport that Mitkowski has found success in. Following his senior season of football, he wanted to find something to keep him in shape until football pre-season workouts. While most people would begin a lifting routine, a running program, or follow a healthy diet, Mitkowski decided to wrestle. Not only did he wrestle just one prior season in his life, but his last match was in eighth grade. This solid athlete took to the mat as a senior, posting a 37-1 record and winning the state title at 189 pounds. "I think that football kept me in shape to go out and wrestle," said Mitkowski. "In tum, wrestling helped me with balance and staying on my feet on the· football field." Sheptock began recruiting Mitkowski immediately following his senior season of football. "We were hoping he would give us consideration because he talked to colleges of all levels," said the coach. Lucky for Sheptock, Mitkowski wanted to attend college near his home of Hunlock Creek. "We were thrilled when we heard he wanted to stay close to home." Mitkowski is very pleased with his decision as well. "He's quiet, but his personality fits into the team so well," said Sheptock. "He's a very physical player--focused, committed, and finely conditioned. He plays with high intensity and has a desire to win and be successful--exactly what you want in a player." What a coach also wants in a football player is versatility, and Mitkowski proved his in Saturday's game. Fellow linebacker Steve Rogers sacked Susquehanna's quar- · terback and forced a fumble. Mitkowski picked up the loose ball and raced 62 yards for the Colonels' first touchdown of the game and his first score since the UNICO game. "He say~ to me, 'I just want to help the team win. I'll do whatever it takes,"' added Sheptock. "You want a team player. And, when it's someone who is physically gifted and willing to work as hard as him, you've got a great team player." Field Hockey Knocked Out of · Playoff Contention 3 Y STEVE KEMBLE Beacon Sports Editor The Lady Colonels field hockey team ;tarted out strong last week with two wins in a row against Marywood and Moravian . However, their hopes for making playoffs this season ended last Saturday with a loss against FDU-Florham. Wilkes played the Devils at FDU, tying tb ull out an undefeated week, but fell shQrt; the final score was 2-0. After the game, Wilkes Head Coach Todd Broxmeyer couldn't cite one clear reason his team lost the game. "The little things, the !ittle things killed us. For as well as we played n Thursday we took that many steps backward today. It's a shame." Halfway through the first period, FDU's Kristen Leonardis scored the first goal.of the game off a Kate Springmeyer assist to put FDU up 1-0; a score that would hold until halftime. In the first half, FDU had an advantage in both shots and penalty comers. It was mostly a defensive struggle in the second half until Leonardis scored her sec0nd goal of the game, unassisted, to put FDU up2-0. FDU continued to keep Wilkes off the scoreboard through the final whistle, ending the match 2-0 in favor ofFDU. The Lady Colonel's goalkeeper, Desiree Podrasky, had 11 saves on 15 shots by FDU. Lila Alfaro, FDU goalkeeper, had six saves on 10 Wilkes University shots. FDU also had a slight edge in penalty comers with 11 while Wilkes had 8. "With the various ages we have here and the new system just put in this year and stuff like that you expect to move forward a couple steps and move back a couple steps," added Broxmeyer. "Hopefully we just keep building." In their first two games of the week, the Lady Colonels were victorious and looked like a completely different team from their game on Saturday. "We dominated play a lot and against Moravian, outside of missing a lot of opportunities, that was very close to a perfect game, a lot of good decisions a lot of good things," commented Broxmeyer on the games earlier in the week. On Monday, the Lady Colonels shutout Marywood 4-0 and put up another win on Thursday beating Moravian 2-1 in an overtime game in which Erin Henry scored both goals for Wilkes. In their final four games of the season, the Lady Colonels will take on two of the top ten teams in the country. 227-47/S �17 OCTOBER 20, 2003 BV,STEVJi;KEMBLE&~:I, JJeacon Sports Editor & Asst. Jiports. Tonight.t·am go topick the Chiefs'to beat the.Raid~ atfd"" yS.-p record.'1 t:~y;f,~ to los~ng my ftrSt hup two weeks ago wben .I picked tb,~ <;:9l(s to-, win, but they were able to " achieve one .of the greatest comebacks in NFL history. However, I do think that the Raiders have a chance. Just kidding, I am only being facetious. The Raiders hav~ been playing like a lame horse thjs seasont and Ukea1ame horse, the Chiefs are go1ng to take them out back and shoot them. The Raiders have a plethora of talentedplay* erswho have not been performing well at all. The Chiefs also have a plethora of talented players ~' who have taken their team to a 6-0 recorg, the best start in club history.. The Chiefs are composed of evetyt}}ing that a gr~t team requires. Kansas City has an incredible offense, a solid defense, and the besrspecfal teaJns playerJn the league. The two superstars of the Chiefs, Priestf!?lmes and Dante Hall; could pro~ably t;,tke on the Raiders by.,themsetves;, l:Jall set an NFL record this season by returning·a kickofffot a touchdown in foui; coqsecutive games. Holn:i~. arguably the st:11nnin[ back football. wiJlrun all Qye:i; the aiders' defense,,.wfµc.l;ds lackhig.in leadership .ce,seasoned y · ill Romanowski has been delpied · ncu~sion. Theo ave going for .!U<i,p .at seof' ill in will . efs are on a rol4 le overtime viehave not slowed on. main undefeated will s ~.~ everythe heavily~~vored trave.!¢d~pak-it!:ite{rstaJl! been 0 y WILKES UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON & KINGS C011£GE & LACUWANNA (OU.EGE 829-2900 154 S~ Pennsylvania Ave•. 347-3030 1420 Mulberry St. MARYWOOD UNlvtlSllY 347-9200 1316 N. Main Ave. �SPORTS 18 OCTOBER 20, 2003 Morales Puts the Final Nail in Crusaders' Coffin Wilkes Destroys Susquehanna 59-20 BYWU,LMIDGETI Bartosic will be setting records this year when Bartosic or Trichilo would come out on top. of the most athletic plays of the season. he completes his fourth consecutive 1,000- "Honestly it wasn't about me and him," says On 2nd and 10 from the 32-yard line, yard season. Bartosic racked up 242 yards Trichilo. "I have goals, but I don't have goals No one suspected the Colonels' InquisiSusquehanna quarterback Craig Ulrich against Wilkes on 12 receptions, and he now against other players." tion ... dropped back in the pocket and tried to find a has 883 yards on the season. But the Wilkes football team smote down The Colonels gained 491 total yards on target. Just as he was passing the ball, MoThe standout receiver scored twice offense, 391 of those yards on the ground. the mighty Susquehanna Crusaders on Satrales broke through the line, tipped Ulrich's against Wilkes, giving him 50 career touch- Sophomore quarterback Duran Porrino, who urday, a team Wilkes hasn't played in more pass and intercepted it. He then returned it downs, which moves him to the number five has been filling in for the injured Matt Kaskie than four years. The Crusaders came to town 22 yards before spot for career touchdowns in all NCAA divi- for the last three weeks, threw for 100 yards armed with wide reciever being tackled in sions. and NFL-prospect Mark on 6 completions. He also threw one touchthe end zone. He shares this spot in history with future down to senior receiver Mike Walk at 12:36 in Bartosic, but the ColoThis play was the NFL Hall of Farner Jerry Rice. As a result, the second quarter. nels' defense proved to straw that broke Bartosic has also been receiving ·a lot of atbe too much for Bartosic Susquehanna tallied 513 total yards on ofthe camel's back tention from the NFL. Scouts come to ana- fense, with Bartosic gaining 242 of those and· the rest of the Cruas they say, maklyze his play at every game, and as many as yards by himself. "You can't take Bartosic saders. In a lopsided vicing the score 5317 NFL teams have been showing him inter- out of the game," said Sheptock. "But if you tory, the Colonels scored 13. est. "He's definitely legit," said sophomore take away the statistics, it was a dominant, three defensive touchSophomore Chris Oustrich, who was given the difficult dominant game on both sides of the ball." downs on the way to a linebacker Jason task of guarding Bartosic all game. "He 59-20 romp of While Wilkes gave up a lot of passing Mitkowski also earned every yard he gained." Susquehanna. yards to Susquehanna, the Colonels proved chipped in with a Trichilo is also The key player of the why they are ranked touchdown of ha'v ing a stand-out game for Wilkes was defirst in the MAC in his own. Wilkes season. The star fensive lineman Julian rushing defense. The had won the coin Wilkes running back Morales. For a lineman, Colonels limited the toss to start off rushed for 276 yards the ultimate payoff is to Crusaders to only 53 the game, but against the Crusaders score a touchdown in a yards on the ground. deferred to averaging 10.6 yards game. On Saturday, MoSusquehanna's leadSusquehanna per carry, and missing rales did just that... twice. ing rusher Jason Eck who chose to rehis own record of 301 Wilkes was winning was only able to run ceive. by 25 yards. ''I'd be the game 27-7 with 30 for 34 yards on 9 carOn 3rd and 5 The BeaconfT. Mick Jenkins very curious to see a seconds left in the first ries. on the very first better back in the half when senior Chris Julian Morales hurries the QB in one of Mitkowski again possession of Caccavale sacked many great plays during Saturday's game. country," Sheptock led the way for the the game, senior says about Trichilo. Susquehanna's Dennis Colonels with 9 tackles linebacker Steve Rogers sacked Craig Ulrich "He's a very special Robertson who fumbled the ball as he was and his 62-yard fumble who fumbled the ball. Mitkowski, only a step kid." hit. Morales, Wilkes' big d~fensive tackle, recovery for a touch- · behind Rogers, retrieved the ball much like With this latest scooped up the ball, evaded tacklers while down. The freshman Morales would later, and ran 62 yards for the win, Trichilo passed picking up a few key blocks, and took it 71 now has 62 tackles on first touchdown of the game. "The defense the 1,000-yard mark yards to the house. the season, which set the tone early," explained head coach with 1,131 total rush"I saw the goal line and my eyes lit up," ranks him second in Frank Sheptock. "They hit the big play on ing yards on the seasays Morales. "I was trying to breathe and the MAC. Linebacker the first one." Brett Tricholo breaks a tackle en route to . son. He also passed everybody jumped on me." Steve Rogers also had a 59-20 thrashing of Susquehanna. This game was also a battle between the the 3,000-yard mark Returning a fumble 71 yards for a toucha great game with 8 two best offensive players in the MAC, for his career, becoming the number two lead- tackles, two forced fumbles, one pass deflecdown is an incredible feat, especially for a Susquehanna's wide receiver Mark Bartosic ing rusher in Wilkes history. There was a lot tion, and a sack for a loss of 7 yards. Molineman. At 9:16 in the fourth quarter, Moand Wilkes' running back Brett Trichilo. of anticipation for this game to see whether rales, the hero of the day, chipped in with an rales again shocked the crowd and made one unassisted tackle as well as his two miraculous touchdowns and a pair of pass deflections. Wilkes ended the game with a touchdown from freshman running back Brian Hilling. At ny·• FREDERICK SEABROOK ;: :;;to~ ih' ~con(~rence game-!gainst'::t>~Sales ;;:· sumoski•~ te~. h~J>lazed apath back.iµto '· the 1:47 mark of the fourth quarter, Hilling Beacon Correspondtlnt .. . . . .· · . Umve"i!ty. ! . . . ·•· •· . .•. . · ,. .. . playoft: con~n\i-Op., .I'he Lady Colonels il!}Even the stiff, north October winds c:3;D't Ktis~e11J:Ialqy d1;ew.Jirstblood early i1tJhe ,,:·· pn>;yed their rec9rd to 6-7-.i aqd a 2~31;epo,:d took the handoff from the 17-yard line, raced around the left side of the line and stumbled cool the Wilkes Lady Co\one~i§6(X)~ !~ . t;;firs alf~jth~ll ~istfro.m Waldele, l:hfp;;i ':Y.,)th1n the Freeclorn ~nference. these days. < . ·•·• ...••. · · -~ ' ' the !llaJ3oJip ani:LWaldele $hqwibeJaxt '.,rhe way the W:tl~es players communi~ into the end zone, scoring the ninth Wilkes The Lady ,Colonels dornin,at€d "tbe fi~t ~ore~ twjpe oftconseputive assi$l$ ca&::c!, with one .another during the game touchdown of the day. The win against Susquehanna improves half of the game OJI. Sa!?rqay :wttJ), strong lin, . . .. . . . ... " sh~"'1s a i ~ that is unified: And.the best Wilkes' verall record to 4-2, and 3-2 in the defense and consistent'pressure; and the . . . · on • uq&;nfthe ,saqie; fa ne"J'.S ts that3cc-0rding to the coai;hes. the conference. There are four more games left in second-halfwasevenmuchmoreQfthesarne. , T~istimeit.o/~ .· d~~eret\ll}lingt~efa.vor team has yet to peak. , , the season, and the outcome of the conferWilkes senior Katie. Grehn ")o ~glin ~ho scot;e<iJen minutes intt$the sec.. 1IThis is a gQOd pr~Jude t.o n~~t week's ence is far from definite. Lycoming was exsaid, "The crazy wind couldn:;t e put out d half. ;,. I~ F1~an put the;<fi~isqing gruye'".. l'm.really please<i ~ith tbe,wayre pected to win outright, but lost an upset to !ourfire." lt is in ref~renceio 1]le •s.pre. £~ on.tbe grune_Avith an ~ist toWaltf~le are,playingt ~;rid ~umoski:, Wilkes faces ~ the new and improved Delaware Valley. Ex! game war cry of "fire" as the liuddle'up be- }Vt!h. less ~/lU a p:unute op the.~lopk to give tough game with Mtsercprdia nextwee,:lcand pect to see some crazy games in the last four fore the game. Wilkes thewin5-0. need wins in tqe last twh conference games weeks of the season, as Wilkes will continue ' On Saturday afternooil·at ialstq~ rield, seven-1saves in g<,>al while M:e- to make it into the playoffK .pi .,. • Christina ''The Magician'' W~dele•.•got her ,. J:?eSales goalkeep<;ri bad foQf With four games left and two of those be- to fight for the MAC crown. Wilkes will go on the road for third time ·second consecutive "Hat Tnck•l''scoriQ.g ing,dpust wiq ;.cpf!,t'eren,.ce gaipes tbeJ,ady this season when the Colonels face Juniata . three goals to lead th,e Lady Co}Q:n,el$ to :view 'CQlonel,§'.1Qokto k~ep tbat"firet burp,jpg.. °i. . ::<:;:: ::>• :t, .. :>!:• College on Saturday. Beacon Asst. Sports Editor Lady Cb . . as;:. goalKeeper > .· -__ C❖" . "•>\ .. , ,- . ,,. �OCTOBER 20, 2003 SPORTS 19 Colonel Clipboard Freedom Conference Standings as of l 0/ 15/03 Field Hockey Conference 0/A Manhattanville 4- 0- 0 7- 5- 0 Drew 3- 0- 0 7- 5- 0 King's 2- 1- 0 9- 6- 0 Delaware Valley 1- 2- 0 3- I0-0 Wilkes 1-3-0 7-6-0 FDU-Florharn 1- 3- 0 6- 7- 0 Scranton 0- 3- 0 5- 8- 0 Football Conference 0/A Delaware Valley 4- I- 0 5- I- 0 Lycoming 4- 1- 0 4- 1- 0 King's 4- 2- 0 5- 2- 0 Wilkes 3- 2- 0 4- 2- 0 Albright 3- 2- 0 4- 2- 0 Susquehanna 3- 2- 0 3- 3- 0 Widener 2- 2- 0 3- 3- 0 Moravian 3- 3- 0 3- 3- 0 Juniata 2- 3- 0 2- 4- 0 Lebanon Valley 1- 5- 0 1- 6FDU-Florharn 0- 6- 0 0- 6- 0 Men's Soccer Conference 0/A Drew 3- 0- 1 10- I- 2 Scranton 3- I- 0· 3- 9- 2 Lycoming 2- 2- 0 11- 3- 0 DeSales 2- 2- 0 9- 5- 0 FDU-Florharn 2- 2- 0 7- 6- 0 Wilkes I- 2- 1 5- 9- I King's 1-3-0 7-7-0 Delaware Valley 1- 3- 0 4- 9- 1 omen's Soccer Drew Scranton FDU-Florharn Lycoming Wilkes Delaware Valley DeSales King's Conference 0/A 5- 0- 0 10- 2- 2 4-0-0 14- 0- 1 4- 1- 0 8- 5- I 2- 2- 0 6-5-0 1- 3- 0 5- 7- 2 1- 3- 0 4- 7- 1 0-4-0 2-11- 1 0-4-0 2-12- 0 Athlete of the Week WQmen's Tennis Conference 0/ Drew 6-0 IO- I 5-1 11-5 Scranton 4-2 FDU-Florharn I0-2 3-3 4-5 Lycoming 2-4 Wilkes 5-5 King's 1-5 3-1 Desales · 0-6 I-IO Volleyball Julian Morales Football Conference 0/A FDU-Florharn DeSales Wilkes Delaware Valley Lycoming Scranton King's 2-2 1-3 1-3 0-4 5-0 3~1 3-2 21-8 11-13 9-12 1-9 20-5 13-IO 15-10 Julian Morales, a Junior defensive lineman, scored a pair of touchdowns to help Wilkes post a win over Susquehanna on Saturday. He picked up a fumble in the second quarter and raced 71 yards for a touchdown and followed that up by intercepting a pass and returning it 22 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. Weekly Recap Numbers Of the Week 4 Number of consecutive shutout win's senior Katie Green registered for women's soccer Football ( I 0/18) Wilkes 59 Susquehanna 20 (I0/16)Wilkes2Moravian 1 (ot). (I0/18) FDU-Florharn 2 Wilkes0 Men's Soccer (10/14) Scranton 6 Wilkes 1 ( I0/18) Wilkes 2 DeSales 0 Women's Soccer ( I0/15) Wilkes 7 Marywood 0 ( I0/18) Wilkes 5 DeSales 0 Field Hockey ( I0/ 13) Wilkes 4 Marywood 0 Women's Tennis (I0/16) Moravian 8 Wilkes I Women's Volleyball (10/14) Wilkes 3 Delaware Valley 0 ( I 0/ 18) Wilkes 3 Montclair State 0 St. John Fisher 3 Wilkes 0 2 Number of game winning goals Erin Henry had for field hockey (3 goals total for the week) 1000 N u_mber of yards Brett Tricholo broke for the season during Saturday's game Donna Kowalczyk's Salon at 419 823-8966 8 Number of goals Christina Waldele scored in the women's soccer team's 4 straight wins Spring Break 2004 " ... ,P>r 419 S. River St., Wilkes Barre Appoi Drefen:ed-. .• yon tbe attention you deseive. Same . a.·-.. and evening • appomtments a .. 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· Hours Weds. and Fri 9-5 Sat. 8-4 Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Evenings by appointment �OCTOBER 20 20 SPORTS 2003 olleyball Still in Playoff Running Lady Colonels split tri-match at Kings Y STEVE KEMBLE eacon Sports Editor Last week the Lady Colonel voleyball team played well enough to ive themselves a chance to earn a layoff berth. But the pressure is n, because playoff dreams can nly come true if Wilkes wins two fthe remaining three games in the egular season. The Lady Colonels' week started ut with a win on Tuesday night at ome against Delaware Valley. ilkes took three games in a row rom Del Val to win the match. · Wilkes took its momentum from uesday night into the weekend hen the Lady Colonels headed nto tri-match down the road at ·ng's College. The Lady Colonels nded up with a win and a loss on aturday afternoon and see their ecord at 10-13 overall. The Lady Colonels' first match f the day was against Montclair tate (7-24). Wilkes took the match n three straight games: 30,20, 306, and 30-14. "Montclair was a weaker team; hey left it up to us if we wanted to win or lose. Thank God we actually decided to win that one," commented Scott Van Val ken burgh, Wilkes Head Coach. Amber Brennan led Wilkes with 19 digs in the match. Nichole Hahn a The Beacon/Kristin Hake led the Lady Colonels with 27 assists and Megan Riley added 8 kills and 11 digs. Alicia Vieselmeyer also contributed 8 kills and 8 digs. In their second game of the day, the Lady Colonels matched up against St. John Fisher ( 13-15). St. John Fisher swept Wilkes to take the match: 12-30, 20-30, and 27-30. Jeanine Barber and Alicia Vieselmeyer led the team in kills with 6 each. Nichole Hahn led the Lady Colonels with 15 assists and Amber Brennan led Wilkes with 14 digs. The Lady Colonels were hoping that St. John Fisher would be fatigued from a tough first game. "I was hoping to take advantage of them [St. John Fisher], because they lost in five to King's, but we just couldn't find a way to take advantage of it," said Van Valkenburgh. The Lady Colonels have three very important games remaining in the regular season and their final home game of the season against FDU could determine whether Wilkes makes the playoffs or not. Van ValkenB urgh looks optimistic that his team will pull through. "If we beat DeSales and FDU we have a playoff spot. We could have beaten almost any team we played this year. There were actually very few teams better than us. We're just a young team; we don't hate losing and that's what it comes down to." e eacon Alicia Vieselmeyer goes for a spike against DelVal on Tuesday night at the Marts Center. FRIDAY(10/24) TODAY(10/20) ook Amnesty Week @ E. S. Farley ibrary - all book fines forgiven KingGimp @ HSC Ballroom 7 PM PACCConference - thru Sunday@ ' Grantville, PA f JlookAmnestyWeek@ E. S. Farley Library TUESDAY(10/21) SATURDAY{10/25) VPA: NU Arts Concert@ Dorthy ,Dickson Darte Center 8 PM Book Amnesty Week @E. $. Farley Library WEDNESDAY(t0/22) sten & Eric of Crush @ Rifkin Cafe tage in SUB 8 l>M Women's Soccer @ Elizabethtown 1PM Men's Soccer@ Eliz~bethtown 3 PM Ice Skating @ Ice Box in Pittston 12 AM 2AM BookAmne~ty Week@ E. S. Farley Library SUNDAY(10/26) Book Amnesty Week @ E.S. Farley Library olleyball @ DeSales 7 PM omen's Soccer@ Colleg~Misericordia PM '% . ook Amnesty Wee ls; @ ibrary ·-:x:::;.1 :·+=?Tot> Word Scramble Answers Wheel of Fortune Jeopardy Millionaire Hollywoo9 Squares The Price is Right Family Feud Weakest Link Street Smarts ield Hockey vs.Cortland State 4 PMP Coligratula!iors to Jed Landis, w~9 correctly ookAmnesty Week@ E.' s. Farley ibrary ideotifie9 last week's "Find This Picture." As Landis tlted, last week's picture depicted part of the south side of Chase Hall. Jed will'recewe a $10 'cash prize courtesy of Programming Board. The Beaeon!T. Mtck Jenkins ·F:ind pus & Win CASH 'fhis P~,o to~~tak~!) so,mewhere on Wilkes University's Campus. When Y?O »find'it, email us .at wH~esbeacon@hotmail.com. Be sure to put "Carppus P,f~ure•:;,as the ~ubJ~t heading. well as your name and phone oomber , and campus ma.ilbox t:>t1mber io the. body text. The first person to as correctly identttythe lopation ptttjJs picture will be·recognized in next weeks issue, and will receive a $10 cash prize, cpurtesty of Programming Board. The Beacon we coITies notices of· 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 2003 October 20th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2003 October 20 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/977d7d3fbbc1d875a0c48d60d5073b23.pdf bcc6c14c0b590dd594adb4f2d1944dac PDF Text Text October 27, 2003 Volume 56 Issue 7 www.wilkesbeacon.com THE NEWS bF TODAY REPORTED BY THE .JOURNALISTS OF TOMORROW Fire Guts Students'W. River St. Home BY JULIE MELF Beacon Assistant News Editor ,e At approximately 5:22 p.m. Friday, fire engulfed 176-178 West River Street in WilkesBarre. Wilkes University students Lauren Solski, Rebecca Kriner, Damian Michaels, Tim Showalter and former Wilkes students Joe Caprio, and Kevin Helmbold all lived in various apartments in the building. The students and other residents managed to escape unharmed, depite the rapid spread of flames that gutted the entire structure. According to Wilkes-Barre Fire Chief lay Delaney, heavy smoke and flames came from every square inch of the rear of the building and the flames quickly spread to the three floors of the building. "When we arrived on the scene, we received a report that there might be people in the building. Rescue then became the priority of the mission. So four firefighters began the search of the first, second, and third floors of the building:Then, afterno one was found to be in the building, the next priority of the mission was to put the fire out as quickly as possible and to keep the extremely dangerous fire contained to one area so that it would not spread to other buildings nearby," explained Delaney. The building is owned by James Shields Wi_lkes offers assistance tQ three undergrads of90 Yeager Ave. in Forty-Fort. The roof of the building, like many of the older homes owned in Wilkes-Barre, was made of slate and not shingles, which caused the building to hold in the fire and collapse more easily. For these reasons, the firefighters had to pull the roof down and fight the biggest ;Jart of the fire from the outside. "I was sitting in my apartment when I heard the fire alarms go off. I looked around and · saw... flames were coming from the back of the house so I quickly grabbed my wallet and cell phone and evacuated the building," said Kevin Helmbold, a former Wilkes University student. Joe Caprio, also a former student at Wilkes University, was at work when the fire started. "After work I went back to my parents' house where I got the phone call from my · roommate that the place was on fire. So me and my dad rushed do n. I co1,1ld see the pillars of smoke from the Cross Valley. I didn't know what to think. I'm just glad everyone was O.K.," said Caprio. Several Wilkes University administrators The Beacon/T. Mick Jenkins 176-78 West River Street, shown above, was engulfed in smoke and flames last Friday, October 24. Although no one was harmed in the fire, some off-campus Wilkes students lost their home and belongings. Thefts on Campus Worry Community Public Safety officials urge awareness and caution BY JOE DeANGELIS & GABRIELLE LAMB Beacon Layout Artist & Beacon News Editor Wilkes University community members are taking extra precautions with their personal belongings after a recent string of robberies have been reported on campus. According to the Campus Community Notice posted early last week, "During the past two weeks there have been reported incidents of theft from academic buildings and vehicles on campus. The thefts range from wallets to a bicycle and, therefore, do not hold a pattern or have one specific individual's description as the suspect." Several supicious incidents were reported to Public Safety on Monday and Tuesday. According to sources in both Capin Hall and Stark Learning Center, l{Ona The Beacon/Kristin Hake one suspect was seen ente_ring Alcohol Awareness Week concluded Friday, Oct 24. One of the events held over the offices and classrooms unancourse of the week was a "beer goggle" demonstration where several students had nounced (without knocking) and then offering the excuse he e opprotunity to "see" what it's like to be intoxicated, and how alchohol impairs was "looking for his girlfriend." vision. Pictured above are students Patricia McNamara and Pamela Sessoms with No connection has actually been .,_ iStered Nurse, Gail Holby. _, , made between thefts or theft at- tempts with this individual, however. On Tuesday, Communication Studies Professor, Jane Elmes-Crahall fell victim to campus theft when her wallet was stolen from her office in Capin Hall on South Franklin St. Although only $10 of actual money was taken, Elmes-Crahall had to undergo the frustration of cancelling all of hei: credit cards, which were also in the wallet. Ehnes-Crahall predicts the wallet was stolen between two and three o'clock on Monday afternoon, since that was the longest time frame she was out Thefts continued on page 5 Index: News ................................ :........... 1-5 Ed' · · l ______________________________ 68 •·. ••• •· · .'. · •· .. •·• •· ••... •·. · ••....... - Features ... .- ................................. 9-11 Arts & Entertainment. ............ 12-15 Sports ..............................._. ...... 16-20 Calendar.............-........................... 20 �2 OCTOBER 27, 2003 NEWS . Class Gifts Be·a utify Wilkes Properties BY KRISTIN KILE Beacon Correspondent year for two years. The money was then used to establish the map and help maintain it in A campus map, the painting of the new the future. 'The class of 1998 gift can also be seen Wilkes logo on the train trestle at the entrance behind the Henry Student Center to Ralston Field, and engraved bricks sursurrounding the map. This class rounding the new campus map, were recently donated engraved bricks, with the installed as gifts from previous classes. names or nicknames of students The class of 1999 provided the funds and in the class of 1998, who particiidea for a campus map. This illuminating map can be found in the back of the Henry Stu- pated in the fundraising. Student Center where it will provide visitors and dents were able to purchase their new students with a sense of direction when brick for $50, which covered the cost for the brick and the donathey venture onto the Wilkes campus. tion to the university. Class Christine Tondrick, AssistantDiredorofMarketing Communications and co-chair for the class of 1998 said, "Once the student center was built we decided to go with a location outside. And then when 99's gift came they talked · about a map. We thought e eacon/Ryan Kle~ish 'well let's do the bricks then Class Gift of 2003 surrounding the_map."' . Even with the idea in The funding for the map project was made place and the money donated, it took five possible by donations from the student in years for the class ofl 998's gift and four years the graduating class of 1999. The class us~d for class of l 999's gift to become a reality. Carol Maculloch, Director of Wilkes a plan in which the students paid $50 every Fundraisers said, "What happens is, we have to wait until all the money comes in. So if they (students) pledge the money when they are gradating in May, · they don't even begin ......,;;;;;;;;;;...;;.;;.;;.::;;L. to make their first pay: ment until the following May when they are billed. So it often takes five years before we have the money in an account, so that we can actually do the project." Gift of 1998 The class of 2003 The Beacon/Ryan Klemish was an exception, Class Gift of 1999 however. Their gift of the painted trestle at Ralstqn Field was also installed this ofl998. year. Maculloch said, they thought this parAccording to Maculloch, the more people ticular class gift was important considering who participate in the fundraising, the nicer the old trestle was covered with graffiti. the class gift will be. · Once all the donations are received for "Seniors, please consider this wonderful the gifts, Wilkes begins construction . legacy that you can come back and enjoy and Maculloch said they try to present the gift bring your children back to enjoy and you within five years so that when students come can be proud of the rest of your life," said back for their fifth year reunion they are able Maculloch. to see what their class contributed to the camTondrick said, "We really hope that by seepus. ing the bricks, by seeing the visible reminders "I had the opportunity to see the com- of what the class gave, that future classes will pleted class gift two weeks ago during our be encouraged to take on a class gift camreunion weekend. lt is absolutely beautiful," · paign, that they can make an impact on cam~aid Michael Beachem, President of the class ·. · ·•f d~iii~H ,,- ;~~;; f fi _:::' ~ / ' r . •·• .. .. - . ..LI -~ . -. . . '.> '. :·:_ :· ./ ::: -~ ;>::· ·· ~ r~' :.•i"~.:.:<-«:: . ·-·.:.::-_f.···•··· ?'-C '..:. ~~· 2.;,:·:·.':.:.~: .·~.·. "t·r·•···.•·:..: .. -~- - .. ~ . .\-}:::t· /.: ~PCLs ' ·SpendyollrMon~y,(jO·Fun .. .,,,.~ . ~'""'-.~✓-'--.--.,;-,..;...,.;. · · Plan a trip at WWW .wilkesbeacon.com/trave ' www.wllkesbeacon.com/scholarshlps �ERNATIONAL 3 Anti-U.S. Forces Strike Baghdad Hotel ByCHEISEAJ. CARTER AP Writer what dotha~.~ w~ "lf findw-grke1?fAAtat1 . Wtlliamssaid. · ·· Investigators told/the Assoc gatherea recordings'.frpmwiretaps subcontractors used illegal worke~: ·. Though contract cleaning crei; we.' Wal-Mart emp\9yetis at stores in~zo·' "Approximately .10 Wal~Mart.i s~ci said. "These .l}fe.people \Vho used~o· be took that in~hou.se, the . · .•· ' the immigration " t Ageomagn~#c~t&nn spa Earth's upper atmosphere, int causingnomajqr prob .· ·•· The storm was, up.to nyo wee~; ' "This is not a s National Oc~ic a •·•· .... So fa:r, the$to.rm has iµte teams·~lll Everest, The s;onµ, called a f:coro for .,tvtount Eafthat ifuiiiion.~ph'(3,2~Jio;n~t)} this.o~e w,as:expected to)rit ~~e)•~~ g "Jt is kil).d.oflike a snowstorm in June i Comb~ said eower c~mpa~es have·), .• vo,pige problems ai:id bJacllouts. "Wewitrbew~tching~ur , ... y Roalstead, SJ>~~fstlla~,?~ )Seel Ene~rl~tnaj The storm's.most yj~iQltfeffect;wi:11 be!he auroras, t~t are visi?le to the nakedeye"~gh physics at the ' · ·· In a daring strike, insurgents attacked the heart of the U.S. occupation Sunday, unleashing a barrage of rockets against the Al Rasheed hotel, where U.S. officials live and where visiting Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz was staying. Wolfowitz escaped, but an American colonel was killed and 15 people were wounded. Scores of American officials fled the hotel in pajamas and shorts after the 6: 10 a.m. assault, in which a rocket battery on a timer, wheeled into a nearby park, hit the hotel with eight to 10 missiles. Holes pockmarked the Al Rasheed's modem, concrete facade, and windows were shattered in two dozen rooms. Wolfowitz, who appeared shaken as he addressed reporters at a convention center across the street where most officiaJl? fled, vowed the attack would not deter the United States in its mission to transform Iraq. "There are a few who refuse to accept the reality of a new and free Iraq," he said. "We will be unrelenting in our pursuit of them." The bold strike from nearly point-blank range may have been timed to coincide with the lifting of the curfew in Baghdad and opening ofa key downtown bridge, a U.S. commander said. Those steps were taken because what occupation officials called an improving security situation, but the attack once again pointed up the vulnerability of even heavily guarded U.S. facilities in Iraq, where Ame~can forces sustain an a_verage of 26 lower-profile attacks daily. A senior FBI official said the bureau, the Defense Department, the State Department's Diplomatic Security Service and Iraqi police were conducting a joint investigation. The slain American was a colonel Wolfowitz said, without identifying him. Tha; would be one of the highest ranking U.S. military officers killed in the Iraqi insurgency. Since President Bush declared an end to major combat in Iraq on May 1, 109 U.S. soldiers have been killed by hostile fire. The 15 wounded included seven American civilians, four U.S. military personnel and four civilians from other nations, the U.S. military said. One Briton was among the wounded. Anny Brig. Gen. Martin Dempsey, the commander of the 1st Armored Division, which is responsible for Baghdad security, said the attack was probably took a couple of months to plan. "No doubt it required some reconnaissance and some rehearsal...some time to weld this apparatus together (and) probably a rehearsal to pull this into position," Dempsey told a news conference. Calling the makeshift device "clever," he said the launcher was disguised to look like a portable generator and contained a set of tubes with 40 pods to contain missiles. He said about eight to 10 missiles--65mm and 85mm--hit the hotel, and 11 were still in the launcher when U.S. troops examined it. He said he did not know how many missiles . were fired but missed the Al Rasheed. The launcher also was booby-trapped, and troops had to defuse explosives in the wheel wells before they could move it, Dempsey said. He added that he did not believe Wolfowitz was the target of the attack. Instead, he said, it was timed to discredit the U.S. opening of a key bridge over the Tigris River and the lifting of a nighttime curfew in the capital--both in honor of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, which starts here Monday, and because of U.S. military assessments of improved security in Baghdad. Asked if he still stands by those assessments, Dempsey answered, "Absolutely." The Al Rasheed, which houses civilian occupation officials and U.S. military forces, is the downtown Baghdad district at the heart of the U.S.-led administration oflraq, about a mile from the palace housing the coalition headquarters and the offices of interim Iraqi Governing Council. Wolfowitz, expressing "profound sympathy" for the victims, said danger persists in Iraq "as long as there are criminals out there staging mt-and-run attacks." An Iraqi police commander, who refused to give his name, said the attackers, in a white Chevrolet pickup, drove down a main road passing a few hundred yards from the hotel and stopped at the edge of the city's main Zawra Park and Zoo. Security guards of the new Facilities Protection Service spotted the activity. "We approached him (the driver) to tell him to move the car. When he saw us, he fled," one of the injured guards, Jabbar Tarek, said at a nearby hospital. As Tarek and others approached, the rockets fired off from the blue trailer, police said. Tarek said the guards weren't armed, or "I would have fired on him." Later Sunday morning, U.S. soldiers could be seen removing at least two 3-foot-long rockets from the trailer. "There is no guarantee we can protect againstthls kind of thing unless we have soldiers on every block," said Lt. Brian Dowd of Nanuet, N .Y., a 1st Armored Division reconnai~sance officer at the scene. . Barely a mile away, the road crosses the Tigris River at the 14th ofJuly Bridge, which U.S. authorities reopened Saturday for the first time since the city fell to American troops inApril. . Iraqi security guard Dafer Jawad, 28, said that from the convention center he saw projectiles flying toward the hotel. "There was a whooshing sound," he said. "One landed in the front of the hotel. I saw very heavy white smoke in front of the hotel. ... Many people started rushing across from the hotel into the Convention Center." The hotel also was attacked Sept. 27 with small rockets or rocket-propelled grenades, causing only minimal damage. U.S. officials had warned that "Islamic extremists" planned to carry out a suicide bombing attack against an unspecified hotel in the city's Karrada district .used by Westerners. But the warning did not specify a target, and the Al Rasheed is not in that district. �4 NEWS OCTOBER 27 2003 Recent Hazing Cases Prompt Policy Change at Wilkes BY JULIE MELF Beacon Assistant News Editor Recently, the media have paid a great deal of attention to local or national hazing incidents. But why the sudden interest in something that has been going on for years? Locally, the Lake Lehman school district has wrestled publicly with how to respond to an incident that involved several upperclass football players allegedly hazing a younger player for poor performance on ~he field. Lehman's case is not unusual, however. One need only pick up other national papers or listen for a short while to hear similar stories across the nation, some of which have much darker endings. According to www.stophazing.org, wh~n most people think of hazing, images of college fraternities and sororities pledging rituals come to mind. However, a study by Alfred University and the NCAA found that approximately 80% of college athletes had been subjected to some form of hazing. This equates to more than 250,000 athletes during the 199899 school year alone. Half were Fequired to participate in drinking contests or alcohol related initiations while two-thirds were subjected to humiliating themselves. The four Lake Lehman students in question were given~heavy sentences for their involvement in hazing a fellow teammate on the football team. The Times Leader recently reported that Adam Harris, 15, of Lehman Township had his hands, head, and feet taped to a wheeled chair, while four teammates rubbed Icy Hot (anointment used to relieve muscle pain) on his head and face, and attempted to push him across a hallway and into an adjacent gymnasium. The chair hit the threshold of a door, dumping Harris on the floor, face-first, causing the teenager to suffer a fractured jaw and other injuries. The p~nishment for the students involved difficult, or humiliating tasks. According to standard definitions, there are two different categories of hazing. Subtle Hazing, which involves actions that are against accepted sorority or fraternity standards of conduct, behavior and good taste. An activity or attitude directed toward a pledge or an act which ridicules, humiliates or embarrasses. The other category of hazing is called Harassment Hazing, which is anything that causes mental anguish or physical discom- "In the public media there have been several examples that remind us we need to be ever vigilant to be sure that we protect the rights and education of everyone who chooses to attend Wilkes." Dr. Paul Adams Vice President for Student Affairs includes expulsion through January, counseling, community service and no extracurricular activities for the school year. Another case reported this school year involved three varsity football players of the Mephan High School football team. The three were accused of sodomizing three freshmen players at a football camp in August. This resulted in the school canceling the entire football season and sexual brutalizing charges were filed against the players. " Hazing is defined in the dictionary as persecuting or harassing with meaningless, fort to the pledge. Any activity directed toward a pledge or activity, which confuses, frustrates or causes undue stress can be considered under this ·category. While many definitions address hazing as it pertains to fraternities and sororities, as is evident in the Lehman case, other organizations, schools, and groups are not immune to its effects. Hazing is a crime.in 41 states, though many of the states limit thei'r definitions, often excluding humiliation as an element. With the recent local and national attention hazing is now receiving, Wilkes University administrators have decided to revise the University's policy regard- Red Cross me.t with them to offer them a full array of services," explained Shinkus. including Barbara King, Associate Dean of Members of the Wilkes-Barre Fire DeStudent Affairs; Gretchen Yenias, Directorof partment took notice of the administraResidence Life; and Vaughn Shinkus, Direc- tion who came to the scene. "The great tor of Marketing Communications, came to thing about this institution is the conthe scene to help those who lost their apart- cern they have for their students, which ments and possessions. really showed that night. Even though \ 1 the building is a 'r/ distance from the , University and the + students don't dorm on campus, Barbara King and others came down. It's reassuring to us that 1 I Wilkes made sure they had a warm place to go to," stated Delaney. Delaney also stressed -the imThe Beacon/T. Mick Jenkins portance of fire alarms. "The fire . Wilkes-Barre Firefighters were on the scene battling the blaze on West River Street on Friday night for several hours was fast moving, 1 and when the alarms went off it "We really feel it's important that we are prompted them to quickly leave the buildthere for our students particularly in times ing. It's a lesson to be learned how imporlike this. We wanted to ensure that we pro- tant fire alarms are." vided necessary accommodations so that The cause of the fire is still under inthey were safe and comfortable. We opened vestigation by Wilkes-Barre City fire inup space in Barre Hall so that the students vestigators but should be known in the who were displaced by the fire would be shel- next couple of days tered. -We also offered them meal plans, vouchers for books, and representatives from Fire continued from page 1 V . . .: ~ . ❖->i,.w.• ing the matter. "I think Wilkes benefits greatly with respect to hazing issues by not having fraternities and sororities other than service-oriented groups," stated Mark Allen, Dean of Student Affairs. Dr. Paul Adams, Vice President for Student Affairs concurred and added, "In the public media there have been several examples that remind us we need to be ever vigilant to be sure that we protect the rights and education of everyone who chooses to attend Wilkes." Prior to the changes, a more unspecified policy, which can be found on page 32 of the student handbook, states that disciplinary action will take place if, "actions indicating a lack of concern for the welfare or safety of others or conduct which may discredit the University," is violated. The revised policy defines hazing according to Pennsylvania State Law and states, "Any alleged act of hazing brought to the attention of University officials will be fully investigated and those individuals and/or groups accused will be brought before the University's Student Affairs (?ffic_e for adjudication." "Any offense to the policy would come before the Student Affairs Cabinet and we would weigh· the circumstances before delivering the appropriate sanctions to the individual or groups involved," explained Allen. ..r,:- STUDENTS WELCOME Sherman Hills Apartments www.shermanhillsappartments.com The Best Looking Affordable Apartments In Wilkes-Barre Now accepting applications for 1 & 2 bedroom apartments Centrally Located Public transportation Carpeting Air Conditi"oning On Site Soci~ Service Coordinator. Laundry Facilities 24-Hour Maintenance Service Frost Free Refrigerator Garbage Disposal Stove .., iJ 300 Parkview Circle Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18702 Monday - Friday 8A.M. to SP.M. CHECK US OUT TODAY !!!! 570-823-5124 EHO �NEWS OCTOBER 27 2003 Rationale for Community . Notification Bulletins Offered BY GABRIELLE LAMB Beacon News Editor Recently a non-Wilkes individual was discovered in Fortinsky H:11 located on South Franklin Street. Although the students inside the dorm scared the stranger off, and no physical threat appeared present, questions arose when the traditional Campus Community Notification post did not appear on campus doorways. This led many students to question what sort of infraction is cause for a campus-wide notification. As Public Safety Manager Matthew Yencha pointed out, diff~rent situations require different courses of action. According to Public Safety guidelines, there are four processes for distributing information regarding incidents that may be a threat to the campus community. These categories include: Low severity incident outside of campus grounds, high severity situations outside of campus grounds, low severity on-campus incidents, and high severity situations on campus. Although all notifications contain the same general information, such as date, time, location, and the nature of the situation, the four categories ~~qu~~e/;!;~e::~eans of get- dius of campus," said Yencha. "So because we have students down on Ross St. and on the further end of South River St., we'll take into account those students being there and we'll consider that being on campus at that point --though it is not specifically part of our campus property." Because the non-Wilkes indi~idual who entered Fortinsky Hall, did not try to physically force his way into the dorm or seem to pose any kind of immediate threat, Public Safety officials felt his presence 'IJILKES IINJVERS\l'f EST, 1933 UN IVE RS ITV SERVICE CENTER /< miow severity i~cidents•that take place outside of the campus grounds are distributed by means of the today@wilkes notification, in which the situation is posted on the Wilkes website. Incidents of high severity outside of the campus perimeter also require the today@wilkes notification, as well as Campus Community Notification flyers that can be seen in and around campus buildings. For incidents that occur on campus grounds, the means of communication increase in urgency and the goal becomes to make immediate contact with students, faculty, and staff. Low level situ_ations require that students are notified via e-mail, through their Wilkes account, that a situation occurred. High severity situations that occur on campus include the same e-mail notifications to Wilkes accounts, as well as the Campus Community Notification flyers that are often seen around the campus. "When we judge severity and what our boundaries are for campus ... basically it encompasses anything within ... about a one block ra- alone did not meet the requirements of a community notification. "If he attempted to physically get into the room ... then that is something we would want to put out there. We would have a description ofthat.individual...and let everyone know," said Yencha. "The individual was confronted by a student. She asked what he wanted, and he ended up leaving. So, it's kind ofa fine line. You don't want to put something out there and scare everybody, thinking there is this person on campus trying to get into dorms." A more serious event that occured not too far from campus also did not require a notification to the campus community. When Hugo Selenski escaped from the Luzerne County Correctional Facility on October 10, 2003, Campus Community Notification e-mails or flyers were nowhere to be seen, even though Selenski was still at large following students' return to campus after the holiday weekend. As Director of Public Safety Chris Bailey said, the lack ofextreme threat combined with the extensive media coverage, were the driving forces in the decision to not release a campus-wide notification. "That was a judgment call we made at the time. We folt that the local media venues were much more effective in getting the word out. Any type of e-mail communication would have been ineffective. Any type of electronic communication would have been ineffective," explained Bailey. "... myself and another administrator didn't feel the risk was extreme. The police coverage was pretty extensive, (and) again we felt it was covered adequately by the local media venues." Yencha added that the campus initiated extra security measures that weekend, by requiring more patrols by officers and security escorts for the individuals on campus that night. "We were working with the police, and we actually kept Public Safety officers that would have gone off their shift, on and continued vehicle pa_trols as well as foot patrols ... We had our custodial staff on overnight and we actually provided them with es• corts throughout the night, just taking them from building to building, just in case he was in the area and may have been on campus," commented Yencha. However, not only safety measures require a notification, and the lack of it led to some parking problems on campus when Governor Ed Rendell's visit forced university officials to close the entire commuter parking lot behind the Henry Student Center. Students complained that the lack of notice caused headaches and stress as they attempted to return to classes following fall break. "That was very last minute, when we found out that we needed the whole lot closed down. So making accommodations for something like that, unfortunately we are going to displace a lot of students ... But when upper administration says we need this lot closed, at that point we say, 'OK, let's make the best of what we can'," said Yencha. Although the Gold Parking Day was publicized on the Wilkes website, the last minute notification did not oblige with the usual 3-4 day notification thet Public Safety office prefers to give. 5 Thefts continued from page 1 of her office without seeing the wallet. Unfortunately, since her purse and keys were left, she didn't find out that her wallet was gone until later in the day when she went to retrieve it. "I didn't discover the wallet was missing until I was home on Monday night and needed to get something out of the wallet," ElmesCrahall said. At first she believed she dropped her wallet in her office and wisely reported all her credit cards missing. The credits card companies then cancelled her cards, but not before the thief attempted to make a purchase. "In the process of cancelling the cards, one credit eard company told me someone attempted to use my card for a $40 purchase--sometime yesterday (Tuesday) after the wallet was stolen--but the purchase was denied," Elmes-Crahall said. "Whoever took it, however, didn't waste time." Although she didn't see the thief, Elmes-Crahall believes it's a male because he/she left her purse. "Since they left behind all the photo IDs and the purse itself, I do think the thief was a male," ElmesCrahall said. She believes this be- cause she claims.it would be suspicious to see a man carrying a purse. Another sign of the crime wave occurred on Monday in Chase Hall, when someone attempted to steal a laptop computer. Luckily, the computer, which belonged to Michael Frantz, Vice President ofEnrollment Services, had a security lock which prevented the laptop from being taken from the desk and the thief was unsuccessful. Receptionist Marie Carver said that the would; be thief might have entered through the back door of ·the building. "There are so many people coming and going," she said, citing why the individual may have gone unnoticed. Public Safety officials have recommended that students, faculty, and staff take extra precautions with their valuable items - and report any suspicious activity to the Public Safety office. As the Pu.blic Notification cited, "Members of the campus community are reminded that they should always lock-up their valuables (in a desk, closet, cabinet, etc.) and lock their doors whenever leaving their office/room--even ifit is 'only for a minute."' 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Or perhaps it has plowed by an unexpected plane · sunply become more cornfo~ble to that has entered the New York City ~elega_te ta_lk of God to where 1t ~as atrnosphere. Minutes later the sec- 1~ social circles before 9/11: We ve ond tower of the World Trade Cen- killed mostly all the terronsts and ter was struck by another hijacked bombed countless countries that plane. The hearts ofAmericans stop harbored the many so-called terrorbeatinginamomentofdisbelief. ist s,sowhytalkofGod? When life as we knew it was no It seems many people have taken longer there, it left all of us to pon- this standpoint and have just disder the indecipherable remains. missed th e heritage and foundation Where to turn? What else was there of what our country has been to look forward to? formed on ... not pulling references The Present: A girl goes to about God out of our Pledge of Alschool in a small California town. legiance, which has been a part of As she stands up from her seat in our everyday for some decades her daily routine to say the !>ledge now., but rath er freedom to worship of Allegiance, the nation is again wherever a nd however. we feel. disrupted by what follows. Who What our country also has enwould know that this day the little dorsed since the signing of our Congirl would go home to her atheist stitution is a "majority rules" way father and explain her experience of of deciding important issues. saying the Pledge ofAllegiance with In this country many people-the word ''.God" in it? Who would Christians, Jews, Muslims--believe know that this father would in God and also believe in the pritry to rewrite history for r--=='.""' ~------those who had constructed our constitution and the millions upon millions who had recited the. Pledge of Aliegiance before? Who would guess that this man would succeed? It's amazing how these two events •have managed to shake up a nation in different ways, but perhaps what is more disturbing to note are the parallels between the two situations. On September J lth,2001, when America woke up to its own vulnerability when its two towers were reduced to rubble, Americans were in a state of shock. They turned t_o anything and everyone in sight for comfort. In fact, they even turned to each other, perhaps for the first time--at least noticeably--in a long while. Everyone worked together to get one another through it. In addition, everyone ......,.......,_..., :;;;;;;......._______..,..;;;,..,... seemed to also get behind none other than God. Because it was a time of distress, God was good maryargumentsofferedbyourforeenough to be the entity to go to, to fathers: reverence for our country, tum to, and to justify the crusade its foundations, its leaders, and against terrorism. "God Bless yes ... above all, GOD! Since 1954 America," and "God Bless the USA" when President Dwight D. became the soundtracks for our ev- Eisenhower included the statement eryday lives. Churches filled up. "under God" in the Pledge of AliePrayer vigils were commonplace. giance, it has never been a problem. Because we had lost so much, we Butasthewaythingsgomanytimes justified our patriotism and we jus- in our country, one person's misery tified ourselves in the name of God. becomes everyone's problem. So where does all of this misery But now that the smoke has cleared and our country is getting and altering of historical documents back to normal, have we lost our stem from? Enter Michael Newdow. Newdow, who has repeatedly tried to sue the school district of Elk Grove, California, had largely been unsuccessful. After finally striking .----=::~IP....---.ria the right chQrd, Newdow managed to get a 2-1 decision that the Supreme Court passed to have "under God" removed from the pledge. Newdow said, "People have to consider what if they were in the minority religion and the majority religion was overpowering them? I'll keep fighting to uphold the Constitution." Thank you for your selfless crusade, Mr. Newdow. You are doing your country a remarkable service. [Insert heavy sarcasm here.] The fact of the matter is that at no time was Newdow's daughter ever forced to say the pledge. But the whole premise of N~wdow's argument, that he and his daughter are a part of the minority religion, doesn't hold water. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, atheism means: "a: a disbelief in the existence of deity; b : the doctrine that there is no deity." Thus, atheism cannot ,, be considered a religion. Thanks to Mr. Newdow's twisted minority mumbo jumbo Americans have been asked to change the way they talk, the way they sing, the way they spend money , and countless other things we have established in our nation for some time. Because of this what will happen to songs like "God Bless America?" American cumency says "In God We Trust." Will that need to change as well? Will there be signs in restaurants saying, "This is a no God zone. Please respect the wishes of others and refrain from saying the word God so as not to offend anyone." God forbid (oops!) if Michael N ewdow happened to be ·in the booth next to you ... we might hurt his feelings. It seems ridiculous that an editori al actually has to be written on a subject like this, but it was come a nation with no identity be- · Newdow's absurdity and selfish- cause any open pride or worship of ness that has forced the _courts to anything would be hurtful to othdeal with yet an- ers. Lighten up! Otherwise we will other ridivulous be joining hands with Michael waste of time Newdow singing "God Less ! and taxpayers' America." money. Face it, And as for the 2-1 judgement our country is handed down by the California Suone that has al- preme Court, Dennis Miller put it ways stood out best: "So, your honor, the pledge is from the rest. We unconstitutional becau$e it says are a strong na- 'under God.' Guess that means when tion that has al- you were sworn in with your hand ways had God-- on a Bible and at the end of your however we oath repeated, 'so help me, God,' that might individu- makes your job unconstitutional; ally define that therefore you have no job, which entity--as our center point and we means your ruling doesn't mean ... " have always believed in majority I think we get the.point. rules. We must keep our heritage and maintain it before we truly be...----------------------------. BTHE EAc ON Staff Managing Editor:............................. 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Will Midgett Asst. Photo Editor: ........................... T. Mick Jenkins Web Manager: ............ :..................... Don Shappelle Faculty Advisor:~·........ ,..................... Dr. Andrea Frantz Box 111, Wilkes University 192 South F in St. Wilkes-Barre 1 PAJ8766 (570) 408-5903 · E-mail: wilkesbeacon@hotmail.com . . · Backgro1:1nd * Estabhshed m 1944 * Member ofthe Pennsylvania Newspaper Association * Pnnted on Mondays, with the exception of holidays * l_,500 papers distributed weeklv �OCTOBER 27, 2003 EDITORIAL 7 Histori is all Around us at Wilkes _University BY DR. JOHN HEPP Assistant Professor ofHistory When I first visited Wilkes University as a prospective faculty member five years ago, I was immediately struck by its beautiful and historic campus. I teach and write about urban America between the end of the Civil War and the start of World War II. The Wilkes campus and the surrounding community were full of buildings and sites of interest to me. Five years later, I am still discovering architectural details and historical trivia that make our academic home fascinating to me and many of my students. [ like teaching about what we historians call the Abuilt environment--the stuff humans make when reshaping their world. I'm interested in all sorts of things, from buildings to roads and fences to street furniture, and what these items tell us about Wilkes-Barre's past, present and (perhaps) future. For me, the Wilkes oompus is a laboratory to stuey life in hard work and entrepreneurship that sus- a wonderfully ironic turn of events! To the wealthy residents of the area, this must have tained it. America over the last century or so. The building my students and campus visi- · Next to Kirby Ball is Chase Hall, home of signaled a shocking shift in power. Later, as tors seem to like the best is Kirby Hall. People Admissions, a wonderful Tudor Revival man- anthracite production declined,the United love the wonderfully restored interior and the sion, which means it was meant to look like Mine Workers would leave. In turn, Wilkes beautiful finishes. Built in 1872, Kirby Hall is something from Shakespearian England, built would take over the building. In under a cena magnificent example of the w~althofGilded for the president of the Lehigh Valley Coal tury, one building was used by the.elite of the Company in 1918. This house reinforces for Gilded Age and the representatives of the Age America. But if we go beyond the aristocratic trap- me the.power and the prestige of the mining workers of the industrial twentieth century pings of Kirby Hall, I think there are other companies that were once headquartered and the students and faculty of the post-industrial twentieth and twenty-first centuries. • lessons of history to be learned from the struc- here. History is all around us at Wilkes and in My own office is in Capin Hall, a more ture. _ If you pass through the magnificent . Center City Wilkes-Barre. As you walk the modest yet still impressive brick structure on rooms of the public face of the Kirby family campus or to a destination downtown, look South Franklin Street. The history of this residence into the servant's portions of the around and appreciate the beauty and diverbuilding ·nicely "reflects change over time in building, you will find a much less grand and sity of the architecture and the history it repthe Wyoming Valley. Once the home of a more utilitarian interior. I find these rooms a resents. Perhaps Wilkes-Barre's future can coal-company lawyer, it later became the louseful reminder that for every F.M. Kirby in be found in the preservation and use of its cal headquarters of the miner's union. What Victorian Americi there were hundreds of past. puorer people living in far more humble abodes. r--------------------------------The otherimportant lesson ofK.irby Hall for me is to remind us all that Wilkes-Barre at its peak ( from about 1880 to 1920) was more than just anthracite mining. Kirby (like Frederick J. Weckesser of Weckesser Hall fame) made his money as an entrepreneur with the F. W. Woolworth chain of five and tencent stores, the early-twentieth-century equivalent of Wal-Mart. Although anthracite may have fueled (terrible, but all too typical pun intended) Wilkes-Barre's boom, it was Hallowee_n: The Last Fun Holiday BY MATTHEW JONES Beacon Columnists We've reached that time of year when it's socially acceptable to dress and act like complete morons for one night. Yes, it's nearly Halloween, the greatest "holiday" ever.... for a few reasons. For starters, no other time of year allows adults to tap into their forcibly suppressed childishness like Halloween. In other words, this is the one time you'll get to see that guy from R & D down the hall outfitted as Harry Potter, drinking tequila and overtly hitting on your wife. One must realize these are pivotal moments in our lives, truly. Think,about some adults' costumes from a psychologist's perspective. You may become legitimately frightened. Second, Halloween is a great display of the infinitesimal amount of trust that we as Americans. still hold for each other. Think about this, now. We dress our children so no one can recognize them and send them out late at night to visit strangers who offer them candy. Wow. If there was ever a time for someone to indulge his or her twisted and perverse proclivities, this is it. But we pay no mind. This is good and bad, depending on how you look at it. Gooq that we can trust our fellow humans with our children and bad because we assume that dear old Mr. Johnson, who we've met once, is in fact not an axe murderer who literally eats children. "Well Billy, his light's on, so that means it's safe to ring his doorbell." Well, that makes me feel better. If the day ever comes that I find myself raising children I'll certainly let them go out as long as they wear the home made explosives set to go off if they're not home by a specified time. Sure I trust people but it's always best to take certain precautions. Seriously though folks, Halloween is really the only holiday that Americans have not totally corrupted beyond recognition with disgusting displays of consumerism. Christmas should be renamed "When The Hell Do We Open Presents?" and Thanksgiving is nothing more than a large meal to properly prepare ourselves for the physical and mental me lee that is Black Friday (fitting name). Sure, Halloween involves a certain amount of shopping, but the true basis, dressing up to scare away those restless spirits, has not been molested, yet. The secondary idea, having fun, is still fighting the good fight. The last and more or less adopted goal of Halloween, scaring the bejeesus ·out of your children, thankfully is also still a forerunner. There must be a primal rush directly produced when you hear your 8-year-old scream in utter terror as a volunteer firefighter swings a plastic knife at your offspring's eyes. So dress up as something ridiculous, communicate with the dead, traumatize children, read Poe, · eat candy until you're big as a house, or do whatever you need to in order to have FUN. sa·vor it, too. Christmas is right around the corner. All Hail the "Do Not Call" List BY MEAGAN BROWN Beacon Correspondent One of the most annoying things I can think of is getting a phone call from a telemarketer early in the morning or as you are sittirtg down to dinner. I support the "Do Not Call" list more than anyone for this precise reason. After receiving phone calls in my own dorm, I put my number on the list. People have the right to decide who calls them and unwanted calls from telemarketers undermines that right. This list protects our right to privacy and in no way should be considered unconstitutional. The way I see it is ifl wanted to get a magazine subscription or a new credit card, I would go seek out the information. What I hate most of all is when you tell a telemarketer that you are not interested, and then they call back five minutes later. Ifl told them five minutes ago I didn't want a twelve-year subscription to Hunt Master's Weekly what makes them think I would change my mind in the span of five minutes? The job of a telemarketer is to badger you until you break down and buy something. Seeing the telemarketing business fail would be a happy moment for me and for many other people in the United States. If they only called once or twice a week it might not be a big problem, but I know people who have received as many as 25 phone calls in one day! That is more than one call per hour. Laws placed on the telemarkete_rs have failed as well. The first attempt took aim at time slots. It aimed to limit telemarketers by preventing calls after six pm. That law failed dismally and there was no real way to punish those -who violated it. With the "Do Not Call" list now in place, it will be easier to stop the calls and to punish those who violate it. Already charges have been brought against different companies, and finally the companies are losing. I support the "Do Not Call" list because it protects-my right to privacy, and I hope that everyone will take; advantage of it. 'Let"There Be Light! Last week, three new lightposts were installed along the path next to the clock tower. Thanks to the efforts of publicsaftety office who p~ve he~ded up the evaluation of "lighting on campys,this part of the gr~nway.,i§ a bit'safe fo.nstudents to w~l~fromplace to pJace In the eveniOQ>,hdurs. "Ttlis'Wednesa:y, PUQlic Safety will lec,d c;l,i'µght W~!J<" to further eyal4ate the quality of lighting in and arplffld campus. }: �8 OCTOBER 27, 2003 EDITORIAL Point/Counterpoint: Hazing: important issue or media hype? BY GINGER ESLICK Beacon Opinion/Editorial Editor Thanks to a local hazing incident at Lake Lehman High School a few weeks ago, the issue of hazing has again found its way to th~ front page of local newspapers. On one hand, we have to take into consideration the fact thaipeople may get hurt as a result of these ritualistic activities. On the other hand, hazing is something that has been going on for decades and some argue it is a rite of socialization. The majority ofpeople who take part in these events walk away unharmed. Is hazing an important issue worthy ofpublic scrutiny? You decide. Ginger Eslick · I will admit hazing is the talk of the town. But has anyone noticed that ever since the recent hazing incident at Lake Lehman High School occurred the media has been all over the issue? With the present case excepted, when is the last time you remember hearing about a hazing incident or incidents in this area? . This isn't just an outbreak that began all of a sudden; this is something the media chooses to highlight and emphasize because right now most viewers/readers are sensitive to the issue thanks to the close-to-home incident. For the most part, high school students are not stupid. They know full well that there are ritualistic events that take place each year for the rookies on the team. These freshmen rookies who initially take the brunt of the "harassing" later turn around and become the initiators of the hazing. No one sets out to cause harm or distress in any way to other members of the team . Mostly ever'yone who takes part in the initiation of a sporting event gets through it with no injuries and most people live to tell memorable stories about it. Granted, accidents do happen, but that is a part of life just as is growing up. Kari Parienello I've never thought of hazing for initiation to a group as something-that happens to high school students, but it seems that this year several area high schools, and others all over the nation are encountering problems with hazing. When I think of hazing, I see a bunch of fraternity guys huddled around the new pledges, making them swallow goldfish or drink enough alcohol to support a small Russian village. When a guy pledges to a fraternity, he knows there's going to be some form of initiation, and well, he's as prepared as one can get for something like that. The problem arises when an unsuspecting high school football player or cheerleader is basically assaulted and humiliated. Maybe I've got it all wrong, and because they're younger, it's acceptable for them to be immature, but I don't buy that. It's also possible that I'm just naive. I went to high school BYKARIPARIENELLO Beacon Layout Artist in a small town, and I never once heard of a hazing incident in my school. It was understood that if you were caught hazing another student, the punishment would be about as severe as if you brought drugs to school. Something has to be done about the recent outbreak of hazing incidents, but what exactly can we do? We need to watch the example we're setting for the slightly younger generation, because if they're performing these hazing incidents in high school, imagine what they could come up with by the time they're fraternity members. Hazing is only going to get more and more dangerous ifwe don't crack down on it now. The Frightful Feel o_f Terrorism BY SABRINA McLAUGHLIN Beacon Asst. Op-Ed Editor Despite the greater risk of terrorist attack since 9/ 11, I still believe that Americans cannot imagine what it must be like to live under imminent threat of death . The situation is much worse in other parts of the world. For example, in spite oftalks of a cease-fire between the IRA and pro-British Unionists in Northern Ireland, there are still walls separating Catholic and Protestant neighborhoods in Belfast, protecting both sides from the random sniper fire of each other's terrorists. Meanwhile; the aggressively militant factions within the IRA continue to plant car bombs and arrange shootings. Terrorists on both sides impede compromise and the peaceful resolution of this painful centuries-old conflict. In the Middle East, of course, the situation is at its worst. Even after 9/11, I think most Americans are able to calmly perform the tasks of their daily lives without the constant anxiety hanging over their heads that at any moment they could become the victim of an arbitrary, random act of terrorist violence. Compare this to the situation in Israel: what is daily life like for the average person living in Israel? Over the past months, suicide bombings have been happening with an alarmingly greater frequency, occurring now it seems at the rate of two or three every week. Every time they board a bus, do people think, "Could this be the day?" When they sit down at a cafe to read a newspaper or talk with friends over coffee, is the thought always in the backs of their minds, "Will I be in the wrong place at the wrong time today?" Perhaps what is most heinous is that terrorist extremists on both sides often target people who try to break down the barriers between hostile factions . Throughout the worst of the fighting in Northern Ireland during the '80s and '90s, Catholic/Protestant interfaith couples and families were targeted by terrorists from both sides. Just a few weeks ago, a suicide bomber struck at a cafe in Haifa in Israel that was co-owned by two families that shared a close friendship as well as a business -- one family Jewish, one family Palestinian. George Hassan, one of the Palestinian co-owners, was seriously wounded and almost killed in that attack. Perhaps what is particularly disheartening for many religious Jews and Muslims is that terrorists have been stepping up their attacks during both the Jewish High Holidays (the Haifa bombing was perpetrated the weekend ofYom Kippur) and terrorist attacks are likely to increase during the upcoming monthlong observance of Ramadan -- the holiest time of year for Muslims. Certainly one of the saddest things about the rash of war, violence, and terrorism that has spread around the globe is the toll it is taking on the next generation that is trying to grow up in this frightening world we are living in today. In Belfast, there is a Catholic school abutting a Protestant neighborhood; parents are becoming afraid to send their chi!- . killed an infant. How could anyone shoot a dren to school in the mornings because they helpless little child? are being pelted with stones, bottles, and Post-9/11 , Americans are only beginning other objects by the neighbors as they pass to learn what people in places like Central by. The Israeli military launches missile at- Africa, the Balkans, Chechnya, Northern Iretacks against settlements where terrorists are land, Israel, and hundreds of other places hiding, but no matter how precise the tech- around the globe have known for too long: nology there;are always civilian casualties that the modern world can be a mind-numband injuries -- many of them children. On the ingly dangerous place, and there is no such flip side, there was a shooting in Israel on thing as a guarantee of safety. September 27 in which a terrorist shot and Your Voices ... ti Editor 'sNote: Thefo/lowing was.sent Th~ Beacon in response to last week's article on medical malpractice l:,y Beacon ,1ssistant Qpinion/Editorial Editq,; Sabrina McLaughlin. While malpractice inst!Plnce premiums skyroc~et. Pemlsylvani~ COil~nues to lose access to medical care. Physiciaµs are refusin,g to provide high-risk services, such as neurosurgery and ohstetrics1 or they ,are packing up and moving elsewhere, lf Cpngress does not pursue caps on medical malpractice awards, both physicians and patients will lose. California and Texas have malpractice reform legislation. with successful end results. Responsible physicians are able to focus more on prov:idmg care to patient11, instead of focusjng OJ) the rising CQsts '?f liability insurance. Those patients who have been harmed by irresponsible physicians can stills~klega!justice.' The only limit is on S9""calle~ "}'.lain and suffering'' awards, not on economic damages, such as medical bills and lost.RtfY·• l'he problem Is not because of responsible physicians, as Ms. McLaughlin , erroneously,insinuates., Ov~ealoustrial la~yers~ .tQ . blame. Accordipg to the U.S. Genera\Aocountjµg Offis~, the'average 1tward ilt.Jlledical :malpractice ca~s has increased by passed S.00°/4since1999. , , ;,,'" ·. , : ,. . Who ~nefits fi:omthe~ inflated ~pain artd su:fferin,.g~ awar<;ls? The lawyers. Who pays forit? 1:he physi~ians ~d the pati~p.ts. ·. ,, •. ·· Congress must pass legislation io correct the.medical malpractice problimi. Otherwise, everyone loses, except the. lawyers. Timothy l- M;jllard, 03 Sayracuse, ~ ' �OCTOBER 27, 2003 FEATURES 9 Getting the Early Buzz on Spring Break BY JESS NIEMIEC Beacon Correspondent ,~ Beaco,~: Cross:,:: ih~n yoqJi ~µ.a · Bea,co asmu Beacon: I{qa,.;n. Bea~o.n:,,.: Krzan: :·• · Ourfi Beacon: J(rzanf ·" 25 girl Beaconi) As the fall semester winds down Alternative Spring Break trip previand thoughts of spring semester ously scheduled to depart for begin, there are two words that Cochambaba, Bolivia, was ,canceled tingle on the lips of teachers and for safety reasons when civil un. rest and violence erupted in the area. students alike: spring break. Whether it be a traditional spring According to Gail Minichiello, Cobreak filled with fun and sun or an ordinator of Community Service at alternative spring break meant to Wilkes, it was in the best interest of make the participant feel all warm the students and advisors involved and fuzzy inside, the planning for in alternative spring break to look spring break actually should begin for a new destination for spring break. · now. "We began looking for alterna"The majority of students looking for a spring break trip come in tives right away," said Minichiello. asking where the most popular des- "We highly desired an international tinations are," stated Jessica Eicke, trip, and are excited that we .were travel consultant at Liberty Travel, able to get into a new international Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre. program." The organization sponsoring The most popular locations include Jamaica, Cancun, the Bahamas, arid the spring break alternative for Wilkes is Amizade, which is the Florida. Some of the options available to Portuguese word for 'friendship.' students are all-inclusive packages, "They were a good fit for us, as they which make things easier. They can are s~fe and offer good service," include resorts that offer all meals said Minichiello. Amizade is a non-profit organiand drinks on premises included. Travel agencies can create trips - zation working toward international for student groups as well. By form- exploration and understanding ing a larger group of people to travel through volunteering and commutogether, agencies can help stu- nity service-driven learning. Wilkes officials are as yet undents to save money. Students choose where it is they want to go, sure about the nature of their work where they're staying, and how in Brazil. Currently, the alternative they're going to get there, and the - spring break may be oriented toagencies do the rest. All that stu- ward working with orphanages tudents have to do is pick up informa- toring elementary and middle tion necessary before the trip. • school children, but nothing has "The best advice I can give any- yet been determined. Members of one planning any kind of trip-- this trip, in fact, could end up do• whether it be group-oriented or one ing something on the construction person--is to do it early. The most or renovation end. The advisors for the alternative options and the best prices are gospring break trip are Minichiello, ing fast," said Eicke. Mark Allen, Dean of Students and One question that comes to the mind of many is 'How far ahead.of Kevin Gaughenbaugh, Coordinator that time should planning for spring of Campus Interfaith. "I'm hoping this trip will help the break start?' Eicke notes that the sooner the planning begins, the bet- students get a greater sense of serter off the traveller is. ."Ideally, vice. I know, especially in college, spring break trips should be planned it's hard to realize there really are as soon as the last one is over... It's people that need our help outside possible to make these plans as late the campus," said Gaugenbaugh. as two weeks before, but to get the "I'm also excited that it's internabest prices and accommodations, a tional. There's help needed all over year in advance is recommended," the world, so it doesn't matter where wego." she added. Spring break alternative groups Students who aren't interested in the traditional spring break choices, will be approximately 10-15 people, may choose -to go with something a including advisors. Housing is pro- _ bit different: the twelfth annual Al- vided, but ariy balance not raised sponsorship or ternative Spring Break offered by through fundraising activities, must be covWilkes. This year's destination is ered by the.trip participants. While Santarem, Brazil, but there's much the goal of the trip is community to be done before things actually service, there is free time scheduled so that participants can sightsee get rolling. Within the past few weeks, the and relax. �FEATURES 10 OCTOBER 27, 2003 Wilkes' Technological Face will Receive Lift BY ELVIRA ILLIANO Beacon Assistant Features Editor Just as puffy hairdos and flashy style trends have their way of evolving throughout time, so, too, does technology. Eager to meet the constant demands of change, Wilkes officials are working to improve the technological face of the university. And the iptitial steps toward that end are currently under way. Wilkes University is currently being assessed to decipher how Wilkes' technology can be updated to"state-of-the-art" status. James J. Lennox, Director oflnformation Technology Services at Wilkes University, better explained the self-assessment process. "An IT assessment is underway to identify what is state-of-the-art for higher ed technology. Where does Wilkes stand compared to state-of-the-art, and how does Wilkes get there?_" stated Lennox. Scott Byers, Vice President ofFinance and Support Operations at Wilkes University, also added that are specific issues that need to be addressed as far as technology is concerned. Included among those issues is the reliability of the current tech systems at Wilkes.· s ma tomin fil ter seri~a ing, andfi Yes;'tb common and a c ' same t .·., theFood' istratioU . >• of the biggest m rounding the flu. A1 having a' Q014 ang.; CV i •• f+;c,; are alll\.eJn ll)any tlu ca · ··· mor Ii ¾: · "Reliability is definitely an issue. Speed is an issue. We want more capabilities. It's kind of taking a step back and saying, 'Where should we be?' And we know we are not at state-of-the-art, so we need to figure out how to get there," explained Byers. Certainly by MIT standards, Wilkes University's current technological status may not be state-of-the-art, but Lennox clarified the reasons why and what is currently being done to change that. "Certainly not all of our information technology systems are state-ofthe-art. As most students and employees of the University know, our e-mail system has reached its capacity... We are currently conducting a full IT assessment, which, when complete, will help us to build a road map for getting to what is known as state-of-the-art." Although several students may have heard about the Banner system, Wilkes University's primary administrative computing system, not many know what it is or what purpose it serves. Byers helped to address the issue by describing the banner system in a bit more detail. "The Banner [System] is what is called an enterprise resource system that collects information in a variety of different tables and formats ... What we are trying to do is eliminate a lot of steps in the process through the use of technology now. For example, taking invoices that may have been sent in by a paper canal electronically, [it] goes right into the Banner system." He also added, 'The Banner system is complicated," and that all necessary procedures are being followed to create an effective, webbased system, that all, even the not-so-technologically savvy, can use. Lennox .clarified that the Banner is system basically allows students to do anything from transcript request to tuition bill payments. "Just about anything involving student information, Human Resources, Financial Aid, Admissions, and Alumni is.the Banner system. [I~] is a software product licensed to the university by SCT," stated Lennox. SCT, Systems _and Computer Technologies, has been Wilkes. University's outsourcing vendor for five years. Lennox described it as being "similar to Wilkes food services and the bookstore." However, the University's contract with SCT is nearly complete, and Wilkes officials have already indicated they are considering other options to meet the University's technological needs. Facuity, staff and students alike are now asking themselves what will happen. "The IT department is made up of a combination of SCT employees and Wilkes IT employees. We all consider ourselves Wilkes Information Technology Services. As for replacing SCT or.the ITS Department, this has been a rumor floating around campus for quite a while. As part of the Wilkes IT assessment, several options were explored, one of which was having Drexel University provide some IT support. These were just explorations, and for now Wilkes will continue to use SCT and the current ITS staff," stated Lennox. To put an end to persistent rumors floating around campus, Lennox was quick to add that the Wilkes community should understand that IT technology changes at a fast pace and therefore requires support accord~ ingly. "That does not mean staff will be replaced. It just means the support ~as to be there ...One of the goals ofthe_universityis to reduce the amount of paper generated around campus on a daily basis. One way to help eliminate paper is to deliver communications electronically via the web and e-mail. As plans are developed to roll-out these delivery mechanisms, training will play a vital role in the success of these projects .. .! don't think there are any plans to_replace faculty or staff members that can't pass a computer competency test. I would say, ignore it as a rumor," explained Lennox. Wilkes University's Human Resources office is presently working to develop training programs used for new hires. Byers, in fact, indicated that it won't be without much opportunity and effort that faculty and staff's technological and computer skills will be brought up to a more effective pace. "There is going to come a day and a time where it is too critical of a skill that we couldn't make an exception for one or two people who wouldn't or couldn't have the technology skills to take advantage of the efficiencies they can create," stated Byers. Members of the Wilkes community have been responding to the technological demands across campus. Mickey Ostrum, Administrative Assistant of Wilkes University's Upward Bound, and Susan Frank, Leaming Center Secretary, are among them. "From when I first started over three years ago, the technology I have to use sometimes overwhelms me. It seems when I just master something I have to change to a new program. For example, this past summer I had to switch from a Mac to a PC. It can be frustrating, but if I stay open-minded and take my time, it all works out. I have to admit it is usually all for the best," stated Ostrum. Frank, on the other hand indicated that she believes "all of the technological changes here at Wilkes are definately changes for the betterment ofthe university. All of these changes are occurring so quickly. They portray our university as a leader in this fast-paced world of technology." With the never-ending changes of today's world, there's only one.thj ng we can try to do: ada t. Octobir 2rh- 3p;t 63 M franklin ~t Wilki~-l3arri QOME y'' ca hea Typica sneezi q'Bp.e atWil A (like tluv ICKoR TR~nNG AT P ......... NNED PAREN ~how your eollizgiz l<E> and gizt a tr{lat bag! Whil!l thizy last - No eostum!l rizquirizd! l.800-230-plan www.ppnizp.org . p Planned Pare of North East Pennsyl �OCTOBER 27, 2003 FEATURES 11 Com. Studies Prof Receives National Recognition Kinney wins E.R. Nichols for outstanding contributions to field BY LINDSEY WOTANIS Beacon Features Editor His cozy office is like a mt.meum. His bookshelves and walls, lined with awards and mementos, are ' like the pages of a history book, each telling a different story of a day in his 30-year career at Wilkes. He smiles each time he looks around the room because knows every student in every picture, and recalls every story as if it happened yesterday. Look up "lifetime achievement" in the dictionary, and you will find two words: Bradford Kinney. Kinney, Professor of Communication Studies at Wilkes University, will be honored with the prestigious E.R. Nichols award, given by Pi Kappa Delta, the nation's largest forensics society in November. The official awards ceremony will take place November 22 at the National Communication Association conference in Miami, Florida. The E.R. Nichols award is Pi Kappa Delta's most prestigious ·award and is presented annually to outstanding communications educators for "Excellence in forensics teaching and outstanding contributions to furtherance of the forensics discipline." Kinney was chosen from a group of four other nominees nationwide to receive the award. According to Dr. Jane Elmes-Crahall, Professor of Communication Studies, the award was supposed to be a surprise to Kinney at the convention. However, Kinney was not scheduled to attend the convention this year because, for one of the first times in his history, Kinney had been too busy to submit a paper for the conference. "One of the people o_n the national committee is the coach of the Ursinus College Speech/Debate program. She approached Jessica Niemiec, captain of the Wilkes Speech/Debate Team, at a tournament held recently at Westchester. She inquired about Brad and said she wanted to make sure he was going to be at NCA . in Miami to receive his 'surprise' award. Jess didn't know anything about a surprise award so when she got back to Wilkes she called me to see ifDr. Kinney was going to Miami. The answer was - 'no' since he didn't submit a research paper by NCA's deadline. So, about a week ago all we knew was that Dr. Kinney was getting some national award in Miami in November and that he wasn't planniii°g to be there," said Elmes-Crahall. So much for surprises. Elmes-Crahall knew she had to tell Kinney about the award in order to get him to the conference in Miami, so she did. "Am I surprised that he was picked as the 2003 Nichols Award winner? Not really. He wa however, when I told him. In fact, it was the only time I ever recall that he was speechless, at least for one full minute. He thought I {they--Pi Kappa Delta) made a mistake," added Elmes-Crahall. Kinney, indeed was very surprised and honored by the award. He feels that the award i~ not · only for himself, but also for those that he-taught and mentored along the way. "I am v,ery humbled to think that this organization, which has been around for the better part of the cenhlry, would designate me to an awesome challenge," said Kinney. His first speech and debate team and all those after competed against schools like Princeton and Harvard, and many times came out on top. Kinney continually assured his students that they had the same chances to win as any of their competitors. "It didn't matter the size of the universities. I'd say to the Wilkes kids, 'You know they put their trousers on one leg at a time watching you folks [students] develop, grow, graduate, ~o out and get wonderful jobs. That's a pleasure," said Kinney. Ask any ofhis students, and they will tell you that Dr. Kinney has a way in the classroom and with his students. Jessica Pezolano, senior communication studies major, has had Kinney several times for class, and feels that Kinney is more than deserving of such a prestigious award. "Dr. Kinney is the kind of professor that makes you want to go to class even at eight o'clock in the morning. His love of teaching is obvious every time he walks into the classroom, which makes me as a student want to embrace his lessons. Besides this, Dr. Kinney has the ability to make even the dullest subject come to life with his animated voices and humorous lesson plans," said Pezolano. Elmes-Crahall, lifelong friend and colleague of Kinney, knows perhaps more than anyone how worthy Kinney is of this award. She has known and worked with him for the past thirty _years. "Some coaches are great but can't teach. Some teachers are great in the classroom but can't coach. This award recognizes individuals who can do both. Brad is, in my opinion, one the best examples of a mature rhetorical scholar and teacher who instills in his students--in the classroom and in the public sphere--with a love of oral communication that lasts a lifetime. His enthusiasm as a teacher, which his Wilkes students fully appreciate, comes from a love of his discipline, speech/rhetoric," said Elmes-Crahall. It is obvious just talking to Kinney about his time'at Wilkes that he is deeply passionate about what he does. The day that passion burns out is the day Kinney will step The Beacon/Kristin Hake out of the classroom. "When it stops being fun coming to the Dr. Bradford Kinney will be recognized at the National Communication Association classroom, when it becomes a chore, then annual conference for outstanding teaching and contribution in the forensic speech field . it's time to get rid of it, because then I'm no good in the classroom and I'm no good to the students because you have to have get a national award for the university, and just like the rest of us. You can compete; spark. I don't like to give the same lectures for myself, but it's just something maybe for they aren't any better than you.' We went over and over. I try to keep them different my students. Maybe this represents all the into the competitions and sometimes we won because times change. The one thing my fastudents I have had in the past. It's a little bit and sometimes we didn't, but we left a mark ther always taught me was that you can't sell of them, too," said Kinney. and people remembered us," commented from an empty wagon. I believe that. If I Kinney has been working with Wilkes stu- Kinney. don't change with the times, if I don't keep dents for the past 30 years and has enjoyed it After 25 years of coaching '.'Kinney's up with what's going on, I do you no service very much. For 25 of those years, Kinney Kids" and bringing trophy after trophy back at all," said Kinrtey. coached the speech and debate team-- ·to Wilkes from various competitions acro~s However, Kinney's passion for teaching "Kinney's Kids," as they were called. While the U.S., the school cut the funding for the and learning is still burning strong, so don't Kinney was coach, the students on speech program and the Pi Kappa Delta chapter at expect to see him giving up his classroom and debate went on to win 1,399 trophies at Wilkes went dormant. Now, it is active once any time soon. This award is a testament to vario s competitions. They traveled to com- again, although Kinney no longer coaches the passion of a man whose most important petitions in places like Canada, Florida, Texas, the team. Now, Kinney focuses on his classes career goal was to give, and not take. and Washington. Kinney's "Cinderella and teaching, which is what he loves most. "I really enjoy what I do, and so to be Team," from 1973-1974, helped him bring the "You know I really became a teacher be- recognized by your peers, it says, well ap~ speech and debate team from rags to riches. cause I wanted to give and not take. I wanted parently you must be doing something right "When I came to Wilkes, the then-presi- to push students to become better than lever if they are going to give me this award. dent gave me two charges. He said, 'I want could be. I knew when I went into teaching Maybe my career choice was a wise choice," you to b~ld a forensic team that has national that I would never become rich. There's more said Kinney. rankings, and I want you to lay the ground- to what we do in teaching, I think, than any work for a communications program. What money in the world. My greatest reward is �12 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT OCTOBER 27, 2003 Crush Members Create Tuneful Urban Legends: Halloween CO ffee hOuse ~ xp erien ce BY MELISSA JURGENSEN Beacon A&E Editor On Wednesday, October 22, Krysten and as Steve Perry and Christina Aguilera. "ChrisEric from the band Crush performed in the tina rocks and she has an awesome voice," Rifkin Cafe. The duo prefers to use only their said Krysten. first names when they play o n thei r own I enjoyed this concert because it was held Yielding and cadenced, the duo performed in a laid back coffee house setting. It was a a variety of melodies that made for a sooth- great opportunity to sit down, unwind, and ing mid-week study break for Wilkes students. best of all listen to a band that is guaranteed At 8 p.m., the show began in the Henry to flourish even more than they have already. Student Center, the As I was listening to their music, I Wilkes turnout barely quickly observed that their sound is exceeded twenty stuvery similar to those of the songs they dents, though the crowd were singing. As they sang "Mr. grew and the sounds Jones," I was utterly stunned by the beckoned the curious. fact they sounded exceptionally simiThe duo opened with · . lar to the Counting Crows. the classic, foot-tapping "Tonight's concert provided a difsong "Mr. Jones," and ferent type of Crush experience. They moved easily into other did a greatjob playing songs as a duo Dave Matthews songs that are more commonly played as a such as "Take a Little full band," said Matt Ralph, senior ElPiece of My Heart," Th B /N" k Z .. k" ementary Education and Psychology "S tay F or Wh"l ,, d e eacon 1c m1Jews 1 I e, an major. "Like I Do" by Melissa Ethridge. Krysten provides the band with a melodic Crush is a Pennsylvania based band that feminine voice. I admire the amount of conis largely known to cover songs from the likes trol she had over her voice. I am accustomed of the Dave Matthews Band, Janis Joplin, to hearing female singers either overpower Rusted Root, Aretha Franklin, Phish, Heart, the Qand or be drowned out. But Krysten Sublime, Indigo Girls, Cheryl Crow, Paul has a unique way of manipulating her voice Simon, Led Zepp!in, and many more. so that it added the right amount of spice to Krysten was introduced to Crush on her the sounds of the guitar and drums. 21st birthday. She went to see a Crush perCrush played so many hit songs that>.by fo_rmance and wound up singing with them the end of the performance I began to lose by coincidence that night. "I always wanted count. If Krysten and Eric can produce such to sing,''. said Krysten. "I like ·being wiJh a remarkable show, I can only imagine how Crush." Krysten looks up to role models such amazing the band is as a whole. This Week in History... The week of October 27 through November 2 in retrospect; 27th - Gloria Estefan becomes the only pop artist to receive a call from the Pope to perform, (1995) 28th - The Gateway Arch along the waterfront in-St. Louis, MO, was completed, ( 1965) 29th - William Penn landed at what is now Chester, PA. He was the founder of Pennsylvania, (1682) 30th - In New York City, U.S. President George W. Bush threw out the first pitch at Game 3 of the World Series between the New York Yankees and the Arizona Diamondbacks, (2001) 31st-John Candy, (1950) 1st - "The Lucy Show" premiered, (1%2) 2nd - The DuPont Company announced the first synthetic rubber. It was named DuPrene, (1930) Urban legends are often a mean§of expressing our fears. We worry about the terrible accidents we are powerless to pn:;vent. We never know what gruesome discov• around the next co~er. And ery may be waitmg • event·fwe somehow escape a U, of these horrors; our own vanities may do us in, Here is a collection ofHalloween-specific urban legends. Decide for yourself if these legends are fa.-+>,, J or bogus! •Employee washes toilet seat in dishwasher at well-known hamburger chain. • Abused goat kills its owner. *Alligators ijve in the New York City sewer-system. ,_,.; *Palm Beach golfer is devoured by large crocodile. a *Cher had pair of ribs surgically removed to achieve an ultra-small waist. *Nine people died in a beer flood in 1814. *Woman dies after visiting too many tanning parlors in one day. *Tourist in Las Vegas is electrocuted while cr,ossing tl;ie street *Vacationing couple discovers dead body in their hotel bed. *People have been buried alive by mistake . *The ghost of a disappointed lover haunts the Toys 'R' Us in Sunnyvale. California . *Chanting "Bloody Mary!" in front ofa mirror summons a vengeful spirit. • I . - .., - • Anup.u$nal hitchhjker turns out to be someone who died years earlier. *Policeiadar gun accidentally causes a missile to lock on to it. *Elderly woman accidentally kills her pet by drying it in a microwave oven. Comedian Daniel Tosh to Perform at Wilkes Bi' MONICA CARDENAS Beacon Staff Writer On Tuesday, October 28, Wilkes will welcome comedian Daniel Tosh to campus. Tosh has headlined at a variety of festivals and also been honored across the globe for his wit and timing. In 1998, he was presented in the New Faces show in Montreal as part of the Just for Laughs International Comedy Festival. In addition, he has performed in Ne"'!' Zealand and Kilkenny Ireland, Europe's largest comedy festival. However, it was in 200 I that Tosh caught perhaps his biggest break--he made his network television debut on October 24 when he appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman. Tosh has been no stranger to television since his Letterman appearance. He hosted his own show ''Tens," in which he interviewed and mocked models of South Beach, Miami. Other appearances include VH-1 's "The List," and Comedy Central's "Presents & Premium," to name a few. In addition to his many college and university performances, Tosh will host Comedy Central's "Halloween Friday Night StandUp" on October 31. However, for Wilkes, the fun starts at 9 p.m., in the Henry Student Ballroom. 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He especially has a desire to over the past months, not only because it find the woman who, according to family legcaptured the heart of readers and reviewers, end, helped his Jewish grandfather to escape but also because it is a complex, sophisti- from the Nazis. Jonathan is accompanied by an elderly Ukrainian man and his grandson, cated, well-written novel. Its merit is even more remarkable when who act as his interpreters/guides. All three one considers that the author, Jonathan men learn and progress spiritually as their Safran Foer, was born in 1977, making him search continues, each of them trying to come only a few years older than this reviewer, to terms with the past. The novel is notable and an age-peer of most college students. for its narrative skill because Foer uses three Even more amazing is the fact that Every- different interwoven plots that take place at different periods of Eastern European history: thing Is Illuminated is the late 18th to early 19th centuries; Foer's first novel. W<Jrld War II; and contemporary times. It is a rare thing when Foer should also be commended for a writer's first effort can his experimentation with language, esbe hailed as a masterpecially because he manages to sucpiece by so many literary cessfully write from the perspectives critics. Foer is a recent of several different characters. Particucollege grad--he majored larly entertaining and well-done was the in English at Princeton-first-person narrative from the point of and while there he had view of Alex, the young Ukrainian the opportunity to study guide, written in that character's "bro= with famed author Joyce • ken English." Francine Prose of The Carol Oates, who became his mentor. Oates had ◄ New York Times Book Review wrote that Foer's experimental style has a brilhigh praise for her ••- . . - - . liance that has not been achieved since student's debut New York Times bestseller, calling it "a novel zest- A Clockwork Orange was published. Foer has crafted a story that is both emofully imagined ... he will win your admiration tional and compassionate without descendand break your heart." Everything ls Illuminated is a morally ing into overly sentimental narrative lines. He provocative novel that encourages reflec- accomplishes this by blending a witty black tion ahd soul-searching, while still maintain- humor into a story that has a certain magical ing a lighter side. Its central theme concerns quality that is similar to the storytelling of one of the great preoccupations of narrative Salman Rushdie or Toni Morrison, but Foer fiction: a search, or quest--in this case, a · has an original style and talent all his own. Everything Is Illuminated is a moving book young man in search of his heritage. Foer calls his main character by his own that is definitely well worth reading, and its name, but the story is not really autobio- talented twenty-six year old author is an ingraphical per se. But the story revolves spiration and stellar example for younger writaround the main character, Jonathan's,jour- ers who dream ofliterary success. Halloween Special Big Screen Showings of your favorite Halloween movies Where: Henry Student Center 3rd Floor When: 9 p.m. What: 29th--The Shining 30th--The Exorcist 3 lst--Halloween I Meal plan accepted or $4.99 cash on Dining Dollars This movie is rated PG-13 and receives 3 flying Ws. Is it hot in here, or is that just the movie screen? That may be your thoughts when you see George Clooney opposite CatherineZeta Jones in Intolerable Cruelty. While it's a classic case of battle of the sexes, Clooney and Jones make this movie so sizzling, that it will make the ice in your soda melt! Cloo11ey portrays Miles Massey (Clooney), a prominent Los Angeles divorce attorney who has everything: an impressive client list, a contract named after him, respect of his peers, and above all, he's a man who ALWAYS wins. However, satisfied with his success, he finds he is at a crossroads in his life and is looking for new challenges. Enter Marilyn Rexroth (Zeta-Jones). Marilyn is the soon-to-be ex-wife of Massey's client Rex Rexroth (played by Edward Herrmann). Rex is a wealthy real estate developer and habitual philanderer. Marilyn, along with the help of a tough private investigator Gus Petch (played by Cedric The Entertainer), seeks to have Rex nailed and is looking forward to her financial and independent success of her divorce. However, thanks to Miles' considerable skills, she ends up penniless. Marilyn plans to get even and with the help of an oil tycoon (played by Billy Bob Thornton), Miles and his dimwitted associate (played by Paul Adelstein) unwittingly dig themselves deeper and deeper in a ho!~ as they go head-to-head with Marilyn. The outcome is a classic squareoff in a battle of the sexes. While the plot is definitely interesting and unique, it has its flaws as it proves to be slightly overdone. However, Clooney and Zeta-Jones definitely make up for any story line flaws this movie may have as they go into a battle of underhanded tactics and deception. These two actors definitely have amazing chemistry and you can't resist their undeniable attraction for each other. 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Chill uuti into ey <I . ; Donate · Using a melonballer, s~ mix.ture 'and s~t;aside ti ,deco · · fi . .· Todayllllll I ·'i-- �16 SPORTS OCTOBER 27, 2003 McWilliams and Green Embody Leadership on Soccer Field "Katie just gets better and better. She is very off as a defender for Wilkes during her first coach-able and has improved on a lot of areas two seasons, but saw limited playing time There are several things necessary to be in games. At the start of the 2002 season, that are difficultto teach and learn," said Sumoski. a proven leader. On a sports team, it requires head coach John Sumoski realized the lack "The good thing about Katie is that she wasn't a dedication to constantly become a better of consistpncy in goal, a position that three keeper before, and she didn't have any bad habplayer. Seniors Katie Green and Lyndsey different team members attempted to play. its to break. She was able to do what was exMcWilliams have that dedication - plus a After Wilkes lost their first six games, pected in a very short time." whole lot more - to help lead the young Sumoski looked to then-junior Green to "Being the goalie is a leadership position, and women's soccer team of Wilkes University. I have more confidence than before," said Green. step up and learn the goalkeeper position. Both of these standouts have come a long "It makes me feel good to be an asset to the team." Green has been the starting goalkeeper way from playing high school soccer, to their for Wilkes ever since, and has become one Green felt that adjusting to the position was first year at the collegiate-level, to becoming of the premiere goalkeepers in the Freedifficult at first, considering there wasn't a goalcaptains for the Lady Colonels' team. keeper coach. "Coach Sumoski and I learned todom Conference. Last season, she posted Green played soccer on several predomi- a 9-5-1 record, and the team played in the gether. I think it was good I wasn't set in my nantly-male teams in the Wyalusing area and conference championship game. As a junways before." was also a softball player in high school. ior, Green registered six shutouts and had Helping Green adjust was fellow teammate and Realizing that she would be better off play- a goals against average (GAA) of 1.41. fiiend Mc Williams. ing just one varsity sport in college, Green This year, she is allowing just 1.32 goals Mc Williams, who has split her career between decided to attend Wilkes and play soccer - per game, the .best GAA of her career. the midfield and defense, spent her freshman seawith the ladies, that is. son at Division I Niagara, where she played in all Green has stopped I 00 shots and has regThe elementary education major started istered four consecutive shutouts. 