48 15 4132 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/1ee2d0822ce583d146f902123e0374a2.pdf 570e97e05400151a84add4a39cd05a66 PDF Text Text The Beacon - September 10, 2019 w HEBEACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 72, Issue 02 Wilkes Universi 1 - Wilkes-Barre, Penns lvania Students to be moved into 77 West by October . Enhanching By Sean Schmoyer Asst. News Editor On August 7, Residence Life informed 16 students that the housing they had intended to live in was not prepared for students to reside in for the beginning of the fall semester. Those students are temporarily being housed in Ross and Sullivan Hall, which are mansion and traditional-style housing, as opposed to the 77 West apartment style housing that they were expecting. The three students in Sullivan are in a triple, and are all senior nursing students: Victoria Kraft, MaKayla Keister and Alexis Graves. "I wish they could have informed us closer to the middle or beginning of summer than two or three weekes before we came back;' said Kraft,"We also had furniture we were supposed to bring. I have not unpacked yet because I am not sure if I will just need to repack in a week or two:' "I feel the same way;' said Graves. "They sent an email July 29 that confirmed our housing assignment and then a week later we get the email telling us that it is not done. That email did not tell us what the temporary assignment would be and we had to wait for phone calls to talk about it:' Deborah Scheibler, director of Residence Life, laid out the timeline for what created the tlays in the housing. Tiie apartment building was purchased by Wilkes University in March/ April of last semester, according to Scheibler. The process for finishing the purchase was your network with the Handshake app By Sarah Matarella Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor The Center for Career Development and Internships hosted an informational popup geared toward the app, Handshake, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, on the Fenner Quadrangle. Handshake is a centralized app where undergraduate students can go for all things related to career and internship opportunities. Students can create a professional proThe Beacon/Sean Schmoyer file on it, upload their resume, view different The 77 West apa rtments are set to be com pleted for students by early October. highly rated companies and even more all at delayed to the summer due to a Luzerne third party contractors. In particular the the palm of their hand. County internet breach in May. parking lot behind the building is owned by "The app is great for any students looking "Since it is a private property unit it was an entity other_than Wilkes. Residence Life to get experience in the professional world, not on our cable and internet connection. stated that Wilkes was, comp_letely ready and it makes it much simpler to discover opIn order to run the cable you have to run to handle the acquisitions but setbacks .. . . . from one side of the street to the other. outside of Wilkes control prevented a - portu~ihes m many mduSt nes. ~y personal To do that you have to cut asphalt and smooth transition. experience has been a much easier process close roads. Other than IT, the building The October timeline is the realistic of discovering and applying to jobs which is ready to go but, because of the fire timeline, meaning that potentially students I might not have found otherwise, as well suppression system, security cameras and could be in earlier;but in the same way if as information on the position, which can [internet concention issues] we cannot get a certificate of occupancy:' SEE 77 WEST, Page 5 SEE APP, Page 9 The work was done in cooperation with r �_J News The Beacon - September 10, 2019 2 News Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: Parker.Dorsey@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs: Upcoming happenings on and around campus Compiled by Sean Schmoyer Join the Out of the Darkness, for a Walk to Fight Suicide On Sept. 15 at Kirby Park, Out of the Darkness Greater is hosting a Walk to Fight Suicide. Those interested have the option of either being a walker or a volunteer for the event. Walkers can register at afsp.org/NEPA and check-ins are at 11 a.m. Volunteers have the option of working from 9 to 11 a.m. or 3 to 4 p.m. and for walkers checkin is 11 a.m. The walk will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information about the walk should contact Anna Elkin-Wren at 570-262-9104. Those interested in volunteering can contact Michael Healey at 570-332-0290 to sign up for a time. Shakespeare on the River The Riverfront Parks Committee presents Shakespeare on the River which • will be held on Sept. 12 at 6 p.m in the Northhampton Street Amphitheatre Portal. This performance will feature Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield's "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare" . (abridged). Admission is free and open to the public. Student Government notes: Sept. 4 weekly~meeting By Sara Ross Staff Writer On Sept. 4, Student Government had its second meeting and-started with a discussion about the updates to Henry's Dining Hall. Members discussed how they appreciated the new improvements made to Henry's Dining Hall, as there are now more vegetarian options and a pasta station. One of the first presentations was from the Student Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA). Members would like to attend an annual pharmacy conference at Seven Springs Resort. Last year, they won awards including the Membership and Communications Award along with the Scholarship Award. They are requesting $1,680 to cover the hotel and registration costs for the trip. Joshua Naegle, 20 1998 - 2019 The Alumni Relations Office came in for a second presentation to go over their plans for Homecoming weekend on Oct. 4 through 6. This year they are going to host an alumni and academic reunion during Homecoming. In a passing motion, they received the requested $500 for 50 student tickets. The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) came in for a second meeting in the hopes of starting an AMSA chapter at Wilkes. AMSA is a student-led national association that exists to cultivate, inspire, and inform ·medical students about organized medicine. The motion to approve AMSA was tabled due to unresolved questions and confusion about the club. AMSA must come back next week for a final vote. Next up, was the approval of Student Government's Constitution update, to make sure that no Student Government member may run for or hold two or more offices at one time. On top of this, was another approval for the request of $3,600 to pay the salaries of the Club Hub workers. There also was another vote to purchase 80 tables and 24 chairs for $3,943.15 from Capital Projects to be more equipped for future events. The request was granted. Some notes include MSC making plans to visit the African American Museum in Washington D.C. on Oct. 11 for $5 per student. The Commuter Council is going on a trip on Oct. 9 and will be sending out a survey for students to decide where they would like togo. Joshua Naegele of Weatherly, Pa. passed away on· Aug. 10 after a battle with depression. He as 20 years old. Naegele was an accounting major going into his senior year at Wilkes University who continually made the university's dean's list every year. He was a commuter student who traveled from his home in Weatherly. He was known for having enjoyed his coursework at the university, specifically his classes in the subject of taxes. He helped at the university's annual tax clinic, which provided tax services to students and the greater Wilkes-Barre public. Naegele was employed at Walmart and had a future goal of becoming a certified public accountant after graduation. In his free time he liked to read and play video games. He had a love for Barry Manilow, particularly the song "Mandy;' as well as the late painter Bob Ross. Naegele's friends described him as having a great sense o( humor and "a joy to be around:' He is survived by his mother, Jenn Cooper; his father, Steven Naegele; sister, Elizabeth Rose Cooper; two brothers, Stevem T. Naegele Jr. and Timothy Naegele; his maternal grandmother, Julia Cooper; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service was held on Sept. 10 at 11:15 a.m. in the Student Center. Counseling for those dealing with grief, or other problems, is avaliable at Passan Hall by appointment. ' Upcoming Events: 2019 Fall Semester September 12 - Dip-N-Dots Giveaway (WUPB) 12 - SG Ballots open 12 - Exec Board Bonding (WUPB) 12 - Council of the Clu6s (SG) 14 - Family Day 14 - Colonels March (SG) 17 - SG Ballots closed 18 - New SG Members anounced 19 - Tacos & Trivia (WUPB) 26 - Bingo (WUPB) October 3 - Future Night (WUPB) 3 - Homecoming Pep Rally 4 - Homecoming Dance 5 - Homecomin Game vs. Alvernia 17 - Fall Fest (WUPB) 21 to 25 - Casino Week (SG) 24- Gen Board Bonding (WUPB) 28 - Mobile Escape Room & Laser Tag (WUPB) 29 - Cupcake Truck (WUPB) November 1 - T-shirt Giveaway (WUPB) 1 - Scary Place (WUPB) 7 - Paint & Sip (WUPB) 14 - Wizards Basketball Game (WUPB) 21 - Winter Porn Hats Giveaway (WUPB) December 5 - Holiday Bingo (WUPB) WUPB denotes Wilkes University Programming Board CC denotes Commuter Council SG denotes Student Government MSC denotes Multicultural Student Coalition Want your event featured in the calendar? Email: The WilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu s.a- @wilkesbeacon - , Sara.Ross@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - September 10, 2019 News 3 CDE Exotics moves -to new location on South Main Street By Parker Dorsey News Editor CDE Exotics is an exotic pet store in Wilkes- Barre. Formerly located in Hanover Township, CDE Exotics is relocating to a new location on South Main Street right next to Wilkes campus. Cameron English, the owner, has spent the past 17 years as a veterinary technician, and the past nine years running his business. He volunteered at the Mountaintop Veterinary Hospifal while in eighth grade and worked there for 17 years before pursuing a degree in herpetology - specializing in the study of reptiles and amphibians. "It would be nice to expose students to it. I think it would be a nice mental break from coursework to be able to go into a place like this. Any exposure to different kinds of animals is always interesting. You never know if that sets off an interest in a student they never knew they had;' said Dr. Jeffrey Stratford, associate professor of biology at Wilkes University. English wanted to offer something unique to the community, an exotic animal educational facility that offered a wide range of animals, various exhibits and house events geared toward education . He brings in reptiles and The Beacon/Parker Dorsey Vegas, a sun conure, is one of several birds on display in ·t he shop. .Sun conures are typically native to northeastern South America. The Beacon/Parker Dorsey English handling Blanche, a carpet python. amphibians from all over the world and offers whatever information he can to whatever age level he is teaching. He wants stuff to interest the public but also to educate them at the same time. He said not enough people know about these things. Stratford echoed this. "There's horrible examples of exotic animals being released into the environment and becoming invasive species. I think to combat that is, for one, you don't want to make potentially ecologically dangerous animals available, and you should educate people for those who really want to have those things. Don't dump this in the Susquehanna, please:' The building is nestled between both the Wilkes and King's college campuses. Despite being a primarily educational facility, English said that the proximity to the campuses was not the primary reason for the relocation. "The size of the building gave us a lot of potential to grow and do things properly, such as proper caging and zoo exhibits. The fact that with both universities we're smack dab in the middle ... it did come into play but at the same time would I be mad if we weren't? Not really, but I do value the education part of it;' he said. There are a lot of animals on display. English includes personal animals for educational purposes and almost all of them are rescues and surrenders. He wants to be cautious with the amount of animals because he does not have the employees to employ. "The money's not there just yet. I'm going to keep it smaller and grow as I need to. I don't want animals to suffer due to lack of individuals to care for them:' Last year three aliigators were stolen from the store. Two of them were eventually found. "For a lot of people having an alligator is a status symbol, and they have no idea how to take care of them ... You could've stolen all my money and I wouldn't have cared. But you stole something that I don't sell." "I don't sell them and I don't buy them. They're all rescues and surrenders. I hate selling animals. That's the worst part of my job by far. But to keep my feet on the ground and a roof over .my head, that's what I need to do for now. The day I don't have to do it anymore will be a very nice day." Not all animals are for sale, however. English is adamant that venomous snakes and lizards will never be for sale. Purchasing an animal requires a screening process where a buyer would need to sign a waiver agreeing they will not be irresponsible with the animal. Additionally, if the buyer is undereducated about an animal, they will likely not be able to purchase one. "You're going to ask me any question you want and I'm going to tell you Jekyll & Hyde, a t wo-headed snapping t urtle. everything I can about the animal prior to you purchasing it. If I can tell you're not ready for one, you're not going out the door with one that day. It's not about the money. You're not leaving without knowing nothing about them. We try to take every precaution possible and I can only do so much;' he said. Within 15 years English hopes to move to Alabama to purchase a venom medical research facility. He works with neurotoxins and researches the various The Beacon/Parker Dorsey Matilda, a blue and gold macaw. applications that they can be used as pain medicine. While neurotoxins affect the central nervous system and cut off circulation to the brain, sublethal doses can be used in a positive way as pain medicine. "Southern copperhead venom can be used to treat breast cancer, and we've had studies on this from the late 60's and early 70's. William Haast, my hero, used king cobra venom to treat polio." In the tests he has done he noted that there are no side effects so far and no addictive properties. He believes that in the future they could be used as a viable alternative to opioids. Until then, CDE Exotics will function as a local education facility. Some students on campus are excited for the new location to open. "I think it's awesome. As long as people are getting the education to properly keep the animals and are treating them properly, I'm all for it;' said Korbin Schlichter, senior mechanical engineering major at Wilkes University. "My one beardie almost acted doglike, behaved well and was a huge conversation piece. It's rewarding to keep them, and in all honesty they're no more difficult to care for than an aquarium:' English said he hopes the store will be open sometime this week. "Come check us out and ask me some questions. Just enjoy yourself. All I ask is be respectful of the animals." @wilkesbeacon Parker.Dorsey@wilkes.edu r �The Beacon - September 10, 2019 4 News · Profile of a professor: Dr. Leesa Le , visitin By Maddie Davis Managing Editor Dr. Leesa Levy is one of the 16 new faculty members to join Wilkes University for the 2019- 2020 academic year. Levy is a visiting professor of music in the department of the performing arts. At th~ university, Levy is in charge of directing two choral ensembles. She has taught individual voice lessons for the musical theatre program at the university since 2013. Levy also teaches lessons through the Wilkes Conservatory, a program that teaches dance, music and instrumental lessons to community members of all ages. Levy grew up in northeastern Pennsylvania, where she received her undergraduate degree in music education from Mansfield University. She then taught junior and senior high school music classes until she traveled south to the University of Texas at Austin to get her master's in vocal performance and pedagogy. After receiving her master's, Levy relocated to Germany because she was, at the time, married to a United States Army personnel. There, Levy taught at the Department of Defense and Dependent School System and the Franz Grothe Musik Schule in Weiden, Germany where she met her current husband. After 13 years in Germany, she and her family moved back to the United States where she taught at Valley City State University in North Dakota. She later received her doctorate in vocal performance and literature at North Dakota University. It was after she moved back to Pennsylvania with her family when she received an opportunity to work as an adjunct professor at Wilkes. "When I was young, there were a few things I wanted to do with my life. On that list was to become a collegiate level music teacher," said Levy. She further elaborated on what it means to her to be a music professor and talked about the connection she develops with her students of all ages. "Making a difference in someone else's life is what it's about. In music, it is wonderful to be able to do that every day. Every day when you come to work you have the chance to do that," she added. In her free time, Levy enjoys being Dr. Frances Turner, has joined the Wilkes University faculty team as an assistant professor·in marketing in the Sidhu School of Business. This semester, Turner will teach sales management and the market research and analysis courses. As a new faculty member, Turner teaches a limi,led number of classes, so she spends the r~t of her day assisting Wilkes in its effort to earn an AACSB accreditation for its business school. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, she left her hometown to attend Harvard in Massachusetts and earned an undergraduate degree in social studies. "I wanted to focus on the whole idea that if people have to work for a living," Turner explained. "The workplace should be helping to enable, empower, and transform people into their best selves. They should be embracing the human being and making the working environment such that human beings grow:' After graduating, Turner discovered her love of collegiate teaching after spending some time teaching business in Silicon Valley and working for HBO in New York FH By Kev Asst. S EDW evening tosecw on the Widern The victory on V. confen tall tas The Beacon/ Steffen Horwath Visiting music professor, Dr. Leesa Levy, poses with the piano in her office. outdoors and gardening, which allows church and hopes to start a community her to be creative. She has also started garden in Scranton to benefit different taking online classes at the University of food pantries in the areas. Massachusetts to get a certificate in arts She also enjoys listening to Celtic music administration. She hopes to be a benefit and the famous composer Mozart. to the community by helping encourage the arts where she resides. Levy loves to work in her community . . . @wilkesbeacon by becoming involved with her husband's ~ madelynn.davis@wilkes.edu Profile of a Professor: Dr. Frances Turner, marketing By Emily Cherkauskas Staff Writer TheB1 City. students learn to think about concepts that She eventually earned her Master we are going over in class and actually apply of Business Administration from the it to situations in their lives." University of Chicago, and later, her In San Francisco she had a student Doctor of Business Administration from who did not come to class often, was not the Grenoble de Ecole de Management in attired properly and was under suspicion of France. consuming drugs. Turner fell in love with Wilkes University All of this led Turner to intervene and after the first time she visited during her . explain to the student that he desperately interview process. needed to improve his lifestyle before it was "I was so impressed when I came to too late. The student managed to graduate, interview at the end of March;' Turner and the two did not see each other until years explained. "The student who gave me the later. They reunited one day, and Turner tour of the campus was so energetic and she noticed his professional attire and how he so loved the school. She was telling me how was working with other businessmen. she became enamored with the school. Then "You were the biggest influence on me it just hit me. When she gave me the tour.. . while I was in school;' she recalled what the and I was interviewing with professors, it student had said. "You inspired me to do was like-wow:' better:' Despite this year being her first working at Outside of her professional field, Turner Wilkes University, Turner has already been has discovered a special niche for crafting. leaving a strong impact on her students. She loves to handmake her own earrings and She has her own unique philosophy of enjoys painting and drawing. She also has a how one should teach a class. passion for baking; her favorite homemade Turner believes that ev_ery single student treats include German chocolate cookies, of hers is unique and has taken on the coconut cookies and oatmeal cookies. responsibility of making her teaching As all of Wilkes University's faculty, staff environment and strategies be as unique as and students begin the new school year, possible for each student. Turner has an important piece of advice for 'Tm not interested in students students. memorizing stuff;' she said. "I rather "Do as much as you can;' she said. "Take y ranees urner full advantage of being in college. These four years ... you will never have anything like this in your life, with being exposed to all of the activities, courses, and resources in one place like this. "It is your time to shine, to make mistakes, and to enjoy:' ._a ~ @wilkesbeacon Emily.Cherkd'uskas@wilkes.edu just pr, Drew l The questi, bean In faci minu1 Ea, oppo1 side 1 into ende, finisl Dam racki TI boar foUll in tJ an i M01 care f live, �b~:ii;: -·:_·.'. :"i'. ~ :~:\3e~co~fii~temh~f i~/2~i;·: :_. :\'. .;'_:'., ,!:••• ... •.~::•• ...~'<,,JO , ,';.,.; .::\.,,!> ,/4.~:.. • -f-:• ,( •'.,!. ,,~ .. . ,.f,1,• f '_••• ""\•;,, .·: - News· •··. ,..._; , . · •:--: •. ,•!•,,. ,_.~•r;;-,,• ,.,". ',. •":,• .-f:,,,• • . , -~;·: .· ,·· ·~·- , •~:":.' ~ ,'.,.-... ••:,: ...... .< >_.. s*' . , .What We.know··aboUt the likelihood of the·Area 51 ·raid By Parker Dorsey News Editor "Storm Area 51, They Can't Stop All of Us" is a Fa<;ebook event curr:ently planned for Sept. 20 at Area 51, a United States Air Force testing facility in Nevada, to raid the site in search for extraterrestrial life. The event was created by Matty Roberts, who confirmed it was comedic and disavowed responsibility for any casualties if people actually attempt to raid the military base. "The FBI even showed up to the guy's house and then not long after it changed to a music •festival/get together, though the town by Area 51 does not seem happy. Local areas are declaring st.ates of emergency because they expect a lot of people in their tiny desert towns. The one article I saw only had a town of 98 people with no fire department, so even a 50,000 festival would overwhelm their emergency services;' said Henry Hunsinger, adjunct history professor at Wilkes University. Famous raids in history include the Storming of the Bastille and John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry. The Bastille was captured by over several hundred disaffected civilians and served as the catalyst for the French Revolution. Harper's Ferry resulted in the defeat of the two dozen man party by a company of U.S. Marines and served as a 'dress rehearsal' to the American Civil War. "These events are incomparable. I think a better way to look at this could be the battle of Rorke's Drift, which put 156 defenders up against about 4,000 attackers. The defenders were better equipped and had a meager 77 WEST, from front page • more delays emerge the October timeline has a chance of being extended. In the email sent out in August it was recommended to students that they bring furniture at another time for the apartments in 77 West. The school is offering access to a moving company when the apartments open. "I do not think they took into consideration that we have to furnish 77, because we do not know what is in the building;' said Kraft. "Our families now have to come up here with our stuff because we had no room to store furniture. It becomes a hassle for them and us, they have the moving company but I live two hours away and our furniture is not on campus." Graves added, "This is the reason why I think the $250 is not comparable to the inconvenience that us and our families have to experience:•· In return for the complications with 77 West, the students received the lowest line for anything going on behind the scenes at Area 51:' he said. The idea of the _interent causing someone to put their lives on the line over something defensive structure to help them and they won;' said Delmar Guziewicz, former histqry major at Wilkes University. "Defending an area is often far easier than attacking it, especially when the defenders have a military base as protection. Forts and bases are 'force multipliers' that effectively multiply the power of the army using it." The government utilizing the military _._.., to quell uprisings and disturbances is no rare event. Perhaps the most chilling is the Tiananmen Square Massacre in 1989, which saw 3,000-4,000 peacefully protesting civilians gunned down by their government to protect government interests. "This is not something that people will really put their lives on the line for. We've seen cases of where, for example, 'hey my family's starving and I'm so mad about the cost of bread. Marquis de Lafayette and the King can feed their families but I can't feed mine. I'm so angry so I'm going to storm the national assembly: That's when your life is on the line;' said Dr. Andrew Wilczak, associate professor of sociology at Wilkes University. ''.As far as we know, our lives aren't on the not senous isn't anything new. One notorious example was Pizzagate. Pizzagate was a viral right-wing conspiracy theory that cycled during the 2016 presidential election. It was a myth that claimed the Clinton family was running a child sex ring out of the basement of Comet Pizza in Washington D.C. ''.A guy showed up with an AR-15 and possible dorming cost available for the semester, resulting in a refund of $250 for each student. Many students felt that while the amount was nice to receive if did not cover other complications the students have begun to run into during their time in Ross and Sullivan. Julia Firestine, sophomore pre-pharmacy major says she feels anxious about the condition of the apartments. "Dorm life was not what I envisioned all summer nor [what I] wanted to live in again when returning to school. 77 West seemed a promising housing option due to its individual rooms and kitchen space. The kitchen is a very important feature for me due to my restricted dietary needs:' "We planned on having space to cook in and therefore opted for the lowest meal plan;' continued Firestine. "This means we cannot eat on weekends and are currently lacking adequate nutrition:' Kraft, Keister, and Graves all also took meal plans for the semester with the intention of cooking in kitchens at 77 West. The students are able to change their meal plan to one that costs more, however; if they do so they cannot change their plan back down once they are in 77 West. Students have also pointed out that the $250 given to them by the university does not fully cover the extra food costs. Scheibler said, ''.As soon as we know that we can occupy [77 West] we are going to reach out to facilities to contract with a moving crew. If they chose to move before that point or after that point they will be on their own and we will clarify that clearly:' According to Keister, requests to look at the apartment ahead of time were denied by the school. "We have been trying to see what it looks like for three months to see what it is like and know what we can bring. Even our RA does not know;' said Keister. Without the certificate of occupancy the 77 West building is considered a construction zone, therefore, for the students' safety, Residence Life will not allow tours or physical viewings of the . Graphic by Madison Hummer took hostages and said Tm here to free the children: The FBI surrounded the place and essentially told the guy, 'Hey idiot, you just fell for something on the internet. No one is in danger. The_only people in danger are the people who are now terrified because you, as a maniac, have shown up with an assault rifle; and this dummy is just standing there throwing his life away," said Wilczak. Even if the event does not occur, military personnel are still preparing with extra security in the case that it does. "The US Armed Forces are not going to be able to be countered by any civilian force; once the civilians realize this we could expect some interesting yet unpredictable political discourse. It will certainly be marked in history books. Of course, this isn't a concern because it will never happen; said Guziewicz. Meanwhile, protests are occuring in Hong Kong where people are p!}tting their lives on the line. Wilczak noted that the thing about revolutions and collective actions is that you never know what's going to set them off. "It would be funny if this turns into the civil rights or government abuse turning point of the 21st century. I can't even draw comparisons to anything equally stupid. Twenty kids show up tand get wiped out and it gets turned into, 'Oh no, government authority is too much: That's the only tiny sliver itty bitty light at the end of the tunnel of this otherwise completely stupid joke. With everything else happening, it would be completely pitiful;' Wilczak said. . . . . @wilkesbeacon Parker.Dorsey@wilkes.edu !/II' building. When obtaining the property Residence Life did attempt to obtain blueprints, but anything that was given was incorrect. This means that students still lack knowledge of what their apartments look like, and the option of photos being taken and given to students is not in the plans. The email on August 7 was the last communication about 77 West. Scheibler emphasized the importance of student happiness to Residence Life. She asks that students with dorming issues email her at deborah.scheibler@wilkes. edu. "This is the students' home, and it is very important to me that students feel comfortable and happy in their home;' she said. "I am happy to talk to anyone and problem solve. How can we make it better? How can we be Colonel?" . @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu r �, , •~'::i oi,..ff. -~ ... : .• -.?: :.,., ~,~, ,, :.; ;:";~-~,r··•·--:.·. ··t...'·~.-,,.,F.f,:,., ~\~. ~ •Th~ Beacon -·s~~te~bet10~ 2~19 •Y1;,, . ·,., ::..": . •:,':.··. t,.~$ 'H.: . ••.•. ,., . News 6 First-year students discuss choosing Wilkes University Sean Schmoyer Asst. News Editor The 2019-2020 school year marks the 87th academic year at Wilkes University, and with it comes the brand new class of first-year students. The Class of 2023 and Class of 2025 have roughly 570 new students that come from 20 states, and 12 countries. The number of students at Wilkes University now totals roughly 4,600 students. This year, the first-year students have 52 honor students and 18 students as a part of Wilkes EDGE, a program focused on helping first-year students make the transition to college life. A vast amount of new students from a variety of new places and backgrounds means that there are more people on campus for other students to get to know. Brooklyn Pedana is a first-year student who is undeclared. She found herself attending Wilkes thanks to the lacrosse team. Pedana is just one of many athletes on campus. Jason Burklow and Trevor Duboff are both first-year wrestlers, and are a financial investments and business majors respectfully. Burklow said, "I chose to come to Wilkes because I am studying financial investments here, and I am wrestling here, so I knew wrestling would be a big part of where I would end up." "I kinda fell in love with the campus, all the people here, definitely with the wrestling team and facility. It has been a lot of fun and I have met a lot of new people. Everyone seems closely knit together, and I think people are having fun, and I enjoy it here." DuBoff said, "I chose to come to Wilkes because of the wrestling program, since I have gotten to Wilkes I have had a lot of fun at the welcome event where they threw out the stickers and shirts. I met a lot of people there." "I have been having the best time oflife since I have been here. It is already pretty tough waking up at like six to go on runs, practices and lifts everyday. But it is going to pay off at·the end of the day." "The first semester so far has been fun and I am glad I choose to spend my time here. I am looking forward to making new friends and figuring out what my major will be," said Pedana. Brady Mitchell is a first-year business management major from Maine whose baseball coach recommended Wilkes to him. Mitchell said, "It is a college town which is really neat, and it is big enough to where it is a good size campus but small enough where it does not take 30 minutes to get to places. It is great and easy to meet people, everyone is super friendly and easy to approach. I am looking forward to trying to walk on the baseball team." Burklow was one of many students to attend the wrestling match Monday in the Marts Gym. The match was between Yianni Diakomihalis and Zain Retherford to see who would make the spot on the Olympic team. It was a unique experience that first-year students got the chance to watch. "That was really cool, I have been to a lot of college matches, but to see that in the Wilkes gym was incredible. I know a lot of people came out for that and it sold out within an hour," Burklow said. More than 200 new students are athletes, bringing the total number of student-athletes to 550 on campus. Mitchell, DuBoff, Burklow and Pedana are just some of the athletes that make up the new first-year students. There are m_ore than just athletes on campus. The new first-year students also Brooklyn Pedana, Undeclared. From left to right: Brady Mitchell, Business Management major, Trevor DuBoff, Business major and Jason Burklow, Financial Investments major. Ashley Slack, Communications Studies All Photos By: The Beacon/Sean Schmoyer major. consist of students who are local residents and commuters. Ashley Slack, first-year communication studies major, said, "Wilkes is relatively close to my house and I love the communications program. Out of all the schools I was looking at I feel like Wilkes had the best programs for that major." "So far I have really enjoyed the grilled cheese from Grillworks, and all of the students and professors have been very kind and welcoming." Ian Bartlow, a first-year computer science major, said, "My choice to come to Wilkes was mainly based on the benefits I would receive, combined with the close location to home. My experience on campus has been very good thus far, learning where things are was not too much of a challenge and everyone has been helpful and nice." "I picked Wilkes because it was close to home, and now you appreciate how beautiful the campus is. It has been hectic but fun. My bio class has definitely been tough," said Deanna Wadzin, first-year nursing major. . . . . @wilkesbeacon ~ Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu Deanna Wadzin, Nursing major. Ian Bartlow, Computer Science maje>r. . �The Beacon - September 10, 2019 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment The Sordoni Art Gallery showcases its newest exhibition, Rust Belt Biennial, with o ening reception By Anna Culver and Jordan Daniel Staff Writers The Sordoni Art Gallery recently ushered in its latest exhibit, Rust Belt Biennial, with an opening reception. The exhibit showcases photography from local regions of Pennsylvania to Michigan curated by Niko J. Kallianioti~ and Yoav Freidlander. The Rust Belt Biennial is a photography series that showcases works of multiple photographers who are from areas affected by the deindustrialization of the rust belt region. The pieces from the exhibit were described as haunting as it highlighted the situation that the rust belt is in. "I believe that it was created to compare new memories and old histories, and maintaining the integrity and importance of both. This exhibit also focuses on the importance of photography and its effects on our society, whether it be political, social or cultural; said Jessica Morandi, junior graphic design major and intern at the Sordoni Art Gallery. Heather Sincavage, director of the gallery, explained that the exhibit is unique because it brought together a number of artists who are committed to the communities, which have been left behind in the rust belt regions. "There is one artist, Alyssha Eve Csuk, who decided to focus on the Bethlehem Hotel's past. Through her work it reveals what it looks like now; said Sincavage. "It is a good representation of the exhibition:' The photography of the exhibit illustrated the hardships of the rust belt as it is facing a decline in blue-collar work. Sincavage shared that her favorite piece was by the artist Susan Copich. "She is photographing a woman who has fallen down the stairs but the image depicts the challenges women face in the rust belt communities. It's haunting yet beautiful and I think women can relate to this piece; said Sincavage. According to Jesse Elliott, senior finance and political science major, one of the most iconic pieces in the exhibit is titled "Farmer Bob" by the artist Joel Anderson. Elliot spoke about how this piece reflected portions of his own life growing up. "He used to be a coal miner actually and he's now a farmer because he has black lung from his years in the coal mine. Especially for me, that is something that is kinda close because I live literally less than half a block down from a coal strip and my gr~dpa used to work in the coal mines and he had black lung himself. It is especially a story that I am really familiar with and being able to see it in a bigger setting like in the gallery was really cool to me; said Elliott. Sincavage also shared there is no particular way to go through the exhibit. However, • Heather Sincavage and artists welcomed the attendees into the new exhibition after the reception wrapped up. Sordoni Art Gallery Events Sept. 11, 5 p.m. I Rust Belt Biennial Artist Panel Discussion Yoav Friedlander, Niko J. Kallianiotis, Ed Eckstein, founding member of Frame 37 ,a nd Jamie Longazel, founder ofAnthracite Unite. The panel will be moderated by Jfeather Sincavage, Director of Sordoni Art Gallery. Discussion begins at 5 p.m. The Beacon/Seth Platukis Artist, John Sanderson, and his family poseg by his featured artwork. she and her colleagues have noticed how people tend to start at the desk area and move in different directions. Therefore, they intentionally placed two pieces by the desk that they believed relay what the Rust Belt is. "People should attend this particular exhibit because it's truly reflective of us. Our region was built on coal mining and steel. It's a realistic look of our community and the ones that are still thriving today; said Sincavage. At the reception, Kallianiotis and Freidlander shared a couple of words about their inspiration for starting this exhibition. Reception attendees were able to meet with the curators and other artists afterward. "I'm fascinated by the photographs of people's faces. Their expressions give me a sense of confusion and vulnerability because of the bad situations they seem to be in. I cannot relate to those experiences so it makes me feel guilty because I cannot help them; said Anna DePaula, a reception attendee from Brazil visiting Wilkes-Barre. For more information about the gallery, please contact Heather Sincavage at heather. sincavage@wilkes.edu or visit the Sordoni Art Gallery's website at https:/ /wilkes.edu/ sordoniartgallery. @wilkesbeacon Anna.Culver@wilkes.edu Jordan.Daniel@wilkes.edu W Sept. 20, 5-8 p.m. I Art Block: Live Glass Blowing Demonstrations Live hot glass demonstrations with the l(eystone College Mobile Glass Studio, bands-on art making activities, music and )Dore. Sept 25, 4:30 p.m. I ~ : :IJndocumenCl!d Fean: Immigration -d 1he Polmcs of Divide and :conquer in 1187.elton, PA with Jamie Longw.el, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York. and author of award winning book Undocumented Fears: Immigration and the Politics ofDivide and Conquer in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Oct. 2, 4:30 p.m. I Lecture: Mining our History: What We Can Learn from Photos of the Past with Dr. Aimee Newell, Executive Director of the Luzerne County Historical Society in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. r �.J The Beacon - September 10, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment 8 · The city of Wilkes-Barre hosts 250th Founder's Day Celebration By Kylie Dil_lon Asst. Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor, The gloomy weather did not stop the city of Wilkes-Barre and their residents from celebrating its 250th anniversary on, Sept. 6 at Kirby Park. For the celebration, local vendors lined the sidewalks of the field selling food and different handmade jewlery and clothing. The city also celebrated the day by having carnival games with prizes, hot air balloon rides and different informational stands including one from the WilkesBarre Police Dept. On top of these attractions, the David Blight School of Dance, Wilkes University's MEDUCA students and the Tom Petty Appreciation Band all performed throughout the day. The celebration honored the anniversary of the Connecticut settlers who came to the area in 1769. Colonel John Durkee named Wilkes-Barre after John Wilkes and Isaac Barre, two British Parliament members who were in support of the colonies during the Revolutionary War. Among the Wilkes-Barre citizens that attended the event, there were many Wilkes University students who crossed the Market Street Bridge to join the celebration. "I had a lot of fun, there was so much food. I've never even been to Kirby Park so it was cool to get off campus for a while," said Taylor Dillon, sophomore business management major at Wilkes University. Several of the Panamanian students who attend Wilkes University came to support MEDUCA as they-performed two traditional dances for the audience. "I heard about this event from a friend, and I went to support the panamanian students;' said Priscilla Rey, sophomore business management major at Wilkes University. "I thought it was so coo.I to see the different types of cultures and dances. It was different to see the kind of dances they do compared to american dancing:' Despite the weather being chilly, families seemed to generally enjoy the carnival-esque event. The celebration was a great opportunity for families to connect with one another and enjoy a fun-filled day of food, games, and performances. "I really like the Panamanian culture, and the vendors were selling different stuff which was lovely;' said Juana Pimentel, sophomore hospitality major at Wilkes University. "It was really nice to see families together, because ·you don't always get the chance to see families together and I had the chance today:' Wilkes University's Panamanian students, Abdiel Gonzalez and Yulieth Zambrano performing a traditional dance called "El Punto" on stage at Kirby Park stage. Founder's Day was a celebration for the city of Wilkes-Barre and its residents. The celebration emphasized the city's history, which had stretched from the Revolutionary War. It also provided an opportunity to immerse Wilkes students ~ ith the history of Wilkes-Barre, and allowed them to interact with the local community. ~ @wilkesbeacon - , Kylie.Dillon@wilkes.edu • Each week the Wilkes Beacon staff picks adds a song to the Beacon Bumps plarlist on Spotify. Check us out under the Spotify username, The Wilkes Beacon, or look to tlie side column for this week's list of songs. 7 . �The Beacon - September 10, 2019 APP, continued from front page be very difficult to find from other sources;' said Jesse Elliot, senior finance and political science major. The pop-up event was geared toward raising awareness about the app, helping students create their Handshake profiles, and to increase the presence for the newly merged Center for Career Development and Internships as an essential resource on Wilkes campus. Free t-shirts and information cards were handed out as well to any student who downloaded the app and created their profile. "I have been trying to get Handshake here for the past two years. At a lot of the conferences that I go to, I notice that a lot of the bigger schools are using Handshake like Hi, Miranda! Jobs Expiring Soon ~ U Strat Spec The OevOps Engineer Consultadd Inc Part-Time Jobs ,. ___ , ___ ___ ... -.&.!. --·•- - ... _ ____,.... _ _ -- ,.., ___ __ Bo El FOR 'fOIJ EVENTS ..0. 1 11 JOBS = SCHOOL Courtesy of Miranda Zink The app greets the student with their name and information about job listings caterered to their needs. 9 Life, Arts & Entertainment Temple University, St. Joseph's University and Lehigh University. When looking into it, I recognized ease of use for both students and employers as well," said Sharon Castano, director of Student Development. Unlike similar apps such as Linkedin, posts on Handshake are filtered based on the needs and wants both of universities and companies that are searching for prospective interns and employees. It gives employers the option to choose the schools that they want their posts to be shown to. "The better that students create their profile, employers will be able to search for them. Handshake is very intuitive. The more information that they give it, the better the recommendations will be for the jobs;' said Lisa Mulvey, career development coordinator and administrator for the Handshake app at Wilkes. In the same regard, Wilkes can also choose which employers are qualified to be highlighted on their Handshake network. The Center also rates the employers based on ratings from other schools and upon the feedback given from students and alumni who are at or previously worked at these companies in the past. Thus, if the Center sees that companies have a lower rating, they will look into it so that the students can have the more valuable experience possible at their internship or potential new job. "I was able to find an internship instantly. I found an internship opening at GUARD insurance and I was the first to apply thanks to Handshake. I am now an intern at GUARD because of it .. .I would highly recommend every student at Wilkes to download this app;' said Michael Bergamo, senior dual major in finance and sports management. Castano also stressed that the Center is working hard to contact a variety of companies in different fields both locally and nationally to explain the benefits of being on Handshake. The ultimate goal is to get as many companies to get on board as possible. 'Tm trying to let students know what's going on currently. The larger companies are who you are seeing on Handshake first and that is happening because these companies have already been on Handshake for the past few years;' said Castano. Castano also mentioned that if students are in a certain industry Handshake might not be where they find all of their opportunities. Every student can still go The Beacon/Sarah Matarella Caitlin Klinger, senior sports management student and Moran DeAngelo, Student Development graduate assistant worked the table at the pop-up event. to the center behind the SUB and meet career and internship fairs are being held directly with Castano to find industry- and which companies will be attending. specific internships and opportunities if Students will also be able to register for these events through the app as well. they cannot find one on the app. · "We will not have to send emails Over 500 employers have already signed up on Handshake. Mulvey mentioned that anymore, and there won't be a need for fliers the goal is to have at least 800 companies around campus. Everything will be right on signed up by the end of the semester Handshake;' said Mulvey. along with developing a larger pool of Since students can upload their resume local companies for the students to have to their profile and the center has access to more convenient access too, especially for these profiles, feedback is provided on each internships. of the resumes that are uploaded. For more information about Handshake, Students can also still utilize Handshake for other reasons as well. Both Castano contact Sharon Castano at sharon.castano@ and Mulvey explained that Handshake is wilkes.edu or Lisa Mulvey at lisa.mulvey@ meant to enhance your network. They said- wilkes.edu, or attend the next pop-up that it should be used in conjunction with and information session on Oct. 14 in the sites like Indeed, Linkedin and Glassdoor Cohen Science Center. to maximize your potential to gain The Handshake app is now available for opportunities. free on Apple's App Store and the Google In addition, the Center for Career Play store. Development and Internships uses ._.- @wi/kesbeacon Handshake to inform students of when the , Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu Upcoming Events Sept. 12 - Internship Orientation - 11 a.m. Miller Room Sept. 17 - Career conversations - 11 a.m. F.M. Kirby Center Sept. 19 - Baker Tilly Day- 11 a.m. UCOM 231 Sept. 26 - Using Linked.In in Your Job Search - 11 a.m. UCOM 134 Courtesy of The Center for Career Development and Internship r �.J The Beacon - September 10, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment Programming Board hosts Ping Pong & Pizza on the Fenner Quad By Caroline Rickard Staff Writer Just like Sunday Night Football, Thursday night Programming Board events are back in action for this year. On Sept. 6, one of Wilkes University's Megacouncil clubs, Programming Board, held its second program of the year with Ping Pong and Pizza on the Fenner Quad. This past Thursday night was unlike previous events because it was held outside on the Fenner Quad. Most of their other events are held on the Henry Student Center's concourse. Students of all years turned out for the event. The Fenner Quad was filled with multiple ping pong tables, and refreshments tables were stocked with soft drinks and all-you-can-eat pizza. The event was also complemented by speakers playing popular music. "We decided to host this event on the quad in order to encourage the laid back atmosphere we want the event to have;' said Devin Lindley, a junior marketing and management major, and marketing chair on Programming Board. The event echoed that goal with crowds of students taking a break from their studies to mingle with their friends, play rounds of ping pong and listen to music. Students even had the chance to win prizes towards the end of the night. "The purpose of this event is to take some stress off of our busy schedules for the night;' said Erin Schaepe, a junior education major and public relations executive of programming board. Programming Board events like ping pong and pizza are a great way to meet new people in the Wilkes community. These events normally bring in students from all class years, as well as students from a variety of majors across departments. "This event is also unique because it isn't as structured as others are;' said Lindley, "There isn't a specified order of events, students can come by and eat whenever they like;: Autumn Pedron, a junior education major, recommends that students should attend these kinds of events. She also noted her favorite part of the night was the buffalo chicken pizza. "I definitely think this event is a good way to meet others from Wilkes, and is a chance to catch up with new friends in between classes;' Pedron said. Programming Board does much more ·LIi The Beacon/ Caroline Rickard Friends (left to right) left- Losu Sanz Garcia, Leyre Soriano, Susan Balanco, Inigo , Anatevia, and Valerie Helminen enjoyed the all-you-can-eat pizza at the event. than host events like Ping Pong and Pizza. The group is also responsible for putting on the spring concert, which has brought in popular artists of all musical genres like AJR, T-Pain, Hoodie Allen and Bryce Vine. The Megacouncil also sells discounted movie tickets for students. Programming Board will continue to host events every Thursday night at 7 p.m. throughout the entire academic year. The next event will be a Dippin' Dots giveaway held on Sept. 12 chuing club hours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first floor of the Henry Student Center. For updates about events and giveaways, follow Wilkes' Programming Board on Instagram and Twitter @WilkesUPB. ..a-, @wilkesbeacon Caroline.Rickard@wilkes.edu Self care with Sarah: Taking a step back and taking control By Sarah Matarella Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor Since a new academic year is upon us, one might be thinking about what they can do to improve their daily routine or themself in general from last year. Taking control and actively thinking about what you can improve upon and what you need to accept can make a huge difference in yo¥ daily routine. Whether you are a returning student who seemingly has their routine down to a science, or a first-year student who is making the transition from high school, improvements can always be made. This can be difficult especially if one is used to doing something or acting in a certain way. "When I lived at home before coming to school, I would never really clean up after myself. I was just messy because no one else really saw, but then moving in with someone made me realize like oh my gosh not just because others want you to. Don't they can see my things and they can see just sit around and accept something that the way I live. That was a huge change for doesn't make you your happiest self;' said Julie Chroppwicki, junior me;' said Yugadi Hullur, psychology major. "So, sophomore biology major. if it makes you unhappy, Hullur went on to it probably needs to be explain that she thinks changed:' that it would be selfish · On the other hand, if she continued in her it is also important to habits because it had the know when to acccept potential to negatively things about yourself. affect the people that she Sometimes, people have was living with. the tendency to overthink Aside from affecting others, becoming stagnant The Beacon/Seth Platukis a~out some~hing th at :hey in a routine or a certain might be domg or perc1eve that they are affecting behavior can cause dissonance within oneself if they realize others when they actually aren't. Everyone has their own distinct traits, that it is not beneficial to them. "The most important thing is that you personailities and ways of living. Some of have to want to change for yourself and these aspects are things that people do not even have control of. Therefore, accepting certain things about yourself is just as essential as realizing what you might need to work on. "I would say always change when you can because change is good and is something that is almost inevitable. The only thing that would lead to having to be accepted is something you have no control over;' said Chropowicki. So, take a step back when you have free time to self reflect and analyze these differences. It can be difficult, but it has the potential to benefit you in the long run. "Don't be a victim. If you don't like where you are, either get working to change it, or accept it and appreciate it;' said Hunter Hughes, senior pre-med neuroscience major. ~ @wilkesbeacon - , Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu . t f �major with minors in marketing and psychology. Colonel creativitr- •My major is digital design and media art, so I do a lot of creative things through there. fm also learning 30•:,, .....~ design and 2D app developments. additi hyand~Ialse ~- •• Discovering the talent: "Photography is the area l have been attracted to the longest:' she said. "Even from a young age, I took to it early on. I stuck with it since I was about 11 and continued to develop my skills and interest in it. Especially within the last fo'1r or so years working on developing my skills a lot with it. I have a wide variety of different cameras I use, and over the years I've upgraded o'r just tried out new cameras." Job vs. hobby: "For the most part, it is a fun thing I do. Every time I travel I have a camera on me. Mostly I take pictures of landscapes or cityscapes. Environmental is my favorite because there is a lot of creativity you can do there as well, but I definitely also shoot portraits, events, products and other corporate photography. Slowly, it's turning into a side job though. Over the past year, I have been doing more photography forwork through internships and also on my own. I just shot my first wedding and I have a website that I post photos. I do Instagram a little, too, but not as much as I should;' she said. All Photos Submitted by Madison Kaminski Solo vs. group activity: "This is definitely a solo thing, but sometimes I collaborate ~ith other people to take pictures of them, or other businesses if they need photos;' she said. . @wilkesbeacon Kylie.Dillon@wilkes.edu r �.. The Beacon - September 10, 2019 '-;. Life: Arts Bt Entertinment.· . ·: 12 20 19 Wilkes University's Student Government hosted its annual Club Day on Thursday, Sept. 5 in the McHale Athletic Center in University Center on Main. A record high of 115 clubs, organizations, work study and volunteering opportunities registered for the event. Tables filled the MAC, with the center of the gym left wide open for performances from the Wilkes University Dance Team and Cheerleading Team. The radio station, 90.7 WCLH, kept the atmosphere alive with DJs on the microphone and music playing throughout the event. The Hospitality Leadership Club, represented by Victoria Morrison, provides the opportunity to gain solid business and hospitality skills. Represented by Vice President, Donald Ballou, and President, Allyssa Olear, the UNICEF club is focused on carrying out the mission of the United Nation Children's Fund t hroug h comm unity service , advocacy, and fundraising. The mission of the new club, Young Americans for Liberty, is to identify, educate, train and mobilize activists to 'make liberty win.' "It couldn't have happened without the combined efforts of all Student Government members and Student Development. We had over 810 unique attendees captured on our app, The Colonel Guide. We are in the process of getting feedback for nesxt year, which has been positive thus far." - Alanah Guerrero, student body preside.it The �l2 The .Beacori - September 1o, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment 13 New to campus, the Games and Media Club promotes community through video games, board games, televison shows and movies. Represented by Dr. Helen Davis, the Gender and Sexuality Alliance is a club designed to create awareness.for LGBTQ+ students and provide a place for members of the community and allies of the community to come together. The Beacon/Parker Dorsey Dr. Del Lucent, laijutsu club advisor, and Gillian Bohunko pose after a waza demonstration. Represented by Vice Presidents, Matt Finnegan and Delaney Lukowski, the Politica; Society does an array of politically inclined actvities such as movie nights, mocktail parties and trivia nights. Photos: The Beacon/Breanna Ebisch Courtesy of Amni Cola Yearbook Programming Board's DeAndre DePass and Tyler Lackey hand out pennants advertising their club. Page Layout: The Beacon/Madison Hummer r �·r ' .. 0 p1n1on 14 A;ve an :;tJon or want to wrlC aguest coiumn? &ntact the :;tJon editor: i&li.Murphyl$wbts.edu rVoi Emphasizing athletics is a good way to entice potential students • Wilkes University has rebranded its athletic department in the last two years, between adding new sports, such as men's and women's ice hockey, and a near complete overhaul on most of the department's coaching staff. The latest upgrades made to the department have been in the Marts Center and most notably at the Ralston Athletic Complex, where new multi-sport turf fields are currently being put in. Rumors have been swirling around the university that the recent upgrades are to hopefully draw more interest for incoming students. Here at The Beacon, we believe that investing money in the athletics programs at Wilkes and improving facilities is a good strategy to help draw more interest in the University. Wilkes has had multiple coaches depart for numerous reasons over the last three years, whether it was for new jobs or stepping away for personal reasons. With the vacancies, Wilkes has put effort in to hiring the best candidates for its student athletes and the university. The Marts Center has been upgrading the weight room over the last couple of years, and this summer had new blue turf installed in the "green room;' resulting in it being renamed the "blue room:' Gowilkesu.com also recently posted that the weight room has new/upgraded . .. · · technology. As reported by The Beacon in the summer issue, the university is installing a new multi-sport turf field in the Ralston Athletic Complex. The field will primarily serve as a baseball field in the spring, but it can also host games for men's and women's soccer in the fall as well as field hockey and men's and . women's lacrosse in the spring. "I think it is a really good idea if the University wants to keep enrollment up during down years," Jose Tabora, senior quarterback of the Wilkes football team said. "The improved facilities are very attractive for athletes and for the university's non-athletes it can create a fun atmosphere at games and around campus." The benefits of investing the money into athletics are clear for many student athletes, but for the students who do not participate in sports, Wilkes could potentially have an issue. "I understand why Wilkes may want to improve their athletic facilities but \t is hard to think about my tuition dollars contributing to programs that I have nopart of;' an anonymous student at Wilkes said. While it is a fair question to raise, it is important to note that projects like this are not completely funded by . . .@wilkesbeacon • TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu .from .~fireripg'viewpoints. Letters ·phone nlftn.p¢r. Pho.ll~ ;numoe.rs will not be ; . .ormauo.n,+ ·•· edforveri j\.. · :• :-:':-: the university, but also from alumni donations. · It is also important to know that there are a lot of athletes -that make up the Wilkes University campus. Many students are drawn to Wilkes from other states because of the athletic and academic opportunity. "I heard about Wilkes when the coaches came out and recruited me;' freshman football player Ryan Martel said. "I came for a visit and saw what Wilkes could offer me academically and I knew this was where I wanted to be." It is important to note that while Wilkes is a Division III school, therefore meaning most athletes are likely not going to move forward with professional athletic careers, athletics still help draw interest to Wilkes. The football team brought in over 45 freshman this year and that is just a fraction of the freshmen the athletic department brought in. The money Wilkes is investing in their athletic department is similar to the trickle-down effect. The money invested in the fields, facilities and coaches will draw more interest for incoming students for years to come. .,:;:; ··,,,::. : :, ;: ··<- <;:, ,AllJeti~r,t6,~ i:Jaitor,must:be sent using one of,the followm.g.pietnoqs: Email: ·1lieWi1kesBeacon@wilkes.edu Phone: (570) 408-5903 (Voicel}lail: 3p seconds or less; please.) ~fail:.84~est(Squth.Street, Wilkes,;Barre,.Pa.18766 Attn:·•· ThtBeacan �. The Beacon - September 10, 2019 Opinion 15 There is never a need for straight pride parades By Sammi Verespy Asst. Opinion Editor In fact, the right _to marriage is ~ne that they were restramed from up until a Supreme Court ruling in 2015 · We do not need to have a fe stival to teach about straight history, as those ~deals are engrai~ed into our society. We Ju st know th em smce th ey are th e cultural norm. Take a look in your hiS tory books. Mo st all of history is written with straight white men in th e forefront, wi th women and people of color scribbled in th e margins. LGBT + peoples are an endnote if they're lucky. These st raight pride parades are ju st another way for white men to undermine minorities again and shift th e focus back onto themselves, something that they are great at: Here is th e th ing, pride events are not a show to prove th at th ey are better or more important th an th e majority, rath er they are just assuming the position of an equal in society. This is some th ing th at allows for the conversation that these minorities are deserving of recognition and happiness too. Straight people already have recognition in society. There are no double takes by people walking down the street if they are holding ha nd s, except maybe for a firS t grader who believes in cooties. Straight pride parades are recognizing th ings th at are already accepted in society. With this acceptance, society acknowledges heterosexuals and deems them as normal. So, why is there a need to create more awareness for a group that is already accepted? A major claim of the far right is that because the gay community has made so much progress, pride is no longer necessary. Last year, far-right site The Federalist published an article from Chad Felix Greene titled 'Tm a Gay Man. Here's Why I Don't Celebrate Pride Month:' In the article, Greene says about not needing Pride Month: "I no longer have those limitations. I am free to pursue any dream I wish:' His article mirrors the opinion of many members of the far right, of all sexual orientation. I can jog your memory of a few cases: refusal to officiate weddings, discrimination during the adoption process, refusal to have cakes baked for their weddings. While those are just a few large examples, there can also be examples seen in day to day life. Outside of America, the status for LGBT + community is even worse. In some countries, if there are even whispers that a person is gay they will be caned publicly, not only to punish the person but to also deter the general public. As you may or may not know, there was a straight pride parade in Boston on Aug. 31. This is a stunt pulled off of feelings based in hatred and bigotry, not in activism for those who identify as straight. Pride is not a threat to people who are not in the LGBTQIA+ community. Minorities celebrating their identity do not impose a threat or harm to another's identity. Throughout the summer, specifically in June, people who are in the LGBT + community celebrate pride. This is celebration of the freedom to express their identities and individuality. One of the largest shows of this during the month are Pride Festivals or Pride Parades. They are a colorful display, mostly of the different flags representing such identities. However, in Boston there was a counter movement brewing, planning a "straight pride festival/parade:' The organizer of this event, Mark Sahady, commented on Facebook saying that this F ent was planned "to make fun of the left's identity politics:• Later adding, "For ( the left), everything is based upon identity. It is all about who is a victim and who is an oppressor. If you are a victim then you get celebratory status and the oppressor is expected to defer their true feelings and allow them to do so:• This ideal is one that dimin ishes the LGBT + communities and what they stand for at their core, acceptance and equality. The opinions of the people in these straight pride rallies are based off of ignorance and discriminatory values. These ideals are ones that encourage something that LGBT + peoples have faced for centuries: oppression and discrimination. Pride has been a way for this group to fight back and normalize their sexual and gender identities through showing the general public who they are and what they truly stand for. If you look back at the history of LGBT + communities, you will see why a pride festival is necessary for these communities and why a straight pride L__----------='--""==="'""'""' parade is not necessary. The Beacon/ Sean Sch moyer LGBT + communities do not have At Wilkes Universi ty, t he LGBT + community has a strong presence. Pictured the same access to the basic things and above: a bisexual pride flag from a student's dorm room . freedoms that straight people do. In 2018, CNN reported that two gay women were caned in Malaysia after being caught having sex. This is just one of the many incidents that occur worldwide everyday. Although interracial romances have been subject to discrimination in the past, Loving v. Virgina ( 1967) stru@k down state laws which banned interracial marriage. There has never been a court case that prevented discrimination of LGBT couples. In fact, there has been court cases that have actually supported those that discriminate against the LGBT based on religious beliefs. Straight people rarely recieve the same violence, degradation, isolation, and unlawful acts that the LGBT community have been encountering well into the 21st century. Straight people are not turned away from shops just because of their sexual preference or gender identity. Straight people are not ostracized by their families because they have shared they are straight. In fact, straight people do not need to even explicitly tell their family they are heterosexual. Straight people do not experience the type of fear LGBT + members have when being seen in public with their partners. They have never experienced the social isolation and bullying at school, workplaces and within families just because of who they are or what they love. Straight pride is not and will not ever be something that we need in society. Every day is a celebration for the non -LGBT + community. Pride is a time to allow for a push for visualization and acceptance of a minority group. Because LGBT + issues are such a hot button issue, it is very important to stay aware of your representatives policies and stances. Be sure to read up on where they stand on these issues. Write to your congressional representatives and urge them to protect the rights of those who are considered disenfranchised. We know that there are those who use their power to disenfranchise. One day, those in the LGBT + community can wake up one day not having to fear these sickening and hateful protests of their pride. """1f@wi/kesbeacon !11/f Samantha.Verespy@ wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - September 10, 2019 Opinion 16 In Defense of the Great Admiral Christopher Columbus By Dr. Frank Mazzaglia Op-Ed Contributor Great men in history have ardent admirers and virulent adversaries. Modern revisionist historians follow the ramblings of former communist Howard Zinn and his fellow travelling socialists in their vicious campaign against Columbus. Along with their hero, Karl Marx, they despised Columbus because he was a capitalist. The research they presented came from links that were clearly marked "fables, legends, and myths". No matter. The fake research served as their trusted source of information. What they really proved is that if you say something often enough, people will believe it. It is out of their phony presentation of history that Columbus is accused of all kinds of atrocities Without a single shred of evidence. Real scholars who have studied the Great Admiral's actual writings find no evidence to substantiate these charges. One of the worst charges against Columbus is genocide. However, genocide capitalist. is the intentional and deliberate murder It's the same creepy stuff that motivated of a particular people. What the Turks the once wildly popular Klu Klu Klan (sic) did to the Armenians was genocide. What in their hate campaign toward Catholics the Nazis did to the Jews was genocide. and immigrants. is Genocide is not the There one "The three things that unintended clash of difference. Italian microbes. adversaries really hold against Americans and th eir Then, of course, many friends have there's the charge of Columbus is that he was Italian, finally begun to introducing slavery he was Catholic, and he was a organize and to tell the to the New World. real Columbus story. In fact, slavery has capitalist." The fake revisionist existed in the world historians have had a since the earliest days of civilization. huge head start, but in the end, as it always Hundreds of years before Columbus ever does, truth will win out. set sail from Spain, warlike Indian tribes Stop and ask yourself a question. Where were enslaving other captured Indians. would we be without Columbus? Long before Columbus arrived, slavery and Long Live the Great Admiral Christopher cannibalism were rampant among Indians. Columbus ! Columbus didn't know where he was Dr. Frank Mazzaglia is the Chairman of when he introduced the New World to the Old World. But for that matter, neither did the Board of the Italian American Alliance in anybody else at the time. Massachusetts and he holds multiple degrees The three things that adversaries really from Boston College, Boston State College, hold against Columbus is that he was Suffolk University and Harvard University. Italian, he was Catholic, and he was a What is a leader? Do they have moral obligations? By Neil Murphy Opinion Editor • What do you think of when you hear the word "leader?" By definition, a leader is a person who leads or commands a group, organization or country. The definition is fitting, but what really makes a leader? Try and think of values and characteristics of a potential leader. When I think of what a leader is and what they should embody, I think of confidence, commitment, passion and accountability. One of the biggest things that should come to mind is honesty and integrity. What does integrity mean? Integrity refers to the quality of being honest as well as having strong moral principles. I'm certain that most people can agree _. that leaders should have honesty and integrity. Let's break this down further. What exactly are moral principles? Moral principles are the principles of what are right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group. There •are plenty of examples to demonstrate what they are. For example, a moral principle we have in our society is telling the truth. With many examples of what moral principles are, we can also see many examples 9f individuals in power who do not demonstrate these moral principles. To give a classic example of someone who doesn't demonstrate moral principles, look at President Donald Trump. Trump constantly lies and doubles down on them once called out. He also isn't tolerable in the slightest. For example, he made comments about Jewish-Americans who vote for the Democratic Party, who allegedly show "either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty:' It's astounding how someone like him is considered a great leader in the eyes of his base. With that being said, let's delve into moral obligations. Do our leaders have moral obligations? We know what moral principles are as they were previously defined above. According to the definition, moral obligations are the compulsions brought on by our sensitivity to one another. A term that I think strong leaders should keep in mind is "In loco parentis:' In loco parentis refers to the legal responsibility of a person to take on some of the functions and responsibility of a parent. We have that moral obligation to the people within our society. Does this mean that leaders actually have moral obligations? Leaders should know that they have to make decisions that benefit the greater community. If leaders are making decisions for everyone who they are leading, they need to have facts and reasons. for why they make a certain decision. Leaders need to be held accountable for the actions they make, just like everyone else. They need to be held to the same standards as everyone else. We choose leaders because of their ability to lead and their ability to make the right decisions for the greater good and that represented what the majority would want. In conclusion, leaders do have moral obligations and they should live up to them. Individuals in power should be held responsible for not living up to moral obligations. In loco parentis should be the basis of how leaders should act. . ~ • @wilkesbeacon neil.murphy1@wilkes.edu ,, �The Beacon - Septembe..r 10, 2019 Opinion 17 "13 Reasons Why" can do better for mental health and so can we By Sarah Weynand Staff Writer The following article contains mentions of several triggering subjects, though not graphically described. If the mention of selfharm or any kind of abuse causes feelings of depression and/or anxiety, please tread carefully and practice emotional self-care. If needed, please contact a trusted friend, family member, mentor or utilize our campus resources at Pass~n Hall. Persistent activism is one of the most admirable and important things our current society has to offer. The perseverance we possess to educate others, old and young, about topics such as mental illness & sexual assault awareness, the treatment of the LGBTQA+ community, substance abuse, etc., is one to admire. We desire to start conversations, however tough they may be, to correct the injustices circulating our nation. While persistence and awareness are necessary, it's also essential to keep the sensitivity and fragility of these subjects in mind, especially when speaking to our society's adolescents. We need to be both honest and careful with our youth at these delicate times. Teenagers and young adults are often told that their emotional turmoil is one of many "growing pains" that they'll experience in life. That may be true for some, but that doesn't make their pain any less worthy of attention. A "typical" growing pain like being bullied, losing a friend, hearing cruel rumors being spread, or even failing a test could make one feel deep feelings of sadness and even worthlessness. When we notice someone going through a difficult time and turning to unhealthy behaviors and/or thoughts, the protective side of us panics and we want to shake them, tell them to snap out of it, or deliver an anecdote about our second cousin's friend who died awfully from addiction or suicide. We feel that the only way to get across how serious these issues are is to vividly display the worst-case scenario because then they'll understand. If you've done this I understand. Many therapists would understand. It's okay to be scared for a loved one. When misogyny, racism, homophobia, addiction and suicide enter the minds of our youth, it's natural to want to stress the severity in every way possible in order to get the conversation started. This mentality can change quickly from activism to carelessness, especially when the message is meant to reach millions of teenagers in a public, informational and entertaining manner. If the moral must be taught, should there be limits to the explicitly activists and advocates can portray? Do the ends justify the means? That thin line is what the producers of the show "13 Reasons Why" crossed when including graphically described and visualized examples of substance abuse, suicide and sexual assault. There's hardly enough time in the day to dissect every moment of the show, but let this be a start. One of the most controversial shows in the Netflix Original collection came out with its third season on Aug 23, 2019. "Thirteen Reasons Why;' originally a young adult novel by Jay Asher, is the story of a teenage girl's tragic suicide and the cassette tapes she left to the people she believes are the reason why. There are topics that the show has tried to do justice and that had good intentions in including, but the danger seems to outweigh the helpfulness·. After educating themselves on the dangers the scenes had caused, they removed the irresponsible and explicit death scene three years after it premiered. The first and second seasons had potential to start productive conversations but failed to do so responsibly. The latest season tried to do better. It revolved around the death of the show's main antagonist, Bryce Walker, a jock :who got away with serial sexual assault bec':use his future "shouldn't be ruined;' a loose reference to the injustice of cases like Brock Turner. Aside from some problematic aspects surrounding Walker that somewhat excuse his actions while trying to take responsibility, the third season had a few pivotal moments in which its goal of starting a conversation is achieved by means of showing a conversation. There's a moment when Tyler Down, a male character who had been sexually assaulted the previous season by another antagonist, finally releases his anguish. He feels safe enough to confide in the main protagonist, Clay Jensen, because Clay carefully prods for information and gives Tyler total control of the situation. He does not push, he does not blame, he does not condescend. He shows real concern and asks permission before physically comforting him. That moment is true, ethical activism. The conversation is a difficult one and may still upset some viewers, but in a different, more compassionate way than the show has before. It shows hope of how things can get better when you begin to talk about difficult things. Better yet, it demonstrates how you can be the one to make a friend feel safe and cared for even when they're suffering greatly. By no means does this scene undo all the pain the show may have caused in the past, but it's an effort. The show can definitely do,better in its upcoming fourth and final ..;,;· season, and we can, too. If you or anyone you know is going through a hard time, reach out a hand. You can use it to connect to another or to wrap yo_urself in a big hug. Love yourself, love others, and keep going. Do better. To many of us, mental health is a very serious issue. Most of us in our lives experience very distressing situations. None of us are alone in the journey we call life. With that being said, there may be many of us that experience these situations whom are very nervous about going to speak to someone about our difficulties. Not being able to talk about things that are bothering us is something that creates a ton of stress for us. Stress, as we all know, is not healthy for our bodies at all. With all of this negative stress affecting our bodies, this could lead to some very negative consequences down the road, long term. For those of you who may be reading this that are in ·need of information on resources of mental health, you can contact a variety of individuals. If you are experiencing thoughts of depression and/or suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. If you are a victim of any kind of domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline. You can reach them at 1-800-787-3224. If you are a student at Wilkes University, you may want to go to Passan Hall, which is completely free for Wilkes students. Our campus has individuals on site who are here for students and staff if they are experiencing any kind of distress going on. Having this kind of information not only for yourself, but for others, can be valuable. Nobody truly knows what goes on in an individual's mind but them. However, that doesn't mean you can't be a healthy support system for that person if they ever need you to be. ~ @wilkesbeacon • Sarah.Weynand@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - September 10, 2019 Opinion 18 Fire and blood: Bolsonaro and the Amazon Rainforest By Christopher Smith Staff Writer Jair Bolsonaro, the 38th president of Brazil, recently rejected a stimulus package from the G7 countries that would have provided him with $20 million to counter the forest fires that are plaguing the Amazon. Granted, it is no surprise that Bolsonaro would refuse such aid, as he had already promised during his presidential bid that he would cut down the rainforest at a much faster rate than previous presidents. These forest fires aren't the ones that Smokey the Bear warned you about either. They are - deliberate forest fires in an attempt to do slash-and-burn agriculture for business opportunities within the country of Brazil, which is entirely selfish on Bolsonaro and other business moguls. Although illegal, farmers all across Latin America do the practice because it guarantees a much more fertile crop. These fires have grown out of control and have brought us to where we are now. Agriculture also contributes to deforestation because land has to be cleared to expand farms. So much of the forest has already been lost to deforestation, in fact, that scientists fear that irreparable damage has been caused. This is bad because it has been discovered that the Amazon basin maintains its own microclimate, due to the trees trapping moisture from the rain, and this microclimate is being destroyed. It maintains a microclimate for a great number of life. There are many different types of animals and plants that call that rainforest home. If that isn't enough to mention, then how about the many tribes of indigenous people in the rainforest? If this forest is destroyed, these tribes have to be displaced. Very soon, the Amazon will be a dry savannah (unable to be farmed). Lowering carbon emissions won't reverse this, but ending the deforestation will. Now you may ask, what is this agriculture for in the first place? It is to support both Brazil's and the global meat industry. According to the Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC), six percent of Brazil's total exports are chicken, beef and pork combined. Now that number may not seem like much, as Brazil's largest export are soybeans. They comprise fourteen percent of Brazil's total exports. So how is meat to blame when soybeans clearly make up most of Brazil's agriculture and exports? According to the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association, 80 percent of soybeans are converted to soybean meal, most of which is used to feed animals. When you do the math, you find that about a fifth of Brazilian agriculture exports are devoted to their meat industry. An industry that Bolsonaro seeks to expand to the detriment of the Amazon rainforest, the largest rainforest in the world. As I conclude this, I would first want to recommend researching how these fires are affecting the indigenous people. I also want to point out that there is little we can do as Americans. I can't say stop eating meat because they mostly export their agricultural products to China and Europe. However, I could tell you to write to your representatives and protest to the President to let them know that you do not think the United States should tolerate this deforestation. I would lastly recommend that you go out and vote for an administration that is concerned about how these issues affect the world and will actually hold those who are destroying our world accou~table. · If you have an administration that isn't concerned about how these issues will affect the world, what kind of precedence will that send to other world leaders? If this were to happen in their own country, then perhaps they would not be acting the same. W @wilkesbeacon · C~ristopher.Smith5@wilkes.edu Gene therapy: a potential blessing or a potential curse? By Neil Murphy Opinion Editor When you hear "gene therapy," what do you think of? More times then not, many people would associate gene therapy with science fiction. I definitely wouldn't say that it's far fetched. Gene therapy is a very exciting topic to discuss. This is especially due to its controversy. Is it good or bad? Let's find out together. Science is turning out to be limitless with each passing day. We have breakthroughs in every field all_the time but we never really hear about them. That alone is very sad. However, I can almost guarantee that gene therapy will gain tons of media coverage. Why is that? Well just think about it. If gene therapy proves to be a success, you will then have limitless opportunities. The central dogma states that DNA - ···makes RNA, which makes genes, which then · creates proteins. Genes are like blueprints. Why is this so special? Proteins actually do most of the work in cells and are required for the structure, function and regulation of the body's tissues and organs. They also assist making new molecules by interacting with genetic information stored in DNA. See how this all comes together? If you can gain access to these blueprints in the body, you can control how much you want to express them. There's a lot of good with that, right? Huntington's disease could get cured. Cancer could even get cured. These are all wonderful opportunities. Things may see!Il so peachy, but there are also very big complications that can come with gene therapy. I know what you're thinking: how? Well, let me explain. Think of the process of gene therapy like receiving an organ from a donor. A lot of times, when people receive an organ from a donor, things go incredibly well. It's as if it was like they never lost the organ in the first place. However, in some very rare cases, there can be side effects. In some circumstances there can be incompatibility issues. When there are incompatibility issues, immune responses can cause inflammation and attack the organ. The very same thing could happen in gene therapy. If the copy of the gene gets put back in, immune cells could attack it and cause inflammation. That alone is very scary. Researchers also say that the new working gene can produce too much of a chemical, enzyme, etc. In the body, too much and too little of something can be very bad for your health. It is also thought that if you insert a copy of a new gene into the wrong spot, you can potentially cause mutations to an individual's genetic code. This can result in different problems, with one potential harm being cancer. Obviously, if we are trying to promote something healthy for the individual, we don't want to have a risk of something causing even more harm. Sounds pretty redundant, don't you think? This is why gene therapy is such a hot button issue. Is it a blessing or is it a curse? Can we really master our own genetic code, the very thing that we're born with? · The answer will come with time. I know it seems like a cop-out answer, but that's the truth. We all want to fixate on something that sounds wonderful. Something that may make a lot of our problems end very fast. The fact of the matter is that we don't fully understand gene therapy. For all we know there are more harms than benefits, even though it doesn't look like it right now. With time and more research, we can definitely determine if genetic therapy will end up being our saving grace or a potential downfall. We want what's best for people. If this turns out being bad, why keep it? There truly isn't i}ny good reason to. This doesn't mean to be cynical, it just means to stay skeptical. ~ @wilkesbeacon - , Neil.Murphy1@wilkes.edu �~.•.•·· , >1-· _.;: ·..,.. -~ -:Y. -· ~;.•.·:-::~ ,,i.., -,':· , The Beacon - September 10, 2019 19 Sports Sports Want yourgort covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Seo,rts Editors: B~l!Jam!Jl.Manddl~edu or Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu NFL: Star WR Antonio Brown schemes his way out of Oakland By Ben Mandell Co-Sports Editor The last month has painted one of the National Football League's best receivers as a "villain" and a "prima donna." . Antonio Brown demanded a trade from the Steelers, a widely respe c ted organization , who sent him to the Raiders. Brow n 's time with the Raiders was short-lived, though he like a good quarterback Carr and head coach Jon Gruden. Brown's tenure started with him becoming the league's highest paid receiver and getting a guaranteed $30 million. Things quickly turned sour between the Raiders and the star receiver. This started with Brown m1ssmg mandatory training camp walkthroughs because his helmet reached the ten-year-old point, meaning he wasn't allowed to use it anymore. Brown filed a grievance, despite the NFL's rule established for player safety. Brown lost his case after multiple attempts, and · finally came back to practice with a new helmet. The issues with the organization started last week when the Raiders general manager Mike Mayock fined Brown for not being at practice. Brown then decided to post the letter sent to him stating the fine on his Instagram. This led to a heated altercation between Mayock and Brown at practice. Brown threatened Mayock, stating, "I could punch you in the face:' He then turned, punted a football and left the team facilities. Mayock later held a press conference on the issue, taking less than a minute to say that Brown was not on the premises. Rumors swirled around the team, and it seemed that Brown would almost definitely be suspended by the team. Brown reported the next day, apologized and the team opted not to suspend him. It appeared that Brown's stunts were going to be a thing of the past, but he recorded a phone call with Gruden and shared it to Instagram as well. Gruden was heard telling Brown he was the most misunderstood man in football, and that he needed to stop the antics and just play · football. Gruden immediately put out the fire on this, saying he was amused by the stunt. That same day word got out that Brown was being fined for his actions with Mayock, and he was frustrated. The Raiders were also trying to void Brown's $30 million in guaranteed money. ·Brown used his platform and posted on his Instagram once again on Saturday. This time, demanded to be released. The Raiders granted his release. In a press conference, Gruden said, "We've exhausted everything." Brown didn't even suit up for a game with Oakland, and the situation seems like he didn't want to be a part of the Raiders. Chris Mortenson released a report on Sunday that Brown sought out advice from social media experts. Brown was trying to find the fastest way to get released from Oakland. Shortly after Brown's release, he agreed to terms with the Patriots. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Sunday that the Patriots tried to trade for Brown in March when he initially demanded a trade from Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh had refused to send him to New England, out Brown and the Patriots found a way to make the match. There are questions raised about Brown going to New England. He has always been a player who is worried about his brand, and he has been obsessed with social media the last few years. New England's success has stemmed from buying into head coach Bill Belichick's system. The Patriots are always allabouttheteam, andtheyhavehadalotof success with it. The story with the Patriots and Brown will be about the relationship between Belichick and Brown. Brown didn't have a good relationship with Mike Tomlin and his time with the Raiders was short because of his antics. If Belichick can reel Brown in and get him to buy into "the Patriot way; then the Patriots may be the most dangerous team in football. Belichick does have a history of bringing in star, prima donna wide receivers and having success. Most notably, he brought in Randy Moss and the Patriots won every game until the big game, where they lost to the New York Giants. If Brown continues to do his own thing and worry about his brand, then he may not be a Patriot for long. Belichick has cut ties with multiple players in the past, whether that be because he believes they do not fit into his system or whether they are not the best financial fit for the team, such as Chandler Jones, Danny Amendola, Wes Welker and Nate Solder. Brown is a wild card here. He has said in the past that he isn't trying to change who he is, but at the same time, he can't continue ,. to act the way he is if he is on the Patriots with Belichick. ______ @wilkesbeacon Benjam in.Mandell@wilkes.edu Beacon Picks F O O T B II L L Will Antonio Brown fit in New England? Ben Mandell Co-Sports Editor No. Kirsten Peters Co-Sports Editor Yes. Kevin Singhel Asst. Sports Editor Yes. Maddie Davis Managi.ng Editor Yes. Parker Dorsey News Editor No. Madison Hummer Design Editor No. Join the conversation with Ben on Twitter @benmandell55. r �l ;' ,A • -.~ - ·:""·, ,, ;;.••:t:- .,, _. :;""'' ., ; .. , , .,., . c'' ·. ·. , a·. . The Beacon - September 10, 20'19 ,, ,.' . · •·'• ·. , : ...:/. c.;_:/~r~ • :'.}/>/t·.~_,, .' ,( . -~ w . , ·,, ,'i' \ ( ' . •{ • •· Sporti . ,_ !; ,: ; : \::~:-: \~:--·.. ·,. 1·- ' ii/ _,-., WSOC: QueStiollabie gOalstifles·coIOlleIS;teadS tO 2-flosS ... .• By Ariel Reed & Kirsten Peters Staff Writer. Co-Sports Editor ' EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. -- On Sept 7, Wilkes was defeated by the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Tigers in a brutal contest where a call by the officials decided the fate of the game. In the first half, the Colonels struggled to overpower RIT's offensive line. RIT pressed the Colonel defense, led by juniors Niamh Harkins and Catherine Gregoire, for the vast majority of the half "I felt that we hung in there against a very tough opponent," said Harkins. "We had our opportunities to put points up on the board, but sadly some shots didn't fall:' One of these opportunities occurred when freshman forward Kiele Reifenstahl had control of the ball. Her powerful shot attempt rang in a srnidge too high at the 37-minute mark of play. This was Wilkes' best attempt to score in the first half, leaving the Colonels scoreless after 45 minutes ofbattling the Tigers. However, the same could not be said for RIT. Two minutes after Reifenstahl's attempt, the Tigers' Abbey Saia had a shot attempt of her own - one that found the back of the net and gave RIT the 1-0 lead before time expired. Heading into the second half, Wilkes was determined to not go down without a fight. Thirteen minutes later, sophomore midfielder Emily Bidelspach netted a shot from 20-yards. This goal proved to be a momentum shifter, allowing the Colonel offense to click and find a groove. As a result, Wilkes began firing off some incredible shots. In fact, sixty-three percent of Wilkes' shot attempts occurred after ► ►Cross► ( ►·ountn ► ► (Mt·n ..~ \Vomen) 8/30 (fo Misericord,a Invite, 4th e, 3rd 9/15 (ci) Queensborough Invite, 10 a rn. 9/20 (a) Elizabethtown College Short Course Invite, 5:45 p.m. .. 10/5 (gl Paul Short Invite (Lehigh), 9:30 a.rn. 10/12 @ Golden Eagle Invite (St. Joseph's), 9:30 a.in. 10/ 19 @ Hood College Invite, 9 :30 a.m. 11/2 MAC Championships (Hood), 11 a.m. 11/9 ECAC Championship (Mount Saint Mary), TBA 11/J.6 NCAA Mid East Regional (Lehigh), 11 a.rn. Wtlkes believed the shot had been blocked and RIT believed Grossman had scored. The _million dollar question: did Grossman's shot cross the goal line? After a wild deliberation between the referees, they decided to count what would eventually become the game-winning goal Boos were heard from the Colonel stands, with fans q u e st ion i n g why the decision took so long if the ball had, in fact, visibly crossed the goal line. D e sp it e a last stitch effort from the Colonels, RIT's controversial goal allowed them to edge The Beacon/Kirsten Peters out the 2-1 Sophomore Emily Bidelspach tied the game at 1_1 on a ball from victory. This was Wilkes' 2 0-ya rd s out th at beat th e Tigers' goalie early in th e seco nd half. first loss of the Wtlkes' goalie Samantha Cecere stepped out season, dropping their record to 1-1-1. of the goal to pounce on the ball shot by RIT's "We never gave up;' said Gregoire, one of Kayla Grossman. the standout Colonel defenders. "Even when However, Grossman continued to battle certain calls didn't go our way, we had the for the ball, chipping away at Cecere's grasp. determination to dig deeper and keep fighting. With Cecere on the ground, a Wilkes defender It was a physical game, and I think it was a stepped into goal. The ball deflected off her good test that will help prepare us for later on upper thigh, bounced off the crossbar and in the season:• landed again in the hands of the Cecere. , This loss cannot be solely atrributed to Bidelspach's goal Despite the Colonel shift to a more aggresive approach, Tiger goalie Alyssa Salls was unrelenting in her efforts to hold Wtlkes to one goal. These two chippy teams battled for the next goal until the 81st minute of play, when FRLL SPORTS SCHEOLILES \\/omen·, Vollcyhall B/30 vs. PSU--Hazleton, W 3-0 8/31 (d, Penn, L 3-0 B/31 (tl) Clarks Summit, L 3-2 8/31 ri1) Lycorning, L 3-2 9/3@ Lancaster Bible, L 3· 9/5 (c1l Mt1rywood, L 3-2 9/7 vs. Albright, W 3 -0 9/7 (!'1l Wilson, W J. l 9/10 vs. Keystone, 7 p.rn. 9/14 vs . Cecfar Crest, 10 a.m. 9/14 vs. PSU-Harrisburg, 2 p.rn. *9/18 @ Stevens, 7 p.m. 9/21 ((Jl Clarks Summit, noon 9/21 @l Rutgers-Camden, 2. p.m. •9/24 vs. i:l:)U-Florham, 7 p.m. 9/27 (i.j) Wesley, 6 p.m. 9/28 @ John Jay, noon 9/28 Farmingdale State, 2 p.rn. • 10/2 1ciJ Delaware Valley, 7 p.rn. 10/5 @Neumann, noon 10/5 @) Widener; 2 p.rn. i" 10/8 vs. Eastern, 7 run. *10/16 (gi l<ing's, 7 p.m. 10/ l 9 <ih New Jersey City, t 1 i:l. m. 10/19 (ci) Baruch, l p.m. • 10/22 vs. DeSales, 7 p.rn. 10/24 vs. PSU-Berks, 7 p.rn. 10/26 vs. Rutgers-Camden, 11 a.rn. 10/26 v'.;. Messiah, 3 p.rn. *10/30 vs. Misericordia, 7 p.rn. 11/2 vs. Cazenovia, ll a.m. l l/2 vs. Hoocf, 3 p.m. •Denotes MAC Freedom match (91 the questionable call over the Tigers' second goal, as there were three controversial during the game that could have shifted the momentum in the Colonels' favor. Although the Colonel fans would like to blame the game on the officials, head coach John McNichol asserted that these controversial calls should not have impacted Wilkes' ability to play. 