19 games, before transferring to Wilkes . "I - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - , w a n t e d to be able to focus more on school," said McWilliams. "Atthatlevel,Iwouldbegonethree BY KYLA CAMPBELL Beacon Staff Writer Red Dragons Fire Up Offense; Wilkes Cold l·n Goal BY STEVE KEMBLE Beacon Sports Editor On a frigid Thursday afternoon at Artillery Park with flurries in the air and wind that cut through skin like shatttered glass, the Lady Colonels tie Id hockey team was handled easi ly by undefeated Cortland State. "The cold had an effect mentally if nothing else," said Todd Broxmeyer, Wilkes Field Hockey Head Coach. The non-conference match that ended 50 in favor of Cortland State and dropped the Lady Colonels to 7-8 overall and upped the Red Dragons record to 14-0. Cortland St. wasted no time in showing Wilkes that they were one of the top teams in the nation (fourth in Div. III) when Ashley Ostrander scored before even a minute went by in the first half off an assist from Melissa Heyde putting the Red Dragons up 1-0. Another minute ticked away when Alana LaMorte put Cortland St. up 2-0 with an unassisted goal. With 25 minutes left to play in the first half the Red Dragons were on the board again when Kelli Johnson added a goal off an assist from Jessica Ueltschi to give Cortland a 3-0 lead in the blink of an eye. Molly Brown would add two more goals in the half for the Red Dragons, one of which was off an assist from Ostrander, and gave Cortland a 5-0 lead into the half. That score would remain unaltered for the rest of the game as Wilkes couldn't get the goose egg off of the board in the second half and saw the Red Dragons come away victorious. "They're a very good team (Cortland), we d idn't play at the level we could play at ,hough; we definitely did not play to our level," said Broxmeyer after the game. Jessica Anderson and Joanna Lent comined for three saves in goal for Cortland. _ Desiree Podrasky and Carli Boccardi combined for eleven saves for Wilkes. In there second game of the week, the Lady Colonels didn't have to face the cold, but did have to play on turf daysforaweekendgame, anditwouldtakeaway from academics and class _time." The Business and Marketing major made an immediate impact on the Wilkes soccer team. Mc Williams has played in 56 games in herthreeyear career with the Lady Colonels, accumulat- ing nine goals and five assists. "Lyndsey is a tremendous player and brought a lot of great experience, playing at Division I," said Sumoski. "She has a mentality that makes the program successful. It takes a lot of responsibility to be a leader on the field. "You can put her anywhere and expect her to play well because she knows every position. She is great at midfielder 'and can' make things happen," he added. Mc Williams prefers playing midfield as well. "We have a lot of young players, and we need somebody to step up and encourage the attack. Plus, I like to score," she said with a smile. One thing is for sure. These leaders and their efforts will be missed on the field come next season. "Katie and Lyndsey are like the moms of the team. Katie is very nurturing, while Lyndsey is more demanding, trying to make things happen," said Sumoski. "They're a good split, and both have high expectations for their teammates and themselves. "I hope the season continues to go well so they can share in the success of their last season." -_ File Photo "We had a lot of trouble adjusting to the pace of the turf... but for the majority of the end of the game we started to adjust and be more aggressive," said Lara Judson, sophomore midfielder. On Saturday night at Montclair St., the Lady Colonels lost 5-0 for the second straight game and had their record fall to 79 overall as the Redhawks, ranked tenth in the nation, saw their record improve to 13- 2. Lea Smith scored first for MontclaircSt. off an assist from Megan Ulicny, which gave the Redhawks a 1-0 lead as three minutes ticked off the scoreboard in the first half. Nicole Puso scored next off an assist from Smith to put Montclair St. up 2-0. The Redhawks took a 4-0 lead into the half as Smith would a~d another goal, off a Ulicny assist, along with Jenn Soss scoring off an assist from Lisa Smicklo before the break. Montclair St. would add one more goal in the second half compliments ofUlicny being assisted by Jen Carbonaro and would remain to keep Wilkes off of the scoreboard. Podrasky and Boccardi combined for ten saves while neither Trisha Winkle nor Robyn Apicelli needed to make a save for the Redhawks, because the Lady Colonels could not get a shot off. 227-47/S �17 OCTOBER 27, 2003 Football continued from page 20 Trichilo took a handoff an went around the right side for a 49-yard touchdown run with 10:56 left in the third. Devlin once again booted the point after to make it 38-0. The Colonels would put their final points on the board later in the third stanza. Taking over on their own nine-yard line after holding the Eagles on downs, Wilkes embarked on a nine play drive to reach the endzone. Trichilo carried the ball four times for 38 yards; while Porrino hooked up with tight end Matt Pizzaro for 38 yards to move the · ball to the Juniata five. Jake Remmel got the call from there and found his way into the endzone to give Wilkes a 44-0 lead with 4:09 showing on the clock. Juniata would finally get on the scoreboard with just 1:02 left in the contest. The Eagles marched 52 yards in 13 plays following a Wilkes punt. .Reserve quarterback Michael Meadows completed four passes for 37 yards, including a 12-yard strike to Allan Barch on a third-andtwelve play that gave the Eagles a first-and-goal at the Wilkes one. Meadows called his own number from there and scored on a one-yard plunge. Daniel Heinlein tacked on the point after to make it44-7. The Wilkes defense limited Juniata to a mere 237 yards in total offense, including only 58 yards rushing. The Colonels also enjoyed a healthy time of possession advant~ge, 36:21 to 23:39. Jon Jamison had seven tackles for Wilkes, while Brian O'Leary added five tackles, including one tackle for loss. Stephen Parsons had a career-high 20 tackles to lead Juniata defensively. Peter Thomas contributed 13 tackles, while Matt Gamer had ten. ';' To to D rusher wil\;be large d 12 \J y 11eedt , wider put, a rank sot tack , <T ,... .''<',-~:'. Carlo's Sports Restaurant 24 7 Carey Ave Wilkes-Barre PA 829-9350 MON All U Can Eat Spaghetti & Meatballs $3.95 4-8 pm Monday Nite Football .25 Wings 8-11 pm · Free Halftime Buffet Mon-Fri 4-11 Sat - Sun Noon - 11 FRI Live Acoustic Music w/No Cover This Week- Halloween Costume Party. Prizes & Giveaways. 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"He controls the air relies heavily on two of its players to lead spending time together both on and off the the second half of the season." and is a good tackler that solidifies our the team both on and off the field. Senior field. "Everyone really gets along. We hang Bridy, who is known for being vocal, was midfield. He has the best work ethic. Bridy is Mike Faneck and sophomore Mike Bridy out on the weekends, and we're always hav- also known for his long, curly locks. That is, more than willing to do whatever to better the have stepped up to ing fun." until he was forced into getting it cut after a team. He's obviously willing to put his body the team's leaderHis goals are head injury that required staples. in harm's way... how many staples has it ship needs, guiding been?" the men's soccer These two players have conteam to a 2-2-1 tributed so much to the team. "Bridy is more vocal, a high-energy product," added record in the Free"They're the 'Mike and Mike Wingert. "He controls the air and is a good tackler that dom Conference. Show' in the midfield," added Both players solidifies our midfield. He has the best work ethic." Wingert. serve in the Fellow teammate Scott Carr Phil Wingert midfield and comfeels that Faneck and Bridy are a Head Coach, Men's Soccer pliment each other big part of the midfield. "They well according to are upbeat and always get the head coach Phil "I had to get four [staples], and the doctor team rallied. They never have any negative set high for the Wingert who says remainder of the had to cut my hair to do it right." Bridy said. things to say," said Carr. "They make practhat Faneck is of.season. "I would The injury came from a game against Drew. tice entertaining and are fun to be around, fense - oriented love to make However, the head injury wasn't the first for both on and off the field. while Bridy plays playoffs and Bridy_this season.. "If those two along with [Sean] Fisher can with a defensive earn a confer"The first time I had to get staples was control the midfield in these last few games, mentality. ence title," said when we were at Widener," said the Business we can win and we'll be looking at a great Faneck is curFaneck. "Any- Administration major. "I had to come out of seed for the playoffs," added Carr. rently ranked sec~ thing after that the game that time and get fourteen staples." Currently, the team is 2-2-1 in the Freedom ond on the team in would be great." Both injuries came from going for a header, Conference. If the Colonels can be victoripoints with three Bridy, who confirming this sophomore's aggressive play. ous in their final two conference games goals and three ras"I've played that way all my life," Bridy (King's on Wednesday at home and Delaware adds one goal File Photo/T. Mick Jenkins sists. A history maand three ~as- said. "I guess it's just the mentality that ev- Valley on Saturday at home), Wilkes will be in jor, Faneck isn't parsists, feels the ery ball should be mine." the playoffs and will most likely earn the secticularly vocal, he team-with an Wingert has attributed much of the team's ond seecf and home-field advantage. Wingert prefers to lead by example. equal mix of veterans and freshmen-has success to Faneck and Bridy. "This is the knows how important Faneck and Bridy are "We've been playing well more recently, clicked more recently. first year that Faneck has been healthy, and to making the playoff dream come true. and it would be great to keep the season "We've done well these last few games. he plays at the top level," said Wingert. "He's "We have the playoff picture in mind, and going," said Faneck. "I don't think I'm ready Earlier in the season, we were dominated by a _q uid, but he leads with his skills and makes it would be fortunate to make it," said Wingert. to see these past four years of hard work few teams," said Bridy. He feels the team has great decisions. "We need solid games out of our team, and end without playoffs." · played with great consistency since their loss "Bridy is more vocal, a high-energy prod- Mike and Mike would have to lead us there." Wilkes Soccer Teams B·oth Fall to E-Town BY FREDERICK SEABROOK AND KYLA CAMPBELL Beacon Correspondant and Staff Writer Both the men's and women's soccer teams ran into road blocks this weekend in nonconference games at the hands of Elizabethtown College. The Lady Colonel's suffered a setback that may stall their playoff drive on Saturday afternoon. According to head coach John ~umoski, "It was a let down after a big win ... we just got a little complacent" in regards to the loss. Though some of the play-c:rs stepped up "as the game got harder they 6 ot harder... some got softer." After winning five games straight, the ;.,ady Colonel's streak came to an end ii;i a 5-0 ioss to Elizabethtown. Two factors helped ~he E-town Blue Jays win. They were fresh ')ff an embarrassing loss to Moravian look•ng for revenge on anyone. They also gar·1ered support from their fans as it was Senior :Jay and fed off the emotion of their family 10d friends. The Lady Colonels see their overall record ,lip to 7-8-2, while the Blue Jays improve their .ecord to 9-5-2 with the win. Wilkes needs to ¥in the last two games to make the playoffs. Keeley Trumbo's unassisted goal seven ninutes into the game started the rout. Ilana Unger assisted Megan Halladay to a goal to dose the first halfin a 2-0 shut out. E-town did not quit with a halftime lead. Heather Newswanger assisted Kelly McCauley within minutes into the second half followed by her own score off a comer kick assisted by Jeanette Halstead extending the E-town Blue Jays lead to 4-0 with over thirty minutes left in regulation. Robin Szarzynski's finished the rout with a score off a Danielle Davies assist with 17 minutes left in the game to win the match at 5-0. E-town held a 205 shot on goal ad- vantage and a 6-1 edge in corner kicks. E-town's Amy Wied and Dawn Mellen registered saves as goalkeepers. The Lady Colonel's Katie Green had six saves sharing time with freshman Adrienne Richards at the goal who had one save. When asked about the team's state of mind, Coach Sumoski said, "The team has a lot of character and is a really good group ofkids." Earlier in the The Beacon/Todd Weibel afternoon the men's soccer team took the field at E- town. The Wilkes University men's soccer team traveled to nationally-ranked Elizabethtown College on Saturday afternoon and suffered a 4-0 non-conference loss. The Co1onels see their overall record fall to 6-10-1, while the win improves the fifth-ranked Blue Jays' record to 14-1-1. Elizabethtown recorded the first goal when Brian Albrecht scored off assists from Steve Custer and Bryan Noll just under two minutes into the contest. The remainder of the opening half was scoreless, and the Blue Jays held a 1-0 lead at intermission. Elizabethtown scored three second-half goals to put the game away. Albrecht scored his second &,.oal of the game off an assist from Casey Moore at the 58:26 mark. Kevin Weiler extended the lead to 3-0 off assists from Chris Boushell and Zach Eddinger. John Aronowicz assisted Brian Zalasky on a goal with thirteen minutes remaining to. seal the shuto~t win. The Blue Jays held a 16-3 shots on goal advantage and a 17-1 difference in comer kicks. Goalkeeper Michael Ciattei registered three saves for Elizabethtown to earn the win, while Wilkes goalie Dominik Proctor stopped nine shots. - �OCTOBER 2~, 2003 19 SPORTS Colonel Clipboard Freedo1n Conference Standings as of 10/23/03 Field Hockey Manhattanville Drew King's Delaware Valley FDU-Florham Wilkes Scranton Football Delaware Valley Lycoming King's Wilkes Albright Susquehanna Widener Moravian Juniata Lebanon Valley FDU-Florham Men's Soccer Conf 0/A• 6-0-0 10- 5-0 Drew 3- 1- 0 8-7-0 FDU-Florham Scranton 2-2-0 9- 8- 0 2-2-0 5-11- 0 Wilkes 2- 3- 0 8-7-0 Lycoming 1-4- 0 7- 8-0 _ DeSales 0-4-0 5-10-0 King's Delaware Valley Conf 5 1 0 5 l 0 5 2 0 4 2 0 3 3 0 3 3 0 3 3 0 3 4 0 2 4 0 15 0 0 7 0 0/A 6 1 0 5 l 0 6 2 0 5 2 0 4 3 0 3 4 0 4 3 0 3 4 0 2 5 0 16 0 0 7 0 Conf 0/A 4- 0- l 12- 1- 2 3-2,, 0 8-6-0 3-2-0 3-10-2 2- 2- I 6- 9- 1 2-3-0 12-4-0 2- 3-0 9-7-0 2- 3-0 9-8-0 1-4-0 6-10- I Women's Soccer Conf 0/A 5-0-0 16- 0- l Scranton Drew 5- 1- 0 10-4-2 FDU-Florham 5- 1- 0 9- 5- I 2- 3-0 7- 7-2 Wilkes Lycoming 2- 3-0 6- 6- l Delaware Valley 2- 3-0 5- 7- 1 DeSales . 0- 5-0 2-13- I King's 0- 5-0 2-14- 0 Numbers Of the Week 585 Total yards Wilkes football offense put up on Saturday, which was a season high .0 5 2 Athlete of the Week Conf 6-0 3-2 3-2 2-2 2-3 1-4 0-4 oming g's nton ·-Florham omen's Tennis Conf 6-0 5-1 4-2 3-3 2-4 1-5 0/A 22-6 17-10 14-11 23-8 13-13 10-14 1-10· Brett Trichilo, junior running back, racked up 266 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Colonels to victory over Juniata on Saturday. He also·-set a new Wilkes University si11gle-season rushing record with 1,397 rushing yards on the season. 0/A 10-1 11-5 10-2 4-5 5-5 3-10 0-6 Brett Trichilo Football 1-10 The previous record was held by Mike Hankins in 1997 with 1,390 yards on the season. Trichilo also tied the single season touchdown record for Wilkes when he reached 15 total touchdowns for the season during Saturday's game. Weekly Recap Football (I 0/25) Wilkes 44 Juniata 7 Field Hockey (10/23) Cortland 5 Wilkes 0 ( I 0/25) Montclair St. 5 Wilkes 0 Men's Soccer (10/25) Elizabethtown·4 Wilkes 0 Women's Soccer ( l 0/22} Wilkes l Misericordia 0 (10/25) Elizabethtown 5 Wilkes 0 Number of shots on goal field hockey had during Saturday night's game Women's Volleyball . ( 10/22} DeSales 3 Wilkes 2 ( l 0/25) Elizabethtown 3 Wilkes Q D~nna KowalCzyk's Salon at 419 Number of games women's soccer won in a row until Saturday's game 823-8966 - 419 S. River St., Wilkes Barre Number of wins men's soccer needs to clinch a playoff spot nds!! · ,Spring Break 2004 A ;;.-; eyouthe·1i ~@ . att~n · and, evening ' 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 ,,..., Hours Weds. and Fri 9-5 8-4 Sat Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Evenings by appointment �OCTOBER 27 20 SPORTS 2003 olonels Clip Eagles Wings offense. their lead. Porrino completed con- the ball back to the 18. Gallagher Wilkes got on the board on their secutive passes to Mike Walk and gained three yards on the initial play BrettTrichilo rushed 30 times for initial drive of the contest. Aftertak- Jordan that covered 16 and 11 following the penalty. Trichilo fol66 yards and three touchdowns to ing over on their own 24-yard line yards. AfteJ another five -yard lowed with a 15-yard scoring jaunt ead Wilkes University to a 44-7 following a Juniata punt, the Colo- Porrino to Jordan completion, with 9:55 left in the second quarter. Devlin booted the point after to exiddle Atlantic Conference win nels embarked on a 13-play drive Trcihilo took a tend the Wilkes handoff and ver Juniata College on Saturday that eovered 76 yards. After an ler d to 21-0. raced 17 yards ftemoon . The victory improves the· eight-yard pass completion from The Colonels for a touchdown olonels to 5-2 overall and 4-2 in Duran Porrino to Jim Jordan on first took advantage with 4: 13 left in he conference. Juniata slips to 2-4 down, Brett Trichilo ripped off 28 of another the first quarter. verall and 2-5 in conference play. yards on his first carry of the afterJuniata turnover conTrichilo,-who entered the game noon to give Wilkes a first down at · Devlin to begin their s the second-leading rusher in Di- the Juniata 40-yard line. A 12-yard verted the extra next scoring ision III averaging 188 yards per pass play from Porrino to Kyle poiht to give the df •,e. Troutman ame, set a new Wilkes single-sea- Gallagher later in the drive moved Colonels a 14-0 hit Gerry Miceli on rushing record by upping his the ball to the Eagles eight. On the lead. with a 31-yard Early in the 003 total to 1,397 yards. Trichilo ensuing play Gallagher took a pass. At the end urpassed the previous mark of handoff and found the endzone with · second quarter of the play, ,390 yards set by Mike Hankins in 7:01 left in the first. Kyle Devlin Wilkes defensive Wilkes free 997. The Dunmore High School tacked on the point after to give back Thaddeus safety Jon Shockley interroduct also equaled the single-sea- Wilkes a 7-0 lead. J ~ mison on touchdown mark of 15 which After limiting Juniata to four cepted a a Greg punched the ball as set by Mike Gundersdorf in . yards on three plays during their Troutman pass The Beacon/T. Mick Jenkins loose and Chris 996. next drive , Steve Rogers broke attempt at the Oustrich recovThe Wilkes offense also got an through to partially block an Eagles Juniata 29 to set ered to give the utstanding effort from sophomore punt attempt. The ball rolled dead the stage for anColonels possession at their own uarterback Duran Porrino. Porrino at the Juniata 49-yard line to give other score. Gallagherpicked up five 20. Wilkes used 11 plays to cover yards and Trichilo gained 21 to ompleted l 6-of-25 pass attempts' Wilkes good field position. the distance, with Porino showcasor 213 yards as the Colonels rolled It took tht; Colonels only five move the ball to Eagles three. A per. P. a season-high 585 yards in tQtal plays to -reach paydirt and extend . sonal foul penalty on Wilkes moved ing his throwing ability. The junior COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMATION completed all four of his pass at tempts for 50 yards during the drive Brian Hilling scored on a two-yar plunge with 2:57 left in the halfan Devlin tacked on the extra point t push the Colonels lead to 28-0. Wilkes would add one mor score before intermission. After tak ing over on their own 20-yard Jin following a punt with 1:52 left in th half, three Trichilo runs for 25_yard and a key completion from Porrin to Walk that covered 27 yard helped move the ball to the Juniat 15-yard line with 4.5 seconds left i the period. Devlin stepped on to th field and nailed his first career fie) goal, a 35-yard boot as time expired . to give Wilkes a 31-0 lead at inter mission. Early in the third quarter, th Eagles opted to go for it on a fourth and-one play from the Wilkes 49 Craig Moshier took a handoff bu was met in the backfield by Wilke linebacker Jason Mitkowski for two-yard loss giving the Colonel possession at the Juniata 49. Afte an incomplete pass on first down Football continued on p. 17 THURSDAY(lQ/3Q) Wilma Carroll Astrology@ HSC Lobby 11 AM-2PM cGlynn Learning Center Children's Hallows en Party @ HSC Ballroom 6:30 PM he Collective @ HSC Ballroom 8 PM TUESDAY(10/28) Wax Factory@ Roth Concourse 11 AM 5PM omen's Soccer@}-Kings 3PM • ield Hockey vs. lJrew 4 PM olleyball vs. FDU~Florham 7 PM A: Percussion Ensemble Concert @ Dorthy ickson Darte Center 8 PM . omedian DanielTosh @HSCBallroom 9 PM WEDNESDAY 10 29 en's Soccer vs. Kings 3 PM Word Scramble Answers The Amityville Horror The Shining The·Omen Halloween Rocky Horror Picture Show Carrie Dracula Sleepy Hallow The Night of the Headless Horseman Alien REACH Family Mentoring 6 PM ERI DAY(10/31) A'it. Spring Break Applications Due @ Office ofCommunity Service 4 PM_ Leadership Conference thru Nov 1 @ Keystone College 8:30AM - 3:30PM SATURDAY(11/01) Field Hockey @ Elizabethtown I PM Men 's Soccer vs. D elaware Valley 1 PM Women's Soccer @ Delaware Valley 12 PM Football@ Lebanon Valley 1 PM Habitat Workday 8 AM SUNDAY(11/02) TheBeacon/Ryan Klemish Multicultural Awareness Week thru November 9 Congratulations to Steph Dickert, who correctly identified last week's "Find This Picture:• As Dickert cited, last week's picture depicted a door in the back of Chase Halt Steph wm receive a $10 cash prize courtesy of Programming Board.;. i Find this Picture on Campu · & Win CASH This photo was taken somewhere on Wilkes University's Campus .. Wben you find It. email us-the answer at Wilkesbeacon@hotmail.com. Be sure to. put "Campus Picture·· as the subject heading, as well as your name and phone number , and sampus mailbox number in the body text. The first person to correctly identify the location ofthis picture will berecognized in next weeks issue; and will · receive a $ 10 cash prize, courtesty of Programming Board. The Beacon welcomes notices of 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 2003 October 27th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2003 October 27 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/4248718bdf4132a369a595d00c41a4a9.pdf 232efa70ce256a7c9bf1f9ed94dc3717 PDF Text Text November 3, 2003 Volume 56 Issue 8 www.wilkesbeacon.com. TEE NEWS 0F TODAY REPORTED BY TIRE douEN.ALISTS 0F TOMORRI}W. 'Slowi Internct Access Causes Frustraition on Campus ance Headaches BYJULIEMELF Beacon Assistant News Editor \ their short- and long-term solutiQns for the slow internet service. "Newer versions of p2P applications are Whether it be to do research for a paper, or read and send important emails, having access to the Internet is no longer a ltixury, but a necessity. So what happens when students on campus have problems getting online because it takes several minutes to openupasinglewebpage?Theanswer:frus- coming out weekly it seems. Most ,of the applications allow you to do something calledproxying.ThisallowstheP2Ptraffic to appear as traffic associated with other applications(usuallyHTTPwebtraffic)and that traffic is usually allowed to go on its waywithlittlerestriction.Thereweresome tration. new strains of viruses also which targeted A recent memo from Scott Byers, Vice many of the P2P networks, and that has President for Finance and Support caused problems as well. Malicious appliOperactions,andDr.PaulAdams,Vice-Presi- catioris can really take a network to it's dent of Student Affairs, was Posted both knees,"explainedTomWeeks,networkspearound' campus dorins and on cialistforlnformationTechnologyServic6s Today@Wilkes. The memo stated that the cause of the network slowdown is an increasedpeertopeer(P2P)files.haring.Inaddition to the intentional P2P file sharing, thereare spyware and virusesrassociated with these applications that heavily contribute to the network congestion and frustration. Onwednesday,Adamsjoinedlnterimffigr'` rector of Technology, Jim Lennox, and Tom Weeks, Network Specialist for Information Technology Services at Student Govemment'sweeklymeeting-todiscussthe uns). The notice posted on Today@Wilkes asked students to limit their P2P file sharing to between the hours of |P p.in. arid 7 a.in. The notice also cited that, through the Office of Information Technology Services, theflowofnetworktrafficvy>i||Pe`ngonitored` carefullytoexaminepattemsandusage.If ..i,.-:-.,~'-^un performance improvement is not-achieved Network continued on page 5 Jim Lennox, lnt6rim \Director Of Technology, discussed file sharing problems causing slaw internet access at a recent Student Gov`ernment meeting. problems with the network, the memo, and Descriptions of Theft Suspects Released BY GABRIELLE LAMB Beacon News Editor "Theirtypical_MO[modusoperandi]when confronted is to state they are looking for the human resources office to put in a job applicampus had students, faculty, and staff on cation. They have also been known to fake a guard. Since that report, descriptions of the phone call from an empty office to appear as suspects made available on Tuesday, sug- iftheywere9nlyusingthephone.Thiscouple may b6 driving a light blue Jeep Wrangler." gested that two separate groups of people A second group of suspects apparently may be responsible for the thefts. had one individual distract employees for inAccordingtotheCommunityNotification, formation, while another searched the build"The first suspect is described as a Cauca- 7lfee Be¢co# reported in its October 27, 2003 issue that a recent ras-h of robberies on sian male, 24 years of age, thin b`uild, 5' 11 ", ing. blonde hair worn long with a pony tail, and brown or green eyes. He may be accompanied by a Caucasian female with mid-1engthbrown/blackhairand light eyes. The male suspect has a black solid, tribal pattern tattoo on his right forearm." According to the Community Service Notification, when confronted one group >claimed to have been searching for the Human Resource office to submit an application, or appeared to casually be using a telephone when discovered in an empty office. Descriritions continued on page 5 �___ \ NEWS _ , __LTQl£EELLtB±fLT___2QQ3 Light Walk Ensures Safe Nights on Campus BY VICTORIA :WIIITE Beacon Correspondent off-campus students reside. ManagerofpublicSafety, Members from of the Wilkes Matthew Yencha, said, !'The Communityhelpedmakethecam- LightWalk`isoneofthemain pus a safer place on Wednesday, ways that ire find any safety October 29, 2003, during `the an- and security problems on hualLightwalk.Thiswalkingtour ca`mpus,anylightproblems. is designed to help officials recogItisbeneficialjusttolookat nize the areas on and off campus these areas." the are lacking adequate lighting. Public safety officials, faOnce the problem areas are identicilities staff, and students fled, they can be addressed by the scoured -the campus, university and Wilkes-Barre offiequipped with flashlights, to cials. identify areas where dark When areas' are dark, students spots could lead to potenfeelunsifewhenpassingthrough, tial security problems. Such Members of Public Safety an`d Facilities inspect the campus for problem areas. particuarily during the evening areas included spots along hours. Offlcials from Public Safety Evans Hall, behind some doms on the north walk for twlo years, and noticed a significant and Facilities met with students end of campus, especially porch 1.ighting. difference in lighting while walking around after the Student Government Other areas of concern were Weckesser Hall. campus. "While there were still some probto start the search for However; many of the problems were due to lem areas, for the most pact, campus did seem these areas. lights simply not being tumed` on, or bulbs to be a lot brighter. The new light posts in the Those who participated in the beingbumedout,whichcanberepairedeas- greenway are a huge improvement, and the walk concentrated on the two most ily with the flick of a switch or the swap of a area in front of the library is much brighter," widely used parts of campus. The bulb. said Wotanis. 'Onamorepositivenote,manyoftheprobfirst part encompassed the north Facilitiesmanagement,alongwiththePubend of campus, including the lens identified in last year's`1ight walk Were lie Safety Office, will work on getting the necgreenway. The second half of the addressedandhelpingtobetterlightthecam- essaryrepairsprocessedinthecomingweeks walk concentrated mainly on com- PuS. to help ensure students feel safe while walkmunity nei8hborhoods close to Linds\ey Wotanis, Chair of the SG Public ing the campus at night. campus and the areas where many SafetyCommittee,hasparticipatedinthelight / •7\r ���NEWS NOVEMBER 3 Network continued from page 1 -P2PspreadViruses,theyinfectedoththrough voluntary moderation of file sharing activity, the University will be foreedtobegivblocking,allp2Pfileshar- ers, and the cycle continued as such. Thatcyclecausedthegradualdecline. Inactoality,theincreaseintraffictook in8. onlyamatterofinhourorsotgcause Students reacted to the possibi-1ity ®t us problems, so I would not say the of university monitoring and/or P2P decline was very slow," said Weeks. RAs were again provided disks :]]o°nc.ki,T8hrv£:hmb±°xtehdr:]££ee;pa:£dnttsreapj§:: blocking P2P file sharing. On one hand, for their residents in_order to clean out their computers. But many wonsuch a ban would presumably speed up the network. On another hand, if the dered why such cleaning needed to network is this slow, a great number of people are obviously using such file sharing and would be upset if it stopped," commented junior biochemistrymajor,RogerRaby. Weeks explained that P2P file shar-` happenaftertheearlier"cleanSweep" at the beginning of the semester. "The RAs were given disks at the time to combat the specific viruses that were on campus. The issue was that many of the students' Windows based machines were not up to date inginvolvestheuseofspecificapplications. Surprisingly, Napster, even with the latest security patchesY. Even though it is still basically dead, was though we addressed this months ago, the fact that students bring new probably the most notorious of p2P apcomputers on camptis, or are not up plications. Other examples include Kazaa,AresandXoloxforsharingfiles. to date with anti-virus or Windows Forexample,auserbeginsbyinstall- updates are primary reaso,ns for addressing this issue again," stated ing the specific application on a perWeeks. sonal machine. Once the application is In related news, the ITS departinstalled a user is asked to supply a usemame, location for file downloads mentiscontinuingtoworkonitstechand uploads, and the type of connec- nologyassessmentofwilkesUnivertion(modem,campusnetwork,etc.)used . Once the user is into the application, a list of files on the machine (in the directory you specified) is sent to servers residing on the P2P network. If a user were to search for a song on the rnachine, the search would return the usemame as sharing the file. The student could then download the file from the machine utilizing the P2P software. "As computers were effected by the Slty. "The as;essment, once complete, Tom Weeks, Network Specialist for Information Technology Services, Jim Lennox, will help steer our long-term efforts Interim Director of Technology, and Dr. Paul Adams, Vice President of Student Affairs sit in providing a robust techhology sopatiently at the Student Government meeting on Wednesday, October 29, 2003. lutionforWilkes.Ourshort-temgoal is to maintain the day-to-day operation of the campus, from both an administrative and educational standpoint. We are commi-ttedtoprovidingthetechnicalinfrastructu_re to support the needs of the cami STUDENTS WELCOME pus," assured Weeks. Descriptionscontinuedfrompage1 Again,accordingtoPdblicSafetyreports, "The second suspects are two Afirican-American males both having a dark complexion. The first male is described as being 5'5`" -5'7" tall, stocky the older male typically going into a office building first and engaging occupants in C-onversation about potentially applying. He will also talk about veteran benefits and financial aid opportunities. After the first Sherman Hills Apartments www. sherinanhillsappartments.com ` "These two will work as a team with the older male typically going into a office building first and engaging occupants in conversation about potentially applying..." -Public Safety `Community Notification The Best Looking AffjJiordabl`e Apartments ln Wilkes-Barre Now accepting applications for 1 &` 2 bedroom apartneuts Laundry FqLcilit.ies Centrally Located Public transportation Carpetireg male leaves the- second male may be seen in the same general area/building. When wearingafullbe`ardandtypicallycarryconfrontedthisyoungermalewillsayheis jng a backpack. The second in-ale is dewaitingforhisgirlfriendandwilldescribe scribedasayoungermaninhismid20s, thin athletic build, 5' 10" to 6' in height, herasaveryattractiveAfri,can-American." build 175-1801bs., 40-50 years of age, Public Safety officials wan individuals 160-170lbs.,shorthaircut.orbald,typito lock up their valuables and not to concallywearingaredorbluebaseballcap, and is always seen using a cell phone.\" front the`individuals. Please call Ext: 4999 The notice also stated that the individualswillsaythattheyarelookingfor theirgirlffiendifstoppedbycampusem- to report an incident ployees or students. "These two will work as a team with Air Conditioning On Site Social Service Coordinator 24-Hour Maintenance Service Frost Free Reif irigerator Garbage Disposal Stove 300 Parkview Circle Wilkes-Barre, Pa.18702 Monday -Friday 8A.M. to 5P.M. cincH us OuT TODiy !!!! 570-823-5124 '' EHO ���������������20 SPORTS NOVEM BER3 Women's Soccer Harms Freedom Conference Playoff Berth Christina Waldele sets school's single-season record fior points, ties record fior goals in 3-0 win BY KYLA CAMPBELL & SPoRTS~ INFOREATION 1ey college in D`oylestown, clinch- ing the fouth seed in Freedom con- s^.cTelrl :eeasTTpno:sv:::_s_:tn:;:o_ :.:o:Tie?i[ ;ee:iels::C;v:e:la;:or::n¥¥ee:-:oa:de:::e::ao#: Conference win over Delaware Val- a7:00p.in.startatFitzpatrickField. Wilkes sees its record im- prove to 9-8-2 overall and 4-3 in conference play. The Aggies end th,eir season 68-2 overall and 3-4 in the conference. Christina Waldele, who `finished the day with one goal and one assist, set a new school record for points in a season with38 and tied the record for goals in a season with 15. Rena Bolin tallied two goals to lead the Lady Colonels' offense in the shutout win. Bolin's first goalofthecontestcameoff assi\st; froin Waldele and LyndseyMcwilliamsatthe 28:14mark.Bolinextended the first-half lead to 2-0 off an assist from Tara Friedman. Waldele completedtfiescoringwithanunassistedgoalwitritwenty-fiveminute§ remaining in the contest. Wilkes held a 15-5 advantage in shots, while each team earned three comer kicks. . KatieGreenregisteredherseventh victory by shutout this season by stopping two shots in goal for the Lady Colonels, while` Adrienne Richards added one saveingoalforwilkes.Goalkeeper Lindsay Eversole ended with six sa-ves for Delaware Valley. On Tuesday afternoon at Betzler Fields, Wilkes University scored three times in the second halftoposta3-0FreedomConference women's soccer victory over RIng's college. ' After a scoreless first half Christina Waldele got Wilkes on the board at the 57:40 mark of the second period when she scored off an assist from Rena Bolin. Jill Chiucchi gave the Lady Colonels some breathing room when she tal1iedagoaloffan assist from Kristen Palunbojust56 seconds after the goal by Waldele , to make it 2-0. Chiucchi would tack on her second goal of the contest off an assist froin Kristen Haldy later in the stanza to extend the lead to Archive Photo 30. Wilkes held ;d:v:a:etT:a:,:w:h::::a!s:osschi:;::ig::o:; :t:ozpt:::|S:;:o|:1::i:1n:sfi:r: ko:ipk:e:ssk Archive Photo ® zfeeBe¢cpg,i.¥egelfbgvffitFngwnwqtiikcesebepacgnfcoemYreeEatilsviiiigb¥aF11:Ch:Zm?ilictlsfree! � 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 2003 November 3rd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2003 November 3 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/0133ab2d55c65e2eb72942aeca98e50a.pdf 83872cc8fe0bf8fd0ce66227e18dff43 PDF Text Text November 10, 2003 Volume 56 Issue 9 www.wilkesbeacdn.com THE NEV\TS 0~ TODAY REPORTED BY THE .JOURNALISTS OF TOMORROV\1 Mayor-elect Aims to Strengt~en Ties with Wilkes, City Council BY GABRIELLE LAMB Beacon News Editor On Tuesday November 4, 2003 the voters' voices were heard as veteran councilman and Democrat Tom Leighton was elected as the new mayor for the city of Wilkes-Barre, narrowly defeating Republican Christine Katsock. The unofficial vote tallies as of Saturday, November 8, 2003 indicated that Leighton received 4,872 votes and Katsock received 4,018 votes--a tight margin of only 854 votes. Democrat Mayor Tom McGroarty, who served two fiery terms in the position, was defeated in the primary election held in May. Leighton, 42, is a life-long resident of Wilkes-Barre and graduated from Bishop Hoban High School as well as King's College. In addition to holding a position on the City Council for the past three terms, Leighton owns and operates C.A. Leighton Company, Inc., a real estate firm also located in Wilkes- Barre. One of the most important issues to emerge at Wilkes over the-past few years is how the University may forge a more productive and positive relationship with city officials. From zoning to parking issues, crime rates and neighborhood complaints, the local universities have repeatedly found themselves at odds with the McGroarty adminis- tration. When asked how he would ensure a better relationship between the city and tfie colleges and universities in it, Leighton noted that the foundation for a better relationship has already been laid. "Well, over the summer I met with Father O'Hara from King's and Dr. Gilmour from Wilkes about how we can improve the relationship and cooperation within the city and the schools. One of the things that is happening, and is happening very soon ... is a Wilkes-Barre City Employees Appreciation game between King's and Wilkes. That way, the city employees can get out and support the game and the schools and have a better relationship with one another," said Leighton. Many students and residents in Wilkes-Barre often comment on the lack ofjob opportunities in the city, another topic Leighton has acknowledged. According to his website " ... attracting jobs will be a top priority of the Leighton administration. Tom Leighton will try to attract high-tech jobs that provide incomes that can support working famtJies. He will especially take advantage of area colleges and high schools to foster education and training programs that put people to work." In recent months, a very public battle ensued between City Council and McGroarty regarding the economic viability of the city, which Leighton acknowledged in a speech made in February announcing his intent to run for a higher office. "Currently, the city operates in a way as if the mayor and the council were adversaries. There should not be competition - - • between the mayor and council - there should be cooperation. We're on the same te·am and I'm going to count. on them for help," said Leighton in February of 2003, according to his web site, www.leightonformayor.co!}1 Other issues at the top of Leighton's list include the economic deterioration of the city, after most businesses and shops in the downtown area have closed their doors due to the lack of business. However, -with the clean up of crime and gar- . ··· .. bage, Leighton feels the city will one day be marketable to businesses and developers. "We need to start cleaning up the city, Public Square, and the neighborhoods. Not Courtesy of www.leightonformayor.com just litter but crime as well. I believe that if Tom Leighton, pictured above, promises to we clean up the city, we will show eco- do his .best to clean up the city of Wilkesnomic developers proof that this is a safe Barre. and clean town. This can be a marketing are going to walk the beat more, especially in tool to get the town an economic boost that our neighborhoods. Also, scooters are the it needs. And people will enjoy a cleaner new trend, so we are going to institute that city, that is free of both trash and crime," kind of patrol as well." said Leighton. "One of the first things to One of the hot topics of the mayoral racehelp lower the crime in the city is to increase the visibility of the police department. They Leighton continued on page 4 Career Services Holds Skills Workshop BY JAMIE BABBITT Beacon Correspondent ,. 2003 Ve er . . The 2003 Veteran's of all militay person forces, de11ts an idea of what it's like to be in a social situation in a business environment. We hope . the students learned how to conduct themselves in a mixer or mingle type of environment, how to introduce themselves to someone, proper etiquette for a business function, the dos and don'ts of how to behave in that kind of environment." As seniors begin to think about wha! they will pursue after graduation, many may become nervous about what to expect when they enter the "real world." Last week the offices of Career Services and Alumni Affairs in conjunction with the Business and Accounting Club sponsored a workshop called "Promoting Your Skills Career Services as a Professional" to teach students the continued on page 2 proper etiquette in a profes- . . . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . sional setting and how to make " a good first impression. O"n November 6, 2003 a group of mainly business administration majors met in the Max Roth Center to learn how to conduct themselves in interviews and at mixers. Lisa Mulvey, Career Development Coordinator, said, "We put it together to give the stu- )~:ii( :16 .... 16 �2 NOVEMBER 10, 2003 NEWS Career Services continued from page 1 Once students leave college, they may be faced with circumstances they never had to deal with before. "It can be nerve-wracking to go out there your first time all alone in a situation with all different types of people and you don't know what to expect, you don't know how to conduct yourself," said Mulvey. The workshop gave students the opportunity to obtain some background and get tips from people who have been in similar situations. A significant part of the interview process is the first impression because, according to Mulvey, employers will remember their first impression of a prospective employee, and that person c_an never go back and make it again. Interviewers will notice a person's appearance, body language, and their handshake. Stephanie Rodano, a sophomor.e Business Administration major said, "A lot of people's opinions are based on first impressions." Body language can tell the employer a lot about the person he or she is interviewing. "Your body language is so important. You want to keep your arms down at your side so you look approachable," said Mulvey. Not doing so gives the impression that the person ~s either cold, distant, or is extremely scared, according to Mulvey. The Beacon/Ryan Klemish Wilkes Students discuss interviewing techniques to help them succeed in the "real world". Some tips discussed include arriving on time, dressing appropriately and professionally, being knowledgeable about what is &_oing on in the field, and offering business cards. According to Mulvey, the interviewee should be prepared for anything. Employers want to know how pros~ective employees can handle pressure and how hey can apply their skills to fit in with the company. .Interviewers may look down on someone if they are very negative, if they trash talk their former supervisors, or if they use informal language, according to Carol Bosack, the Director of Career Services. Marketing oneself and making an effort to meet people can benefit a graduate looking for a career. Bosack said, "I would tell people who aren't exactly sure what they want to do to just do something. Just get out there and meet people because you will fall into an area." Career Services ·officials encourage_students who have questions about what to expect in the "real world" to stop by their office. L~.s 1/. (".F-c<. .s ~ --' - ·: ·_ :''<.,-\:'."~'- "f<~C-<,':'.c,~--·, :-:.-\5,y:t~•-. t.: f: .. ,Sp.eud;J"~--Moiief~ott.~:Fun• ..,.~~ ~ · ~!"~:.:__~/·~ __, - Plan a trip at www .wHkesbeacon.com/travel www.w1lkesbeacon.com/scholarshl-ps �NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL 3 Six Die as Black Hawk Crashes NearTikrit; Insurgents Suspected BYJIMGOMEZ Associated Press Writer Assodated Pr, Afonn~rs .. ····• . New York: to Dallas in a woo Charles D. M;9Kjnley, f5, His pumshment~nges[r9in is sentenced FebJ t McKWey, wgg.f~aiiis the 20.:minute hearing. His· McKinley tf> plea<kgµil~ station counµ-y, ft His pl~f-1: was J1~t part tn.Jhe McKiW;rY:s triaJ.had Charles Bleil to llearth McKinle)' W~S jail lated bad-c . ' · · · he finis w His NJ:; t tional At about the safety of aviation because of the hundreds, perhaps thousands, of shoulderTIKRIT, Iraq (AP)--AnAnny Black Hawk fired missiles still missing in Iraq after the helicopter crashed Friday-- apparently shot collapse of Saddam's regime in April. down by insurgents--killing all six T).S. solOn Oct. 25, insurgents shot down a Black diers aboard and capping the bloodiest Hawk overTikrit, injuring one crewman. On seven days in Iraq for Americans since the Sunday, insurgent gunners brought down a fall ofBaghdad. Chinook transport helicopter west of The U.S. death toll for the week climbed Baghdad, killing 16 Americans in the bloodito 32, including those aboard the Black est single strike against U.S. forces since the Hawk. Two other soldiers were killed near · war began March 20. Mosul, raising concerns that the insurgency An Apache attack helicopter was shot was spreading north. down in June in the ·western desert but the U.S. policy, meanwhile, suffered another two crewmembers escaped injury. setback as Turkey decided not to send troops The latest fatalities brought to 32 the numto Iraq because of strong opposition from ber of American soldiers who have died in Iraqi officials. Iraq in the first week of November. That inThe Black Hawk crashed on an island in cludes one 1st Armored Division soldier who the Tigris River and burst into flames--the died in a non-hostile shooting incident. third crash caused by hostile fire in two In addition, two American civilian contracweeks and the second causing fatalities. Maj. tors working for the U.S. Anny Corps ofEngiJosslyn Aberle said the cause of Friday's neers and a Polish officer also died in attacks crash had not been determined, but several in the past seven days. other officers, speaking on condition of anoThe death toll of32 was by far the largest nymity, believed it was shot down. for any seven-day period since President Bush The helicopter, assigned to the 101 st Airdeclared an end to hostilities on May 1--mainly borne Division, went down about 9:40 a.m. due to the Chinook crash Nov. 2 that killed about a half mile from the U.S. base in Saddam 16. In all of October, for instance, there were Hussein's former palace, which serves as 42 deaths; in all of September, were 31. headquarters for the 4th Infantry Division. The U.S. military said that the number of Afterward, attack helicopters cruised daily attacks on coalition forces dropped to throughout the day over Saddam's home29 last week from a spike of37 the week betown, swooping low over villages and farms fore but cautioned against drawing concluas rescuers picked through the charred sions from the decrease. wreckage of the aircraft. U.S. officials had hoped to encourage more Late Friday, U.S. troops fired mortars and countries to send troops to Iraq to relieve the a U.S. jets dropped at least three 500-pound burden on American forces. Turkey's parlia· bombs around the crash site, rattling winment agr~ed last month to allow the governdows over a wide area in an apparent show ment to send Turkish troops, a move which of force. Other U.S. jets streaked over Tikrit drew sharp opposition from Iraqi politicians. after sundown. At least three mortars were But Secretary of State Colin Powell and also fired onto the U.S. compound but caused Turkey's foreign minister have agreed that no damage. Turkey will not send peacekeeping troops to The dead included the Black Hawk's fourIraq, officials said Friday, after plans for a member crew and two soldiers from Depart- deployment raised sharp opposition from Irament of the Army headquarters, according qis. to a Pentagon spokesman, Maj. Steve Stol'he decision reverses what had been a ver. significant victory for Washington, which has In Mosul, 250 miles north of Baghdad, pressed hard for Turkey to join peacekeepguerrillas attacked a convoy with rocket-pro- - ing efforts in its neighbor to the southeast to pelled grenades and small-arms fire Friday. help U.S. troops there. Turkey is the only The military said one U.S. soldier died and majority Muslim nation in NATO. six others were ~ounded in the clash. AnPowell and Foreign Minister Abdullah Gui other soldier died in Mosul the night before spoke Thursday night by telephone and when a homemade bomb exploded, the miliagreed that the offer of Turkish troops would tary said Friday. be withdrawn, State Department spokesman Both of those soldiers, as well as the Black Richard Boucher said. Hawk's four-man crew, were from the 101 st In Baghdad, about 500 Sunni Muslims Airborne Division, based at Fort Campbell, marched Friday to coalition headquarters to Ky. demand the release of 36 clerics arrested in Three others were injured later Friday recent months. Protesters chanted Islamic slowhen a roadside bomb exploded near the gans including "America's army will be wiped Mosul Hotel, which is now used as a miliout," and "America is the enemy of God." tary barracks, the military said. Mosul, Iraq's They also carried a banner reading "Prisons third largest city, had been considered rela... will never terrify us." tively safe for American soldiers until an escalation of attacks there over the past three weeks. U.S. officers have long been concerned �f ! NEWS ! 4 i Speech and Debate Team Successful at Tournament I l f t I l NOVEMBER 10 2003 Downtown Revitalization Forum Slated for Tonight plan to enhance the positive attributes of BY JULIE MELF debate team. "Most of the people involved downtown and transform it into an active, Beacon Asst. News Editor in speech and debate are nice, outgoing Beacon Correspondent livable center. Participants will be asked to Bloomsburg University provided the Wilkes-Barre city officials have made it their provide feedback and ideas for implementpeople, who make it fun to go tournaments," stage for the 35th Annual Madd Hatter Comsaid Raby. "It was a good tournament over- mission for years to try to revitalize an ailing ing the plan. petition. This competition is one of the largdowntown Wilkes-Barre. Tonight interested all." "This is a critical time in Wilkes-Barre's est speech and debate tournaments on the Junior business management major, Jan citizens and business members will have a history, and we want to be certain that we east coast. The Wilkes University Speech Sokolowski joined Niemiec and Raby with a chance to voice their ideas in a public input maximize the opportunities that lie ahead. It's and Debate Team joined 17 other schools to win as well. She took sixth place in Dramatic session at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Per- only appropriate that now, as we begin thinkcompete there on October 31 and Novemforming Arts at 7:30 p.m. Interpretation. ing about how to turn the Market Study's ber 1, and discovered a "wonderland" of The Diamond City Partnership (DCP) will recommendations into bricks and mortar, that Along with the individual awards, the success. team received an overall award. All the points sponsor the event. we turn to the community again for assisThe DCP is a coalition of organizations, tance," explained Larry Newman, chairperthat each member accumulated from their speeches were added together businesses, and individuals specifically cre- son of the Diamond City Partnership's deto put the team in third place overall ated to implement the six downtown revital- sign workshop task force. ization strategies that resulted from the 200 I for the tournament. The design workshop that follows up on Niemiec also received an indi'llidual downtown \Yilkes-Barre visioning sessions. the public input session will be held Novemaward. According to Niemiec, a total · The DCP includes representatives from over ber 14-15 at Wilkes University's Henry Stuof87 students participated in the tour- 50 city and regional stakeholders, including dent Center. Local architects and volunteers nament. The points they received from representatives of city government, colleges from the local chapter of the American Instiall the events that they participated in and universities, places of worship, cultural tute of Architects will lead teams reviewing were added up to decide individual institutions, businesses, the media and indi- information collected at the public session awards. Niemiec received a 4th place vidual downtown residents and business and and exploring new ideas for the physical deoverall for the tournament. property owners. The partnership is sup- velof)ment of the area. The workshop will "It was very exciting for me be- ported by the administrative and financial re- provide the DCP and city officials with a comcause it was the first time I got an in- sources of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber mon basis for planning and evaluating fuCourtesy of Jess Niemiec dividual sweeps trophy," said of Business and industry. ture ·downtown development. Recently, the Speech and Debate Team participated in The goal of the public input session is to Nieiµ.iec. "I've gotten a lot of trophies "Our goal is to generate a collection of the 35th annual Bloomsburg Madhatter Tournament in terms of this piece or that piece, but gather information to be used at a design alternative design concepts that can help us and came home with eight awarqs. Overall, the team it was my first individual sweep, which workshop that will explore new ideas for the to visualize downtown's potenti al," said took third place in sweeps. physical development for the downtown area. Newman. was a proud day." Seven team members from Wilkes perThe input session will open with a brief The tournament was not all serious comThose concept drawings will be formall y fo rmed in a variety of categories including petition, however. On Friday night, a 1-Ial- explanation of the findings of the recent presented at a public meeting on December Critical Analysis, Oral Interpr.etation, After loween dance was held for all the teams. This Downtown Wilkes-Barre Market Study. The 1, and then be placed on public di spl ay in Dinner Speaking, Impromptu, and Informadance provided competitors a time to bond goal of the study was to create a reality-based downtown. tive Speaking. The speechand debate team and meet people from other teams. coach, Joe Rasmus was also on hand at the "Our entire team dressed up as characI tournament to judge in these different catters for the Rocky Horror Picture Show," said : egories. Niemiec. "It was a cool team-building type Before the competition, the team practhing. We get along as a team. We have a ticed two times a week and also had indiwonderful dynamic that really fosters a posividual practices. All the time and effort memtive atmosphere that is wonderful for any of · bers put into their speeches apparently paid us to just live in and work in." off, because the Wilkes team came home Raby also thinks that Wilkes members get\ 1 with eight different awards. along well as a team and that he has benefit- 'ef Jess Niemiec,juniorcommunication studted a great deal by joining. "I think speech ies major and captain of the Wilkes Speech and debate has helped me a great deal," said and Debate Team was among the winners. Raby. -'JI have gotten over my fear of speakShe placed in four different categories. ing in front of people, and have met a numNiemiec received fifth place in Dramatic Inber of great people, both on our team, and terpretation, fourth place in Programmed on the other teams. It has definitely been www.shermanhillsappartments.com Oral Interpretation and Informative Speakworth it." l:::: ing, and first place in Critical Analysis. The Best Looking Affordable Apartments In Wilkes-Barre Now that this tournament is over, the team 1 1 Roger Raby, a junior biochemistry major . is back to practicing twice a week to prepare also placed in the tournament. He received for its next competition. The team will be Now accepting applications for 1 & 2 bedroom apartments third place in After Dinner Speaking. This is competing at Seton Hall University in New Raby's fifth semester with the speech and Jersey on December6 and 7. Centrally Located Laundry Facilities BY KRISTIN KILE STUDENTS WELCOME Sherman Hills Apartments V Leighton continued from page 1 -and a key bone of contention the public has had with city officials--involved the abandoned movie theater project that went awry shortly after the demolition of the property where the theater was to be built. Although Leighton could not offer specific details of the project at the time of the interview, he has said in a previous speech, "I see it as a keystone to our city's recovery. I will continue the efforts I've spearheaded to build a theatre in Wilkes-Barre in keeping with what's come to be known as the Leighton Plan. When asked why he thought the WilkesBarre residents chose him as the next mayor, Leighton claimed a truthful and promising campaign were key. "(I was elected) based on the platform I have continued to hold \ / from the beginning of my campaign. I made 't statements that it is time for the city to move forward. I answered all the questions, even the difficult ones I was asked, truthfully and still do. That is how I am going to serve the next four years: truthfully. I have not misled the voters and will continue to be completely truthful and keep the promises I made to make this city a 1 / better place," concluded Leighton. - Public transportation Carpeting Air Conditioning On Site Social Service Coordinator 24-Hour Maintenance Service · Frost Free Refrigerator Garbage Disposal Stove ~ 300 Parkview Circle Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18702 Monday - Friday 8A.M. to 5P.M. CHECK US OUT TODAY !!!! 570-823-5124 EHO l·. �- EDITORIAL 5 NOVEMBER 10, 2003 Americ·a n Youth .Rushed into Independence Too Soon . In modem American society we are often pressured to reach the state of independence prematurely. No, the South hasn't threatened to break from the nation recently, but another kind of union is certainly being threatened: the union "' of family in America today. Today, anymore whenever parents talk about their kids it's, "Well, I can't wait until they go off to college, you know, get 'em out of the house finally," followed by a tongue-in-cheek cackle. That parental cackle is frequently accompanied by the barely pubescent whine ofa child who says, "I can't wait to get out of the house and be on my own ... alone ... a true adult." What is the rush? In a CNN Internet report, "Wh0 exactly is a grown up?" the life of22-year old Amy Powell is chronicled as she continues to live at home with her parents. A recent college graduate, Powell is struggling to find a job. For this reason she opts to stay at home with her family who continues to support her. Is this strange? Why should it be? While some might argue that the girl is home just to sponge off of her parents (as many privileged suburbanites have been known to do), the prolonged structure of the family appears to be disintegrating in America and there is no need for this. Why do we shy away from admitting prolonged involvement, and yes, dependence? Yes, there is something wrong with parents supporting children indefinitely, but even if a child does have a job after graduation, why must he or she feel socially pressured to leave the house of those who have loved them for so long? If one shares the love that was there 18, high school gr-aduation, or 22, the traditional age of college graduates, total financial, emotional, and physical independence seems an unrealistic expectation in our culture. Everyone has to find something or someone to tum to ... and if the family is no longer there, that is when the real problems set in. When daddy's little girl goes off to school or out on her own, what can happen is that she's likely to tum to other people or things on which she thinks she can depend. In the worst case scenario this can lead to some bad choices and reliance on drugs, alcohol or other substances. In other cases, the search for a stable force on which to rely may lead to a sequence such as: the boyfriend, the fiancee, the job she limits and locks herself into for life (because she really, really loves him), the marriage to the guy who isn't as dreamy as she once thought, and then yes, of course ... the children. By age 24 or 25, she has already created for herself a life-sentence. For some, this might be the ultimate goal, but for many it is a rush to fill a v9id--one that often creates others. It simply seems to be a rush to go nowhere fast. from the beginning, it should by all means remain. So why must teens and self-proclaimed adults feel that need to go out and "find their identity?" A young person can still do that while keeping ties at home. Whether the benchmark is age Then the cycle repeats in which the parent at age 40-something (after years of sleepless nights and problems with bills, toddlers who become teenagers and teenagers who become tr~uble) can't wait to get the kids out of the house. And why? Because you simply didn't get to appreciate everything you had at home in front of you and around you when you were still young (yes, fellow graduates, age 22 or 23 is not a sign you'll be shopping at the grocery store on Tuesdays). Being a true adult is realizing who you are and sometimes acknowledging that too much independence too soon can leave you hanging. Just look at other world cultures for an alternative to our American drive for excessive independence. In the Chinese culture, for example, it is very characteristic for a man to bring his new wife to live in the house of his parents ... the more the merrier and a family lives on. In the Indian culture even seen within the United States, the entire family stays together, living in the same household, pooling their money and re- suiting in family owned and operated successes. Call it stereotyping, but not only does it result in logically produced success, but more importantly, it maintains happiness, and a continued bond for ·families. The Asian cultures have been around much longer than the American one. We can learn from others. There is so much out there, people. And working together with family can only help young people get through these crucial times so many of us fear. We don't have to decide between a career or family-we can have them both. Give and take by help out those who have helped you ever since you were born. Once family members are gone, they will never come back. Appreciate them while they are here. E ~c ON, BTHE . ~ . Staff Managing Editor: ............................. Gabe LeDonne As • E • h 1C st. Managmg d1tor: ...............t.···· Rap ae ooper Business Manager: ........................... David J. Grasso Asst. Business Manager: .............. :···Ainanda Martucci News Editor:..................................... Gabrielle Lamb Feat ures Ed't · I or:............................... L.mds ey n, vvo tams • Ed'1tor:............ Me1·1ssa J urgensen Arts·/E ntertamment ppinioil/Editorial Editor: ................ Ginger Eslick Sports Editor: ................................... Stephen Kemble Photo Edit,or: ..........................._. ........ Kristin Hake Layout Artists: ...................... :· .......... Jennifer Marks Kerri Parrinello Kevin Fitzsimmons Joe DeAngelis ,,........,..__,.____,.________....,,Asst. News Editor: ............................. JulieMelf Asst. Features Editor: ....................... Elvira Illiano Asst. A&E Edito~: ......... ~ .................. Monica Cardenas Jeff Geller Asst. Op/Ed Editor;.......................... Sabrina McLaughlin Asst. Sports Editors: ........................ Will Midgett Asst. Photo Editor: ........................... T. Mick Jenkins Web Manager: ..................... :'°····· .. ·· .. Don Shappelle Faculty Advisor: ............................... Dr. Andrea Frantz Box 111, Wilkes University 192 South Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 (570) 408-5903 E-mail: wilkesbeacon@hotmail.com ". Background * Established in 1944 * Member ofthe Pennsylvania Newspaper Association ' , *Printed on Mondays, with the exception ofholidays * 1,500 papers distributed weekl �NOVEMBER 10, 2003 EDITORIAL 6 Acknowledging the Importance of American Small Businesses BY RUTH HUGHES Director ofSmall Business Development The United States landscape seems filled with large businesses, corporate conglomerates and "big box" retailers. Many ask how a small business can compete. In fact, small businesses still form the backbone of the American economy, accounting for 99% of the employers in this country as well as 2/3 to 3/4 of the net new jobs. Several questions arise in the debate about the importance of small businesses. First, how important are they really? Would it be so terrible for the economy iflatge busi- nesses dominated the economic landscape, as they do in some other countries? Second, if we do believe in the value of small business, what can be done to ensure their survival? Small_business has shaped the structure of this country since its founding. We all love to hear the tales of "rags to riches" that typically involve a new business. DuPont started as a small gunpowder producer in the very early years of the US. Sam Walton began his retail revolution as a small enterprise in Arkansas. Unlike other areas of the world where wealth is so often accumulated by inheritance, in the United States wealth has come traditionally from business enterprises. The fact that family status mattered far less to · success in the United States than business acumen led to America's reputation as a land of opportunity for anyone. In addition to rich historical traditions, small businesses provide lessons in business culture and ethics. Small businesses are less likely to relocate based on trends, thus providing the regions where they are based with a more stable workforce. Because ownership tends to be visible to the employees, the workforce also will usually feel a great deal of loyalty to their small business employers. Many employees of small businesses recount tales of caring employers that l<now them, know their families and take the time to truly motivate them to succeed in ways that a large corporation cannot. In one case, a small regional retailer treated his entire workforce to a vacation aboard a cruise line when they exceeded sales goals for the year. Howe~er, small businesses do face hurdles and have gaps that need to be filled. Many small businesses need to become more efficient in order to effectiv~ly compete. Often they have a sense that the owner must wear many hats and should not delegate duties. Similarly, many small businesses do not realize the need for standard operating procedures or continual improvement. Large businesses should not be viewed as ogres ready to swallow these small enterprises; many of them should be examined for their good operating practices. Many large businesses have grown because they do implement innovative procedures and most have, by necessity, standardized many of their operations. Nowhere is the gap between large and small businesses more evident than in the current retail landscape. Small retailers now face intense competition from large companies such as WalMart and Target, as well as from specialty retailers like Barnes and Noble and Home Depot. The Small Business Development Centers and others have worked diligently with small retailers to show them how they can compete with these "mass merchandisers" Competing in that market requires vigilance to ensure maximum operating efficiency and superior customer servjce. Small businesses need to understand that they must work harder but also that they are in a unique position to offer truly personal service for their customers. My experience at the SBDC is that small businesses do face time management problems but that with training and individual consulting support to develop efficient operation they are able to effectively compete with their larger counterparts. Small business does matter in the United States and its continual strong presence in the economy should matter to us all. Your Voices Medical Malpractice: Placing the Bl3me on the Wrong People BY MICHAEL BROWN Biology Major/Pre-Med Scholar, Class of2004 The purpose of this letter is fo comment on the article by Ms. Sabrina McLaughlin dealing with the medical malpractice issue in The fieacon 's October 20, 2003 edition. Also, this will serve to supplement the letter written by Mr. David Grasso, published in the November 3, 2003 edition of The Bea- con. On the surface, it may appear to most of the American population that physicians are a part of the upper end of the socioeconomic ladder. This is not entirely the case in the state of Pennsylvania. The largest reason for this is the rising cost of medical malpractice facing not only doctors, but also the patients. The yearly earning of a primary care physician (family doctor) in the Scranton metropolitan area based on figures for 2003 is $130,189. At first glance this may appear to be a very hefty sum of money for the doctors' coffers; however, subtract the $70,000 it roughly costs that same doctor in medical malpractice insurance costs. This leaves the physician with an income of$60,189. Again, this may seem to be a decent wage, but there are even more costs that affect this sum. According to the Association ofAmerican Medical Colleges (AAMC), the annual cost of public medical school in the United States in2002 was $27,513. The cost of attending a private medical school averaged $43,786 per year. (These numbers earned money, please read on. creased 70% in 2002 from their levels in 2001 . include tuition and other fees .) The AAMC According to a Times Leader article deal- This has caused many hospitals to reduce further points out that the average inedical ing with local surgeons restricting their prac- services or close doors. The effect of reduced school graduate of the class of 2002 ~as tices, some doctors in this state are facing services can even be felt very close to the $103,855 in debt. On a ten-year repayment double- and triple-digit increases in liability Wilkes University campus. The Nesbitt Hosplan, this amounts to nearly $2,000/month to insurance premiums. The Surgical Specialist pita) in Kingston has been forced to close its be repaid. group, which is located in Wilkes-Barre, is obstetrics unit. However, the space is not This lowers the physician's earnings to arguing that the excessive malpractice judg- going unused. The hospital is using the floor around $36,000. The only variable left to fac- ments have increased premiums and has even for another endeavor, a psychiatric ward. tor in is the cost of running a practice, which caused insurers to refuse insurance to Penn- This situation has proved to be a sadly ironic incurs expenditures that range from paying sylvania doctors. iwo such companies are evolution that is equivalent to the plight of staff to paying for supplies. Also, there is the MIIX Healthcare and Princeton Insurance Co., health care in Pennsylvania. If these trends cost of living, which may include a fami~. both of which are based in New Jersey. This continue, instead o'flooking locally to find an Suddenly it seems that your family doctor trend can eventually lead to a possible mo- obstetrician to properly deliver a baby, one isn't the rich person you will only see psych warcls with thought he/she was. a novel amenity, a baby room. Ifthis example wasn't .On the surface, it may appear to most of the To resolve this issue many enough, take for instates have imposed limits on stance the plight of the American population that physicians are a part of the how much money can be obstetrician/gynecoloupper end of the socio-economic ladder. This is not awarded in a malpractice case, gist. In the Philadelphia entirely the case in the state of Pennsylvania. while others limit how much of area, the average OB/ the award is granted to the atGYN will make $204,949 torneys. Also, some states have in 2003. However, they - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - implemented a review panel for will receive a bill for$ 152,730 in medical ma!- nopoly in the insurance industry that will each case tlfat includes medical and legal expractice insurance costs. This leaves them drive insurance rates even higher and cause perts who look over the cases before they with an income of$52,219. This number does more physicians to leave in order to find lower can go to trial. not even take into account the costs of loan premiums. In order to stop the exodus of physicians repayments and practice costs. So do these Not only are doctors affected by this trend, from this state, lawmakers must implement figures show that the doctors of Pennsylva- but also hospitals are facing the same issues. versions of these reforms, which will lower nia are greedy and guilty of political extortion Some hospitals face a $4 million to $5 million · the premiums the insurers charge. If these against the masses of this good state? I cer- per year bill to cover malpractice costs for its changes are not made, we, as Pennsylvania tainly think not. However, if you still are con- physicians. According to Evelyn Brady of residents, will have to travel to out of state to vinced that doctors are out to get your hard the Times Leader, insurance rates have in- keep appointments with our "local" doctors. ------------------------------ �NOVEMBER 10, 2003 7 FEATURES Simon Says Strike Up The Band Wilkes' civic band is under new direction BY ADAM SKUBA Beacon Correspondant Dr. Valerie Kalter ." , . , Dr. ValerieXalter, Associ~te Prof~~g(pfBiology and advisor qfTri'Beta, specializes in teaching anatomy andphys1ology to lJiology, pre-we~ and nu.rs.. ing students. Kalter, who began"tea<;:tiing at Wilkes in 1991 ·, talks to Th Beacon about her latest research andwhy she feels WUkesjs a great place t teach. Beacon: What research are you working on right now? Kalter: I look at the effects of particulates onthe growth cell culture from the lung, pulmonary fibroblasts to be specific, looking at the effects of nicotine, more specifically,,on and how nicotine alters cell growth . and function . .You might be surprisedto ½n,ow that according tp the . ,, . Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, ni~tine is the seco9d "l~st toxic substance <!fter yyanide_:, .... . you think of the number of people that are ingestjng it through.smoking and various tobacco. products, · they are ingesting an extremely toxic substance. Beacon: What is your favorite thing aboutWilkes University? , Kalt~: I think the ability to interact with students on a regular basis because,~hen you have really larpe classes.at a large school; you'rejust a number to your professor, and here we)n most cases get to know them by name. I try to do that in all my clas~ I tty to Jsnow all the students ,bynamesand g~t to them a little bit outside of class,too, abouttheir int~rests:,,. Workingwith students,. and the enthus~ · the students have ... at a bigger institutjon, you just don't get that _k ind of give and take int~racli!;)n, Beacon: What kinds of classes do you.t each? < . i : .. Kalter: The only -course that I actually'teact1is,forthe ~ursing students: Hilman Anatomy' and Physiology/ ] teach upper level courses for biology maj~rs: ldon'( teach an)l'.re~red C9urs~. All -0f my courses .are h electives for bio majors. I teach Histqlogy, which is micros_c opic anatomy, I teach ComparativeVe.i;tebrate Anatomy, Mammalian Physiology and End9crinol?gy ... Those,arc;1.all subtopics within.Anatomy and Physiology. ' Beacon: What else have you done while at Wilkes? -t Kalter: I've also been involved inthe Women's Studies'Program in the past. J have , nentored several capstone projects. I was on the;Women's Studies (;ommittee for several years, but lam not now due to other'commitments ... 'Most of the people on ' e committee ar~in tl}e ~gcial scienqes. l was tpepn,ly one representing the scien,ces, so tmentqfd those projects [c~pstones cfone by 'biology majors,l. them 7~. 2001. ~duce duced to the tHos>se its is not : floo r ward. ironi c ~ht of :rends ind an v, one s with )Om. many its on m be : case, l!Ch of he ats have ~el fo r ;alex~ they ;icians .ement lower f these ,1vania ;tate to octors. Beta Beta Beta Beta Beta Beta (Tri Bet chapter of Tri• Beta holds Mike Brown, senior biol tells The Beacon There's a new face in the crowd at the Wilkes University football games, but you won't spot him on the field. He is in the stands with the Civic Band. Philip Simon, Director of Music Education and Instrumental Studies has taken on many tasks since he landed his position in early July, one of those being the director of the Wilkes University Civic Band. Contrary to popular belief, there is a difference between a pep band and a marching band. "A pep band and a marching band are sort of the same, only difference being that-a pep band is in the stands and a marching band is brass instruments as well as string bass and the bass guitar. For nearly thirty years, he lived in Washington D.C. and played professionally with the First Army Band. After that, he then decided to return to school and pursue his doctorate. In the meantime, a position opened at Wilkes University and Simon was chosen to lead the department's efforts in instrumental music. Along with the duties associated with the director's position came the responsibility of leading' the Civic Band. Until Simon came, the band was makeshift at best. "Sometimes there would be all th~ members in attendance at the games. Other times only one and sometimes none," said Simon. Simon is not sure how much of kno~;' The Beacon/T. Mick Jenkins The Wilkes University Civic Band entertains the crowd at Saturday's Footbal game against Delaware Valley on the field," said Simon. Simon, who comes to Wilkes from Thomas Jefferson High School in Fairfax County, Virginia, holds a B.M. in music education from Boston University, and an M.E. from the University of Maryland. Simon is currently enrolled in the D.M.A. program at th_e University of North Texas. · Prior to his elementary education, Simon had not yet been exposed to the true enrichment music has to offer. No one in Simon's family pursued a musical career. He was encouraged greatly by a number of fine teachers. "They encouraged me a great deal and gave me all the tools I needed to become successful in music," said Simon. He studied under the direction of a member of the Harry James and Benny Goodman bands during his elementary years. During his middle school years, he met the most influential person in his musical career. Donald Burke, the first African American he knew personally, acted as his accompanist throughout his school years while providing him a wealth of knowledge. Simon specializes in playing the tuba. His is also skilled in all of the an impact the band has on the football team's performance but he did say the coach enjoys the effort the band puts forth. Jason Nickle, a sophomore football player at Wilkes University, believes the band plays an important role in creating atmosphere of the game. "I don't know how much of an impact it has on us [football team] directly, but it really sets the stage for the entire event, "said Nickle. Nickle believes the band is doing a terrific job and should continue to keep up the hard work. Hard work it's going to be. Simon has set a numb_e r of goals set for both the Civic Band and the music program in general. "I would hope to see the band become a club. That way, we can have at least one or two scheduled practices a week," Simon said. Simon also hope the Wilkes Music Education Program will become a leader and a model for other small universities to follow. By implementing new teaching tech~ niques, he hopes the future music educators will greatly benefit from the aspects of the music program already in place and those, ·which still need to be added. �8 FEATURES NOVEMBER 10, 2003 Advisory Teain Focuses on Holistic 1st-year Experience search of the right faculty and staff to create tice any students who might be having trouble who come to see him. He'll advise them in Freshman Faculty Advisory Team. As of to- in their classes and can recommend them to simple ways, even if that means reading over a paper for a student or helping a student day, the team consists of six members: four either Harrington or one of the six advisors. Then, the advisors will get to know the stu- manage their time so that they can get all Being the new kid on campus can be con- professors and two staff members. in the past, faculty members would rec- dents a little better by just talking to them. their work done and still have down time. fusing, to say the least. Many freshmen don't Over the past two weeks, though, know even the most basic of survival infor- ommend students to see their individual ad- For Harrington, this is a very important step mation: where to go grocery shopping, the visors if they were falling behind. Sometimes, in the process. At the beginning of the se- Harrington said that he had at least 70 stunames of the classroom buildings, how to though, students would not feel comfortable mester, he set up meetings for the freshmen dents come see him. He believes that this is because it's one of the hardest points of the count credit hours, and this is just the begin- . going to their advisors for help, a fact driven within each major to introduce himself. semester due to the workload by many realities such as insening ... and midterms. "Right now, with However, Wilkes is working on a solution curity, poor matches in personthe middle of the semester and to help all freshmen get the guidance they ality, and a student's desire to heading towards the end of the need. The new pilot Freshman Faculty Advi- possibly change majors, to semester, that tends to be the sory ·Team is the latest upgrade to student name just a few reasons. So the time is when students' problems advising and is designed to give students team wanted to create a more personal advising system that are coming to a peak, because if not one advisor, but a whole team. they are having difficulty, they "Freshman year is a very difficult time to ensured students wouldn't fall · need a real boost to kind of plug adjust because it's the first time a lot of through the cracks. "We wanted students to through it and get ahead of it," people are experiencing different types of independence that they didn't have ih high have more personal advising," said Harrington. Harrington believes that all school," said Jim Harrington, Professor of Loeschke explained. "Students the students have the capabilmusic and Coordinator of the new advising have so many questions and so much confusion when they ity of getting through the program here at Wilkes. school year, but they sometimes But Wilkes has found a new_way to help first come to college, and we students deal with the pressures of the fresh- wanted to make sure we were Faculty advising coordinator, Jim Harrington joins two of his advisees: just need an extra push. This is why Harrington believes this is man year. The project, based on a team model as proactive and helpful as we freshman Ashley Gibson and junior transfer student, Jay Price. used at other universities, began by assem- possibly can be." the best job he has had in his "My goal would be to meet everyone in a career at Wilkes. Harrington has worked in bling a Freshman Faculty Advisory Team at The advisory team can also help ,undethe beginning of the fall semester to help cided majors who don't have a set academic one-to-one meeting," Harrington said. But many important positions on campus, includfreshmen students in the College of the Arts, "home." Through this program, first-year stu- whether the student meets with Harrington ing being the first director of the Wilkes ComHumanities, and Socia:! Sciences (CAHSS) to dents have the oppo~nity to talk with any or another member of the team, the goal is to munity Conservatory. achieve greater success in their first semes- of the seven advisors on the team as well as address potential problems and work out so"It's the best job that I had since I've been Harrington and their own assigned major ad- lutions using the resources both on and off at Wilkes," he said. "I really like to work with ter of college. President Dr. Joseph E. (Tim) Gilmour, Pro-. vis•or. Any and all of these Wilkes represen- campus such as the Leaming Center, Writing the students here." vost Dr. Maravene Loeschke, and Vice Presi- tatives are prepared and available to help stu- Center, campus counseling, or Student AfIf this pilot is successful, the prognJm may dent of Student Affairs Paul Adams proposed dents with whatever decision-making pro- fairs. spread to other schools including the new the original plan. They then offered cesses lay ahead. Dr. Mark Sowcik, the Wilkes University Sidhu School of Business and Leadership and The current focus of the team is to iden- Psychologist, has met with a few new stu- the School of Science and Engineering by Harrington the position of Coordinator, which he accepted with enthusiasm. Harrington has tify students who seem to be falling behind dents whom the Advisory Team or Harrington next fall. As for this year's freshman class, a noteworthy reputation o_n campus as an in their studies. "We're trying to work with directed to his office. But many outside of two advisors will stay with the class next year advocate for students' academic achievement students who are showing difficulty with their the Advisory Team, such as Resident Assis- and the other two will advise the 2008 freshand seemed like a logical choice as coordina- academic achievement right now and trying tants, are also aware of counseling services man class. tor. "I knew he was somebody who was to help those who are having difficulty [to] and make referrals regularly. "Some of the In the end, the Provost notes, "We want deeply dedicated to individual students," improve," Harrington said. The team meets folks who are on that committee have referred the people here at Wilkes to provide eventuLoeschke said. "I just knew he was a natural regularly to discuss issues and brainstorm to me in the past, so I think they're kind of ally a real state-of-the-art advising system," for this decision." solutions. aware ofmy services," Sowcik said. Loeschke said. "We are really serious about Once appointed,_Harrington then went in Professors can tell Harrington if they noHarrington enjoys working with students good advising here." BY JOSEPH DeANGELIS Beacon Layout Artist Manuscript Tradition Expands BY JESS NEIMEIC Beacon Staff Writer "I love it. It's a lot like a class. The way we think critically about all the different In a day and age where technology and pieces, and decide if it's something we want gadgets come out almost faster than we can to publish," said Monica Cardenas, senior think of them, "tradition" isn't a word that's English major, and Manuscript staff member. heard much. But the Wilkes University literThere is yet another new idea coming to ary magazine, The Manuscript, has a trafruition in the world of dition it's proud of. The Manuscript this Now entering it's 56th year, The year. For the first time in This is an opportunity to be exposed to not just some really Manuscript has weathered the test of great literature, but some really great literature composed by its history there will be time and even predates the name "Wilkes more than one magazine members of the Wilkes community--faculty, staff, and University." released within the conespecially students. In the days when Wilkes University fines of a single year. -Becky Goodman was Bucknell College, a few students Rather than just having Manuscript Staff Member got together and decided to create someone version come out in thing that would display the many tal- _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ the spring, there will be ents of their colleagues, and peers. a magazine coming out asking for original music," said Becky Thus, The Manuscript was born. . to end both the fall and spring semesters. Goodman, sophomore English major, and secThis year, however, while still maintaining "This i~ an opportunity to be expo~d to ond year Manuscript staff member. a tradition in terms of offering a creative outnot just some really great literature, but some The addition of original music creates one let for campus members, there are a few new really great literature composed by members more facet to the magazine and brings new things to be added to the usual contributions of the Wilkes community--faculty, staff, and challenges to existing staff. of artwork, poetry, and prose. Editors of The Manuscript have decided to update delivery methods by releasing a · CD-ROM version this year as well as the conventional print version that has been its tradition. "There are already flyers around campus especially students," said Goodman. The literary merits of the publication are quite high as well. There are a wide variety of people that work together, trying to create something great, and it seems they all contribute in different ways to come up with something they all can be proud of. "I look"'for meaning, word choice, and form. Everyone in the group looks for something different. There are so many different personalities, it really makes for a diverse selection," said Cardenas. . The Manuscript is still accepting entries, so anyone looking to get some original work published, the spring edition hasn't even entered the editing stages yet. "We always get a lot of great stuff," said Goodman. "It's hard to believe sometimes that the people sending this stuff in are the same age as I am. They're so good. I feel like I'm helping out the campus, _getting this wonderful stuff out there for all to read." �NOVEMBER 10, 2003 FEATURES 9 Local Church ·Choir Seeks Student Director BY KEVIN FITZSIMMONS Beacon Layout Artist The pre-professional opportunity for a Wilkes student offers potential for a lot of non-monetary rewards, however. Gail Minichiello, CoordinatorofCommunity Service at Wilkes University said, "Students [who volunteer] will be productive, feel good about what they do, and make a difference." It would also be significantly appreciated. Choir member Ann Hewitt said that since the beginning, there seemed to have been a constant hunt for a director to help the singers ways do it. So we have kind of been fishing around to find someone that i_s not singing to say, 'Wait, let's try that one again'," Hewitt said. The individual who takes on the role will find a comfortable environment to work on communication and leadership skills, offer guidance, and take part in an unparalleled learning experience. Hewitt adds that the individual will have to be dedicated and meet with the group once a week for re- "Don't call us. We'll call you," is the attitude many college students face when *· . searching for that pre-profess10nal expenence that may garner them a second glance from future employers. It's tough to find opportunities with organizations willing to take a chance on a previously untested collegeaged student. However, for one local group, a college student is just what they are looking for. The Plains Community Church Choir is one group that has recently sought volunteers to direct with little luck. Composed of members from various churches in the Plains and Wilkes-Barre community, the choir is in search of a volunteer, possibly a music major, to help direct the choral group comprised of approximately 30 members. Assembl ed in the spring of 2002, the Plains Community Church Choir has been singing its way to steadily growing numbers, and now seeks a committed individual to offer guidance to the group. Plains United Presbyterian members, Nancy Baker and The Plains Community Church Choir performed recently at a local Lion's Club event. The Elaine Perta founded it. Choir is currently seeking a volunteer director. Working together to get the idea off the ground was no easy task. The improve. hearsal and attend all the concert events. group relied on numerous fundraisers, such "We never really had a formal director Churches located throughout the comas selling t-shirts, to help them achieve their since this was started. A minister, Pastor Barb munity have been undergoing similar congoal. The group is composed strictly of dedi- Roberts from Plains United Methodist . straints due to lack ofvolunteerism. Kevin cated volunteers, from the singers to the pi- Church, used to direct us, but she has so Gaughenbaugh, Campus Interfaith Coorano player, and therefore, the director posi- many responsibilities because of her congredinator at Wilkes said, "Sometimes what tion will also be unpaid. gation and the community that she can't althey [church groups] do falls when we are having a break, so it's hard for students to get involved." Gaughenbaugh also noted that with the holidays approaching, "Some churches look for volunteers to help out with readings, music, and guest speakers." But through volunteerism students also have chance to put their talents to use, gain good experience, and possibly even make a new friend. "It's a great way to meet people in the community," said Gaughenbaugh. It also encourages students to get more involved in the Wilkes-Barre area while · they attend college. Though area churches and group_s like the one in Plains have specific needs, there may well be volunteerism opportunities in different, though related, community organizations. "A lot of organizations have roots in religion, with the belief in helping others, but don't push any religion ," Minichiello said. The choir group in Plains has participated in six engagements since August, most of which occurred on the weekend. Although Hewitt seeks a dedicated individual, she also said anyone of any religion, or no religion,.is welcome. "I definitely think it is a good way for college students to get experience in their field. It will be very beneficial," said Hewitt. Any interested individuals should contact Elaine Perta at (570) 823-4622 or secondary contact Ann Hewitt at (570) 825-3760 and leave a message with all contact information. CAHSS Dean Initiates Faculty Recognition Project BYELVIRAll..LIANO Asst. Features Editor Most who know of Wilkes University, know it to be an institute of higher education offering a wide range of majors to a varied student body. But some campus leaders hope to deepen this definition to include recognition of another essential component of the campus: the faculty. Dr. Darin Fields, Dean of College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, has a new project on the table that he his calling the 'Faculty' Recognition Initiative; which is designed to acknowledge and celebrate faculty scholarship among other things. "Since becoming Dean of the College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences in June, I have been talking informally with all of the faculty in the college. A consistent refrain fo those conversations was that many of our faculty accomplishments are not fully recognized. I started to formulate ways we might work to correct that problem. Concurrently, Anne Lin, Chair of the Faculty Affairs Council, and Dr. Loeschke, Provost, were also looking for ways to better recognize all faculty accomplishments," said Fields. The Faculty Recognition Initiative works to recognize faculty members part of the Wilkes community who have been successful inside and outside the classroom walls. "We need to let ourselves and the world know how much our faculty does in these areas of professional life," added Fields. Dr. Maravene Loeschke, Wilkes University Provost, expanded upon the goals of the initiative. "Publishing a book is a major accomplishment and should be recognized by peers and students. Meaningful scholarship comes in other forms as well .... The Deans and I are committed to assuring a supportive environment in which outstanding work can be recognized. This should help contribute to the health of the campus community for everyone." In collaboration with other higher education institutes, Wilkes University officials are working to create a unique publication to be placed on the Wilkes University website sometime during the Spring semester, 2003. "We are gathering information to create fac- ulty publication and scholarship pages on the Wilkes website so that people can learn about our faculty expertise and achievements. One aspect of that will be a page that highlights all faculty who have published books with information about the books and the faculty author. Eventually we would like to have full listings of research and scholarship for all faculty, but that will take a bit longer," said Fields. Although this may seem like a giant step for the University, officials are definitely not ready to stop. "I have planned to host a reception for each faculty member in my college who publishes a book. ... In February the Deans and the Provost will host a campus-wide celebration for all Wilkes faculty who have published books in the last ten years. That is gong to be a really wonderful celebration of our people," said Fields. He also added that the Wilkes University Library and Wilkes Today will help to recognize university faculty. Dr. John Hepp, Wilkes University Assistant Professor of History, was the first to be recognized under the new initiative for his book, The Middle Class City: Transforming Space and Time in Philadelphia, 1876-1926. "I feel greatly honored [to have been recognized]. This initiative is long overdue because I feel that there are other people who should have been recognized before me," said Hepp. Loeschke was enthusiastic, as many are at this point, about this initiative for several reasons. "I think that recognizing outstanding faculty scholarly and creative work is extremely important and a major component of a healthy campus environment. It is remarkable that so many ofour faculty publish books, produce plays and present scholarship at national conferences in light of the fact that they have h1:avy teaching and advising loads and spend a great amount of time in student mentorship," said Loeschke. Fields encouraged students, staff and faculty alike to keep their eyes open and attend the faculty recognition events. "I assure you that you will be very impressed at the quality and quantity of work our faculty do." �10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NOVEMBER 10, 2003 From the Cutting Room: Freddy vs. Jason • the terror back in the original movie. Jason obediently listens to his mother, and goes to Elm St. and begins to kill again, Hell is raised on earth when the winner Gore, blood, and bodies pile up quickly kills all in Freddy vs. Jason. an all-out grue- and Freddy will soon be able to claim his some horror flick that will leave you think- rightful place slaying the young children. ing that it's a movie that v.:as purely made However, once Jason starts killing, he can-for money purposes. We have seen not stop! Freddy realizes he must start .murdering the teenagers to stay alive, and also he must get Jason out of the picture to feed his own obsession. What follows is basically a long, drawn-out war of two peopJe 'already dead, trying to kill eachother. Sound impossible? You'd have to see it to believe it! Also starring in the movie are Monica Keena (Abby from Dawson~ Creek), Kelly Rowland (from .__ _ _ __ _ Destiny's Child), Jason Ritter BY ALISON SHERRY Beacon StaffWriter Freddy Kruegerroam Elm St. about seven times, and we all know why Jason went to . hell. So the question remains ...can't these two just die anp go away already? Everyone knows the stories, even those who could care less aboutthese "people.'' Freddy (Robert Englund) Kruegeris in hell for good, or so we think. But he is ready yet again for another killing-spree. And the former children ofElm Street are now teenagers who have totallyforgotten about their nightmares. A new generation is now alive and well. Jason (Ken Kirzinger) is still roaming the earth killing people who have a need to swim at Camp Crystal Lake where he drowned. Freddy comes to Jason as his long-de-ceased mother (Paula Shaw), who started This Week in History... The week of November 10 through 16 in retrospect: 10th- CBS News anchor Dan Rather claimed he had been kidnapped in a cab. It turned out that Rather had refused to pay the cab fare, ( 1980) 11th- Actor Leonardo DiCaprio was born (1974) 12th- Walt Disney reieased Fantasia, (1940) 13th-The Holland Tunnel opened to the public, providing access between New York City and New Jersey beneath the Hudson River, (1927) 14th--In Chicago, IL, on KYW Radio, the first opera by a professional company was broadcast, ( 1921) 15th-The National Broadcasting Co. (NBC) debuted with a radio network of24 stations. The first network radio broadcast was a four-hour "spectacular," (1926) 16th-In the "Peanuts" comic strip, Lucy first held a football for Charlie Brown,(1952) (John Ritter's son), Chris Marquette, and Katharine Isabelle . If you are a die-hard fan of the Freddy Krueger movies and Jason Goes to.Hell then you will probably enjoy all the throat slashings and decapitations in ,, Freddy vs. Jason. However,ifteens being naked, high, drunk, and partying in corn fields do not float your boat, then you are better off saving yourself the money. Freddy vs. Jason is an ill-conceived attempt to relive the past and bring in box office money. Otherwise, these two should just die for good and simply get it over and done with. This movie is rated Rand receives 1 flying W nnnnnnnnnnnn R R i caSh for ~o~r .j www.musicalenergi.com · R cQnipacf <Ji$c$ R '°n also &s e m n g : R R ... •fl byyjng DVOS•VHS VIDEO GAMES RECORDS TAPES ... •fl iR mUS/CflL ENERU/ iR 59 north main street •wilkes-barre • 829-2929 R sel~ction POSTERS I /~~-:!~ R R _bestbestpnces • cool R gifts nnnnnnnnnnnn 227-47/S �CD Review: Ashanti BY MELISSA JURGENSEN Beacon A&E Editor As the CD starts to spin the listener immediately realizes that Ashanti a.k.a. the "Princess of Hip Hop" has officially done her thing. Her second album titled Ashtmti Chapter II, finally gives Ashanti her own signature sound. Although she made her name with radio-ready duets featuring Ja Rule and Fat Joe, Chapter II goes light on the rap, opting for only a handful of cameos by co-producer Chink Santana. These days, R&B singers are a dime a dozen, but Ashanti is a step ahead of the pack. Youthful appeal and a pleasant, dreamy voice complement the 21-year-old singer and songwriter's ability to create her own radiofriendl y verses. In 2003, Ashanti received five Grammy nominations, and received the Grammy for Best Contemporary R&B Album. This CD is more of a showcase for what she can do vocally. Apparently, she held back on her first CD to showcase the hip hop beats that provided the soundtrack to last summer. For anyone who thought Ashanti could not sing, they should listen to this CD. She Th Chapter II File Swappers Mourn_the reaches notes and sings songs in ways we haven't heard before. I was shocked by the song "Break up 2 Make Up," a cool, slow groove that has the singer belting it out. The single entitled "Rock Wit U (Ahhh Baby)" is a cool, driving-h9me-after-thebeach, cruising-down-the-highway melody that kicked off the summer songs for 2003. Tracks from the album are largely mellow and groovy, something to which anyone can catch a boogie. Yet most are also combined with catchy hooks, and softfunky beats have a very sensual quality. Ashanti's youth shows · through her treatment of the usual R&B-girl subject matter including love ·standing strong, love gone bad, and the search for love of self. Songs like "Foolish," "Happy," and "Baby" are as simple and agreeable as their one-word titles suggest, while "Call," "Movies," and "Over" take a s_lightly more earthy approach. A few old school tracks are used to capture the feel of the song titles, but for the most part her baselines, hooks, and overall composition of the album is perfect for a sunny day or a crisp night. She has worked with some of the biggest names in pop: Ja Rule, Big Pun, J-Lo, Fat Joe ... Now, she is the first R&B signing of the Infamous Murder Inc. record label. Ja Rule has helped position her for multi-platinum success. Ashanti adheres to the simple formula that worked so successfully on her debut, combining fluid, mid-tempo grooves with infectious vocal hooks. Thanks to Ashanti this album brings the summer time mood back. As a matter of fact, I wouldn't hesitate to call this one of the best female R&B albums of the year. ;RFORMIN:ARTS AT WILKES UNIVERSITY Darte Board BY BRIDGET GIUNTA Beacon Staff Writer Wednesday, November 12, 2003 preforming hour will be held at l PM in Geis Hall. On November 14-16 and 21-23 the Wilkes University Theatre Program will present performances of the musical She Loves Me . Friday November 14, at 8 p.m., Saturday November 15, at 8 p.m., and Sunday November 16, at 2 p.m. Ticket prices are $15 for general admission, $5 for.senior citizens and students, and free for Wilkes students with ID. For more information or ticket reservations, please call the box office at (570) 408-4540. 11 ARTS & _ENTERTAINMENT NOVEMBER 10 2003 Day the Music Died BY KRISTIN DERLUNAS Beacon Correspondent Though Don McLean's famous song about "the day that music died" paid homage to the late, great Buddy Holly, many users such as punkgurrl@kazaa.com or soccerdude@ kazaa.com found that the day music died happened for them when the RIAA pulled the plug. , In June of 2003, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) issued 261 subpoenas to file swappers using peer-topeer programs like Kazaa or Morpheus. According to a September 18 article in the New York Times, this wasn't the first time the recording industry took legal actions against such programs. In 1999, the file sharing program, Napster, was ordered to shut down. The difference between the current programs, and the one Napster was running is that the newer programs do not use a central server. Instead, the peer-to-peer programs use a network that allows users to share information between computers; thus, it is difficult to say whose computer is behind the file swapping. Programs such as Kazaa also encrypt their files . This means, according to Mattew J. Zukoski, a Visiting Assistant Professor of Computer Science, "Encryption is used when data is converted into a form such that it cannot be recognized by anyone ( other than the party it was intended for)." It is for this very reason that the RIAA decided to take legal action against the indi- vidual user. The RIAA's claim is that the users who shared files did so illegally because it is the choice of the artist to produce or distribute their work. Geraldine L. Ojeil, a sophomore international studies major who downloaded music in the past two years said, "It's not fair. They should sue Kazaa for ·providing the illegal products. It can be compared to drug dealing. They could stop the illegal activity with more force by getting to the source--the drug dealer. The same should be done with downloading music--get to the source." Zukoski said, "The big problem with Kazaa on the Wilkes campus is that it places a huge burden on the· campus network because of the huge traffic generated by students downloading MP3 sound files and MPEG movie files. A typical MP3 song takes up to four megabytes of storage. A typical two hour movie can easily take over two gigabytes of storage!" These programs then can -slow down the Internet superhighway. Slowly, students are turning away from peer-to-peer sharing programs. Students, who still want to download music, can do so for a price. There are programs such as Apple's iTunes, which allows users to download a song for 99 cents. A new version ofNapster was also released on October 29. Users can purchase ·a song for 99 cents, or the entire CDfor$9.95. Ojeil said, "If I couldn't download songs for free anymore, I would consider paying for them." �NOVEMBER 10 2003 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT . Become a Lifesaverl Donate Plasma ··that Is needed for mllHons of people each year .•. IBPI Interstate ·Blood & Plasma, Inc. 41 S. Main St Wilk~s Barre, PA It's Safe and Convenient Donate Todayllllll · . ····1 . · . · s · .. . • . · .. ·· : · L .. . · . ' H . .·~· p .. .~v~ ·. ..•,ves. Donate 'Plas1110· . . . . . . .. .. 823 4- .-9 ·.··., . •; . . . . .. . . . . . ·: . �NOVEMBER 10~ 2003 13 SPORTS Monday Night Match-up BY STEVE KEMBLE & WILL MIDGETT Beacon Sports Editor& AssLSports Editor Philadelphia Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers Will: I am coming into this week's game with a 5-1 record, and I am excited because my boys, the Philadelphia Eagles, are !)laying tonight. The Birds are going to be playing up at the frozen tundra of Lambeau field when they face the Green Bay Packers tonight. Most critics are going to say that Philly won't have a chance because of several reasons. First of all there's this whole thing about McNabb being in a · funk and not performing well. Are you serious? The guy just had a great game against Atlanta in which he went 21-33 for 312 yards and a touchdown pass, averaging 9.45 yards per game. I admit that I was worried about him for the first couple weeks of the season, but he has started to come around again. Secondly, there are these people who say that Philly doesn't have any decent receivers. Again this is false. Rookie tight end L.J . Smith had a breakout game last week, catching 6 balls for 97 yards. Also, it looks as thou~h second year receiver Freddie Mitchell is finally coming out of his shell and has made some great plays so far this season. Third, the Eagles have to play at Lambeau Field and it will be cold. They say that Brett Favre thrives on the cold, but so do the Eagles. The Eagles have always played better when the temperature is below 40 degrees. Philly is also a good road team, being 3-1 away from home so far this season. Philadelphia lost running back Brian Westbrook two weeks ago, but still have Duce Staley and Correll Buckhalter. Buckhalter had his biggest game of the season last week, rushing for 92 yards on 23 carries. My instincts tell me that the Eagles will win tonight, but it will be a hard fought game. The game will be close, but Philly will win24-21. Steve: Tonight the Philadelphia Eagles will soar into Lambeau Field to take on the Green Bay Packers and will not be able to fly away with a win. Green Bay is corning off a huge win against conference rival Minnesota. It was a game in which everybody on the Packers side of the ball looked focused and sharp, and I don't see them letting down in this game. The game features two great quarterbacks in Brett Favre, who has the second highest quarterback rating in NFC, and Donovan McNabb. However, the final outcome will not be determined solely on their shoulders. The Packers will come away with the win, because they have the more complete team. They have a stronger running back in Ahman Green and a go-to receiver in Donald Driver. The Eagles lack too many consistent ingredients. They don't have a go-to receiver; I don't want to hear anybody ever say that James Thrash is a go-to guy. It also seems like Philly is still unsure whom to feature in the backfield as both Cor~II Buckhalter and Duece Staley share time . And one final note on the Eagles is that their defense is still fairly banged up with safety Brian Dawkins listed as out of the game and corner back Bobby Taylor listed as doubtful. Packers win 27-17. 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Porrino completed sixty percent of his passes For sophomore backup for 100 yards and a score. quarterback Duran Porrino, The following week, those words unexpectedly Wilkes traveled to Juniata rang true in the middle of College, romping the Eagles the football team's home 44-7. Porrino completed 16 contest against Widener. of 25 passes for a careerStartingjunior quarterback best 213 yards to balance the Matt Kaskie suffered a Colonels' offensive attack. knee injury, sending him In week eight, Wilkes out of the game. In came traveled to Lebanon Valley, Porrino. recording a 49-7 blowout of "Obviously, when he the Flying Dutchmen. first got thrown in there Porrino completed 12 of 17 Duran Parrino, Wilkes against Widener, it was unpass attempts for a seventy Football Quarterback expected," said head coach percent completion rating Frank Sheptock. "But, then he played really and 13 7 yards. well and made some key throws in the fourth This past Saturday, the Colonels hosted quarter." And Wilkes defeated Widener 16- the MA C's number one rated team, Delaware 14 in the homecoming game. Valley College, and defeated the Aggies 36At that point, Porrino didn't realize that he 19. Porrino proved himself yet again, comwould be starting the Colonels' next five con- pleting 11 of 18 tosses for 116 yards and a tests. "When l went into the game, I thought touchdown. I might be in for a couple series or maybe the In the Colonels' first four games, tpey forest of the game," said Porrino. "I didn't know cused more on their running game, as Kaskie the extent of Matt's injury until coach called could run the option and pitch the ball. me into his office the following week." "Kaskie is a better runner than I am," said It was in that meeting that Sheptock in- Porrino. Perhaps that is why the Colonels formed Porrino that he would be making his have allowed Porrino to use his passing skills first collegiate start against Moravian. "I was and help provide a balanced offensive attack. really excited about the opportunity," said "Since he took over as a starter against Porrino. Moravian, he's taken over the offense and "He's made the most of this opportunity," has become a leader in the huddle," said commented Sheptock. "There's no doubt Sheptock. "He's studious and doing what we about that." expect of him. He's a very efficient thrower, Although Porrino played well against the with almost a 65% completion rate. Greyhounds in his first start, completing 15 "He has a tremendous amount of poise and of 23 pass attempts for 132 yards and no in- football intelligence, intangible things addterceptions, Moravian was able to capitalize ing to his ability," concluded Sheptock. "We on Wilkes miscues to come away with a 22-20 are very, very pleased with his performance." win. Beacon Staff Writer Earn $150-$250 wkly in Customer Service/Sales Flexible Part Time·& Full Time Hours Around Class and Other Activities. Fun Team Environment Call Now!! 287-8020 ot- lay estion- n the outOn 3rd and fourth, Knoblauch threw a pass that Shockley intercepted at the Wilkes 47-yard the kick was no good. line. Shockley was all over the Knoblauch On the next possession, Wilkes drove the pass, and picked the ball out of the air with a ball 76 yards in 13 plays before again reachtremendous one-handed catch. ing pay dirt. Trichilo ran for 31 more yards Delaware Valley scored its last points of the plus a 3-yard touchdown run. A facemask day with a touchdown from a fumble recovery penalty against Del Val set up the Trichilo at4:41 lefttogo. TheAggieswent touchdown on 2nd and goal. for 2 points but their rush attempt The extra point attempt was sucfailed and the score was 29-19. cessful and the score was 26-7. Tri chi lo scored hi s 3rd and fiSophomore Will Wilson internal touchdown of the day on a 9cepted a Knoblauch pass early yard run at 1:06 in the 4th. The in the fourth quarter to thwart a final score of the game was 36-19 24-yard drive. This was Wilson's with a successful extra point from third interception of the season Devlin. Trichilo rushed for a caand it put Wilkes in position to reer high 41 times and Parrino kick a field goal. At 9:30 in the went 11-18 for I 16 yards, a touch4th quarter, Kyle Devlin's kick down and two interceptions. The was good on 4th and goal from · Colonels' offense racked up 380 the 6-yard line, advancing the yards of total offense, 264 of score to 29-7. those yards on the ground. The 4th quarter was the most Junior Jon Jamison led the exciting period ofthe game. DelaColonel defense with 8 total tackware Valley, frustrated and tired, les on the day. The defense made a valiant attempt at a comeearned two interceptions and reback scoring 12 more points. The The Beacon IT. Mick covered three fumbles as well. Jenkins last quarter had everything a • Defensive ends Nick Rollman and good football game requires. Jared Meckler, as well as freshThere were big hits, big plays, and on the man linebacker Jason Mitkowski all contribfield whole lot· of chitchat occurred between uted a sack as well. opposing players. This win advances Wilkes to a 7-2 overall "There was a lot trash talking," said sophorecord, and drops Delaware Valley t9 7-2, and more linebacker Thaddeus Shockley. "They out of a definitive first place. talked a lot." The Colonels will face cross-town rival After Knoblauch scored on a 16-yard King's College on Saturday for the final game touchdown pass at 7:47 in the 4th, Shockley of the season. King's is 7-2 as well and have would take the wind out of the Aggies' sails. the MAC's second leading rusher behind The score was then 29-13 and Porrino had Trichilo. just thrown an interception on 3rd and ten. Football continued from pg.14 �NOVEMBER 10, 2003 15 SPORTS Colonel Clipboard Freedom.Conference Standings as of 11/09/03 . Athlete of the Week ~ Football Lycoming l(jng's Wilkes Delaware Valley Albright Susquehanna Widener Moravian Juniata Lebanon Valley FDU-Florham · Field Hockey* Manhattanville Drew Delaware Valley l(jng's FDU-Florham Wilkes Scranton ~ 7 10 6 2 0 6 2 0 6 2 0 5 3 0 4 4 0 440 3 6 0 2 6 0 17 0 0 8 0 7 7 7 7 6 4 5 3 2 I 1 I 2 2 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6-0- 0 11- 8- 0 5- I- 0 13- 7-0 4-2-0 8-12- 0 2-4-0 10- 1 1- 0 2-4-0 9-10- 0 1- 5- 0 7-11-0 1- 5- 0 6-12- 0 Men's Soccer* Drew Lycoming DeSales FDU-Florham King's Scranton Wilkes Delaware Valley 6-0- I . 4-3-0 4-3-0 3-4- 0 3-4-0 3-4-0 2-4- 1 2- 5-0 17- 1- 2 15- 5- 0 12- 8- 0 9-9-0 10-9-0 4-12- 3 6- 12- 1 7-11-2 Women's Volleyball* 6-0 Lycoming 4-2 FDU-Florham 4-2 Scranton 4-2 King's 2-4 DeSales 1-5 Wilkes Delaware Valley 0-6 24-11 28-9 21-13 19-11 15-14 10-16 1-12 Brett Trichilo Football * denotes Final Standings Brett Trichilo rushed 41 tin1es for 207 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Colonels- to victory over Delaware Valley on Saturday afternoon at Ralston Field. Trichilo established a new MAC Women's Soccer* Scranton 7-0-0 20-0- 1 Drew 6- 1- 0 12- 5- 3 FDU-Florham 5-2-0 10-6-2 Wilkes 4- 3- 0 9-9-2 Delaware Valley 3-4- 0 6- 8-2 2- 5-0 7- 8- 1 Lycoming DeSales 1- 6- 0 3-14- 2 King's 0-7-0 2-17-0 single-season rushing mark with 1,818 yards this season after rushing for over 200 yards four weeks in a row. Trichilo also tied the MAC record for touchdowns in a season with 23. Weekly Recap Numbers Of the Week 2 Number of forced turnovers by the Colonel's Thaddeus Shockley during Saturday's Football Game 4 Number of wins combined by Mike Ferrara and Joe Diliberto during Saturday's Wres tling tri-match at Johns Hopkins University 11 Number of Wilkes University athletes named to first and second teams all conference Football (11/8) Wilkes 36 Delaware Valley 19 Women's Soccer (11/4) Freedom Semi-Final Match Scranton 2 Wilkes 0 Wrestling Wilkes 24 Johns Hopkins 18 York21 Wilkes 15 Donna KowalCzyk's Salon at 419 823-8966 419 S. Ri'ver St., Wilkes Barre 25 Shots on goal advantage University of Scranton had over Wilkes at the end of the women's soccer game Tuesday 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 Hours Weds. and Fri 9-5 Sat. 8-4 Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Evenings by appointment .--·· ·. :·\· . ·• · ~-,.._ ;;!'.,_ ·: �16 SPORTS NOVEMBER 10 2003 Wilkes Shuts Down Top-ranked Delaware Valley BYWILL MIDGETT Beacon AsslSports Editor Wilkes University Junior Brett Trichilo set a new MAC single-season rushing record on the way to a 36-19 Colonels victory over top ranked Delaware Valley College on Saturday. The Delaware Valley Aggies came into Ralston Field on Saturday with a 7-1 record and a first place spot in the MAC. Wilkes and Del Val have the two highest scoring offenses in the conference, but Del Val's defense couldn't stop Trichilo and the Wilkes ground game. The first half of Saturday's game was a tense struggle as both teams tried to feel each, other out. The first score of the game came at 12:08 in the first quarter. On first and ten from the 42-yard line, Del Val runnina back Taylor Ramos took the handoff and was met at the line of scrimmage by sophomore Thaddeus Shockley. Shockley forced a fumble that was picked up by defensive tackle Julian Morales who then returned it 42 yards for his third defensive touchdown of the year. The extra point was no good and Wilkes took the lead 6-0. Delaware Valley would answer }Jack on the very next drive. The drive started on the 8-yard line after a booming kickoff from Kyle Devlin. With a combination of runs from Steve Cook and passes from quarterback Adam Knoblauch, Del Val marched all the way down the I-yard line. The drive started at 11 :58 in the first, and at 8:23 Cook bulled his way into the endzone from the I-yard line. With the extra point good, Del Val was up 7-6 for its only lead of the day. Wilkes would score next in the second quarter on a touchdown set up by a fumble from Knoblauch. In the very first play of the second quarter Knoblauch fumbled on the 42-yard line and Wilkes' Mike Fox recovered the ball. After the fumble, Wilkes put together an 8-play, 40-yard drive. The drive consisted mainly of runs from junior Kyle Gallagher and Trichilo, and ended with a I -yard touchdown run from Trichilo. "I look for the guy who is going to square up on me," says Trichilo. "And I want to embarrass him." With the extra point good, Wilkes regained the lead 13-7, and the score remained the same for the rest of the half. Trichilo entered the game with 1,611 total rushing yards, the most rushing yards in Division III. He passed the single-season rushing record on Saturday by rushing for 207 yards and moving his season total up to 1,818 yards. The previous MAC singleseason rushing record was 1,744 yards set by King's Damon Saxon in2000. "He just looked so quick and so dominating," recalls Trichilo about Saxon. "To be in the same category as him is amazing." Trichilo also tied the MAC record for touchdowns in a season with 23. He now shares this record with NFL Hall of Farner and Wide~er Alumnus Billy "White Shoes" Johnson. The first half ended with both The Beacon / T. Mick Jenkins teams fighting desperately to Jim Jordan, freshman wide receiver, attempts to stay come away with the win, but on his feet. Wilkes would dominate the second half, scor- failed. The score put Wilkes further ahead ing 17 points in the 4th quarter. Wilkes scored 19-7. the only points of the 3rd quarter at the end On Delaware Valley's next possession the ofa 66-yard drive. Aggies took the ball 89 yards in 11 plays. Trichilo rushed five times for 38 yards in Knoblauch was able to show off his skills at this drive and quarterback Duran Porrino com- the quarterback spot while marching his team pleted a key 12-yard pass to freshman Jim down to the Wilkes 7-yard line. Del Val was Jordan on a 3rd and 7 play. The drive was forced to kick a field goal on 4th and goal, but capped offby a 15-yard touchdown pass from the ball hit the crossbar on the uprights and Porrino to Gallagher. Wilkes chose to go for the 2-point conversion because oft-he missed Football continued on page 14 extra point earlier in the game, but the attempt n •- TODAY(11/10). Wilkes-Barre Public lnuput Session sponsored by The Diamond City Partnership@ F.M. Kirby Center 7:30 PM TUESDAY{11/11) Caricature Artist @ Roth Concourse, Henry Student Center 11 AM-2 PM Jennifer Daniels Concert @ Rifkin Cafe 11 :30AM Commuter Council Meeting@MSC TV Lounge 11 :30 AM WEDNE · · ' . ' . 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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 2003 November 10th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2003 November 10 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/31ee6d32e43eebee5bd847c9df56f419.pdf e884e5f7a3ecfae17cbe8c09562036eb PDF Text Text November 17, 2003 Volume 56 Issue 10 www.wilkesbeacon.com THE NE-WS OF TODAY REPORTED BY THE .JOURNALISTS OF TOMORRO-W Middle East Relations Expert Offers Insights on War and Peace BY KRISTIN KILE Beacon Correspondent Phyllis Bennis, specialist in Middle East and United Nations issues, spoke to students, faculty, and Wilkes-Barre community members on Thursday, November 13, 2003 in the Henry Student Center Ballroom about world issues and international relations. The main focus of the lecture was the effectiveness and purpose behind United States sanctions in Iraq and the Middle East. Following her presentation, the audience had an opportunity to ask questions and probe the issues Bennis raised. Bennis has had firsthand experience in Iraq and the Middle East. For 25 years, she has been a writer, analyst, and activist on Middle East issues. She made clear, during her presentation, what her views and beliefs were on these issues. "We are living, I think, in a time of empire, a time very similar to that of the empires of old," said Bennis. "In fact, I think it actually is very much like the Roman Empire, the era that we are living in today. One of the biggest differences is that the military reach, the economic clout, the cultural influence, the diplomatic power that the U.S. has is far greater than anything any Roman Emperor ever dreamed of. That should give us pause. That should make us very concerned about the future of our de- notice on the -Selective Service website encouraging people to mocracy." Dr. Sam Merrill, Professor of Mathematics/ join the selective service. Bennis responded by sayComputer Science, attended Bennis' presentation and generally agreed with her on many of ing, "Of course there is a draft the issues she raised. "I'm concerned about already in operation, which we the policy of the U.S. in the world," said Merrill. shouldn't overlook, which is "And what was said this evening about what the poverty draft that forces the U.S. really is doing is developing what could people into the military bebe called an empire .. .! have thought that for cause it's the only opportunity some time. I'm seeing that there are certainly a they have to get an education. number of people, certainly the speaker There is the danger of the draft being reinstated. I don't think tonight...saying that is what is going on." Bennis offered strong views on the U.S. oc- it's likely to happen anytime cupation in Iraq. In both her lecture and during soon." While Bennis and many the question and answer period following, she others did not think the draft argued that the U.S. should get out oflraq imwould be reinstated anytime mediately and let the United Nations take over. soon, there were mixed emo"There should be a short-term, U.N.-run tions in the audience about peace keeping occupation, including economic, whether there should be a draft humanitarian and political officials whose job it at all. is help the Iraqis claim the sovereignty, reverse Frede'fi ck Seabrook, a the privatization scheme, create elections, hold elections, draft a constitution and then get out," freshmen history major at said Bennis. "That's what I think should hap- Wilkes University is for the draft being reinstated. He pen. I don't think it's a very likely scenario." During the discussion segment; the idea of served in the army for nine the U.S. bringing back a draft was mentioned. Bill Ritter, a junior history major at East Stroudsburg University said he had found a continued on page 5 Middle East Phyllis Bennis, specialist in Middle East and United Nations issues, discussed United States occupation in Iraq on Thursday November 13, 2003 in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. Farley Library Recieves Valuable Donations BY JAMIE BABBITT Beacon Correspondent . sively in time, so they should be a real ben~ efit to the history majors if they are interested in the history of democracy. They ·should be of benefit to political science students. They also should be a benefit to communications. Public debate students interested in how to create a convincing debate can just look back at some of these Senate floor debates and check to see how·the vote went and see who Any library becomes an even more important resource after numerous donations and additions become available to constitl!ents. This week the Eugene S. Farley Library-and the Wilkes University community-got just such a boost. Among the noteworthy donations that came Wilkes's way recently are rare Senate documents and speeches donated by Federal Circuit Judge Max Rosenn and several continued on page 5 significant Wilkes archives.---,- - - - - .. - - - - - - - - - - - - --. donated by Dr. Harold Cox, retired history professor and University Archivist. · ♦···., ~ According to Brian Sacolic, Co-Director of the Eugene S. Editorial. ....: ................................ 6-8 Farley Library, the donated Features .... 9-11 items wil I benefit the entire Wilkes community. Arts Entertainment. ............ 12-15 "[Rosenn's donation] is a Sports ........................ , ............. 16-20 collection of U.S. Senate documents, speeches, and floor de- Calendar........................ 20___, ._ bates going back very exten- Archives Inde~:", Wilkes University senior sociology major Sarah Brandt of Blairstown. New Jersey, won the Student Paper Competition at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Sociological Society {PSS) held recently at the California University of Pennsylvania in California, Pa. Her paper, "Religious Homogamy and Marital Sa,tisfaction: Couples that Pray Together, Stay Together," examined the relationship between people whomarry within or outside their own religious group and marital satisfaction. In addition to receiving a monetary award, Brandt will be invited to publish her article in the Fall 2004 issue of Sociological Viewpoints. Information and picture courtesy ofwww.wilkes.edu Ne.ws. . .. . . . . . . . ., • • • • • ;·• • • • • ••••• ••••• : ••• ••• 1-5 · ······M••· ...................... & ___________________ h .............. �Student Government members celebrated Santa's arrival to the valley on Saturday, November 15, 2003 at WilkesBarre's annual Christmas Parade. The Parade kicked off the holiday shopping season by getting all who attended in the Christmas spirit. ... S nd Your _./" Plan a trip a www.wilkesbeacon .. com/travel www.wllkesbeacon.com/scholarsh ips �Two Black .Hawks collide ~...;..;.......,;........;;;.~~~"'- and crash, 17 soldiers killed BY MARIAM FAM Associated Press Writer summer training ·~ rogialll for,fu&~~b,~ljquwalis~{i':;c~ers'~tt~~~ve~i~;~'. ni.r .:. ~cri£P~ Howar9 Scli~ol of Jo4~alisltl and Colll111U~~tions. v. , ) • • . • ; ·. • . • . . But society voiced ioub!s aftelthe ?~Y~1'.'ify's actions lasqnpnth. 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' S£<l:~ga:sa mined no laws is~j; ~;il gators ~s 1?.arf: :;;,: Istanbul,,. .'.; . . . __ l}yJAMES Associate · ',~ST~l'4J:l•. • • with ··•·' ' .• . . • /' . MOSUL, Iraq (AP)- Two Black Hawk helicopters collide_d and crashed in northern Iraq, killing 17 American soldiers and injuring at least five. One helicopter smashed into the roof of a house, witnesses said, amid reports one of the aircraft was shot down. On the day that the U.S. death toll since the war began passed the 400 mark, the Iraqi Governing Council endorsed a U.S. plan Saturday that would create a provisional government by June. The transfer of power would provide Washington with an "exit strategy" in the face of escalating guerrilla warfare. The two Black Hawks, whicl):_belonged to the I 01 st Airborne Division, went down Saturday night in the Borsa residential neighborhood of Mosul, Iraq's thirdlargest city. A statement by the U.S. command said one helicopter was carrying a quick reaction force and the other ferried soldiers on a transport mission in northern Iraq. One soldier remained unaccounted for after the crash. The statement did not give the cause ofthe crash, although some soldiers at the scene said at least one of the Black Hawks may have been hit by ground fire. "The cause of the incidents are under investigation," the statement said. "We will not speculate on the cause of these crashes." The crash occurred about 6:30 p.m. after sundown, but both pilots were qualified for limited visibility flying, the military said. The statement said the site was secured by U.S. troops, Iraqi police and firefighters. The aircraft came frqm the 101 st Airborne Division from Fort Campbell, Kentucky. One soldier at the scene told The Associated Press he heard that one of the helicopters was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade before it crashed. A U.S . military spokesman said such reports were "at best speculative." One witness, Nafe Younis, said he . was sitting on the roof of his house when he saw the rotor blades of the two helicopters hit each other. One of the helicopters then "hit into the house and a few minutes later it went ablaze," said Younis, who lives across the street from where one of the helicopters crashed. Insurgents shot down two helicopters this month - a Chinook transport helicopter on Nov. 2, killing 16 soldiers, then a Black Hawk on Nov. 7, killing all six soldiers on board. Earlier in the day; a I st Armored Division soldier was killed by a roadside bomb in Baghdad, putting American casualties since the March invasion of Iraq over 400. The plan for a new Iraqi government reflected Washington's desire to speed up the handover of power as attacks against American occupation forces grow more sophisticated and deadly. The Bush administration dropped its ·insistence that a constitution be drawn up and elections held before the transfer takes places. However, one of the 24 members of Iraq's Governing Council warned that "execution of the plan won't be easy" without improvement in the security situatioQ and a revival of Iraq's economy." The council, which has acted as Iraq's interim administration since it was appointed in July, announced a set of deadlines that would give Iraq a provisional national assembly by May, a transitional administration with full sovereign powers in June and an elected government before the end of 2005. With the return _of sovereignty in June, the U.S. military occupation will formally end, although American forces are expected to remain in Iraq under a new arrangement to be worked out with the Iraqis. Until a constitution is drafted and adopted, a basic law will be promulgated by the Governing Council and take effect in February. The law, according to an official statement, would establish a democratic and_ federal state that "respects the Islamic identity of the majority of the Iraqi people with the guarantee of the 1ight of other religions an,d sects." It will enshrine respect for human rights and ensure equality of members of the country's ,diverse religious and ethnic groups. The new timetable replaced a political blueprint by L. Paul Bremer, the top U.S. official in Iraq, that envisaged a new constitution and a democratic government Iraq before the end of 2004. The plan fell apart when council members could not agree on how to proceed with drafting a constitution. The new timetable represented a victory for Iraqi politicians who have been lobbying strongly for a quick transfer of power. "It is a great day in the history of Iraq," said Entifadh Qanbar, spokesman for council member Ahmad Chalabi. "We always called for restoring Iraq's sovereignty and this has become possible by this plan which was agreed upon by the Governing Council and our American friends." Qanbar said the accelerated plan will be an important step in ridding the country of Saddam Hussein loyalists believed behind many of the.attacks on U.S. troops. However, Mahmoud Othman, one of five Kurds on the council, warned _that implementing the timetable could prove difficult because of the security situation and acute unemployment, estimated between 60 and 70 percent. for �4 NEWS NOVEMBER 17 2003 Downtown Revitalization Discussions Held BY KEVIN FITZSIMMONS Beacon Correspondant A group of involved WilkesBarre citizens are striving toward one main goal: to tum their coal town into a diamond city. The Diamond City Partnership (DCP) sponsored an assembly for area residents and business members who live, work, or shop in the downtown on Monday November 10. A large group of citizens-including Wilkes University students-gathered inside the Kirby Center to discuss the current condition of Wilkes-Barre and offer suggestions for improvement. Founded in 2001, DCP describes itselfas "an alliance of various local community organizations and individuals brought together with the common goal of beautifying and enriching Downtown Wilkes-Barre over the course of several years." This according to its website1 www.diamondcitypartnership.com. During Monday's meeting, DCP offered a brief presentation of the results from a market study conducted byr Lincoln Property Company; a real estate firm out of Philadelphia. . "The biggest barrier to the downtown being revitalized was the business climate," explained Jim Stevenson, Vice President of Lincoln Property Co., .during his slide show presentation of the mar- ket study. According to Stevenson, Wilkes-Barre's lack ofleadership, as well as its unwelcoming and unhelpful local government contributed to it's "bad" business climate. After Stevenson's presentation, fifteen stations with maps of the downtown were set up where people could offer their input on the revitalization of Wilkes-Barre. Those in attendance were given four dots, two red and two green. The green dots were to be placed on areas that people liked, while the red dots were supposed to go in areas that people disliked. These perspectives on Wilkes-Barre are necessary for those who will begin looking into new ways to physically· redevelop the vicinity. According to organizers, the location of the dots will give insight as to how people feel about the current downtown area. "Wilkes-Barre has some of the best basics that you need to have a successful downtown," said Stevenson during his speech. One of those "basics" includes the downtown schools, Wilkes and Kings. Many university students from area colleges and universities attended in conjunction with the "Downtown Collegetown" Initiative, which works with community organizations, such as DCP, as well as local colleges and universities and local city and county governments. Paul Zawislak, a sophomore pharmacy major and participant in the town gathering, placed one of his green dots on the Wilkes greenway and the other on the riverbed. "I really like open spaces," Zawislak said. According to many in attendance, Wilkes-Barre's business climate may need help due to the issues that surround the movie theater project, as well as parking and lighting. But Diamond City Partnership representatives noted that the progression of the theater project will serve as a method for attracting even more businesses and people to the downtown. While presenting the research, Stevenson seemed confident in the revival of the downtown area, with 12,000+ workers, 4,000+ residents, and 6,000+ students. "You have, with the newly elected mayor and council, a commitment to be very pro-businessw hi ch is also pro-resident," Stevenson said. The turnout for the event was larger than expected, proving that a lot of local people care about the revitalizat,i on of the downtown as well as the possible effect changes may have on the surrounding areas. "I believe involving the citizens of Wilkes-Barre was a step in the right direction," said Zawislak. The results of the session on The Beacon/T. Mick Jenkins Vice President of Lincoln Property Company, Jim Stevenson explains the revitalization of downtown Wilkes-Barre on Monday November 10, 2003. Monday were · used in a two-day meeting in the Henry Students center where residents were able to meetthe architects who will be drawing up plans on renovating the downtown. The architects presented their drafts to the public on Saturday. All of the new ideas and con- cepts will be presented to the town at a meeting scheduled to take place on Monday, December I in the Kirby Center. For more information on the market study and revitalization of downtown Wilkes-Barre, go to www.wilkes-barre .org or www:diamondcitypartnership.org. Wilkes Hosts Einployee Appreciation Event BY JOE DeANGELIS Beacon Correspondant The aroma of hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill wafted over the practice field at Ralston Field just before the Wilkes University Colonels and King's College Monarchs squared off in one of the biggest athletic contests of the fall season. The smell tantalized as a slight fall breeze sent it drifting from under a big, yellow tent where the first Employee Appreciation Picnic was held for employees of Wilkes, King's, and the City of WilkesBarre. The chilly fall day failed to dampen the spirits of both Wilkes and King's fans who came out to see the cross town rivals go head to head. The Wilkes-King's football game on Saturday marked the last home game of the season for the Colonels and was the determin- . ing game to see who would get into ECAC the playoffs. But there was more to Saturday t;;an the annual fall football con- Picnic and post-game mixer draw city-wide participation test. For two hours prior to the game, Wilkes-Barre city employees, city officials, andemployees ofboth larger community that is WilkesBarre and northeastern Pennsylvania," he added. Since this was the first year that _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ all three entities worked to come signed to allow city employees a chance to get to know each other, but to help bring together major I think both King's, Wilkes and the city are committed to improving the quality of life and improving life in WilkesBarre. -Dr. Paul Adams Vice President, Student Affairs King's and Wilkes celebrated in true community style~-as one group. Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Paul Adams spearheaded and helped coordinate the community picnic with a committee to bring city and school employees together. Those in attendance included newly elected city council representatives and Mayor-elect, Tom Leighton. The picnic was not only de- players who want to help improv_e the city ofWilkes-Barre. "I think both King's, Wilkes and the city are committed to improving the quality oflife and improving life in Wilkes-Barre," Adams said. "It's going to require. the collaboration of these three organizations:" "I think we all recognize that we have our own communities and organizations, but we're all part of a together in such a way, it was specially designed just for employees, but Adams expects that students will become part of the event in the future. There were several other activities designed especially for the students, however. Prior to the game, the Office of Alumni Affairs was busy putting the final touches on plans to encourage student participation. "All the Wilkes students have to come out and show their spirit," said Michelle Diskin the Wilkes University Alumni Events Manager said before the game. Diskin helped set up the Seatbelt Safc!ty Challenge for the game. The Seatbelt Safety Challenge was designed by the Alumni Office to see how many drivers actually wear seatbelts when driving. Fans who drove to the game had their cars stopped to see if the driver and the passengers in the vehicle had their seatbelts on. If all of them did, then a point would be given to the school they would be rooting for. The school with enough points would win a trophy. The winner was announced at halftime. However, if there was even one person in the car without a seatbelt, the school would not get a point. The Wilkes Alumni Office also arranged for a mixer at Keenan's Irish Pub in the Ramada Inn downtown on Public Square directly following the game. The mixer was designed to get both Wilkes and King's supporters out together and a friendly raffle for Wilkes and King's t-shirts, sweatshirts, and other college-specific materials were given away. �NOVEMBER 17, 2003 NEWS 5 Archives continued from page 1 had the best argument," Sacolic said. According to Sacolic, the documents Judge Rosenn is donating to Wilkes usually cannot be found in ordinary libra.ies. "Wilkes is very lucky to get it because most of these materials are only available at court libraries or legal form libraries and now that he is giving these to the library, we are making them accessibl e to students as well as the local community, so it really should be a great resource for everybody," Sacolic added. A dedication ceremony was scheduled to take place last week but was postponed-due to an illness that caused Rosenn to be hospi talized. The ceremony will be rescheduled when his health and busy court sche_dule allow. In addition to Rosenn's contribution, the Farley Library has added a new section on the third floor dedicated only to university archives. The documents and materials offer great insight into the history of Wilkes. The Wilkes University Archives section was dedicated in a ribbon cutti ng ceremony last week. "Dr. Harold Cox is the ... archivist for Wilkes now and he has a sizabl e collection of anything and everything that has to do with Wilkes. And so we are delighted and we have created space for such books," said Heidi Selecky, Co-Director of the Eugene S. Farley Library. Cox has been collecting Wilkes archives for 41 years. Included in the donated collection, are the complete set of Wilkes yearbooks, view books, catalogs, faculty handbooks, and an original set of the Bucknell Beacon, the school newspaper produced when Wilkes was still Bucknell University Junior College. Other items include valuable photographs, 40 years worth of faculty minutes from meetings, and the original charter from when Bucknell University Junior College became a four-year institution. According to Selecky, the purpose of having these archives in the library is to have a central collection point for the history of The Beacon/Todd Wiebel Dr. Harold Cox, retired history professor and University Archivist, along with Dr. Joseph {Tim) E. Gilmour celebrate valuable university archives donated by Cox at a ribbon cutting ceremony held last week in the Eugene S. Farley Library. Wilkes. Before they were compiled and organized, these documents were scattered across _the campu_s, but now everything can be found in one location. She also states that these two important additions to the library prove that the library still plays a key role in education "Everything isn't on the Internet a·n d nor will -everything always be on the Internet. Libraries, I think, will always have a fundamental role in being a cultural repository as a window on the past and I think this will really be a real feather in our bonnet," coneluded Selecky. STUDENTS WELCOME \j L' fl /J ~, Middle East continued from page 1 years and was involved with the Gulf War. war] . Especially to do something that they He feels that the draft is a good idea. Seabrook don't want to, let alone possibly have to go said, "Everyone wants rights . Everyone and kill other people. I mean, I don't think wants the freedom to do what we want to do that is right at all." here in the United States of America. We The Multicultural Affairs Office helped to want to go overseas for vacation. Then, when sponsor the lecture. Andita Parker-Lloyd, it comes to defending our own country and Coordinator of Multicultural Affairs, believes the liberty that we have here, we don't want that learning about these issues and other to defend them." issues involving the world ties into educaHe also noted that some students do not tion. even have an opinion about the government "It's important for the faculty to encouruntil they hear about a possible draft. "I don't age their students to embrace the outside always agree with our leadership, but bottom learning," said Parker-Lloyd. "We have inline is I was a soldier for almost nine years," ternational studies, business classes, some said Seabrook. "I would defend our country - of the things going on relate to all of the maand do what's necessary and follow orders. jors in some way shape or form. It just ties Not only because I believe it's necessary, but into the educational process so much. I was to make sure some atrocities don't happen." a little disappointed there weren't more stuRitter offered a different view on the draft, dents there, bul I'm glad the community at however. "I think it is wrong," said Ritter. "I -least came out." don't think anyone should be forced to go [to Sherriian Hills Apartments www.shermanhillsappartments.com 1 1 V The Best Looking Affordable Apartments In Wilkes-Barre Now accepting applications for 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, -Centrally Located , Public transportation Carpeting Air Conditioning On Site Social Service Coordinator Laundry Facilities 24-Hour Maintenance Service Frost Free Refrigerator Garbage Disposal Stove 1 1../ 300 Parkview Circle Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18702 Monday - Friday 8AM. to 5P.M. 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Others like J_ohn Edwards, Dick Gephardt, and Joe Lieberman have offered more moderate appi:oaches that work within the existing system but extend coverage to the poor and uninsured. Most acknowledge the importance of reaching currently uninsured children. All seem to acknowledge that there are practical implementation issues no matter which dire~tion we go. Democratic primary candidate John Kerry, for example, has suggested that universal coverage may be the only viable solution to the health care crisis facing this country. He advocates that the government assumes responsibility for paying f9r the poor. and uninsured children. Many Democrats who support such a system have been outspoken in asking why the U.S. is one of the few developed, ·industrialized superpowers that has yet to implement a nationalized, governmentcontrolled system ofuniversal coverage for all citizens, when countri es such as Great Britain and Canada have done so. How Eng la nd and Canada-countries that are not as welathy as the U.S .-- have successfully implemented a national system and the U.S. has thus far avoided it, makes no sense to many. The U.S. is the wealthiest of nations--it can be ar- gued then, that we should be able to afford universal health care for all as a public service,just as we are able to operate a public school sys- tern. The Bush administration has been criticized for its suspected motives in not supporting universal healthcare. Oneofthemaincriticisms is that the business interests that run health care in this country (such as drug companies and insurance companies) are among the key campaign contributors to the Republican party and to the campaigns of Republican candidates. But it may be unfair to attribute Republican opposition to the issue solely to big business interests. Although universal health care seems to be a glowing solution to the prob]ems of Americans who cannot afford adequate health care and medical insurance, it does have its drawbacks and potential complications. For ex.ample, those who are critical of the Canadian systein claim that what is regarded by many as "free" government health care is not really free at all because Canadians are burdened with extra taxation necessary to pay for it. Thus, a Ca- nadian who earns $35,000 a year n;iight have to sacrifice $7,350 of that money in taxes to support the health care system. However, at least that Canadian worker has the comfort of knowing that he or she, like all other Canadians, is entitled to unlimited health care services. But an American who earns the same yearly salary and takes more of the earnings home is not guaranteed health care because he or she might not be able to afford insurance. Even ifaverageAmericans ca:n budget for insurance, they might not be able to afford extensive coverage. Another argument against the Canadian model is that health care that is of little or no cost because it is government managed will also be deficient in quality and accessi, bility. However, statitstics do not indicate that Canadians Jfave a shorter life span than Americans; nor do they suggest that more mistakes are made by doctors than in the U.S. Republicans might be hesitant in supporting universal health care not just because of these objections, but also because Republican candidates may feel bound by party ideology to support business interests. It is not in the best interests of insurance and drug companies and other profitdriven enterprises involved in health care to have it go from being "big business" to a government-run public service. If this were to happen, programs of cost control would probably be ushered in, and this would cut down on profit margins; also, health care businesses would have to deal with more government regulations and bureaucratic red tape. _ · The high cost of prescription drugs and the number of Americans · with health plans that include little or no prescription drug coverage is· a specific health care issue that is causing many politicians to argue that the U.S. should look to countries like Canada as a model for how universal coverage could offer a solution. The fact is, th·e same .drugs that cost so much here are much cheaper in Canada. We know this from the stories that have been reported on in the news lately about "drug tour- ists" - those who travel to Canada because they can get the medications they need at less cost than they can here in their own country. Canadian drugs are cheaper because they are subject to reasonable government price limits. Many prescription drugs are exorbitant in cost. This is particularly difficult for senior citizens and those who are seriously ill (such as cancer and AIDS patients) because they require multiple medications to maintain their health that are very expensive. Even one medication can cost $ I 00 and sometimes much more for a month's supply of thirty pills. This could be forty, fifty, even over a hundred times what it costs the drug company to produce the medication. Even if other aspects of universal health care are considered to be too "impractical" to be implemented in this country, cost control and fair price regulation is one measure that seems reasonable. Managing Editor: ........................... .. Gabe LeDonne Asst. Managing Editor: ....... .:.......... Raphael Cooper Business Manager: ........................... David J. Grasso Asst. Business Manager: .................. Amanda Martucci News Editor: ....... :............ _. ................ 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Mick Jenkins Box 111, Wilkes University 192 South Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 (570) 408~5903 E-mail: wilkesbeacon@hotmail.com * Established in 1944 * Member of the Pennsylvania Newspaper .Ajsociation * Printed on Mondays, with the exception of holidays * 1,500 papers distributed weekly �EDITORIAL NOVEMBER 17, 2003 7 Learning about Neuroscience: A New Minor at Wilkes BY DR. ED SCHICATANO Assistant Professor ofPsychology How does the mind work? How can we explain the behavior of people and other animals? What goes wrong when someone is mentally ill or is unable to speak, or can no longer move or feel? What causes Parkinson's disease? What causes depression and anxiety? Neuroscience is the field of inquiry devoted to answering these and manyATANO other questions through the study of the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves) . As of the fall of 2003; the Psychol ogy and Biology Departments at Wilkes University now offer an interdisciplinary minor in Neuroscience. The Neuroscience minor provides students with a basic science background emphasizing a broadly based, yet integrated approach to understanding the brain mechanisms controlling human or animal behavior. How does the mind work? How can we explain· the behavior of people and other animals? What goes wrong when someone is mentally ill or is unable to speak, or can no longer move or feel? What causes Parkinson's disease? What causes depression and anxiety? Neuroscience is the field of inquiry devoted to answering these and many other questions through the study of the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves). As of the fall of 2003, the Psychology and Biology Departments at Wilkes University now offer an interdisciplinary minor in Neuroscience. The Neuroscience minor . . provides students with a basic science background emphasizing a broadly based, yet integrated approach to understanding the brain mechanisms controlling human or animal behavior. Neuroscience is one of the fastest growing fields in academia. In 1970, the Society for Neuroscience was formed and consisted of approximately 500 members. In 2003, this organization consisted of 32,000 members from around the world who study everything from brain development, sensation and perception, learning and memory, movement, sleep, stress, aging, and neurological and psychiatric disorders. At its annual conference, thousands of neuroscientists gather to . present their most recent research findings · to the scientific community. To alleviate the confusion posed by the large number of attendants, the conference is broken up into sections based on the major specific areas of focus within Neuroscience. The primary focus of the neuroscientist is in understanding how the brain, our most fascinating and complicated organ, governs the very nature of our conscious existence. Understanding the brain (neural) processes involved is important as a topic of basic science and for its obvious medical benefits. Since the J:>rain is a physical system, neuroscientists typically employ approaches from many different disciplines, including biology, chemistry, and psychology in an attempt to investigate the brain. For example, scientists interested in Alzheimer's disease, a neurological disorder characterized by a loss of memory, may study this problem at several different levels. There are Behavioral Neuroscientists interested in the neural mechanisms of memory loss (behavior). There are Cellular Neuroscientists focusing on the role of the chemicals responsible for keeping neurons (the basic nerve cells) involved in memory alive, or preventing them from accelerated cell death. There also are Molecular Neuroscientists who study the genes that may play a role in the abnor- .ma! expression of proteins that may lead to involved is important as a topic of basic scithe development of"plaques," which might ence and for its obvious medical benefits. kill these "memory neurons". Since the brain is a physical system, neuroThus, it should be quite evident that Neu- scientists typically employ approaches from roscience is truly an interdisciplinary field many different disciplines, including biology, open to students with a diverse range of chemistry, and psychology in an attempt to backgrounds and interests. The study of investigate the brain. Neuroscience provides a remar}<able opporFor example, scientists interested in tunity for students to understand the inter- Alzheimer's disease, a neurological disorder relationships between the different disci- characterized by a loss of memory, may study plines while focusing on a pertinent ques- this problem at several different levels. There tion regarding brain function. The Neuro- are Behavioral Neuroscientists interested in science minor at Wilkes can be accomplished the neural mechanisms of memory loss (beby taking a few specific courses offered by havior). There are Cellular Neuroscientists the Departments of Biology and Psychology. focusing on the role of the chemicals responThree general Biology courses provide the sible for keeping neurons (the basic nerve basic foundation in Cellular and Molecular cells) involved in rriemory alive, or preventBiology, and Anatomy and Physiology, while _ ing them from accelerated cell death. There three "neuro-related" Psychology_courses also are Molecular Neuroscientists-who study provide the Neuroscience foundation to the the genes that may play a role in the abnorminor. The program at Wilkes is designed to mal expression of proteins that may lead to prepare students who are interested in study- the development of "plaques," which might ing Neuroscience, Pharmacology and/or kill these "memory neurons". Medicine. For further information, you can Thus, it should be quite evident that Neucontact Dr. Ed Schicatano in the Department roscience is truly an interdisciplinary field of Psychology.Neuroscience is ·one of the open to students with a diverse range of backfastest growing fields in academia. In 1970, grounds anq interests. The study of Neurothe Society for Neuroscience was formed and science provides a remarkable opportunity consisted of approximately 500 members. In for students to understand the interrelation20·03, this organization consisted of 32,000 ships between the different disciplines while members from around the world who study focusing on a pertinent question regarding everything from brain development, sensa- brain function . The Neuroscience minor at tion and perception, learning and memory, Wilkes can be accomplished by taking a few movement, sleep, stress, aging, and neuro- specific courses offered by the Departments logical and psychiatric disorders. At its an- of Biology and Psychology. Three general nual conference, thousands of neuroscien- Biology courses provide the basic foundatists gather to present their most recent re- tion in Cellular and Molecular Biology, and search findings to the scientific community. Anatomy 'and Physiology, while three . To alleviate the confusion posed by the large "neuro-related" Psychology courses provide number of attendants, the conference is bro- the Neuroscience foundation to the minor. ken up into sections based on the major spe- The program at Wilkes is designed to precific areas offocus within Neuroscit:nce. pare students who are interested in studying The primary focus of the neuroscientist Neuroscience, Pharmacology and/or Mediis in understanding how the brain, our most cine. For further information, you can confascinating and complicated organ, governs tact Dr. Ed Schicatano in the Department of the very nature of our conscious existence. Psychology. Understanding the brain (neural) processes Columbine Film Adaptations: The Cinema of.Ignorance BY MATTHEW JONES Beacon Columnist It's come to my attention that at least two movies soon to be released are approaching the subject matter of fhe Columbine shootings. Both films are "hypothetical" scenarios examining the students who are planning to assault their schools. Apparently, neither film shows much shooting; they're more psychological in nature. After reading several glowing reviews of both films and learning about their respective contents, I found myself asking why were these films ever produced? Neither deals with the issue that everyone in America failed to scrutinize following the actual massacre: the extent of the horrendous parenting involved. · Scapegoats were a dime .a dozen following the Columbine school shootings. Everything from Marilyn Manson, to gun shows and violent computer games were erroneously condemned while no one held these kids' parents responsible. Sure, the parents didn't pull the trigger, but they laid the groundwork that allowed the kids to grow up so twisted that they·would commit such a heinous crime. The movies apparently do show how alienated the boys were and how they were picked on by Jther students. Gee, ·sounds like the millio is of other adolescents across the nation who all suffer from the same.social ailments. Only difference? Well, let's just say that listening to musicians a.side from Marilyn Manson is not what prevents all the other kids ·from shooting up their schools. How exactly were the parents to blame? Well, to begin with they were clearly responsible for ignoring a few key issues that would have prevented the entire catastrophe. Maybe if they had noticed that their children didn't have many friends or how they were picked on and then explained to the boys how they could ignore the taunting of others. The parents might also have suggested that it's O.K. to be different and encouraged them to express themselves as they please, spent more family time with them and supported hard work in school. And lastly, by NOT ignoring the fact that their sons possessed an arsenal of weaponry large enough to rival most militias, the parents might have been able to prevent what happened. Now, we don't read about a new Columbine everyday and that, thankfully, is a testament to the quality of the basic parenting present in America. It's certainly not to the level where it should be, a fundamental downfall of the television age, but the job is basically getting done. So, why were these movies even made? I think it would be safe to say that they hope to exploit the fact that Americans are obsessed with stories of death and destruction. Yes, virtually every action movie does the same but this is not "escapist" entertainment. And by simply playing into the media's total ignorance of the real reason this grim spectacle ever occurred, these "films" are so pornographic that they should be banned. �NOVEMBER 17,_ 2003 in. .. .• ,, . .. ·. <··•·• <. > < . > . .•( . . ()•·· •·•· · . . ':1,'JY'S'Best lntereSts or al~ife LOs't? ·•+l~teiy.unjustifiable, . . ·. +What:has happened in the r.e cent case oJ Mr. ,And Mrs. Schiavo is that the law ha,~ ,., been inadvertently cast aside. Much of this is due to unrelenting pressure from the con~ servative, religious right, who, sensing thaf one of the bolts in the great moral scaffoldBY DAVIES ing of America was in danger of shaking Beacon Correspondant loose, decided to turn this rather__simple case · The unprecedented case in the state of into a crusade for the so called right-to-life. Florida that involves Terry Schiavo fightThe fact of the matter is that the rights to ing for her life has touched all parts of the life, or to·death for that matter, have no justiglobe. For once, we have two groups from · fiable bearing on the case in question. T.!ris opposite ends ofthe spectrum staring down case is initially a privacy issue. And, accordthe barrel of this litigation with equally i~g to the highest court in the land, an po..:Verful .views. Is it the .right to choose individual's right to privacy is inherent and death, or is that life too valuable to thr~w undeniable. There is also the fact that, unaway? der the law, any individual, of at least the age of six, has the right to refuse any form of J. W. Davies: medical treatment, and if circumstances renIn the minds of many Americans, the conder the individual incapable of making this cept of a right to life or, a right to die are decision, this right is afforded to their spouse inherent. That is, they believe th~t we are or closest family members. born with these rights and undern9 circumWith such precedents already in place, stances shall they be taken from us. Such • the court in_Mrs. Schiavo's case is left with beliefs should be applauded, as they are only one decision to make, That is, whether noble and optimistic; however, to use them or not there is sufficient proof beyond any ' is abso- reasonable doubt thatMrs. Schiavo plainly in an effort to undermine the law J.w: 2004 Presidential Race: Can We Afford to Lose George W? BY RAPHAEL COOPER Beacon Asst. Managing Editor It seems just like yesterday that we were talking about the controversy of hanging chads and illegal butterfly ballots in Florida. One war later and an economy that is as stable as a job with George Steinbrenner, we find ourselves at the crossroads of George W.'s presidential career. So can we afford to replace such a figure as George W. Bush as President? Well, if we look at the country's economy, the international umest, the questionable scruples associated with this presidency, the answer is a resounding, "Yes!" However, there's one more issue out there that could cause some hesitation: our need for entertainment. For the past three and a half years, George W. Bush has been a great source for all of our amusement. If Bush is defeated, what will happen to Letterman's "George W's Joke-That-Isn't-A-Joke" segment? And how will the cast of Saturday '.~ight Live fare? The poor writers of SNL who depend on Bush gaffes will now have · to read just scripts for the upcoming year. America, please keep this in mind when you Rock the Vote and consider the candidates. If you don't know who the other candidates are, perhaps you should. Some of the names that are most heralded are tl)ose of Dick Gephardt, Howard Dean, John Kerry, and Dennis Kucinich ... snore city. They're just not very funny. Who will fill these roles on SNL if one of these stiffs gets in? With SN L's lack of depth, do you really want to trust Jimmy Fallon to portray our President for the next four years? He's only going to laugh through the opening three minute sketch and deprive his country of great entertainment for the next term. More important than if Hillary Clinton is ready for the White House is whether Rachel Dratch or her blonde look-alike will be up to the task and responsibility of being the first woman President ofSNL Folks, if you truly ,:alue your NBC programming on Saturday nights the only other hope can come form the Rev. Al Sharpton. With a mouth that constantly runs, the margin of error for saying something irresponsible can even be greater than George W.Bush . People,there are many questions out there facing these candidates. Choose wisely. The choices we make a year from now when we elect a President will ultimately affect.the way we laugh for the next four years! Do you really want a stuffedshirt President who will say Jhe right things' and make tlie right decisions? Wei; , looking at our situation that we are • in now... uhh ... Yeah! and clearly expressed the ~ish.that·she W,llS ' not to be keptalive by artificicihneans. Terry Schiayo has both;the right to pe(,- ,, sonal privacy and the right to refuse medical treatment. What's more, Mrs. Schiavo has the rightto die a natural death, unencumbered by modem machinery or the rhetoric of opportunisti_c , religious scoundrels. Beacon Op-Ed Editor woman with whom he has been intimately Ginger Eslick: involved over the years and also has a child. The issue here is simple: what were Terry · Maybe we can catch him at the bank while he Schiavo's wishes? Technically, no one in the gleefully checks the account balance and outside world seems to have a: clue as to what glances at the remains of what was once a this woman's thoughts are as she lies there $1.7 million malpractice suit he was granted clinging to a life that is no longer in her hands. through his wife's disheartening ordeal. Are we to believe her husband, who suppos- (None of which he felt was necessary to give edly was told by his wife, that her wishes to the parents of Mrs. Schiavo) were that she would rather die than hold on If only there was some written direction for the slightest chance ofregaining life? You from Mrs. Schiavo. Terry Schiavo's biologiwould think no one other then her husband, cal family, her mother, father, and siblings the man closest to her, would know the direc- seem to be the·only people in this situation tion she would like to choose. without a hidden agenda. They have not Maybe 1 would have an easier time swal- wavered once since that tragic day in 1990 lowing this if Mr. Schiavo showed an ounce when Terry slipped into a ''vegetative state." of regard for,his wife or her family in both Without obvious or explicit consent from words and actions. However, 1 have yet to Mrs. Schiavo, one must side with 'the indisee a compassionate action from Mr. Schiavo. viduals that are not seemingly hiding behind He now has put together a new family with a ulterior motives. An Inhumane Practice Ended ducing labor also present the same problems? This argument appears to be a cop out to me and those who use it need to get a clue. Any logical person can realize that a mother in danger of dying from labor is in danger from dying from induced labor. I remember clearly the rash of teenagers who would have children in odd places like a hotel room or bathroom at the prom and then kill those babies by leaving them to drown in the toilet or throwing them into a nearby BY MEAGAN BROWN Beacon Correspondent dumpster. This topic was as hot as child kidnappings back in the day and it was also The end of October brought the end of a when abortion and partial birth abortion were barbaric practice. The U.S. Senate banned .options. How are the actions of those un,orpartial birth abortion last month, and I breathed tunate teenagers any different than the aca huge sigh ofrelief. For seven years the Sen- tions performed by a partial birth abortion ate argued over the issue and finally placed a doctor? l certainly do not see how if two teenban on it. For as long as I can remember, 1 d agers carry out the procedure it is considere have hated partial birth abortion. murder, but if done by a doctor it's legal. It For those unfamiliar with the practice, parseems as though the wool was being pulled tial birth abortion is a medical practice in which over our eyes the entire time. during the third trimester an expectant mother . One of the other negatives of partial birth is put into labor (usually with the help of drugs) abortion is it proves once again that you never and once the infant's head is birthed the dochave to take responsibility for your actions. tor aborts the child. What the US was saying by leaving this barI have never been a supporter of regular baric act in practice was, "Hey, get pregnant abortion, either. However, at least the child is · and if you cide in six months that you don't sill relatively undeveloped. Partial birth aborwant it anymore, we can get rid of it, that is, tion requires that t)Je baby be partially deliv- for a fee of course." Partial birth abortion gave . ered. This means that not only is the baby you those necessary nine months to decide, developed, but also it is now borri and is a because of course the woman's right to living, breathing human .being. In s):iort, the choose has nothing_ to do with what happens practice was disgusting and showed the lack before or during sex, only the consequences of morals of our society. of it. Arguments made by the supporters of partial birth abortion claim that it is only used Partial birth abortion was the most immoral practice ever instituted into our laws and I, when the mother's health is in danger, but I . for one, am glad that someone found the corrifind this to be complete bunk. If labor were - mon sense to .say, "This practice is _wrong; going to kill a pregnant woman, wouldn't inlet's change it." �NOVEMBER 17, 2003 9 Home For the Holidays? Not for some BY ALICIA VIESELMEYER Beacon Correspondent Getting homesick is a fact of college life. Although most college students enjoy their new adventure away from home, many also coun·t down the days until the next .holiday, when they can make the jour~ ney home to be with their families. Thanksgiving is sometimes the first time in the semester a college student has to leave campus and finally have that home cooked meal that they have been dreaming of all semester long. The glistening traditional turkey surrounded by many other mouth-watering side dishes and the joyful sound offam-. ily members chatting up a storm are just what most students wait for. But those students who have this opportunity might be considered lucky, because there are those who are unable to pack up that small suitcase and make their way home. Some are either too far away, don't have the trayel money, or have no transportation to ensure the family reunion at break. Alethea Bradley, a Wilkes University international student, will be packing her suitcase this Thanksgiving. However, she won't be able ering in New York City for the Thanksgiving break," Bradley said. Packing a suitcase to go to New York City will be a lot less hectic than packing a suitcase to go home to Guam, according to Bradley. The group of 20 girls in New York City is just a small way of making each student who is unable to go home to Guam feel like they are just a tiny bit closer to home. Instead of spending time with their families, they will be eating Thanksgiving dinner in the Big Apple with people who they spent four years of their lives with. Because she is so far from home Bradley does not have a car on cam~ pus to drive up to New York. So the next challenge is to find a person who will be willing to take her to New York City. Bradley said that she might be able to catch a ride with a friend who is in Erie, Pennsylvania, but that is not yet set in stone. According to Christopher Leicht, Assistant Director of Residence Life, "Almost everyone goes home, but there are a small percentage of students who do stay on All the girls from my high school that are on the east coast . .. are gathering in New York City for the Thanksgiving break. --Aletha Bradley on her alternative Thanksgiving plans Beaco Steele: process•. vecy helpftil, Beac()n: Wlie;e i Steele: The Wrii whatevedea; ofth~.Online W straigbtfonyarddi , .,,, .-/i '::< '-'--=====:....:::i to go home to see her family and have that special home cooked meal. She came to Wilkes University from Guam and rarely has the opportunity to make that long, expensive trip home to spend titne with her family. This year marks her second apart from family members at the holiday. "Holidays are big in my family. Thanksgiving dinner is my entire extended family, and we all gather at my grandmother's house," Bradley said with a small smirk on her face. She added that they always have the_turkey and mashed potatoes, but they also have barbeque spare ribs, red rice, and a lot of other typical Guam foods that she misses a great deal. Because going home is not an option, she is forced to fi nd alter~ nate ways to spend her holidays. Although she misses the holiday madness, she is content with her plans for th· s year. "All th1.; girls from my high school tha~ are on the east coast (there are twenty of them) are gath- campus." The students who stay, stay mostly because they are unable to go home because of distance or even money. According to Leicht there are also times when some students who are unable to g·o home because of distance-, go home instead with their roommate to spend time with their roommate's family and still have a home cooked meal. Although it may not be the same, to most college students, a home cooked meal is a home cooked meal. When Bradley is finally able to travel the 10,000 miles to her home in Guam, she will have to spend roughly $2,000 for a round trip plane ride and over 24 hours in the air before ~he reaches her destination: home. This does not include Iay<;JVers or any money that would be spent on other expenses . .According to Bradley, though her time with her family is short, it's worth the trouble she goes through just to see them. Her first and only trip home this year before she heads home for the summer will be made at the semester break. �10 FEATURES NOVEMBER 17, 2003 Wilkes Student Recuperates from Summer Fire Trauma BY MEAGAN MANCE Beacon Corresponent The summer of2003 seemed like it couldn't get any better for Nicole Matsko. She had just finished taking several classes at Penn State Hazleton, and was ready to transfer to Wilkes University and meet new friends. She also worked almost everyday at a local supermarket to earn some extra spending money. Little did she know that a traumatic incident was about to occur that would change her life and open up her mind. Nicole Matsko, freshman business major at Wilkes University, was about to experience an event that happens every 17.3 seconds, according to National Fire Statistics. On Friday, July 25 , Matsko was having what she called "a regular day" by all accounts. Her parents had recently separated, so she was spending time with her mother and her mother's boyfriend. Matsko had to work late that night at the store, so when she came home, she and her mother decided to cook some hot wings and stay up talking. By 3 a.m ., the two women were exhausted and finally headed off to bed, leaving the dirty dishes in the sink and the grease on the stove. "My mom was having trouble going to ~Jeep, and at around four in the morning, she said she heard a loud pop sound," said Matsko. "We later figured out that the pop was caused by one of the wires in our stove that had shorted out. Our s~ove went up in fl ames and caused the grease to go up also." Shortly after the pop, the house fire alarms sounded. But before they knew it, the kitchen was engulfed in flames . . "The kitchen was the first room to catch fire . The l~ving room was next, and then the front door. It was the only door in the house, so that was the door that we had to use to get in and out of the house," Matsko said. Matsko added that the grease on the stove probably one of the hardest things I ever thing, though, is that my family and I are alive. is what made the flames rise up as quickly as had to go through. I think when people go Everything else can always be replaced," they did. "If the grease wasn't on the stove, through traumatic experiences like this that Matsko said. Fire victims often experience uneasiness the fire would have went up a lot slower, which they can't really even think straight. There would have given us a chance to get out were so many thoughts and · ideas going after such a tragic event. One solution to help quicker, and the fire company a chance to get through my mind that it's hard to concen- students cope with such traumatic experito our house quicker," Matsko said. Accord- trate," said Matsko. "It felt like everything ences is counseling. Meaghan Broderick, intern counselor at the ing to the National Fire Statistics Website, that was happening was going in slow mocooking is the leading cause of home fires tion, almost like I was outside my body watch- Counseling Service Center at Wilkes Univering myself." sity, talks to m any students w ho have been and home fire injuries. Both Matsko and her through some sort of trauma. She not only Once the fire mother were taken away in gets her clients to open up about their experialarm went off the ambulance and treated ence, but she helps to define what exactly a and Matsko for third degree burns. traumatic experience is. woke up , she Matsko's burns were sig"People usually define a traumatic experiwas at first connificantly worse than her ence as sexual abuse or rape. However, there fused. S he mother's, covering her enis a very wide range of what a traumatic event stood in her tire upper back and both can be described as. There is also a wide room in a state of her feet. Because ofthis, range of the symptoms that occur after the of shock watchshe was taken to Lehigh event," said Broderick. ing the red and Valley Intensive Care Burn Broderick's job is also to help her clients orange flames Unit where she stayed for overcome their experiences and focus on how engulf all of her four days. the symptoms are affecting them with their belongings and "The types of treatment . parents, frie nds, peers, and significant oththe memories of that I have to go thro ugh ers. he r hou se . A s because of my burns are Broderick said, "A lot of individuals who the flam es becrazy. In the beginni ng, I experience trauma do a lot of repression or gan to rise had to go to Lehigh Valley denial, because it's the easiest way to deal higher and three times a week. Now I with a trauma. Part of treatment is getting higher, she realonly go once a week there, people to open up and ex press what hapized it was time Nicole Matsko and once a week to a foot pened, and the feelings that are associated to get out. But once she was out the front door, she reali;i:ed specialist. I also had transplant surgery on _ with it. Group work is also very important in that her dog was still trapped upstairs. With- my feet and my back and laser surgery on my treatment because clients can see others that out hesitating, Matsko dashed back through feet. Plus, everyday I have to put cream on are going through various parts of healing, my feet and back to help remove my scars," but are having the same exact problem." the flames to find her dog. Although Matsko didn't receive counselOnce she had located her dog and was said Matsko. Matsko credits her mental recovery to her irig, she feels that the help from her famil y and outside again, her body began to feel numb. She looked down and almost didn't recognize friends and family. "I still think about what friends are what helped her through her hard her swollen and blistered feet. She called the happened, especially when I see or meet other times. Matsko said, "Although the fire was a traufire department and ambulance and waited people who are going through the same thing. while she and her mother watched their home I also think about the fire a lot when I think matic experience for me, my friends and family about things that I used to have that I can supported me and inspired me not to give up. crumble away. "Watching my house go up in flames was never get back again. The most important Without them I wouldn't have been able to do it by myself." Africa Trip Slated for Summer Topics Course BY JESS NIEMIEC Beacon Corresp~ndent They say that adventure is the spice of life. For those Wilkes students interested in a different type of adventure, the first Wilkes summer study tour abroad is set for the summer session, 2004. The trip, scheduled to leave June 2, 2004, will take an adventurous crew of Wilkes students and faculty to Kenya, East Africa. While they may not be seeking spice, per se, organizers do hope those to partake of the adventure will learn a great deal about a different culture. "This is an exciting_endeavor. Wilkes University is committed to bringing new things to their students that won't be financially burdensome," said Margaret A. Steele, Director, Center for Continued Learning. "This is an extra special trip because the tuition is reduced from the-full price." The entire three credits are going to be offered to students at the low price of only $500. Normally, just one credit can be that much. The trip itself, however, will cost ap- Anthrono/uu 198 to underscoreglobal awareness L' 'bJ proximately $2,750 plus incidentals. The price includes plane ticket, which will take students from JFK to ~airobi, via London. The return trip is scheduled on June 12 to New York City. In addition to the trip, there will be a supplemental class held beforehand, so that those taking part in the experience can be better prepared for everything they are going to experience. "The students will pick a research topic or focus of interest ~nd conduct reading in those areas. They will then take this further with information they learn firsthand," said Dr. Jim Merryman, Professor of Sociology/Anthropology. "It's important for Wilkes students to have exposure to a greater global culture, and this makes it possible for [the students] to have that." · The course will be offered as an Anthropology 198 topics course, and will be conducted during the orientation portion scheduled from May 24 through May 28 from l 0 a.m. to noon. The orientation will include an overview of the African continent, including the geography, wildlife, and culture. "I'm hoping the students will get a better appreciation for the gifts of Africa, in terms of music, art, and aesthetics. It's got such an amazing diversity with 40 different languages in a country roughly the size ofTexas," said Merryman. The group will safari through some of the game vistas and get a sense for the great diversity of wildlife. They will hopefully witness some migration as well. It will be, in fact, the seaso_n to see the migration ofup to a million wildebeast and zebra. While in Kenya the participants will also be a part of many activities including bird watching, butterfly catching, a camel trek, a hike on the slopes of Mount Kenya, guided nature walks, feeding giraffe from a tree house, and much more. The lodging will be provided in game lodges and tented camps as they make their way through the terrain. All these experiences will be documented in a personal journal that the students will be required to keep. This will give the professor something tangible to refer to when as- sessing the students' experiences, as well as provide a great way to document memories. The program will take up to twenty students/participants with an acceptable application and a $250 deposit. The application can be acquired by contacting Margaret Steele via e-mail at steele@wilkes.edu. "Wilkes is doing what it can to further its commitment to multiculturalism. It's driven in its goal to support the global world," said Steele. "This opportunity, in conjunction with similar future opportunities, will enhance the overall edacational opportunities for the students." This is just the first in what University officials hope will be a long list of different culturally broadening opportunities to be offered to the students. "This will raise the awareness of how much of the rest of the world lives. Something like one-third of the world survives on less than a dollar a day. This allows us to see those people in these different circumstances," said Merryman. �NOVEMBER 17, 2003 FEATURES 11 Wilkes Promotes. Hunger. and Homel~ss Aw~reness ·Week BY MEAGAN BROWN Beacon Correspondent The students of Wilkes University are pretty lucky people, all things considered. Most have food, clothing, and a'tvarm bed to sleep in each night. They also have exciting futures ahead of them--futures not tainted by poverty or hunger. Imagine that the creature comforts of assured food, warm clothing, and a roof overhead weren't available. The hard, cold concrete of River Street replaces warm, comfortable beds, or one set of clothes has to adapt to the heat of Wilkes-Barre's summer as well as the cold of its winter. Consider what it might be like to be hungry, really hungry, the sort of hunger one might feel after a week of next to no food. This is what life is like for the many homeless people in Wilkes-Barre .. Campus Interfaith will be raising awareness this week with its annual "Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week." The week consists of several activities that will take place each day with the help of student volun teers. The first activity planned is the "CEO Food Pantry Thanksgiving Project," which will last the entire week. This project involves students sorting and distributing food to those in need of a Thanksgiving dinner. On Tuesday, November 18, the Flo Wheatly and the Sleeping Bag Project will take place. This project involves making emergency sleeping bags out of recycled materials for homeless people. The "Hunger Banquet" will occur on Thursday, November 20, and this project illustrates the uneven distribution of food across the world. Students may find themselves either eating like a king or, if they are unlucky, eating like a homeless person. Some of the other activities include the "Day of Fast for World Hunger" on Friday and the "Talk It Out" activity on Wednesday. · that so many people receive," stated According to Kevin Gaughenbaugh, Di- Gaughenbaugh. rector of Campus Interfaith, "A good numOne traditional program for Hunger and ber of students signed up, but so many more Homeless Awareness Week has been omitare still needed." Last year, the Office . of ted from the list this year. Last year, Community Service coordinated the program, V.I.S.I.O.N., a Wilkes-Barre community service but this year, Campus Interfaith has taken TheBeacon/Kristin Hake This photo, taken during Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week in 2002, demonstrates the "Hunger Banquet. " the reins as it did years before. "There is a great need, both in our area and in the world, for volunteers to help those who cannot help themselves. In any religion, the greatest commandment is to love our neighbor and to serve our neighbor. That's exactly what this week is devoted to. At the same time, we are trying to raise awareness of the intense lack of food and shelter that provides shelter and food to area homeless rpen, housed approximately 10-15 homeless men for one week at Wilkes University. However, this service project faced some conflicts and quest~ons, and for the time being Wilkes officials have opted not to host the organization on campus. Chris Bailey, Director of Public Safety, note'a that last year there were "problems with the men being in areas they shouldn't have been." Though the men were not doing anything wrong, they were loitering around residence halls and other buildings, which alarmed some students. They also were not staying confined to the designated space in the basement of Conyngham Hall. Because of safety and security hazards, such as fire, the staircases and elevators could not be closed off, which allowed the men to get upstairs to the offices, though the offices were locked and in no real threat. But the primary reason that the men of V.1.S.I.O.N. will not be back this fall is because Wilkes officials have located no free space on campus where they maybe housed. The basement of Conyngham, where they were housed last ·year, has since been converted into the Commuter Lounge. According to Bailey, there were a number of reasons the University decided not to house the men this year, and not all of the problems can be blamed on the V.I.S.1.O.N. program. "We had a lack of pre-planning which caused some of the problems," said Bailey. Despite the absence of the homeless on campus this year, members of Campus Interfaith along with other Wilkes volunteer students hope to "raise awareness of how many people are lacking food and shelter and to raise awareness of how food is distributed unequally throughout the world," said Gaughenbaugh. The week's activities also aim "to motivate people to do something to help with the problem in our area and around the world," and "to assist people in connecting with th<:: right organizations, so they can help ." Students can sign up by calling Campus Interfaith and inquiring about Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Black Friday in History BY ELVIRA ILLIANO Asst. Features Editor When we talk about Thanksgiving, three things quickly' come to mind: turkey, football and holiday shopping--or, more precisely, Black Friday. The name !'Black Friday", which has l9ng been affiliated with the crazed shopping day after Thanksgiving, is also noteworthy for. several other occasions in history. "I always thought that the term 'Black Friday' was interesting because it's the term used (or some very negative events -- terrorist attacks, three stock market crashes, celebrity deaths. lt is also the name of an airplane, a movie, a book, and a band. It's the name ofa lot of things," said Anne Heinemen Batory, Professor of Marketing and Consumer Behavior. Batory also added that, in terms of retailing, the term "Black Friday" is a positive thing. It is used to indicate the day retailers move their balance books from the red into the black. "That's when the retailers start making a profit, so it became Black Friday." Although this date is often thought of as the busiest shopping date of the year, it actually isn't. "It's one of the busiest days in terms of traffic but not in sales," said Pam Rucker, spokeswoman for the National Retail Federation in a previously released interview for "Ready, Set, Start Holiday'Shopping" by Renee DeGross. "But the mystique is still there." Batory held the same opinion as Rucker. "I think it's interesting that there's this popu- · Jar belief that Black Friday is the most popular shopping day in the year. Actually, tl}e Friday after Tha~ksgiving ranks fifth or sixth. The two weekends just.before Christmas are much higher in terms of sales," she explained. If Black Friday isn't -~ the most popular shopping day of the year, then what leads so many to believe otherwise? Why wake up in the morning at the crack of dawn rather than wait until a more decent hour? Batory clarified the urban legend. "Why do people start shopping on that day? TheBeacon/Kristin Hake Part of the reason had to Shoppers at the Wyoming Valley Mall prepare for the holiday do with our tradition in seasons amongst light$ and decorations. urban settings, particu- ~,. larly New York, which used to set the pace for the nation in terms of our ideas and popular folklore : Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade was (and still is) a very popular annual event. At the very end of the parade line was Santa Clause, riding in his sleigh. His arrival . opened the holiday shopping season. Once Santa came down Fifth Avenue, the stores would open for holiday shopping the very next morning. As you know, we now start way before Halloween, but that was the tradition. We shopped that Friday until right before Christmas--that was the holiday shopping season." Taking time off from work and being with friends and family is also another reason Black Friday grew to be so popular in retail. "What more fun thing to do than to go shopping with friends and family?" asked Batory. With Thanksgiving break just around the corner, Black Friday offers some students and Wilkes community members their first chance to begin the holiday shopping season as well. �12 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NOVEMBER 17; 2003 "The Gift of Art" Celebrates 30 years at Sordoni · we could think of no better way to celebrate that with this special exhibition highlighting some of the finest examples of the collection The Sordoni Art Gallery, located in Wilkes and honoring some of our many friends and · University's Stark Leaming Center, is cur- supporters." • The Sordoni Art Gallery was founded in rently holding an art exhibit to honor its 30th anniversary this year. The exhibit entitled 1973 and was 1_1amed after the late Andrew J. "The Gift of Art," showcases a vast array of Sordoni, former state Senator from Northeastpaintings that ha~e been ern Pennsylvania. Paintgenerously donated to the ings from his private colgallery's private colleclection as well as funds were given to Wilkes Unition. To date, the collection has accumulated versity in his name to esroughly 1,300 items; 35 of tablish the gallery. which are available for As the Sordoni Art viewing t9 the students Gallery's informational and the community until materials on the show The Beacon!Todd Weibel note, to commemorate December 14, 2003. these donations, "The The exhibit focuses on European and American paintings ranging Gift ofArt" exhibit reminds everyone of these from the 17th century to the present. Paint- gifts and how they have made the Sordoni ings such as Edgar Degas' At the Louvre and Art Gallery an important part of our campus Edouard Manet's Baudelaire en Face will be as weir as the community. Dr. Bernier enon display during this exhibit. These paint- courages students, faculty, and also memings, along with several works by the late bers of the community to visit the exhibit anyJohn Sloan, werJ donated by his wife, Helen time Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. Farr Sloan, in his memory and will be on dis- until 4:30 p.m. He emphasizes that, "The play as well. Sordoni Art Gallery was founded as a place Dr. Robert Bernier, Director of the Sordoni for the University students to study original Art Gallery, is especially proud of the exhibit art" and "has served as a bridge between the and writes in a pamphlet detailing the show, university and the community." And indeed it has, giving area residents "The Sordoni's personal collection is, like that of other college or university art museums, and the entire Wilkes campus each the privieclectic, and pleasingly idiosyncratic, and the lege to appreciate famous masterpieces_that works we have selected to highlight these have adorned the walls of many local historipast three decades tell an interesting story. . cal homes and influenced young and aspirAs we mark on the 30th year of our founding, ing artists for decades BY ERICA LEO Beacon Correspondent This Week in History... The week of November 17 through 23 in retrospect: 17th- Mario Lemieux was voted into the NHL Hall offame, (1997) 18th-The musical revival Fiddler on the Roofopened, (1990) 19th-Communications mogul Ted Turner was born ( 1938) 20th- Mickey Mantle was named the American League Most Valuable Player for the third time, (1962) 21st- Troy Aikman, former ·quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, was born ( 1966) 22nd-- The musical Man of La Mancha opened. It ran for 2,328 performances, (1965) 23rd-- Mike Tyson became the youngest boxer to wear the world heavyweight-boxing crown. He was only 20 years and 4 months old, (1986) 227-47/S �NOVEMBER 17, 2003 _ • 1 1 - ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ·Theater Review: She Loves Me Aµthor Kaylie Jones. BYJEFF GELLER Right who will marry her and cherish her. Beacon A&E Asst. Editor Smith is a consummate performer. As Miss Wilkes University Department of Visual Ritter she delivers just the sort of flawed but and Performing Arts presented She Loves lovable comic character Smith had performed Me, on Saturday, November 15, 2003, directed in other roles. Even a reformed Kodaly by Joseph Dawson. ~ wouldntt be good enough for Miss Ritter, so Thi s Tony nominated musical was origiit is more poetic justice than coincidence at nally produced in 1963. She Loves Me is the work when she retells how "A story of prospective Trip to the Library" supplies lovers who quarrel in someone better. The other two person but are amo- . . . . . ....,...., store clerks are Mr. Sipos rous in their anony(played by Benjamin mous letters, like the Ptahinsky), a sweetly incompe1993 movie You've Got tent but well-intentioned salesMail and al so the man who sings about his self1940movie, TheShop esteem in "perspective," and Around the Corner. Arpad Lazio (played by Patrick Set in Budapest Austin), an ambitious delivery during the 1930s, She boy who gets a leg up the ladThe Beacon/Jay McDermott loves Me explores der of success in the number the relationship between George (played by "Try Me." Nicholas Pierce); a very single store clerk, Though the main love affair of the play and his co-worker Amalia (played by was most enjoyable for me, the leads NichoMeghann Eileen Baldo). Upon meeting, the las and Bado brilliantly act out this love afpair is immediately combative. As they go fair. Their characters, Amalia and George, pasthrough months working together, their hossionately argue in the first act, as the chemistility toward each other continues. h-ll the. try of the actors kindles a warm affection that while, neither one realizes that they have been grows stronger as the evening progresses. anonymously corresponding with each other Culminating in the very well performed song through a lonely-hearts club. "Vanilla Ice Cream" by the lead Babo, herper- Partly because this is the first performance formance really brought an impressive auof the season I attended, 1 enjoyed this rothenticity to Amielia's character. mantic musical, (though I am admittedly not The set design by Teresa Fallon shows usually a fan of the genre). The opening the colors oflove the play presents. The bright double number, "Good Morning, Good Day" pinks, reds, and •purples accented the plays and "Sounds While Selling," is a very engagupbeat feel. The costume design by the diing, intricately voiced number with witty rector Joseph Dawson really brought out the rhymes. This made me pay attention to the period and the idea of the middle class worklyrics of the musical numbers throughout the ers catering to the wealthy. rest of the play, for subtle sarcasm brought I highly recommend making time for this out by the lyrics and well delivered lines of lively and very well-performed play. If you the actors. happened to miss one of the perform_a nces Sub-plots included the naughty but nice this past-weekend, you still have three more cashier, Miss Ritter (played by Tiffany Smith), chances on November 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. and who is having an affair with the suave and on November 23 at 2 p.m. The Wilkes Departdandified Mr. Kodaly (played by Dan Van ment of Performing Arts gave a tremendously Why), foolishly confident that he is the Mr. appealing show, both visually, and aurally. ....... nnnnnnnnnnnn n n D caSh for ~owr n D compact - •ls D· n A~-c n www.musicalenergi.com nn - DVDS•VHS VIDEO GAMES RECORDS TAPES ... •fl !n JtJUS/CfiL ENERU/ 59 north main street •wilkes-barre • 829-2929 b n n also buying &s e m n g : n bestsel~ction bestpnces I, cool /,:~~~ rno~TERS IJ gifts ... •fl ~ D n n nnnDnnnnnnnD fers Advice and Powerful Reading BY MONICA _CARDENAS Asst. BeaconA&E Editor the late James Jones, author of From Here to Eternity and The Thin Red Line. The new Wilkes could not have asked for a better material outlines the relationship between way to wrap up 2003 than with a visit from mother and daughter more thoroughly than Kay lie Jones. The acclaimed author was the the first version. Jones admits she was not last of the Allan Hamilton Dickson Visiting able to write this portion to its full potential Writers' Series13 years ago. Howsponsored speakever, her reading ers this year, and proved her fantastic left her mark with ability to do so now. students and facWhile Jones adulty alike. mits it was difficult, On November she feels she has 12, Jones, a novproven herself as a elist, screenplay writer without relying writer, critic and on her father's fame to professor, met create her own image. with students, ofShe believes he would fered advice and be proud of her today, spoke about the '. which is easy to actechnical side of cept due to the same On November 12, Kaylie Jones, visited Wilkes . writing. kind generosity her faHowever, the and spoke in the Sordoni Art Gallery and read ther once gave. highlight of the from her novel A Soldier's Daughter Never Jones lives in day occurred at Cries. New York with her 7:30 p.m. in the Sordoni Art Gallery. · While husband and daughter and is currently a her latest novel, Speak Now, was available, Writer-in-Residence in the New York City Jones, dressed all in black and standing be- Public Schools. Jones also teaches literature fore a silent audience amidst the beautiful and fiction writing at Long Island University's works of art donated to the Gallery, read from Southampton campus, where she collaboA Soldier's Daughter Never Cries, to which rated to create the Master of Fine Arts Proshe had recently added material. Published gram in Writing in 1997. Jones also serves as in 1990, it is a novel similar to her own life, a finalist judge in the James Jones First Novel about a family and the death of the father, an Fellowship contest, which is hosted by Wilkes author and soldier. Jones' own father was University every year. �ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 14 NOVEMBER 17, 2003 Wilkes Professor and Playwright Wins-Perry Award_ BY BRIDGET GIUNTA Beacon Staff Writer Rows of shelves across from Dr. Bonnie Bedford's desk in Kirby Hall hold an array of books, collectibles and framed photographs. Among these items sits the Perry Award. Although the golden trophy is small in stature, the award represents years of hard work, creativity and dedication on the part of Bedford and an ensemble of other professionals. In addition to being an Associate Professor of English and former Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Stud- · ies at Wilkes University, Bedford is an accomplished playwright. Her original play "Sniper" was recently a\\'.arded the Perry Award for Outstanding Productiqn of an Original Play. , The Perry Award is named in honor of William Perry Morgan, a director, actor and . composer who actively supported New Jersey Community Theater. The Perry Award is given out annually and recognizes excellence in New Jersey Community Theater. Bedford's "Sniper" centers on Anthony Vacarro, a troubled, yet "good" teenager in upstate New York who brings a rifle to the roof of his high school and takes the life of innocent townspeople. This one-act production explores the motivation behind the murders from the teenager's point of view. This scenario may sound eerily familiar, like the tragedies in Columbine, CO and the Washington DC area ; however, the idea for "Sniper" was etched in Bedford's mind long before these horrific, real events occurred. The play is based very loosely upon an actual event from the mid-1970s. However, the subject matter reflects an issue that has become a national problem. In 1974, a young man in Olean, New York took a deer rifle to his high school, which happened to be on break at the time, and Th ran from October, 1993 to March, 1994. Hill, acter development to the director, allowing him began shooting at a shopping area across who is currently the Artist-in-Residence in to bring the characters on the page to life.' She the street from the school. _Despite being the Department of Visual and Performing served as an endless source of information for characterized as a good student and "nice" Arts at Wilkes, directed the west coast pro- the production team to draw upon. Without boy, the young man shot several people and duction. Hill also directed "Sniper" when it such a resource, the production would not have later killed himself in his jail cell before he was showcased at Wilkes University in taken a life of its own." was to stand trial. On that day in 1974, Dr. Bedford and her 199S. Bedford and those involved with "Sniper" "[Sniper] now deserves even better rec- were awarded the Perry Award during a cermother were actually in a parking lot near the ognition. · I recognized the specialness of emony on September 24. Bedford described~ school minutes before the young man began the play when I first read it, and my respect winning the Perry Award as a "wonderful exthe inexplicable shooting spree. They heard / for Dr. Bedford and , perience" for herself and her collaborators. She the fi rst sirens her play has grown added, "This was definitely an ensemble award. sound after the steadily. Any play Three actors and three crew members were at gunshots bethat takes an un- the ceremony, so we accepted the award as a gan. She says popular point of group." that she began view on a subject following the In response to winning the Perry Award, and can make an au- Mulvihill said, "I was very pleased and someshocking event dience listen has ac- what surprised upon winning the Perry Award. due to her close cqmpl ished what From the beginning of the project, I was conproximity to the o nly a handful of cerned that the audience would assume we were school and plays have done trying to capitalize on recent headlines ... I'm shopping area from the past," ex- glad to see that they did not shun the producthe day of the plains Hill. shootings. This tion, but rather, embraced it. They understood Bedford explains our motivation: to inform the public that situaev ent, a long the nature of the pro- tions similar to 'Sniper' are, unfo rtunately, more w ith her perduction by saying, comm oh than realized." sonal feelings "The ten actors towards it, inThe Perry Award is the most recent in a list never leave t he of honors that "Sniper" has received. In 1994, spired Bedford stage. If they are not the _film version of "Sniper" was a finalist in to write actively engaged in the Sundance Institute's Feature Film Devel"Sniper." the scene, they are opment program. The script was in the top 15 She explains, involved in the back- of the 1,000 scripts that were submitted to the "I combined his The Beaco~/Bridget Guinta ground. The pro- program. The play took second place in the incident, my life feelings grow- Dr. Bonnie Bedford wins prestigious Perry Award. duction took place in Drama League of New York' s Nation al a very small acting Playwriting Contest and in 1993, the play's lead ing up in that space with a 90-member audience." area, and the snippets of information I found actor, Bobby Zameroski, was awarded the "Sniper" was produced by Phoenix Pro- Drama-Logue's "Actor of the Year. " from other such killings to create one comductions, which is a nonprofit community . posite character that examines the phenomDespite this list of honors and awards, it is theater organization in New Jersey that pro- really the people in Phoenix Production's verenon more than the individual first act." duces six to eight shows a year in the Count sion of "Sniper" that made winning the Perry The first draft of the play's script began in Basie Theater. Michelle Mulvihill produced Award so special for Bedford. She explained, 1988 at the Harlem and Women's Playwrights "Sniper" for Phoenix Productions. Workshop in New York City. After what "I had the opportunity to work with incredible Mulvihill describes working with Dr. professionals in this collaboration. The j oy Bedford describes as a "long script process" Bedford on "Sniper" as a rewarding experi- that came from working together really came . the play debuted at the Adam Hill Actors Studio in West Hollywood, California. There, it ence. She noted, "Dr. Bedford served as through in the play." more than the playwright. She provides char- ;RFORMING ARTS AT WILKES UNIVERSITY Darte Board · · BYBRIDGETGIUNTA Beacon Staff Writer On Tuesday, November 18, there will be a perfolinance called Dance Jnformance at the Jewish Community Center. Open to the public and admission is free. On Thursday, November 20, ,he voice studio of Susan Minsavage will present its fall recital at 8 p.m. in the Darte Center for the Performing Arts. Free.admission. On Saturday, November 22, at 1 p.m. the Wilkes University Flute Ensemble will present its fall concert in the Darte Cen~r for the .Performing Arts .._Free admission. On November 21-23 the Wilkes University Theatre Program will present performances of the musical She Loves Me, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Darte Center for the Performing Arts. Ticket prices are $15 for general admission, $5 for senior citizens and students, and free for Wilkes students with ID. For more information or ticket reservations, please call the box office at ( 570) 408-4540. ·Earn $150-$250 Wkly in Customer Service/Sales Flexible Part Time . & Full Time Hours Around Class and Other Activities. Fun Tearri Environment Call Now!! 287-8020 www.collegeincome.com �ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NOVEMBER 17; 2003 Become a Lifesaverl Donate Plasma _ that is needed for ~ mflllons of people each year ... · IBPI Interstate Blood & Plasma, Inc. 41 S. Main St . 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"It was a very competitive tournament. I was pretty happy, especially with how many young guys we have." Wilkes had two wrestlers reach the finals, both of whom ended up placing second. Freshman Mike Ferrara reached the 149 final after winning three straight matches. He won a 13-4 major decision in his first match against Phil Degaetano from York College. In his second round bout, he won a dominating 21-5 technical fall over Jim Lewis from King's. Ferrara's semifinal match was a nail biter as he scraped by with a 3-2 decision over Jim Russia! from York. In the finals, Ferrara fell to Rory Tobias from Oneonta State in another 3-2 decision. Senior Jon Neyerlin was the other Wilkes wrestler to reach the finals in the 184-pound bracket. He won his opening match of the day with a 4-2 victory over Teainwork Second Nature to Backfield Duo BY KYLA CAMPBELL Beacon Staff Writer They're friends. They're even roommates. But, pos~ibly most importantly, one helped pave the way for the other to become the single-season rushing and scoring record holder for the Middle Atlantic Conference. The name Brett Trichilo is heard week after week throughout area newscasts, as well as seen in local and even national newspapers. And deservedly so. His rushing numbers reached 2,079 yards following Saturday's shutout win over King's College, and he ended the regular season with 27 touchdowns, passing the record of 23 set by former Widener standout Billy "White Shoes" Johnson who went on to play professional football. So, where does Kyle Gallagher come into play? Gallagher not only serves as a tri-cap. tain as a junior for the Colonels this year, but he has played a major role in helping Trichilo attain his jaw-dropping numbers, while putting up some stats of his own. Gallagher is second on the team in rushing with 327 yards on the season. He rushed six times for 49 yards in an important victory over first-ranked Delaware Valley last weekend. The Coopersburg native also had four receptions for 42 yards and a touchdown over the Aggies. In the win over King's, Gallagher added 39 yards and a score on the ground. . Although his numbers may not be staggering, Gallagher brings a lot more to the team, enabling the offense to move. Attend a football game, and there will be at least a few key plays where Gallagher throws a huge block to help Trichilo move along. "Kyle gets missed in all the attention," said head coach Frank Sheptock. "But, he dots the 'i' for us." Gallagher first came to Wilkes to play on the defensive side of the ball, but Sheptock Adam Ralph from the University of Delaware the number four spot at 174 pounds. He Wrestling Club. He then pinned Jim Harken of reached the consolation finals after an 8-3 York in 3:12 in the second round. In the semi- loss in the semifinals. In the consolation fifinals Neyerlin faced Mike O'Hara of King's, and nals, Davies Jost a 3-1 decision to David easily won by a fall in a time of3:52. In the finals Krause of Johns Hopkins. Neyerlin lost a tough 3-2 decision to Mike The Colonels are 1-1 in dual meet compeTroutman ofUrsinus College. tition. They earned a 24-18 victory over Junior Jeremy Mayer was able to place third Johns Hopkins and a 21-15 loss to York in a in the tournament. "It was a tough tournament," tri-meet on November 8. The Colonels resaid Mayer. "I just had one bad match where I cruited nine freshmen this year to fill in their got caught on my back." Mayer lost his opening ranks. First year head coach Jon' match 8-3 against Josh Barick from York, but was Laudenslager is very pleased with how his able to wrestle his way back to the consolation young team is performing so far this season. finals. In his last match of the day he won a 7-3 "The freshmen we have are perfect," says decision over Jus~n Kopp from Stevens Tech. Laudenslager. "And the upper class men who Sophomore Sean Davies also placed, taking have been around me know how we run it." .------.,.,------------~--------------------. Monday NigJit·Match-up Pittsb :>\Jj+ h,Steelers :,:.· . ·;· ·;.., 'S. San Fransisco 49ers BY STEVE KEMBLE.