'J\ny time there is inconsistency, both teams have to deal with it," said McNichol. "We scored a nice goal with the pressure we were under. Sure, there were some inconsistencies, but I don't think it affected the game too much:' Not only could Wilkes have benefited from some different calls, but RIT could have as well, making the "what-if" game a sticky one to get wrapped up in. One thing was for certain though: the strength of junior defensive duo Harkins and Gregoire limited the number of goals RIT was able to score. "I tried to stay connected as a defensive unit and make sure we communicated our runs effectively, as well as pushing up together when we transitioned up the field;' said Gregoire on the dynamic duo's game plan. The two helped to stop the forward progression of almost all the Tigers' attacks. McNichol praised the pair, stating, "They're fantastic centerbacks - two of the best in the region. They do an outstanding job:' Despite the recognition of the Colonel defense, the game goes in the books as a loss. Wilkes faces William Paterson University tomorrow night at 7 p.m. ~ Ariel.Reed@wilkes.edu Kirsten.Peters@Wilkes.edu cans !II' ◄ I·◄idd◄llofkcy ◄◄◄ nno 3 ! @ CHC, W 2 1 (OT)/ L 4 9/4 v,,. J<ey,;tone, W 3-- l 9/7 V', Widener, L 2-l 9/11 @ Cedar Crest, 5 run. 9/14 v•,. Alvemia, 5 p.m . 9/lB v'.,. Moravian, 4 p.m. W21 <ti1 Wilson, l p.m . 9/;>J vs. Bryn Athyn, 7 p.m. 9/?':.i (q1 U. of Scranton, 7 p.rn. •9;28 cu1 Eastern, TBD 10/2 vs. Elizabethtown, 7 p.rn. '10/4 vs. DeSalcs, 7 p.rn. "10/12 <r.,i) FDU-Florham, TBD 10/15@ Marywood, 4 p.m. ".10/19 vs. Stevens, 5 p.rn. t 10/23 @ King's, 7 p.rn. t 10/26 vs. Delaware Valley, l p.m. '10/30 vs. Misericordia, 7 p.m. *Denotes MAC Freedom match �The Beacon - September 10, 2019 Sports ·I 21 FH: WIikes drops to 2-2 after controversial loss against Widener By Kevin Singhel Asst. Sports Editor EDWARDSVILLE, Pa -- On Saturday evening, Wilkes' field hockey team attempted to secure two wins in a row and improve to 3-1 on the year with a home contest against the Widener Pride. The Colonels were coming off a 4-1 victory against the Keystone College Giants on Wednesday. However, beating nonconference foe Widener was going to be a tall task. Widener was sitting at 2-0, and had just previously completed an 8-0 thrashing of Drew University. The game was marred by penalties and questionable calls, something that proved to be a major theme throughout the entire game. In fact, the first green card was issued just four minutes into the game. Each team had their fair share of opportunities in the first quarter, but neither side was able to convert these opportunities into points on the board The first quarter ended in a stalemate, as Wilkes and Widener finished 0-0. Freshman goalkeeper Vanessa Damgaard had an exceptional game in the net, racking up five saves throughout the contest. The Colonels were the first team on the board, as a shot from junior forward Ali Dunn found the back of the net with 8:18 remaining in the second quarter. The shot came off of an impressive feed from freshman forward Morghan Murphy, giving Murphy her first career assist. · However, the Colonels' lead would be shortlived, as Widener was able to find an equalizer ► ► \►ll'n►·, Soccer ►► later in the quarter. The Pride's Gianna Perna was able to find the back of the net after a scramble for a loose ball, tying the game before the end of the hal£ The Pride ramped up the aggression in the third quarter, creating several offensive opportunities. However, the Colonel defense Wilkes' ability to communicate. "The communication was there; said Damgaard "We didn't fall apart and we were still together the entire time.'.' The defense continued their unbreakable nature, and held the Pride scoreless for another quarter. The Beacon/Kirsten Peters Sophomore defender/midfielder Lauren Shiplett attempted three shots and one shot on goal in Wilkes' disappointing 2-1 loss to Widener. stood strong, frequently repelling Widener's · offensive bursts. Widener had several shots and penalty corners, but the Wilkes defense remained impenetrable in the face of the pressure. It was a perfect example of a defense bending but not breaking, as Wilkes succeeded in keeping Widener out of the net. Damgaard credited the stout defense to Unfortunately, the Colonels stout defense finally broke in the middle of the fourth quarter when the Pride scored the go-ahead goal. Jackie Daniels dribbled through several Wilkes defenders and then weaved a beautiful shot toward the top-right corner of the goal The shot gave the Pride a 2-1 lead late in the game, and things looked bleak for the Colonels. FRLL SPORTS SCHEOLJLES 8/30 vs. PSU-Berks, W 4-1 9/2 vs. McDaniel, L 1-0 (2 OT) 9/7@ Moravian, L 2-1 (OT) 9/11 @ Clarks Summit, 4 p.m. 9/14@ Haverford, 2:30 p.m. 9/18 vs. Susquehanna, 7 p.m. 9/21 vs. Keystone, 1 p.m. 9/25 @ U. of Scranton, 4 p.m. 9/28 @ Immaculata, TBD * 10/5 vs. FDU-Florham, noon 10/9 @ Hartwick, 7 p.m. '10/12@ Stevens, 6 p.m. ··10;16@ Misericord1a, 7 p.m. '10/19 vs. Eastern, 3 p.m. '10/22 vs. King's, 7 p.m. ~10/26@ DeSales, 3 p.m. 10/29 vs. Penn, 7 p.m. '11/2@ Delaware Valley, 1 p.m. 'Denotes MAC Freedom match Football 9/7 @ Hartwick, W 38-21 9/14 vs. Lebanon Valley, noon *9/21 @ Lycoming, 1 p.m. *10/5 vs. Alvernia, noon '10/12 (ci) Albright, 1 p.m. * 10/ 19 vs . Delaware Valley, noon '10/26@ M1sericord1a, 1 p.m. *11/2 vs. FDU-Florham, 1 p.m. x ~ 11/9 vs. Stevenon, noon y ~ 1 1 / 1 6 :g; K i n g 's, n o on .. Denotes MAC match x -Senior Day y-Mayor's Cup It was a heartbreaking goal for the Colonels, but they gave a resilient response. Wilkes even almost tied the game in the final minute, but Widener's defense was able to keep the Colonels out of the net. There were several close and questionable calls made on the field, something that clearly had an effect on the game. In total, four green cards were issued while three yellow cards were given out Despite this, Damgaard noted, "We didn't let the calls get to our heads.'.' She stressed d importance of shaking off the calls and getting the ball back. Head coach Erin Moran iterated similar sentiments, emphasizing the importance of mental toughness. "Things like this are going to happen; said Moran. "It's a mental game so we need to continue to get back in and focus on what our game plan is and get back to that" With the loss, Wilkes fell back to .500 on the season, as they now sit at 2-2 while Widener improves to a perfect 3-0. Despite the_tough loss, the team remains optimistic about its future prospects. Coach Moran stated, "I think the team is improving everyday. Even though this is a tough loss, they've learned a lot from it Moving forward, they're going to be excited to see the next opponent and get some rede1:Dption'.' Wilkes has the opportunity for redemption on Sept 12 when they travel to Cedar Crest College for their next contest. ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ Kevin.Singhel@wilkes.edu • ◄◄◄◄◄◄ \\omen·.., Soccer 8/30 vs. PSU-Berks, W 2-1 9/4 vs. Ithaca, TIE 0-0 9 /7 @ R IT, L 2 - 1 9/11 vs. William Paterson, 7 p .m. 9/14 vs. Bard, 4 p.m. 9/18 ,,w Susquehanna, 7 p.m. 9/21 vs. Arcadia, 3:30 p.m. 9/24 vs. U. of Scranton, 7 p.m. 9/28 <ii' Marywood, 1 p.m . ... 10/5 vs. FDU-Florham, 3 p.m. "10/12@ Stevens, 3 p.m. '10/15 ,j:D Misericordia, 7 p.m. '10/19 vs. Eastern, noon '10/23 vs. King's, 7 p.m. •· 10/26 @ DeSales, noon 10/29 @ Oneonta, 3 p.m . ... 11/2@ Delaware Valley, 7 p.m . .~ Denotes MAC Freedom match r �_J .. ' " I ' 7 �I The Beacon - September 10, 2019 Sports ' 23 J ~ -•I• r �_J The Beacon - September 10, 2019 Est 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 73, Issue 02 Sports EBEACON Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania I 24 The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. I If you have a passion By Your Name Here Staff Writer This could be you! B THE BEACON for writing, design or photography, join us\ THE BEACON HIRES: WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, EDITORS Contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Freshmen and all majors welcome! THE BEACON � 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 2019 September 10th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019 September 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/cd1ca90ebad4d148fe3cc5789f4b6ee4.pdf f3778238eecdb23a59a8681246ecc081 PDF Text Text The Beacon - April 9, 2019 Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 72, Issue 19 IHIIE B 8EACON IEACCCC»N T_ HE Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania FREE Take one The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Sordoni Art Gallery hosts bonsai lecture SB: Colonels fall twice in Senior Day games against Manhattanville Opioid Awareness Walk, page 6 By Tyler Aldinger Staff Writer Carl Achhammer Jr. spoke to the audience about the ancient art of bonsai. many people believe. Another misconception is that bonsai trees are indoor plants. According to Acchammer, the plants are typically kept outdoors, and if needed in a temperature climate, are brought inside and surrounded with growth lights. BONSAI, page 5 Annual Color Wars held in new location, page 7 EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. -- The Wilkes softball team celebrated senior day on Saturday, but were unable to win against Manhattanville, losing 5-1 and 3-0. Seniors Haley Welker, Gab Giordano and Caitlin Brown were recognized for their achievements before the games. Starting on the mound, Gracen Staunton set the game on track, only allowing one batter to get on base. Wilkes took the early momentum into the bottom of the first with a hit from Sarah Gibson and a sacrifice bunt from Britny Jumalon. The starting pitcher for Manhattanville Alycia Keeney was able to shut down the rest of the Wilkes batters and keep the game scoreless. The second inning saw the same scoreless game, as both pitchers kept a tight lock on the opposing batters. The Valiants broke the scoreless tie with a five-run inning in the top of the third. Giovanni Liggett started the scoring barrage with a solo home run. The Colonels had some runners in the bottom of the fourth inning, but were unable to capitalize and execute. Similarly, in the bottom of the sixth inning, the Colonels left runners in scoring position when the inning ended, keeping the score 5-0. “Right now were not executing,” said head The Beacon/Savannah Pinnock The Beacon/Cabrini Rudnicki The Beacon/SarahMatarella The Beacon/Cabrini Rudnicki Co-News Editor The Sordoni Art Gallery had its first art in context lecture for its new exhibit “Ukiyo-e to Shin Hanga: Japanese Woodcuts from the Syracuse University Art Collection.” The lecture featured Carl Achhammer Jr. of Zenchaser Bonsai. Bonsai is the art of dwarfing trees, according to Achhmamer. “Bonsai is the perfect combination of art and horticulture,” said Acchammer. “I also see bonsai as self-expression through nature. You have an unsculpted tree, whatever you are feeling as you sculpt it, those feelings will go into the tree.” Achhammer started by going into the common misconceptions he’s heard throughout the years. “Bonsai is the art, not the tree,” he explained. “We use many species for the art.” Other misconceptions he spoke about include the presumption that bonsai are hard to maintain. “The inital requirement is keeping the tree alive,” he said. “Water and food are kind of the inital requirement to keep you alive. If you can remember to feed yourself, you can remember to keep your plant alive.” Bonsai trees require water at least once every other day, not once a week like Why Largest it isfirst-year essentialclass to read in banned history, books, page page 5 16 coach Sarah Leavenworth (Maulorico). “We can’t leave double-digit runners on base. We won’t win with that.” The Colonels showed signs of life in the top of the seventh inning. Jordyn Kondras singled to first and Giordano walked, putting Kondras into scoring position. Gibson’s RBI-single brought home Kondras, cutting the Valiants’ lead to 5-1. With two outs though, the Colonels ran out of time and the Valiants finished off the game, 5-1 for the first of the doubleheader. Celine Podlesney took the mound for the Colonels in game two. Podlesney retired the side in one-two-three fashion in the top of the first inning. However, Manhattanville got to work in the top of the third inning. Podlesney walked Chapelone. The next batter for the Valiants, Alexis Ventarola, hit a home run, giving Manhattanville the 2-0 lead. Podlesney had similar pitching difficulties to that of Staunton in the first game. “They have great hitters all around, which makes it difficult to pitch against them,” said Podlesney. “I just tried to hit my spots and get my pitches where they needed to be.” Wilkes went into the bottom of the fourth inning and was able to play their style of softball with more sacrifice bunts, allowing Jumalon to get into scoring position. But, pitching for SOFTBALL, page 24 The Beacon/Kyle Kraemer By Cabrini Rudnicki SB: Colonels host senior day Largest first-year class in for three players prior to history, page 5 doubleheader, page 24 �The Beacon - April 9, 2019 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact either news editor: Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu or Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Student Government notes: April 3 weekly meeting By Sara Ross Staff Writer On April 3, President Hunter Hughes attended his last Student Government meeting as the ballots for a new president were released last week. Hughes led the discussion for club reports and award nominations. First, President Jacob Baranski of the Tabletop Gaming Club came in with their club report and discussed their most current volunteer event at Blue Chip Animal Shelter. They plan on attending not only Blue Chip in the future, but also the CEO Food Bank, the Big Event, and a crossover event with the Videogame Club. If interested in joining, the Tabletop Gaming Club meets every other Tuesday at 12 p.m. The Biology Club appeared to present their club report, and their President is also Baranski. He explained how they volunteered at the CEO Food Bank and made donations to the Heifer Project and Wilkes Alumna in Central Africa. They have also done Relay for Heart and Science and Art Day. Upcoming events for Biology Club include Adventures in Science and future elementary school visits. They also do the Snackin’ In the USA fundraiser every year and give out dissection kits to biology students. If interested in joining, the Biology Club meets on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. President Erica Mabry and Treasurer Alexa Flood of the Wilkes University Dance Team came in for a club report too. The dance team performs choreographed dances at school events, including the homecoming pep rally, men’s basketball games, and Marts Madness. They also have a Spirit Clothing Sale and volunteer at the Big Event. For any student who would like to join the dance team next year, the team will be holding tryouts at the beginning of the fall semester. They meet on Sundays from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9:15 to 10:15 p.m. Following the club reports, there were nominations for Member and Club of the Month. Junior Class Vice President Logan Biechy won Member of the Month, while Women Empowered by Science (WEBS) won Club of the Month. There were then faculty and staff award nominations. Faculty nominations include Dean Stolte, Dr. Schicatano, Dr. Roke Thomas, Dr. Steele and Dr. Schmidt. Staff member nominations are Erica Acosta, Connie Dombroski, Jill Price and Andrew Rizzo. More information on the nominations and the selections for the awards will be provided at the next meeting. Some last announcements include the Commuter Council’s cookout on April 9 and will be having a giveaway this week during club hours. In addition, Block Party is planned for April 13 and the Big Event will be April 27. Programming Board will also be getting a cupcake food truck on April 16 and having bingo on April 25. Finally, on April 25 comedians are coming to Wilkes, including Chico Bean and Carlton Weller. These comedians will be performing acts together and also individually, so be sure to mark your calendars, as the event is open to all Wilkes students. can make an appointments by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or going to their website. Support Suicide Prevention: Glow Run Wilkes University’s sixth annual Glow Run will be sponsored by Residence life from 7 to 11 p.m.on Saturday, April 27. Students can register at the Glow Run table in the Henry Student Center between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. today, Thursday, April 15-17, and April 22-26. The cost is $10 for Wilkes students and $15 for non-Wilkes students. Students who sign up will also receive a T-shirt for the run. Get Ready for the Big Event Student Government will host their annual Big Event on Saturday, April 27. The Big Event is a campus-wide day of community service where over 400 students go to sites around the WilkesBarre area to help in many different ways. The Big Event is being held on Saturday, April 27. Registration will start at 7:30 a.m. in the Henry Student Center. After the event there will be a BBQ held in the greenway for those who participated. If interested, please register online by Friday, April 19. Zebra Communications Seeks Egg Hunt Volunteers Zebra Communications is seeking volunteers for a Easter Egg Hunt from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, in the Wilkes University Marts Center. This fundraiser benefits the Children’s Miracle Network. Want to volunteer or have any questions? Contact Parker Dorsey by email at parker. dorsey@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon Sara.Ross@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs: The upcoming happenings on campus Compiled by Sean Schmoyer The Red Cross Needs You to Donate Blood Wilkes University and the Red Cross are hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, in the Henry Student Center lounge. Right now blood products are being distributed to hospitals faster than donations are coming in, and the Red Cross has less than a three-day supply of most blood types. Walk-in donors are welcome, or you Upcoming Events: 2019 Spring Semester April 9 - Presidential Ballot Closes (SG) 9 - GSA Drag Show 10 - Executive Board Nominations Wk. 1 (SG) 10 - Victims Resource Center Rally and Walk 11 - Giveaway (WUPB) 11- The Art of Japanese Woodcut Lecture (Sordoni) 11 - Wilkes Wears Red Day 13 - Block Party (SG) 17 - Executive Board Nominations Wk. 2 (SG) 24 - Wear Denim Day 25 - Motivational Sticky Notes (WUPB) 25 - Get Ready for Summer Bingo (WUPB) 25 - Clothesline Project Display 27 - Big Event (SG) 27 - Glow Run (Residence Life) 28 - Mall Shopping Shuttle 30 - The Peace Crane Project (Sordoni) Find us on Facebook WUPB denotes Wilkes University Programming Board CC denotes Commuter Council SG denotes Student Government SD denotes Student Development MSC denotes Multicultural Student Coalition Want your event featured in the calendar? Email: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu Table of Contents News..................2 Life, A&E............7 Opinion............14 Sports................19 �The Beacon - April 9, 2019 News Students, faculty showcase research at 3rd Annual Scholarship Symposium By Sean Schmoyer Asst. News Editor Wilkes University hosted its 3rd Annual Scholarship Symposium in the University Center on Main from April 1 to the 4. This year saw the highest level of student participation with over 100 students being involved in the event. The symposium featured 36 faculty led projects, 24 oral presentations and 22 poster presentations. The Scholarship Symposium’s purpose is to celebrate the faculty research and scholarship that takes place throughout Wilkes’ institution’s spectrum of disciplines. Scholarship is such a highly regarded value at Wilkes that President Leahy committed $1 million to create the Research and Scholarship Fund in 2016. Also, 18 faculty members have received over $8,000 in external funding as well. Provost Anne Skleder presented the President’s Award for Excellence to Dr. Z. J. Witczak, professor and chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences, though he could not be present due to presenting with students at the American Chemical Science meeting in Florida. The symposium was brought to an official start with a presentation about robotics by Yong Zhu, professor in mechanical engineering. Zhu’s presentation was titled “The Future of Robotics: Fantasy, Reality and Ethics” and focused on how robotics works, the important contributions robotics has in other fields as well as the ethics of robotics. To begin, Zhu first shared a story of a visit he took to a kindergarten class where he explained how robotics works. “How the robot works is that there is a sensor, that when you wave it detects it and it will turn around and move the opposite direction, so it is like a puppy,” said Zhu. “So I explained to the kids that a robot works like us. Everything we do is because of three basic functionalities of our eyes, our brain and our body. Those three things work in a constant loop, and a robot is the same, functioning with a sensor, a controller and an actuator. So that concept can be understood by six and seven year olds, so there is no excuse for those of you here.” After explaining how robots work Zhu went into detail about how robotics is expensive and relies on commercial success as well as research. He went into detail about how robotics have improved productivity, quality of life, and has removed and reduced risks that humans otherwise have to face. Zhu talked about the medical field and the use of robotics for both physical support and emotional support interaction. He mentioned that robotics has been used in manufacturing to do repetitive tasks, and that it has been used in the service industry as well as a major component to space research. Finally Zhu talked about the importance of ethics in robotics, about how robots do not have moral compasses or recognize harm. As such Zhu stressed that technology combined with A.I must be kept in check, though he assured that in our life time there is no way for the code of the A.I. to get so complicated that it is out of human hands. Also throughout the four days other faculty presented their research findings in sessions and with students through poster projects set up, so that students and other faculty could look, learn, and inquire about the research. One of many presentations was from Dr. Linda Gutierrez, professor of biology here at Wilkes, who worked alongside Jacob Baranski, senior biology major, and five other students in researching the effects of intestinal tumor growth on adipose tissue in a model of intestinal carcinogenesis. Baranski said, “It was very empowering and nice to work with someone so knowledgeable who let me take charge on many occasions. It was exciting to see what everyone else has been working on and to learn about other fields while at the symposium.” Many other faculty and students from different fields came together to present posters throughout the event covering a variety of topics from preventing ACL tears to looking at what motivates young women to fight sexism. Finally the symposium concluded with the Paul A. O’Hop Final Word Lecture presented by Professor Dana Manning from the pharmacy department on the perception of health and wellness and how it is more of a holistic concept. Manning’s lecture, titled “Beyond Medication: Health and Wellness as a Holistic Concept” focused on a central question that Manning has been research since her time as a student, what is healthy? Manning addressed this question by sharing her experiences throughout her life and by analyzing how we view health. “At first I wanted to stick to what I was taught even as those things crumbled beneath me. It turns out that the version of the dietary guidelines I was taught during my early years were more influenced by politics and subsidies than by science,” said Manning. She addressed how articles and studies are produced telling people what is and is not healthy. Manning found through her research, including her time in Uganda, that all foods serve functions and that there is no one way to treat all patients. Instead she found that there is an importance in community when it comes to the medical field, and that often nutrition and health are viewed as black and white when that is not the actual case. Manning wrapped her lecture and the 3 The Beacon/Maddie Davis Senior biology major Brendon Kelly presents his research titled “Latitudinal gradients in plant-animal interactions: biogeography of pre-dispersal seed predation of acorns of oak by insect larvae.“ symposium as a whole by making a list of promises to help support and guide the community here at Wilkes. This included bringing other cultures to Wilkes, taking students to other cultures and creating a nutrition course available for all majors to present a course that is beneficial for even non-medical students. @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu :Naifs 6y q{oria Specializing in Diabetic Pedicures, Reflexology, and Nail artistry Now at Two locations! Millennium Salon & Spa Jou rn {ly '$ <F) e y ~p e 299 SMain St, Wilkes-Barre. PA 1930 Route 940 Pocono Pines, PA 18350 wwwjourneysdayspa.com 570-643-0316 18701 www.millenniumsalonspa.com 570-823-0654 �The Beacon - April 9, 2019 News Title IX office holds second annual Red Flag Campaign By Maddie Davis Co-News Editor April 1 marked the start of Wilkes University’s Red Flag Campaign as well as sexual assault awareness month. The Title IX office marked the start of the campaign by hanging posters in all of the campus’ buildings and by displaying red flags on the Fenner Quad. This year’s Red Flag Campaign will be the second annual campaign held on campus. The Red Flag Campaign focuses on bystander intervention and encourages students, faculty and staff to say speak up when they see a red flag in a friend’s relationship. This year, Title IX Coordinator Samantha Hart, decided to hold the campaign in the same month as sexual assault awareness month because of the similarities between both causes. “The campaign encourages friends to provide a healthy response to abusive statements by giving students examples of what to say,” explained Hart. “Speaking about our campus, in particular, one of our core values is to foster a community that values respect, being welcomed and safe. “I want to empower students to be able to stand up against these issues and encourage them to not only learn more about these issues but to talk to their peers about them,” she added. Hart thanked all of the support she has received both on campus and throughout the Wilkes-Barre community. Debbie Scheibler, the director of residence life, is one of the supporters and contributors to the campaign in both of her years working on campus. “The point is we want to promote the idea that students on this campus should be really aware of their surroundings and really taking care of each other and recognizing unhealthy behavaiors in their own lives and those of other students,” said Scheibler. Caitlin Brown, a senior nursing student, and Lindsay Becker, a sophomore criminology and sociology major, are student volunteers for the campaign who are passionate about the matter. “I think we have a good atmosphere here at Wilkes, but I think it can be better. 4 The Beacon/Maddie Davis The Title IX office, with the help of some of their student and staff volunteers, placed flags throughout the Fenner Quad to bring attention to red flags that might arise in relationships. I think having active students who are passionate about certain things and who voice their opinions and want a change is also important,” said Brown. “Through my work as a criminology major, I have been doing research in sexual assault and I have noticed there is a lot of issues on college campuses,” said Becker. “I don’t want Wilkes to be another statistic. “I think it brings awareness in a lot of different ways. It kind of brings the taboo-ness of sexual assault down because it makes people talk about it and okay to talk about,” she added. For any further questions about the Red Flag Campaign or the resources they provide for students, please contact Samantha Hart or the Title IX office in Suite A of University Towers. Panamanian exchange MEDUCA 10 students visit area schools By Cabrini Rudnicki Co-News Editor International Engagement’s MEDUCA 10 students recently visited local schools for teaching training. The students have had in total eight school visits, including Kistler, Heights Murray, GAR, and Graham Academy. At these visits, the students have done observations and teaching exercises. The students have visited the Graham Academy, a special education school in Luzerne, three times so far. This time, the students were split up so one group went to the elementary/middle school and the other went to the high school. For their next visit, the students will switch. Dr. Meghan Feliciani, MEDUCA instructor, spoke about the purpose of these trips. “For the MEDUCA students, I hope that they see the range of the schools in the Wilkes-Barre area,” she explained. “We go to our typical public school, to the Graham Academy, which is so specialized. We want them to know that all schools look different, and so they can see different strategies and methodologies that the teachers use.” According to Feliciani, the MEDUCA students are taught things like lesson plans and teaching strategies before visiting schools. The Graham Academy had a specialized lesson of the traditional Panamanian dance called tamborito. “Seeing our Panamanians realize that they can do it and gain the confidence to teach a student with autism a Panamanian dance with their limited English,” said Feliciani. “Language doesn’t matter when you have dance.” MEDUCA is a program with the International Engagement Office of Wilkes University that brings public school teachers from Panama. Gabriel Rivera, MEDUCA student, spoke about his experience teaching at the school. “It was an incredible experience since we taught students with different behaviors a typical dance from Panama,” he said. “Another of the things that I personally love was seeing the emotion and smiles transmitted by the children during the activity.” Courtesy of Lindsay Dragon From left to right: Marisel Franco Gonzalez, Sathya Casasola Arcia, Cathur Salomon, and Luricel Garcia Castrellon taught students traditional Panamanian dances. Dayanna Sandoval, another MEDUCA student, felt that the experience was “amazing.” “When we saw all the guys dancing and having fun at the same time, I felt proud of my roots,” said Sandoval. “It shows that nothing is impossible. If you can dream it, you can do it.” Editor’s Note: Co-News Editor Maddie Davis works for the International Engagement Office as a student aide. @wilkesbeacon Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - April 9, 2019 BONSAI, from front page “Bonsai is a discipline, much like karate, music, art,” he said. “Whatever level you get into it at, just try to do it at the best of your ability.” After discussing the misconceptions, Achhammer drew on a white board to explain the various ways a bonsai artist would clip a tree. Acchammer then demonstrated his process on a tree for the audience. With the tree, Acchammer clipped the first half of the tree, then bent the tree using special wire to make it appear like it was blown with the wind. At the lecture, the Sordoni Art Gallery held a raffle for students to attend a bonsai workshop on April 28. The tickets are regularly $85. Miranda Zink, junior Neuroscience and Psychology major, spoke about her excitement on winning the raffle. “I’m pretty excited. I think it’s pretty exciting to design my own bonsai,” she said. “I am really bad at art and I don’t have any talents, but I do like to be able to be creative. It’s like being able to be creative, but no talent required.” The other winner of the raffle was Olivia News Carabello. At the lecture, many of the audience members asked questions on different specifics of bonsai art. Alyson Kole asked Acchammer about taking in wild saplings for usage in bonsai. “I hike a lot, and (Acchammer) mentioned how the tress grow on mountains. I see saplings often. Can I pick them?” she asked. Acchammer said that the saplings, if they are on your own private property, can be taken. The gallery’s curator lecture is on Thursday at 5 p.m featuring Andrew Saluti, the program coordinator of the gallery. Other events include an art in context lecture with Wilkes professor Dr. Akira Shimizu, a bonsai workshop on April 28, and a crane origami activity on April 30. The Sordoni Art gallery runs until May 18. The gallery is open noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and open 10 a.m. to 5.pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. The gallery is also open Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. @wilkesbeacon Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu Get ahead this Summer! Luzerne is now enrolling for Summer classes at LCCC Nanticoke, Wilkes-Barre, Berwick, Scranton, Shamokin, Pittston Get the education you need for the career you want! LCCC c Enroll tod , a Day, Even· K•a 1 r..• for Su s avail 5 �The Beacon - April 9, 2019 News Generation Rx holds second annual opioid awareness walk By Sammi Verespy Staff Writer Generation Rx put on the second annual opioid awareness walk this past Thursday. This walk is one that many Wilkes students attended, and many donated to support the Wilkes-Barre area fire department and their naloxone treatment program, this includes both the doses and rehabilitation. According to Dylan Fox, 2020 PharmD candidate, 55 people participated in this walk. “Generation Rx started out as a way to educate the community, mainly about med disposal and safe ways to use medicines. Then there was a realization of the use of opioids in the community,” said Dr. Thomas Franko, the academic advisor of Generation Rx. “There is a lot of misuse of prescriptions and other opioids in the community. This is something that is constituted as a disease. Not to mean this as a wag of a finger, but more to bring awareness to this disease that is taking over so many lives.” The opioid crisis is currently an issue locally throughout northeastern Pennsylvania and the rest of the United States. “This past year alone we administered 316 naloxone doses in the field as a fire department,” said Wilkes-Barre fire Chief Jay Delaney. “This walk is one that shows that the future pharmacists and citizens care about what is going on in the community, they are working to help the community with the need for these medications, but also remove the stigma against these opioids.” “This event also shows that the pharmacy students are very aware of the crisis occurring in the community,” said Chief Jay Delaney. “Their actions are speaking louder than words. By doing what they are doing, they are helping the community in so many more ways than they can even tell.” These impacts help to ensure that there is a place for people to have knowledge of where to go. To also realize that what they are going through is something that is valid. That many people are willing to help and listen. “The goal of the walk is to normalize opioid-related issues in our society,” said Fox. “We do not like using the term overdose, simply because that is such a dirty word now. So, we want to ensure that there is knowledge about these issues that occur around campus, that affect students and the community.” Student coordinators Cody Morcom, Dylan Fox, and Harrison Ferro stand with the table of t-shirts for participants. The walk accepted $5 donations for naloxone for the Wilkes-Barre Fire Department. The organizers of the walks shared their thoughts on the word “overdose” and how they believe this has been reduced to a stigmatized word. Since they believed this is a stigmatized word, they want a focus on overdoses as a disease. “Opioid-related breathing emergencies are one that heavily impacts our community,” said Dr. Thomas S. Franko, assistant professor in pharmacy practice. “There have been 116 deaths, and 316 lives saved due to naloxone. These are students’ sisters, mothers, fathers, grandfathers. We need to normalize this as a disease, not a choice. This addiction is taking people away from their families, then from everything they love, and then taking them away from us. This walk allows us to talk about this sticky situation that is hurting so many of us.” This is a disease that affects not only the person that it is directly affected but also those who are around them. This is why Wilkes University’s campus came together for this awareness walk. Fox elaborated more on why this walk, in particular, is necessary for the Wilkes campus. “This is super important on Wilkes’ campus for the pharmacists and future pharmacists to be able to talk to the general 6 public about the issues in the community,” said Fox. “This helps people know what is available to them. For instance, anyone can walk into their community pharmacy and get naloxone. As long as there is a standing order people can get it. A lot of people who need it don’t know that.” This walk, through Wilkes-Barre’s Fire Department, accepted donations for naloxone. There are also resources available on campus to students and community members struggling first or second hand from opioid issues. This includes counseling available in Passan hall, local Narcotics Anonymous meetings, and Al-Anon meetings. Scheduling for counseling at Passan Hall can be done by calling 570-408-4730 and scheduling an appointment or visiting Passan in person. Passan also offers a support line which can be reached by students in the event that the health and wellness services are not open at 570-4082428. Local Al-Anon and NA meeting times can be found through a google search with your zip code. @wilkesbeacon Samantha.Verespy@wilkes.edu Photos: The Beacon/Cabrini Dylan Fox led the participants in a moment of silence for opiod-related deaths. 55 students walked from the Fenner Quad. to Kirby Park. �The Beacon - April 9, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, Arts & Entertainment editor: Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu Annual Color Wars held in new location due to campus renovations By Sarah Matarella Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor On Saturday, April 6, the Wilkes University Hindu Spirituality Club (HSC) hosted their annual Color Wars event. In previous years, the event has been held on the newly renamed “Fenner Quad,” previously known as the greenway, on the Wilkes University campus. This year, however, the event was held on the grassy area between Evans and Roth residence halls due to the new renovations that were made. The event is a celebration of a popular ancient Hindu festival, Holi, also known as the festival of colors. “The celebration takes place for two days. The first day represents the victory of good versus evul and the second day is the beginning of spring. On the second day, we play with the colors because the colors portray the different spring colors,” said Vidhi Thakar, vice president of HSC and junior pharmacy major. Thus, the event is centered around Holi colored powder packets. The participants opened them up and threw them at each other, allowing everyone to become covered from head to toe. The colored packets also naturally cover the grass and the sidewalks in the area they are being thrown which is why the event could no longer be held on the new grass in the Fenner Quad. “My friends who are helping are a little annoyed. Hopefully the location around campus and held a table during club hours this past Thursday where they gave out henna tattoos and white t-shirts to wear to the event for $5. Despite the concern, over 60 students attended the event and the location proved to be everything but an issue. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., the people who attended were flinging the colored powder in Photos: The Beacon/Sarah Matarella the air, dumping it onto each Jasleen Kaur and Amrit Chandhok other’s heads, throwing it into each others faces, and sneaking A group throwing Holi colored powder in the air. hitting each other in the face with Holi up behind one another to throw colored powder. celebrate it as well, but HSC wanted to the colors at each other. If someone give it a twist. does not affect the event, however, it had too much of one color on them, “Color wars is a different approach is in the back of campus so people may someone else would make sure to dump to celebrating it because many people not see it as vividly, but I’m sure it will another color onto them until they were think of color runs or color walks, but be fine and the turn out will be great,” essentially a walking rainbow. it is actually part of the Holi culture... said Nisha Patel, “I expected and you don’t have to run,” said Jasleen junior prea nice, gentle Kaur, president of HSC and junior dental biology introduction, but nursing major. major, prior to they just whip the HSC’s goal with the event was to allow the event. color at you,” said people to experience something outside Due to the Niharika Gupta, of their culture while having a good anticipated junior pre med time and according to the turn out and lack of natural major. the student response, they succeeded. attraction to HSC took the “It’s great to be able to take part in a the event due liberity in calling cultural experience at your school. I’ve to the location the event color never been a part of the Holi culture, being moved, wars to possibly so that’s really exciting,” said Emily members of attract more Kaminieki, junior medical lab science HSC resorted to people to the major. other means of event that may advertisement. Friends Jacob Buda, Niharika Gupta and not be a part of @wilkesbeacon They put up Emily Kaminieki smiling at the event and Hindu culture. Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu several flyers embracing the powder in their teeth. Different schools Having an event? Know of anything going on in the community that we should cover? Contact Sarah Matarella at Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu. @WilkesBeacon Facebook.com/WilkesBeacon �The Beacon - April 9, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment Celebrate and donate at Carnival Fever with CSA By Natalie Stephens Asst. Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor The first ever Carnival Fever event will be held in the SUB ballroom at Wilkes University on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. It will be a celebration of Caribbean culture through traditional food, activities and performances by the Caribbean Student Association (CSA). “The message behind Caribbean culture is very free spirited and everyone from every part of the Caribbean come together and have a good time,” said Shaelyn Briggs, Caribbean Student Association founder and president. The Caribbean Student Association was created last semester by Briggs and Cindy Peralta Nin. This semester is the first time the club will ever hold an event like this. They want to bring the celebration of carnival to Wilkes and also present an opportunity to give back. Carnival is a festival that takes place throughout the Caribbean from December to May. During this time, many places that celebrate the carnival throw parties filled with food, music and entertainment. The event was also planned to reflect exactly that. There will be feathers, bright decorations, food and performances to watch. Organizers of the event have a goal to make it exciting and fun for everyone that attends. Along with the party, there will be a book donation that will benefit Miketown Early Childhood Institute in Jamaica. For every book someone donates, they will receive a ticket upon entry and extra chances to win a door prize. “The main thing about Carnival Fever is the love and appreciation,” said Mmachi Dimoriaku, President of the Wilkes African Members of CSA after the fashion show. 8 Cultural Association and junior theater arts your friends or make new friends,” said Peralta Nin. major. There will be a And Briggs kept that variety of traditional idea in mind when Caribbean food planning this event. available as well such She said she did not as; jerk chicken, brown expect to hold a book rice, beef patties and fundraiser until she plantains just to name traveled to Jamaica a few. The food is being for spring break and catered by Caribbean visited the institute. Paradise of WIlkesUpon returning, she Barre, Pa. The five said she implemented dollar ticket cost helps the book donation the club to cover the into the event without Photo: Mmachi Dimoriaku food prices. hesitation to show “We all love the SUB the club’s love and Members of CSA on stage for the food but sometimes appreciation for club’s fashion show. we’ve got to change Caribbean culture. Other diversity clubs throughout campus it up and get some nice variety,” said also help out during this event, whether Dimoriaku. This event is $5, and open to all it be planning, setting up or performing. Members of the Wilkes African Cultural Wilkes students, staff and faculty and the Association, also known as WACA, will be Caribbean Student Association is excited performing dances pieces that they have for the Wilkes community to experience learned through dance classes at the event. Carnival Fever. “You can come as dressed up as you like, in a ballroom gown or sweatpants, just @wilkesbeacon come, have fun and enjoy good music. See Natalie.Stephens@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - April 9, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment Multicultural Student Coalition holds first talent show the Wilkes Student community. When asked how students can get involved Conroy Yearde, the president Last Friday, Wilkes Univesity’s of Multicultural Student Coalition and Multicultural Student Coalition Senior Business management major, said, “Students (MSC) held its can get involved annual talent by being aware of show. Students what is going on. from all over Being proactive campus came out in actually going to enjoy their out to events. fellow peers’ Finding out what talents. is available to The talent show them on campus showcased the there is a lot of large amount Photos: The Beacon/Anna Culver great resources of talent in the and opportunities student body Conroy Yearde, the MC for the night and available to them here at Wilkes the president of MSC on stage with his here.” U n i v e r s i t y . son, Liam. T h e Students from all Student Coalition different majors came out to perform Multicultural and showcase their special talents like is a student government mega council. The purpose of the MSC singing and dancing. MSC provided refreshments during is to educate the campus about the breaks between the performances by different cultures here at Wilkes while By Anna Culver Staff Writer creating an inclusive environment for students.MSC offers a number of new experiences for students and the club welcomes everyone from every different background. Student Cecelia Fiorentino, a junior nursing major, performed Billie Eilish’s “idontwannabeyouanymore” for the audience. Fiorentino, ended up winning the talent show with her performance. “I’ve tried to do the talent show since I was a freshman, and this year I could do it,” said Fioentino Next year students are welcome to come and participate in the event. The talent show is open to everyone on campus. Even if you do not want to perform you can still attend and support your peers. First year English and Education double major, Rashonda Montgomery commented, “I want to perform next year. And I think more people should perform. It would be so much fun.” 9 Students can get involved with the Multicultural Student Coalition by following them on social media Cecelia Fiorentino, MSC Talent show winner singing on stage. on Snap chat: @msc_wilkes and Instagram: @wilkes_msc. Or by coming to different events here on campus or by getting in contact with MSC at msc@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon Anna.Culver@wilkes.edu T h e B e a c o n ' s Fe atu re d Ph oto s of t h e We e k I IHHl SClNrn Freshman Breanna Ebisch reads through her lines as senior Jerome Hannon preps his microphone. "Wilkes Now" director Luke Modrovsky and camera operator Kylie Dillon set up for "The Beacon Briefs." Tyler Aldinger, junior communication studies major, rehearses for his segment, "Weather Now." Housing all of the audio, video and graphic equipment, the control room is the heart of the production. "Wilkes Now" airs Tuesdays at noon on Channel 97. Before filming "Wilkes Now," two studio cameras are postioned in front of the anchor desk. Photos: The Beacon/ Madison Hummer @wilkesbeacon Madison.Hummer@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - April 9, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 is a grea course load or missed classes. dat n , June or July, niently fit plans. THREE-WEEK PRESESSION Ma, 20 fA JIJM l ~ FULL SESSION M 20 fA MIIII,. /6 SUMMER SESSION I JiUtR, /0 ft, Julf!2____, NINE-WEEK SESSION JiUtR, /0 ft, -···~. /9 .wi lkes.edu/sunnner. �The Beacon - April 9, 2019 11 Life, Arts & Entertainment apple chips IT Ingredients: Your favorite type of apples Optional- Ground Cinnamon Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. 2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 3. Lay the apple on its side and cut it into thin slices. 4. Cut those slices in half so they resemble a half-moon shape. 5. Cut the seeds out. 6. Scatter the apple slices onto your baking sheet. 7. Optional- Sprinkle ground cinnamon it on top of the slices. 8. Bake for 2 hours. Enjoy! Jordan Fritz, Staff Writer @wilkesbeacon Jordan.Fritz@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - April 9, 2019 Sports 12 Round of 30: Round of 16: Quarterfinal Round: Semifinal Round: Championship Round: Tuesday, April 9, 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 11:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 11:00 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 11:00 p.m. Friday, April 12, 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 12, 11:00 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 11:00 p.m. Voting Opens Voting Closes MEN (1) MBB: Marcus Robinson - I - (16) MSOC: Kyle Bentz (17) BASE: Jack Fisher - I ~ I I (9) MBB: Rob Pecorelli I (24) WREST: Ashton Gyenizs I (25) FB: Vincent Rodgers (8) MIH: Donald Flynn I I (5) WREST: Nicholas Racanelli (28) BASE: Gage Coudriet I I (21) FB: Nick Yanik (12) MBB: Mark Mullins I I (13) WREST: Thomas Stokes (20) MLAX: Ethan Weaver I I (29) FB: David Kutteroff (4) MIH: Tyler Barrow I I (3) MTEN: Courtney Murphy (30) MSOC: Gabriel Nieves I I (19) MIH: Michael Gurska (14) FB: Devon Fink I I (11) BASE: Nicholas Capozzi (22) MSWIM: Jared Byrne I I (27) MVB: Daniel Sales (6) MLAX: John Wink I I (7) FB: Jeff Steeber (26) BASE: JT Hibschman I I (23) MIH: Phil Erickson (10) MSOC: Camry Huff I I (15) MBB: Tommy Bowen (18) MIH: Brandon Gordon I I (2) FB: Jose Tabora #BeaconSports #WilkesBeacon #BeaconAOTY �The Beacon - April 9, 2019 Voting Opens Voting Closes Sports 13 Championship Round: Semifinal Round: Quarterfinal Round: Round of 16: Round of 30: Saturday, April 13, 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 11:00 p.m. Friday, April 12, 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 12, 11:00 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 11:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 11:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 11:00 p.m. For additonal coverage: Luke Modrovsky, Editor-in-Chief – @LukeModrovsky Ben Mandell, Co-Sports Editor – @BenMandell55 Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor – @kirstenpetersss James Dotter, Wilkes Now Production Assistant – @james_dotter www.thewilkesbeacon.com WOMEN WBB/SB: Gabrielle Giordano (1) WSOC: Aislinn Speranza (16) I I FH: Lauren Shiplett (17) SB: Gracen Staunton (9) I I WTEN: Erin Volutza (24) WIH: Kendall Castro (25) I I WSOC: Niamh Harkins (8) WSOC: Nicolette Towlen (5) I I WVB: Karlye Huffman (28) WIH/WLAX: Allyson Joly (21) I I SB: Haley Welker (12) WTEN: Francesca Varela-Seri (13) I I WSOC: Emily Wirth (20) FH: Mackenzie Sweeney (29) I I WVB: Jamey Mikovich (4) WLAX: Kyra Boccio (3) I I SB: Celine Podlesney (30) WSOC: Allison Peet (19) I I WBB/FH: Maddie Kelley (14) I I WSWIM: Abby Keating (22) FH: Dallas Kendra (11) WTEN: Laura Zielinski (27) I I WSOC: Jessica Egan (6) WTEN: Jordan Vasarkovy (7) I I WLAX: Sarah Carlini (26) WBB: Ashley Caster (23) I I WSOC: Samantha Cecere (10) SB: Caitlin Brown (15) I I WLAX: Ashley Burkhardt (18) FH: Haley Gayoski (2) #BeaconSports #WilkesBeacon #BeaconAOTY Page Design: Madi Hummer �The Beacon - April 9, 2019 Opinion Editorial Staff 2018-19 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Luke Modrovsky Managing Editor - Nick Filipek Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Cabrini Rudnicki Maddie Davis LA&E - Sarah Matarella Opinion - Savannah Pinnock Sports - Ben Mandell Kirsten Peters ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Sean Schmoyer LA&E - Natalie Stephens Opinion - Parker Dorsey Sports - Available DESIGN EDITOR Madison Hummer Interested in joining The Beacon? To learn more about what you can do, contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu 141 S. Main Street Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Want to advertise in The Beacon? Contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Facebook: @WilkesBeacon Twitter: @WilkesBeacon Instagram: @WilkesBeacon The Beacon Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu - -c----~-Our Voice Each week, The Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. Should elected officials stick to original campaign promises? It is a well known truth that in all levels of politics someone who is campaigning to get as many votes as they can from the largest amount of people, will say anything they have to to convince voters to give them their support. With the 2020 presidential election right around the corner, the current President of the United States, Donald Trump, is hoping to spark incentives for the American public to reelect him for a second term as the 45th President. The only problem is, that most of the promises President Trump is offering up to 2020 voters, are the same promises that got him elected in the first place. For instance, during Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign, the Donald continuously bashed the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare. Stating days before finding out he would be the President, “If we don’t repeal and replace Obamacare, we will destroy American healthcare forever.” That is a very serious claim, a feeling that he believed in so much, he told a crowd of more than 700 people at a rally that, “It’s one of the single most important reasons why we must win on Nov. 8. We must win.” At a separate rally, in Sanford, FL, Trump had promised the crowds that they are, “going to have such great healthcare at a tiny fraction of the cost, and it is going to be so easy.” What we learned during that 2016 campaign is that the Affordable care act is dangerous, Trump would fix it, and it would be easy. Yet, here we are in 2019 and this same exact person is guaranteeing that health care will now be a huge issue in the 2020 election. Should we trust Trump, though? This was one of the biggest issues that the once GOP nominee, now President, ran on. Seemingly nothing was done from inauguration day until now, other than talking about and planning it. Those actions do not line up with an issue that he called the single most important issue, and one that would be easy to change. It is also not the only time he has promised something during campaign season that have seemingly gone nowhere. “The Wall” between Mexico and The United States, a clearly promised outcome that Trump offered the people who voted for him, is still nowhere in sight. This is just another promise that some must hold out for in the coming years, if they once again cast their vote. It cannot even be said that this is something that Trump came up with himself. It seems to be a common practice among politicians to promise everything to their hopeful voters, without any real intent to deliver. It is reminiscent of a elementary school class presidency election where the hopeful constituents would each guarantee to make recess every period, abolish homework, and offer chicken nuggets and French fries for lunch every day, not realizing the difficulties (or impossibilities) of fulfilling all of these promises. They don’t see it as the outright lie we know it to be. Why do we keep letting the adults lie to us? It would be great if we could all one day just take a stand and make it stop. Cast away all the rich liars and elect the country’s most intelligent forward thinker who is actually suited for the job. But, the US government is a welloiled machine that has been running in the exact opposite direction since its inception over 200 years ago. Let us all take time to try to sift through most of the fluff that will be pushed our way in the coming months, and try to find the person who can actually make good on their promises. @wilkesbeacon TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Letter to the editor policy: The Beacon welcomes letters to the editor from differing viewpoints. Letters must contain contact information, including name, city, state and phone number. Phone numbers will not be published but may be used for verification purposes. All letters to the editor must be sent using one of the following methods: Email: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Phone: (570) 408-5903 (Voicemail: 30 seconds or less, please.) Mail: 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 Attn: The Beacon �The Beacon - April 9, 2019 Opinion 15 Introspection and the art of being self-reflective By Savannah Pinnock Opinion Editor Introspection is a term that is often used in affiliation with the idea of reflection. This term is one that is very closely associated with one’s psychological state and the idea of looking inward. On a definitive level, it is defined as “a reflective looking inward” as well as “an examination of one’s own thoughts and feelings.” This concept is one that is a part of the social sciences and humanities. It is also heavily integrated into spiritual practices and schools of thought as it allows one to experience a great deal of spiritual benefits. Due to the often fast-paced and hastened nature of Western society, it is common to find oneself primarily concerned with external affairs. These affairs consist of those surrounding the workplace, one’s academic life and one’s familial or social life. In our daily endeavors, it is easy to find oneself fixed on such external affairs to an extent in which one neglects to look within. In neglecting to look inward, one can come to find that they are not truly living their lives to the fullest. For instance, an individual who works a normal 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. shift may come to find that they are not living a very meaningful life. This may come as a result of primarily focusing on performing well and completing necessary tasks throughout the day. While there is nothing wrong with a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. job, neglecting to allot oneself a window of time to reflect on one’s self can result in an adequate but not fulfilling life. With this being said, is being selfreflective the panacea to an average experience? Well, the answer to this question is not very simple. In short, self-reflection can significantly improve and add to one’s experience. It is beneficial to one’s mental health and well-being like exercise is beneficial to one’s physical well-being. However, it must not be seen as the cure all for one’s mental or spiritual health. Self-reflection is simply one of many things a person can do to generally improve their quality of life. With this in mind, what does introspection entail? And are the concepts of introspection and self-reflection synonymous or interchangeable? To answer the first question, introspection has to do with examining your “thoughts and feelings.” It requires an individual to look within and reflect on their inner psychological state and inner processes. It is a very simple concept but to truly practice it is in my opinion, an art. According to Dr. Chris Zarpentine, assistant professor and chair of Global Cultures, introspection and self-reflection are by no means synonymous although they are related. In Zarpentine’s opinion, self-reflection has to do with an evaluation of one’s status and place in life. As a consequence of this, he finds that self-reflection is more external while introspection is definitively internal. However, practically speaking, what does this mean? Well, as it pertains to introspection, Zarpentine reflects on the Eastern spiritual practice of meditation. In meditating, one attempts to primarily focus on breathing. In doing so, a person is less inclined to focus on external matters such as their later commute or an upcoming exam. When a person is in this state, they’re more likely “to focus on the internal.” As it pertains to self-reflection, this kind of thought encourages one to focus on their desired goals and aspirations in life and where they are at in relation to these goals. Paying attention to the discrepancy in where one is and where one would like to be is the cruz of self-reflection. If practiced, it can inspire a person to create positive changes in their life. Bearing the different but similar natures of self-reflection and introspection in mind, one can see that these practices can inspire a great deal of changes within the life of a person. These practices are not necessarily a panacea to an adequate experience but they can definitely give an unreflective life a boost. Zarpentine also reflects on a eloquently said and relevant adage that was once stated by Socrates. In a scene mentioned in Plato’s Apology in which Socrates was on trial near the end of his life, the philosopher states that, “the unexamined life is not worth living.” Zarpentine elaborates on this point stating that as humans, our ability to reflect on our lives is something that distinguishes us from animals. Animals have their own daily experiences and goals. For humans, we have the additional ability to be self-reflective. Therefore, this is an activity that we should take advantage of, it is what makes us human. So on your daily commute and endeavors, be sure to give yourself a nice window of time in the day or at certain points in the week to introspect or be self-reflective. It is by no means a panacea to an average experience but it can definitely have a positive impact on your life. @wilkesbeacon Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu How do you feel about the idea of introspection? Is it essential in one’s life? Follow us on our social media platforms and let us know. Facebook: The Beacon Twitter: @wilkesbeacon Instagram: @wilkesbeacon �The Beacon - April 9, 2019 Opinion Taboo literature and why it’s essential to read banned books By Zarqua Ansari Staff Writer Sometimes, the world is a bad place. People cope with hardships in different ways. Some work on self improvement. Others make art. Many people write and read books. Books are a great escape because they have a dual nature. The reader and the writer are provided with a coping mechanism. That being said, many books cover ernest topics as means of education and awareness. Take for example Laurie Halse Anderson’s 1999 book Speak. It’s a story about a girl in freshman year of high school that gets raped at a party over the summer and called the cops. She ended up losing all her friends along with her ability to speak about anything she felt passionate about. This book is a great example of one that helps both author and reader. Anderson was provided with a coping mechanism for her own sexual assault. Her book provides solace to others who may have suffered the same. In fact, 20 years after the release of Speak, Laurie Halse Anderson released an autobiography called Shout. Why then, if books are so good at providing help with sobering topics that people don’t discuss normally, are books banned? According to Butler University, books are banned on the premises of sexual activity, negative language, political bias, religious mention, witchcraft, blasphemy, racism etc. Quite frankly, it sounds ridiculous. If we banned any other media off of these standards, media wouldn’t exist. Explicit content in books isn’t any more or less graphic than those watched in theaters or in the comfort of our homes. The reality is that these things exist in real life. Blocking others from learning about them, simply deprives awareness. Historically, the objective of banning books was to prevent ideas from spreading. Books are the subtle way of righting some wrongs. People are uncomfortable when talking about weighted topics, and as a result they sit in denial of reality. For example Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. This book is one of the most famously banned books. The book is challenged for offensive language, racism, and being unsuited to the age group schools tend to offer it to. While, yes, these things are true of the book, it is also true that events like those have actually happened. It talks about a topic people like to politely pretend never happened because they know it was wrong. However, the book is a classic and should not be brushed under the rug. People deserve to know how African Americans were mistreated in history. Everyone’s favorite sad childhood book, Bridge to Terabithia has been banned for language, violence and Satanism. The ban completely derails the true message. The story deals with issues of death, grief and friendship in a way that isn’t patronizing. Reality is that people die. People, especially children, may need to know how to cope with that in a healthy way. The list of banned books goes on. My personal favorite book that is banned is a book about banning books; Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451. Also, Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl was banned for racism and being depressing. Roald Dahl, author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda, has almost all of his books banned for promoting disobedience, satanic references and mention of domestic abuse. Yet, all of these topics are things people are faced in their day to day lives. So why then are books banned? Books are banned on for a series of ridiculous reasons. Most of these topics simply make people uncomfortable. If learning about banned books has either frustrated you or inspired you, I’ve done my job well. Books shouldn’t be banned. Go out, pick up a banned book and educate yourself. After all, if there wasn’t something worth hiding, the book wouldn’t be banned. prepared to cast their vote at the polls in all upcoming elections however, there is still a majority of the population that does not vote. “We live in a democracy. Democracies are based on the will of the people and if the people do not express that will, how is the government to function? We elect people who act in our interest. Those people who we elect need to know what we want,” Dr. Thomas Baldino, a Wilkes University professor of political science, states about the importance of voting. Many argue and believe that even in big elections, their vote doesn’t count and their voice will still be left unheard. With the system in place today, it does seem impossible that individual votes have an impact on the final outcome but in fact, they do. Everyone’s voice deserves to be heard and by voting, you are helping the country become a better place. In the 2016 Presidential election, some states were won with a difference of under 100,000 votes proving just how important every vote is. Besides voting and using your voice to create change in the country, politics are crucial to everyday life. Without realizing it, government policies and decisions affect every citizen whether it be directly or indirectly. It is simply impossible to ignore what is happening in the government and being educated on the topics being discussed is critical. “People who do not intend to have children argue that they should not worry about education issues. Yet, children who are educated are more likely to get jobs, those people with jobs then become taxpayers. They buy homes; they stimulate the economy. Even though I can say education doesn’t affect me, it does.” Dr. Baldino expressed in an example. The reality is that even if politics don’t affect you personally, the policies in place and laws being passed will always be connected to your life. It is extremely important to be knowledgeable about what is happening in the government. Policies and laws that go into effect, change the way the country is run and have an impact on everyone in the country. With the upcoming 2020 Presidential election and a long list of candidates, it can be hard figuring out how to educate yourself on the current politics and how each candidate will benefit the United States. Simply find a reputable source, either a radio station, newspaper or TV station and learn about all aspects of the elections and the candidates running for the position. A well educated voter will make the best decision for themselves and their country but it is does require some effort. The answer to two of the biggest questions in America have a simple answer. Your vote does matter and politics are extremely important. Every citizen is given a voice to use in order to create the best possible country based on the people’s needs. Taboo · The Beacon/Savannah Pinnock @wilkesbeacon Zarqua.Ansari@wilkes.edu Do politics really matter and does our vote really count? By Breanna Ebisch Staff Writer More than ever before, the political climate in America is extremely tense and with an important upcoming election that will determine the next President of the United States, the two big questions return. Do politics matter? Does my vote really count? This has been a large debate for many years but the answer is simple. Yes, your vote really does count and politics matter like never before. In the last few years, voter registration and voter turnout has risen significantly. Due in part to organizations such as March For Our Lives, who registered thousands of young adults across the country in 2018, and big household musicians such as Taylor Swift, who encouraged her fans to vote in the midterm elections and Ariana Grande, who has a voter registration booth set up at each of her U.S. tour dates. More citizens are educated and 16 @wilkesbeacon Breanna Ebisch@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - April 9, 2019 Opinion Meet the Majors 17 This week’s field: Accounting Interviews and Photos by Michelle Grossbauer Staff Writer Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few words to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit them in the future. Jack Fischer Senior “I am an accounting and management major because I have always been interested in numbers. You get to work with people and numbers which I love because things always even out. I just landed my dream job which is to work in New York City for a public accounting firm.” Taylor Akmal Junior “I chose accounting because I took an accounting course in high school which I loved and was good at it. I came into college undeclared and once I switched to accounting, I knew that’s where I belonged. I hope to be a CPA in New York City.” Sam Eyler Senior “I chose to be an accounting major because accounting is more technical than any other business major. It samples a little bit of everything which allows you to explore any avenue. I would love to go into consulting.” Kara Dooner Sophomore “I am an accounting major because I really enjoy working with numbers and spreadsheets. Many of my family members are accounting majors, so that encouraged me to pursue this. I would love to be a CPA for a large accounting firm.” �The Beacon - April 9, 2019 Opinion 18 Who the heck is Stan anyways, and why are we hailing him? By Parker Dorsey Asst. Opinion Editor Periphery just dropped their sixth studio album Periphery IV: Hail Stan (no, not Hail Satan) last Friday. They have been the pioneers of djent for the past decade and are quickly becoming standard-bearers of the modern prog metal music scene. They are one of a handful of bands that straddles the line between commercial success and musical technicality. Hail Stan is the group’s first release since their 2017 Grammy Award nomination in the “Best Metal Performance” category, for Periphery III: Select Difficulty album opener “The Price Is Wrong.” Additionally, it is the band’s first album released on their own label 3DOT Recordings. It is the first time in the band’s history since their demo tapes where they had the freedom to write whatever they wanted. This can be evidenced in the album’s opening track “Reptile,” an exceedingly ambitious 17-minute colossus of a song that sends a clear message: “this is an album that we wrote on our own terms.” Writing such a song can be a calculated risk, especially as an album-opener. As if that wasn’t enough, the closing track of the album, “Satellites,” is a nine minute epic. However, bands such as Rush, Pink Floyd and Tool have proven in the past that this can be done to great success. “We definitely don’t set any rules for ourselves when it comes to writing. The only rule is to not have rules, and to write whatever style, sound, genre feels right for us. If it ends up being a 17-minute song, so be it. We definitely didn’t plan it — it just happened, and it came together almost by accident. I think those are the best kinds of accidents — the happy ones that end up being something really special,” said drummer Matt Halpern in an interview with Blabbermouth.net. On first glance much of the material is your standard fare reminiscent of the band’s previous output. Have no fear, because whereas Select Difficulty teetered on the edge of unremarkable, Hail Stan is a very polished and diverse offering of multiple exciting tracks. That being said, it can still feel a bit repetitive when absorbed in one sitting. The album’s bruising first single, “Blood Eagle,” was released the day the album was announced on Feb 6. A second single, the melodic “Garden in the Bones,” was released last month on Mar 1. “CHVRCH BVRNER” is a no-holds-barred, unrelenting hellish track. “Sentient Glow” is a rerecording of a Haunted Shores song, a side project of guitarists Misha Mansoor and Mark Holcomb. “Crush” is a crushing experimental industrial/synthwave track. Periphery pulls from its wide variety of sounds and the album itself sounds very cohesive. Periphery has two tried and true techniques that work well here: ultra-heavy guitars and beautifully harmonious clean segments. There are technical fireworks, incredible vocals and even orchestration on the album. Although he left the band in 2017, longtime bassist Adam “Nolly” Getgood assisted in producing and mixing the record, as well as recording the bass tracks. It sounds fantastic. The album title is a play on words and vocalist Specer Soto told Loud TV that it’s “like a typo, like a stupid internet-style meme thing,” and noted how “you shouldn’t take yourself too seriously.” Periphery IV: Hail Stan is a tremendous album even by Periphery’s high standards. Having spent a year off from touring, and having spent that time focused on writing songs, it resulted in sounding like a full collaboration between all the members of the band. Despite the dumb jokes and all, this album is a fantastic listen. Welcome to full prog. Parker’s Picks: “CHVRCH BVRNER,” “Reptile,” “Sentient Glow,” “Follow Your Ghost” @wilkesbeacon Parker.Dorsey@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - April 9, 2019 Sports 19 Sports Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editors: Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu or Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu GOLF: Woods, Johnson, McIlroy aim for green jacket By Tyler Aldinger Staff Writer With the craziness of March and all the major sporting events that happen this time of year, the golf world is no exception. One can simply not help but bring to mind the Granddaddy of them all in the golf world, The Masters. On the first full week of April, Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia becomes full of spectators as the top golfers in the world come to compete for the most prominent and storied award in the golf world, the green jacket. The rich history of The Masters makes this the most prestige and well known major on the PGA tour. Dating back to 1934, the first year of the Masters tournament, The Masters quickly became one of the most popular and competitive tournaments. The well known green jacket however, was not awarded to the winner of The Masters until 1949. Sam Snead won the Masters that year and was awarded the green jacket. Every year following, the green jacket is presented and put on the next victor of the tournament. Every professional golfers dream is to one day put on the green jacket in front of the winners of the Masters from decades before. Thus far in 2019, an array of talent has emerged on the PGA tour, there are several golfers that have surprised many and suddenly find themselves contending in this years Masters. Dustin Johnson, currently the number one golfer in the world has yet to win at Augusta National. Currently, he has the second best odds to win this years Masters. Johnson is long due to be awarded the green jacket. This PGA tour season, Johnson has one victory from the World Golf Championship: The Mexico Championship. According to CBS Sports, in his last three starts in the Masters, he has finished in the top ten, and his best finish was fourth place in 2016. He has played in the Masters eight total times and made the cut seven times. This year, Johnson looks to be the favorite to win and it deals mostly with his style of play fitting well with Augusta National. Johnson’s exceptional driving will allow him to do well on the par fives here. Statistically speaking he’s played t h e four par 5s at Augusta 48 times in his last three: appearances appearances at this tournament, ent, and and his his combined score there there is is 30 30 under. Putting has been >een on on and and off off this this year, lately he has has been been focusing focusing to to improve upon that. 1at. The main reason tson for for concern concern for Johnson is his his rise rise to to the occasion at the the Masters. Masters. Every year he seems to get seems to get off to a slow start ut and and once once he he gains his rhythm, late is too too late m, it it is and coming from m behind behind poses poses aa difficult challenge, ~e, which which he he has has yet yet to overcome. Every year Johnson to get ,hnson seems seems to get closer and closerr to to winning, winning, and and this this year is no different. ~rent. Johnson Johnson quoted quoted from an article in11 golf golf digest, digest, “I’m 'Tm getting getting closer, for sure,” Johnson Johnson said said during during the the Valspar Championship. ,ionship. “I "I feel feel like like the the swing’s starting to to feel feel aa lot lot better. better. Th Thee shot patterns are! starting starting to to get get more more consistent. So now ow it’s it's the the closest closest I’ve been to that.” On the opposite side of the spectrum, Rory McIlroy who has lS the highest odds of winning the Masters has been in high contention for the green jacket for years. But, the prior two) years he has found und himself falling short in the final round. McIlroy has had five consecutive top ten finishes at the Masters, but yet to claim the green jacket. Coming off an impressive at the Players Championship just several weeks prior, McIlroy has turned on the jets this tour season. It also helps he has been one of the most consistent golfers on the PGA tour. Also worth mentioning his familiarity with Augusta Golf Club helps his Augusta National Nat quest quest for fo claiming his first Masters victory. vie Tiger Woods has worked his way back in the golf world. With his resurgence last year coming close to winning several tournaments as well as winning the a tour championship; he has to1 suddenly put himself at the top sud of the list for contenders in this ofth years years Masters. l A Aislight concern for Tiger deals deals with some minor injuries which whicl have crept into this year. Another issue for Woods is the Anot fact fact he has not teed it up for the past past three Masters tournament. However, on the flip side Iof of this, it is worth noting he came back in the World hf Golf Championship a few G weeks ago and defeated Rory McIlroy in match play to advance into the next round. Also worth mentioning Woods is a four time Masters champion so his familiarity with Augusta National Golf Club will help getting over the three year absence. Also, Augusta National Golf Club has holes and aspects that play in favor to Tigers golf game. g “Another aspect working in ''A Tiger’s favor is his ability to shape his iron shots from uneven lies. Augusta famously has a bunch of holes that turn from right to left, meaning a right-handed player will often have the ball above his feet for a second shot,” from Sports Illustrated. With Woods, it is a mix of good and bad so what to expect entering this years Masters will be unraveled as the tournament ensues. But, despite the inconsistencies, his golfing legacy keeps him a high contender for this years Masters. Another contender for this years Masters is Rickie Fowler. It is safe to say Fowler has been long overdue to win the Masters, or win a major PGA tournament for that matter. Coming off last years valiant effort which involved Fowler rallying on the back nine holes to the victor Patrick Reed shows he has learned the course and plans to play a mistake free four rounds of golf. Fowler has four top 12 finishes in the last five years at the Masters. Simply put, the time has come for Fowler to put away the critics saying he will not win the Masters. The main concern for Fowler going into the Masters is his ability to finish on Sunday. Fowler is a contender early but seems to struggle when it comes down to the final round. The list of top contenders can go on and on, Justin Rose, Justin Thomas, Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka, Jordan Spieth, and Tommy Fleetwood are all additional golfers who should not go unnoticed coming into this year’s Masters. Wilkes Picks G O L F Tyler Aldinger Dustin Johnson Isaiah McGahee Tiger Woods Tyler Martz Jordan Spieth Nick Schepis Rory McIlroy @wilkesbeacon Tyler.Aldinger@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - April 9, 2019 Sports 20 MLAX: Daly’s hat trick powers Wilkes past King’s By Ben Mandell Co-Sports Editor WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- Connor Daly scored three goals in the third quarter to help Wilkes rally past their crosstown rival King’s. “The Wilkes versus King’s rivalry means a lot to me personally and to the team,” Daly said. “It is also a chance to play my mom’s alma mater, so it adds to the already intense environment.” Daly’s night didn’t get off to the best start. About halfway through the first quarter, he took a shot to the back. “I initially thought that my playing time was over for the game,” Daly said. “With help from our trainers and encouragement from my teammates, I was able to get back into the game.” Without Daly, the Colonels played their best defensive half of the season, holding the Monarchs to just one goal. Ethan Weaver helped give the Colonels the lead going into halftime, scoring their only two goals. Weaver started the scoring with a goal in the first quarter, to the right of the Monarch’s netminder. He ripped his shot to give the Colonels the 1-0 lead. After King’s tied the game, Weaver answered with his second goal of the game, from the same spot of the field, in the final two minutes of the first half. “It was one of the lowest scoring games I’ve witnessed,” Daly said. “The final score of the game was lower than a usual halftime score. We struggled on offense, but we did play our best defensive game of the year. (Whittemore) definitely deserves a lot of credit.” The scoring picked up in the second half. The Colonels leading scorer John Wink found the back of the net, followed by three straight goals by Daly with the man up. “My role on the man up is the same as everyone else’s role - play the system and find the best look,” Daly said. “I was fortunate to find myself in open space and my teammates were able to make great passes.” The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani Eric Ormsby and Alex Myers also scored for Wilkes en-route to an 8-5 win. Carter Whittemore played a key role in net during the Colonels valiant defensive effort. The Wilkes goalkeeper made 13 saves to secure the victory. “It’s always really easy to get excited for the King’s game,” Whittemore said. “Everyone was excited and ready to play and that helped us play well and get the win.” Wilkes also had a tremendous performance, Andrew Moynihan who won 100 percent of the faceoffs he took by going 16 for 16, virtually guaranteed the Colonels possession on each one. “The fans that came out were awesome,” Moynihan said. It felt like a home game and definitely had an impact on my confidence for each faceoff.” The Colonels came into the season with a high expectation and defeating King’s is their first step towards the playoffs. “I think the outcome of this game is going to have a huge impact on our season,” Moynihan said. “We now have momentum going into conference play.” Wilkes is going to have to finish in the top four of their conference to make the playoffs. After missing last season, the team is determined to take the next step. The Colonels fell late in a tough loss to Manhattanville on Saturday. Wilkes will play next Wednesday at home against Eastern. Freshman Owen Grigas gives chase to a loose ball during Wednesday night’s game against crosstown rival King’s. Men’s Tennis Women’s Tennis 3/16 @ Muhlenburg W 7-2 3/17 @ Yeshiva W 5-4 3/23 vs Franklin & Marshall PPD 3/24 @ No. 8 Wesleyan L 9-0 *3/30 @ FDU-Florham W 9-0 *4/6 vs Manhattanville W 8-1 *4/10 vs Misericordia 3:30 p.m. *4/13 @ DeSales 9 a.m. 4/13 @ Villanova 3 p.m. 4/14 vs Drew 9 a.m. 4/14 vs Keystone 3 p.m. *4/17 vs Eastern 3:30 p.m. *4/24 @ King’s 3:30 p.m. 4/25 @ Bloomsburg 4:30 p.m. *4/27 vs Delaware Valley 11 a.m. *Denotes MAC Freedom match 3/16 @ Muhlenburg W 9-0 3/23 vs Franklin & Marshall PPD 3/24 @ No. 7 Wesleyan L 9-0 *3/30 @ FDU-Florham W 9-0 *4/6 vs Manhattanville PPD *4/10 vs Misericordia 3:30 p.m. *4/13 @ DeSales 9 a.m. 4/14 vs Drew 9 a.m. 4/14 vs Keystone 3 p.m. *4/17 vs Eastern 3:30 p.m. *4/24 @ King’s 3:30 p.m. 4/25 @ Bloomsburg 4:30 p.m. *4/27 vs Delaware Valley 11 a.m. 4/27 vs Rutgers-Camden 3 p.m. 4/28 @ Stevens 12 p.m. *Denotes MAC Freedom match Men’s Volleyball 1/16 vs Immaculata W 3-0 1/23 @ Mount St. Vincent W 3-0 1/26 vs Elizabethtown L 3-2 1/26 vs Keuka L 3-1 1/30 @ CCNY W 3-1 2/2 @ Purchase W 3-0 2/2 @ Baruch L 3-0 2/6 vs PSU Altoona L 3-0 *2/13 @ Widener W 3-0 *2/16 @ No. 4 Stevenson L 3-0 *2/16 vs Arcadia L 3-0 *2/23 vs Messiah College L 3-1 *2/23 vs Alvernia W 3-1 2/26 @ York (N.Y.) W 3-0 *2/28 vs Eastern W 3-1 *3/12 @ Misericordia L 3-0 *3/15 @ Messiah L 3-0 3/16 vs St. Joe’s-Brooklyn W 3-0 3/16 vs Medaille L 3-0 *3/20 vs Misericordia L 3-1 *3/23 vs Stevenson L 3-0 3/23 vs PSU-Behrend L 3-0 *3/27 vs Arcadia L 3-0 3/30 vs Sarah Lawrence CLD 3/30 vs New Jersey City CLD *4/3 @ Eastern L 3-0 *4/6 vs Alvernia L 3-0 *4/6 @ Widner W 3-1 *Denotes MAC match @wilkesbeacon Benjamin.Mandell@Wilkes.edu Women’s Lacrosse 2/23 @ Gwynedd Mercy L 18-8 3/2 vs Notre Dame Md. W 16-15 3/5 vs Purchase W 19-9 3/16 @ Old Westbury L 20-17 3/20 @ Keystone W 11-10 3/23 @ Maritime L 15-9 3/24 vs Medaille W 14-12 3/28 vs Mount St. Vincent W 10-6 *4/3 vs King’s L 14-7 *4/6 vs Manhattanville L 20-9 *4/10 @ Eastern 4 p.m. *4/13 vs Delaware Valley 1 p.m. *4/17 @ Misericordia 4 p.m. 4/22 @ Cazenovia 4 p.m. *4/24 vs DeSales 4 p.m. *4/27 @ FDU-Florham 1 p.m. *Denotes MAC Freedom game �The Beacon - April 9, 2019 Sports 21 WLAX: King’s doubles Wilkes’ score in 14-7 defeat By Kendyl Kalish Staff Writer EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. -- Wilkes women’s lacrosse took on the King’s College Monarchs in a MAC Freedom matchup on Wednesday night at Schmidt Stadium. King’s College won the game 14-7, which improved their record. The Colonels record going into the game was 6-2 while the Monarchs record was 3-8 Prior to Wednesday’s game, junior Sarah Carlini was named the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Freedom offensive player of the week. This was her first time winning a conference weekly award and she’s the first Colonel to get the award since the 2015 season. “It really meant a lot to me honestly,” remarked Carlini. “To be able to help my team any way I can, it just meant a lot.” The Colonels had Carlini as the goalkeeper for Wednesday’s game. King’s College sent sophomore Orla Cottell to defend their net. The game started out relatively fast paced and both teams had a lot of momentum early on. King’s took the lead when Jen O’Connor scored at 28:06 though. Less than a minute later, O’Connor got her second goal of the game with an assist from freshman Brianna Raucci increasing the lead to two. Freshman Emily Sims increased the lead for the Monarchs when she scored about five minutes later making it 3-0. Wilkes got on the board at 21:28 with a goal from freshman Camryn Devitt. This made the Men’s Lacrosse 2/21 @ Marywood L 8-7 (2OT) 2/23 vs Wesley W 19-7 2/27 vs Utica W 12-9 3/5 @ Bridgewater L 12-8 3/9 vs Mount St. Vincent W 17-6 3/13 New England L 14-12 3/20 @ Alvernia W 17-11 3/23 vs Wells W 22-7 3/30 @ Mount St. Mary W 21-7 *4/3 @ King’s W 8-5 *4/6 @ Mahattanville L 10-9 *4/10 vs Eastern 4 p.m. *4/13 @ Delaware Valley 1 p.m. *4/17 vs Misericordia 7 p.m. *4/24 @ DeSales 7 p.m. *4/27 vs FDU Florham 1 p.m. *Denotes MAC Freedom game game 3-1. Sophomore Ashley Burkhardt then scored making it 3-2. Sophomore Emma Lehman answered back with another goal for King’s at 16:38 making it 4-2 giving the Monarchs a two – point lead once again. With 9:47 to go in the first half, O’Connor scored her third goal of the game for King’s making the game 5-2. Sophomore Kylie McCarthy increased the Monarchs lead minutes later with another goal giving them a four- point lead. Lehman got her second goal of the game making it 7-2 and the first half ended with the Colonels trailing by five points. The score and shots on goal both favored King’s at the end of the first half. King’s had 17 shots on goal while Wilkes had 5. They changed the things they needed to and in the second half came out with a lot of momentum with Burkhardt scoring her second goal of the game just three minutes in making it 7-3. “The changes we made as a team were to keep the game at a fast pace,” Burkhardt said. King’s added to their lead once again with a goal from sophomore Mary Kate Klodarska assisted by Sims. The Beacon/Kyle Kramer Burkhardt scored her third and fourth goals of the game just minutes later making it 8-5. “It felt great scoring four goals for the team with the help of my teammates,” Burkhardt said. “I have them to thank for my goals during the game.” The Colonels seemed to be making a comeback, but King’s increased the lead with goals from McCarthy and Klodarska making it 10-5. Duman and Devitt for the Colonels both scored a goal for the team minutes later so Wilkes was only trailing by three points. King’s increased the lead once more though with goals from O’Connor and Lehman less than a minute apart giving them a five – point lead. O’Connor and Sims also scored for the Monarchs during the second half and the game ended with the Colonels trailing by seven points. “We need to work together as a team more,” said head coach Sarah Burkarth looking ahead to Saturday’s contest against Manhattanville. “The main focus for the team going into Saturday’s game is working together and communicating on both offense and defense,” said Burkhardt on the MAC Freedom matchup against Manhattanville. “It’s important for us to stay faster than the other team and be one step ahead in order for us to win this conference game.” Manhattanville won Saturday’s contest at Schmidt Stadium, 20-9. Freshman Domenica Lerch dances past a pair of Monarchs on her way towards to King’s net. Baseball **3/2 vs Ma. Maritime W 9-7 **3/3 vs PSU-Behrend L 8-4 **3/3 vs Kenyon W 6-5 **3/4 vs Eastern Nazarene L 11-9 **3/5 vs Muskingum L 7-3 **3/7 vs Dominican L 5-3 **3/8 vs Northwestern (MN) L 4-3, L 7-4 **3/9 vs Houghton L 12-11 *3/16 @ Misericordia L 5-1, L 5-3 *3/17 vs Misericordia W 11-3 3/20 vs Muhlenberg W 15-9 *3/24 vs Eastern W 6-0, L 1011 (8 inn.) *3/26 @ Eastern W 8-2 *3/29 vs DeSales L 11-4 *3/30 @ DeSales (DH) W 4-3 (8 inn.), L 2-1 (8 inn.) W 4-3 (8 inn), L 2-1 (8 inn.) 4/2 vs Marywood W 13-5 4/3 v Cabrini W 17-8 *4/6 @ Manhattanville (DH) W 6-1, L 12-1 *4/7 vs Manhattanville L 33-8 4/9 vs Immaculata 3:30 p.m. 4/10 @ Scranton 5 p.m. *4/12 @ King’s 3:30 p.m. *4/13 vs King’s (DH) 1 p.m. 4/14 vs PSU Schuylkill 12 p.m. *4/18 vs Delaware Valley 3:30 p.m. *4/19 @ Delaware Valley (DH) 12 p.m. 4/23 @ Leb. Valley 3:30 p.m. *4/26 @ FDU-Flor. 3:30 p.m. *4/27 vs FDU-Flor. (DH) 1 p.m. *Denotes MAC Freedom game **At Fort Pierce @wilkesbeacon Kendyl.Kalish@wilkes.edu Softball 3/3 @ Pfeiffer (DH) L7-0, L 1-0 **3/6 vs Wesley W 7-6 **3/6 vs Rivier W 10-1 (6 inn.) **3/6 vs Mary Washington W 7-2 **3/7 vs Chatham W 7-6 **3/7 vs Guilford W 9-6 (10 inn.) 3/9 @ Randolph M. L 5-0, L 10-0 (5 inn.) 3/10 @ Eastern M. W 4-2, L 5-0 *3/17 vs Misericordia L 2-0, L 5-3 3/20 vs Keystone W 14-7, W 4-3 *3/24 @ Eastern W 5-2, W 4-1 3/27 vs Lycoming (DH) W 8-1, W 8-7 *3/30 vs DeSales (DH) W 5-1, W 2-0 3/31 vs Stockton (DH) W 8-2, L 4-2 4/3 @ Scranton (DH) L 5-1, L 4-3 *4/6 vs Manhattanville L 5-1, L 3-0 4/10 vs Clarks Summit (DH) 6 p.m. *4/13 @ King’s (DH) 1 p.m. 4/17 vs Marywood (DH) 4 p.m. *4/18 vs Delaware Valley (DH) 1 p.m. 4/24 vs Susquehanna (DH) 5 p.m. *4/27 @ FDU-Florham (DH) 1 p.m. *Denotes MAC Freedom game **Fastpitch Dreams Spring Classic �The Beacon - April 9, 2019 Sports 22 Getting to know... John Hibschman Freshman Baseball Player The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week Mar. 26 - Apr. 1 Why John Hibschman was selected: Hibschman pitched 7.2 innings in the Colonels victory against DeSales, only allowing four hits and three runs. The freshman earned his second conference-game collegiate win. Name: John Hibschman Year: Freshman Major: Environmental Engineering Hometown: Millville, N.J. High School: Millville Senior HS Position: Pitcher Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? The engineering program and the fantastic reputation that surrounded it, all while also having the opportunity to play collegiate baseball drove me to come to Wilkes Univeristy. When/Why did you first begin playing? Being a freshman, my career plans are somewhat vague, but I’d like to have the opportunity to work in the field and not so much behind a desk. When/Why did you first begin playing? I first started playing baseball in third grade, mostly because my friends also played. But in the end, I loved it so I continued playing. Favorite thing to do during practice? My favorite thing to do at practice is to take batting practice. Pitchers batting practice has to be earned, so it’s very fun to have happen every once in a while. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? This season, I just hope to keep helping the team the best I can and make a playoff run for the second year in a row. Editor's note: Athlete of the Week selections are determined by the sports taff each week. At the end of the academic year, we will post a reader poll on Twitter @WilkesBeacon to crown an "Athlete of the Year. " The Beacon/Kirsten Peters If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? In my opinion, the program has been great and I can’t think of anything I’d change. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Other hobbies I have besides baseball are golf and fishing. Favorite professor? Bernie Kovacs, the English professor. Favorite building on campus? Sturdavent Hall because that is where I live and spend most of my time. Favorite meal to eat on campus? Probably breakfast, omelets are a solid choice. Coke or Pepsi? Coke. What came first? The chicken or the egg? The egg. Most influential person in your life? The most influential people in my life are most definitely my parents. They push me to excel at everything I do. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? I definitely would eat dinner with Lyndon B. Johnson. A quote you live your life by? “I’m not superstitious, but I am a little-stitious.” What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? “Be Colonel” means to be a good teammate and represent the school as best you can when playing or just in class. -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor �23 Sports The Beacon - April 9, 2019 Getting to know... Sarah Carlini Junior Lacrosse Player The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week Mar. 26 - Apr. 1 Why Sarah Carlini was selected: Carlini earned the Defensive Player of the Week honor after stopping 12-of-18 shots for a .667 save percentage in a 10-6 win over Mount Saint Mary for her sixth win of the season. Name: Sarah Carlini Year: Junior Major: Mechanical Engineering Hometown: Collegeville, Pa. High School: Pope John Paul II HS Position: Goalie Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I wanted to play lacrosse at a competitive level while pursuing a mechanical engineering degree from a strong engineering program. Wilkes was one of the few schools that allowed me to both. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? I want to work in the mechanical engineering field, or possibly pursue graduate studies in engineering. When/Why did you first begin playing? I started lacrosse in fifth grade because I heard it was similar to field hockey and my school was trying to start a team. So, I went to the first few practices and I loved it right away. I didn’t start as a goalie until a year or so later when my coach, Tom Brennan, asked me to try it out. Favorite thing to do during practice? I really enjoy practicing with Coach Burkarth and Coach Jessy in warmup, as well as having the opportunity to work with Coach Connor, the men’s goalie coach. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? Our team is very talented this year and we work well together, so I’m hoping we can make it to the MAC championship. If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? To improve our program, I simply want there to be greater awareness of the talent that our program possesses. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? I’ve always enjoyed art and drawing, and I like watching movies. Favorite professor? Dr. Nazzal because he helped me to better understand physics and I’ve been able to go to him for advice as a student-athlete. Favorite building on campus? Stark. I’m in the new engineering wing all the time, especially in the collaboration rooms. Favorite meal to eat on campus? I love the wraps from the POD. Coke or Pepsi? Coke, especially vanilla Coke. Most influential person in your life? My family is really important to me, and my dad has always been there for me. He’s watched every game and brought me to every practice as a kid. I can always look to him for advice and help every day, no matter what. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Abraham Lincoln. He's my favorite president and I think his life was really interesting. A quote you live your life by? “Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? To me, “Be Colonel” means leading by example and serving others before yourself. Anyone to give a shout-out to? My teammates, my friends in the engineering program and my sister! -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor Editor's note: Athlete of the Week selections are determined by the sports taff each week. At the end of the academic year, we will post a reader poll n Twitter @WilkesBeacon to crown an ''Athlete o the Year." The Beacon/Kirsten Peters �The Beacon - April 9, 2019 Sports BASE: Emotions run high in steep loss against Manhattanville By Kirsten Peters Co-Sports Editor Things were bleak from the start of the Colonels series finale with Manhattanville on Sunday when head coach Kevin Gryboski was ejected from the game during the ground-rules meeting at home plate before the contest even began. Without their head coach and tensions running high, the Colonels faced a steep competition against the Valiants, whom they split a doubleheader with the day before. On Saturday, Wilkes exceled in the first game of the three-game series, defeating the Valiants 6-1 with senior pitcher Noah Durnin leading the charge on the mound for 5.2 innings, allowing only one run. Although the Colonels proved to struggle with their bats for the rest of the series, there was no issue in the first game of the doubleheader. Senior Nicholas Capozzi went 3-for3 with a double to left-center and two singles, as well as a sacrifice-fly. Junior Matthew Reinert went 3-for-4, with almost the same stat line as Capozzi, earning himself a double and two singles. Senior Jack Fischer complemented the two with a double of his own in the twohole, going 2-for-5 on the game. “Our bats really came alive throughout the week, as well as some solid pitching performances,” said Reinert, who went .444 overall on nine at bats for the series. “We didn’t finish off the Manhattanville series how we wanted, but there’s a lot to learn from and we still control our own destiny.” Despite Wilkes’ positive start with the game-one victory, the Colonels fell in their remaining two matchups with Manhattanville. In the second contest, the Colonels scored their lone run in the top of the first, leaving the flood-gates open for Manhattanville throughout the course of six innings. Sophomore Michael Patrizio doubled down the rightfield line in the first at bat of the game and scored off of a sacfly by Capozzi. However, Patrizio’s hit proved to be the only one that counted out of their measly four-hit game, as Manhattanville beat the Colonels 12-1 to split the doubleheader. After a double-digit loss the day prior and a meeting at the plate that cost the Colonels their coach, a win for Wilkes wasn’t in the cards for game three. However, the 33-8 loss was not what Colonel fans expected on their home field. Although the game started out in typical fashion with Manhattanville only scoring three runs in the top of the first, the Valiants ultimately had a 21-5 lead after the fourth inning. Even though the game appeared to be going in the Valiants favor, an ejection by the umpire added insult to injury in the Colonels defeaning defeat. With sophomore third baseman Charles Giacometti being tossed from the game for allegedly uttering unsportsmanlike words, the Colonels were forced to put in back-up third baseman sophomore Robert Iacono. However, with the ejection came a slew of substitutions for the Colonels that allowed their second-string men to get some playing time in the Valiants dominating 33-8 victory. “Our team showed a lot of grit and toughness. There were a lot of little victories and great takeaways from today’s game,” said Giacometti. “We matured as a group and we are looking forward to getting back out on the diamond.” Despite the fact that the Valiants outbatted the Colonels with 32 hits in their third game alone compared to Wilkes’ 34 hits for the whole series, Capozzi proved to be a force at the plate. For the weekend, Capozzi led the offense with a .555 batting average, going 5-for-9 with two sac-flys. After repeatedly being at the top of the leaderborad, Capozzi’s presence at the plate is indisputable for the Colonels season thus far. “We’ve played a lot of good baseball this year and some bad baseball this year,” said Capozzi, honestly. “The best thing about it is that there’s another day and another series.” Earlier in the week, the Colonels tacked on two non-conference victories to their record, a 13-5 win over Marywood and a 17-8 win over Cabrini. Junior DH Brandon Reno proved to be the man in both games, going 4-for-4 in in the contest against Marywood and 2-for-4 with a sac-fly and a hit-by-pitch against Cabrini, recording seven RBIs combined. Patrizio’s offensive presence was notable as well, going 5-for-9 in the leadoff spot in the contests. 24 On the mound, sophomore Tony Molitoris snagged his first win of the season against Marywood and sophomore Nolan Ott did the same against Cabrini. Although these double-digit victories should have been momentum builders heading into the series against Manhattanville, Wilkes struggled in the latter two games to close out the week. “We control our own destiny from SOFTBALL, from front cover lead 3-0. For the Colonels, the three batters grounded in their last chance to make a comeback in game two, making the final score 3-0. “We’re working a lot on our mechanics and fundamentals - a lot of it is just mental,” said Brown. “We just have to mentally figure out what we need to do personally and as a team to prevail over other teams.” The Wilkes softball team gets back to work with doubleheaders against Clarks Summitt and King’s on Wednesday and Saturday, Manhattanville prevailed and kept the Colonels off the scoreboard. “We are a small-ball playing team,” said Brown, the Colonels reliant third baseman. “We like to bunt, move runners over and execute, but today we weren’t executing.” Wilkes found themselves in trouble with the potential to let up more runs in the fifth inning, but Jamie Martin made a clutch catch in right field to keep the lead 2-0 in favor of Manhattanville. However, the Valiants did score an insurance run in the top of the seventh. Ali Orduna singled home Ventarola, extending the Manhattanville @wilkesbeacon Kirsten.Peters@Wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon Tyler.Aldinger@Wilkes.edu Premium Student Housing South River Street Apartments .. 279 English Tudor + Carriage House 281 Gibbons Mansion The Loft Apartments at 165-7 West River Close to classes ... Closer to Home! Now leasing for May like us on facebook .... www.facebook.com/ZNpropertiesllc/ � 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 2019 April 9th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019 April 9 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/0bafa2fd873ca0595b37abd01b98a32e.pdf b348304b50099836ba2f841ffb117071 PDF Text Text w T ~ ~IHIIE :83IEACC(Q)N HE B EACON The Beacon - April 2, 2019 Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 72, Issue 18 Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania FREE Take one The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Presidential and Mega-Council elections to be held Center for Career and Development holds Spring 2019 Career & Internship Fair By: Maddie Davis CODIE hosts activist Robyn Ochs’ ‘Beyond Binaries’ lecture, page 3 By: Natalie Stephens Asst. Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor here memorable and as comfortable as possible. I love my school and support it any way I can and I want other people to love it,” said Guerrero. One of the things Guerrero hopes The Career and Development Center hosted 95 organizations at their annual Career and Internships fair this past Thursday, March 28, in the University Center on Main at Wilkes University. The event was planned to help students connect and introduce themselves to actual people from organizations and possible future employers as well as just giving students the opportunity to work on marketing themselves. Carol Bosack Kosek is the Director of Career Development and Internships and has worked in the Career and Development Center here at Wilkes University for 25 years. She has been planning the Career and Internship fair for the last 20 or so years. ELECTIONS, page 6 CAREER, page 9 Biology Club holds annual Fear Factor, page 8 Largest Apple TV+ first-year too little classtoo in history, late?, page page185 The Beacon/Kyle Kraemer to the student body. Guerrero recalled a time before she attended Wilkes where someone told her to always ‘pay it forward.’ She hopes to pay it forward by helping students and adding to their experiences while at Wilkes. “I just want to make their experience The Beacon/Maddi Hummer Courtesy of Alanah Guerrero and Jason DeBoard Guerrero and DeBoard along with the other candiates for the other MegaCouncils will speak at the student body forum on Tuesday, April 2. The Beacon/Kyle Kraemer The Beacon/Steffen Horwath Co-News Editor Student Government and the campus’ other Megacouncils are gearing up to begin their presidential elections for their annual elections. According to Student Government Parliamentarian, Gregory Chang, online ballots will be sent out to students via email at midnight on April 4. Students will have six days to fill out their ballots for the Student Government and Megacouncil presidents before they close at noon on April 9. Alanah Guerrero and Jason DeBoard are the two students running for Student Body President for the 2019-2020 academic year. Both candidates prided themselves on their current and past leadership positions in and out of Wilkes University as well as their different reasons for choosing to run in this years election. Despite the similarities, each of the two talked about what the position means to them and how they would improve and change the campus if elected. Guerrero is a junior nursing student is running for her second time within the past two years. She and two other candidates were defeated by current student body president, Hunter Hughes. She called herself a selfless person and believes this will help her connect more Largest WLAX:first-year Boccio leads classthe in Colonels, history, page page 521 �The Beacon - April 2, 2019 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact either news editor: Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu or Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Student Government notes: March 27 weekly meeting By Sara Ross Staff Writer On March 27, Student Government had its weekly meeting with vice president Brianna Price taking the lead, as president Hunter Hughes was absent. Price reminded everyone to be conscious of their decisions when they vote on motions in regard to their amount of funds. First, Women Empowered By Science (WEBS) came in for a club report, discussing its plans for Adventures in Science on April 26 and their volunteer team for the Big Event on April 27. If interested in joining, they meet every other Thursday. Following this, there was a visit from assistant dean of the School of Pharmacy of Student Affairs, Dr. Julie Olenak. She wanted to address some issues that arose around the pharmacy Kappa Psi presentation from last week. The most important one pertaining to rumors surrounding their acceptance of members into their organization, which was resolved. Kappa Psi then had its second fund request presentation to attend the Grand Council Convention from July 17 to the 21 in D.C. The total cost of the trip would amount to $7,750, but in a passing motion to reduce the costs, they only allocated $4,450. The Hospitality Research Group also gave a follow-up discussion about attending the Hospitality Leadership Conference on April 12 to the 13 in Las Vegas. They requested $214 to cover their travel expenses and received their amount in a passing motion of 22 in favor, two opposing, and one abstaining. Pre-Pharmacy Club requested $990 last week for its field trip to the National History Museum on April 13. The request was granted in a passing motion, and there are still open spots for anyone that would be interested in going on the trip. Education Club made a second appearance as well, as they went to the PSEA Education Conference March 28 through 30 at Kalahari Resort. The group received $900 for it. The theme of the conference is “Be the Wave of Change.” Wilkes University School of Pharmacy students have been selected to attend the American Pharmacists Association Institute on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence on May 29 through June 2. They received $6,960, which will cover the expenses of seven students. Lambda Kappa Sigma (LKS) made a request of $2,400 last week, which would allow them to go to the LKS convention in Milwaukee from July 31 to Aug. 3. In a passing motion, they received this full amount. The last fund request was the Big Event on April 27. Big Event is a campus-wide community service event around WilkesBarre. The total cost of the event was $6,000, and this amount was approved by Student Government. Frisbee Club made an update to its constitution as well, and it was approved. The new changes make it mandatory for the officer and members to attend meetings and practices, along with other requirements. Finally, Silver Wings made a second appearance and succeeded in getting their club recognized. By being recognized, this will allow them to start a Wilkes chapter and to attend the National Conclave. Support Suicide Prevention: Glow Run The sixth annual Glow Run will be sponsored by Residence life from 7 to 11 p.m.on Saturday, April 27. Students can register at the Glow Run table in the Henry Student Center between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. today, Thursday, April 15 through April 17, and April 22, through April 26. The cost is $10.00 for Wilkes students and $15.00 for non-Wilkes students. Support WACA’s Scrunchie and Headband Sale The Wilkes African Cultural Association will be selling headbands and scrunchies on April 9, 11, and 16 during club hours in the Student Union Building. For more information, contact Mmachi at mmachi. dimoriaku@wilkes.edu. Tour is Saturday, April 6. The night will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, thus WilkesStock. Cost is $10 for seniors, and $15 for any non-seniors. This covers the T-shirt, food and bus transportation to River Grille. There will also be various drinks for those who attend and are at least 21-years-old. @wilkesbeacon Sara.Ross@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs: The upcoming happenings on campus Compiled by Sean Schmoyer Don’t Miss the MSC Talent Show The Multicultural Student Coalition will hold a talent show at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5, in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. Students can sign up by fillinging out the Google forms on the MSC Talent Show Wilkes Today page. Admission is free, and there will be food provided, so come out and cheer on the performers. Sign Up for the Downtown Establishment Tour This semester’s Downtown Establishment Upcoming Events: 2019 Spring Semester April 2 - Presidential Forum (SG) 2 - Health and Wellness Fair 2 - Wine and Cheese (SG) 2 - Sordoni Art Gallery Opening: Ukiyo-e to Shin Hanga Exhibition 4 - Opioid Epidemic Awareness Walk 4 - Palm Reader (WUPB) 4 - Presidential Ballot Opens (SG) 4 - Future Night (WUPB) 5 - Talent Show (MSC) 6 - Color Wars (Hindu Spirituality Club) 6 - Downtown Establishment Tour 6 - Art in Context Lecture (Sordoni) 9 - Presidential Ballot Closes (SG) 10 - Executive Board Nominations Wk. 1 (SG) 11 - Giveaway (WUPB) 11- The Art of Japanese Woodcut Lecture (Sordoni) 13 - Block Party (SG) 17 - Executive Board Nominations Wk. 2 (SG) 25 - Motivational Sticky Notes (WUPB) 25 - Get Ready for Summer Bingo (WUPB) 27 - Big Event (SG) 27 - Glow Run (Residence Life) 28 - Mall Shopping Shuttle 30 - The Peace Crane Project (Sordoni) Find us on Facebook WUPB denotes Wilkes University Programming Board CC denotes Commuter Council SG denotes Student Government SD denotes Student Development MSC denotes Multicultural Student Coalition Want your event featured in the calendar? Email: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu Table of Contents News..................2 Life, A&E............7 Opinion............14 Sports................19 �The Beacon - April 2, 2019 News New opportunities for elemementary and early childhood education majors By Cabrini Rudnicki Co-News Editor Wilkes University has announced changes to the Elementary and Early Childhood Education Department. An agreement with Lackawanna College as well as a new online program were announced recently. A new articulation agreement has been met with Lackawanna College. Lackawanna graduates can transfer to Wilkes to complete their bachelor’s degree. Students from Lackawanna who have completed an associate degree in early childhood education can transfer into the major as a junior at Wilkes. The agreement was signed by President Patrick F. Leahy and Lackawanna College President Mark Volk on March 27. Dr. Rhonda Rabbitt, dean of education at Wilkes University welcomed the crowd at the signing. “There comes moments in history where things come into an alignment,” she said. “There is a lot of talk about the budget in early childhood education, and there is a lot of talk in the field about poor quality childcare, lack of access, lack of people who are working with our most vulnerable population of students. “All of those are coming together at the same time, and all of us in higher education have a chance to make a difference.” Dr. Anne Skleder, Wilkes University provost, spoke about the crisis of early childhood education further. “By 2028, to hold the highest rating in a childcare center...a hundred percent of those teachers need to be bachelor prepared. We are no way there, and we will not be there save for programs we are announcing today,” said Skleder. Volk spoke about the unique situation most Lackawanna students are in. According to Volk, 82 percent of families in the college are at or below the poverty line. “When we look at (our student’s) ability to raise themselves up into the middle class, it is a major challenge,” said Volk. “We can provide pathways to provide opportunities for those young men and women to move from our campus to (Wilkes.)” Amy Hnasko, assistant education professor at Wilkes, also spoke about the new online program. According to Hnasko, the new online program is what prompted the articulation agreement with Lackawanna. “The online bachelors requires that you have an associates before entering the program,” said 3 The Beacon/Cabrini Rudnicki Pictured seated left to right is Wilkes University President Patrick F. Leahy and Lackawanna College President Mark Volk. Standing left to right is Lackawanna College Academic Dean, Suzanne Cercone; Lackawanna College Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer, Erica Barone Pricci; Lackawanna College Social Science Division Chair, Nicole Bradigan; Wilkes University Provost and Senior Vice President, Anne Skleder; Wilkes University Dean of the School of Education, Rhonda Rabbitt; and Wilkes University Associate Professor and Chair of the Undergraduate Education Program, Suzanne Galella. Hnasko. In the program, early childhood educators with at least 55 credits can now earn their bachelor’s degree online at Wilkes. A scholarship through the Pennsylvania Child Care Association is available for students who qualify. A similar agreement with Luzerne County Community College was announced in December 2018. For more information on both programs, prospective students can call the Wilkes Admission office at (570) 408-4400. @wilkesbeacon Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu United Nations Lecture Series hosts lecture on climate change By Michelle Grossbauer Staff Writer Jamil Ahmad was welcomed this past Tuesday as part of the United Nations Lecture Series presented by the Humpty Dumpty Institute’s Higher Education Alliance for the United Nations. Ahmad’s presentation focused on the importance of climate change and what it is doing to our environment. His beginnings started in 1986 where he joined the Foreign Service of Pakistan. He worked in duty stations across Asia, Europe, and Africa which gave Ahmad experience in bilateral and multilateral affairs. In 2008, Ahmad joined the UN Environment as the Secretary for the Governing Bodies based in Kenya. In this position, he worked directly with the Secretariat and led the organization of the sessions of Governing Bodies by serving as the focal point of the UN Environment’s external relations. He remained in this position until 2014. Ahmad is currently the head of intergovernmental affairs at the New York office of the United Nations Environmental Program. His work includes taking a lead on sustainable development and the environment in support of the organization’s policies. Ahmad has a master’s degree in political science. His presentation began by discussing how climate change is relevant today. The importance of multilateralism includes how everyone (and every country) is affected by climate change. If we act only in one country, then it will not prevent climate change from being impacted by actions from other countries. Ahmad also expressed the importance of youth tied to climate change. With 18 billion people in the world being 10 to 24-yearolds, this is the largest young generation to exist. We have to be the ones to change because we have to either deal with the dying environment or change what impacts it. One change Ahmad pointed out was his approval of the refillable water stations on Wilke’s campus. Freshman Allyssa Olear found the presentation to be a great opportunity to learn about the impact the UN is making towards a green economy. “We’re fortunate enough to be in a situation that if we really try, we can make environmentally conscious decisions without worrying about food or other necessities from day to day,” said Olear. She personally found the Sustainable Development Goals interesting because many individuals dismiss the interconnectedness The Beacon/Cabrini Rudnicki Jamil Ahmad, head of intergovernmental affairs at the New York office of the United Nations Enivornmental Program, presented a limate change lecture from the perspective of a government official. of social issues with environmental impact. Freshman Donald Ballou agreed with Olear, saying, “I really appreciated his aggressive stance on climate action, and I’m inspired to use my passions to fuel my work ethic and dedication to my career as he did.” Ballou said that it was an honor to have such a senior lead in the UN such as Ahmad to come to speak at Wilkes. The cruciality of climate change became real for him when listening to the presentation which raised internal questions for himself as to how he could make a difference. “His encouragement for small but meaningful actions inspired questions and ideas of becoming more ecologically conscious - even here at Wilkes.” @wilkesbeacon Michelle.Grossbauer@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - April 2, 2019 News Pi Sigma Alpha welcomes two scholars for a presidential lecture By Sean Schmoyer Asst. News Editor On March 26, the Political Science Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha hosted two guest speakers. Dr. Scott R. Meinke, professor of political science at Bucknell University, and Dr. Michael Dimino, professor of law at Widener University Commonwealth Law School, presented about the legal and political checks on our President and other members of the government. Dimino’s presentation focused on three topics: an introduction to what impeachment is, the meaning of the phrase “high crimes and misdemeanors,” and the judiciary’s role in impeachment. Dimino began by expressing that impeachment itself is a process used in the House of Representatives and is the equivalent of an indictment. However, he explained that impeachment is not a criminal proceeding, it is a way to remove the President and any civil officer. This means that a president must first be impeached before being tried under criminal charges. After talking about how impeachment works Dimino moved on to discuss the charge of high crimes and misdemeanors and what it means. In a sense, he explained that high crimes and misdemeanors can be whatever the courts or the House of Representatives decides it to be in terms of political reality, but that such a flimsy definition is not acceptable from a constitutional standing. The charge “high crimes and misdemeanors” was taken from English law where misdemeanors did not mean a criminal offense but instead held a different meaning. “Misdemeanors meant, in English Law, as a term of art that means political offenses against the community and the state as a whole,” Dimino said. “We know this both from English and American practice where officials have been impeached for conduct that was not criminal but did reflect poorly on their offices.” “For example in 1804, a federal judge was impeached but was not guilty of treason or bribery, but was impeached for being drunk on the bench and demonstrated unfitness for office.” This definition of high crimes and misdemeanors serves as a limitation on impeachment. Other impeachable charges include corruption, misapplication of funds, abuse of official power in an unlawful way, and encroaching on the power of the legislation. In terms of the judiciary’s role in impeachment, the Supreme Court has stated that the House and Senate have the sole power over impeachment. Dimino then passed the presentation off to Meinke who discussed what influences congressional members’ decisions, the impact impeachment can carry, and the tools Congress has aside from impeachment to keep checks on the President. The Beacon/Steffen Horwath Dimino started the lecture talking about what impeachment is and the meaning behind it. 4 The Beacon/Steffen Horwath Dr. Michael Dimino (Widener), left, and Dr. Scott R. Meinke (Bucknell), right, paired together to give a lecture about the impeachment as a whole and its origins in law. Meinke began by discussing that congressional members are influenced by whether they are up for reelection. He spoke about how a reelection can shape how and when Congress checks the President and that the party in control of the House of Representatives and the Senate plays a crucial role as well. Meinke expressed that a current reality we have to face in our political climate is that partisanship and party competition play a crucial role in how our congressional members act. Next Meinke talked about the three presidents who underwent the impeachment process: Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton and Richard Nixon. Johnson’s case showcases how large of a role partisanship plays in Congress. Johnson was primarily impeached due to disagreements with his actions despite none of them being direct actions against the United States. Before talking about the impact of the attempt to impeach Bill Clinton, Meinke explained Richard Pious’ Popular Law of Impeachment. Pious’ law states that Congress will often refer to the findings in public opinion polls about the grounds for which a president should be impeached or removed from office. Clinton’s case expresses how important impeachment is and how it should be used carefully or it may have the opposite effect. “There are some lessons from the Clinton case and some cautions for those who might think about impeachment focused on short term political gain. In the case of Bill Clinton, the attempt to impeach Bill Clinton resulted in a backfire on Republicans and resulted in Republicans losing seats in the House of Representatives, and Bill Clinton’s approval rating reached its highest point during the attempt to impeach him. So the attempt to impeach Bill Clinton was countered by the Popular Law of Impeachment as Congress did not have the public support,” said Meinke. Finally, Meinke talked about the actions Congress can use to keep the president in check without using impeachment. Congress can limit presidential authority, undo presidential actions, have some control over the president’s funds, and take public positions opposing what the president does. Recently the House and Senate have disapproved of President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency. They have made a unanimous call for the release of the Mueller Report in full, and Congress has taken action to attempt to educate the American people about crucial issues by inviting the NATO Secretary General to speak before a joint session of Congress. Donald Ballou, freshman international relations major shared his thought on the lecture as a whole. “I didn’t know much about it going in, but to learn that impeachment did not, and could not, involve criminal punishments, and could only result in removal of office and prevention of holding office again was very interesting to me,” said Ballou. “I thought the entire presentation was very interesting, and it really surprised me to know the technicalities of impeachment,” he said. @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - April 2, 2019 News CODIE hosts activist Robyn Ochs’ ‘Beyond Binaries’ lecture need events like this.” Helen Davis, a Wilkes English professor also commented on why these types of events are important for the campus community. “These events help us understand each other more,” Davis said. “They broaden our perspectives and make topics that people have trouble understanding easier to see. This also helps to transform the lens of students to come to a collective frame of reference.” This program is one that Ochs said these talks have given her a sense of validation and allow her to remain varied and complex. “We think in binaries,” she commented. “This program shows through our own experience, through how we are in this room. It shows how complex and interesting people are, these charts and graphs are a huge impact on our views in this room. This is because each number represented one person in this room. It is an actual being right here.” This is in reference to the interactive portion of the talk. There was an interactive study that was anonymous. This was done by filling out a 20-question form that was optional. Questions on this included different questions about sexuality, gender, crushes and even how families view your sexuality. This then was taken to a real-life Ochs scale. This allowed people to stand on the points that people had actually ranked themselves, and show it on a demographic scale. The rankings were one to seven with one representing similar gender choices and seven being different gender choices from your own. There is also an “N/A,” “X,” and “?” choice for those who do not fit on the scale. This scale is an adapted version of the Kinsey scale, so that it can be more By Sammi Verespy Staff Writer The Council on Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity recently welcomed Robyn Ochs, who put on the talk “Beyond Binaries: Identity and Sexuality.” Ochs is an educator, campus speaker, a grassroots activist as well as an editor for the Bi Women Quarterly and two anthologies that focus around the idea of bisexuality. Ochs started her talk in the form of a question. Saying, “Have you ever been told your sexuality is a phase? That being a bisexual won’t last. Well, I am here to show you that that is a wrong idea. I am exhibit A, I have been bisexual for 41 and a half years now.” This talk emphasized that it was OK to be who you are, whoever that is, no matter how long it takes you to find who you truly are. “We are many many things at once, not just our sexuality,” said Ochs. “We are our ability or our disability, our gender, our age, our political beliefs, or even our class.” This is an idea that is echoed throughout the program, that it is OK to be whatever you identify as because that makes you who you are. Brianna Schunk, junior English and dance dual major echoed this idea as to why events like this are important. “Queer visibility events are so important around our campus,” Schunk said. “We have GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance) and other support events, but none really like this where everyone, even members of the community can come. The queer community is one that needs exposure, needs to be known, needs to be felt. For people to be able to be seen and not afraid. That is why we The Beacon/ Steffen Horwath Ochs talked about the different identities and sexualities that exist outside of the binary. inclusive of everyone and their choices and how they identify. This exercise ignited a conversation from the audience about how sexuality and gender can be as private or as open as you need it to be. Ochs said “this is ‘I’dentity not ‘U’dentity” emphasizing that there are endless possibilities with how you see yourself and your gender.” There was also a conversation on attraction. Ochs provided insight into why we need to find more words and to be clearer with expression. “We do not have complex enough vocabularies yet. But we will get there, we will find it, but humans are just so complex,” she said. This is something that she mended together by saying attraction is temporal, but you are forever, so fall in love with yourself first. This brought up how to help yourself The Kinsey Scale Robyn Ochs created a variation of the Kinsey Scale, a research scale used to describe a person’s sexual orientation. Bisexual, equally heterosexual and homosexual Exclusively heterosexual 0 Exclusively homosexual I I I I I 1 I I I 4 5 2 3 5 6 come to a clearer point in who you are. There are many resources available to students and even community members that are struggling with their identity or finding themselves. On campus, the first resource is to reach out to CODIE, this can be done by talking to Helen Davis or to Erica Acosta. The other options include Wilkes University’s safe space ally program, the LGBTQ+ awareness and ally sessions, the LGBTQ brochures that can be picked up around campus, and lastly, Title IX can also be reached out to. In the community, some resources that are available include biresources.org as well as Och’s journal, Biwomen Quarterly. This can be found at biwomenboston.org Ochs said that if anything, she “wants to allow people to have permission to exist. To be comfortable in their own skin. To be comfortable in their own skin and to not have the answers. But to also know they are not alone in not having those answers. That it is OK and they are not alone.” To support Ochs in her journeys, and to support Biwomen Quarterly, her buttons, flags and jewelry are available for sale on her Etsy shop, Biproducts. One hundred percent of the proceeds go to funding for the journal. @wilkesbeacon Samantha.Verespy@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - April 2, 2019 ELECTIONS, from front page to do is to use the resources from the Capital Projects Committee to continue to improve parts of the campus for students. This committee uses leftover money from Student Government to make enhancements for the campus. As apart of the committee, she hopes to remodel the first floor of the Henry Student Center with more computers and a better-designed gaming lounge. She also said they she wants to use more student outreach initiatives like surveys to have activities that students are interested in. Guerrero hopes to be an ally to club members and to overall make students comfortable with approaching herself with any ideas. “As student body president I would love to be more of an ally of the clubs on campus and just be more supportive,” she added. She finally added that she hopes to continue to support the Student Government’s slogan “by the students for the students” if she is to be elected. DeBoard is a sophomore biology and neuroscience major who is currently the Commuter Council president. He made News a name for himself and was elected as the first ever freshman president this past year. “I am a natural leader,” said DeBoard. “I have led since I was little.” He personally believes because he has held multiple jobs and leadership titles on and off of campus that he is fit to be the president of the student body. “Rather than being pigeonholed into this is how to lead college students, I have many different perspectives on how to lead people with disabilities, how to lead younger children and have also been a leader on campus,” he added. DeBoard also noticed that students were concerned about how their money was being spent. He then worked on making Wilkes’ budget more transparent for the students. Through this, he was able to show students that a portion of their money is being used by Student Government to put on-campus events. “I want it to be a known thing that it is your money and this is what we are doing with it,” said DeBoard. As Commuter Council president he tailored his budget to have more giveaways and events for not only commuters but for all Wilkes students. He recently has hosted giveaways for students which have given away gas cards and tire gauges to students that write encouragement cards which he posts all around campus. As student body president, DeBoard said that he hopes to be the voice of the students and maintain efficiency when it comes to engagement. He specifically wants students to know that he wants this position to care, serve and solve any problems that may come up on campus. “To get more people involved you just have to show you care about them,” he said “Engagement is a very hard. It is a difficult process but I think I do it well. “I want them to know that I am here to serve you. I am the voice of the students. I don’t want to be that narcissistic person that thinks they can run it all and that they know it all. I am here for your advice.” The campus is set to vote for these candidates from April 4 through 9 and some students were unsure about the presidential election altogether. Two students echoed some of the confusion around campus regarding the Student Government and Megacouncil 6 elections. Both Sophia Gavigan, junior marketing and hospitality major, and Jenna Frei, junior nursing major, explained that they did not know that elections were coming up and added that they did not know who was running. “I only know Alanah is running because I see her posters,” said Frei. When asked whether the two would vote or not they both answered maybe and were overall unsure of how the elections work and what exactly they were voting for. The candidates for the Megacouncil elections include the following. Briana Rowland, Abie Pessima, and Amina Mustafa will all run in the MSC President race. Ivy Kusi will run unopposed for RHC President. Neil Murphy and Bryanna Polascik will compete for the Commuter Council President position. Finally, Lety Flores, Deandre Depass and Miranda McKinney will run for the Programming Board President. Ballots will be sent to students on April 4. @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Profile of a Professor: Dr. Kimmy T. Nguyen: Pharmacy Practice By Joshua Shepard Staff Writer Assistant professor Kimmy Nguyen started working at Wilkes University at the beginning of the fall semester in August of 2018. Growing up in Harrisburg, Pa, Nguyen earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in Philadelphia, Pa. She later completed a year as postgraduate in Pharmacy Practice Residency at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia and another year in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy at the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System in Wappingers Falls, NY. She is also a member of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. To Nguyen, pharmacy combines a lot of sciences, whether biology and chemistry, and finds a way to help people. She believes there are so many ways and opportunities in pharmacy that it can be overwhelming. Nguyen clinically practices at the Volunteers in Medicine in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. The program was designed to provide free primary and preventative health services for those individuals who are employed but have no access to or cannot afford health insurance. Nguyen is proud to help at Volunteers in Medicine for people who need it the most. Prior to Nguyen working at Wilkes, her younger sister Lily-Ann Nguyen is a current student in the pharmacy department as well. “She’s been talking to me about her time here as a student and it’s always been positive things, so when I was finishing up my training and I saw the job posting, I thought ‘why not try to apply here?” Originally, Nguyen thought of becoming a grade school teacher, but she later decided to go major in pharmacy and attend a six-year program. During that time, she still had a passion to teach; she would be involved as a teaching assistant, mentor, tutor, or resident advisor. Teaching and helping others figure out what they want to do is where she finds the most joy and satisfaction out of the field of pharmacy. Shadowing faculty members, and creating lectures were just a sample of what Nguyen would have to do will in her postgraduate training years. Afterward, she decided to look for teaching jobs specifically. Though this is Nguyen’s first academic year at Wilkes University, the transition was smooth and easy for her that she already feels at home in the Wilkes community. “I have been enjoying every second of it,” said Nguyen happily, “It’s been a dream come true, and everyone has been so welcoming, supportive and helpful.” Her professional interests include the pharmacotherapeutics of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, and gout. However, pharmacy is not all of Nguyen’s life, she always makes time for her hobbies, including video games, reading, origami and taking care of her hamster. Nguyen is grateful to be a part of the Wilkes University and she humbly feels like she can make her mark in the lives of students here. She feels welcomed to be a part of the Wilkes community, and has found ways to relax and release The Beacon/Steffen Horwath Dr. Kimmy Nguyen any pressure from the academic setting, especially when she’s really busy with her schedule and paperwork. “I couldn’t have done (this) without all the people that have helped me figure out my way around the first couple of months,” said Nguyen, smiling about her experience so far at Wilkes University, “It’s been nothing but good things here.” @wilkesbeacon Joshua.Shepard@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - April 2, 2019 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, Arts & Entertainment editor: Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu French conversation group open to anyone who can say “Bonjour” By Anna Culver Staff Writer Every Wednesday, in Breiseth 107 from 4:15 to 5:00 p.m., the event “Pardon Our French” is held for Wilkes students, faculty, staff and friends to practice their French skills. Amy Kuiken, an adjunct faculty member in Wilkes University’s division of global cultures is the French professor and an ESL instructor for the IFARHU program. She developed and runs this interactive language program, “Pardon Our French” and started it in 2016 as a way for her French students to have the chance to get extra time to practice French with one another. Kuiken also wanted to give other students who are not in the class, but are interested in speaking, the chance to learn more about the French language in the process. When asked what inspired her to start the program, she said: “For me, I think it was to keep life interesting...I, myself, was born in America and was raised speaking English, but when I learned French, it opened the world up to me. I moved from the Boston area to northeastern Pa. and I wasn’t sure what that meant for speaking French. So, I decided to do this group and see who would come and I was surprised by how many people came.” The event is open to everyone. Students, professors, and community members are welcome to attend to learn more. It does not matter what amount of French that you know, as long as you can say “bonjour,” and are willing to learn. Even students with different language backgrounds are welcome to come to learn. If one is monolingual knowing just English or bilingual, this is an environment that is geared toward exposing people to the French language. Kuiken mentioned that one benefit of this group is that you can make mistakes and have the opportunity to see how you can communicate effectively with people at many different levels. “It is easier to grow when there is no final exam at the end,” said Kuiken. Depending on the semester, Kuiken observed that turn out has been varying. It has about four to five people who come consistently, but there is always room to more. “I had a really good time and I think going to do it again,” said Donald Ballou, first year international studies major, who was attenging the event for the first time. Even if all you want to do is see if you can just follow along, this even can present the environment to do so. “It was my first time, but it was a really good experience and makes me want to speak French again,” said Allyssa Olear, a first year political science and international studies dual major. Kuiken also mentioned that she presents a topic at the beginning of each session allowing everyone to then chime in as they are able to. The topics range from anything from Pepsi versus Coke or dogs versus cats. Her hope is that by presenting these topics, everyone gets the chance to use a little bit of language or a lot to make a comment depending on what they know. She wants people in her class to feel as though if they do not have the ability to speak fluent French, that they can still contribute to the conversation. “I have devoted much of my life to expanding the size of my students’ world and my own world through language and to see that there are other people interested in that also really encourages me,” said Kuiken. For any questions or if you are interested in learning French, contact Amy Kuiken at Amy. Kuiken@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon Anna.Culver@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - April 2, 2019 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment Senioritis: How is it affecting you, class of 2019? By Nicholas Filipek Managing Editor This week marks the first week in April, and for many Wilkes University students, it also marks their last full month of school. These seniors have overcome many struggles to get to where they are now, but have just one more hurdle to jump in order to get to that finish line of graduation: senioritis. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the affliction as, “an ebbing of motivation and effort by school seniors as evidenced by tardiness, absences, and lower grades.” Many believe senioritis to be a myth, nothing more than an excuse to be lazy, yet to others it is a reality of trying to both get through their final semester and find a job with what little bit of steam they have left. Aislinn Speranza, a marketing & communication studies dual-major, CEO of Zebra Communications, vice president of Phi Beta Lambda, captain of Wilkes women’s soccer team and an employee to three jobs on campus, is certainly feeling the strain of being stretched so thin. “I feel like I am definitely in an awkward place because I have to do all of my homework, and take care of all my responsibilities that I have here at Wilkes, but I still have to look for jobs and try to be as professional as I can to continue the rest of my life in whatever workforce I go into.” Having so much on your plate is a common theme at Wilkes, with many students wanting to take advantage of all the activities the university has to offer. Romeo Rosario, a psychology major with a sociology minor, resident assistant in Doane Hall, BACCHUS President, e-mentor and the head drum major for the Wilkes marching band, also feels the need to try to be in too many places all at the same time. “Trying to organize everything, and just trying to make sure you show up, because honestly just showing up to things is half the problem, is probably like the biggest challenge.” That challenge will go on for another couple of weeks until many Seniors walk across that stage and claim their diplomas. Until then however, there still is a whole lot of school left, and Ben Saunders, communication studies major and director of technology who sits on the executive board for Zebra Communications, knows the challenges that still lie ahead. “As of right now, I’m not overwhelmingly busy, but with graduation and final exams, projects and stuff on the horizon, I know a huge workload is about to crash down onto my head,” Saunders said. Though everyone seems to be a bit on edge, and just wanting for all of it to just be over with already, when all three seniors who were asked, “Will you miss Wilkes?” Each stopped, smiled, and thought about just how much they will, in fact, miss this second home and everything it has meant to them. “It’s become my home, and it has just always been there, even though it has been the cause of all my stress, it was for something good.“ said Rosario, with Saunders sharing a similar opinion of how comfortable it is to become at Wilkes. “The whole routine and environment is something I’ve gotten used to and started to enjoy, and it is definitely something I’ll miss a lot,” Saunders said. Speranza includes a further sentiment that is, quite honestly, the hope for every college hopeful, and the college experience personified. “I am going to miss it a lot. I came in undeclared and now I am leaving four and a half years later with two degrees, tons of experience and a lot of new friends that I know for a fact are going to be my friends for life, even the connections I have made here. I will come back for Homecoming and it’ll be a bunch of familiar people that I am going to be excited to see.” It is just time to buckle down and get it done seniors. You have proven that you can make it this far, and graduation is just a bit further to go. @wilkesbeacon Nicholas.Filipek@wilkes.edu Wilkes University Biology Club hosts annual Fear Factor event to had uro s yb r al ille nly ke gs. M id bu eo Dav ith th s live e k s, li fs, w riou ant ndcuf nd va t s e st a ont f ha r) C set o sawdu e t en m a r of o pc e (To ape fr ntain @wilkesbeacon o c c s e in a Kyle.Kraemer@wilkes.edu ied ced their nts bravely fa a st te n co t h ing a series (Top left) Eig ing, undergo en ev ay d es itude. fears last Tu test their fort to t n ea m s of challenge p kee o t g tles bat -turnin z t l h a c s. n W ma ure s sto llenge a L riou ha er) ent he va d as c c t e ttom of ent (Bo n one pres s dow cacie i l de (Rig h said t) “I h a d Rah igital d to ea mie des t gro re J i Photos: Kyle Kraemer one gn and ss ani m s (le m ft) w edia al stom ith D art s a avid opho ch,” mor Mill e er ( righ , t). �The Beacon - April 2, 2019 CAREER, from page 9 “It’s always been a really good vehicle for people to get jobs, internships or get used to practicing how to do your elevator speech and shake someone’s hand and introduce yourself to get over the nervousness,” said Bosack. As students, no matter what class, the Career and Development Center stresses that it is important to be planning ahead for internships to gain experience and for their careers after graduation. “It’s good for us students to see what’s out there,” said Benjamin Gibson, senior electrical engineering major at Wilkes University. Having an internship on your resume is also beneficial because it shows that you have relevant experience in your field and that you are able and willing to put in the work. There is always a 9 Life, Arts & Entertainment chance the that you have an internship that you don’t really see yourself pursuing into a job and that’s good to find out before you graduate and are looking for full time work. “Internships are very important because it gives you a sense of what you want to do and what you don’t want to do so it can help you narrow down the option,” said Yasmeen Ahmed, junior psychology major at Wilkes University. The Career and Internship fair gives students the opportunity to make connections while also boosting their confidence when it comes to introducing themselves to possible employers. “The most important thing is that they have made a connection with an actual person because everything is so computer based and now you have someone you can ask questions to, that you have actually given your resume to,” said Bosack. Being proactive and following up is also an important aspect of getting an internship or job as well as just thanking those that have helped you get to where you are or may be going. A thank you or check in is always appreciated and it could set you apart from others in the field. One of the most important factors in finding an internship or job is networking. You could get your dream job by just introducing yourself to someone who knows someone. All you have to do it show up and introduce yourself. “One thing I hope to gain is more networking abilities and being able to talk to employers and just to really get my resume out there,” said James Dotter, senior sports management major at Wilkes University. The next Career and Internship fair will be in the Fall of 2019 so there will be many more opportunities for students to grow their network and learn more about internships and employment opportunities in the area and beyond. Wilkes University Career and Development Center is always an available resource to assist students in creating or re-working resumes as well as holding mock interviews to help students become more prepared for the workforce. If you have any questions on the Career and Internship Fair or the Career and Development Center contact Carol Bosack at carol.bosack@ wilkes.edu or Sharon Castano at sharon.castano@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon Natalie.Stephens@wilkes.edu T he B e acon's Fe ature d Photo s of the We ek PHOTOS of the WEEK Photos: Seth Platukis A spider sits and watches the outside world move around it. The look a monkey gives you could make you stop in your tracks. This week's photos were taken during spring break in Coasta Rica. Three-toed sloths have such a unique way of moving branch to branch. This parrot is ready for its quick afternoon snack. @wilkesbeacon Seth.Platukis@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - April 2, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 is a grea course load or missed classes. dat n , June or July, niently fit plans. THREE-WEEK PRESESSION Ma, 20 fA JIJM l ~ FULL SESSION M 20 fA MIIII,. /6 SUMMER SESSION I JiUtR, /0 ft, Julf!2____, NINE-WEEK SESSION JiUtR, /0 ft, -···~. /9 .wi lkes.edu/sunnner. �The Beacon - April 2, 2019 Ingredients: VEGGIE WRAP 1 cucumber 1 red pepper 1 red onion 1 bag of matchstick carrots 1 bag of tortillas 1 container of your favorite hummus (*I used Sabra’s Roasted Pine Nut Hummus) Instructions: 11 Life, Arts & Entertainment IT Smear hummus ROLL IT UP 1. Cut the cucumber into half circle shapes. 2. Cut the red pepper into vertical sticks. 3. Cut the red onion into thin stripes. *Note: Store the red onion in a plastic container. 4. Using a spoon, smear a heaping teaspoon of hummus onto the center of the tortilla. 5. Add the matchstick carrots on top of the hummus. 6. Add the cucumber halves, red pepper sticks and onions. 7. Roll the tortilla shell so your veggies are contained inside the wrap. 8. Enjoy your healthy veggie wrap. Jordan Fritz, Staff Writer add veggies serve & enjoy @wilkesbeacon Jordan.Fritz@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - April 2, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment 12 SPRING FLING 'VtcfJfA••AAA JAJI QQQJl-~rt A Ba lavage, Megan Kramer, Cody Morcom, Alannah Guerrero, Madalyn Pfaff and Gabriel Velez pose together on the dance floor at the Genetti Hotel. Waitin i r dinnner, Edison Fowler, Reynaldo Perez, April Haupt, Matthew Kelly, Kylie Dillon, Rai-Sh w Rihaldi, Aneal Knowles and Kaitlyn Swartz pose with the Breakfast at Tiffany's them ecor. a Scott Heffelfinger and David Lanius were all smiles as the two showed off their bowties and coordinating formalwear. �The Beacon - April 2, 2019 Eric Kong, Samantha Cotto and Jason Aristizabal take a moment for a photo during the evening's festivities. Life, Arts & Entertainment 13 , Ostir all dressed up in forma occasion. Wilkes University students seized the opportunity to connect with friends, take a vareity of photographs and welcome the spring season back to campus. Alan Sebastianell, Noah Molina, David Lanius, Scott Heffelfinger Bottom, Mia Walker, Caroline Rickard and Jillian Weston enjoy dressing p and getting a meal for $5.00. The dance floor of the Genetti Hotel was flooded with pastel colors to reflect the spring-themed event. @wilkesbeacon Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu Photos: The Beacon/Sarah Matarella Page Design: The Beacon/Madi Hummer �The Beacon - April 2, 2019 Opinion Editorial Staff 2018-19 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Luke Modrovsky Managing Editor - Nick Filipek Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Cabrini Rudnicki Maddie Davis LA&E - Sarah Matarella Opinion - Savannah Pinnock Sports - Ben Mandell Kirsten Peters ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Sean Schmoyer LA&E - Natalie Stephens Opinion - Parker Dorsey Sports - Available DESIGN EDITOR Madison Hummer Interested in joining The Beacon? To learn more about what you can do, contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu 141 S. Main Street Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Want to advertise in The Beacon? Contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Facebook: @WilkesBeacon Twitter: @WilkesBeacon Instagram: @WilkesBeacon The Beacon Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu - -c----~-Our Voice Each week, The Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. Jussie Smollett charges dropped; locals speak out about Empire actor If people commit crimes, they should have to face some sort of fair punishment. On Jan. 22, Fox Empire star Jussie Smollett called police with reports of a threatening letter and a powdery substance at work. On Jan. 29, Smollett filed a police report of a hate crime. Smollett reported that he was assaulted by two men for being a black, gay man, according to published reports. When the alleged hate crime was under investigation, it was later discovered that Smollett’s police report was a hoax. Smollett told police that two men attacked him outside of the Loews Hotel in Chicago while he was walking. The attackers were identified as the Nigerian brothers, Abimbola “Abel” and Olabinjo “Ola” Osundario. Those men were wearing ski masks during the time of the attack and shouting racist and homophobic slurs to defend “MAGA” (Make America Great Again). Smollett was charged with 16 felony counts from staging this false hate crime. He allegedly paid his coworkers to help him stage this crime. Smollett claimed that the two brothers, Abel and Ola Osundario, doused him with chemical and then tied a noose around his neck. For this act, the brothers claimed that Smollett payed them $3,500 for the attack. However, Smollett said he paid them that amount for fitness training. On March 26, all of Smollett’s felony charges that were placed against him were dropped. In an interview with CNN, Cook County First Assistant State’s Attorney, Joseph Magats said, “The only reason that it’s getting the scrutiny that it is is because of who got the disposition. There are plenty of other cases like this, over 5,700 that have gotten some type of alternative or deferred type of prosecution.” The black and the LGBTQ communities are outraged about the outcome of Smollett’s case where his charges have been dropped. According to mechanical engineering student at Wilkes University, Daniel Yenca, “Jussie Smollett is giving the black community a worse name. By doing something as he did, he is enhancing the stigma that the black community is eccentric and will do anything to get attention. We are a struggling community as it is and this act makes it even harder to be taken seriously, especially as an academic.” Staging a false hate crime against someone who is black and gay can also give a negative look at not only the black community, but the LGBTQ community as well. A member of the LGBTQ community, Mary Endy stated, “This greatly affects our community because if he is really lying about hate crimes against us, we as a community won’t be taken seriously.“ All it takes is one person to create such a case like this is exactly what gives certain a negative stereotype. These communities are struggling as it is, and cases like this makes it more difficult for people in these communities to fit into society. If any everyday civilian were to stage a hate crime and file a false police report, they would have gotten some sort of punishment. Whether you’re a celebrity with money or not, if you commit a crime, you should have to face some type of prosecution. That brings us into equal human rights. We live in a society that you can get away with practically anything if you’re in a higher social class. Wilkes Barre resident and member of the LGBTQ community Beth Farr stated, “I don’t agree with the charges being dropped if it were based solely on the fact he paid off someone to have the charges dropped. I can only hope and pray that wasn’t the case. Our judicial system is doing this at an alarming rate these days, and it’s quite scary and appalling. Everyone should be held responsible for the consequences of their actions, regardless of their financial or social status.” Smollett was charged with 16 felony counts of staging this false hate crime but all charges were dropped. @wilkesbeacon TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Letter to the editor policy: The Beacon welcomes letters to the editor from differing viewpoints. Letters must contain contact information, including name, city, state and phone number. Phone numbers will not be published but may be used for verification purposes. All letters to the editor must be sent using one of the following methods: Email: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Phone: (570) 408-5903 (Voicemail: 30 seconds or less, please.) Mail: 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 Attn: The Beacon �The Beacon - April 2, 2019 Opinion The brick and mortar experience: What will become of it? By Savannah Pinnock Opinion Editor Sight, sound, touch, taste and smell are sensations that we commonly refer to as the five senses. It has also been revealed that there are even more sensations that are a part of the human experience. Through the use of the complex inner workings of the human body, one is able to observe their surroundings and make decisions accordingly. With this being said, is it possible that the sense-oriented brick and mortar shopping experience is becoming obsolete? Is society more in favor of a digital experience which only allows one to use one of their senses in their decision making? The answer to this question is quite complicated and may come as a surprise. Taking a look at the technological changes that have occurred throughout society, it is clear to see that at the turn of the century society witnessed a boom in technological advancements. As early as the late 70s, the technological innovations of Steve Jobs and other digital masterminds began to shift the way in which society functions. It is also important to note that technology is not a term that should be seen with strong digital denotations. Technology is simply anything that enhances the efficiency of a daily task. However, what is particularly interesting is that digital technology has often been gradually integrated into different areas of society. For instance, at one point in time the vast majority of one’s social interactions were not facilitated by any form of digital technology, e.g. cell phones, tablets, PCs, etc. In modern times, it is clear to see that computer mediated communication has rendered conventional communication slightly obsolete. To fully grasp the gravity of this shift, one can simply ask Millennials or Generation Z individuals if they prefer to have a conversation via text or phone call. Many of these individuals would choose a conversation via text message. Bearing this in mind, it is only reasonable to assume that the same will hold true for the shift from brick and mortar to digital or online shopping. From the perspective of the Wilkes/ King’s Barnes & Noble’s manager, Corrine Sartini, it seems as though the future for brick and mortars isn’t necessarily bright but it’s also not dark. In response to this question, Sartini said that she believes that “they’re going to be pretty much done. “I’ve been to the mall recently and it’s like dead compared to when I was a kid growing up in the 80s. Malls were the place to go but now it’s like online shopping.” Sartini’s insights are similar to that of many. There is a drastic shift occurring from a more conventional and sensation based form of shopping to a digital one. While Sartini feels as though the future of brick and mortar stores isn’t very promising, she does feel as though there are certain experience that will keep it going. As it pertains to Barnes & Noble she feels that it’s future will still be quite bright. In reference to Barnes & Noble she states that “just like the digital, I think there are a lot of students there that still want the physical book and they want to come to the bookstore and read the book you know, and sit and relax and read a book.” As Barnes & Noble consumers, many students, myself included prefer a physical version of the textbook to a digital version. As a consequence of this, the physicality of a brick and mortar bookstore is nice. Also, sometimes you may need your textbook as soon as possible and ordering it online will inevitably cause a slight delay. Sartini also adds that Wilkes University students, King’s College students and the general community can “come over and have a coffee.” One of the perks of going to the local bookstore is that there is a Starbucks integrated into the bookstore. This is one aspect that online shopping simply cannot compete with. However, it is also true that one can simply make or get coffee while ordering a book on their preferred digital device. It is truly dependent on the person in question. English adjunct faculty member Kathleen Kemmerer offers a completely antithetical perspective. She states that it is “frustrating” in reference to the brick and mortar shopping experience. She elaborates on this point stating that, “I only shop online, I was in a store the other day and I couldn’t find what I wanted. They didn’t have the sizes, they didn’t have the style but they had them online so I went home and ordered them online.” While shopping online can be a great alternative if what you’re looking for is unavailable, there are some downsides. Kemmerer states that in the sense of color and qualities of the fabric, brick and mortar shopping takes the win. She states that “color matters more to me because I’m often shopping for something specific and you order it online and it comes in and it’s not anywhere close.” She also expresses concern for those who may be affected by what she and many feel is inevitable; the end to the brick and mortar shopping experience. She states that she feels “very sorry for the people that work there because I think they’re going to be displaced persons. They’re not going to have jobs so I feel bad about that.” She adds that although this is unfortunate, she would rather order online. In light of these perspectives, it is safe to suggest that most people feel that there are certain aspects of the brick and mortar shopping experience that will sustain its existence. However, there are many features and efficiencies that online shopping provides that brick and mortar shopping simply does not. So, in answering the question of what will come of the brick and mortar experience, it is safe to say that no one can truly know. For the next few decades it’s future will be stable but the way in which we use it may change tremendously. 'from bricl{_ & mortar to <ligital hopping The Beacon/Savannah Pinnock @wilkesbeacon Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu How do you feel about the uncertain future of brick and mortar stores? Follow us on our social media platforms and let us know. Facebook: The Beacon Twitter: @wilkesbeacon Instagram: @wilkesbeacon 15 �The Beacon - April 2, 2019 Opinion 16 Autism awareness month: April showers bring special powers By Zarqua Ansari Staff Writer What do Emily Dickinson, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Bill Gates, Jerry Seinfeld, Mozart and Albert Einstein all have in common? They all have (or had) autism. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, autism has been identified in about 1 in 59 children. To increase the awareness of a disorder that affects much of the population and is commonly misunderstood, the month of April is designated as Autism Awareness Month. Autism Awareness Day falls on April 2. Many people believe that autism is caused by vaccines. This has been disproven time and time again. In fact Andrew Wakefield, the man that published a study proving this presumed fact in 1997, has been completely discredited on many accounts. There were procedural errors, falsifications of data and many other scientifically unapproved aspects to his study. An argument made on no evidence isn’t an argument but a false claim. That being said, what exactly is autism? Let’s break down the name. Autism spectrum disorder or as it is commonly called autism, is a mental disorder. It is a spectrum which suggests that it doesn’t have definitive stages, but rather, like a color spectrum, is fluid. According to Autism Speaks, ASD refers to a wide range of conditions that are characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. These are common symptoms of many other mental disorders, such as turrets, ADHD, and anxiety. In other words, autism is a scale of mental disorder symptoms. Some people have more symptoms and some have very few. For instance, many people can’t even tell that I am slightly autistic. I tend not to bring it up because it doesn’t really make a difference. However, every now and then, someone picks up on a nervous tick and asks me about it. I’m often told “you don’t look autistic.” This is true only because no one looks autistic. Autism is a mental disorder, not a physically characterizable one. For this reason, it is often difficult to diagnose. “ASD can sometimes be detected at 18 months or younger. By age 2, a diagnosis by an experienced professional can be considered very reliable. However, many children do not receive final diagnosis until much older.” This is a problem because early intervention treatment can improve a child’s development. These services include therapy to help the child talk, walk and interact with others. As of today, prevention seems to be the only cure for autism. Although the cause for autism isn’t known, many risk factors have been linked to it. Children with autistic siblings especially an autistic twin are at a higher risk. Children born to older parents also have a higher risk. Drugs containing valproic acid and thalidomide that are taken during pregnancy greatly increase this risk as well. Interestingly ASD is nearly four times as common in males than females. These factors are environmental, biologic and genetic in nature. According to Dr. Zaman, ASD is often “considered an embarrassment.” It is more common for people in America to be exposed to autistic individuals and therefore it is more accepted. “Many people of different ethnicities, especially Asian cultures, have difficulty accepting that their child has ASD, or any other mental disorder that may affect their learning ability.” It’s often proven that the first three years of a child’s life greatly influence their social skills for the rest of their lives. It has also been said that “many people aren’t patient enough with their kids and this can cause the child to grow up with a negative sense of self.” Autistic children are affected by this even more strongly than other children. However, there’s nothing wrong with being a little different. Many famous people who bring ease and comfort to our daily lives are autistic. So next time you’re using your iPhone, reading poetry, or watching Seinfeld be mindful about Autism and aim to spread awareness of this disease this Autism Awareness Month. Within the last few years many countries have seemingly made strides towards a more accepting and peaceful society, but there has also been a large spike in hate crimes, especially in the United States, that make the news almost every other day. The civil rights movement sparked a change all across America and since then, countless amounts of improvements had been made regarding prejudice. However, even with the changes made in the last few decades, it seems as if society is moving in the opposite direction. Hatred has seemed to take a reign on many communities that have not only been stereotyped but experienced violence and discrimination for a long period of time. No matter what changes are made, prejudice always seems to continuously exist. The question still remains; will there ever be a time when the world will be free of prejudice? The answer is extremely complicated and the solution to eliminate prejudice is a long journey that includes many extremely involved steps. Sociologists, psychologists, world leaders and anthropologists have tried for decades to find the answer to this very question. What about society makes prejudice thrive and what can the global community do to get rid of the terrible act? Prejudice has existed for centuries upon centuries but it has never been as prominent as today. Minority groups have been oppressed in multiple instances throughout history and through these horrible actions, prejudice has simply become a normality in today’s world. More than ever before, violent attacks are occurring across the globe and endangering thousands of people everyday. Despite the outpouring of support and love for the communities affected, why has no action been taken against the terrible acts that stem from poorly made judgements? Over many generations, the mindset that carries prejudice is passed down through children and families which is what keeps it alive today. This not only makes it difficult to eliminate prejudice because it ascends over many years but it also helps people understand how intricate the issue is. There is not simple solution to reaching a world where prejudice doesn’t exist. There is hope for a world filled of peace and everyone living in harmony with each other. By not making these quick, inaccurate judgements about people who are slightly different than us, the violent actions and hurtful words would cease to exist which would create a much safer world. Eliminating prejudice is not an entirely impossible, unsolvable problem. It just requires a large amount of effort from millions of people across the globe. By working together and ridding the world of this harmful practice, everyone will be living in a better place and no one will be in danger anymore. Irregardless of a person’s race, sexuality, gender or religion, we are all human and deserve to be treated with equal amounts of love. LEl'SIEAI . .RIITIEIIOLHEIIB The Beacon/Savannah Pinnock @wilkesbeacon Zarqua.Ansari@wilkes.edu Will prejudice ever become a thing of the past? By Breanna Ebisch Staff Writer Many world leaders and ordinary people around the globe argue that prejudice doesn’t affect our daily lives anymore. However, despite these arguments, it has never been more evident that prejudice is alive within our society every single day. Following the recent events such as the Christ Church shooting in New Zealand, the riots in Ferguson, Mo. and discrimination judgements based simply on people’s race, gender, religion, sexuality or ethnicity, it is obvious that judgements are still being made without any true reason. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary’s definition of prejudice is “injury or damage resulting from some judgement or action of another in disregard to one’s rights.” These actions can vary from verbal sayings or derogatory terms to physically violent attacks on groups of people, or individuals that have preconceived judgements made about them by others. Prejudice is dangerous in more ways than one and it is present all across the globe today. The Beacon/Savannah Pinnock @wilkesbeacon Breanna Ebisch@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - April 2, 2019 Opinion Meet the Majors 17 This week’s field: Marketing Interviews and Photos by Michelle Grossbauer Staff Writer Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few words to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit them in the future. Zach Walser Senior “I am a marketing major because I have always enjoyed talking to people and creating meaningful relationships. I enjoy looking at a company’s problem, analyzing the situation, then fixing it. I have always been attracted to the sales industry because I thrive on day-to-day opportunities.” Mariah Curtis Senior “I am a marketing major because I enjoy dealing with people. You can get a job in any type of company which allows for constant change of scenery. I enjoy catering to people’s likes and dislikes/needs and demands. I would love to work in marketing or retail for the Philadelphia Eagles.” Dylan Farrow Senior “I chose to be a marketing major because it allows you to be analytical and creative at the same time. Every day challenges you to evaluate a situation and find a solution. In an ideal world, I would be working in the front office for the Baltimore Ravens.” Travis Woolfenden Senior “I am a marketing major because it allows you to be creative, interact with people, and sometimes problem solve. I look forward to challenges and creating impact through new ideas. I hope to one day work in the sales department for the Philadelphia Phillies.” �The Beacon - April 2, 2019 Opinion 18 The Matt Fox Experience is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience By Parker Dorsey Asst. Opinion Editor The Matt Fox Experience is an experimental electronic fusion project based out of Moonachie, New Jersey. It is headed by songwriter and lead vocalist Michael ‘Shred’ Spadavecchia and the project focuses on the life and daily activities of a certain Matthew Dean Fox. Their discography spans four albums: The Matt Fox Experience, Matt Fox: Graduation Day, A Very Merry Matt Fox Christmas Spectacular and f r a n k . The fourth album differs from the first three as it is focused primarily on a person named Frank. “This album is dedicated to the one person who has been through everything. Through thick and thin, through the toughest of times and the easiest of times. This album is dedicated to the person who has sat through every single Matt Fox song and has enjoyed every one of them, and has been the most inspiring and helpful person to work on this entire experience. Without this person, none of this would have happened. Because this person has been the top contributor to all of this,” according to the album intro. f r a n k . was released June 4, 2017 and spans 16 songs and has a runtime of about 45 minutes. Some of the songs include “Frank Brushes His Teeth,” “Bongos,” “Toast” and frank. “Space Pirates.” The songs have an interesting mix of various fusion and electronic sounds from some sort of computer musicmaking software. Spadavecchia doesn’t have the best voice, but he does make up for it with heart. His vocal range goes anywhere from a soft high pitch to a spoken narrative. Other songs he adopts a deeper voice and in another he’s a mumbling pirate. The guy tries, and it’s obvious he’s having a lot of fun behind the mic. Some of the instrumentation includes electronic keys, synths, funky guitars and drum beats. It sounds like the kind of stuff you would hear from a retro video game from the 80s. “The Matt Fox Experience is one of the greatest and most compelling musical ventures of all time,” said Andy Severino, a junior environmental engineering major who went to high school with the guys involved with the Matt Fox Experience. “It feels good knowing that the work done on this album will deeply affect people on an emotional level for generations to come.” The album goes through a day in the life of the eponymous Frank. He makes toast, brushes his teeth, goes to school and eats lunch. The lyrics are very upbeat and positive, telling the listener to go to school and maintain good hygenic practices. They also tell the listener the dangers of sleeping in and the importance of making sure you eat lunch. The album has a short intermisson, which is followed by several songs about Matt Fox. There are also songs about space pirates, bongos, pyromancy and the play button. Overall, f r a n k . is a fun album about someone who seems like a very upstanding guy. While the Matt Fox Experience hasn’t released any new material in almost two years, I will definitely be keeping an eye out should anything new come out. Parker’s Picks: “Wake Up,” “Matt Fox & The Banana Gods,” “Matt Fox Ordering a Pizza,” “Frank Goes to School,” “Funky Frank” @wilkesbeacon Parker.Dorsey@wilkes.edu Will Apple Inc.’s effort to enter the streaming world be too little too late? By Nick Filipek Managing Editor Just this past week, the multinational technology company, Apple Inc. has decided to throw their hat into the ring of the streaming service business, but is it too late? In a world where more and more consumers are choosing to “cut the cord” and move away from traditional cable, streaming services provide a safe haven for lower prices and great original programming. Netflix, for example, charges 12 dollars a month and offers award-winning original movies and series. This is literally a fraction of the cost that cable companies charge for similar programming; so, it is obvious to see why so many have chosen to ditch the cable boxes and satellite dishes in favor of streaming. It is no wonder the tech giant Apple wants to spread their reach into a different money making venture with such popularity behind it. The only problem for Apple is that their competitors have had a major head start, with some streaming services offering video on demand content for over a decade now. If we stay with our example of Netflix, who started their business by shipping DVDs directly to consumers, began their movie streaming expansion in 2007, giving them a now 12 year jump on Apple. In those 12 years, Netflix has become almost synonyms with the word streaming, and has entered the pop culture pantheon with the meme, “Netflix & Chill” Dan Mattern, Chief Engineer of the Television Center at Wilkes University, shares concern over the timing of the company’s emergence into this already budding enterprise. “Apple has a great brand name, so maybe the people who already have the Apple TV Box will sign up for it. I think it is going to be tough, I think Netflix has such a huge portion of the market.” Other large corporations, such as Amazon, have also been riding this streaming train seeing the potential and offering millions of already existing Amazon Prime members a streaming service for free. Furthermore, after already proving their streaming model was successful, Amazon has started investing in creating and offering their own original content, which the public seemingly loves. Will Apple be able to do the same with their new Apple TV+ plus, however? Frankly, it will be difficult. There are a plethora of new streaming services popping up nearly every month now, most with a built in customer base already existing. The Walt Disney Company, for instance, announced their streaming service, Disney+ (seriously, what is with all the “+’s”) which will take all of their content, Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, Disney Animation and more, put them under one roof and for one price. That will be hard for any service to compete with, let alone, one with zero track records in the entertainment business. On the Apple website, the company describes their future service as being “ a new streaming service where the most creative minds in TV and film tell the kinds of stories only they can. Featuring original shows and movies across every genre, Apple TV+ is coming this fall. Exclusively on the Apple TV app.” Those are really broad statements, with nothing promising anything different, which is exactly what the company used to pride itself on with the slogan, “Think Different.” Mattern also had an interesting theory that quite honestly makes so much sense of how a company can take such a risk and just jump into the streaming waters feet first. “Maybe long term, I mean 10-12 years from now, they might be able to make something of it but I don’t think Apple is too concerned with making a whole lot of money with this, I mean they do so many things now that make money, that if this didn’t make money, I don’t think it’s a big deal for them. I knew that they had to do something; they should have just done it five years ago.” Personally, as someone graduating with a degree in broadcast production, I think this is a thrilling prospect, if it works out. This will add yet another door for prospective film and television production hopefuls to go to for employment and add their own personal view to an ever expanding medium. This is going to take a sizeable investment, however, to be able to compete with the best of the best, but it’s Apple, I think they can afford the bill. @wilkesbeacon Nick.Filipek@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - April 2, 2019 Sports 19 Sports Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editors: Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu or Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu NCAAB: The “Big Dance” parties into the Final Four By Kevin Singhel Staff Writer March has ended, and as the calendar flips to April, the NCAA’s Final Four begins. The NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament originally started with 68 teams, and after weeks of upsets, blowouts and buzzerbeaters, only four teams remain. The Texas Tech Red Raiders were the first team to clinch a spot in the Final Four after knocking off top seeded Gonzaga and winning the West region on Saturday. This is the first Final Four in the program’s history, and the Red Raiders were able to accomplish this off the back of their amazing defense. Texas Tech, statistically, has the best defense in the country, and some experts argue that it may even be one of the best in NCAA history. The Red Raiders rode their defense to a share of the Big 12 regular season title, but some were worried after Texas Tech was upset by lowly West Virginia in the Big 12 conference tournament. Regardless, Texas Tech still earned a No. 3 seed in the NCAA tournament and was given a first round matchup with No. 14 seed Northern Kentucky. Texas Tech’s stout defense held strong as the Red Raiders routed the Norsemen. In the second round they faced a No. 6 seeded Buffalo team that accrued over thirty wins throughout the season. The Red Raiders held Buffalo’s potent offense to only 58 points in a blowout victory. More of the same occurred throughout the Sweet Sixteen, as their stifling defense held Michigan to just a measly 44 points. In their Elite Eight game against Gonzaga, Texas Tech was challenged for the first time in the tournament, but the Red Raiders were still able to punch their ticket to the Final Four with a 75-69 victory. The Red Raiders find themselves in a tough matchup, as the Michigan State Spartans will be awaiting them in the Final Four after upsetting the No.1 overall seed Duke Blue Devils 68-67 on Sunday night. The Spartans have had an extremely successful season, winning a share of the Big Ten regular season title and dominating the Big Ten Conference Tournament. Michigan State entered the East region as the 2nd seed was a trendy pick to challenge Duke for a Final Four berth. However, Michigan State inspired little confidence in their fans after they struggled to put away the 15th seeded Bradley Bulldogs in the opening round. The Spartans were quick to right the ship as they dominated Big Ten rival Minnesota by twenty points in the next round. :xtround. During the Sweet Sixteen the Spartans clearly outclassed 3rd seeded LSU in an 8063 before defeating Duke in an Elite Eight thriller. The Spartans are now marching on to the Final Four with loads of,f confidence. Michigan State 1te is is an extremely balanced tlanced team that plays .ays both both . - ·· well. ···-11 Th 'T1.. ey -·· ends of the floor are loaded with talent and have a healthy dose of experience mixed in as well. In addition, the team is led by legendary coach Tom Izzo, a man famous for getting the most out of his team come tournament time. Michigan State’s’ success will hinge on Izzo’s ability to solve Texas Tech’s vaunted defense and design a game plan to create scoring opportunities. The Final Four matchup on the other side of the bracket features a team that not many expected to make it this far. The Auburn Tigers were able to shock the world and reach the final four as the 5th seed in their region. After a disappointing regular season that saw them finish just 5th in the SEC regular season standings, the Tigers reeled off an impressive SEC conference tournament run that was capped by a blowout victory over Tennessee in the finals. The Tigers entered the Midwest region as the No. 5 seed and were nearly upset in the first round. New Mexico State took Auburn down to the wire, but Auburn escaped with a one point victory after New Mexico State missed two out of three free throws with one second remaining. From that point on, Auburn reeled off three upsets of their own, taking down three of the NCAA’s blue bloods along the way. The Tigers destroyed the higher seeded Kansas Jayhawks as they dropped 89 points in a 14 point win during the round of 32. Auburn’s offensive explosion continued during the second weekend of the tournament as they scored 97 points in a shocking upset win against No.1 seeded N o r t h Carolina. Ho w e v e r, everything wasn’t as perfect as it seemed for the Tigers as one of their top players Chuma Okeke, tore his ACL late in the game and will miss the remainder of the NCAA tournament. However, Auburn didn’t let the injury slow them down as they took down the Kentucky Wildcats in a 77-71 overtime victory in the Elite Eight. Auburn is an extremely potent offensive team that is capable of sinking opponents with a barrage of three point shots. Even though they are missing Okeke, Auburn should not be taken lightly in the Final Four. Opposite of Auburn in this Final Four matchup are the Virginia Cavaliers. Virginia coach Tony Bennett has long prided himself on building a program around strong defense and solid fundamentals, and this year is no different. Virginia is all about slowing down the pace of the game and wearing down their opponents. Unfortunately for Virginia, the results simply weren’t there last year, as they became the first ever No. 1 seed to lose to a No. 16 seed. Virginia has spent their season trying to get over the embarrasing loss. The Cavaliers have redeemed themselves this year by winning a share of the stacked ACC regular season title. The Cavaliers were given a No.1 seed and slated for a first round matchup with 16th seeded Gardner-Webb. After a slow first half, Virginia was able to turn things around and dominate the rest of the game, avoiding another catastrophic upset. In the second round, Virginia was matched up with 9th seeded Oklahoma, although the game wasn’t as one sided as you would expect it. Virginia continued to have close games as they barely squeaked by 12th seeded Oregon by four points, and needed a buzzer-beater to force overtime in order to beat 3rd seeded Purdue in the Elite Eight. Virginia may have a tough time slowing down Auburn’s explosive offense, but their slow methodical play could also limit the number of possessions and scoring opportunities the Tigers have. In addition, Virgina has experience on the big stage and has already proven to be filled with clutch performers throughout the tournament. The Cavaliers have yet to allow more than 54 points in the tournament, so Auburn may not put up the big numbers that they have been accustomed to seeing over the past few weeks. This Final Four matchup highlights Auburn’s offense and Virginia’s defense. eacon icks 8 A S K E T 8 A L L National Championship Kevin Singhel Staff Writer Virginia Ben Mandell Co-Sports Editor Virginia Kirsten Peters Co-Sports Editor Texas Tech @wilkesbeacon Kevin.Singhel@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - April 2, 2019 Sports 20 MLB: How does revamped NL East stack up in MLB? eacon By Ben Mandell Co-Sports Editor Opening day has passed and already the 2019 Major League Baseball season has made history. The league has never seen the top two vote-getters for the previous year’s Cy Young, MLB’s best pitcher, face off on opening day. This year, both the top two pitchers in the National and American League met on opening day. Jacob deGrom, the reigning NL Cy Young, of the New York Mets went up against Max Scherzer of the Washington Nationals. The game lived up to its potential, as both the aces made even more history, striking out at least 10 batters each. deGrom edged out Scherzer in a 2-0 Mets win. The reigning NL MVP Christian Yelich has also made history of his own. As of Sunday, he had homered in each of the first four games, the first time a reigning MVP has done that and tying the record for homerun streaks to start a season. With the new season, there appears to be a change to the NL’s hierarchy but the AL has stayed the same. The NL East was the most active division this offseason and has turned itself from the worst division in baseball to arguably the best. The Mets built their bullpen up by bringing in Edwin Diaz, Jeurys Familia, Justin Wilson and Luis Avilan. They added the veteran presence of Robinson Cano and Wilson Ramos along with the rise of highly touted first base prospect Pete Alonso. The Phillies made the biggest splash, reeling in Bryce Harper for 12 years and $330M while also getting Andrew McCutchen and Jean Segura. Washington added Patrick Corbin, and despite the departure of Harper, the Nationals are showing confidence in their the young replacements Juan Soto and Victor Robles Jr. All of the additions for those teams are to try and dethrone Ronald Acuna, Freddie but outside of Aaron Nola, they don’t have a dominant starting pitcher. The Mets lineup appears to be dangerous as well with Brandon Nimmo, Alonso, Cano, Ramos, Michael Conforto and Rosario. The lineup is improved but the strength of the team is its starting pitching. With deGrom, Noah OPENING DAY Freeman, rreeman, Ozzie Ozzie Albies Albies and and the the Braves, Braves, who who did did not 11ot make make many many moves moves during during the the winter. winter. Th Thee NL NL Central Central saw ;aw the the Brewers Brewers emerge emerge as year but lS champions chamoions last last vear but with the Cardinals and Cubs there could be another new king in their division. The NL West, AL West and AL Central all look to be the same after a quiet offseason. The AL East will be interesting as the Yankees and Red Sox continue the greatest rivalry in all of sports at the top of the division and the young Rays emerge under the leadership of highly touted manager Kevin Cash. I believe the Mets and the Phillies are going to be the top teams in the NL East this season. The Phillies lineup with Harper, Segura, Rhys Hoskins, J.T. Realmuto, Maikal Franco and McCutchen are going to be hard to deal with Men’s Tennis Women’s Tennis 3/16 @ Muhlenburg W 7-2 3/17 @ Yeshiva W 5-4 3/23 vs Franklin & Marshall PPD 3/24 @ No. 8 Wesleyan L 9-0 *3/30 @ FDU-Florham W 9-0 *4/6 vs Manhattanville 1 p.m. *4/10 vs Misericordia 3:30 p.m. *4/13 @ DeSales 9 a.m. 4/13 @ Villanova 3 p.m. 4/14 vs Drew 9 a.m. 4/14 vs Keystone 3 p.m. *4/17 vs Eastern 3:30 p.m. *4/24 @ King’s 3:30 p.m. 4/25 @ Bloomsburg 4:30 p.m. *4/27 vs Delaware Valley 11 a.m. *Denotes MAC Freedom match 3/16 @ Muhlenburg W 9-0 3/23 vs Franklin & Marshall PPD 3/24 @ No. 7 Wesleyan L 9-0 *3/30 @ FDU-Florham W 9-0 *4/6 vs Manhattanville 1 p.m. *4/10 vs Misericordia 3:30 p.m. *4/13 @ DeSales 9 a.m. 4/14 vs Drew 9 a.m. 4/14 vs Keystone 3 p.m. *4/17 vs Eastern 3:30 p.m. *4/24 @ King’s 3:30 p.m. 4/25 @ Bloomsburg 4:30 p.m. *4/27 vs Delaware Valley 11 a.m. 4/27 vs Rutgers-Camden 3 p.m. 4/28 @ Stevens 12 p.m. *Denotes MAC Freedom match Syndergaard, Syndergaard, Zach Zach Wheeler Wheeler and Steven and Steven Matz, Met~ Matz, the the Mets boast boast one one of of the the league’s premier league's premier staff s. staffs. In In the the highly highly competive competive NL NL East, East. the the Mets Mets and and Nationals National~ have the edge in starting pitching as they are miles ahead of the Braves and Phillies. The Phillies have the best lineup, but the Mets, Nationals and Braves are right behind them, with very talented lineups of their own. The bullpen edge goes to the Mets, despite Washington’s efforts to retool theirs. The Nationals bullpen has already cost them one game and came close to losing another after giving up four runs on Sunday before Turner’s walk-off home run. Compared to the rest of the league, the Mets, Nationals and Phillies are capable contending for a World Series, but they are also in a tough division where they have to play eachother, and may not be all able to make the playoffs. Picks 8 E 8 A L L Ben Mandell Co-Sports Editor National League American League East New York Mets Boston Red Sox Central St. Louis Cardinals Cleveland Indians West Los Angeles Dodgers Houston Astros Wild Cards Milwaukee Brewers New York Yankees Philadelphia Phillies Los Angeles Angels Kirsten Peters Co-Sports Editor National League American League East Philadelphia Phillies Boston Red Sox Central Chicago Cubs Cleveland Indians West Los Angeles Dodgers Houston Astros Wild Cards Milwaukee Brewers New York Yankees Washington Nationals Los Angeles Angels Men’s Volleyball 1/16 vs Immaculata W 3-0 1/23 @ Mount St. Vincent W 3-0 1/26 vs Elizabethtown L 3-2 1/26 vs Keuka L 3-1 1/30 @ CCNY W 3-1 2/2 @ Purchase W 3-0 2/2 @ Baruch L 3-0 2/6 vs PSU Altoona L 3-0 *2/13 @ Widener W 3-0 *2/16 @ No. 4 Stevenson L 3-0 *2/16 vs Arcadia L 3-0 *2/23 vs Messiah College L 3-1 *2/23 vs Alvernia W 3-1 2/26 @ York (N.Y.) W 3-0 *2/28 vs Eastern W 3-1 A S *3/12 @ Misericordia L 3-0 *3/15 @ Messiah L 3-0 3/16 vs St. Joe’s-Brooklyn W 3-0 3/16 vs Medaille L 3-0 *3/20 vs Misericordia L 3-1 *3/23 vs Stevenson L 3-0 3/23 vs PSU-Behrend L 3-0 *3/27 vs Arcadia L 3-0 3/30 vs Sarah Lawrence CNCLD 3/30 vs New Jersey City CNCLD *4/3 @ Eastern 7 p.m. *4/6 vs Alvernia 2 p.m. *4/6 @ Widner 4 p.m. *Denotes MAC match @wilkesbeacon Benjamin.Mandell@Wilkes.edu Women’s Lacrosse 2/23 @ Gwynedd Mercy L 18-8 3/2 vs Notre Dame Md. W 16-15 3/5 vs Purchase W 19-9 3/16 @ Old Westbury L 20-17 3/20 @ Keystone W 11-10 3/23 @ Maritime L 15-9 3/24 vs Medaille W 14-12 3/28 vs Mount St. Vincent W 10-6 *4/3 vs King’s 5 p.m. *4/6 vs Manhattanville 1 p.m. *4/10 @ Eastern 4 p.m. *4/13 vs Delaware Valley 1 p.m. *4/17 @ Misericordia 4 p.m. 4/22 @ Cazenovia 4 p.m. *4/24 vs DeSales 4 p.m. *4/27 @ FDU-Florham 1 p.m. *Denotes MAC Freedom game �The Beacon - April 2, 2019 Sports 21 WLAX: Boccio shines against Mount Saint Vincent By Kendyl Kalish Staff Writer EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. -- The Wilkes University women’s lacrosse team took on the Mount Saint Vincent Dolphins Thursday night at Schmidt Stadium in a non-conference game. The Colonels won 10-6, which improved their record. The Colonels record going into the game was 5-2 while the Dolphins record was 2-1. Prior to Thursday’s game, senior Kyra Boccio was named the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Freedom offensive player of the week. This was her second time winning the award this season. “It felt awesome. It was a goal I had coming into the season,” Boccio said. For Thursday’s game, the goalkeeper for Wilkes was Sarah Carlini. Mount Saint Vincent sent Allyson Weakliem to defend their net. Thursday’s game started out relatively fast paced with a lot of great passes for both teams. Wilkes took an early lead though. Ashley Burkhardt put Wilkes on the board with a goal at the 26:59 mark in the first half, giving Wilkes some momentum. Less than a minute later, the Colonels increased their lead with a goal from Domenica Lerch making it 2-0. Allyson Joly scored for Wilkes a few minutes later giving Wilkes a 3-0 lead and prompting the Dolphins to call a timeout. A short time later, the Dolphins gained possession of the ball and had some great shots. They even put one past Carlini, but the Men’s Lacrosse 2/21 @ Marywood L 8-7 (2OT) 2/23 vs Wesley W 19-7 2/27 vs Utica W 12-9 3/5 @ Bridgewater L 12-8 3/9 vs Mount St. Vincent W 17-6 3/13 New England L 14-12 3/20 @ Alvernia W 17-11 3/23 vs Wells W 22-7 3/30 @ Mount St. Mary W 21-7 *4/3 @ King’s 7 p.m. *4/6 @ Mahattanville 1 p.m. *4/10 vs Eastern 4 p.m. *4/13 @ Delaware Valley 1 p.m. *4/17 vs Misericordia 7 p.m. *4/24 @ DeSales 7 p.m. *4/27 vs FDU Florham 1 p.m. *Denotes MAC Freedom game referee ruled no goal. The score stayed at 3-0 for the next ten minutes of game time until Burhardt scored another goal the Colonels scored another goal making it 4-0. This was Burkhardt’s second goal of the game. The Dolphins finally put themselves on the board at the 10:03 mark of the first half with a goal from Veronica Sevivas making the game 4-1. Boccio answered for Wilkes less than a minute later as the Colonels increased their lead once more making it 5-1. Lerch and Boccio each added another goal for Wilkes to take a 7-1 lead into halftime. The Colonels had the advantage in shots as well, leading that category 16-10. Before the start of the second half, Wilkes coach Burkarth urged her players to “pick up the intensity because the team could easily come back and score a lot on us.” That’s exactly what the Dolphins did in the second half of the game. Paulina Mandujano took advantage of a man- up situation less than three minutes into the second half and scored for the Dolphins making it 7-2. Boccio was able to get the goal back for the Wilkes Athletics/Sports Information Colonels, getting the lead back up to a sixpoints. The Colonels continued to add to their lead as Boccio scored her fourth goal with 9:14 remaining in the game making it 9-2. The Dolphins started to pick up the pace as they sensed the clock winding down. Mount Saint Vincent’s Sevivas scored her second goal of the game with 7:26 to go making the score 9-3. Mandujano also scored her second goal of the game with about six minutes remaining making the score 9-4. The Colonels still had the lead, but the Dolphins had a lot of momentum going. A comeback seemed like a possibility, especially when Amy Cohen scored another goal for the Dolphins with 5:47 remaining in the game making it 9-5. With 3:24 to go, Sierra Duman was able to score another goal for the Colonels with an assist from Laura Singleton making it 10-5. Mount Saint Vincent’s Caitlin Elia scored with 2:56 remaining in the game making it 10-6. Despite strong efforts from both teams following that goal, the score remained 10-6 at the end of the game giving Wilkes the win and improving their record. Wilkes will be back at home on Wednesday Apr. 3 at 5 p.m. in a conference game against rival school King’s College at Schmidt Stadium. “We’ll focus on playing a full, intense sixtyminute game,” junior Gracie Franco said. Senior Kyra Boccio continued her impressive season by scoring four goals and and assist against Mount Saint Vincent. Baseball **3/2 vs Ma. Maritime W 9-7 **3/3 vs PSU-Behrend L 8-4 **3/3 vs Kenyon W 6-5 **3/4 vs Eastern Nazarene L11-9 **3/5 vs Muskingum L 7-3 **3/7 vs Dominacan L 5-3 **3/8 vs Northwestern (MN) L 4-3, L 7-4 **3/9 vs Houghton L 12-11 *3/16 @ Misericordia L 5-1, 5-3 *3/17 vs Misericordia W 11-3 3/20 vs Muhlenberg W 15-9 *3/24 vs Eastern W 6-0, L 10-11 (8 inn.) 3/24 vs PSU-Brandywine (DH) PPD *3/26 @ Eastern W 8-2 *3/29 vs DeSales L 11-4 *3/30 @ DeSales (DH) W 4-3 (8 inn.), L 2-1 (8 inn.) W 4-3 (8 inn), L 2-1 (8 inn.) 4/2 vs Marywood 3:30 p.m. *4/5 vs Manhattanville 3:30 p.m. *4/6 @ Manhattanville (DH) 1 p.m. 4/9 vs Immaculata 3:30 p.m. 4/10 @ Scranton 5 p.m. *4/12 @ King’s 3:30 p.m. *4/13 vs King’s (DH) 1 p.m. 4/14 vs PSU Schuylkill 12 p.m. *4/18 vs Delaware Valley 3:30 p.m. *4/19 @ Delaware Valley (DH) 12 p.m. 4/23 @ Leb. Valley 3:30 p.m. *4/26 @ FDU-Flor. 3:30 p.m. *4/27 vs FDU-Flor. (DH) 1 p.m. *Denotes MAC Freedom game **At Fort Pierce @wilkesbeacon Kendyl.Kalish@wilkes.edu Softball 3/3 @ Pfeiffer (DH) L7-0, L 1-0 **3/6 vs Wesley W 7-6 **3/6 vs Rivier W 10-1 (6 inn.) **3/6 vs Mary Washington W 7-2 **3/7 vs Chatham W 7-6 **3/7 vs Guilford W 9-6 (10 inn.) 3/9 @ Randolph M. L 5-0, L 10-0 (5 inn.) 3/10 @ Eastern M. W 4-2, L 5-0 *3/17 vs Misericordia L 2-0, L 5-3 3/20 vs Keystone W 14-7, W 4-3 *3/24 @ Eastern W 5-2, W 4-1 3/27 vs Lycoming (DH) W 8-1, W 8-7 *3/30 vs DeSales (DH) W 5-1, W 2-0 3/31 vs Stockton (DH) W 8-2, L 4-2 4/3 @ Scranton (DH) 4 p.m. *4/6 vs Manhattanville 1 p.m. 4/10 vs Clarks Summit (DH) 6 p.m. *4/13 @ King’s (DH) 1 p.m. 4/17 vs Marywood (DH) 4 p.m. *4/18 vs Delaware Valley (DH) 1 p.m. 4/24 vs Susquehanna (DH) 5 p.m. *4/27 @ FDU-Florham (DH) 1 p.m. *Denotes MAC Freedom game **Fastpitch Dreams Spring Classic �The Beacon - April 2, 2019 Sports 22 Getting to know... Nicholas Capozzi Senior Baseball Player The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week Mar. 19 - Mar. 25 Why Nicholas Capozzi was selected: Capozzi led Wilkes on the offensive front, hitting .545 with two home runs and three walks. His performances against Muhlenberg and Eastern helped Wilkes secure two wins. Name: Nicholas Capozzi Year: Senior Majors: Criminology & Sociology Minors: Spanish & Business Administration Hometown: Syracuse, NY High School: Christian Brothers Academy Position: First Base Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? Honestly, I noticed the potential. I saw that Wilkes was ready to thrive and advance its reputation, and I wanted to flourish right along with it. I thought the baseball program took a shot in recruiting me, and I wanted to take advantage of the opportunity. When/Why did you first begin playing? Between playing catch with foam baseballs, watching the Yankees with my grandma or going to games with my parents, I fell in love and became obsessed with the sport. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? The expectation is to win. We’re done hoping for playoff appearances. This program has developed on and off the field, and we just need to expect the highest level of excellence. Favorite building on campus? UCOM. The team rooms are my favorite place to get work done and I’m a regular at Starbucks to say the least. Favorite meal to eat on campus? The Asiago crusted chicken at the SUB, penne with red sauce and a breadstick on the side. For dessert, mint chocolate chip ice cream with crushed oreos or blondies. The Beacon/Kirsten Peters Favorite professor? I don’t think picking one professor would do justice. Wilkes is unique in that students can develop personal relationships with their professors outside of the classroom, which can help us excel inside the classroom. Coke or Pepsi? Definitely Coke, especially fountain Coke. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? I’m a big country music fan, so driving along listening to it or going to a bunch of concerts is what I like to do off of the field. What came first? The chicken or the egg? The chicken. On Noah’s Ark two chickens walked off, not two eggs. Most influential person in your life? There are a lot. I think the most important thing is taking little things from admirable people who are influential to better yourself. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Alex Rodriguez. He gets bad publicity from the steroid stigma, but the way he composes himself is remarkable. He came back humbled and still shares his knowledge. He would probably pay for dinner, too. A quote you live your life by? “Don’t be a victim of your own success.” Learn what you do well and roll with it. Stick to your inner self and don’t try to be bigger than who you are. We all have different strengths and skills, so recognize them, but don’t become complacent. What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? Nobody at Wilkes is the same, and we have different outcomes. “Be Colonel” means take advantage of the opportunities that the University can provide and solidify yourself for who you really want to be. Anyone to give a shout-out to? Definitely, my family and those at Wilkes who have made my fours years so special. -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor �23 Sports The Beacon - April 2, 2019 Getting to know... Caitlin Brown Senior Softball Player The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week Mar. 19 - Mar. 25 Why Caitlin Brown was selected: Brown led Wilkes to four consecutive victories for the week in doubleheaders against Keystone and Eastern, achieving her 100th career hit against Keystone. Name: Caitlin Brown Year: Senior Major: Nursing Minor: Women & Gender Studies Hometown: Glen Cove, NY High School: Glen Cove HS Position: Third Base Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I decided on Wilkes because I could play softball as well as pursue a degree in nursing. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? After graduation, I would like to start my nursing career and eventually further my education. I would also like to continue coaching softball if possible. When/Why did you first begin playing? I began playing softball when I was in first grade - I hated it. I decided to try again a couple of years later and absolutely fell in love with the game. Favorite thing to do during practice? Scrimmaging. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? This season we have a very positive and promising outlook. I see us having an improved overall record, sweeping all the teams we have split with in the past and making it as far as possible in the post season. If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? The softball program has grown and continues to grow tremendously each and everyday. Personally, I would just like to contribute to the growth as best as I can. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? I love The Golden Girls, Fraiser and anything Marvel. I also used to play the trumpet and sing. Favorite professor? Dr. Joyce Victor. Favorite building on campus? The Farley Library. Favorite meal to eat on campus? Upscale night at the SUB. Coke or Pepsi? I’d have to pick Dr. Pepper… due to the credentials. What came first? The chicken or the egg? The egg came first. Most influential person in your life? My grandparents and my mom. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? If I could have dinner with a famous person from the past it would be either Florence Nightingale or Langston Hughes. A quote you live your life by? “Don’t go through life, grow through life.” What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? To “Be Colonel” means unity. Playing for the name on the front of my uniform and for my team. It means giving back to the community and constantly helping those in need. It means more than you or me; it means we. Anyone to give a shout-out to? I would like to give a shout-out to my amazing team, coaches and friends. Another, and most important, shout-out to my family. Thank you all for continuously supporting me throughout my career on and off of the field. -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor Editor's note: Athlete of the Week selections are determined by the sports taff each week . At the end of the academic year, we will post a reader poll n Twitter @WilkesBeacon to crown an ''Athlete o the Year." The Beacon/Kirsten Peters �The Beacon - April 2, 2019 Sports 24 BASE: All-around effort leads to .500 week for Colonels By Kirsten Peters Co-Sports Editor With four games on the calendar, Wilkes broke even with a 2-2 week, securing a win against Eastern to finish their three-game series 2-1 and falling in two contests against DeSales to lose their series 2-1. After splitting the doubleheader against Eastern last week with a 6-0 victory and an 11-10 loss on Sunday, March 24, the Colonels looked to finish their series with the Eagles in a nine inning contest on Wednesday in St. Davids, Pa. On a night that proved to showcase senior second baseman Jack Fischer, the Colonels capped off their series against Eastern with an 8-2 victory. Fischer, who couldn’t have chosen a better game to reach his 100th career hit, went 4-4 with a walk and proved to be a guarantee for success in the two-hole. To kick off his stellar night, Fischer singled to right-centerfield in the first inning. Senior Nicholas Capozzi walked and the two moved into scoring position on a wild pitch. With junior Brandon Reno in the four-hole, his power earned him a double down the left field line, scoring both Fischer and Capozzi to give the Colonels an early 2-0 lead. The Colonels and the Eagles appeared to go back-and-forth in a game of small ball, but Wilkes broke open in the top of the seventh when Fischer, who went 4-4 with a walk, doubled down the right field line. Wilkes closed out the final inning of play by stretching their three-run lead to six runs. Reno finished the game 3-5, and Fischer led the threegame series against Eastern with his stat line. Going 6-12 with two walks, Fischer proved to be the Eagles’ Achilles heel, allowing the Colonels to win the series. Noting Wilkes’ success against Eastern, Fischer was straight and to the point, “We played some well-fought games.” Senior Noah Durnin kept the Eagles in check on the mound for seven innings, having five strikeouts and only allowing four hits and one earned run. “Starting a new season is always hard, but this week it seemed that we were truly in midseason form,” said Reno, on the series win over Eastern. “Everyone knew their role on the field, on the bench and in the bullpen.” After defeating Eastern, the Colonels fell in two out of three contests against DeSales. On Friday, Wilkes suffered a substantial blow with an 11-4 loss, just two days after beating Eastern. Before injuring his hand and being out for the rest of the series, sophomore Nicholas Pronti made his presence known with a lead-off home run to start the second inning. Singles to left field by Reno and sophomore Jonah Harder in the bottom of the third demonstrated Wilkes’ attempt to tighten up the gap DeSales had created, making the game 7-3. “On Friday, we were flat. Eveybody played a little too tight and the game got away from us,” said shortstop Michael Patrizio, who filled in for Pronti in the remaining two games of the series. Despite the Bulldogs deafening seven runs, they tacked on four more between the fourth and the fifth to silence the Colonels. Even though Wilkes scored in the bottom of the eighth, DeSales shut down any run at a comeback attempt for the Colonels, allowing their starting pitcher John Poccia to close out the eighth and have Zac Vitorelli come in just for the ninth to get the job done. However, Saturday proved to be a different set of games for the Colonels, going into extra which we needed to get a lead for JT, who we knew would pump strikes and give us a chance,” said Patrizio, on the success of his teammates. “That’s exactly what he did, and he did a fantastic job.” Reno reiterated Patrizio’s sentiments, highlighting the importance of quality pitching that allows defense to win games. “As position players, we love to have good outings from our starting pitching,” said Reno. “That was the case this weekend with our pitchers going right at batters and going out with a confidence that resembled the juniors and seniors.” With freshman JT Hibschman on the mound, the newbie snagged his second victory of his young career, following his standout The Beacon/Kirsten Peters Freshman pitcher JT Hibschman secured the second victory of his young collegiate career with a 4-3 win over DeSales, following a 6-0 win over Eastern last week. innings for both games of the doubleheader to make for a long and eventful day. “Winning the series against Eastern was huge for us to keep a good spot in the standings, but losing in the first game against DeSales brought us back to reality,” explained Patrizio. “We needed to go into the doubleheader hungry and ready to go.” From the first inning on Saturday, the Colonels game-play shifted from the dreary day prior. With two outs, Capozzi walked and realigned the Colonels’ momentum, leaving a job to be done by Reno in the four-hole. With a homer to left-field, Reno gave Wilkes the two-run advantage and a lead for the first time in their series against DeSales. “Reno hit a homer to set the tone in the first, performance that earned Wilkes their 6-0 victory in game one against Eastern. Going for 7.2 innings and only allowing the final third of the game to be finished by sophomore pitcher Andrew Indzonka, Hibschman struck out four batters and kept the Bulldogs to four hits and three runs in the lowscoring game. “This week we came back from a tough Friday to only allow five runs combined on Saturday,” said Hibschman. “Hopefully, we can use this weekend as a launchpad for the rest of the year.” Harder, who found himself as the lead-off batter for the game, stretched the Colonels’ lead to 3-1 in the third inning with a single to centerfield that allowed him to score on Capozzi’s sac-fly to center. With a .571 batting average on seven at bats and a walk, Harder led Wilkes’ offensive stats for the DeSales series. However, a tight hamstring prevented him from playing in game three. Despite the Bulldogs’ ability to tie the game up at three in the bottom of the sixth, the Colonels pushed the first game of the doubleheader to the top of the eighth. With one out, three consecutive walks left bases loaded for Patrizio. A sac-fly to centerfield did the job and allowed junior Matthew Reinert to tag up from third and cross the plate for the 4-3 victory. “The infield was in and I knew I just had to put a ball in the outfield and get the run in,” said Patrizio. “I was looking for a first-pitch fastball up in the zone. I got it and put a good swing on it that was deep enough for Reinert to score on.” In the second game of the doubleheader, DeSales and Wilkes competed in the same fashion - low scoring and into extra innings. “We are in every game and this weekend was just another example of that,” said Reno. “It was a test in our ability to bounce back, and if we play like we did this weekend, I can guarantee a playoff spot for the Colonels.” With freshman Gage Coudriet on the mound, who previously helped Wilkes defeat Misericordia 11-3, only one run was put on the board by the Bulldogs in the bottom of the third. The Colonels answered with a run of their own in the top of the fifth to tie the game up. Wing doubled to left-centerfield and pinchhitter sophomore Bryan Nifenecker fulfilled his role with a productive groundout to the right side that scored Wing for the 1-1 tie. However, that proved to be the Colonels only run, as DeSales secured the walk-off victory in the bottom of the eighth, winning not only the game 2-1 but also the series 2-1 over Wilkes. “The team is fairly happy with where we stand at this point now that both of our conference series against last season’s top two teams, DeSales and Misericordia, are behind us,” said Fischer, before he echoed playoff aspirations similar to Reno’s mindset. “We have put ourselves in a good position to make playoffs by the end of the year.” With playoffs already on the horizon for the Colonels, their series against Manhattanville, which starts on Friday at 3:30 p.m. at Wilkes’ Artillery Park, could be the Colonels next stepping stone toward their goal. “We battled and gave it all we had against DeSales, and I’m excited to get back to work this week and take down Manhattanville starting on Friday,” said Patrizio. To follow the Colonels non-conference matchups, Wilkes will play back-to-back games against Marywood and Cabrini on Tuesday and Wednesday at 3:30 p.m, respectively. @wilkesbeacon Kirsten.Peters@Wilkes.edu � 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 2019 April 2nd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019 April 2 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/a6bf4794f5a8df7518a46717feb6476f.pdf 8966c45041d5c24d7bfadb86c3b1884a PDF Text Text w T ~ ~IHIIE :83IEACC(Q)N HE B EACON The Beacon - March 26, 2019 Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 72, Issue 17 Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. UN Lecture Series features UN Rep. Dawda Jobarteh BASE: Capozzi, Pronti energize offense against Muhlenberg, Eastern By Michelle Grossbauer New updates to business school, page 3 By Kirsten Peters Co-Sports Editor he was given the opportunity to study abroad in Australia. The professors that traveled with him did not take him seriously. They stereotyped him; believing he only wanted to party while abroad. KINGSTON, Pa. -- On the diamond, Wilkes went 2-1 on the week, claiming victories in their home opener against Muhlenberg and the first game of their Sunday doubleheader against Eastern. On Wednesday, March 20, the Colonels christened Artillery Park with a 15-9 victory in their first home contest. In the slugfest, senior Nicholas Capozzi led the Colonels’ offensive efforts, finding himself on base for all five of his plate appearances. His perfect 1.000 batting average, going 3-3 with two walks, made his bat in the three-hole a guarantee for success. In addition to crossing home plate four times himself, Capozzi brought in two runs, contributing six runs on the day, including a two-run homer. LECTURE, page 5 BASE, page 20 Bryce Vine comes to Wilkes for the third time, page 7 Responding to New Largest first-year class in Zealand: Thoughts from a history, page 5 fellow Muslim, page 16 The Beacon/Kyle Kraemer as black. This was the first time that Jobarteh saw himself being racially identified. Being that he does not see in color, Jobarteh believes that one must put in the work to project themselves in the way they want to be seen by others. During his sophomore year of college, The Beacon/Savannah Pinnock The Beacon/Cabrini Rudnicki Jobarteh’s lecture was titled ‘A Journey to Global Citizenship’ where he touched on his own life as well his position at the SDG Strategy Hub. Submitted by Bre Flores The Beacon/Cabrini Rudnicki Staff Writer The United Nations Lecture series was brought to Wilkes University this past Tuesday with another lecture being offered next week. This series is partnered with the Humpty Dumpty Institute’s Higher Education Alliance for the United Nations to connect UN officials to students. Wilkes welcomed Dr. Dawda Jobarteh, the Global Head of the UN SDG Strategy Hub for their most recent lecture series on Tuesday, Mar. 19 where he talked about the idea of global citizenship. Jobarteh’s beginnings started with connecting to his Gambian and Argentine roots. He was born in Kenya and raised in New York City. He holds a Ph. D and a master’s degree in War Studies from King’s College London, and a bachelor’s degree from Emory University. Ever since Jobarteh was little, he always felt very fortunate and had a passion to give back. He went to an international school through grades K-12. His friends were from different countries and acknowledged that he never saw “in color.” Once he left New York City to find his path in higher education, he quickly realized he was living in a bubble of naivety. He went to an American University in Georgia where people labeled him FREE Take one SB: Largest Caitlin first-year Brown class reaches in milestone, history, page page521 �The Beacon - March 26, 2019 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact either news editor: Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu or Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Student Government notes: March 20 weekly meeting By Sara Ross Staff Writer This week’s Student Government meeting was the longest so far this semester and, it was full of first and second week fund requests, and a visit from Dr. Anne Skleder and Dr. Paul Adams. Skleder and Adams came in to discuss student affairs regarding the inclement weather policy at Wilkes. Students expressed their opinions about the current policies, and what could be done to revise them, in order to take better courses of action in the future. This week then started with a club recognition for the Silver Wings Club. If Silver Wings were to be recognized, they would be able to attend the National Conclave (NATCON), which is a gathering of Silver Wings and Arnold Air Society members from across the nation. The Hospitality Research Group then started off the fund requests for attending the Hospitality Leadership Conference. The conference takes place on April 12 to the 13 in Las Vegas; they requested $214 for travel expenses. The Frisbee Club made a constitution update, and the new changes make it mandatory for the officer and members to attend meetings and practices, along with other requirements. Kappa Psi is looking to attend the Kappa Psi Grand Council Convention in D.C. from July 17 to the 21. The convention would allow pharmacy students to meet professionals in the field and build their portfolios. They requested $7,750 to cover their travel expenses. Pre-Pharmacy Club is planning a trip to the American Museum of Natural History on Apr. 13. It is $20 per student to go on the trip, which will cover most of the costs, but Pre-Pharmacy would still need $990 for transportation. The Education Club gave a presentation about going to the PSEA Education Conference March 28 through the 30 at Kalahari Resort. The theme of the conference is “Be the Wave of Change.” To attend, the Education Club requested $900 for registration and hotel fees. Wilkes University School of Pharmacy students have been selected to attend the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Institute on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence on May 29 through June 2 in Salt Lake City. They asked for $7,835 to attend this event. Lambda Kappa Sigma (LKS) made a request of $2,400 in order to go to the LKS convention in Milwaukee from July 31 to Aug.3. This convention allows pharmacy students to receive awards and gain networking opportunities. The final first week discussion was for the Big Event on Apr. 27. Big Event is a campuswide community service event around different businesses in Wilkes-Barre that will cost about $6,000. Finally the Block Party, Student Body Forum, Spirit Committee, Capital Projects and the Commuter Council’s Constitution all passed with a majority in favor of each. Show Wilkes Today page. Admission is free and there will be food provided so come out and cheer on the performers. Support WACA The Wilkes African Cultural Association will be selling headbands and scrunchies on March 26 and 28, and April 9, 11, and 16 during club hours in the Student Union Building. For more information, contact Mmachi at mmachi.dimoriaku@wilkes.edu. Admission is free to all Wilkes undergraduate students. Any students with a valid college ID (or P3/P4, graduate students and Wilkes faculty/ staff ) can pay $10 at the door. Tickets for the general public will be $15 at the door. If you have any questions please contact the Wilkes University Programming Board at wupb@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon Sara.Ross@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs: The upcoming happenings on campus Compiled by Sean Schmoyer Don’t Miss the MSC Talent Show The Multicultural Student Coalition will hold a talent show at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5, in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. Students can sign up by fillinging out the Google forms on the MSC Talent Support Suicide Prevention: Glow Run The sixth annual Glow Run will be sponsored by Residence life from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.on Saturday, April 27. Students can register at the Glow Run table in the Henry Student Center between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. today, Thursday, April 15 through April 17, and April 22, through April 26. The cost is $10.00 for Wilkes students In the March 19 edition of The Beacon, the address listed for the and $15.00 for new resident hall (above building) was incorrect. The correct non-Wilkes address is 116 S. Main St. The Beacon apologizes for the error. students. Sign Up for the Downtown Establishment Tour This semester’s Downtown Establishment Tour is Saturday, April 6. Sign-ups started last Tuesday. The night will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, thus WilkesStock. Cost is $10 for seniors, and $15 for any non-seniors. This covers the T-shirt, food and bus transportation to River Grille. There will also be various drink specials. You must pay cash to reserve your spot. Email Lexie Panek with any questions. Programming Board Hosts Bryce Vine Wilkes University Programming Board presents Bryce Vine at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, at the MAC in UCOM. @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon Table of Contents Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu News..................2 Life, A&E............7 Opinion............14 Sports................19 �The Beacon - March 26, 2019 News New online masters of business administration program to be offered By Cabrini Rudnicki Co-News Editor A new opportunity for education has been announced at Wilkes University. The Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership has announced a new online master of business administration program. Prospective students have until Aug. 1 to apply to start in the fall when the program launches. The program, which can be completed in two years, features two seven-week courses in each semester which take place sequentially rather than concurrently. New students will be accepted every fall, spring and summer semesters following Fall 2019. Dr. Jennifer Edmonds, associate dean and director of graduate programs in the Sidhu school, spoke about the benefits of the program’s unique structure. “Most people in our MBA program have a full-time job, so they don’t have to worry about taking two courses at the same time,” she said. “They can take one course and complete it, and then halfway through the semester, begin another.” The MBA program is also offered in a weekend format. This format has students attending face-to-face classes on the second Saturday of each month, with coursework and assignments conducted on online. This program offers different tracks such as global business, leadership, and management, which will not be included in the online MBA program version. The program was created as part of the school’s strategic plan, according to Edmonds. “It was something that everyone in the school of business decided was a direction they wanted to go,” continued Edmonds. Karen M. Alessi, assistant director of the MBA program, discussed the outside responsibilities of graduate students. “I think it is just harder for students with jobs, families,” she said. “They need flexibility. With the advancement of technology, it was the most convenient way they could do it.” The program’s planning took years to complete. “I think planning the flow of the curriculum, how long it should take, and what the courses should be, that was the easy part,” said Edmonds. “The plan of how we get from no online MBA to having an online MBA, it took years.” “There was a lot to consider,” she continued. “Do we need an outside organization to help you have (an online MBA), build one, and run one? Or are you going to have it, build it, and run it on your own? That was probably what took the longest time. Getting the university to be in the position to make that decision, which means we had to present both options.” The school in the end decided to run the program on it’s own. “We’ll hire the support staff. We are looking to hire an instructional designer right now.” The university also announced recently an Early Childhood education online component as well. Both Edmonds and Alessi agreed that the school in general was pushing online 3 instruction services. “I think that’s the push of a lot of universities,” said Edmonds. “I know that’s something that both the president and the provost have really been committed to.” Increasing the number of online offerings is in the university’s own strategic plan, according to Edmonds. “We have recieved feedback that the students want it,” she continued. “We know they want more flexibility, we know that there are students who do not come here because we do not have (an online program.)” The program will emphasize leadership, according to Wilkes. It is designed for aspiring business leaders, as well as experienced business professionals looking to grow their skills in things like communication, professionalism, and decision-making skills. “It’s time,” said Edmonds, of starting the program. @wilkesbeacon Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu Barron’s education program comes to the Sidhu School of Business By Sammi Verespy Staff Writer Barron’s is a weekly newspaper and online news site published by Dow Jones & Co. This weekly editorial focuses on financial news and market developments. The access to this program has been made possible through a scholarship provided by Mike Hirthler and Jacobi Capital Management. Through this program, students can gain access to other news editorials, and the magazine itself for free. “This magazine is really important because it provides insight to the top businesses in America,” said Abel Adekola, dean of the Sidhu School of Business. “There is also an opportunity for students to go to New York City and visit the DOW.” Austin Hackenburg, a senior finance major also commented on the access to the Barron. “The idea behind Barron is they want to promote financial literacy on college campuses. So, to do this they are partnering with universities and with small businesses because you need a sponsor to get into the business. So, you get access to many journals, like The Wall Street Journal, Market watch and such, all for free,” said Hackenberg. Wilkes University’s E.S. Farley Library has access to all of the print media. “This is important to note because we want to promote financial literacy of all students on campus. We want all majors to be able to be more financially literate and this program provides that to all Wilkes students,” said Adekola. This program also allows select students to become ambassadors of the brand. This includes senior finance majors, Hackenberg, Nicole Harmer, and junior finance and accounting major Alec Levin. “Within the ambassador program we really just get to represent the company and the brand,” said Hackenberg. “We get to make sure that Wilkes students are aware of what is available to them. Especially since this is such a great company and business.” “We also get to promote financial literacy on campus,” he added. “There is so much room for students to get involved in this program,” said Levin. “This is a company that is obviously focused on business, but they also have an emphasis on journalism and communication. So the students in that major would be able to get involved as well.” “One thing that is cool is how new this program is. Wilkes was within the top four or five schools to start out with this program,” Levin added. The Beacon/Cabrini Rudnicki The new program will allow students in the Sidhu business school to become ambassadors of the Barron’s brand. “There are now 25-30 schools participating. All big name schools, like the University of Florida, University of Georgia, and even Cornell. So, it is awesome to see Wilkes be a forerunner for what looks to be such a large and impressive program,” said Levin. When asked about what this brings to the business program, everyone involved had rave reviews. “This ultimately comes down to (the Barron program) teaching us about the real world. This brings connections and the materials that provide students with the tools to be able to use them in the future,” added Levin. To get a copy of these free materials, stop in and talk to a librarian to get your free access. @wilkesbeacon Samantha.Verespu@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 26, 2019 News English Dept. hosts award-winning author Carmen Maria Machado By Sean Schmoyer Asst. News Editor As part of the Allan Hamilton Dickson Fund Spring Writers Series, the Wilkes English Department recently hosted award-winning author Carmen Maria Machado. Machado’s short story collection titled Her Body and Other Parties has won the Bard Fiction Prize, the Shirley Jackson Prize, the Lambda Literary Award for Lesbian Fiction, the National Book Critics Circle’s John Leonard Prize and the Richard Yates Short Story Prize, among other awards. While on campus Machado conducted a workshop with Wilkes students from the English department. The reading pulled in a large crowd of students, Wilkes faculty, and visitors from the community. Machado has gained fame as an accomplished writer, but also as being a member and supporter of the LGBTQ community. Machado is also recognized as a member of The New York Times’ “The New Vanguard,” with Her Body and Other Parties a collection of 15 books written by female fiction authors of the 21st century. Jay Guziewicz, sophomore, psychology major, said, “I think my favorite part about meeting Carmen was just how welcoming she was. A lot of times I expect people, especially those who are published and award winning authors, to be a little cold, but she wasn’t at all. From the moment she started reading one of her short stories, to when I actually met her, I could just tell how genuine she really was, and that was really compelling and I appreciated that about her.” At the reading Machado read two excerpts, one from her short story “Blur” and the other from her upcoming memoir In the Dream House, which will release this fall. The two excerpts each tell a similar story but through different narratives. “Blur” tells a fictional story of a woman on her way to meet with her girlfriend, one who is described as controlling and overbearing. While driving the woman makes a stop at a gas station bathroom where she loses her glasses. Unable to 4 see, the woman panics about how her girlfriend will react to her being late as she is unable to drive without her glasses. While trying to figure out what to do the woman is approached by the man who convinces her to walk her way to her girlfriend even if it will take days, saying that her girlfriend can’t be mad if she is late if she came to her The Beacon/Maddie Davis on her hands and Aside from her short story reading in the evening, Machado also knees. visited upper-level English courses for workshops. He then tells her a story of a woman and a monster, one in monster reflects toxic relationships and which the monster gives a woman gifts the struggles both men and women which keeps the woman coming back to experience no matter their sexuality. the monster every night. This fictional tale of both the woman who loses her MACHADO, page 6 glasses and the woman who is with the Office of Diversity Initiatives hosts Amy Kuiken’s accent lecture By Maddie Davis Co-News Editor On Wednesday, the Office of Global Diversity Initiatives hosted Amy Kuiken for her talk titled “Beyond My Accent.” For the talk, Kuiken focused on the dialectics and different accents within all languages. Kuiken is a linguist and a French adjunct professor at Wilkes. Before her talk, Kuiken asked her attendees to take a dialect quiz which measured where a person’s dialect is from. Throughout her talk she engaged the audience of traditional students as well as the MEDUCA 10 students from Panama, a student from Kuwait, and one student from Jamaica. She also gave a poll to the audience through an application to ask whether the attendees have ever been teased for the way that they talk. Kuiken found that 11 of the attendees had said yes and four had said no they had not been teased. She was surprised that people have not been teased and explained that these individuals may not realize that people are teasing them for their accent. “We do often get teased for the way we speak. Sometimes it is friendly and sometimes it is a little more than that,” said Kuiken. Kuiken then flipped through different popular items in American culture to see the different pronunciations and names the audience would come up with and explain these are based on where they were from. She then moved to talk about her background as a linguist and how, with the universal phonetic alphabet, anyone around the world can pronounce different sounds. She also offered tips when you may not understand an accent and stressed that everyone has an accent. “I have an accent, you have an accent, we all have an accent” said Kuiken. A few of the students who had attended the event commented on the content of the talk and overall why they came. Thomas Krutsick, a senior psychology and neuroscience student, attended Kuiken’s talk with a few of his friends. “I attended because I have an interest in linguistics, as the way something is said can pack more meaning than the words themselves,” said Krutsick. Alexsandra Quadarella, a freshman psychology and neuroscience student, also How Y'all, Youse and You Guys Talk The Beacon/Maddie Davis Amy Kuiken interacted with the audience throughout her lecture calling for group participation, translation and pronunciation help, and quiz and poll participaiton. attended the event. “I learned a lot about languages and dialects that I didn’t know before,” said Quadarella. “It was interesting to see how something you take for granted, such as language, can be overlooked by people who live in the same area as you. “There were Panamanian students there too and hearing them not understand the differences in our dialect was very interesting,” she added. For more information about the Office of Diversity Initiatives and their upcoming events, please contact Erica Acosta at Erica. Acosta@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 26, 2019 LECTURE, from front page In reality, Jobarteh wanted to learn the Australian culture and their way of teaching/educating. Jobarteh then recalled a time when his primary school teacher said he would never graduate high school. At the time he did agree with her because he knew he was not studying what he wanted. As he got older he then set out to prove her wrong and pursued graduate school so he could study what he wanted to. As apart of his travel and studies, Jobarteh was able to visit the Republic of Gambia in West Africa and Argentina in South America where he first witnessed true poverty. These locations were where his direction in life became clear to him. He was given the opportunity to work for two presidents. During graduate school, he was offered a job that focused on research and poverty toward African leaders. Accepting the job, he was curious to see decision making in a power field and how to instill change. This was just the beginning of his climb to social impact. Jobarteh became the Managing Director of MIT Solve and worked at the United Nations in the Executive Office of the Secretary-General on strategic partnerships related to sustainable development and climate change. Prior to that position, he managed a multi-million-dollar partnership at a private sector company providing communities with reliable, affordable, and safe water in three West African countries. He also worked at the Africa Progress Panel where he was the Acting Director and the Head of Research and Policy. Currently, Jobarteh is the Global Head of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Strategy Hub, located in the United Nations Office for Partnership. The SDG Strategy Hub is aimed at catalyzing SDG advocacy and coordination to inspire action. Jobarteh explained the Sustainable Development Goals are based on the Millennium Development Goals from 1999. These eight goals were created to hail as a plan for how the world should develop in the future. These goals were achieved because of how well they were written. Jobarteh did not want a particular section of life to get left behind, so the News SDG documents were written so every sector of life has its own individual responsibility. These include 17 goals to accomplish between years 2015-2030. The Strategy Hub based on the SDG is run by Jobarteh aiming to reach over the bureaucracy of government to push further. He helps to understand how to deliver goals listed and minimize the rise of nationalism. Jobarteh’s day-to-day life includes thinking about how things can be done differently and doing so. He said if one tries to innovate, they cannot do the same thing and expect something different to happen. Jobarteh said that businesses always have to grow, and that is the same mindset as the UN. Without said goals, things will not change. If Jobarteh could talk to his 20-yearold self, he would say it is okay not to have all the answers. Be curious and seek answers out, then piece all of that information together. Ask questions and be humble. His regrets are looked at as a way to learn about failure. Dr. Andreea Maierean, the Coordinator of international studies major at Wilkes University and an Assistant Professor of political science commented on Jobarteh’s lecture and the attending students’ responses. “We greatly enjoyed the lecture... The speaker was charismatic, energizing, and engaging. Student feedback has been very positive as they have found him witty, relatable and informative,” Maierean said. Courtney Corona, a freshman political science major, went to Jobarteh’s lecture and said that she had found his talk inspiring. Corona added that she found it was inciteful to see that he had no direct path when pursuing higher education. She also added that his main goal is to help people and make an impact on the world. No matter what tried stopping him along his journey, he always made sure he was making a greater impact on society. Jobarteh finished his presentation by explaining that a plastic straw breaks down in 100 years yet remains on Earth for 450 years. Cleaning up beaches is a great step to becoming environmentally friendly, however, the mindset of how we use plastic in the first place is what needs to change. “Everyone can learn from everyone,” Jobarteh said. “It is free to be nice.” 5 AJourney to Global Citizenship The Beacon/Cabrini Rudnicki Dr. Andreea Maierean introduced the speaker, Jobarteh. This lecture marked the beginning of the spring UN lecture series. Wilkes University and the Humpty Dumpty Insitute will continue to host UN Lecture Series throughout the remainder of the Spring semester. The next lecture will be held tomorrow at 4 p.m. in the Miller Room of the SUB. @wilkesbeacon Michelle.Grossbauer@wilkes.edu :Naifs 6y q{oria Specializing in Diabetic Pedicures, Reflexology, and Nail artistry Now at Two locations! Millennium Salon & Spa 299 SMain St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 www.millenniumsalonspa.com 570-823-0654 1930 Route 940 Pocono Pines, PA 18350 wwwjoumeysdayspa.com 570-643-6316 �The Beacon - March 26, 2019 News Students react to new vegan restaurant opening near campus By Maddie Davis and Sammi Verespy Co-News Editor and Staff Writer It was announced this past week that a new vegan restaurant will be opening below the new student apartments on 134 South Main Street on the south side of campus. Eden Vegan Cafe, will open its second location in Wilkes-Barre, right outside of the campus. The first restaurant has been open in Scranton for more than a decade. The restaurant offers vegan soups, paninis, sandwiches and pizza, among many other different options. When asked, most students were unaware about the new restaurant. “I think this is something Wilkes should give an official statement on, it seems exciting but I had no idea,” said Josh Shepard, senior musical theatre major. This location plans to open its doors on South Main Street in August. Many students around campus are excited about the opening of a new restaurant. Rawan Elshamsy, a freshman nursing student, talked about how the restaurant would help her be able to eat with her friends because of their vegetarian options. MACHADO, from page 4 The second excerpt, being from Machado’s memoir, is based on a true experience of Machado’s life with her then girlfriend. This story once again highlights a demanding and controlling girlfriend, and the excerpt along with a large amount of Machado’s memoir is about domestic violence in queer relationships. After the two readings Machado took questions from the audience. Brianna Schunk, junior, english major, asked Machado, “Do you have any life advice for young queer woman specifically, like in terms of identity and if you want to tie it to writing that would be awesome?” Machado’s answer resonated with other members of the audience who are also members of the LGBTQ community. “I think that identity is fluid, and that is normal. Also write the stories that you want to see in the world. The number one type of person who comes to talk to me are queer folk, who say that they have never read anything like “As someone who really doesn’t eat me, it is hard to go out with friends and eat something other than a salad or plain pasta,” said Elshamsy. “A place that has vegan options will be nice because I won’t have to worry about what I am eating all of the time.” Rawan was not the only student to echo the idea of being satisfied with the options the restaurant has for students Chris Smith, a sophomore history and international studies double major was also excited about the new restaurant. Smith says that he is also a vegetarian. “It is so exciting to see vegan/ vegetarian options coming to campus. There is such a lack of this in the campus area. It is pretty great,” he said. The restaurant has not spoken on if Wilkes flex dollars are going to be a payment option, but some students hope that they will be able to use their flex dollars on another off-campus restaurant. “If flex dollars were accepted, this would be pretty cool for students,” said Tyler Deters, sophomore criminology and sociology double major. “There are no real vegan options in Wilkes-Barre, or on Wilkes University’s campus. So this is definitely needed for the campus and for the community.” my work. That they haven’t read stories that are just about queer people living their life. Write the books you want to read,” said Machado. “I attended the event partly because of the fact that I’m an English minor, so I like to go to events hosted by the English department. I also had heard about Carmen previously from my sister, who had always talked positively about her works. “I also have to say that I was swayed to attend the event because I’m a young LGBT person, and having someone who has won awards in LGBT writing come to campus was really exciting for me,” said Guziewicz. Machado finished out the event by signing copies of Her Body and Other Parties for those in attendance. A television show of Her Body and Other Parties is being made by FX and her new memoir is coming out this fall, so those who are interested in the Machado’s work should keep an eye out for updates about both. @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu There were some students who were indifferent to the announced opening of the restaurant, but they still agreed it could be a good opportunity for those who are vegan/ vegetarian. “I’m not a vegan. This does not impact me at all,” said Nicholas Whitney, senior history major. “I think it is nice to see that there are options for those who choose this lifestyle.” Eden Vegan Cafe is expected to open in August, if not earlier. @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Samantha.Verespy@wilkes.edu 6 The Beacon/Maddie Davis The restaurant will be near the Karambelas Media and Communication Center, University Towers and Public Safety. Premium Student Housing South River Street Apartments .. 279 English Tudor + Carriage House 281 Gibbons Mansion The Loft Apartments at 165-7 West River Close to classes ... Closer to Home! Now leasing for May like us on facebook .... www.facebook.com/ZNpropertiesllc/ �The Beacon - March 26, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, Arts & Entertainment editor: Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu Bryce Vine returns to Wilkes University Saturday for his third performance By Sarah Matarella Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor Singer, songwriter Bryce Vine will be performing at the MAC in UCOM at Wilkes University at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 30. Vine opened for Hoodie Allen at the spring semester concert at Wilkes University in 2015, performed again in 2017, and is now returning in 2019. “I don’t know man, every time I’ve been there I just get the best energy from the kids, the school, the staff and everybody there,” said Vine. He said this is what keeps him coming back to such a smaller scale city. “This is now the school I’ve been to more than anywhere else, I’ve never performed at a school this many times before,” said Vine. Vine recently released a new hit single “La La Land” featuring YG on March 1 which he will be featuring on his set on Saturday. The song has a more laid back feel and playfully makes fun of Los Angeles culture. “I wrote “La La Land” just with a buddy of mine and we were at his place and it was all over an acoustic guitar. We were low key making fun of LA culture even though we are totally embraced in it...It’s very sarcastic like: “You live in the canyon how big your mansion?”” said Vine. He said it was not until he wrote this song that he realized that he should not be taking his job in the music industry too seriously. This song allowed him to have fun, especially being able to write it with one of his friends. The music video of the song was also recorded, is currently being edited and is expected to be released in the near future. Vine also disclosed that he will be releasing his new album “Carnival” in the summer as he just finished writing and recording most of the songs.Like “La La Land,” the songs in the album will have more of a focus on the lyrics. “Lyrics of songs were always what I followed. I love the storytelling of songs and hearing what other people are going through. It’s like therapy to me. My favorite band has a song called “Wounded” that’s about a friend of his (the artist’s) that was well-known songs. Vine a victim of domestic expressed that he can’t violence and shes a wait to hear everyone in different person now. It the crowd sing the lyrics (the song) says “When to his songs. you touch her skin, He said fans can expect there’s sparks on it.” They this show to be very high could have easily talked energy and even better about love and partying, than the last two times and that was inspiring to he performed. me,” said Vine. “Yo, I mean I just can’t In the future, Vine wait to see everybody. plans to continue to Some people I’ll be collaborate with other seeing for the first time artists as he has done and hopefully others with YG, Juice, Emma who I’ve already met. It’s Zander and Wale among. a great group of people He said he is currently there. Both times, with working on a song with Steve Aoki, who is an Photo Submitted by Breanne Flores the school, I’ve gone out with them afterwards electronic music artist of Warner Bros Records. and I really enjoy it and DJ and expressed there. I’m glad everyone wants me back,” excitement about working with him. As for his upcoming performance at Vine said. Wilkes, Vine will be playing two new songs @wilkesbeacon from his upcoming album “Carnival” that Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu have not been heard before as well as his Have any story ideas for your events, clubs or experiences? Interested in writing for Life, Arts and Entertainment? Enjoy writing, interviewing, or graphic design? Contact Sarah Matarella at Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edufor more information. �The Beacon - March 26, 2019 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment Wilkes University to host annual Adventures in Science By Anna Culver Staff Writer Wilkes University will be hosting over 250 local elementary students in their annual Adventures in Science event on April 26. Adventures in Science is held every spring semester and has been going on for about 15 years. This program gives local elementary students a chance to learn more about science and is designed to increase interest in the sciences and give students hands-on experiences. Students have the chance to learn about science in several different ways through these programs. Unlike the Women Empowered by Science (WEBS) program that Wilkes University also has that is open to all female students, Adventures in Science is open to all fifth grade students. “This program allows them to experience science in ways that they may have not thought of before. It is a really great way for them to get interested in anything science related,” said Jacob Buda, a junior pharmacy major and student coordinator for Adventures in Science. This program is free for the fifth grade students in all of the local schools to participate and everything is funded by donations from the public and partially by Student Government at Wilkes University. Adventures in Science also allows young students the opportunity to get experience in a lab setting via specially designed labs. Participants will go from lab to lab in the Cohen Science Center to conduct experiments and learn about each of the different types of sciences. “With the different science experiments that we are having them do, it’s providing this really cool environment where they get to be with friends at a respected, scientificallyminded university with strong science programs. It lets them see the cool side of science not just the scary side with global warming and climate change the stuff that we see in the news,” said Sean McMonagle, a biology major and student coordinator for Adventures in Science Students can participate in chemistry, biology and physics focused labs with members of the Wilkes University faculty throughout the day. One specific lab will give students the chance to look through microscopes at pond water to see the many microorganisms that live in the water up close and personal. These labs give the participants the chance to see science in a fun-based lab setting with the help of faculty and college students. “My favorite thing is probably is watching the students when they see something new for the first time and their reaction on their face that is just pure excitement and interest. It is so genuine to see the impact that this program has,” said Ashley Wojciechowski, a senior biology major and student coordinator for the program. Wojciechowski later shared that she was sad that she could no longer participate in the event after this year as it is her senior year and that it has been such an amazing experience for her. Organizers of Adventures in Science are also still looking for students who are willing to volunteer and help out during the program. Wilkes student volunteers of any major are needed to show students around the campus. leading them from lab to lab and also to help in the labs that each group will be participating in. The staff stressed that these volunteers are important to the program as the participants will get the chance to talk with college students. Volunteers will be provided with free breakfast and lunch as well as a free T-shirt for participating. If you want to volunteer or are looking for more information, please contact ashley.wojciechowski@wilkes. edu, jacob.buda@wilkes.edu, sean. mcmonagle@wilkes.edu, or debra. chapman@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon Anna.Culver@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 26, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment Wellness at Wilkes: Spring cleaning for college students By Natalie Stephens Asst. Life, Arts, & Entertainment Editor There are many benefits to having a clean and organized space, especially in college. With finals approaching fast, it is beneficial to get rid of extra clutter to both clean out your space and mind. The regular cleaning also probably hasn’t be given the attention it needs due to the cold weather, so with the sun peeking out, it is the time to open your windows and let the fresh air motivate you. One tip is to start with a garbage bag and go through the papers that have accumulated on countertops and desks throughout the school year. If you haven’t looked at something since before winter break chances are you don’t need it. “My cleaning is more or less just trying to keep things organized,” said Cassie Oldt, junior pharmacy student at Wilkes University. Taking time to declutter will help not only to clear your space when finals are here and you need to study but also to clear your mind so you are not stressing over clutter. “I definitely think that spring cleaning can help clear your mind. I always think cleaning helps to clear my mind and prepare me for work. If I have a test to study for I cannot study when my room is a mess. Your space is a product of your mind I think,” said Emily Messinger, senior middle level education major at Wilkes University. Spring is also the time many people get hit with seasonal allergies so getting rid of excess dust in your room can also help. Try and wipe down nightstands, tables, desks and any other areas that might collect dust. You can even venture outside of your dorm room and clean your car as well if you have one on campus. “I always clean my car in the spring. Inside and out. I like to vacuum, clean the seats, windows, everything. I enjoy a spotless car,” said Messinger. We all know that one friend that might be a little too lackadaisical when it comes to laundry. If this is you, try and get rid of that pile of laundry in the corner of your room that you have been neglecting for the past month. In addition, you can go through your clothes and see what you don’t wear anymore. There’s typically not a lot of storage in college dorms, so getting rid of clothes can free up some closet space. "I tried to clean my room before I left for spring break. Usually, before breaks, I always try to make sure I make my room extra nice. While I was on break at my house, I purged stuff that I don't wear anymore and donated it to the Salvation Army," said Hunter Hughes, junior pre-med neuroscience major at Wilkes University. This will help not only you to have more space for clothes but it also makes your space more appealing and allow you to come back to a clean room. Oldt also said that she typically cleans out her closet in the summer and she knows she's going to have to do so again. If you’re having trouble getting started on these chores, you can always make it fun. “Just put on some good music and comfy clothes and just get the job done,” said Messinger. Spring cleaning not only gives you a fresh space but also a jump start on the move-out process. If you find things that you no longer need or that are from winter, pack them up. This will make your life easier when you are ready to go home for summer break. So, whether your looking to reduce your stress, or just tidy up your room, use some of these tips and tricks to kick start your spring cleaning regime. @wilkesbeacon Natalie.Stephens@wilkes.edu T he B e acon 's Fe ature d Photo s of the We ek Meet Minnie, pictured right, and Francis, pictured left. Minnie is an emotional support dog responsible for providing companionship and suport to her owner, Lexie Panek. According to Panek, "She gives me someone to be accountable for other than myself." Taking care of Minnie helps Panek not only stay on track with her responsibilities, but she also helps keep her motivated. Francis is a service dog responsible for detecting his owner's life-threatening latex alllergy. Francis's owner, Ellen Weber, said, "I went from not being able to leave the house for six months, to being able go to pretty much anywhere." The love, support and care these animals provide is not only astounding in itself, but ensures the well-being and safety of the students on Wilkes University's campus. 9 @wilkesbeacon Madison.Hummer@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 26, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 1934: The Bison Stampede hits the press for the first time Editor’s note: These articles originally appeared in the Oct. 4, 1934 (Vol. 1, Issue 1) issue of The Bison Stampede. The Beacon has quite the storied past through Bucknell Junior College, to Wilkes College, and now Wilkes University. The Beacon has enjoyed many years of success, publishing continuously since 1936. The newspaper began as The Bison Stampede from 1934 until 1936 before changing names to The Beacon. Curious to see more online? Check out www.beaconarchives.wilkes.edu to dig through a Wilkes University treasure. This week, we revisit the first ever issue of the then The Biston Stampede. From growing pains at Bucknell Junior College as a whole to early traces of athletic programs, we look back to the year 1934 for it all. -Complied by Luke Modrovsky, Editor-in-Chief Infant College has Growing Pains Basketball To Be (Campus) Premier Sport Much Extensive Remodeling is Done During Summer Vacation. By Unknown 1934 The Bison Stampede Staff During the past Summer months while most college students were busily engaged discovering novel positions of relaxation either among the city flies and mosquitoes or the more grown up pests of the country, Bucknell’s baby was experiencing most violent growing pains; cutting “new teeth” and blaring forth, to the world in general, and to Wilkes-Barre in particular, its identity. What we’re really trying to say is that the Bucknell Junior College has expanded considerably during the Summer months. Befitting the work done in the interior of the school building are three large “Bucknell University” signs to arrest the roving eye, two running almost the entire height of the building on either side and one standing out like a gold tooth, above the main portal. It has been rumored that plans are being made to install a five hundred foot Neon sign on the roof for the benefit of stratosphere flyers and inhabitants of nearby planets. In addition to major remodelling projects, the entire building was cleaned and made ready for use from cellar to roof. Incidentally a great battle was waged during the scrubbing campaign between Janitor Loftus and his “stooges”, and a most persistent army of water bugs. During the operations on the auditorium a grease spot was found on a squeaky board in one corner of the room. Sad to say, that is all that remains of last year’s orthophonic victrola. A fur-lined vinegar bottle will be awarded anyone who deposits a new one in its place. On the second floor, the large room in the rear was converted into a most attractive library, thoroughly equipped, which, with its yearly expansion will become a decidedly acceptable addition to the college and the community. During the waxing of the library floor it is reported that an exhibition in plain and fancy skating was given by two of our Park Avenue sophomores. In addition to the classrooms on the second floor there has been furnished a ladies’ lounge room quite replete with green and rose cushioned divans and chairs. “Dearie me” and other violent expressions of ecstacy. Three new laboratories have been installed on the third floor which has become practically a bachelor’s paradise. (Women students beware of the barking dogs and growling males.) In the rear of the floor are the biology and physics laboratories, wherein freshmen and playful sophomores may cavort and tinker with the doodads and gadgets, which, incidentally, set back Papa Bucknell to the tune of $7,000. The organic chemistry laboratory nearing completion is extensively equipped for the performing of various suicidal experiments during the ensuing year and together with the inorganic laboratory forms a chemical division of which to be justly proud. It has been stated by one who is in a position to know that the Junior College laboratories are as finely equipped for their size as any in the country, excepting Yale and Jefferson Medical School. We shall hardly be disputed when we say that the $15,000 spent in improvements has turned the local division of Bucknell University into an institution adequately eqipped to provide two full years of college work at a minimum of cost. Varsity Football Tabooed But Students May Have Own Game With the influx of new material, Bucknell Junior College is looking forward to a promising year in sports. The frosh prospects combined with the sophomore men from last year should provide several good athletic teams for the Blue and Orange. Due to lack of available material and lateness of the season there probably will be no football team. However if enough students desire to play football and express their desire to Director Eisenhauer, intramural contests will be arranged. Emphasis this year will be on basketball. The entire squad from last year has returned and several high school stars have entered school as freshmen. Hold-overs from last year’s team are: Captain John Swengal, Kolonoski, V. Loftus, B. Riemensnyder, John O’Donnell, J. Salsburg, J. Mollahan, and Bob Goss. In the incoming class we find the following as great possibilities: Gunari, a member of Luzerne championship team two years ago, Mill formerly from Coughlin, Tucker, captain of last year’s Meyers High team and Masloski, of Nanticoke. With this formidable array of talent nothing but a strong team can be expected. The schedule this year is extremely difficult. It includes the following: Temple Frosh, Hun School, Pennington Prep., Bucknell Frosh, Wyoming Seminary, St. Thomas Frosh, Dickinson Seminary, West Chester Teachers’ College Frosh, Colgate Fresh (pending), and Bloomsburg Teachers College Frosh (pending). Return engagements will be arranged with each of these aggregations except those of Temple U. Fresh and Hun School. Coach Henry Peters plans to begin practice early, since it will not be necessary to await the end of football season. 1934: Early traces of female athletics on campus Girls-Attention!!! Are you interested in athletics? If not, why not? We want every sophomore and every Freshman who is physically fit to come for at least one of the sports activities which we expect to participate in as the season progresses. Basketball, hockey, swimming, and tennis is the program. These are not just diversions they add Zest and enthusiasm to your school life. Your physical education 15 important. The beneficial results to health derived from well regulated exercise are recommended and recognized by all medical authorities. Then again, we all want to keep that school girl figure. We can do our daily dozen in the gym and get a real thrill out of it. We had a fine, peppy basketball team last year and with more material to work on we should make a name for Bucknell Junior College. Show your interest and sportsmanship, attend all the meetings and gaWWmes scheduled. If you do not take an active part let your presence be an inspiration to those who do. Get the Bucknell spirit! Let’s go. Editor’s Note: Wilkes football and men’s basketball would play their first seasons in 1946 and the first female athletic program began in 1960 (basketball). @wilkesbeacon Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 26, 2019 11 Life, Arts & Entertainment IT Peanut butter Banana bites Ingredients: 2 bananas , ¼ cup peanut butter ½ cup milk or dark chocolate, Optional: ½ cup sprinkles or chopped peanuts Instructions: 1. Slice the bananas into small, 1/4 inch pieces. 2. Spread peanut butter on half of the banana slices and place another slice on top. 3. String each banana sandwich on their own individual toothpick. 4. Put chocolate chips in a bowl and microwave in 30 second increments until the chocolate is melted (Mix chocolate in between microwave increments). 5. Dip half of the banana sandwiches into the chocolate using the toothpick. 6. Optional: Press the banana bite in sprinkles or chopped peanuts so they stick in the chocolate. 7. Remove toothpick and place the banana bites on wax paper or tin foil to harden. 8. Note: If you don’t eat them immediately, place them in the freezer. @wilkesbeacon Jordan Fritz, Staff Writer Jordan.Fritz@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 26, 2019 Opinion 12 ENJOYING THE BEAUTIES ~ By Savannah Pinnock Opinion Editor Birds chirping, flowers blooming, a comfortable breeze and a beautiful silvery morning mist. To many, these things are reminiscent of our collective idea of spring. Those were the days, weren’t they? Well yes, and they’re here once again. March 21 marked a moment in which we can begin to welcome the upcoming changes in the weather and brighter days to come. It is a time that is marked by renewal and possesses an immense aesthetic appeal. As a student at Wilkes University, spring also marks a time in which the semester can begin to feel hectic. Taking a look at your agenda, it feels as if something is due every other day. This can easily create a feeling of general malaise and stress. For professors and faculty members, this time may also result in a great deal of frustration in terms of grading and preparations. Although this is true, the spring season should not be a time that one affiliates with academic stress. It is a time students, professors and faculty should welcome and enjoy to the fullest capacity. Yes, classes are still in session but one can and should still enjoy the beauties of the spring season. One of the best ways to fully enjoy the springtime is to make sure that you’re healthy. As end of the semester papers, exams and assignments begin to surface it is easy to fall prey to the idea of sleeping when it’s done. As students, many of us abide by the idea of getting things done immediately in an effort to prevent stress and potential complications down the line. On the other hand, there are many students who feel as though they perform best under pressure. tk th ·~, ti~ As a consequence of this, they may unintentionally procrastinate or intentionally put something off until another time. Irregardless of which box you fit into as a student, it is essential that you take care of yourself. One of the primary ways in which a person can get sick is through sleep deprivation. In fact, according to Eric J. Olson philosophy may find themselves with a serious case of general malaise. Alongside the effect sleep deprivation can have on one’s immune system, it can also lessen recovery time for illnesses. According to Olson, “Lack of sleep can also affect how fast you recover if you do get sick.” For this reason it is crucial that you make sure to allot yourself enough time to rest. writing f o r mayoclinic. org, “studies show that people who don’t get quality sleep or enough sleep are more likely to get sick after being exposed to a virus, such as a common cold virus.” This finding is troubling as many college students fall into this population of individuals. Due to important assignments and deadlines, many who procrastinate and abide by a sleep when it’s done The spring season is also a time marked by allergens and the common cold. So be retrospective, if you’re a person who is plagued by allergies be sure to stop by your local pharmacy and get allergy medication. In terms of the potential of obtaining the common cold, be sure to carry sanitizer with you. Also, if you have the option of sanitizing or washing your hands, be sure to wash your hands. At Wilkes University we have access to a great team of licensed professionals who specialize in making sure you’re healthy. So be sure to pay a visit to Passan Hall if you feel a bit under the weather. We still have a few more weeks left of the semester. You want to ensure that you’re in great shape to face the coming weeks. After making sure that you’re in good health for the coming weeks, it is essential that you smell the roses, literally. As residents of northeastern Pa., many of us understand that mother nature has a peculiar relationship with our region. In this region, the springtime can bear an uncanny resemblance to the winter. For this reason, we have the added pleasure of being able to truly feel when spring is approaching. We can often sense when spring is truly beginning. We can feel the first few warm breezes, the warmer days and see the glimmer of the morning dew. Shortly, these small signs will culminate into the spring that we all know and sometimes love. When this time finally emerges, be sure to go outside and experience the full sensations of the spring. As Wilkes students and faculty, we have the privilege of having access to beautiful areas such as Kirby Park, the Riverfront and the quad. When spring is in full fruition, visiting these places is truly sensational. After your classes, feel free to take a walk to the Riverfront and read for your class. Take a selfie in front of our statue of John Wilkes in the quad. Be keen to the emergence and revival of flora and living things around you. Spring is truly a time to celebrate nature, so go ahead and smell the roses. Let us welcome and celebrate the emergence of new life. @wilkesbeacon Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 26, 2019 Opinion 13 �The Beacon - March 26, 2019 Opinion Editorial Staff 2018-19 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Luke Modrovsky Managing Editor - Nick Filipek Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Cabrini Rudnicki Maddie Davis LA&E - Sarah Matarella Opinion - Savannah Pinnock Sports - Ben Mandell Kirsten Peters ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Sean Schmoyer LA&E - Natalie Stephens Opinion - Parker Dorsey Sports - Available DESIGN EDITOR Madison Hummer Interested in joining The Beacon? To learn more about what you can do, contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu 141 S. Main Street Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Want to advertise in The Beacon? Contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Facebook: @WilkesBeacon Twitter: @WilkesBeacon Instagram: @WilkesBeacon The Beacon Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu - -c----~-Our Voice Each week, The Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. PLCB, Ali Baba’s Lounge needs to be shut down The ball is in your court, Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. It’s time to revoke the liquor license of the Ali Baba Liquor Lounge. Back in November, management of the Ali Baba’s faced a hearing to try and renew the night club’s liquor license. The club has been operating under a temporary license since its expiration on Aug. 31, 2018. According to a fact sheet on the board’s website, the board “typically objects to the renewal of more than 150 licenses annually, often its statutory obligation to protect the safety, peace, health and welfare of the commonwealth.” Should the board decide to not renew the lounge’s license, Ali Baba’s would have the opportunity to appeal to the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas. However, The Citizens’ Voice reported on March 14 that the board is offering to allow Ali Baba Lounge to sell its license, rather than risk it being taken away. Such a sale would likely end the current establishment as it stands now. University President Dr. Patrick Leahy testified in the November hearing that negative activity around the club plays a role in trying to attract prospective students. Back in 2016, on Christmas morning, Wilkes-Barre Police responded to the parking lot of the Ali Baba Lounge for reports of gunshots, according to a campuswide public safety notice. Later that day, a window in the UCOM was reported damaged and a bullet was recovered. Admittedly, there have been reports of similar incidents at nearby businesses. In July of last year, University Public Safety officers on patrol encountered a large fight in the 200-block of South Main Street near Donahue’s Irish Pub (located at 215 S. Main St.), according to another campus-wide public safety notice. Shortly after, officers heard what they believed to be multiple gun shots. Most recently, there were more shots fired, a total of nine, on Sept. 1, 2018, when officers had to be dispatched to the Ali Baba Lounge for a shooting just outside, according to a Wilkes-Barre City Police Department Facebook post. Just a few hundred feet. That is what separates the Wilkes University campus from three shootings in just as many years. While admittedly some students were away from campus on breaks during these incidents, it’s frightening to realize how close these three shootings occured. Think about it: That’s just a few hundred feet away from where up to 353 students sleep every night, as well as numerous other residential areas and off-campus apartments within the same distance. Will the next incident impact the university directly? Proximity says it very well could. Several Wilkes athletic teams have banned their student-athletes from even stepping foot inside the establishment, citing safety concerns, even those over 21 years of age. The club was temporarily shut down back in February 2017 after city code officials investigated and confirmed code violations inside the building. Ali Baba’s was able to reopen in March 2018 after making appropriate adjustments. According to published reports, club manager Ali Abualburak claims the lounge is the “safest establishment in the downtown -- period.” While Abualburak presented $1,500 in checks to law enforcement organizations in the past, it seems hypocritical to host acts such as rapper Uncle Murda (May 2017), whose rap lyrics promote killing law enforcement officers stating it’s “Time to start killing these coppers.” Let’s also not forget rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, who admitted to using a 13-year old girl in a sexual performance in a video posted on Instagram, was originally supposed to play at the venue before Ali Baba’s announced the show’s cancellation, perhaps due to public outcry about the performance. Promoting the “safest establishment in the downtown,” huh? Overall, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board needs to step up to the plate and ensure Ali Baba’s Liquor Lounge is shut down, for good. @wilkesbeacon TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Letter to the editor policy: The Beacon welcomes letters to the editor from differing viewpoints. Letters must contain contact information, including name, city, state and phone number. Phone numbers will not be published but may be used for verification purposes. All letters to the editor must be sent using one of the following methods: Email: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Phone: (570) 408-5903 (Voicemail: 30 seconds or less, please.) Mail: 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 Attn: The Beacon �The Beacon - March 26, 2019 Opinion “Captain Marvel”: Marvel’s first female superhero By Savannah Pinnock Opinion Editor On March 8, Marvel Studios released a film that will continue to be revolutionary for women and people from all walks of life. It is a testament to the power of women and provides many with a fantastical role model. It is also interesting to see that the film was released on International Women’s Day. However, with this being said, what makes this movie revolutionary? To the everyday person who is not familiar with the Marvel Studios canon, what does this mean? In order to understand the significance of this film, it is imperative that one has an understanding of the history of Marvel Studios. As it pertains to Marvel movies, there was a series of films released ranging from Iron Man that was released in 2008 to Avengers: Infinity War which was released in 2018. Of all the amazing and empowering films released which discuss a tale of inner strength and determination, there was something missing. On Feb. 16, 2018, Marvel Studios released Black Panther, which had a primary focus on a Wakandan Prince who would quickly rise to become a king. This transition would come as a result of the death of the protagonist’s father, the king of Wakanda. The story speaks volumes about the power of unity, bonds and togetherness. However, one of the most distinct features that made this film standout is that it had a primary focus on black people. While Marvel Studios put an immense crack in the glass ceiling for people of color in heroic films and in many other amazing ways, it is clear that something was missing. This missing element was easily unbeknownst to many as women are often underrepresented in many contexts. In the realm of heroic films, there is a prevailing heroic movie related trope in which the only woman who seems to be featured is the loving mother or maternal figure. If the maternal figure isn’t present, there is a damsel in distress or female love interest. In these roles, it is clear that the woman is essentialized and casted as the quintessential woman. However, Captain Marvel completely flipped the script and allowed the woman to be the protagonist. It must also be said that she isn’t the static, powerful yet, relatively unimportant Hela, the sister of Thor. Captain Marvel is in fact rumoured to be one of Marvel’s strongest and greatest superheroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universes. She is also rumoured to be a key player in the upcoming film Avengers: Endgame. Could she possibly be the heroine? Only time will tell. In this film actress Brie Larson who plays the role of the protagonist, Carol Danvers is a character who has been instructed time and time again to control her anger. Eventually she and many others come to find that her anger is a force to be reckoned with. The film is amazing, to say anymore would be unfair to those that have yet to see the film. Taking a look at Danvers’ constant instruction to control her anger to the discerning eye is highly metaphoric. It emphasizes an obvious parallel between the plight of Danvers and women around the globe. Women are often told that they are overly emotional. When a women shows any form of negative or intense emotion she is often assumed to be menstruating. This film acknowledges that and says a resounding no. The film makes it clear that the zest and emotion of a woman is where her power lies. It is also worth mentioning that the protagonist is an independent and liberated woman. Although it would be amazing if she had a suitor, she just has the comfort of her best friend, friend’s and her pseudo-familial support system. The release of this film has come with a mixed response. Many believe that the film gave women more representation in heroic films and boosted the message of female empowerment. Others felt that this movie wasn’t revolutionary enough and could have done more in terms of sexual equality. Adding to this conversation about Captain Marvel, psychology professor Nicole Ryerson makes it clear that she feels as though this movie does begin to break the glass ceiling. However, she states that “there’s of course more work to be done. You know I think that we’ve made amazing strides but I don’t think it should stop here.” In fact, she believes that this film scratches the surface of the problem but “there are still areas in which women aren’t seen as equals and aren’t taken as seriously and so it would be great to see this as a starting off point. It’s a good foundation but we need to keep going with it.” As it pertains the positive takeaways of Captain Marvel, Ryerson believes that it will have an amazing impact on children and younger generations. She states that she has “a daughter and she’ll be able to see somebody who is like her in superhero movies which is really cool.” Follow us on our social media platforms. Facebook: The Beacon Twitter: @wilkesbeacon Instagram: @wilkesbeacon 15 Alongside positively impacting young women and girls, she states that “the most important thing is that kids can look to superheroes and see anyone who’s like them, I think that’s huge.” She states this in reference to the recent Marvel Studios film Black Panther and the newly released Captain Marvel. Marvel Studios’ release of the first female superhero film, Captain Marvel, is undoubtedly revolutionary. After watching this film, as a young woman I was so proud to be a woman and I’m sure the feeling is mutual for many. However, it is clear to see that Marvel was not the first to achieve this end with the presence of DC Comics’ Wonder Woman in 2017. While this is true, the presence of this film will and has empowered many. Over the course of the next decade and decades to come, these film will set a precedent for the presence of more female superheroes. While Jimmy can look up to Iron Man, Jessica can look up to Captain Marvel or vice versa of course. The Beacon/Savannah Pinnock @wilkesbeacon Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 26, 2019 Opinion 16 Trump administration proposes limiting student loan borrowing By Neil Murphy Staff Writer According to an AP News report published on March 18, the Trump administration proposed new limits on student loans taken out by parents and graduate students to curb the raising of college costs. In the plan, it never mentions specific limits, but they could vary based on academic programs. Will this actually help students? According to the Trump administration, it definitely could. However, I’m certain most people will agree that this plan proposal is completely ludicrous. When asked about his opinion on the plan being proposed, Gregory Chang, a sophomore pharmacy major and political science minor, stated, “If you are prodemocracy there should be no reason to be against education.” I’m not saying Donald Trump is antieducation, but capping the amount of federal student loans one can receive is counterintuitive if you want to support cost of attendance, or just not go to college education.” What makes this plan so bad? Well, this overall as this would be a deterrent. I asked Delmar Guziewicz, a former will actually damage students. This is really Wilkes University history and international common sense when you think about it. The cost of private institutions always studies student whether or not capping student loans would increases every year, have been a deterrent and for an example for going to pursue just look at Wilkes’ higher education. He tuition for the past stated the following, five years. “I firmly believe that When tuition goes capping student is a up, most students deterrent for pursuing have to request more higher education. If money for their you expect to run out federal student loans, of money, university which in turn puts is not something more students in debt. If students cannot get The Beacon/Madi Hummer to pursue. While student loans may the loans required, students must work to pay for the really be detrimental to the student, having the guarantee to pay for university is a safe net.” high balance. If students view this as a deterrent and If a student can’t pay a really high balance out of pocket, a student has to decide not to go to university, this will easily make two choices: either drop out of their create a further divide between classes in current university and transfer to another the United States. Individuals won’t be able to obtain a university that has a significantly lesser degree as easily and will go into fields that won’t be making as much money as those with a four-year degree. If only the rich can afford college, then they will hold the highest positions in society, displacing those who are not in those fields and positions. This is quite alarming when you really think about it. This is clearly an oppressive policy being put on by individuals who have no clear understanding on what students actually go through when they enroll in higher level education. They also seem that they do not have a feasible or realistic view on the future of young American citizens. Overall, I would hope that individuals strongly oppose this act. You can break this down into an ethical/moral issue because of the negative effects this would have on the country. If Americans act and contact their representatives, they can help prevent this from occurring. Dr. Sh. Yasir Qadhi, the Dean of Academic Affairs at the Al-Maghrib Institute in Houston, Texas talks about the effect the terrorist attack has had on the Muslim community. He explains the attack and details the manifesto that the terrorist had posted online prior to executing the attack. Qadhi refused to refer to the terrorist by name to avoid humanizing him. “He is a self-proclaimed white-supremacist. The terrorist’s agenda, however, was not new. We have been hearing this language, we have been exposed to this rhetoric for many many years. He blames mass immigration and Muslim fertility rates for the takeover of European ‘Western culture’.” The man chose that masjid specifically because it used to be a church. He felt that this was a symbol of Islamic takeover. The irony lies in the fact that man was not a church-goer. However his ideas are not surprising. A false narrative is perpetuated by the media. No political leaders seem to refute this kind of talk. The fact is that Muslims are portrayed as terrorists. Another fact is that only 6% of the recorded terrorist attacks by the UN are actually Muslims. The far right is responsible for almost 100 percent of the terrorist attacks in the past year and a half. However, no other terrorists’ religion ever seems to be a factor. Islamophobia has become popular. At some level, I feel bad for the terrorist. He was simply brainwashed. He believes that Muslims are violent and hatred filled. There is no threat to “Western civilization.” The media has made a false monster which allows for the rise of real monsters. The entire concept of the famous book “Lord of the Flies” revolves around this subject. What we do from here forward is what matters. If we start to unite and spread love and condone this behavior then we might be able to find peace at last. After all, Islam means “peace.” @wilkesbeacon Neil.Murphy1@wilkes.edu Responding to New Zealand: Thoughts from a fellow Muslim By Zarqua Ansari Staff Writer I was sitting in my car last Friday scrolling through my Twitter feed as I waited for jummah namaz. My classes end at noon on Fridays, so I usually get lunch and follow it up with some Dunkin’ Donuts as I wait for the masjid to open at one. It was a gorgeous day. The sun was bright and there were birds chirping for the first time in months in the Pennsylvania winter blear. I was in a good mood. That’s when I saw a tweet saying, “I’m praying for New Zealand.” Immediately I looked up New Zealand: “49 Dead in New Zealand Mosque Shooting.” As a Muslim girl who was waiting alone in my car for the masjid doors to be opened by the imam, my whole body drained. I felt a cold sense of anger settle in my gut. I felt hot waves of fear flash through my body. Forty-nine dead. My fingers became frantic as I tried to piece together what had happened. The terrorist, not the shooter but the terrorist, had massacred 41 people, and killed another seven people at another masjid down the road. Two more died in the hospital later. At least 40 more are injured. New Zealand is historically very nonviolent. In fact, if someone so much as pickpockets in New Zealand, it becomes a headline. At this point, I started feeling an immense amount of fear and nausea. If this could happen in New Zealand, of all places, what stops it from happening here in America? According to the National Crime Victimization Survey, “467,321 persons were victims of a crime committed with a firearm in 2011. That number has been steadily increasing since 1999.” He live-streamed footage of him entering one of the largest and oldest masjids of New Zealand using a GoPro. The video is grotesque. He wanted it to be spread. “If you see a video with a red/green carpet or a white building or a gun as the thumbnail DO NOT WATCH IT. Report it and move on,” said one Twitter user (@glossyhs). The khutba at my masjid that jummah was about the incident. There was a significant decrease in people that had attended. “Love thy neighbor,” the Bible says. We began to doubt the neighborhood our masjid was nestled in. Not a single one of us felt safe. We felt violated. The very being of our faith was under fire. Quite literally. Our identity would be erased due to fear. What if someone had decided that we were too rowdy? Who would protect us if someone decided to do the same here? After all, my masjid is also called Masjid al-Noor. The Beacon/Savannah Pinnock @wilkesbeacon Zarqua.Ansari@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 26, 2019 Opinion Meet the Majors 17 This week’s field: Spanish Interviews and Photos by Michelle Grossbauer Staff Writer Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few words to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit them in the future. Harrison Eckert Senior “I am a double major in biology and Spanish. I came to Wilkes as a prepharmacy major then decided that was not what I wanted to do. I transitioned to spanish because I worked with Dr. Bianco before college to write two textbooks with her. My dream job would be to work as a trauma surgeon by day and help teach in a medical institution at night.” Josselyn Morataya Junior “I am a Spanish major because I am a part of the international studies program coming from Guatemala. I had to learn English as a second language so I always wanted to do biligual as a career. I would love to become an ESL teacher.” Kassandra Rinker Freshman “I am a Spanish major because I love the spanish language and it has been an interest of mine since high school. I would love to do some form of translation or be an ESL teacher.” Derek Donaldson Freshman “I am a double major in pharmacy and Spanish. I would like to extend my medical education into medical school and I can use spanish to adequately communicate with potential patients. I saw the need for Spanish ever since high school.” �The Beacon - March 26, 2019 Opinion 18 Taking a look at some of this year’s best metal singles so far By Parker Dorsey Asst. Opinion Editor Metal music in 2019 is already in full swing. Brand new albums from Overkill, Dream Theater and Candlemass already hit the shelves, and we still have very highly anticipated records from Slipknot and Tool that are coming out soon. There are also rumblings of new material coming from Gojira, Nile and Opeth that we’ll have to keep an eye on. However, there’s quite a few new singles from bands to be excited about. Death Angel – Humanicide While often dwarfed by their contemporaries within the Bay Area, the perennially underrated Death Angel have always been fairly consistent with their thrash output across the past 30 years. Their upcoming ninth album, judging by the title track single, should feature more of the norm. Dropped just this past Friday, “Humanicide” is a frenetic, face-melting guitar attack. Humanicide comes out May 31 on Nuclear Blast Records. Amon Amarth – Raven’s Flight The good ol’ Swedish Vikings dropped this single on midnight last Wednesday. “Raven’s Flight” has all the elements of a classic Amon Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 72, Issue 08 Amarth song: epic and crushingly heavy and highlight a marked progression in the band’s guitars, a rhythm section that gallops distinctly sound. The Valley comes out March 29 on Metal like Viking warriors on horseback, lyrics about Blade Records. Possessed – No More Room In Hell “distant shores” and powerful vocals from Johan This is completely unprecedented, unexpected Hegg (who also looks like a Viking). Berserker and absolutely exciting. comes out May 3 on This is my personal most Nuclear Blast Records. anticipated release of the Whitechapel – year. Often hailed as on Hickory Creek of the founders of death The Tennesseemetal, the Californian based deathcore band Possessed is going act Whitechapel to be dropping their first just dropped their album in over 33 years. fifth and final single Their first single in last Thursday in forever, “No More Room anticipation for in Hell,” was dropped their seventh studio two Fridays ago. The album, The Valley. production is filthy and The album is based vintage and Jeff Becerra’s off of frontman Phil vocals sound timeless Bozeman’s upbringing The Beacon/Kyle Kraemer and arguably even more in Hardin Valley, and the single “Hickory Creek” is specifically written powerful than before. Revelations of Oblivion comes out May 10 on Nuclear Blast Records. in memory to his mother. Fleshgod Apocalypse – Sugar “Hickory Creek” is substantially different The Italian orchestral death metal giants than any other