& WILL MIDGETT quickly saw that he could make major contributions on offense. "Since the move, he has put the exclamation point in our offense because of his level of play," added Sheptock. "We ask Kyle to get Brett to that second level. He is one of the more silent things that continue to push Trichilo, but is always chirping in his ear about going hard on every play." The two have a unique relationship. They continue to work together not only on the field, but spend a lot of time together off the field at the gym and in their mechanical engineering classes. Perhaps they critique each other on their ability to break tackles while working_on their mechatronics homework. Whether or not that is the case, the two bring immeasurable quality to the team. "Brett's best character trait is his humility," commented Sheptock. "That impresses his teammates more than his statistics. He shares his successes and failures with his team." That was evident on Saturday when the outstanding running back received the Wachovia Player of the Game Award for Wilkes after rushing for 261 yards and four touchdowns, but wouldn't accept it until his offensive line and tight ends went out to receive it with him. "Brett's work ethic is second to-none. Humility and work ethic are very uncommon in today's society, let alone in a standout student-athlete," said Sheptock. "I respect him for how he handles his success and the people around him." "Kyle and Brett have similar goais and desires," said Sheptock. "They have the same values and work ethic, but they have very different personalities. Kyle is vocal and demonstrative, while Brett is quieter. "They have done an outstanding job of bringing the spark not just on Saturdays, but in everything they do." mband an upset. to football have toga '11 pick the' k that the S The Steel er · · ile. Tonight in because J he 49ers. he NFL this ea lot of 'e. It is isco ed quarter. do still have , who are both or several reaaddox at the hey have ·sand ght, their up. The business, sn't have ns has a oubled �NOVEMBER 17, 2003 Football continued from page 20 17 SPORTS · "That is a great number for 11im to get," says senior offensive guard Mike Liberski. "Everybody takes a lot of pride in that." The Colonels' next score of the first half came at I 2:52 in the 2nd quarter when Kyle Devlin booted a monster 44-yard field goal, making the score 10-0. "" Devlin played a big part in Wilkes success Saturday. The King's defense blocked his only failed extra point, and he had two kickoffs that went into the endzone. He also averaged almost 50 yards per punt, which kept the Monarch offense at bay all game long. Wilkes scored again on its very next possession. After for~ing the King's offense to go three and out, Wilkes took over at its own 47-yard line. Wilkes drove the ball 53 yards on eight plays, and Trichilo rushed for 38 yards during the same drive. On 3rd and goal from the I-yard line, Tri chi lo burst into the endzone for a score. The Devlin extra point was good and Wilkes advanced the lead to 17-0. On the ensuing kickoff, Devlin set the ball sailing into the endzone forcing a touchback. Quarterback David Hessler then threw an incomplete pass intended for Jimmy Snelling on I st and 10. On 2nd and I 0, Hessler again dropped back in the pocket only to throw an interception to Wilkes' Jon Jamison who returned the ball three yards to the 48-yard line. Wilkes took over again on offense, and on 1st down Porrino threw a 13-yard strike to tight end Brian Fritts. On the next play Trichilo took the handoff around the right sideofthe line. He made it to the sideline, the 3rd quarter. The Monarchs drove the where it looked as though the play would ball 81 yards on 16 plays, with a great passend, but he broke a tackle and hurdled aning attack from Hessler. Just when it looked other defender, and then took off35 yards like King's would thwart the Wilkes' shutuntouched for another touchdown. out, sophomore Chris Oustrich intercepted Devlin's .extra point attempt was good and a Hessler pass at the endzone on a 3rd and the score was then 24-0. goal play. Oustrich then returned the ball King's con17 yards to the Wilkes 18 trolled the ball for yard line. Wilkes would over five minutes drive the ball 58 yards to on its next possesthe Kings' 21-yard line besi on, and came foretheendofthe3rdquarwithin yards of ter. scoring before the At the start of the 4th half ended. The quarter, Wilkes had posMonarchs drove session of the ball at the the bal 159 yards to Kings' 24-yard line. On 2nd the Wilkes 7 yard and 13, Trichilo rushed for line in 16 plays. two yards, but the referee However, the Moncalled a personal foul penarchs were unable alty on _King's, which to convert on 4th moved the ball down tcfthe __and goal, and 11-yard line. On the next Wilkes took over play Trichilo rush'ed for 5 only to end the half. more yards down to the 6Ki ng' s started yard line. On 2nd and 5, the 3rd quarter on Trichilo took yet another offense, but the handoff and burst into the halftime break endzone for a touchdown. brought no The Beacon/Nick Zmijewski The extra point was good changes to the Brett Trichilo escapes a King's and Wilkes then held a 31Monarchs' play, as defender on the way to a touchdown. olead. the Colonel deThe Colonel defense fense continued to frustrate them. Wilkes came out fired up on the next possession. was also unable to score in the 3rd quarter, After 6 plays by the Monarchs, they were which isn't uncommon for the Colonels. again faced with a 4th and 1 situation. The 3rd quarter has been the weakest peHessler's pass was incomplete and Wilkes riod for Wilkes ail season. took over on Kings' 40-yard line. King's did have one important drive in The final score of the game from Wilkes' junior fullback Kyle Gallagher. Gallagher, who dominated the Monarch defense all day long with crushing blocks, scored on 1st and goal from the 2 yard line making the final score 37-0. This was the second shutout of the year for the Colonels, the first coming against FDUFlorham early in the season. Wilkes has been ranked 1st in scoring defense all year long, and keeping an offense like King's out of the endzone is impressive to say the least. "I think we are the best," said senior linebacker Steve Rogers. "Nobody has done what we have done in the last few weeks. I think we're playing as well as anybody out there right now." Rogers ended the day with 9 total tackles, and one for a loss. The defense was.led by freshman linebacker Jason Mitkowski, who racked up I 3 total tackles. Jon Jamison, the spiritual leader of the Colonel defense, leads the secondary in tackles, and had 9 on the day and an interception. Wilkes racked up 390 total yards on offense and limited King's to only 246 yards. l.'orrino went 8-10, for 85 yards and no interceptions. The sophomore quarterback was able to hook up with five different receivers during the course of the game. Trichilo ended the day "{ith 261 yards on the ground, four touchdowns, and averaged 7.3 yards per carry. He also set a new conference record with 27 touchdowns this season. He ends the year with 2,079 rushing yards, averaging 6.8 yards per carry. He also averaged 207 .9 yards per game. The Colonels end the season with an overall record of8-2. It's doubtful that Wilkes will be able to make the NCAA playoffs since Lycoming.ended its season at the top of the MAC with an 8-1 record. Most likely, though, the Colonels will be able to defend their ECAC Southeast title ~arned last year. NCAA and ECAC picks will be named today. 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AMEX �.J 18 SPORTS NOVEMBER 17, 2003 A Look Ahead: Wilkes Basketball for the 2003-04 Season BY STEVE KEMBLE B.eacon Sports Editor she's played a lot in both of the last two years," said Jim Reed, women's basketball This week marks the beginning of the bas- Head Coach. ketball season for the Wilkes men's and The greatest challenge for the women's women's basketball programs, and that's basketball program this precseason has been about the only thing the teams have in com- trying to find a way to replace mon. the production of standout The men's basketball team has eleven re- athlete Whitney Bull, who turning players from last season and seven graduated last semester. players that started at some time or another "A big loss is Whitney during the season. "John Yanniello went who was the leading scorer down at point guard ten games into the sea- and rebounder for two son with a tom ACL. So we kind of juggled straight years in the league. things somewhat and gave some other guys So we've got to somehow, some experience. Now he's back, so there's a with this group of young kids, · lot of experience, because some guys that find rebounding and scoring ... might not have played as much as we had Trying to figure out how to thought did get the opportunity to last year replace the production that and hopefully that will benefit those guys," Whitney had· and the use of said Jerry Rickrode, men's basketball Head our team has been the toughCoach. est thing," commented Reed. While the men have an experienced core The men's program doesn't of players, the Lady Colonels have just three . have quite as many questions players returning who have a good amount about team make-up or direcof playing time at the college level. tion. "Its been a fun group to "A couple girls that started early on had really work with. They've got season ending injuries last year." Rena Bolin a great attitude and really had started out the year for us at point guard good leadership with three and tore her ACL after the eighth game, so seniors ... We're just trying to she's returning. Andrea Kacprowicz started get better everyday not lookout the season- at two guard and played the ing down the line at all," exrest of the season at point guard after Rena plained Rickrode. "You look was out. Andrea DeMaranville is our leading · at our team and the make up retumlng scorer avg. 14.3 points per game, so of it, and the personnel, the we expect her to carry a significant scoring intangibles, and so forth, and load for us, and Danielle Kresock returns; I think it has the makings of a championship team." The two programs also have set different goals for the season at this point in time. "I don't think we can put.a finger on goals as far as wins and losses go right off the bat, because we're so young," said Reed. "My primary idea for the team is to improve as the season goes on. It's to get as much experience and playing time for as many kids as we can, so whenever we roll around into league play those kids have a little bit of seasoning and are going to be ready to go." Rickrode sees the potential in his team and is raising the bar little higher. "We want to try to win the conference, and then I think if you win the conference that you can do well in the NCAA tournament, because we have a strong conference and in the past when we've won it, we made a pretty good run. So our overall goal is to win it, but the short-term goal is just to try to get better everyday as a team and .I think we're doing that," said Rickrode. While the two programs have very different structures going into the season, both coaches agree about how excited they are about their players. · "I like our team. This has oeen the most fun team I've had to coach in terms of attitude of all • the kids," said Reed. "I'm having a lot of fun with them, and there really haven't been any obstacles," added Rickrode. a Rogers Put the "D" in Dominant BY KYLA CAMPBELL Beacon Staff Writer From Freedom Conference Rookie of the Year in 1999 to team captain in 2003, senior linebacker Steve Rogers has been a dominant force in the Middle Atlantic Conference in each of his four seasons on the Wilkes University football team. Rogers is a four-year starter who saw time at both running back and linebacker during "The biggest thing I'm impressed with is to sideline kid. He's one of the fastest kids his freshman season. He racked up 44 tackles as a rookie, while also leading the team in how very much he has taken to his leader- on the team." Rogers feels the entire defense is just as rushing. The Wilmington, Delaware native ship role and leading by example," s.aid head started his sophomore and junior years solely coach Frank Sheptock. "From a mental stand- quick. "This is the fastest defense I've been at the linebacker position, totaling 152 tack- . point, we've given him a lot more to carry, and a part of at Wilkes," he said. The Wilkes defense is leading the MAC he's done great with that." les in 21 gatnes. What makes this year more of a strain on in several areas. They are first in rushing But his most impressive season has happened in 2003. Rogers has been given more Rogers is that he is no longer beside his fel- defense, limiting opponents to just 89 .3 yards responsibility during this final year of his coi- low linebacker of three years, 2003 graduate per game and seven rushing touchdowns. Mike DaRe, and has therefore been required The rushing defense, led by Rogers, is also lege football career. first in red zone defense. Opto assume more leadership ponents have been inside the responsibilities. 20-yard line 26 times, but have "From the standpoint only scored nine touchdowns early on, Steve took the and capitalized on five of burden of the calls and eleven field goal attempts. makes sure everyone's Heading into their game over lined up correctly," comDelaware Valley, Wilkes was mented Sheptock. ranked ninth in Division Ill in "Last year, we'd call a rushing defense. play, and I could always "We have speed and look to DaRe if I needed ll!®m . * . something," . added Steve Rogers, Senior .. athleticism all around, from the linemen to the defensive Linebacker Rogers. "Now, Jason backs," added Rogers. "We're [Mitkowski] looks to me. It's a big adjustment, but I like the challenge." very physical and detemiined." "From physical and athletic standpoints, And Rogers has stepped up to the challenge thus far. The two-time second team he's at the top of the list and has been a domiAll-MAC honoree is second on the team in nant player since he's arrived," concluded tackles with 81. Rogers leads the team in tack- Sheptock. "I still think that what he does les for loss with thirteen, while adding a team- speaks volumes for his durability. He hasn't missed a game in his career and is at a posihigh four ~acks for a loss of 22 yards. "He's always been physically gifted," tion where he's in the middle of things, play added Sheptock. "He's a physical, sideline in and play out." �NOVEMBER 17, 2003 SPORTS 19 Colonel Clipboard Schedule Of Events Athlete of the Week Wrestling Nov. 22 - Oneonta St. Toumamet1t (Away) 10 a.m. Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Nov. 21-22 - Elizabethtown Touma- Nov. 21-22 Messiah Tournament ment (Away) (Away) Dec. 2 - King's Nov. 25 -Albright (Away) 8 p.m. (Home) 7 p.m. Dec. 6- R.I.T. Tournament (Away) JO a.m. Jon N eyerlin Wrestling Nov. 25 - Marywood (Away) 7 p.m. Nov. 29-St. Mary's (MD) (Home) 4 p.m. Dec. 3 - King's Dec. 3 - King's Dec. 6 - DeSales (Away) 1 p.m. (Home) 8 p.m. (Home) 6 p.m. Dec. 6 - DeSales (Away) 3 p.m. Advancing to the final at 184 pounds at Saturday's King College-Monarch Invitational, Neyerlin won 3 of 4 matches at the tourney: a 4-2 victory, and two wins by falls. Neyerlin didn't drop a match until the final matchup against Ursinus' Mike Troutman who edged Neyerlin out 3-2. Final Football Standings Lycoming Wilkes Delaware Valley Albright King's Susquehanna 8 7 7 6 6 ' 1 2 2 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 8 8 8 7 7 I ' • I 1 2 2 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 I Widener Juniata Moravian Lebanon Valley FDU-Florham 4 3 3 1 0 5 6 6 8 9 0 0 0 0 0 I I I I Numbers Of the Week Number of matches won in a row by junior wrestler, Jeremy Mayer on Saturday. 5 ' Wrestling (11/15) King's Monarch Invitational (out of 14 teams) 1. Stevens Tech 152.5 2. York College 119 3. King's 104.5 4. Wilkes 104 Football (11/15) Wilkes 37 King's 0 . 2,079 Number of yards rushing Brett Trichilo gained this football season. 6 Weekly Recap Number ofplayers in Division III History to rush for 2,000 yards in a season. Donna Kowalczyk's Salon at 419 823-8966 246 Number of total offensive yards the Colonels de.fense held King's at Saturday's football game. Travel With STS Americas# 1 Student Tour Operator Jamaica. Cancun. Acapulco, Baha1nas, and F o id To~, hirin ° ca nu re tor g10 p tl OU!il . Information/Reservations 1-800-648-4849 or www.ststravel.com 419 s.-River St., Wilkes Barre Hours \Veds. and Fri 9-5 Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Evenings by appointment �SPORTS NOVEMBER 17 2003 20 Colonels Trample Cross-town Rival King's in Season Fjnale Wilkes defense dominates in 37-0 shutout BY WILL MIDGETT Beacon Asst. Sports Editor It was a beautiful day at Ralston Field on Saturday, and it seemed that anyone who is anyone in the city of Wilkes-Barre chose to spend it watching local college football. The far endzone was packed with Wilkes students, faculty, staff, and alumni who had been building excitement for this face-off all semester. There was an energy in the cool fall air that crackled during the annual cross-town rivalry. Two schools, separated by a single city block, went head to head on the football field, and when the dust finally settled, and the scoreboard ticked down to the final second, Wilkes emerged with a stunning 37-0 victory over the Kings' College Monarchs. Both teams entered the gaJT\e with identical 7-2 records. Wilkes had y the leading rushing offense in the MAC, while King's had the second leading rushing offense. Both teams featured two of the best running backs in Division III football. The game appeared to be evenly matched; yet nothing could have prepart!d King's for the thrashing Brett Trichilo and the rest of the Wilkes offense was about to dish out. Despite the imJon Jamison pressive offensive King's. show, it was the unbeatable aggression and seemingly impenetrable confidence of the Wilkes defense that pounded the win home. control of the ball at its own 28-yard line. Ifthere is a perfect way to start a football game, then junior Brett Trichilo did just that on the very first play from scrimmage. On 1st and 10 from the 28, Trichilo took off on a 30yard run, which set the tone for the Colonel offense for the rest of the day. Wilkes would run the ball twice more after that play until sophomore quarterback Duran Porrino threw a key 32The Beacon/T. Mick Jenkins yard pass to Stephon (9) intercepts a pass io Wilkes' victory over Burgette, who took the ball down to the Kings' 8 yard line. Trichilo would then King's won the coin toss to start the game, but deferred to Wilkes. score his first of four touchdowns After an 18-yard kickoff return from on 2nd and goal from the 7-yard line freshman Jim Jordan, Wilkes took puttingWilkes on the board first 7- . m ' '··-,.:.... 0. Saturday's game was a monumental day for the star running back and the rest of the offensive line. Trichilo became the first player in Wilkes and MAC history to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a ·single season. Trichilo broke the 2,000yard barrier early in the 3rd quarter. It was on 3rd and 1 from the King's 46-yard line, and he needed 12 yards to break 2,000. "Everybody and their brother was in the box today," said Trichilo about the King's defense. "I was nervous because on a lot of the plays I thought they had more players in the box than we could block." Trichilo took the next handoff and raced around the left side of the line for 15 yards and was able to draw a personal foul penalty on King's for a facemask violation. Football continued on page 17 . . 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The BeacQn we comes notices of events ... publicize it's free! Post your event by visitingwww.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 2003 November 17th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2003 November 17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/9c36b0cdf157e02bacc0756bbe7efcac.pdf 37a7f07a321a4a206d2c63bac90c31cb PDF Text Text December 8, 20-03 Volume 56 Issue -11 www.wilkesbeacon.com THE NEWS OF TODAY REPORTED BY THE .JOURNAl,ISTS OF TOMORROW CS Team Wins Regionai Programming Competition BY JAMIE BABBITT Beacon Correspondant Bright minds and teamwork garnered three Wilkes computer science students a first place win in a competition against twenty teams in the mid-Atlantic region last month. The Association for Computing Machinery Mid Atlantic Regional Programming Contest was held in the Stark Leaming Center computer lab at Wilkes University. Teams from colleges such as Swarthmore College, Bryn Mawr College, Villanova University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Scranton, and Albright College came to compete. Wilkes University's team, called Wilkes Blue, included two freshmen, Richard Kem and John Mishanski, and one junior, Kristopher Smith. The team members volunteered to be a part of the contest. Dr. Anthony Kapolka, Associate Professor of Computer Science, coached the Wilkes Blue team. Matthew Zukoski, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, was the Site Director and was in charge oflining up the judge, finding the systems administrator (served by Cody Raspen), working with the coaches, and awarding the certificate and trophy to the winning team. According to Zukoski, the competition was a race to see who could get a set ofproblems·solved first. "It was four hours long and whoever could solve the most in that amount of time was the winner," said Zukoski. The Wilkes Blue team was the fastest, completing four of the problems correctly. Wilkes Blue did not have to prepare much for the competition. "In general, there are types of questions that usually appear, and I made them aware of those question types," said Kapolka. Zukoski described the problems as "computer science puzzles." The competitors were to write programs to improve such processes as judging contests reliably, searching papers for words that are used too often, helping Florida determine an election winner, and preparing itineraries for trips. "It was really good·performance. They competed against teams that Courtesy of Christine Tondrick had ... masters, and PhD students," lue pose with the trophy they received_after being ranked tenth out of 161 said Zukoski, "It took a lot for them, schools in the region. and they are already looking forward to next The team needed to be in the top three Kapolka concluded, "I think this has given year." to move on to the world competition, but them real motivation to prepare for next year. The first place win ranked the team tenth Kapolka believes they can do it next year. With some work, I think they could easily out of 161 schools in the region. lace in the to three next ear." Commuter Outraged Over Cafeteria Treatment many months." ' However, as Naples was waiting for her friends to arrive, "a man approached me and asked me if I had swiped my card or paid 5 dollars to get in." When Naples responded that she hadn't because she brought her lunch, "he told me that I had to leave." When Naples refused, a public safety officer was cal led in. When that officer arrived, "I still refused," Naples ex- BY GABE LeDONNE Beacon Managing Editor Wilkes University's Sode>1.ho Food Service website boldly claims, "Even if you don't live on-campus, the campus should feel like your home when you are here. Our dining program is designed to help you through your busy day." Some commuters would disagree with the latter part of this statement. A commuter who brought a bagged Commuter continued to page4 lunch into the Henry Student .......,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Center on Thursday, December 4, was "bagged" herself-- ot:~ News .............. ~ .. ·•················ ........ .1 ~5 Court." Editorial., ..................... •·....... :......... 6-8 Sabrina Naples, a junior Features..................................... 9-11 Wilkes commuter, wrote in a letter to The Beacon, that on Arts & Entertainment. ............ 12-15 December 4, she "went up to the Wilkes cafeteria and Sports ... '. .................................. 16-20 brought my lunch as l always Calendar....... :.:.............................. 20 __, do, and have been for the past ..._ ::~r;~so~:k:~ :~r~:v; According to Fire Inspector, captain Kapat, the fire that ~ngulfed 176-178 West River St. on Friday, October 24, 2003 that left several Wilkes students homeless was caused by cigarette ashes that were discarded too ·c1ose to a first floor bed. Index: ' ___________________ �2 NEWS DECEMBER 8, 2003 . The Beacon/Nick Zmijewski Dr. Steven Thomas directs Rachel A. Dyer, Meghann Baba, Brian Stabinsky, Dan Van Why, Dara Rees, Netta Clemens, and the remaining memebers of the Chamber Singers choral group at their fall concert on Sunday, December 7, 2003 at Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church in Wilkes-Barre. Finding cash for college is child's play. Register now and searc;:h thousands of scholarships wort~ over $3 billion I www.wilkesbeacon.com/scholarshi ps �NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL r 3 Mass Graves Evidence of Baath Ritual -1991 Killings Courtesy of the Associated Press 0 'Iues oocuryed , the>c Kecktb ·.· UFO reports. · The.•Llawi,ui . incident by se t(o;n ici ;requ ' :;;_ America .. t~agedy , d PnDec/ 7.;'1941, sions 4,$e P-adfic, incl Hundreds are expecte , 62nd ~ver~aryofthe ' Abouf1Ainillion peo waters from the me P~nnsylvani · , . for p~lling·gun on A Serbian Orthodox prie where he had presided for ajury found al} un a . . :;restnlint ste . conttol church business. ' Velisavljevic_,, who ~as r Church of the floIY,Res9rr dTuesday. He f~ The killers kept bankers' hours. They showed up for work at the barley field at 9 a.m., trailed by backhoes and three buses filled with blindfolded men, women and children as young as I. Every day, witnesses say, the routine was the same: The backhoes dug a trench. Fifty people were led to the edge of the hole and shot, one by one, in the head. The backhoes covered them with dirt, then dug another hole for the next group. At 5 p.m., the killers_ officials of Saddam Hussein's Baath Party_ went home to rest up for another day of slaughter. In this wind-swept field in the central town " of Mahaweel, witnesses say, this went on without a break for 35 days in March and April of 1991, during a crackdown·on a Shiite Muslim uprising that followed the first Gulf War. "I watched this with my own eyes," said Sayed Abbas Muhsen, 35, whose family farm was appropriated by Saddam's government for use as a killing field. "But we couldn't tell anyone. We didn't dare." The mass grave at Mahaweel, with more than 3,100 sets of remains, is the largest of some 270 such sites across Iraq. They hold upward of300,000 bodies; some Iraqi political parties estimate there are more than 1 mil., . b: lion. "It's as easy to find mass graves in Iraq as d reckless endangennent. arges ofterroTTstic threats, it9nce was to find oil," saidAdnan Jabbaraled was o~~!"wh9 ~ould Saadi, a lawyer with Iraq's new Human Rights Ministry. · In the days following Saddam's fall on c .. 2002, a.rgument,aqhe, ·· ' astgeverdictwas April 9, family members rushed to grave sites, digging for ID cards and clothing that confirmed their worst fears : The bones in the ground belonged to a son, a wife, a grandfather. The U.S.-led occupation authority desperately tried to halt the digging, telling people that if they waited, forensic teams would unearth the remains and use the evidence to punish those responsible. Now, an Associated Press investigation has discovered, forensic teams will begin digging in January to preserve the first physical evidence at four grave sites, their desert locations kept secret to prevent relatives from disturbing them first. In a tiny back room of the deposed Iraqi president's sprawling brick-and-marble Republican Palace in Baghdad, American and British experts are using the latest technology to reach out to the dead. They work from a growing database of 270 suspected grave sites, matching witness accounts with geological evidence, preparing for field trips by four-wheel-drive vehicle and helicopter to confirm their high-tech data with the most low-tech of methods: a shovel. "This is not a case of'X marks the spot,"' said archaeologist Barrie Simpson. "It's not like driving down Route 66 with signposts that say, 'Stop here."' Gypsum is one key tool. The Iraqi desert has a hard crust a foot below the surface, 2, which is broken when a hole is dug. Minerals then mix to form gypsum, a kind of salt whose glistening white crystals are visible decades later from a satellite or from the ground. · Imagery in six spectral bands comes from a commercial satellite in orbit since 1983, which can take images of any spot on Earth every 16 days. The classified computers_ which the experts switch off before a reporter enters the room hold two decades of imagery. If witnesses report a mass grave was dug in a certain desert location, say, in March 1991 , Burch can analyze data from images taken in February 1991.and June 1991, and determine whether a pit was dug in that area during that time period. · "We don't care what it looks like," said geoscientist Bruce Gerri ck. "When our pixels come back and say it's gypsum, that's it." After seven months of work, the team has confirmed 41 mass graves across the length and breadth of Iraq, a country the size of France some near major cities, and others miles from the nearest road. They have a long way to go. Excavating a grave site under international standards is painstaking work. To pull I 00 sets of remains from the ground, it usually takes six to eight weeks. Nobody expects scientists to dig up and identify 300,000 sets of remains. So as the scientists analyze the desert, experts are trying to identify which graves could help prosecutors build a case against those responsible for their creation. "We're trying to make sure that there is at least one grave, and hope.fully two or three, for each major period ofatrocity," said Sandra Hodgkinson, director of the occupation authority's human rights office. That would mean eight to 24 mass graves selected for full exhumation. Of the 41 mass grave sites confirmed by the coalition team, only four meet the criteria for full exhumation so far, several members of the scientific team told AP. All are in the remote desert, none closer than 10 miles from the nearest road. Forensic teams were supposed to have been in place months ago, but several canceled or delayed their trips out of fear for their safety. Hodgkinson said several are ready to begin work in late January. The locations of the first four graves selected remain classified. Experts fear that if people know wnere they are, family members or even the killers might try to dig them up. Meanwhile, Iraqis will unearth graves with an eye toward identification. Entifadh Qanbar, spokesman for the Iraqi National Congress, a major political party, said that will help Iraqis move on from three decades of brutal dictatorship at least as important as seeingjustice served. - "Those people who lost family members need to know where their sons and fathers are, and to rebury them with dignity," he said. "That will bring a lot of peace and comfort to the victims' families and start a process of reconciliation." �4 NEWS DECEMBER 8 2003 Diabetes Epidemic Points to American ·Lifestyle Shift ADA· notes young people in category offastest growth BY ALICIA VIESELMEYER Beacon Correspondant Last.month recognized national diabetes awareness in the country. Media widely reported that the number of Americans afflicted with the disease is growing, particularly among young people. Imagine spending your day planning out what you can and cannot eat, planning your daily exercise and then basing all that on what a little box tells you your blood sugar level is. Millions of Americans with diabetes do this everyday. As of the year 2000, the American Diabetic Association (ADA) had concluded that there were 151,000 people younger than the age of 20 who had diabetes, and just la'st week Time Magazine reported in its cover story that those numbers have increased. In • fact, according to the most recent studies, one million Americans have been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and 17 million have Type 2. According to the ADA, diabetes is a disease that has. no cure. For the person with diabetes, the body does not produce enough or does not properly use insulin. Simply put: if a person has diabetes, his or her body does not properly control the amount of sugar in the blood. Insulin is a hormone that is used to convert sugars, starches and other foods into the energy used to go through everyday life. There are two types of diabetes: Type I-when the body does not produce insulin, and Type 2-when the body does not Commuter continued from page 1 plained. Mark Allen, Dean of Students, responded to the conflict, concurring with the manager of Sodexho that Naples had to leave the premises unless she paid for the "all you care to eat" food court. "I was crying, I was so embarrassed.... By the time he (Dean Allen) left l was too angry to even speak," Naples said. Naples isn't happy with the university for what happened to her, and said, "I am outraged that Wilkes refuses to consider that...commuters want to sit with their friends just like everyone else. I feel like I am being forced to buy a meal plan." Naples pointed out, asking, "Do people who bring lunches have to suffer because they didn't have the foresight to design the cafeteria better? Why are they trying to segregate the commuters from the dormers?" Naples isn'tthe only commuter feeling segregated by the current dining system. According to Commuter Council President, Lindsey Wotanis, several commuters have expressed their frustrations with the ban. "It's been a topic of discussion several times during this semester at club meetings. When I brought the issue to Student Affairs, they explained to me that the plans were designed to benefit primarily resident students, and so the commuters are sacrificed in the process," said Wotanis. As Wotanis explained, the general percep- properly use insulin. Both types of diabetes are generally not hard to manage if patients maintain awareness and responsibility. Many health experts would agree that there are two definite ways to maintain diabetes: exercise and nutrition. Keith Klahold, Wilkes University's Fitness Facilities coordinator and strength coach, said, "To maintain and prevent diabetes there are two things that you can do; First, exercise, and second watch what you eat by staying away from the over-processed and high sugar foods ." · According to Klahold, working out will actually help those who have diabetes to use less of the medications that they have to maintain their disease, like insulin. "By exercising regularly one actually will help their body maintain its own insulin level, and you are training your body to metabolize sugars a lot easier so that you will not have to rely on medications as much," said Klahold. Allowing your body to naturally maintain its own insulin levels is suggested by many health professionals because of the damage that diabetes can do to your body. · Diane O'Brien, Coordinator of Health Services, said, "Diabetes, if not taken care of, and the longer you have it, wears and tears pretty much every sy~tem in the body." According to the ADA, diabetes will undoubtedly take its toll on the body ifnot taken care of properly. Diabetes can effect every system in the body. Heart disease is the leading cause of diabetes-related deaths. Adults who have diabetes have heart disease death rates about two to four times higher than adults without diabetes. Those who have diabetes are also prone to have high blood pressure, kidney disease, nervous system disease, amputations of the limbs, dental disease, complications of pregnancy, and blindness. In young people, often diabetes can lead to depression, immunity problems and death, particularly, if not diagnosed in time. O'Brien also warned about the signs of diabetes that people should get themselves tested. The hallmark signs are, excessive urination and never being able to satisfy your thirst or hunger. According to O'Brien it is best to get yourself tested yearly if diabetes runs in your immediate family, but that these warning signs are also helpful hints to get tested. Stress can also be a factor in people who have diabetes. When under stress the body acts as if it is under attack and makes extra energy available to cells. The ADA states that in people with diabetes the natural body response to stress does not work well, as insulin is not always able to let the extra energy into the cells. According to O'Brien it is quite common for people to look to food when they are stressed out. "So many people look at food as a comfort item. They have their comfort foods that they turn to when they get overly stressed," said O'Brien. O'Brien also noted that when people eat for stress relief or for comfort, they tend to eat excess amounts of food and also eat the processed and high carbohydrate foods, such as chips, breads and foods high is sugar, which can lead to obesity. As American waistlines continue to expand, Type 2 diabetes is becoming overwhelming problem. According to the A.DA, nearly 90 percent of all people newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes are overweight, and most Americans (90-95 percent) who are diagnosed with diabetes have Type 2 diabetes, which is nearly 17 million people. "Diabetes is being diagnosed younger and younger because of the excessive overweight problem in this country," O'Brien said. O'Brien also argued that college is where we develop the eating styles that stay with us our whole lives. "College students eat nothing but a carbohydrate packed diet with noodles, mashed potatoes, chips, and breads. This sends your insulin levels on a rollercoaster," said O'Brien. The foods that are high in carbohydrates trigger the pancreas to excrete high amounts of insulin, which in a couple hours will make you hungry again, hence the rollercoaster. Klahold also noted that there is an everincreasing risk for younger people to encounter this disease, so both high school students and college students should stay aware of the risk of diabetes and do what is possible to protect themselves against the di1,e~ •nt~ "Ther~ is no cure for diabetes,~ but;.you. can live a healthy life if you take care ofit," said Klahold. tion of university administrators is that most commuters do not frequent the dining hall on a regular basis. Allen pointed out, "Although students have a right to discuss the circumstances surrounding their involvement in policy problems, I do not share that right." He added, "I do not feel comfortable addressing a specific incident involving individual students." However, Allen did offer to comment on the issue in general, saying, "In years past the dining hall was open to all who cared to eat, study, congregate, etc. When searching for a new food service provider a committee consisting of students and administrators used feedback through formal surveys and informal discussions with students. One of the largest concerns ... was the shortcomings of the tray load system and the desire for an all you care to eat plan. As we researched food service alternatives we took this feedback to heart and sought an all you care to eat plan." However, as Allen explained, with an all you care to eat plan, "It would be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to have an open dining hall concept and insure that people not participating in th~ plan would not come in and eat." Allen said that in the previous dining hall, Pickering Hall, the situation was the same; ·it prohibited anyone in the hall without fi rst paying. He added that that the University does offer meal plan aiternatives to everyone on campus, and the di ning hall has a "door price." However, Wotanis pointed out that meal plan cards for commuters were not readily available until near mid-semester-making it illogical for many commuters.to purchase. Wotanis added that this issue is part of a larger concern of commuters: the apparent lack of attention to commuter concerns when making key campus decisions. She pointed out another example of this is the Gold Parking program, which frequently displaces commuters from their main parking spaces--those within the Henry Student Center lot. "It's hard enough to feel like a part of the community when you are not on campus all of the time. The issue is only compounded by the fact that this meal system does not allow commuters without meal plans to socialize during the lunch hour--one of the few times that we are on campus," Wotan is commented. While Allen maintains his position on the issue, he does empathize with Naples. "Is it unfortunate that not everyone can congregate together during meal times? Yes. However, it appears to be a compromise that had to be met to p_.ovide the type of food service that students were requesting," he said. The Beacon attempted to contact Michael Raub, Manager of Sodexho; however, as of this printing, he was unavailable for comment. · =========="""'""""''"""""'"' �DECEMBER 8, 2003 NEWS 5 Farley Library Commemorates John F. Kennedy . '· BY JOSEPH DeANGELIS Beacon Layout Artist It's hidden at the back of the second floor of the Farley Library, yet this collection of books deals with a topic that hits close to home for many Americans, particularly those of the Baby Boomer generation. Staff members at the Eugene S. Farley Library have put together a collection of books in memory of the life and assassination of former President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. The display was created in time for the anniversary of the catastrophic event that took place on November 23 fort)"Years ago. Heidi Selecky, Co-director/Acquisitions Librarian, faculty members of the History Department and other librarians collaborated on the project. The display is designed to celebrate Kennedy's presidency and respectfully acknowledge the loss the country endured upon his assassination. "We just collected together some of the Kennedy books that we have on the history and the biography of John Kennedy, and put them on display here to commemorate and note the events," said Brian Sacolic, Co-director of Farley Library. Books on display range from biographies, books on the murder, the Warren Commission Report, and books that deal with the conspiracy theories surrounding who killed the former President, a topic that is still a mys~ery to many Americans. "We ... think people might be interested in reading about the day," Sacolic said adding that the best way to find out what happened is to read some of the books and come up with a conclusion. Many still believe that the government is hiding valuable information about the assassination from the public. Others also believe that Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assailant, didn't act alone or had no part of it at all. "My personal standpoint is that Lee Harvey Oswald didn't do it alone. I think he had an accomplice," Selecky said. She also said that the public will probably never know the truth because Oswald was murdered.by Jack Ruby shortly after his arrest. Ever since that famous shot, how the American people view the presidency has changed. The Kennedy assassination remains a defining moment for a generation. Sacolic compared it to the September 11 attacks of this generation "Who knows ~hat he could have accom- plished if he lived?" Selecky said, recalling when she first heard the news of the assassination at age 14. "He certainly brought a lot of glamour to the White House." For many, Kennedy was not only the youngest but the most influential president of our time. The Farley Library often sets up displays aimed at recognizing certain events. Past displays include Black and Women's History Month and National Poetry Month. This is the first time the library has set up a: display for the Kennedy assassination. "We try to pay attention to all significant events that happened," Selecky said. "We try to let the students know that we have materials, books and other new materials on a certain event." Hepatitis A Outb~ea~ ~au~es Regional Concern BY KRISTIN DERLUNAS Beacon Correspondant -· I he smell of fresh cut peppers. The sizzle ·· of faJ1tas. The fear of. contracting a disease. These may not descnbe a typical night out ' but as· oflate ' the concern about hepatitis is growmg, and has recently been associated · · · . with somethmg as simple as ordenng your · · · • favonte dish with green omons. · . . Accordmg to a November 15 article m the . New York Times, over 500 people, spannmg states-st1eh -as Pennsylvania;' •West Virginia, S'odth' 'e arolina, and 'Flonoa recently contracted hepatitis A. There have been several deaths and thousands more were forced to obtain innoculations against the largest outbreak of hepatitis on record. The source of the virus is still unknown, but is Jinked to a Chi Chi's Mexican chain restaurant in Beaver County, PA, and health officials speculate the culprit may have been the green onions used in several dishes. Because green onions are notoriously hard to clean completely, they run higher risk of harboring infectious bacteria. What is hepatitis A.and how does it compare to ·hepatitis B and C? Accordin_g to Gai'I Holby, BSN at Wilkes University's Health Services, the hepatitis A strain is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. It is spread orally by bacteria if stool contains the hepatitis A virus. If this gets into water or food supplies, the virus will be spread. Holby said, "If someone were to drink water or eat food that was contaminated with the hepatitis A virus, that person can be infected with the virus. But the key to avoiding hepatitis A is good ~ygiene--a lot of common sense. Good clean personal habits will help." Washing hands, according to Tom Carmody, whQ works for the Wilkes-Barre Department of Health for Environmental Health Services, is a key to preventing the spread of germs, bacteria, or viruses. He said, "It doesn't matter if the water is hot or cold, just as long as there is friction that can get rid of the bacteria." According to Holby, in most cases, hepatitis A isn't treated with medication and goes away on its own. It is not a hfe-term disease; Even though there was such a large out• • th · ·111 d k d So far smce September 2003, accordmg to e virus WI aSt aroun two wee s, an WI 11 break of hepatitis A hepatitis C is not only · · · I b k 'fth · d ' the statistics from the Wilkes-Barre Departon Y come ac I e person is re-expose to more deadly but is more prevalent Accordf I th · Ont · ·111 · da ' . · ment o Hea th, three people contracted hepae virus. Y10 severe cases, wi iver fim- ing to the statistics from the Wilkes-Barre • • A, two contracted acute hepatitis .. B 11 M t1t1s 0st common symptoms or Department of Health in 2002 two people age occur. • .. 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The media tell us that "Christmas is for giving." Of course. They want your money. You don't have to be a brain surgeon to figure that one out. But every year, in a selfish (yes, selfish) effort, we try to buy that present that the media tell us every child, spouse or parent needs. lfwe get it for them, then hey, we'll just be totally in the loop and with it, don't you know? But if we don't, well, our efforts to be accepted as the ideal gift giver are ultimately at stake. So what, right? Just this once during this year, you'll show everyone how good a person you ar~ by digging deep and giving ...giving to the multimillion dollar tycoons who have successfully rooked you into this frame of min~ Commercialism has taken a genuine, sacred, and heartwarming holiday and converted it into one giant tent sale. Open up an email or just a Your Voices ... Dear Editor: I am writing to publicly congratulate the Wi1kes University Department of Visual and Performing Arts on another fine production this past weekend. The production of She loves Me combined three elements of Wilkes Theatre tradition: committed and quality performers, excellent choreography and direction, and superior musical performance by both singers and orchestra. It was rewarding to see a large number of students and community members at the production's Saturday evening show. Wilkes Theatre truly provides an opportunity for cast, crew, and audience to appreciate first-rate artistic performance. To the cast and crew: I'll see your next top-quality performance at Fiddler in February. Congratulations and Bravo! John Dawe, Community Member random website and you are bombarded with pop up ads that try to suck you in. Or turn on your TV and there is Fran Drescher speaking in hip hop terms to sell some Old Navy apparel. Come on, folks. We all know we don't have the money, so why do we put ourselves through the financial strain and emotional stress? After all, once the TickleMe-Elmo and Furby have been thrown in the closet or lost under the bed, or the cubic zirconium necklace is buried in the bottom of the jewelry box, what is there? Well, what we have left are the memories of that special day in December, that the special person in your life presented you with that iittle or big something that just made your heart melt or jump for joy. And so what, you spent all that money... but what will last are memories of either when you were little or married or what have you, the smile on the other person's face . Yeah, it's true. These presents are eventually unappreciated but the story of that cold voyage to the Toys R US or local department store in quest of the mega toy or outfit just stays with the person. We all love to receive these presents from loved ones, but what we most appreciate is the love that they show to get those presents. Christmas is a reminder to all of us to make the effort to show how .fortunate we are to have one another. It's a time for family to get together and sit around the table and discuss and reflect on the joys we all have had and continue to have on that glorious day. And that is how it should be. We need to be more aware not only on December 25 but we should treasure every day we get to spend with that special person--mom, dad, sis, bro, friend, or whomever else it may be. Christians believe that some 2003 years ago it took the birth of one special child to make us realize how important humanity was, and many years later we still remem- THE' . BEACON Staff Managing Editor: ............................. Gabe i;.,e~opn; . , ,, Asst. Managing Editor:·:······----····· .. R~ph"-~i G,opp,e,; vrlo .... 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Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Ramadan, and Happy Kwaanza to all this year. ,- > "'~·-: '<' ~- -~ T i~f Bi9 and?te Victor ta igeath lhe . ,, y h ~ee Box 111, Wilkes University 192 South Franklin St. \Vilkes-Barre, PA 18766 (570) 408-5903 E-mail: wilkesbeacon@hotmail.com · ,Background · · * Established in 1944 * Printed on Mondays, with * Member ofthe Pennsylvania, Newspaper Association the exception of holidays * 1,500 papers distributed weekl �DECEMBER 8, 2003 EDITORIAL 7 Tips and Tricks to Develop Healthy Eating Habits BY MICHAEL RAUB Food Service Manager ~ The food service management team at Wilkes University includes four managers, with a combined total of 34 years of experience working within a college or university setting. Throughout these 34 years, we've been asked many questions from both students and parents about Campus Foodservice and about food and nutrition in general. Here is a small selection of the most commonly heard questions. What are some ways to prevent the "Freshman Fifteen?" Changing from one environment to another can be difficult. Adjusting schedules, meeting new people, sharing a room with strangers, and an increased workload can be extremely stressful. Many people, not just college students, tend to use food as a stressreliever. When stocking your dorm room and when dining in the campus eateries, consider all of your food and snacking choices wisely. In food as in friends, it is better to surround yourself by good ones than bad. Choose pretzels over potato chips, fruit over cookies or pastries, and pastas over pizzas. Food is also used to socialize. Pizza parties, late-night raids on vending machines, and food-oriented campus activities are common ways to make friends and develop that sense of community that Student Activites and Residence Life strive for. Many times, however, students engage in these activities in addition to consuming their regular meals, which will quickly add on the pounds. When planning to attend an activity such as this, schedule your meals wisely, and consume less food than usual beforehand to prevent "overdosing" on fat and calories. Most campus eateries, like Henry's here at Wilkes, are all-you-care to eat. This should not make binge eating an automatic response. Plan your meal wisely. Take the time to look around and view all of the offerings at any given meal period. A cheeseburger and fries on its own is not an unhealthy meal. Teaming up that cheeseburger and fries with two pieces of pizza, six cookies, and three sodas is an even more unhealthy meal! Generally, the vegetarian options at lunch and dinner are quite nutritious, as are the deli counter and the salad bar (stay away from the high fat dressings). Many items at Classics, Pizzarette, and Grill are basic staples of good nutrition. You've heard the old adage, "Everything in moderation ... " Continue (or start!) a good exercise regiment. Many students who kept a tight exer- cise routine through high school to keep in tional Station? shape find that they are unable to maintain It's easy! If you are at home entertaining this high rate of activity, and this change in guests or just for yourself, a la minute (that's your body's metabolism can lead to dramatic French for "in a minute") cooking, as it is increases in weight gain in only a few months. called can be both a delicious and fast way Scheduling these activities during a hectic to prepare a meal. Here are a few tips. Keep class schedule may seem impossible. Look your recipe simple--do not overload the inat your daily routine and I am sure you will be · gredient list just to look good. Most times, able to find 20-30 minutes to spend at the the fewer ingredients you have, the more gym or conducting some type of high-energy those flavors will show through. Have all of · your ingredients cut and ready to go includlevel activity. How long can I keep food in my refrigera- ing your sauce, even before you start heating the pan. Professional chefs call this mise tor before I should throw it out? A good basic first rule in this situation is en place, or "everything in its place." This "When in doubt throw it out!" If you cannot will keep you from overcooking your food remember buying it, cooking it, or putting it while looking for or cutting up another inin there, throw it away. If you do know the gredient. Start with the "aromatics." The age of the food, here are some guidelines to vegetables, garlic, and/or ginger need some use. Meats and Poultry should only be kept time in -the heat of the oil to develop their 3-5 days. Eggs can be kept safely for 3-5 finest flavor. Add your protein (meat, tofu, weeks. Fish and Shellfish should only be or legumes) and cook them until they are kept for 1-2 days, and ideally, leftovers should done. Use a food thermometer to check the be thrown out, not ·re~cooled. That pizza you temperature. Serve your food wisely. Serving your had delivered last night? 3-5 days in the fridge. Dairy products are the easiest prod- Asian-inspired stir-fry over white rice and ucts to determine when to throw out -- most , garnishing with sesame seeds or any other have expiration or sell-by dates. ·throw the garnish makes sense. Serving it over roasted red potatoes does not. We eat with our eyes food out 3-4 days after the sell-by date. Not"all of these recommendations are first and our mouths second, so make it look 100% safe. They assume you are keeping good with a simple complimentary garnish. your refrigerator below 40 degrees. To be Use an item that will enhance.your dish's flasure, keep a small food thermometer in the vor, such as chopped parsley, citrus zest,_or · refrigerator and adjust the thermostat to get minced chives. Good luck! Send you food or nutrition related questhe temperature down below 40 degrees. How can I cook as they do at the Interna- tions to raub @wilkes.edu! Point/Counterp_oint: Cell Phones:Dangerous Equipment or The Technol_o gy of Today? BY MEAGAN BROWN Beacon Correspondent There is no doubt about it; cell phones are a way of life for people today. But how much good do they really do? When accidents are reported almost daily because ofa negligent driver was using a cell phone while trying to navigate traffic, people may reconsider the benefits. On the other hand, cell phones have been known to save lives and they do create a high level of convenience, which is demanded in today's society. These are iwo valid points, but which one holds more truth? You decide. Meagan B.row.n Cell Phones Cause More Harm Than Good Sure, ce11 phones.are easy to use and ohso accessible in today's society, but are they really safe? We cell phone users are all guilty of using our phone while walking or driving and ignoring the people or cars around us. But do we real1y realize how dangerous driving with our cell phones is? The New England Journal of Medicine has recently attributed the quadrupling of the annual rate of car accidents to cell phones in leave a message, and you can call them back cars. People who use cell phones while driv- later. Placing yourself into a potentially fatal ing become inattentive and reckless drivers. situation to grab the cell phone doesn't really Ifl had a nickel for every time I was nearly hit seem worth it does it? by some inattentive cell phone using driver I Kerri Parrinello could buy a BMW, maybe even two BMWs. Cell Phones are a Part of Today's Society Actually, twoBMWsandanAcura. UnfortuTo say that our society could survive withnately, however, nothing is happening. Out- out cell phones right ·now would be comside of a few counties there are no laws pro- pletely misleading. Almost everywhere you hibiting the use of cell phones while driving. look, you're bound to find someone discussls it really necessary to use a cell phone ing classes or doing business or making week- BYKERRIPARRINELLO while driving? I can't think of one single situ- end plans using that ever-popular gadget, the Beacon Layout Artist ation that would require using a cell phone cell phone. programs, cell phones can be provided to vicfor an extended period while driving. In the At times, I look at people talking with t~e tims of spousal abuse so that in the event case ofan emergency situation, pulling off to hands-free earpieces and wonder whether that it's needed, the victim can get help when the side of the road to complete your call is they're talking to themselves, or even to me. otherwise there would be no other options. the best solution. · What would happen if we didn't have cell O.K., sure, the "what if' use for the cell The invention of hands free devices have phones? Parents who have to travel for work phone isn't usually why most people get them. advanced the safety of people using cell would feel awfully guilty for leaving for days I'll admit that it's amazingly helpful to be able · phones in cars but it can present other po- at a time without contacting loved ones .. to call home while I'm out shopping to find tentially dangerous . situations. What if the Perhaps more important than the social/ out what we need, instead of driving all the earpiecefalls out? Then you scramble around emotional connection cell phones offer is the way home to find out that we need laundry to look for it and put yourself into a poten- fact that they also serve an important safety soap, milk, bread, and eggs. But there is.altially dangerous situation. Using a cell phone purpose. Imagine that you're, driving in the ways the chance that that little tool could while driving is nothing but trouble. · middle of nowhere·and your car breaks down . also save a life, too. The alarming increase in the number of car or y.ou're involved in an accident. What do I completely understand that cell phones accidents due to the use of cell phones can you do? Wen, you'd be the first one to pick are a modem convenience that sometimes be solved simply by not talking on the phone. up the handy cell phone, to call for help. But · wreaks havoc on civilization, but they're just while driving. Pull over to the side ofthe road if there were. no cell phones, you'd be up a · like any other form of technology; There are and make your call, or make the calls you need creek without a paddle. There are also .reports advantages and disadvantages to every into make before you get in the car and don't of Good Samaritans who have used their cells vention society-could ever dream up, but it's answer your phone while driving. I doubt your to call police as they witness an accident or how we use these accessories that determine friend calling to tell you the latest gossip is crime. Such a speed ensures quicker resposne just how important they are. worth getting into an accident over. They')] from authorities. In addition, through new �8 EDITORIAL DECEMBER 8, 2003 Area's Business Development Creates Mixed Emotions BY SABRINA McLAUGHLIN Beacon Asst. Op-Ed Editor I confess I am a person ofliberal political views .. I admit this without shame, and with respect for those who do not share the same viewpoint. Possessing a liberal outlook on political and social affairs, I have an inherent suspicion of"big business" and corporations and their motives. I am frequently troubled by some of the adverse economic and environmental effects that major corporations have on our society and culture. . · Despite my apprehensions, I must admit that my feelings are mixed on the recent commercial development that has been affecting Wilkes -Barre, especially the ar~a surrounding the Wachovia Arena. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say I am indecisive: I see many pros and cons to the recent influx of corporate chain business in the area. Perhaps the shopping. centers that have b.een multiplying in that vicinity have been beneficial, but perhaps in some ways in the long run all of this development may do more harm than good. Community members, chambers of commerce, and local politicians may be understandably eager to bring in large businesses such as these that will draw consumers to the area.and create employment opportunities for local people. But bringing in national and multi-national corp9rate chain stores and res- ' taurants can also have the adverse effect of driving the unique, small stores and restaurants (many of them family-owned and operated) out of business. This is unfortunate, as it is these types of establishments that give a community individual character. For example, in the case of ethnic food, commercialized chain ethnic restaurants may lack a certain authenticity. Plus, the conformity of chain restaurants bothers me. The fact that I can walk into, say, an Applebee's in Maryland and then two days later, another franchise in Ohio and not know what state I was in if I didn't know any better is troubling. This uniformity takes away from the lpcal character of local communities states 'and A Quantitative/Qualitative Theory of Thankfulness BY MATTHEW JONES Beacon Columnist When my editor asked me to write about what we as humans have to be thankful for, I realized I could never reduce myself to actually writing about "baby seals and rainbows" or anything else even remotely Hallmark card-like. I am in no way entitled to declare what you, personally, hold dearest. I suppose I could say that you should be thankful for having a roof over your head, food to eat, and the absence of anyone firing a gun at you, but that would be excluding a substantial portion of this planet's population. I suppose I could tell you what I'm thankful for right now, but that currently only includes my working heater, a cup of Earl Grey tea and the last fifteen or so seconds of Beethoven's "Sonata quasi una Fantasia" (sempre /egatissimo to the end), and certainly none of that concerns you. But wait; now that my computer's play list has moved on, I'm suddenly not thankful for Beethoven anymore. No, Gordon Lightfoot's "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" has replaced him. Suddenly I'm thankful for not being on board a ship that's sinking into Lake Superior. Now that I think about it, I'm thankful for being able_to hear music. Well, let's just say I'm thankful forcthe senses as a whole. They're pretty good, I guess. Looking at my ceiling now, I've forgotten ships and lakes and suddenly I'm thankful for illumination. Light bulbs and light fixtures. Someone had to make them, and I guess I'm happy those people ha¥e jobs. Wait. No, back to ships and lakes. So how about you? I'm leaving this openended. How often do you stop and suddenly realize that you should be thankful for every atom of every creation on this planet, nay, this existence? Probably not enough. I know I don't. I usually occupy my time with watching the aftermath of three-car pileups on the interstate. Soon after, I will drive right past a husband kissing his wife without so much as a glance. I'll stop and look at a sunset, though; those are bigger. Sometimes I worry about what kind ofjob I'm going to have when I grow up. I really should stop and be thankful for having a brain through which to produce this worry. I'm thankful that I've written this now because in the past ten minutes I've thought about every miniscule, taken for granted, seemingly unimportant, ordinary, everyday, boring thing that I possibly could,think of in that stretch of time. And now I know just how thankful I should be for all of it. And maybe by some stroke ofluck, you'll be thankful for reading this article. regions. I have heard it said that America has become a schizophrenic society, because our culture preaches individuality and uniqueness but at the same time demands conformity from us. Perhaps becoming a "brand name" society is a symptom of that. We shop for our clothes at a store that is a branch of a mega-coporation, purchasing brand name products - even our food is in a sense, brand name, because we eat in chain restaurants. As a fellow Wilkes student observed, you frequently see people - many of whom are college students or thirty-somethings - bragging about their social consciousness and " the evils of corporate Am!a:rica" while they are simultaneously swilling Starbucks. Another potentially negative result of the impact of major corporations on local areas is the effect on the environment. Although it may be true that commercial business is not as polluting as industry, increased commercial development leads to increased deforestation, loss of wildlife habitat, erosion, etc. But despite these misgivings, there are many possible benefits to corporate, commercial development. One of these benefits directly affects students here at Wilkes, as well as other area campuses. Many students work part-time jobs to earn spending money or even to help pay for school, and the restaurants, stores and hotels that have sprung up around the Wyoming Valley Mall, the Arena, and along Highland Park Boulevard are a major source of employment for college students. Indeed, where else could a student go to look for a part-time job ifnot to one of these establishments? I know people who work in these places. I cannot in ·good conscience say then that the development is a bad thing. Plus, the products offered by these businesses do have appeal. I'm an English major, and a good chunk ofmy spare change is spent on books: I'd be sad to see the Barnes & Noble go. Old Navy has great sales, and I guiltily confess that I sometimes get cravings for Starbuck's coffee. Thus, I see pros and cons, and so I feel like I can't reach a dec;isive opinion. Perhaps, as is so often the case, the best solution is equitable compromise. Go the Barnes & Noble, but the next time you want to buy a book, visit the Tudor Bookshop across the river. If you like to go to Wegman's because of the Asian or organic food sections, that's fine, but think about helping to support a small business by stopping every once in a while at the locally-owned health food store or South Asian grocer. Liver Transplant Denial to HIV Patient is -Blatant Discrimination 1 ··, • .,... JI fl • lt: has been overturned, the patient is too sick to go through the transplant, or dies." Perhaps what is even more disturbing is that this article appeared on the back page of the paper, under the obituaries, a space that normally only catches fill articles or advertisements for funeral homes. As one of the most advanced nations in the wod_d, it is a shame that Americans are still running and hiding from HIV and AIDS. The time has come to take notice. 'Fhe skelBY J.W. DAVIES eton is standing fully erect and it is busting Beacon Columnist down the closet door. On Thursday, November 20, an interestThis morning children died because ofHIV ing article appeared in The Times leader or AIDS. Tomorrow, mothers and fathers will about a man named William Jean Gough, from die because of HIV and AIDS. They did not Altoona, Pennsylvania, who is unfortunately ask for their illness, their death. They tried, afflicted with HIV. As Gough's health dete- just like you and me, to live a happy, healthy riorated, he found that he was in need of a life, but circumstance chose to take that away liver transplant. He was placed on a donor from them. Just as we choose not to notice list and, as he could only sit and contemplate them, not to acknowledge their existence. his own mortality, his prayers were answered. . Maybe ""e could at least be fair about this. A liver became available, and he was next in We can use Medicaid's logic and refuse to line to receive it. That is ... until Medicaid treat senior citizens because they are already stepped in. so close to death. Medicaid refused to cover the transplant, That would surely never happen, but if it saying, "Medicaid cannot cover transplants did, you can bet that it would make the front for patients, who have other life threatening page of every paper in the state. The article conditions." In other words, why should we would probably run about three full pages, (Medicaid) waste money on a Ii ver transplant but that's OK, we can just bump out those for someone who .is probably ·going to die useless articles on the obituary page. anyway? This morning, children are alive with HIV Gougk has filed a lawsuit against Medic- or AIDS. Tomorrow, mothers and fathers will aid for discrimination, and according to his be living with HIV or AIDS. A few months lawyer, "Time is of the essence. There have from now, two lawyers will be battling in court been similar cases in other states where, by over a liver, and your neighbor William Jean the time a decision to not cover a transplant Gough will be dead. I I Q • �DECEMBER 8, 2003 9 FEATURES Wilkes Student Makes ''-Big'' Impact on 6th Grader's Life BY JASON NICKLE Beacon Correspondent that ~colleg oneso many.~ } dents are selvesJ~e allyforme Each y ' with the d.etisjo school come tci', B Associate Deari .o 0 fot"alPsorls of/ such things a ily issues, a very good home life. Her mom has cancer and she's on the verge of death. Ja· niika actually takes care of her mom. She also takes care of the house, and the poor girl is only in sixth grade." the two usually play basketball together. Though school always comes first, basketball is almost Many people go through life never left out. · trying to find purpose or a place Green said, "One day she told in the world. me her cousin got to go to college Some -people do that by joineven though she didn't have ing athletics, aiming to excel acathe money. She was a great demically, or by having as many athlete. So along with friends as possible. Wilkes senior, schoolwork, I have been Katie Green found her purpose by.· trying to help Ja · niika with becoming a big sister in the Big her basketball skills. I played Brother/Big Sister program. in high school. We play evFor the last two years Green, e ry day. She's so ta! 1! " Resident Assistant of the second Amazement over the 6th floor of Evans Hall, has helped to grader's height probably change a little girl's life for the betdoesn't mean much commg ter through the Big Brothers/Big from the 5' l Wilkes senior, Sisters program. but the fact that Green sees Green found out about the ora lot of potential in her "little ganization on Club Day ofher j unsis" undoubtedly does. ior year. She thought little of it "It gives me a good feelwhen she picked up the colorful ing to know I'm helping her pamphlet from the table. But after in her schooling , " said reading the literature she realized Green. that Big Brothers/Big Sisters was Most of the children mThe Beacon/Kristin Hake for her. She wrote her name and Wilkes senior, Katie Green helps local volved with the program are other contact mformation down children by acting as a surrogate sister simply in need of a positive and left it at the desk. The followthrough the Big Brother/Big Sister role model. ;'My [little] sising day, a caseworker for the proprogram. ter tells everyone, 'Yeah, my gram, · Lynn Pons, called Green Big plays soccer for Wilkes. from her office. From that point on, Children involved with the Big She's·the goalie.' She loves that," Green has been a committed memBrothers/Big Sisters program often Green added. ber of the program. receive educational and emotional According to Green, there are Green's "little sister" is in the support from their big brother or sis- many children in the community sixth grade and comes from a famter. For example, because Ja ' niika's who could use more people like her ily with little financial means. Her mother is ill, it has been difficult for to help them out. Green s~id, "Other name is Ja'niika, and to maintain her to excel at school and concen- [Wilkes] kids should definitely get her privacy, The Beacon has chotrate on simple things like home- involved, especially guys!" Green sen not to disclose her last name. work. Green said, "The hardest saio that there are young women For Ja'niika to get into the program, thing to deal with was when Ja · niika putting in time for Big Brothers/Big a parent or guardian had to give failed 6th grade last year. She has Sisters. However, there are not approval. In Ja ' niika's case, she so much stuff to deal with back enough men to help local boys in needed the help, so her mother home. I mean when she gets home, the program, and, Green added, was eager to sign her up. she's no longer a 6th grader. She's a "The little boys are so much fun!" Big Brother/Big Sister was cremom. She actually has to take c,are "There are more than l 00 chilated to help children develop posiof her two .cousins and her sick dren in our area who are waiting for tive mentoring relationships with mother, cooking, and cleaning." a Big Brother or Big Sister," s·aid older stable adults. All children are So, one of Green's primary con- Pons. welcome to join the program. Howcerns is setting a good example for But how will this organization ever, children from low-income her as the program refers to the par- benefit a college student? Pons families are often given preceticipants. Together, Green and said, "By spending just an hour or dence. Many socio-economically Ja'niika share a hope that one day two a week with a child, our volundeprived children face an array of Ja'niika will be accepted to a college. teers make a big impact and they social and emotional challenges. Pons said, "Big Brothers and Big report that they often get just as Statistically, lower-income chilSisters who are in'college can stress much out of the experience as the dren often come from single-parthe importance of education to their Littles do." .ent homes, are liklier to drop out Littles and can help their Littles to This is a huge part of the reason of school or face educational start thinking about the future. This why Green enjoys participating in hurdles, and face self-confidence is why we rely on local colleges for the Big Brothers/Big Sisters proproblems that can lead .to behav- valuable volunteers." gram. According to Green, "It's ior issues. To help, Green dedicates some great. It gives me a sense of purPons, a caseworker for Big of her volunteer time as a Big Sister pose. I feel like a good person to Brothers/Big Sisters of Wilkes- to an after school program at Kistler know I have an impact on a child's Barre, said, "Katie's little sister Elementary School on Wednesdays life. Hopefully, I'm helping her. Most · does have some difficult family from 3:00- 4:30. During a regular of all, I want her to know there's issues. She does not know her visit, the two spend about a half hour someone there for her, because she father, and her mother is very sick." to an hour on schoolwork, depend- has gone through so much." Green said, "She doesn't have ing on the assignment. Aft~rwards �10 FEATURES DECEMBER 8, 2003 Locks of Love Finds Unusual Donor Wilkes students grow hair for a good cause his hair because he wanted to find a way to help s,ome kids in the midst of his busy col- . Community service is a way for students lege schedule. During Luttman's freshman year at Wilkes to learn more about themselves, to grow. One University, he and his friend Brandon Wilkes student is growing, but not in the way Cunningham, a sophomost might think. more pharmacy major, deKyle Luttman, a sophomore cided on a way to help secondary education and biolsome children. There were ogy major is letting his hair grow so many ways that they to support Locks of Love. could reach out and help According to the needy children by donatorganization's website, "Locks of ing money, clothing, or Love is a non-profit organization even their time. that provides hairpieces ~o finan"It's hard [to do commucially disadvantaged children nity service], being a colacross the U.S. under age 18 suflege student with the busy fering from long-term medical schedule we have, and by hair loss. The prostheses they not having a lot of money provide help to restore children's Kyle Luttman to just give to a charity," self-esteem and confidence, enabling them said Luttman. to face the world and their peers." The two decided they wanted to give their Over the past year, many people have noservice effort a more personal touch. They ticed a change in the length ofLuttman's hair. Luttman is sorpetimes even picked on and wanted to help those children diagnosed with called names like '' Ashton Kutcher," because cancer, who would lose their hair after treatments. Cunningham said, "I love the ,]<.ids, the teen idol actor made famous by the popular That 70s Show also wears his hair in a and I think I'm going to grow my hair out for long style. Some ofLuttman's acquaintances them." Luttman thought this was a good idea and even think that he is growing his hair as a fad decided to join the crusade to help the kids. to fit in with the "skater" crowd. However, Luttman is not growing his hair They chose to donate their hair to Locks of to look like Kutcher or to fit in with some Love organization. Gail Minichiello, Coordinator ofCommusecret skater friends. He is really growing BY KELLY LEACH Beacon Correspondent During the process, Luttman has, on occanity Service at Wilkes University, feels that· donating hair is a great way to serve the com- sion, measured his hair to see how long it is. He currently believes that his hair is about six munity. "You are just going to get rid of it anyway, inches long. Minichiello said, "I haven't really heard of so why not donate it to a good cause?" said many men doil)g it. I encourage Minichiello. more men to do it." Luttman started growAlthough Luttman is undeing his hair in December terred in his efforts, he is beginof 2002. When he began, ning to find his locks not so lovhe realized that growing ing. Luttman is becoming annoyed his hair long enough by the length of his hair and said, would take some time to "The only reason keeping me from accomplish, since it was cutting it is because we are doing very short. At one point, it for a good cause." he even had to start the A requirement from ·Locks of process over. Love is that the hair that is donated "It was December must be ten inches long. This 18 ... my friend's birthday Brandon Cunningham so I re.member. I had to cut doesn't sound too long, but it needs to be ten inches long by my hair because I realized how chemically damaged it was, I had to start being pulled back into a pony tail. Minichiello added, "For some people, it all over," said Luttman. Over the next couple of months Luttman can be a donation that they put a lot of thought designed a web page to get the word out to into. Maybe they have never imagined themothers about what he was doing. Soon, some selves with shorter hair, which is a big step. people decided to donate money and even But they believe in it for various reasons. help out the cause by growing their hair long, Maybe they have been touched by someone that has cancer or to try to help someone betoo . "I think about 10 people donated money. yond that." To find out more information or to join the Pam and Dan, my friends from back home, are also helping out. It's nice to get a variety crusades to help the kids, check out Luttman's of people to do it; it's kind oflike a team thing," web page at http: //www.geocities.com/ runawaysoul2/forthekids.html. stated Luttman. Holiday Fund-Raising Recent Efforts to Help Alternative Spring Break Left: Jared Shayka, Larissa Dobransky, and Steph Dickert help to wrap gifts for customers at the Barne's and Noble in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, December 3, and Friday, December 5, 2003. Above: Nikki Redmond decorated and filled holiday stockings on Thursday, · December 4~ 2003 in the Henry Studenrcenter. Both efforts helped to raise money for the Alternative Spring Break trips to Miami, Florida and Brazil. · The Beacon/Kristin Hake �DECEMBER 8, 2003 FEATURES A Passion for Learning, Teaching Drives Non-traditional Student plained, "I had an illusion that college would be like the movie Old School." This movie portrays a Imagine it's your first day of group of men who go back to class. You pass a man outside who school with the goal ofliving a careis wearing a suit and you smile, free lifestyle in a fraternity. He later ing to make your best first impres- added, "That thought is gone sion. You proceed inside, thinking now." Since Wilkes doesn't folthat you just greeted your new pro- low the Animal House illusion for fessor. The man you just passed . college living, what motivates him then sits next to you and takes out to be here? a notebook and a pen. You realize "I found that in the job market, that he is not the professor, but a most wanted a four-year degree. It's student just like you. not only that, but I love history and But having held many profes- want to be a teacher, so I am here sional positions, used many titles, so I can do that. It is less money and seen much of the rest of the but much more satisfying", said world, Fred Seabrook, _a freshman Seabrook. history major, is perhaps anything With the love of history guidbut just like the rest of students on ing him, Seabrook hopes to not campus. In some respects, Seabrook is the epitome of a non-traditional student. He's a native to WilkesBarre, and is one of nine children. He served in the United States Army Infantry as a Sergeant where he witnessed the demolition of the Berlin Wall, served in the first Gulf War, and was in P.anama as the canal was being handed over. Seabrook said, "There's a saying in the Army, you Fred Seabrook see more by 21 than most people in their lifetime." But the wide number of experi- only teach, but he says, to learn. ences and titles continued for He said that from his experience, Seabrook even after the Army. Af- he saw many adults stop learning ter serving in the military for his after high school, and most of their country for more than half a decade, information came from neighborhe was a floor administrator, sales- hood gossip, church, or a sporadic man, and a businessman for a ma- dose oflocal news. Seabrook realjor brokerage company. ized early on the importance of Most recently, in the fall of 2003, learning from authoritative sources Seabrook added a new title to his and hopes to eventually communiname: Wilkes University student. cate that to others. The 30-something Seabrook enSeabrook also added, "I will be tered Wilkes University this fall more effective as a teacher because with the largest group of traditional of my experiences. I also want to freshmen students (those who find or form a place where adults moved automatically from high can step back and re-evaluate their school senior to college freshmen leaders_hip styles as parents. Home with no break) in the school's re- is where children learn habits, good cent history. As a non-traditional or bad. No matter how great the stuoent, detined as a student who teacher, children still pattern after enters college not immediately af- their closest adult role models, for ter high school, but who takes time the most part, or what they see the to experience other opportunities most of. With the economy the way first, Seabrook has met with his it has been for years, most students share of challenges. He has recog- are from two income families. So nized some disadvantages, as well parents are now working at their as advantages, but like every stu- jobs more than seeing their childent, he has motivations, expecta- dren. Educators can still change tions, and goals for the fall semes- their life in a positive way." ter. One of the biggest challenges Seabrook said he expected col- for Seabrook starting school at lege to be like the Hollywood glitz Wilkes was to relate to his fellow he saw in the movies when he ex- classmates. BY KRISTIN DERLUNAS Beacon Correspondent "When I first started, after my first two weeks, I almost wanted to quit because everyone was younger and it was hard to fit in. I was an outsider. If it wasn't fortalk-ing [to two of my professors], I might have quit, or had the desire to do so. It was harder to fit in with 18-19 year old students because I don't see a lot of things like they · do. We all have issues. A younger college student may have real issues--they may not be real to me, but they are real to them. My issues aren't any greater, just a different perspective," said Seabrook. Seabrook may have felt like an outsider, or be out of the loop with student chatter, but there are advantages to being a non-traditional student. Focus may be the biggest advantage. Many traditional students may be in college because their parents want them to be, or because of some other external forces. For Seabrook, the only person driving him to succeed is himself. "I am here because I want to be here, and I need to be here from a work perspective. Automatically, I set a higher standard for myself. At the sa,me time, I am just like every other student. I still have homework to do, but can get distracted with football games, or whatever," said Seabrook. Focus isn't the only advantage about being a nontraditional student. Dr. Wenger, Assistant Professor of History who teaches Seabrook in class said, "He brings a different perspective that is different from those students who are right out of high school. For example, since he was in the military, he often contributes personal experiences in class." Wenger also added that because of Seabrook's age, he is more likely to approach a professor with a problem or concern, as compared to a traditional student. "He certainly isn't intimated because there is a less of an age difference so he is able to approach a teacher," said Wenger. As December creeps in, finals begin to loom over all students. Seabrook is no different as he said, "In the beginning, I didn't know how to prepare for test taking, but now I am back in the swing again. It's like riding a bicycle." Seabrook will be studying this week for finals like the rest of the students. 11 �12 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DECEMBER 8 2( This Week in History... The week of December 8 to 14 in retrospect: 8th-"! Love Lucy" became the first television show to acknowledge a pregnancy, ( 1952) 9th-The Jacksons performed their last show together in Los Angeles, CA, ( 1984) 10th--The Steve Miller Blues Band signed with Capitol Records for an unheard of $750,000. The group dropped "Blues" from its name, ( 1967) · 11th-The first Nobel prizes were awarded, (1901) 12th-Bob Barker, long-time host of The Price is Right was born, (1923) 13th-Dick Van Dyke, comedian, was born, ( 1925) 14th-Saturday Night Fever premiered in New York City, (1997) WII.HS UNIVERSITY & KINGS COUIGI UNIVERSITY Of SCRANTON & lA(l<AWANNA COUfGE 829-2900 347-3030 347-9200 ' 154 S. Pennsylv,aniu Ave. 14 20 Mulberry St. 1316 M. Main Ave. MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY �ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DECEMBER 8 2003 DVD Movie Collection Available at Farley Library BY MONICA CARDENAS Assl Beacon A&E Editor Students who are up for watching a movie but don't feel like the same old thing or spending hard-earned cash, no longer necessarily have to make a trek to the closest Blockbuster or Cinemark Theater. The Eugene S. Farley Library boasts a growing collection of DVDs available to borrow for free. According to Heidi Selecky, r.Jbrary Codirector, "The library has always had a media collection for instructional purposes. Faculty has long used media to enhance their teaching. Before videotape became common, the Library would rent films from various rental agencies. Then, it became easier (and cheaper) to purchase videos when they became widely available." Due to the fact that these instructional videos were for class use, they could not be checked out. Instead, they were available only for in-house viewing in case faculty needed them for class. The change in film choice occurred about ten years ago when the library purchased videos that were "not necessarily instructional," said Selecky. Unfortunately, because there was no way to ensure they would not be stolen, the videos were also kept for inhouse viewing only. Luckily, last fall Selecky and co-director Brian Sacolic "decided to try books on CD to see if they would be used," said Selecky. · "We purchased a few 'how-to-learn-a-foreign-language-in-ten-days' CDs and a few titles such as The Divine Secrets of the YaYa Sisterhood, The Psychology of Selling, and all of Shakespeare's plays. To our delight, they began to circulate. The DVD collection grew from there." After this new collection was under way, the library secured the tapes and since October, allowed them to be checked out by students, faculty, and staff. While Selecky noted, "The library does not intend to compete with Blockbuster;" however, she does say, "Our goal is make available classic and award-winning films. Initially, the selection was made from the American Film Institute's List of the 100 Best American Films of all time. We intend to include the classics in each genre, such as ghost films: The Haunting with Julie Harris and Claire Bloom, and The Old Dark House, with Boris Karloff." Recently, Selecky and Sacolic have purchased the five Godzilla films and soon will order The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile. While they prefer DVff format presently, their hope is to keep the large VBS collection in use as well. In addition, the co-directors hope to "demonstrate the history of film, from the silent era to sophisticated animation," said Selecky. The DVD's videotapes-with the exception ofinstructional tapes and books on CD can be checked out for free for two weeks at a time. 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Three individuals debased group Course of Empire, Telepathic rock ("Ride the Static") to pulsating techno/ termined to make music would pull their efLast Words is one of those hidden gems that dance/metal ("The Information") is included. forts and talents together to create .someC.O.E.'s secret weapon lies in its dual perfrequently falls between the cracks in the thing different. They envisioned a rock band cussionists. Instead of using their raw power that would set the standards and defy the music industry. to bludgeon, drummers Chad odds.' But what makes this band so differCombining the Lovell and Michael Jerome ent? To begin with, they're still in high aesthetics of gothic blended their skins attack, industrial and proschool. adding texture to the already gressive rock while Element 7's lead singer, Nick Bardoutsos, masterfully crafted tracks. fihering the two recalled only a few years ago not even havThe certifiable moment of ing much of an interest in starting any type through a pop lens, C.O.E. existed as a genius comes with the last of band. While taking private voice lessons band virtually imtrack, a cover of the Rogers and performing with the St. Nicholas Eland Hart standard "Blue ementary School Choir in Wilkes-Barre, howpossible to pigeonMoon," in which the doo-wop hole. Over the ever, he wrote his very first song entitled, "I course of ten years classic is transformed inio a Walked Through the Doorway." But, like purely goth love letter. Mike many young people, Bardoutsos's attention and three albums, their brand of politiGraff's reverb-drenched spa- was pulled in many directions. At that point, cally-minded postmodern rock.unfortunately ghetti western guitar floats over and around despite some obvious talent, music just an inescapable Eastern percussion groove wasn't the driving force in his life. failed to ever make it to radio play lists. Album opener "New Maps" starts things while Stevenson croons "I'm always standAfter stepping away from the music off with such a powerful wall of sound that ing alone/Without a dream in my heart/ With- . scene for nearly a year, Bardoutsos renewed it's nearly overwhelming. Vocalist Vaughn out a love of my own." his interest after attending a Stone Temple Telepathic Last Words will be a terrific find Pilots concert. He knew at this point that he Stevenson nearly drowns amidst a sea of rollicking percussion and bottom-heavy fuzz for those listeners either jaded by the 'current wanted to start a band. "I just have an overbass, coining such lines as "Wide awake in- state of rock or those just looking for some- whelming urge to perform in front of people stead of sleeping/You can see your ceiling thing older and horrendously underrated. and for them to enjoy it," said Bardoutsos. After discussing the idea with friends, George Roskos and Mike Bart, the three decided they would form a band. The only problem: not one of them knew how to play an instrument. This would soon change as they an began taking professional lessons. Although the three felt generally comfortable with their sound, the band agreed they needed a bassist and found the talent they were looking for in Justin Richards. Together as a complete band, Element 7 had their first public performance, opening for Blind Ambition at Rodano's Pizza in Wilkes- BY MATT JONES Beacon Staff Writer Barre. While performing is a major part of a band's growth, developing an image is important, too . "We developed our own image ...we did see other bands, but [were challenged] not to copy what they did," said Bardoutsos. The band's expectations of glitz and glamour were crushed when they performed their second Jive show and the attendance was less then desirable. The band battered but not discouraged, decided it wa; time for a ch~ge. They returned to the studio to begin writing original songs, something Bardoutsos had wanted to do from the start. Members of Element 7 were then asked to open for popular local band, UUU, at the Fine Arts Fiesta at Market Street Square in downtown Wilkes Barre. "It was an awesome show. The fiesta showed us how to perform outside, in front of a huge crowd," said Roskos. This renewed the band's confidence and allowed them to push forward and begin their next adventure, putting together their first CD. Shortly before heading into the recording studio, Richards left the band and needed to be replaced. Bardo.utsos's friend, Jon Pall, tookup the challenge only two weeks before recording their first track. "Before Jon came, we only had five tracks on the CD. Now we have eight. We wrote two songs in two weeks," said Bardoutsos. The CD entitled, Everything At Once was released in September of 2003. The band's members all agreed that it was an educational expe~ rience and something new. "The first CD was a complete learning experience. We definitely take pride in what we did on that album," said Roskos. Bardoutsos added, "It was a great experience, and we learned a Jot." Bardoutsos notes that the future of Element 7 is anything but sure; however, he believes they will continue to keep writing originals songs and performing at area venues. For now, he said the band would like to break even with the costs incurred on the CD and then by mid2004, release a second CD. 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' .. . . . . . . �16 SPORTS DECEMBER 8, 2003 Lady Monarchs ·Best Lady Colonels in Home Opener BY TARA ULITCHNEY Beacon Correspondent The Wilkes Lady Colonels' basketball season officially opened Wednesday, December 3--;md it began with a tough challenge at home .by cross-town rival, the King's Lady Monarchs. This year, the Wilkes women have had to regroup and develop new strategy as the team adjusts to the loss of star center Whitney Bull, who last year was ranked third in the nation in rebounding and contributed to a large percentage of the team's offensive numbers. But the Lady Colonels came out aggressively on Wednesday against the Lady Monarchs with an initial 9-0 run. After just five minutes of play, the score was 9-2. However, King's answered back scoring 23 points in the following eight minutes and holding Wilkes to only IO points, leaving the score at 25-19. The two teams traded baskets with the Lady Colonels slowly eating away at the lead until it was reduced to 29-27 with 2:51 showing on the clock in the first half. Wilkes Women's Basketball Head Coach Jim Reed sa-id, "We knew that they were going to.make a run back at us. Then, it was just a matter of us maintaining our composure." Despite the home team's efforts, the Lady Monarchs responded with a 9-0 run, forcing turnovers left and right, including two steals by Lauren Bonann to end the half with a score of38-27. Reed said, "We played hard, but King's got a lot of turnovers and a few quick buckets towards the end of the half, and things just snowballed from there." The Lady Monarchs started off the second half with a two-minute 7-0 run extending the lead to 45-27. King's continued to outscore Wilkes, slowly increasing the lead to 70-41 with 6:37 remaining in the game. Wilkes fought back and decreased the lead to only 24 points with two minutes remaining, but King's held on with a 7-2 run to close out the game with a final score of82-53. King's dominated on the boards pulling down 46 rebounds against Wilkes' 33, and had 11 steals to Wilkes' four. But the Lady Colonels saw some promise offensively. Wilkes buried more threepointers than the opponent going 6 for 12 from the perimeter (King's had no threes and was O for 8). , Leading scorers for Wilkes were An- drea DeMaranville with 14 points who went 5-15 from the field and 3-4 from the line, and Danielle Kresock with 11 points going 3-5 from the perimeter and 2-4 from ~he line. Leading scorers for King's were Jen Wosniak with 19 points and Beth Jordan with 14 points. This game leaves Wilkes' record at 0-4 (0-1 in the Freedom League), and King's, who is ranked 20th in the nation, at 4-1 (1-0 in the Freedom League). Though a disheartening loss and rough start to the season, Reed and players are still optimistic about this year. "I think we'll improve throughout the seasol'l--probably more than . King's will because we have more room for improvement," he said. He is also confident that the players will become more mentally mature as the season progresses, which will enable them to respond without letting their confidence be broken. The Lady Colonels' next game will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2003 at DeSales University at 1:00 p.m. with the men's game following at 3 :00 p.m. Basketball continued from page 20 turnovers. If you looked at our stats on the year there's been a real good positive assist to turnover ratio at that position, and it looked like we played a little bit scared at that position. But, I thought they played with really good composure the last ten minutes," commented Rickrode. Bonczewski ended with the game high of 27 points and also grabbed a game high 12 rebounds. Dave Plisko, forward, and Mike Morgan, guard/forward, added 13 points each for the Colonels. "Phil was excellent, he really got after it, and finished everything. He took it strong and didn't fade away on anything. He was very tough, and a hard match up for them," said Rickrode. Jamar Stokes, guard, was the second leading scorer for King's with 16 total points while Brian Horgan, forward, led the Monarch's with seven total rebounds. "Horgan was a big part of the game. He handles the ball well from that position. He's pretty composed and rebounds extremely well. You get seven rebounds from your three man, we don't get that," explained Rickrode. Right: Dave Plisko, senior guard, attempts a jump shot during Wednesday night's game. 5 .63 .28 ..53 ,?3 \ 64 791 �DECEMBER 8, 2003 17 SPORTS Carlo's Sports Restaurant Kitchen hours Mon-Fri 4~11 Sat - Sun Noon - 11 247 Carey Ave Wilkes-Barre PA 829-9350 "WHEN YOU NEED A BREAK FROM FINALS, STOP BY & UNWIND" MON All U Can Eat Spaghetti & Meatballs $3.95 4-8 pm FRI Live Acoustic Music 9:30 - 12:30 This Week LITTLE SISTER DUO w/NO COVER CHARGE Monday Nite Football .25 Wings 8-11 pm Free Halftime Buffet TUE Two For Tuesday 4-8 pm 2 Dinners for $9.95 SAT SUN Open at Noon for NFL Football NFL Sunday Ticket on Directv Something for Everyone WED Every Week 9:30 pm-12:30 Great Food, Sports & Live Music STINGRAY w/NO COVER The Areas COOLEST Blues Guitarist Well Worth the short Walk or Drive From Campus 10% Discount with your College ID Not valid on S ecials Bevera es or Lobster Tail THU All u can Eat Ravioli $4.95 Meat, Cheese or Mixed Open at Noon for College Football $ l. 99 Personal Pizza Every Week 8-11 pm CHUCK PAUL w/NO COVER Acoustic Guitar & Keyboards VOTED Areas Best I Man Act by WEEKENDER 2003 WE ACCEPT: MASTERCARD - VISA- MAC DISCOVER - AMEX �18 Wilkes Grapplers Fall to Rival King's, 25-14 BY WILL MIDGET-T Beacon Asst Sports Editor The Wilkes University wrestling team hosted the King's College Monarchs last Tuesday, and fell 25-14. Freshman Mike Ferrara started the match for the Colonels at the 149-pound weight class. Ferrara faced Jim Morgan for King's, who was able to scrape by with a 6-5 decision, giving King's a 3-0 lead. Joe Diliberto was next for Wilkes, and wrestled Dean Dehaut in an exciting battle oftakedowns and escapes. Diliberto was down 13-0 in the third period after having just received a stalling point from the referee, when he got caught on his back by Dehaut and was pinned with five seconds left in the match. Wilkes would lose the next three matches, all of which were very close. Kyle Lenio lost a 3-2 decision at the 165-pound weight class, Fritz Delva lost a 7-5 decision at 174, and Sean Davies lost an 8-6 nail biter at 184. "There were a couple of flip-flop matches," said first-year Wilkes Head Coach Jon Laudenslager. "They ended up on top but it could have gon~ either way." Jon Neyerlin earned the first win for the Colonels at the 197-pound match. Neyerlin, who is ranked second in the MAC with an overall record of9-1, faced King's Jason Reilly. Reilly proved a formidable opponent for Neyerlin, who eventually won 8-7. By the end of the second period, Neyerlin held a 7-4 lead. In the third period, Reilly scored on an DECEMBER 8, 2003 SPORTS escape and then on single leg takedown to tie the score at 7-7. Neyerlin was able to get another escape before the end of the period to clinch the 8-7 decision. "He [Reilly] was really tall and I had trouble getting in on him," said Neyerlin. "It was tough match." Freshman heavyweight Keith Altiery wound up with a win following Neyerlin's match. Altiery was up against James Bishop, and the match went scoreless through the first two periods. In the 3rd period with the score still knotted at 0-0, Altiery caught Bishop in a roll and pinned him with l :30 left to go in the match. "That was a big win for him," says Laudenslager. "He needs to get some confidence." King's would then take the next two matches at the 125 and 133. King's Mitch Marks won a 14-1 major decision over Jeremy Mayer, and John Houssock earned an 8-6 decision over Joe Yutko. Senior John Muscarella wrestled the last match of the night for the Colonels at 14 I. In a completely dominating performance, Muscarella won a 20-5 technical fall over Jeremy Ackerman. Muscarella now has a record of9- l , and is ranked first at 141 in the MAC. Wilkes is now 1-2 in dual meet competition. The Colonels wrestled at the RIT Invitational Tournament on Saturday in Rochester, New York where Jon Neyerlin placed 4th, and the team ended up with a 12th place finish out of 17 teams. The Colonels' next event will be their own Wilkes Open Tournament on December 28-29. Running·~fib Relea~:es :$:'· Season Reslllts w The Running Club :recently released the results from itsfrrst season in competition. The club form. astyear and was able to com1:et_e this fall. :<t: ='?¥. if;, ' September 14th-Ben,' ,morial, _3 mi. 13th JaredShayka 19:03) 2ndagegroup 17th Josh Hall (19:31) ~nd ag~ group 22nd Dr. WilliarnTerzagbi (20.32) 23rd Frank Lopresti {20.3 7) 3rd age group 46th Silvia Elias(23.55) 54th Darlene Chaykosky (24.27) 1st age group 68th Erica Buchholz (27 .00) 2nd age group October 18th-FaUFoliageRun,3.67 mi. ,,,;; · 1 ': <: ,, :/ 5th Jared Sbayka (23;07) 1st age group 7th Frank Lopresti (23:54) 2nd age group 17thDarleneChaykosky (25:55) lstagegroup October 26, 2003-Wyoming Valley Fall Trail Run, 5 ½mi. 8th Jared Shayka (40:27) Medal winner 11th Frank Lopresti (4 I:.56) UthDr, William Tei:zaghi,;(43: 12) 35th Silivia Elias 52:42) NOTE: The Running Club also participated in the 17th Annual Ronald McDonald House 5K Race on September 28; however, the results from that race were not accurately available. Texas and Boston Talking A-Rod for .Ramirez BY RONALD BLUM Associated Press Writer NEW YORK (AP)--Shortstop Alex Rodriguez playing alongside pitcher Curt Schilling in Fenway Park next season--it could happen as the Boston Red Sox try to beat the New York Yankees in a heated game of "Can you top this?" The Red Sox are discussing acquiring the American League Most Valuable Player Alex Rodriguez from the Texas Rangers fo r outfielder Manny Ramirez in what would be a swap of the only $20 million-ayear players in baseball history. "There seems to be a focus that often l~ads to successful_deals," Ramirez's agent, JeffMoorad, said Friday. Moorad confirmed that .Boston and Texas are talking. But he added: "I've stayed in touch with both clubs over the last few days, and neither seemed optimistic today that a deal was imminent." Rodriguez told Texas last month before he won his first MVP award that he was open to having the Rangers explore a trade. The shortstop has reached 4 7 homers and 118 RBIs in three straight seasons. Ramirez, an outfielder, had at least 33 homers and I 04 RBIs in each of his three years in Boston. -'~A-Rod's the best player in the game, and he plays a premium defensive position," said Rodriguez's agent, Scott Boras. "He certainly brings a moniker to a franchise. When a player like that is available, there are teams that are certainly going to do everything they can to pursue him." Red Sox president Larry Lucchino wouldn't confirm or deny any talks. "All of these trade rumors come from Texas, not from us, and we aren't going to have any comment on any of them," he said. Texas spokesman Gregg Elkin said there were no developments to report. The Dallas Morning News reported Friday that Texas would make the deal ifBoston would pay a "considerable" part of the remainder of Ramirez's contract. The paper cited sources with knowledge of the discussions. After playing a classic AL championship series, won by the Yankees in the 11th inning of Game 7, New York and Boston are stocking up for another battle. The Red Sox acquired Schilling from Arizona last week, and the Yankees got Javier Vazquez from Montreal on Thursday. New York is poised to sign outfielder Gary Sheffield to a $39 million, three-year deal, and the Yankees have added Tom Gordon to their bullpen and are close to a deal with Paul Quantrill. Rodriguez agreed to a record $252 million, 10-year contract with Texas in Dec. 11, 2000. Ramirez got a $160 million, eight-year deal from the Red Sox the very same day. Their average salaries remain the two highest in baseball, and following three straight last-place finishes, Texas owner Tom Hicks wants to explore gaining relief from Rodriguez's contract. While Rodriguez must give his permission for a trade, Ramirez does not. But his contract requires an additional $1 million payment ifhe is traded. If the Red Sox acquired Rodriguez, they almost certainly would trade their current All-Star shortstop, Nomar Garciaparra. Both Anaheim and Los Angeles are interested, several agents for other players said Friday on the condition of anonymity. Meanwhile, about 180 free agents faced a midnight Sunday deadline to re-sign with their former teams unless they were offered salary arbitration. Catcher Ivan Rodriguez was set to depart the World Series champion Florida Marlins, and pitcher Greg Maddux appeared ready to leave the Atlanta Braves after 11 seasons. Rodriguez proposed a $40 million, fouryear contract Friday during telephone negotiations with Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria. "We are not optimistic at this point that we are going to be able to reach resolution on a contract before Sunday night at midnight," general manager Larry Beinfest said. "The financial goals of Pudge and the Marlins are significantly apart at this time.'! . lvaL' Rodriguez made $10 million last season, and Boras said the I 0-time All-Star was willing to stay with the Marlins at the same price if he got a deal as long as the one Florida gave Mike Lowell earlier this week; the third baseman agreed to a $32 million, four-year contract. Boras said the raise second baseman Luis Castillo got in his $16 million, threeyear deal also was cited by Rodriguez. �. DECEMBER 8, 2003 , 19 SPORTS Colonel Clipboard Standings and Records as of 12/05/03 Men's Basketball Lycoming King's DeSales Delaware Valley Wilkes FDU-Florham Scranton Drew 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 Women's Basketball Delaware Valley 1-0 Scranton 1-0 Drew 1-0 King's 1-0 Lycoming 0-1 0-1 DeSales FDU-Florham 0-1 Wilkes 0-1 4~0 4-1 4-1 1-4 3-2 3-2 1-4 1-4 5-0 4-0 4-0 4-1 3-2 2-2 2-3 0-4 ,. Athlete of the Week Wrestling 125 lbs. Jeremy Mayer Dustin Bloss 8-3 44 184 lbs. Jon Neyerlin 8-1 ·197 lbs. Diego Alvarado 0-3 133 lbs. Joe Yutko Brian Sashko 3-5 0-2 285 lbs. KeithAltiery Andrew Steinbberg 2-4 0-5 141 lbs. John Muscarella 8-1 Mike Sciulara 3-3 149 lbs. Mike Ferrara Keith Jones 8-2 1-2 157 lbs. Joe Diliberto Joe Yenchak 6-3 5-3 165 lbs. Kyle Lenio 8-3 Alessandro Plutino 44 Nick DeAngelis 0-2 174 lbs. Sean Davies Fritz Delva 6-5 Phil Bonczewski Men's Basketball Phil Bonczewski, senior forward, gave the Monarchs a very t<?_ugh time during Wednesday night's game at the Marts Center. He had game highs in both rebounding and points. Bonzcewski ended the night with 27 points and 12 rebounds. 4-5 Men's Basketball (11/21) Wilkes 74Adrian (MI) 7 1 (11/22) Wilkes 110 Thomas More (KY) 94 ( 11/25) Albright 84 Wilkes 68 (11/29) Wilkes 74 St. Mary's (MD) 65 (12/3) King's 78 Wilkes 67 83.3 percentage from three point range Dannie Evans, King's guard, shot during Wednesday night's game 4 place that Jon Neyerlin, senior 184 pounds, finished in the Rochester Institute ofTechnology Invitational on Saturday. 22 19 number of free throws attempted by King's men's basketball in the second half ofWednesday's game number of free throws made by King's men's basketball in the second half ofWednesday's game Travel With STSAmericas #1 Student Tour Operator Jamaica, Cancun, Acapulco, Bahamas, and Florida. Now hiring campus reps. Call for group discounts. \ Information/Reservati_ons ; \1-800-648-4849 or www.ststravel.com .i Women's Basketball ( 11/21) Palm Beach Atlantic 71 Wilkes 65 (11/22) Messiah 82 Wilkes47 ( 11 /25) Marywood 72 Wilkes 66 (12/3) King's 82 Wilkes 53 ' Wrestling ( l I /22) Oneonta State Red Dragon Invitational Wilkes 3rd out of 10 teams ( 12/2) King's 25 Wilkes 14 ( 12/6) RIT Invitational Tournament Wilkes 12th out of 17 teams Donna· ·K owalczyk's . Salon at 419 823-8966 41 9 S. River St., Wilkes Barre Hours Weds. and Fri 9-5 Sat. 8-4 Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Evenings by appointment �f SPORTS DECEMBER 8, 2003 20 Cross-town Rivalry Serves as Season Opener in Marts Center Dominant King's offense and late turnovers doom Colonels BY Sl'EVE KEMBLE Beacon Sports Editor The Marts Center once again was rocking as the booming PA begged the seasonal question: "Are You Ready to Rumble?." And the teams were. But when the dust settled, it was the King's College offense that dominated and led to the second Wilkes hoops loss of the evening. Wilkes (3-2) opened its MAC schedule with a 78-67 defeat to the King's Monarchs ( 4-1) led by Dannie Evans. The game was very tight in the first half as Wilkes and King's traded the lead six times throughout the period. Phil Bonczewski, senior forward, was off the charts in the first half for the Colonels as he was six of nine from the field with two three-pointers giving him a game high 14 of the team's 31 points at the half. "You're playin~ Kin~'s at home, you got to be pumped up. You got to be ready to go. It's one of the biggest rivalries around here. I was ready to go when I woke up this morning," said Bonczewski. But, King's withstood Bonczewski's dominating first half taking a 32-31 lead into half- time. Early in the second half King's came out on fire as it went on a 70 scoring run putting the Monarchs in the lead 49-42. The Monarchs' guard Dannie led the offensive effort and made several free throws and had a three pointer in that span. Evans finish~d the game with a team high 25 points and was five of six from three point range. "We matched up the point guard on him most of the time, either [John] Yanniello or [John] Sclafani. A couple times Rashawn [Pressley] guarded him and lost him. The scouting report on him is that he catches, he pump fakes TODAY(12/8) Finals week thru December 16. Good Luck! REACH Food, Clothing and Home products drive thru December 16 TUESDAY(12/9) Finals week thru December 16. Good Luck! WEDNESDAY{12/10) Finals week thru December 16. Good Luck! THURSDAY(12/11) Finals week thru December 16. Good Luck! once , he takes a dribble , and shoots. He did that and made them," said Jerry Rickrode, Wilkes Men's Basketball Head Coach. Nearly halfway through th~ second half Wilkes pulled to within two points on a lay-up by Bonczewski, but King's proved too much to handle. On their next two possessions, Kings' Evans and London Gabriel hit unanswered three pointers to put the Monarchs up 58-51 with ten minutes left in the game. The Monarchs' lead grew to as much as 12 points with three minutes left in the game, because of five consecutive free throws made and forced turnovers. "The defining point in the game was the fact that our two point guards had two assists and eight Basketball continued on page 16 1J he Beacon/ 1ck Zmijewski FRIDAY{-12/12) Finals weekthruDecember 16. Good Luck! Men's Basketball@ R.l.T. Tournament, 6/8 p.m. SATURDAY(12/13) Finals week thru December 16. Good LuckT Men's Basketball @ R.I. T. Tournament, 1/3 p.m. SUNDAY{12/14) Finals week thru December 16. Good Luck! WIN CASH! Congratulations tQ -Katie Morton, who correctly identified last week's "Find This Picture" first As Mortonpointed out, last week's picture depicted the Mechanical Room in the Basement of Brieseth Hall, next to the elevator. Morton will receive a $1 Ocash prize courtesy of the Wilkes University Programming Boafd. The Beacon IT. Mick Jenkins This photo was taken somewhere on Wilkes University's Campus. When you find it, email us the answer at: -"w11kesbeacon@hotmail.com. Be sure to put "Campus Picture" as the subject heading, as well as your name, phone nwnber, and either campus mailbox or mailing address in the body text. The first person to correctly jdentify the location of this picture will be recognized in next weeks issue. andwill receive a $10 cash prize, courtesty of Programming Board. The Beacon welcollles notices ofevents ... 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 2003 December 8th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2003 December 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/610f774fc2ebd0673119a372b292c810.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/. 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Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 2004 February 16th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004 February 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/77a1fbcf0f39727b7ea87550369d888a.pdf 3e960097d805c736f4922dc7d24bffc5 PDF Text Text February 23, 2004 Volume 56 Issue 16 The www.wilkesbeacon.com THE NEWS OF TODAY REPORTED BY THE JOURNALISTS OF TOMoRRow ·Budget Proposal for 2004-05 Explained at SG Meeting BY GABE LeDONNE Beacon Managing Editor Wilkes' 2004-05 budget proposal was presented to Student Government (SG) on Wednesday. The budget proposes a 4.06% increase in student costs. The increase would translate into a $389 increase per semester in tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates and a $102 to $112 per semester hike for campus residents. On hand to explain the budget, as well as field questions from SG representatives were Vice President of Finance and Support Operations, Scott Byers; Vice President of Enrollment, Michael Frantz; and Vice President of Student Affairs, Paul Adams. "Four percent never feels good," Byers said. "But I think if you look at some of the numbers [from other institutions], you'll see that we fared pretty well against our competitors, keeping the price down. It's something that we know rings true with the students; and we're going to keep trying to push that number down as far as we can." Senior Class President, T. Mick Jenkins, was at the SG meeting on Wednesday, and commented that he was impressed with the Vice Presiderits' presentations. "I thought they were very professional, and very informative. They came across as very straightforward; I didn't feel as though Four percent hike in student costs proposed they were trying to hide anything from us," Jenkins said. "They showed us charts and graphs, and told us their reasoning behind the increase," Jenkins explained. Jenkins, who is planning on returning next fall to continue his education beyond his current biology major, will be paying the four percent increase; however, he says he doesn't mind. "I don't mind the increase as long as I see improvements on campus. Jenkins said. "Over the years that I've been here, I've seen improvement in services and facilities--so I think the increase is justified as long as they continue to do so." Student Revenue Dependency The BeaconfT. Mick Jenkins During the meeting, Byers · Vice President of Enrollment, Michael Frantz (left) looks on as Vice President of Finance and pointed out that the university's Support Operations, Scott Byers explains the tuition hike at Wednesday's SG Meeting. dependency on tuition is significant, 2010 is to grow the endowment to double its with 93% of its total revenue coming from stu- said; however, he also stated that he hopes current value of $30 million to $60 million-dent monies; specifically, Byers reported that to lower the current percentage numbers. that will help lower that number [student revuniversity receives 82% of its total revenue from "The hope is that we reduce the reliance enue dependency] . There are some active tuition and university fees, and another 11 % on tuition, but it will be a long-planned progrants out there ·from federal and state govfrom food service and housing fees. cess to make effective change in that area," "We're not unlike a lot of other private insti- Byers said. "Part of the strategic plan for Budget continued on page 4 tutions--most are tuition dependent.." Byers Biology Profs Study Questions Source of Deadly Chemicals BY JULIEMELF Beacon Assistant News Editor Hans Laufer's research findings were recently published in the February issue of the prestigibus science journal, The Biological Bulletin. Biggers teamed up with Laufer at the University of Connecticut, where he was previously employed. The two received a grant from the Department of Environmental Protection in Connecticut to figure out why the lobsters in the Long Island Sound were dying. Cancer. A simple two-syllable word that rips families apart and evokes pain and suffering for those afflicted with the often deadly disease. In order to avoid contracting it, many people try to stay away from carcinogenic materials and swear off red meat by becoming a vegetarian or relying on a hearty diet of seafood. But according to new research, farm Biology continued on Page 2 raised salmon contains high levels of PCBS (polychlori- . . . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . . nated biphenyls), and when consumed, may be carcino- News ............................................ 1-4 genie. And now, thanks to research conducted by Wilkes Editorial. ..................................... 5-7 University Assistant ProfesFeatures ....................................... 8-9 sor of Biology William Biggers, lobsters have been PhotoSpread ............................ 10-11 discovered to contain chemicals that, if consumed in large Arts & Entertainment.. ........... 12-15 quantities could also possi- Sports ...................................... 16-20 bly cause cancer. Biggers and colleague Cale.n dar........................................ 20 Index: WINTER WEEKEND 2004 Team "Trojan Man" compete in the Tug-of-War on Saturday, February 21 as part of the Winter Weekend festivities. The Team placed second in the competition, falling to Team G.I. Jim. For a complete photo recap, see the pages 10 and 11. �2 NEWS FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Biology Continued from Page 1 "Laufer and I originally thought it was due to methoprene, a mosquito insecticide that was sprayed heavily in areas to get rid of mosquitoes that spread the West Nile Virus. So we bled the lobsters and examined their blood for the presence of methoprene using chemical analysis, mass spectrometry, and gas chromatography. And the analysis showed that we didn't find any methoprene, but in looking closer at what was present in ttie blood, I found alkyl phenols present, which causes a lot of concern now because they are produced in large amounts," explained Biggers. According to Biggers, thousands of alkyl phenols are produced per year by industry and are used in things like laundry detergents, ants; apparently. The quito insecticide by Monsanto, amount of these a company that specializes in things that are in the producing genetically altered environment, and nofood. body has really any "I think that people are neidea what the short glecting the fact that these things term effects are, let have insecticide activity, and therefore they can also, just like alone the long term afmethoprene, affect lobsters. But fects . It's been a the thing is, I don't think it's pretty interesting class," said third year Monsanto that's doing it. I've done some research and it looks biotogy major David like these same four chemicals are Stillman. While Laufer and used in Good Year Tire rubber," Dr. William Biggers ·Biggers's research said Biggers. has opened many Biggers also felt that there are many possible ways those chemicals got into doors to explaining the death of lobsters in the Long Island the Long Island Sound, there are still many Sound. It may have doors that have yet to be unlocked. Though I think that people are neglecting t~e fact that these been due to rain the researchers have offered a list of possithings have insecticide activity, and therefore they washing tire tread bilities of how these chemicals got into the can also, just like methoprene, affect lobsters. left on the highway Sound, none of the possibilities have been Dr. William Biggers causing it to enter definitely concluded. And while some may Assistant Professor of Biology into th e sound, or think this issue only concerns Long Island, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - from people actually more and more research is indicating that the dumping tires into effects of such chemical pollution on aquatic the Sound. wildlife has actually become a worldwide probdenture sealants, lubricants, rubber prepara"We recently had a seminar on the anti- lem, and until more research is conducted no tion, tires, etc. The antioxidants are used be- oxidants that are produced by chemical com- definite answers can be offered. cause they prevent the cracking of rubber. panies for an unbelievable amount of things, One of the alkyl phenols is used as a mos- everything from tire production to dental seal- Manag case,co areaski .ofregis . to Wilkes~ 1Nith cl.goal is to the .A J:QQ 22~2-t to donate,$5.00for'eytcy penonnanct. t es student -whq, attends. alfowipg' $(u3entsx to attendfor free. H :,;_ " ' , SO meets every Wednes in ~he l!iscox M~ting theHen.ry Stu~ent · open to the public, '.,,,,,,:.:.. .., . .T ID\YElJ:eHEA.:. 2 ,- • •- •w • ; ;• • .: ••.,.._ •., •• , •: ,__ ,_·;• • .• , .• : • •,.Y ·• ••••.·•~-,•¥•':<:·,·· ,~:-... , ..•• ·•. . . .. Spend Your:Money,on Fun. ✓ ,,.,,._,,._..,,- . ~ · r - . , , ~ ~ ; / / - --·~.,. . - Plan a trip at www.wilkesbeacon.com/travel www.wilkesbeacon.com/scholarshlps �FEBRUARY 23, 2004 3 NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL News BJ;iefs Private home turned into a torture chainber BYLEEKEATII .Associated Press Writer BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP)--Dhia al-Hariri returned to Iraq after decades in exile to reclaim his father's beloved home, only to find that Saddam Hussein's regime had turned it into a house of horrors. What was once the backyard is now a · dark maze of iron-doored cells. One bedroom has a hook in the ceiling from which interrogators hung prisoners, breaking their arms and zapping them with electricity. "This was my grandmother's bedroom," al-Hariri, 54, said Saturday, standing in a room barren except for the remains of iron ,_ :::. ;;.:.. .bars embedded in the floor where lines of . . lawsuit prisoners were chained . '!Jenni .nttimein For years, neighbors on the street of Id prison aj.pl·ceU.w~~!~illieJcifl walled homes heard screarris at night from eMeade ()ffjcials l}e tas . a fIU!tl: . the house down the lane and saw handbounfy jail' druticoi1 cuffed men being led in and out. ~m,'.~Qffida1s hav.e 0 .· Saddam's security agents seized the house in 1980, after al-Hariri's family fled the country, and for the next 23 years it was used as a secret interrogation center for political prisoners. After Saddam's fall in April, prisons were . ;; .;•; -,: .:cc··"' ;c-· opened and former inmates flooded in to re...•~O~T~N'(AP)-~French docto~ \\'.ereJak~.~ abac;'~,.~n:~!1 ,~e~1a,~2,tered thereasbn for a . visit the scene of their ordeals. Mass graves patt~nt s sore, swollen belly: He ~,d,swallowed ~ou!id 350 coins,;"-$650 w6rth-~along with have been uncovered and families have beassorted necklaces and needles. ..:.<. . _ J. · gun the task of tracking down loved ones . The'pa~ent's ~are ccmdition is pica, Cb~put,sxop;to ~; i 'thJpgs•notnonnally conamong the hundreds of thousands of who sumed~ fo~. Its name comes frolllJhe Latin wor r · , .fl bird thoughtt6 eat just disappeared. about anyJ_hmg. · · · · ' AI-Hariri's house illustrates how the regime's brutality was literally right next door--and how it remains woven into the fabric of the neighborhood. One officer who worked in the al-Hariri house still lives on the street. "No one can touch him; we don't dare," said Ali Zeini, a neighbor. The house was the realization of a dream for al-Hariri's father, Kadhem. He built it in 1968, a one-floor, modem-design home in a neighborhood of doctors in Baghdad's upper-class Mansour district. "He brought in architects to do it American-style because that's what he liked," al-Hariri said. One of the first to be tortured there was al-Hariri's younger brother Safa, held meters (yards) from his old bedroom. He was executed in 1982. Dhia al-Hariri, visiting from his home in Leeds, England, sounds like a rental agent as he walks through it. "This was all wood paneling on the walls here. Oak. See those windows? All oak frames," he said in what was once the sitting room. "There were chandeliers in every room." · Al-Hariri was 18 when the family moved into the house and he lived there until he went abroad for studies six years later. The outside facade looks much the same, but the interior has been transformed. Windows are bricked over, cinderblock walls block the passageways and cut rooms in half. It is this other house that Qays Abu Muhammed remembers. "This is where they did the interrogations," he said, standing in the bedroom next on Hundr ' . "< , cay;d a i' ,, · •- •· -· >;. •· .. ._, to the grandmother's. Abu Muhammed said he was hung by his arms from the ceiling hook, then pulled down until his shoulders dislocated. Electrodes were then put on his earlobes. The next room down, a tiny space by the stairs up to the roof, was where they held women, he said. In the sitting room, the officers interrogating him brought in another prisoner, a man in his 60s, threw alcohol on him and set him ablaze, Abu Muhammed said. In the grandmother's bedroom, Abu Muhammed was handcuffed, crouching, to the iron bar on the floor, with the burned man chained next to him in line. "Over the next few days they would take him away and bring him back," he said. "Then one day he didn't return." Abu Muhammed, 39, was arrested in 1984 and held at the house for a month, accused of belonging to a Shiite Muslim opposition group, the Dawa Party. He estimates that several hundred prisoners--Shiites, communists and other activists--passed through the house just during the time he was there. "Who knows how many were here over the years. Maybe a third died in torture. A third were taken out and executed, and a third got out alive," al-Hariri said. Saddam's government frequently took over houses abandoned by exiles, handing them out to high-ranking loyalists or puttin g them to use for offices. Houses like al-Hariri's gave security agents a discreet location to carry out interrogations and· force confessions. Some, like Abu Muhammed, were then sentenced to jail terms - or execution. "We would always hear screaming," said '.?eini, the neighbor. "It became very ordinary for us. What could we do?" Al-Hariri moved to the back of his house. It used to be an open yard. Now, it's walled off into five cells. With a bang, al-Hariri jammed aside the bolt on an iron door and swung it open. This cell was the bedroom of two more of his brothers, twins. "They had pictures of every football star in the world taped on their walls," he said. Now the bare concrete walls are carved with graffiti from those held there: names, dates--as far back as December 1980 and as recent as 2002--hatch marks counting the days, prayers, a crude drawing of a girl. "Call these numbers: Fayez and Heifaa," pleads one scrawl to anyone who gets out, with phone numbers beside them. On another cell wall is the drawing of a heart with wings and a palm tree with birds flying above it. Al-Hariri, who counts 10 relatives killed by Saddam's regime, has hired lawyers to start the long process of reclaiming the house. In the meantime, a cousin is staying there to keep away looters. But al-Hariri said he'll never live there again. "I want a home in Baghdad, but this house is too difficult. I need something where I won't see it every day," he said. �4 NEWS FEBRUARY 23 2004 First Wo01an to Speak at Kirby Lecture Series Mail order guru Lillian Vernon scheduled to offer her expertise BY KRISTIN KILE Beacon Staff Writer The Kirby Lecture series is breaking more ground than usual this year; the first woman speaker in the series' history will be making her way onto the Wilkes campus March 31, 2004. Lillian Vernon, owner of one of America's leading catalog and online retailers appropriately named Lillian Vernon, will address the business world and how she made it as an entrepreneur. According to the Greater Talent Network Speakers Database, www.greatertalent.com, Vernon and her family came to the United States from their native Germany "to escape the pe~ils of World War II." While in the U.S., Vernon attended New York University, "but like many women at the time, left after two years to get married. Two years later, in 1951, using $2,000 of wedding gift money, a 4-month pregnant Lillian Vernon started her mail order business. Her goals were modest at first: earn a few extra dollars to pay household bills and keep occupied while awaiting the ~irth of her first child." However, today, Vernon is considered "one of America's most accomplished and well-known leaders in the catalog and retail industries. She is a pioneer, blazing trails for women in a· field once dominated by men," this according to her biography on Greater just by her own sweat." Talent Network. In the Lecture series' history, there have Dr. Jeffrey Alves, Professor of Free Enter- been many notable speakers present from big prise explained that the lectures are designed corporations to Internet businesses. Previto offer insight into the business world from ous speakers include Jerry Greenfield from someone who has lived it. Ben & Jerry's, John Stossel from ABC News, "The Kirby LecWalter Williams, a leading contures are intended to sumer economist, and Andy be a once a semester McKelvie of Monster.com. presentation by a These speakers, like all of the leading component series' speakers to-date, are of the free enterprise men. system or some asAlves said that even pect of entrepreneurthough they have never had a ship," said Alves. female speaker, that fact was "The intent is to not a primary consideration fo~ give our students an choosing Vernon. opportunity to hear "We want to have some some pretty well balance. In reality today more known folks and inwomen start businesses than teract with them at men. She's not going to talk the reception afterabout the feminine side, bewards," said Alves . cause she doesn't believe in "So far they've gone _that," said Alves. Lillian Vernon reasonable well. I Instead, attendees will be think Lillian Vernon is an interesting one able to hear firsthand how Vernon started a because ... she's our first female speaker, and business from scratch . . Alves said that she literally started her business at her kitchen Vernon's speech is "probably going to be a table in the early 50s. She was really a pio- combination of her story, about growing a neer in modern catalogue retail. She did it retail catalogue business and how she did that, arid some of the challenges of being an Entrepreneur over the years. And she'll talk about the business challenges and some of the personal challenges." Vernon began her business by placing a pricey advertisement in Seventeen magazine of a personalized handbag and belt and her business soared from there . In 1956, "the Lillian Vernon catalog was born-16 pages in black and white, mailed to 125,000 customers who had responded to her ads." Her company is now a multimillion-dollar company and Vernon continues to play an essential role in her company. In addition to serving on the boards of numerous nonprofit organizations, Vernon is also the recipient of many prestigious awards. "She has spoken at many universities and has received several honors including induction in the Direct Marketing Hall of Fame, the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, Big Brother/Big Sisters National Hero Award and Gannett Newspapers Business Leadership Award," said Vernon's biography. The Alan P. Kirby Center board of managers sponsors the Kirby Lecture series. Vernon is due to speak on March 31, 2004 at 7 :00 p.m. at a location yet to be determined. The lecture is free to the public and students and faculty are welcome to attend. demonstrate is that we're maintaining the affordability of the institution and controlling costs. We want to stay competitive, not just locally with other private institutions, but also with two-year and state schools .. .It doesn't mean that we have to be the cheapest option; but we have to be a reasonably affordable option," said Frantz. Capital Projects The proposed capital projects that Byers brought up during the SG meeting attracted perhaps the most interest from SG members. One of those projects included the promised renovations to the Stark Learning Center. "It's a three-phase project:" Byers said of the SLC project. "The first phase that we're taking care of is some of the infrastructure and ventilation issues. That will start over spring break. It's almost a million dollars of work that needs to be done. "Also this spring we'll start 'programming the buildings,' evaluating the needs of the occupants of that building, and looking at how we want to use the building-whether we want classroom space, or office space. From that we'll begin phase two and three ." The major challenge for phase two, Byers explained was, "how do we implement these changes?" "If we're successful in completing programming this spring, we'll start this summer," Byers said. Once started, the project on SLC sl.:iould be completed over a 12 to 18 month time frame, Byers said. Resident Hall Projects Another major project that the budget allotted for is the renovation of a few residence Both the Fortinsky and Sullivan projects are schedules to be completed by next fall. Byers commented that there are other buildings that do need to have renovations, and added that the ongoing Strategic Master Plan is addressing how to prepare for those halls in the years to come. Financial Disipline Byers also stressed his attempt to make the university more "financially disciplined" in maintenance overall by preparing for replacements of furniture and equipment throughout the university. "The thought is to capture information on the lifespan of things on campus, and put money away for their replacement,'' Byers explained. Byers used an example in his presentation to SG, explaining, "If we have 300 chairs and each costs $100, that means to replace every chair on campus, we would need $30,000. So, if we talk to the manufacturer, and find out that each chair has a lifespan of five years that would mean that we should put away $6,000 [per year] just for the chairs." In order to initiate such a strategy, Byers said that the · st step is "really just getting a handle on what we have, what the lifespan is, and what money is necessary that we have to set aside to replace it and keep it up to date ... so that we don't have stuff that's 20 years old, only because we were lucky andit lasted that long." The proposed budget will be presented to the Board of Trustees at their meeting on campus April 15; if approved the new budget will go into effect June 1--the beginning of the 2004-05 fiscal year. Budget continued from page i ernments." Byers also said that he hopes to build upon a solid annual gifting campaign that the office developed last year. But Byers was quick to point out that dramatic change is not in the foreseeable future . Byers said that a realistic goal fo·r the university could be "around 80% in tuition dependency, and 85% total student dependency." "You're still susceptible to the marketplace, but it can give you time to adjust," he added. The 4% tuition increase accommodates the general cost of inflation for the university, including faculty and staff salaries and benefits , an expense that absorbs 43 % of university budget. Other increased expenses for the institution include financial aid packages, operational expenses, and capital project expenses. Financial Aid With 24 % of the university's budget going towards financial a.id, Mike Frantz, Vice President of Enrollment was on hand to offer insight into how his office disperses those funds . "It's a combination of university grants and merit scholarships," Frantz said. "Over 90% ofa typical freshman class receives some type of Wilkes-based aid, merit scholarship and/or need-based grants." Although, Frantz pointed out that percentage drops when applied to the entire student body. "It's not that we're taking money away from students once they get here ... it's primarily because you're then factoring in part-time students who don't receive university-based aid, and students who h~ve employers reimbursing them," Frantz explained. . "Globally, what we want to continue to · halls: namely, Sullivan Hall and Fortinsky Hall. "Fortinsky will be having some life safety items installed,'' Byers said. "From our vantage point--by numbers [of residents], and by the height of the building--there is probably more risk there than there is in others." Byers explained that limited exit routes in comparison to other halls, was one of the major factors that made Fortinsky a priority. Byers pointed out that Evans Hall received similar life safety equipment last summer for the same reasons. "With Sullivan we're looking at a complete renovation:• Byers stated. 'Tm not sure if there was any great logic in why Sullivan was picked first, except that it hadn't been looked at, and it hadn 't been renovated since the uni versity acquired it 30-some years ago." Dr. Paul Adams, Vice President of Student Affairs also commented on the end goal in terms of the residence halls for students. "From a comfort standpoint, we want to create spaces_ that are constructed around clusters of people,'' Adams said . "Wilkes is very blessed with some of the old houses that we can accomplish that fairly easily. We want to make sure that we have spaces in the residence halls that allow for small group projects, that people to get to know each other in a mory intimate way... rather than just living in double-barreled corridors and sharing a common bathroom." Adams said that this idea is being considered in the planning of the Sullivan renovation. Sullivan is not one of those residence halls blessed with large common-spaces. "One of the things we're asking the architects this summer is to reconfigure the space to see if there's a way to make it more friendly to what the ,students are desiring," Adams commented. �-=----- EDITORIAL 5 Historical Context to Current Violence in Haiti BY Dr. RICHARD GILLESPIE Adjuct Professor of Theater jtsm 'past three d '' '1973, and na "drew J. Sordo tor from Nort · . nia, the Gallery has • . . ~- -:··- .:e.:-:, . stood at a ed; g g ·. .• There is a large group in Haiti from office by force. Jean Bertrand Aristide was a who were supporters of Aristide but In light of the growing violence black parish priest serving the poor who are disappointed with his rule. in Haiti, I thought the Wilkes comin Port-au-Prince. Politically he was They want him to step down volunmunity might appreciate having ·a influenced by the liberation theol- tarily. They do not want a violent scorecard to help follow events ogy movement in the Catholic change of.government. (It would be there. Church. Supported by his political the thirty-third coup d'tat in Haiti in First, a few historical notes for party of the poor; the "Fanmi two hundred years.) Chief among perspective: Two hundred years Lavalas" (literally translated, the these is Group 184, a conglomerate ago this January the only successFamily Flood") in 1990, he was of peasants, students, and other ful slave revolt in history led to the elected president of Haiti. His first intellectuals. Group 184 is a major founding of the first black republic actions were to dismantle the bu; sponsor of student demonstrations. in history. Center to the revolt was reaucracy built by the Duvalier dic- and such. Group 184 is generally an extraordinary man, Toussaint tatorships (father and son) between seen as leftist in politics. There are , Louverture, who rose from slavery 1957 and 1986. In so doing he threat- however, observers who claim there to become the Governor General of ened the privileges of the rich, pri- are former supporter of the the French colony under the marily m~lattos. Seven months into Duvaliers and sweatshop factory French revolutionary government. his term, the Duvalierests staged a owners in the group. It was Tmissaint's vision to build a Those pushing for a violent coup military coup and drove Aristide modern nation in which all races d'tat are a mixed lot. The earliest vi9from power and from the country. were equal and men were rewarded In 1994 the United States militarily lence against Aristide came for for their abilities only. His dream occupied Haiti and restored Aristide former chimres, some because they was shattered by the rise of Napoto the presidency. His term expired claimed Aristide was no longer payleon who wished to create a slave • in 1995 and he was replaced by one ing them, and others because they empire in the West Indies and the of his supporters who held the of- felt betrayed by him. western part of North America. AlThe new armed coup began in fice until Aristide could be reele~ted though the freed slaves of Haiti in 2000. With the support of the Gonavas, a city in northwest Haiti defeated Napoleon's army, United States he dismantled the mili- that was Toussaint's headquarters Toussaint did not survive to lead tary, exiled the coup leaders and re- during the war with France and the the new nation, which was torn placed the army with a weak national location of Haiti's declaration of inapart from its beginnings by the dependence. The coup was begun police force. conflict between the blacks, primaIn the three years of his second by the brother and other supportrily in the north, and the mulattos, term, Aristide has alienated many ers of Amiot Metayer. Metayer, the primarily in the south--a conflict of his supporters and emboldened leader of a band of young men wh0 which still echoes in Haiti. his enemies. The 2000 election it- called themselves the Cannibal Because of his defeat in Haiti, self is a major issue. Fanmi Lavals Army, proclaimed himself Aristide's Napoleon had to abandon his goal swept most of the national, regional strongman in Gonav.as . Because of of a slave empire. Cutting his losses, and local elections, giving Aristide the violent acts of the Ca!lTii bal he sold the Louisiana Territories to a strong base from which to rule. Army against Aristide's critics, the the United States. But seven congressional elections United States and CARICOM (the The European nations and the were contested. The Constitution Caribbean Community) insisted United States did not share requires elections to be decided by . that Aristide arrest Metayer. His folToussaint's dream of equality a majority vote. In the seven the lowers broke him out of prison by among.all races and found.the new candidates won by pluralities, but knocking down a wall with a bullblack nation a threat to the slave Aristide refused to have run-off dozer, and Metayer returned to holding colonies and· states makelections. As a result, the United Gonavas and his pro-Aristide vioing it difficult for Haiti to succeed. States, the International Monetary lence until he was murdered. His Examples: France demanded repaFund, and others cut off f:inancial .followers. were convinced he was rations for the financial loss of its aid to Haiti until the elections were killed on Aristide's orders, and slaves as a condition of recognizrerun. Aristide stood firm, putting changed loyalties. They have been ing the new nation, and U.S. Presihis country in a desperate financial joined in the past two weeks by a dent Thomas Jefferson halted all situation because of the loss of aid. motley crew ofright-wingArrny oftrade between the two countries More recently Aristide has been ficers and other Duvalierests, ineven though they had been major accused of supporting violence to cluding Guy Philippe, a former potrading partners when Haiti was a silence his critics. At least three lice chief in Cap Haitian (Haiti's secFrench colony. popular journalists were assassi- ond largest city), and Louis Jodel During its two hundred year hisnated, and the judges investigating Chamblain, a leader of Duvalier's tory Haiti has had trouble governthe cases have fled the country, death squad in the 1980s, and a ing itself because of its internal difearful for their lives. Aristide is also . leader ofFRAPH (Front for the Advisions and because of the coloaccused of hiring young men - nick- vancement and Progress ofHaiti)nial practices of the countries on named chimres - from the slums of a group involved in the coup which it was dependent. Port-au-Prince to intimidate and at- against Aristide in 1991. In the past The same internal and external tack his critics and demonstrators week these men led a squad of armed forces are at work in Haiti today. against his government. He has also men who shot their way into Haiti Although there is great politibeen accused of enriching himself from the Dominican Republic, killcal confusion in Haiti today with from the drug trade in Haiti which in ing two Dominican soldiers. The factions shifting back and forth, the past few years has become a generally recognized leader of the one can identify three major intermajor transport center between armed coup attempt is J ea n ests: I) President Aristide and his South America and the U.S. But de- "Tatoune" Pierre, the chief leader supporters; 2) those opposed to spite his failings, real or imagined, of the FRAPH coup in 1991. Aristide but who want a peaceful most observers believe that he resolution to the conflict; and 3) would still win an election if it were Haiti, cont-inned on page 7 those who want Aristide driven held today. �6 EDITORIAL FEBRUARY 23, 2004 All Love, Not Just Heterosexual, Should be Recognized and Valued But what exactly is the threat Anyone who has been folthat suggests troops should be lowing the news over the past brought in? There are no riots; there year, and more specifically over is no looting, no widespread viothe last few weeks, knows about lence. People who love each other the heated debate that has arisen and are already sharing their lives over the questions of whether together are getting married in civil or not same sex couples should ceremonies. They just happen to be allowed to legally sanction be of the same sex. It really their attachments through some shouldn't be anyone else's business form of marriage or civil union. who an individual wants to live with Most recently, the mayor of or spend the rest of their lives with. San Francisco has decided to allow same sex marriages and a State Superior Court Judge ruled that the weddings can continue, denying-the demands by conservative groups that such unions be prohibited from continuing. Over the past week or two hundreds of same sex couples from all over the nation have flocked to San Francisco courthouses to participate in same sex civil ceremonies with loved ones. Some would consider the actions of this judge to be brave; others would consider them de- , fiant. This is because President Bush, in his State~of the Union address, insinuated that "renegade judges" who issued such opinions and handed down such rulings could face repercussions. On a recent episode of the conservative Christian news and talk show 700 Club, host Pat Robertson was heard to remark But apparently some government that since these events are takofficials and other conservative ing place, San Francisco is in a groups don't agree. state of "chaos" and "anarchy," So much for John Lennon's faand that the National Guard mous mantra "make love not war." should be brought in to get It seems these days in America war things in San Francisco under is being made on love, or at least control. those who dare to love someone rights. For example, a person who gaily be entered into the block deswho is of the same gender. People who strongly oppose 'is involved in a relationship with a ignated "spo·use ." Despite the same sex marriage state that these person of the same sex may not be child's needing immediate emermarriages are violations of "the allowed visitation rights if their part- gency care, the admitting nurse sanctity of marriage" and a threat ner is hospitalized, because they are wasted · valuable time by refusing to legal, heterosexual marriages and not a "family member" and they are admittance because the Congresstraditional family life. If same sex not considered a "spouse" . accord- man was not listed as a parent in marriages were eventually allowed ing to the legal definition. This is the paperwork because he and his in this country, would it somehow regardless of whether or not they partner are not--cannot be, under discourage people from entering live together, and have done so for the current state of affairs--married. into heterosexual marriages? No, many years. The healthy partner in The beloved partner 1)f a gay man probably not. Would the already this case desires to be a support- or woman who may be sick or dying high divorce rate amongst hetero- ive, loving spouse in all respects; can be denied the opportunity of sexual married couples increase? however, because they are denied supporting his or her partner Probably not, or at least not be- the title, they are also denied spe- through the illness--perhaps even cause of the occurrence of same sex cific social recognition of similar seeing them one last time before marriages. Many citizens and gov- rights and responsi bilities. they die. A child is being denied Recently, a gay Congressman health care while a nurse--who was ernment officials who oppose same sex marriage do so out of respect described on news radio a situation probably motivated by prejudice-for their religious traditions--cer- he faced when he was trying to ob- argues over whether or not the man tainly they should be allowed to tain emergency room care for he and that child knows and loves as a fahold the opinions that are inspired his partner's adopted son. Out of ther can be considered his parent. _by the customs of their faith ., If th~ necessity, ·only one of their names And the people who oppose officials of the various churches, could appear on their child's insur- same sex marriage claim to do so information . The out of respect for family values. temples, and synagogues in this ance country, and the officials of the ma- Congressman's name could not lejor religions decide that it is against the religious principles of their faith to perform gay marriages or allow them within a religious context, then that is valid. But isn't it against the ideals of separation of church and state for the government to deny same sex couples a civil ceremony, 'Managing Edit.or: ........ :~::;: ..........•...:. Gabe LeDonne since most of the reasons for the AssL Managing Editor:, ... ::,. ... ,........ Raphael C<?oper strong opposition against it arise B~siness Manager: ..... ;: .... ·,·•:·· ,·,···· ... Amanda Martucci from a religious base? NewsEditor: .....!................ :·.. ::..... , .... GabrielleLainb Many same sex couples are alFeatures Editor:,2. ..;....... ;....... ,; .....'.. Lindsey Wotanis ready living together--as it is their right. 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'. ., ...... WillMidgett , Asst. Pbo't<>.Editor:'...·........................ '.l} ~ick Jenkins Man~ger:.:·... ~·;,.: ..•:•;;...... u, .. :~: ... ;·:· Don.,Shappelle ~acultyAdv~or: ..: ··••p••··-, .......... ,,_.... , Dr. Andrea Frantz ,, · . .. Box 11!; Wilkes University ~.:t:.~: .............. \Yeh 192 South Franklin St~ Wilke$-Barre, PA 18766 . ·(570) 4'0 8-5903 E-mail: wilkesbeacon@hotmail.com ;Background · '4 * Established in October 1936 * MemperofthePennsylvama ' Newspaper Ass09iation ,. --!-,- · * Prin~d on Mondays, with theex:ception of holidays * 1,50Opapers distributed ., ;: �FEBRUARY 23, 2004 EDITORIAL 7 Should Wilkes Aluinni Have Free Access to Gyin? BY GINGER ESLICK Beacon Op-Ed Editor The Marts Gym is now a state-of-the-art facility that can be accessed by anyone, that is if they are willing to pay the price. Wilkes University alumni, however, cannot use the facility without paying a fee. This situation leads to many questions. What benefits should alumni have? Is there a valid reason for not admitting alumni into the Marts Center free of charge? _ Give Back to Deserving Alumni The alumni of Wilkes University should have the right to use the Marts Gym. For without the tuition money that all of the past and current students have brought to Wilkes University,.there would be no University to attend. Parents and students alike have worked hard a good portion of their lives iu order to save money for the ever-increasing expense of college. To me, it seems only fair that the University would be willing to give something back to. these alumni after the illustrious day of graduation. After all, it is not as if every past member of Wilkes would be flooding the Marts Center in order to get access to a free work out. Many graduates have moved out of this area, and those who remain may not all feel the desire to use the facilities; therefore, an overcrowded gym is not a valid concern. Alumni who are interested in using the gym have most likely worked out for a good portion of their lives. People who work out tend to be healthier and live longer than those who do not. Translation, these individuals are not likely to drop dead while taking part in the latest work out craze. If this matter does boil down to an insurance issue, simply require the alumni to sign a waiver releasing the University from all responsibilities. These people are not immature muscle heads whose sole desire is to out-lift the person next to them. They are adults who have given countless dollars to the University, and now they want something back. They deserve something back from the University they have already _given so much to. Health and Insurance Issues are of Prime Concern When one graduates from college, it's a given that he or she will constantly be asked to donate money to this fund or that one, and that from time to time, he or she will choose to gather for events such as the traditional Homecoming/Alumni weekend. No matter what the given alumnus gave to the school as a student, now that they're off in the real world I see no reason that they should be entitled to free use of the facilities offered by the staff of the Marts Gym. Wilkes is not a large school, but with the ever-growing student population, would it be fair if an enrolled student wanted to go over to the Marts Center but was unable to use the facilities because the weight room was full of middle-aged alumni? It's bad enough that there's always some sport that's in training, so on top of the athletes, let's just add to the people crunch here on campus. Regardless of the over-population, what about safety concerns? My grandfather BY KERRI PARIENELLO Beacon Layout Artist dropped dead of a heart attack at forty-eight years old on a train to work more than twenty years ago; what's to say that with our declining health as a nation, we're not going have an alumnus jogging on a treadmill fall over from a massive coronary or throw his back out trying to out-lift a student? For safety and already high numbers of people utilizing the facilities in place at the Marts Gym, I think that it's in the best interest of the University to charge alumni to use the gym. The administration charges students, for many incidentals, so I see no reason why administrators shouldn't ask for a nominal fee in order to cover their backs if something bad were to happen. Media Focus on Sex and Scandal Unfair to Public BY J.W. DAVIES Beacon Columnist Last week, Senator John Kerry, leading Democratic contender for the party's Presidential nomirn;ltion, deflected unsubstantiated rumors of an affair. Once again America found that when it comes to election year reporting, sex and scandal are the gold standard. Although the rumor of Kerry's affair was squashed, the incident shed light on a mud-hungry media just waiting to exploit even the smallest hint of indecent moral conduct. Sadly, the national media brain trust seems to have taken on the motto: Run it! Then check it! The rumor was initiated by the infamous Matt Drudge on his semi-credible news web site, the Drudge Report. Although Drudge can be credited, wi.th breaking the Monica Lewinsky-Bill Clinton story, his credibility as a trusted journalist relies on the judgement, and or the gullibility of the reader. The fact that this particular story traversed the media landscape on so swift a foot should leave news editors and TV news producers hanging their heads in regret. Coverage of John Kerry's rise in popularity over the last month and a half may have become monotonous, but forgoing ethical, investigative procedures just to add spice to the headlines is abhorrent. One sure sign that should have sent up red flags in the minds of editors across the country was that none of Kerry's opponents even attempted to use the story against him. Although the most respected news outlets refrained from running the story under the spotlight, most cable outlets and small-town papers wasted a considerable amount of airtime and ink on the baseless rumor. While the media deserves the brunt of the blame for their lapse in judgement, there is also another reason for this new practice of scandal charlatanism. Morality, although it may seem lost to some, is surprisingly still one of the greatest motivating forces in American politics. Concern for the moral behavior of our elected officials has been a top priority in the minds of Americans even before Washington took office and it has only grown stronger under the leadership of John F. Kennedy, Richard M. Nixon and, most notably, Bill Clinton. The chasm between liberals and conservatives in the United States tends to cut straight through the population. Most pundits agree that the split is somewhere around 50/50, or 45/45. For the conservative half, stories like Clinton and Lewinsky, or Kerry and whoever are just as important as public policy and international trade. Since President Clinton, the Republicans have had the advantage when it came to tapping into the moral pipeline of America. Forget Al Gore, John Kerry and any other Democrat who gets in the ring; the conservative right and most republicans are still campaigning against Bill Clinton. And they are winning. On the liberal side, the struggle lies within fighting the media. Despite claims that the media is, in fact, liberally biased, Democrats and liberal supporters are starting to nudge the media in the direction of finally focusing on real campaign issues. Even with credible arguments on both sides, however, the thought of morality no longer being an important issue in political campaigns is highly improbable. It is, after all, our nature to appeal to the personalities and sometimes even the minutest details in the lives of those in the public eye. Flaws ar~ only natural to the human design and, coincidentally, they are very important to the electoral process. But the media owes it to the public to focus attention on the issues that truly touch our lives on a daily basis: the economy, health care, Social Security, environmental issues, crime, foreign relations, and education, to name a few. If our attention on such issues resulted in an educated public that pushed the candidates--Republican and Democrat alike--to provide more than sound-bytes and warm and fuzzy photo ops, perhaps the results would be campaigns of substance and leaders who got things done. Haiti, continued from page 5 The alignment of interests outside of Haiti are almost as confusing as those in Haiti. The United States appears to take the high ground, but appearances can be deceiving. Colin Powell has stated that the United States will not send troops to Haiti to aid Aristide. He insists that there must be a peaceful resolution to Haiti's problems, and calls - along with CARICOM - for talks among the various groups. But Aristide has never been a favorite of the United States. He has been critical of the · United States, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Before we supported his return to power, we insisted that he accept economic policies that he had declared were wrong for Haiti. Unsurprisingly, he has been slow in fulfilling his agreements and he continues to criticize the effects of the global economy on poor nations. One example: Haiti, once one of the major suppliers of sugar in the world must now import sugar because it cannot compete with the price the subsidized sugar industry in the United States can charge. Aristide has never been a favorite of the Republican Party. Jesse Helms opposed his return to power, calling the ex-priest psychotic. Aristide's government has not been able to get copies of F~APH papers seized by the American military in the 1990s occupa- tion. The Haitian government is convinced that the papers are not made public to hide the connection between FRAPH and the CIA. Emmanuel Constant, a leader of FRAPH wanted by the Haitian government for crimes against the people, is living openly in New York and claims to have been funded in 1991 by _the CIA. The Washington based non-governmental organization, the International Republican Institute, has sent representatives to conferences organized by people now involved in the violent opposition in Haiti. The Democratic Convergence, an early organization in opposition to Aristide, claims to be funded by the Democratic_Endowment for Democracy, a Washington group active in supporting reactionary groups in Central America during the Cold War. The Democratic Convergence is made up primarily by wealthy mulattos and sweatshop interests. Many Haitians believe that the United States will be happy to see Aristide fall and be replaced by a more conservative leader, and that the U.S. is providing support to Aristide's enemies. Meanwhile, the United States is preparing housing at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba for the tens of thousands of Haitian refugees fleeing the violence in Haiti that the Coast Guard anticipates picking up in the near future before they can reach Florida. �8 FEATURES FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Neiineic's Passlon Drives National Speech Aspiratio~s BY JAMIE BABBITT Beacon Asst. Features Editor "more in terms of how to organize and asked · her to be patient so that we could find somebody who would coach as well in the program ... what I said was, 'let's recruit some other members' so it could beco.me a student-run club, she's not by herself, and to trust the program enough to try to find somebody to become coach." "It was rough that year because they had two different coaches in two semesters. Jess was the leader and so part of it was simply saying, 'Well do you have meetings? Do you want to come into speech classes and recruit freshmen?' [She] rose to the challenge of . _everything and she was wonderful at it. Seeing how good she was at motivating other students, in my mind I knew there was no doubt that the team was going to continue," added Elmes-Crahall. The team also had some budget issues that prohibited it from competing in some of the events. Neimeic used her own money to pay for the costs of the debates just so she could go to the event and keep the team alive. "In order to maintain a position where we are going to be a contender compared to all those schools, we have to keep going to tournaments. There have been tournaments I have paid for out of pocket so that I was able to compete and able to have the opportunity to further my knowledge," said Neimeia: "She ended up being the coach," said Elmes-Crahall. "She ended up organizing what they went to in terms of tournaments. She and other students maintained the -website. She did a lot of things usually faculty members do. So it was a matter of saying, 'you're doing a lot of things right."' Team members are also grateful for all of Neimeic's hard work. "We've been through three coaches in the past two years and without a strong student body holding it up, it would have just fell apart," said vice president of the club, Paul Jakubowski, sophomore mathematics major. Neimeic began recruiting members and It's not a stretch to say that the speech and debate team at Wilkes University would not currently exist if it weren't for Jessica Neimeic. Natural-born leadership and a passion for public speaking made the speech and debate club president the success she is today. Through her dedication, Neimeic,junior communication studies major, uplifted the dwindling team three years ago and made herself and the Wilkes team regionally recognized and nationally competitive. The first time Neimeic realized that she had an i_nterest in the art of rhetoric was in high school. She took a class in which the students got together and debated political· issues in a forum-like manner. "That was part of the reason that I realized I did like speaking in front of people. In those forums, I usually ended up being the lead speaker and taking over things. I have a tendency to not let things go. I take them over once I'm put in a group of people," said Neimeic: Given Neimeic's speaking experience in high school, when she saw the speech and debate team's table at club day, she was immediately drawn to it. "I knew that I had a The Beacon/Kristin Hake propensity for public speaking, and that I Jess Neimeic poses with her speech trophies which are on display in Breiseth Hall wasn't shy. When I saw something about the me." According to Neimiec, in order to qualify tra guidance. speech and debate team, I signed up. I came Neimeic not only has an influence on her for nationals, she had to take third place or to the meeting ... was utterly intimidated, but teammates, but she also shares her skill with higher in two regular season competitions, realized this was something I want to be a high school students. "We host a high school and second place or higher in a third compepart of and learn about," said Neimeic. tournament every October and through that I tition. But watching her today, no one would The team Neimeic has put together just made a lot of contacts and started judgguess the animated redhead was ever intimithrough the years is solid and motivated. "For ing on the h_igh school level... I [also] started dated. Neimeic learned most of the basics of the next couple years at least we have a good getting contacts there and realizing that there speech and debate her freshmen year from core," said Neimeic. "It's so much better this was a need for these high school kids to have John Tindell, the former Speech and Debate year to have a team with me." somebody that was as excited about it as they club coach who initiated the effort to reactiFor Neimeic, the most rewarding part of were. So, I joined up with one of the coaches vate the club in 200 I. After Tindell left Wilkes coaching her teammates is seeing them sucthere," said Neimeic. for another school, the team was left without ceed. "Seeing how happy they are when they According to Neimeic, all of the area faculty leadership. "When he [Tindell] left, I get their names on one of those [trophies] .. schools come to E.L. Meyers High School to knew a lot of the basics, a lot of the raw parts . Knowing that they worked for five or ten practice and the number of students who of it, but most of [what I learned was] just hours at least on that piece and have the reshow up is overwhelming. Neimeic kind of through osmosis--being there, ward of getting to do it in a final round. I get wanted to give all the high school stuwatching it, realizing that this is what a lot out of the coaching. I really, really like dents the attention they need, which wins, that this is what will entertain She ended up being the coach ... She did the getting trophies part, but watching them was difficult with only one coach. So your audiences effectively," said ~.lot of things usually faculty members do. break is definitely the most rewarding part," she offered to help out and is now the Neimeic. Dr. Jane Elmes-Crahall said Neimeic. assistant coach. Neimeic's sophomore year was a Neimeic finds coaching so rewarding that After everything Neimeic went Professor of Communication Studies transitioning year fot the team, and becoming a speech coach on the college level through with the team, it would be hard for her as well. With Tindell gon~, has become a career aspiration for her. She for her not to have learned and grown the team was forced to find a new more than doubled the size of the team. Ac- from her experiences. According to her, the even thinks of doing so at Wilkes after she coach. They eventually found a permanent cording to Neimeic, each year she goes into speech and debate team has helped her learn graduates. "I could definitely see myself comone, Joseph Rasmus, but the period of unmany communications classes and talks to how to work with different people, to become ing back here and running the team," said settlement was not easy for Neimeic. With the students to persuade them to join. Any a better speaker, to maintain friendships over Neimeic. changing coaches and not having a solid opportunity for Neimeic to find new mem- long distances., and to overcome her nervousWith ~verything that Neimeic has accomteam, Neimeic was left with many doubts. bers is taken advantage of. "Every depart- ness in terms of meeting people. "The extent plished in her three years at Wilkes, the "Last year... I didn't think our team was ment, every person I meet, if they show any of what I have learned is pretty endless," said possiblities seem unlimited as to what else going to make it. We had a coach change interest in speech, I bring it up ... I go all over Neimeic. this driven junior could do. But, Neimeic halfway through the year and it brought a lot the place and just draw people from wherThis year, Neimeic'_s hard work will pay off would not be satisfied with leaving the way of disruption and a lot of doubts among the ever I can," said Neimeic. Currently, the team at the national level, and promises to bring things are right now. The reason: she wants team members. The second semester last year has twelve active members and continues to attention to Wilkes as well. She will repre- to be the best. I went to all but one of the tournaments by grow. Neimeic concluded, "I currently have 87 sent Wil~es University at Nationals in Long myself, coach-less, team-less, keeping the Neimeic spends a large part of her week Beach, California from April 4-9. Neimeic said, different trophies. My goal is to beat the team aliv½" said Neimeic. coaching her teammates and helping them "It's the first time we've gone to a national Wilkes record of 122, currently held by Al Dr. Jane Elmes-Crahall, Neimeic's advisor, with their pieces for upcoming debates. She tournament in years. I'm the only person on Mueller, who graduated in 1996. By Christsupported her through the hardships the team holds two or three .practices a week and my team who bas qualified thus far; however, mas, it will be broken. Records are meant to went through. Elmes-Crahall gave her advice spends extra time with novices who need ex- I'm hoping to take a teammate or two with be broken." I �FEATURES . 9 FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Noncredit Courses Add Energy to Spring OptionsCCL Reaches Out to Non-traditional, Community Students BY MEAGAN BROWN Beacon Staff Writer Interested in reiki, or antiquing, or perhaps pottery? Don't know where to go to learn the necessary skills to be successful with these hobbies? The Center for Continued Leaming (CCL) at Wilkes Unrversity is now providing the necessities to get started. The CCL is offering eight new non-credit classes this spring. The classes offerec_i range from SAT prep classes to a course in basic web design. This is not the first time Wilkes has reached out to the non-traditional or community student. According to Margaret Steele, Director for the Center for Continued Learning, "The umbrella of thought is that this program is responsible for the enrollment and programs that meet the needs of the non-traditional student." Most of what the CCL involves itself in is helping new part-time adult students as well as postbaccalaureate students continue their edu· cation. According to Michael Frantz, Vice President of Enrollment Services and Supervisor of the CCL, the CCL is really a four-part proprograms within the different departments at gram. "One part is serving the part-time unWilkes. For example, right now, the office is dergraduate population. Two would be comworking with the English department to cremunity ec_iucational programs that are nonate a new Masters program in Creative Writcredit. Third would be those that are very ing. The program will take place completely connected to the academic institution; these on line, and the CCL is responsible for workare also non-credit. Fourth is part of the straing with the Information Technology Sertegic plan to increase full-time student popuvices to make sure students can be served in lation to 2,200 and to grow the post-baccathe same way they would if they were actulaureate populaally sitting in tion to · 1800," class. The stated Frantz. The non-traditional students add extreme CCL also will "They [ th e value to" the classroom. help to proCCL] are responmote the prosible for making Michael Frantz gram to the sure th at partVice President of Enrollment community. time non-tradi- _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ltisclearthat tional students the people are ready in terms who work in of paperwork to attend Wilkes University. the CCL most definitely have their hands full. The part-time students here at Wilkes are The post-baccalaureate students usually usually involved in the same classes as the attend Wilkes classes for further certification traditional college-age student," said Frantz. in their field. Wilkes runs a program fairly "Most often, the students come from a varioften that serves accountants, who, as a part ety of different backgrounds such as miliof their job requirements, must take 80 hours tary service or to start a new career." of instruction every two years. The CCL also The CCL also helps in developing new runs a program that certifies high school teachers to teach advanced placement classes. There are other classes offered to the community such as program called, "Strengthen Stepfamilies," in which families attend a class for the first part of the program. The second part is for counselors to teach them how to help people in stepfamilies. The teachers of these programs can be Wilkes professors, but don't need to be. "[Who teaches the courses] varies. Sometimes it's the faculty, and sometimes it is people who are considered experts in that field," said Steele. The faculty enjoy teaching the classes as well. According to Frantz, "The non-traditional students add extreme value to the classroom," and professors like to have the variety in the class. The non-credit classes can be attended by any person at any age but, Steele said, the "bulk of the people we serve here are not college-age students." The non-credit classes will begin in March and run through April. There is a fee for the class but it is generally low, ranging from no charge to $235. Wilkes To Host Co01puter Progra01ing Co01petition BY ANDY CALHOUN on to another problem on their list. Since the competition began in 1999, it has been used as a tool to help recruit students A student spending an afternoon in a comto the growing Mathematics and Computer puter lab, writing and fixing computer science ,programs is nothing new at Wilkes. How- Science field. "Since I've been here, at least ever, this spring, something will be a little dif- six contestants have come to Wilkes upon ferent. None of the students writing the pro- high school graduation," said Bracken. "The contest is a recruiting tool," said grams will be Wilkes students. In fact, they aren 't even college students. On February Bracken. Any opportunity that high school 28th, Wilkes will hold its sixth annual com- students get to interact with a college is a puter programming contest for high school benefit to both the student and the college. "The prospective students have an opportustudents . nity to see our facilities, get to know our faculty, and most imThe prospective students have an opportunity to portan ti y, get" to see our facilities, get to know our faculty, and most know some of our importantly, get to know some of our students. students," said . Bracken. Dr. Bartsara Bracken John Kern, a Assistant Professor of Mathematics freshman computer and Computer Science science major, attended the competition last year. He described the competition as a mix of math High school SJudents from Susquehanna, and computer programming skills, testing his Pike, Wayne, Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wyoabilities. "I didn't know how to do half of the ming counties have been invited to Wilkes to stuff," said Kem. test their programming skills. The students Computer science majors will play a role in will work in teams, attempting to solve sevthe competition. "They will answer problem eral programming problems. questions, run test data, and assist students "Each team is given a set of approximately with the program environment," said Bracken. seven programming problems. The students "Some students will be involved by writing write programs to solve the problems," said programming problems for the contest." Dr. Barbara Bracken, Assistant Professor of Dr. Bracken believes that Wilkes students' Mathematics and Computer Science. involvement helps make the experience worthBracken will be judging the answers to the while for the high school students. The proproblems. The teams will be timed on how long it will take them to answer each ques- spective students will get a chance to nettion . If the team doesn't solve the problem work with someone who is in college, and get correctly, they must fix it before they move the opportunity to ask questions about the Beacon Staff Writer Mathematics and Computer Science department at Wilkes. The ability work closely with Wilkes faculty and students will broaden the appeal of the University to the prospective students. This year's competition will be one of the largest ever held at Wilkes. The Math and Computer Science club operates its own website, where pictures and results from the competition are posted. The web address is http://club.mathcs.wilkes.edu. A special event is also planned for the day before the competition and is open to any Wilkes student. "We are also planning a LAN gaming party for the night prior to the competition," said John Mishanski, freshman comput_er science major. "The event will be open to any Wilkes student and details will be posted on the website as the event nears." Julje Roberts Perforntance The .Beacon/Ryan emish Up and coming country artist, Julie' Roberts, performs at the Black Rock Brewing Company in Wilkes~Barr~ Township on Wednesday, February1 R 2004 at a concert sponsored by the local expert in country music geared towards amphibians, F,roggy 101. �10 WINTER WEEKEND 2004 FEBRUARY 23, 2004 2004 up rR ro Teains Turtles Quailman GI Jim Da Nutbuster The Thing Captain Planet Punishers Buzz Lightyear Justice League Triple X-Men Mattress Man Aquaman Flash Mighty Mouse Super Smash Brothers Trojan Man ' Top: Team Triple X-Men participated in some Karaoke Thursday night to earn points for their team. Left: Sumo Wrestling was also available on Thursday night in the Ballroom equipped with inflatable suits. Bottom Left: Team Mighty Mouse screams there loudest during the Spirit Contest held on Friday in the Martz Gym. Bottom Right: Team Captain Planet holds up their banner in preparation for the Spirit Contest. �FEBRUARY 23, 2004 The Beacon/Ryan Klemish WINTER WEEKEND 2004 The Beacon/Nick Zmijewski The Beacon/Nick Zmijewski 11 The Beacon/Ryan Klemish Above: Captain Planet, Mighty Mouse, Quailman, and Trojan Man get the crowd excited for the Mascot Contest held on Thursday Night. Captain Planet won the competition earning his team 75 points. Right: Super Smash Brothers spike the ball during the Volleyball competition held Friday. - .... The Beacon/Nick Zmijewski TheBeacon/Krlstln Hake Winners: 1st: GI Jim 2nd: Trojan Man 3rd: Da Nutbusters Left: Team Da Nutbusters work together to pass the orarige to all of their teammates without using their hands. · Below: GI Jim pulls with all their might in the Tug of War Competition held Saturday morning in the greenway. �12 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FEBRUARY 23 2004 Movie Review: Big Fish BY MELISSA JURGENSEN older version and Ewan McGregor is cast as the young Edward, as he looks suprisingly Director Tim Burton's Big Fish is a movie like Finney when he was that age. about family, stories and the world we live in. Although he makes little progress until the Big Fish stars Billy Crudup as Will Bloom, beautiful ending of the film, the audience is a son who is frustrated with his ailing father, given numerous glimpses into Ed's past exEdward Bloom (Albert Finney). Will has periences (or at least the way he perceives grown up hearing the wild stories of his them) with flashbacks to a younger Ed Bloom father's life. He has become obsessed with (Ewan McGregor). And while Will is continuhearing the truth about his father's life in- · ally frustrated by his father's exaggerations, stead of the "tall tales" his father loves to he comes to realize that perhaps that's all he create. When his mother Sandra (Jessica really needs to know about his father. Lange) tries to reunite them, Will must learn Burton's effortless blending of story and how to separate fact from fiction as he comes real-life make for an interesting and very movto terms with his father's great feats and great ing ride. Every time the film comes back to failings. reality its disappointing, but each, time you Burton has given us many excellent films want to believe even more. In soine ways you over the years, most of them possessing a might even want to believe Edward's version darker nature, such as Beetlejuice, Batman, more than that of reality. It would have been and Edward Scissorhands. interesting if Burton teased with the fact that Albert Finney and Ewan McGregor the fantasy world could have been reality. I'm prefectly portray themselves as the old and sure that would have added more spice and young Edward Bloom. Finney as the worldly Beacon A&E Editor suspense to the movie. I also liked the performance of McGregor who brings innocence and a ray of hope to young Edward. His role seems very tonguein-cheek at times but McGregor holds it together as we really believe in Edward. One of the most magical scenes in the whole piece was a quiet moment between Finney and Lange. You can see their devotion and love for one another. It's a radiant scene that illustrates exactly what the movie is saying. Life is all about the love we share with each other. I did have some problems with how Burton decides to end his classic tale of family. I was puzzled to why the film ended that way. The film often recollects that sure we can tell the real stories but aren't the tales more fun. Unfor:tunately, the movie does lack in depth, spending so much time on the fantastic adventures and misadventures of Ed Bloom that there is little development of the main cause for the story. Although Big Fish brilliantly blurs the line between fantasy and reality which this makes for an imaginative tale, this does not imply that ''Big Fish" has achieved its goal. Instead after an hour and a half into the movie, it does so in a mediocre fashion. 3.5 out of 5 W's This Week in History... __ The week of February 23 to 29 in retrospect 23--The Tootsie Roll was introduced by Leo Hirshfield, ( 1896) 24--The first parade to use floats occurred in New Orleans at Mardi Gras, (1868) 25--The state of Oregon became the first state to place a tax on gasoline. The tax was 1 cent per gallon, ( 1919) 26--In New York City, the first pneumatic-powered subway line was opened to the public, ( 1870) 21-- People magazine was first issued by Time-Life (later known as Time-Warner), (1977) . 28--The Republican Party was organized in Ripon, WI, ( 1854) 29--The first electric tabulating machine was invented by Herman Hollerith, (1860) l<eeps its .moihenfom bum, Guest, ' wa sweet, sticky fun, but had very l their self-titled second iibu members of PhantomPlaneJ any naysayers who 'still d them lightweights From the op~rii Happy Ending;" · thing: is Th t go,il)g througpout, t ~otnething'The> Guest · ' ailed t9 do. Every ack hjts hai:der than 'the slower numd "After.Hours,'.' . e arqund, :Phan- . ed thei{iipped This is and rock ck and roll can . . , vis- ;RFORMIN:ARTS AT WILKES UNIVERSITY Darte Board BY BRIDGET GIUNTA Beacon Staff Writer All day dance performance and master class on February 24 and 25. Dancer Vincent Thomas, artist-in-residence from Towson University in Maryland will present. *Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for Performing Arts. *Free and open to the public *Sponsored by the music department and Office of Multicultural Affairs *For more information contact Jim Harrington at 570-408-4428 Wednesday, February 25, 2004--Performance Hour--1 p.m. in Gies Hall. Performance Hour is free of charge and open to all. WILKES UNIVERSITY . PRoaR~MINGBoARD' s ·ENTE~TAINMEN~,.EVENTS CAL.EN DAR .........RU �13 FEB Today's Recipe: Every w~ekyou will find a nevyrecipe tl}at is ~irnp/e enough to make in your dorm ro9myet scrumptiou$ enough to satisfy any t?,stebud. So get out your pots·anqpans and start cooking! _Psycho . Chick n BYWRI GRAUSAM Beacon StaffWriter Ingredients: I (3 1/2 lb) whole chicken I T. cider vinegar l 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 1/4 tsp. black pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 c. dry white wine Become a Lifesaver/ Directions: .. 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees 2. Remove and discard giblets and neck. Rinse chicken; pat dry. Trim excess fat. Starting at neck bacity, loosen skin from breast and drumsticks by..inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat. With a knife/ slash chicken every two inches, making 1/2 _ inch deep slits . .3,f=ombine Vi~eg~, a~~ garlic; r~.~ pn t-. ·• '··· Donate Plasma that is needed for_:_ mflll~ns of people · · each year ... IBP! Interstate Blood & Plasma. Inc. 41 S. Main St Wilkes Barre. PA It's Safe and Convenient Donate Todayllllll -·1 ·s - - . L-. - - 1 H .·..·· ff! p .-. .c:1v~ ..,ves. Donate ·P/as1-r1a· 823- ·. 4 .9 . .. . . �FEBRUARY 23 2004 14 AI Groh Honored for Lifetiine Service to Wilkes . ev1e · , ;i ::,· , :~ ·% ' ,fu\:0-:-::: ,.: :.-'. . BY MONICA CARDENAS Beacon Asst A&E Editor as both a Professor of English and as director of many plays and one acts. Since his retirement, he has remained an active through a At yet another astounding performance variety of Wilkes departments and organizaof Fiddler on the Roof on Friday night, Mr. tions ever since. However, his time at Wilkes Alfred S. Groh, Professor Emeritas of English was innovative and imperative to the develand Theater Arts, was recognized for his tire- opment of the arts at Wilkes. Before the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center less contributions to Wilkes and the Darte was established, there was no theater departCenter for Performing Arts. Groh, who graduated from Wilkes in ·1941, ment at Wilkes. In order to make up for this has been committed to the University for missing link to the arts, Groh established Cue and Curtain, a club that allowed students to more than sixty years. "He's what tht:Y call a 'Golden Colonel,"' perform. According to King, he was director of the said long-time friend and Associate Dean of first theater at Wilkes, which was located beStudent Affairs, Dr. Barbara King. hind Chase Hall. Groh also directed musicals Prior to the evening's performance, which at the Irem Temple on North Franklin Street was to a full house comprised of many former students and Wilkes friends, a short cer- and was responsible for the concert and lecemony led by Provost Maravene Loeschke ture series, which brought such names as highlighted Groh's many gifts. In her ad- David Brinkley and Pearl Bailey to Wilkes. In addition, Groh dress, Loeschke oversaw the funding called the and construction of audience's attenthe Dorothy Dickson tion to the vast Darte Center in the list of plays and early to mid-60's. Not one acts that only is he responsible Groh had difor raising mone.y rected during his from the community years at Wilkes. and assisting with She noted that the design of the Groh had a strong Center, but accorddesire to acing to King, "He tells knowledge the wonderful stories masters, but also about his arguments bring to life the with contractors lesser known over how many bathplaywrites who room stalls should be also made imporincluded." He was tant statements deeply involved in about life. every aspect of this In addition to cultural landmark and Groh's teaching and directing, The Beacon/Nick Zmijewski served as managing Loeschke added Honored for his lifetime committment tO'the director from 1965 he has two loves; Wilk~s community,_ Al _Groh received recognition until his retirement. . . for his many contributions to the campus at But retirement was wntmg poetry Friday's performance of "Fiddler on the Roof." not the end ofGroh's and his wife Jane, who is the former Wilkes Dean of Students. at Wilkes. He is an ayid sports fan and fol.The two sat holding hands in the front row lows the Colonels very closely. In addition, during the presentation and the play. he continues to be a supporter of the theater Throughout her remarks, Loeschke q~oted now. . ·."He keeps in contact with students, and from one of Groh's poems. In addition, Dick Gillespie, Adjunct Professor of Theater de- remembers what parts they played in particulivered Groh's poem, "On the Arts." Finally, lar plays, the scenery, and even who painted Vice President for Enrollment, Mike Frantz, the scenery," said King of Groh. "He is wise, acknowledged Groh's impact on him when but quiet. He knows what he believes and Groh delivered a poem on peace during the lives by what he believes. I don't think you campus September 11 dedication of the peace can ask for more than that." She adds, "He has always been and is truly pole. Frantz unveiled the University's gift to Groh which was to put his poem on a bronze a teacher. Al is one of the most patient, nonplaque that will be placed next to the peace judgmental peoQle that you would ever meet." "Gentle is the word that always comes to pole near the library. According to Bruce E. Phair, Director of mind," said Dr. J. Michael Lennon, Chairperthe Dorothy Dickson Darte Center and son of Humanities and Professor Emeritus, former student of Groh, "Al was instrumen- English, describing Groh. "He writes very tal in getting the whole theater program and warm poems. He is a great wordsmith." King agrees. "His poetry is very heartfelt . Center for the Performing Arts off the and introspective." ground. " Thoughtfully, she added, "much like Al." Groh served at Wilkes from 1947 to 1987 tu . , P1Jkep ose in atession fot *~---------.---....-,,,,,,.,,........---,--,<:JI tudor ~till bookshop fl' &cafe ontext. this .· inip_~;fance.. r~s .s. reobsefving a ':everything . ortance ·am~ ask rust �FEBRUARY 23, 2004 ARIS & ENTERTAINMENT Third Floor _ Henry Student Center Tuesday,, February 24 11:00-2:00 15 �16 FEBRUARY 23, 2004 SPORTS Lady Colonels Beat Dre"W in Season Finale BY ARIEL COHEN Beacon Staff Writer Basketball continued from page 20 straight free throws off of Lauren Aliano and Melissa Kraft, making the score an extremely uncomfortable 60-59 game with The Wilkes women's basketball team ofonly 49 seconds left. Cunningham would fered up a thrilling season finale victory with add one last scare for Wilkes and one last 2 free throw shots--one from Andrea hope for Drew as she went one for two DeMaranville and one from from the free throw line Danielle Kresock--to lift the making the score 60 all. team to a 62-60 win over FreeOn the next possesdom Conference rival, 13-10 sion for the Lady ColoDrew University. nels DeMaranville was Failing behind early in fouled hitting the first of the first half· 4-0, the Lady two free throws making Colonels quickly got their the game 61-60. After act together, going on a Ward grabbed the of15-2 run to give the women fensive rebound trying the lead for the majority of for a 2 point basket, the game. The run was led Kresock got the ball and by Rena Bolin, who chipped picked up a foul with 9 in 6 - points, while seconds left on the DeMaranville added 5, and clock. Kresock would Jenna Ward added 4. also go 1-2 making the The Lady Colonels were able score now 62-60. to hold a 5 point lead by halfOn the last possesti me, heading into locker sion of the game, the room with a score of30-25. Rangers tried to take Comi ng back from halfthe ball down the floor, ti me, the Laay Colonels TheBeaconfTodd Weibel but Jennifer Weldpn's would jump out to their bigshot was off the mark as gest lead of the game with a time expired giving the 40-31 advantage on a n_ice Colonels an incredible 62-60 season finale shot from Bolin, with 14 minutes left in playover sixth placed Drew University. ing time. "It was nice to win our last game of the But the women were not safe yet as Drew year and give us inspiration for next seawould tie the game up with 8:57 left to go in son," said Bolin. "We played as a team the second half at 43 all on a field goal from and everybody contributed to the win ." Weldon. Although struggling throughout most Although the Rangers would never get of the season the women ended their seathe lead they had to start the game, they son with an overall record of 3-21 and 2-12 would be up a challenge keeping the game· in the Freedom Conference. extremely close ·in the last 8 minutes. Danielle Kresock had a game high 18 With 2:31 left in the game, Corinne Stewart points leading the way for the Lady Colomade a pair of free throws giving the Wilkes nels. Rena Bolin added three assists while Colonels a 60-55 edge over visiting Drew. DeMaranville chipped in l Opoints. The Rangers then answered with four nnnnnnnnnnnn n n n caSh for ~our n i/J cornpact cliScS in regulation. But Wilkes just couldn't seem to put Drew away for good. The Rangers would once again fight back and come to within three points of the Colonels, 73-76, when Boyer hit a three with five seconds left in the game. Morgan would then ice the game for Wilkes by hitting one of two free throws and a final score of 73-77 in favor of the Colonels. "We didn't really get down and dirty and play them tough until the second half, and -then at the end we just kind of flogged away, I dori't know what was it, a 14 point lead or something. We just made some bad passes, tried to enter the ball to the post from half court a couple times, missed a couple lay-ups, and come down the floor with 17 seconds left and try to throw an allyoop. That's not a disciplined team," commented Rickrode. Rickrode then added, "We were 12-7 at one time, and I said with six games to go, it's going to be tough to get all six. We could, but let's try to get four or five out of six. We got a chance to get 5 out of 6 going into the playoffs, so we'll build momentum from there hopefully." The Colonels had five players score in double figures with Morgan having a game high 19 points. Yaniello had 10, Plisko 13, Pressley 11, and Ryan Milford 12. Ian Chester led the Rangers with 17 points, while Bernard Buttone had 16 points along with a game high l O rebounds. Germane Williams also had 14 points for Drew. Overall on the week, the Colo- nels won two out of three games. Wilkes also defeated Lycoming earlier in the week 71-68. Plisko had the game high of23 points and Morgan had IO while Mike Constantine ended the game with 11 points. The Colonels have their last game of the season at home tonight against Lincoln at 7:00 p.m. before heading into the Freedom playoffs on Wednesday. TheBeaconfTodd Weibel www.musir.1lmcrgi.com also buyjnq& seHing; ~ .. DVDS•VHS VIDEO GAMES ~ RECORDS TAPES flfl iD OdUS!Cfll ENERUI sg ll D rt1trnaiamet ~ . . . aa.m bestsel~on best pnces cool gifts Are you interested in writing for The Beacon? ... flfl ... flfl ·we're looking fo:1" writers! jn It's a great expierence and a fun work environment! pamn5, i:~-::~ n \l ICl n I WANTED ~1'nnnnnnnnnn Contact The Beacon at 408-5903 �FEBRUARY 23, 2004 17 SPORTS Colonels Baseball Splits With St. Mary's BY ARIEL COHEN Beacon Staf/Writer half of the fourth inning. The men added one _run on a single by Dave Morgan, and an RBI double by pitcher, Mike Spotts. Even though the Seahawks regained their two run lead in the bottom of that same inning the Colonels were not about to give up. The Colonels added two more runs in the top half of the seventh inning. The two runs came at a good time tying the game 3-3 when Kyle Devlin scored on a single by Dave Evans, and Casey Kulago scored on a single by Tyler Trutt. But the Seahawks would get their winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning off of .Vallandangham. The second game of the double header gave the Colonels their first win for the sea- The Wilkes University baseball team opened its 2004 season with a double header at St. Mary's College in Maryland with a split. The Colonels first game was a hard fought 43 loss, but the team managed to clinch the nightcap game with 4-1 win b ind the outstanding pitching of senior, Mike Spotts. St. Mary's broke the first game open in the bottom half of the third inning, giving Matt Bailey a two run confidence lead against the Colonels. Brandon Rist opened the game for St. Mary's by first doubling and then scoring on a single by John Spinnenweber. Spinnenweber then scored after stealing both second and third base on a Wilkes error. The Colonels answered right back in their son behind the solid five-hit game by Mike Spotts and Jeff Ridge with the save. Spotts allowed only two hits in the first four innings of the game, and the Colonels went on to win 4-1. Wilkes got the game started in the first inning scoring twice off hits by Tyler Trutt, Dave Morgan, and Casey Kulago. The Colonels increased their lead to 3-0 in the second inning. To begin the inning Konschak walked and then moved up to second on a sacrifice bunt by Jared Ferrell. After Trutt singled to load the bases, Konschak scored on a sacrifice fly from Josh Turel. St. Mary's tried to get something started in the bottom half of the second inning . But the closest they would get would be the sole run scored by Snow on a ground out by Engelau. The Colonels remained fairly quiet until the sixth inning when Wilkes would take a solid 3 run lead back off a solo shot by Ferrell. Trutt wa.1, the only player in the double header to have multiple hits in both games after hitting several singles throughout the matchup. "I was very impressed by the pitching staff. Hitting needs to improve and that will happen the more that we play," Coach Folek stated after the games. The Wilkes baseball team heads to Dickinson, this Saturday, February 28 at 12:00 . Wilkes Finishes 5th at MAC Chainpionships BY WILL MIDGETT Beacon Asst. Sports Editor The Wilkes wrestling team closed its season this weekend at the MAC Championships held at the University of Scranton. Wilkes had a strong showing as the team took fifth place in the conference with 68 total team points. Delaware Valley College took first place in the tournament with 150.5 team points, and Lycoming College was the runner-up with 137 points. Freshman Mike Ferrara earned the high- est finish for the Colonels at third place in the 149 pound bracket. After a 4-1 loss to · Lycoming's Sean Reese in the semi-finals, Ferrara moved into the consolation bracket and won his first match against Scranton's Donnel Young with a fall in 4:20. In the consolation finals, Ferrara earned his third place finish with a 4-3 decision over Rob Jimenez from Delaware Valley. Junior Jeremy Mayer took a fourth place finish for the Colonels at 125 pounds. After making his way into the semi-finals, Mayer STUDENTS WELCOME ;'-,, ' i ~ I , " I \,1 l' lost a 18-5 major decision to nationally-ranked King's grappler Mitch Marks. "It was a disappointing finish for the whole weekend," said Mayer. "The guy that I beat on Friday ended up beating me for third place on Saturday." But Mayer added that the season was extremely positive overall. He ended the season with a record of 30-15. "I set my goal to win 20 matches," says Mayer. "And I got way more than that." In his first consolation bout, Mayer pinned Tyler Faux Dugan of Albright in 2:46. In the consolation finals, Mayer was pinned by Delaware Valley's Mik~eston in I :22. Five Wilkes wrestlers earned fifth place finishes on Saturday. At 157, Joe Yenchak pinned Elizabethtown's Vinny Camacho in 57 seconds in the fifth place match . At 165, Kyle Lenio took a fifth place finish after winning two out of his three matches. In the fifth place bout, Lenio won a 4-3 decision over Scranton's Tim Grover. Sandrino Plutino placed fifth for the Colonels at 184 pounds. In his opening match on Friday, Plutino pinned Elizabethtown's John Garganta in 52 seconds. After a 16-3 loss to Trevor Needham from Scranton, Plutino bounced back with a 4-2 decision over Tony Valenti from Messiah . Vince Abbott earned his fifth place finish at 197 with a pin over Scranton's Matt Butler in 2:33. · At heavyweight, freshman Keith Altiery won fifth place with a 3-1 overtime victory against Kings' James Bishop. Joe Yutko placed sixth for the Colonels at 133. In his first round match, Yutko won a 146 major decision over Elizabethtown's Tom Elicker. Yutko lost his next)wo matches to finish sixth. Wilkes finished the season with a 11-11 dual meet record. "As a team we reached our goal," says. Mayer. "Our goal was to reach .500 and we did that. We made .500 as a team.'' Sherman Hills Apartments www.shermanhillsapartments.com I I V The Best Looking Affordable Apartments In Wilkes-Barre Now accepting applications for 1 & 2 bedroom apartments Centrally Located Public transportation Carpeting Air Conditioning On Site Social Service Coordinator Laundry Facilities 24-Hour Maintenance Service Frost Free Refrigerator Garbage Disposal Stove 300 Parkview Circle Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18702 Monday - Friday 8AM. to SP.M. 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She University's women's basketball led the team in steals team, one positive aspect was with 54 and assists concluding the season with a win, with 65, while finisha 62-60 victory over Drew Uniing third on the team versity on Saturday afternoon. with 4.2 boards per The Lady Colonels have angame. other positive thing to focus on DeMaranville the consistent force of the comscored a season-high bination of sophomore Rena 27 points in a loss to Bolin and junior Andrea Courtesy, Sports Information Delaware Valley ColDeMaranville and the fact that they are returning next year. Andrea DeMaranville . lege on February 14 · The Wyoming Valley Bolin and DeMaranville were credited with being the top scorers for 17 of West graduate ·was also consistent in free throws for the season, completing 74 perthe team's 24 games. They also combined to cent of her shots. DeMaranville sank 13-ofgrab the most rebounds in nine games total. 17 from the charity line in a 70-58 win at FDU"Rena and Andrea are the two players on Florham two weeks ago. our team, that in crunch time, they are our Bolin scored a season-high 22 points in go-to players," said head coach Jim Reed. the team's first game against FDU, a 72-62 "They are our two most explosive athletes decision. She topped the team's list in field that can make something happen at the ofgoals made when she hit on ten of her shots fensive end." in the first game against the Devils. The DeMaranville led the team in points per Scranton Prep graduate had a season-high game, averaging 13 for the season. In the BY KYLA CAMPBELL Beacon Staff Writer ten assists against Lycoming College last week. Both of these Lady Colonels are known to drive to the basket and take shots when no one else will. Each of them has attempted as many as 18 field goals in a game, including Bolin at Drew University and DeMaranyille at Delaware Valley. With aggressive defense, both grabbed a game-high six steals at Marywood University. Bolin repeated her performance in the team's win overFDU. Despite the team's record, they continued to play each Rena game with great effort. "We all love basketball and want to have fun-," said Bolin. "Even though our record wasn't good, we wanted to come out and play hard. We came out hard [on Saturday] and that win was the best." The two-sport athlete brings a lot to the team. "Rena's outstanding ability with the ball off the bounce really helps our team go," said Reed. Bolin, only a sophomore, has already picked up a leadership role. "Rena is doing a lot better with being vocal and a team leader," added assistant coach Whitney Bull. "Her athleticism and basketball ability is great. Especially with handling the ball... she's so quick and can coine up with great plays." DeMaranville, who will return next year as one of three seniors, balances the offensive attack. "Andrea can do things going to the basket, and she's a good shooter," said Reed. "There is a variety of ways in which she can score, so the's difficult to defend ." "Andrea has a great shot. She can just turn it on and it goes in," added Bolin Bull. "Andrea's very athletic as well. She has some good basketball smarts and mobility." With Bolin and DeMaranville returning for next year's lineup, things are looking good for the young Lady Colonels. "The program looks like it has a really bright future," concluded Bull. "We have a lot of young players that will definitely be very competitive in the league in the next couple seasons. They just need a little more experience under their belt." XifkinCafe at J-{enrv Student Center ~ . 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'Pickle. and a 20 oz Fountain Beverage · .$4.59 ¥arch1-S .A111erlcan Sub with Chip$~ 'Pickle. and a 20 oz Fou11taJp 'Beverage $4.59 Jfours of Operation Mondav:tlrrouqh Thursday 7,'.00 A.A-lro 8:00 'PM fttdav 7:00 .A..M" toJZ:00 AM Saturday 8:00 PM to JZ:00 .;<.A( �~_______,~----------.. .-----iiiiiiiiii'!-----,.,iliiiiiiiiiiii~. . . ~ FEBRUARY 23 2004 LIPBOARD O L ONEL 'S MEN'S BASKETBALL (2/ l 7) Wilkes 71 Lycoming 68 (2/19) DeSales 83 Wilkes 70 (2/21) Wilkes 77 Drew 73 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL (2/17) Lycoming 61 Wilkes 55 (2/19) DeSales 77 Wilkes 37 . (2/21) Wilkes 62 Drew 60 Drew Mary's4, . . WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Scranton DeSales King's Delaware Valley Lycoming Drew FDU-Florham Wilkes 12-2 23-2 11-3 21-4 9-5 18-7 7-7 12-12 7-7 15-10 6-8 13-10 2-12 5-19 2-12 3-21 February 23--Men's Basketn, Home 7 :00 p.m. ebruary 25--Men's Bases, Away ruary 28--Baseball at ,· : O R:25 ·. Men's College Baski!tliall 1. Stanford (23-0) beatUCLA73-60. Next; vs'. Oregpn State, 1'hursday. 2, Saint Joseph's (24-0) beat Temple 76;;53.Next:·atMas~ach~setts, Wednesday. ~ · 3. Duke (21-3) did not play. Nexr vs. Maryltillfl. Sunday. 4. Mississippi State (21-2) lost t,o Alabama.'.77-73. Next; vs. No. 24 LSU, Wedoesqay. 5. Pittsburgh (23-2) at West Virginia Next: at Georgetown, Tuesday. 6. Gonzaga (23-2) beat Tulsa 76-56. Nex~; vs. Sa~ Diego, Thur~day. 7. Oklahoma State (20-2) vs. Nebraska. Next; at Missouri, Tuesday. 8. Connecticut (21-5) beat Notre Dame 61-50. Next: at St. Job n's, Tuesday. 9. Kentm;ky(19:4) beat Auburn 68,59. Next: vs. Tennessee, Wednesday. 10. Louisville (17-6) lost to No. 17 Cincinnati 66-61, OT. Next: vs. DePaul, Wednesday. 11. Texas (18-4)atOklahoma. Next: vs. No. 21 Kansas, Monday. 12. Wisconsin ( 17-5) did-not play. Next: at Michigan, Sunday. 13. North Carolina State (16-6) did not play. Next: vs. Washington, Sunday., 14. Arizona ( 17-6) at Oregon State. Next: vs: Washington, Thursday. 15. WakeForest ( 16-6) did not play. Next: at No: .18 Georgia Tech, Sunday. · 16. North Carolina(16-7) beatFloi;idaState78-7l. !'fext: at Virginia, Tuesday. 17. Cincinnati (18-5) beat No. 10 Louis~ille 6~6 l, O'f.Next: vs. Saint Louis, Wednesday. 18. Georgia Tech ( 19-6) did not play. Next: vs. Nq. )5 Wake forest, Sunday. 19. Providence (18-5) beat Miami 70-57. Next: at Notre Dame, Tuesday. 20. Southern Illinois (21-2) vs. Hawaii. Next: vs. Creighton, Tuesday. 21. Kansas (17-6) beat Iowa State 90-89, OT. Next: at No. 11 Texas. Monday. 22. Texas "fech ( 19-7) beat Texas A&M 76-60. Next: at Nebraska, Tuesday. 23. Memphis (18-4) vs.Alabama-Birmingham. Next: vs. Southern Mississippi, Tuesday. 24. LSU (17-6) lost to Vanderbilt 74-54. Next: at No. 4 Mississippi State, Wednesday. 25. South Carolina (20-6) lost to Arkansas 82-66. Next: at Florida, Wednesday. . . ornneStewart; senior center, sh'g t hundred percent from the free ' throw line for the week going· 10 for 10 and led the Lady Qolcmels in rebounding two out of the three games totaling nine boards against Drew and a game high 13 against Lycoming earlier · in the week. NUMBERS 5 one OF THE WEEK number of Wilkes wrestlers who placed fifth at the MAC's 34 number of blocks Corrine Stewart has for the season, which is secqnd in the league 45 percentage Mike Morgan shot from three point range for the week Travel With STS Americas #1 Student .Tour Operator Jamaica, Cancun, Acapulco, Bahamas, and Florida. Now hiring campus reps. Call for group discounts. Informatiori/Reservations 1-800-648-4849 or www.ststravel.com �20 SPORTS FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Colonels Rebound fro01 Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew Wilkes heads into conferenee playoffs this week BY STEVE KEMBLE Beacon Sports Editor "I think when we went out and made a At the half Mike Morgan was leading all On Saturday afternoon at the Marts Cencouple jump shots early and we thought they scorers with 15 points shooting five for nine ter, the Colonels (16-8; 9-5 conf.) rebounded (Drew) were just going to roll over and let us from three point range. "Mike shot the ball from a tough loss Thursday night against do that. They weren't going to do that," said well," commented Rickrode. DeSales by beating Drew University (6-17; Jerry Rickrode, Wilkes men's basketball head Much like the first half, the second half 3-11 conf.) 77-73. coach. started out with Wilkes controlling the game The Colonels sprinted out of the gates In the final few minutes of the half the early by going up by as much as 14 points, and picked up a quick 17-5 lead with 43-57, with 14:54 leftin the game just four and a half minutes gone by • I • • when Yaniello got a steal and in the first half. The scoring frenzy We d1dn t really get down and dirty and play them then was assisted by Dave Plisko started with a dunk by Evan Walters tough until the second half, and then at the end we for a fast break lay-up. and then Mike Morgan hitting four just kind of flogged away, I don't know what was it, a However, the Rangers would out of five three pointers and John 14 point lead or something. bring the Colonels scoring run Yaniello adding a three of his own. Jerry Rickrode to an end once again by fighting However, after that run things , back strong and pulling to within seemed to cool down for Wilkes. Mens Basketball Head Coach five points, 56-61, when Craig Drew would eventually tie the game Clemente hit a jump shot with at 19 on two free throws by Brad_ Colonels pulled themselves tog_ether and went 8:44 remaining. Greenman with 11 :56 left in the half. up by as much as eight points, 35-43, with 40 The Colonels would then build their lead The Rangers would eventually pull out seconds left in the half on a made lay-up plus back to 14 points, 59-71, on a steal from Morin front with their biggest lead of the day, foul shout by Rashawl! Pressley. gan, which he converted into a lay-up on the six points, when Joe Lamson hit a three Peter Boyer of Drew would make the final other end assisted by Plisko with 5 :20 left in poi~ter with 7 :51 left until intermission and shot of the half and cut the Colonels lead to a score of 31-25. 38-43 entering halftime. Basketball Continued on page 16 TODAY(2/23) Photography Exhibit @ Sordoni Art Gallery, 12-4:30 Men's Basketball @ Marts Gym vs. Lincoln University, 7 PM TUESDAY(2/24) Photography Exhibit @ Sordoni Art Gallery, 12-4:30 Dance Performance and Master Class @ Dorothy Dickson Darte Center, 11-4 Marti Gras Celebration @ Henry Student Center Cafeteria, 3rd Floor, 11-2 Hockey Tickets on Sale for March 3 @ Henry Student Information Desk, 1-3 Commuter Council Meeting @ MSC TV Lounge. 11 :30 AM WEDNESDAY(2/25) room, 2nd f._loor, 7 PM Son of Glam Rock Band @ Henry Student Center Ballroom, 2nd Floor, 9 PM Hockey Tickets on Sale for March 3@ Henry Student Center /information Desk, 13 WIN CASH! FRIDAY(2/27) Photography Exhibit @ Sordoni Art Gallery, 12-4:30 Movie Night @ Cinemark, 7 PM SATURDAY(2/28) Photography Exhibit @ Sordoni Art Gallery, 12-4:30 High School Programming Contest @ Stark Leaming Center, 10:30 AM. Baseball Double-Header@ Dickinson, 12 PM SUNDAY(2/29) Photography Exhibit @ Sordoni Art Gallery, 12-4:30 Photography Exhibit @ Sordoni Art Gallery, 12-4:30 Dance Performance and Master Class @ Dorothy Dickson Darte Center, 11-4 Congratulations to Katie Gianfagna, Biology Club Movie Night@ MSC TV who correctly identified last week's "Find This Lounge Picture" first. As Gianfagna pointed out, last week's picture depicted a piece of art work on the Stark Learning Center, near the Alumni Photography Exhibit @ Sordoni Art · House. Gianfagna will receive a $1 o cash prize Gallery, 12-4:30 courtesy of the Wilkes University Programming Movie and Discussion: "Daring to Board. Resist: Three Women Face The Holocaust" @ Henry Student Center Ball- THURSDAY 2 26 Find this Picture on Campus and ... This photo was t~ken so?1ewhere on Wilkes Uni~ersity's Campus. _ When you fi~d It, emm_l us t,?e answer _at: w1l~esbeacon@hotmail.com. Be sure to put_ Campus P1ctur~ as the sub~~ct headmg, _as well as your name, phon num~er, and either campus ~ailb?x or ma1h~g addre~s 1~ the bo~y text. . . The first person to correctly 1dent1fy the locat10n of this picture will be recogmzed 1 next weeks issue, and will receive a $10 cash prize, courtesty of Programming Board The Beacon welcollles notices of events ... publicize it's free!Post your event by visitingwww.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 2004 February 23rd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004 February 23 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/64c02749f19ea8b2fca428fc83f15463.pdf 8a7f191d10ee6c21095bbadaa26daad8 PDF Text Text March 1, 2004 Volume 56 Issue 17 www.wilkesbeacon.com Winter Months Pose Obstacles for Wheelchairs, Crutches Physically challenged students find some paths impassable . BY JEREMY ZUCKERO Beacon Correspondent For the average person, moving from building to building or across campus presents relatively little difficulty. But for those with physical challenges-~both temporary and permanent--getting from point A to point B can be a significant struggle. For people who have special needs, routine pedestrian paths can become an obstacle course, containing hazards of which others may not even be conscious. Rachel Gablon, a freshman Spanish major who is wheelchair-dependent, said, "The sidewalks are uneven. It's a pretty long distance from one side [of campus] to the other ... The street [South Street] is uneven . . . I've flipped over a couple of times." Winter weather can also compound Gablon's difficulties. She ~ gotten stuck a few times in snow that had drifted across sidewalks, but agrees that sidewalks are generally kept in "decent" condition by the Wilkes University staff. Ariel Cohen, freshman communication studies major and friend to Gablon, knows how difficult it is for her and other handicapped individuals to maneuver around campus. "Most of the buildings on this campus are handicapped accessible, but not all, though. I've known people here ... that have broken a foot or something, and they can't get into the [non-handicapped accessible] buildings because there is no ramp, no elevator," said Cohen. Gablon, however, has not experienced this problem on a regular basis. "All my classes have been in Breiseth [Hall] or Stark [Learning Center]," said Gablon, Gablon pointed out, though, that she did have a problem once accessing the Resi- dence Life building. "He [Cohen] had to push me up the ramp and then pick me up to get inside . . . the ramp has a little step to it, and when you get up the ramp, there is a step that you have to get over to get in the door." Being physically challenged, Gablon knows better than most where the problems with accessibility are on campus. Several of the automatic doors around campus have been disconnected lately for maintenance. Gablon cited that the first step to making Handicapped access continued on page 8 The Beacon/T. Mick Jen Rachel Gablon uses the handicapped access to enter Evans Hall. Center for Continued Learning Offers Summer Africa Trip Although the response has not been BY GABRIELLE LAMB Beacon News Editor as energized so far, Merryman commented Visiting rain forests, deserts, and that by mid-March he hopes to' have the savannahs. Sounds like a dream for those trip filled up. According to Merryman, the trip has still stuck in the winter rut, but for many students that dream can become a reality been · a huge success in the past, with this summer, thanks to a trip offered by people experiencing things they haven't seeh or heard before. the Center for Continued Learning. "It went exceptionally well in the past From May 31 through June 10, 2004 students will have the chance to travel Kenya, East Africa with Dr. James Africa trip continued on Merryman, Professor of Anthropology. Page2 This isn't the first time this trip ...... has been offered to students, d . h owever. In f;act, accord mg to Merryman this is the New~ ...................................... 1-3 ..-----------------I n ex:. Kristen Ha y a s. o .(< . au . rowne ·•· Scoool of Busin~ss and tndus1 Henry Student Center Ballrod, ean o t J3 ,new ay- , 1 · u ··• e ·:c . u~iverAfrisitts third sponsored tnp to ca, the last being two years ago. "When we went two years ago, we took about 25 students and faculty, and the trip filled up within a week," he stated. Editorial.. ............................... .4-6 Features ................................. 7-9 ·Arts & Entertainment. .......... 10-13 Sports ..... 1............................ 14-16 Calendar......·.............................. 16 �1 20 FEBRUARY 23, 2004 SPORTS Colonels Rebound front Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew -- • MARCH 1, 2004 NEWS 2 Africa trip continued froniPage 1 gration is one of the most amazing natural spectacles. Game can be seen year round, but migrates in May/June, July/ August and again in September/ October," the website notes. In addition, a number of other and we had a terrific time. We went to game parks, saw a great migration with about a million wildebeests and zebras ... Saw an interesting group of tribal It went exceptionally well in the people, and went through a we had a terrific time. diverse ecoDr. Jim Merryman logical environProfessor of Anthropology ment with deserts, rain forests, and activities such as hikes, camel savannahs," explained treks, guided nature walks, bird Merryman. "We were able to watching, game tracking and feed giraffes from a tree house feeding giraffes will also be ofas well." fered. According to The Africa According to Guide website, www.africaguide.com, "Kenya www.africaguide.com, May and is notable for its geographical June are two great months for variety. The low-lying, fertile this ldnd of tour. coastal region, fringed with "Kenya is famous for its coral reefs and islands, is back game viewing and many operaby a gradually rising coastal tors offer varied ways of experiplain, a dry region covered with encing this. The wildebeest mi- savanna and thorn bush." Also on The Africa Guide is a list of the tribes found in Africa. "The main groups of tribes are the Bantu who migrated from western Africa, the Nilotic people who originated from Sudan and the Hamitic group , who were mainly past, and pastoral tribes from Ethiopia and Somalia. The main tribes are Kikuyu (21%), Meru (5%), Kalenjin, Luyha, Luo ( 14%), Kisii, Kamba, Swahili, Masai, Turkana." Cost for the trip is $3,000, which includes airfare, meals and lodging. For more information, please contact Dr. James Merryman at extension 4043 or Dr. Margaret Steele at the university's Center for Continued Learning at 4235. ~- · . ·. · Sp~nd ~our:·M9n.ey on'Fun6 .