material from the band due to consisting almost entirely of clean vocals. The Fleshgod Apocalypse dropped their new single song has a great deal of emotional weight behind “Sugar” on the 8th. It’s absolutely killer, with it, and the other four singles are quite dynamic drums moving at the speed of sound and a Staff Writer @wilkesbeacon Parker.Dorsey@wilkes.edu IHIIE B 6EACON IEACC(O)N T~ HE FREE Take one Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania By Your Name Here beautiful symphonic section that pairs seamlessly with the gutiars. This is going to be their first album since their debut record where Francesco Paoli records the vocals. He’s also the drummer. It is safe to say he isn’t a human? Veleno comes out May 24 on Nuclear Blast Records. Periphery – Garden in the Bones The djent standard bearers Periphery dropped their second single in anticipation for their sixth studio album, Periphery IV: HAIL STAN, on the first day of March. Much like their first single “Blood Eagle,” “Garden in the Bones” features crushingly heavy guitars and vocals that are both elegantly sung and powerfully shouted. Periphery IV: HAIL STAN comes out Apr 5 on 3DOT Recordings. After the Burial – Behold the Crown Ever hear a song that was almost exclusively pinch harmonics? Me neither, until “Behold the Crown” was dropped on Feb 27 in anticipation for After the Burial’s sixth studio album Evergreen. This seems like a song that is destined for the mosh pit. The guitars have a weighty djent punch and the breakdowns are killer. Evergreen comes out April 19 on Sumerian Records. The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. This could be you! ing, t i r w r o f ssion a p a e v a us! n i o j , y If you h h ograp t o h p r o design THE BEACON HIRES: WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, EDITORS B THE BEACON Contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Freshmen and all majors welcome! B THE BEACON �The Beacon - March 26, 2019 Sports 19 Sports Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editors: Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu or Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu NBA: Can “The King” recover and reclaim his throne? By Kevin Singhel Staff Writer When Lebron James left the Cleveland Cavaliers to join the Los Angeles Lakers last summer, the NBA was abuzz. James had made eight straight NBA finals appearances, four with the Miami Heat and four with the Cavaliers. Now he was leaving Cleveland to team up with the young core of Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma and Brandon Ingram on one of the most famous and well-known franchises in sports. NBA legend Magic Johnson was able to lure James to Los Angeles and subsequently surrounded him with solid veteran pickups such as Rajon Rondo, Lance Stephenson, and Javale Mcgee. Although many NBA pundits believed the Lakers were still a piece or two away from being serious title contenders, experts had them pegged for a playoff berth and possibly making it into the second round. However, the Lakers’ season slowly spiraled into failure, as they were completely out of the playoff picture by the time the calendar flipped to March. So that begs the question, what went wrong with Lebron and the Lakers? One of the biggest derailments to the Lakers’ season were the constant injuries the team had to deal with. On Christmas Day, the Lakers blew out the two-time defending champion Warriors on the road to improve their record to 20-14 on the year. Los Angeles appeared to be hitting their stride, and were looking like serious playoff contenders. Unfortunately, during their Christmas Day game against the Warriors, James suffered a groin injury and had to miss considerable time. James missed seventeen games with that injury as the Lakers went only 6-11 during James’ absence. James is not the only Laker that has missed considerable time, as Rondo, Ball, and Ingram have all missed significant playing time due to injuries or medical concerns. Although this Lakers team is talented, it, like many other teams, simply was not built to handle a slew of injuries, especially with their best player , and arguably the best player player in in the world, missingg aa fifth fifth of the season. With so many players out, it’s no wonder ,ave that the Lakers have struggled to addd to to their win column .n this this year. Another big derailment to the )ll Lakers’ season were the constant.t trade rumors that swirled around the team and destroyed its trust and chemistry. During the weeks leadingg up to the trade de deadline, the Lakers kers were reported to :o be be actively pursuing All-Pro All-Pro center Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans. The Lakers’ offer to the Pelicans reportedly included Ball, Kuzma, Ingram and several draft picks just to acquire Davis. The reports also suggested James’ high desire to play with Davis, implying that James could have used his star power to pressure the Lakers’ front office into trying to acquire Davis. Once the trade offer was leaked and declined by the Pelicans, the damage was already done. The Lakers’ chemistry took a huge hit, as many of the younger players felt that they were no longer part of the future plan and they were simply being used as trade bait to acquire other talent. It’s also extremely hard to focus and put your best foot forward while trade rumours swirl around you. You never know if a particular game will be your last for the historic franchise and with this particular group of teammates, making it hard to play your best. It is because of this it is no surprise that the Lakers have complied an awful record of 4-13 since the trade deadline. Another big point of failure during the Lakers’ season revolves around the coaching staff and head coach Luke Walton. Walton is famous for being an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors and helping them build their dynasty, however he has struggled with the Lakers. Reports have stated that Walton has lost control of the locker room and struggles to keep his players in check. In fact Marc Stein of the New York Times reported that Walton is “almost certain” to be fired by the Lakers at the end of the season. This is just another chapter in Lebron James’ feuding with head coaches. In Cleveland, James ran David Blatt out of town despite a Finals appearance the previous year and owning one of the best records in the NBA at the time of his firing. Coaching James, an athlete that is almost bigger than the game itself, is a very tough task that only a few can seem to handle. Perhaps a different voice of reason is exactly the remedy the Lakers need in order to get back on track for the next few seasons. The final and most simple explanation for the Lakers’ struggles is simply maybe James just isn’t the player he used to be. James is 34 years old and has played 16 seasons in the NBA without missing many games until this season. That has amounted to thousands of minutes in playing time and thousands of hours of training and recovery. Despite being a great athlete, all of that work is bound to catch up eventually. This can be seen from James missing significant time with injury for the first time in his entire career. James has also been seen giving lackadaisical efforts on the defensive end of the floor by letting opponents drive by without a challenge and not running to cover open shooters. The Lakers have recognized this problem and have begun placing James on a minutes restriction in order to ease some of his load on his body. Not many people are going to argue and say that James is a bad player, as he is still averaging 27.5 points per game along with 8.5 rebounds and 8 assists per game. However, something definitely seems different about “The King” this year, and while he is still a superstar, it seems like he lacks the ability to singlehandedly carry a team to the playoffs like he had in years past. With their loss to the Nets last Friday, the Lakers and James are officially eliminated from playoff contention. eacon icks 8 A S K E T 8 A L L Will Luke Walton coach the Lakers next season? Kevin Singhel Staff Writer No Ben Mandell Co-Sports Editor No @wilkesbeacon Kevin.Singhel@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 26, 2019 BASE, from frontcover Despite Capozzi’s inexcusable success, he noted some of the major changes that the team has inevitably been adjusting to since falling under the leadership of new head coach Kevin Gryboski. “Change is never easy, but it’s important to adapt to the new culture right off the bat,” explained Capozzi. “The expectation now is to win - plain and simple. It’s our job to develop and respond to that expectation by doing the little things and playing baseball the right way.” In addition to Capozzi’s standout performace, sophomores Vincent Uzzi, Nicholas Malatesta and Nicholas Pronti carried the middle of the lineup. Uzzi demonstrated his effectiveness as a designated hitter, going 3-3 with a sacrifice-fly and a walk, bringing in four RBIs. Malatesta found himself on base for three out of his four at bats and Pronti snagged back-to-back doubles off of Muhlenberg’s Isaac Spiegel. On the mound, sophomore Frank Navatta earned the win for Wilkes. After Muhlenberg earned five runs against sophomore pitcher Tony Molitoris in the first three innings of play, Navatta turned the game around with four stellar innings, only allowing two hits and keeping the Mules from crossing the plate. Following their 15-9 victory over Muhlenberg, the Colonels kept up their momentum heading into their Sports 20 doubleheader with Eastern on Sunday, March 24. In a fast-paced contest against the Eagles, the game remained scoreless for four innings before the Colonels’ offense was able to break open in the bottom of the fifth. Senior Jack Fischer scored sophomore catcher Vincent Bobbin on a single to right field. Capozzi followed suit with a single to the right side as well, scoring Fischer and giving Wilkes the 2-0 lead. After another scoreless top-half of the inning, Wilkes tacked on four runs to their lead in the bottom of the sixth. A one-out solo homerun by sophomore Jonah Harder set the tone for the inning. Two more runs scored before Patrizio got on with a single up the middle and crossed the plate on an error by the catcher. This final run for Wilkes highlighted one of Eastern’s main downfalls for the day: errors. Leading the team with a .500 batting average for both contests against Eastern, Pronti emphasized the importance of building upon the opponent’s fundamental mistakes. “We got a lead, we kept a lead and we capitalized on the other team’s errors. That’s what ultimately led us to a win in the first game,” said Pronti, point-blank. However, the Colonels would not have been able to keep their lead without a stellar performace from freshman pitcher JT Hibschman, who allowed only four hits in 5.2 innings. “We showed a lot of heart to win in both games today,” said Hibschman. “It takes a lot to put together a string of at bats, and we did that pretty well. But I think we need to do better at going at batters and staying ahead in the count.” The Beacon/Kirsten Peters In the second contest against Eastern, the Colonels challenged Senior Nicholas Capozzi tapping helmets after the Eagles’ five-run lead in the hitting a home run against Eastern, one of his two bottom of the seventh, tying the in a week where he went .545 on 11 at bats. game at 9 and sending the game Men’s Tennis Women’s Tennis 3/16 @ Muhlenburg W 7-2 3/17 @ Yeshiva W 5-4 3/23 vs Franklin & Marshall PPD 3/24 @ No. 8 Wesleyan L 9-0 *3/30 @ FDU-Florham 12 p.m. *4/6 vs Manhattanville 1 p.m. *4/10 vs Misericordia 3:30 p.m. *4/13 @ DeSales 9 a.m. 4/13 @ Villanova 3 p.m. 4/14 vs Drew 9 a.m. 4/14 vs Keystone 3 p.m. *4/17 vs Eastern 3:30 p.m. *4/24 @ King’s 3:30 p.m. 4/25 @ Bloomsburg 4:30 p.m. *4/27 vs Delaware Valley 11 a.m. *Denotes MAC Freedom match 3/16 @ Muhlenburg W 9-0 3/23 vs Franklin & Marshall PPD 3/24 @ No. 7 Wesleyan L 9-0 *3/30 @ FDU-Florham 12 p.m. *4/6 vs Manhattanville 1 p.m. *4/10 vs Misericordia 3:30 p.m. *4/13 @ DeSales 9 a.m. 4/14 vs Drew 9 a.m. 4/14 vs Keystone 3 p.m. *4/17 vs Eastern 3:30 p.m. *4/24 @ King’s 3:30 p.m. 4/25 @ Bloomsburg 4:30 p.m. *4/27 vs Delaware Valley 11 a.m. 4/27 vs Rutgers-Camden 3 p.m. 4/28 @ Stevens 12 p.m. *Denotes MAC Freedom match to extra innings. Capozzi and Pronti were at the forefront of this comeback attempt, going 2-5 and 3-5, respectively. “We’re working to get Wilkes back on top and we have to have the mentality of wanting more in order to do so,” said Capozzi. However, Eastern didn’t succumb to the Colonels perseverance, regaining the lead 11-9 in the top of the eighth against sophomore pitcher Andrew Indzonka, who was able to close out the first game against Eastern but who couldn’t do the same the second time around. With an error by the catcher that scored sophomore Jared Angerman, the Colonels were back in the game, 11-10. But there simply wasn’t enough time for Wilkes, as back-to-back strikeouts closed out game two of the doubleheader and sealed the Colonels’ fate. Wilkes finished the week 2-1 and begins their five-game week on Tuesday, March 26 with an away match against Eastern to close out the three-game series. “I’m looking forward to the fact that we haven’t even played our best baseball yet,” said Pronti. “We’re on that path we’re right there - we’re always knocking every game, but once we get there, we’ll be a very difficult team to beat, and that’s super exciting if we do end up making the playoffs.” Men’s Volleyball 1/16 vs Immaculata W 3-0 1/23 @ Mount St. Vincent W 3-0 1/26 vs Elizabethtown L 3-2 1/26 vs Keuka L 3-1 1/30 @ CCNY W 3-1 2/2 @ Purchase W 3-0 2/2 @ Baruch L 3-0 2/6 vs PSU Altoona L 3-0 *2/13 @ Widener W 3-0 *2/16 @ No. 4 Stevenson L 3-0 *2/16 vs Arcadia L 3-0 *2/23 vs Messiah College L 3-1 *2/23 vs Alvernia W 3-1 2/26 @ York (N.Y.) W 3-0 *2/28 vs Eastern W 3-1 *3/12 @ Misericordia L 3-0 *3/15 @ Messiah L 3-0 3/16 vs St. Joe’s-Brooklyn W 3-0 3/16 vs Medaille L 3-0 *3/20 vs Misericordia L 3-1 *3/23 vs Stevenson L 3-0 3/23 vs PSU-Behrend L 3-0 *3/27 vs Arcadia 7 p.m. 3/30 vs Sarah Lawrence 11 a.m. 3/30 vs New Jersey City 1 p.m. *4/3 @ Eastern 7 p.m. *4/6 vs Alvernia 2 p.m. *4/6 @ Widner 4 p.m. *Denotes MAC match @wilkesbeacon Kirsten.Peters@Wilkes.edu Women’s Lacrosse 2/23 @ Gwynedd Mercy L 18-8 3/2 vs Notre Dame Md. W 16-15 3/5 vs Purchase W 19-9 3/16 @ Old Westbury L 20-17 3/20 @ Keystone W 11-10 3/23 @ Maritime L 15-9 3/24 vs Medaille W 14-12 3/28 vs Mount St. Vincent 4 p.m. *4/3 vs King’s 5 p.m. *4/6 vs Manhattanville 1 p.m. *4/10 @ Eastern 4 p.m. *4/13 vs Delaware Valley 1 p.m. *4/17 @ Misericordia 4 p.m. 4/22 @ Cazenovia 4 p.m. *4/24 vs DeSales 4 p.m. *4/27 @ FDU-Florham 1 p.m. *Denotes MAC Freedom game �The Beacon - March 26, 2019 Sports SB: Brown records 100th hit in Keystone sweep By Tyler Aldinger Staff Writer EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. -- The Wilkes University softball team took care of business Wednesday night as they sweeped Keystone College in a doubleheader, 14-7 in game one, and 4-3 in game two. Freshman Rhiannon Aurand started on the mound for the Colonels in game one. She entered the game with a 2-1 record. The Colonels did not have an ideal start in the top of the first inning as Keystone College got a early single and a bunt which had a bad throw to the base and allowed two Keystone runners to advance into scoring position. Shannon Lloyd for the Giants slammed a three run home run to give Keyston the 3-0 lead. Aurand was able to bounce back and finish the top of the first inning without giving up any more runs. Wilkes would answer back in the bottom of the second inning, when Haley Welker’s sacrifice fly to bring Caylee-Mae Williams home which cut the Colonels deficit 3-1. In the third inning, Sarah Gibson hit an RBI past second base sending Haley Boyd home reducing the Keystone lead 3-2. Gab Giordano moved Gibson to second with a sacrifice bunt. Emma Stauffer, who was next up at bat, was hit by a pitch, putting runners on first and second base. Britny Jumalon singled, sending Gibson home and tying the game at 3-3. Caitlin Brown reached a milestone in the third inning as she recorded 100th collegiate hit in the bottom of the third. Men’s Lacrosse 2/21 @ Marywood L 8-7 (2OT) 2/23 vs Wesley W 19-7 2/27 vs Utica W 12-9 3/5 @ Bridgewater L 12-8 3/9 vs Mount St. Vincent W 17-6 3/13 New England L 14-12 3/20 @ Alvernia W 17-11 3/23 vs Wells W 22-7 3/30 @ Mount St. Mary 1 p.m. *4/3 @ King’s 7 p.m. *4/6 @ Mahattanville 1 p.m. *4/10 vs Eastern 4 p.m. *4/13 @ Delaware Valley 1 p.m. *4/17 vs Misericordia 7 p.m. *4/24 @ DeSales 7 p.m. *4/27 vs FDU Florham 1 p.m. *Denotes MAC Freedom game “Just being able to contribute is a big part of it just moving baserunners and just doing everything I can here to be able to produce for my team and help my team win,” said Brown reflecting on her 100 career hits at bat. Keystone scored again in the fifth inning to take a 4-3 lead. Celine Podlesney was put in as relief for the Colonels and let up a two more runs. Giordano started a huge fifth inning things off with a homerun. Welker then crushed a three run homerun, regaining the lead for the Colonels 7-6. Sydney Cogswell, Gibson and Giordano all contributed to the scoring spree in the bottom of the fifth inning, extending the Colonels lead 10-6. Keystone was only able to get one more run in the top of the sixth inning before another barrage of Colonel runs put the game out of reach for the Giants. “We definitely adjusted much quicker to the different speeds of pitching which was good, we got off to a slower start in the first inning and the team adjusted and worked late….started hitting the ball to the right side and that’s when we’re effective,” said head The Beacon/Kyle Kraemer Senior Caitlin Brown reached the 100 hit milestone last Wednesday in game one of the Colonels doubleheader against Keystone. Baseball **3/2 vs Ma. Maritime W 9-7 **3/3 vs PSU-Behrend L 8-4 **3/3 vs Kenyon W 6-5 **3/4 vs Eastern Nazarene L11-9 **3/5 vs Muskingum L 7-3 **3/7 vs Dominacan L 5-3 **3/8 vs Northwestern (MN) L 4-3, L 7-4 **3/9 vs Houghton L 12-11 *3/16 @ Misericordia L 5-1, 5-3 *3/17 vs Misericordia W 11-3 3/20 vs Muhlenberg W 15-9 *3/24 vs Eastern W 6-0, L 10-11 (8 inn.) 3/24 vs PSU-Brandywine (DH) PPD *3/26 @ Eastern 3:30 p.m. 3/27 vs Cabrini 3 p.m. *3/29 vs DeSales 3:30 p.m. *3/30 @ DeSales (DH) 1 p.m. 4/2 vs Marywood 3:30 p.m. *4/5 vs Manhattanville 3:30 p.m. *4/6 @ Manhattanville (DH) 1 p.m. 4/9 vs Immaculata 3:30 p.m. 4/10 @ Scranton 5 p.m. *4/12 @ King’s 3:30 p.m. *4/13 vs King’s (DH) 1 p.m. 4/14 vs PSU Schuylkill 12 p.m. *4/18 vs Delaware Valley 3:30 p.m. *4/19 @ Delaware Valley (DH) 12 p.m. 4/23 @ Leb. Valley 3:30 p.m. *4/26 @ FDU-Flor. 3:30 p.m. *4/27 vs FDU-Flor. (DH) 1 p.m. *Denotes MAC Freedom game **At Fort Pierce 21 coach Sarah Leavenworth (Maulorico) on the slow start for the Colonels. Junior Gracen Staunton took the mound for the second game of the double-header. The Colonels got an early lead in the first inning, 1-0. Staunton let up a two run home run in the third inning which gave Keystone the lead 2-1, shortly after the Giants increased their lead to 3-1. “They weren’t afraid to attack the ball…. in the early counts they were swinging a lot, and they were able to get pretty solid hits,” said Staunton. The Colonels managed to fight their way back in the fourth and fifth inning with a two run RBI from Jordyn Kondras which sent Brown home, Keystone still led 3-2. Gibson and Staunton both singled to start of the bottom of the sixth inning. Jumalon hit a RBI triple bringing home Staunton and Gibson, putting the Colonels back in the lead 4-3. Staunton finished off the last two innings strong and did not allow the Giants to come back. Despite having a runner in scoring position in the top of the seventh inning. “I was just making sure I hit my spots, make sure I’m doing what I’m supposed to so it will help my teammates behind me as much as possible,” said Staunton. With the doubleheader sweep, the Colonels improve to an 8-7 overall record, 0-2 in conference play. @wilkesbeacon Tyler.Aldinger@wilkes.edu Softball 3/3 @ Pfeiffer (DH) L7-0, L 1-0 **3/6 vs Wesley W 7-6 **3/6 vs Rivier W 10-1 (6 inn.) **3/6 vs Mary Washington W 7-2 **3/7 vs Chatham W 7-6 **3/7 vs Guilford W 9-6 (10 inn.) 3/9 @ Randolph M. L 5-0, L 10-0 (5 inn.) 3/10 @ Eastern M. W 4-2, L 5-0 *3/17 vs Misericordia L 2-0, L 5-3 3/20 vs Keystone W 14-7, W 4-3 *3/24 @ Eastern W 5-2, W 4-1 3/24 vs Stockton (DH) PPD 3/27 vs Lycoming (DH) 3 p.m. *3/30 vs DeSales (DH) 1 p.m. 4/3 @ Scranton (DH) 4 p.m. *4/6 vs Manhattanville 1 p.m. 4/10 vs Clarks Summit (DH) 6 p.m. *4/13 @ King’s (DH) 1 p.m. 4/17 vs Marywood (DH) 4 p.m. *4/18 vs Delaware Valley (DH) 1 p.m. 4/24 vs Susquehanna (DH) 5 p.m. *4/27 @ FDU-Florham (DH) 1 p.m. *Denotes MAC Freedom game **Fastpitch Dreams Spring Classic �The Beacon - March 26, 2019 Sports 22 Getting to know... Gage Coudriet Freshman Baseball Player The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week Mar. 12 - Mar. 17 Why Gage Coudriet was selected: Coudriet earned his first conference victory of his collegiate career after defeating Misericordia 11-3. The relief pitcher lasted five innings with one strikeout and gave up three hits to lead his team to victory. Name: Gage Coudriet Year: Freshman Major: Mechanical Engineering Hometown: Philipsburg, Pa. High School: Philipsburg-Osceola HS Position: Pitcher Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? Wilkes University provided an opportunity for me to pursue my passions through a great mechanical engineering program, while also allowing me to continue my athletic career. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? I hope to become an employee at an engineering firm and assist the company in achieving its goals. I also plan on possibly furthering my education if I feel that it will be beneficial with my career. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? I enjoy hunting, fishing and watching sports. What came first? The chicken or the egg? The egg came first because dinosaurs laid eggs way before chickens even existed. Most influential person in your life? My parents. They made me into the person I am today and always believed in me no matter what I wanted to achieve in life. When/Why did you first begin playing? I started playing baseball at eight years old because many of my family members played. I always enjoyed watching games or playing for fun in my yard. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Roberto Clemente. I would want to experience his views on the game of baseball, and the positive effects he made on people in his community. Favorite thing to do during practice? Throw bullpens and continue to improve my pitching abilities. A quote you live your life by? “It`s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” – Babe Ruth Hopes for this season as a Colonel? I hope to help the team in any way I can to compete for a conference title and be successful in achieving that goal. What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? “Be Colonel” means that you should be proud of being a part of the Wilkes community, represent the university in a positive way through your actions and support all Colonels. Favorite building on campus? Stark Learning Center. It provides many resources and has many study rooms for when you need somewhere quiet to focus and get work done. The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani Favorite professor? Dr. Razavi. His class allows us to be creative in inventing a new product and possibly getting a patent for it. Favorite meal to eat on campus? Any sandwich from Which Wich. Anyone to give a shout-out to? Thank you to my family and any of my prior and current coaches for helping me become the person and athlete I am today. -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor �23 Sports The Beacon - March 26, 2019 Getting to know... Jordan Vasarkovy Senior Tennis Player The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week Mar. 12 - Mar. 17 Why Jordan Vasarkovy was selected: Vasarkovy was selected as the MAC Freedom Women's Tennis Player of the Week for the 11th time in her career. Playing No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles, Vasarkovy won both her matches against Muhlenberg to earn her recognition. Name: Jordan Vasarkovy Year: Senior Major: Psychology, Criminology & Sociology Hometown: Toms River, N.J. High School: Toms River HS North Position: Singles & Doubles Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? During my recruitment process, I was recruited by many different schools, but the staff at Wilkes University was the most genuine and welcoming out of the ones I encountered. The team had a family sense to it, which made my decision easy when I thought about what team I wanted to join. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? After graduation, I am planning to go to law school. When/Why did you first begin playing? I began playing when I was five years old. Tennis was my grandfather’s favorite sport. So when I would visit him and my grandmother, they decided to put me into lessons in hopes that I would like it. Favorite thing to do during practice? My favorite thing to do during practice is return serves. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? This season, I hope to progress further into the NCAA national tournament. If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? With our new coach, the program has been improved and there isn’t anything that would need to be changed. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? I love to travel. Favorite professor? Dr. Kreider. Favorite building on campus? Marts. Favorite meal to eat on campus? Caesar salad from the POD. Coke or Pepsi? Pepsi. What came first? The chicken or the egg? The chicken. Most influential person in your life? My father. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? I would want to have dinner with Margaret Court. She was a dominant player of her era from the late 50s to the early 70s. She is often credited as being the first women’s tennis player to adopt a physical fitness regimen, which today is so important to the game. A quote you live your life by? "Never underestimate yourself." What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? “Be Colonel” to me means to put your best foot forward at all times and in everything you do. Anyone to give a shout-out to? My teammates. -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor Editor's note: Athlete of the Week selections are determined by the sports taff each week. At the end of the academic year, we will post a reader poll n Twitter @WilkesBeacon to crown an "Athlete o the Year." The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani �The Beacon - March 26, 2019 24 SUMMER is a great time to lighten your course load for next year or catch up on missed classes. And with start dates in May, June or July, classes conveniently fit your summer plans. THREE-WEEK PRESESSION May 20 to June 7 FULL SESSION May 20 to Aug. 16 WHEREVER YOU YOU ARE. ARE. WHEREVER ON CAMPUS CAMPUS OR OR ONLINE. ONLINE. ON $520 PER PER CREDIT. CREDIT. $520 SUMMER SESSION I June 10 to July 12 NINE-WEEK SESSION June 10 to Aug. 13 SUMMER SESSION II July 15 to Aug. 16 Make an appointment with your advisor and visit www.wilkes.edu/summer. Wilkes University is an equal opportunity institution. For information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit www.wilkes.edu/nondiscrimination. � 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 Beacon2019 March 26th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019 March 26 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/f8d2500554353fec3c16c78bb3f90335.pdf f46220537153bb828afa2bb551c2a87e PDF Text Text w T ~ ~IHIIE :83IEACC(Q)N HE B EACON The Beacon - March 19, 2019 Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 72, Issue 16 Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania FREE Take one The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Student Government hold semi-annual Casino Week Residence Life By Cabrini Rudnicki to hold annual Co-News Editor Students had the chance to win some first-year student exciting prizes at this semester’s Casino Week. The event, hosted every semester by Battle of the Halls Student Government, was a week long Residence Life adds three resident halls for Fall of 2019, page 5 By Sean Schmoyer Asst. News Editor Prizes this year included things such as Wilkes flags, a television, purses, a chromebook, makeup and a kayak. Wilkes Residence Life will host their biggest event of the year, the Battle of the Halls on Sunday and first-year students are getting excited for the event. With posters around campus and resident assistants (RAs) talking to students in their respective halls, everyone is gearing up to get ready. Battle of the Halls is a night time event for first-year students that will be held on at 7 p.m. in the MAC, and is planned to be packed with different events and activities. Kendra Smith, first-year psychology major, said that different dorms will compete against each other in games like dodgeball, kickball and basketball. Food will also be provided. Other activities planned are minuteto-win-it games, volleyball and tug of war between the dorms participating. CASINO, page 4 BATTLE, page 8 The Beacon/Cabrini Rudnicki Students play blackjack at Casino Night. From left to right: freshman Josh Brown, nursing; sophomore Victoria Bilski, nursing; freshman Joey Verespey, pharmacy; freshman Bryce Yencha, pharmacy; freshman Joseph Carey, pharmacy; freshman Jennifer Gronsky, pharmacy. OTOS the EEK The Beacons’s featured photos of the week, page 9 The Beacon/Maddi Hummer f Is Largest marijuana first-year legalization class in reasonable?, history, page page5 16 The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani real out of it.” Student activity fees come out of tuition. Last semester’s budget for Casino Week was $12,385, with around $9,000 spent on prizes. The Beacon/Madi Hummer The Beacon/Maddie Davis faux gambling themed week. The events included Texas Hold-Em on Tuesday, bingo on Wednesday, and finally ending with the much-attended Casino Night on Friday. Casino Night took place in the Ballroom of the Student Union Building. No actual money is gambled by the students, instead chips and tickets are utilized. Hunter Hughes, student government president, spoke about the process of planning the event. “The planning process begins in June,” he explained. “Once we get back from the winter break, we start getting together the prizes and make sure all of the little details are together.” The event had a healthy influx of students coming in and out of each event, with Casino Night having the highest attendance. “It gets a lot of students out and gets them together in a healthy way,” said Hughes. “Everyone pays student activity fees, and this is way of getting something Meet this week’s Largest first-year class in #BeaconAOTWs, history, page 5 pages 22 & 23 �The Beacon - March 19, 2019 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact either news editor: Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu or Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Student Government notes: Mar. 13 weekly meeting zero abstaining, they only received $5,440, which excluded food costs. Next was a discussion about the Block Party, which will take place later this spring on Apr. 13 from 12 to 4 p.m on the Fenner Quad. The Block Party is carnival themed, and will include games and activities, such as a dunk tank, tye-dying and face painting. The total amount requested for the event is $10,550, which will cover all expenses. Next, on the agenda, is the Student Body Forum. Student Body Forum seeks to provide Wilkes students with the opportunity to make a positive impact on campus for future students by voicing their opinions to Student Government about what changes they would like to see made. It will be held on Apr. 2 from 5 to 7 p.m in the Henry Student Center lounge and will need $500 to cover all costs. The Spirit Committee also presented their Spring Into Sports Giveaway which will include prizes like Wilkes baseball caps. The total budget will vary depending on the number of hats they decide to get -- either $1,023 or $1,576. Last but not least, there was a discussion from Capital Projects, who provides funding for university projects. Upcoming projects involve the replacement of the carpet in the Green Room at Marts Center with blue turf, and the restoration of the Student Government volleyball sand court. The total cost for both projects comes to a total of $62,514, which breaks down into $55,560 for the new turf room and $5,000 for the volleyball court. Final announcements include some changes that were made to the Commuter Council’s constitution. The Commuter Council combined its two secretary positions into one and they are looking to have a public relations officer as well. Student Government had its nominations and votes for the Member of the Month and Club of the Month. Sophomore, Kevin Long won Member of the Month, while the NSO won the Club of the Month. After this, the classes went over their upcoming activities. The freshman class is planning a Dogs and Donuts Day during finals week, and the sophomores are having Moe’s Monday on Apr. 15. In addition, tickets for Spring Fling will be sold up until Mar. 22. Come to the Spring Fling Student Government will host this year’s Spring Fling from 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday, March 29 at Genetti’s. The theme this year is Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Get your tickets in the Henry Student Center during club hours. Tickets are $5 each and will be on sale until Friday, March 22. Tour is Saturday, April 6. Sign-ups start Tuesday, March 19. The night will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, thus WilkesStock. Cost is $10 for seniors, and $15 for any non-seniors. This covers the T-shirt, food and bus transportation to River Grille. There will also be various drink specials. You must pay cash to reserve your spot. Email Lexie Panek with any questions. March 30, at the MAC in UCOM. Admission is free to all Wilkes undergraduate students. Any students with a valid college ID (or P3/P4, graduate students and Wilkes faculty/staff ) can pay $10 at the door. Tickets for the general public will be $15 at the door. If you have any questions please contact the Wilkes University Programming Board at wupb@wilkes.edu. Sign Up for the Downtown Establishment Tour This semester’s Downtown Establishment Programming Board Hosts Bryce Vine Wilkes University Programming Board presents Bryce Vine at 7 p.m. on Saturday, “Beyond My Accent” People are exposed to accents on a daily basis. If you’ve ever been interested in learning about the different biases revolving around an accent, or simply want to learn some basic tips to break down different tough accents, then this event is ideal for you. Amy Kuiken will host “Beyond My Accent” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, in Breiseth 320. This event will cover social stigmas and justice issues related to accents, and offer you a basic toolkit to help dissect those tough accents. @wilkesbeacon By Sara Ross Staff Writer The Student Government meeting started with a second presentation from the Nursing Student Organization (NSO). The NSO was looking for funds in order to attend the National Student Nurses Association Convention (NSNA) in Salt Lake City. The event will take place from April 3-7. By attending the convention this year, the NSO hopes to establish the precedent of attending the convention every year to provide nursing students with networking opportunities. NSO requested a total of $5,760, which would cover all the travel expenses for four students. However, though the motion passed with 18 in favor, 14 opposing, and @wilkesbeacon Sara.Ross@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs: The upcoming happenings on campus Compiled by Sean Schmoyer Upcoming Events: 2019 Spring Semester March 18 & 19 - Pres. Search Forums 19 - Ballots Close (SG) 19 - Free Tire Gauges (CC) 19 - Movie Night 19 - UN Speaker - EC 20 - Presidential Nominations Wk 1 (SG) 21 - Presidential Nomiations Avail. (SG) 21 - “Beyond My Accent” 22 - Medieval Times (SD) 24 - Ice Skating & Pizza (SD) 26 - Impeachment Speaker - EC 26 - UN Speaker - EC 27 - Presidential Nominations Wk 2 (SG) 28 - Career Fair 28 - Fondue Night (WUPB) 29 - Spring Fling 30 - Bryce Vine concert 31- Mall Shopping Shuttle April 2 - Presidential Forum (SG) 2 - Wine and Cheese (SG) 4 - Palm Reader (WUPB) 4 - Presidential Ballot Opens (SG) 4 - Future Night (WUPB) 6 - Downtown Establishment Tour 9 - Presidential Ballot Closes (SG) 10 - Executive Board Nominations Wk. 1 (SG) 11 - Giveaway (WUPB) 13 - Block Party (SG) 17 - Executive Board Nominations Wk. 2 (SG) 25 - Motivational Sticky Notes (WUPB) 25 - Get Ready for Summer Bingo (WUPB) 27 - Big Event WUPB denotes Wilkes University Programming Board CC denotes Commuter Council SG denotes Student Government SD denotes Student Development Want your event featured in the calendar? Email: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon Table of Contents Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu News..................2 Life, A&E............7 Opinion............14 Sports................19 �The Beacon - March 19, 2019 News Political science professor announces retirement after 28 years By Parker Dorsey Asst. Opinion Editor Dr. Thomas Baldino has announced his retirement at the conclusion of the spring semester after working at Wilkes University for 28 years. Baldino originally wanted to major in history and be a high school history teacher. One of his high school teachers, however, noted that he “was less interested in names and dates and facts, and more interested in causes,” and recommended him to take political science courses while he was at LaSalle College. This led to him becoming interested in being a university professor instead. “I ended up liking those more. For me, it was kind of an evolution of an appreciation for what I thought I was interested in to what I was really interested in. From high school to college, college to grad school and from one grad school to another,” said Baldino. His primary interests are trying to understand how governments operate and how policy gets made, as well as foreign politics. He wrote his master’s thesis on Italian foreign policy while he was at the University of Illinois. He received his Ph.D from the University of Pennsylvania and wrote his dissertation on Congress. His first teaching job was at St. Francis University, and then after a year he spent 12 years at Juniata College. In 1991 he came to Wilkes and has been teaching since. He has been teaching 41 years full-time. His job searches were exclusively at small schools like Wilkes, as opposed to large research universities where “research came first and students came third.” “I can tell you without any hesitancy that if I were teaching at, say, Harvard, maybe I’ll teach one course a semester. Maybe two. I would be around once a week for office hours and my teaching assistants would do most of the interaction with the undergraduates,” he explained, “That’s not what I wanted. My undergraduate experience was not that. I experienced that at Illinois and at Penn and I realized that’s where I didn’t wanna be.” Baldino said he feels lucky and blessed to have had the opportunity to making a reasonable good living doing what he loves doing: teaching students at a small school. Being a first generation college student, Baldino said he assumes his college experience was very similar to lots of the student body here. He said he feels his responsibility is to help students achieve their dreams, and he tries to give them as much advice as he can. He wants to pay forward what his mentors did for him. “You can go to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and look up salaries for particular professions. Finance and accounting PhDs, if you find a job at the right school, can start at the 150 thousand dollar range. But they’re not easy to get. A lot of people start and don’t finish. So the few that do can command good salaries from good schools because there aren’t that many of them. That’s just the nature of what 3 the market is: there’s not enough of them.” Baldino also twice served as the chairperson of the political science department and division of social sciences as well as the dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The first was for 18 months and the other for almost two years. Both times Baldino noted the intensity of the jobs and how he was much more comfortable being faculty. “Someone once described leading academics as herding cats. I would say that is not quite accurate. It’s actually like herding lions, tigers, leopards, cheetahs; animals that will rip your throat out if you’re not careful. They’re all headstrong because of their intense training. If you try to lead someone who doesn’t want to be led in a direction that that person thinks is wrong, they can and will week later. Enlisting in the reserves precluded challenge you. Rank is irrelevant at that point, him from being drafted and he got to choose the branch of service and unit he got into. He it’s who has the better argument,” he said. After retirement Baldino said he’s excited did six months of active duty and then spent to start another phase of his life. He hopes to six years in the army reserve. “I went into, which doesn’t exist anymore, a do more volunteer work and plans to spend time traveling the world with his wife without railroad transportation battalion. They trained me having to plan around the constraints of the to work in electronics equipment. Which is totally academic cycle. He wants to go to Europe bizarre because I’m colorblind. So connect the red again and spend time in places like England, wire to the green wire,” he said. Baldino said he’s consistently enjoyed Iceland and Venice. Although he had written several political teaching. He’s grateful about achieving his science books with Dr. Kyle Krieder, Baldino dream and having a very satisfying career. He’s plans to write short stories that aren’t strictly happy about leaving on his own terms and political science. He is a massive fan of Star retiring, as he called it, “vertically.” “Years ago, the person I was hired to replace Wars and Lord of the Rings, and has a 1967 literally died in his office. And they carried him Middle-earth poster in his office. “Everyone thinks they can write the Great out. He was in his 50s and he had a heart attack. American Novel. That’s not me, but I wouldn’t And I swore that was not going to be me,” he mind dabbling in some short stories. I’m a said. sci-fi fantasy sort of person. I want to take my @wilkesbeacon interest in politics and merge it in, kind of like Parker.Dorsey@wilkes.edu Game of Thrones but not that intense,” he said. As for music, he has eclectic tastes. Baldino likes all kinds of music: bluegrass, jazz and classical music. His favorites, however, are folk and protest music. He’s very big into artists like Bob Dylan; Simon & Garfunkel; Buffalo Springfield; Peter, Paul and Mary; and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. One of the big regrets, he said, was not having the ability to go to Woodstock due to lack of funds and lack of parental South River Street Apartments .. support. 279 English Tudor + Carriage House He also said he would never 281 Gibbons Mansion be able to forget his draft number, 64, due to the Beatles The Loft Apartments at 165-7 West River song “When I’m Sixty Four.” He Close to classes ... Closer to Home! signed into an army reserve unit and received a draft notice a Premium Student Housing Courtesy of Wilkes Archives Baldino, far right back row, with students in April 1998 at a political drive. ~ Now leasing for May �The Beacon - March 19, 2019 News Mark Engineering Center awarded Diamond Award By Michelle Grossbauer Staff Writer The Mark Engineering Center in Stark Learning Center was created to give engineering students the necessary tools to compete with industry demands. This center was awarded the 2019 Diamond Award for Engineering Excellence last month. The American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania (ACEC/PA) presented this award in the building and technology systems category (Category B). The 20,000 square foot renovation kept engineering students and faculty in mind. They created open concept hangout areas while keeping classrooms and study rooms still private, but visible for all to view. The changes include flex-labs, a manufacturing lab, faculty office suites, handicap able lobbies and new entrance doors. There were changes made to the multi-purpose wet lab and microfabrication suite. They also focused on doing energy efficient renovations which include the LED lighting as well as a flow system for heating and air conditioning. The Mark Engineering building was named after Randy and Robin Mark. Randy Mark earned a bachelor’s degree in 1981 from Wilkes. He is the founder of Pulverman, a global manufacturing company that distributes metal components which is located in Dallas, Pa. He has served on the board of trustees for Wilkes University since 2013. Dr. Prahlad Murthy, Dean of the College of Science & Engineering, explained that the award was given to the engineering firm, Borton-Lawson, that did the renovations for Wilkes University. Wilkes University was represented by Joseph Demarteau, special assistant to executive director and facilities, at the awards ceremony held in Lancaster last month. Assistant to the Dean, Tracy Polumbo, was also present at the awards ceremony. Murthy and Polumbo have witnessed the first impression the new center makes on prospective students. Polumbo said since the renovations have been made, she always sees students engaging, even when she arrives in the early morning. “Environment plays a large part in learning,” Murthy said. “It just makes me feel better. I have been here for 26 years and this was an easy and positive adjustment.” Murthy said that faculty and students both want a good class atmosphere. Students can be proud to show off their creations, such as the art made from a 3-D printer in one of the labs. This is also used as a marketing tool by Wilkes University to entice new students. Murthy said someone who is not from the Wilkes-Barre area can now come to Wilkes University and be impressed by the modern designs of the restored buildings. Polumbo pointed out Dr. Lucent’s Computational Research Lab. This is a study room designated for students to do research for professor Dr. Lucent. This was an addition included in the renovations. Polumbo said how students used to have to walk up three floors just to find their advisor’s office. Murthy expressed how there are many students that are not engineering majors that have classes in these areas. He believes it is great to see how easy the Mark Engineering Center is now for everyone to navigate. Lukas Wood, a senior engineering major, has seen the process of these changes being made throughout all of his years at Wilkes. “The Mark Engineering Center has been an awesome upgrade and finally makes Stark actually feel like a true University building,” Wood stated. Wilkes University offers a large variety of majors, minors, and master’s programs in the engineering field. Murthy is optimistic in hoping these renovations benefit existing students as well as drive new engineering students to come to Wilkes University. @wilkesbeacon Michelle.Grossbauer@wilkes.edu 4 CASINO, from front page After playing the many casino style games at the events, students can trade in their chips for tickets which they can use to try to win the prizes. Not much has changed from previous years’ events, according to Alanah Guerrero, student government member. “We try to get a little creative,” she said. “This year we included projects from the IEM class to support fellow students.” The bundle of IEM projects replaced the usual bundle of Wilkes merchandise. “We know what works. Students really like it, and they always give their opinions.” This year was also a departure from the free T-shirts given out at last semester’s event. “Last semester was the first time we ever (gave out T-shirts.) We’d rather more students benefit from the prizes versus the T-shirt because we give them out so often.” According to Guerrero, the event encourages students to come together. “It’s Friday night, so rather than you going out into the community, you can keep the community here,” she said. “I think it’s important to play with your fellow peers. Not everyone is 21, so it’s a fun experience to bring to Wilkes.” This year’s Casino Week fell in the same week as the annual Winter Weekend. Winter Weekend is often marked by drinking and partying at off-campus houses. The event was not consciously chosen by Student Government to fall the same week as Winter Weekend. Winter Weekend typically falls prior to Spring Break. “The way Student Government works, we plan our events a semester ahead. At the end of this semester, next semester will be already planned out. Technically, their event was moved to the same weekend as this event.” The events also notably fell on the same weekend as St. Patrick’s Day, another holiday that is typically heavily celebrated with drinking. “You can walk away with just a new experience, or a new prize which you wouldn’t be to afford yourself,” said Guerrero. @wilkesbeacon Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu :Naifs 6y <;;{oria Specializing in Diabetic Pedicures, Reflexology, and Nail artistry Now at Two locations! 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While upperclassmen will Some of the important dates include not be able to dorm in that housing applications opened on these two halls, there are March 1 and the applications along two new properties that with group selections are due April 5. have been acquired by “There will be two new buildings, Wilkes University. and while we have not finalized it yet First, there is 134 S. we are looking at utilizing two of our Main St., which can hold River Street mansions to focus our up to nine students. This living learning communities in those housing option is an areas,” Debbie Scheibler, director of apartment style housing residence life said. “They are currently that offers mostly doubles in Evans Hall right now, but we want in single bedrooms. The to be able to focus on the community other new option is West feel of the living learning community.” Northampton Street, The Beacon/Maddie Davis The living learning communities are which is also apartment created alongside of two FYF courses, style housing and can hold Previously a vacant office building, Residence Life will add this building which is located on one centered on global diversity and the up to 21 students. This 134 South Main Street to their list of resident halls for students. other on leadership. By changing two apartment-style housing offers three Along with the new housing there Brown, junior criminology and of the current mansions on campus to triples and three quads for students to are also options available for students sociology major. freshman housing, the living learning live in. Until March 20, Residence Life in terms of keeping their housing from will be tabling in the SUB to answers the previous semester. Students can choose to questions from students and to host a homestead. Homesteading contest. “When they complete the application allows residents to remain in the hall or room in they should receive a bounceback which they are currently confirmation email, all they have to do assigned. Residents, is show us that email and they will be currently assigned to upper entered into the drawing. On March 30 class residence halls, who and 31, we will also be doing housing wish to remain in the same tours to showcase the rooms and hall, same room or same housing layouts; the two new spaces hall, different room will will not be available for the tours have homesteading options because one is under construction available. In either case, and the other we do not own until all roommates currently the summer,” said Raymond FeDora, assigned to a space need to assistant director of residence life. Students with any questions stay. However, one comments and concerns should look complication is that out for the student survey being sent with Weiss and Sterling out by Residence Life, the survey is Hall becoming freshman what Residence Life looks at as they dorms, upperclassmen plan for the upcoming years. Students will not have the ability to with any direct questions about housing selection contact Residence homestead. “It is very disappointing Life directly. The Beacon/ Maddie Davis that a lot of upperclassman @wilkesbeacon Joan Henry Hall located on 77 W. Northhampton St. will be offered to students this upcoming have to relocate without a lot of notice,” said Gianna Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu semester. This hall contains triple and quad apartments featuring single bedrooms. By Sean Schmoyer �The Beacon - March 19, 2019 News PA Harm Reduction Coalition hosts policy change forum By Maddie Davis Co-News Editor The opioid epidemic has become a more recent issue in light of the media not only around the United States but in many local areas in Pennsylvania including Luzerne County. To educate and promote advocacy among the Wilkes University and greater Wilkes-Barre community, the campus invited Devin Reaves the co-founder and executive director of the Pennsylvania Harm Reduction Coalition (PAHRC) based in Philadelphia, Pa. PAHRC fights for the health of individuals who use drugs and helping communities affected by drug use. The community engagement and advocacy forum was held on Wednesday in the Ballroom of the Henry Student Center and was open to all. The forum focused on the greater idea of harm reduction. Reaves created an interactive environment where he shared the necessity for advocating for harm reduction policies in local government to aid people in recovery. He began by sharing about himself and how he got to be where he is today, a person living in recovery. “As soon as I wanted help, it was there,” said Reaves about the availability of recovery measures for him. Here, Reaves stated different measures he and his organization had taken to make recovery resources abundant to people who want to access them, like naloxone. Naloxone is a medication used to reverse the effects, mainly instances of overdoses. As apart of his work, Reaves has most notably worked with the expansion of access to Naloxone, a once illegal in Pennsylvania because it was believed that it would enable people to use drugs. Reaves said that this is incorrect. He then split the group of students, faculty, and community to talk about and share to the audience why they choose to be at this event and overall what they hope to learn. Cody Morcom, a P3 pharmacy student, shared his thoughts with the audience and Reaves. “Sometimes, I think that when we are so rooted in Wilkes-Barre and all of the services we do in the surrounding areas we can sometimes get so entangled in the issues here when there are also issues outside that we need to understand before we start advocating effectively,” said Morcom. Fox also added his thoughts and why he, his peers and the faculty sitting at his Photos: The Beacon/Maddie Davis Devin Reaves poses with Wilkes Pharmacy and Nursing students, faculty and community professionals who attended his talk about harm reduction. table decided to come to the talk. “I am super excited to be here to learn more about the expansive problem and really what we can do early on and not waiting till we are adults or acting professionals,” said Fox. Reaves then broke his talk into five parts leading to his explanation of the “Hero Initiative:” the problem, a solution, how to use this information, into action part one and two. Reaves used graphs and maps to explain that the idea of the ‘opioid epidemic’ being just about opioidrelated deaths is not true. “It is not that prescription drugs aren’t important, but they are not killing people,” said Reaves. “The number one killer is fentanyl.” He then moved to the communicable diseases, or what he calls the unspoken epidemic, that can be contracted through unsafe drug use because of the lack of harm reduction. HIV, Hepatitis C and soft tissue infections are all ways people who use drugs are being affected by unsafe practices. “Our drug policies should reflect and take into consideration that most people who use drugs don’t have a problem. But that is not what it does. It treats everybody and paints everybody with a really broad brush and that’s part of the 6 reason it doesn’t work very well.” In the solution part, Reaves mentions there are lots of paths to recovery and AA does not work for everybody. He also talked about the specific medication that helps people in recovery: vivitrol, methadone and naloxone. He mentioned different safe practices that he says are proven to help people stay safe while using drugs including safe needle exchanges, legalizing fentanyl strips, and lowering prices and having abundances of safe needles. Reaves finished the talk by giving the audience the information and tips to effectively talk to legislators in the area to gain support for harm reduction practices in Pennsylvania. He then introduced the “Hero Initiative” where he plans to go around all over Pennsylvania to educate people about harm reduction and how they can get involved in the fight for this by advocating legislators and to be apart of his team. “I am asking you to join the solution,” said Reaves. For more information about Devin Reaves and the Pennsylvania Harm Reduction Coalition, please visit paharmreduction.org. @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Reaves referred to different heat maps of Pennsylvania to explain the increase in drug-related overdose deaths within the past five years. �The Beacon - March 19, 2019 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, Arts & Entertainment editor: Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu Allen P. Kirby Center launches the Kirby Cares Women’s Campaign By Anna Culver Staff Writer The Allen P. Kirby Center’s Kirby Cares Campaign will be collecting items to support Ruth’s Place up until April 30. The Kirby Cares Campaign is a social initiative run by the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. The campaign is focused on the importance of giving back to the local Wilkes-Barre community. The campaign started in 2017 with donating to the local homeless shelter. The idea for the Kirby Cares Campaign was initiated by the Kirby Scholar Michelle Lehman. The campaign started out collecting packages of warm socks to give to the local Wilkes-Barre community homeless shelters. Lehman started this campaign after learning that socks were the number one thing that many people asked for when they receive services at shelters. Since the start of the campaign, Kirby Cares has donated to the homeless, veterans, and this year they are donating to a local women’s shelter. “All staff and students of the APKC are very blessed to be part of a great organization and this is our way of helping the community in some small way. Different causes are chosen annually or semi-annually based on community need,” said Charles J. Pierce, assistant director of the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship and adjunct professor at the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business. Pierce continued to explain that as long as the ultimate goal of helping the less fortunate is fulfilled, then the campaign is successful. The campaign will be supporting Ruth’s Place this year, which is located in the Wilkes-Barre community. Ruth’s Place is dedicated to providing shelter, case management services and employment development services for women who are currently experiencing homelessness. Any donation can be dropped off in specially marked boxes that are in several buildings and residence halls on the Wilkes University campus.This campaign is looking for donations of items like toothbrushes, deodorant, hand wipes, nail clippers, dental floss, tissues, wet wipes, Q-tips, bandages, maxi pads, tampons, lotion, sunscreen, soap, shampoo, conditioner, lip balm and toothpaste. These items can be dropped off at the Allan P. Kirby Center or at specially marked boxes placed around campus. This particular initiative of the Kirby Cares Campaign is coming to close at the end of April, but the campaign will continue with new initiatives in the coming semesters. Taylor Baker, graduate assistant and the Kirby Entrepreneurship Scholar, shared that it is important to participate in a campaigns and events like these and stated that she is more than willing be involved with a campaign like this again in the future. “I wholeheartedly believe that if you are going to have an organization or a business of any sort, then this needs to be a part of it,” Baker said. “If you are not part of the local community, you are not actually providing for it as they are providing the revenue for you.” Baker later stated that in the future she will continue to volunteer and give back to her community as they are so important to the success of every business. The Kirby Cares Campaign is open to everyone who wants to donate products. To donate drop off your products in one of the boxes placed around campus. Boxes are located in the Allan P. Kirby Center, the Farley Library, University Towers, Public Safety, the lobby next to Starbucks in the UCOM, and the lobby of the Henry Student Center. Everyone can donate their items in these specially marked boxes up until April 30th through the Kirby Cares Campaign. To get involved with the Kirby Cares Campaign in the future, or if you have any questions about the campaign, please contact charles.pierce@wilkes.edu, taylor. baker@wilkes.edu, michelle.lehman@ wilkes.edu or jordan.fritz@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon Anna.Culver@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 19, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment Nick’s Flick Picks: Marvel Studios has done it again 8 Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson shine in their roles as Carol Danvers and Nicholas Joseph Fury By Nick Filipek Managing Editor Captain Marvel (2019) - Directed by Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck. Screenplay by Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck & Geneva Roberstson-Dworet. Story by Nicole Perlman & Meg LeFauve. Starring, Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Jude Law, Lashana Lynch, Clark Gregg and Annette Bening. Marvel Studios has done it again. Over a decade in the business, and the now juggernaut movie studio still knows how to deliver awe-inspiring spectacle without having to repeat itself. Though still a super-hero origin story, the familiar three-act structure takes a break and allows this story to jump around in the hero’s timeline to deliver a different way of introducing a character. It is a bit risky, considering there are times you will sit there and think, “wait, did I miss something?” but rest assured the film ties itself up beautifully in the end, taking all the pieces and displaying the big picture like a astonishing mosaic. From this point on, there will spoilers to the plot. If you do not wish to know what happens in the film, please wait to read this until after you have seen it. BATTLE, from front page Of the halls on campus, all dorms with first-year will be participating including: Evans, Sturdevant, Roth, Pearsall, Ross, Waller, Doane, Schiowitz and Michelini. “Teams are broken down based on the amount of people per floor. Evans, since it is a bigger hall, is split up by floor,” said Danah Lassiter, graduate resident director. Other buildings like Roth are clumped together because they have less students. “We try to be as equal as we can. Certain residence halls have also been grouped together to make it even,” said Lassiter. Lassiter also expressed that she expects a smaller turn out than past truly was, and then how Carol Danvers had to become the hero that we would know to be, Captain Marvel Before the movie even released, it was obvious that the entire films success would bank on Larson portraying a superhero that the people will love. Iron Man wouldn’t be the cinematic powerhouse that he is today without having it all rest on Robert Downey Jr.’s shoulders, so it was inevitable that Larson was going to have to face the same test, and she crushes it completely. Larson is so good, in fact, that you forget that she is not actually the title character come to life. Carol Danvers is a United States Air force pilot who is infused with an astounding power after she purposefully causes an explosion, involving alien technology that she was trying to keep out of evils hands. After the blast, the only thing left of Carol Danvers is a half of a dog tag, leaving the beings that find her in the wreckage to assume she was called Vers. Vers is then recruited into an ancient war between two alien races and by either fate or coincidence, makes her way back to Earth where she is left to figure out who she really is, and just how powerful she truly is. It is the transition of watching Vers remembering who Carol Danvers that is truly just incredible and is the success of the film. Another key factor was how successful of a period piece this ended up being. Though the 90’s do not seem that far away when compared to other films that tackle subject matter years due to the busy time of year. Though if that is the case, Lassiter stated that teams and games would be adjusted to fit to the number of participants. Of the 10 or so first-year students spoken to about the event, more than half expressed excitement of the event and were planning on participating. However, a few students that had their own reasons for sitting out of the event. “Unfortunately, I was not blessed with literally any athletic ability whatsoever. I will definitely be there to root for my dorm though,” said Donald Ballou, first-year international relations major. Ryan Chapman, first-year chemistry major, said, “Me being so busy before spring break made the advertising more useless in that I had not paid much attention to what I had seen.” After learning more about the event Chapman expressed that he was interested in taking part and possibly getting some of his friends involved who may have shared his previous concerns. While the possibility of the event having a small turn out is present Lassiter also expressed that students from previous years were excited for the event when they were freshmen. Ashton Gyenizs, senior, communication studies major, said, “Battle of the Halls, to my knowledge is the same as it was my freshman year. Just all different freshmen halls competing in some fun games and for the most part it was not too serious, it was just about having fun.” NI CK'S FLI CK Pl CKS sometimes going back centuries, it is still something to behold and feel nostalgic about when Vers first comes to Earth via crashing through a Blockbuster video. The shelves are lined with hits from 1995, which are all in their VHS sleeves, of course. There are cardboard cut outs of famous actors, and the parking lot of the now extinct video rental store shares a parking lot with another blast from the past, a Radio Shack. Finally, this movie would not have worked without Samuel L. Jackson coming back to reprise his role as S.H.I.E.LD. agent Nicholas Joseph Fury. Marvel has truly perfected their “de-aging” process with the technology they have developed, first showcasing the process with Michael Douglas in Antman, and really takes center stage as Jackson looks to be around the same age he was when he shot Pulp Fiction. The same can be said for Clark Gregg and his character Agent Phil Coulson. Watching the two of them start what we all know blossoms into a beautiful relationship, is so satisfying. @wilkesbeacon Nicholas.Filipek@wilkes.edu “I would recommend freshmen participate. It is a way to go have a little bit of fun and a break between classes and work that you may have to do at this point in the semester,” said Matt Howard, junior biology major. Jacob Baranski, senior biology major, expressed the same sentiment that the event was one first-year students should participate in and also recounted an enjoyable time. Baranski described Battle of the Halls as a thrilling team building exercise, and Howard spoke about enjoyable events like kickball and an oreoeating contest from his first year. Students interested could sign up through their RAs over the weeks leading up to the Battle of the Halls. @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 19, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment Self care with Sarah: Becoming a self expert in a fast paced society By Sarah Matarella Life, Arts, & Entertainment Editor Setting time aside to self reflect and be introspective can pose a challenge with the constant presence of stimuli in a fast paced society. Technology and social media surrounds us, filling the gaps of our free time between our daily schedules and responsibilities with family, social life, work and school. With that being said, down time is limited and valued, especially in American culture. Any form of down time is often used to prepare for and worry about the future. “I feel that we are always on the move as a society and it is very hard to slow down and just think about the day instead of thinking about the next day,” said Timothy Brown, junior biology major at Wilkes University. Plus, self reflecting also forces us to acknowledge our deficiencies, imperfections and mistakes which can prove to be quite uncomfortable. It can be generally difficult to admit your mistakes and wrongdoings, especially if you are already going through a difficult time in your life. “Self reflecting is such a hard thing to do, especially if you’ve done something you don’t want to bring up again. Some people may like it better at certain times in their lives, and find it harder to do in other times of their lives. It takes a very strong person to be able to look back on all the things they’ve done and all the mistakes they made and learn from all of it,” said Courtney Corona, first-year political science major at Wilkes University. Consequently, a common idea of self reflection correlates with the mockery that often surrounds the phrase "talking about your feelings." Some people consider it to be unnecessary and find other ways to cope with their issues. “Some people might find it cheesy, it’s not the norm," said Gregory Navestad, junior marketing major. So, why would someone ever even think about practicing self reflection? Self reflecting, although it can be challenging and time consuming for some, is essential to be able to grow and develop as a person. If your mind is constantly occupied with technology or your responsibilities, all of the important thoughts and emotions are pushed to the side and can accumulate if they are ignored for too long. "Life gets you in such a routine, especially in college, and you get so swept up in it it’s hard to break it," said Corona. Despite this, becoming introspective is possible and does not have to require you locking yourself in a dark room with your thoughts or sitting alone thinking for hours and hours. “I’m definitely more introspective now than I have been in the past. I would never focus on what I wanted personally. It definitely helps you become a better person and get to know yourself better," said Navestad. Navestad continued to explain that he likes to self reflect when he is playing the guitar. He said the music he plays reflects his emotions and allows him to connect with his thoughts. In addition, if you are mindful about your own perceptions and feelings, it will allow you to be able to do this for other people's circumstances as well. "I definitely feel that self reflection has made me a better person, and helps when trying to be empathetic and sympathetic to others," said Brown. However, too much self reflecting can lead to an increased amount of negative thoughts that will cloud your self perception. "It is hard to take that extra step back and look at the whole situation and own your faults, but also recognize your achievements," said Brown. Therefore, in order to reap the benefits of praticing self reflection, you have to find that medial point between overthinking and not being introspective enough. Being still and becoming in touch with yourself and your thoughts. "Reflecting on yourself and being introspective helps you make more conscious decisions for yourself. You will make more decisions for yourself versus what other people may want you to do...You should worry first about your happiness, and then worry about the happiness of others," said Corona. @wilkesbeacon Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu T he B e acon 's Fe ature d Photo s of the We ek PHOTOS of the WEEK Signs of life have begun popping up around the flower beds on campus. The Wilkes-Barre skyline above Wilkes University campus is highlighted by sunshine and blue skies after a winter that seemed to never end. Students seized the opportunity to soak up the sunshine with a game of soccer on the Greenway. The John Wilkes statue, just off the campus Greenway, is finally starting to see signs of green grass and warmer tomorrows. 9 While the sunshine that covers campus may seem warm, the shade still provides that familiar winter chill. @wilkesbeacon Madison.Hummer@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 19, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 �The Beacon - March 19, 2019 11 Life, Arts & Entertainment IT Roasted Chickpeas Ingredients: 1 can of chickpeas (also called Garbanzo beans) 1 tablespoon of olive oil, ½ teaspoon of paprika ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon of salt Instructions: 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. 2. Open the can of chickpeas, drain the liquid from inside of the can. 3. Gently dry the chickpeas in a paper towel. Note: Dry the chickpeas as much as possible so that they become crunchy in the oven. 4. Toss the chickpeas in a bowl with the olive oil. 5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the chickpeas on the baking sheet. 6. Bake for 25 minutes. 7. Remove the chickpeas from the oven and sprinkle the paprika, garlic powder, and salt on top. 8. Mix/roll the chickpeas around on baking sheet until the chickpeas are evenly coated in the spices. 9. Bake for an additional 10 minutes. 10. Enjoy. Jordan Fritz, Staff Writer @wilkesbeacon Jordan.Fritz@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 19, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment 12 Spreading Self-L ve and Emp werment By Natalie Stephens Asst. Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor The Department of Diversity and Inclusion hosted the Conversation About Self-Love event in UCOM at 11 a.m. on March 14. The students that attended the event discussed a variety of topics that had to deal with self-love and being true to who you are as a person. The goal of the event was to promote and encourage empowerment and inner strength. Debbie Scheibler, Director of Residence life at Wilkes University led the event and talked about how every single person is worthy of self love and feeling good about themselves, even if it is not how society says they should. Sometimes it can be the situations or places we are born in to and other times, it is the experiences that we have throughout our lives that can make it difficult to love and be our true selves. “It’s interesting how you can communicate deep and thoughtful messages by just doing a simple activity,” said Danay Rosa, senior Wilkes University student. Throughout the majority of the event, the attendees worked in groups on an activity led by Scheibler. She used the game Mr. Potato Head to have the students build their potatoes the way that they think society wants it to be. Each group presented their potatoes and gave them names as well as personalities. Most of the potatoes were middle aged teachers in heterozygous relationships with children and they also dressed them so that they were ‘put together’ with matching clothing and accessories. There was one group that put a hat on their potato person’s bald head. “Men get shamed for not having hair,” said Rosa. fter each group finished presenting their potato, Scheibler talked about how people conform to societal expectations about who they should be and how they should act, rather than loving themselves and expressing themselves as they truly are. Scheibler then asked the groups to make their potatoes they way that they wish they could show up everyday. “When we get up everyday, we are the potato head,” said Scheibler. Everyone in the room perked up and went to work immediately. There was laughter and love throughout the room as groups were able to express what they like, whether that be mismatched clothing or a change in the personality of the potato. You could tell that each person added a little bit of themselves. The program coordinator for International Engagement of the Medusa 10 Panamanian students at Wilkes University, Donna Novicki, thought the event would be good for the Panamanian students because she said that their culture is still traditional. “It’s still not okay to be different in Panama,” said Novicki. This event helped to show the Meduca 10 students that it is okay to be different and to start the conversation about what it means to be true to yourself and love yourself. The first step to self-love is the empowerment that you get from listening to others stories and realizing that it is okay to be true to who you are, whether or not it is what society expects of you. Any questions on this event can be directed to erica.acosta@wilkes.edu or debbie.scheibler@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon NatalieStephens@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 19, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment 13 Photos: Natalie Stephens Page Design: The Beacon/Madi Hummer A B C A D Yankorlys Corralos, Madeline Coitez, Yasmeen Ahmed, Dayanna Sandoval and Morgan Burton carefullly build their Mr. Potato Head. B Marta Abrego and Luricel Garcia, Wilkes University students, show off the design for their Mr. Potato Head. C Kelvin Rujano presents his group’s Mr. Potato Head, a group activity the students worked together to create. D Wilkes students Amina Musfafa, Conroy Yearde, Danay Rosa, Keila Abrego, Eva Castillo, Evelyn Saldana and Loury Gonzalaz Henera work on their Mr. Potato Head together. E Debbie Scheibler, Director of Residence Life at Wilkes University, speaks to the group of attentive students about selflove and accepting themselves as they are. E �The Beacon - March 19, 2019 Opinion Editorial Staff 2018-19 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Luke Modrovsky Managing Editor - Nick Filipek Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Cabrini Rudnicki Maddie Davis LA&E - Sarah Matarella Opinion - Savannah Pinnock Sports - Ben Mandell Kirsten Peters ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Sean Schmoyer LA&E - Natalie Stephens Opinion - Parker Dorsey Sports - Available DESIGN EDITOR Madison Hummer Interested in joining The Beacon? To learn more about what you can do, contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu 141 S. Main Street Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Want to advertise in The Beacon? Contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Facebook: @WilkesBeacon Twitter: @WilkesBeacon Instagram: @WilkesBeacon The Beacon Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu - -c----~-Our Voice Each week, The Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. US educational system is on the decline The US education system is failing and this issue must be resolved. To some, this statement may be a source of discomfort as a result of America’s patriotic spirit. However, the truth must be received in its purest state in order to inspire a shift in thought and subsequently create change. As academics, aspiring professionals, professors and faculty of Wilkes University, the subject of American educational issues is by no means new. The vast majority of pedagogical affiliates have some understanding of the nation’s gradually fading strength in the realm of education. The US education system’s failing state is a major problem that must be effectively resolved. Overlooking this issue in hopes that it will resolve itself is no longer good enough. With this being said, what is the extent of failure in the nation’s educational system? According to the Worldtop20.org, as of 2018, the world’s top 10 performing countries consists of South Korea, Finland, Norway, Russia, Hong Kong, Japan, Estonia, Latvia, Israel and Sweden. Of this list of top performing countries, the United States is nowhere to be found. In fact, the United States ranks 26 educationally. This list consisted of 201 countries. It must also be said that the nation cannot afford to be complacent in understanding these figures. Ranking 26 of 201 countries should not be seen as, “well, we perform better than 175 other countries so we’re OK”. As Americans we should aspire to be excellent on an academic level. According to historynet.com, “as recently as 20 years ago, the United States was ranked No.1 in high school and college education.” What this essentially reveals is that in the past two decades something changed in the United States education system. What factors contributed in this shift from number one to 26 in education? Matthew Lynch writing from theedadvocate.org suggests that this change came as a result of 18 different factors. A few of these reasons consist of a lack of parental involvement, lessened school funding, outdated teacher training methods and not knowing how to handle and integrate technology into the classroom. Evaluating the root of the issue is integral in our hopes of improving the educational system. There are a series of factors that have resulted in a mediocre level of performance in comparison to the world’s top 10 countries in education. As Americans we should aspire to be in the list of the world’s top 10 countries educationally. Settling for 26 is not part of what makes us American. In order to effectively resolve this phenomenon, I feel that it is imperative that teachers, professors and those involved in educating the masses are paid well. As a nation we pay doctors, lawyers, engineers and those involved in STEM related fields generously for their amazing efforts in health, medicine and justice. However, who is responsible for allowing our nation to have these professionals. How do these professionals acquire their knowledge? The answer lies in teachers. As a result of this, teachers should be paid the same amount or more than these professionals as they are the source of their expertise. The antiquated chalk on a blackboard and rote memorization must also be left in the past. As inhabitants of the Information Age, we need to take advantage of technology; it is not the enemy but the future. We also need to establish a standardized, nationwide curriculum. In order to provoke an improvement in education, the nation has to undergo great changes. We have to not be afraid to shake up the pillars of our current educational paradigm. In order to resolve this matter, we can no longer settle for the status quo, we need an educational reform. @wilkesbeacon TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Letter to the editor policy: The Beacon welcomes letters to the editor from differing viewpoints. Letters must contain contact information, including name, city, state and phone number. Phone numbers will not be published but may be used for verification purposes. All letters to the editor must be sent using one of the following methods: Email: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Phone: (570) 408-5903 (Voicemail: 30 seconds or less, please.) Mail: 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 Attn: The Beacon �The Beacon - March 19, 2019 Opinion College admissions fraud and its effects on all academics By Savannah Pinnock Opinion Editor SAT preparation books, AP test preparation books, college applications, extra curricular activities and studying. What is this list of things you ask? What is their significance? To many, this list is just a few of the tools juniors and seniors in high school must use in order to be accepted into the college and/or university of their dreams. The vast majority of students around the world rely on their academic integrity and intellect in order to get into their preferred school of choice. However, in light of recent events, it has been revealed that approximately 50 individuals took part in a college admissions scheme that has cheated many out of positions in Ivy League and other prestigious schools. These individuals have tampered with the pure traditions that surround the college admissions process. According to Holly Yan writing for CNN.com, federal prosecutors state that fifty people were involved in a scheme that which consisted of “cheating on standardized tests or bribing college coaches and school officials to accept students as college athletes--even if the student has never played that sport.” As students, staff, professors, alumni and pedagogical affiliates, this news is incredibly repulsive. One of the fundamental components of being a student is the idea of academic integrity and/or honesty. Alongside this, millions of students have taken their SATs with the understanding that it is undoubtedly standardized and non-corrupted. This news makes many college students feel cheated and emphasizes the disparity between the rich and the poor. Although this difference does in fact exist, the college admissions process has done an excellent job at making sure that one’s admission is contingent on one being well-rounded, intelligent, capable and ambitious. Actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman are the faces of this scheme. However, it must be said that they are not the only people involved in this scheme, just familiar faces involved. Across the country, millions of American students are outraged and livid in response to this occurrence. In light of these events, Wilkes senior communication studies major Natalie Carleo states, “It makes me really angry. Just because you’re rich doesn’t mean you should get any special treatment when everyone else works their butt off.” Bryanna Chase, a freshman criminology major at Wilkes states, “It’s a serious issue, but if there were no celebrities involved you wouldn’t even have heard of it. It happens more often than you think.” As a junior English major, I feel as though this event interferes with the integrity of the admissions process. The process is only successful when everyone adheres to the rules. To disobey the rules is essentially saying that you are above the law due to wealth, social status or other factors. However, thousands of hardworking teachers, professors and organizations work hard to make the admissions process and entrance exams standardized. It has been this way for decades and it gives everyone a virtually equal opportunity to go to the college of their dreams. Due to this scandal, somewhere there is a student who rightfully earned a spot at an Ivy League or prestigious school and was cheated out of it. This act is dispicable and seeks to lower the strength of America’s college admissions process. Fortunately, with the work that is being done by these institutions, the only thing that has been lowered is the reputation of these parents and individuals involved. It must be understood that until further notice, the students who have been a victim of their parents actions are not to blame. Also, there happens to be a great deal of affluent academics who received their positions via hardwork and dedication. Although this may be apparent to many, it begs the question, what impact will this have on academics and the admissions process as a whole? Well, according to Yan, this college admissions scam is “thought to be the biggest ever prosecuted in the United States.” Due to the gravity of this situation, it is safe to assume that the current rules and procedures that are enforced for standardized tests will be stricter. Colleges and universities may also pay close attention to one’s income and occupation in order to discern if the student’s family has conducted any form of admissions fraud. However, the truth is that this event is still unfolding. Over the course of the next few weeks, months and years, colleges may issue heightened regulations in response to this event. At the moment, one cannot know for certain what affects this scandal may have on college admissions and students as a whole. For now, one can be comforted by the understanding that this event may allow for the disadvantaged applicants to receive the spot that they deserve and earned. This event may also provoke the change necessary to inspire affluent celebrities and everyday people to understand that with wealth comes power. Use that power wisely and don’t allow it to infringe on the happiness of someone who may have to work a bit harder in life than you. The Beacon/Savannah Pinnock @wilkesbeacon Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu How did you feel about the college admissions fraud scandal? Follow us on our social media platforms and let us know. Facebook: The Beacon Twitter: @wilkesbeacon Instagram: @wilkesbeacon 15 �The Beacon - March 19, 2019 Opinion Bipartisan Banter: Is Marijuana Legalization Sensible? By Neil Murphy Staff Writer One of the biggest issues regarding social policy in the United States of America is whether or not marijuana should be legalized and decriminalized. Look anywhere in the United States if you need to see this further. According to the Defense Information System Agency’s website, there are a total of 11 states that have fully legalized marijuana usage medically and recreationally, as well as decriminalizing marijuana. According to the same source, in 23 states the decision on marijuana legalization is mixed, with most of these states only having medical marijuana legalized. Pennsylvania is one of the states that have a mixed legal status. Governor Tom Wolf announced on April 6th, 2016 that medical marijuana usage would be legalized. In January of this year, Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman announced he would be going on tour starting in February to tour 67 counties in Pennsylvania to listen to the public’s view on full marijuana legalization. What is interesting to note is that despite solid support on this issue, the love for this issue is not entirely widespread. According to an article published by Harvard University’s Institute of Politics, less than half of Democrats (49 percent) support legalization while 29 percent oppose it. Meanwhile, 32% percent of Republicans support legalization and 50 percent of Republicans oppose it. Will this bring people out to vote for this? According to the same source listed above, 23 percent of Americans say they are more likely to vote where marijuana legalization was an issue to vote on, 32 percent disagreed, and 43 percent stated that it was a “non-issue.” However, when it is just about medical legalization, more people would be more likely to vote on this issue. Why do individuals want to vote for medical marijuana instead of voting for overall legalization? It’s quite simple, it is strictly for medical purposes. Despite hearing the word “medical,” do people know what medical marijuana does? Well according to Samuel T. Wilkins, M.D., not many people really do. In Wilkins’ publication “More Reasons States Should Not Legalize 16 Marijuana,” published in the journal Missouri Medicine in December of 2013, there are many negative reasons to not legalize marijuana. the question, “Should we be regulating marijuana the same way as alcohol?” One last point I would like to mention from this article would be the point of the potential for diversion. Many states that legalized marijuana allow individuals to grow their own marijuana, which can lead to contamination. Individuals can be presented with the opportunity to go around laws and sell their own strains of marijuana instead of just going to dispensaries. Should this be regulated too? The point of this article is not to say that marijuana is bad or that this shouldn’t be recognized. I am actually a supporter of The Beacon/Madi Hummer full legalization. The main idea behind the article is For one, there are the many effects far more than that. Just because we on an individual, including cognitive legalize marijuana doesn’t mean the decline and damage to organ systems issue is resolved there. like the respiratory, gastrointestinal There are many kinks that need and immune systems. to be worked out, as it is a much Another point Wilkins brings up is deeper issue. Legislators voting the effects on driving that marijuana for legalization should keep issues has. According to the article, in brought up by individuals like Wilkins many studies done on motor vehicle in mind. fatalities, marijuana is the most @wilkesbeacon common drug detected in people Neil.Murphy1@wilkes.edu besides alcohol. This leads us to ask OpEd: Attend “Beyond My Accent” presentation on Thursday By Andrew Matcho Guest Writer Have you ever run had a hard time understanding someone because of their accent? “Beyond My Accent” presented by Amy E. Kuiken discusses why and how we form opinions based on the accents we hear. We will learn how to unpack this topic using a linguistic framework. Furthermore, she will be teaching useful tips when it comes to understanding accents from people across the world. I see this as an opportunity of a lifetime since accents are an issue I face daily when interacting with people face-to-face. It is almost inevitable that you will come across people who are hard to good experience. We will learn that even if our accents understand based on where they are from. I personally encounter this sort of are different, there are many things that can also bring phenomena almost us together. daily, in texting I also see “Beyond and speaking to "'Be,pmd My ilcanJ" Cvenl My Accent” as a people across 'Pnun.led by i/11UJ 'Kuiltm great event for the globe. Also, those who are anyone interested trying to get out in travelling should of their comfort strive to attend this zone in small event. steps to become Being able accustomed to to respect and 'When: March 21/JI al 11-lpm diversity as a whole. understand the There are many backgrounds of people, like me, people who come 'Where: 'Breidelh 320 who aren’t the from areas with most comfortable different accents The Beacon/Savannah Pinnock striking up a is important for a conversation with someone I know has a hard to understand accent. Unfortunately this puts me in a spot where I’m not being as inclusive as I could be, and I’m missing out on an opportunity to create new connections. I am hopeful this event will break me out of my shell and create a new social skill that will be beneficial to my future. I deeply encourage anyone who is interested to see Amy Kuiken’s talk on March 21 at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in room Breiseth 320. Andrew Matcho is a Wilkes junior and is studying computer information systems. @wilkesbeacon Andrew.Matcho@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 19, 2019 Opinion Meet the Majors 17 This week’s field: Criminology Interviews and Photos by Michelle Grossbauer Staff Writer Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few words to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit them in the future. Jordan Stiles Senior “I am a double major in criminology and sociology. I chose my major because I have a strong desire and passion for helping others. I am looking to go into law enforcement which having these majors would directly aid in pursuing said goals. Eventually, I would love to be a part of the FBI.” Samantha Trobe Junior “I am a criminology major with the intent of going to law school. I enjoy history which goes well in politics. It intertwines history, contemporary politics, law, policing, etc. which allows me to have a better idea on the political system. I would love to be an attorney dealing with patent law and eventually becoming a lobbyist for foster care.” �The Beacon - March 19, 2019 Opinion 18 Clark Jr. comes into his own with his new age blues anthem By Parker Dorsey Asst. Opinion Editor Blues rock musician Gary Clark Jr. released his new album This Land a week earlier than expected on Feb. 22. It debuted at number six on the US Billboard 200 and he is currently touring the United States to promote the album. Clark returns with a deft and masterful genre synthesis of blues, hip-hop and soul on his third studio album. The lead single is the title track, which Clark wrote with inspiration from the iconic “This Land is Your Land” from Woody Guthrie. It is a scathing criticism of the current political climate and a direct addressing to racism in America, and is unlike anything the traditionally tight-lipped Austin, Texas native has ever penned. “I’m 34 years old now and I’ve seen enough, and I’ve just had enough,” Clark told American Songwriter. “I spent my whole life being black in Texas, and you experience blatant and subtle and abrasive discrimination. With the current climate politically, it’s like, ‘What [...] is happening?’ Everyone just wants to be treated like a human being.” Clark has always been a dynamic musician, but This Land is a quantum leap in songwriting quality from the blues rocker. While no one could ever fault his guitar skills, the songwriting in his previous releases often left much to be desired. His guitar playing evokes Hendrix and his vocals are equal parts Bob Marley reggae and Childish Gambino rap. The main criticism about the album is that it can be overwhelming and fatiguing. It contains fifteen tracks for a run-time clipping over an hour. That’s not to mention two bonus tracks that add ten minutes to it. At its worst, This Land feels like it has too many ideas. At its best, it shows Clarke’s evolution from a guitar viruoso to a fullfledged songwriter. That being said, there isn’t much filler to be had on this album. Almost all the songs have their own distinct identity, due in no small part from the genre mixing. “The Governor” is authentic, old school delta blues. “The Guitar Man” is a mellow R&B jam while “Feed the Babies” is littered with falsettos and guitar pedals. “I Got My Eyes On You” is a slow blues track that has built-up guitar explosions saved for the end. “Pearl Cadillac” is a killer ballad with Prince inspired falsettos and roaring guitars. He emulates Stevie Ray Vaughan with “Highway 71,” an instrumental that is essentially extended guitar solo. B.B. King and Buddy Guy are emulated in “Dirty Dish Blues,” a pure slab of old school blues ripped straight out of the 60’s. “I Walk Alone” is an emotionally deep song with hypnotic psychedelic grooves. “Don’t Wait Til Tomorrow” is another R&B ballad with a mournful, futile guitar solo reminiscent of the lyrical themes of infidelity present in the song. However, Clark’s songwriting blunders come back in “Feelin’ Like a Million,” a clichéd quasi-party anthem that is a real lowlight of the album. “Gotta Get Into Something” is... a punk rocker? While it sounds neat and unique, it feels wholly out of place on This Land. At times This Land is cheesy. At times it can also be aggressive and too flashy. However it is a solid release from Clark who is beginning to come into his own with confident songwriting. The album is littered with old school sounds that Clark masterfully works into a modern production. If he was trying to make This Land play like a live album, then he completely succeeded in that task. Parker’s Picks: “This Land,” “I Walk Alone,” “When I’m Gone,” “Low Down Rolling Stone” I .. ~ 1-._ I \ ' ,- I @wilkesbeacon Parker.Dorsey@wilkes.edu How you can become a more culturally refined person By Jennifer Boch Staff Writer When you think of someone being culturally refined, you may picture fashionably dressed upper-class individuals discussing art while sipping wine and listening to classical music. In mainstream society, being cultured is seen as a reflection of other characteristics such as class, education and career. However, this is a misperception. Anyone can be cultured and while it does require some time and effort, it is worth it. Being culturally refined is having a well-rounded understanding of Western culture and being familiar with different cultures. It will help you become a better conversationalist and more personable as it allows you to have more information and better understanding of a wide array of topics. This also helps you develop qualities of empathy and tolerance. Therefore, putting in the effort will ultimately be a benefit. There are four main ways to start your culture journey: Read, watch films and documentaries, listen to new music and travel. There is a popular Western cultural canon that you should understand, which includes specific novels, poetry, music and films. In fact, according to Marelisa writing from daringtolivefully.com, it is recommended that one “read 50 books from the canon of western literature.” Alongside this, it is also recommended that one develops the ability to identify or “recognize the world’s 25 greatest sculptures.” Classic works of literature or art are essential as they have withstood the test of time and are still considered relevant to today. You can start as far back as the Renaissance. If you prefer more recent times then start with modern art movements and classic Hollywood Golden Age movies, like Casablanca or Singin’ in the Rain. There is something for everyone as the variety of themes is just as vast as the timespan. Music is another important aspect because it mentally stimulates. Research has been conducted on how different music affects the mind so listening to a more eclectic mix will allow you to exercise different parts of your brain. Finally, do not be ignorant about other cultures. In the United States, we often have a very self-centered and closed view of the world, although the country is full of different ethnic groups. Explore different communities in your area to get a taste of other cultures and make new connections. Some of these communities are even within Wilkes University, including some students from Panama and Middle East. The best way to experience other cultures is to travel. This allows you to immerse yourself and step out of your comfort zone, which helps you grow and view the world from other perspectives. Another interactive way to immerse yourself in learning is exploring museums. Many people view them as boring and stuffy, but once you learn the deeper significance of the objects and exhibits, the experience is what you make it. Here at Wilkes you have many opportunities to experience culture and become wellrounded. While general requirements seem like an inconvenience, they allow you to take classes on things you wouldn’t take otherwise, such as Anthropology, Art, or Music. These classes can ignite additional passions and hobbies you might not have realized before. In addition to classes, there are concerts, theatre performances, and even an art gallery on campus. The Sordoni Gallery is a great place to start experiencing art. The next exhibit will display Japanese Woodblock Prints from the Syracuse University Art Collection April 2 - May 18. The Wilkes University Theatre department is putting on its last show of the semester the first weekend in April. “The Dining Room” is a sentimental comedy of interrelated scenes that are woven together to tell messages of family, humor, and humanity. Take advantage of these opportunities and other sponsored trips to experience new knowledge and culture, because it will benefit you in the long run. Besides, you might just enjoy it. The Beacon/Savannah Pinnock @wilkesbeacon Jennifer.Boch@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 19, 2019 Sports 19 Sports Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editors: Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu or Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu NBA contenders’ quest for the Larry O’Brien trophy By Kevin Singhel Staff Writer The long grueling NBA regular season is dwindling down to its final days. The regular season ends on April 10 and postseason play starts soon afterwards on April 13. With less than a month left of the regular season, we have a pretty good idea on who are the main contenders for the Larry O’Brien trophy. This will be the first NBA Finals since 2014 that won’t feature a matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, as Lebron James left the Cavaliers to join the Lakers last summer and the Cavs subsequently missed the playoffs. However, any conversation about NBA title contenders must still start and end with the Golden State Warriors, as it has for the last half-decade. It’s no surprise that the Warriors currently sit atop the tough Western Conference. Golden State has won three of the last four NBA Championships, and have gotten even better this summer when they added All-star center Demarcus Cousins. This means that the Warriors starting five of Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Cousins consists of five different players in their prime who may have a legitimate argument at making the Hall of Fame when they retire. On top of their talent, the roster has a ton of postseason experience, has a great head coach in Steve Kerr. On top of that, they will likely have home court advantage throughout the western conference playoffs. Yes, the Warriors are struggling more than they have in recent years, but the general consensus around the league is that the Warriors are just coasting until the playoffs roll around. The team has dealt with a slew of injuries, and is focusing on getting all of their roster healthy so that they can make a push for their third title in a row and fourth in five years. The surprising Milwaukee Bucks currently have the best record in the NBA, and will likely clinch home court advantage throughout the entirety of the NBA Playoffs. The team is led by MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo, a player many believe has become the best in the league. Antetokounmpo is averaging 27 points per game with 12.6 rebounds per game, all while shooting 58% from the floor. Antetokounmpo also has a great supporting cast in secondary All-star Khris Middleton, as well as other key pieces such as Eric Bledsoe, Brook Lopez, and Nikola Mirotic. Th Thee Bucks Bucks have have star-power and are ·relatively relatively deep, d~ep, but their main weakness mess is is their their inexperience when it it comes comes to to postseason play. Having ving home home court advantage throughout the ughoutthe playoffs will be a nice ce remedy remedy to this problem, but but their their inexperience could come come back back to haunt them. Antetokounmpo and and others on the team team have never even won won a postseason series, eries, let alone an NBA title. title. Regular season success is :ess is one thing, but the Bucks Bucks have yet to prove that at they they can replicate that success :cess in in the postseason. The Houston Rockets Rockets are another contender, ier, led led by James Harden, and and are are making an extremelyy strong strong push to the postseason. ,stseason. Harden is having an an absolutely historicC season, averaging 366 points per game and:I. 7.5 assists per game. Harden and Antetokounmpo will likely duel to the regular season’s finish to determine who is the league’s MVP. However, the Rockets talent doesn’t stop at Harden. Harden is also joined by future Hall of Famer Chris Paul and star center Clint Capela. Houston have one of the best offenses in the league, and certainly have the talent to win a title. Their coach, offensive genius and reigning Coach of the Year, Mike Dantoni, can gameplan for just about any team and can ensure that his stars get the shots they need. In fact, the Rockets took the Warriors to seven games in last year’s playoffs, and were extremely close to ending the Warriors’ dynasty. However, the Rockets aren’t a particularly strong defensive team, something opponents in the postseason will likely exploit. In addition, James Harden and the rest of the Rockets are reliant on getting to the free-throw line, and the referees are known to be a little more conservative with their whistles in the postseason. Still, James Harden is a threat to drop 60 points on any given night and has plenty of talent around him, making the Rockets a legitimate contender for the title. One of the main contenders in the Eastern Conference is the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors are led by two-way star Kawhi Leonard, a player who is adept at both the offensive and defensive ends of the floor. Leonard is joined by fellow All-star Kyle Lowry, forming a talented duo that few in the league can match. The Raptors also have a deep supporting cast, as Leonard and Lowry are joined by Most-Improved Player candidate Pascal Siakam. Other key contributors to the team include veteran Serge Ibaka and the recently acquired Marc Gasol. This roster also has a lot of postseason experience, meaning that they won’t shy away from the big stage. Toronto has struggled to make it through the East in the past few years, as they are always eliminated by James during his time with Miami and Cleveland. However with James out of the Eastern Conference it may just be Toronto’s year to go all the way. Making it out of the Eastern Conference will be rough for the Raptors with the presence of strong teams like the Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers are owners of some of the best young talent in the NBA in Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. The rest of the starting five includes star Jimmy Butler and solid contributors in JJ Reddick and the recently acquired Tobias Harris. Philadelphia’s starting five is one of the best in the league, making them a serious contender for the title. However, the roster is still young and relatively inexperienced when it comes to postseason success. In addition, their bench is suspect meaning their starters will have to play a lot of minutes, something that could take a toll over the course of a seven game series. Despite this, don’t be surprised if Philly’s young core pushes the team to a deep postseason run. Winning four best of seven series in order to secure the NBA title is never an easy task, but this year it seems especially difficult. The NBA has been criticized for a lack of parity in years past, but this year there seems to be an abundance of contenders for the title. After four years of Cavaliers-Warriors finals it will be nice to see a new Finals matchup, and it will be intriguing to see which team stands atop the league in the end. Beacon Picks K E T 8 Kevin Singhel Staff Writer Golden State Warriors Ben Mandell Co-Sports Editor Golden State Warriors @wilkesbeacon Kevin.Singhel@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 19, 2019 Sports 20 Which NHL contender will win the Stanley Cup? By Ben Mandell & Kendyl Kalish Co-Sports Editor, Staff Writer The race for Lord Stanley’s Cup is on and the playoff picture is starting to take shape. There are still some teams on the verge of getting into one of the most exciting postseason events in all of sports, but the true contenders have all made their cases. The Eastern Conference has seen a power shift as it has quickly gone from the Metropolitan division to the Atlantic. While aging stars like Alexander Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby still dominate the game, they now have company at the top with stars rising in the other division. Tampa Bay seems to have finally put everything together as they are the first team to clinch a spot in the playoffs. They have an offense that has only been blanked twice so far this season, and they average over four goals per game. The issue the Lightning have had in the past is that their offense goes cold in the playoffs and their defense/goaltending falters. Despite their past, they have stars on the offensive, defensive and goaltending facets of the game, which makes them the most dangerous team going into the playoffs. Star power and playoff experience is crucial, and the Penguins and Capitals have that. Ovechkin and Crosby have battled for the Eastern Conference crown since they broke into the league in the mid 2000s. As long as they play at a high level with their Stanley Cup winning goalies, they should always be considered threats. In the West, the Calgary Flames have proven to be dangerous, but their lack of a true presence in net will prove to be their downfall. The San Jose Sharks are are the the West’s best team with aa good good offense, stars on defense 1se and and a goalie in Martin Jones 1es who who can be unbeatable when hen he he gets on a hot streak. In the Central, the Nashville Nashville Predators emerged as last as the the last team to get into the playoff playoffss two two seasons ago. They went rent to to the the Stanley Cup Finals that1tyearand year and have been one of the 1e league’s league's best teams since. With1 the the best best all-around team, the Predators Predators will be difficult to bring down, 1gdown, especially of goalie Pekka 'ekka Rinne gets hot. Overall, I thinkC Tampa will struggle with Washington leading to their downfall. Brayden Holtby will get hot again and lead the Capitals to another Stanley Cup. Kendyl Tampa Bay Lightning seems to have a chance to make it into the Stanley Cup Finals. They had 112 points going into their game against the Washington Capitals on Saturday, Mar. 16. The only other team close to that is the San Jose Sharks who had 94 points going into their Mar. 16 contest against the Nashville Predators. It looks as though the other teams in the playoffs from the Atlantic Division will be the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs. The Bruins haven’t been looking great lately and the Maple Leafs have had some good games lately, but lost three of their last seven contests. For the Metropolitan !'or Division, Division it seems like the Washington Capitals, New Washing York and Pittsburgh York Islanders Isla Penguins Penguins are contenders. Th have won six of Thee Capitals Ca their last seven contests taking their last s, their their only only loss losi against the Penguins 5-3 5-3 on on Mar. Mar. 12. 1: The Islanders have won won four four of of their last six games, taking taking their their only losses on Mar. 3 and 9 against the Flyers. and9againi It It seems the Eastern Conference wild cards will be the Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets. Both Bot teams have had recent shutouts. rec The Blue Jackets recorded their shutout rec Mar. 15 against the Hurricanes.The Hurricanes recorded theirs in their Mar. 11 contest against the Avalanche. Central Division contenders are the Winnipeg Jets, Nashville Predators and St. Louis Blues. The Jets are first place in their division, while the Predators are in second and Blues are in third. Contenders for the Pacific Division are the San Jose Sharks, Calgary Flames And Vegas Golden Knights. The Flames are in first place in the division taking wins in their last three games. The Western Conference wild cards look like they’ll be the Dallas Stars and Arizona Coyotes. Both teams are fourth in their division and have won five of the last seven contests. I believe that the Tampa Bay Lightning will be taking home the Stanley Cup this year. They’ve been looking pretty solid winning five of their last six contests, have already clinched their spot in the playoffs and lead the NHL in points. Beacon Picks ICE HOCKEY Ben Mandell Co-Sports Editor Washington Capitals Kendyl Kalish Staff Writer Tampa Bay Lightning Kevin Singhel Staff Writer Tampa Bay Lightning Tyler Aldinger Staff Writer Tampa Bay Lightning @wilkesbeacon Benjamin.Mandell@Wilkes.edu Kendyl.Kalish@Wilkes.edu Spring Sports Schedules Men’s Tennis Women’s Tennis 3/16 @ Muhlenburg W 7-2 3/17 @ Yeshiva W 5-4 3/23 vs Franklin & Marshall 1 p.m. 3/24 @ No. 12 Wesleyan 11 a.m. *3/30 @ FDU-Florham 12 p.m. *4/6 vs Manhattanville 1 p.m. *4/10 vs Misericordia 3:30 p.m. *4/13 @ DeSales 9 a.m. 4/13 @ Villanova 3 p.m. 4/14 vs Drew 9 a.m. 4/14 vs Keystone 3 p.m. *4/17 vs Eastern 3:30 p.m. *4/24 @ King’s 3:30 p.m. 4/25 @ Bloomsburg 4:30 p.m. *4/27 vs Delaware Valley 11 a.m. *Denotes MAC Freedom match 3/16 @ Muhlenburg W 9-0 3/23 vs Franklin & Marshall 1 p.m. 3/24 @ No. 5 Wesleyan 11 a.m. *3/30 @ FDU-Florham 12 p.m. *4/6 vs Manhattanville 1 p.m. *4/10 vs Misericordia 3:30 p.m. *4/13 @ DeSales 9 a.m. 4/14 vs Drew 9 a.m. 4/14 vs Keystone 3 p.m. *4/17 vs Eastern 3:30 p.m. *4/24 @ King’s 3:30 p.m. 4/25 @ Bloomsburg 4:30 p.m. *4/27 vs Delaware Valley 11 a.m. 4/27 vs Rutgers-Camden 3 p.m. 4/28 @ Stevens 12 p.m. *Denotes MAC Freedom match Men’s Volleyball 1/16 vs Immaculata W 3-0 1/23 @ Mount St. Vincent W 3-0 1/26 vs Elizabethtown L 3-2 1/26 vs Keuka L 3-1 1/30 @ CCNY W 3-1 2/2 @ Purchase W 3-0 2/2 @ Baruch L 3-0 2/6 vs PSU Altoona L 3-0 *2/13 @ Widener W 3-0 *2/16 @ No. 4 Stevenson L 3-0 *2/16 vs Arcadia L 3-0 *2/23 vs Messiah College L 3-1 *2/23 vs Alvernia W 3-1 2/26 @ York (N.Y.) W 3-0 *2/28 vs Eastern W 3-1 *3/12 @ Misericordia L 3-0 *3/15 @ Messiah L 3-0 3/16 vs St. Joe’s-Brooklyn W 3-0 3/16 vs Medaille L 3-0 *3/20 vs Misericordia 7 p.m. *3/23 vs Stevenson 2 p.m. 3/23 vs PSU-Behrend 4 p.m. *3/27 vs Arcadia 7 p.m. 3/30 vs Sarah Lawrence 11 a.m. 3/30 vs New Jersey City 1 p.m. *4/3 @ Eastern 7 p.m. *4/6 vs Alvernia 2 p.m. *4/6 @ Widner 4 p.m. *Denotes MAC match Women’s Lacrosse 2/23 @ Gwynedd Mercy L 18-8 3/2 vs Notre Dame Md. W 16-15 3/5 vs Purchase W 19-9 3/16 @ Old Westbury L 20-17 3/20 @ Keystone 4 p.m. 3/23 @ Maritime 1 p.m. 3/24 vs Medaille 2 p.m. 3/28 vs Mount St. Vincent 4 p.m. *4/3 vs King’s 5 p.m. *4/6 vs Manhattanville 1 p.m. *4/10 @ Eastern 4 p.m. *4/13 vs Delaware Valley 1 p.m. *4/17 @ Misericordia 4 p.m. 4/22 @ Cazenovia 4 p.m. *4/24 vs DeSales 4 p.m. *4/27 @ FDU-Florham 1 p.m. *Denotes MAC Freedom game �The Beacon - March 19, 2019 NFL offseason kicks off By Ben Mandell Co-Sports Editor Fans of the National Football League took a break from watching the Alliance of American Football last week as the NFL offseason picked up a1 lot lot of of steam. steam. Many stars from m around around the the league have found a new home including two of the league’s best wide receivers. Antonio Brown m forced the Pittsburgh1 Steelers to trade him following a lot of drama with future Lture Hall of Fame quarterback rterback Ben Roethlisberger :r and and long-time head coach ch Mike Mike Tomlin. Brown was sent sent to to the Oakland Raiders for for third third and fifth round draft picks. picks. The bigger surprise~was was the the New York Giants shipping, :hipping, Beckham, their dynamic dynamic receiver to the Cleveland land Browns Browns who who have have been very busy this offseason. The Giants received a third round pick, a first round pick and Jabrill Peppers, the No. 25 pick from the 2017 draft. The move comes as a surprise because it comes less than a year after the Giants made him the highest paid receiver in league history, and a month after general manager Dave Gettleman stated “we did not sign Odell to trade him.” Sports BASE , from backcover Other big moves around the league came from free agency. Landon Collins, one of the league’s top safeties signed a huge six year $84M contract with the Redskins after the Giants refused to franchise tag him. CJ Mosely and Nick Foles were other players who who· took took advantage advar players of their teams not not placing placing the th, franchise tag on them. players scored them. Both B< big in big ir free agency as Mosely signed a five year Mosel $85M $85~ contract with the Jest Jest and Foles signed a four fo year $88M with the tl Jaguars. The other huge name name to t sign was Leveon Bell Bell as as he he signed a four year $52.5M with the Jets. $52.SM contract co Many players found Many other o new new homes homt in the last week. Golden Golden Tate T~ signed with the Giants, Raiders made Giants, the t Trent the the highest Trent Brown Bro paid ensive lineman per offe1 paid off year league history thanks year in in lea to year $66M to aa four four year $66M deal. deal. The Eagles brought in Malik Jackson and Desean Jackson as well as resigning Ronald Darby. The NFL offseason has just begun, and more moves will be made leading up to the entry draft next month. Many questions will be answered once the Cardinals make the first selection of this year’s draft. @wilkesbeacon Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu 21 Not only did the weather conditions improve on Sunday, but so did the Colonels game play, which was evident as early on as the first inning against Koch. With one out, the Colonels were able to load the bases with Fischer, Capozzi and Giacometti, with the former two being walked and the latter being hit by a pitch. This proved to be the perfect senario for Nifenecker, who was the designated-hitter for pitcher sophomore Matt Konikow. After tying the game up with his clutch single to centerfield on the previous day, Nifenecker demonstrated his ability to deliver under high-intensity situations yet again, scoring Fischer on another single to centerfield. Wing followed suit, singling down the right field line and scoring Capozzi. With Wilkes’ offense making contact, Pronti put the icing on the cake with a three-run triple to right-centerfield, clearing the bases of his teammates and giving the Colonels the 5-0 lead in the first inning. After the Cougars closed in on the Colonels lead over the course of three innings, Wilkes regained their momentum, tacking on three runs in the fifth inning. Junior Matt Reinert, who earned the Colonels top spot offensively with a .500 batting average on 10 at bats and added a walk, had a two-run single to centerfield to score Wing and Pronti. Patrizio singled to third base to score sophomore Vinny Bobbin to close out the inning. In the sixth, Wilkes continued to rake with a lead-off triple to centerfield off of Giacometti’s bat. Nifenecker did his job once again this weekend, scoring Giacometti on a productive ground-out to the shortshop. Pronti, who followed Reinert on the leaderboard with a .444 batting average, a walk and a sacrific bunt, singled to left field and scored on a Reinert single to centerfield. The Colonels closed out the scoring in the bottom of the eighth when Bobbin scored on Fischer’s sacrifice fly to right field, demonstrating their competitiveness with the 11-3 win they were able to snag from Misericordia. Reinert, Pronti and Nifenecker proved to be imperative to the Colonels victory on the offensive end and Fischer led Wilkes’ defense with two double plays in Sunday’s game, including one that closed out the game and solidified the Colonels victory. On the mound, freshman Gage Coudriet was able stifle his opponents’ bats. Being that Misericordia was pre-season ranked as third in the nation, this feat was impressive for a freshman who proved to be a calming influence despite the inevitable jitters he faced in his first appearance in a conference game. The relief pitcher did exactly what his title entails - provided relief. Coudriet lasted five innings with one strikout and gave up three hits and one run to lead his team to victory. Under his command, Misericordia suffered weak contact at the plate and their base runners were held to where they were. Coudriet’s calm, cool and collected nature served him well in earning his first conference victory of his collegiate career. Wilkes will go on to face Muhlenberg College in a non-conference matchup on Wednesday, Mar. 20 at 3:30 p.m. in their home opener at Artillery Park. @wilkesbeacon Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu Spring Sports Schedules WW Men’s Lacrosse 2/21 @ Marywood L 8-7 (2OT) 2/23 vs Wesley W 19-7 2/27 vs Utica W 12-9 3/5 @ Bridgewater L 12-8 3/9 vs Mount St. Vincent W 17-6 3/13 New England L 14-12 3/20 @ Alvernia 7 p.m. 3/23 vs Wells 1 p.m. 3/30 @ Mount St. Mary 1 p.m. *4/3 @ King’s 7 p.m. *4/6 @ Mahattanville 1 p.m. *4/10 vs Eastern 4 p.m. *4/13 @ Delaware Valley 1 p.m. *4/17 vs Misericordia 7 p.m. *4/24 @ DeSales 7 p.m. *4/27 vs FDU Florham 1 p.m. *Denotes MAC Freedom game Baseball **3/2 vs Ma. Maritime W 9-7 **3/3 vs PSU-Behrend L 8-4 **3/3 vs Kenyon W 6-5 **3/4 vs Eastern Nazarene L11-9 **3/5 vs Muskingum L 7-3 **3/7 vs Dominacan L 5-3 **3/8 vs NW Mn. (DH) L 4-3,L 7-4 **3/9 vs Houghton L 12-11 *3/16 @ Misericordia (DH) L 5-1, 5-3 *3/17 vs Misericordia 2 p.m. 3/20 vs Muhlenberg 3:30 p.m. *3/22 @ Eastern 3:30 p.m. *3/23 vs Eastern (DH) 1 p.m. 3/24 vs PSU-Brandywine (DH) 12 p.m. 3/27 vs Cabrini 3 p.m. *3/29 vs DeSales 3:30 p.m. *3/30 @ DeSales (DH) 1 p.m. 4/2 vs Marywood 3:30 p.m. *4/5 vs Manhatt. 3:30 p.m. *4/6 @ Manhatt. (DH) 1 p.m. 4/9 vs Immaculata 3:30 p.m. 4/10 @ Scranton 5 p.m. *4/12 @ King’s 3:30 p.m. *4/13 vs King’s (DH) 1 p.m. 4/14 vs PSU Schuylkill 12 p.m. *4/18 vs DelVal 3:30 p.m. *4/19 @ DelVal (DH) 12 p.m. 4/23 @ Leb. Valley 3:30 p.m. *4/26 @ FDU-Flor. 3:30 p.m. *4/27 @ FDU-Flor. (DH) 1 p.m. *Denotes MAC Freedom Game **At Fort Pierce Softball 3/3 @ Pfeiffer (DH) L7-0, L 1-0 **3/6 vs Wesley W 7-6 **3/6 vs Rivier W 10-1 **3/6 vs Mary Washington W 7-2 **3/7 vs Chatham W 7-6 **3/7 vs Guilford W 9-6 3/9 @ Randolph M.(DH) L 5-0, L 10-0 3/10 @ Eastern M. (DH) W 4-2, L 5-0 *3/17 vs Misericordia (DH) 2 p.m. 3/20 vs Keystone (DH) 4 p.m. *3/23 @ Eastern (DH) 1 p.m. 3/24 vs Stockton (DH) 12 p.m. 3/27 vs Lycoming (DH) 3 p.m. *3/30 vs DeSales (DH) 1 p.m. 4/3 @ Scranton (DH) 4 p.m. *4/6 vs Manhattanville 1 p.m. 4/10 vs Clarks Summit (DH) 6 p.m. *4/13 @ King’s (DH) 1 p.m. 4/17 vs Marywood (DH) 4 p.m. *4/18 vs Delaware Valley (DH) 1 p.m. 4/24 vs Susquehanna (DH) 5 p.m. *4/27 @ FDU-Florham (DH) 1 p.m. *Denotes MAC Freedom game **Fastpitch Dreams Spring Classic �The Beacon - March 19, 2019 Sports 22 Getting to know... John Wink Senior Lacrosse Player The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week Mar. 5 - Mar. 11 Why John Wink was selected: Wink scored five goals in Wilkes’ loss to Bridgewater, one of which was the100th of his career. In a 17-6 win over Mount St. Vincent, Wink scored seven goals with two assists and four ground balls to lead Wilkes to a 1-1 week, recording 15 points and 12 goals. Name: John Wink Year: Senior Major: Mechanical Engineering Hometown: Glenside, Pa. High School: Abington Senior HS Position: Attack Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I decided to come to Wilkes because of the river so I could go fishing. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? After graduation, I would like to move to New York and help Cody Geidel start a pickle plantation. When/Why did you first begin playing? I started playing lacrosse in the sixth grade because all my friends stopped playing baseball and started playing lacrosse instead. Favorite thing to do during practice? My favorite thing is walking all the way to the field house from the lower lot while at practice. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? This season, I hope that our team will make playoffs. If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? I would have the stadium on campus so that more people could come and enjoy our games. The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani Other interests or hobbies off of the field? I like to eat ice cream, and I really like a nice pair of slacks. Favorite building on campus? Cohen Science Center. Favorite professor? Dr. Dralley. What came first? The chicken or the egg? The chicken. Favorite meal to eat on campus? My favorite meal to eat on campus is pizza from the SUB. Coke or Pepsi? Coke. Most influential person in your life? My dad. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? If I could have dinner with a famous person, it would have to be Chris Farley. A quote you live your life by? I live my life by “G.E.T.S.O.M.E.,” which means Go Every Time So Others May Everytime. What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? To me, “Be Colonel” means to be as “JT” as much as possible. Anyone to give a shout-out to? Sideline squad. -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor �23 Sports The Beacon - March 19, 2019 Getting to know... Kyra Boccio Senior Lacrosse Player The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week Mar. 5 - Mar. 11 Why Kyra Boccio was selected: Boccio earned the MAC Freedom Offensive Player of the Week honor after leading the Colonels secondhalf comeback against the Notre Dame of Maryland and reaching the 100-career-goals milestone by the end of the game. Name: Kyra Boccio Year: Senior Major: Accounting & Management Hometown: Dingmans Ferry, Pa. High School: Delaware Valley HS Position: Midfield Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I liked how close Wilkes is to home, and I had the opportunity to play lacrosse here. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? After graduation, I plan to work in the accounting department for a furniture company called Empire. When/Why did you first begin playing? I started playing around sixth grade because my family and friends taught me how to play. Favorite thing to do during practice? I really enjoy playing 7 v. 7 because it allows us to just have fun and play togeter. It really helps us mesh as a team. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? I hope to end my career with a strong season and just enjoy playing with my team for the last time. Favorite professor? Professor Hughes. Favorite building on campus? Marts. Favorite meal to eat on campus? The ice cream. Coke or Pepsi? I don't drink either, so Ginger Ale. What came first? The chicken or the egg? Definitely, the egg. Most influential person in your life? My parents. They're both a big part of who I am and how I play. They're always at my games cheering me on, and they always believe in me, even when I don't believe in myself. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Robin Williams. A quote you live your life by? "Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful." What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? It means that you should be strong and represent Wilkes in a positive manner. If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? I would improve our fundraising so we could do more activities as a team or even travel without having to spend our own money. Anyone to give a shout-out to? My family: thank you for always showing up for me and being my biggest fans. Also, my teammates and coaches: thank you for supporting me and helping me reach my goals; I'm so glad to be able to finish my athletic career with you all. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? I enjoy working with horses and snowboarding. -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor Editor's note : Athlete of the Week selections are determined by the sports taff each week . At the end of the academic year, we will post a reader poll n Twitter @WilkesBeacon to crown an "Athlete o the Year. " r - -- -- ~ - - The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani �r The Beacon - March 19, 2019 Sports 24 BASE: Colonels salvage series against Misericordia By Kirsten Peters Co-Sports Editor This past weekend, Wilkes baseball kicked off the start of their spring conference season. After going 2-7 on their spring break trip to Myrtle Beach, the Colonels still appeared to be in a funk on Saturday, dropping both games of the doubleheader to Misericordia, 5-1 and 5-3. However, the Colonels were able to turn things around on Sunday, earning an 11-3 victory over the Cougars to finish the series 1-2. In the first of their three-game series, Wilkes managed to get on the scoreboard early with a 1-0 lead in the top of the first. Senior Nicholas Capozzi was the only Colonel to tap each of the four bases, as he got on base with a single up the middle and scored when sophomore Charles Giacometti reached first base on an error to the shortshop. With the temperature only getting lower and snow squalls cascading over the field at various points throughout the second game, the Colonels ironically started to heat up and find their groove. In the top of the third, leadoff batter sophomore Michael Patrizio doubled to right field to put a man in scoring position. Senior Jack Fischer earned the RBI in the two-spot, singling up the middle to score Patrizio and leaving the Colonels trailing 2-1 after the third. In the top of the sixth inning, Wilkes tried to execute a comeback. Giacometti started the inning with a single to centerfield, senior Brady Wing hit a bloop single over second base just into the outfield and sophomore Nick Pronti bumped the two runners over into scoring position with a sacrific bunt. Pinch-hitter sophomore Bryan Nifenecker did his job with a single to centerfield, scoring Giacometti and Wing to tie the game 3-3. Despite things looking up on the offensivefront for the Colonels, Misericordia was able to capitalize on Wilkes’ hit-and-miss pitching in the bottom of the sixth, scoring two runs and not relinquishing their lead in the top of the seventh to get the win. After falling in both contests the previous day, the Colonels found themselves on the winning end during their final game of the series, earning their first MAC Freedom win of the season. On the mound for the Cougars was senior pitcher Drake Koch, who shutdown Wilkes last season in the first game of the MAC Freedom Championship Tournament. Although Koch went eight innings with seven strikeouts and only gave up four hits and three runs in Misericordia’s dominating 16-3 performance to beat the Colonels last year, this season Wilkes appeared to have his number. The starting pitcher lasted a meer one-third of the first inning and gave up five runs before Misericordia pulled him and put in freshman Alejandro Santiago. BASE, page 21 CAREER AND INTERN SI IP FAI Thursday, MARCH 28, 2019 11AM to 2PM University Center on Main RECRUITERS SEEKING CANDIDATES OF ALL CLASS YEARS AND MAJORS RESUMES & PROFESSIONAL DRESS REQUIRED The Beacon/Kirsten Peters Sophomore Bryan Nifenecker proves to be instrumental at the plate, coming up clutch in each of the three games of the series and batting .375 on the weekend. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. 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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 2019 March 19th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019 March 19 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/e0db57eeddfdbd33a48d15f2a59a08a5.pdf 7f745168ff24eac8dc268665448a9f60 PDF Text Text w T ~ ~IHIIE :83IEACC(Q)N HE B EACON The Beacon - February 26, 2019 Sports: Special Playoff Edition Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 72, Issue 15 Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. The Beacon/Kirsten Peters MIH: Colonels upset by five-seed in UCHC playoff game By Tyler Aldinger Staff Writer MIH: Colonels inaguaral season comes to a close in first round of playoffs, page 8 The Beacon/Kirsten Peters Freshman defenseman Michael Gurska consols fellow defenseman Chris Dalfara following Wilkes’ loss before returning to the locker room for the last time this season. scoring another goal was J.R. Wojciechowski, giving Nazareth the 2-0 lead. “Penalties are apart of the game, and I think we took some untimely stick penalties,” said Wilkes head coach Brett Riley on the penalties in the first period. “Nights that we usually take more penalties than the opposing team, the score will often reflect that in a negative way. We preach discipline and we lacked that in the first period and that was the story of the night.” The Colonels had a few opportunities to try MIH, page 8 WREST: Roommates Stokes, Racanelli to Nationals By Luke Modrovsky Editor-in-Chief WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. -With championship titles on the line, both P3 pharmacy student Tommy Stokes (141 pounds) and P2 pharmacy student Nick Racanelli (165 pounds) came through when it mattered most -- in overtime of their respective championship bouts. Their wins crowned them as champions in the NCAA Southeast Regional. Roommates Stokes and Racanelli have qualified to compete in the NCAA Division III Championships on March 8 and 9 in Roanoke, Va. Stokes became a first-time National Qualifier while Racanelli will return for the third time. The top three qualifiers from each region around the nation will compete in the tournament. Both Stokes and Racanelli mentioned how it’s hard not to get caught up in the craziness of the regional qualifier. “You’re waiting for the next match, each match deciding if you’re going to nationals,” Stokes said. “It’s crazy.” “(The craziness) is what makes this tournament a little difficult,” Racanelli said as the number one seed heading in. “The regional tournament is always full of upsets. I went in with the mindset that I wasn’t seeded at all. Everyone wants to beat the number one seed.” WREST, page 3 ? MIH & MBB: Who did The Beacon choose as Playoff MVPs?, pages 4 & 5 The Beacon/Kyle Kraemer WILKES-BARRE, Pa -- The fourth-seeded Wilkes University men’s ice hockey team fell short 5-2 in its first-ever home playoff game to the fifth-seeded Nazareth College Golden Flyers on Feb. 19 at the Toyota Sportsplex in the first round of playoffs. The excitement of playoff hockey did not disappoint the spectators, as both teams came onto the ice with a substantial amount of physicality and intensity. Wilkes goaltender Brandon Gordon was tested in the first minute when Nazareth College had three shots, two of which went wide and one with Gordon making the save. Both teams went back-and-forth with their share of opportunities, as well as their share of penalties. Freshman forward Danny Reidel went to the penalty box for a hooking call with just under 12 minutes remaining in the first period. Ray Falso was able to break Gordon open and put the Golden Flyers on the board first, giving them a 1-0 lead over the Colonels. Freshman defenseman Donald Flynn found himself in the penalty box twice in a matter of four minutes after Nazareth’s goal. The second time proved to be costly for the Colonels, as the Golden Flyers were able to sustain offensive pressure in the Colonels zone after their power play was over. Eventually FREE Take one MBB: DeSales defeats Colonels in MAC Championship, pages 6 & 7 �The Beacon - February 26, 2019 2 Sports: Special Playoff Edition Sports Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editors: Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu or Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu Sports Staff 2018-19 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Luke Modrovsky Managing Editor - Nick Filipek Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SPORTS EDITORS Ben Mandell Kirsten Peters SPORTS WRITERS Tyler Aldinger Tonya Creasy Kendyl Kalish Kevin Singhel SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHERS Sean Connelly Nicole Gaetani Kyle Kraemer DESIGN EDITOR Madison Hummer Interested in joining The Beacon? To learn more about what you can do, contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu 141 S. Main Street Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Want to advertise in The Beacon? Contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Facebook: @WilkesBeacon Twitter: @WilkesBeacon Instagram: @WilkesBeacon The Beacon Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Does Hunt deserve second chance with Browns? By Kevin Singhel Staff Writer On Nov. 30, the NFL added another chapter to its ongoing struggles with domestic violence issues. Kareem Hunt, star running back of the Kansas City Chiefs, was cut from his team after a video of him appearing to violently push and kick a woman surfaced online. Hunt did not sign with any other team during the season and was relegated to watching the season from home. Recently, Hunt has signed a contract with the upstart Cleveland Browns. Hunt and current Cleveland running back Nick Chubb will form a fearsome duo that will likely terrorize defenses next year. In terms of talent, the Browns have found a great deal for a running back with star potential that could elevate their offense to new levels. However, many fans in the NFL are up in arms about Hunt’s signing. The NFL has a long history of star players dealing with domestic violence issues. Linebacker Reuben Foster faced abuse charges and was subsequently cut by the San Francisco 49ers before later signing with the Washington Redskins. In 2017, the Dallas Cowboys’ star running back Ezekiel Elliott also faced abuse accusations and eventually suspended six games after a year-long investigation. The most similar case to Hunt’s came in 2014, when a video of former Baltimore Ravens’ running back Ray Rice appearing to violently beat his fiance in an elevator surfaced. Although Rice’s case was much more severe, the two cases are eerily similar due to the presence of video evidence. Rice was suspended indefinitely by the NFL, a decision that was overturned in federal courts. However, no NFL team has tried to sign Rice, and he has been out of the league since his infamous video came to light. Perhaps that is why the signing of Hunt came as a shock to so many. Video evidence of the alleged incident exists, and yet he was still signed early on in the off-season. Hunt is currently on the commissioner’s exempt list, meaning that he can’t play in a game until the NFL has completed its investigation and determined an appropriate punishment, which will likely come in the form of a multiple game suspension, probably ranging from six to eight games. The NFL and its players clearly have a major issue on their hands when it comes to domestic violence charges. Other leagues like the MLB and NBA have had some players who have been faced with domestic violence cases, but not at the magnitude that the NFL has had to deal with. Domestic violence cases revolving around NFL players may also be more publicized in sports and news media la simply due to the league’s popularity. In addition, Hunt’s signing calls the handling of domestic violence cases by thee 32 32 individual NFL teams into into question. The Chiefs were were lauded for their handling ng of of Hunt’s case, as within 24 hours hours of the video being released!Hunt Hunt was already cut from the team. team. The Chiefs were in the thick 1ick of of ............. ..,...... the playoff race and got there primarily off the back of their dynamic offense, revolving around the “threeheaded dragon” of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, wide receiver Tyreek Hill and Hunt. The Chiefs had a legitimate shot at a Super Bowl title, and cutting Hunt greatly reduced their odds. However, the Chiefs will receive no awards or accolades for their proper handling of the Hunt scenario. Instead, the Browns will reap the rewards of signing a player with a troubled past. Cleveland already had a promising season last year with rookies Baker Mayfield and Chubb, and were able to snag Hunt on a cheap deal due to his ongoing case. Sure Hunt will likely be sidelined by a suspension, but he will likely play for at least half a season, providing plenty of time to make an impact with his new team. In just 11 games last year, Hunt rushed for nearly 1,000 yards on less than 200 attempts, good for 4.6 yards per carry. It is clear to see that the NFL has a lot of issues stemming from domestic violence cases. The NFL in general should consider toughening its stance on domestic violence, introduce more programs and address how individual teams handle cases. Why were the Chiefs under immense pressure to discipline Hunt, while the Browns will receive little to no retribution for signing the same player only a few months later? Is a multiple game suspension enough of a punishment, especially if there is i indisputable video evidence of the crime or should Hunt even be allowed to return to an NFL field at all? These are just some of the questions that the NFL will have to deal with during its investigation of Hunt, and in the ongoing battles with the domestic violence issues that have plagued the league. @wilkesbeacon Kevin.Singhel@wilkes.edu University president Patrick Leahy declared it “Playoff Week” at Wilkes. In this special edition, you’ll find coverage of Wilkes athletic teams in their pursuit for championship glory this past week. While Feb. 26 was not originally scheduled as a publication date, The Beacon felt it was important to highlight the accomplishments of the institution’s student-athletes in print form. As always, you can follow additional coverage on our social media platforms: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @WilkesBeacon. �The Beacon - February 26, 2019 WREST, from front cover Stokes, who returned to wrestling after a two-year absence from the sport due to personal reasons, found himself coming from behind in three of four of his matches. “Heading in, I knew I could go to nationals,” Stokes said. “Working hard all season, I was proud to show everyone how hard I’ve been working all season. He attributed his drill partner in sophomore Kyle Trout in the series of victories. “He helped me a lot,” Stokes said. “He was my drill partner 99% of the time. He tell each other what we have to work on, give each other feedback and things like that.” In his first match of the tournament, Stokes used a series of five takedowns en route to a 13-5 major decision victory in the first round of the championship bracket. Later in the day, he found himself down 2-0 in the first period after being taken down. In a flurry of action early in the second period, Stokes used an escape, takedown and two back points to take a 5-2 lead heading into the third period. Day two would prove to be much tighter as Stokes trailed early in the second period of his semi-final bout after giving up an escape. In the third period, he elected to go on bottom and in matter of seconds, Stokes completed a reversal, but Hai Siu of Greensboro College would escape moments later, evening the match again at two. With 22 seconds remaining before potentially facing sudden victory overtime, Stokes scored a takedown as the seconds ticked down. Siu would escape just 10 seconds later, but the takedown was enough for Stokes to advance to the finals with a 4-3 victory. Even more importantly, Stokes punched his ticket to Nationals with the semi-final win. Better yet, the championship match for Stokes proved to be the most exciting of the day, Stokes found himself in a 4-0 hole in the opening minutes of the first period before coming out with an escape prior to time expiring. After a second period escape, Stokes still found himself trailing 4-2 heading into the final two minutes. The third period was worth the price of admission as both Stokes and Mario Vasquez of Ferrum College traded points in the frame. Vasquez elected to go on bottom and escaped. 20 seconds later is when he received his first stall warning. After a takedown by Stokes, followed by 3 Sports: Special Playoff Edition another Vasquez escape, Vasquez was again called for stalling, which led to an all-important point being giving to Stokes. With just seconds remaining in the third period, Stokes scored a takedown to send the match to sudden victory overtime. 12 seconds into the overtime, Stokes hit a takedown to capture the number one seed out of the Southeast Region heading into nationals. “It’s not a position I haven’t been in before,” Stokes said of coming from behind. “I wrestle harder like that. It wasn’t crazy for me. I knew it was a winnable match for me. I saw he was getting tired.” Racanelli cruised through day one of the regional by winning both his opening round and quarterfinal bouts. He advanced to the quarterfinal round by defeating Dan Verhovsek of Waynesburg in the second period by pin after he never trailed d u r i n g the match. In the quarterfinal r o u n d , Racanelli again never trailed in a 12-2 major decision victory to land an allimp or t ant spot in the semi-finals. “I was confident I was wrestling well,” Racanelli said. “The semi-finals means more than the finals sometimes. You gain a sense of security winning the semi-final. You’ve done what you came to do (by qualifying for regionals). Going to nationals, you can let loose. You don’t have to wrestle cautiously.” Heading back to the team hotel on Friday night, Racanelli knew he had to win one of two ways to qualify for the NCAA Championships: Win the semifinal match on Saturday morning or win back-to-back consolation matches to finish in third place if he were to fall in the semi. On Saturday, Racanelli wrestled two of his toughest matches on the season. To start the day, he took on Shane Conners of Washington & Lee University in the semi-final match. Racanelli had Conners on his heels early in the first period as Conners was warned for stalling. To begin the second period, Racanelli elected to start on bottom and was able to escape, but not before Conners collected 1:17 in riding time. After two periods, the match was tied at one (due to Conners’ riding time point). For the third, Conners elected to start neutral. “He knew I was good on top,” Racanelli said. “He wanted to go to overtime. He figured wrestling on his feet would be the way to go.” Racanelli was able to negate the riding time point in the third p e r i o d with a takedown midway through. After it was all said and done, Racanelli shut out Conners by posting a 3-0 decision win. He said he viewed the takedown as a major confidence boost, saying he said “I got this” after securing the takedown. In the championship bout, momentum appeared to be on Racanelli’s side as he cruise into the third period with a 3-0 lead. Midway through the second period, after Jared Walker of Washington and Jefferson University elected to go on bottom, Racanelli gave up an escape point. Then, with under 20 seconds to go in the final period, Racanelli got taken down. Fortunately for him, riding time would not be a factor in the match and the championship bout was tied at three heading into sudden victory overtime. “A lot of kids get discouraged after getting taking down,” Racanelli said. “I made a mistake, but I was ready to capitalize on it. I had to beat him on my feet.” Racanelli would do just that with less than ten seconds remaining in the sudden victory overtime. He secured the takedown to win 5-3. On the weekend, Wilkes wrestling across claimed more place finishers in Trout (sixth place, 125 pounds), sophomore Dylan O’Connor (fifth, 133 pounds), junior Kyle Medrow (seventh, 149 pounds), senior Ashton Gyenizs (fifth, 174 pounds) and sophomore Moustafa Almeky (fifth, 197 pounds). As a team, the Colonels placed fourth in the team scoring with 106 points, trailing just champion Messiah College (121 pts.), Ferrum College and Lycoming College. Ferrum and Lycoming tied for second place at 114.5 points. The third member of the apartment, another P2 pharmacy student Cole Walters, was one of Racanelli drill partners during the course of the season. Gyenizs, senior John Ritter, as well as freshman Cody Dix were other partners as well. “They all really pushed me during the course of the season,” Racanelli said. “Cody Dix was the kind of guy who would show up at 2 a.m. if I need extra work or needed to lose weight. It’s awesome having these guys to work with.” Looking ahead, both wrestlers said they have the same goal: Getting on the podium as an All-American. “I still have the same goal in mind,” Racanelli said of his third nationals appearance.”I want to be in that number one spot. “It’s a lot different this time though because I’ll be going with one of my best friends, Tommy (Stokes). Racanelli looks forward to preparations for the tournaments, including time to heal from the weekend. “I think everyone from that region tournament is a little banged up,” he said. “I’m here to accomplish some goals that I’ve set.” @wilkesbeacon Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 26, 2019 Sports: Special Playoff Edition 4 The Beacon: Ice Hockey Playoff MVP Why Tyson Araujo was selected: Araujo scored the first goal of the playoff game against Nazareth on Feb. 19. He had a total of six shots in the night. His MVP honor comes following his constant persistence and efforts on the forecheck. His style of play was gritty and helped the Colonels get back into the game. Background: Araujo was coached by Wilkes head coach Brett Riley years ago for a small spring and summer team, the Boston Generals. Riley could not be happier to see Araujo displaying his talent on the ice for the blue and gold at Wilkes. Coach Riley’s thoughts following Araujo’s selection: “Tyson is a great player who was able to get a fortunate bounce with the puck going our way on a night when a lot of things didn’t go our way.” Tyson Araujo The Beacon/Kirsten Peters Araujo’s reaction to being selected: “We knew coming into this game that Nazareth had a good team and that they were going to force us to take shots from all over. I was just trying to do what I’ve been doing all season - get in front of the net. We were fortunate to get the puck to roll our way.” �The Beacon - February 26, 2019 Sports: Special Playoff Edition The Beacon: Basketball Playoff MVP Why Tommy Bowen was selected: Bowen led Wilkes in points during both playoff games. He secured 22 points in the semifinal contest against Eastern and 15 points in the championship against DeSales, proving to be crucial in their playoff run. Background: Bowen is a senior who has played for Wilkes head coach Izzi Metz for the past four seasons. He has stepped up his game this season, becoming a consistent starter and averaging 14 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. Coach Metz's thoughts following Bowen's selection: “Tommy is one of those players for us that means so much. It's so hard to take him off the floor because of what he brings to the court. He played over 35 minutes in both playoff games and the offense ran through him." Bowen’s reaction to being selected: “It is an honor to be selected for the MVP. We came up short and wish I could have done more for the team, but I'm glad I had another shot at the title. Our team never gave up and played our hearts out every minute. No matter if we were up or if we were down, we did not give up. The character of this team was shown throughout playoffs. We do not quit on each other and you could see how close we were. I would not have wanted to end my four-year career with any other group of guys." Tommy Bowen The Beacon/Kirsten Peters 5 �The Beacon - February 26, 2019 Sports: Special Playoff Edition 6 MAC Freedom Championship Wilkes head coach Izzi Metz argues a foul called on Mark Mullins in the second half. Senior guard Connor Evans’ parents (top row) pray for a Wilkes comeback as they watch from the stands. Junior guards Mark Mullins and Rob Pecorelli watch on the bench as DeSales is awarded their championship banner. Head coach Izzi Metz talks to senior forward Tommy Bowen as he comes off the floor, realizing he won’t win a conference title. �Both head coaches shake hands after the game. Metz (Left) & Coval (Right). DeSales head coach Scott Coval cuts down the net and holds it up with a smile on his face after winning the MAC Freedom Championship. Senior forward Zach Walser cheers his team on from the bench as the Colonels struggled to score in the first half. The Beacon - February 26, 2019 Sports: Special Playoff Edition 7 Raw emotion displayed in Colonels 78-66 loss to DeSales Photos: The Beacon/Kirsten Peters & Kyle Kraemer Page Design: The Beacon/Madi Hummer �Sports: Special Playoff Edition The Beacon - February 26, 2019 MIH, front cover and bring themselves back after trailing early on, but they were unable to capitalize on any of these instances. Returning from the first intermission, Wilkes proved that they did not get discouraged by the 2-0 deficit. Flynn and junior forward/defenseman Jivan Sidhu were taking shots left and right to try and crack Sean Kuhn, the Gold Flyers stellar goalie. But this momentum quickly came to an end, as the Colonels were called for yet another penalty, this time for having too many men on the ice. The Golden Flyers wasted little time getting to work on the powerplay and got the puck past Gordon yet again, extending their lead 3-0. The penalties going back-and-forth eventually swayed in favor of the Colonels. Sophomore forward Tyson Araujo and the power play unit brought Wilkes back into the game. “Usually when Donny gets the puck, I just try to just go to the net,” said Araujo, reflecting on his goal. “So when he got the puck, I just went to the net and he pretty much shot it off me … and that’s how I get most of my goals, honestly.” The Colonels and Golden Flyers exchanged shots, but Gordon and Kuhn did a great job of keeping each other’s teams in the game. Being that Kuhn was instrumental on Nazareth’s defensive end, Riley noted his impact on Wilkes’ offense. “He’s a really good goalie,” said Riley. “He’s calm and collected. He gave Nazareth Men’s Swimming a chance to win a hockey game because shots were three-to-one in our favo, and it’s clear he didn’t give us much, so credit to him.” Once Wilkes gained some momentum back, they were able to sneak the puck by Kuhn again with just under six minutes left in the second period. Freshman forward Phil Erickson jammed the puck and was able to find the back of the net, cutting the Colonels deficit to 3-2 and increasing Wilkes’ confidence heading into the third period. “We’ve been there before a few times …,” said Flynn, noting how the Colonels were losing going into the third period. “We’ve come back in the third, so there was no panic, there was just a lot of confidence.” The Colonels came out in the third period with a lot of momentum and kept pounding the shots at Kuhn. Flynn hit the post several times, but none were able to end up in the net for the Colonels, resulting from bad angles. As time winded down in the third period, Gordon was pulled from the net to allow another attacker onto the ice. However, this backfired for the Colonels and allowed the Golden Flyers to increase the score by sending the puck down into the empty net. Alex Corvi and Brad Pizzey were both able to get by the Wilkes extra attackers, putting a victory out of sight for the Colonels. Time expired and the Colonels fell 5-2, The Beacon/Kirsten Peters 8 officially ending their season in the UCHC quarterfinal match at the Toyota Sportsplex. Despite a tough loss in the opening round of the playoffs, Riley was extremely proud of what his team has been able to accomplish this season. “I’m extremely proud of our team,” said Riley, reflecting on the success of Wilkes’ inaugural season. “It’s a 16 win season, which is more than any first year program. To receiving national votes and being one point away from a MAC title, having home ice advantage and a first round bye - I can’t say enough good things about our guys and the year they had.” The Wilkes men’s ice hockey team defied a lot of the odds, such as being doubted and being selected to finish in second to last if not last place in the UCHC conference. “It gave us something to play for,” said Araujo, noting the determination the players had to overcome the predictions. “We knew we were doubted, and we played the whole year with our backs against the wall and it made us play a lot better.” The Colonels finished their season at 16-8-2 overall with a 11-5-2 record in the UCHC. For the men’s ice hockey team, it is time to go into the offseason and build on the foundation they set this year. “We had a great year,” said Flynn. “We did a lot of building together and a lot of the guys didn’t know each other and now we’re a family. The big thing is we’re happy with each other and we are really excited for the future.” @wilkesbeacon Tyler.Aldinger@Wilkes.edu Freshman forward Tyler Barrow was named MAC Rookie of the Year, helping lead the Colonels during an impressive inaugural season. Winter Sports Schedules *10/6 @ FDU-Florham W 152-51 10/20 @ Mount Saint Mary W 153-46 10/27 vs Immaculata W 158-25 *11/3 Lebanon Valley W 171-19 11/3 Dickson L 107-92 11/17 Diamond Invitational 2nd *12/1 vs Lycoming W 109-96 *12/8 vs Arcadia L 183-79 *1/13 @ Misericordia W 145-112 1/26 @ Marywood L 153-73 *2/2 @ King’s L 133-72 2/14-2/17 MAC Championships 7th out of 12 teams * MAC Men’s Ice Hockey 10/26 @ SUNY Canton L 6-4 10/27 @ SUNY Canton W 7-5 *11/3 @ Elmira L 5-2 *11/9 vs Stevenson W 4-2 *11/10 vs Chatham W 8-4 *11/16 @ King’s W 3-0 11/20 @ Hamilton L 3-2 OT *11/30 @ Manhattanville W 5-3 *12/1 @ Neumann W 5-4 OT *12/7 vs Utica L 2-1 *12/8 vs Nazareth W 3-2 12/19 vs Bryn Athyn W 4-2 1/5 @ Post W 3-1 1/12 vs Anna Maria W 5-2 *1/16 @ Lebanon Valley W 6-5 *1/18 vs Labanon Valley W 6-3 *1/21 vs Elmira T 4-4 *1/25 @ Chatham W 1-0 *1/26 @ Stevenson L 3-2 OT *1/31 vs King’s W 4-0 2/2 @ Bryn Athyn W 5-1 *2/8 vs Neumann W 5-4 *2/9 vs Manhattanville L 5-2 *2/15 @ Nazareth T 1-1 *2/16 @ Utica L 4-2 **2/19 vs Nazareth L 5-2 *UCHC **UCHC Tournament Women’s Ice Hockey 10/26 @ King’s L3-1 10/28 vs Oswego L 5-0 11/2 vs Nazareth L 10-0 11/3 vs Nazareth L 0-7 11/10 @ Neumann L 7-3 11/17 @ Chatham L 5-0 11/30 vs SUNY Canton L 7-1 12/1 vs SUNY Canton L 6-2 12/7 @ Morrisville L 6-0 1/5 @ Stevenson L 5-1 1/11 @ Post L 3-1 1/12 @ Post L 4-2 1/18 @ Lebanon Valley L 4-1 2/6 vs Lebanon Valley T 1-1 2/15 vs Utica L 8-0 2/16 @ Utica L 3-0 �The Beacon - February 26, 2019 WILKES, back cover “It was huge for us to string together defensive stops and push in transition,” Metz said. “The guys really played like veteran players tonight and it helped us.” Bowen scored 22 points to lead the Colonels on the offensive end followed by Pecorelli who scored 18. Mullins and Robinson both had good games on both sides of the ball as Mullins scored 16 points and had four steals while Robinson had 10 points and three steals. Bowen had a tough matchup against two of the conference’s best big men in Michael Bowlers and William Blet. “I just try to do whatever I can,” Bowen said. “I like to think I have a step on most big guys in the league down low. I may be smaller but I love to play physical and run the floor.” The Colonels were also fueled by a big crowd at the Marts Center as the team had support from the campus and their families. “It was awesome to have a big crowd come out and support us,” Bowen said. “They were loud, and they gave us a nice boost.” Wilkes came into the season with high expectations and championship aspirations. However, Wilkes was unable to finish the conference season on high note. Wilkes finishes the season 18-9 with a 9-5 regular season conference record if they do not get into any other postseason tournaments. Pecorelli will be Wilkes’ leading scorer WW Sports: Special Playoff Edition on the season averaging 16.3 points per game followed by Mullins who averaged 15.9 points per game. Robinson and Bowen both averaged double figures on the season with Robinson finishing with 15.3 points per game and Bowen at 14. Pecorelli led the Colonels starters by shooting 86 percent from the free throw line. All five Colonels startes finished above 75 percent from the line. 9 Both Robinson and Bowen enjoyed sharing the ball as well as they led the Colonels in assists per game. Robinson finished with 3.6 per game and Bowen had 2.6. Bowen and Mullins led the way in rebounds with 7.1 and 7 per game for each of them. Basalyga, Bowen, Evans, Robinson, and Walser are all graduating seniors who may have played their final game. The Beacon/Kyle Kraemer The Wilkes student section rose to their feet in the final minute of the Colonels MAC Freedom semifinal win against Eastern at the Marts Center on Feb. 21. Playoff game box scores MAC Freedom Championship DeSales 78, Wilkes 66 WILKES (66)-- Tommy Bowen 5 5-7 15, Marcus Robinson 5 1-1 13, Mark Mullins 5 2-2 1, Rob Pecorelli 3 5-6 11, Connor Evans 4 3-4 11, Jack Bova 1 0-0 3, Landon Henry 0 0-0 0, Jake Robel 0 0-0 0, Zach Walser 0 0-0 0, Sean Coller 0 0-0 0, Drake Marshall 0 0-0 0, Donovan Breeding 0 0-0 0, Cooper Chaffee 0 0-0 0, Derek Heiserman 0 0-0 0. Totals 23 16-20 66. DESALES (78)-- Matt Kachelries 5 4-4 18, Tracy Simsick 7 1-1 16, Ben Pratt 3 6-7 13, Julian Wing 4 1-4 9, Mike Bealer 3 0-0 7, Luke Connaghan 1 3-4 5, Keba Mitchell 2 1-2 5, Alex House 1 1-1 3, Timmy Edwards 1 0-0 2, Brady Wilson 0 0-0 0, Kevin Wagner 0 0-0 0, Kyle Cassidy 0 0-0 0, Devon Vargas 0 0-0 0, Dat Lambert 0 0-0 0, Stephon Lowry 0 0-0 0. Totals 27 17-23 78. Wilkes`30`36-- 66 DeSales`48`30-- 78 Three-point goals-- WIL 4 (Robinson 2, Mullins, Bova); DES 7 (Kachelries 4, Simsick, Pratt Bealer). MAC Freedom Semifinal Wilkes 79, Eastern 72 EASTERN (72)-- Clifton Adams 7 3-3 20, Michael Bowlers 5 4-5 14, Darius Washington 5 0-1 12, Austin Duncan 4 0-0 11, William Blet 2 4-4 8, Draig Ruff 2 1-2 6, Marquise Peel 0 1-2 1, Brennan Kastens 0 0-0 0. Totals 25 13-17 72. WILKES (79)-- Tommy Bowen 9 3-5 22, Rob Pecorelli 5 6-6 18, Mark Mullins 7 1-2 16, Marcus Robinson 3 1-2 10, Connor Evans 2 1-2 6, Zach Walser 2 0-0 4, Landon Henry 1 0-0 3, Jack Bova 0 0-0 0, Donavan Breeding 0 0-0 0. Totals 29 12-17 79. Eastern`32`40-- 72 Wilkes`37`42-- 79 Three-point goals-- EAS 9 (Adams 3, Duncan 3, Washington 2, Ruff ); WIL 9 (Robinson 3, Pecorelli 2, Evans, Henry, Mullins, Bowen). @wilkesbeacon Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu Winter Sports Schedules Women’s Basketball Wrestling *1/23 vs Del. Valley W 56-45 11/3 @ Ned McGinley Invite 5th 11/8 @ Neumann L 85-75 11/10 @ Gettysburg Invite 2nd *1/26 @ Eastern L 82-68 11/10 vs PSU Hazleton W 93-73 1/28 @ Valley Forge L 75-70 11/17 @ Otterbein W 30-21 11/13 vs Susquehanna L 79-66 *1/30 vs Manhattanville L 81-72 11/17 @ Averett W 27-12 y-11/16 @ Marywood L 82-76 *2/2 vs DeSales L 85-52 11/17 @ Greensboro W 33-10 y-11/17 vs #8 Scranton 69-47 11/20 vs PSU Wilkes-Barre W 89-61 *2/6 @ Misericordia L 60-36 11/17 @ Bluefield W 49-0 12/1 @ Ferrum L 20-15 *2/9 vs King’s W 58-55 11/26 @ Juniata L 89-63 *2/12 @ Delaware Valley L 83-7112/1 @ S. Virginia W 35-16 12/1 @ PSU Harrisburg W 67-64 *2/16 @ FDU-Florham L 84-80 12/1 @ McDaniel W 34-8 *12/5 vs Misericordia L 78-54 12/8 @ Elizabethtown W 24-10 *12/8 @ Manhattanville L 83-50 12/22 Wilkes Open *-MAC Freedom 1/3 vs Centenary W 63-51 1/5 @ S. Maine W 18-17 y-Cross County Challenge *1/9 @ #22 DeSales L 86-46 1/5 @ #19 Stevens W 27-24 *1/12 vs Eastern W 82-75 1/5 @ #25 Messiah L 26-16 1/14 vs Rutgers-Camden L 90-82 1/5 @ Camden CC W 54-0 *1/16 @ King’s L 73-59 1/11 @ Springfield L 20-17 *1/18 vs FDU-Florham W 83-78 1/11 @ Ohio Northern W 31-16 1/11 @ #21 Wash. & Lee W 24-12 1/12 @ Wis.-EAU Claire W 22-20 1/12 @ Oswego W 34-6 1/27 vs Lackawanna W 36-12 1/27 vs PSU-Behrend W 37-9 1/27 vs Oneota W 22-19 2/1 vs Penn College W 36-12 2/8 @ #6 Ithaca L 35-11 2/10 @ King’s W 43-9 2/15 @ Scranton W 28-10 2/16 vs Keystone 12:30 p.m. 2/17 @ Futures Mid East (Three top three finishers) 2/22-2/23 @ SE Regionals (Team fourth, two NCAAs) Men’s Basketball 11/13 @ PSU Hazleton W 80-60 x-11/16 vs Bethany W 88-68 x-11/17 vs Leb. Valley W 83-81 11/20 vs PSU W-B W 87-81 11/28 vs Drew L 67-65 12/1 @ Clarks Summit W 106-55 *12/5 vs Misericordia W 81-78 *12/8 @ Manhattanville W 91-87 12/18 vs Albright W 85-77 y-12/29 vs #25 Scranton L 74-64 y-12/30 vs Marywood W 74-70 1/2 @ Susquehanna L 88-64 1/5 @ Messiah W 80-73 *1/9 @ DeSales L 97-85 *1/12 vs Eastern W 94-74 *1/16 @ King’s L 81-53 *1/18 vs FDU-Flor. W 96-53 *1/23 vs Del.Valley L 99-90 *1/26 @ Eastern L 79-69 *1/30 vs Manhattanville W 76-62 *2/2 vs DeSales W 78-77 *2/6 @ Misericordia W 69-54 *2/9 vs King’s W 76-51 *2/12 @ Del. Valley W 85-70 *2/16 @ FDU-Flor. L 80-77 **2/20 vs No. 3 Eastern W 79-72 **2/23 @ No. 1 DeSales L 78-66 *-MAC Freedom **MAC Freedom playoffs x-Lebanon Valley tournament y-Cross County Challenge �The Beacon - February 26, 2019 10 Sports: Special Playoff Edition Getting to know... Robert Pecorelli Junior Basketball Player The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week Feb. 12 - Feb. 18 Why Robert Pecorelli was selected: Pecorelli was crucial to the Colonels 85-70 win over Delaware Valley on Feb. 13, recording 26 points on 8-of-14 from the field, 5-of-8 from three-point range and 5-of-5 from the free-throw line. Despite losing 80-77 to FDU-Florham three days later, Pecorelli recorded 18 points and seven rebounds for Wilkes. Name: Robert Pecorelli Year: Junior Major: Marketing & Management Hometown: Huntington, N.Y. High School: Harborfields HS Position: Guard Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I decided to come to Wilkes because of the great atmosphere to further my athletic and academic careers. Wilkes provided great opportunities that other schools didn’t. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? After graduating, I would like to find a job in New York City that fulfills my career goals in marketing and management for a top organization. When/Why did you first begin playing? I first began playing in first grade because my brother played. Favorite thing to do during practice? Offensive-Mageddon. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? This season, I hope to win a MAC Championship. If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? Nothing. Editor’s note : Athlete of the Week s elec tions are deter mined by the spor t s staf f each week. At the e nd of the acade mic year, we w ill post a reader poll on Tw itte r @ Wilkes B eacon to c row n an “Athlete of the Year." The Beacon/Kirsten Peters Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Other than basketball, I enjoy “Star Wars” and hanging out with my friends. Favorite building on campus? UCOM, because it has Starbucks. Favorite professor? Dr. Kaster. Favorite meal to eat on campus? An omelette. Coke or Pepsi? Pespsi. What came first? The chicken or the egg? The egg, no doubt. Most influential person in your life? My dad. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Abe Lincoln. A quote you live your life by? “Life is short - smile while you still have teeth.” What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? To me, “Be Colonel” means being a part of a school that takes pride in what they do and trying to be the best you can be. Anyone to give a shout-out to? SAD6, minus Allie Peet. -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, CoSports Editor �Sports: Special Playoff Edition The Beacon - February 26, 2019 Getting to know... Allyson Joly Freshman Ice Hockey Player The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week Feb. 12 - Feb. 18 Why Allyson Joly was selected: Joly received the United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC) Goalie of the Week honor after the women's ice hockey program earned their first-ever point in a 1-1 tie against Lebanon Valley, with Joly stopping 44-of-45 shots. On Feb. 15, Joly finished with a season-high 66 saves in net against Utica. She followed up her impressive performance with 63 saves against Utica the following day in the Colonels last contest of the season. Name: Allyson Joly Year: Freshman Major: Sports Management Hometown: Lincoln, R.I. High School: Tilton School Position: Goalie Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I decided to come to Wilkes bcause of the facilities, the small community and the ability to play two sports - ice hockey and lacrosse. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? After graduating, I would like to work at a New England boarding school. When/Why did you first begin playing? I started skating when I was 3 years old and began playing hockey when I was four years old. I started playing hockey because my older brother did as well as all my cousins. Favorite thing to do during practice? Game-like situations. If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? Having more skaters. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Other than ice hockey, I enjoy partaking in lacrosse, listening to music and watching Netflix. Favorite building on campus? Marts. Favorite professor? Dr. Woojun Lee. Favorite meal to eat on campus? A cinnamon raisin bagel from Starbucks. Coke or Pepsi? Coke. What came first? The chicken or the egg? The chicken. Most influential person in your life? My dad. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Walt Disney. A quote you live your life by? “Win today and we walk together forever.” - Ray Shero What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? To me, "Be Colonel" means working hard for the people around you to succeed, not only just for you. Anyone to give a shout-out to? My teammates and coaches. -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor Editor’s elec tions are mined by ts Editor's note: note: Athlete Athlete of of the the Week Week sselections are deter determined by the the spor sports staff year, we ill post post aa reader poll taff each each week. week. At At the the end end of of the the academic academic year, we w will reader poll on it ter @WilkesB eacon to n an on Tw Twitter @WilkesBeacon to crow crown an “Athlete "Athlete of o the the Year." Year." The Beacon/Kirsten Peters 11 �r The Beacon - February 26, 2019 Sports: Special Playoff Edition 12 MBB: Wilkes can’t finish cinematic comeback in Championship By Ben Mandell Co-Sports Editor CENTER VALLEY, Pa -- If Wilkes would have come back to beat DeSales in the MAC Freedom Championship after falling behind 18 points at halftime it would have been a scene out of a movie. But this wasn’t a movie, and the Colonels lost 78-66. “We didn’t play our best basketball in the first half and a lot of that was DeSales. They had a good game plan,” Wilkes head coach Izzi Metz said. “Unfortunately, when you play a good team like DeSales you can’t spot them 18 points like we did in the first half.We almost came back even after going down 18 points at halftime. We cut it down to four so I think if we were down 10 instead of 18 we would’ve won the game.” The first time these two teams met, DeSales went off in the second half for more than 60 points to win 97-85. Wilkes was able to win the second game between the two thanks to a missed buzzer-beater from Ben Pratt. Pratt went on to be named the MVP of the game thanks to his play on both ends of the floor. He scored 13 points and had three assists while helping shut down the Colonel offense. With the loss, Wilkes’ season could be over depending on whether they can get an at-large bid to the national tournament or the ECAC tournament. “Getting an at-large bid for the national tournament in our region is tough,” Metz said. “There are so many good teams in our region. We hope we can keep playing basketball and get to the tournament or the ECACs.” Wilkes started the game in a funk and the Bulldogs took advantage jumping out to an 11-2 lead less than four minutes into the game. The Colonels had three turnovers in that stretch. The Colonels struggled in the first half as they shot under 40 percent from the field and just nine percent from beyond the 3-point arc. The Bulldogs on the other hand went 6-13 from beyond the arc for three, helping them score 48 first half points. DeSales appeared to be running away with it when they went into halftime leading 48-30, but the Colonels fought their way back into the game. “Our guys kept fighting and I will always be proud of that,” Metz said. “In the second half, instead of playing offense east and west, we started to move the ball down hill more and drive the basketball. We also played better defense and made DeSales work harder. They were comfortable in their offense in the first half and we needed to take them out of it. We just kept on fighting.” Wilkes opened the second half by cutting the Bulldogs lead to 10 with 16:55 left in the game.Wilkes cut the lead all the way down to four before the Bulldogs pulled away for good. The Colonels went the entire game without taking a lead. All five of the Colonels’ starters contributed to the offensive effort as they all reached double figures on the score sheet. Tommy Bowen led the group with 15 points, followed by Mark Mullins and Marcus Robinson who picked up 13 points apiece and 11 each from Rob Pecorelli and Connor Evans. For Wilkes’ five seniors, Robinson, Evans, Bowen, Zach Walser and Clay Basalyga, this was their last chance at a conference title. The five also had a shot their freshman year when they lost to Delaware Valley in the championship game. The Colonels earned their spot in the MAC Freedom Championship after they beat Eastern 79-72 in the conference semifinal game at the Marts Center. “I’m excited to go back to a championship game,” Metz said. “I think we’ve earned everything up to this point. Our guys work extremely hard and tonight was a hard-fought game like we expected.” Wilkes was led by the top four scorers of the season in this one as Bowen, Pecorelli and Robinson each ended the game in double figures. “When those four can play well scoring and playing well in the other spots in the game we have a good chance to win every game,” Metz said. “Those four guys are capable of scoring in double figures every night and they did tonight.” Eastern scored the game’s first basket and led 5-4 but Wilkes took a 7-4 lead and held the lead for the rest of the game. “We were able to start right from the The Beacon/Kirsten Peters get go and make some shots and come up Wilkes head coach Izzi Metz embraces distraught senior guard Marcus Robinson with some stops on defense,” Metz said. after losing in his last chance at a conference title. “We played with a lead for the entire game Wilkes spent most of the game leading Wilkes players were able to get their which helped us play with confidence.” Eastern did make a run early in the feet underneath themselves and build by at least five or six. second half, cutting a 13-point lead the team’s lead back up to a comfortable WILKES , page 9 from the first half down to just one. position. � 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 2019 February 26th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019 February 26 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/ea0fe674af62a67184653d2700414b15.pdf 8d50f0a6c84c873ce3cb1df0b0fb7f9c PDF Text Text w T ~ ~IHIIE :83IEACC(Q)N HE B EACON The Beacon - February 19, 2019 Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 72, Issue 14 Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania FREE Take one The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Wilkes Mental Health Society holds Poetry Slam Emergency blood drive held on campus By Samantha Verespy Staff Writer By Maddie Davis Co-News Editor Accelerated nursing program receives 100 percent pass rate, page 4 was the first time that she had ever performed and shared her own work in front of others. There were many students at this event. Some performed others were there to just cheer everyone else along. POETRY SLAM, page 8 Marketing Communications The Beacon/Maddi Hummer through or what they have gone through,” said Trobe. The speakers seemed to echo this idea. “I was able to express what emotions I was feeling” said Anna Culver, a freshman communication studies student. However, she also said it was a bit nerve-racking for her. The poetry slam Cabaret preview, page 7 Largest Can the first-year anti-vaxxer class in movement history, last?, pagepage 5 18 On Feb. 14, the Red Cross held yet another blood drive on campus. This one, however, held a more serious meaning and need. The Red Cross and its volunteers were asking the greater Wilkes community to be especially generous because of the nation’s emergency need for blood within the past month. The Red Cross was also seeking for platelet donations, as well as ‘power red’ donations. ‘Power red’ allows a donor to donate two units of blood while it returns the donor’s platelets and plasma back to the donor. The emergency for blood stemmed from the recent winter weather which was stopping volunteers and their operations to collect blood. With upcoming snow in the forecast, and the unpredictability of winter weather, the Red Cross is trying to encourage people to donate so it can BLOOD, page 5 The Beacon/Kirsten Peters The Beacon/Kyle Kraemer Brianna Schunk plays the guitar during her performance on stage in the SUB Ballroom at the first ever Wilkes Mental Health Society poetry slam. The Beacon/Cabrini Rudnicki Emotions can be difficult to deal with, expressing them can prove to be even harder. The Wilkes Mental Health Society (WMHS) held a poetry slam on Feb. 13, to serve as an outlet for people to express theirs. “The goal behind this event is to give students a voice. Often our voices as students are muddled by what we are supposed to be doing rather than how we feel,” said Olivia Perez, one of the founders of the group. “We just want the students to know that their voice, their feelings, their emotions matter.” This platform brought out many student performers, covering their tribulations with acclimation to adulthood, breakups, inequality, and even had a bit of singing. Samantha Trobe, another one of the group’s founders, said that she heard another person perform a piece of poetry over the summer which ultimately inspired WMHS to hold this event. “It was extremely moving, and even a bit therapeutic. This is a great way for the students to express themselves, particularly in an artistic manner. “This is not limited to just poetry, the students can sing, dance, or do whatever it is to validate their experiences, and to help them share what they are going Largest MBB & MIH: first-year Bothclass teams in playoffhistory, bound, pages page 519 & 24 �The Beacon - February 19, 2019 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact either news editor: Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu or Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Student Government notes: Feb. 13 weekly meeting By Sara Ross Staff Writer This week’s Student Government meeting on Feb. 13 started out with a second presentation from Adventures in Science. This event is being held on Apr. 26 at Wilkes University where they will be inviting 255 fifth-grade students from local schools. This year’s theme is, “Science is SnOW Cool!” Adventures in Science requested $2,500 for t-shirts, drawstring bags, and safety glasses. They received the full amount with a passing motion of 27 approving, one opposing and zero abstaining. After Adventures in Science, the Vagina Monologues presented their fund request for their upcoming event. The event will be held on Feb. 22 and 23. They asked for $500, which will allow 100 Wilkes students to attend the performances for free, as the general admission cost to the show is $5. The Vagina Monologues raises awareness about women’s issues around the world. This year it will discuss women who have been incarcerated. All of the proceeds from the performances will be given to the Victims Resource Center, Domestic Violence Service Center, and Caring Communities. Late Night Lift, an event held for the first time last fall, hosted by the students of the Nursing Student Organization (NSO), the Passan School of Nursing and the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy will make a reappearance this spring. Maverick Reed, a Wilkes Pharmacy student, revealed how much of a success the Late Night Lift was last semester. Late Night Lift is held at the YMCA, and all Wilkes students are welcome to workout from 9 to 11 p.m on Apr. 3. Free t-shirts, shaker bottles, and even custom towels will be given away during the event. Reed requested a total of $2,000, which will cover all of the giveaways for the event, as he is anticipating another great turnout for Late Night Lift. Funds for both the Vagina Monologues and Late Night Lift will be voted on next week. RHC announced its new interim President, Alanah Guerrero, who will be holding a meeting on Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. on the second floor of the Henry Student Center. Currently, they are asking Resident Assistants to nominate students they feel would be able to step up and fulfill the roles of student ambassadors. Commuter Council also will have its giveaway next week for anyone who would like to participate. In addition, on Feb. 28 the Programming Board will have its Rodeo Night. Finally, Student Government revealed that they are working on a big spring project. The plans for Casino Week were brought up as well, which will take place from Mar. 12 through the 15th. More information for both events will be discussed at a later meeting. @wilkesbeacon Today @ Wilkes by Friday, Mar. 29. Please email Dylan Fox at Dylan.Fox@wilkes.edu Do you need a work study job for the spring semester? Phonathon is hiring! You must have federal work study, be comfortable talking over the phone, and be able to commit to two shifts per week. Shift times are Monday through Thursday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m. Email Mary Simmons (mary.simmons@ wilkes.edu) to apply this week. 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21 in the Miller Room in the Henry Student Center. Receive dining dollars for attendance. Sara.Ross@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs: The upcoming happenings on campus Compiled by Sean Schmoyer Pain and Addiction Summit accepting student abstracts The Pennsylvania Pain and Addiction Summit is now accepting student research abstracts for their Summit on Friday, Apr. 12 at Mohegan Sun: Poconos. The Summit is looking for all majors who are completing or have completed research revolving around the idea of substance use, harm reduction, stigma reduction and other related topics. Please submit abstracts online through the Google form linked on Adventure Ed to host open ropes course sessions Wilkes Adventure Education will be hosting Open Ropes Course sessions on Saturday, Feb. 23: the first from 2 to 4 pm. for youth and families and the second from 6 to 8 p.m. for adults only. The sessions will cost $10 per person. Waivers will be available before the session. For any questions please contact Jill Price at Jill.Price@wilkes.edu. Join Wilkes Food Advisory Board Wilkes Business Operations is looking for students to participate in the Food Advisory Board. The next meeting will be held at Upcoming Events: 2019 Spring Semester February 19 - Boost Your Social Presence Lecture (FBA) 19 - Free Emergency Car Kits (CC) 19 - Bowling Night (CC) 19 - The Non-Verbal’s of Hair 21 - Minute-To-Win-It (WUPB) 21-23 - ‘Carbaret’ 22-23 - Vagina Monologues 23 - Open Ropes Course 24 - Mall Shopping Shuttle 28 - Rodeo Night (WUPB) March 14 - Themed Bingo (WUPB) 16 - Glow Night at Skyzone (SD) 19 - Free Tire Gauges (CC) 19 - Movie Night 22 - Medieval Times (SD) 24 - Ice Skating & Pizza (SD) 28 - Fondue Night 31- Mall Shopping Shuttle WUPB denotes Wilkes University Programming Board CC denotes Commuter Council SG denotes Student Government SD denotes Student Development Want your event featured in the calendar? Email: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Shop ‘til You Drop shuttle service Starting on Sunday, Jan. 27, Student Development will offer a shuttle to Walmart, Target and the Wyoming Valley Mall. The shuttle will run from noon to 4 p.m. the last Sunday of every month. @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon Table of Contents Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu News..................2 Life, A&E............7 Opinion............14 Sports................19 �The Beacon - February 19, 2019 News 3 Psychology Dept. hosts clinical social worker for addiction talk By Sean Schmoyer Asst. News Editor On Feb. 13, licensed clinical social worker Beth Ann Delaney spoke to students in a sitdown lecture about drug addiction, titled “Telling the World About Addiction: What You Need to Know”. “I love the title,” said Delaney. “There is so much to talk about. “What is really important to talk about is why does addiction happen, how does it get there, what is the GPS of addiction? Addiction is the end point so how does that happen, because it can happen to you and I, it can happen to all generations, and to a person with any level of education.” Throughout the lecture, Delaney used the expression, GPS of addiction. Delaney explained the analogy by saying that addiction is the endpoint and that there is a process that gets a person from where they start in their life to being an addict. She described the “path” that people take to addiction are different for each individual and that no matter what those differences are they can be spotted before they get to the destination, addiction. The lecture was a relaxed dialogue between Delaney and the students, as Delaney shared stories and knowledge about drug addiction and addicts. Students responded with different inquiries about the topic. Delaney also connected the topic to the fields of interest the students in the room were studying as well as asked what brought the students to the event. This back and forth dialogue and question and answer style presentation worked to both get the information across while keeping the student engaged. It also showcased the style Delaney takes in working with addicts attempting to fight against their addiction. Delaney talked about how to identify signs of addiction early and how treatment needed to be varied to be effective for each individual. “There are so many reasons why treatment will work for some but not for others,” Delaney said. “We cannot look at everyone the same, there is not one person in this room that is the same. So why would we treat you the same, why would we treat someone struggling with different issues by using one model? There is not one model, I have to sit down with someone and figure out how did they get there, find out what they need, how to rework their brain.” Delaney then went into how the brain plays a role in addiction. By using the analogy of a computer getting a virus, Delaney expressed that addiction and other mental illness that cause neurological problems create complications in the brain and results in a loss. “Loss is a huge word. What do they lose, family, relationships of all kinds, they lose the good friends, there is no money in their pocket, loss. That loss drives them to continue because the drugs are the stuff that makes them feel better. That depth of their problem because of continuous use changes their entire way of thinking, their social life, and their value system,” she added. The event was attended by numerous students as well as Dr. Edward Schicatano and Dr. Robert Bohlander, both professors in Wilkes’ psychology department. “I think we need to be more educated about addiction. I think understanding it takes away the fear and builds compassion. When there is compassion there is more help. Most of the students who attended are already thinking about the importance of valuing addicts as people. There is hope, I think they could be more open-minded to these kinds of changes, we just have to nurture this way of thinking and compassion,” said Schicatano. Numerous students present were majors from psychology, neuroscience, pharmacy, nursing and more. Students should interest in Delaney’s work and how addiction affects the body as well as how to properly treat patients. “Remember that we cannot forget that behind the title addict is a good person. Our job in treatment is to bring out that good person, and to rewire their brain to make sure they know that under that there is a really good, smart person,” said Delaney. Delaney then shared a story of a young woman she worked with over the summer who at the beginning refused to work with Delaney towards helping her get over her addiction. Delaney continued to come back to visit the patient to show her that she wanted to help her. One thing Delaney said to the women was that she cared about her and wanted to help. Delaney then later sat down with the young woman and asked her to tell her about herself and pushed her to embrace the things in her life that others saw as worthless or weird. “I was not going to yell or scream or put her down more, that was the way we used to do it, instead I told her I thought she was pretty cool, and no one had ever said that to her clean and sober, “ said Delaney. Delaney received her degrees from Misericordia and Marywood, her Human Resource Management certificate from Scranton. She also teaches at Misericordia and Lackawanna college. In the fall Delaney will also be teaching a course titled “Psychology of Addiction” and will be taught online as an elective for students to take. One thing expressed by students was that the psychology department in comparison to other majors on campus is lacking in resources to provide a proper workplace for students to learn more about addiction and help improve the greater Wilkes-Barre community. They hope that the addition of Delaney’s course will improve the knowledge about addiction available for students and spark programs and activities to assist members of the community who may be facing mental health and addiction problems. Nalleyn Nunez, a senior psychology major, also attended the event and commented on what she took from Delaney’s talk. “We need education with action, we need to not just talk about the problems but go out into the community and carry out long term programs like going into the communities and help individuals out who are facing problems with mental health and addiction,” said Nunez. “Addiction is something so taboo I feel, and it should not be. If you walk outside of Wilkes-Barre you can see that mental health is something that a lot of people have been affected by,” she added. “It was wonderful that Beth Ann Delaney was able to come in and speak about it, I wish there was more students so that they could have taken in what she taught us,” she added. Miranda Zink, a junior psychology and neuroscience major, enjoyed the personal touch to Delaney’s talk. “(Delaney) was very nice, really casual and nonchalant and talked to students as more of a discussion than as a presentation,” said Zink. She particularly enjoyed the parts where Delaney shared her own experiences as a social worker and shared her favorite part. “(It) was really interesting but also could be helpful for someone who has a family member and does not know how to break that boundary.” “When she said that when you have a client that doesn’t really think anyone cares about them, that you can really break through to them not by constantly bothering them but by just saying ‘hey, how are you doing? I care about you.’ and just saying it until they believe it.” For more information about upcoming psychology lectures or events, please contact Dr. Edward Schicatano at Edward. Schicatano@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Cabrini Rudnicki Students and faculty who attended the addiction lecture sat together with clinical social worker Beth Ann Delaneyas she facilitated discussion. �The Beacon - February 19, 2019 News Public Safety discusses recent shooting near campus By Cabrini Rudnicki Co-News Editor A recent shooting near campus prompted public safety to send out emergency alerts. The shooting, which took place on South Main Street near Pizza Fellas and the PSC gas station, occurred on Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m., according to the Times Leader. Wilkes University sent out an emergency alert at 6:46 p.m, stating: “Report of shots fired in the area of Pizza Fellas 395 S Main St. Avoid area and use caution. Police already on scene. More info to come.” More alerts were sent out as police released more information on the situation. Public Safety sent out a notice email on Feb. 14 on the situation. “This was a dynamic event and little information was available to share in regards to suspect or vehicle information,” stated the email. As of sending the email, no suspects were identified. Chief Christopher J. Jagoe, the director of Public Safety, explained the process of alerting campus of emergencies. “First, we have to follow the guidelines of the Clery Act,” explained Jagoe. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which was signed in 1990, outlines the procedures on how to notify college campuses of crime, including timely notifications. “The law is pretty specific about [the crime] being on campus, or imminent to campus, or a threat to the campus,” he explained. “Outside of that, they do not give much guidance. We try to live to the spirit of the law, and give information out as quickly as possible.” Public Safety tries to ensure the veracity of reports on the police scanner before alerting campus. Reports may be called in as more extreme events than there actually is. From there, Public Safety determines identifiable information before sending an alert out to the community. “We didn’t provide a lot of information because there wasn’t a lot (for the shooting), but we first want to let people know there is something major going on out there,” he explained. “In this particular instance, it went out as shots fired, and very quickly it was reported that individuals were down. There was no information about suspects.” This particular situation did not lead Public Safety to send out a final alert specifying the safety of the area due to circumstances. “I like to hear that an arrest was made, or even that we know where the suspect is,” he said. “In some cases, the person has gone completely away from campus.” In the alerts, Public Safety urged students to use caution and to utilize public safety escorts as needed. “I get worried when I see things where people are videotaping. They hear shots and immediately their phones come out,” he said. “We are telling folks, ‘avoid, deny, defend.’ When you hear stuff like that, put space and time between you and that activity.” Jagoe stressed utilizing Public Safety services, such as Colonel Connector. Lieutenant Kenneth Lukasavage of public safety, discussed the constant surveillance of local crimes that could potentially affect campus. “We can hear everything WilkesBarre city is doing,” he explained. “For example, if there is a shooting in Sherman Hills and the suspect flees to the mall, we know that is no threat to Wilkes University. There is no need to send out a message for that because we don’t want to terrify people every time an incident happens in WilkesBarre. On the other hand, if there is an incident near King’s and we have information that they are fleeing towards campus, then we want to let the students know to avoid the area.” Students who need escorts around campus can contact Public Safety via the Wilkes Shield app, available on the Google Play and Apple App Store. continue up to question 265. It will also determine if the student is not ready for the exam and will fail the student. For those accelerated students, for the most part, all finished their exam at question 75 and passed. Dr. Maria Grandinetti, the coordinator of the accelerated program, talked about the NCLEX and how the program has adapted to better prepare their students for the exam. Grandinetti said that because the NCLEX is a computerized exam that does not allow the student taking the exam to go back to previous questions, nursing now has computerized exams that mimic that test to better prepare them. They only allow students a small calculator that is apart of the program, a highlighting tool, and an option to get rid of wrong answers. Since implementing this tactic with the last cohort, their overall score has increased. The accelerated program is a 12-month long program for students that already have their bachelor’s degrees to become registered nurses. The program is rigorous and teaches all the necessary information and skills to helps them pass the NCLEX and to go on and be nurses, further their education and many more options. Grandinetti, who was also an accelerated student herself years ago, understands these students and the program has overall become an interest and a passion for her. “This is where I gravitate towards,” said Grandinetti. “This is really my passion...There is nothing better than seeing a student be successful in the program and being successful on the NCLEX.” The Dean of the Passan School of Nursing Dr. Deborah A. Zbegner also commented on the high pass rate of the accelerated students. “For our students to have 100 percent of first-time pass rate is an incredible accomplishment for the school,” said Zbegner. “The students work very hard.” Zbegner accredited the high passing rates to a joint effort between faculty and students. She said that faculty tries to come up with innovative ways to help better teach the students and that the students put in the hard work. “I think both faculty and students have really risen over the past five years,” she added. “Nursing is an incredible profession that offers you change, it offers you the flexibility and it provides growth in education.” One of the current accelerated, Katrina Organ, also commented on the program and her experiences with practicing for the NCLEX. “I was not super familiar with computer testing,” said Organ, “So having the ability to have all of our exams and get used to it a year before you actually take the NCLEX, I feel that it is definitely an advantage.” Organ also commented on the past cohorts 100 percent pass rate. “It’s really exciting,” said Organ. “I hope we can keep it up and I do think that is a good indicator that the faculty really try to prepare us.” The bachelor nursing students who took the test between Oct. 2017 and Sep. 2018 had 95.12 percent pass rate. @wilkesbeacon Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu Accelerated nursing program receives 100 percent pass rate By Maddie Davis Co-News Editor The Passan School of Nursing announced that the last cohort from their accelerated baccalaureate in nursing program all received a 100 percent pass rate on the national examination they take to become registered nurses. This 28-student cohort completed the program in 2018. The National Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) is a standardized test that is taken nationwide to measure entry-level nursing competence. The test consists of a minimum of 75 questions and a maximum of 265 questions all testing critical thinking skills to make different judgment calls as a nurse. The test takes place on a computer program that assesses the student as the answer each question. With each question being answered either correctly or incorrectly, the computer determines if they are ready to work in a clinical setting. If at the point the student reaches question 75, the test will either be completed because they are believed to be ready or it will 4 @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 19, 2019 News Upcoming lecture discusses hair, culture, nonverbals By Sammi Verespy Staff Writer Funky hats, ponytails, headbands, everyone knows the struggle of a bad hair day. This is part of what Dr. Evene Estwick, an associate communication studies professor, and Dr. Gina Zanolini Morrison, associate professor of global cultures, will cover in the talk, “I Hear What Your Hair is Saying; The NonVerbals of Your Hair.” The event is set to occur in the ballroom in the SUB today starting at 5 p.m. This event will be an hour long. “Dr. Morrison has a daughter who is African-American, so we started talking about hair,” Estwick said. “My communications standpoint made me realize the non-verbal communication of hair, as in what your hair says about you and who you are. (Dr. Morrison) looks more at the cultural signals that hair can show.” This event is not the first time that BLOOD, from front page prepare for an even further decline in blood supply. Jacqueline Dercole, blood service manager with the Red Cross, further explained how the weather affected the Red Cross’ blood supply, specifically from the snowstorm on, Feb. 12. “The other day we lost all of our operations because of the ban on travel so the emergency really has been (ongoing). All blood types are needed,” said Dercole. The 2018-2019 government shutdown, which lasted 35 days, also has played a part in the lack of recent blood donations. “A core percent of our donations were coming from government employed facilities which were closed during the shutdown,” explained Dercole. She also added that the impending flu season is also affecting the already low supply. At the time of the blood drive, the Red Cross has less than a three-days supply for most of the different blood types. This is extremely low for their standards and usual supply which overall caused the emergency need for blood donors. Dercole said that the Red Cross usually holds about four to five blood drives at Wilkes University a year. She further 5 the two have tackled the concept. They gave this talk about five years ago at the Pennsylvania Chapter of National Association for Multicultural Educators (PA-NAME). The two have also given this talk at Juniata College as well as Messiah College and felt this was the perfect time to bring this talk to Wilkes University for the first time. Severa students addressed what their hair means to them. Mmachi Dimoriaku, a junior theatre major, spoke about the importance of her own hair. “My hair means everything to me,” said Dimoriaku. “Once when I was a child, my mother cut off all of my hair as a punishment. When my hair finally grew back, I took it as a new meaning of loving yourself. I became very proud of my hair. When I am wearing different styles, it feels like I am wearing the strength and determination of my ancestors.” Kayle Acker-Carter, a sophomore environmental engineering major, commented on her hairstyle, and how being away from her own hairdresser has changed her hair routine. “My hair has been relaxed and straight for most of my life. This was mostly to make it more manageable for my mom to do my hair,” said Acker-Carter. “Now in college I cannot get home to get my hair relaxed all of the time, so I have gone with a more natural hairstyle with my crochet hair.” Going over just how expensive and time-consuming hairstyles certain are, and the great lengths some people go to have certain hairstyles is a large proponent of the event. Acker-Carter also emphasized how people treat her now that she has this new hairstyle. “More people seem to feel the need to touch my hair. Many women of color face this issue. People just want to touch black girl’s hair. I am not a dog, I do not want you to touch me. There is no need for anyone to pet my hair. I am just a person with curly hair. I am no different explained why Red Cross chooses Wilkes University to hold a large series of blood drives every year. “(Wilkes University) is one of our largest collectors in Luzerne County as far as colleges and universities,” she said. According the the Red Cross, Wilkes University helped collect 136 units of blood in 2017 alone. A unit is roughly one pint of blood. Volunteers from the Northeastern chapter of the Red Cross, located in WilkesBarre checked people in, helped people settle in and recover after the event. Shirts and snacks welcomed the donors after they got done having blood drawn. There was a steady stream of Wilkes University students, faculty, staff and community members who lined up to donate blood. Donors could have either made an appointment on line or could have done a walk-in donation. Sociology professor, Dr. Robert Tuttle, also donated at the most recent blood drive and talked about why he chooses to donate when he can. “I do try to donate every time there is a drive at Wilkes,” said Tuttle. “There is often an urgent need for blood, and donating is an easy way to contribute something to the community.” Morgan Burton, junior neuroscience and psychology major, decided to donate blood this past blood drive on Valentine’s Day. “It’s important for people to donate because there are people in the world who either have a condition that need blood or something happened in their life, that was no fault of their own and they need our help,” said Burton. “I would want The Beacon/Steffen Horwath someone to do the The blood drive took place on Valentine’s Day, just two days after same for me.” a snowfall. The weather has caused problems for the Red Cross. The drive collected 38 units of blood, which in turn uncollected as a result,” Mauger said. will help up to 114 patients in Northeastern The Red Cross and their local volunteers PA and beyond, Alana Mauger, Red Cross will hold their next blood drive on Tuesday, external communications manager said. Apr. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lounge “The Wilkes University drive was on the first floor of the Henry Student especially important because snow, ice and Center. freezing temperatures have led to 20 blood drives being canceled over the past month, @wilkesbeacon and close to 600 blood donations went Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu from you. Please do not pet me.” These feelings, as well as other kinds of emotions that different types of hair evoke, will be a key part of the presentation. “We will be placing different images on the screen, which we will follow up with question and answers from the audience. This sort of activity is something that they can get involved in at the talk,” said Estwick. This talk is one that all of the students at Wilkes can learn from, according to Estwick. From how people different from you have to treat their hair, to what someone’s hair truly means about them. The event will be a safe space to ask honest questions and further understand different cultures. If there are any further questions or concerns about this event, contact the Associate Director of Diversity, Erica Acosta through her email, Erica.acosta@ wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon Samantha.Verespy@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 19, 2019 News Diversity Office, SHINE to host African-American read-in By Cabrini Rudnicki Co-News Editor Campus Diversity Initiatives is presenting an African American read-in for Black History Month. The event will take place from 4:15 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21. The annual event will be in collaboration with the SHINE afterschool program. The program, which launched in 2015, offers four days of week of after-school curriculum for students. The National African American Readin is the nation’s oldest event dedicated to diversity in literature, according to Wilkes. The even was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English. The Wilkes students will read the book “We Could Be Brothers” by Derrick Barnes. The novel tells a story of two African-American boys becoming friends during after school suspension. The event has been taking place at Wilkes University for the past three years, with different sets of students. This is the first year collaborating with the SHINE after-school program. Erica Acosta, the associate director of the diversity at Wilkes, spoke about the creation of the program, as well as how the department alters it based on audience. “Depending on what community I’m collaborating with, I tailor the books to it,” she explained. “For example, I did a youth group program out in Sherman Hills for their after school program and we gave little toddler books.” The office is still looking for volunteers for the event, according to Acosta. “You do not to be black or African American to help us read the book,” she explained. “It is in celebration of the authors and whatever book we decide to read to the students.” Acosta feels the event helps to highlight a history that is not usually taught in the classroom. “Since we do not get to highlight a lot of the narratives from black, latino, asian and native american authors that are out there, I think this gives us the focus to hone in on that and celebrate authors and their stories.” Deanna Drako, assistant director of the middle school programs at SHINE, discussed the importance of children reading books by African-American authors. “I think it’s important for students to learn about all different cultures and we definitely try to do that at SHINE,” she said. “We learn about African culture, Egyptian culture, Mexican culture, so I think this ties in nicely.” “Also it is important to celebrate Black History month and let them know that someone is similar to them can become an author because that’s what this is about,” she continued. “I think it is important to let them know you can be anything you want to be.” Dannah Lassiter decided to participate because of the lack of events surrounding Black History Month in Wilkes-Barre. “I think it is a great opportunity to get the word out there and build on African American heritage,” she said. “It is good to know your roots. I feel like AfricanAmerican history has been overlooked in certain regards.” Lassiter is in the Creative Writing graduate program at Wilkes, and is 6 Graphic by Madi Hummer currently writing a story based on her grandmother, who is African-American, and her life. “There is so much research I had to do in terms of black history and civil rights, I felt like I was cheated growing up because I didn’t learn everything I did within my own research now. I feel like it’s important to let people know their history, help them celebrate it, and let them know they made it.” Those interested in the program should contact Erica Acosta via email at Erica.Acosta@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu Dining Services expands weekend hours for select locations By Maddie Davis Co-News Editor It was announced that beginning on Saturday, Feb. 16, Wilkes Dining Services will be expanding the weekend hours of some of the dining locations on campus. Both Rifkin Cafe, with Grilleworks and Which Wich, and the Stark POD will be open longer and more frequently on the weekend. Rifkin will be open on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m to 4 p.m and on Sunday from 11 a.m to 8 p.m. Stark POD will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. However Greens to Go in Stark Learning Center will remain closed during the weekend. The notice to students read that Dining Services heard the feedback of students using the ‘Your Dining Voice’ survey platform.. ‘Your Dining Voice’ is a platform where students are given various questions and asked their overall opinion of dining on campus. Beginning in early December of the past year, Dining Services did open up the POD Market, Greens To Go and Rifkin on the weekends, however, Rifkin’s hours were much shorter compared to the recent change. Richard Coburn, the General Manager of Dining Services, commented on the sudden change to the weekend hours. “We received some feedback that students like the option of Greens to Go and the POD open, but they also wanted to have the variety that comes at Which Wich and Grille Works,” said Coburn. “Since last spring, we have been evaluating what’s being offered across campus at different times and how that fits the student experience and lifestyle. We gather feedback through our Your Voice Counts, guest satisfaction survey as well as our Food Advisory Board,” added Coburn. “We are always evaluating the program and seeking guest feedback to offer increased availability and options as we move forward. The feedback we receive gives us the ability to do so in an effective manner.” Although Greens to Go, a popular salad and sandwich/ wrap option on campus will be closed, the POD will have different premade Greens to Go sandwiches and salads for sale. Coburn also commented on the ability for a medium to record student feedback and how it helps them. “The ability for students to give us details on their experience has allowed us to recognize employees for providing outstanding customer service as well as the opportunity to add to the program in the areas that matter the most to the Wilkes Campus Community,” he added. “From changing hours as well as adding more items made without gluten, the surveys really help us connect with the university. We just launched a new platform through ‘Your Dining Voice,’ which makes the survey more streamlined to really focus on the things that will make an immediate impact.” Students and staff members commented on the new changes. Nicole Nyce, a senior psychology student, commented on how the hours will be beneficial to students on campus. “I think it’ll help a lot of students, especially those who live on campus, by having access to more dining options to fit their busy schedules,” said Nyce. The Beacon/Maddie Davis The Stark POD Market is an oncampus convenience store for students. Imani Claudine, a student worker for Dining Services, shared her feelings about the specifically the POD being open on the weekends. “I think it is a good idea because so far since I have started working on the weekends a lot of people really come in,” said Claudine. If interested, feedback about Wilkes Dining Services can be recorded on YourDiningVoice.com. @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 19, 2019 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, Arts & Entertainment editor: Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu Wilkes Theatre set to perform Tony Award-winning musical Cabaret By Isabella Sobejano Staff Writer This upcoming week at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, the production “Cabaret” will be taking place on Feb. 21, 22, and 23 at 8 p.m. with matinee performances on Feb. 23 and 24 at 2 p.m. This Tony award-winning musical is based on the book by Joe Masteroff with music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. “Cabaret” takes audiences into the period of Hitler’s rise to power in Weimar, Germany by following the interlocking stories of Sally Bowles, who is a self-destructive cabaret singer, Cliff Bradshaw, a young American journalist, and the citizens of Berlin as they are caught up in the turmoil of a changing society. The student cast includes: Justin Gaskill as Emcee, Michaela Catapano as Sally Bowles, Kris Tjornhom as Clifford Bradshaw, Melissa Beradelli as Fraulein Kost and Alex Booth as Herr Schultz. This production suits a large audience because of its many subplots. and according to Maddison Black, a junior at at times one may lose sight of the big Wilkes University who will be portraying picture; therefore, it’s important to keep your eyes open rather Fraulein Schneider, a than focusing on the German woman who miniscule distractions runs a boarding house, which can lead to says, “There are a couple disaster. different plots going Thus, the play on. Overall, it’s a really addresses several interesting story and it different topics and leaves you with so many themes. “Cabaret is a open ended questions that great production to be you want answered.” involved in because of Cast member, Justin the nature of the show. Gaskill, a Wilkes senior I think a performer or also commented on the anyone involved in the show. show leaves feeling as “I would say this is a if they have changed in very different type of musical because it’s not Marketing Communications some way or may have a different point of view happy go lucky. It’s very because it opens your dark, yet there are several From left to right: Sally Bowles eyes,” said Gaskill. big musical numbers. (Michaela Catapano), Clifford However, there is still a Bradshaw (Justin Gaskill) and Fraulein Students at Wilkes are encouraged to dark undertone to it.” Kost (Melissa Berardelli). become involved in The production also discusses the distractions of life and how the productions, whether it’s auditioning for a role or working backstage with tech equipment, as Black has previously done. Students are encouraged to attend and Wilkes students may attend for free. John Liebetrau is directing the play. He has been helping students perfect their German accents for the production. “Learning the German accent and perfecting it has been one of my favorite parts. It’s really interesting to learn,” said Black. While Wilkes students are encouraged to join, one should note that it does have a darker theme and there are some sexual themes as well as innuendos in the production. General admission is $10, $5 for students, and free for all Wilkes students, faculty and staff with ID. Center. The Dorothy Dickson Darte Center is located at 239 South River Street and parking is available at the Henry Student Center. For more information, call the box office at (570) 408-4540. @wilkesbeacon Isabella.sobejano@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 19, 2019 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment EEK PREIESSION fl>c/uJtsl BUMMER IEISION I J111111, KJ lb J. 12 NINE-WEEl SESSION ,/111111, KJ lb ,,,.. /3 �The Beacon - February 19, 2019 POETRY SLAM, from front page “This was a nice event for Wilkes to have. A slam is something that typically only at big colleges” said Kayla AckerCarter, a sophomore environmental engineering student. “Though, I do wish that there was more emotion available in this. Slam poetry is meant to pull at your heartstrings, the performers had so much potential but did not seem to tug at my heartstrings.” Shannon O’Connor, another founder of WMHS was pleased by the outcome of the event. O’Connor also expressed that she was pleased with the number of speakers who were interested in performin. “There are 10 or 11 speakers tonight, and we only expected like five or six. Though we obviously hope for this event to grow, and for more people to be able to express themselves,” O’Connor said. The people speaking were a diverse crowd: men, women and all different 9 Life, Arts & Entertainment Jay Guziewics presenting her poem at the poetry slam. majors. “Students should come to these events to see all of the talents at Wilkes. Here (at Wilkes), we often stay in our own little bubbles of our major” said Acker-Carter. Acker-Carter continued to say that you can see the diverse talent at the The Beacon/Kyle Kraemer university rather than from one or two departments or majors. With the the turnout they had, the WMHS plans to hold another poetry slam in the future and even make it a once per semester event. The student performers were also excited at the prospect of being able to get up and express their emotions again. “I absolutely would do this again. I think that it is so important to hold events like this often,” said Natalie Carleo, a senior communication studies student. “I think that having this environment where it is making people comfortable to speak. To give the environment for growth and for people to be able to share their creativity.” Students were excited about this event, and look forward to future events from the WMHS, and to see what the club holds in the future. “I think that this event was amazing. I cannot wait for the next one,” said AckerCarter, “but I did not even know that the Wilkes Mental Health Society even existed. The more that they do, the better for the school. The more that they have the capacity to help the student body.” @wilkesbeacon Samantha.Verespy@wilkes.edu The Beacon's Featured Photos of the Week PHOTOS of the WEEK A bridge, under the bridge, over the water. The river's waters make our eyes wander. A look across the linkage between Wilkes-Barre and Kingston. Sometimes, we must blur what we always are drawn to in order to see what else is out there. @wilkesbeacon Seth.Platukis@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 12, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 1967: Wilkes students cast paper ballots in Honor Code vote Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the Feb. 24, 1967 (Vol. 26, Issue 15) issue of The Beacon. The Beacon has quite the storied past through Bucknell Junior College, to Wilkes College, and now Wilkes University. The Beacon has enjoyed many years of success, publishing continuously since 1936. The newspaper began as The Bison Stampede from 1934 until 1936 before changing names to The Beacon. Curious to see more online? Check out www.beaconarchives.wilkes.edu to dig through a Wilkes University treasure. This week, we revisit the issue of plagiarism -Complied by Luke Modrovsky, Editor-in-Chief By Carol Okrasinski Editorial Staff Members of the student body will cast their ballots Tuesday and Wednesday, February 28 and March 1, at the two cafeterias and the snack bar on the referendum of the Honor Code. Their decisions will determine whether or not the policy of academic integrity will go into effect. The members of the committee hope that this policy will help to bring about the long-hopedfor student-faculty-Administration cooperation. In order to be established as a policy of the College, the code must be accepted by a quota of students exceeding the simple majority. Gerald Weber, a member of the Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 72, Issue 08 committee, states that there must be an honorable environment at the College if it is to remain a mature educational institution. ‘Since we will have to face responsibility of this nature during our professional lives, there is no reason to assume that we can’t or shouldn’t accept it now. It is time for all of us to reevaluate ourselves and the environment we live in. Anyone who lies, steals, or cheats, in my estimation, has no place among us here at the College. If you accept this statement, you have accepted academnic integrity.” Letters have been sent to all students by the committee to remind them of the importance of this referendum; copies of the Honor Code have been made available at the Bookstore and at various locations on campus. The Honor Code will only deal with infractions such as cheating, plagiarism, etc. It will definitely not be a social code. The initiation of this policy will bring about the Creation of a student Senate and a student Honor Court. The Senate will pass sentence in those cases where a violation of the Honor Code has been verified by the court. This is a student-initiated and student. run system: the only participation of the Administration is in the case that a student’s expulsion may be reviewed by the President of the College. The Committee on Academic Integrity was formed October. 1965. The committee is composed of TIHIIE IffiliCC(Q)N THE BEACON FREE Take one Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania By Your Name Here Staff Writer The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. 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Jordan Fritz, Staff Writer @wilkesbeacon Jordan.Fritz@wilkes.edu 11 �The Beacon - February 19, 2019 Opinion 12 vs. By Savannah Pinnock & Isabella Sobejano Opinon Editor, Staff Writer What are you going to do with that major? What are your plans after college? Wow, are you planning to go into the medical field? If you or anyone you know have been asked these questions, it is likely that you’ve come into contact with one of the most subtle tensions present in the collegiate world. This tension has to do with the STEM VS. Humanities debate. In fact, even the terms hard science and soft science seem to have strong denotations. Quickly reflecting on one’s early K-12 education and a lesson on opposites, it is clear that the opposite of a hard science is an easy science. Is this suggesting that the humanities are easy fields? Conversely, are STEM fields more challenging and superior to the Humanities? The answer may surprise you. In an effort to answer the question of whether the STEM or humanities fields are better, this topic will be addressed from a wide range of perspectives. But first, what does STEM mean or stand for? And what are the humanities? Well, the term STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The stem majors are one of the two major interdisciplinary fields one can pursue at a liberal arts institution. The second of the two major interdisciplinary fields are the humanities. The humanities can be defined as literature, philosophy, art, etc., as distinguished from the natural sciences. Taking a look at this description of the humanities, it is clear to see that it is egalitarian. In contrast to the previously aforementioned descriptions of the humanities, it appears as though the problem or tension seen between these fields has to do with the negative connotations placed on the Humanities. One may suggest that both disciplines have a negative stigma in one way or another. However, the truth is that the humanities receive a great deal of negativity in academic circles. For instance, when pondering the idea of pursuing the humanities, have your parents ever greeted you with a questioning glance stating, “but what are you going to do with that? Is that practical?” These attitudes may fuel our negative perception of the humanities. As a consequence of this, it is clear that the humanities receive the most negative sentiments. Professor Michelle Anthony, the chair of Wilkes University’s English department contributes to this debate as a member of the humanities. However, she makes it clear that her perspectives are her own. They are not meant to represent the views of others who are involved in the humanities. The term humanities is one that has a singular meaning but is defined in a plethora of ways. According to Anthony, “The humanities are a set of disciplines that are the study of what makes us human.” They teach us how we can be the best to each other 0 through “examples of history, written texts, performing arts, visual arts, music, philosophy and languages.” She states that her first academic interest was the psychological field but she transitioned to English because it felt more tailored to her interests, i.e. her passion for reading and sharing literary knowledge. In her transition, she realized that while the change was still in the realm of the humanities, she was given the ability to “study what makes us human.” She could instruct/inform others of that through �The Beacon - February 19, 2019 the written text as opposed to explicitly psychological methods. Anthony also makes it clear that she feels as though the “dichotomy of Stem and humanities is a false dichotomy that has been created recently.” Anthony believes that these fields have always paired well. As a consequence of this, Anthony states that “I don’t think either one is better-- I think that they both compliment each other and you can’t separate them.” According to Isabella Sobejano, one of the authors of this piece, notices a difference of opinions between the two. From genetic engineering to artificial intelligence, STEM-related fields are flourishing because of their potential in world-transforming breakthroughs. However, what about the humanities? What can you do with a degree in English literature besides teach? While we typically do hear that the humanities are not as prevalent or lucrative professions as STEM-related fields, the humanities are still an integral part of STEM-based fields. When it comes Opinion down to it, one field is not better than the other because both disciplines build off one another and interrelate. While the humanities encourage creative thought, interpretation and freethinking, STEM encourages critical, analytical and precise answers. However, while these two disciplines may seem as polar opposites, humanity as a whole is in need of both. Both in college and in high school it is a requirement to take your basic biology course and an English course because both disciplines are critical to producing citizens that are well-rounded and can participate effectively in society. STEM encourages problem solving skills, logical thinking and the tools to create new innovations. However, humanities and social sciences encourage appreciation for world art, literature and music, as well as a broader understanding of many subjects such as the exploration of our personal beliefs and a greater understanding of others. What both do is give us a greater understanding of our world and its inhabitants. STEM and humanities complement one another by giving students different skills to function in our society and give us a greater understanding of the world. For example, if a surgeon needed to break some bad news to the family of patient, they must have empathy and understanding of others. This does not necessarily require a scientific approach, but rather a more humane touch. This is where the humanities and STEM fields interrelate. Dr Kenneth Klemow, professor and chair of the Wilkes Biology Department, said, “I teach an energy course, and I personally find that people react better to an arts type presentation that converts science than showing raw data, such as graphs and figure. So, as a scientist, you show several tables or charts, but another way to get a point or concept across is by writing a story or making a play.” In essence, we use our skills from both disciplines on a day-to-day basis, and Page Design: The Beacon/Madi Hummer 13 without either one we wouldn’t thrive in either respective discipline. Essentially, both fields come together to form a well-rounded student because each discipline has skills that are necessary to develop in the future. According to Dr. Paola Bianco, romance language professor from the Global Cultures Department, “Humanities and sciences interrelate in the sense that in both disciplines you need to exercise critical, analytical and creative thinking.” It’s true, both fields feed off one another and encourage different approaches to the way we view problems. For example, in my calculus II class we needed to integrate a problem on the board through substitution. At first glance, one may not be able to see how it is possible to integrate such a messy problem that is filled with natural logs or inverse trigonometric functions. Sometimes you can’t just pick a substitution and find the antiderivative, but rather you need to think outside of the box. You may need to algebraically manipulate the problem in order to find your substitution. In this respect, I find that creative thinking is highly encouraged in fields dealing with the liberal arts, but it’s also necessary in mathematics as well. Klemow also said, “Scientists are good at asking questions, but humans are good storytellers too. We can put this into a framework that students can understand. On that basis, the humanities and the sciences occupy an equally high place in our work and in human endeavor.” This is where both fields can complement one another, so we can thrive in whatever field we wish to pursue whether that may be musical theater or rocket science. However, all in all, both fields encourage not only a greater understanding, but also a greater appreciation for humanity as a whole. “Both disciplines are geared toward solving and understanding problems that deal with humanity,” said Bianco. Bianco does not believe that one field is superior to the other, rather they feed off one another. We can certainly use skills from the humanities and apply them to STEM based fields and vice versa. Therefore, we can’t answer which is better, because one is not better than the other. Rather we truly need both in today’s world. After all, both are geared toward understanding the world in which we live in just with different approaches. @wilkesbeacon Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu Isabella.Sobejano@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 19, 2019 Opinion Editorial Staff 2018-19 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Luke Modrovsky Managing Editor - Nick Filipek Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Cabrini Rudnicki Maddie Davis LA&E - Sarah Matarella Opinion - Savannah Pinnock Sports - Ben Mandell Kirsten Peters ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Sean Schmoyer LA&E - Natalie Stephens Opinion - Parker Dorsey Sports - Available DESIGN EDITOR Madison Hummer Interested in joining The Beacon? To learn more about what you can do, contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu 141 S. 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According to SBNation the AAF drew 2.9 million viewers while the NBA on ABC had 2.5 million viewers. We believe that football will remain king in America and the AAF will succeed. The American people have made it clear that they love football and the creation of another league. The AAF’s approach has also been to grow itself, not to compete with the other major sports in the world. Their season runs from February to April, during the conclusion of the anticlimatic NBA regular season. The AAF season ends around the time the NBA and NHL playoffs get started, meaning they are not competing with them and drawing viewers for a majority of their post-season play. Still, football has always drawn high ratings, whether it is people watching college football, the NFL Scouting Combine, the Senior Bowl, and college football spring football games. People are hungry for football, not just the NFL, and the AAF is turning into another way for American fans to get their fix. Colin Cowherd, host of an afternoon Fox Sports talk show called “The Herd” said “I think the AAF and even the XFL next spring are going to make it. If I could invest in both of these leagues I would.” Cowherd also brought up a great point that sports gambling being legal now also changes the game. We agree, due to the fact that anyone can bet on sports now. People who want to bet on football will be drawn to the AAF and become locked in on their seasons. There are currently eight teams in the AAF and all but two of them (Arizona and Atlanta) are located in media markets without an NFL team. The league contains a decent amount of football big-names with the ability to bring in fans based on their name recognition alone, both on the field and in the executive suite. Troy Polamalu, Hines Ward and Justin Tuck highlight the former NFL stars currently in an executive role with the league. College football fan favorite Steve Spurrier, former Rams offensive mastermind Mike Martz and Hall of Fame player Mike Singletary are the prominent head coaches in the AAF. Former prominent NFL players include Trent Richardson, Christian Hackenberg, Gavin Escobar, Nick Folk and Zach Mettenberger. This familiarity brought in a lot of new fans than they would have otherwise, and it has the potential for several interesting storylines to occur in the league. For example, will Trent Richardson play well enough to get another NFL shot? Will Christian Hackenberg ever look like he belongs on a football field? A major change that has been received well is that officiating crews have a ninth member called a sky judge who reviews every play using booth review technology. The sky judge can both call or take away penalties that can override decisions made by the ingame officials. Also, the sky judge is mic’d up, which means fans can listen to what the official is saying while they go through what they’re seeing during a specific play. This allows fans to see the decision-making involved in whether they let a call stand or get it overturned. The fans love the AAF and if its debut is a sign, it shows that it is here to stay and that people love having an outlet for football outside of both the NFL and CFB seasons. @wilkesbeacon TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Letter to the editor policy: The Beacon welcomes letters to the editor from differing viewpoints. Letters must contain contact information, including name, city, state and phone number. Phone numbers will not be published but may be used for verification purposes. All letters to the editor must be sent using one of the following methods: Email: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Phone: (570) 408-5903 (Voicemail: 30 seconds or less, please.) Mail: 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 Attn: The Beacon �The Beacon - February 19, 2019 Opinion The 61st Annual Grammy Awards: A Monumental Night In Music By Breanna Ebisch Staff Writer The biggest night in music returned to Los Angeles on Feb. 11 to honor the best artists in the music industry. The highly anticipated 61st Annual Grammy Awards were hosted by 15-time Grammy winner, Alicia Keys, and certainly did not disappoint. With a star studded lineup of performances, heartfelt tributes and surprise wins, the night was filled with amazing moments from start to finish, wowing the audience several times over. For the first time ever, the categories were dominated by mostly females and numerous artists received their very first nominations such as Canadian singer/ songwriter Shawn Mendes, pop singer Camila Cabello, country duo Dan + Shay and chart-topping artist Ariana Grande, among many others. Kacey Musgraves came away as one of the night’s biggest winners, taking home a total of four Grammys; Best Country Song for “Space Cowboy”, Best Country Performance for “Butterflies”, Best Country Album and Album Of The Year for “Golden Hour”. The same award hasn’t been won by the same artist since Taylor Swift in 2010. Childish Gambino, another big winner, also took home four awards for “This Is America” which won Song Of The Year, Record Of The Year, Best Music Video and Best Rap/Sung Performance. Opening the show with a performance inspired by her grandmother’s childhood, Camila Cabello took the stage to perform her hit single “Havana”, as the first Latina to open the Grammys, with other well known stars Ricky Martin, Young Thug and J. Balvin. Colorful, lively, and packed with amazing vocals, it was the perfect start to the night. Alicia Keys followed with a monologue that preached about the inspiring connection of music and empowerment of women, bringing her soul sisters Lady Gaga, Former First Lady Michelle Obama, Jennifer Lopez and Jada Pinkett Smith on stage. Speaking of positivity, the power of music and spreading love, Keys was the perfect host for the show and filled the stage with many other stars throughout the night, including John Mayer to tell the heart warming story of friendship about the 2004 Song Of The Year win. The Grammys were very performance heavy this year with a total of 18 performances and only nine awards being presented during the three and a half hour air time. With a wide range of diverse performances lined up for the night, there were multiple moments that were incredible and others that were not as impressive. Making his Grammy performance debut, Shawn Mendes performed his vulnerable single “In My Blood” with a beautiful arrangement of strings and was joined by Miley Cyrus, arguably making it one of the most stunning performances of the night. Kacey Musgraves did a gorgeous rendition of her song “Rainbow” that captivated the audience with her fantastic vocals, lyrics and stage presence. Alicia Keys performed a medley of songs she wished she wrote from Kings Of Leon’s “Use Somebody” to Drake’s “In My Feelings” and her own “Empire State Of Mind” while playing not one, but two pianos simultaneously which amazed the world. Janelle Monáe added even more feminine power to the night with her leading single “Make Me Feel” which channeled aspects from Janet Jackson and Prince all while creating an eye catching performance. Some of the performances that drew a lot of questions included the confusing pairing of Post Malone and the Red Hot Chili Peppers which showcased a mix of various hit songs between the two well known artists but the combination certainly did not work very well. A Motown tribute was led by Jennifer Lopez and disappointed many. What was meant to be a heartfelt appreciation for the soulful music was simply ineffective and missed what could have potentially been a great performance. Cardi B also took the stage and performed her new single “Money” which was interesting but almost incomparable to the other performances of the night. The night also contained multiple tributes to honor specific artists and genres of music. Dolly Parton was the 2019 Musicares Person of the Year and appeared in her own tribute on stage which featured powerful vocals from Miley Cyrus, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Katy Perry, and Kacey Musgraves. Diana Ross made an appearance for her upcoming 75th birthday and held the audience’s attention with her performance. A peaceful but powerful tribute was dedicated to the incredible Aretha Franklin who changed music as we know it today and passed away last year. Recapping the year in music is always a classic touch to the award show and the Grammys did a generally good job with the various tributes that were sprinkled throughout the night. Despite the general success of the Grammys this year, there was still quite an abundance of backlash and criticism throughout the night. For the first time, Best Rap Album was won by a female artist as Cardi B took home the award but as soon as the announcement was made, the 15 Internet exploded in disbelief. Mac Miller, who unexpectedly passed away last year, earned his very first Grammy nomination for that award with his album “Swimming”. The Academy had made it seem that the rapper was guaranteed the win, even flying his parents out to the show just to have the award go to another artist. Katy Perry received backlash for her performance with Dolly Parton as most people noticed she was trying to upstage the country star and elbowing Kacey Musgraves out with her try hard attempt to own the moment. Two of the most inspiring and truthful acceptance speeches were given by Drake and Dua Lipa who both got cut off mid speech as the show was sent to commercial which caught the eye of many. Every award show comes with criticisms and it was certainly evident through various parts of the Grammys this year. Overall, between the perfect host, stunning performances, surprising wins and historic moments in the music industry, the 61st Annual Grammy Awards were definitely a show to watch and one to remember in years to come. Graphic by Savannah Pinnock @wilkesbeacon Breanna. Ebisch@wilkes.edu How did you feel about this year’s Grammy Awards? Follow us on our social media platforms and let us know. Facebook: The Beacon Twitter: @wilkesbeacon Instagram: @wilkesbeacon �The Beacon - February 19, 2019 Opinion Dreams: Are they of the past or a reflection of the present? By Savannah Pinnock Opinion Editor Since the dawn of time, wars have been fought as a sheer consequence of an us versus them mentality. The Crusades, The Holocaust and The World Wars have all occurred as a result of acknowledging the differences of others and finding them offensive. On Aug. 28, 1963 a man by the name of Martin Luther King noticed this destructive pattern and delivered his well-known “I Have a Dream” speech to a quarter of a million people at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. His dream advocated for racial equality, peace and harmony among people of all walks of life. King, along with many other civil rights activists , led a peaceful resistance against an opposition of hatred, division and disharmony. In light of Black History Month, has King’s speech been realized in modern day America? And has society began to embrace the notion of peace and equality? After a brief analysis of the latest news and the events that are occurring nationally and internationally, it is clear that the answer is quite relative. In many ways society has progressed and changed for the better. As a person of color, one is no longer subjected to having to utilize separate facilities or attend a separate educational institution as a consequence of racial segregation. However, on the other side of the coin, prejudice of any kind and relics of a darker time are still present. For instance, not very long ago the Italian Fashion House by the name of Gucci released a clothing item that had an uncanny resemblance to Blackface. According to USA Today, as a result of this, “Gucci announced a major push Friday to step up diversity hiring as part of a long-term plan to build cultural awareness.” They have also pulled the sweater from the market. The question is, was this clothing item an accidental creation? Or was it a purposeful attempt to bring back a demeaning relic of America’s racist past? The truth is that one cannot be entirely sure but the clothing item bears too many similarities to the racial caricatures that were used to make fun of AfricanAmericans and Black people as a whole just a few decades ago. These caricatures exaggerated the features of African-American and Black people in an effort to humiliate them. It suggested that this race was inferior to the Caucasian race. It must also be said that these racial caricatures were not limited to Black people, they were also used against Asians, Native Americans and other racial groups in an effort to support the claim that other races were inferior to the Caucasian race. With this in mind, it is clear that one of the primary reasons why these implicit and explicit acts of racism still exist comes as a result of ignorance. Ignorance is the reason why King’s dream has not been fully realized and fulfilled. Since the dawn of time, the wars that have ensued as a result of this us vs them mentality are due to simply not knowing and fear. As humans, we often fear what we do not know, it’s just a part of our psychology. However, in 2019 there is little to no reason why ignorance still persists in society. It is clear to see that this ignorance often comes as a result of intentionally harmless statements such as “I do not see color or race.” In fact, last year it was reported that two black men were arrested as a consequence of racial profiling at a Starbucks in Philadelphia, Pa. According to Washington Post writer Eugene Scott, former Starbucks chief executive Howard Schultz responded to the event by stating “As somebody who grew up in a very diverse background as a young boy, in the projects, I didn’t see color as a young boy,” he said. “And I honestly don’t see color now.” On a superficial level, it is clear to see that his intentions are to suggest that Starbucks is not a racist company. However, this response does not address the racial issues that led to the 16 previously aforementioned incarceration. According to Scott, the Washington Post writer, “to adequately address racial issues, you have to see race.” The response given by Schultz suggests that in order to alleviate racism, one should just avoid addressing the elephant in the room. The truth is that in order to allow for peace and harmony it is essential that classrooms, academic circles and society as a whole encourage conversations about colorism, sexism, racism, ageism, homophobia and many more forms of discrimination. So to answer the question of whether the dreams of the past are a reflection of the present, it is clear that they are not. However, one day this may be a reality if we make a societal attempt to eliminate all forms of ignorance. Graphic by Savannah Pinnock @wilkesbeacon Savannah. Pinnock@wilkes.edu Do you have opinions? Do you wish you had a platform to share them? Contact Savannah Pinnock to write about it and get it off your chest. savannah.pinnock@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 19, 2019 Opinion Meet the Majors 17 This week’s major: Sports Management Interviews and Photos by Michelle Grossbauer Staff Writer Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few words to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit them in the future. James Dotter Senior James chose sports management because he always liked and enjoyed sports. He played sports throughout his life and wanted to carry that on through his education. His dream job would include something in sports media or sports marketing. James is a communications minor, so having a job in catered towards that field would be great, as well. Shawn Shaw Sophomore Shawn chose the path of sports management because his cousin is in the field and sees how much he enjoys it. His dream job would be some type of marketing. He would also be interested in doing the sales of equipment, or recruiting and scouting players like you see in Netflix specials. Caitlin Klinger Junior Caitlin switched her major from education because she believes it is important to find something you are passionate for. She has heard that sports management is becoming irrelevant and she wants to prove contrary. Her dream job would be to work in community relations, specifically in the NHL with the Philadelphia Flyers. Caitlin Brossman Senior Caitlin chose sports management as her major from within the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business due to her interest in the sports industry. After leaving school, is she revealed her dream job, it would be to work as a special events coordinator for either an arena or sports team. �The Beacon - February 19, 2019 Opinion Harkening back to the sound of old school rock n’ roll By Parker Dorsey Asst. Opinion Editor Feral Roots, released almost a month ago, is the brand new album from the blues rock n’ roll band Rival Sons. The band is celebrating a decade of heavy touring and high octane riffs, and their sixth album is no exception to the norm they established for themselves. “We spent more time writing, passing things back and forth. We spent a week in this place called Hohenwald, Tennessee, we had this little writing cabin. It was real far out, really quiet and beautiful,” said guitarist Scott Holiday in an interview with Guitar.com. “We would just wake up and start writing together, then go out into nature, swim in the creek and then meet back up later, make a fire and talk about the things we’d seen that day. It really set the tone for what we wanted to do, writing-wise, and gave us the energy. Then we went home and began to work on those songs, passing it around until things were beaten into shape.” Rivals Sons signed with Nashville-based Low Country Sound last year after releasing four albums through Earache Records. LCS is a Warner Music Group imprint run by the band’s longtime producer Dave Cobb, and its primary focus is releasing music from Southern country and Americana acts. This Southern atmosphere rears its head multiple times on Feral Roots. From the album cover and title to the aforementioned inspired sound, Feral Roots sounds like it was written in the bayou. The album is a juggernaut and its production evokes the feeling of 1970s rock n’ roll. The buzzy guitars are in the front of the mix, with the vocals and bass flowing along to the sharp drums. There aren’t any low-lights to be found here. The album spans 11 tracks and has a great mixture of hard rockers and ballads. The album has a spectrum of influences ranging from CCR, Led Zeppelin, Bad Company and even a little bit of the Rolling Stones. The album opener “Do Your Worst” sets the tone for the album quickly with Holiday’s roaring guitars. “Back in the Woods” is an absolute adrenaline rush with Mike Miley’s frenzied drum attack throughout the whole song. “Shooting Stars” has singer Jay Buchanan doing gospel-infused soul complemented by a powerful background chorus courtesy of the Nashville Urban Choir. The title track is almost a B-side off of Led Zeppelin III with the folky acoustic guitar. “Stood By Me” has guitar licks straight out of Motown and fantastic preacher vocals from Buchanan. Holiday finds himself emulating equal parts Paul Rodgers and Jimmy Page all over this album, be it acoustic or electric. Buchanan has a powerful range and his raw shouted blues vocals match the energy coming from the guitars and drums. David Beste’s humming bass provides a solid, noticeable groove. The only knock about the album is that it isn’t something that most people haven’t heard before. It’s so revivalistic that it’s almost exactly what you would expect. However, even though Feral Roots is fairly predictable, Rival Sons execute this perfectly. Compared to other classic rock revival acts, namely Greta Van Fleet, Rival Sons manages to mimic the classic 1970s blues rock sound without sounding disingenuous. While some of this can be attributed to their ten years of experience and perpetually heavy touring schedule, there’s just something authentic about Feral Roots that not only makes it stand above the band’s peers, but also their own discography. Parker’s Picks: “Back in the Woods,” “Look Away,” “Stood By Me,” “End of Forever” is being thrown out in left field. Look at Washington state, where measles, the fatal disease that struck the United States that got eradicated in 1980, made a comeback. The governor of Washington declared a state of emergency because of this. Now how can a disease that was eradicated come back? To put it simply, not vaccinating. According to an article published in The Guardian, statistics from the World Health Organization said that measles cases have jumped up to 50%. It should be noted that this is really scary and should not be happening. Why are people who aren’t vaccinating not seeing the correlation here? To figure this out, one must look at their arguments. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, they have a variety of arguments. But there is one word that explains everything about their entire situation: claim. Evidence is something they lack when it comes to their cases. A claim is crucial to having a logical and sound argument. They are the foundation of the grounds of research. However, when that is all you truly have, can you actually consider this to be reasonable? Why do people actually believe this? One of the biggest problems pertaining to the adoption to false mantras is the susceptibility of deception due to the confusion about facts. According to Pew Research, of all the adults surveyed, 64% of them believe false news causes confusion. Of the 64%, 23% of them actually shared false stories. Some people are believed to be susceptible to false information. This could be shown through cognition tests. If an individual scores low then they may be more likely to fall for false information. As stated above, education could help fix issues of fake news. Using empirically validated research or using credible sources are just different ways of exposing manipulated news for what it really is: fake. Now that we know how fake news spreads and how to fix it, can we actually stop the spread of fake news? Can we stop antivaccinators from harming anybody, whether it be themselves or others? I truly believe we can stop this epidemic… eventually. The Anti-Vax Movement does not appear that they are not leaving any time soon. Think about it in the following way. They brought back measles and are marching and protesting vaccines in Washington. If the WHO mentioned that measles cases went up 50%, who’s to say that it won’t jump up to 75% by December? However, Facebook is being pressured to act against the raging conspiracy theories online. As such, the public outcry against these individuals is growing. This goes to show that people are calling for action. If we keep retaliating against the antivaccinators and fake news, we can end this movement. We can save countless lives by stopping the manipulation of facts. The Anti-Vax movement will die off, as measles did in the past, with our combined efforts. @wilkesbeacon Parker.Dorsey@wilkes.edu Will the anti-vaxxer movement stand the test of time? By Neil Murphy Staff Writer Facts and opinions are two things that help guide society in plenty of ways. Facts help us, not only as a society but as individuals grow, educate and advance. Opinions lead to perspectives on a variety of issues whether they are political, social, etc. These two things are crucial to us, but there are some that truly distort worldviews. How can someone distort a fact? The definition of what a fact is is something that has actual existence. But if you couldn’t distort facts, we would not have the Flat Earth Society, Alex Jones Supplement Buyers, and even worse, Anti-Vaccination Advocates. If you’re unfamiliar with the Anti-Vax movement then let me inform you. These individuals have been around for about 200 years. As their name states, they are against vaccinations for themselves and others, including children. They have been in the news recently, making huge appearances on Facebook by spreading conspiracy theories about the supposed “real nature of vaccines.” This is incredibly dangerous rhetoric that 18 Graphic by Madi Hummer @wilkesbeacon Neil.Murphy1@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 19, 2019 Sports Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editors: Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu or Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu MIH: Wilkes goes 0-1-1 in upstate N.Y By Tyler Aldinger Staff Writer ROCHESTER & UTICA, N.Y. -- The Wilkes University men’s ice hockey team headed up to New York this past weekend for two all important United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC) games. In the Colonels first contest of the weekend on Friday, Feb. 15, Wilkes faced Nazareth College at the Bill Gray’s Iceplex, coming away with a 1-1 draw. The Colonels faced an early deficit in the game, as Nazareth’s Brad Pizzey put the lone goal on the scoreboard just over a minute into the game. The rest of the first and second period would remain a defensive battle, as both Wilkes’ goalie Brandon Gordon and Nazareth’s Sean Kuhn stood strong between the pipes. The first ten minutes of the third period went in favor of Nazareth, but the Colonels did not go away. With less than six minutes left in the game, Brendan Logan tallied his sixth goal of the year for the Colonels, leveling the score to 1-1. Neither Nazareth nor the Colonels could secure the win in regular time, pushing the game into a three-on-three overtime. Since neither team could get the job done in overtime, the game went into a shootout. This marked the Colonels first-ever shootout, and it was a sudden death shootout at that. Tyler Barrow scored the first penalty shot for the Colonels, and Gordon made the save on Nazareth. “We just try to take every game one at a time,” Barrow said. “Eventually, the focus will be on the Utica game when the time comes.” Both teams earned a point, but the Colonels gained one extra point being the winner of the OT shootout. This put Wilkes’ overall record at 16-6-2 and 114-2 in the UCHC entering Saturday. The second game for the Colonels took place on Saturday night at the Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, N.Y. Heading into the game, the Utica Pioneers were in first place in the UCHC with 41 points, Elmira was in second place with 38 points and the Colonels and Manhattanville both had 37 points in third and fourth place. Holding the fifth place spot was Nazareth with 27 points and in the sixth, and last playoff spot, was Neumann with 23 points. The Colonels would head home from their game in Utica feeling defeated, as they fell 4-2 to the Pioneers in Saturday night’s contest. The Colonels dealt with a brick wall in Gianluca Baggetta in goal for Utica, who made 28 saves and limited the Colonels to only scoring two goals. The physicality between both teams ramped up quite a bit just minutes into the first period. Penalties also had a lot of implications in this game. After fighting off a Utica power play, the Colonels’ defense broke down and caused Utica to have a two-on-one in front of Wilkes’ Gordon. Jarrod Fitzpatrick was the Pioneer able to find the back of the net, giving Utica a 1-0 lead. Following the first goal, both teams got into a shooting frenzy, as the amount of shots increased and so did the tensions. With just under two minutes remaining in the first period, Barrow slashed Shawn Lynch in front of the Colonels bench after the whistle blew the puck dead. Lynch took exception to this and began taking shots at Barrow’s head. Barrow got a two-minute penalty, but Lynch got a game misconduct for ten minutes. By rule, this disqualified Lynch from the remainder of the game. The Colonels were unable to score on the four-on-four opportunities in the final minutes of the first period. Entering the second period, the Colonels still had over two minutes of power play time, although they were unable to capitalize on the opportunities. Later on in the second period on another Colonel power play, Tyson Araujo was able to tie things up at 1-1. “It was great at the moment to level things up,” said Araujo, reflecting on scoring the tying goal. “Unfortunately, the outcome of the game wasn’t what we wanted.” Donald Flynn was called for an unsportsmanlike penalty while celebrating the Colonels goal, which proved to be a costly penalty for the Colonels as this led to a barrage of goals for Utica. Less than a minute later, Utica capitalized on the shorthanded Colonels. Josh Haskins was able to find the back of the net and get the puck past Brandon Gordon, putting Utica in the lead 2-1. Only 45 seconds later, Utica would capitalize on another Colonel penalty. This time, it would be a penalty on Danny Reidel for hooking. Connor Landrigan buried the puck in the back of the net as he stood on the left side of Gordon, which was exposed after receiving a quick pass from Daniel Fritz. Shortly after the halfway point in the second period, Utica exposed Gordon again and knocked the lead up to 4-1. Coach Brett Riley called a timeout after this goal to regroup the team. Finally, the Colonels were able to shift the momentum onto their side, as Taylor Bommarito was able to sneak the puck past Baggetta, cutting the Colonels’ deficit to two goals and making the score 4-2. Going into the third period, Riley would not have been surprised to see the Colonels ramp things up and give an effort to come back. “We’ve come back all year, so we just wanted to play a five minute game and get the better end each five minutes,” said Riley going into the third period. “I thought we did that, the pucks didn’t really go our way, but we’re really proud with the way the guys battled back against a good team in a hostile environment.” Despite a valiant effort in the third period, the Colonels were unable to come back against Utica and fell short 4-2. This loss put the Colonels at 16-7-2 overall and 11-5-2 in the UCHC. The loss against Utica also knocked the Colonels out of potentially getting home ice advantage and a first round bye game in the playoffs. @wilkesbeacon Tyler.Aldinger@wilkes.edu MSWIM/WSWIM: Colonels pick up podium finishes in MAC Champs By Luke Modrovsky Editor-in-Chief YORK, Pa. -- Broken program records, podium finishes and new personal bests are the results of a grueling four-day Middle Atlantic Conference championship meet at the Graham Aquatic Center from Thursday through Sunday evening. On the first night, the men wasted no time, both figuratively and literally, with a sixth place finish in the 200 Medley Relay from sophomore Jared Byrne, freshman Trey Harloff and sophomores Justin Burda and Nick Martino, finishing in 1:38.91. In the 800 Freestyle Relay, the Colonels picked up another sixth place finish from Harloff, junior Tyler Weatherby, freshman Joseph Antolick and Byrne. They touched the wall in 7:20.03. On day two, Martino, Burda, Antolick and Byrne finished the 200 Freestyle in seventh in 1:28.14. On day three, Burda notched a fifth place 52.35 in the 100 Fly. The relay team of freshman Timothy Sechler-Stone, Harloff, Burda and Antolick picked up another sixth place finish with a 3:39.89 mark in the 400 Medley Relay. On the final day, Byrne qualified for the A final in the 100 Free and earned a seventh place finish after a 48.09 race. The women earned their first relay podium finish in the four years since the re-start of the program. Sophomore Abby Keating, seniors Morgan Williams and Allie Aspey and freshman Jessica Turnitza bested the previous team record in the 800 Freestyle Relay by 12 seconds. Their time of 8:27.20 was good for an eight place finish. On the evening of day three, Keating placed fourth in the 400 IM after finishing in 4:49.20. Keating would pick up her, and team’s third podum finish of the weekend after touching the wall in 2:16.29 in the 200 Fly. In the team category, the men earned a seventh of 12 teams and the women placed 10th of 12 teams. @wilkesbeacon Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 19, 2019 Sports 20 MLB: Where will FA Harper, Machado end up? By Kevin Singhel Staff Writer Spring is rapidly approaching, and with its onset, comes baseball’s Spring Training. Pitchers and catchers have begun reporting to their respective camps as the long baseball season gets underway. However, this spring training is particularly interesting, as many of the pressing questions of the offseason still remain unanswered. This year’s free agent class was supposed to be one of the most memorable in recent times since it contained superstar outfielder Bryce Harper and superstar third baseman/ shortstop Manny Machado. Experts expected both stars to sign massive deals well over $200 million, but as the calendar rolls past February, neither star has been inked to a deal yet. Harper has long been considered a generational talent, since he made his debut at 19 years old in 2012. If anyone had said that Harper would have difficulty signing a contract last year, they likely would have called that person crazy. However, a lackluster 2018 campaign coupled with his team, the Washington Nationals, being unable to make the postseason made Harper’s value drop considerably. Although Harper has won an MVP award in the past, he has yet to make it past the first round of the playoffs, leading to some questions about his ability to lead a team. Machado, on the other hand, just came off a successful season, in which his Los Angeles Dodgers won the National League pennant. Although highly coveted for his individual talent, Machado’s work ethic and attitude Men’s Swimming has been called into question on multiple occasions. There have been several occasions where Machado hasn’t finished out plays or has failed to hustle. In addition, Machado gained infamy for stepping on the foot of Brewers’ first baseman Jesus Aguilar during game four of the National League Championship Series. Although some may consider it unfair, Machado has earned the label as a slacker and a dirty player, which has clearly hurt his negotiating power. The Philadelphia Phillies are one of the only teams that have been linked to both stars throughout virtually the entire process. The Phillies are coming off of a 2018 campaign that started off promising. They were in first place of the National League East for much of the first half of the season and were buyers at the trade deadline; however, the Phillies entered a freefall during the second half and missed the postseason entirely. The Phillies need the extra help that a superstar like Machado or Harper would bring, and they certainly have the money to make a deal happen. The Phillies have long been linked to both of these stars, making it likely that Philadelphia will land at least one of this year’s prized free agents. The New York Yankees have had a long history of spending money and acquiring top free agents, which would seem to make them the perfect buyers for Harper and Machado’s services. The Yankees were a wild card team in last year’s postseason, reaching the American League Division series before eventually losing to their archrival Boston in four games. The Yankees could use one more major piece to push them over the top and become World Series contenders. However, the Yankees recently signed Troy Tulowitzki, who plays the same position as Machado. In addition, the Yankees outfield is already stacked with mega-stars such as Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge, meaning there would likely be no place for Harper. The Yankees are also trying to cut spending and avoid the luxury tax, a tax that comes into effect when a team has spent too much money on their roster. This tax was designed to level the playing field for small market teams, and a large deal with Harper or Machado will likely push the Yankees into the luxury tax threshold. As tantalizing as it sounds, the Bronx Bombers likely will not be adding any more firepower to their offense this offseason. Another big spender, the Los Angeles Dodgers, could be in contention for the two stars’ services as well. The Dodgers traded for Machado at last year’s trade deadline and used his skills to catapult their team into the World Series. The Dodgers have the largest payroll in baseball and seem to show no fear of going into the luxury tax, as long as there is a winning product on the field. The Dodgers also made a peculiar trade in the offseason where they sent star outfielders Yasiel Puig and Matt Kemp to the Cincinnati Reds, seemingly a move to clear outfield roster spots for a potential Harper signing. The Dodgers certainly have the money to make a deal with one of the stars happen, so if the back-to-back National League champions don’t land Harper, or at least retain Machado, it will be a major disappointment. Despite not being signed yet, many teams would still love to have Harper or Machado on their team. It will be interesting to see where each star will sign, what kind of money they will receive and what kind of impact they will have on their new ball clubs. Beacon Picks 8 A S E 8 A *10/6 @ FDU-Florham W 152-51 10/20 @ Mount Saint Mary W 153-46 10/27 vs Immaculata W 158-25 *11/3 Lebanon Valley W 171-19 11/3 Dickson L 107-92 11/17 Diamond Invitational 2nd *12/1 vs Lycoming W 109-96 *12/8 vs Arcadia L 183-79 *1/13 @ Misericordia W 145-112 1/26 @ Marywood L 153-73 *2/2 @ King’s L 133-72 2/14-2/17 MAC Championships * MAC 10/26 @ SUNY Canton L 6-4 10/27 @ SUNY Canton W 7-5 *11/3 @ Elmira L 5-2 *11/9 vs Stevenson W 4-2 *11/10 vs Chatham W 8-4 *11/16 @ King’s W 3-0 11/20 @ Hamilton L 3-2 OT *11/30 @ Manhattanville W 5-3 *12/1 @ Neumann W 5-4 OT *12/7 vs Utica L 2-1 *12/8 vs Nazareth W 3-2 12/19 vs Bryn Athyn W 4-2 1/5 @ Post W 3-1 1/12 vs Anna Maria W 5-2 *1/16 @ Lebanon Valley W 6-5 *1/18 vs Labanon Valley W 6-3 *1/21 vs Elmira TIE 4-4 *1/25 @ Chatham W 1-0 *1/26 @ Stevenson L 3-2 OT *1/31 vs King’s W 4-0 2/2 @ Bryn Athyn W 5-1 *2/8 vs Neumann W 5-4 *2/9 vs Manhattanville L 5-2 *2/15 @ Nazareth TIE 1-1 *2/16 @ Utica L 4-2 **2/19 vs Nazareth 7 p.m. *UCHC **UCHC Tournament L Kevin Singhel Staff Writer Harper to the Nationals Machado to the Phillies Kirsten Peters Co-Sports Editor Harper to the Phillies Machado to the Padres Ben Mandell Co-Sports Editor Harper to the Giants Machado to the Padres ParkerDorsey Asst. Opinion Editor Harper to the Giants Machado to the Phillies @wilkesbeacon Kevin.Singhel@Wilkes.edu Winter Sports Schedules Men’s Ice Hockey L Women’s Ice Hockey 10/26 @ King’s L3-1 10/28 vs Oswego L 5-0 11/2 vs Nazareth L 10-0 11/3 vs Nazareth L 0-7 11/10 @ Neumann L 7-3 11/17 @ Chatham L 5-0 11/30 vs SUNY Canton L 7-1 12/1 vs SUNY Canton L 6-2 12/7 @ Morrisville L 6-0 1/5 @ Stevenson L 5-1 1/11 @ Post L 3-1 1/12 @ Post L 4-2 1/18 @ Lebanon Valley L 4-1 2/6 vs Lebanon Valley TIE 1-1 2/15 vs Utica L 8-0 2/16 @ Utica L 3-0 �The Beacon - February 19, 2019 Sports 21 WIH: Jolly has season-high 66 saves in Friday loss to Utica By Kendyl Kalish Staff Writer WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- The Wilkes University women’s ice hockey team took on the Utica College Pioneers Friday night at the Toyota Sportsplex. This was the last home game of the season for the Colonels, and they suffered an 8-0 loss. A few big things happened for the Colonels in the last week. They recorded their first point in a 1-1 tie against Lebanon Valley on Feb. 6. “We were really proud to get that first point. We worked really hard for that,” said senior defender Laura Brezinski in regard to the point recorded during Wilkes’ prior home game. After that game, freshman Ally Joly was named the United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC) Goaltender of the Week, after stopping 44 out of 45 shots in the Feb. 6 game and registering a .978 save percentage. “It felt like a team award rather than just an individual award,” remarked Joly. Prior to the start of this Friday’s game, Wilkes honored Brezinski, their lone senior. Brezinski appeared in all of the Colonels games this season, registering a team-high 34 blocked shots and two assists. Friday’s game was the first matchup between the Colonels and Pioneers this season. Going into the game, Utica’s record was 14-8-1 whereas Wilkes’ record was 0-13-1. The Colonels came out with a lot of momentum in the first period. Joly made a few big saves early on, but the score remained 0-0 for the first 15 minutes of play. WW With 4:37 left in the period, Utica’s Olivia Hirschy and Wilkes’ freshman forward Shauna Tubbs received two minutes each for roughing. This gave the Colonels and Pioneers two minutes of four-on-four hockey. Ultimately, this helped the Pioneers, giving them their first goal of the game when Elizabeth Dohner scored, with assists by Lexi Stanisewski and Noelle Capriglione. The period ended with the Colonels trailing 1-0. At the start of the second period, there was a strong effort shown by both teams. However, Dohner scored her second goal of the game, increasing the Pioneer’s lead to 2-0. With 11:52 remaining, Brezinski received a two-minute slashing penalty. This gave Utica another opportunity to score - and they did. With 11:38 left, Dohner got her third goal of the game with an assist by Georgia Santullo, securing a hat trick for Dohner. With a little over 10 minutes left, another goal was recorded by Dohner, who proved to be able to poke a hole in the Colonels’ defense, to bring the score to 4-0. With about nine minutes to play, Utica’s Santullo recorded her first goal of the game with an assist by Stanisewski, giving them the 5-0 lead. With 1:35 remaining in the second period, Utica’s Nicole Johnson got a goal with an assist by Kyra Borsoi, making it 6-0. The period ended with the Colonels trailing by six points. Before the start of the third period, Wilkes’ head coach Earl Utter urged his players to “try to take away time and space” from Utica. He believes that these were two of their downfalls in the first two periods of the game. The score remained 6-0 for about the first half of the third period. Then, at 10:27 into period, Brezinski received a two-minute penalty for roughing, giving Utica a power play. Utica capitalized on this, with Katrina Cornick scoring to bring the Pioneers lead up to 7-0 off of an assist from Kayla Dion. With 3:45 remaining in the game, Utica’s Olivia Hirschy scored with an assist from Ricki Haab, giving them an eight-point lead. The game ended with an 8-0 win for Utica, which improved their record to 15-8-1. After facing Utica on Feb. 15, the Colonels travelled to Utica for their last contest of the season the following day. Noting their previous contest, Utter asked his team to do a “better job of taking away time and space, as well as managing the puck.” The Colonels proved to do just that, as they were able to hold the Pioneers to a 3-0 victory during Wilkes’ final game of their inaugural ice hockey season on Saturday. The Beacon/Sean Connelly Freshman Ally Jolly made a record 66 saves on Friday and followed it up with 63 saves on Saturday in back-to-back contests against Utica. @wilkesbeacon Kendyl.Kalish@wilkes.edu Winter Sports Schedules Women’s Basketball Wrestling *1/23 vs Del. Valley W 56-45 11/3 @ Ned McGinley Invite 5th 11/8 @ Neumann L 85-75 11/10 @ Gettysburg Invite 2nd *1/26 @ Eastern L 82-68 11/10 vs PSU Hazleton W 93-73 1/28 @ Valley Forge L 75-70 11/17 @ Otterbein W 30-21 11/13 vs Susquehanna L 79-66 *1/30 vs Manhattanville L 81-72 11/17 @ Averett W 27-12 y-11/16 @ Marywood L 82-76 *2/2 vs DeSales L 85-52 11/17 @ Greensboro W 33-10 y-11/17 vs #8 Scranton 69-47 11/20 vs PSU Wilkes-Barre W 89-61 *2/6 @ Misericordia L 60-36 11/17 @ Bluefield W 49-0 12/1 @ Ferrum L 20-15 *2/9 vs King’s W 58-55 11/26 @ Juniata L 89-63 *2/12 @ Delaware Valley L 83-7112/1 @ S. Virginia W 35-16 12/1 @ PSU Harrisburg W 67-64 *2/16 @ FDU-Florham L 84-80 12/1 @ McDaniel W 34-8 *12/5 vs Misericordia L 78-54 12/8 @ Elizabethtown W 24-10 *12/8 @ Manhattanville L 83-50 12/22 Wilkes Open *-MAC Freedom 1/3 vs Centenary W 63-51 1/5 @ S. Maine W 18-17 y-Cross County Challenge *1/9 @ #22 DeSales L 86-46 1/5 @ #19 Stevens W 27-24 *1/12 vs Eastern W 82-75 1/5 @ #25 Messiah L 26-16 1/14 vs Rutgers-Camden L 90-82 1/5 @ Camden CC W 54-0 *1/16 @ King’s L 73-59 1/11 @ Springfield L 20-17 *1/18 vs FDU-Florham W 83-78 1/11 @ Ohio Northern W 31-16 1/11 @ #21 Wash. & Lee W 24-12 1/12 @ Wis.-EAU Claire W 22-20 1/12 @ Oswego W 34-6 1/27 vs Lackawanna W 36-12 1/27 vs PSU-Behrend W 37-9 1/27 vs Oneota W 22-19 2/1 vs Penn College W 36-12 2/8 @ #6 Ithaca L 35-11 2/10 @ King’s W 43-9 2/15 @ Scranton W 28-10 2/16 vs Keystone 12:30 p.m. 2/17 @ Futures Mid East 9 a.m. 2/22-2/23 @ SE Regionals 9 a.m. Men’s Basketball 11/13 @ PSU Hazleton W 80-60 x-11/16 vs Bethany W 88-68 x-11/17 vs Leb. Valley W 83-81 11/20 vs PSU W-B W 87-81 11/28 vs Drew L 67-65 12/1 @ Clarks Summit W 106-55 *12/5 vs Misericordia W 81-78 *12/8 @ Manhattanville W 91-87 12/18 vs Albright W 85-77 y-12/29 vs #25 Scranton L 74-64 y-12/30 vs Marywood W 74-70 1/2 @ Susquehanna L 88-64 1/5 @ Messiah W 80-73 *1/9 @ DeSales L 97-85 *1/12 vs Eastern W 94-74 *1/16 @ King’s L 81-53 *1/18 vs FDU-Flor. W 96-53 *1/23 vs Del.Valley L 99-90 *1/26 @ Eastern L 79-69 *1/30 vs Manhattanville W 76-62 *2/2 vs DeSales W 78-77 *2/6 @ Misericordia W 69-54 *2/9 vs King’s W 76-51 *2/12 @ Del. Valley W 85-70 *2/16 @ FDU-Flor. L 80-77 **2/20 vs Eastern 7 p.m. *-MAC Freedom **MAC Freedom playoffs x-Lebanon Valley tournament y-Cross County Challenge �The Beacon - February 19, 2019 Sports 22 Getting to know... Marcus Robinson Senior Basketball Player The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week Feb. 5 - Feb. 11 Why Marcus Robinson was selected: Robinson shutdown reigning Conference Player of the Year Jason Kenny in Wednesday night’s game against Misericordia, securing 15 points and helping to clinch a playoff berth in Saturday’s win against King’s with eight points and four steals. Name: Marcus Robinson Year: Graduate Student Major: MBA (Graduated with a degree in Management) Hometown: Swedesboro, N.J. High School: Kingsway HS Position: Shooting Guard Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I decided to come to Wilkes because the coaching staff that recruited me was different than the other school’s coaches where I was looking. Wilkes actually cares about their players. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? I would like to be a contract specialist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and possibly coach. When/Why did you first begin playing? I started playing at the age of four because my dad put a basketball in my hands. He also played basketball, so that pushed me to be just like him. Favorite thing to do during practice? Take water breaks. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? This season, I hope to win the MAC Championship and make the NCAA tournament. Editor’s s elec tions are mined by ts Editor's note note:: Athlete Athlete of of the the Week Week selections are deter determined by the the spor sports staf f each nd of mic year, year, we ill post post aa reader poll i,staff each week. week. At At the the eend of the the acade academic we w will reader poll on itte r @ Wilkes B eacon to row n an on Tw Twitter @WilkesBeacon to ccrown an “Athlete "Athlete of of the the Year." Year. " The Beacon/Kirsten Peters If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? Not a single thing. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Golfing and lounging. Favorite building on campus? UCOM. Favorite professor? Dr. Edmonds. What came first? The chicken or the egg? The chicken. Favorite meal to eat on campus? Wraps from the POD. Coke or Pepsi? Coke. Most influential person in your life? My grandfather. He made me the person I am today. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Michael Jackson. A quote you live your life by? “Today I will do what others won’t, so that tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t.” What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? To me, “Be Colonel” means that you are respectful with everything that you do, and that you help others around you when needed. Anyone to give a shout-out to? Fab 5 and Camille. -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor �23 Sports The Beacon - February 19, 2019 Getting to know... Ashley Caster Senior Basketball Player The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week Feb. 5 - Feb. 11 Why Ashley Caster was selected: Caster led Wilkes with 13 points and six rebounds in their loss against Misericordia on Wednesday night and helped her team win for the first time since the 2013-2014 season against King's on Senior Day. Name: Ashley Caster Year: Senior Major: Sports Management & Entrepreneurship Minor: Management Hometown: York, Pa. High School: Spring Grove HS Position: Forward Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? The campus and great atmosphere from the professors and students acted as a driving force in my decision to come to Wilkes. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? After graduation, I want to become a collegiate athletic director or a head coach. When/Why did you first begin playing? I started playing when I was six. My dad taught me how to play, and I loved the sport ever since. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Off the court, I enjoy traveling, eating, sleeping and working. Favorite professor? Dr. Schmidt and Dr. Lee. Favorite building on campus? Marts. Favorite meal to eat on campus? A philly cheesesteak from Grille Works. Coke or Pepsi? Propel. What came first? The chicken or the egg? Chegg. Most influential person in your life? My mom and my sisters. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Gandhi. Favorite thing to do during practice? During pratice, my favorite thing to do is scrimmage and trick shots. A quote you live your life by? "She is clothed with strength and dignity and she laughs without the fear of the future." - Proverbs 31:25 Hopes for this season as a Colonel? I hope that we can change the program and come together as a team and play to our potential. What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? To me, "Be Colonel" means to be strong and keep working to be the best person you can be. If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? I wouldn’t change anything, honestly. As a team, we are always improving and making each other better. Anyone to give a shout-out to? Nubbies and obviously my DAWGS. -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor Editor’s elec tions are mined by ts Editor's note: note: Athlete Athle te of of the the Week Week sselections are deter determined by the the spor sports staff year, we ill post post aa reader poll taff each each week. week . At At the the end end of of the the academic academic year, we w will reader poll on it ter @WilkesB eacon to on Tw Twitter @WilkesBeacon to crow crow n an “Athlete of the Year." The Beacon/Kirsten Peters �Sports 24 ! D N U O B F F O Y A L P r MAC Freedom Semi-Final UCHC Quarterfinal Photos: The Beacon/Kirsten Peters The Beacon - February 19, 2019 No. 2 Wilkes vs. No. 3 Eastern No. 4 Wilkes vs. No. 5 Nazareth MBB: Wednesday @ 7 p.m. MIH: Tuesday @ 7 p.m. Marts Center Toyota SportsPlex By Ben Mandell Co-Sports Editor Another season, another trip to the MAC Freedom tournament for Wilkes men’s basketball where they will take on Eastern. For the second straight year, the Colonels will host a playoff game, this time in the two seed. Despite losing to FDU-Florham Saturday, Wilkes comes into the tournament on a hot streak. They had won their previous five games, including wins against DeSales and Delaware Valley who are playoff teams. Wilkes has improved their defense since they lost 79-69 to Eastern. Wilkes has only allowed more than 79 points once in their last six games, which was in the loss to FDU-Florham. On the season, the key to the Colonels success has been defense and keeping opponents under 79 points. Their record in conference play is 1-5 when opponents score 79 or more points. It is a perfect 8-0 when they hold opponents under 79 points. Marcus Robinson has led the Colonels defense for the last four years, being tasked with taking away opponents top scorers. He will likely draw the assignment of locking down Darius Washington. He averages 15.8 points for the Eagles and is their leading scorer. Michael Bowlers and William Blet could also cause problems for the Colonels down low as they give Eastern a big size advantage in the paint. Wilkes countered their size the first time they played with Tommy Bowen and Mark Mullins providing help down low. They may do the same or get the 6’6” Freshman Jake Robel involved as well as he has picked up more minutes as the season has gone on. Robel could help neutralize the length of Bowlers. On the offensive side, Wilkes will also rely on Rob Pecorelli and Robinson, but Mullins and Bowen have also been consistent scorers for the Colonels. The four are all averaging doubledigits in points and have helped lead Wilkes to one of the top scoring offenses in the MAC Freedom. Wilkes finished the season behind Manhattanville Wilkes will have their hands full with the size of Eastern, but they have beaten them at home once this season, and will look to do it again. If Wilkes wins, they will play the winner of the DeSales and Delaware Valley game. If DeSales, wins, the Colonels will be on the road. If the Aggies win, they will host the MAC Freedom Championship. @wilkesbeacon Benjamin.mandell@Wilkes.edu By Tyler Aldinger Staff Writer The Wilkes men’s ice hockey team heads into the United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC) playoffs Tuesday night against Nazareth College. The Colonels will be at home Tuesday night in front of their home crowd at the Toyota Sportsplex. Wilkes tied with Manhattanville going into the playoffs at 37 points. However the tiebreaker goes in favor of Manhattanville, so this pushes the Colonels back into the fourth seed. The Colonels will host the fifth seeded Nazareth. The first time these two teams met this season was back in December when the Colonels and Golden Flyers faced off at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Wilkes came away with a late shorthanded goal from Devon Schell which ultimately gave the Colonels the lead 3-2 late in the third period, before holding off Nazareth and getting the victory. The two teams met again this past Friday night at the Bill Gray’s Iceplex, where Nazareth and Wilkes tied, but Tyler Barrow earned Wilkes extra point in a sudden death shootout. The Colonels have not been able to breakthrough tough goaltenders the past few games they have faced difficult goalies. One of coach Riley’s points of emphasis going into this game against Nazareth is take shots from all over if given the opportunity. “It’s going to be a game of getting pucks to the net…. And forcing a really good goalie to really work hard,” said coach Riley. Sean Kuhn for Nazareth held his own during the prior meeting between the Colonels and Nazareth College. Kuhn made 41 total saves including nine in the regular overtime period before the sudden death shootout. Kuhn usually averages around the mid thirties as far as saves he has to make per game. Kuhn will definitely be a big impact and the Colonels lead goal scorers Donald Flynn, Brendan Logan, and Tyler Barrow are going to have to keep offensive pressure and crack open Kuhn. On the Colonels side they are going to look to Brandon Gordon who has emerged as the Colonels’ top goalie. @wilkesbeacon Tyler.Aldinger@Wilkes.edu � 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 2019 February 19th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019 February 19 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/0e03661f0ad1a9529698ff14207ff370.pdf 69a11a146c4458eb4e9cfc360d91b4e3 PDF Text Text w T ~ ~IHIIE :83IEACC(Q)N HE B EACON The Beacon - February 12, 2019 Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 72, Issue 13 Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania FREE Take one The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Campus welcomes 32 Panamanian students Accounting students offer free tax services By Maddie Davis and Sean Schmoyer Co-News Editor and Asst. News Editor Local hotpsot ‘Bart & Urby’s’ closes indefinitely, page 4 By Maddie Davis PANAMA, page 5 TAX HELP, page 6 Courtesy of the Office of International Engagement IFARHU groups 2 and 3 arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey on Jan. 31. of learning a brand new language in a new and foreign culture. These students would be given the opportunity to study English at Wilkes University depending on their test score in their province’s student center. Each of the eight provinces in Panama has an IFARHU student center to help spread education to those in Panama Valentine’s Day Oreo Dipped Lady Bug, page 11 The Beacon/Savannah Pinnock Largest Will a Republican first-year class runin against history, Trump?, pagepage 5 15 The Beacon/Kirsten Peters who cannot afford or do not have the ability to travel and attend other high schools. Each province’s center usually sends two of the top scoring students with the IFARHU program to Wilkes University to study. However with the newest group, IFARHU 3, they have sent Co-News Editor A group of Wilkes University’s accounting students are offering free tax services to the campus and the surrounding community of Wilkes-Barre during this tax season. The Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership has made this possible with the Volunteer Income Tax Assitance (VITA). The tax assistance is specifically for individuals whose household incomes are less than $54,000 who file federal, state and local tax returns. The students have already provided services on Feb. 9 and will hold two more appointment days on Feb. 16 and Feb. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. As apart of the program, students are required to take an advanced taxes class taught by Dr. Cynthia J. Chisarick their junior year to be eligible for consideration for the VITA program. Select students are then chosen to be student coordinators for the program. The Beacon/Jordan Fritz The Beacon/ Maddie Davis On Jan. 31 the newest group of students in the IFARHU program arrived on campus. The group consists of 19 students from all eight of the provinces in Panama. This IFARHU group marks the third to arrive on campus. The Office of International Engagement, who sponsor these students, welcomed 19 new IFARHU 3 students and 13 of the returning IFARHU 2 students. The office has also welcomed MEDUCA 10, the newest MIRE group, IFARHU 1 and four UTP students in the past few years. MEDUCA students are apart of Panama Bilingue, a five-month program that brings in older students to learn different curriculum and skills to become english teachers in Panama. MIRE students are diplomats from Panama who come to the university for a semester to take different classes to broaden their education. UTP students are college students enrolled at the Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá who come to the university for a semester to take engineering classes. The IFARHU program started three years ago when the government of Panama reached out to Wilkes University to start to identify student populations in Panama who could take on the task WBB & MBB: Both teams Largest first-year class in beat King’s, men clinch history, page 5 playoff berth, pages 12 & 13 �The Beacon - February 12, 2019 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact either news editor: Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu or Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Student Government notes: Feb. 6 weekly meeting By Sara Ross Staff Writer Student Government held their weekly meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 6, and it started with the contunation of the club requests from last week and news about upcoming events. The American Pharmacist Association (APhA), had its second week of discussions. APhA is looking for funds for five students to go to the 2019 Annual Meeting & Exposition. Originally, they wanted $3,423 for the trip, but Student Government approved a motion allocating only $2,068 with 30 members approving, two opposing, and zero abstaining. Phi Beta Lambda also made another reappearance to follow up on their request for funds for 15 students to go to the 2019 State Leadership Conference from Mar. 22 to the 24. They received their total requested amount for the trip of $1,650 with the motion passing with all 37 Student Government members giving their approval. Chemistry Club came back as well to continue the discussion about obtaining $2,860.20, in order to attend the American Chemical Society National Meeting. At the event, they will be accepting two awards, the Commendable Student Chapter Award, and the Green Chapter Award. Chemistry Club received their total requested amount with the motion passing with 26 in favor, 11 opposing, and zero abstaining. Additionally, the Wilkes Theatre Department came back to disscus attending the Southeastern Theatre Conference this spring. Student Government allocated a motion to give them $2,250, which was $250 more than the original amount, and it passed with 31 approving, four opposing, and zero abstaining. Finally, the Youths for Human Rights club were looking for recognition to form their club on campus. However, after much debate and a revote, the motion failed for them to recieve reconition. Student Government members thought they were quite similar to the UNICEF club and were not sure of how well the Youths for Human Rights would do if recognized. Moving on from second-week discussions, Adventures in Science, is being held on Apr. 26 at Wilkes University where they are inviting fifth grade students from local schools. This year’s theme is, “Science is SnOW Cool!” Adventures in Science is requesting a total amount of $2,500 to cover some of their expenses for the event. Student Government had a vote for their nominations for the Student Government Member of the Month and the Club of the Month. Brooke Mazzotta was the Member of the Month, while the Asian Cultural Society was the Club of the Month. MSC discussed an upcoming trip to an Off-Broadway play on Feb. 16. They also have events planned for Black History Month. Free and Confidential STD/STI Testing Free and confidential gonorrhea and chlamydia testing will be offered on campus by Caring Communities. They will be conducted on campus at Wilkes University’s Health and Wellness Services on the first floor of Passan Hall. Testing dates will be held on Feb. 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Mar. 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m; and Apr. 