·: ·. · . . . . ·. . ✓- ~ ~ . . " ..• . ·--·:;,,,,,it"',,. - , . .... . · ✓/- -_,~ Plan a trip at www.wilkesbeacon.com/travel . ·. --....;, . J www .wJtk.e sbeacon.comlscholarshlp.s �NEWS 3 Aristide Flees Haiti; Leadership Unclear BY PAISLEY DODDS and IAN JAMES Associated Press Writers PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (Feb. 29)-President Jean-Bertrand Aristide fled Haiti on Sunday, bowing to pressure from a rebellion at home and governments abroad, U.S. and Haitian officials'said. People celebrate the news of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide's departure. Hundreds of angry Aristide militants armed with old rifles and pistols converged on the National Palace, the presidential seat in Port-au-Prince. It was not immediately clear who was in charge, but Aristide's prime minister Yvan Neptune called a news conference early Sunday. There were reports Aristide signed a letter of resignation before he left, which would open the way for Supreme Court Chief Justice Boniface Alexandre to take power. Such a move would require approval by the Haitian parliament, which has not had power since early this year after the terms of most legislators expired. In Cap-Haitien, the northern port that has become a base for the rebels, crowds danced and sang in the street and a rebel commander said his fighters were ready to disarm once a new government was in place. "Aristide's gone! Aristide's out!" rebel fighters in Cap-Haitien yelled with glee, hugging ~ach other. Aristide, Haiti's first democratically elected president in 200 yeiµ-s of independence, left as the rebels were 25 miles from the capital and threatening to attack unless he resigned. A senior U.S. official said Aristide flew from Haiti on a corporate jet that left at 6:45 a.m. He was accompanied by members of his security detail but his destination was unclear. An Associated Press reporter saw an unmarked white jettake off from Port-auPrince's airport about that time Sunday monung. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said he could provide no other details because Aristide had not yet arrived at his destination. Aristide's Cabinet minister and close adviser Leslie Voltaire said Aristide was on board along with his palace security chiefFrantz Gabriel. The rebels launched the rebellion on Feb. 5 from Gonaives, 70 miles northwest of Port-au-Prince. More than 100 people were killed. Voltaire said Aristide was flying to the Dominican Republic and would seek asylum in Morocco, Taiwan or Panama. In Morocco, a high-ranking Foreign Ministry official said Aristide is not heading for the North African kingdom. Taiwanese Foreign Ministry spokesman Richard Shih also said they had not received "any message or any request from the Haitian government," although he would not rule out the possibility of accepting Haiti's president. Rebel commander Winter Etienne said the fighters - motley group led by a former army death squad commander, one of Aristide's provincial police chiefs and a former pro-Aristide street gang - said, "We're going to put our weapons down when we've got a new government." As he spoke, rebels rode through CapHaitien in trucks, waving at hundreds of people who took to the streetsin celebration, dancing and singing. But Etienne indicated it might not be over: "We will go to Gonaives, and then we will pass to St. Marc," he told The Associated Press. St. Marc is a government held town north of Port-au-Prince where Aristide militants have been terrorizing opponents, torching homes and executing alleged rebel sympathizers. One diplomatic source in Port-auPrince said Aristide signed a letter of resignation before he left. His term did not expire until February 2006. That would open the way for a U.S.led plan to install Supreme Court Chief Justice -Boniface Alexandre, the president's constitutional successor, to head a transitional government. Alexandre is honored for his honesty in a judicial system notorious for corruption. He could not immediately be reached. The crisis has been brewing since Aristide's party swept flawed legislative elections in 2000 and international donors froze millions of dollars in aid. Opponents also accused him of breaking promises to help the poor, allowing corruption fueled by drug-trafficking and masterminding attacks on opponents by armed gangs - charges the president denied. a �SPORTS 20 FEBRUARY 23, 20( Colonels Rebound froill Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew 4 EDITORIAL MARCH 1, 2004 University Leadership Requires Integrity, Sensitivity The recent national news has focused on the unfortunate story of a woman's dream not only destroyed, but her entire life as well. If the name Katie Hneida does not ring a bell, more than likely her story does. Katie Hneida is the former ·female kicker for the University of Colorado football team who has endured mental anguish, media attention, and utter humiliation mainly from the ill doings of The University Colorado. Hneida, who earned a place on The University 9f Colorado Buffaloes football team, has come forth to allege that she was raped by members of the football sq~ad, thus utterly ruining her status as a kicker not to mention destroying her self-esteem and sense of well-being. If this allegation is proven true, many questions about the future of The University of Colorado's football team and the way we handle collegiate sports will be addressed in a manner that changes and admonishes the behavior for both. The question that weighs heavily on the minds of a concerned public is simply, "How can a situation like this be prevented?" More importantly, "What are the social factors that contribute to these sexist and demoralizing acts towards women?" When Head Coach Gary Barnett came forward to address Hneida's allegations, Barnett stated bluntly, "Katie wasn't a good kicker and a distraction to our team." These comments which came under fire by the University of Colorado, now have Coach Barnett's job in jeop- · ardy. It appears that Barnett is indeed the source who could have prevented this type of behavior by his players, but instead, the bull-headed macho man made the insensitive comments that just added fuel to the fire. As a result, his attitude may well reflect a culture ofanti-feminism or more so ... anti-equal opportunity. The fact of the matter is Hneida was not given a fair chance to compete for a kicking job. Instead of trying to work as a cohesive unit or a team (as all college football teams aim to be), the University itself (mainly Barnett) contributed to the "distraction" of Hneida's -success. tinue to compete for a spot on at all costs" mentality. Giving grounds of a college and that they are simply "a gpest" bescholarships to convicted felons the team. cause of their talent. In fact , It is. not like Hneida was not who can "run with ball better many colleges have comproeager to do what was needed for than anyone" have taken precethe team. She was not a distrac- dence over the integrity of a mised their standards of excellence just to accept some of the tion. But certain few males on school. By sending messages like-minded crumbs that allegthe team could not keep their like this, of course, all collegiate edly harassed, tormented, and hands or minds to players will continue to assume raped Miss Hneida. themselv~s... this was where the their invincibility. And when the Now more than ever the envicoach's attitude reflects a leaddistraction was. ronment for the enhancement of And quoting the football ership that advocates this menmovie, Remember the Titans by tality and sexism, then who is all students, male and female Julius Campbell, "Attitude re- safe within the confines of an must be achieved and enforced. Colorado has already comproflects leadership." It seems that institution? A reversal of rules has to be - mised the environment of integmore than anything Barnett and his attitude were contributing to reassessed and readdressed rity, excellence, and academics the sexism or-at the l~ast, ignor- where these athletes realize they for the school's athletics. Let's ing the potential for danger at are privileged to walk the not compromise the law. practice. Why and how did this go unnoticed? Regardless r-------------------------ofthe fact that she was a poor kicker, she was not given a fair chancejust'because ofhersex. . At the least, the University of Colorado is guilty of harass- 1-------------.,;;;~...;;;;.....;;;;;;......;._ _ _ _ _....J ment and discrimination. But base_d on Barnetfs Managing Editor: .... ......... .............. .... Gabe LeDonne tone and attitude, and if the Asst'. Managing Editor: .......... .. ........ . Raphael Cooper accounts of practice are true Business Manager:..... .. ........ ... .......... Amanda Martucci as well, then who is to say that News Editor: ...................................... Gabrielle Lamb the football players of ColoFeatures Edit~r: .. \.......... ....... , ............ Lindsey Wotanis rado weren't somehow also Arts/Entertainment Editor: ................ Melissa Jurgensen sent the message that Katie Opinion/Editorial Editor: ................... Ginger Eslick Hneida was fair game? A university is an institu- Sports Editor: .................................. :.. Stephen Kemble tion where there is a level play- Photo Editor: ........................ ;............. Kristin Hake ing field, where young adults Layout Artists: ................................... Jennifer Marks are attempting to better theml(erri Parrinello selves in all forms of educaKevin Fitzsimmons tion. Everyone within that in. ... .. Joseph DeAngelis stitution is entitled to equal Ed'f ' IC · •· .· ' .............. ,............. 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Because of Faculty ·Advisor:'....... :......... ;; ............ :: Dr. Andrea Frantz Barnett's attitude , what had Box 111, Wilkes University once been merely a lack oftal192 South Franklin: St. . ent issue, quickly transformed Wilkes-Bwe, PA 18766 and snowballed into a sick and reprehensible act for which he ,; (570) 408-"5903 is at least partly responsible. _ _ E-mail: wilkesbeacori.@hotmail.com The environment that has been created amongst many of * Pnnted on Mondays; with the nation's colleges (notably * Established m October 1936 -* Member of the Pennsylvania the el(7eption of holidays Colorado) is one that is a "win Newspaper Association * 1~500 papers distributed weekly BTHE · EAC ON Staff Hneida stated, "We'd be kicking, and he'd launch [footballs] at my head," ·referring to a backup quarterback on the team. "I'd have them whizzing by. To this day, if a football flies by my head, sometimes I just [flinch]." Because Barnett apparently condoned this behavior, or at the very least chose to ignore it, he is, on a very basic level, guilty of not recognizing the harassment, let alone the sexual felony th~t more than likely could have occurred. And maybe, yes, she was a bad kicker. But what about that reserve quarterback who was "whizzing" the balls at her head? Is that not a distraction? This football player who found himself on the bench, obviously found it more important to "hit the girl" than to perfect his abilities. Yet he was allowed to con- t ..... ::wili ': .. ...,, Backgroui:id -, , �MARCH 1, 2004 • EDITORIAL 5 East.Meets West at Wilkes University the intrigue of exploring each other's cultures and ideas. Was communication a challenge? Absolutely. Ask Assistant Professor Gina Morrison who organized outstanding ESL instruction. Were there times when computer dictionaries appeared and when gestures were resorted to in an efBY DIANE POLAC~EK fort to convey an idea? You bet. Was it Chairperson, Dept. of Edu.cation and worth the experience and the work? Psychology Associate Professor of Should you ask this question of the stuEducation dents involved, I'm confident that their East reached out to touch West when reply would be an unequivocal "yes." eight students from Tamagawa UniverTravel and cultural exploration can be sity in Tokyo, Japan traveled halfway wonderful, but there is no doubt that they around the world to Wilkes-Barre, Penn- require work. In fact, the origin of the sylvania a few weeks ago to check out word "travel" is from the French verb what was different from their part of the "travail/er" , which means "to work." globe. When my husband,Andrew, and I accomWhat did they find? In their words-- panied a group of Wilkes University stuwarm and welcoming Americans with big dents to Japan several years ago, it was hearts and high energy, homes with un- wonderful, but it was work. I distinctly believably large room sizes and plenty of remember the work it took to navigate the dogs and cats, schools with good teach- Tokyo subway system with all the ers, friendly children and interactive class- · katakana and kanji signs, clearly indicatrooms, and food portions doled out for ing the way of course. It seems like yesgiants. terday when I struggled to put a coheChie, Chika, Eriko, Karma, Miharu, sive string of Japanese words together Miho, Norie, and Yoko also found Sarah, as I addressed the president ofTamagawa April, Lorianne, John, Katie, Alicen, University. Anyone who has ever travJackie, andAmanda--theirWilkes l}niver- eled to another country can tell you that sity partner students, who are also future it takes significant effort and energy. Talk teachers, and together they experienced to Anthropology Professor. James Merryman about his trips to Africa or to Dr. Waghia Taylor about her trips to Egypt and around the globe, and they will tell you that they love travel, but that it's work. The Tamagawa students, most of whom had never left Japan, worked hard at pre-trip preparations, studied English and American culture extensively, earned money for the trip, prepared very special gifts to bring to new friends, lugged heavy suitcases (their choice) almost as big as they were, spent two full days en route via car, train, planes, and van, and worked hard mentally and emotionally to make a good impression and make their experience worthwhile. They deserve a lot of credit. The Wilkes students who were willingandeagertoworkatmakingameaningful connection with the Tamagawa students also de~erve to be commended. Then there are the area teachers, students, and staff from Apple Tree School in Forty-Fort, Chester Street School in Kingston, and Dallas Elementary School ":'.ho also worked at making meaningful connections. They warmly welcomed the Tamagawa students and shared with them what an American education is all about. In tum, they were treated to a slice of anotherculturewithscoopoforigarniaiid Japanese writing. Social studies came to life . . . Speaking of meaningful connections, the Tamagawa students found surrogate families for the two weeks they were here with us. The families Fields, Halsor, Kropiewnicki, Rexer, and Steele joined my family in hosting the Japanese students. Surely you recognize the names of some of the most gracious faculty members who value diversity and are living proof of what it means to be a believer in global community. I am convinced that one of the greatest compliments that anyone can receive is to be told that they made someone feel like family. The Tamagawa girls, as we affectionately referred to them, made it known that they felt like family while they were here and even after they made that long journey back home. It was clear that words could not express the connections the Tamagawa students had made here at Wilkes, but the tears they shed at the farewell dinner certainly did the job. So , what's next? We know that Tamagawa University will send us more students next winter. Let's hope it's not such a deep freeze for them again. East will once again reach out to' touch West as they have been doing for fourteen years. Now it's time for West to reach out and touch East. You know, sushi, cherry blos~orns, sumo wrestling . .. What are we waiting for? Let's get to work. Tokyo, anyone? A Vote for Nader Big Mistake for Liberals BY MATT ZEBROWSKI Beacon Correspondent Had I been not just a few months short of eligible age in the 2000 election, I probably would have voted for Ralph Nader. I knew he didn't stand anything close to a chance, but, like many other liberals, I was so disenfranchised with both Bush and Gore (who at the time seeme~ pretty much like the same candidate) that I would have preferred to make a statement with my vote, rather than concern myself with choosing the lesser of two evils. But that was four years ago, and I have seen my idealism, along with the nation as a whole, suffer greatly. In those past four years, I have seen the largest economic boom in American history come to a screeching halt. I have seen surpluses turned into whopping deficits as a result of childishly irresponsible spending, and I have seen unemployment skyrocket as a result. In stark contrast, I have seen the rich becoming still richer. I have seen homosexual rights and reproductive freedoms, along with the very concept of scientific advancement and education, threatened. I have seen the support and sympathy of the global community turn to complete outrage as men and women my age died fighting in a war based on flawed and overblown intelligence. In the past four years, it has become painfully obvious to me which the lesser of those two evils really was. And, as the 2004 post-primary, post national convention campaigns begin to wind up, I, like liberals the nation over, am chomping at the bit for one thing, and one thing only: the chance to get George W. Bush out of office. From the moment he announced his candidacy, I loved Howard Dean. He wasn't perfect, but I agreed with him on many of the issues that were most important to me, and he had a passion and charisma that I hadn't seen in mainstream politics for a very long time. Most importantly, he was relatively liberal and progressive, but I firmly believed that he wasn't too liberal and progressive to get the swing votes necessary to beat conservative candidate. Ralph Nader's Bush. I donated everything I could to decision to run can be labeled as nothhis campaign, and I was absolutely deving more than poor judgement. H.e astated when his misinterpreted cheer af- · stands no more of a chance of winning ter the Iowa caucuses caused him to fall than he did in 2000, so again, voting for victim to su_ch horribly biased news covhim would be more of a statement than erage. anything. What he does stand a very But even with my favorite candidate good chance of doing, though, is taking all but out of the race and the Democratic just enough leftist votes away from nomination more than likely going to cenwhomever the Democratic nominee is to trist leaning John Kerry, I have not lost allow Bush to win by a very small marsight of my aforementioned goal of beatgin--again. ing Bush. While the two party system is The question for far left liberals to ask flawed and definitely needs to be fixed, themselves is this: "Is it worth voting for liberals there is a much greater confor a candidate whose platform I agree cern at hand. The way to change the with, even though I know not enough existing political structure is from the botpeople will do so to put him in the White tom up, by putting progressive candiHouse, and if the right number of people dates in local offices and gradually workdo so, we may get stuck with four more ing towards more important positions, years of a candidate whose platform is not by taking a shot in the dark at the the furthest possible thing from my White House. own?" I, for one, will be sticking with This is going to be an incredibly close the lesser of the two evils. election, and even Pat Buchannan has the sense not to run again so he doesn't take votes away from Bush, the popular �20 SPORTS FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Colonels Rebound front Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew 6 MARCH 1, 2004 EDITORIAL The Passion of the Christ Not Anti-Semitic BY SABRINA McLAUGHLIN Beacon Assl Op-Ed Editor For months, there have been speculations and accusations about whether or not Mel Gibson's film, The Passion ofthe Christ can be seen as being anti-Semitic in its portrayal of the Jews at the time of Christ. Sadly, because of the past course of human history, accusations of antiSemitism can be anticipated whenever a film about Jesus Christ is produced. These shameful behaviors and attitudes are demonstrated by anti-Semites amongst Christians, who see fit to manipulate the words of their Scriptures in order to serve an indictment against the Jewish people accused by anti-Semites of being "Christ-killers" because they were supposed to have handed Jesus over to be crucified. Rationalizing hatred of Jews and advocating violence against them goes against everything Christianity stands for. Christianity preaches· all-encompassing love and condemns hatred. And it makes no logical serise for any Christian to be an anti-Semite because Christianity sprang from Jewish roots--the family of Jesus were Jews. Jesus himself was a Jew, and not all of Jesus's Jewish peers were involved in his condemnation. Many were against handing over one of their fellow Jews to the Romans, even if they did not agree with or accept Jesus's teachings. Some non-Jews accuse Jewish people of being "overly sensitive" to antiSemitism. But if one is to put oneself in the place of a Jewish person, it is easy to understand concerns over anti-Semitism when we are just two or three generations removed from the Holocaust. Many Jewish people today don't have to look far back through their family history to find a victim of anti-Semitism. In fact, discriminationagainsttheJewswascommonhere in the Wyoming Valley as recently as just a few decades ago when the Westmoreland Club refused to allow those of the Jewish faith to join its membership rolls. Many critics have denounced Gibson's film as indeed containing elements of antiSemitism, and some Jewish rabbis who have viewed it acknowledge that they were troubled by the portrayal of Jews in the film. Other critics have risen to the defense of the film, most notably Ebert and Roeper, who both suggested that the film was an inspiring story oflove, sacrifice, and redemption, and because of this they saw nothing in it that should inspire anti-Semitism or hatred of any kind. Accusations of anti-Semitism began to arise months before Gibson's Passion was scheduled to premiere. The countercriticism is that these accusations were based on readings of excerpts of early, incomplete drafts of the script, and taken out of context. These were my conclusions after viewing the film: there are certain portions of the film that I found troubling. I was somewhat troubled by the portrayals of the temple guards and priests as one-dimensional, villainous characters, when we cannot know what was in the hearts and mindsofthosemen--aminorityamongst an entire population of Jews, including the early Christians, it must be remembered. To counter these troubling portrayals of corrupt priests and angry mobs of fellow Jews crying out in favor of Christ's execution, I did find evidence of positive portrayals of Jewish people, and identity ofJesus with the Jews. Some of the temple priests cry out on behalf of Jesus when he is being accused by the high priest. Also, there is the fraternal feeling expressed between a Jewish man who is pulled from the crowd and foJ:Ced to help Jesus carry the cross when he is too weak to bear the burden alone - when Jesus falls and is beaten brutally by the Romans, this Jewish man intervenes, screaming for them to stop. In this scene Gibson emphasized the brotherhood between Jesus and this man as Jews, when a Roman soldier tells Jesus' defender to shut up, calling him "Jew" with contempt. Gibson did not intend this film to be a justification of anti-Semitic hatred. Rather, it is an indictment against the atrocity of violence and hatred. I think the film would have been perfect if it had focused more on the Judaism of Jesus, thus emphasising the fraternal relationship between Jews and Christians, but it must be remembered that this film focuses only on the last hours of his life. The only people who willtakeawayjustificationofanti-Sernitic hatred from this movie are thos.e who already consider their hatred justified. It is a travesty that any atrocities are committed in God's name, whether it be accusing a man of blasphemy and putting him to death for it, or blaming .the actions of a few people in the distant past on an entire race and the generations that followed . Celebratii:ig th_e Beatnik Legacy BY MATTHEW JONES Beacon Colunmist I recently learned about the cross-country journey that Jack Kerouac's original teletype roll of On The Road was making in various exhibitions. The simple fact that people (myself included) would make the trip to see a long piece of old paper got me thinking about Kerouac and what he and the other Beats have left for us in their wake. I first read On The Road when I turned 21 , having received it as a birthday gift from my mother. She told me that she had read it when she was 18 and was taken aback by my own ignorance of it. Until that point, I had naively viewed Beatniks as they are commonly presented m their stereotypical form: white • and back striped shirted, beretwearing, goateed, coffee drinking, pretentious,jazz obsessing, poetic hipsters. While this stereotype certainly has a place in society--Beatnik impersonators run rampant, except for the shirts, I think--it ignores the true ~~::~: ~~:: ::;:t~:s:~:atl~i Kerouac): the freedom to express wonder. On The Road depicted someone excited to be alive and living in a country filled with endless possibilities . Kerouac treated every situation, no matter how mundane, as a chance for something amazing to happen. The irony of his starryeyed marvel suggested that, maybe unfortunately, there was nowhere for him to fit in, despite driving all over the country. Calibrated on a smaller scale, the idea of slipping between the cracks in history was one with In response, I'll quote my fawhich I, and I imagine millions numbing consciousness is the of others my age, could easily . most widely accepted therapy, vorite line from On The Road, identify. unless you have it all figured out which is more relevant now than The hardest notion to mine before graduating from college ever: "I was having a wonderful out ·of such empathy, though, that you're deemed a future fail- time and the whole world opened was not to perceive it as a Ji- ure , going nowhere, and only up before me because I had no cense to brood or reflect on a adding to the tumultuous state dreams." Right on. seemingly dismal future, but of affairs in this country. rather to use it as a spring- r:::--:----;:-;;-"""7--;::::-:----;:----::--~--::----------, :~:!: 0 Nickle! Foe '¥'au_,: ..i\T hougt,ts :e:~~~:s~ :f~e~f!:f outlook. Living life to the fullest can only be accomplished by oneself and only through a natural wonder for _ all things sensational. This is what multitudes ofreaders have gained through Kerouac's literary legacy. Living in times such as these , wherei~ Americans have mired themselves in the most frivolous of matters, it would be interesting to see how Kerouac would react to it all. Life stops and starts with little or no consideration for beauty or creation, and · •· >t ~Y/V~~9"!..!:'!. �'FEATURES 7 Trichomoniasis Emerges as Most Common STD Another problem is that people will BY MEAGAN BROWN come to the Department of Health's free With all the tests, papers and midterms · clinic and use fictitious names and confacing students, sexually transmitted dis- tact information. When this happens, the eases (STDs) are the last on the list of nurses and doctors have no way of getworries for most. ting in contact with that person if it turns But, while most professors warn stu- out that they are infected. Often the people dents in advance that an exam is in their who use the fake names are sex industry future, the same cannot be said for those workers in the area. This becomes a probwho carry and often transmit an !1.}fec- lem because that person may never know tious STD to unsuspecting partners. if they have been infected and they can A recent study found in the Journal go on to infect other people. of Obstetrics and Gynecology and re"Partner notification is the real probported by WNEP Channel 16 stated that lem," said McNulty. "It is up to them [intrichomoniasis, an STD affecting more fected individual] to notify their sexual than five million people each year, often partners." goes undetected and umeported. TriThe Department of Health even offers chomoniasis is the "most common cur- to confidentially notify people's partners, able STD in young, sexually active but more often· than not, people do not women," according to the National Ceq- notify partners who may be at risk. ter for HIV, STD and TB Prevention. Gail Holby, nurse at Wilkes University's Trichomoniasis is caused by the para- Health Services, said that students are site, trichomonas vaginalis, and is usu- not afraid to come and ask to be tested. ally transmitted through intercourse, most However, Holby said, "They [students] commonly from women to men. The most don't realize that all it takes is one time, common site of infection is the vagina in and they are sorry afterwards. Also, stuwomen and the urethra in men. dents think that the birth control pill proWhile there are no symptoms for men, tects them from STDs which is completely women can experience a variety of symp- wrong." toms such as discharge, intense itching, While students on campus have exburning and redness of genitals and hibited concerns about STDs, all Health thighs as well as painful intercourse. Services can do is refer them to the free Since there are no symptoms for men, clinic at the Wilkes-Barre Department of they can pass this STD on to partners Health. Health Services could not provide easily without even knowing. This STD any statistics about STDs on the Wilkes is known to cause infertility in both males University campus. and females and can cause cervical canMcNulty says that many cases of tricer m women. chomoniasis are reported but there are Patty McNulty, head nurse at the no symptoms in males or a test to detect Wilkes-Barre Department ofHealth, could this STD in men. not provide statistics related to trichomo"As of right now there is no test for niasis because it is not required by the males with trichomoniasis. We have to · Department of Health that all cases be trust that their partner will notify them," reported. However, for the year of 2003, said McNulty. there were 113 cases of chlamydia, 43 According to the National Center for cases of gonorrhea and no cases of HIV, STD and TB _Prevention, trichomosyphilis reported in Wilkes-Barre. There niasis is curable. Doctors can prescribe a are also many umeported cases of these single-dose prescription drug, metronidaand many more STDs. zole. Sometimes, however, symptoms can According to McNulty, many STDs disappear without treatment, but in that go umeported. •"There is an increase in case, the infected person could still pass reporting but there is still the STD on to sexual partners. Persons underreporting," said McNulty. She also infected with trichomoniasis are encoursaid that clinical labs are required by law aged to seek treatment and abstain from to report cases of STDs to the Depart- sex, and inform their partner( s) so that ment of Health, but doctors do not al- they may also seek testing and/or treatways report cases. ment. "They [doctors] may see a patient with Students wishing to get tested for a suspected STD and they will just treat STDs can contact Health Services at exit instead of running the tests at the lab," tension 4730 or the Wilkes-Barre Departsaid McNulty. me_nt ofHealth at 208-4268. Beacon Staff Writer �SPORTS 20 FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Colonels Rebound fro01 Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew FEATURES 8 MARCH 1, 2004 Annual March Health Fair to Proinote Wellness . ' Free testing, advice, and beauty tips added among options BY KRISTIN KILE Beacon Staff Writer On the heels of a brutal flu season that affected plenty of Wilkes students, it has become even more obvious that staying healthy and taking care of your body is important. Fevers, headaches, and sinus infections can spread quickly through the Wilkes campus and stick around for days. With this in mind, officials at )Vilkes University Health Services are taking steps towards helping students, faculty, and staff become more ,conscientious about their health, by holding the 2nd Annual March Health Fair. The fair, to be held on Thursday March 25, 2004 from 11-1 in the Henry Student Center Grand Ballroom, will offer a variety of health and beauty vendors to answer questions, offer information, and even provide screening tests. Gail Holby, Registered Nurse in Health Services, said the gQal of the health fair is "to educate the students, staff, and faculty, and if they have any questions concerning some health issues, we want to address them and make them aware of the Handicapped access continued from page 1 her commute from building to building around the university a little easier would · be to "reconnect the automatic doors and make the sidewalks even." Gablon did note, in regards to one particularly bad sidewalk that when she made a request for a repair, the ·problem was corrected. "My friend went and complained for me and they [Facilities Services] got a sidewalk fixed," said Gablon. Facility Services is quite a large department on campus, and has jurisdiction over handicap accessibility. John Burke, Director Facilities and Capital Planning, new possibilities, opportunities that the new treatments are for." There have been smaller health awareness events in the past, but last year was the start of the health fair on a bigger scale. There were approximately 30 to 40 participating vendors at last year's event and it encouraged Health Services to keep the fair going. "It was very well received. I think we had about 400 people walk through last year. We had a lot of positive feedback so we thought that we'd do it yearly," said Diane O'Brien, Director ofHealth Services about last year's fair. One of the highlights of the fair is the different screenings being -offered. ''..We're going to have cholesterol screenings for free. PSA, Prosthetic Specific Antigen, screenings for men for a $10 charge," said Holby. Organizers are also going to offer hearing and oral cancer screenings. In addition to the screenings, the fair will have representatives from different organizations throughout the community to educate the participants. These organizations include the Lung Association, has been serving in this capacity for just over one year. In regards to those with special needs, Mr. Burke said, "For the most part, we've tried to accommodate ... anyone with difficulties to access our buildings. We recently completed last year what we call a 'facilities condition audit' and from that we're trying to disseminate how, over a ten year period, we are going to attack [the problems noted]." Burke added that_ facilities is in the process of embarking on a Strategic Master Plan that will lay out problem areas to be corrected in the coming years. The winter weather only adds to the p;.!C!Ahz l'l91n . eet, a nail cart! for men Md women v,,ithin w.ali:ing distance of Wilkes and Publit Square. The Nail Artist Nail and Taming Salon ~"*~~ S'"1.«IJM _,.._., uolmlid J~f'fflffll rtQli!td l(l•4:t, kl, H(W) ~r,.......,l'"I'- 1 S2 So Franklin St. Wilkes Bane Pa 1·8701 570.970-8079 Off Street Patktng Provided Wyoming Valley Drug and Alcohol, and more interested I think in.the beauty part of it, where the faculty and staff were more Big Brothers/Big Sisters, among others. Not only are health issues going to be interested in the health aspect of it, 11 said addressed, but beauty as well. A repre- O'Brien. Currently 30 vendors are scheduled to sentat1.ve from Mary Kay will be present to discuss skin care and cosmetics, as participate but, "we have a lot more phone will a local dentist to talk about teeth whit- calls into a lot more people that I haven't ening and oral health care. A spa will also heard from yet," said Holby. Students be in attendance to offer neck massages can expect to see the vendors mentioned and make-up applications. Holby said, and much more. Health Services is also looking to get "We're also having a plastic surgeon to discuss the new Restalin, skin care, and University students involved with the fair. spider vein treatment, any kind of cos- Any clubs or organizations interested in metics or questions. They'll be there to sponsoring a booth as a fundraiser such as selling popcorn, hot dogs, bake sales answer your questions." Departments within Wilkes will also be etc., are asked to contact Health Services in attendance to offer information about as soon as possible at 408-4730 with any their services said Holby. Keith Klahold idea they might have. "I know Gail has some real different from the fitness center will offer information on the equipment available in the things this year," said O'Brien. "So it's gym. Dr. Bernard Graham, Dean of the kind of interesting for students to walk Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, will also be around during their free time on Thurson hand to answer any questions people day, to kind of see what might interest might have about medicines and the pos- them. I hope students, faculty, and staff really take advantage of it, because Gail sible reactions. Having both health and beauty selec- worked very hard at trying to organize tions, Health Services is trying to touch this. It's about three month's worth of on everyone's interests. "The kids are work." challenges that facilities workers face on intention to be satisfied with that ... Those a daily basis. "The winter poses many [accessibility issues] are going to be different challenges," Burke said. He explained that The street [South Street] is uneven ... l've one of those flipped over a couple of times. challenges inRachel Gablon cludes "trying to keep dormitory Freshman Spanish Major areas clear and accessible for all students--including our handicapped students--and spelled out ... We've gotten a rough draft to enable them to get around ... to critical of the financial obligations involved so areas." that, from year to year, when we start bud~urke also stated that his department geting ... 1this, among other issues] will attempts to accommodate those with spe- be dovetajled into the Strategic Master cial needs whenever they know of a prob- Plan," stated Burke. lem. "We had a tree by the side of Evans There are other difficulties that arise [Hall]. Its roots had picked up the side- for people with special needs, from time walk ... We re-did the sidewalk so it wasn't to time, that might not be as obvious as a hindrance," stated Burke. access to a building. Burke also pointed However, certain buildings around out that the "2FIX" number ( 408-2349), campus, and not the sidewalks that lead was designed so that students may reup to them, can be the problem. Kirby port problems with facilities on campus Hall, a classroom and office building that "not only [for] someone having an issue has no handicapped-accessibility, is an in this regard, but also [for] a maintenance example ofthis. issue or custodial service issue ... We are "Under the guidelines ofADA (Ameri- trying to encourage people to use that," cans with Disabilities Act) compliance, we Burke noted. meet the letter of the law. It is not our �MARCH 1, 2004 FEATURES 9 Professor's Pleasure Studies Create Widespread Media Buzz BY LINDSEYWOTANIS Beacon Features Editor "Stress is a threat and probably the biggest threat to our survival at least is micro organisms, and our immune sys- "A Wilkes University study found that people who had sex once or twice a week experienced a 30 percent increase in irnmunoglobulin A, an antibody that helps ward off colds and viruses." This quote appeared in the March, 2004 edition of COSMOPOLITAN magazine, and is just one of many such reports appearing in various media-including Playboy magazine-across the globe. Dr. Carl Charnetski, Professor of Psychology at Wilkes University has received regional, national and international recognition for his latTheBeacon/Lindsey Wotan is est book, Feeling Good is Dr. Chametski admires his .work in Cosmopolitan Good For You: How Pleasure magazine. Can Boost Your Immune System and Lengthen Your Life, which was tern senses them and reacts to them and published in 2001. we don't know about it. This is an enCharnetski began studying tirely new twist in unconscious motivapsychoneuroimmunology, the fundamention," said Charnetski. tal subject of his book, about 20 years However, Charnetski's book also ago. He became interested in the subject points out that the opposite of stress-while studying behavioral medicine at pleasure--can actually strengthen the imHarvard University in the early 1980s. He mune system and prevent illness. began researching and performing experi"Opioid peptides are chemicals that ments with his co-author of his book, are released particularly in times of pleaFrancis X. Brennan. sure. For example, eating chocolate will About three years ago, Rodale Inc., release opioid peptides. What research publisher of Men's Health Magazine, shows is that these opioid peptides enread about Charnetski's studies and re- hance immune system activity ... if requested an interview for an article about leased in moderation," said Charnetski. music and the immune system for the "The most common opioid peptides are magazine. After the interview, the writer endorphins." found Charnetski's studies to be so inCharnetski's book also shows the con~ teresting that she suggested that he write nections between things like stress, mua book. She put Charnetski and his co- sic, humor, pets, light, touch, and even author in t12uch with her editor, and from sex and the immune system. Charnetski's there, a book was born. research has created buzz among literThe book examines the important conally thousands of media outlets across nection between psychological variables the globe. and the immune system. Charnetski has been interviewed for "A few decades ago, we didn't even print, radio, and television. His research know that the immune system interacted has been featured in US newspapers like with any other systems in the body. Now The New York Times and The Los Angewe know it is heavily integrated with the les Times. Spots have also appeared in nervous system," said Charnetski. · international newspapers in France, What that means is that if a person Canada, and Scotland. Magazines like feels stressed or depressed on Thursday Playboy, Health, and Glamour have reit could be because a number of harmful ported Charnetski's studies. Twice, Jay pathogens were released into their sys- Leno mentioned his studies in his monotem on Monday. That stress, according logue and Chametski also appear~d on to Charnetski, is one of many responses Good Morning America with Charles from the immune system to fight off those Gibson in 1999. He has also been interpathogens. viewed on radio shows on several national and international radio stations, including NPR and the BBC. Vaughn Shinkus, Director of Marketing Communications at Wilkes University, helps professors to publicize their research to the media. "We put together a pitch letter and we send that out to media to let them know what the results of the studies were .... We send that out to the national media through .. . Dick Jones Communications [media consultant] and then very often reporters around the country pick up on it and use it as part of their story. Then it becomes sort of a feeding frenzy ... and it becomes self-sustaining," said Shinkus. Shinkus feels as though this public interest is Chametski's work is extremely . positive for both Charnetski and Wilkes University. "It allows people to associate the University with research that is nationally recognized... We are a teaching focused as a university, but I think it is still important that we tell our story of the great things' our professors are doing," said Shinkus. And that recognition pays off for both Charnetski and the university. Chametski has even seen evidence of that from some Wilkes students. "I've had students come up to me and say, 'You know, I came here [Wilkes] because my mother read about your research in a magazine.' I've had a couple of students tell me that," said Charnetski. Charnetski maintains that writing his book was a labor of love that was "an enormous amount of work." He wrote the book over a period of two years, while maintaining a full course load at Wilkes; but all of that hard work has paid off and Charnetski says he feels as though working on these studies allows him to keep his students abreast with the most recent findings in the field of psychology. "I can talk to my students about the things I am writing about. .. I can pass on to my students, knowledge about some things that don't even exist in publication ... and they will get it first hand," said Charnetski. Chametski's book has just gone into its second printing and it has sold about 15,000 copies to date. The book, Feeling Good Is Good For You: How Pleasure Can Boost Your Immune System and Lengthen Your Life, is available for purchase at the Wilkes University bookstore. A copy of the book can also be found in the Eugene S. Farley Library. The MedaUion Dining Catering team! Banquet seNers needed, ffexibfe hours, GREAT starting pay & work on campusf Call Zena Miller @ 3992 or stop by HSC, third fJoorl �SPORTS 20 FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Colonels Rebound front Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew 10 MARCH 1, 2004 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NUArts Series Explores MiniDialisDI Courtesy of Wilkes University Marketing The Sordoni Art Gallery and Wilkes University's Department of Visual and Performing Arts will present a two-day exploration of the Minimalist movement in dance, music and the visual arts. These events are given as part of the University's NUArts (New and Unusual Arts) series on Monday and Tuesday, March I and 2, 2004 at 7 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. · On Monday evening, March I , Dr. Ronald R. Bernier, Director of the Sordoni Art Gallery, will present a lecture on Minimalism in the visual arts. In a slide presentation, Dr. Bernier ~ill discuss the development of Minimalism in painting and sculpture as a response on the part of artists to the phenomenon that was Abstract Expressionism in the 1940s and early 1950s. On Tuesday evening, March 2, . Wilkes University dance students will present performances of newly choreographed works in the Minimalist idiom, and music students will perform Terry Riley's ground-breaking Minimalist work, In C. These performances will be preceded by · introductory remarks given by Kris Cross, Instructor in Da_nce at Wilkes University, and by Dr. Steven Thomas, Coordinator of the NUArts series. The Minimalist movement began in the 195 Os and 1960s in the visual arts and then spread to the other arts. A wide variety of artists, from Frank Stella to Philip Glass, have had their art described as "Minimalist," but what they have in com- mon is a tendency to use a minimum of means in the creation of their works. The Wilkes University NUArts series is devoted to presenting new and unusual works of music, theatre, dance, and art to audiences at Wilkes and to the wider community in a format that encourages appreciation and understanding. ---, BY BRIDGET GIUNTA ii Beacon Staff Writer Monday, March 1, 2004, at 7 p.m. "NUArts: Minimalism in the Visual Arts" Dr. Ronald Bernier, Director of the Sordoni Art Gallery, will give a lecture and slide presentation on Minimalism in the visual arts. Dorothy Dickson Darte, main stage Free and open to the public Tuesday, March 2, 2004, 7 p.m. "NUArts: Minimalism in Music and Dance" Dance students will perform newly choreographed works in the Minimalist idiom and music students will perform Terry Riley's ground-breaking Minimalist work. Introductory remarks will be given by Kris Cross, Instructor of Dance and by Dr. Steven Thomas, Coordinator of the NUArts series. 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Guitars, guitars and more guitars make up the bread ~d butter ofMBV's sound. ~ Primary songwriter, lead guitarist and sometime-vocalist Kevin Shields plays his guitar so damn loud that overtones most un-guitar sounding accompany the song. This is a heavy album, but not heavy in the traditional metal sense. Rather, the songs are heavy in an oppressive, all-encompassing sound while paradoxically remaining about as warm and human as· possible. The songs are repetitive and slightly droning but this is the stuff of shoegazer. There's not much you .can do but stand there, stare at your feet and take in the wall of sound. Opener "Only Shallow" lets the listener know what's in store for the rest of the album. An absolutely brain-melting seesaw riff kicks off the tune before ton~ ing down for the verses. Secondary gui- tarist Bilinda Butcher's vocals get completely lost in the mix, soµnding as if she were singing somewheie in the background just because it felt like the right thing to do. Vocals certainly take . backseat on the album and the lyrics, while introspective, aren't as relevant as they are for some artists. Instead, it's the culmination of all parts that make the songs as powerful as1hey are. If played loudly enough, l~st track "Soon" can almost undeniably make the listener transcend commonly perceived notions of consciousness; it's that affecting. For music afficianados of all walks, this should be a cherished album--one that produces an effect like no other and has stood the test of time to remain one of the greatest albums of the 90's. This Week in History... The week of March 1 through March 7 in retrospect: lst--The first FM radio station opened in Nashville, TN, (1941) 2nd-Dr. Suess, famed children's author was born, (1904) 3rd- The U.S. Congress authorized the 20-cent piece. It was only used for three years, (1875) 4th- The famous Tchaikovsky ballet "Swan Lake" debuted, (1877) 5th- The American Hall of Fame was founded, ( 1900) 6th- Shaquille O'Neal, NBA basketball star, was born ( 1972) 7th-The board game Monopoly was invented, (1933) a �MARCH 1, 2004 13 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT From the Cutting Room: The Passion of the Christ BY MONICA CARDENAS Asst. Beacon A&E Editor The story of Jesus Christ has long · been one of controversy and hope, depending on which side one stands. As a result, there are countless films depicting his life and death as many Christians believe it to have happened. The newest of these films is The Passion ofthe Christ, directed by Mel Gibson and co-written by Gibson and Benedict Fitzgerald, has been the topic of discussion for months before its release on Ash Wednesday (February 25) and surely will continue to be for a long time to follow. All controversy aside, this film was a vivid depiction of Jesus' life as it has been described throughout history. As many critics have already proclaimed, it is extremely gory. The beatings and crucifixion are graphic and terrifyingly real. In this respect, it is very different from any other film about Jesus to date. Technol- in the native language of Christ, a dying ogy-wise, we now possess the materials language in the world, and therefore and technique to make his death more real Gibson relies on subtitles for the audience. While the subtitles were a bit disthan ever before. tracting, they became negligible as the The dialogue throughout the movie is film progressed. They are not as difficult to follow as one might think; it seems that Passion may be set apart in its devotion to being as 'real' as possible. As for the performance, James Caviezel certainly had big shoes to fill. His portrayal of Jesus, however, was nothing short of astounding. Gibson said he chose Caviezel for his fairly unknown face so that viewers would not see him as a character from a previous film. This worked well throughout the film. Caviezel became Jesus in my eyes and will probably be remembered in future films as 'Jesus.' Another character that stood out was -Satan, played by Rosalinda Celentano, an Italian actress. While it went against ordinary ideas. of Satan being a male, she was absolutely terrifying in her role as the fallen angel. Each time she was on screen, it sent shivers up m_y spine, and it is my belief that other viewers felt the same. Mary and Mary Magdalene, (Maia Morgenstern and Monica Bellucci) round out the lead roles in an amazing portrayal of Jesus' last day on earth. The setting, in Matera, Italy, was beautiful, yet haunting. The rest of the film was taped on set, designed wit_h a temple and courtyard. 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AMF;X �20 SPORTS FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Colonels Rebound fro01 Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew 14 MARCH 1, 2004 SPORTS Spring Sports Tpoms ne ·ady t•~or Com.:peoti·on ~ BY KYLA CAMPBELL Beacon Staff Writer Even though the snow on the ground may not support this statement, the winter sports season has ended, and the five spring athletic teams at Wilkes University are beginning their competitive seasons. The baseball and softball teams are taking their traditional spring break trips south to prepare for conference action when they return. The men spend a week at Cocoa Beach in Florida while the Lady Colonels are mixing things up in Virginia and Maryland. Lady Colonels Softball - The softball team will play in the Virginia Wesleyan Tournament on Friday and Saturday. They'll play VA Wesleyan on Juesday and Chris Newport on Wednesday before traveling to Maryland for the Sea Gull Classic the final weekend of spring break. Upon their return home, the softball team will play consecutive Freedom Conference games the weekend of March 20. The Lady Colonels are hosting Drew on Saturday and DeSales on Sunday, with both doubleheaders beginning at 1:00 p.m. Leading the list of returnees is second team All-conference honoree Andrea Dominick. The junior shortstop had a .319 average at the place with five doubles and three home runs in 2003 . The softball team is looking to improve last year's 11-4 mark. Colonels Baseball The baseball team looks to repeat Freedom Conference playoff action this season, after falling to DeSales in playoffs last year and finishing 19-18 overall. The Colonels return from training in Florida just in time to host Keuka College for a doubleheader on Sunday, March 14at 12:00p.m. The Wilkes pitching staff will be an- ~.1..1. chored by four returnees, including seniors Mike Spotts and Matt Midkiff as well as sophomores Mike Toomey and Mike Quinn. The pitching staff will have a veteran to throw to in junior catcher Josh Turel. Turel earned first team All-conference honors a season ago after hitting .344 with eight doubles, three triples, five horners and 31 runs batted in. The Colonels infield will be led by junior shortstop Tyler Trutt. Trutt was a second team All-conference honoree last season after hitting .374 with six doubles, three triples, two homers and 26 runs batted in. Trutt also swiped 30 bases in 31 attempts and had a stellar .909 fielding percentage. Junior Charles Hampton returns at first base after garnering second team All-conference honors last spring. Hampton hit .385 with five doubles, four homers and 33 runs batted in. '.- asketball Danielle McDonald. She finished second on the team in 2003 with 16 points. McDonald tossed in 13 goals and handed out three assists. Sophomore Lyndsay Asinelli finished with 11 scores and one assist, while junior Alicia Connor contributed seven goals and two helpers. Goalkeeper Cassie Malone returns for the Lady Colonels, after finishing the 2003 campaign with a 2-7 record. She stopped 88 shots between the pipes while averaging a 15.59 goals against average. Colonels Golf Rounding out the spring sports list is the golfteam. The men finished fifth of 14 teams at the MAC Championships and finished the season with an overall mark of 63. The senior tandem of Dom Castrignano and Mike Kashnicki will lead the way for Wilkes. Castrignano earned first team Colonels Tennis MAC all-star honors in 2003 after finishThe tennis team has much to look for- . ing tenth at the MAC championships. ward to this season, considering the top Kashnicki finished right behind his teamtwo players in the Middle Atlantic Confer- mate and was named to the MAC second ence are still on the roster. team. Senior Curtis Haley, who shot the Junior Hassan Shah became the MAC team's low round of the 2003 season in a championin2003whenheknockedofffel- tri-match against Widener and Albright, low teammate,junior Madhan Srinivasan. and sophomore Chris Yonki, also return to Shah was tagged the Freedom Conference the mix. Player of the Year after posting an overall ..--.::recordof13-2. Srinivasan compiled a 15-2 record and earned first team Freedom Conference honors for the second straight season. The Colonels will look to improve on their 5-8 record from last season. Continued from page 16 the Colonels would see as Pribble hit a jump shot on the Warriors next trip down the court to put Lycoming up 65-66 with the f~al score ending 70-78 in favor of the Wam_ors. Pnbble was the leading scorer for the game with 34 points and ten rebounds. L.J. Huggler finished the game with 12 points for the warriors and Matt Stackhouse grabbed a game high 15 rebounds. Morgan was the leading scorer for the Colonels with 23 points. Plisko had 19 points for the game and Yaniello finished with 15. The Colonels also had two other games during the week. The first was their season finale in which they beat Lincoln University 74-72. Plisko had 27 points, which wa_s the game high. Evan Walters had 12 pomts, te_n reb~unds, and five blocked shots, while Yan1ello also ended the game with 12 points. Wednesday was the first round of the Freedom Conference Playoffs and the Colonels knocked off top seeded DeSales 66-50 behincl a career performance from Rashawn Pressley. Pressley ended the game with 2~ points and was_five of six from three-pomtrange. Sclafaru also added 14 points along with YanieBo's 12. i-15 V STUDENTS WELCOME Lady Colonels Lacrosse The women's lacrosse team is returning to action for its second year as a varsity sport. After concluding their inaugural season with a 3-10 record, the Lady Colonels look to improve on their 2-8 conference mark. 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Beacon Sports Editor On Saturday afternoon, the Colonels traveled to" Lycoming College to challenge the Warriors for the Freedom Conference Championship and earn a berth into the NCAA Division ID Playoffs. Wilkes ( 18-9) would start off strong much like it had earlier in the week against De Sales, but Lycoming (20-7) proved too much for the visitors and in the end and the Warriors defeated the Colonels 70-78. During Wednesday's game against DeSales, Dave Plisko was held scoreless due to a badly sprained left thumb, but no one could tell he was injured on Saturday as he scored the Colonels first six points of the game to give them a quick 6-3 lead just as the game got underway. Wilkes continued to build on its lead and increase it to as much as seven points with 7 :30 left until intermission when John Sclafani grabbed a rebound and hit the put back to make the score 21-14. After Sclafani's bucket, the Warriors the Colonels' lead to 44-41 early in the second half before the Warriors would take control of the game for a good chunk of the half. The Warriors regained the lead when Shaun Morris was fouled as he made a lay-up and then completed the threepoint play by canning his free throw to put Lycoming up 44-46. Lycoming built its lead to as much as six points with 9:39 left in regulation when Brad Musser, point guard; was fouled and hit both free throw attempts to give the Warriors a 52-58 lead. The Colonels would then make one last run to try to get to victory when they hit four three pointers in their next five possessions. Morgan hit three of the four while Plisko had the other and put Wilkes ahead, by one point, 65-64, with four minutes remaining in regulation. However, that would be the last lead Basketball Continued on page 14 - TheBeacon/Nick Zmijewsk . FRIDAY(3/5) TODAY(3/1) No events listed Softball@ Virginia Wesleyan Tournament 10AM TUESDAY(3/2) Women's Lacrosse vs. Alvernia@4 PM Ralston Field WEDNESDAY(3/3) Commuter Coffee Hour sponsored by Public Safety 9:30-11 :30 a.m@Commuter Lounge, Conyngham Hall. Penguins vs. Binghamton Senators, 7:05 p.m Gift/Card/Toy/Game donations accepted for Alpha Chi NHS Jared Box@ SUB 11 AM-lPM TH URS DAy ( 3/ 4) - Colonels knock off top seeded DeSales earlier in week pulled themselves together and eventually took their first lead of the game with about five and a half minutes left in the first half when Jonathan Pribble hit a jump shot to make the score 21-22 in favor of Lycoming. The score would th.e n seesaw back and forth for the remaining five minutes in the half until Pribble and Derrick Dull hit two of four free throws before the buzzer sounded and gave the Warriors a 36-38 lead at the half. · The Warriors were carried by the hot hand of Pribble in the first half as he led all scorers with 21 points. John Yaniello was the leading scorer for Wilkes with eleven points and Plisko and Mike Morgan each had eight. The game would remain close for much of the second half, as Morgan's hand would start to get hot for the Colonels. He would hit back to back three pointers and give Wilkes a 42-41 lead. Plisko then followed with a two pointer to increase - - Interst meeting for all intersted in running for SG Representative, 11 a.m. in the Hiscox room. Balloon man@ Sub 1st floor, 11-1 p.m. Gift/Card/Toy/Game donations accepted for Alpha Chi NHS Jared Box @ SUB 11 AM-l PM Spring recess kicks off@ 5 PM SATURDAY(3/6) Softball@ Virginia Wesleyan Tournament 10AM Spring recess thru Monday March 15 ! SUNDAY(3/7) Jabali Africa moved to March 18th @ 8 p.m. in Ballroom. Congratulations to Alici:Vieselrneyerw last whq correctly identified week's kFind This Picture" first. AsNieseimeyer pointed out, •· 1ast week's pictur~ was from the center painting on the 3rd floor of the Student Union Bui Id ing. Vieselmeyer will receive a $10 cash prize courtesy of the Wilkes University Programming Board. ,. . . ... __ . . . heBeacon/T. MickJenkins . Tms, phQ!<f~,as taK~n somewhere n.n: Wilkes !]niversity'~ Cainpus. 0 When you find it, email us the answer at: wilkesbeacon@hotmail.com. Be sure to put "Campus Picture" as the subject heading, as well as yourname, phone number, and either campus mailbox. or mailing address in the body text. The first person to correctl_ y identify the location of this picture will be recogruze·d in next weeks issue, and will receive a $10 cash prize, courtesty of Programming Board. THE BEACON WELCOMES NOTICES OF EVENTS ... PUBLICIZE IT S FREE. Post your evenJ 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. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 2004 March 1st Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004 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/02b26de43d83c9bb7c7f6d85a9450062.pdf d6a47bfe2bcd4fcca9e5e2944166a48a PDF Text Text March 29, 2004 Volume 56 Issue 19 www.wilkesbeacon.com THE NEWS OF TODAY REPORTED BY THE JOURNALISTS OF TOMORROW Pi Sigma Alpha to Host Election Panel Discussion BY GABE LeDONNE Beacon Managing Editor Few events instantly indicate their historical significance; the terrorist attacks of September 11 , and the war on Iraq might be considered exceptions to this rule. But what about voting? On Saturday, April 3, Pi Sigma Alpha, the Political Science Honor Society, will host a panel discussion entitled, "The 2004 Election in Historical Perspective." The panel will feature three prominent political scientists and will aim to illustrate the impact a voter has when he or she pulls the ballot lever. The panel discussion's main objective will be to ask, "what can we learn from previous elections that we can draw on for this one?" according to Dr. Thomas Baldino, Professor of Political Science. Baldino also serves as Pi Sigma Alpha's faculty advisor at Wilkes. "One of the things that makes voting interesting is that it's not just a moment at this point and time, but a moment that reflects a tradition. If you vote in a con- Pi Sigma Alpha continued on page 4 tudent Gov. Releases Rep. Election Results Student Government recently eleased the election results for the 2004-05 academic year. The results re as follows: Senior Class President- Liz Roveda Vice President - Julia Buss Secretary- Katie Morton Treasurer- Elena Archer Representatives -Megan Smith Madhan Srinivasan Julia Buss Mick Jenkins · Roman Hakim Danielle Dellazia Junior Class Jfesident- 1IE: Kelly Leach, Jared ,hayka, Ar1drew Steinberg lice President - Stephanie Victor >ecretary-Ashley Klein ~reasurer~ Jared Shayka · ?epresentatives :-Jonathan McClaven. · JanelleWeiland . Ashl~yJoselin · Sophomore Class President- Candice Davis Vice President- Jaimee McDowell Secretary- Jennifer Cerra Treasurer-Andrea Kelly Representatives- Shuja Shafoat Robert Donahue Karen Weslowski Mike Meoni Devan Cervinsky Sarina Kapoor It should be noted that results are tenative until those elected have accepted their positions. Elected class officers and representatives will either accept or decline their positions at Wednesday's sG· Meeting. 's SG Executive Board will be chose intemallyfromthe elected · · representc1tives and voted on by the . entire$§Bqar;cl.The exception to this is the'office otSG President, · · Ashley McB~arty i• · ~hiclJ wil/qe chc,sen.§yja stud~nt-. . ..• Matt Cqok . ...•.. .•........ Vfiq~ yot~frApril. .·> Ar,drewStein~rg[:t;; Amy Chua.Slated as Latest Rosenn Lecturer BY KRISTIN KJLE Beacon Staff Writer country. Among the distinguished group are: Richard Schifter, former U.S. Ambassador to the United States; John Paul Stevens, Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court; a]J.d Fareed Zakaria, editor of Newsweek International. Rebecca McNatt, Wilkes Fund Project Coordinator, said Chua was picked to speak by Judge Rosenn's son. "She's a friend of Judge Rosenn's son who is on Amy Chua will be added to a list of prestigious lectures that include academics, dignitaries and legalists t~at have offered tpeir insight as part of the Max Rosenn Lecture Series in Law and Humanities. Chua, an author and law professor at Yale University, will be discussing the effects of globalization to govAmy Chua ernment, business, and academia. The lecture series, named in honor of continued on page 4 Judge Max Rosenn, was established in 1980 by his law clerks, family and friends dex: on his tenth anniversary as a Judge on the United States Court of Appeals. News ............................ 1-5 According to Rosenn's biography, Ed' t. ·· l · . . · 68 "he has made innumerable contributions · l Orta · '· · ·' · · · · · · · '. · ·; · · · · · ·' .: to the enhancement of Northeastern · FeaturesL-.. ;.................9·11 Pennsylvania, to state government, and · ~ to t~;:;:e~IJ~~~~~~~ies has hosted prominent speakers from ·all over the A&E ..... Y..: ... .•• ~/~.:.. •.. 12;15· ~PQri~ti~•h••········;? ..\:• 1§: 2q Calendaf! ..".. ...... L1::~ .. :~.L20 .. . ··.,-;:.',.- . . ·•· ..,.. . . ...•• . ·::,--;: . . . �20 SPORTS FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Colonels Rebound fro01 Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew 2 MARCH 29, 2004 NEWS Bednarz Prepares to Bid Farewell to SG BY JULIE MELF Beacon Asst. News Editor As the current Student Government (SG) President, Selena Bednarz is a very recognizable face on campus. Bednarz has been extremely active in SG, serving as a representative her freshmen year, Treasurer on the Executive Board her sophomore year, followed by serving two terms as President. As May quickly approaches and another semester comes to ari end, Bednarz will be graduating and leaving behind quite a legacy of campus service. "Selena was-one of the first that I can remember being a two-term president. She's done a fantast~c job. She'll obviously be missed. It will be difficult to fill those- shoes .. .I am enthusiastic about new blood coming into the organization, and I think Selena will do everything she can to help make a smooth transition for the new president," said Mark Allen, Dean of Student Affairs and SG Advisor. Bednarz will also miss those· she mean a lot. It's very important-.that the stupresident. "It is kind of sad to go, dents have a say because we do make a lot but it was a lot of work and of big decisions on campus," stated Terry I don't regret any of it. I Holdren, SG Parliamentarian. had a really good time Bednarz also agreed about the imporwith great people to work tance of voting and couldn't emphasize with on General Board and enough why students need to continue to Executive Board. As far get involved with the elections. as parting advice, I would "I think it's like any kind of election, just say be organized, help whether it be for the President of the United publicize, help with the States.just so you realize you have an opin. apathy on campus, which ion. Clubs come in and ask us for money, I think ... will always be an you know, like events we do on campus. I issue," explained Bednarz. think we essentially effect a lot of people. This past Thursday, That aspect alone is kind oflike you're votSG Representative elec- ing for your representative. We vote on tions took place online big issues like the smoking lounge last year, and although many mem- the game room this year we're going to vote bers of campus did cast on. So, it's important to-it's so cliche that their ballot, SG would al- you choose your representative, but it's Student Government President Selena Bednarz ways like to see more ·stu- true-you want to choose people that you (center) with her 2003-04 Executive Board. dents get involved with know will do the right thing," said Bednarz. The campus community is also reworked with and is grateful for all the ex- the. voting process. "The elections are really important at minded that on tax day, April 15, the SG perience and opportunity she gained and offers some advise to whoever will be Wilkes. I don;t think a lot of people real- _elections for the position of SG President elected in as the new student government ize that it's not like high school. They will take place. 01 www.wilkesbeacon.com/travel www.wllkesbeacon.com/seholarshlps �MARCH 29, 2004 3 NEWS News Briefs Courtesy of the Associated Press Report: Firefighters determined church was safe to enter PITTSBURGH (AP)-Firefighters had decided that it was safe to re-enter the burned shell of a church to douse hot spots before the steeple fell, killing two firefighters, according to a preliminary report released by a board looking into the deaths. The report, released Friday, does not describe how firefighters determined th~ Ebenezer Baptist Church was stable enough for firefighters to head back inside on March 13. Some firefighters have said that officials looked at the bell towers and walls of the 131-year-old historic church and they appeared stable. The head of the board, Deputy Chief John Gourley, has barred members of the panel, composed of six firefighters and one city officia( from discussing their investigation until the report is completed, which could take as long as two months. Terrorism not urgent issue for Bush admin. before Sept 11 former adviser testifies BY HOPE YEN Associated Press Writer · Those entrusted with protecting you failed you and I-failed you," he added, as some WASHINGTON (AP) - The Bush relatives of those killed in the attacks White House scaled back the struggle dabbed at their eyes with handkerchieves. against al-Qaida after taking office in 200 l The appearance of the white-haired and spurned suggestions that it retaliate former official overshadowed the release for the bombing of a U.S . warship because of a commission staff report that said bu" it happened on the Clinton reaucratic disagreements about the extent administration's watch," a former top ter- of the CIA's authority to kill Osama bin rorism adviser testified Wednesday. Laden hampered efforts to eliminate alThe Clinton administration had "no Qaida's leader during the Clinton era. The higher priority" than combatting terror- result was a continued reliance on local ists while the Bush administration made forces in Afghanistan that all sides recogit "an important issue but not an urgent nized reduced the chance of success, both issue" in the months before Sept. 11,200 l, before and after Bush took office, the resaid Richard Clarke, who advised both port added. presidents. He testified before the com· If officers at all levels questioned the mission investigating the worst terrorist effectiveness of the most active strategy attacks in U.S. history. the policy-makers were employing to deClarke's turn in the witness chair trans- feat the terrorist _enemy, the commission formed what has been a painstaking, bi- needs to ask why that strategy remained partisan probe of pre-Sept. 11 intelligence largely unchanged throughout the period failures and bureaucratic missteps into a leading up to 9-11," it concluded. nationally televised criticism of President Officials from Clinton's National SecuBush on the terrorism issue at the core of rity Council told investigators the CIA had his campaign for re-election. sufficient authority to assassinate al-The White House redoubled efforts Qaida, the report said, but Director George to undermine Clarke, the author of a re- · Tenet and other spy agency officials "becent book critical of the president. lieved the only acceptable context for killOfficials also took the unusual step of ing bin Laden was a credible capture opidentifying him as the senior official who eration." had praised the president's anti-terrorism Sandy Berger, Clinton's national secuefforts in an anonymous briefing for re- rity adviser, testified that the formerpresiporters the year following the attacks. dent gave the CIA "every inch of authori"He needs to get his story straight," zation that it asked for" to kill bin Laden. said Condoleezza Rice, Bush's national "There could have not been any doubt security adviser and Clarke's boss while about what President Clinton's intent was he served in the administration. after he fired 60 Tomahawk cruise missiles Former Illinois Gov. Jim Thompson, a at bin Laden in August 1998," Berger said, Republican, ,took up the president's cause referring to strikes at a camp in Afghani~ inside the commission hearing. "We have stan where the al-Qaida leader was believed your book and we have yo.ur press brief- present. Bin Laden escaped. ing of August 2002. Which is true?" he Tenet, who preceded Berger in the witchallenged the witness. ness chair, also was asked about the issue Despite the flare-up, commission mem- of authorization to kill bin Laden. hers worked later to distance themselves '!I never went back and said, 'I don't from the sort of partisanship that could have all the authorities I need," he replied. undermine the credibility of the final reTenet said that even if bin Laden had port they are expected to release this sum- been captured or killed in 2001, he did not mer. · think it would have prevented the 9-11 at"Nobody has clean hands in this one," tacks, an assertion that mirrored testimony said former New Jersey Gov. Thomas by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld Kean, a Republican and the commission and Secretary of State Colin Powell on chairman, referring to the Bush and Tuesday. Clinton administrations. "It was a failure Tenet's tenure has spanned two adminof individuals. The question now is istrations. And unlike Clarke, he praised whether or not we learned from our mis- aides to both presidents. "Clearly there was takes." no lack of care or focus in the face of one Clarke began his appearance with an of the greatest dangers our country has apology to "the loved ones of the victims ever faced" after the Bush administration of 9-11 .... Your government failed you. took office, he said . 11 Burglar caught by homeowners using Webcam Last Friday the familiy's 18-year-old son logged on and saw images of a neighbor, also 18, who was supposed to be looking after the family's cats but had been told to stay out of the house. Investigators said the home had been ransacked, and the intruder's belongings and food wrappers were scattered around the interior and video footage showed him downloading pornography on the family's computer. W~st Point continues to battle topless maid business A business owner says a northern Utah city is trying to sweep her topless maid business out of town. ·· · The West Point City Council has revoked the ·home business license of Dee Dee Derian, saying she misused it by sometimes running tlie b.usiness ·on a celJ phone outside of her home. Prosecutor drops charges against double-murder suspect WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP)-The Lycoming County district attorney dropped murder charges against a man Friday, saying he does not have enough evidence to convict in: the slayings of the man's neighbor and her 5-year-old daughter. ·· District Attorney Michael A. Dinges dropped charges against Earl R. "Skip'' Kramer III, 38, but said there is no statute of limitations for murder and the case remafus open. He referred the case back to Williamsport polic~ for more investigation. Drug maker will close Lancaster Co. plant MARIETTA, Pa. (AP)-Wyeth plans to close its Lancaster County manufacturing plant by year's end, laying off the last 440 workers. . . The plant, which most recently produced 99mponents for flu vaccines, employed l,?00 people at its peak in November _2002; .___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _..;__..;__ _ _..:.;__..;__ _..;__,;_..J �20 SPORTS FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Colonels Rebound from Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew NEWS 4 Voter RegiStration DrivesOn Campus Members of a presidential focus group in the COM 398-A special topics course, "PR and News," held a Voter Registration Drive and mock election on Tuesday, March 23. During the twohour long drive, 32 people registered to vote; also the unscientific mock election resulted in an overwhelming victory by Sen. John Kerry. Kerry received 102 votes, while Bush earned 36 votes, and Nader swept in 9., The group plans to hold another Registration drive on April 27--Pennsylvania Primary Day. The Political Science Club also held a Voter Awareness day on Thursday, March 25, where the group handed out information on the candidates, and over 30 voter registration cards. The club will most likely hold another event in October to further ~ducate students on candidates and the issues. Pi Sigma Alpha continued from page 1 text like that, it makes voting more meaningful than just throwing your vote in for Bush or Kerry, thinking it's just affecting this moment in time. You may be continuing a trend. You may be creating a new tangent--there is context to this, and I think that's fascinating," Baldino said. Derrick Hall, Pi Sigma Alpha President, has worked with Baldino and the rest of the honor society to organize arid promote Saturday's event. He says that the panel will be helpful to everyone. . "It is hoped that through interaction with the panel, students will be able to further their knowledge and complement their classroom experience. The panel includes a number of experts in their fields, ·and everyone, regardless of major, should be able to benefit from the discussion," Hall stated. The panel will feature a trio of distinguished political scientists from other universities: Sidney M. Milkis of the University of Virginia, William Carey Mc Williams of Rutgers University, and Richard Valelly of Swarthmore College will comprise panel. Milkis currently is a James Hart Professor of Government and Foreign Affairs and Senior Scholar with the Miller Ce~ter Amanda Watson, Alison Fennell, and Kristin Kile help Joe LoBrutto register to vote in the upcoming Presidential election. of Public Affairs at the University ofVirginia. According to _the University's website, "Milkis's research focuses on the American presidency, political parties and elections, and American political his- . ing to the College's website biography. Baldino stated that Valelly will concentrate "on the institution of the presidency and how it has changed." Valelly will also likely discuss a theory about tory.". presidential cycles posited by political scientist and author, Stephen Skowronek. The format of the two. hour panel discussion will be interactive. The first hour will be divided •among the panelists' presentations, and the secBaldino says that Milkis's ond dedicated to panelmain topic of discussion at the April ist discussion and audience questions. 3 panel will focus on "how this elec"We're opening it up to all...faculty, tion compares to others in terms of politi- staff, and students here at Wilkes, as well cal parties and party building is part of as at King's and [The University of] . the presidential campaign." Scranton.-.. to ·1earn about the election, McWilliams, political science profes- and how elections do have connections sor at Rutgers University, is a 34-year to the past," Baldino said, explaining that veteran of the university, and has the event is not open to the public at authored several books on politics and large. elections in America. Baldino pointed out that, while Wilkes McWilliams will likely focus on the "re- is the lead school for the event, both flection ofAmerica's political culture, and King's College and the University of he's going to throw some pop cultural · Scranton endorsed the grant proposal references in," ac~ording to Baldino. to fund the event. Valelly, Professor of Political Science The panel discussion will take place at Swarthmore College, is "an expert on Saturday, April 3, in the Student Center American party politics, elections, social Ballroom between 1-3 p.m. movements, and public policy," accord- MARCH 29, 2004 Amy Chua continued from page 1 the Yale law school faculty," said-McNatt. "He heard her give a presentation as a lecture. He thought she was very dynamic, she's won a lot of awards and she's a wonderful person to speak. She's lectur~d all over the world actually on various topics." Chua will speak on such topics as globalization and ethnic hatred, a subject that she has written a book about. Her first book is titled, World On Fire: How Exporting Free Market Democracy Breeds Ethnic Hatred and Global Instability. According to an.article on the Wilkes University website, her book has made the bestseller list for both The New York Times and Business Weekly. McNatt said Chua is a "Chinese who has grown up in the Philippines" and says that she "talks a lot from own personal experience." McNatt explained that, in Chua's lecture, she explains how "the Chinese-Filipinos are basically one p~rcent of the population in the Philippines, but they pretty much own 60 percent of the private economy there; they own the banks, the big department stores, and the major airlines." Chua uses this situation to talk about "the capitalism she finds allows the minority to get rich and these are not people who have been handed wealth, these are hard working people, but they are [the] ethnic minority in the Philippines. The majority of the people are Filipinos and then democracy allows the majority to get even. The Filipinos resent the Chinese for all of their wealth," McNatt said. Growing up in this environment Chua has experienced the affect of globalization on ethnic hatred. One personal experience she may touch on is the murper of her aunt. "Amy Chua's aunt in the Philippines was very, very wealthy and her throat was slit by her chauffeur because he was a Filipino and he was poor," said McNatt. The web!'!ite article also goes on to say, "based on extensive research and personal accounts of her aunt's violent murder in the Philippines, Chua shows how free markets have often concentrated starkly disproportional wealth in the hands of a resented ethnic minority." Chua is scheduled to speak in the Dorothy Darte Dickson Center on April 25, at 7:30 p.m. McNatt said, "There is a reception afterwards and a book signing." According to McNatt, the bookstore in the Henry Student Center will be selling Chua's books beginning in early April. �MARCH 29, 2004 NEWS 5 Class Research Projects Reap Rewards, Offer Opportunities BY JULIE MELF Beacon Asst. News Editor For some Wilkes 1tudents, "academic research" has recently taken on a whole different dimension. No longer just going through the motions to get the paper done for class, this semester several Wilkes students will present their research findings in regional and natiornd conferences, publish their work as a chapter in a book, and even travel to foreign countries as a result of the research they have done. Senior communication studies majors Alison Fennell and Kristin Hake will present findings from their project at the Eastern Communication Association Convention in Boston, Massachusetts in April. They chose to conduct their research on domestic violence, gathering an array of perspectives--not from the abuser or the abused, but from the point of view of the lawmakers,judges, health care officials, and police officers. Their research effectively asked the question: How do the respondents to victims of domestic violence in the Wyoming Valley believe the system works? Fennell and Hake conducted their qualitative study as a requirement of a communication research methods class taught by Dr. Andrea Frantz, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. In the class students have to design a Courtesy of www .uscourts.gov Judge Rosenn to Visit Campus Marketing Communications recently announced that .Judge Max _Rosenn wiUbe ori campus to .donate his · collection of congressional letters and documents to the Farley library on · _Wednesday, March 31 at 4:00 p.m. (first ~oor, library). qualitative field study based on interest and access and research their topic for three·months. "We concluded that there definitely has to be a lot more research done on this, but most of the people we interviewed didn't think the system needed to be changed at all. They thought that the system, (which we originally thought didn't really work for the abused but worked for the abuser) ... does really work for the abused if they let it work," explained Fennell. To prepare for her own conference presentation, which was blind reviewed and competed for acceptance with professionals from across the Eastern region, Fennell was able to listen to graduate students present their finding at Rutgers University in New Jersey when her advanced news writing class recently traveled to the regional Association for Educators of Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) conference. "I found that what Kristin and I did was equal to graduate work, which amazed me, and...the more I can make other people aware of [domestic violence issues] and as many people as I can help, that's my goal in the whole project," said Fennell. But communication studies is not the only area in which students have conducted long-term research. Last semester Dr. Bonnie Culver Bedford, Associate Professor of English, had her American drama class research their final paper throughout the entire semester. They were given their final paper question the first day of class which was to identify or explore the diverse definitions of American identity and then to defend their stances using various critical reading strategies. "In the beginning, the pl_ays were concerned with Americans as they were comparing themselves to Europeans so there were lots of characters that were from England and France and they were always · the 'bad guys' because we were always the 'good pioneers.' And by the end, everything turned inward and everything was about how we relate to each other in terms of gender, in terms of class economics, education all the things that make up us as individuals, but make us American," explained Bedford. After the class papers were completed, Bedford submitted copies of the papers to the committee in charge of the Pennsylvania College English Association annual statewide conference and found out the papers were accepted in January. She mit or to be presented at a national concouldn't be any happier. "Most of the people presenting will ference, nor to be published in science be either Ph.D. students or full faculty book. Instead this research was designed members, so I'm incredibly proud because to prepare them for an opportunity to see these are undergraduates presenting at a international businesses firsthand. faculty conference," stated Bedford. The spring break trip to Europe actuHer students presenting at the confer- ally combined Dr. Taylor's two classes-ence are also very excited about the op- an undergraduate international business portunity to present their research to ap- experience and a graduate global busiproximately 200 people in attendance. ness experience. A total of 44 students "This course culminating in the writ- went on the trip, which was the highest ing of this paper has aided me enrollment Dr. Taylor has seen with this immensely in my understanding of particular course. what it is I do as an actor, writer, and "I had students present team presenartist. I look forward to ~h~g it with tations and the teams chose a particular a panel of scholars who feel the country or city we were visiting over same way that I do in regards to this," spring break and they made their presensaid Corey Pajka, a junior double major- tations. This way, they got to _know exing in theater and English. actly where they were going and got to Additionally, Dr. Kenneth Klemow, know the business aspect of that counProfessor of Biology and Geo~Environ- try, its international business relationship mental Sciences and Engineering, had six and any particular economic, political, of his students conduct research on Saint social, geogr:aphic differences," explained John's Wort. But instead of presenting Taylor. their research at a national conference, "[For] our presentation we chose to the students' work will be published as a do Italy, and we focused mostly on the chapter in a prestigious science book, due cultural differences that we would expect out in the near future. to see when we got there and I think that "I did describe the project and told it really did help us when we arrived," them that this is something that scien- said Whitney Bull, who will be complettists in positions will be reading, relying ing her final semester of the MBA proupon, and it's something that's going to gram at Wilkes. be really very important, that it's a real life Whether it be to present research at a mainstream chapter that they're going to national coMerence, or publish original be writing. I think they got very excited research in a book, or even to study Eurpoean business practices firsthand, all by that," said Klem ow. The students who participated in this of these Wilkes students agreed that conresearch-publishing project were indeed ducting research has given them opporexcited about the opportunity that they tunities of a lifetime that they will be able were given, and some still can't believe to carry with them for the rest of tlie cathat they are now published authors. reers. "It hasn't really sunk in yet that I and a few other students' names will . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . be alongside Dr. Klemow's in a chapter of a book. It's actually pretty cool. I woulq partake in something like this again and would advise others to take part as well," explained Eric Pape, senior Biology major. Klemow would love to have a celebration style party in honor of the achievement of these students in the Apantments not too distant future. "The students who took advanCome Home! tage of it said it was a great experi2 miles from campus. ence. It was something that they reCome see the NEW face in town! ally feel... puts them so far ahead of Bring your friends. New kitchens, plush their colleagues ... from other institucarpets washer/dryer in apartment. tions," said Klemow. Pets Welcome ... flexible lease terms! Dr. Wagiha Taylor, Professor of CallNow! Economics, also encouraged her class to conduct research, but not to sub- 822-3968 �20 SPORTS FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Colonels Rebound fro01 Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew 6 EDITORIAL MARCH '29, 2004 Clarke's Claims Should Make Voters Question Strike Motivation Nearly three years after the terrible disaster of September 11, 2001 , an independent investigation has finally been convened to inquire into the events preceding the 9/11 attacks and the actions of both the Bush and Clinton administrations. terrorism coordinator Richard Clarke. Clarke has also published a revealing and provocative book on the approach of the Bush administration to terrorism prior to the 9/11 attacks, and he has openly criticized what he sees as the failure of the adminThe commission's particular. istration to attend to the terrorpurpose is to ascertain whether or not there were intelligence failings in either case or a failure to prevent the attacks. Coincidentally ( or not so coincidentally), the hearings have finally been convened at this period when we are entering the homestretch leading up to the presidential election. The outcome of that election may owe a great deal to the information that is presented before the independent 9/ 11 commission. The ideas and positions exIt always seems that pressed in the editorial are American justice is _somethose of the Editorial Board times agonizingly slow. Investigations take a long time, which is comprised ofManagand it is hard to say the reaing Editor, Editorial Board son for these great delays. Chair, News Editor, Features Perhaps it is due to the meEditor, Arts and Entertainticulous gathering of eviment Editor, Sports Editor, dence or the complexity of the many legal channels and and Photo. Editor seas of paperwork that must be negotiated before an inist threat, despite warnings from vestigation even takes place. U.S. intelligence organizations Perhaps it is because the initial such as the CIA. shock of a great political upOne of the most disturbing heaval or national tragedy must aspects of Clarke's testimony is be allowed to wear off before an that the Bush administration iginvestigation can proceed with nored Clarke's warnings that the order and objectivity. al-Qaeda was a pressing threat The cynic would say that the and never acted on his advice reason for a long delay is that it that a top-level meeting of White allows a lapse of time in which House staff, including Cabinet the initial hot emotions of the members, should be called to public begin to cool. But with look into the issue. Clarke has such a delay the primary evistated that instead of focusing dence also begins to cool, and on al-Qaeda, administration offithere is ·a period in which those cials were more interested in iswho ,µave something to hide sues such as missile defense and have an opportunity to cover Iraq. their actions with a paper trail or Clarke has also claimed that a similar deception. renewed attempt to oust Saddam One very important reason Hussein was a Bush priority why this investigation has beeven before he was elected as come 'such a pressing issue is . President. If these accusations the criticism aimed at the White are true, then we are indeed livHouse because of the testimony ing in a disheartening period of of former White House counterAmprican history, w~en a gov- Beacon Editorial emment dares to use our military-and send our soldiers off to die-for a selfish cause motivated by the desires of those in power. It has happened before-far too often, throughout all history, and all over the conversation left me in absolutely no doubt that George Bush wanted me to come back with a report that said Iraq did this." When Clarke told Bush that U.S. intelligence had been unable to find any connections litically motivated rea herring," and National Security Council Deputy Stephen Hadley has questioned Clarke's motives in waiting until an election year to bring all of this up. He has called Clarke "a disgruntled former em- world. It is - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . ployee who left the sad to think The White House has responded to Clarke's government after he that it critical testimony by dismissing it as a was passed over for might be "politically motivated red herring," and National th e No . 2 job in th e happen- Security Council Deputy Stepher, Hadley has . Department ofHomeing again. land Security." Clarke's questioned Clarke's motives in waiting until an Regardless of criticisms election year to bring all of this up. which side is telling do not the truth , both outapply only to the actions of between Iraq and al-Qaeda, he comes are disturbing. If Clarke the Bush administration said Bush responded in "a very is lying because of political moprior to the 9/ 11 attacks. intimidating manner: "Iraq! tivation, then that is demoralizClarke has testified that a Saddam! Find a connection!" ing. But if the Bush administraday after the tragedy, DeThe White House has re- tion is lying, the prospect is much fense Secretary .Donald sponded to Clarke's critical tes- more demoralizing and disturbRumsfeld pushed for retalitimony by dismissing it as a "po- · mg. ation· against Iraq, despite the fact that all evidence pointed to al-Qaeda. AlQaeda, as we know, is an independent, multinational orSTAFF ganization of terrorist netManaging Editor: ......... ............ .... ...... 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Faculty Advisor: ..........:......... ............. Dr. Andrea Frantz Clarke also has not been shy B EACON THE in criticizing the President himself. He claims that Bush also asked him to look for links between al-Qaeda and Iraq immediately after the attacks took place. Clarke insists that the President didn't ask him to stretch or fabricate intelligence linking Iraq with the attacks, but again according to CNN news, Clarke has said that "the entire Box 111, Wilkes University 192 South Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 . (570) 408-5903 E-mail: wilkesbeacon@hotmail.com BACKGROUND * Established in October 1936 · * Member of the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association . • Printed on Mondays, with . • the exception of holidays • 1,500 ·papers distributed weekly �MARCH 29, 2004 EDITORIAL Learning what the WIikes University Fitness Center Can OfferYou the · fitness center is the top-of-the-line advise you on your current . . . .!ln#I.t,_ o 1 l~Md equipment found on the market today. workout program. We can ~t~nm._, ,. _.,.,..Md ·ovtr Suited for everyone, the equipment is great help you with nutrition inforfor training the highest level athletes or mation, exercise selection, achieving your personal fitness goals. arid repetitions and cardio We have a bright and non-intimidating schemes to attain your deenvironment to workout. The room lay~ sired fitness level. out is larger with more space between The fitness center has equipment. The fitness center is no longer combined with the intramural just the hang out for the usual "gym rat". program to promote a "Shape BY KEITH KLAHOLD The fitness center is now for everyone Up for Summer Contest" in Fitness Facilities Coordinator from the Wilkes athlete to the faculty per- which the Wilkes community son or student that just wants to tone up · is encouraged to workout and The fitness center has been a great and improve their overall fitness level. to attain their fitness goals addition to the Wilkes campus consider- · The fitness center student staff is here to for prizes. The competition ing the latest reports by the government help you if you have any equipment ques- involves first, your fitness on obesity and sedentary lifestyles in tions. My assistant and I are here to help center attendance for the next month, and America. This is an accurate report even · weight classes for the women's category everyone attain his or her personal fit- second, attaining your personal fitness though in America today hundreds, light, middle, and heavy weight divisions. ness goals. We will write a workout or goals. Each person entered receives a thousands, and even millions of The events are still to be determined but fitness center attendance card and is meaAmericans spend billions of dolwill be similar to those events in the lars on diet and weight loss prod- ~ I. ---~PNM.,_.of O'M! lliililSMH!f sured according to their personal fitness World's Strongest Man Competitions ucts. The best formula for fight~~ U.$.. ~~ • • 74 Vo_,. goals. At the end of the month long trainshown on ESPN. The events scheduled ing each person will then be measured ing the bulge in America is good are a tire throw for distance, a tire flip for e(), • 0AV•Jhl (Al' ◊~!E-M! ? ; ~ 0) again to see if they attained their fitness nutrition and exercise. Why not ; Iii {}bC$!l ,J',illt -~ '.lii iti 44 time, a keg throw for height, farmers walk goals. The prizes will be given out acvisit your local fitness center and EO .., ... ,_ .. ,,..... '""""•·· ff··-·-········.,··: for distance, a truck pull, and 2 more cording to attendance and achieving your ask the _professionals? The fitevents to be determined. This is a great fitness goals. ness center and fitness center chance for everyone to compete. Saturday April 24th at 10am again in staff is here to help the Wilkes For those people who do not wish to conjunction with intramurals we will be University community combat enter the competition it is fun to watch holding a Wilkes University Strong Man those statistics. and cheer on your friends. Weigh-ins / Strong Woman Contest. This will be a Not only does the Wilkes Fitfor the competition wili be held in the fun filled event for everyone. There will ness Center have new equipment Marts Center the evening before the be four weight classes for men light and a new look--we also have a competition from 5pm - 7pm. Come out weight, middle weight, light heavy weight new attitude. The equipme~t in and join in the fun and excitement. and heavy weight. There will be three Martha Stewart's Downfall Not About Cultural Icon Status BY J.W. DAVIES Beacon Columnist In recent years the federal government has come under fire for not following through on its duty to bring corporate criminals to justice. Although Enron, Tyco, Adelphia and a handful of other major corporations have been giving big business a bad name lately, it seems that the law is finally making an attempt to exorcize America's corporate demons. Among the plethora of good old boys charged with fraud, embezzlemeQt. stock ~ering and ',,r,i;; { , .... the outright theft of millions of dollars, Living and has.since witnessed the steady one woman has become the poster child decline of its stock (so far, only a loss ofa for America's "David and Goliath" cru- few million). . sade against big money and power. There are also legal fees and the posEveryone's favorite homemaker and sibility of paying nearly $1 million in fines. queen of the well-kept home, Martha Undoubtedly, financial justice has been Stewart, was recently convicted on four achieved. counts of obstructing justice and lying _ As for the idea of Stewart being a to investigators as a result of the poorly scapegoat, or a patsy, or the fact that she timed sale of her ImClone stock. Although was targeted because she is a woman, or she dodged a major bullet when the judge a celebrity, there·is no doubt that the methrew out the heavy charge of securities dia ruthlessly enjoyed the scandal. But fraud, Stewart still faces up to five years the fact remains that she did commit a in prison and a possible fine of$250,000 crime and was caught. Federal prosecufor each count against her. tors brought Stewart, her stockbroker, If there is any question of whether jus- Peter Bacanovic, and ImClone founder, tice was served, it is almost safe to say Sam Waksal (both men) to justice not that the numbers speak for themselves. through some form of social or political Stewart dumped nearly 4,000 shares of vendetta, but within the means of the law. lmClone stock, which saved her from a The downfall of Martha Stewart was loss of about $51,000. Now, after being not directly related to her status as an caught she resigned from her position as icon. On the contrary, it was actually the chairwoman and CEO of Martha Stewart result of clear, concise and convincing evidence. And if she is subsequently used as an example to warn corporate America that such crimes will pot go unpunished, it would only be for the better. If anything, Stewart's case will bring the focus . back around to men like Dennis Koslowski and Mark Swartz who allegedly robbed Tyco ofalmost $600 million, or John Rigas who, along with his sons, managed to plunder A~elphia Cable. Although Stewart's fate is uncertain, it is plausible for people to continue to support her and to believe that, deep down, she is still a truly good person. But it would be absolutely foolish for anyone to feel sorry for her. Up to this point, she was wealthy. Through her current legal troubles, she will continue to be wealthy and after all is said and done, she will still be extremely wealthy. After all, I am almost certain that Martha Stewart and her high-priced defense team would not feel sorry for you. · �20 SPORTS FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Colonels Rebound front Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew 8 EDITORIAL MARCH 29, 2004 Where Do Students Feel Safer, On Ca01pus or Off? BY GINGER ESLICK Beacon Op-Ed Editor Editor's Note: Safety on the Wilkes University campus and in the surrounding Wilkes-Barr~ area is a major concern for everyone who resides here. We all would like to feel a sense of safety when we walk through the streets of Wilkes-Barre, no matter ifwe are on or offofcampus. So, where do students feel most safe, on or offof campus? Or is there even a difference? Have the recent improvements made to the Public Safety Department changed how safe we feel on campus compared to offofcampus? Ginger Eslick· Crime can be deterred; however, it · cannot be entirely stopped no matter what precautions we make. The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department does its best to protect us from crime, as does the Public. Safety . department at Wilkes University. No matter what effort is put forth by eit)ler department, crime will never disappear. The Wilkes University Office of Public Safety recently went through a major change in order to better protect the students. The department is on campus in order to deter crime to a point, but more importantly to help us when crime occurs. There will never be a semester that goes by that we are not faced with break-ins, vandalism, or other sorts of crime, regardless of whether we are on or off of campus. The crime in Wilkes-Barre is something that we cannot seem to escape. But does this mean that the city's police department is not doing its job? I don't think so. Unfortunately, crime is a fact oflife. We have to face that fact. Granted, then; may be some areas that are less populated and therefore have less crime. But again, we have to remember that the officials are doing their best to deter crime and prevent future occurrences. I can't honestly say that I feel safer when I am on Wilkes's campus compared to how I feel when I am on the streets of WilkesBarre. I do feel comforted by the fact that the Wilkes.Public Safety officers are out on the streets, watching for crime, doing their best to prevent it, and listening to us when we think they should do more. Kerri Parienello · I've had the opportunity to experience Public Safety and _the overall safety ofWilkes-Barre as it was last year, and as it is now. I have found that the differences b.e tween this year and last are very subtle and insignificant. I honestly don't feel that com- Your Voices ... WHAT IIAPPENED10THEREPUBLICAN U10PIA? Republicans have long said that if only they controlled our government there would be utopia. They said that the budget would be balanced. They said that people would be more free. They said that the government would be smaller. They said that government pork would decrease. They said, they said, they said. But talk is cheap and the Republican party has displayed the perfect example of how cheap talk can be. So what happened? Why isn't our country at peace? Why isn't our budget balanced? Why is the size of government larger than at any time in its history? Why is our environment deteriorating? Why are more and more American jobs being sent overseas daily? Why is the balance of trade still out of whack? Why is our tax code fifteen percent larger than it was three years ago? Why is our economy in ruins? Why have millions lost their life savings? Why has unemployment gone up? Why are there millions more uninsured people? Why are our civil liberties being attacked? Why is there so much secrecy in the executive branch? Why has the US become the most hated country on earth? Why, why, why? Republicans have controlled the Executive, Legislative, and the Judicial branches of the government for three years now, but instead of America improving, it has been going downhill faster than an angry avalanche. Sociologically our country is down. Economically our c<,>untry is down. And we are at war with our soldiers dying every day in foreign lands. In almost every major area of measurement our country has been going down, down, down. Yes, what happened to the utopia promised by Republicans? No one is dreaming any longer. But how can they when Republican nightmares are invading every facet of our lives. Please Republicans, stop trying to make our country a utopia. It is destroying us. LARRY S. ROLIRAD LaPorte, Texas . Laservdo@aolcom muter students can adequately grasp just how important the Office of Public Safety js here on campus. When there's a false fue alarm, a break-in, or any other random domestic disturbance, Public Safety runs to the rescue, or at least walks, as in the case of most of the experiences that I've had. There have been upgrades in some of the Public Safety facilities this year, including bicycles, to expedite the travel time across campus, an increase in the number of call boxes, and the new card access entry points to many of the buildings on campus, but these changes don't make me feel any safer. Then there's the issue of the city ofWtlkes-Barre, and its crime enforcement. It seems that there has been an increase in crime since I became a student at Wilkes, and coming from a small town, where the last murder was over 35 years ago, it's hard for me to see a murder reported se_veral times a week on the local news BY KERRI PARIENELW Beacon Layout Editor channels. Just a few weeks ago, a woman was murdered literally two buildings from our gym, and that's a scary thought for students as well as parents. When the decision was made to replace the entire Public Safety force this past summer, the public was told that the decision was based on a student survey. The new employees are younger and better qualified, but I felt safe when I was being protected by those I felt were capable of protecting me. Our safety should be the number one priority of the University, but I don't feel that it lS . Nickle For Your Thoughts by Jason Nickle 1-J ht.ct, it> Ml.i L Fr-ig~'n ~ for~, CAf\d b if\<.t. Wh~ ;~ +ht btv~ - . . . or. +he. ~e f:+ •1'7, l• i'M Mar +h~l' f~•9·9'n -"Stewa<"+ !H ''Adaptation'' �MARCH 29, 2004 FEATURES 9 Catalog Pioneer Lillian Vernon to Writing Center and Girl Scouts ·Combine Forces to Stop Smoking Hold 'Conversation' at WIikes BY JESS NIEMIEC Beacon Staff Writer "My mom gets that catalog." "I think everybody's mom gets that catalog," said Dr. Jeffrey Alves, Allan P. Kirby Distinguished Professor of Free Enterprise & Entrepreneurship at Wilkes University. Alves also is the man in charge of for the Kirby Lecture series. Lillian Vernon, a pioneer in the catalog and retail industry, is set to speak this Wednesday, March 31, at 7pm in the Rite Aid Auditorium (Stark 101 ), for this semester's presentation of the Kirby lecture series. According to Alves, this lecture is going to be a bit different than those which have been scheduled previously; rather than a straight lecture, the set up is going to be that of a conversation, in which Vernon intends to sit and talk with her audience. "I hope she does most of the talking. This is going to be the first presentation that is non-formal ... because she prefers it," said Alves. The Lillian Vernon Industry has expanded greatly from its origin. There are now numerous catalogs, an expansive website, and even a new "Lilly's kids" catalog, that sells children's products. The diversity of facets through which she gets her products noticed demonstrates her commitment to entrepreneurship and free enterprise, the two traits that this lecture series is intent on demonstrating to the public. "My career is 53 years young, and it really kept me interested, which is the most important part. The ever-changing scene, the way everything was so tied in with the economy. I learned so much, in time of war, quiet, peace, and because of it, I would like to say I'm a worldly person," said Vernon, who serves as her company's ChiefExecutive Officer. Vernon was the choice for this semester's presentation for reasons beyond just her embodiment of these traits though, according to Alves. ' "First off, she came to the United States after World War II, and literally started at her kitchen table. Secondly, she's truly a pioneer for this kind of selling. She was a good ten to fifteen years ahead of her time, and she's continued to keep her offerings fresh, she's continued to keep up with technology, and she's share the play·with area daycare centers BY ANDY CALHOUN been very generous with her time and · Beacon Staff Writer and early intervention programs," said money, in terms of giving back to the comTo most ofus, the writing center is· a- Miller. . munity," stated Alves. The unique part is, "the play will all be room in the basement of Breiseth Hall According to her bio, Vernon began done by animal characters," said Starner. where we can get some good advice for her mail-order business in 1951 using The idea behind the play was created completing a "tough homework assign$2,000 of wedding gift money to purchase entirely by the 9irl Scouts. "Victoria the ment- -whether it's editing, getting a $495 advertisement for a personalized Wolf, the main character of the play, is started, or finding a way to break writer's handbag in Seventeen Magazine. The trying to make some friends. The probblock. rest of the money went towards the purlem is that Victoria smokes, and all of the But recently, the writing center took -chasing of an embossing machine and other animals have various reasons why on a different role by helping more than the product. That ad brought more than they can't be Victoria's friend. Their reajust the students at Wilkes. $32,000 in orders. sons range from Victoria's inability to keep Coordinators at the writing center "I never thought the business was up with Caitlin the Cougar to the impact took on the challenge of helping a local going to expand that much. · Women of smoking on Katelyn the Kangaroo's , Girl Scout troop write a play on the danweren't supposed to think that way. It baby, Joey," said Miller. "In the end gers of smoking. It's true that the writing was a big surprise, and in many ways, it Victoria realizes that she can have mor~ center doesn't usually focus on plays, still is," said Vernon. fun and have lots of friends if she stops but Ann Marie Miller, a graduate assisSince then her business has soared. Two years after that initial ad, the Lillian Vernon catalog was born. A simple, 16 page, black and white attempt was mailed to 125,000 customers, chosen from those who had initially responded to the ads. Nineteen years after sitting down at her kitchen table to concoct a way to make money, her annual sales were soaring past $1 million dollars, in an age when women were entering the workplace, and as a result had less time to leave the house to shop. Now, the company introduces more than 2,500 new products every year, and receives upwards of3.7 million orders-and Vernon is in charge of it all. "[As a CEO] you work hard, but you e~t better, as my son would say. You . . The Beacon/Fran Moriarty really have to work fast, and get a lot Ann Mane Miller (center) works with a local Girl Scout troop to create done, being very ambitious. Most are a play script to educ~te youth about the dangers of smoking. just born with entrepreneurial traits. They like power, and have the ability to do tant working in the writing center, gladly · smoking'." things. Every CEO must make a differIn addition to the play, Mike took on the challenge. ence," said Vernon. Hockenberry, -a student at College MiseCurrently, there are nine Girl Scouts . As her career has matured, Vernon has ricordia, is creating a coloring book to be working on the play, plus Miller and two . begun giving lectures at different colgiven out to the elementary school chiltroop leaders. "The girls are working toleges and universities, to share her endren for whom the Girl Scouts perform. ward their Silver Award, which is one of trepreneur expertise. The book will incorporate the characters th; higher awards that a Girl Scout can "Now that I don't have to produce a from the play and will reinforce the mesachieve," said Dr. Janet Starner, Assiscatalog every hour, on the hour, I have sage from the play. tant Professor of English and director of the opportunity to pull away from the "I think it's great to see the writing centhe writing center. The girls meet every business and talk at these different ter helping with this project," said Stamer. Sunday afternoon in the writing center schools. School changes your life for"We are making an impact in the commuand work through the script. They are ever, and I'm just interested in formulatnity." also using the writing center's manila site ing the future," said Vernon. The play should be finished within the to put the segments of the play together. Now, it's not just "my mom has that next few weeks and will be performed by The Girl Scouts, who are currently catalog," but, "my mom uses those prodthe end of the school year. writing the play, will each play the part of ucts," and even, "my mom orders from a puppet character. "The girls will then that website." �20 FEBRUARY 23, 2004 SPORTS Colonels Rebound froin Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew 10 MARCH 29, 2004 FEATURES Career Services Course Prepares Students For Life After Wilkes BY NORA JURASITS Beacon Correspondent Ruthkosky, Coor- . . . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - , what needs to be done in that pardinator of EducaB ticular company and sets you apart. e "Youwanttotellthemyourgood With the current uncertain condi- tion and Field Ex- Top 5 Interview Ouestions You MuSt Able fo Answer . tions of the economy, stepping out perience, resumes attributes without sounding so in into the "real world" can be a scary are not the end of love with yourself. People always thing. That is why it is important to the process. "Re- Compiled by Carol Bosack: Director, Career SeNices look for the big things: communiknow what you can do to make your- sumes don't get cation skills, teamwork skills, a self stand out to prospective employ- you jobs and in- . 1. Tell me about yourself... : Be prepared to talk about your strong work ethic, and ability to get ers. ternships, they get education, state your strengths and weaknesses, and sell along with people, and then what-· Luckily, there are many on-campus you interviews," yourself to the interviewer. ever the particular skill is of that services that can help sµidents pre- he said. 2. What do you know about our company? Make sure to business," said Bosack. pare for success. For one, Career Ser-· Acco rd ing to do your research on the company, either on the web or Bosack sugge sts talking about vices is offering a one-credit class Ruthkosky, mock "... doing volunteer work, getting a talking to people who work there. Anything to get a good called "Life Career Pl~ing" in the interviews, which part time job or an internship in your Fall of ?004 for students looking to takeplaceintheCaidea of what they are.about. field. Since the competition is so get ahead. The class plans to meet reer Services of- 3. What skills and experiences would you bring to our fierce out there, these are all things every Wednesday from 12 to 1 P.M. fice, are a great organization? Make a list of things you have done that that are going to put you on the According to Carol Bosack, Dit;ec- way to introduce have built Skills such as time management and leader'yes pile' for the interviews.'.' tor of Career Services, the class helps students to what ship. The course also offers post-instudents write resumes, enhance their they will experi- 4. A behavioral question: "Give me an example of a terview suggestions. For instance, interviewing skills, learn proper busi- ence when they time you had to ..." Think of what they will want you to do once the interview is over, make ness etiquette, and prepare them for step into their fir st if you are hired, and relate past experiences to this, telling sure to shake hands wi th the interthe realities oflife after graduation. real one. viewer and thank them. It is also a what you learned from the experience. The course is offered with the mind "We have mock good idea to send a thank-you letset that, whether applying for a job or interviews here . 5 · Why should we hire you over th e oth er SO applicants ter to the company. These are all who are qualified to do th is job? Talk -about your good courteous things that will make a an internship, resumes and essays You can talk to us must be well-prepared to catch the at- about different tips attributes without bragging or cutting others down. Comgood impression. In order to gain tention of potential employers. There just to prepare munication and teamwork skills, along with the ability to the desired position, good busimust be substance to the content, but yourselfforthe inget along with people are traits they are looking for. ness etiquette is crucial. appearance is also very important. A terviews," said In addition to the course, Career professional looking resume and Ruthkosky. and see what th ey want of you, the better Services and Human Resource professionals cover letter are great ways to make a When the interview is lined up, you'll be able to sell yourself," said Bosack. are offering a program on Thursday, April 1 strong first impression, and students there ·are many preparations that Also, do a self-analysis, and mentally piefrom 11 :00 AM- 12:30 PM in the Henry Stuwill learn how to perfect them in this should be taken. Before the big day, pare to bo th answer and ask que stions to dent Center in the Miller Conference Room course. th research the company. "The more you e interviewer. called, "Can You Dine and Look Fine?" This However, according to Philip do your homework on the company She encourages th at prospective emprogram familiarizes students with dining and ployees arrive early wearing proper busiinterviewing skills, and professionaJ etiquette. Top 5 Tips to Score an Internship ness attire and exerting a good attitude. It also demonstrates how to "dress for suc"Dress the way that the business would cess." Compiled by Philip Ruthkosky: Coordinator of Education dress, not the way a student would dress," Students who are interested in attending said Bosack. can register with Career Services in the Max and Field Experience Once the interview begins, answer quesRoth.Center or via faculty sign-up forms. Also, th tions in a way that informs em what skills students interested in taking the Life Career 1. Do a Self-Assessment: You must first decide where and education you possess that make you Planning course can sign up at the Registrar's and what you want your internship to be before you can · the best applicant for the position. Tie in Office. any past experiences that may relate to attempt to find it. 2. Find your Internship: Networking is a great way to make connections, and there are also many periodicals and websites such as lnternshipPrograms.com_out there to match you with the perfect internship. 3. Take Advantage of University Services: Visit Career Services and the Co-op office topolish your resume and find great opportunities. 4. Perfect Your Interviewing Skills: Career Services offers many opportunities to do Mock Interviews in order to prepare you for the real thing. 5. Start Early: App!ication deadlines can be as early as October, especially if you are looking for an internship with a larger company or in an urban setting. ... 5p(!d~Hzlng IriharuiJ,eet,al'td n-Jii care for men ar.d 1:mmen vnthin waling distance of Wilkes and Public Square. 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But I have been living in Rome this semester as part of a unique study abroad program through the American University of Rome, and I've had to learn just what it is the Romans do. I must say that with every day that goes by, I find myself becoming more and more of a Roman. One of the best parts about this experience is being able to share it with my roommates: Margaret, Emily, Julie and Lindsay. We all come from different parts of the States but we have one thing in common: we are living a unique experience that will be a part of us for the rest of our lives. Together we have shared the ups and downs of living in a foreign country. We've made new friends; we've g~ne sightseeing (we've seen the Vatican, St. Peter's Church, the Trevi Fountain and so much more); we've gotten used to the Italian plumbing system (five girls, ·one bathroom and a water heater that holds enough hot water for one and a half hot showers); blackouts (never use a blow dryer while the computer is on); continuous computer crashes; getting lost in town (I am not talking about early in the day or afternoon ... I'm talking midnight, when absolutely all public transportation stops and you get stuck walking home in the freezing cold); trying the 20 kinds of ice cream Romans kill for(the best is 'Bacio,' the equivalent of the American Hershey Kiss) and so much more. For every ·o bstacle we've faced getting to know this city and this culture, we've had ten times that much fun. The classroom experience in Rome is much different than at Wilke&,. The size of classes is basically the same, but I am so used to professors knowing their students' names that, I must admit, I was very lost at first. Now I've gotten used to it, though. I honestly don't know any of my professors as tightly as I know the ones back home, but I would assume that comes with study abroad territory. That said, however, faculty and staff do seem friendly and very much willing to help when necessary. Culturally: as far as the way Italians perceive Americans go, it's hard to say. As part of an American institution, they can't really say they· hate Americans. I have noticed, however, that there are some Italians, especially the elderly, who do blame the U.S. for such things as the war in Iraq. It's such a touchy subject that you learn to stay away from it. I am working in an internship through the United Nations that is more like a volunteer experience ( a decision I took on my own), which will later transform itself into a wonderful job opportunity. Basically, I will transcribe data collected through research for this year's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAQ) project based on globalization. I will have to find a unique and creative way to place the information on a website I will create over an estimated 120 hours. It must be done in such a way to make the website unique and interesting to the public so that they are inclined to visit it and get more information on FAO and the United Nations in general. The information, then, may be used to create a publication as well. What has surprised me the most about this experience is that things could be so different. I'm happy I'm here, though. It definitely opened my eyes to the world outside the United States. . 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Dawson, with set design by Teresa Fallon, the Shakespeare classic celebrate·s romance, fantasy, death and resurrection. King Leontes accuses his wife Queen Hermione of infidelity and declares that the child she is bearing is illegitimate. After the queen gives birth to a girl, her loyal friend Paulina takes the baby to the king, in the hopes that the sight of the child will soften his heart. He only grows angrier, however, an~ orders the child to be abandoned in a desolate place. Sixteen years pass and the principles' fates become once again intertwined. Ticket prices are $15 for general admission, $5 for senior citizens andstudents, and free for Wilkes students with ID. For more information . orticket reservations, please call the box office at (570) 408-4540. Decide for yourself whether thes.e legends are truth or.Jiction! * Consumers need to be cautious that water boiled in a microwave oven can suddenly "explode." * Tapping the side of a soda can will prevent its contents from foaming over when you open it. * Edison promoted the electric chair in an attempt to discredit rival Westinghouse's plans for alternating current. * The number of people living today is greater than the number of people who have ~~ r * The Great Wall of China is the only man-made object visible from the moon. * A special property of the equinox (spring or fall) allows eggs to be balanced on end that day. * The government understates the unemployment rate by counting only people who are receiving unemployment benefits, not all those out of work. * We use only ten percent of our brains. Th ~fRF(J RM!rtG ARTS AT WILKES UNIVERSITY Darte Board WILKES UNNERSITY PROGRAMMING BoARD's APRIL VPA presents, The · Winter s Tale April 1-3, 8pm April 4th, 2pm ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS CALENDAR 4/18 MARCH 29, 2004 "BALLS OUT'.' BINGO, 8pm in the Ballroom. Double Money Prizes 4/24 BLOCK PARTY: Starting at Noon. $5 tickets for food will be provided for Wilkes students with ID **Food tickets will be avaliable 12-6: 30pm during Block Party on the Greenway . Food Stands: ' Gyro-King Heraldo's Pizza (More TBA) Musical Entertainment: 12pm: Lessen One 1:45pm: Crush 3:30pm:Zox 5:00pm: Virgina Coalition Games:. Mechanical Bull Giant Slide Moon Jump Bungi Run Trampoline WANTED Are you interested in writing for The Beacon? We're looking for writers! , It's a great expierence and a fun work environment! l Contact The Beacon at 408-5903 �MARCH 29, 2004 Today's Recipe · Salt Water Taffy Ingredients: 2 c. sugar I C. corn syrup I 1/2 tsp. 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Butter hands and gather taffy into ball and pull. 7. When candy is light in color and gets hard to pull, cut into fourths. 13 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT It's Safe and Convenient ieil •i•:.~~- t Donate Todayllllll �SPORTS 20 FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Colonels Rebound fro01 Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew 14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT -CD Review: Absolution Event Review: The Evasons Mind Readers BY ALISON SHERRY 'Beacon Staff Writer You may have seen them on NBC's World's Greatest Magic 5 or Powers of the Paranormal on FOX. But Jeff and Tess Evason brought their amazing powers of ESP (Extra-Sensory Perception) right into the Henry Student Center Grand Ballroom last Tuesday night. This was no show built on simple tricks, fortune telling magicians, or pulling rabbits out of a hat. Students who didn't believe in the powers of ESP prior to the show rriay well have walked away from the show with at least slightly more belief. I admit I was a bit of a skeptic at first. I thought I had seen it all before, so how could this be any different? Like the rest of the audience, I was in for a shock. Jeff and Tess Evason took the stage and marveled the audience with their awesome . powers of ESP. The show started off with many of the audience members' participation. The Evasons asked everyone in the audience to pull out an object of personal belonging such as a picture, money, or a driver's license, With Tess blindfolded, Jeff went around the room and picked people with the most interesting objects while Tess ·used her powers of ESP to guess their names, birthdays, or the objects students held in their hands. Nobody was disappointed by this amazing stunt. Tess even went so far as to guess the name of a girl's mother. Gasps and cheers rang throughout the ballroom. Probably the most amazing stunt of the night was a girl who was picked out of the audience to have her picture taken in front of a white cloth while sitting relaxed in a chair with her eyes closed. She had to think of a loved one who had passed on a few years ago while someone took a picture with a polaroid camera, Afterwards, Jeff asked the girl if she had felt anything during her concentration. The girl responded she had felt someone touch her on her back and she.had a memory of a Christmas spent ,witlt her MARCH 29, 2004 BY MATT JOMES Beacon Columnist in the first track. Later onslaughts like "Stockholm Syndrome" anti "Hysteria" loop subtle electronic flourishes around razorblade riffing and rousing choruses where Bellamy is on the full-scale doomsday pulpit. Even if the lyrics aren't exactly "lucky in love," the band does tone down their assault on a couple of the songs. "Blackout" showcases some beautiful, Danny Elfrnanesque string arrangements and "Sing for Absolution" actually has some acoustic guitar in it, even if it's only for a few seconds and mixed back to the point of obscurity. When things go awry though, the effect can be jarring. Despite the impressive straightforward and almost punkish guitar rock of "Thoughts of a Drying Atheist", it's tough to swallow lines like "and the end is all I can see/ and it scares the hell out ofme" delivered in a major key chorus. But these moments are thankfully few, and even if jaded rock fans scoff at titles like "Butterflies and Hurricanes," any listener can't deny the affecting power of this album. Since Absolution is only the young band's third major record, it should interesting to see how Muse develops as time goes on. loved one. When the picture developed, If musical memory serves, there it was clear you could see a figure behind hasn't been a band as ambitious as the girl in the background shadowing England's Muse in a few decades. The over her. With gasps and sere~. the threesome of Matt Bellamy, Chris audience ran to the stage as Jeff showed Wolstenholme, and Dominic Howard disbelieving audience that what had hapattempt, and mainly succeed, to propened was in fact reaL I'd argue there duce an album of epic rock-operas that wasn't a skeptical soul left in the house. borrows as much from Queen as it does How these two amazing people, who Black Sabbath. In Muse's playbook, have been married for twenty-one years, grand pianos and · come to meet each other? Was it ESP? .venomous guitar "Tess was a fashion model in Canada blasts go hand in and I worked at a radio station," said Jeff hand all while vocalEvason. "I happened to know the owner ist Bellamy proof·the agency and Tess and I ended up fesses, "Come on its meeting at a party. She has been practic· time for something ing ESP since she was little and I have biblical." Such aspialways been interested in magic." rations may make a Evason also went on to explain the lesser band cave in power of the intuition under themselves that the s4ow was yet Muse makes it all based on. "There is a work somehow. small percentage of Relentless openlanguage that is spoing number "Apocaken. In the first thirty lypse Please" seconds you can desounds like cide whether you like Radiohead, Phillip Glass - and someone or not. In- . Rachmaninoff thrown into a blender and tuition is based on pureed, resulting in a, well, apocalyptic things we do or sendoffthat will leave even the sturdithings we don't unest music fanatic gasping for breath derstand. when it's all through. Not since the Everybody's percepaforementioned Radiohead has a band tion is different." been able to produce a sound as unThe Evasons percomfortable as it is exhilarating, and all form at 100 to 15.0 colleges every year as well as casinos, cruise ships, theaters, and corporate events. "We both love doing it. We love the colleges because it is younger energy." For the week of March 29th to April 4th in retrospect: In the case of some of their stunts, 29th- Elle MacPherson born, ( 1964) such as the student with the Polaroid camera, Evason said they try to pre-screen 30th- The Queensboro bridge in New York opened linking Manhatpeople. "It might freak them out," he extan and Queens. It was the first doub~e decker bridge, (1909) plained, "We like to have them choose an older person because it might have been 31st-- The W.E. Roach Company becomes the first automobile coma natural death so it's nothing too tragic." pany to put an advertisement in a national"magazine. The magaThe audience's reaction was astoundzine was the "Saturday Evening Post," ( 1900) ing. "Dude, that thing was freaky!" said junior Mylinh Nguyen, "I was a 1st- Jimmy Buffett's "Margaritaville" released, (197 6) skeptic ...but now I know he didn't pick me to volunteer because he knew he 2nd- Marvin Gaye born, ( 1939) · couldn't pronounce my name!" After the show, the Evasons sold cop3rd- Harvard College conferred the first honorary Doctor of Laws ies of their book, The Magic of ESP for degree to George Washington, ( 1776) . $ 10 while Tess Evason answered questions from the audience on anything they 4th~ The city of Los Angeles was incorporated, {1850) wanted to know. Hopefully the Evasons will visit us again soon...but only they know where their future will lead. This Week in History... �MARCH 29, 2004 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Real Questions, Fake Answers with The Rea/boy From the Cutting Room: ? In an ongoing effort to meet the entertainment needs of Wilkes students, The Beacon is experimenting with new formats and new ideas. The Realboy column is the product of the first of these experiments. Give us your feedback at www.wilkesbeacon.com • Question of the Week: Did Adam and Eve have a belly button? Sine God created Adam and Eve as fully grown adults from the dirt of the earth instead of from a mother's womb, they most likely did not have belly buttons. Now, this had both its advantages and disadvantages. One advantage was that neither had to fret about unsightly belly button lint--of course, being that they didn't wear clothes, it wasn't a huge problem for them either way. However, one disadvantage was that, since neither one of them had a belly button, when Cain was born with one, they didn't know that the umbilical cord should be cut; rather Adam naively assumed that God intended babies to come with a "mommy leash" so that they would not be lost. It wasn't until Cain hit the "rebellious tween" stage that Adam and Eve decided that he should be cut loose. Yours, 'lne <J?.ia[6oy Have a question? Send them to wilkesrealboy@yahoo.com 15 Taking Lives BY MELISSA JURGENSEN Beacon A&E Editor in the source material, a novel by Michael Pye (which I haven't read). One positive thing that can be said The movie has two evident assets. The about Taking Lives is that it doesn't feel first is the location. The use of the French like a repeat of every thriller out there. Canadian scenery represents a pleasant For the most part the movie appears more change:..of-pace. There are also some nice concerned with telling a story than juic- stylistic touches, including one legitimate ing up its narrative. But one of the movie's scare that shocked me out of my seat. • voids is that it has a cheesy ending. This The second plus is Angelina Jolie, is just the kind oflevel I was hoping Tak- ·· who, after a series of dull parts, is given ing Lives wouldn't sink to, yet it does. an opportunity once again to remind us TheSetUp Angelina Jolie plays FBI profiler Illeana Scott, who is on special assignment to help her old friend, Captain Leclair (Tchecky Karyo ), hunt down a serial killer. Illeana immediately gets results, interviewing murder witness James Costa (Ethan Hawke), who puts her on the trail of Martin Asher (Kiefer Sutherland), a man thought killed 20 years ago, but w1lose mother (Gena Rowlands) now believes to be alive and in Montreal. TheReview that she can shine on the big screen. She There is a twist in Taking Lives, but plays Illeana perfectly--a woman who it's less outrageous than what has become slowly comes to realize what it means to the norm for this genre. The story is more fall in love. This is more like the W<.,ik of about Illeana's character than the hunt the actress who appeared in The Bone for a serial killer. There is a car chase, but, Collector than the one who starred in .rather than being. the film's action center- Tomb Raider: Cradle ofLife. piece, it is presented as a plot device that's As far as thrillers go, Taking Lives exshort and to the point. Plot holes exist, ists on a level above that of the run-ofbut they are well masked. Nevertheless, the-.mill, routine film. On the other hand, the ending reeks of having been re-shot. it's better than. Twisted, but not as good It's silly and far below the standard es- as Identity. There are reasons to recomtablished by the previous 85 minutes. mend this movie, but in the final analysis, Maybe I'm wrong--perhaps the fault lies it falls short. 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 �20 SPORTS FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Colonels Rebound fro01 Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew MARCH 29, 2004 Tennis Continued from pag~ 20 Srvinivasan also was involved in the Colonels only doubles victory as he and Lowe defeated Ryan Horsley and Jason Mathews 8-2. The Colonel's first match of The Colonel's also went undefeated in their three doubles matches of the day as Srinivasan and Lowe defeated Horsley and Mathews 8-2; Kopelcheck and Narula defeated Ruhl and Byerly 8-3 and McClintock and Holwitt We won at Lyco. It was a good match, and my two guy wasn't there so everyone had to kind of move up a spot Chris Leicht Tennis Coach the week on Wednesday proved to be victorious as they defeated Lycoming College 5- . 2. TheBeacon/Todd Weibel MeIDories of 2001 Plane Crash Very Much Alive at OSU BYIDM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer As much as Oklahoma State can see San Antonio and a trip to the Final Four in the road ahead, the path the Cowboys traveled the past three years cannot be forgotten. Becoming a team in some ways started tragically on a snowy night in Colorado when a plane crash took the lives of two players and eight men associated with the basketball program. The crash on Jan. 27, 2001 molded a team, dramatically altered longtime coach Eddie Sutton and created change in the university, players and coaches said. "The plane crash was a lesson," said forward Ivan McF arlin, one of two players remaining from the 2001 team. "Everybody stuck together, the coaching staff, the players, everyone." Mcfarlin said before the crash the Cowboys weren't really a team. However, Mcfarlin remembers Terrence Crawford calling for unity after tlie accident. "I think that's a real big key now because everybody is stick- ing together," said Mcfarlin, a the whole program around." redshirt in 2001 who did not make Tom Dirato, who does radio the trip to Colorado. "When color commentary for Oklahoma someqne is in a situation, maybe State, said there isn't a day he you can depend on your team- doesn't think of the men who mates to always help you out. died. That's something that has "For all of us who were left helped us as a team." behind the pain never goes The accident also changed away," Dirato said. "It never will the 68-year:old Sutton, who is go away and it shouldn't go away going for a third Final Four ap- because they were all friends, pearance in his 34-year head • people we knew and loved on a coaching career. daily basis." "I think he appreciates life Dirato could have been one every da·y now," said Sean of the victims of the propellor Sutton, the coach's son and an plane crash. But his back hurt assistant at Oklahoma State. "He and Eddie Sutton had him put doesn't take anything for on the team's jet for the flight granted. He ·is very attached to · home. his family and grandchildren." "You have to be able to unThe tragedy also helped derstand things happen in this Sutton as a coach, said Cow- world and there is no real ans~er boys forward Joey Graham, who for them," Dirato said. "Whether transferred to Oklahoma State I am walking or flying or boattwo years ago. ing, the thought of those guys "I talked to players who were is with me all the time." here before and they talked about Oklahoma State hasn't forgotCoach Sutton being hard on ten about them, either. them, and aggressive and that Sutton and his staff wear stuff," Graham said. "The plane metal pins with the number 10 at crash, it kind of humbled him and games. put things in perspective. The Stillwater, Okla., univer"Ever since then, he has found sity built a statue of a weeping a better w~y of coaching. We've cowboy, knelling with his hat. had a great turnaround the last Pictures of the 10 victims are on couple of years. We've made the the memorial. NCAA tournament. He turned Srinivasan defeated Bernardo Udaneta 6-0 and 6-0. Kopelcheck defeated Ryan Horsley 6-0 and 6-4. Narula defeated Mike Byerly, 6-2 and 76. Lowe defeated Jason Mathews 6-4 and 7-6. McClintock fell to Kyle Bartz 6-3 and 6-2, while Ben Holwitt, Wilkes freshman, also lost 6-2 and 6-2 to Peter Ruhl. defeated Bartz and Sam Trone 8- 6. "We won at Lyco. It was a good match, and my two guy wasn't there so everyone had to kind of move up a spot, and then we lost to Drew without the two guy. It's kind of hard to shuffle everybody, because it weakens all those spots, but we played pretty well against them (Drew). They're the three time MAC champions so I knew that would be a tough match," said Leicht. TheBeacon/Todd Weibel �9, alsc thn as IH ,eJ w :a n k MARCH 29, 2004 17 SPORTS Softball Finishes the Week Strong Courtesy of Sports Information to notch the 4-0 win in a game halted after William Paterson University swept a five innings due to darkness and rain. and one-third innings to pick up the win give Wilkes the lead. The Lady Colonels extended their adnon-conference softball doubleheader April Sardinas and Sisca led off the fourth for Wilkes in the nightcap. Trate gave up from Wilkes University on Wednesday with consecutive singles. After a fly out, only one unearned run in the contest. vantage to 2-0 in the second inning. Shelley Pheiff reached afternoon at Kirby Park. The Pioneers, Arias reached on a fielder's choice that on an error and moved ranked 18th in Division III, posted a 4-1 eliminated Sardinas at third. Damiano then to second when win in the opener and a 4-0 win in the ripped a double that scored both Sisca Nadine Taylor walked. nightcap. The victories improve William and Arias and gave the Pioneers a 2-0 Pheiff came around to Paterson to 9-1 overall, while the Lady advantage. score on a single by Colonels fall to 4-8. In the fifth, Jessica Wetzel led off with Dominick. Wilkes jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the _ a pinch-hit single. Pinch-runner Colleen Pheiff, Taylor and third inning of game one. Shelley Pheiff Takemoto would move to second on a Dominick combined to · singled and moved to second when Katie single by Patlen. Another single, this time provide Wilkes with Orr reached on an error. After both run- off the bat of Albert, loaded the bases two more runs in the ners advanced a base on a sacrifice by with no outs. Wilkes hurler Jen Trate got fourth inning. Pheiff Nadine Taylor, Andrea Dominick singled Sardinas to pop out and struck out Sisca singled and scored -on to score Pheiff. . for the first two outs of the inning. Howa triple by Taylor. The Pioneers scored a run in the fifth ever, Coxe stepped to the plate and delivDominick then singled to knot the game at 1-1. Mindy Coxe led ered a two-run single that scored both to score Taylor and off the frame with a double. After moving Takemoto and Patlen with the final runs makeit4-0. to third on a sacrifice by Nicole Arias, The Beacon/Nick Zmijewski of the game. After Wilkes scored Nicole Damiano lofted a sacrifice fly to Scott improved her mound record to a single run in the sixth drive hoine Coxe. 8-1 by scattering four hits and striking inning on a Taylor sacWilliam Paterson pushed across three out two. Trate allowed nine hits and · Amanda Geary was tagged with the loss rifice fly that scored Graver, Lycoming runs in the sixth inning to pull out the struck out one for Wilkes .. for Lycoming. She allowed nine hits and scored an unearned run in the seventh to win. Brandi Kavaliauskas drew a: base on Sisca was the lone two-hitter in the four runs in four innings of work. close out the scoring. balls and stole second. Danielle Patlen nightcap for William Paterson with a pair Wilkes took a 1-0 lead in the first when Dominick had four hits and drove in a moved Kavaliauskas to third with a sacriof singles. Nadine Taylor had two singles Dominick and Henry singled to put runpair of runs to lead the Wilkes offensive fice. A single by Alicia Albert would score for Wilkes. ners at first and second. Jan Nunemacher assault. Nunemacher contributed two hits Kavaliauskas to give the Pioneers a 2-1 The Wilkes University softball team would scored Dominick with a single to lead. With two outs, Liz Sisca doubled to opened Freedom Conference play on Satscore Albert and make it 3-1. On the play urday by sweeping a doubleheader at Sisca attempted to go to third. The throw Lycoming College, 1-0 and 5-1. The wins improve the Lady Colonels to 6-8 overall and 2-0 in the conference. Lycoming falls to 5-7 overI , all and 0-2 in the conferV· ence. In game one, Wilkes freshman Laurie Agresti allowed only two hits and struck out 15 hitters to out-duel Lycoming www.shermanhillsapartments.com standout Morgan Mantle The Best Looking Affordable Apartments In Wilkes-Barre I , in a 1-0 Wilkes win. Mantle V surrendered only three Now accepting applications for 1 & 2 bedroom apartments hits in the contest and Centrally Located Laundry Facilities struck out nine. Public transportation 24-Hour Maintenance Service -~The Lady Colonels Carpeting The Beacon/Nick Zmijewski scored the only run of the Frost Free Refrigerator Air Condittoning Garbage Disposal game in the third inning. On Site Social Service Coordinator Stove Kristi Burke reached on l:! trying to nail Sisca at the bag went out of Warrior error and advanced to second II/ 'I play allowing her to score. when Kim Graver was hit by a pitch. An300 Parkview Circle Jenn Scott allowed only three hits and Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18702 drea Dominick followed with a single that struck out seven to pick up the pitching Monday - Friday 8AM. to 5P.M. scored Burke with the game-winning run. win. Laurie Agresti, who surrendered only Dominick, Agresti and Julie Henry had four hits and also fanned seven, suffered the only hits for Wilkes. Jenna Reitz and CHECK US OUT TODAY !!U the loss for Wilkes. Chris Cardselli had the hits for Lycoming. 570-823-5124 In game two, William Paterson scored Jen Trate scattered seven hits over six EHO twice in both the fourth and fifth innings \I STUDENTS WELCOME Sherman Hills Apartments • �SPORTS 20 FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Colonels Rebound froin Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew 18 SPORTS MARCH 29, 2004 Wo01en's Lacrosse Still Struggling Throuth Season ence play. Kara Fetter led the Drew offensive att_ack with four goals and two assists. Adrienne Rumore also tallied ·four goals for the Rangers. Kaity Lynn added three goals and three assists, while Anne Luetzow chipped in with three goals. Courtney Cunningham contributed two goals and handed out two assists as welL Casey"O'Brien stopped three shots in net for Drew to pick up the victory. Cassie Malone notched 19 saves in goal for the Lady Colonels, who were outshot by a 45-7 margin. Abby Hildebrand scored eight goals to lead FDU-Florham to a 17-3 Middle Atlantic Conference women's lacrosse win · over Wilkes University on Saturday afternoon. The win improves the Devils to 2-4 overall and 1-2 in . eonference play. Wilkes falls to 0-4 overall and 03 in the conference. Hildebrand received ample help from Lisa Parry. Parry knocked home three goals and handed out three assists for Courtesy of Sports Information Unbeaten Montclair State improved to 4-0 overall with an 181 non-conference women's lacrosse win over Wilkes University on Monday afternoon. The loss drops the Lady Colonels to 0-2 overall. Brianna Gillin scored five goals for Montclair State, while Angela Giampino contributed four goals. The Red Hawks also got a record-setting performance from Cathy Homiek. Homiek handed out seveh assists in the contest to become the all-time NCAA leader in career assists with 186. Wilkes got their lone goal of the contest with 12:06 remaining in the game when Catherine Dzubaty converted a shot to break up the shutout. Montclair State held a 30-13 advantage in shots on goal. Kristen Kuhrnann stopped six shots in net for the Red Hawks. Wilkes goalkeeper Cassie Malone came up with eight saves in goal. Drew University opened their Freedom Conference season with a 20-0 women's lacrqsse win over Wilkes University on Wednesday afternoon at Ralston Field. The win improves the Rangers to 3-1 overall and 10 in the conference. Wilkes falls to 0-3 overall and 0-2 in confer- FDU-Florham. 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Morgan was then able to bring son, the Wilkes Colonels seem to • ·Delaware Valley waSt ed,no the Colonels within one on a RBI have dug thelllSelves into a three . · time in taking a 2:0 lead in the single from Midkiff but it would game losing streak all against second _inning of the opening not be enough as the Colonels Freedom Conference rival.Dela'.' game:: JuS t in Hoban, \ of the · had now given up two out of the wareValley; · _. _ , ... Aggie~ walked and scored on a · Jhree games to Delaware Valley. . _ The three. gam:e set began • RBltnple by Brandon McCabe. •' Mike .Toomey drops . his with Delaware Valley shutting the . McCabe then scored the second record to 2· 1-but only gave up •Colonels out s.:.o. The Colonels . run oftlle inning on an error. · three earned runs while pitching pitcher, Spotts, dropped his. · Wilkes ~as ableto pome back, a complete games. Midkiff and record to 2:2, giving up four funs · cutting the lead intheJhird frawe Imdorfpoth chipped in JwoJits and eight.hits mhis four.innings . to a)core .of 2: f Steve Imdorf . a piece'for the Colonels._ . . of work. Qharles.Hampton was led the Colonels off with and Tlie nightcap did not look the only two-time hitter for the single and eventually scored ~ff any better for the Colonels as Colonels in this game with a pair · a ground out by Tyler Trutt. ·_ they were limited to just four hits of singles: •-••···. ·.... ·· > . ··_ Wilkeswouldscoretwomore throughout the entire game. 'fhe challenge betw'ien Jhe · · runs in. the opener which incl_ud:-: Dave Evans tripled in losing 1vy0c·teams conti11ued here :at the ing fr9m Midkiffoffa.l)ave· effort for Wilkes. With the 10-0 Col~O:els home .field, Artillery .·Evru:is gr~und ball ·makiri~ !he _ lo~e Matt Midkiff falls to a 1-1 .Park, with a doubleheader on Sat\ S; ~o~ 5 ~2 tn.the 5th. ,Then m the · .record but only allowed three urday'.Delaware Valleyre~ed Cs~ inning Dave Morgan~d · earne.d runs in the five itmings unbeaten in the Freedom Confer~ ·•· the Wilkes (;olonels sixth that he worked ihe mound. ·· · · ·- · offwitha walk.With two outs · · · ¥ike > a arun inning �19 SPORTS MARCH 29 ,_ 2004 ·C o ..... EL1S CLIPBOARD Men's Tennis Madhan Srinivasan,junior, helped lead the Wilkes men's tennis team to two victories this week, while going undefeated for the week himself. On Wednesday, Srinivasan defeated Bernardo Urdanetay of Lycoming in singles, 6-0, 6-0 and he and John Lowe defeated Ryan Horsley and Jason Mathews in doubles, 8-2. On Friday Srinivasan defeated J.D.- Spina, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 and he and Lowe defeated Spina and Julian Fuller in doubles , 9-8. On Sunday, Srinivasan defeated Andrew Benner 6-0, 6-0 and he and Lowe defeated Benner and Haru Oshima 8-0 in doubles. Wilkes Drew DeSales Scranton SOFTBALL Conf. King's O O 0 Drew 000 FDU-Florham 0 0 0 Scranton 0 0 0 Lycoming 0 0 0 Delaware Valley 0 0 0 DeSales 0 0 0 Wilkes 0 0 0 0/A 9 2 0 10 5 5 5 5 4 4 3 3 5 6 5 4 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (3/22) (3/24) (3/27) F 5 Wilkes 0 NUMBERS OF THE WEEK 4 Wilkes 3 3 number of wins Madhan Srinivisan · 10 Wilke.s 0 2 (3/24) oming 2 (3/26) Dr 1 es 1 (3/28) Wilkes 7 Keystone 0 r 'tfandav ·ue:sdav r had in as many matches 5 number of hits Andrea Dominick had during Saturday's softball double header 15 number of strikeouts thrown by Laurie Agrestie against Lycoming on Saturda Serving Top Quality Dell Sandwiches,. 'Personal Pan 'Plz:.z:.as,. 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Foutzraln &verauc $4.59 J{min.: of Operarknt A<e:nzda.v rArauim TJ,.11r1iitia:v 7i00 .AMM 8;00 T!,,.U ,:Frtdav 7:00 .;;,;Ure 1.2..·00.;f;U Sarurdc,y s ..ocrf>;t,f.t c 1,2.,-00 ..;t;U' �SPORTS 20 FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Colonels Rebound fro01 Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew 20 MARCH 29, 2004 SPORTS Colonel's Tennis Has IInpressive Week · - BY STEVE KEMBLE Beacon Sports Editor On Sunday afternoon, Wilkes men's tennis (2-1, 1-1 conf.) blanked Keystone College 7-0 in a non-conference matchup. Madhan Srinivasan, Wilkes junior, defeated Andrew Benner 6-0 and 6-0 to take his singles match. Hassan Shah, Wilkes junior, defeated Haru Oshima 6-0 and 6-0 in singles play. Keith Kopelcheck, Wilkes freshman, defeated Han-Wool Ji 6-2 and 6-1 in their singles match. Arvin Narula, Wilkes sophom9re, defeated Jim Mirabelli 6-0 and 6-0 in a singles match. · John Lowe, Wilkes sophomore, defeated Scott Gower 6-2 and 6-0, while Tony McClintock, W1lkes freshma,n, went on and defeated Jim Swope 6-0 and 6-1 to finish off Wilkes' undefeated day. The Colonels were also undefeated in their doubles matches. Srinvasan and Lowe defeated Benner and Oshima 8-0. Shah and Narula followed suit and defeated Ji and Mirabelli 8-0. Kopelchak and McClintock also won their doubles match 8-0 defeating Gower and Aaron Packer. "It went well. They (Keystone) have kind of a new program so they're still developing, but we played well right through the lineup and everybody won so it was a nice team win since everybody won singles and doubles," commented Chris Leicht, Wilkes head coach. "It was nice that everyone contributed to the overall win." _ On Friday, the Colonels dropped their match against Drew 6-1. The only highlights in the day for the Colonels were when Srinivasan won the only singles match for Wilkes defeating J.D. Spina 6-2, 3-6, and 6-3., Tennis Continued on page 16 THURSDAY(4/1) Baseball vs. LaSalles; Artilley Park3:00PM Lacrosse Vs. Susquehanna; Ralston Field 4:00 PM Antique Appraisals, Miller Conferance Room, 6:00 PM TUESDAY(3/3O) Study Abroad Meeting; Kirby Hall, 11:30AM Senior Gradituation Meeting; HSC Ballroom; 11: 15 AM Men's Tennis vs. Marywood; Ralston Field Complex, 3:00 PM Softball @ Moravin; 3 :00 PM Woman's Lacrosse @Messiah; 4:00 PM Diversity Special Mixer; HSC second floor; 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY(3/31) Men's Tennis vs. King's; Ralston Field Complex; 3:00 PM Baseball@Dickinson; 3:30 PM Movie & Discussion- Between the L.mes ... ; HSC ; 7 :oo pm Allan P. Kirby Lecture; SLC 1OI, 7:00 PM Softball@Keystone; 3:00 PM Lacrosse vs. Scranton; Ralston Field, 4:00PM FRIDAY ( 4/2) Find this Picture on Campus and ... WIN CASH! Golf@Misericordia; 1:00 PM Baseball@Keystone; 3:30 PM Spring Fling Dance; Waterfront Banquet and Convention Center, 6:00PM Communter Coffee Hour; Communter LounSAruRDAY(4/3) Beginning Reiki; Breis 205, 10:00 AM Softball@FDU-Florham; 12:00 PM SUNDAY(4/4) Baseball vs. Moravian; Artilley Park, 1:00PM Softball vs. Scranton; Kirby Park, 1:00 PM TheBeacon/Kristin Hake Congratulations to.Denise Granoski who correctly identified last week's "Find This Pictures first As Granoski pointed out, last week's picture was located in the Bedford Hall Computer Lab. Granoski will receive a $10 cash prize courtesy of th e 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 well as your name, phone number, and either campus mailbox or mailing address in the body text. The first person to .correctly iden . tify the location of this picture will be recognized in next weeks issue, .and will receive.a $ IO cash prize, courtesty of Programmirig Board. . . . . .. . . . . . .. THE BEACON WELCOMES NOTICES OF EVENTS ... PUBLICIZE IT S FREE. � 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 2004 March 29th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004 March 29 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/74a2224ffa6226b2bcc32ef60c6db676.pdf bd1031dbef21fdbc8389be9ae12d8e49 PDF Text Text April 5, 2004 Volume 56 Issue 20 4 www.wilkesbeacon.com T HE NEWS OF TODAYREPORIED BY THE .JOURNALISTS OF TOMORROW Area Students Offer Downtown CollegetownAspirations BY JULIE MELF Beacon Assistant News Editor The Beacon/T. Mick Jenkins Senior Business Major, Phil Coffey offers focus group findings at a "Downtown Collegetown" presentation . The initiative included several students from five local institutions . Exceeding Expectations: The Housing Hunt Begins · ti · . preparations or the next academic year-not only . .. . because of mcreasmg freshman and transfer The following is the first in a series, entitled class sizes, but also because of the unexpectedly high number of returning resident students. "Exceeding Expectations. " The series will exAround 6_7 % of currently available on-camamine Wilkes Ur,ziversity's response to the higher pus housing has already been spoken for by than expected number ofnew and returning stureturning Wilkes students for fall 2004. Last dents planning to enroll in the fall. month's housing selection process resulted in a Part I ofthe series looks at the situation from the aspect of on-campus housing. Part II will surprising jump in upperclassmen seeking camevaluate how the Wilkes Admissions Office has pus housing-a number surpassing previous .. responded to institutional goals and adjusted years' averages by around 20%. strategies and policies; and Part III will take a · Gretchen Yeninas, Director of Residence Life, explained that the residence life staff bases its look at how Wilkes' response to increased enestimates of returning on-campus students on rollment and housing demand compares with other colleges and universities. the numbers of past years. "When we did the On-campus housing has once again become Housing Continued on Page 5 a major topic of discussion in the university's BY GABE LeDONNE .,, . Ed' B eacon managing ,tor that there is a lot happening and it will be improved." The focus groups were comprised of 54 students from the five area colleges and illustrated one of the most unique aspects of this project, which was that students attending the five area institutions worked outside of their respective campuses and united on the project. The focus groups were conducted and analyzed in October 2003. "It was great. There's great talent with the other colleges and with the other people that were a part ofit," said Joseph Deschak, senior business administration major at King's College. "It was a great experience and it was an honor for me to~ work collaboratively with the other institutions." The Student Steering Committee gave thanks at the forum to the Chamber of Presidents and the Diamond City Partnership who helped make their voices heard and are giving college students a chance to become a more visible part of planning for downtown Wilkes-Barre. The students were also delighted to see city officials, including the mayor who attended the meeting and took notes. "It was obvious that the students put a lot of time and effort Revitalizing Wilkes-Barre's downtown area has been an ongoing battle for many years. Now with a new mayor in office, it seems the rejuvenation process is back on track, and city officials are willing to recognize the ap~roximately 11,000 college students that reside close by the city. One immediate goal is for city officials and area colleges to begin to work hand in hand to help make the downtown area thrive once again. The initiative to include college students in the process for rejuvenating downtown was furthered at a forum that was held at the Kirby Center for Performing Arts in Pu bl ic Square Wednesday, March 3 1. Duri ng the forum college students invol ved in a Student Steering Committee from Wilkes University, King's College, Luzerne County Community College, Misericordia, and Penn State Wilkes-Barre presented findings from their focus groups on the positive and negative characteristics of the downtown area. "I got involved in this project through Student Government...! really like downtown but it needs to be improved, so I wanted to be a part of it," said Steph Victor, sophomore pharmacy major at Collegetown Continued on Page 4 Wilkes University. "The presen- . . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . tation went really Index: well "tonight, and News ....................... ·.......... 1-5 hopefully everyone takes our comments into consideration. I definitely think in the future Editorial.. ........................... 6-8 Features ............................ 9-11 Arts & Entertainment. ...... 12-15 S ports .................... ·.. ····.· 16- 20 Calendar............. :..... :........... 20 through our research and others ..__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _- - 1 �20 FEBRUARY 23, 2004 SPORTS Colonels Rebound fro01 Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew 2 APRIL 5, 2004 NEWS SG Hi1nperlings Etiquette Luncheon Notes from the Stu~~nt Government Meeting on March 31, 2004. · Presidential nominations were accepted for ( SG and partnering clubs. The following individuals accepted nominations for leadership positions: . *Mick Jenkins accepted nomination for SG President *Jenna Strzelecki was nominated for IRHC President *Lindsey Wotanis was nominated for Commuter Council President Signatures for these,positions supplied by the student bqdy in support of the candidate are due by Wednesday April 7, 2004. The fiiculty choice award is given by SG to a faculty member who shows commitment to extra-curricular activities. Ms. Deb Chapman, Learning Center Instructor, was the winner. Motion passed 28-0-0 to donate $100 for flowers to the family of the Wilkes student, Lauren Martin who passed away'Saturday March 24, 2004 in her home. The winning Winter Weekend team, GI Jim, chose to donate $500 to the SPCA. SG me~ts every Wednesday at 6pm in the Hiscox Meeting Room, 1st Floor of the Henry Student Center. Meetings are open to the public. The Beacon/Kristin Derlunas The Etiquette Luncheon, sponsored by Career Services, was held Thursdar, April 1, at 11 am in t~e Miller Conference Room. Participants learned about the importance of business manners and social interaction during dining functions . Pictured above are (from left to right): Lindsey Williams, John Zelena, Fairchild Semiconductor Rep. Steve Willison, and Michael Liberski. www.wllkesbeacon.comfscholarshlps �APRIL 5, 2004 3 "NEWS News Briefs Courtesy of the Associated Press Rice's testimony a chance to sort out a tangled administration BY CALVIN WOODWARD Hong Kong woman sues government after rampaging monkey wrecks flat-screen television Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - ~resident George W. Bush's about-face decision to HONG KONG (AP)-A Hong Kong wo111an says conservation officers chased a let his national security adviser testify stray monkey into her home, where it.went on a rampage that destroyed expenabout die government's actions before the sive flat-screen television. Now she's suing the government. 200 I terrorist attacks offers a chance to Regardless of ho,w the woman's lawsuit is resolved, newspapers reported that pierce a fog of confusion if not contradicshe replaced her flat-screen television with a bulkier conventional model. tion. Condoleezza Rice's public accounts of the Bush administration's anti-terrorism Wo~an finds-$2,000 cashier's .check in pillow preparations have not always.been confrom thrift store . · · sistent with statements by others in the · COWICHE, Wash. (AP)-Tiffiany Grigsby paid $1.99 for the heart-shaped piUow Bush team, and sometimes she has seemed Saturday at a Value Village thrift outlet in Seattle. Her sister HewittWalkerturned the · to be at odds with herself. pillow over, unzipped the coyer, .and found a plaih 'Yhite envelope which contained Her former counterterrorism chief, Ria mint~condition check dated Feb. 9, 1_990. Grigsby sent the check to her mother, chard Clarke, emerging as a witness who plans to 'resend it to Walker. . . . . .. against his old boss and the Bush administration generally, has offered a sweepThailand's billionaire premier. says his daughter will ing indictment of a national security team learn about life while flipping burgers · · so fixated on Iraq that it practically igBANGKOK, Thailand (AP)- If Paetongtarn Shipawatra thought she c~uld keep a nored the building danger of the al-Qaida low profile Monday on her first day w~rking at McDonald's, her hopes were dashed terrorist network until it was too late. But hen her father, Thailand's Prime Minister,Thaksin ·Shinawatra, dropped by for a his story has varied, too. eaway. · . , . A look at some of the subjects the inThaksin, who became one of Thailand'& richest men byinyesting in telecorrimun(- dependent commission on Sept. 11 may . ations, let the phalanx of reporters trailing him know that even in the family of a try to sort out in hearing from Rice and illionaire, the younger generation must learn.the value()fmoney and hard work, addressing the question of what, if any,;Thai kids, when they finish school, they don't knoj how to work," said Thaksin, · thing, could have been done to head off · his giggly claughter stood by. Paetongtarn, 17, wiii b~ ~ing 23, 75 balit (US$0,60) the hijackings: er hour in her part-time job. .· . . . The day after. Last week, the White "!just want her to have the experi~nce andtoknow about life, because she is the House questioned Clarke's claim in his oungest child and when she was ·born her parents already had status," .he said. book that he met Bush and others. in the "Motiey. isn't .the mainjssue. We want /'_-.:·• ~er,to find yxperience." Situation Room the day after the terrorist . . "t\,.. _ attacks, and that the president pressed Studel'.lt cracks the ring by calling her stolen cell for any shred of evidence that Iraq was 7' .. / · · >,_ phone . · · ·. + · . · , behind the hijackings. an ✓ . ~ .,c·,. . . ·- ff AVON, Ohio (AP) -A high schooLse~iorre~eved heritol~ cellular ph~ne by . alling it and schmoozing the person who answered. · · · .The work by Cyndal Dempsey; a senior at Avon High School, led to the arrest of omen suspected_in a s_eries of vehicle thefts in a:four-county area of northeilSt hio. Dempsey's camera phone;programmed to play,Latin :dance music when it.rang, as ~tolen sollletime after midnightfeb.22 fromll.er 1989·Bqick, which was unlocked nd parked in her family driveway. · ;« .. ., . . . · · Convinc~cl the phone was too CO(}l for someone:t9Jhro,w avva.y, Dempsey decided · o dial the nuQ1ber. · ·· · " · A-female voice answered. , . ' ;.''U~y, girl," Dempsey said. · · The:Voic~.on the other end tried tog~ess who was calling. , " ;~Crystal? Tiffany? Jen?,11 the·voice aiked.J.;-..,"' . . - ''Uh,it's Jiffruiy,': Denipsey sail ·. · ' ·· "· · · ' ·''tiey, ·gfrl,'.\the yoice said; 'ii hayen't se~ll in, {i!ce,,for~yer.11 "I can,come right oyer," 'q~mpsey saj~.•'Tel! mewh~r~y.()u are." . . · ., ,, ,'Th,e voice gave Jhi,, ~d~esftoDe~psey, wh~ said goodbye "a nd then called ' .,;' ,:-.- __,, .,,,, < yp~ olice:. .· . . . . ,, ' <' . >, . ,, C ;'.'" White House spokesman Scott McClellan said Bush "doesn't have any recollection" of such a meeting or conversa ti on on Sept. 12, 200 I, and "there's no record of the president being in the Situation Room on that day." Clarke claimed to have four witnesses to that conversation and made the biting comment that Bush and Rice, in not remembering it, had "a memory lapse, a senior moment. 11 Later, Rice said Bush did speak with Clarke that day and, as she put it, asked "did Iraq have anything to do with this?" What's a plan? Rice said the Bush administration did not get a plan from the outgoing Clinton administration to deal with al-Qaida. Later, she said Clarke gave the Bush team a "set of ideas" on that subject. ·.· Police went_tp a hqustin rµratGoJumbia To:wpship and arrest,e d two men susSecretaryofStateColinPowellpitched ec,ted, jn :1·t}J.eft p~g th,at,1>ro~ei1.1to l0O~ehicles iQ. rural (}f C~yahoga, Erie, in: "We were not given a counterterrorism · orain and Medina counties, said Lorain £oun sheriffs detective Rand Koubeck. · action plan by the previous administra- ~eas - - tion," but rather, "good briefings on what they had been doing." On the surface, the debate is a semantic one over what constitutes a plan, strategy or something less, but the distinction may be important as the commission further explores what Bush did and did not do as Sept. 11 approached. Military options. Rice, writing in The Washington Post last week, said the national security team put together a strategy in the spring and summer of 200 I to eliminate al-Qaida, and this included "suffi ci en t military options" to unseat Afghanistan's Taliban government, host of the terrorist network. Her intent was to show that the Bush administration was preparing an all-out strategy to eliminate al-Qaida, not just contain it or roll it back as President Bill Clinton had tried to do. But in his testimony to the commission, Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage described the strategy as one lacking a ready military posture. By July, he said, "we began to discuss actually using military measures, if all the rest was not successful." He went on to s.ay "that's a long ways from having a plan, a military· plan, but these were things that · ... we talked about, we debated, and we realized eventually we were going to have to have in our quiver." Clarke's standing. The White House .has gone back and forth on whether Clarke was a serious player. On one hand, officials said he brought an important element of continuity from the Clinton administration, that they listened to his concerns and acted on them . "I wanted somebody experienced in that area precisely to carry on the Clinton administration policy," Rice said at one point. Clarke made suggestions and "we acted on those ideas very quickly." . But Vice President Dick Cheney said Clarke "wasn't in the loop, frankly, on a lot of this stuff," and "clearly missed a lot of what was going on" during the two . years he worked at the Bush White House. Powell offered a possible explanation for the discrepancy. He described Clarke as a "key staff person"· but said a "new loop" developed in the Bush administration, with the CIA chief giving daily briefings directly to Bush and his most senior national security officials, and Clarke was not routinely a part of that circle. - -- ---- --------------- �SPORTS 20 FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Colonels Rebound fro01 Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew APRIL 5, 2004 NEWS 4 Collegetown continued from page 1 into it and their concerns are well received by the elected officials and by the business community. I'm confident that the students are part of our community and they're going to be made to feel like they are part of our community. We're going to take advantage of them, make them aware that Wilkes-Barre is a great place ;md a lot of good things are going to happen," said Mayor Tom Leighton. After the forum, the emcee for the evening, Wilkes University Junior Liz Roveda, requested questions from the audience for the Student Steering Committee about their research findings. To the committee members' surprise, however, they received no questions b_ut comments and praise from members of the audience. "I was pretty excited to see ho_w well they could work together among the five institutions because I think ifanything is going to make the downtown succeed it's that model of collaboration. I also think that the students are a model example of getting the work done for the rest of us and they were particularly excited about the whole notion of the movie theater. To me, that's the catalyst that's going to spur development, so we're looking forward to that," stated Dr. Paul Adams, Vice President of Student Affairs. Students and attendees discussed the topic of what remains of the downtown movie theater. Leighton agreed that he sees the project as important and one that will be addressed in the very near future. We're probably going to have more of a supply of people that want to relocate in our downtown than we have storefronts that are available because they know the demographics of having five colleges to draw from," explained Leighton. The forum attendees also discussed their perceived needs for a vital downtown. Included among the suggestions was the importance of cleaning up storefronts with attractive window displays even if the building is vacant. Students also discussed CoH~ge Students topics such as safety and secuDiam~ rity, transportation and parking, Clly housing, restaurants and cafes, Ntnenhlp entertainment, shopping, communication, and life after college. "I was proud of everyone that Courtesy: Downtown Collegetown Initiative presented, and I think we got our Press Kit message across," said Bridget "Right now, we're very close on an- Giunta, a junior communication studies nouncing a lot of these projects. We're major at Wilkes University who acted as probably going to have good news in the the media coordinator for the event. next 60 days as to what's going to hapFor many in attendance a desire to repen. These are projects that have been vitalize their hometown is the fuel needed on the drawing board that are going to to continue to keep this mission alive. benefit not only the college student, but "From being a former student who was also the entire Wyoming Valley. We're very also from out of the area, I came back beclose with the theater, and once the the- cause I believe in the rebirth of Wilkesater comes, we have a long list of retail. Barre," said Wilkes-Barre City Adminis- _____... trator, J.J Murphy. "I'm sure I will sit down with the mayor and we will set some shortterm, medium-term, and long-term goals to accomplish the suggestions and implement some of the proposals or recommendations. I think that you can tell from the crowd tonight that not only did the mayor, but the other local officials take the students initiatives and recommendations seriously. It's important. They're an important voice and we're hoping to get the college students to stay in Wilkes-Barre, stay locally and help improve our business, our civic community." Now that the forum is over, the Student Steering Committee will begin to meet to plan events that will further bond students from the five institutions. "In the fall we're going to be putting together a day where public square is going to be used by all the campuses. It's going to be an all day event for students that are coming back into the area after classes start up," said Phil Coffey, senior business major at Wilkes. Murphy hopes that more college students will continue to work on the revitalization process. "Give Wilkes-Barre a chance. It's a town on the rebound and it's going to be a great town to be a part of in the next three or four years," he concluded. Student Value Menu Pick any Number Only $7.99 1.One Large Cheese Or 1-Topping Pizza. r------------., I Student Carryout Special I I One Medium Cheese I I or 1-topping Pizza I _____________ .II : $3.9~ '10 limit • Not valtd with other offers I I I Two Cheese Pizzas r--~----------, Campus Doubles Medium : $8.99 Large I I I $12.99 : I I Extra toppings $1.00 each I I 4. One Medium 2-Topping Pizza & 2 cans of Coke 2.One Medium 1-Topping Pizza & your choice of an 8 piece Bread Side Item. 5. 10 piece Buffalo Wings or Domino's 3.One Medium Feast Pizza. ' ~ (Choose from: Deluxe Feast™ Hawaiian Feast™, MeatZZa Feast™, Vegi Feast, Pepperoni Feast™, or Bacon Cheesebur~ ger Feast™.) Pizza Buffalo Chicken Kickers™, & your choice of an 8 piece Bread Side Item 6. AnAmazin' Greens™ ealad,your choice of an 8 piece bread side item & 2 cans of Coke 829-2900 154 Pennsylvania Ave ��SPORTS 20 FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Colonels Rebound from Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew EDITORIAL 6 APRIL 5, 2004 Downtown Wilkes-Barre Desperate for New Energy and Life, · These days it's hard to be involved in a conversation about Wilkes-Barre without hearing words and phrases like "Downtown Collegetown," "renovation," and "rejuvenation." The city's downtown has unfortunately fallen victim to urban blight, and its revival is of interest to all citizens of Wilkes-Barre. . The revitalization of down: town, including the environs of the Wilkes and King's campuses and Market Street Square, 'is of cours~ an 'important issue for those who live and work in the area, and for the businesses that are trying to make a go of it in the downtown. Because Wilkes University and King's College are located downtown, it is also a pressing issue for students, faculty, and staff of both schools. Recently, the City ofWilkesBarre has been consulting with the local University communities and with businesses on how the downtown can be improved so that it will once again become a vital commercial, social, and cultural center where citizens, students, and visitors can come together. One idea being circulated is what has become known as the "Downtown Collegtown" initiative. This is the idea that the downtown area can draw from the atmosphere oflocal colleges and become a "hip" gathering place with bars, restaurants, entertainment facilities, and shops - perhaps something similar to what the community of State College has fostered in the development of "College Ave." just off campus and adjacent to Penn State University Park. The concept of a "Collegetown" would cater to the student popuJation but would also become a hot spot for all Wilkes-Barre citizens. It would give the city an aura of vitality and sophistication that would encourage out-of-town visitors to swing by and spend Colleges have an opportunity to help harness it One of Wilkes's biggest handicaps in attracting prospective students is probably the fact that the campus is surrounded by a blighted area with run-down buildings and· a rela..---------,--------7tively high crime rate that has lately been on the rise . It will only continue to accelerate if nothing is done to "clean up" the downtown. There have been problems with thefts and violent crimes and it is a shame that as soQ,n as students step two feet away from campus-owned territory they are surrounded by streets where prostitution and the dealing of _hard The ideas and positions expressed · drugs takes place every in the editorial are those of the day. Editorial Board which is comRepresentatives of th rised ~if Managing Editor, Edie City ofWilkes-Barre P should show more aptorial Board Chair, News Editor, preciation to the univerFeatures Editor, Arts and Enter- sities by working hard . tainment Editor, Sports Editor, to encourage the develand Photo .Editor opment and rejuvenation of this blighted and crime-ridden neighborhood. After all, students spend their money in the busienrollment. Those prospective nesses of Wilkes-Barre and make students' parents would also un- up an important part of the work doubtedly feel more at ease look- force, especially in local stores, ing at a vibrant, well-lit, energized bars, and restaurants. And visicity rather than the dark, fore- tors from put-of-state and even a little money. It would also add to the appeal of King's and Wilkes for prospective students, perhaps leading to increases in already rising applications and Beacon Editorial L-----------------' "Recently, the City of Wilkes-Barre has been consulting with the local University communities and with businesses on how the downtown can be improved ... " boding, potentially dangerous space it now appears to be. In short, it would make the city of Wilkes-Barre a more attractive, interesting place and thereby improve the city's standing and reputation. from different parts of Pennsylvania might never hear ofWilkesBarre if it weren't for the colleges in town and in the outlying areas. The recent community gatherings to discuss and brainstorm for positive change are a step in the right direction. The Downtown Collegetown initiative uses those resources ( college students) who are the future of this area. City administrators should continue to encourage not only students' input, but students' work to see these initiatives become reality. And university officials also have a responsibility to provide students with classroom, research, and service opportunities that allow students the time and resources to continue to invest in the area's future. For years we have argued that the city should be more involved in attracting business to the downtown, rather·than encouraging the development of what is fast becoming a garish neon sprawl surrounding the Wachovia Arena and the Wyoming Valley Mall in Wilkes-Barre Township. Instead of driving alf the way out to the Wyoming Valley Mall for shopping and entertainment needs, people can come to the centrally located, convenient downtown to enjoy themselves. The rise of the hectic, conformist, sterile, carbon-copy shopping maU on the outskirts of the city and the decline of the unique, characteristic, individual downtown is one of the tragedies of modem commerce. If our mantra is "Bring back the downtown!" we need to also push ourselves to ask: "What can we do to help?" rHE . B - EACON STAFF Managi.ngEditor: ... ,........................... Gabe LeD~nne Asst. Managing Editor: ..................... Rftphael Cooper Business 1"{anager: ..................... :.:·.... Amanda Martucci r,lewsEditor: .................... :.:............... GabrielleLamb , Features Editor:................................. Lindsey Wotanis Arts/Entertainment Editor: ................Melissa Jurgensen Opinion/Editorial Editor:................... Ginger Eslick Sports Editor......;........::..................... Stephen Kemble 1 PhotoEditor: ..... ~·--~ · · ·••O t••· ··· ••H••· · •'• •n • Kristin Hake _;<;J, . LayoutArtists: .........:......................... 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Needs to Walk the Talk of Diversity BY DR. MARAVENE LOESCHKE Provost USA Today reported last month that within five years English will no longer be the W?rld's first language for commerce. The article further noted that one will need fluency in at least two languages in order to be competitive in the world economy. In 2005 there will be 20 million students graduating from college in China, the majority of whom will be women. USA Today reports that by the middle of this century the number of African Americans will grow by 71 % to 61.4 million. Their share of the population will increase to 15%. According to the Cultural Access Group, the purchasing power in 2002 of U.S. Hispanics was $580.5 billion, ofAfrican Americans $645.9 billion, and of the gay and lesbian community, over $500 billion. Islam is the second largest religion in the world with 1.3 billion followers. The Census Bureau projects that Whites, now approximately 69% of the U.S. population, will shrink to 50.1 % by 2050. The Census Bureau also projects that the nation's Asian and Hisp;mic popula- tions ~ill roughly triple in size by midc~ntury. As such statistics come to our attention each day, it is clear that the creation of a diverse, multicultural environment on college campuses can no longer be a distant long-range goal. If students are to truly prepare for success in a changing world, the time is now for higher education to walk the talk of diversity. A wide range of multicultural experiences and perspectives, an accepting point of view toward the community of peoples, and a diverse perspective of the world are today's prerequisites for personal and professional success. Wilkes University students need exposure to a myriad of rich experiences that expand perspectives, open minds, cairn fears, eliminate prejudices and share hearts. From a practical perspective, our students need to engage in multicultural and interdisciplinary thought so often that it becomes a natural way of thinking. Students need exposure to a variety of aesthetics through cultural events. They need to develop minds that are open to the unknown and hearts that are open to difference in all its vibrant shades and voices. An important component to success in the 21st century will be the ability of the individual to be conversant in more than one language. To this end, students need to study languages as widely as they can. The most recent ASTIN Freshman survey results suggest that Wilkes students are less interested in improving their understanding of other countries and cul- tures than are our comparison groups. to experience concentrated work in interExamples: Fewer Wilkes freshmen report national studies interest in study abroad opportunities. A ·To provide a thread of multicultural smaller percentage of Wilkes students feel perspectives across and throughout the that it is important to have laws protect- entire undergraduate experience ing the rights of homosexuals. Finally, we need to send a clear signal Unless our students can reverse this of zero tolerance for racism and homophotrend as they progress through their fresh- bia on campus. Most of us neither want man and sophomore years, the result, in the campus to be, nor think the campus four years, will be a group of individuals is, racist. But our students and staff of ill prepared to be successful in today's color report encountering both unconand tomorrow's world. scious and deliberate racism on campus Wilkes University is devoted to bring- and in the community. Gay members of ing greater diversity to the institution. In ·the Wilkes community have reported simihis January 2004 report to the Wilkes com- lar experiences of intolerance grounded munity, President Gilmour noted the in homophobia. I might have found these progress we have made but stressed that reports difficult to accept had I not wit"we must increase our capacity to pro- nessed displays of inappropriate and unvide our students rich opportunities to acceptable behavior myself. learn how to be effective citizens in an One would hope that homophobia, age ofincreasing globalization and di~er- sexism and racism would have no place sity." on a college campus, especially at Wilkes Specifically, the University is address- where we embrace the notion of indepening several goals: dent thinking and endeavor to serve the ·To increase the number of minority whole community. Can we be true to our students, faculty and staff on campus educational mission without a genuine ·To pro_vide better support systems for respect and understanding of difference people of color, gays/lesbians and other and diversity? mei:nbers of minority groups on the I believe de~ply that students who · choose Wilkes embark on a journey that campus ·To increase the number of,interna- will take them further than they might ever have imagined. What can we do to entional students ·To expand opportunity for study sure that the journey awakens students · to th.e ir moral obli°gations as citizens of abroad ·To expand conversational language the world, and to their educational obligations to themselves to contribute to an offerings ·To provide more exposure to diverse accepting, supportive environment for all guest speakers and guest artist perfor- people? mances ·To· provide opportunity for students FDA Crosses Ethical Line in Synthetic Blood Testing BY _JESS NIEMIEC Beacon Correspondent Synthetic blood is one of those things that come out of horror movies, oozing out of the fake wounds of the brutally attacked cheerleaders, right? Well, that doesn't seem to be the case anymore. According to a February 22, 2004 Phi/adelphia Inquirer article, more than 20 hospitals around the country have begun using synthetic blood in patients. Synthetic blood is precisely what it sounds Iike--a synthetic, laboratory-engineered substance that acts and looks like blood, but is primarily hemoglobinbased and thinner than the real thing. It seems like a good idea; there's a lot to be gained. First and foremost, synthetic blood doesn't have to be refrigerated, which means it can stay on board emergency vehicles. There's not going· to be any difference between synthetic blood types, so anyone, no matter what their blood type is, will be able to receive this new medical breakthrough and supposedly it should work for them. But what about the ethical implications? As with any new research in the medicinal realm, there's always the testing phase. This is the part of the process where the researchers have to find humans willing to be the first to receive new, interesting, and potentially life saving procedures. However, what if participants in the research project didn't have to give their consent? The Food and Drug Administration {FDA) has approved 15 no consent studies over the past half a decade, with the stipulation that in life saving situ- ations if the new product is the only means by which a patient can be kept alive, then that procedure should be put into action. This federal exemption clause, which was put into action in 1996, has now received approval to be officially applied to the synthetic blood research. That means that patients coming into the ER with head wounds, making them unable to respond to questions, or those who are admitted while unconscious will not have the opportunity to give consent for the synthetic blood to be pumped into their bodies. Anyone who is admitted that has suffered blood loss can and will have tliis blood used to revitalize them ... before it has been deemed safe for human use! Admittedly, there are procedures that have the potential to save lives, and there is no way that they can be asked for consent prior to the actual procedure. But, this is one instance in which there is almost always going to be the option of using actual human blood. ·For the FDA to grant approval for this procedure to be used without formal, or informal consent is not ethically sound. How can we, as a society not have a problem with infusing patients with this innovative substance, a substance that they might not have even heard of? In this instance the FDA has gone too far in granting experimental approval. How would you like to wake up and be told that you're now the proud incubator of fake cheerleader blood, and then be given the option to learn more abput it? �20 FEBRUARY 23, 2004 SPORTS Colonels Rebound fro01 Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew 8 APRIL 5, 2004 EDITORIAL ,., One Nation Under God,'' Respecting All Religions BY J.W. DAVIES Beacon Layout Artist As the Supreme Court mu\ls arguments in the case brought by Dr. Michael Newdow, an atheist from California who is attempting to have the words "under God" removed from the Pledge of Allegiance, Ameri cans ttre witnessing yet another battle in what seems to be a modern revolt against Christianity. Although many Americans believe that after 9/11 religion has taken on a more prominent role in the United States, there is a growing sentiment that, as a nation, we must welcome the complexity of our population and no longer be led by the socalled moral majority. The push for the deChnstiamzation of Amenca 1s met on all sides by strong crit1c1sm from the conservative right, as·well as from certain liberal organizations. _The mam argument is that, in a time of war, Americans should be bandmg · together instead of quarreling over religious matters, which 1s rather ironic considering that one of the hottest issues in the current presidential race is gay marriage, an issue deeply rooted in religion. As for the case of Dr. Newdow and the removal of the words "undc;r God," we reach a new level in the debate over America's religiosity. Although Dr. Newdow's chances of the court ruling in his favor are slim, he does manage to raise an interestmg pomt about the mferiority felt by those who do not practice the Chnstian faith. When 1t comes down to it this case is ~ot only about the words "under God." lt 1s about the dominance of Chnstiamty over the entire population of the United States. The Pledge of Allegiance was originally written in 1892 without the words "under God." When ,these words were added to the pledge in 1954, it was an attempt by a paranoid government to rally the nation against the Communist-atheism phi losophy of the Soviet Union. There is no doubt that the God . referred to in the pledge is none other than the Christian conception of God. After all, it does not say "One nation under all Gods." What the term 1mphes is that. as a nation, we acknowledge the supenority of one God, which could not be further from the truth. Although it would not be plausible for an entire nation to bow to the whims of just one atheist, 1t would not hurt to create an atmosphere where each and every faith is equally respected. To create such an atmosphere we must remove the words "under God" from the Pledge ofAllegiance. We must also remove God fr.pm all government institutions and functions, including inaugurations and court proceedings, It would also help if President Bush toned down his Chnstian infused rhetoric while addressing the nation. Unlike politics, religion .is the most personal and pnvatl belief, ornon-beliefthat a person can have. It does not sway under the pressures of outside forces and it cannot be taken away. It 1s extremely important for people to believe in something, whether it is Allah, Jehovah, or·Mother Nature, but what's more, we must find a. way to co-exist. Unrequited Love with NO One in Particular BY MATTHEW JONES Beacon Colunmist After seeing the new film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind about two weeks ago, I've found that I can't get the idea ofrelationships our of :nyheac The movie- which is am&z·.g, by the wa - brings _: Jme rather heart-breakin; :10nest questi o: ~ abou t the .. ery nature of r~l ationsh ,;--: _nd how people deal with therr~ Th::- idea that stuck out rne most to me suggested that humans fall into patterns in relationships despite how they feel going into them . These patterns are case-specific and tend to repeat themselves with each new relationship. The question the movie poses then is: ifI have an idea of how I'm probably going to feel about this in a certain amount ohime, wh y should I bother? Thi s nearly made me cry (see October 20, 2003, issue of The Beacon). How come? Well, if this question is legitimate, and I think it basically is, then there is zero hope for anyone of my demeanor, that is, an introverted idealist with crippling self-esteem issues. Sure, I can deliver a Puritan-worthy sermon to perfect strangers on how listening to Radiohead has effectively changed my life, but I'd rather have to drink bleach than say hello to someone of the opposite sex I don't already know. Add that to a history of quietly apocalyptic breakups (thanks to my "nattern") and I'm going about ;:;.,ch 3 in reverse. So what does someone in my case do--just give up? On the · basis of Dr. Charnebk1 s recent studies, if I did that I'd end up with a life-long case of the flu . It's been suggested that I should "just get drunk and go for it," but I tend to be the goofy drunk who laughs at trees and other typically not-funny things, so this is obviously a recipe for disaster. I suppose I could get a lobotomy and charm women with my vapidness, but then I'd be like 95% of guys already out there. Now that I've eliminated any practical means of overcoming my problem, I'm forced to rely on the trite idealism from which I suffer. You know, fostering the hope that one day unknown cosmic fo rces will lead me to meetmysoulmate through some unavoi dabl e event and then we'll fall in love despite our past relati onship "patterns". Yes and I still believe in Santa Claus. Clearly, we can cross off inane hope ulness as a valid course of acnon, and thus we've exhausted virtually all conceivable means ::,rescaping this apa. me:11" . \ 1,, •e11 , not aII , but thet1c I'm not a :-1::h mJn and, with m; . d b d ~:~~:y:::o;u::n;-s~,;;:; all the other people like me that I know (hope? pray?) are out there. 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You kn ow, come to think ofit, if you're like me, you better not go see that movie. ·· i\ · · r-....n ~ "Well-Behaved Children at an Easter Egg Hunt" 11 ~ J ·. r\jI "il "l 1'2 , �APRIL 5, 2004 FEATURES 9 Spare Change Fundraiser to Provide Money Lost in Cutbacks BY JAMIE BABBITT Beacon Asst Features Editor Dr. Bonnie Bedford, Associate Professor of}fnglish, has been at Wilkesfo~ a total of 14 years; In addition to teaching English, she is also the advisor o/Manuscript, Wilkes University's literary magazine. Beacon: How long have you been running the Manuscript? Bedford: I was the Manuscript advisor for my -first seven years at Wilkes. I had to relinquish that dl.lty while I was Dean [of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies]. This is my first year, once again, advising the magazine. Beacon: What is your favorite part of working with Manuscript? Bedford: Working with the students. I am always pleasantly pleased with their creativity, diligence, and productivity. I learn as much about the art of publication and the science of reading student work as they do: , Beacon: What are some of the challenges you faced with Manuscript? Bedford: This year, the Manuscript staff has done an excellent job in making the creative selections for the magazine; however, the sheer number of submissions is far more daunting than in the past. To rectify the situation, the staff suggested that we have two editions this year, instead of one. Rejecting student work is always difficult, but I'm proud of the professionalism demonstrated by this year's staff. Beacon: What is the criteria for work to be accepted? Bedford: The MSS staff will read any and all submissions. They consider work anonymously and vote upon all acceptances as a group. While MSS has paid editorial scholarships, any student can join the staff and will be a voting member at all meetings on all work. The staff has developed various criteria sheets that they use when reading and considering a poem, play, short story, or creative nonfiction piece. Manuscript Helene Caprari, junior English major, is the Editor-in-chief of Manuscript. She has been on the stafffor the two years. Below, Caprari tells The Beacon how the staff decided what to publish in the edition coming out late April. Beacon: What is your role on the Manuscript staff? Caprari: I collect and blind submissions, plan, organize and conduct meetings and Manuscript events like open readings. Beacon: What do you consider to be the hardest part about working on Manuscript? Caprari: Most times I am the only staff member at meetings aware of the name attached to a submission, and it is often the case that a person will idd a little note to his or her submission saying how much writing means to him or her. It is a tough emotion to deal with when considering that a rejection letter might really hurt someone, but I have to disassociate myself from these comments in "ordei to conduct meetings that assess material in a fair manner. Beacon: What do you consider to be the most rewarding part of working with Manuscript? Caprari: I love my staff and Dr. Bedford is wonderful. Everyone takes the many processes that go into creating a lit~rary journal very seriously, yet we have so much fun. I enjoy going to meetings and being surrounded by the ideas of the staff members and the ideas shared in'the submissions. , Beacon: How selective is the Manuscript, staff in picking what will be ,in the publication? · Caprari: We have a wonderful staff this year because everyone has unique insights to offer. The meetings are conducted in a classroom type setting where everyone has a say and what is said is considered carefully before a final decision is made. - Everyone sees them around. Some throw in the few pennies they get back from the cashier, just to avoid having to walk with that annoying "clang" in their pocket. Others glace at the canister while checking out but just stuff their change in their pocketbook and walk away. The Pharmacy Department wants you to take a moment out of your time and a few coins out of your pocket to help out their cause before rushing off to your next Opportunities (CEO) and ... since we lost some grants, they've said that whatever we collect will be earmarked specifically for the bank (the collection of pharmaceutical medication) ... Just something to give spare change and most likely, hopefully, it will meet the needs to just fill that little lack of funding that we didn't get." According to McManus, 100% of the proceeds will go to purchasing medication for the clinics. "It goes directly into the hands of people in need." Brian Roslund,juniorpharmacy major, "We have a very well defined number of drugs that we provide to the clinics, free of charge.'.. We have probably about 5,000-6,000 prescriptions that we prescribe per year with the various clinics." Dr. Mary McManus Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences class_or meeting. is the student in charge of running the The Spare Change Fund~aiser is a fundraiser. He also volunteers his time in project spanning across the Wyoming the clinics in the area, and sees it as a Valley to raise money for six health clinics very rewarding experience for students. in l_!eed. According to Dr. Mary "By doing something good for the McManus, Associate Professor of Phar- clinic ... you make yourselffeel good but maceutical Sciences, the department is you're also helping a worthy cause," said raising money to "support the pharma- RQslund. ceutical access project. .. [which] helps to McManus also believes helping out provide both needed medication and also is a good way to put what students learn pharmaceutical care." in the classroom to use in the real world. McManus says that the patients in "I think it's an opportunity to ... see the their care are either uninsured or fall into whole story; because sometimes, when the category of the "working poor." They you are in the health profession and your also deal with one homeless clinic in the learning the process, you sort of learn a area. lot of book things and you ... don't hear Student volunteers go to six free clin- the whole story behind it. At the clinics, ics in the Wyoming Valley to deliver drugs you can't avoid the human side of it. I and educate patients. "We have a very think so often the students come back well-defined number of drugs that we pro- really changed. I think the students get vide to the clinics, free of charge ... We , more from it than anything that we can have probably about 5,000-6,000 prescrip- actually give [them]," said McManus. tions that we prescribe per year with the ·The Pharmacy Department is hoping various clinics," said McManus. to earn between five and ten thousand In the past, the program received dollars throughout the Wyoming Valley grants to fund the costs of medication, area in order to continue their service. The primarily from the United Way organiza- fundraiser will go on through April 16. tion. However, United Way recently lost The canisters are located throughout some of their money and decided to in- Wilkes' campus, including in the Henry vest in other areas. "They've funded us Student Center, Registrar's Office, Pharall along. They're sort of sharing the macy Department Offices, th_e Stark Learnwealth at this point," said McManus. ing Center, the Residence Life Office, and The loss in money forced the Phar- the Public Safety Office. macy Department to explore other options "By using that extra change to go toin terms of fundraising. McManus ex- wards providing the free drugs for the plained, "We work in collaboration pri- clinic, it's huge, huge contribution to marily with the Commission on Economic them," concluded Roslund. a �20 SPORTS FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Colonels Rebound fro01 Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew APRIL 5, 2004 _FEATURES 10 New Job Site Encourages Grads to ''Work& Play in NEPA'' BY LINDSEY WOTANIS 'good jobs,"' said Condron_ "This single·source site culls This year's college graduates will some of the largest and best soon be walking across their respective known job web sites in the stages to receive their diplomas, but the world to spotlight opportuproglem is that the majority of them will nities for NEPA job seekers," is keep on walking, right out ofNortheast- added Condron. ern Pennsylvania, Worknepa.com pools lo- ' According to a recent poll conducted cal jobs from 8 major job by IssuesPA, a non-parti~an issues re- search engines, including: source presented by The Pennsylva!Jia monster.com, flipdog.com, Economy League, 26% of Pennsylva- hotjobs_com, dice.com, and nians age 18-29 say they want to move local sites like out of Pennsylvania_ Many lyave right nepajobfinder.com. This site after college, in search of economically is unique because it pulls up greener pastures_ only regional jobs for those Enter the region's newest website: who wish to "Work & Play www,worknepa,com, This site was dein NEPA_" It allows college signed to attract and retain the best and students and job-seekers to brightest young professionals to NEPA. post their resume, and search The site is closely linked to the "Work & for internships and jobs in Play in Northeast PA." That campaign, the region. It also allows em\ . ~if\t¼ which stems from the even bigger initia- ployers to post jobs at no tive endorsed by Governor Ed Reridell, cost, which aids their recruit'\,, A,,,,.. ""' The Beacon/Gabe LeDonne "Stay, Invent The Future," provides ment process. S~phomore Richard Hannick browses the website, www_worknepa,com, searching for young adults with information about the Jane Ashton, Director of an internship in the area_ This website allows students to locate local jobs and social, entertainment, and lifestyle asinternships as well as to post their resume. Workforce Development · at pects of the region, the -Greater Wilkes-Barre Philip P. Condron, President of Chamber of Business and Industry, feels "It is a great starting point. It gave me "Some students have told us there is Condron & Company, which is a fullthat the "Work & Play in NEPA" cam- nothing to do and there are no jobs. One a better idea of the opportunities that are service advertising, public relations, and pai'gn is extremely important to the region common theme we found is that students available in this area, some I already knew marketing firm in Scranton, works to pro- because it showcases the opportunities truly want to stay in the area but are un- about, many l didn't," said Hannick. mote the new job search site. The site Dr_ Joseph E. (Tim) Gilmour, President aware of the opportunities," said Ashton. Ashton believes this site will have a of Wilkes University, is a strong believer The biggest challenge in NEPA is the out-migration positive impact on our area, and she has in the opportunities that NEPA can afford already seen evidence of the site's sue- young professionals. Gilmour feels as of our best and brightest to other cities ... primarily though initiatives like "Work & Play in - cess. to find 'good jobs'. "As of Wednesday, March 17, approxi- NEPA" are a step ip the right direction Philip P. Condron mately 200 regional employers have towards retaining college graduates. President of Condron and Company posted over 235 jobs to - "It is a great way for companies to idenwww.worknepa.com. Over 258 job seek- tify talent that they might not have known available in the area. Over the past two ers have posted their resumes to the site _ about," said Gilmour. targets young adults ages 15-34_ Gilmour added that in order for this years, the Wilkes-Barre Chamber and and over 19,682 site searches have been "The biggest challenge in NEPA is other organizations have talked with losite to be effective, other changes must conducted," said Ashton. the out-migration of our best and bright- cal stuaents to get their thoughts on the Philip Ruthkosky, Director of Coopera- also occur simultaneously. .Many comest to other cities ... primarily to find area. tive Education at Wilkes University, is panies will have to pay more competitive instrumental in helping Wilkes students wages, and companies must work together find internships in and out of the area. with colleges to offer internships to local Spedall2lrtg lnharid fi~t. and Ruthkosky notes that the site can help students. nail cilr~ for m!!!n -and \\'Omen "[This site] is a great piece in the total students when beginning their search. vmhin waling distance .af "Along with providing an effective tool puzzle ... We need to work together as a Wilkes and Pubtk Square. to search local internship and job oppor- region," concluded Gilmour. But in order to work together as a retunities, it [Work & Play site] also provides an in-depth view of the region's rec- gion, you have to be able to work in the reational scene that you will not get on region; this new site hopes to help graduHit«J.po, ITil>WI ut!lv,ln:I Nail and TaMing SI.ton the larger, national job search engines," ates to walk from the stage into a great J~Mintftl fb:ll.h:f'd l!)<i¥1) t,:,r $11)_«) job in Northeastern Pennsylvania. said Ruthkosky. ~fllrurnr)'IW For more information about NEPA and Richard Hannick, a sophomore busiopportunities, visit ness administration major at Wilkes Uni- its 132 So·Franklin St 570-970-8079 versity, agrees. Hannick is in the process www.worknepa.com. Off ·... Provided Wilkes Barre Pa 18701 . . S1reet . . Padd·ng of searching for an internship and has · used the site to do just that. Beacon Features Editor . The Nail Artist ·~=..,,.~~ �APRIL 5, 2004 FEATURES 11 Lennon and Wilkes Students Assemble Book of Mailer's Letters BY JAMIE BABBITT Beacon AssL Features Editor As undergraduates, E glish majors rarely get the opportunity to work with famo us authors and archivists on indepth projects such as assembling a book. But last spring semester, students in ENG 397: Norman Mailer Seminar_were offered just such an opportunity, and after a year and a half of their efforts, the final version of their collaborative book, Norman Mailer's Letters on An American Dream, 1963-1969, is finished and will be published in May. Dr. J. Michael Lennon, Chairperson and Professor of English, is the official archivist for Norman Mailer, author ofnumerous noteworthy books including the controversial An American Dream. Mailer and Lennon have known each other for 30 years. Lennon came up with the idea of compiling letters that Mailer wrote to various people about the process of writing ·his book. Lennon propo sed the idea to Mailer, got the go ahead, and set up a course consisting of ten juniors and seniors to help him out. According to Lennon, An American Dream was "a very controversial book, but it was a bestseller. When [Mailer] wrote the book, he wrote it first to deadline in eight parts, so every month he turned in 10,000 words to Esquire magazine." According to Lennon, this publication method was very popular in the 19th century, but usually the author wrote out the entire book and released it in installments. Mailer, however, wrote and released one chapter at a time in the same month. The magazine publication was then turned into a book. Later it was made into a screenplay and eventually a Hollywood movie. . Mailer faced many challenges when writing his book, which he documented in letters to friends, relatives, and colleagues between 1963 and 1969. For example, Mailer used former President John F. Kennedy in his first installment. After that chapter was published, Kennedy was assassinated, so that created a huge problem for Mailer. "He had to figure out a way to pretend that the book was set at an earlier time period before Kennedy was assassinated," explained Lennon. "So these letters ... are all about that challenge, that self-imposed challenge," Lennon added. Norman Mailer's Letters on An American Dream, 1963-1969 consists of76 letters written by Mailer that Lennon and his students hand selected out of thousands. They read through each and every one of them and picked out the letters that concerned Mailer's book. The book also consists of an introduction that Lennon wrote, some illustrations, and a timeline of the events that took place during the time the book was written, according to Lennon. "It's a scholarly edition for people who are really interested in that novel, An American Dream, and it tells the whole story," said Lennon. and get Mailer's approval. The students also had to decide whether or not to leave in material not related to the book, like his talk on baseball or what he had for dinner, for instance. According to Lennon, the team also had difficulties with mistakes that were made by Mailer in the letters. They encountered the problem of deciding if they should fix the mistakes. "they had to wrestle with those issues, arn;i those are very difficult editorial issues. What kinds df things do you fix? Lennon even after the seminar was over. "It was a project I had grown attached to, and I wanted to see it through," said Cardenas. Throughout the summer, these four students helped organize the letters into manageable categories. During the fall semester, Cardenas and McLaughlin continued to work on the project by typing all of the letters and proofreading the entire book. By working so closely with this book, Cardenas and McLaughlin experienced a rare opportunity for undergraduates to get involved in. "I learned that a great deal of work goes into creating any book, even a collection of letters. At first it seemed that the book would write itself -- the letters were already written ... However, Mai ler's contacts needed to be identified, proofreading took a great deal of time, and the organization of the whole thing was definitely a learning experience," said Cardenas. For McLau_ghlin, working on the book affirmed her own career aspirations. "Taking the seminar, and con~ -. tinuing to be involved in assisting Dr. Lennon afterwards, is probably the best decision I have ever made in my entire life so far... It confirmed my own desire to go on with literary scholarship and hopefully one day earn my own Ph.D.," she said. Lennon is very grateful to the students who took his seminar and helped him out with the book. He thanked them in the introduction of the book, and once it's published he plans to give each of them a copy, signed b_y Mailer. "They · were in on every single phase of the assembling of this book," said Lennon. When the book was completed, Mailer invited Lennon and the students of the seminar to his house to celebrate. There, they got the opportunity to meet and spend time with the famous author Courtesy of Mark James whom they learned so much about Norman Mailer (middle) poses with Lennon and students in the Norman Mailer throughout their research. Seminar at his home in Provincetown, MA. Pictured above (from left to right) kneeling: Cardenas concluded, "Perhaps the Monica Cardenas and Helene Caprari; standing: Sabrina Mclaughlin, Lennon, best part about the project was the fact Marcia McGann, Mailer, Patricia Dibble, Joseph Cortegerone, and Jackie Mosher. that I spent an entire semester admiring a novelist... and then had the rare opNot only did the students help pick How do you know if it's a mistake or it's portunity of gaining a personal under.out the letters, but they also had to make something that he meant to say?" said standing of him through his letters, sto-important decisions on dilemmas that Lennon. In the end, the group decided to ries relayed by Dr. Lennon, and even a arose during the process. For example, make a list of questions to ask Mailer, meeting in Provincetown,[ MA]." some of Mailer's letters contained some which Lennon brought to him. Norman Mailer's Letters on An Amerivery personal and private things in his Senior English majors, Monica can Dream, 1963-1969 will be published life. The Wilkes students enrolled in the Cardenas and Sabrina McLaughlin, along in May and anyone interested in purchascourse had to decide if they should leave with two graduates, Mark James and ing the book can see Lennon for more them in the book or edit them out. The Marcia McGann, got so involved in the details. solution was to go directly to the source process that they continued to assist �SPORTS 20 FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Colonels Rebound fro01 Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew 12 Event Review: BY MONICA CARDENAS Beacon Asst. A&E Editor On Friday night, the Waterfront Banquet and Convention Center was filled with students and faculty alike. Despite low attendance, a good time was had by all at Spring Fling 2004. Tickets were $10 each, which included dinner and admittance to the dance. Cocktail hour began at 6 p.m., with dinner scheduled to follow at 7 p.m. Identification was checked at th_e door, and those over 21 were allowed to visit the bar throughout the night. The Student Government-sponsored event attracted attendees with beautiful Asian themed decor and the Waterfront's signature delicious food. Although din- ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT APRIL 5, 2004 Spring Fling REAL QUESTIONS, FAKE ANSWERS ner was almost an hour late, it was certainly worth he wait. Grilled chicken, Delmonico steak and pasta primavera were among the pickings, but it was the mashed potatoes that stole the show. Dessert options included cheesecake, chocolate cake and eclairs. However, this was first-come-first-serve, and some missed out After dinner and cocktails, some of Wilkes's best dressed hit the dance floor. With the exception of a short technical problem that left the group without music, this year's Spring Fling seemed to be a big hit. It was a great way for everyone to unwind and enjoy an elegant evening with friends. with The Rea/boy ? In an ongoing effort to meet the entertainment needs of Wilkes students, The Beacon is experimenting with new formats and new ideas. The Rea/boy column is the product of the first of these experiments. Give us your feedback atwww.wilkesbeacon.com Question of the Week: Why is round pizza put in square boxes? Well, believe it or not, the square box is actually much more practical. The process of cutting and folding a square box is much simpler than that of a round one. Now, juxtapose this difficulty with the mental caliber of the average pizza guy. Chances are he's a college flunky meatball who couldn't figure out fractions, let alone fold a round container. Meatball is happy just folding his simple square boxes and checking out the arses of girls (and some guys) as they walk out of the pizzeria. Round containers would only complicate his sad little life. So, although· a round pizza box would be really awesome, ifthere were such a thing, we would never get our pizza because the meathead flunky would still be at the shop trying to fold the bloody thing. The Rea/boy Have a question? Send them to wilkesrealboy@yahoo.com WILKES UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMING BOARD' s APRIL ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS CALENDAR TheBeacon/T. Mick Jenkins Wilkes students enjoy a night of food, fun, and dance at the waterfront this past Friday. Top: Ashley Henney and Jared Shayka Bottom: Denise Cole and Terry Holdren. 4/18 "BALLS OUT" BIN.GO, 8pm in the Ballroom. . Double Money Prizes 4/24 BLOCK PARTY: Starting at Noon. $5 tickets for food will be provided for Wilkes students with ID **Food tickets will be avaliable 12-6:30pm during Block Party on the Greenway Food Stands·: Gyro King Heraldo's Pizza (More TBA) Musical Entertainment: 12pm: Lessen One 1:45pm: Crush 3:30pm:Zox 5:00pm: Virgina Coalition Games: TheBeacon/T. Mick Jenkins Mechanical Bull Giant Slide Moon Jump Bungi Run Trampoline �APRIL 5, 2004 Today's Recipe . Dorm Room Dining Apricot Peach Sinoothies The mellow mingling of peach, banana and apricot flavors makes this refreshing smoothie so soothing. A spark oftart lemon adds a little tang, but honey keeps the drink on the lightly sweet side. Ingredients: (5.5 ounce) can apricot nectar I medium ripe banana, frozen and cut into chunks I c. (8 ounces) fat-free vanilla yogurt 2 c. sliced fresh or frozen unsweetened peaches I tbs. lemonjuice I tbs. honey I tsp. grated lemon peel 6 ice cubes · Directions: 13 ARTS & ENTERTAIN M·ENT BY LORI GRAUSAM Beacon Staff Writer Every week you will find a new recipe that is simple enough to make in your dorm room, yet scrumptious enough to satisfy any tastebud. So get out your pots and pans and start cooking! Become a Li • ver.l• bonate Plasma that Is ne ded for millions of people each year ... IBPI · Interstate Blood & Plasma, Inc. 41 S. Main St Wilkes Barre, _PA 1. In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients. 2. Cover and process until smooth. 3. Pour into glasses. 4. Serve immediately. _· It's Safe and Convenient Yields 4 Servings Dona e Toda 1111 He ~ ave ·. Lives. Dontite · P1asn1a· 823-4-1'19 . ' . '. . . . ' �SPORTS 20 FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Colonels Rebound front Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 14 APRIL 5, 2004 CD Review: The Dandy Warhols Thirteen Tales from Urban Bohemia BY MATTHEW JONES Beacon Staff Writer With a career spanning nearly ten years, The Dandy Warhols stand as an example of a band that has consistently produced quality, genre-busting albums. Thirteen Tales from Urban Bohemia, released in 2000, exists as a microcosm of the band's sound, containing a foray into virtually every type of music possible (with the exception of ~ip hop). While remaining rooted in slightly psychedelic pop, the album includes acoustic folkish rock, straight out (although tongue-in- cheek) country, and even gospel. Some listeners may be turned away by such a variety of sounds, wishing for either the druggy consistency of the earlier Come Down or the 80's synth-pop throwback of the Dandy's latest, Welcome to the Monkey House. But patient and openminded fans who can make it for all thirteen tracks are in for a treat. The opening trio "Godless," "Mohammed" and "Nietzsche" may as well be listed as one massive 15-minute epic. The quiet intensity of the acoustic "Godless" is littered throughout with muted brass before ' "Mohammed" adds snaking electric guitar licks to the mix. Their culmination in "Nietzsche" explodes with plodding fuzzed-out instrumentation and vocalist Courtney Taylor-Taylor's high range delivery. Taylor's sharp wit as a lyricist shines through on the classic rocker "Bohemian Like You." If this album is a microcosm of their sound then "Bohemian" really sums up the band's pathos. Over a shamelessly lifted Rolling Stones riff, Taylor delivers lines like "I really love your hairdo yeah/ I'm glad you like mine, too/ See we're looking pretty cool" with a poker faced deadpan that's flat out hilarious if you get it. And that might be the sole problem for The Dandys: getting them. It can be assumed that lyrically they're · evoking that shallow inertia that stalks the ranks of modern Bohemian hipsters · despite actually being the brunt of their own jokes. The wrong listener may confuse the irony with seriousness, even Courtesy of www.dandywarhols.com though it would be hard to, and then the band just seems like a bunch of infantile burnouts with a Velvet Underground obsession (see earlier songs like "Lou Weed"). For this reason, it is hard to take Jhe group seriously but I don't think that would bother the Dandy Warhols, they've never procla_imed themselves to be anything they're not. All of this aside though, Tales is a solid album with some darned catchy pop tunes. Fans of modern rock, be it alternative or lo-fi, should certainly give them a listen. · Courtesy of www.dandywarhols.com This Week in History... The week of April 5 through April 11 in retrospect: 5th - Winston Churchill resigned as British prime minister, ( 1955) 6th - Rolling Stone Records was formed to promQ,te the hits of The Rolling Stones, (1971) 7th - Francis Coppola, acclaimed movie director, was born ( 1939) 8th -The U.S. House of Representatives held its first meeting, (1789) 9th-The first exhibition baseball game was held at Fenway Park in Boston. The game was between-Red Sox and Harvard, (1912) 10th -Steven Seagal, action movie actor, was born ( 1951) 11th - Apollo 13 blasted off on a mission to the moon that was disrupted when an explosion crippled the spacecraft. The astronauts did return safe! , 1970 - �APRIL 5, 2004 15 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Play Review: The Winter's Tale BY ALISON SHERRY Beacon Staff Writer If you didn't see the latest performance by the Wilkes University's Department of Visual and Performing Arts The Winter's Tale, you may have missed one of the most unique and incomparable Shakespeare experiences that has been offered at Wilkes. Unless you are a die-hard Shakespeare fan, most probably will not be familiar with the play like the well-known classics of Romeo and Juliet or Julius Caesar. However, The Winter's Tale is probably one of Shakespeare's most divergent plays. The Winter's Tale combines themes of good and evil, humor and tragedy. It is quite difficult to determine whether Shakespeare had a tragedy or a comedy in mind as he p~nned it. The Department of Visual Arts must have had a unique kind of struggle ahead of them in determining how to interpret the text and create the production. However, under Joe Dawson's direction, the actors and actresses upon the stage portrayed their parts to perfection and made each one of Shakespeare's characters come to life. As I watched the play, I found myself actually caring about these characters and what happened to them. The Winter's Tale is the story of King Leontes (played by Robert James Stowe), who accuses his wife, Queen Hermione (played by Netta Clemens), of having an affair with Polixenes (played by . Peter Mario Baldo) and declares her unborn baby illegitimate. After the queen gives birth to a girl, she entrusts her baby to her best friend Paulina (played by Tiffany Smith) who takes the baby to the king in hopes it will soften his heart. Unfortunately, the king only grows angrier and orders the child to be abandoned to a desolate place. Later, the king's son, young Mallimus, (played by Hugh Gilmore) dies and soon after, Hermione is presumed dead as well. The king becomes repentant and heartbroken. Meanwhile, after things take a turn for the worse in the forest, the baby girl is found, by a kindly Shepherdess (played by Jennifer Zubernick), and her son a Clown (played by Corey Pajka) and they name the baby girl Perdita (played by Lauren N. Trovillion). Sixteen years pass and the son of Polixenes, Prince Florizel (played by Carlos Candelario) falls in love with Perdita, even though Polixenes disapproves. With the help of Camillo · (played by Nicholas Pierce), once an aid to the king who longs to see his old home again, Florizel and Perdita take the clothes of a local rogue, Autolycus (played by Benjamin S. Ptashinsky);andset sail for home. At home, Leontes still remains in mourning after all this time and greets the son of his old friend Polixenes, effusively. Once Camillo and Polixenes arrive in town too, everyone is revealed for their true nature .. The Shepherdess arrives and reveals how Peridta was found; leading the king to the reali.zation that Perdita is his daughter. After general rejoicing, Paulina takes the crowd to her home in the country where a statue of . ·•h:. Queen Hermione stands and is magically restored to life. All is forgiven and everyone celebrates the miracle. With tears in my eyes towards the end, I found a new play from Shakespeare that I simply now adore. I wasn't sure whether to expect a comedy or a tragedy, but The Winter's Tale is nften referred to as a ·"romance," something Shakespeare is not known for. The play provides a little bit of everything, so any Shakespeare fan who enjoys ·both comedy and tragedy could be vastly entertained. The actors and actresses all did a marvelousjob,·as Shakespeare is not easy to portray. They made the characters believable and understandable to anyone, which I think is what made the play as good as it was. I wi II be anticipating next year's Shakespeare production and I look forward to it being as beautifully done as The Winter's Tale. · .PERfORMmG AR.TS ATWIL · · KES Te · ~ uK.WE·R·S· ITV.·. Darte Board · · BY BRIDGET GIUNTA Beacon Staff Writer Percussion Ensemble Concert Tuesday, April 6 at 8 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. The event is sponsored by the Wilkes University Department of Visual & Performing Arts. For more information contact Bob Nowak at 570-408-4420. Free Admission 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 23, 2004 Colonels Rebound fro01 Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew 16 SPORTS Woinen's Lacrosse Drops 25-1 loss to Scranton, Baseball Continued frompage20 the third inning was, Evans, Steve Imdorf, Jared Ferrell, Derek Sheruda, and Dave Morgan. The Colonels were able to add another run in the fifth inning. Sheruda started the inning by reaching on an error by the right fielder, Pete Moore, allowing him to advance all the way to third . . This set Sheruda up to score easily as Trutt would fly out to right giving him his second RBI of the game. Wilkes would close out its final inning at the plate with an- APRIL 5, 2004 the second half, avoiding the shutout. Scranton's offense was dominant and they claimed a 5 8-12 shots on goal average. Scranton's goalkeeper Courtney Enman The Wilkes Women's Lacrosse team recorded 9 saves while picking up the win. took on the University of Scranton on Cassie Malone, the goalkeeper for the Thursday in a Middle Atlantic ConferLady Colonels, racked up 18 saves, but ence game. The Colonels fell 25-1 to the Scranton offense proved too much. Scranton, who are undefeated in con"Their defense was so good", says ference play. The loss dropped the Lady Malone. "It allowed their offense to.conColonels to 0-7 overall, while the Lady trol the ball most of the game. It's hard to Royals improved to 4-4 overall, and 3-0 get anything going when the other team in the conference. keeps that kind of pressure on your deFour Scranton players, Junior fense." Samantha Augeri, Sophomore Kelly Wilkes also played against Messiah Herlihy, Junior Lauren Johnson, and College on Tuesday, at Messiah. The Senior Kate Pierangeli, each scored 4 Falcons routed the Lady Colonels 20-0, goals for the Royals. Augeri and Herlihy allowing only one shot on goal. The win both added 2 assists while Johnson also left Messiah undefeated in MAC added an assist of her own. Junior Amy play, at 3-0 in the conference and 6-3 overDenes and Freshman Jackie all. Malone was able to save 14 goals for Messantonio each scored three goals the Lady Colonels. for the Lady Royals as well, and Denes Messiah and Scranton are now ranked added a team high three assists. 3rd and 4th in the conference respectively, Sophomore Kathryn Currier scored while Wilkes is ranked in last place bethe only goal for the Colonels. This was hind Moravian. an unassisted goal and was Currier's • Wilkes will be on the road on Monday second of the season. Currier -scored when they face non-conference foe Cenher goal a little after three minutes into_. tenary College. BY WILL MIDGETT Beacon Asst. Sports Editor The BeaconfT. Mick Jenkins Mike Spotts locks in on the pitch during Monday's game against DeSales. 0ther four runs. Kevin Konschak pinch hit for Chaires Hampton and was able to ~get on base with a walk. Konschak then moved to second on an Imdorf single to center field. The Colonels fourth batter of the inning, Dave Morgan, hit a bomb to center field allowing b_oth Konschak and Imdorf to score giving Morgan his second and third RBIs of the game. Trutt also picked up his third RBI of the game when he flied out to center field allowing Morgan to score. The Colonels ended their explosive game with a triple from Kulago giving him his third RBI on the day, scoring Justin Popovich. Mike Spotts, pitched seven strong innings evening his record at 3-3. Spotts allowed seven hits and four unearned runs, while striking out five. Jeff Ridge and Mike Quinn closed out the game for the Colonels allowing a combined one walk and I strikeout. · Imdorf had four hits, including a The BeaconfT. Mick Jenkins double and triple, to lead Wilkes offensively. Kulago added three hits, Josh Turel swings at a pitch during including-a triple, and drove in three Monday's game against DeSales. runs. Morgan contributed two hits and three runs batted in. Apartments for Rent ♦ 3 or 4 Bedroom, near campus, secure en- trances, laundry facility off street parking available. ♦ College students only reside in building. ♦ Restaurant/deli nearby. ♦ Other perks include game room and access to free Penguins hockey tickets. ♦ Landlord is available 7 days a week. ♦ 1 year lease, secuirty plus first month's rent. ♦ Parents are encouraged to inspect the premises. Call Rick at 822-8335 Greyhounds Sweep Lady Colonels Courtesy of Sports Information Moravian College swept a nonconference softball doubleheader from visiting Wilkes University by identical 5-2 scores on Tuesday afternoon. The wins improve the l 0th-ranked Greyhounds to 15-1 overall, while the Lady Colonels see their record slide to 6-10. Meghan Hennessey picked up the pitching victory for Moravian in game one. She went seven innings and sur~ rendered only four hits, while,striking out eight. Jen Trate was tagged wi.t h the loss for Wilkes after tossing ·six innings and allmving nine hits and five I1ll1:8; only three of whjch were earned:, Heather Bortz bad hits to lead . .•.,,.. . ,, two ·<. the Moravian oft;ensive attru::k. Chri~y ·==·· ·• Cianfichi tripled for the Greyhounds, while Janelle Brey, Danielle Cerrione and Jessica Esposito had a double apiece. Nadine Taylor, Alexis Petite, Kim Graver and Katie Orr had one hit each for Wilkes. In game two, Moravian took advantage of three Wilkes errors to score four unearned runs and post the win. Donna Weiner earned the mound victory by pi1fhing seven innings and giving up four hits and two runs, while striking out six." Laurie Agresti, who went six innings and allowed only one earned run, suffered the loss. Agresti struck out seven -Grey_hound hitters. · Bortz had two hits in the nightcap for Moravian, including a double. Carrione and Melissa Soroka had the o!het; Greyhound hits. Andrea ( Dominick, who doubled, and Orr had two bits apiece for Wilkes. �17 SPORTS APRIL 5, 2004 Colonels Tennis Unbeaten for the Week - Srinivasan remains undefeated for season BY STEVE KEMBLE Beacon Sports Editor The Colonels men's tennis team came away with two victories for the week by defeating Marywood on Tuesday, 6-1, and King's on Wednesday, 7-0, improving their record to 4-1 for the season. On Tuesday, Madhan Srinivasan, Wilkes junior, remained unbeaten for the year after shutting down Tim Rixner, Marywood, 6-0 and 6-0. Keith Kopelcheck, Wilkes freshman, defeated Andrew Hetsko, Marywood, 62 and 6-1. Arvin Narula, Wilkes sophomore, beat Dustin Rhodes, Marywood, 62 and 6-4. John Lowe, Wilkes sophomore, also put up a win by defeating Mike Stevens, Marywood, 6-2 and 6-0. The only match that Marywood came away with for the afternoon was when Jeremy Geadrities, Marywood, defeated Tony McClintock, Wilkes freshman, in a close match, 5-7, 7-6, and 7-6. Ben Holwitt, Wilkes freshman, gave the Colonels another victory by defeating Terry Ryan, Marywood, 6-7, 6-3, and 7-6. In doubles, Srinivasan and Lowe beat Rixner and Ryan 8-4. The Colonels got another victory when Kopelcheck and Narula defeated Hetsko and Rhodes 8-2. The Beacon/Nick Zmijewski The Colonels only loss in doubles Madhan Srinivasan helped lead the came when Stevens and Geadrities beat Colonel's tennis team to victory. is on Tuesday at home against PhiladelMcClintock and Holwitt 8-5 phia Bible at 4:00 p.m. On Wednesday, King's made the cross-town trip to take on the Colonels only to get shut out 7-0. Srinivasan kept his winning streak alive by defeating Eric Calabrese, King's, 6-0 and 6-0. Hassan Shah, Wilkes junior, beat Jay Sallemi, King's, 6-1 and 6-2. Kopelcheck also put up a win by defeating Jeff Rothstein, King's, 6-1 and6-2. Narula defeated Matt Dunne, King's, 6-1 and 6-1. Lowe beat Brett Shipe, King's, 6-2 and 6-2, and McClintock defeated Eric Mazza, King's, 6-4 and 6-2. The Colonels also went unbeaten in doubles play against the Monarchs. • Srinivasan and· Lowe defeated Calabrese and Rothstein 8-1. Shah and Narula shutout Sallemi and Shipe 8-0, and Kopelcheck and McClintock beat Dunne and Mazza . The Beacon/Nick Zmijewski 8-3. Colonel's tennis posted two victories The Colonels next tennis match during the week. :R:-ifkln Cafe Serving Top Quality Dell Sandwiches,. '1?ersonal 'Pan Pizzas,, Jazzman*s Cafe,. and a n,Jde selection ofcorruenlence and Grab-and-Go foods ar 7fe1Trv Studenr Ce1Trer Dalli[ 'Pl.zl:.a Spe,;tals t6:,nda:v Clttcun -n;;,ng ~Pl~l:A $4.PP aesdav '68a Cltlct:cn id. 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It'~ getting out there practice round leading up to the and trusting it and hitting the Masters because hardly any- right golf shots at the right time." Woods comes into the Masthing has changed from last ters with the kind of pressure he year. hasn't faced in five years: No holes were lengthened. --He failed to win .a major last No bunkers were stretched and year for the first time since ·1998, · deepened. Gree11s were not and he hasn't won a major in his reconfigured. Nothing but three last six tries. Woods' longest dozen new pine trees· planted drought was IO majors·(} 997-99), down the right side of the 11th half of those while overhauling fairway. · . • "The only change is the tree his swing. --His lead in the world rankline," Woods-said. ing was so great last year that The golf course might look the point differential between familiar,.. but nothing else about No. I and No. 2 was equivalent this Masters looks the. same. For one thing. Martha Burk to No. 2 and No. 126. Now, the is aJI but forgotten. There.hasn't distance. between No. I and No. . been a peep of protest about the 2 is about the same.as No. 2 and all-male.membership atAugusta No.6. --He is coming off his. worst National, and Burk has said finish in five years- at Bay Hill there. is no point coming back (T46), which he had won the prethis-year if she can't picket outvious four years. Woods- folside the.gates of Magnolia Lane. lowed that with a 75 in The PlayAlso missing is- the domiers Championship, and he. had nance.of theworld's-No. I player. to rally to keep his cut streak alive. Woods: has- rarely looked s-o at 120. mortal, especially coming into AHhe. heart of the scrutiny is the. Masters-. He is- still No. I in his· severed relationship with the. world, although the. margin swing eoacti Butch Harmon, with is shrinking. He is- still the fa~ whom he. worked for nearly a vorite to slip on the green-jacket dozen. years. It only intensified next Sunday afternoon at Auwhen Harmon's youngest progusta National, but the odds are tege--Adam Scott, the 23-yearno longer so· staggering in his old Aussie. whose swing is so favor. BY DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer similar to Woods--captured The Players Championship. --That's Tiger Woods in the year 2000," NBC Sports analyst Johnny Miller said. Ouch. Woods did call Harmon not long after The Players Championship was over, but only to ask that the old coach pass on congratulations to Scott. --Butch and I are still friends," Woods said. "I still talk to him when he's out here. As far as asking for help on my golf swing? No." There isn't a player on tour who believes Woods' swing looks anything like.it did during his record-setting romp through the 2000 season, when he won nine times and three straight majors. Some think his swing resembles a blend of Harmon's philosophies and those of Hank Haney, the swing coach for Mark O'Meara. '1fhe's not playing good, everybody thinks I'm teaching him," O'Meara said. ''I watch him hit balls-. I would tell him, he asks me, what I think. Sometimes he listens, and sometimes he doesn't." Harmon was diplomatic when asked about Woods' swing, say- old Mickelson replied. " How ing Woods will get it figured out many years since the Cubs won before the Masters. a (World) Series? I'm not quite in Has he ever seen Woods that big of a hole. But the Cubs' _prospects look awfully exciting struggle like this? "No," Harmon replied. "I've this year, and I've got to tell you, • never seen him this inconsistent. I've very excited about the four And it's obviously got to be very majors this year. frustrating for him." "I feel I've got the game now The scrutiny will only go that I can play a major champiaway ifWoods can win his fourth onship test without getting in green jacket, an opportunity that nearly as much trouble." Vijay Singh went 12 consecubegins to unfold when the Masters begins Thursday. tive PGA Tour events in the top The list of challengers, if not I 0, two short of the modern rivals, is- longer than ever. record, and won in dominant Phil Mickelson, coming offhis fashion at Pebble Beach. He has wo~st season on the PGA Tour, not finished in the top IO since looks fit and hungry as he tries his streak ended with a rare to shed the label as the best missed cut, although the '00 player to have never won a ma- Masters champion has been jor. He won his first time out at gearing toward another green the Bob Hope Classic, and has jacket. Ernie Els won twice early in been a factor starting the final round every tournament he has the season, including a 60 at played. Royal Melbourne when he won Mickelson has tightened his the Heineken Classic. 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Discount 570 602-7700 S~pphire Look Remember to bring your college I.D. to receive your discount! �APRIL 5, .2004 19 SPORTS ·Co~EL's CLIPBOARD Barak Gohn eball DeSales King's Scranton Wilkes Drew 5 0 12 7 1 8 8 I FDU-Florha Lycoming Moravian Wilkes SOFTBALL King's Wilkes DeSales Drew Delaware Val. FDU-Florham Scranton Lycoming Conf. 0/A 2 0 0 16 2 0 0 6 3 I 0 7 I 1 0 14 I 1 0 6 I 5 0 8 0 0 0 9 0 2 0 5 4 10 6 6 9 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 6 0 7 0 , freshman pitcher, went seven and one third innings y afternoon allowing just two earned runs and four · g out five against Dickinson. Qohn improved his wins and no losses. Scranton Wilkes (3/29 (3/31) s 12 Dickinson 2 (4/2) Ke ne 7 Wilkes 1 (4/4) Wilkes 13 Moravian 4 --: STUDENTS WELCOME I Men'-s Tennis (3/30) Wilkes 6 Marywood 1 (3/31) Wilkes 7 King's 0 Women's Lacrosse (3/30) Messiah 20 Wilkes 0 (4/ 1) Scranton 25 Wilkes 1 Softball (3/30) Moravian 5 Wilkes 2 Moravian 5 Wilkes 2 . 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CHECK US OUT TODAY !m 570-823-5124 EHO �SPORTS 20 FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Colonels Rebound fro01 Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew 20 SPORTS APRIL 5, 2004 Colonels Cruise Past Moravian BY ARIEL COHEN Beacon Staff Writer On Sunday, the Colonels baseball team exploded in the third inning with seven runs and five hits on two errors to cruise past Moravian College in a nonconference match-up here at home. The win improved the Colonels' overall The Beacon/T. Mick Jenkins Justin Popovich fires in a pitch during Monday's game against DeSales. MONDAY(4/O5) record to 13-8-1 . Shortstop, TylerTrutt started the game off for Wilkes sending a hard hit ball into right field for a single. Trutt would put the Colonels on the board first after scoring off Dave Evans's double to left center field. Moravian answered back quickly with four unearned runs in the second .inning after the lead off hitter, Ethan Ordog, walked. Ordog was able to score after Turtell reached first on an error. Then Trimble scored off of Moore's single. The final two runs that Moravian would get throughout the rest of the game came off Clancy's single to left field scoring both Moore and Turtell. The lone active inning by Moravian ended on a ground out to Trutt off the bat of Richie Cline. In the bottom of the 3rd inning the Colonels reclaimed the lead and never looked back, scoring seven runs and holding onto the lead for the remainder of the FRIDAY(4/O9) Women's Lacrosse @ Centenary 4PM Holiday recess thru Tuesday 4/13 Happy Holidays! TUESDAY(4/O6) Golf@ Widener University 1 PM Men's Tennis vs. Philadelphia Bible @4PM SATURDAY(4/1O) Percussion Ensemble Concert@ DDD 8PM Holiday recess thru Tuesday 4/ 13 Happy Holidays! WEDNESDAY(4/O7) Softball @ Keystone (DH) @ 3 PM Me~'s Tennis@FDU-Florham 3:30 PM Women's Lacrosse @King's4 PM Holiday recess begins at 10pm and runs thru Tuesday 4/13 Commuter Coffee Hour@ Commuter Council Lounge 930am-1130am THURSDAY(4/O8) Holiday recess thru Tuesday 4/13 Happy Holidays! Baseball vs. Scranton@3:30 PM Softball @Misericordia (DH) 3 PM game. At his second at bat in the game, Trutt was able to get back on base with a lead-off walk that would start the rally for the Colonels. Trutt's lead-off walk was followed by a wild pitch to Casey Kulago allowing Trutt to take second base and then advance to third off Kulago's fly out to center field. Trutt was then able to score off an error by the short stop, which also allowed Josh Turel to reach first base. Evans The Beacon/T. Mick Jenkins also reached on an error The Colonels lost a tough game against DeSales on by the short stop. Wilkes Monday afternoon. was able to add its second run on Charles Hampton's single to Baseball Continued on page 16 right field scoring Turel. Also scoring in Find this ·Picture on Campus and ... WIN CASH! Baseball @ Scranton (DH)@ 12PM SUNDAY(4/11) Holiday recess thru Tuesday 4/13 Happy Holidays! Congratulations to Edward Skorupa who correctly identified last week's "Find This Picture" first. As Skorupa pointed out, last week's picture was the front of the Allen P. Kirby Center . facing South Street. Skorupa will receive a $10 cash prize courtesy of the Wilkes University Programming Board . The Beacon/Kristin Hake 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 well as your name, phone number, and either campus mailbox or mailing address in the body text. The first person to correctly identify the location of this picture will be recognized in next weeks issue, and will receive a $10 cash prize, courtesty of Programming Board. THE BEACON WELCOMES NOTICES OF EVENTS ... PUBLICIZE IT S FREE. � 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 2004 April 5th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004 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/fc5dff594d5fdc28be37eea969b7199b.pdf 534505564df707b89d53d049e2aa759f PDF Text Text April 19, 2004 Volume 56 Issue 21 www.wilkesbeacon.com THE NEWS OF TODAY REPORTED BY THE JOURNALISTS OF TOMORROW University Lays Groundwork Exceeding Expectatio~s: to Purchase New Shuttles Cont~olling Admissions BY GABE LeDONNE from prospective freshman students for the 2004-05 year--up from the 2,350 applications recieved last year in the first year of the SLRP, and significantly higher than the approximately 1,900 applicants in the year prior to plan's implimentation. Using the yield rate of26-3 l % typical of Wilkes emollment, this fall's freshman class could top 600 students, but will most likely hover just below that number. Frantz explained that with the incoming freshman class looking to equal, if not surpass, last year's record class of over 500 first-year students, the waiting list gives the university some added control over the growing numbers. "We're holding some applicants and telling them that while they're admissible candidates ... until we see where we stand with the students who are p-lanning to attend, we cannot admit them at this point. They will have to wait until May first." May 1 is the natioJ.J.al decision deadline date, a date that until this year Wilkes has not ·enforced, having instead employed a "rolling admission" policy. Rolli.J:ig admission is actually standard practice form many colleges, because the enrollment goals for most schools are rarely reached by May 1. Thus, students could traditionally still apply for fall admission sometimes as late as August and expect to attend. Historically, this has also been true for Wilkes University. But this year, too many students are waiting in the wings for admission to allow for that kind offlexibility. Beacon Managing Editor The following is the second in a series entitled "Exceeding Expectations. " The series will ex amine Wilkes University's response to the higher than expected number of new and returning students planning to enroll in the fall. Last week, Part I of the series looked at the situation from the perspective of on-campus housing. This week, Part II evaluates how the Wilkes Admissions Office has responded to institutional goals and adjusted strategies and poliThe Beacon/Kristin Derlunas cies; next week Part III will examine how The Wilkes shuttles, pictured above, may be replaced in the fall 2004 response at Wilkes to increased enrollsemester. due to typical wear and tear of older vehicles., ment and housing demand compares BY GABRIELLE LAMB and have accumulated approximately with other colleges and universities. Beacon News Editor 100,000 miles, have recently shown wear Wilkes University is currently ending and tear that is typical for older vehicles. its second full year under the Strategic University officials may be investBecause they serve as primary public Long-Range Plan (SLRP) that set out in inginnewshuttlesforthefallsemester transportati·o.n~oruru·versi ·tycommu·ters, part "to mcrease · the emo 11ment o f stu1 and have begun to lay the groundwork dents from 2,500 full-time equivalent (FIE) for such a plan. Shuttles Continued on Page 4 students to 4,000 FTE students" by 2010, in _ 1998 _ The _ _shuttles, _ _ _which _ _were _ _new __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __,, according to a January 31, 2002 article in The Beacon. However, for the second year in a row, admissions applications have exceeded even SLRP's expectations. The overflow of applications pouring into Chase Hall this year has caused some substantial BY KRISTIN KILE dents organizing the event. "Our hope Beacon Staff Writer changes in Wilkes' admissions practices. for this project is that people who attend "Over the last month to six weeks, as Murder, crime and absentee landleave feeling better prepared to rent their our applications continue to come in lords. These are all unfortunate realifirst apartment or return home to their above the accepted levels, we've estabties of Wilkes-Barre, and a concern for apartment more educated on their rights," the Wilkes students who live in offlished a waiting list for freshmen. It's the said Talarico. first time we've e_v er had to do that," excampus apartments. These recent A number of community members will plained Michael Frantz, Vice President of Admissions Continued on Page 4 events in the community have sparked be on hand to answer questions and disEmollment Services at Wilkes. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . a cause for concern for the safety of tribute information pertaining to tenants 50 prospective students students who live off campus. rights. Kieran Casey from Borland and are currently on that waiting Now a group of students along with News ...........................·........... 1-5 Borland will be speaking along with other list; their acceptance depends the Downtown Residents' Association key community members. These indion how many of the 2,040 al- Editorial. .. ~.~:; ............. :/ .......... '. 6-~ . (DRA) are attempting to better educate viduals will stress such issues as signing ~ready accepted students · Features .................................. 9.:.11 · students, by sponsoring a session on leases and what renters should be aware choose to submit their detenants' rights Tuesday, April 20 at 6:30 of. .Arts &Ent . posit and reserve their spot p.m. in Marts 214. "When a student gets an apartment, Donna Talarico, a junior communion campus. · Tenants Rights cation studies major, is one of the stuContinued on Page 2 rec:::: ;,:~~d a!;:i::t:: ...·_:9-_ ., ._ .a_le_. _q_da_ ' _r_ ·~:_z_Fr_•·.... ••._··_ · ·_ .._·.:__s·_'t........__......._____ •,,,·• 1 Tenants Rights Discussions to Aid Off-campus Students Index: S~§J;~··•·.;';{: �20 FEBRUARY 23, 2004 SPORTS ~--Colonels Rebound from Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew 2 APRIL 19, 2004 - NEWS SG Happenil).gs Tenants Rights Continued from Page 1 Notes from the Student Government Meeting on April 14, 2004, SG members discussed the change of presidency from Seleha Bednarz,io unopposed candidate T. Mick Jenkins. · For full coverage on the change of presidency, see page5. · ... · .··• .....•• Biology C:lub submitted a fuadrequest and will have its s~c~ruf readmg next week;.w hen a decision .will be rendered. J'.'' ,j, • . . ·· •.•. . . , .... SJF13 Club:also submitted a fulidreque§t apd wilt'ha;ejts second reading we*k \.Vhella ;. decision, ~ill be.rendered,. .••• .. . . ........ . . •• The 2004-20Q5;SG budget was discussed will be finalized at nextweelc's meetiµg. ·· The 'game room decision will also be finalized at ne',(t week's meeting. n~xt an.d/ · ij'o Il!eets every Wednesd inthe Hiscox Meeting Room,.! theflexuy Mee :,,-'- •-::: Student . Center. . ,,, .' . -.;. . . and to serve as a vehicle for implementation of those ideas to develop the quality of life for all downtown and especially with a roommate or two, they need Wilkes-Barre residents." to know what they are doing, and need to do it right. The DRA is made up of mostly volunteers and Things like leases and renters' insurance may be hard concerned community members. The group has reguto understand, but they should not just be signed; larly scheduled meetings at which members discuss _ they need to be read. Extra costs, fees, rules someissues in the commuone didn't nity. McGuire said know about, they developed a paretc, can all come When a student gets an apartment, and especially tial priority list that from not knowthey go by at their first ing what one is with a roommate or two, they need to know what meeting. They are to getting into . they are doing and need to do it right. enhance the safety Once a lease is Donna Talarico and cleanliness of the signed, it's Communication Studies student downtown, enhance binding, so the dialogue between know what the college students and t~rms are," said residents, and enTalarico. hance the beautificaSecurity deposits are also usually required before tion of the downtown. These ideas and others will moving in. This fee covers the cost if you do damage ·be discussed by the DRA at the tenant's rights sesto the apartment. "Security deposits really will be sion. taken if the place is trashed. So, be careful, or take up There are many details to look over when renting some seminars at Home Depot," joked Talarico. an apartment such as the specifics of the lease, the Sally McGuire from the DRA and other members surrounding neighborhood, and safety. The groups of the association will also be presenting. The DRA sponsoring the session hope that students will be was established in 2001 as a part of the Diamond City able to walk away having learned more about renting Partnership. McGuire said, "The DRA's purpose is and to be able to go about it the right way. to provide the downtown residents a forum for ideas www.wllkesbeacon.com/scholarshlps �· NEWS . APRIL 19, 2004 3 Kerry hopes to reverse trend and get young voters to polls ··%.Fune ~hi;Klis ~~rn· R1 . ; ' . ,:~:t:£{!~~1o~i~:~!J~;rµ _ :i, ·' : _ • ·•·• ···· _ _ •• } •· qutside the home, pplice }~idJ~~y~oi;~d a cl.flW hamnleiand a ~-po1Jlld•$ledgehammer they believe ~~ tj$ed tq' ~fl)pencash registers an(avendin~ IJ18- • chine .at the· club, Police 'ill$<> s~i4 th~y ·foWJ4 computer equipment·stole11from. anothef busines~ and cash, liqu.~r. arid candy stolen.from the club. · · · Cat survi_ ve~ monthfong trip in crate shipped from ' China to Tampa : ·-' ,: r · ·• · TOOA, Fla. (AP)-Abu.siness owner opening a shipment of 400 bird cages sent om China got an additional order he di,;ln't expect-a severely undernourished cat. -The female cat, named China by animal service staff members, tips the scale at ·ust ove; 3 pounds after being trapped in the container for the nearly Ihonthlong trip. The traveling.feline apparently began her journey at a factory in China wh~re orkers started loading the parrot cages into a40-footmetal container the (rrst we_ek f March, Goldberg said. the container.arrived by boat in Los Angeles on April 1 nd then traveled by.railto T!UPPf :, · · +· · '" · ,Goldl>erg's brother-in-iaw,~-tna\ted ~e .factory in..Chinawh~re the cages origiated t~ $~e,wlieth7r they.~e"." .an~g a~out,~Tilissing·cat. " · ·· ·__ ... ,iY"ou gay~~ ~yery bji~4iP~et~~rYl;vwo~ Ms; ~yY ofD~yang Co. Ul Chin_~.. '.'Wf ru-e . yecy ·hagpy 'to oUI; ,c · ·· · ' · · Would,.you ple!ls,e _tell:H~ 7:11ore !'h9w;· . et~npn,!l~:;to~pat?:is:iy'''" . ,ylum. ? ~e~ause ;:t;et~c,,f · BYMIKEGLOVER Associated Press Writer PITTSBURGH (AP)--Democrat John Kerry, with rockers Jon Bon Jovi and blink-182 in tow, is courting the college crowd th~t typically shuns the voting booth, hoping unease about the Iraq war and jobs propels millions of 18-to-24year-olds to the polls in November. "We need you to become involved in this race as never before," the presumptive Democratic nominee implored a noisy crowd of more than 5,000 at the University of Pittsburgh Friday. The rally was Kerry's fifth college appearance in a week and reflected the campaign's sense that a new activism is brewing on campuses nationwide, fueled by opposition to the war, concerns about postgraduate jobs and Republican-ledefforts to curtail gay rights and change long-standing environmental rules. Kerry dedicates his speeches to those issues, as well as college tuition and publie service, while bringing along familiar m~sicians and sports legends. The Boston' band Guster played at one event; famed Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris and Bon Jovijoined Kerry on Friday. The candidate recently held a conference call with college newspaper editors and the campaign has established voter registration booths on more than 40 campuses. Based on recent history, however, any presidential candidate faces a daunting task in wooing students. Apathy toward the political process has grown in the past three decades among young voters. In the 2000 election, one of the closest in history, just 29 percentofeligiblevotersages 18-24-about 8.4 million-cast a ballot for president. Overall, 55 percent of all eligible voters participated. By contrast, slightly more than 45 percent of 21-to-24-year-olds voted in November 1968 when a military draft was sending young men to war in Southeast Asia. "The thing about this generation is, we're not stupid, we're just lazy," said Greg Heller-LaBelle, 21, the editor in chief of The Pitt News at the University of Pittsburgh. "If you could vote online, I think you'd see that number skyrocket." Young people don't vote in large numbers because they are largely ignored by politicians, said Courtney Hickson, 22, editor in chief of the University of Connecticut's Daily Campus. "I think they want to be courted," Hickson said. "You can't court an 18- to 25-year-old in the same way you court a 30-year-old or a 40-year-old. We have very different ideas, we have very differ~ ent tastes than the generations that are ahead of us." The key to motivating young people who aren't politically active may be as simple as asking what they think, HellerLaBelle said. Raised on the Internet, instant messages and cell phones, they respond to personal communication rather than mass media, he said. "The thing to do if you are a candidate? Walk through a cafeteria. Don't do a big rally," Relier-LaBelle said. "We've got four cafeterias on campus. Walk through them, shake some hands with some students and just ask them what they think about stuff." Of the two candidates, the four-term Massachusetts Democratic senator may have a better chance with young voters than President Bush. Among those ages 18-25, Kerry led Bush, 50 percent to-35 percent, according to an early March poll by lpsos-Public Affairs for The Associated Pr_ess and Newsweek.com. Independent candidate Ralph Nader had 13 percent. Exit polls in 2000 showed that Democrat Al Gore and Bush split the vote of those 18-to-29, but Gore prevailed among first-time voters, 52 percent to·43 percent. Concern about Bush's handling of the Iraq war looms large on college campuses . At several of his appearances, Kerry has been questioned about the possibility of reinstatitlg the draft to fill the military _ranks, a step he opposes. The query harkens to an era Kerry knows well-the Vietmun period. Kerry enlisted in the Navy and served from 1966-70, was decorated for his war efforts and returned home to help lead the opposition to the Southeast Asian conflict. The draft helped fuel that antiwar movement some 40 years ago. ' Leigha Smith, an 18-year-old student from Florida, said Kerry's criticism of the Iraq war caught her attention. Although he voted for the congressional resolution to authorize force, Kerry has been outspoken in faulting Bush's policies. �20 SPORTS FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Colonels Rebound fro01 Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew APRIL 19, 2004 4 Slitittles Conti ~J;i~tf the v~~i~l;: tS ~9ffi~' ;~X~,9901plet7<it~lhis point,,is': thing that Ji~eds to be addressed) . according to Mi~aeUvfal~s, Manager of Campus Safety. ' · In ariSattempt to gain tjder . Jeedback, ,a survey assessing shuttle use and service has been distributed and results will be given to Commuter Council once completed. At this printing, ap,proximately 100 surveys have reportedly been completed and returned. i\nticipating c,hange, Malkemes acknowledges that his office has conducted preliminary . research and contacted vendors in order to get rough estimates and options for new vehicles, said Malkemes. \ J'Toe v~ry first step, which I a capital budget,worksheet. What that'. does is I contact a v~n;d ~r ~h~ ..has given ,. ~e ballparkfiguresandinfonnation. I present that to myVice Presigep.t, Scott Byers, and that's where he says, 'Yeah, we can do this.' He will sign off on it that it's OK. From there, we develop the RFP, which is the request for proposal that has the specifics of when we send it out tE> vendors. [We tell them] here is what we have to have: we have to have 22 passengers; we have to have air conditioning; whatever itmaybe;'' explainedMalkemes. Malkemesnotedthattheprocess for purchasin& a custombuilt shuttle like the ones Wilkes Admissions Continued from Page 1 "All of the accepted applicants that we have right now have been told that they have until May first--as is their right-to make a decision. But if they do not submit their deposit by that time, we cannot gu.arantee their p~sition, their financial aid, and/or their housing contract," Frantz said. These admissions policy changes have already taken effect for the incoming 2004 freshman class, and have already begun impacting both students and those in admissions who work with the new policies on a daily basis. Melanie 0. Mickelson, Director of Admission, notes that the new policies have significantly changed her job over the past few months. ' "While it's great that Wilkes' popularity is forcing us to create a wait list for admission, it's also making us re-examine every aspect of the admissions process that much more," she said. Mickelson, who has been in admissions for 11 years, says that the wait list policy is "an entirely new experience" for her. "I'm definitely still learning all the ins and outs of having a wait list of students. It's tough to disappoint someone who would likely have been admitted if he had applied three months ago," Mickelson said. But Mickelson fully backs the new wait list, considering it a necessity for the school to prevent the university from becoming overcrowded, "which would really change the Wilkes experience," she said. Similarly, Mickelson says that the enforcement of the May I deadline is also necessary for the university to maintain its quality of services to the Wilkes community. Classroom capacity, parking, and even lines at the cafeteria are all tangible areas in which current students and faculty will see evidence of the Wilkes growth. Wilkes administrators--and especially those in admissions and financial aid--of mindful of the challenges that naturally come with more bodies. While the SLRP dictates such growth as a goal designed to stabilize university finances, many current students chose Wilkes because ot; its small size that guarantees personal service. A small school may allow for flexibility in deadlines and rules, simply because it can. "I was just asked this morning [April 16] ifwe could extend the deadline for a student who has not yet filed for financial aid. As much as I feel for this student, who now needs to make a decision without knowing how much Wilkes will cost her, I had ,currently owns .is ,involved and want to qave the word probably'·· .''It has been my position that competitive. "It's very specific •·. within the next month whether ifwe only replaced one, the bad in what the vengors ,have got to ·we are or are not going to purgive us a price on, iµid that will chase. I can tell you that the . side to that js Dumber (jne, we goouttornaybethr.ee,four.venare going to have high mainteschool's administration does redors, and ,they will come back - alize that we desperately need nance cost on the one remainwith pricing. We will evaluate new shuttles. The ones we're ing. And our second concern is t}le pricing. We will evaluate the if we do have break downs, currently running, there are shuttle they are bidding on and which is ljkely as vehicles get maintenance issues, [but] none see which is. the best way to go.'' of them are safety related. Anyolder, it means our service is goMalkemes is hoping to find thing that is safety related is ading to fall. And we don't want out by mid-May whether or not dressed immediately and if there that to happen," ssid the university will invest in new is any doubt, the shuttle is tl!ken Malkemes. . shuttles because of the time , The survey is to get feedout of service. But there are reconstraints associated with orpairs and things that are conback on rider satisfaction. It dering the right shuttle. · At this sistent with vehicles whether it outlines the current schedule, point a ballparldigure of$45,000is a shuttle or a car. We agree which is from 7 :00 a.m. to 9:00 50,000 per shuttle has been eswith the students that is it time a.m. running continuously; from tablished. · ·to replace the!ll," saidMalkemes. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. leaving "These are built . to order. Recent maintenance issues Ralston and the Student CenThere is a 90-day lead time so we, for the shuttles include a serter every 15 minutes during the pentine belt problem, which ochour; andfrom6:00p.m. to 10:00 p.m. the shuttle runs based on curred approximately a month to say that we could not allow ago. In an event such as this; rider volume. Each shuttle µ; an extension of the deposit deadgenerally a 15 passenger van stationed at Ralston Field and line. I'm not used to telling stuwill be used as a temporary.rethe Student Center. The survey dents that, because I do believe ... placement. also contains a "rider profile," that a student should be fully asking participants what time of "Fortunately it was 5:00 in the informed of financial aid before afternoon on a Friday, .and it day they ride. Service is rated reaching a decision," Mickelson broke down right in the rear of as well as punctuality, which commented. the student center so we were has a scale ofone through five. Mickelson also points out able to get another vehicle and Malkemes said that the surthat such occurrences are pre- replace ..it right away. Vfe had veys will be collected anq reventable because the admisviewed beginning today, for se>meone come in Saturday and sions office "has all along been changed the belt and as a' overall rider satisfaction as well informing students, both in ver- ... prec.tutionacy measure, we we11t as in connection to whether or bal and written communication, ahead and replaced the belt on .not the hniversity\vill invest in of the necessity of filing for fithe otµer shuttle also," 'new shuttles for the fall. By nancial aid." mid-May, a final decision will be . Malkemes said. . . ;. , Freshman applicants are not made by the university whether · Malkemes fee~ orqenng two the only ones facced with the < new shuttles would bethe most ofnot to buy for the fall semes-· challenges that come from such econonµc, based on the age ,of ter: change; transfer students are also in a similar situation. "We're not guaranteeing housing to new transfer students," Frantz stated, .citing that typically, about a quarter of transfer ~tudents request on♦ 3 or 4 Bedroom, near campus, secure encampus housing. trances, laundry facility off street parking "It's a little like tough love," available. .., Mickelson explained. "Some of . the things I have to tell students ♦ College students only reside in building. aren't pretty, but it is for the ♦Restaurant/deli nearby. greater good, so that the incom- we t.======================:::.i'1 Apartments for Rent in!'f Wilkes student doesn't have an unpleasant experience due to overcrowded and/or unavailable classes and dorm space. We are, I believe, acting in the best.interest of the University and its students." ♦ Other perks include game room and access to free Penguins hockey tickets. ♦ Landlord is available 7 days a week. ♦ 1 year lease, secuirty plus first month's rent. ♦ Parents are encouraged to inspect the premises. �NEWS APRIL 19, 2004 5 SG Presidential Can•d idate Re01ains ·Unopposed T. Mick Jenkins will hold the position in the Fall 2004 semester shoes may seem big to fill, Bednarz has no reservations about Jenkins in his new position. For T. Mick Jenkins, the current senior "Mick has proven that is strong leader class president, the worries of campaign- throughout his four y~ars on Student ing against another of his peers for 2004- Government," said Bednarz. "He has been 05 SG president are non-existent. Jenkins president of his class for several years, will not be launching a formal campaign and has organized many fundraisers and because no one has dared to challenge events, especially this past year as sehim for the seat. nior class president. There are many re"It's nice because I don't have to worry . sponsibilities involved, and he tackled about campaigning as much," Jenkins each one in stride." , said, who has campaigned for class presiJenkins plans to run SG in a similar dent in the past and he claims it's one of fashion to Bednarz. "I think Selena ran the reasons he enjoys running for office. everything very well and she did a really Jenkins will return to Wilkes for his fifth good job," he said. Jenkins plan to keep year to complete a double major in biol- the same school traditions in tact, like the ogy and psychology. spring fling and the block party, and has All Jenkins has to do now is sit back a plan to boost attendance at these and wait for the votes to come in. He has events by increasing publicity. been involved in SG activities throughCurrently, Jenkins is working with the out most of school career going as far SG to improve senior week. One of the back as junior high. "I was j~st a born ideas he proposed is to have a "flea marleader," he said. ket" where students can sell stuff they Jenkins will take the spot currently held have laying around their apartments or by SG President Selena Bednarz, who will dorms. be graduating in May. Although these BY JOSEPH DeANGELIS .Beacon Layout Artist The Beacon/Ryan Klemish T. Mick Jenkins will serve as the Student Government president in the fall of 2004 Student Value Menu Pick any Number Only $7.99 1.One Large Cheese Or 1-Topping Pizza. r------------"' I Student Carryout Special I One Medium Cheese I or 1-topping Pizza I $3.99 no limit ~-----------: $8.99 I I I $12.99 : I I Extra toppings $1. 00 each 4. 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These are the famous last notaccountforover$100.Howwords 15 contestants have ever, it was clear 'the better deheard on NBC's hit reality , baters and persuaders went back show, The Apprentice. The to the suite, and Kristi's silence series has featured 16 business sent her down to the street. men and women clawing Bottom line: The ability to sultantexperience. Thefactthat he made it on a high school education alone is impressive. The fact that he outsmarted eleven college graduates and elite professionals is absolutely out- their way to the top in order ~--,,--,,-----,-------- standing. toworkfortheonean~only Bottom line: -College is Donald Trump. This week, good; street smarts is better. Put America watched as Bill, a the two together and the world cigar company owner, won • is yours. the position and chose to Donald Trump is the true . take his talent to Chicago, winner. workingfora$250,000ayear Yes, Bill won the show and a salary. job, but the real winner here is The fascination with the Donaid Trump. For 12 weeks his show has left us wondering products and name have been what about this reality show splashed all over America. •. c,on.'".,('. , . ~:;~~ rre;;~ ~ : :c:!~~ . ~~~:~~~~::;;!:it!:~::: ::i~:~:in~::e::::;: /[he ideczs and positions ex- ~e;: ~:~ d:::~ :\:~au;!':i f/reJl;dt'in .the editoriiil are 0 themes this show has exhibited that may be of value: Character may count for more than performance and exp:i~::ce~ontes tants on The Apprentice, were fired 4 ,J~ote:·ff·t~e /lditofi~tBoard . i~i~~•f{;~9,~prjsed}Jj"~fbt courses have received the best advertising any one could ever dream of. And even his famous phrase, "You're Fired!" is fash- 'ciging{Ed{ior)EditoriaiB0'9rd '.i <Jh.air.JJews.f di tor; ~eatffes[ ~::b~d ~~::;~~o:b~i~:.~~ Cf?:eitoio,i rts{a~d ~nter;~in- . has been a regular on the Today ::,r;::~~t~~::::;; ~j~~~f:Jf([ff J~ for their personal character-in and out of the dreaded Board Room. In week five, restaurant owner Kristi was fired when she found herself up against tell-it-like-it-is Heidi and the controversial Omarosa. Although Trump felt she had the potential to be a good leader and a strong player, he admitted his decision was made after he felt Kristi did not adequately defend herself in the Board Room against negative comments asserted by Omarosa. Although Kristi felt petty name-calling would look unprofessional, and that is why she stayed away from it, Trump admitted that not standing up for herself is what did her in. Some viewers questioned this call, especially since Omarosa, who was in charge of the team's finances, could persuade is needed in any business setting, especially when defending your character. Some of the best education isn't very formal. Take a country boy with a high school diploma and pair him with 15 men and women with impressive degrees from institutions like Harvard, and the future looks bleak. However, Troy McClain was impressive in his own right, defeating many of these same individuals in the Board Room. This forward-thinking mortgage lender and minor player in the real estate market (he owns seven properties), made it all the way to week 12 based solely on his "street smarts" from Boise, Idaho. In the end, America's favorite country boy was fired, but only after he was chosen over 215,000 contestants nationwide · for the show, and 11 other contes~ts with marketing and con- ~;;; ~~::~!:"!:"'~~ news regularly for 12 weeks during this show. Is it a coincidence that this all happened shortly after his casino in Atlantic City, the Taj Mahal, was reportedly in substantial debt? No . Throughout the show, contestants were asked to promote and market many of Trump's products, but in the end, the show itself was the biggest marketing tool Trump used. Bottom line: America is Trump's apprentice and now he wins big. See it for yourself in the fall as The Apprentice part 2 debuts. Courtesy of www .easterncoastcostume.com �APRIL 19, 2004 EDITORIAL 7 Does Abstinence Make the Heart Grow Fonder? BY DR. MIKE GARR . Sociology/Anthropology Associate Professor A recent CDC report on smoking bemoans the fact that 20% ofAmericans still smoke the evil weed. The CDC obviously will not sit still until every American abstains from smoking. Because that's the way we do it in America. If there is a problem, the solution is to abstain from it. Abstaining from sex is the solution to AIDS and SIDs. Abstaining from alcohol or drugs is the only treatment for alcohol and drug problems. Why is abstinence such an attractive American social policy? For one thing it's simple. Simply lwnp all users and abusers into one tidy, neat category. Take smoking. Clearly there is a lot about which to celebrate. The nwnber ofsmokers is down. But more importantly, the nwnber of cigarettes smoked per smoker is down. Gone are the days of the 2-3 pack-a-day smoking habits. Economic policies have been quite successful in reducing both the number of smokers and the amount smoked. Also, rolled up in that neat, tidy cat- egory are different types of smokers: cigarette smokers, cigar smokers, and pipe smokers. Using the 2001 Household Drug Abuse Survey that randomly sampled 40,000 Americans, I found no significant differences in the self-rated health status (which research shows is highly corre,lated to physical health status) between non-smokers and cigar and pipe smokers. In fact cigar smokers had a better, albeit non-significant, health status than non-smokers. Cigar and pipe smokers generally do not directly inhale the smoke produced by the tobacco and thus is a safer way of smoking than inhalation. Cigarette smokers had significantly worse health status than other types of smokers and non-smokers. Another reason that Americans like abstinence is its positive moral connotation. Abstinence requires strong moral convictions. This view probably stems from our Puritan tradition where simply thinking about "sins of the flesh" would deny salvation. • Speaking of sins of the flesh, recent reports also show that American teenagers are having less sex and using condoms more if they had sexual intercourse. This has resulted in less teenage pregnancy. Nevertheless, Americans would still rather have our children be abstinent. Meanwhile another study reports that the rate of SIDs is the same for teens who took a pledge to abstain from sex and those who had sex. In fact, condom use was greater among non-abstainers-than "abstainers." Clearly abstinence is difficult to achieve. These issues lead to troubling aspects of American social policies that promote abstinence. First, most abstinence policies miss the point of the "problem" of teenage sex and drug use. What all absti- · nence policies miss is that these behaviors are "fun." No other alternative is provided to substitute for the fun from which young people need to abstain. Without alternatives for the fun provided by these behaviors, social policies seeking reduction and ab_stinence are doomed to fail. Second, alternative policy consider- ations, like harm reduction approaches, get ignored. Alcoholics Anonymous, a group promoting abstinence as treatment, has a saying its members often use in working the 12-step program: "Progress, not perfection." This is good advice for abstinence policies. It is unrealistic to use abstinence as a goal for social policy. It is much better to find ways to reduce problematic behavior or find safer ways of engaging in those behaviors. Perfection almost always- sets you up for failure. Finally, abstinence policies miss a basic sociological point. The famous soci= ologist, Emile Durkheim, argued that crime and deviance is "normal," meaning that all societies have some typical level of crime of deviance for that society. Elimination of crime and deviance, he argues, is dangerous since in order to eliminate crime and deviance would require a highly oppressive society. Also, crime and deviance can lead to important innovations that help society to progress. Abstinence thus would create more problems than it solves. Wilkes Student Athletes Pursue Total College Experience . BYADELENEMALATESTA Athletics Administration Director student-athletes does not stop short, of Year at the annual Sportsmanship Awards setting goals in the classroom, volunteer- Luncheon. The selection guidelines for ing to participate in charity events, per- the MAC award are outstanding academic forming community service and serving achievement, athletics excellence and seras proactive leaders on campus. In fact, vice and leadership. the students involved in the fourteen . In the last four years Wilkes has had sports teams have garnered conference, 3 7 student-athletes named Academic All regional and national recognition for their American by national coaching associaacademic accomplishments and service tions, and six College Sports Information to the community. Directors ofAmerica, (CoSIDA)Academic The student-athletes who will gradu- All Americans. The Freedom Academic ate in the class of 2004, along with their All-conference team, an honor earned in · teammates, have a four year "report card" the sophomore, juniorand senior year, is that we can be proud of. The Josten's given to student-athletes with a 3.2 grade Trophy is awarded to the Division III point average and above. Through this Player of the Year in basketball, who best year's winter sport season, there have exemplifies the motto "Service Above been 163 student-athletes representing Self." Wilkes University is the only insti- Wilkes on the Academic All-conference tution in the nation that has produced teams. From the spring semesterof2003 two Josten's Trophy winners, one in through the fall semester, there were 114 men's basketball in 2001 and one in student-athletes maintaining a 3.0 grade women's basketball in_2003. _point average or above. In the fall of2003, a member ofthe footEach year Wilkes selects a male and ball team was the recipient of the presti- female student-athlete for the ECAC gious Melberger Award that brought na- Robbins· Scholar-Athlete Award. And at .tional recognition to Wilkes with the third the close of each school year, the athletNational Player of the Year honor. The ics department honors the male and fe- The topic of my first article for The Beacon dealt with identifying the three building blocks that are necessary to support a "quality" Division ill intercollegiate athletics program. The central theme, of that piece, was to suggest that there is a strong level ofcommitment required from the members of the coaching staff, the University and the student-athletes. It requires a sustained effort from all constituencies to meet the challenges before us, to insure that we achieve our goals, and have the athletics program be recognized as "an integral part of the .overall educational.experience" at Wilkes. Often times the student-athletes are notable because of the final statistics and team standings at the end of each playing season. Allow me to take this opportunity to change the focus from the athletic arena, where a winning or losing season is often the measure of an athlete's success. In Division III, the emphasis is placed on the "student" athlete and the great pride each individual takes in repre- Middle Atlantic Corporation has recogsenting their institution. Our representa- nized a male and a female student-athlete tion from the three hundred plus Wilkes from Wilkes asthe Scholar-Athlete of the male scholar-athlete award recipients at the Extracurricular/Leadership Awards Luncheon~ The list of community service ·and volunteer work throughout the academic years continues to grow, as coaches and student-athletes become more involved with campus and community organizations. The Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) sponsored a canned food drive this winter to benefit the local soup kitchens. The athletic department is a member of the Adopt-a-Highway program, an event that involves coaches and student-athletes getting together for spring clean-up. A number of teams and coaches'volunteer their time and talent at the McGlynn Learning Center, in the after s~hool program. The women's lacrosse team recently gave of their time with a Habitat for Hwnanity building project. The men's basketball team and the cheerleading squad have paired to host a basketball event to benefit cystic fibrosis. The giving of both time and talent has helped to define the student-athlete at Wilkes. The senior leadership of the class of2004 will be missed. There is an assurance from their teammates to continue to strive for excellence on the playing fields, in the classroom, and in the.community. �SPORTS 20 ~~·'-" FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Colonels Rebound froin Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew 8 EDITORIAL APRIL 19, 2004 Point/Counterpoint What is the Best Way to Develop a Su0101er ·Tan? BYKERRIPARRINELW Beacon Layout Artist The tanning se~on is onoe again nearly upon us. The sum. mer sun will soon be shining down and many people choose to prepare for the sun's harsh rays by spending countless hours in a tanning booth. However, we must consider what tanning option keeps us most protected before we begin to tan. Should we depend on the 9ld-fashioned sun for our tan or ~~ advantage of the convenience offered by a tanning bed? Or perhaps tanning, regardless of the selves with each drag. when the sun first begins come method, should be the least of Countless people die each out, I immediately begin looking our concerns. What is your year from liver ailments (result- forward to summer. And along opinion? ant from years of slowly drink- with summer comes tanning, at Kerri Parrinello ing themselves into oblivion), least for most ofus. As a health risk, tanning is but that doesn't stop anyone I I cannot wait to lie in a warm, probably one of the safest ac- know from picking up a beer relaxing tanning bed while at the tivities one could partake in. Skin bottle or downing a few Jello- same time preparing myself for cancer is just one of those less- shots. the harsh rays of the summer than-essential worries that The chances of dying from sun. Tanning beds, when used people have today. Just like with STDs, heart attacks, and more properly, allow you to regulate anything else that could impact severe self-inflicted forms of can- theamountofexposureyourskin one's health, tanning comes with cer are greater than one's gets. Because of this you are risks that we have to accept. chances of contracting terminal less likely to burn, and therefore AIDS, heart attacks, and obe- skin cancer, ·so folks, grab the less likely to develop skin cansity kill more often than skin can- baby oil and meet me on the roof cer. cer, so a few hours out in the sun of Evans Hall, because my last On the other hand, the sun is or in a tanning bed are nothing health worry is that my skin will entirely unpredictable. You canto be overly concerned about. someday become my own worst not regulate your exposure as Thankfully, most types of enemy. well as you can in a tanning skin cancer when caught early booth. When I was a sophomore Ginger Eslick enough, can be cured. Lung canFinally, after what seemed to in high school, I spent a few cer is almost always incurable, be such a long, dreary winter we hours trying to get an ultimate but many smokers ignore the were given a few beautiful; sunny tan for the upcoming prom. Afnumbers and slowly kill them- days in recent weeks. Each year, ter what I felt was an adequate BY GINGER ESLICK Beacon Op-Ed Editor amount of time to tan, I went inside feeling satisfied that I was on my way to reaching that perfect tan. Wrong. What I was doing was making my chances to develop skin cancer much higher than they already were. I developed a severe case of sun poisoning. Since that time, I have chosen to get my tan from a regulated tanning booth. Since that time I have not experienced any more sun poisoning. Deadlines Are Meant to be Broken sees the American effort in Iraq BY J.W. DAVIES Beacon Columnist As another fine summer approaches the questions most Americans find themselves pondering are: should tl;te United States pull its military forces out of Iraq and will the Iraqi people be fully prepared to governthemsel ves? The answers to these que§tions, if President Bush is the one to provide them, are fairly simple: "We must stay the course." Okay, certainly no job should be left unfinished, but what exactly is the "course?" And on June 30, are we sure the "course" will have been run and stayed and completed? It appears that President Bush as a success and he is more than ready to return power to the still wet Iraqi government. It would be easy to claim that the upcoming election has a strong influence over the President's decision to adhere to his late June deadline, but the terrifying incident in Fallujah and the rising number of American casualties in the first few weeks of April may have also swayed the public into believing that pulling out at the end of June is for the best. It is important; however, to remember that we are receiving these stories from the American news media and that they are American stories of the war in Iraq. Most Americans, without blinking an eye, could rattle off the number of dead American soldiers and give a detailed reason as to why our troops should come back home. Yet, when asked to discuss the current state of the Iraqi people and their struggling new government, the average American is left in a stutter. President Bush was actually (and surprisingly) partially right when he said, "We must stay the course," but the length and breadth of our "course" is indeterminate. June 30 is only two months away and unless the sky over Iraq suddenly opens up and rains little droplets of peace and understand- a:: .,. ,.-:. American forces must take on the role ofmediator. And ifthe President chooses to commit to his campaign driven deadline instead of committing to the "course" of peace, the blood of an Iraqi civil war will be on his hands. 1-:)Fi-0·-1-c-<fk. -,e-" ,• -,. .• ·-i;~:M.-D-U .....9 ~-,:-I;.... . .~. 'h. -o-·•.·.,:--g_h,...... -,---;• :V!r~::c:iil~~ar evitable, and when the United States was preparing to go into this war a great percentage of the population was willing to accept that. Although that percentage is now dwindling, the fact is that we are no longer preparing to go to war. It is too late. Now the American public and its President must accept the idea of commitment. We must re-commit to the original goals of freeing and securing Iraq. Although these are rather lofty goals, we built our own boat and now we must sail it. This does not mean that Americans soldiers should die. It does mean, however, that they should stay. The struggle in Iraq has surpassed rooting out terrorists and has entered the realm of settling social, political, spiritual and philosophical differences. As Sunni and Shiite factions battle for power, · . by.:JasonN1ckle . . :. ' · �APRIL 19, 2004 id< FEATURES • IZ Some Wilkes University students were chosen at random to answer a few Wilkesrelated questions to test their knowledge of the school they attend. Below, you will find their answers to three questions: (A) What was the name of Wilkes University when it was founded? (B) What is the full name of Wilkes University's President? (C) Where is the President's office located? DaveHolman sophomore history/education major (A) "~uckneUJunior College, or something?" (B) "I don't know... uh Bill uh.. " (C) "River Street?" (A) "Bucknell Junior College.'' ..(B) ''Gilmour.:. 1don't knowthe first name." (C) "~dori'tknow." EricaHardiman junior pharmacy major (P 1) (A) "BµcknellCommunityCollege." (B) "Joseph T. Allen" . (C)!lldon'tknow)' . TomDoµgal · · freshmpn chem iftry major 9 .Affirmative Action Sparks Local Conversation Michigan ·c ase inspires seminar BY JAMIE BABBITT Beacon Asst. Features Editor Affirmative action is defined by Webster's Dictionary as, "a policy or a program that seeks to redress past discrimination through active measures to ensure equal opportunity, as in education and employment." Although affirmative action appears to be a step in the right direction, many people misconstrue it to be in itself a form of discrimination. This issue recently arose in Michigan. According to an Associated Press report, a group of people began petitioning to end affirmative action in public universities and agencies because there were several instances in which admissions programs used race to help determine a prospective student's acceptance to the institution. Recently, regional diversity leaders initiated a seminar aimed at dispelling myths and educating the public about affirmative action. Andita Parker-Lloyd, Coordinator of Multicultural Affairs and the Chair of Programming Committee for Northeastern Pennsylvania Diversity Education Consortium (NEPDEC) along with other members ofNEPDEC, felt there was a lot of misinformation out there about affirmative action. So they organized and sponsored a seminar, titled "The Truth About Affirmative Action." The seminar took place on Tuesday, April 13 at Luzerne County Community College in Nanticoke, PA. Keith Boykin, graduate of Harvard Law School and former Special Assistant to President Bill Clinton, offered his expert perspective to the seminar. Parker-Lloyd acknowledged that the Michigan case was just one spark to get the conversation going about affirmative action. "[In the Michigan case] there were some instances where race was given points to determine admissions to college. For example, you get two points for getting a 1000 on the .SATs and you got three points for being black, Latino, etc. lfl'm not mistaken, it was the University of Michigan that was doing this .and this resulted in the suit going to the Supreme Court," said Andita Parker- Lloyd. According to Parker-Lloyd, the purpose of the seminar was to "explain exactly what the ruling means and how it effects us all at difference universities, from the student to the staff to the administration." She also wanted people "to learn exactly what affmnative action is and how it affects all of us, not just people of color." Arthur Breese, Director ofNEPDEC, said, "I hope that when participants are made aware of the facts that they will utilize their critical thinking skills and arrive at a different outcome." Breese defines affmnative action as "an active-- effort to improve the eductational/employment opportunities of minorities... [meaning] women, African Americans, Hispanic/Latinos, Native Americans, and Asian Americans." Parker-Lloyd believes that ~mnative action is an important policy because it adds diversity to all areas of life. "You can't get a job nowadays and walk into an environment that's going to be people that look exactly like you, think exactly like you, and who were raised exactly like you... So you need to be around as many diverse people as possible," she said. According to Parker-Lloyd, people who are not exposed to any diversity will encounter problems when they enter the workforce and are faced with all different types of people. She believes that they will feel uncomfortable and isolated in those situations, which they otherwise would not feel if they experienced a diverse college setting. Although Parker-Lloyd would have liked to see better attendance at the seminar by admissions and human resources professionals, she believes that it was a success. "The workshop was a success in the sense that those who participated were given a multitude of things to think about, and Keith Boykin gave us some exercises that made us realize that being an employer and admissions director to make these decisions is not easy," she concluded . �20 FEBRUARY 23, 2004 SPORTS Colonels Rebound fro01 Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew APRIL 19, 2004 FEATURES Sabol, graduating se jor, pictured above, ge rings during Seni out exit suveys as they prepare . to graduate on May 15, 2004. nK\emis lhe seacon/Rya e •• BY LINDSEYWOTANIS Beacon Features Editor This article is the first in a two part series that examines all that goes into graduation . . This week's article looks at all of the behind the scenes preparation the Wilkes staff goes through to prepare for the ceremony. Next week~ article will focus on the graduates, their thoughts on Wilkes University, and what lies ahead. tion is the easy part for the Wilkes University students. The actual pomp and circumstance is occasion for faculty and staff to reminisce and celebrate alongside students they have known for the past four years. But for weeks before, many staff members put enormous work into preparing for the "big day." Barbara King, Associate Dean of Student Affairs, has been working on graduation preparations for as long as she can remember. It is a time of year that she long hours of work and frequent frustrations. · Senior Salute, held last Wednesday and Thursday, was the first phase for the graduating seniors. Developed five years ago to aid in the clearance process, Senior Salute was held in the ballroom. It is a "one stop shop" filled with several stations at which students do everything from pick up caps and gowns to file paperwork and complete department clearances. From filling out exit surveys about their experiences at Wilkes University to answering questions about whether they will pledge to the senior class gift, students walk through their last "checklists" at Wilkes during Senior Salute. Dean King sits at the entrance of the ballroom on the day of the Senior Salute, and has the opportunity to see all of the graduates as they prepare. "People are generally pretty excited. I think that is when graduation becomes a reality," said King. �11 FEATURES APRIL 19, 2004 Cosby, actor/comedian and star o by Show, will be the distinguishe oter at the May' 2004 Commenc uafion OP graduation actually becomes a reality six months prior to the ceremony. Judy Wienckoski, Administrative Assistant in the Student Affairs office, starts near the end of the fall semester to prepare for the event. Wienckoski is in charge of tickets, certificates, letters, post cards, mailings, order tents, chairs, water, the stage, caps and gowns for the students and platform party among many other things. She has a hand in all parts of the event. completed well before the big day, some of the smaller details must wait until the last minute. "There are always last minute things to be done . . . the logistics are pretty much in place the day before Commencement," said Wienckoski. Wienckoski admits that time before Commencement can be hectic, but she enjoys the work that goes into putting the ceremony together for the graduates. "There is so much to do' and never enough time to do it, but it's also exciting. You can feel the energy, as we get closer to that 'big day,'" concluded Wienckoski. Susan Hritzak feels a similar energy as Commencement nears. Hritzak is the Registrar, and plays a vital role in determining who actually gets to cross the stage. She is in charge of auditing the students to be sure they have enough credits to graduate, order the diplomas, then "check, check and recheck them three times before they 'I\ make it to the stage," noted Hritzak. Preparations for graduations are ongoing in Hritzak's office, since there are · three ceremonies per year, but each time, she feels the excitement in the air. "I hand each diploma to the President as each student crosses the stage to receive them ... I truly enjoy seeing the happiness on the faces of the graduates and the pride on the faces of the family members as each one crosses the stage to receive their diploma," said Hritzak. ( ' �SPORTS 20 FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Colonels Rebound fro01 Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew ' 12 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ·~ APRIL 19, 2004 Movie Review: The Alamo -BY ALISON SHERRY Beacon Staff Writer Okay, be honest. Somehow, some way, we are all suckers for historical films. "Gone with the Wind, Pearl Harbor, and Gods and Generals, are all epic stories based on historical events that received Cr\tical acclaim at the box office. Following in the great historical fihn tradition is now The Alamo. Of all the things you learn in school, you often do not learn very much about the historical Alamo in San Antonio, Texas and its significance to the United States . . Directed by John Lee Hancock, the story of The Alamo clears up any historical questions viewers may have, and. the fihn showcases some excellent acting as well .. The opening scenes in the movie We deliver... rigbt to depict the remaining Alamo and then moves into how the historic spot came to be, well, historic. After the opening shots, the story moves in ahnost in a chrono- logical order. Dennis Quaid and Billy Bob Thorton play Sam Houston and Davy Crockett respectively who were the great heroes in the one of the most memorable, not to mention the shortest battle in his- other war movie, for that matter. The Alamo seems to show war from more realistic points of view and it is also very interesting to see just how life. was like in 1836 before the war actually started. The movie also stars Laura Clifton, Jason Patric, Emilio Echevarria, and Jordi Malla. The movie focuses on an era that most people do not know or even .think about. I have had the pleasure of actually visiting the Alamo in San Antonio and can honestly say that this is a movie that proves some things should not be forgotten. Quaid and Thorton are made believable and it wouldn't be impossible to see them walking home as Courtesy ofwww.thealam.0.com Oscar nominees next year for their performances. If eighteen minutes. Time becomes an es- you like historical movies, The Alamo is sential element to the story on the big definitely a must-see for anyone. This screen in this case, and viewers will be movie is rated PG-13 and receives 4 W s. amazed. In this sense, it is definitely no Movie Rating: 4 Flying W's carbon-copy of Gods and Generals or any tory. The Americans may have ahnost lost the battle at the Alamo, but they ended up defeating Santa Ana's troops in only You pack••• your doorstep at your leisure ,.fi4ta,.liiJ.,'l ,.~"~ /Jfe~•X ?. You call · We pick U:p , •• and: b'ansport to 13 GREAT REASONS to use our wareltouff OnCaU for your summer stora e needs! YESt No Need to leave Your Apartment! YESt No Has&lel YES! No Load I Unload Twice! YES! No Truck Deposits! YES! No Truck Ramp! YES! Easy AcceS'S to your Stuff! YESI ,Great Prices! YESi No Rushin,g To Loadl YES! No Need to Leave Campus! YES! No Truck Rental or Driving! YES! No Ga& Mileagel YES! No Worry Security Features! YES! 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The out keyboards, plodding, stretched tenand that esoteric haze that makes the al- sion of "Dirge" revolves around a buildburn beg to be played when a listener is, ing two-chord- guitar line that becomes well, "indulging" him or herself. increasingly drenched in effects before Where the album begins to break that sounding like a chainsaw played through mold, though, is in the artists' choice of a Hammond organ. And the space-is-theguest vocalists. Instead of choosing place sendoffof"Flying" actually breaks some sultry chanteuse to sex up the mix, the gothic tone of the _album with some DIV goes out and gets Iggy Pop to sing major key melodies. on a track. His presence, along with more · Fans of rock-tinged trip hop or even live instrumentation rather than pure just pure alternative music would be doloops, launches this album, at times, into ing themselves a favor by checking out outer orbit. Iggy's-track "Aisha" sounds this one. www.thesapphiresalon.com 5% offAll Services Any Time Student Discount (570)602-7700 Sapphire Look · emembe,tobringyourcollege I.D. to reeeive your discount/ .,. APRIL 19, 2004 This Week in History... The week of April 19 through 25 in retrospect: 19th-Artist Paloma Picasso was born (1949) 20th-Hot Springs National Park was established by an act of the U.S. Congress. It was the first national park in the U.S .. ( 1832) 21st-The U.S. Congress established the U.S. Mint in Denver, CO., (1862) 22nd-"Wild Thing" by the British band the Troggs was released in the U.S.,(1966) 23rd-The Coca-Cola Company announced that it was changing its 99.year-old secret formula. New Coke was not successful, which resulted in the resumption of selling the original version, (1985) 24th-The IBM Personal Computer was introduced, ( 1981) 25th-Actress Renee Zellweger was born ( 1969) 'Funky, Reggae-infused' ZOX to perform at Wilkes Press Release sounds I've heard all year," extols Los Angeles' Skratch Magazine, "They blew me away." The band has opened for such national acts as Rusted Root, Dispatch, Guster, Goldfinger, Common, The Starting Line, Further Seems Forever, and The Sugar Hill Gang, and performed to sold out crowds at notable venues such as Paradise in Boston, Lupo's in Providence, and Higher Ground in Burlington. In addition, ZOX has won numerous northeast regional band battles, including WBRU 95.5's 2003 Annual Rock Hunt, besffng the field of200 bands. Touted as "a band on the verge" in Relix magazine, ZOX was further described as "... a sophisticated quartet that delivers a vibrant, thinking man's brand of hook-laden and funky popCourtesy of www.zoxband.com rock. ..The simplicity that runs through the band's upbeat, rhythmic songs is The band will be performing at Wilkes offset by sterling violin work. This is enUniversity this Saturday, April 24, 2004. ergetic, good-time music ... Expect big This show is free, all ages, and is open to things from these guys." the public. The show begins at noon. Indeed, Take Me Home, named by the Since its inception in the basement of Providence Journal as "one of the best a Brown University dorm in 1999, ZOX local releases of the year," has charted on has developed a sound that is fresh, fun, more than 50 college radio stations around and far from conventional. The quartet the country and received regular play on su£cess~lly laces the searing melodies several commercial stations, including of conservatory-trained violinist Spen- Boston's WBCN and Providence's cer Swain into high-energy, reggae.-in- WBRU. A half dozen tunes from the alfused roek. bum were also featured on MTV shows "ZOX has one of the mest unique The Real World and Road Rules. ZOX, from Providence, RI, will be continuing their non-stop tour in support of the CD Take Me Home, with a pace unparalleled by most independent bands. Their hectic schedule has taken them up and down the East Coast, to the Midwest, Southeast and beyond over the past six months. �APRIL 19, 2004 15 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Live Music Review: Wilkes University Flute Ensemble BYMONICA CARDENAS AssL Beacon A&E Editor English author Aldous Huxley once said, "After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music." And a recent Wilkes flute performance worked to express just that. The Department ofVisual and Performing Arts The Beacon/T. Mick Jenkins (VPA) presented a Wilkes University Flute Ensemble concert on ing the beautiful spring weather nicely. Saturday, April 17. The concert took place Finally, all performers-Maura at 1 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Rinehimer, Nikole Herman, Emily Bly, Center lobby. Catherine Rosenberg, Aimee Shorten, Lee The program consisted of five sepa- Wygant, Sarah Murphy, and Joyce Soskarate performances, including "Trio" by FJ came together for "Concerto for Five Haydn and "Dances for Three Flutes" by Flutes in G Major, op. 15" by Joseph Franz Schubert. Performers for this piece Bodin de Boismortier. The eight flutists were Sarah Murphy, Lee Wygant and ·completed the concert flawlessly for a Emily Bly. None of the flutists play the considerably large crowd of music enthuinstrument as their primary, but the per- siasts. formance was excellent nonetheless. The Department ofVisual and PerformFollowing was "Terzetto for Three ing Arts will sponsor several upcoming Flutes" (Franz Anton Hoffmeister), and events, including the Civic Band, today "Quartet, op. 27, No. I" (H. Soussman). at 8 p.m. in the Darte Center. Watch the Each was playful and bright, complement- Darte Board for more details. BY BRIDGET GIUNTA Beacon Staff Writer Monday,April 19 Civic Band Concert Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts 8p.m. Free Admission Wednesday,April 21 VPAFaculty Recital Darte Center Lobby '.]:30p.m. Free Admission Becki Simon Brown, flute and George Sprengelmeyer, guitar. Saturday,April 24 University Student Dance Concert Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts 8p.m. Free Admission Urban Leg~nds The following Urban Legend is courtesy of: http://www.snopes.com/humor/ mediagoofs/ Claiin: A'DearAbby' advice columnwas pulled because it included a letter taken from an episode of TheSimpsons. Status: True. · The bogus biographical bug bit advice columnist "Dear, Abby1' in March 2004, when Universal Press Syndicate pulled .her March 15 column after.a newspaper editor who rea<i itin . advance noticed that one of the.letters she ~acl , answered sounded a bit too.familiar. (Despite UmversalPr~ss Syndicate;s llaving rescinded the, column, a fewnewspapei:s .c h9se to run it anyway.) • ·• · · , ·• · + ·•· · In a, column entitled IIWife meets perfect match after husband strikes out," Abby proffered advice to a .woman who signed hedetter '!Stuck in a Love Triangle." Mrs. "Stuck" described herself as a 34-year:o~d woman. with three children who had been married for 10 years to Gene, her greedy, selfish, inconsiderate and .. rude husband. So .inconsiderate ·was Gene that his birth<iay present to his wife . was a bowling ball-. orie drilled to fit.'yhis own fmg~rs, witli... his ruune embossed on. .. ;·· ··; . ·•· ' . c .. .· ·. . . · ·• .· · it . . ······ . • ... ... . . .. • .,... ' •·'•• . . . . ...,. But "Stuck" decided to.spite her se!fish hllSband· l)y ·keeping the.Jall and; learning how to bo\Vl,leading to her II1eeti1Jg Fran<,:o, a \Vaskind, consid~· . erate and loving atthyJocalfanes. One thing led to another, an<i th~yfoll in love 1 Abby's solµtion wasfor ." Stuck'' to ~cimit her infidelity to her husband. Stuck's dilemma nia.y sound familiar to some reader~, It w~taken.directly from. . the plot of a first-seas~n episode ofth~ animated TV series The Simpsons whic~ first aired March 18, 1990. · . · ··. ·· . . · ·. Synopsized by,TV Guide: "Homer's birthday present 'forMarge' is abowling . baH, prompting Marge to.teach him a lesson by taking up the spqrt ~ and maybe · also a handsome instructor,'' · · · · · · IJlall.W~O �20 SPORTS FEBRUARY 23, 2004 Colonels Rebound front Loss to DeSales to Beat Drew APRIL 19, 2004 . SPORfS 16 . . Colonels Tennis Playoff-Bound BY KRISTIN KILE Beacon Staff Writer The men's tennis team moved one step closer to playoffs with a key win over University of Scranton on Thursday. Wilkes won with a score of 6-1 and im-· proved its overall record to 6-2. The Wilkes men earned their first point by winning all three doubles matches. The number one doubles team of Mudhan Srinivasan and John Lowe glided past Joseph Scopelliti and Daniel Kiers 8-2. The doubles tandem of Hassan Shah and Arvin N arula had a ,slow start but eventually pulled out an 8-4 win over Andrew Slike and Vikram Arora. Wilkes' third doubles team had a more difficult time. ~eith Kopelcheck and Tony McClintock where down at one point 2-6, but won 6 straight games to beat Scranton's Brian Lipski and Bill Listanski 8-6. "For a while there we were losing a bunch of games in a row," said Kopelcheck. "We were down four games and then we came back and were able to win it from there. Tony and I haven't played doubles together in a while, so it took us a while to get used to each other again. Then we started doing well." The Colonels continued to dominate non Valley away this weekend. on the court losing only pne singles feat Mike Almazan and Matt Curtolo 8-5. Wilkes 6 Scranton 1 match. Srinivasan, Shah, Narula,- Lowe then defeated Ryan Beller 6-3, 6-1 Singles: Madhan Srinivasan (W) def. Kopelcheck, and McClintock all contrib- in singles. Kopelcheck and Narula won 8Vikram Arora, 6-3, 6-1; Hassan Shah (W) uted with straight set singles wins. The 3 at second doubles over Bill Neal and def. Joe Scopelliti, 6-1, 6-2; Keith Beller. At number lwo lone win for Scranton Kopelcheck (W) def. Dan Kiers, 6-2, 6-2; singles, Kopelcheck ca~e at fifth singles Arvin Narula (W) def. Mike Clark, 6-1, 6got his second win when Lipski defeated 4; Brian Lipski (S) def. John Lowe, 6-4, 6over Neal 6-3, 3-6, 6-2. Lowe 6-4, 6-2. 2; Tony McClintock (W) def. Bill Wilkes' fourth win came Coach Chris Leicht Listanski, 6-4, 6-4. at number five singles was happy, about the Doubles: Srinivasan/Lowe (W) def. when McClintock deteam's performance and Scopelliti/Kiers, 8-2; Shah/Narula (W) def. feated Chris Cooper 2looks forward to conArora/ Andy Slike, 8-4; Kopelcheck/ 6, 6-2, 7-5. tinuing the season. McClintock (W) def. Lipski/Listanski, 8DeSales got three "This is a big win for us 6. wins. in singles play. today," said Leicht. Wilkes 4 DeSales 3 "The guys played hard The Beacon Archieves Almazan defeated Singles: Mike Almazan (D) def. and it was a total team Wilkes earned a playoff spot Srinivasan 7-6, 7-5, Madhan Srinivasan, 7-6, 7-5; Keith win. Scranton was in with a win over DeSales. Curtolo won a three set Kopelcheck(W)def. Bill Neal, 6-3, 3-6, 6battle against Narula, 6second place. They had 2; Matt Curtolo (D) def. Arvin Narula, 6-3, a 4-1 conference record before our match 3, 3-6, 6-3, and Ernie Justice beat Ben 3-6, 6-3; John Lowe (W) def. Ryan Beller, so we needed to beat them for a shot at Holwitt 7-5, 7-5. Another win came at 6-3, 6-1; Tony McClintock (W) def. Chris number three doubles when Cooper and the playoffs." Cooper,2-6, 6-2, 7-5; ErnieJustice(D)def. Leicht and the men's tennis team are Justice defeated McClintock and Holwit BenHolwitt, 7-5, 7-5. going to get their chance at playoffs. The 8-6. Doubles: Srinivasan/Lowe (W) def. "We have a solid team this year and team got their second win of the week in a Almazan!Curtolo, 8-5; Kopelcheck/Narula tight 4-3 victory over DeSales. This win I'm looking forward to playoffs," said (W) def. Neal/Beller, 8-3; Cooper/Justice Srinivasan. Wilkes is slated to play Lebagives Wilkes a spot in the playoffs. (D) def. McClintock/Holwitt, 8-6. Kopelcheck and Lowe had wins in both singles and doubles. Lowe teamed .p@ ··a i ng ,n .....,..... 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Conference baseball doubleheader at one run. Justin Popovich · · Wilkes took advanFDU-Florham on Saturday, winning the was tagged with the loss tage of a pair of opener 7-5 before dropping an 18-9 defor Wilkes. Marywood errors in the cision in the nightcap. The win gives Shawn Eickhorst had first inning to assume the Colonels a 2-1 series win over the three hits, including a command. Matt Midkiff Devils after copping the first game of pair of doubles, and reachedonanerrorinthe the three-game series 17-13 on Friday. drove in five runs for the infield with one out. AfWilkes sees its overall record move Devils. Joe Franzese and ter moving to second on to 19-10-1 overall and its conference mark Tom Calistri added two a groundout by Dave advance to 5-7. The Devils are now 17-6 hits apiece. Franzese Evans, Midkiff gave the overall and 7-3 in conference play. drove in four runs, while Colonels a 1-0 lead when Kevin Konschak improved his pitch.Calistri had three runs he scored on a single by ing record to 3-1 by winning game one batted in. Kyle McCarthy Charles Hampton. Mike for Wilkes. Konschak went five innings The Beacon Archieves Spotts followed with a and allowed four unearned runs and chipped in with a single and triple. The Colonels moved their double to put runners on three hits, while also striking out six. Mike rd to 19-10- 1 by splitting a second and third. Matt Dave Evans cracked reco Quinn picked up his fourth save of the a. pair of doubles and double header on Satu rd ay LoPresto then hit a season by working the final frame. Mike drove in three runs to pace Wilkes at the ground ball that was misplayed, allowing Corvey suffered the loss to drop to 5-2. plate. Midkiff contributed two hits and both Hampton and Spotts to score and Steve lmdorfled the Wilkes offensive two runs batted in, while both Imdorf and extend the lead to 3-0. attack with two hits, including a solo The Colonels would extend their lead homer in the third inning. Matt Midkiff Matt LoPiesto had two hits. On Monday afternoon, the Colonels by scoring five times in the fifth frame. added a double for the Colonels. Mike . pushed across three runs in the first inDave Morgan singled, Derek Sheruda Del Vecchio had two doubles and drove ning on their way to an 8-1 non-conferwalked and Tyler Trutt singled to load in a pair of runs for FDU-Florham. ence baseball win over Marywood Unithe bases with no outs. Midkiff was hit In the nightcap, FDU-Florham overversity in a game called after seven and by a pitch to rorce home Morgan and make ~ame a 9-4 deficit by scoring ten runs in Courtesy of Sports Information ar J-(enrv Srudent ee;,rer Qm11£ 'Pttza .Spedi~ls JLrmdav C/tJck;:n '"mnv 1'/u.a ' ,.. $499 'µ•dav 88Q ClitckiJn .4, .xeJ a $4.$9 'tf!i#"Jit'!sdav. "Pesh:, Clut:ke" Aifrf!d~ .$4.39 it 4-0. Evans followed with a fly ball to right-center field that was dropped, allowing Sheruda to score and push the lead to 5-0. Hampton crack~d his second rbi-single of the contest to plate Trutt and give Wilkes a 6-0 lead. One out later, LoPresto singled to score Midkiff and make it 7-0. Steve Imdorf drove home the final run of the inning with a sacrifice fly that scored Evans to extend the lead to 8-0. Marywood would get their lone run of the contest in the sixth inning. Mike Piercy doubled and Chris Lewis singled to put runners on first and third. Piercy would score when a throw to first base attempting to pick-offLewis sailed into right field. Jared Ferrell picked up the pitching win for Wilkes to improve to 2-1 on the hill. Ferrell pitched five and one-third innings and allowed six hits and one run, while striking out six. Justin Popovich tossed the final two and two-thirds innings and surrendered only one hit, while fanning two. Hampton was the lone two-time hitter for Wilkes with a pair of singles and two runs batted in. Ryan Federico had three hits, including two doubles, while Lewis had a pair of singles for Marywood. Top QuaJJry ., · elt Sandwiches,,, T(ersonal Pan 'Pizzas,, :j'; Jaz::.zman~s Cafe,. 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Compton and Danielle McDonald led the Asinelli both recorded an assist way for the Lady Colonels with as well. Cassie Malone also three goals and Currier scored made 11 saves in goal. two goals as well. Jennifer Wilkes will be looking for its . Compton, Lyndsay Asine1li, first win on Monday when the and Janna Ward all _pitched in Lady Colonels face non-conference for Misericordia. "We are a really young team and a lot of our players don't have too much experience," says Malone. "We have been working really hard and every game we are corning closer and closer to a victory." nnnnnnnnnnnnn n j caSh for ~?1u• ~ WWWJDUSI APRIL 19, 2004 Wilkes University swept a Freedom Conference softball doubleheader from visiting Drew University on Sunday afternoon at Kirby Park. In game one, the Lady Colonels notched a 2-0 victory. Wilkes then scored a 5-4 win in nine innings in the nightcap. The twinbill sweep improves the Lady Colonels to 12-13 overall and 6-1 in the Freedom Conference. Drew sees its record fall to 19-13 overall and 5-7 in conference play. In the opener, Wilkes pitcher Laurie Agresti tossed her third straight shutout to key the win. Agresti allowed only three hits and struck out 14. Drew hurler Alison Robbins surrendered only four hits and struck out four. Wilkes got the only run it would need in the first inning. Katie Orr led off with a triple and scored on a ground out by Andrea Dominick to make it 1-0. The Lady Colonels would push across an insurance run in the sixth. Dominick led off with a walk and stole second base. After moving to third on a ground out by Alexis Petite, Dominick scored on a single by Jan Nunemacher. Orr had two hits for Wilkes, while Nunemacher and Nadine Taylor had one hit each. Brittany Westcott and Shanna Peras had a double each for Drew. '. . from a 4-2 deficit m the seventh inning to force extra innings. Petite started the seventh with a single. Nunemacher then stepped to the plate and cracked a two-run homer to tie the game at 4-4. The Lady Colonels would push across the game-winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning. Nunemacher led off with ·" The Beacon Archieves Wilkes Softball swept a doubleheader on Saturday. a walk and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Julie Henry. Jen Trate then grounded into a fielder's choice that eliminated Nunemacher at third for the second out of the inning. But, Kristi Burke drew a walk to move Trate to second. After Becky Plebani was inserted for Trate as a pinchrunner, Shelley Pheiff singled to score Plebani with the winning run. Drew, which stranded 18 runners in the contest, got on the board with a single run in the first. Colleen Mahon reached on a two-base error and scored after 1 d Rangers a 1-0 ea • . Wilkes tied the g~e at_ I -1 m the second when.Petite drilled a solo homer. But, Drew wo~ld answer with two runs in the thrrd to take a 3-1 lead. Westc~tt reached on two-base error ~1th one out. Peras followed with a singl~ to pl~te Westcott and make 1t 2-1. Smgles by Deb Waz and Ali Grill loaded the bases. Kristin Valle then drove home Peras with a single to give the Rangers a two-run lead. Wilkes scored a single run in the third inning. Pheiff started the inning with a triple and came around to score on a single by Taylor to cut the lead to 3-2. Drew countered with a run in the seventh to take a 4-2 lead and set the stage for the Lady Colonels comeback. Kristen Mignoli singled with one out and moved to second on a ground out by Mahon. Westcott then lined a single to score Mignoli. Wilkes pitcher Jen Trate picked up the victory after going all nine innings . Dayna Yorks, who came on to replace Drew starting pitcher Michelle Orloski to begin the eighth inning, was tagged with the loss. Petite led Wilkes offensively with three hits. Taylor, Henry and Pheiff contributed two hits each. Valley had four hits for the Rangers in game two. Westcott and Peras chipped in with three hits each. ·.com n cmnpact a1ScS n nn nn also b!Odng &selltog: DVDS•VHS VIDEO GAMES RECORDS TAPES . ... •fl ... •fl In J!dUS/[fiL ENERU/ In 59 OOl1h main street ••kes-barre • 829-2929 n bestbestpnces n sel~tion POSTCRS I I:~~~ I:; , cool gifts n n nnnnnnnnnnnn Wante .Are you interested in writing for Th.e Beacon? We're looking for new editorial staff members for the 2004-2005 school year! It's a great experience a fun, work environment! Email frantz.a@wilkes.edu and �19 SPORTS APRIL 19, 2004 Coll&llEL's CLIPBOARD Laurie Agresti Softball King's DeSales Wtllces Scranton Drew SOFTBALL King's 6 0 0 Wtllces 2 0 0 Scranton 3 1 0 DeSales 6 2 0 Drew 3 3 0 Lycoming 4 4 0 FDU-Florham 1 7 0 Delaware Val. 1 9 0 22 8 12 10 17 10 9 6 4 12 7 8 9 10 11 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 eshman pitcher, aid inning single to the win in the ader on Friday University. She ·le allowing only s Elizabethtown FDU-Florham Lycoming Moravian Wtllces On Saturday, Agresti threw a one-hit shutout to lead the Lady Colonels to a 12-0 Freedom Conference win over Delaware Valley College in six innings.On Sunday, Agresti pitched her third straight shutout. (4/16) Wilkes 2 DeSales 0 DeSales 4 Wilkes 0 (4/ 17) Wilkes 12 Delaware Valley 0 -GOLF Wilkes 322 Misericordia 354 (at Wilkes-Barre Municipal Golf Club, Par 72) MEN'S TENNIS . (4/15) Wilkes 6 Scranton 1 (4/ 16) Wilkes 4 DeSales 3 STUDENTS WELCOME 5 41 76 7 Number of hits allowed by Laurie Agresti in three complete games· Number of runs scored by the Colonel baseball team in four games Number shot by Dom Castrignano for a round of golf Number of goals scored by Danielle McDo~ald in two games for women's lacrosse l·. 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On Tuesday, the Lady Colonels at 9-7, two of them from free lost a heartbreaking 13-12 overtime game position shots by Popo . to Moravian, and on Saturday a 20-8 loss Bryant and Maria Currier. The Wilkes women's lacrosse team . to Elizabethtown. With 1:48 left the game, struggled last week with two losses at The loss to Elizabethtown dropped Moravian had retaken the Wilkes' overall record to 0-11 and 0-9 in lead at 12-11 when Currier the conference. While Wilkes has yet scored her last goal, forcing to record a win, the women have been the game into overtime. impi;-oving noticeably, and their offense Moravian won the game is becoming more competitive. with: 38 seconds left in the On Tuesday, in their second over- overtime period when Jess time game of the season, both Maria Cordani scored her sixth and Currier and Danielle McDonald scored final goal. Moravian held a four goals for the Lady Colonels. 32-30 shots advantage over Moravian scored to goals right off the ·Wilkes, and Wilkes goalbat to start the game before Wilkes keeper Cassie Malone racked could answer with a goal of their own. up 13 saves. Currier scored the first goal for the Lady "Our offense really came Colonels, and after that it was a tug of war between the two teams. Lacrosse Continued At the start of the second half, . TheBeacon/Nick Zmijewski on page 18 Lacrosse took on Moravian and Moravian had the lead at 7-6. Wilkes Elizabethtown last week scored three quick goals to take the lead BYWILL MIDGETT Beacon AssL Sports Editor m t;-·'. -:-:,... _-,::c: . TheBeacon/Nick Zmijewski Pam Carey, #30, and Cassie Malone, #31, during last weeks game. \ -. '.. ·.:-;: .. ::} MONDAY(4/19) Women's Lacrosse vs. Misericordia@ 4PM Civic Band Concert @DDD 8 PM TUESDAY(4/20) Red Cross Blood Drive @HSC Ballroom, 2nd floor 10 AM Golf@AlbrightCollege 1 PM Softball@FDU-Florham 3 PM Baseball vs. Muhlenberg 3:30 PM Men's Tennis @PSU-Berks 3 :30 PM WEDNESDAY ( 4/21) Golf@University of Scranton 1 PM Softball vs. Scranton (DH) 3PM Baseball@Misericordia 3:30 PM Men's Tennis vs. Susquehanna 3:30 PM VPAFaculty Recital@DDD Lobby 7:30 PM THURSDAY{4/22) 2004 Extracurricular/Leadership Awards Luncheon@ HSC Ballroom 11 AM Men's Tennis@Keystone 3:30 PM Softball vs. Lebanon Valley (DH) 3:30 PM Women's Lacrosse@ Lycoming 4 PM Reach Family Mentoring Program@ HSC Multicultural Room 6 PM r. :. ··'····••'••--·. FRIDAY(4/23) Baseball @Drew 3 :30 PM Movie & Discussion- King Gimp @ IiSC Ballroom 7PM SATURDAY(4/24) Men's Tennis @ MAC Championships, Bethlehem, PA-All day( & 4/25) Golf@ MAC Championship, Shawnee Country Club, 8 AM( &4/25) Block Party@ Chase Lawn 12 PM Baseball vs. Drew (DH) 1 PM Softball vs. King's (DH) 1 PM University Students Dance Concert @ DDD8PM Find this Picture on Campus and ... WIN CASH! SUNDAY(4/25) . Walk America/ March of Dimes @ Kriby Park9AM Softball @E-town (DH) 1 PM Chorus Concert @First Presbyterian Church, Wilkes-Barre 3 PM Amy Chua - Lecture @DDD 7:30 PM TheBeacon/Kristin Hake Congratulations to Zac Wilson who correctly identified last week's "Find This Picture" first. As Wilson pointed out, last week's picture was the Max Roth Center facing South Street. Wilson will receive a $10 cash prize courtesy of the Wilkes University Progrc1mming 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 well as your name, phone number, and either clltllpus mailbox or mailing address in the body text. The first person to correctly identify the location of this picture will be recognized in next weeks issue, and will receive a $10 cash prize, courtesty of Programming Board. THE BEACON WELCOMES NOTICES OF EVENTS ... PUBLICIZE IT S FREE. � 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 2004 April 19th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004 April 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