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 in the Savitz Lounge on the second floor of the Henry Student Center. The theme will be related to Valentine’s Day and will feature a chocolate fondue pot with sweet treats. The coffee hour will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Gender in the Media” and students, faculty, staff and community members are all encouraged to participate in the conference. Sessions will include research and poster presentations, panel disscussions, video screenings and performance art. For more informationor any questions or concerns about the WGS conference please contact Dr. Jennifer Thomas at Jennifer.Thomas@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon Sara.Ross@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs: The upcoming happenings on campus Compiled by Sean Schmoyer Blood Drive Scheduled for Feb. 14 Wilkes University and the Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14, in the Henry Student Center lounge. Walk-in donors are welcome or you can make an appointments by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or going online at www.redcrossblood.org. The American Red Cross is specifically in need for blood and platelet donors. The Red Cross will also be handing out free t-shirts for those who donate. Valentine’s Day Global Coffee Hour on Feb. 13 The next Global Coffee Hour will be on Women’s and Gender Studies Conference Proposals for the Annual Women’s and Gender Studies Conference at King’s College are now being accepted. Proposals are due Friday, Feb. 22 and must be submitted online. The theme is “New Narratives of Upcoming Events: 2019 Spring Semester February 13 - Post Cuffing Szn Poetry Slam 13 - Global Coffee Hour 14 - Be Your Own Bae (WUPB) 14 - Red Cross Blood Drive 19 - Boost Your Social Presence Lecture (FBA) 19 - Free Emergency Car Kits (CC) 19 - Bowling Night (CC) 21 - Minute-To-Win-It (WUPB) 28 - Rodeo Night (WUPB) 22-23 - Vagina Monologues 24 - Mall Shopping Shuttle March 14 - Themed Bingo (WUPB) 16 - Glow Night at Skyzone (SD) 19 - Free Tire Gauges (CC) 19 - Movie Night 22 - Medieval Times (SD) 24 - Ice Skating & Pizza (SD) 28 - Fondue Night 31- Mall Shopping Shuttle WUPB denotes Wilkes University Programming Board CC denotes Commuter Council SG denotes Student Government SD denotes Student Development Want your event featured in the calendar? Email: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon Table of Contents Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu News..................2 Life, A&E............7 Opinion............14 Sports................19 �The Beacon - February 12, 2019 News Pharmacy, nursing students take on Script Your Future challenge By Cabrini Rudnicki Co-News Editor Pharmacy and nursing students are collaborating for the 2019 Medication Adherence Team Challenge. The challenge has Wilkes students working with health profession students from across the country competing in the 2019 Medication Adherence Team Challenge. The challenge is a two-month long competition to raise awareness for taking medication as directed. Medication Adherence Team Challenge is a part of the Script Your Future, a campaign started by the National Consumers League in 2011. Since starting the challenge, nearly 65,000 patients have been directly counseled by the 15,000 health care students involved in the challenge. The challenge has reached more than 24.5 million consumers about the importance of medication adherence. National Consumer League’s mission is to protect and promote social and economic workers. “Understanding your condition and taking the medicine correctly are important steps toward a longer, healthier life,” says the official Script Your Future website. “Not taking your medicine as directed can do more than just send you to the hospital - almost 125,000 people die every year because they do not take their medicine as directed.” According to the National Consumers League, three out of four patients do not take their medication as directed, which could lead to serious complications. Sponsors for the challenge include American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation, the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). Wilkes students involved include Agnes Stypulkowski, Amber Ankudovich, Antonia Gobo, Cody Morcom, Danica Benson, Jamie Campbell, Katelin Ivey, Meghan Muretta, Nicole Hughes, Rachel Wood, Sarah Hughes, Sergey Svintozelskiy and Zaleena Rasheed Katelin Ivey, a P2 pharmacy student at Wilkes, is one of the student coordinators of the event. “We will be talking to patients in the community about medication adherence, making sure they are taking it on time, taking it in the correct way,” she explained. “Along with that, we will be focusing on three disease states: cardiovascular, asthma, and diabetes.” The students will go to events around the area in order to do community outreach. “We’ve been in contact with a lot of the pharmacies around the area, including the Medicine Shoppe, Albert’s, Nockley Family Pharmacy, as well as looking into Volunteers of Medicine,” she said. Ivey is proud to be one of the students participating in the event. “It feels amazing, it feels like something greater than myself. I never thought that as a student I’d be able to have opportunities to go and make a direct impact on patients’ lives like this.” This is Wilkes’ first year participating in the challenge. Dr. Troy Lynn Lewis, an assistant professor of pharmacy, brought the challenge to the school upon seeing how great of an opportunity it would be for her students. “We know medication does not work unless patients are actually taking their medication. This is a nationwide issue, and it is what the events across our community are aimed for,” she explained. The challenge started Jan. 1 and will end March 22. The most recent event took place Feb. 2 at the St. Nicholas Church before the evening mass. The students held an information session for proper medication adherence as well as took blood pressure from the church goers. Six to seven more events are planned for the rest of the challenge season. “For this concentrated time, the students are in the community promoting medication adherence. They will hold different events, with the events being centered around chronic disease states,” she explained. “Our pharmacy students are targeting these patients to make sure they are taking their medication everyday.” “We are competing against pharmacy schools across the nation,” she explained. “The winners are announced in April and the winning schools get stipends, award, and a press release. There is some incentive.” “I think [this challenge] is important because it is something that they will see everyday when they are practicing,” said Lewis. “I think it is also important to be a patient advocate. I am making sure they are advocating for real life issues in the community.” The community can follow the Wilkes’ Script Your Future team on their Facebook page. For more information on the challenge, visit syfadherencechallenge.ning.com. Particpators will be using #SYFchallenge and follow the campaign @IWillTakeMyMeds. For my information for when the next Script Your Future community outreach event will be held, please contact Dr. Lewis at troy.lewis@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu Family Business Alliance to hold ‘boost your social presence’ By Sean Schmoyer Asst. News Editor On Feb. 19 the Family Business Alliance will be hosting an event on campus on the second floor of the Henry Student Center, in the Miller Room. Registration for the event will be at 11:30 a.m. and the workshop titled “Boost Your Social Presence” will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. with two guest speakers, Holly Pilcavage, business development and operations at Coal Creative, and Jack Reager, president of Blackout Design, Inc. Pilcavage and Reager will be speaking about the importance of social media presence for small family businesses, how to create a presence on social media outlets and tips and tools to better market oneself on social media. Coal Creative was a small business that started off as a portfolio website in 2008. Pilcavage joined Coal Creative in 2013 and with her skill set and the help of the other members of the business grew into an awardwinning marketing agency. Blackout Design, created in 2003 by Reager, focuses on integrating technology with marketing solutions to help clients with marketing and strategy, web and development and print and graphic design. Blackout Design and Coal Creative are both businesses centered in Pennsylvania with Blackout Design being located in Dunmore PA and Coal Creative functioning out of Wilkes-Barre. Coal Creative joined the Family Business Alliance just this year along with Blackout Design. This event is also a way to start the year with a strong showing of partnership. Both Reager and Pilcavage answered questions from the Family Business Alliance about how to best start marketing a business on social media, during a presenter spotlight they posted online. “The best way for someone to start marketing their business on social media is to choose which channel(s) reach your target market/audience and be sure to align your branding. Once you are up and running, stay consistent and be engaging,” said Pilcavage. “With any digital initiative (or marketing for that matter), we suggest clients start by identifying what their goals are,” said Reager. “Transanctions like email signups, product sales/new business inquiries, or just general awareness should be positioned in your social efforts as you look to drive the audience. Be clear with your call to action and ensure the whole chain works before you publish.” The Family Business Alliance for 20 years has stated its mission as being a trusted resource to empower regional family-owned businesses through educational programs, networking, counseling, and guidance. Susan Reilly, executive director at Family Business Alliance, said, “FBA is a membership organization where we are focused on the family and business. We provide education benefits for family businesses. Family business accounts for 65% of the national economy, that can include anything from a pizza shop to Comcast. Our focus is to educate them on topics and issues like business succession from one generation to the next.” Reilly expressed that FBA is important because it serves the population that is the largest provider in the area, and because a 3 central goal is to keep family business together and being successful in a changing world. FBA partners with both Wilkes University and Penn State Scranton, as such there will also be an event at the Hawk Lecture Hall in the business building at Penn State Worthington Scranton. Their event will be held earlier in the morning from 8:30 to 10 a.m. This year marks FBA’s 20th anniversary. This year has already marked the beginning of new partnerships with businesses like Blackout Design and Coal Creative. Reilly said, “A lot of firms are small, so taking a step back and marketing themselves is difficult. That is the reason for this event.” Once again the event will be hosted on Feb 19 on the second floor of the Henry Student Center, in the Miller Room from noon to 1:30 p.m. The event will be open to free to attend but registration is needed to attend the event. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Any student interested in registering should visit https:// www.wilkes.edu/FBA for more information. @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 12, 2019 News Bar-goers react to local hotspot ‘Bart & Urby’s’ closure 4 Wilkes University’s gateway as a barrier knocked down into the Downtown. “With Wilkes University turning After just under a decade and a half what was once Bartikowsky’s into a of business, the lights have turned off gateway, to Wilkes, as well as many and the final note has been sung at a new restaurants, we firmly believe that local establishment, as Bart & Urby’s Downtown Wilkes-Barre is getting has shuttered its doors. better and will continue to do so…” the The late owner, Brian Urbanas, website read. died on Jan. 25 after a long battle The east campus gateway, constructed with multiple sclerosis. His parents, in 2015, connected parts of the Wilkes Patsy and Joe Urbanas have decided to campus directly to South Main Street. close the bar in order to sell both the The business, located at 119 South business and the building. Main Street, offered the traditional bar Urbanas had an optimistic view setting with a few twists and turns. Bart for Downtown Wilkes-Barre. On & Urby’s described itself on Twitter the business website, that view was saying it had “great food and unique emphasized. drinks in a laid back atmosphere.” “Bart and Urby’s has been in business Wilkes alumnae Brittany Mudlock since 2005,” a message posted in the ‘18 and Maddie Andrews ‘17, along ‘About’ section of the website sad. “We with senior communication studies were ready 1 year prior, but there were student John Rey all agreed with the no street lights and RC Movies was not description. Mudlock, Andrews and yet opened. Once those were in order, Rey were all frequent fliers at the we finally opened on 10/31 of 2005. It establishment that accepted Wilkes The Beacon/ Maddie Davis was amazing to see all of the support ‘Flex’ dollars, money that was able to A handwritten sign posted on the doors reads “Bar closed due to a family from family and friends, as well as the spent at local restaurants through a Downtown revitalization. When we university dining plan. emergency until further notice.” first bought the property, it was a ghost Mudlock and Andrews indicated that The establishment also provide other “It wa s a very friendly place, not town. Now, after 10 years and lots of Urbanas was one to greet customers, as advantages, Mudlock said. many places where the owner would hard work, we are still standing.” well as the positive atmosphere in the “It was just a good night (out) because come out and great you,” Mudlock said. The business’s website also pointed to bar. “They knew your order,” they would be open late, Mudlock said Andrews said. “They always in frequenting Bart & Urby’s. ”It was knew what you wanted probably my favorite night of the week. “I would go every Wednesday with unless you changed it up a little bit. You don’t have a bunch of different people,” Andrews that very often in Wilkes- said. “It was kind of like our hangout.” While the last final call has been Barre. “They always made, Mudlock said the memories are remembered you. The forever. “The memories were being able to owner would always come out and say hi. It was just go with my friends and have a good one of those places where night,” Mudlock said. “It was the best you felt like you were at time going with a huge group. It was fun to play trivia on trivia night. home.” “I’m really sad that it’s going away. Mudlock and Andrews both pointed to the Other places are not unique to the area specialty nights that the like Bart & Urby’s was.” Andrews said she was saddened bar ran, such as wing night, mac-and-cheese night, when the news broke, and it hopeful boneless bite night and taco she’ll find a new regular spot. “It was a bummer when I found that night. “They had great deals and out,” Andrews said. “It was like ‘Oh, I some of the best mac-and- have to find a new hangout, apparently.’ We’ve been going to Arena Bar and cheese in the area,” Mudlock said. “For $5, they’d bring Grill (on Coal Street), but we’ll see.” The Beacon/ Maddie Davis out a bowl bigger than my @wilkesbeacon A ‘for sale’ sign sits in the front window of Bart & Urby’s. The establishment announced they head.” Andrews agreed with Mudlock on the mac-andLuke. Modrovsky@wilkes.edu would be shutting their doors due to the owner passing. cheese take. By Luke Modrovsky Editor-in-Chief �The Beacon - February 12, 2019 PANAMA, from front page more than the usual two. Greivin Yoshvan Gonzalez, one of the 17 IFARHU 2 students, commented on the development of his english language while apart of the IFARHU and IEP program at Wilkes. “I have learned how to interact with people from different cultures and how to be a leader of a team,” said Gonzalez. “When I came here for the first time I could not speak any English, now I feel confident about my English, cause I can have conversations with American people.” Rosa Ponce Sanabria, Director of International Engagement commented on the relationship between Wilkes and the IFARHU program in Panama. “We started working with them to identify the study population who could be able to take on the challenge. We started to work with students living in student centers, boarding school-like rest halls, that the government funds for students coming from communities with no nearby high schools,” said Sanabria. “From those student centers, we chose students with the highest academic standards that had already proven financial need.” The IFARHU program has two phases, the first is a college readiness program that provides students with language instruction and other academic foundation and skills needed to be prepared for college work. The second phase is a full tuition scholarship to any undergraduate program being paid by the government of Panama which rests on their scores on the IELTS test, an english comprehension test. Students in the program arrive in the United States in January or February and complete their first phase in early December. After their first year, the students come back to the university after a short holiday break and begin either taking undergraduate classes or continue in the IEP or UPP program. “It was really challenging, it was difficult,” said Gonzalez. “I used to be with my family every weekend, it was difficult because I could not spend time or talk with my family. As time passed I felt better because with my friends it felt like another family here in America.” Students have said the program is challenging as they have to adjust to News American food, culture and other aspects different from their culture back in Panama, all while having to learn English and pass their exams at the end of the year. “I was always fully confident that the support systems within the university would provide the students with the support they needed to be academically successful,” said Sanabria. “The first group for us was like a pilot project, we were working to understand the needs of the students so that we could provide them with the support they needed. “As we and the students have grown we have become better and stronger as an institution to help them the way they need. We have not had any attrition from the group, so the program has proven quite successful,” said Sanabria. Sanabria and Student Aides within the Office of International Engagement described the three years as being filled not with challenges and issues, but with growing pains as the program has had to adjust to the growing size of students coming into the program. David Heinz, a Student Aide commented on the issues of the lack of personnel in the office. “One thing we have been struggling with is manpower, we stagger trips for each group because we need enough student aides to manage these groups well and be able to get to these events on-time and enjoy these different trips while maintaining the safety and unity of the group,” said Heinz. “We look for team players and people who are flexible and willing to jump at opportunities to help in the office place.” IFARHU hopes to see the students in the program give back to their communities in Panama after they graduate with their sought for Bachelor’s degrees from Wilkes University. “We work a lot in pride and heritage to help them feel the beauty and feel that connection with their home country. I think they realize how much they can give back. I am very hopeful that their goal (after graduating) will be to go back and help their home country,” said Sanabria. “We have students who whenever they go back to visit their family they are talking to other students. They are becoming, already, role models for other students in those centers and schools they have graduated from,” she added. “Seeing them get good scores on their test and seeing them become independent students, is one of the best parts of working in the program. The fact that you watch them struggle with English on their own and build a relationship with them to help them to then see them finally gain enough experience to become students at a United States university is pretty much the most rewarding aspect of my job,” said Heinz. Antonio Pineda Morales Santiago and Faustino Rodriguez Machado, both IFARHU 3 students, commented on the challenges they have faced so far and their hopes for their future within the program. “Some of the challenges I have faced while here are the weather, the language, the food and being far away from my family,” said Morales Santiago. “The hardest challenge is being away from my family because I am used to being with them and sharing things with them. I didn’t expect to be this far away from them.” “I hope to learn the english language very well and to know more about the American culture,” said Rodriguez Machado. Juana Pimentel, an IFARHU 1 student who is pursuing her bachelor’s in hospitality commented on the challenges she has faced apart of the program. “The challenge was to tolerate one of the supervisors in the center,” said 5 Pimentel. “I was always fighting with her and discussing with her everything that I did. Everything that I did for her was wrong. “When I was in my junior year, she started to say to me, ‘I am doing this for you. I am trying to help you. “My hardest challenge at the beginning was living with her, then it was to let her leave me.” “Being here the hardest challenge was assimilation and living far away from my brother. He is my best friend,” she added about the challenges she faces being away from home. “The first year when I came here it was just a challenge for me to learn the language,” she said. “I wasn’t expecting to do anything, and I didn’t think it was going to be hard.” She also commented on what helps her being away from home. “What motivates me to stay here and fight for everything is to support my family.” For more information about the Office of International Engagement in involved in, please contact Ms. Rosa Ponce Sanabria at Rosi.Ponce@wilkes.edu. Editor’s note: Maddie Davis is a student aide in the Office of International Engagement. @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu Courtesy of the Office of International Engagement Juana Pimentel giving a campus and city tour to the newest group of IFARHU. �The Beacon - February 12, 2019 News 6 Campus Interfaith starts lunch-and-learn series with Islam By Cabrini Rudnicki Co-News Editor Campus Interfaith’s monthly lunchand-learn series began on Feb. 6 with a topic titled “Islam: Between Truth and Myth.” The event, which was held in the Miller Room of the Henry Student Center, was hosted by the Almeky family including Dr. Essam Almeky, his wife Dr. Azza Almeky, and their sons Mustafa and Abdul. The event started with Dr. Essam Almeky asking the audience to talk about what they know about Islam. Most of the audience knew minimally about the topic. Monotheism, the Quran, the Arabic language, media portrayal of Islam and the pillars of faith were all brought up by the audience. Dr. Evene Estwick offered her knowledge on the topic by speaking about the religion’s widespread reach. “I know it’s one of the widest practiced religion in the world, and like Christianity, there are many different types of the religion,” she said. “I also know there is an emphasis on family and helping one another.” Kristin Osipower, the campus interfaith coordinator, spoke about the images that come to mind upon hearing the word “Islam.” “I think of images of the mosque, how the women dress, and how the religion is, justly and unjustly sometimes, intertwined with politics and culture.” TAX HELP, from front page These student coordinators are the communicators between the program held at Wilkes and the IRS who make sure that everything is going the way it should throughout the 3 weeks they are providing their services. They also focus on enforcing ethics regarding tax services and making sure everybody understands their responsibilities. The coordinators also have to review all of the returns. The two student coordinators for this years program were Christine Quinn and Sam Eyler, two senior students in the Business and Leadership School. Both students are entering their second year as coordinators. Quinn clarified that the program sees about 20 to 30 people a week. She also noted that the services are more likely to help to be used by community members Dr. Essam Almeky addressed the stereotypes and misconceptions that belong to Islam. He began by explaining the basics of Islam. “The meaning of Islam is submission and surrender to the will of God,” he explained. “You reach peace by submitting and surrendering yourself to God.” Essam Almeky also described the two elements of Islam, the articles of worship and the articles of faith. “(The articles of worship) are something you can recognize when you see that person, and the articles of faith are something that cannot be seen, but only God can see.” Articles of worship include dress and acts of ritual, while articles of faith are a person’s inner true feelings and beliefs. Muslims believe in one all powerful God, explained Almeky. “That God, in the arabic language, we call Allah,” he explained. “But if you ask a Christian (arabic-speaking) person about God, they will say Allah too. The words are exactly the same.” According to Almeky, God has sent messengers to mankind starting with Adam from Adam and Eve and ending with the prophet Muhammad. God also sent books to guide the followers of Islam. “We are here for a testing period,” he said. “What happens in college? They assign a professor to you and give you a book. There is always a teacher and there is always a book, and a day of rather than students. Eyler focused on the benefits that the student volunteers gain from the program. “Business-wise everything is pretty competitive as far as AVITA goes it’s great to volunteer and use your major and career direction and tie that in,” said Eyler.“Having some of that experience to fall back on really makes a big difference when applying for jobs and internships.” Ed Lukowski, a first-year volunteer for the program, talked about why he chose to be apart of the program. “I chose to take part in this program because I had heard it is a great learning experience and very helpful for anyone looking to go into the field of taxes,” he said. “The most rewarding aspects of this program is that you get to learn through experience and help the community.” Although the program is a community- The Beacon/Cabrini Rudnicki From left to right: Dr. Azza Almeky; Dr. Essam Almeky; Abdul Almeky judgment where you will be tested on what you achieved. God is testing us with everything that we go through in our life.” Essam Almeky also spoke about the concept of destiny in Islam, relating the concept to the idea of someone choosing to drop or hang on tight to a glass cup. “It is your choice to pray, it is your choice to drop the glass, it is your choice to hold on to the glass, no one forced you. So it is your choice to sin and no one forced you to do the right thing. But God, because he created us, he gave us all the knowledge of our consequences, but we still have free will.” “Muslims believe in destiny because God knows everything,” he continued. “He knows what’s in the heart, but he does not force you to sin.” The family then began to describe the action of praying to God. Abdul Almeky, son of Essam Almeky as well a Wilkes student, performed the traditional prayer to God for the audience. Dr. Essam Almeky, described how Islam is a way of life. “If you have problems with a child, you will find an answer in the Quran, if there is a problem between husband and wife, you will find a solution in the Quran,” he said. “You can find the answer to any problem you have in your life.” The lecture series will continue next month with a lunch-provided information session on another religion. based project, the students also commented on how the services benefit them and overall its rewarding effect on the students. “I feel that as an accounting major it is a great opportunity to gain experience with preparing returns,” said Quinn. “I do find that VITA has many rewarding aspects as it advances me in my career while being able to help the community as well.” Eyler added how the leadership role is rewarding to him and his peers. “This year since I have the leadership role, it is going to be rewarding just helping everybody take that first step career-wise,” said Eyler. “It is a great feeling being able to interact with a client.” Quinn and Lukowski also commented on the outreach that the Business and Leadership School has participated in with this program and how it is important overall. “It allows the school to stay in touch with the community,” said Lukowski. “It shows that Wilkes University and the Sidhu School students want to help and reach out to the community to show we are here for them.” “It helps build a professional relationship while the students are preparing returns. It is beneficial because the students are able to apply classroom concepts to real-life scenarios,” Quinn added. The program will continue to provide services until the end of February. To schedule an appointment, please call (570) 408-4710 and provide your name and return phone number. @wilkesbeacon Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 12, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, Arts & Entertainment editor: Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu Pharmacy students shine a light on opioid awareness with an interactive presentation By Natalie Stephens Asst. LA&E Editor A group of pharmacy students put together an interactive presentation for the Wilkes community to help raise awareness about opioids and the importance of taking action before someone becomes addicted. Opioid use has reached the level of epidemic according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, “In, 2016 there were 2,235 opioid related deaths.” Wilkes University Pharmacy students who put together this presentation aim to combat these statistics through education and awareness. “We want to focus on prevention methods and educate the younger age because the demographic keeps shifting,” said Jamey Mikovich. The National Institute on Drug Abuse found that 25% of young people aged 12 to 25 who began abusing prescription medications at age 13 met the clinical criteria for addition at some point in their life. Raising awareness on how to safely take medications and what is actually in the medications a person is taking is an important aspect to raising opioid awareness. “Not just how to deal with addiction and how to heal from that but how to avoid that happening altogether and how to be safer with medications,” said Anna Ermlich. By having the pharmacists of tomorrow shine a light on these issues shows that the younger generation is looking ahead towards the future and being proactive in their efforts to deal with the crisis so that moving forward the statistics of opioid related deaths will hopefully decrease. This action will also allow communities as a whole become more aware of warning signs as well as becoming more educated on what is in the medication they or a family or friend are taking. The interactive portion of the presentation was a Kahoot that asked a variety of opioid related questions to the audience. They tested their knowledge before the presentation to see what everyone knew prior to their presentation and then at the end to see how well they were paying attention and if they may have learned something new. “I was impressed with the results at the end being that the attendees were very engaged The Beacon/Nicholas Filipek and interested in the material,” L to R: Kiersten Wiedwald, Jamey Mikovich, Anna Ermlich, said Matt Kaster. The presentation gave many Matt Kaster, Mary Ann Chapin, Devanshu Kothari students the opportunity to test regarding Action Before Addiction please their knowledge of opioids and addiction contact Matt Kaster at matthew.kaster@ as well as educate them on some topics that wilkes.edu. they might not have been aware of prior to @wilkesbeacon attending. Natalie.Stephens@wilkes.edu If anyone would like more information �The Beacon - February 12, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment You are not alone: What I’ve learned through four years of sobriety By Nicholas Filipek Managing Editor Hi, I’m Nick, and I’m an alcoholic. It might seem to be a bit of a cliché way to start an article about alcoholism, but it took me a long time to be able to say the words, and truly understand what they mean. I loved drinking, truly. When I first started going to parties and hanging out on the weekends, I considered it a sport. I wanted to be MVP. I had made a weird connection somewhere in life that the more alcohol you were able to drink, without passing out or puking, the manlier you must be. In that awkward stage of life where you start transitioning from an adolescent to an adult, it seems like you want to speed the process up and act like an adult sooner than what you are actually ready for. Soon however, those awkward years passed and I was an adult and I had now taken my “weekend warrior” status and switched it to full time player. Every day I had to drink. At first, it was like I was some weird vampire, waiting for the sun to go down in order to feel like I had waited to socially acceptable limit of when to have your first drink of the day. That would go on to change, and I would find myself day drinking on the weekend, and starting to drink almost immediately after getting off of work. This went on for years, and I was honestly really content. As long as I was able to get up and go to work for my 40 hours a week, what did it matter what I chose to do with my remaining time? This was strengthened by the fact that my frame of mind had led me to believe that I was not hurting anyone either, other than myself--technically. With that small detail, I was able to rationalize it out. I was exercising my own free will and if I wanted to destroy the body I had, what did it matter to anyone else? I would go on to in fact destroy my body, and toward the end of this second job, I could barely perform my first, actual job that paid me. I was going to work either so hung over that I was still in fact drunk, or grabbing the “hair of the dog that bit me” before going into work, just to be able to function. Thankfully, I have four years of sobriety as of Feb. 9, but cannot guarantee that as you are reading this on its print date, or maybe weeks later that I will still have not had a drink. It is a day-by-day process, which really had to be started out as an hour-byhour process in the beginning. I cannot overestimate myself at any point, because that’s when things could start to go wrong. I used to always say, “ I could stop whenever I wanted to,” not realizing the hollowness of the words coming from a drunkenly belligerent blowhard. The true test of strength for me did not come from me relying on myself however, but seeing that I could not handle my alcohol obsession on my own. In fact, it would take the help of several people, some of them being medical professionals, to get me feeling better about not having alcohol in my system. That was just the physical addiction side of it; the mental hurdles were taller, scarier and forced me to be truthful with others and myself. Jumping those mental obstacles could only be overcome with a security blanket of a room full of strangers to help me. Their words would fill my head and mentally relax that paranoid feeling that we all face at one point or another, “no one is going through what I am going through, no one can relate” The truth of the matter is that there were a lot of people around me, who knew exactly what I was going through. Many of them helped guide me on my way to being the person that I am today. The lesson here is that despite the fact that most people want to be “self made” and stay away from seeking help, it is unlikely that you can make it through this life alone. If you are going through something, there is more than a probable chance that someone around you could be going through something similar, so why should the two of you suffer in silence? Reach out and let someone know. This place we exist in is large, and quite honestly frightening as all hell. I mean, think about it, we live on a giant rock spinning around an even bigger ball of ignited flammable gas, circling around in endlessness, BUT we are doing it all together. All seven billion of us are in this together. I would welcome anyone who read this and felt the need to want to reach out to me, to do so. I know that first step is the hardest , and you do not always know who to talk about it to. I can be that random person who helped you out once, or can become that person who you talk to ecery day. You don’t have to be alone. @wilkesbeacon Nicholas.Filipek@wilkes.edu Photo: The Beacon/Kirsten Peters Interested in writing for Life, Arts and Entertainment? Contact Sarah Matarella at Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu @WilkesBeacon 8 Facebook.com/WilkesBeacon �The Beacon - February 12, 2019 9 Life, Arts & Entertainment Wilkes University students on celebrating Valentine's Day day. I cannot physically be with Dan (her boyfriend), so I am choosing to just kind of Staff Writer ignore the holiday this year. In a year that Valentine’s Day is just around the he is here, it is a big deal. We go all out and corner and it is a holiday that there are a have big shows of affection and go out for lot of mixed feelings about. Traditionally, fancy dates. So it boils down to I base the Valentine’s Day consists of gifts, couples value on the presence or lack of presence and love but even though it can be of my partner,” said perceived that way, Valentine’s Verespy. day gives some people the Verespy continued chance to express their love for that when her and one another and their friends. her boyfriend do get Valentine’s Day means to celebrate together, different things to individuals they often exchange as they look towards celebrating a series of smaller the holiday this year. For gifts throughout example, it is often overlooked the whole day on that some people are in long Valentine’s Day, distance relationships with their The Beacon/ Madi Hummer exchange one more significant other and cannot gift of a larger scale always celebrate with them. Samantha and then go out on a date for dinner. Verespy, a sophomore communication Valentine’s Day, though, for some studies major at Wilkes University, is people is just another day that does not in a long distance relationship with her have a particular significance. Many partner and has been for a little over a year people who are not in relationships also and a half. dread Valentine’s Day. Nicholas Whitney, a “Valentine's Day to me means much senior history major at Wilkes University, more when I am able to be with my argued that it is not necessary to dread it. partner. At this moment, it's just another “I treat like a normal day. I let everyone By Anna Culver else enjoy it who wants to; I’m not a Valentine’s Scrooge that’ll ruin the day for everyone else. But I’ll do an internal eye roll every time I see some overlyextravagant display of affection that’s done specifically for Valentines Day,” said Whitney. He continued on to say that his plans for Valentine’s Day typically involves taking advantage of all of the discounted chocolate and sweets by buying them in stores the day after. To others, Valentine’s Day is for celebrating love with friends, family members, or partners. Celebrating Valentine’s Day could be anything from watching movies and eating junk food with friends or receiving cute cards. “I like to give gifts out. It’s nice to see people happy on a day that may not be too happy for most especially small things, silly little Valentine’s Day cards with cheesy pickup lines,” said Lindsey Becker, sophomore criminology major at Wilkes University. She went on to explain that her plans for this year on Valentine’s Day involve spending the day celebrating with friends and spreading her love for them. Many still receive gifts from family members like Cheyenne Jenner, freshman biology preveterinary major at Wilkes University. “I normally receive stuffed animals and one year a really cute little necklace of a silver teddy bear holding a little gold heart. The necklace was her favorite gift.” Jenner continued that she is not really celebrating this year but that her parents sent her a gift of a stuffed dinosaur and chocolate strawberries to share with her friends. Though Valentine’s Day comes only once a year, many people still have different ways yo celebrate it,whether someone is in a relationship, single, or just wants to spread the love for any of the people in their lives. @wilkesbeacon Anna.Culver@wilkes.edu The Beacon's Featured Photos of the Week PHOTOS of the WEEK Wilkes University gets a taste of spring before more snow It is said that the sky is the limit and the weather has not disappointed. The Wilkes University campus has been embracing the fluctuating weather, showing off the architecture that the University has to offer. @wilkesbeacon Madison.Hummer@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 12, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Valentine’s Day has us all feeling the love, make it last Editor’s note: These articles appeared in the Feb. 12, 2013 (Vol. 66, Issue 13) and Feb. 10, 2015 (Vol. 68, Issue 14) issues of The Beacon. The Beacon has quite the storied past. The Beacon has enjoyed many years of success, publishing continuously since 1936. The newspaper began as The Bison Stampede from 1934 until 1936 before changing names to The Beacon. Curious to see more online? Check out www.beaconarchives.wilkes.edu to dig through a Wilkes University treasure. This week, we revisit two articles that can help make your romantic relationships flow smooth. -Complied by Luke Modrovsky, Editor-in-Chief By Bill Thomas Arts & Entertainment Editor One thing all relationships have in common is that they take work. Some more than others. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, flowers, puppy dogs and all those sappy sweet things people think of when they think L-O-V-E, The Beacon sat down with Robert Bohlander, a psychology professor who’s also worked as a marriage counselor for 24 years, and Jane Elmes-Crahall, a communication studies professor who teaches classes in interpersonal communication, to come up with these… FIVE TIPS FOR MAKING IT LAST 1. Be Yourself Have foresight. No one wants to spend the rest of their lives sacrificing their selfidentity for someone else’s happiness, and no one wants to be with someone who isn’t really who they thought they were. “During the dating phases, people become like chameleons,” Bohlander said. “They want to be exactly like what the other person wants, so you’re really not seeing completely who they really are. People think ‘Oh, she wants this now, so I’ll do it, but after we’ve been together for a long time it’ll change.’ They think that after a while the hard part’s over, that they don’t have to work as hard. But it doesn’t get easier as times goes on, it gets harder.” 2. Find a Balance Being in a relationship does not mean being fused at the hip. It’s important to remain your own person and to not be afraid to ask for, or offer up, alone time. “Sometimes couples want different levels of that. One wants to be together 95 percent of the time, the other wants to be apart 95 percent of the time,” Bohlander said. “Ideally, you want a balance between connectedness and separateness, so, yes, there will be things you want to do on your own, but there are other things you do as a couple.” 3. Don’t Wait If something’s bothering you, get it off your chest. Don’t just sweep it under the rug because, chances are, later on it will come up. “When things are going well, we don’t talk about it. When things are going bad, that’s when we talk about. ‘We’ve been together for 15 years and you still don’t know the kind of birthday cake I really like.’ Talk about stuff early, before it festers and causes resentment,” Bohlander said. “A lot of time when people arrive in marriage counseling, it’s kind of late because there’s so much animosity and resentment built up.” Talk things through, but, as Elmes-Crahall added, “don’t fight dirty” and don’t get bogged down in debates over who’s “right.” Be candid, but use tact and be mindful of your partner’s own thoughts and feelings. 4. Be Logical Speaking of being mindful. Obviously, romance is all about emotion. But a real relationship needs a mix of emotion and logic to be successful. “If you say you’re in this for the long haul, that’s a logical decision and you have to learn how to communicate,” Elmes-Crahall said. “The biggest skill needed is what we call dual-perspective, or empathy. Even if there’s tension there, try to think about things from the other person’s point of view. Don’t become so wrapped up in ‘What does this mean for me?’ You need to establish the ability to find out from their point of view what may be causing the tension. … Pay attention to their non-verbal communication as well.” Self-reflection and open-mindedness are also necessary. “It’s good to get some insight into how you came to your current perspective on relationships,” Bohlander said.” That can help you see, ‘OK, this is how it was in my family, this is what I raised to value, but it doesn’t have to be that way. If I’d grown up in a different family, I might see things differently.” 5. Don’t Give Up One thing Bohlander wants people to know is that there’s always hope. “Even if there’s a setback, a big blowout or whatever, learn from that,” he said. “Anytime two people try to get along, whether it’s a friendship or a working relationship, there’s always going to be rough spots. You have to believe that this relationship will still be intact six months from now.” Meanwhile, Elmes-Crahall shared own insights gained not just from her profession, but personal experience. “This is not me being the interpersonal communications professor, but the person who’s been married for 27 years,” she said. “Be open to surprises. Don’t think because you’re with the same person for a long period that things are predictable. There will always be surprises and changes, and if you trust the person enough, then change doesn’t have to be a problem. In fact, it can bring you closer together.” By Justin Topa Asst. Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor After months of planning, sweaty palms and a well-written song, the girl had finally said yes to her suitor. The story of Natalie Smirne and Jake Parrick began officially on April 7, 2012, a semester after Jake had set his eye on Natalie and began to win her over. Parrick and Smirne are both graduates of Pittston Area Senior High School, but didn’t get to know each other until sharing a biology class at Wilkes University during the fall 2011 semester. It was during this course that Parrick saw an opportunity to get to know Smirne. He would head to class a half hour early each day so that he could move Natalie’s desk into place, conveniently next to his own. After more than two years, Jake still finds that small acts of kindness help to keep the relationship thriving. They shared their first “official” date seeing a scary movie, but the way in which Jake asked Natalie to be his girlfriend was much less ordinary. He brought Natalie to a secluded cottage, rowed her out to the middle of the lake and played her an original song. Parrick said that grand romantic gestures can be essential for winning over the right girl. “She deserved it,” said Parrick, who added, “If you’re going to do something, do it in a big way”. Jake said that, like most guys, he feels pressure this time of year to make Valentine’s Day special for Natalie. “Sometimes, I feel like I set the bar so high last year that I constantly have to do better with each year,” explained Parrick. Parrick shared that there are a few rules to keeping a successful relationship, most of which he has learned since the couple started dating. One essential element for a successful relationship is trust, began Parrick. “I love how trusting she is and it really is important in a relationship to have that sense of trust,” said Parrick. “Of course, there is no reason she shouldn’t trust me, either,” Parrick added. Parrick also cites being able to compromise in order to make his partner happy as another important element of dating. “For instance, she’s really cold all of the time and I’m really hot all of the time,” he explained. “It could be the middle of the summer and she’ll ask me to turn the heat on in the car and, of course, I do so she’s comfortable. In the meantime, I crack the window hoping for a cool-down.” The most important ‘rule’ for dating, according to the happy boyfriend, is that you must continue the excitement most couples share at the beginning of their relationships well into the years. Parrick says he and Natalie continue to experience new adventures together, keeping the relationship a very happy one. @wilkesbeacon Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 12, 2019 11 Life, Arts & Entertainment Valentine’s day Oreo dipped LADY BUGS Ingredients: Oreos - Chocolate chips - Red chocolate wafers -Heart shaped sprinkles Candy eyeballs Instructions: 1. Melt the red chocolate wafers in the microwave according to the instructions on the bag. 2. Melt the chocolate chips in a bowl and then place the chocolate into a sandwich bag. 3. Cut the tip off of the sandwich bag. 4. Cover half of the Oreo with the melted red chocolate. 5. Place the Oreo on parchment paper. 6. Using the melted chocolate chips, draw a horizontal line across the Oreo where the red chocolate begins and then a vertical line from the center of the horizontal line to the end of the Oreo creating a “T” shape. 7. Using the melted chocolate chips, place two dots on the bare Oreo and place the candy eyeballs on top. 8. Press the heart shaped sprinkles into the red chocolate. 9. Repeat as many times as necessary. 10. Enjoy. Jordan Fritz, Staff Writer @wilkesbeacon Jordan.Fritz@wilkes.edu . . �The Beacon - February 12, 2019 Sports COLONELS CONQUER MONAR 12 By Kirsten Peters & Ben Mandell Co-Sports Editors Women’s Basketball On Saturday, the Wilkes-King’s Rivalry took a step in a different direction, as the Wilkes women’s basketball team picked up a 58-55 win against their rival. This was Wilkes’ first victory against King’s since the 2013-2014 season. It was also Senior Day for Wilkes, where they honored both Ashley Caster and Gab Giordano. “Today we did a very good job defensively in our zone,” said head coach Tara Macciocco. “It hasn’t been there in past games and today it was. We put it together and made a couple shots.” Against King’s, Wilkes flipped the script from earlier in the week, thanks to huge games from Giordano and sophomore Maddie Kelley. The pair combined for eight three-pointers and scored 39 of Wilkes’ 58 points. The Colonels jumped out to an early 7-0 lead off of baskets by Caster and Kelley, as well as a three-pointer from Giordano. After the Monarchs secured a couple of free throws by Mackenzie Yori and one from Alexis Steeber, Wilkes scored seven more points to go up 14-3. By the end of the first quarter, Wilkes had continued to answer King’s and maintained the lead 23-14. Both teams seemed to make defensive adjustments, causing the game tighten up on both ends. The second quarter saw spurts A of offense, but when both teams went into halftime Wilkes carried a 32-25 lead. It took over two minutes to see the first points go on the board in the third quarter, when Steeber took the ball in the paint and put up a layup for King’s. The score stayed at 32-27 for the next minute and a half until Kelley hit two three pointers, expanding Wilkes’ lead to 11. However, Steeber made another layup for the Monarchs to cut their deficit down to seven before the third period buzzer sounded. Wilkes hung on for their lives in the fourth quarter, as the Monarchs, led by Steeber and Yori, came at the Colonels with everything they had for the remainder of the game. King’s went into the final minute and a half down by five, but they cut the lead down to just two with 41 seconds remaining. After Wilkes made a few free throws and King’s continued making baskets, the game came down to one last shot attempt from Samantha Rajza. Luckily for Wilkes, her attempt was after the buzzer and off the rim. “We have been in so many close games,” said Macciocco. “Today, they didn’t just make shots for 40 minutes, but they also played extremely hard for 40 minutes.” Wilkes now has four conference wins this season after going the last two seasons without one. “I have always set my goals and expectations high, maybe higher than they should be,” said Macciocco. “For us to have four conference wins in this league is tough, considering the stretch we went through the last couple years. I’m very proud and impressed.” Wilkes will look to continue its push to postseason play, as they have two games remaining, one against Delaware Valley and one against FDU-Florham. Men’s Basketball The Colonels punched their ticket back to the MAC Freedom playoffs with a win over cross-town rival King’s. “We feel comfortable heading into the tournament,” said Wilkes head coach Izzi Metz. “Road teams historically win in the tournament, so anyone can win. We need to continue taking things one game at a time.” When King’s and Wilkes’ men’s basketball teams met on Jan. 16, the Monarchs shocked the MAC Freedom and beat the Colonels by nearly 30 points. The Colonels used this game to get revenge on their rival with a 7651 win on the Senior Day. Prior to the game, Wilkes honored their five seniors: Clay Basalyga, Tommy Bowen, Connor Evans, Marcus Robinson and Zach Walser. “We had a good energy level today for many reasons,” said Metz. “It was senior day, the game was for charity and we were playing our rival. I also think we have been playing really good basketball the last few weeks.” Wilkes started all five seniors in this game to honor the group, and they hung in with the Monarch’s starting five. After about four minutes, Wilkes trailed 8-6. This caused Metz to put in his normal starters, taking Walser and Basalyga out for Mark Mullins and Rob Pecorelli. A Senior guards Marcus Robinson and Connor Evans smile as they wait on the floor to go back into the game. B Senior guard Gab Giordano, who scored a game-high 21 points, fiercely guards King’s point guard. C Senior forward Ashley Caster looks to score in the paint, increasing the Colonels lead to 11 in the first quarter. D Sophomore guard Maddie Kelley swishes three crucial shots behind the arc, contributing to her 18 points. E Giordano and Caster embrace as the CHS Almost instantly, Pecorelli knocked down a couple of three-pointers for the Colonels, and they went on a run to take a 19-10 lead. “That was huge,” said Metz, noting Pecorelli’s performance coming off the bench. “He’s been starting all year and you never know how he is going react coming off the bench, but he showed good maturity and did a good job for us.” Wilkes continued to roll on the offensive side of the ball, as they shot 9-19 on threepointers in the first half, including a buzzerbeater from Evans to put Wilkes up 46-26, seemingly draining life out of the Monarchs. The second half followed the same map as the first meeting between these two teams. Instead of King’s being up big and holding the lead, it was Wilkes. The Colonels kept the Monarchs from fighting their way back into the game and finished with a 25-point win. Wilkes finished with Pecorelli leading the team in points with 17, followed by Evans who had 15. The Monarchs were led by Jake Pawliczak who scored 12 points. Wilkes now officially advances to the conference playoffs with the win. They will be joining Delaware Valley, Eastern and the current top seed DeSales. Their final two games will help decide seeding. Delaware Valley lost Saturday, meaning Wilkes’ match up with the Aggies on Tuesday could help decide who has to travel to DeSales or Eastern. @wilkesbeacon Kirsten.Peters@Wilkes.edu Benjamin.Mandell@Wilkes.edu rest of the Colonels join in celebration following their victory. F Senior Zach Walser forces the King’s defender backwards as he drives into the paint for the two-point shot. G Junior guard Rob Pecorelli sandwiches between two defenders to make a pass across the court. H Senior guard Clay Basalyga holds the ball above his head looking for the open pass, while senior forward Tommy Bowen calls for the ball down below. �The Beacon - February 12, 2019 Sports B D 13 E C on all l fu s s e c c u s e b apes up to h s e m a g y a D ime since r t t io s n r e fi /S e d h t n r u F fo r e ’s Canc efeats King d ll a b t e k Kay Yow Breast s a King’s. b o t ’s s n s e lo m o n o W s : a ls e s e n lo ce their mid in s e g n fronts for the Co e v e r s in ketball ga s a b ’s n e m d n a 2014 F G H Photos: The Beacon/Kirsten Peters Page Design: The Beacon/Madi Hummer �The Beacon - February 12, 2019 Opinion Editorial Staff 2018-19 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Luke Modrovsky Managing Editor - Nick Filipek Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Cabrini Rudnicki Maddie Davis LA&E - Sarah Matarella Opinion - Savannah Pinnock Sports - Ben Mandell Kirsten Peters ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Sean Schmoyer LA&E - Natalie Stephens Opinion - Parker Dorsey Sports - Available DESIGN EDITOR Madison Hummer Interested in joining The Beacon? To learn more about what you can do, contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu 141 S. Main Street Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Want to advertise in The Beacon? Contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Facebook: @WilkesBeacon Twitter: @WilkesBeacon Instagram: @WilkesBeacon The Beacon Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu - -c----~-Our Voice Each week, The Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. Should Valentine’s Day be considered a holiday? Everyone enjoys feeling loved, receiving gifts, and getting attention and affection from those they surround themselves with. These are some of the core elements of Valentine’s Day, but do these elements need to be grouped into one specific day of the year potentially for the wrong reasons? From as early as elementary school, people are encouraged to buy gifts for all of their classmates on Valentine’s Day. This is how the perception of the significance of Valentine’s Day began for many people. You were told that the more people that that you buy gifts for, the more you will get in return. This can instill a materialistic mindset in young children that they will always have to buy and receive gifts on Valentine’s Day. Who would not want to receive gifts? The ingrained concept typically continues throughout adulthood as well. On Valentine’s Day, people typically give their significant other materialistic things like the generalized gifts of teddy bears chocolates and roses,” said Eric Kong, junior at Wilkes University. In addition to the materialistic mindset being instilled at a young age, these gifts are also scattered throughout every store and do not even require that much thought to go out and pick up. If Valentine’s Day is coming up, people can go to the store, travel through the aisles in less than five minutes and leave with chocolate covered strawberries and roses. Due to this, Valentine’s Day being considered a holiday has become a stable and quite enormous source of income for many retail companies like Walmart, Hallmark and local flower shops, just to name a few. It was originally commercialized by card and candy companies strategically to sell more products and acquire revenue and people have been buying in to this scheme ever since. It is just not necessary to spend upwards of fifty dollars on a bouquet of flowers that will die in a week or ten dollars on an extravagant card that will end up in the garbage to show someone that you care about them. Instead you can actually spend quality time with them, compliment them, or help them out in some way. “It’s definitely overrated. It’s all about buying someone’s love in a way. No one would settle for a stay at home date on Valentine’s Day because they just want their partner to spend money,” said Hannah Simerson, first-year student at Wilkes University. There are some cultures that celebrate Valentine’s Day in a traditional way where a women cooks a meal and a man buys a piece of jewelry. The couple would enjoy sitting together and sharing history of when they first got together and when they were younger. “I remember my uncle’s wife would cook him dinner and he got her a necklace or something,” said Ana Iris, first-year Panamanian exchange student at Wilkes University. Nowadays, it is evident that many are straying away from this and heading more commercialized with gifts and candy. It would be nice to go back to when people could just spend time together at home enjoying a meal or talking about the years that they have been together. Finally, and arguably most importantly, you can buy your significant other, your family, friends, etc. gifts and tell them that you want them in your life any day of the year. “If you love someone, you should continuously show them affection throughout your relationship rather that on one specific day,” said Kong. Essentially, you can say that about any holiday too, especailly when there are gifts involved. However, Valentine’s Day is merely based on love when holidays like Christmas are based on religion and birthdays on the celebration of birth where gifts are a tradition. @wilkesbeacon TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Letter to the editor policy: The Beacon welcomes letters to the editor from differing viewpoints. Letters must contain contact information, including name, city, state and phone number. Phone numbers will not be published but may be used for verification purposes. All letters to the editor must be sent using one of the following methods: Email: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Phone: (570) 408-5903 (Voicemail: 30 seconds or less, please.) Mail: 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 Attn: The Beacon �The Beacon - February 12, 2019 Opinion Will a Republican run against President Trump in 2020? By Neil Murphy Staff Writer The United States is arguably the most divided it has ever been since the end of the Civil War in 1865. Politics have become so polarized, separating each other to names like snowflake liberals or backwoods conservatives. There are families around the country can’t even speak to each other normally at a holiday Thanksgiving dinner if they know they support different candidates. Despite knowing how divided we are between parties, I will argue that we are even more divided inside our own political parties. Some may not realize it, but when you think of a Democrat you think of a liberal, and when you think of a Republican you think of a conservative, right? Well in today’s climate, we are seeing a lot more differences. On the left, you can have your normal average liberals like Hillary Clinton or you can even have your democratic-socialists like Bernie Sanders or Alexandria OcasioCortez. But did you know you can even have Democratic conservatives like those in the Blue Dog Coalition? Well, New York Representative Anthony Brindisi and Californian Representative Lou Correa prove that very existence. If that’s not a lot of diversity from good ol’ D.C., look at the individuals that are putting in their bid to become the next president. Corey Booker, Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris and more are just examples of individual diversity in the Democratic Party. There is so much more diversity being outwardly shown in politics from the left for 2020. Now there aren’t really any forms of complaining on the left, or at least none in the news. Things seem for the most part unified, right? No shame or harm done in being a different Democrat. Well, what if I were to say that individuals on the left have the opportunity to be more free to choose how they identify and how they act in politics compared to the right? Hear me out, I am not trying to imply that the right silences liberal Republicans or even Libertarian politicians, because clearly they are not. Just look at Senator Rand Paul and the other 56 partisan Libertarians in office. However, with 2020 rolling around, we are hearing only candidates from the Democratic Party taking a slice of the pie and not Republicans. For crying out loud we heard about the CEO of Starbucks making a claim before anyone from the right. According to a survey done by Politico, more than 55 percent of Americans disapprove of the President, while the highest peak was a 52 percent approval rating in March of 2017. How can nobody be running against the president on the right unlike the rest? “Well, you know, they probably just like the president.” Well, you may be right, but why is nobody speaking out on the right? Either way, this doesn’t seem like it’d really be fair for someone to not be able to do, whether the president belongs to your party or not. There are many things to consider as to why this could be in question. The first would be if another Republican would run for president, it would just split the party into two, weakening their chances of holding onto control for another four years. Another could even be something completely opposite. Some Republicans want to run but don’t want to jeopardize their careers as someone who challenged the President of the United States. I would argue that the second option from above is the most likely answer as to why one will not run for the presidency on the right. Looking back at the 2016 election, I can see why they wouldn’t want to run against Trump. Really, the only one who is a “big name” now would be Cruz, but he still has the reputation of “Lying Ted” and more. There are some Republicans that have been very critical of Trump’s work in office. The aforementioned Paul, Governor John Kasich of Ohio and Representative Justin Amash of Michigan are constant critics, and two of the three have previously ran against him. Why are they not doing anything now? It’s because of Trump and his divisiveness. Sure, they may run, but it will be hard getting past the rhetoric spewing from Trump. Looking back previously at 2016, he essentially tried bullying his competition out of the picture. Jeb Bush was probably the biggest victim next to Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz. He tried ruining their careers by tarnishing them with ad hominem attacks. To sum this up, I will give my final 15 opinion. I firmly believe if a Republican like Kasich runs for president again, he could possibly dethrone Trump and get him out of office. Would I think a scenario of a Republican challenging Trump could actually happen? I would say no and I would not blame a Republican who wouldn’t. In the end, we are people, who share the same common belief. We want to succeed as a nation, and we have our own opinions on how we want to do so. Instead, due to our great divide, we can’t seem to get past that, constantly calling things a difference in morals trying to shut down arguments. Once we learn to better ourselves and accept that we all have differing opinions, and that’s okay, we can move on and become successful as a nation and learn to grow from each other. That is one of our core and intrinsic values as Americans. We are Americans, and we need to see that John Dickinson was right when he said, “By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall.” Graphic by Savannah Pinnock @wilkesbeacon Neil.Murphy1@wilkes.edu What do you think? Will President Trump’s opponent be a Republican? Follow us on our social media platforms and let us know. Facebook: The Beacon Twitter: @wilkesbeacon Instagram: @wilkesbeacon �The Beacon - February 12, 2019 Opinion Starting anew: is it possible to reinvent yourself? By Jennifer Boch Staff Writer From self-help books to, motivational speakers, Western culture is riddled with messages of identity and reinventing yourself. Individuals often want to change who they are and change how people view them, usually out of a belief that this would improve their life. However, after speaking with anthropology professor Dr. Linda Winkler, it is clear to me that these questions of identity and reinventing yourself are more complicated than many realize. In anthropology, identity can be defined as a complex structure of core values, roles and relationships within your culture. According to Winkler, in some sense, an individual has multiple identities that depend on the situation you are in. How you appear in different environments to others is a key component in your identity. For 16 example, when you are with your family, you have a distinct identity that is different from your identity at work. Furthermore, culture shapes your understanding of who you are as a person. However, these specific components are all intertwined and affect each other. Therefore, when you add or try to change a layer of identity, you must reconcile it with the other pieces. I look at this anthropological view of identity as a puzzle, with each piece being a unique part of who you are. This includes your name, gender, relationships, religion, worldview and other components of culture. Dr. Winkler juggles several aspects of her identity when she completes her research in Tanzania. To those she works with she is an anthropologist, scientist, personal friend and a woman. In some situations she encounters, it is better to emphasize her identity as a scientist and in others she prioritizes her identity as a friend and adopted community member. Another one of the topics Winkler discussed in our conversation was how college can modify your identity. American college life is a culture, with shared experiences, rituals and values. But, most importantly, college gives you many opportunities to add new layers as you join clubs, make friends, and complete internships and other career experiences. Many view college as a transformative time in life and believe that you “find” yourself in college. But Winkler explains that while college is a culture and impacts your identity, it only does so if you are open to its influences and are an active participant. If you have cemented your identity before attending college, then you might experience a level of culture shock. In the end, reinventing yourself is better understood as adding new aspects to your existing identity. You are you and the core values, roles and relationships that make up a person cannot be completely changed. Winkler explained that the idea that “anybody can be anybody” is simply not true. This is not to say that a person cannot better themself and change aspects of their identity. People often try to do this by rebranding themselves, and only show certain aspects of their identity to the world and others. Your roles as a college student, family member, friend and employee will remain even if you try to change who you are. So, instead of reinventing yourself, immerse yourself in cultures and develop and add to your existing identity. Pick up a new hobby. Join a new club. Learn a new language. Interact with those who are different from you. And most importantly, just be true to yourself. But what can be said about this frequently used adage? Can smelling the roses be beneficial to the well-being of a person? According to many writers and poets during 18th century Britain ranging from William Wordsworth to Samuel Coleridge, the answer is a resounding yes. These writers were known for advocating for smelling the roses, sometimes even in a literal sense. They believed that by recognizing the beauty in nature one could access the spiritual nature of reality. This concept is known as transcendentalism. By practicing transcendentalism, one can experience a sense of sublimity which comes as a result of smelling the roses. But what is the sublime? And what are the benefits of tapping into the sublime as a consequence of smelling the roses? According to English associate professor Sean Kelly, “for Immanuel Kant, the sublime is the experience one has when the Reason encounters a limit that is interpreted as a sign of the infinite.” In other words, it is something that cannot be articulated due to its grandeur. The sublime can often cause an individual to have awe inspiring experiences known as sublime moments. During these moments, one can often find oneself at a loss for words at the sight of natural phenomena. Kelly states that he often has “ “sublime” moments frequently when writing about literature and ideas.” He also makes it clear that one’s sublime moment need not be limited to a natural phenomenon. In his own experience he compares his experience of the sublime to that of being “like the narrator in Ben Learner’s novel Leaving the Atocha Station who we see walking around in an art gallery, waiting for his sublime moment that doesn’t come. However, the sublime seizes me when I don’t expect it.” Kelly believes that tapping into the sublime can benefit someone by offering one a “sense and a reason for faith that there is a greater purpose to life, to other people, to art that is worth nurturing and fighting for. It takes us beyond the aesthetic experience to an ethical one.” Sheylah Silva, a Wilkes student, adds to this idea by stating that her “last sublime moment I had was during the blood moon when I stayed up to watch it and my breath was just taken away by the sight.” In line with many sublime moments, this moment happened in response to natural phenomena. However, it may not be the same for another individual, it varies. To Silva, in order to tap into the sublime it “involves awareness, really. Simply pay attention because you won’t know when it could happen.” With this being said, it is clear that smelling the roses is not a suggestion that should be taken lightly. If practiced effectively, it can allow one to have experiences that come as a result of paying attention to the little things. So next time you’re on your daily commute, be sure to pay close attention to the natural phenomena that are occuring around you. Life is not about monotony and completing a nine to five whether that be in a job or on an academic level. Life is to be lived to the fullest. So wake up and smell the coffee but be sure to smell the roses too. @wilkesbeacon Jennifer.Boch@wilkes.edu Transcendentalism: The art of smelling the roses By Savannah Pinnock Opinion Editor For decades, the cultural maxim of smelling the roses has been well-known and frequently referenced in times of distress and discouragement. It is used to raise the spirits of the dispirited and to boost the morale of the overworked. In a nation fueled by rugged individualism and the concept of sleeping when the job is done, it is clear to see why it is frequently referred to. However, adages such as wake up and smell the coffee, the term “look alive” in popular culture and be “wide eyed and bushy tailed” have captured an oppositional image. These sayings paint an intricate picture of Americana ideals. Essentially, American ideals are in opposition to the concept of smelling the roses. Taking a brief look at the Eastern world, it is clear to see how a Western, American ideology of rapidity contrasts with Eastern notions of taking one’s time. Thus, it is clear to see that American values are not quite in line with the idea of smelling the roses. It must also be said that our values are not necessarily negative. In fact, they have provided the impetus necessary for the Industrial Revolution, the institution of skyscrapers and much more. Graphic by Savannah Pinnock @wilkesbeacon Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 12, 2019 Opinion Meet the Majors 17 This week’s major: Earth & Environmental Science Interviews and Photos by Savannah Pinnock Opinion Editor Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few words to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit them in the future. Emma Sukowaski Junior I grew up going on camping trips and spending time outdoors in National Parks. I even had a rock collection. I knew this major would guarantee I could always be outside in beautiful places. I plan on going into Environmental Consulting or working for a government agency such as the DEP or PennDot. I think being a Geology major will help me succeed as a woman in the sciences by allowing me to work with professionals on environmental and geological issues and find solutions to them. Hannah Thornton Junior After a west coast road trip with my dad after high school, I fell in love with geography and the environment as a whole. Seeing that Wilkes has a great environmental science program I decided to follow my passions and get involved! I think it will get me more involved with not only my career but the environment I live in. Elizabeth Brown Junior I have always been attracted to the beauty of flowing streams and the small ecosystems that develop in them and I really want to work towards preserving them for the rest of my life. I hope to focus on maintaining the qualities of water and making sure society does not have a negative impact on water systems. I believe my major will guide me to be a more aware citizen to what is going on. Morgan Balliet Senior My love for the outdoors pushed me towards environmental science and geology, I am so happy I made the choice to switch and love what I do. When I graduate in May I plan to get a job in environmental consulting or GIS analysis. Working with the environmental science department has taught me so many invaluable things which will be a great help in my career. �The Beacon - February 12, 2019 Opinion Just another generic album from another generic band By Parker Dorsey Asst. Opinion Editor Palisades are an interesting newer band that started off as a Motionless in White clone, transitioning into electronicore/ EDM rock and then finally settling into post-hardcore/metalcore. While Erase the Pain is a much higher step in quality than their previous output, that isn’t really saying much. To put things in perspective, their debut record Outcasts sounded like the B-side of Creatures-era Motionless in White. Their sophomore release Mind Games was an abomination of teenage lyricism and electronic pseudo-rock. Next up was their self-titled, which was a mature step in the right direction but was overall a safe pop rock record. Which brings us to album number four. Erase the Pain, dropped at the tail end of 2018, is a competent album and is much more mature than their previous releases. It has strong vocals, solid instrumentation and very polished production. Some Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 72, Issue 08 of the riffs hit hard. The music makes excellent background noise if you’re at the gym and need a dose of adrenaline. Now that seems like a harsh criticism. But this album doesn’t do anything to stand out from its contemporaries. The songs all seem to blur into one, as they’re all very formulaic and have the same theme when it comes to lyrics. It’s like listening to the same song on repeat ten times. It’s aimless, although the band clearly didn’t intend it to be. The artwork for the album is an image of the ouroboros: a universally recognized symbol of a serpent eternally swallowing its tail in a cycle of destruction and rebirth. “The idea behind this whole album is that we all experience so much pain in life, but it’s always possible come out the other side and find happiness,” said frontman Lou Miceli in a statement on Spotify. “You don’t have to be a prisoner to whatever’s happened in your past— you can choose to start over again, and become something new.” The lyrics revolve around a protagonist who seeks to be saved. While such a stereotypical trope would make an Staff Writer doesn’t really do anything particularly well either. The take away from this album is the fact that it presents one with a generalized, not tedious but not necessarily interesting sound. It is an album that embraces mediocrity. It is as if the album is intentionally stuck in neutral, unsure of what direction it wants to take. That makes this album what it is: mediocre. Parker’s Picks: “Fragile Bones,” “War” @wilkesbeacon Parker.Dorsey@wilkes.edu ~ IEA CC(O)N THE B EACON FREE Take one Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania By Your Name Here interesting concept album if done correctly, here it is retold in almost every song. It gets stale very quickly and loses the impact it could have had. Influences here can be heard ranging from Of Mice & Men, Linkin Park and even hints of Periphery. The riffs are repetitive and bland. It just feels uninventive. There is nothing here pushing the envelope and it sounds like just another modern rock record. Keep in mind their self-titled came out just in 2017. It’s possible the short gap between albums could have had an effect here. Palisades, alongside Ded, Ice Nine Kills, Like a Storm, Red Sun Rising and Starset are one of several new bands being heavily pushed and promoted by the SiriusXM Octane radio station. Like everything that gets promoted, there are hits and there are misses. Unfortunately, Palisades fall into the category of catchy but forgettable. It’s a shame, because there is a lot of energy on this record and it’s clear the band is evolving. The album itself doesn’t do anything particularly wrong. On the flip side, it The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. This could be you! ing, t i r w r o f ssion a p a e v a us! n i o j , y If you h h ograp t o h p r o design THE BEACON HIRES: WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, EDITORS B THE BEACON 18 Contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Freshmen and all majors welcome! B THE BEACON �The Beacon - February 12, 2019 Sports Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editors: Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu or Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu SB: Brown travels to Florida for NCAA convention By Tonya Creasy Staff Writer Caitlin Brown, senior nursing student and softball player at Wilkes University, was one of the 40 ethnic minority students in the country who was selected to attend the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) convention. The convention took place in Orlando, Fla. from Jan. 23 through Jan. 26. The NCAA focuses on respect, integrity and responsibilities on and off the field to help student-athletes prepare for their future. They are committed to making changes to better sports and athletes as a whole. They look for new ways to keep the athletes safe while playing on the field with better equipment. The NCAA is a non-profit athletic organization founded in 1910. It was created to provide opportunities for student-athletes in a higher education. Upon attending the NCAA convention, Brown noted, “It was an honor to be able to attend and represent my team, the athletic department and the university.” Brown’s head coach Sarah Maulrico echoed similar sentiments, reflecting on the honor it was to have one of her players be selected. “I am unbelievably proud of everything our players do, but to have one of our own represent Wilkes Softball, and the University as a whole, is a really something special,” said Maulrico. Softball is known to be a sport that requires teamwork. Brown believes that every player and position on the team is equally important to each other and the game. At the convention, Brown learned new skills to work with others effectively. She found that teamwork can be incorporated in a work environment and day-to-day life. “The team’s chemistry is good,” said Brown’s fellow teammate Sydney Cogswell. “We all hang out a lot outside of practice. Many of our girls room together every year. This makes for a good dynamic once we’re on the field because we build up trust and respect for and academic career. Motivation is a very important key to success. Brown stays motivated during pre-season and trainings because she knows how important the performance and the work being put into it beforehand is. She believes in working to be at her best in order to be able to push her teammates to become even better. Putting in the practice is a very important factor to achieving your goals. Brown aspires to become a nurse after graduation and continue into graduate school. She balances herself between her academics, sports and officer positions throughout nursing to achieve her goals. “She has been an excellent example to the players that have come in behind her, showing them that we do not get outworked,” said Maulorico. “Her work ethic has allowed our program to make major strides during her tenure, and I am confident her influence will be felt for many years after she has graduated and moved into the world of nursing.” Despite being an excellent example, Brown does not take all of the credit for her accomplishments, noting that all of her coaches have influenced, supported, believed and pushed her to strengthen her skills for her future. However, she believes that she would not be able to succeed without her family, especially her mother and grandparents. “My family has been there for me 110 percent. They have been there for me through all of the ups and downs,” Wilkes Athletics/Steve Finkernagel Brown said. “Without their support and sacrifices, I would not be here right Senior softball player Caitlin Brown was selected as one of 40 ethnic minority today.” students in the country to attend the National Collegiate Athletic Association Having a big support system helped (NCAA) convention in Florida this past January. Brown strive to chase her dreams, emphasizing the point that opportunities changing the culture, starting with a few would want to work with,’” Brown said. According to many of Brown’s are endless if you are willing to put in the people or even a team of athletes. Brown believes that working together with her teammates and her coach, Brown is a work. “Take any opportunity that is given to team and other student athletes, they hard worker and a natural leader. “Caitlin is the type of player that you because you might regret it if you can take on cultural issues. During the convention, Brown also everyone looks up to,” said teammate don’t. Success takes work. Capitalize on gained insight on what type of person Megan Magoon. “She plays the game every little success. It’s the little things,” she is by using the DISC assessment. with all her heart and leads by example Brown stated. This personality and traits assessment is in all aspects of life.” Brown initially decided on Wilkes a tool used to describe human behavior @wilkesbeacon in different situations and learn more because it is a smaller school and that Tonya.Creasy@wilkes.edu helps her to stay focused on her athletic about one’s self. one another off the field.” In addition to sportsmanship, culture and diversity are also very important. The NCAA is in tune with the constant changing of society, its cultures and the problems they may bring. Some of the things they are working to change off the field is the way that people look at the LGBT community, mental health issues, sexual violence issues, interpersonal relationships and harassment. Along with other universities, Wilkes University is becoming more active in Softball helped mold Brown into the person she is today by meeting extraordinary people and being influenced by her coaches, as well as helping her identify her strengths and weaknesses and develop many skills. Brown stated that Maulorico helps sculpt and mold the team and focuses on building character. “One thing that coach said that always stuck with me was, ‘I’m molding you into people that will give back to society and people who she (Coach Maulorico) �The Beacon - February 12, 2019 Sports MBB & WBB: Colonels travel to Misericordia By Ben Mandell & Kirsten Peters Co-Sports Editors DALLAS, Pa. -- On Wednesday night, Wilkes men’s basketball was able to take the next step in locking a playoff spot with a 69-54 win over Misericordia. “This was a big win for us because of how good Misericordia has been,” said Wilkes head coach Izzi Metz. “The five years I have been here, they have been the most consistent team.” The game saw a match-up between two of the MAC Freedom’s best players: Jason Kenny on offense and Marcus Robinson on defense. The first half saw the two go at it, but the second differed. Kenny found himself sitting the bench, shooting just 2-12 from the field. Both teams were hot from the start, with a three-pointer from Misericordia’s Alec Rodway kicking off the scoring. The Cougars had some early trouble with the officials, as Kenny, reigning conference player of the year, argued a no-foul-call. His plea gave him a technical foul, helping the Colonels build a lead. Misericordia was led by Justin Iton with 12 points, Rodway was behind him with eight and Kenny had just four. The Cougars failed to get any other players on the scoresheet in the half. As a team, the Cougars shot 28 percent. Wilkes was able to gain a comfortable first half lead with nine points from Mark Mullins and eight points from Tommy Bowen. Wilkes shot 44 percent for the half. Behind their post players, Wilkes was able to take a 32-24 lead going into halftime. Wilkes came out firing in the second half, Men’s Swimming and Misericordia’s shooting woes continued. The Colonels built a 21-point lead behind solid play from Mullins, Bowen and Rob Pecorelli. “We try to just take our best shots,” Mullins said. “We have a lot of guys who can score. Between Pecorelli, Robinson, Bowen and both Jack Bova and Landon Henry off the bench, we have plenty of scoring depth.” The Cougars made things interesting with 12 minutes remaining, as head coach Will Chandler decided to pull his starters to get a spark from the bench. Ryan Coyle, Sean Gorman, Brendan Leonard and Tyrell Mann came on the floor, and they quickly cut the deficit down to as low as 11 points. “They brought in some young guys and we knew they would make a few shots,” Robinson said. “We had a veteran group out there, and we knew what we needed to do.” Ultimately, the Colonels were able to hold off the Cougars’ attack, with Misericordia shooting just over 31 percent from the field. “We played good defense, but some of them were missed shots,” Metz said. “I do think some of it was our defense, but we saw the way they could get the ball inside and we had to take that away if we wanted to have a chance.” Mullins finished with a team-high 20 points, followed by Robinson who had 15. Bowen finished with 13 points and 11 rebounds to record a double-double. On the women’s side of the court, the Wilkes women’s basketball team couldn’t build off of a solid first half, as they lost to local rival Misericordia, 60-34. The Colonels entered the game with a 7-14 (3-7) record while Misericordia came in at 18-3 (7-3). After suffering a loss last week, the Cougars lost their spot in the national rankings. The first half was a lot more competitive than the teams’ records would suggest. Wilkes went shot-for-shot with Misericordia throughout the whole first half, heading into halftime only trailing by one point, 26-25. The Beacon/Kyle Kraemer Senior Tommy Bowen secures the basket under the net for Wilkes. Senior Ashley Caster was crucial to the Colonels game play, as she led both teams with 11 points in the first half. Japriya Carroll led Misericordia with seven points, followed by three other Cougars who had five points heading into the break. Both teams struggled finding their shots, as Wilkes shot just 34 percent from the field and 0-9 from behind the arc. Misericordia wasn’t any better, shooting 27 percent from the field and 15 percent on their three-pointers. The shooting struggles continued for the Cougars in the third quarter, as they went the first six minutes with just two points. However, the Cougars turned things around and went on a 17-4 scoring run to close out the third quarter 45-32. “We were looking to get some steals out of our man defense,” said Misericordia head coach Jason Rhine. “We ended up coming away with them in more of a zone set up. It helped spark the team and we started making shots.” The fourth quarter started with the Cougars staying hot. Paige Wampole found her way to the boards. Misericordia grabbed 11 points in the first five minutes, while Wilkes failed to score a point. Wilkes finally scored their first points of the fourth quarter with 3:30 remaining on the clock. Freshman Jordan Harrison put home a layup and sophomore Kristie Najdek hit a long two-pointer, resulting in all of the Colonels fourth quarter points to finish the contest. @wilkesbeacon Benjamin.Mandell@Wilkes.edu Kirsten.Peters@Wilkes.edu Winter Sports Schedules *10/6 @ FDU-Florham W 152-51 10/20 @ Mount Saint Mary W 153-46 10/27 vs Immaculata W 158-25 *11/3 Lebanon Valley W 171-19 11/3 Dickson L 107-92 11/17 Diamond Invitational 2nd *12/1 vs Lycoming W 109-96 *12/8 vs Arcadia L 183-79 *1/13 @ Misericordia W 145-112 1/26 @ Marywood L 153-73 *2/2 @ King’s L 133-72 2/14-2/17 MAC Championships * MAC Men’s Ice Hockey 10/26 @ SUNY Canton L 6-4 10/27 @ SUNY Canton W 7-5 *11/3 @ Elmira L 5-2 *11/9 vs Stevenson W 4-2 *11/10 vs Chatham W 8-4 *11/16 @ King’s W 3-0 11/20 @ Hamilton L 3-2 OT *11/30 @ Manhattanville W 5-3 *12/1 @ Neumann W 5-4 OT *12/7 vs Utica L 2-1 *12/8 vs Nazareth W 3-2 12/19 vs Bryn Athyn W 4-2 1/5 @ Post W 3-1 1/12 vs Anna Maria W 5-2 *1/16 @ Lebanon Valley W 6-5 *1/18 vs Labanon Valley W 6-3 *1/21 vs Elmira TIE 4-4 *1/25 @ Chatham W 1-0 *1/26 @ Stevenson L 3-2 OT *1/31 vs King’s W 4-0 2/2 @ Bryn Athyn W 5-1 *2/8 vs Neumann W 5-4 *2/9 vs Manhattanville L 5-2 *2/15 @ Nazareth 7 p.m. *2/16 @ Utica 7 p.m. *UCHC 20 Women’s Ice Hockey 10/26 @ King’s L3-1 10/28 vs Oswego L 5-0 11/2 vs Nazareth L 10-0 11/3 vs Nazareth L 0-7 11/10 @ Neumann L 7-3 11/17 @ Chatham L 5-0 11/30 vs SUNY Canton L 7-1 12/1 vs SUNY Canton L 6-2 12/7 @ Morrisville L 6-0 1/5 @ Stevenson L 5-1 1/11 @ Post L 3-1 1/12 @ Post L 4-2 1/18 @ Lebanon Valley L 4-1 2/6 vs Lebanon Valley TIE 1-1 2/15 vs Utica 5 p.m. 2/16 @ Utica 3 p.m. �The Beacon - February 12, 2019 Sports WIH: Colonels earn first tie against Lebabon Valley By Kendyl Kalish Staff Writer WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- The Wilkes University women’s ice hockey team took on the Lebanon Valley College Dutchmen Wednesday night at the Toyota Sportsplex. With the tie, the Colonels earned their first point in program history. The last time these teams played each other was Jan. 18, when the Dutchmen came out on top with a 4-1 victory at the Hershey Park Arena in Hershey, Pa. Going into this game, Wilkes’ record was 0-13-0 and Lebanon Valley’s was 4-16-0. Lebanon Valley has played four games since their home game against the Colonels. The Colonels, however, had their first game since their last matchup against the Dutchmen on Wednesday night. In their time off, Wilkes head coach Earl Utter noted that the Colonels have been working on some skills and have actually shortened some of their practices, allowing them to just go out and play some hockey. This proved to work for the Colonels, as they maintained a lead for just about the entirety of the game. The game started out relatively fast paced. There weren’t many shots on goal for Wilkes during the first period. The Dutchmen outshot the Colonels 11-5. With 2:56 to go in the first period, Wilkes’ Shauna Tubbs scored the first goal of the game with an assist from Kendall Castro and took the 1-0 lead. After that goal, there was a two-minute WW hooking penalty on Wilkes’ Laura Brzezinski. Lebanon Valley was unable to capitalize on the penalty, leaving the Colonels with the 1-0 lead at the end of the first period. The second period also saw two other penalties on Wilkes University. There was a two-minute checking penalty on Brezinski with 15:36 remaining. Shauna Tubbs also received a tripping penalty with 5:31 remaining. However, Lebanon Valley was unable to score on the power plays. During this period, the Colonels were playing well on the penalty kill. At the end of the second period, the game was still 1-0 in favor of the Colonels. Prior to the third period, Utter reminded the players of their success thus far in the game, urging his players to “continue to do the things they’re doing.” Considering that this was the first time the Colonels were able to enter the third period with the lead this season, Utter was thrilled with his team’s play. During the third period, there was a penalty on Lebanon Valley’s Chloe Glass as well as two penalties on Wilkes’ Laurenne The Beacon/Sean Connelly The women’s ice hockey team led 1-0 for the majority of three periods in their contest against Lebanon Valley, ultimately tying 1-1 following overtime. Fraser. Despite the power plays, the score remained 1-0. With 1:12 left to go in the game, Lebanon Valley decided to pull their goalie to get an extra offensive player on the ice. Wilkes goalie Ally Joly noted how she was hoping the Dutchmen wouldn’t score, but the Colonels found themselves in their first bout of six on five hockey, which they had never encountered prior to this game. “I was thinking, I don’t want them to score, but it’s what happened,” said Joly. “This was our first time ever playing six on five with them having an empty net, so it was just a bad bounce and it went in, but that’s the game.” Lebanon Valley pulling their goalie ultimately helped them, and with 0:17 left in the game the Dutchmen’s Olivia Cindrich got a goal assisted by Amy Templeton to tie the score at one. At the end of regulation, the game was still tied, causing them to head into a five minute five-on-five overtime period. Neither team scored during overtime. Due to this, the game resulted in a 1-1 tie, earning the Colonels their first point of the season and improving their record. The Colonels have two games remaining, back-to-back contests against Utica College. The Colonels will face the Pioneers in their last home game of the season on Friday, Feb. 15 at 5:00 p.m. at the Toyota Sportsplex. “We’re going to come back Friday, get back at it and go hard,” said Tubbs on the Colonels final matchups of the season. @wilkesbeacon Kendyl.Kalish@wilkes.edu Winter Sports Schedules Women’s Basketball Wrestling *1/23 vs Del. Valley W 56-45 11/3 @ Ned McGinley Invite 5th 11/8 @ Neumann L 85-75 11/10 @ Gettysburg Invite 2nd *1/26 @ Eastern L 82-68 11/10 vs PSU Hazleton W 93-73 1/28 @ Valley Forge L 75-70 11/17 @ Otterbein W 30-21 11/13 vs Susquehanna L 79-66 *1/30 vs Manhattanville L 81-72 11/17 @ Averett W 27-12 y-11/16 @ Marywood L 82-76 *2/2 vs DeSales L 85-52 11/17 @ Greensboro W 33-10 y-11/17 vs #8 Scranton 69-47 11/20 vs PSU Wilkes-Barre W 89-61 *2/6 @ Misericordia L 60-36 11/17 @ Bluefield W 49-0 12/1 @ Ferrum L 20-15 *2/9 vs King’s W 58-55 11/26 @ Juniata L 89-63 *2/12 @ Delaware Valley 6 p.m. 12/1 @ S. Virginia W 35-16 12/1 @ PSU Harrisburg W 67-64 *2/16 @ FDU-Florham 12/1 @ McDaniel W 34-8 *12/5 vs Misericordia L 78-54 12/8 @ Elizabethtown W 24-10 *12/8 @ Manhattanville L 83-50 12/22 Wilkes Open *-MAC Freedom 1/3 vs Centenary W 63-51 1/5 @ S. Maine W 18-17 y-Cross County Challenge *1/9 @ #22 DeSales L 86-46 1/5 @ #19 Stevens W 27-24 *1/12 vs Eastern W 82-75 1/5 @ #25 Messiah L 26-16 1/14 vs Rutgers-Camden L 90-82 1/5 @ Camden CC W 54-0 *1/16 @ King’s L 73-59 1/11 @ Springfield L 20-17 *1/18 vs FDU-Florham W 83-78 1/11 @ Ohio Northern W 31-16 1/11 @ #21 Wash. & Lee W 24-12 1/12 @ Wis.-EAU Claire W 22-20 1/12 @ Oswego W 34-6 1/27 vs Lackawanna W 36-12 1/27 vs PSU-Behrend W 37-9 1/27 vs Oneota W 22-19 2/1 vs Penn College W 36-12 2/8 @ #6 Ithaca L 35-11 2/10 @ King’s W 43-9 2/15 @ Scranton 6 p.m. 2/16 vs Keystone 12:30 p.m. 2/17 @ Futures Mid East 9 a.m. 2/22-2/23 @ SE Regionals 9 a.m. 21 Men’s Basketball 11/13 @ PSU Hazleton W 80-60 x-11/16 vs Bethany W 88-68 x-11/17 vs Leb. Valley W 83-81 11/20 vs PSU W-B W 87-81 11/28 vs Drew L 67-65 12/1 @ Clarks Summit W 106-55 *12/5 vs Misericordia W 81-78 *12/8 @ Manhattanville W 91-87 12/18 vs Albright W 85-77 y-12/29 vs #25 Scranton L 74-64 y-12/30 vs Marywood W 74-70 1/2 @ Susquehanna L 88-64 1/5 @ Messiah W 80-73 *1/9 @ DeSales L 97-85 *1/12 vs Eastern W 94-74 *1/16 @ King’s L 81-53 *1/18 vs FDU-Flor. W 96-53 *1/23 vs Del.Valley L 99-90 *1/26 @ Eastern L 79-69 *1/30 vs Manhattanville W 76-62 *2/2 vs DeSales W 78-77 *2/6 @ Misericordia W 69-54 *2/9 vs King’s W 76-51 *2/12 @ Del. Valley 8 p.m. *2/16 @ FDU-Flor. 3 p.m. *-MAC Freedom x-Lebanon Valley tournament y-Cross County Challenge �The Beacon - February 12, 2019 Sports 22 Getting to know... Mark Mullins Junior Basketball Player The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week Feb. 2 - Feb. 9 Why Mark Mullins was selected: Mullins leads the Colonels in scoring at 16.1 ppg., attaining a nine-game streak for scoring in double figures. He was offensively instrumental in wins against DeSales, Misericordia and King’s. Name: Mark Mullins Year: Junior Major: Corporate Finance Hometown: Binghamton, NY High School: Chenago Valley HS Position: Guard Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I wanted to come to Wilkes due to the ability to explore different majors and meet new people, the size of the university and the fact you can know a lot of people and not everyone is a stranger, as well as the opportunity to play basketball for Coach Metz, where the culture of Wilkes Basketball is a brotherhood of being great friends and doing what we love. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? I’d like a job in a big city working for a large corporation. I want to explore the opportunity of living in a big city while I’m young. When/Why did you first begin playing? Before I can even remember, I’ve had a ball in my hands. My dad played when he was younger and both my brother and sister did, so watching them play made me want to play. Favorite thing to do during practice? Offensive-Magedden with Rob and Clay. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? I hope to have the opportunity to play for and win a MAC Championship. Editor’s note : Athlete of the Week s elec tions are deter mined by ek selection by the the spor sportt s staf f each week. At the e nd of the acade mic year, year, we ill post post aa reader poll cademic we w will reader poll on Tw itte r @ Wilkes B eacon to c row nn an an “Athlete "Athlete of o the the Year." Year. " The Beacon/Kirsten Peters If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? I would say a bigger locker room with TVs, a Play Station and maybe a pool table. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Relaxing on the couch, watching sports or netflix, playing videogames or playing other sports/intramurals during the summer. Favorite building on campus? Starbucks. I drink way too much coffee, and it’s the only place I focus well enough to get a lot of homework done. Favorite professor? Sharon Castano. She helps outside of class with job/internship searchs to excel your professional life. What came first? The chicken or the egg? The chicken. An egg can’t be hatched without the warmth of a chicken. Favorite meal to eat on campus? A chicken cheese steak with ranch and hot sauce from Grille Works. Most influential person in your life? My dad. He is always there for me. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve grown closer with him by being able to watch and talk sports. Everything I do, I hope to make him proud. Whenever I fall short, he’s always the one to give advice on how to do better next time. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Marilyn Monroe. A quote you live your life by? “Unless life gives you sugar and water, your lemonade is probably gonna suck.” What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? It means to make the most of everyday, put your best foot forward and lead by example. By being a Colonel, you can start a chain reaction that will get the team their best outcome for the season. Anyone to give a shout-out to? SAD6, except for Allison Peet. -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor �23 Sports The Beacon - February 12, 2019 Getting to know... Abby Keating Sophomore Swimmer The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week Feb. 2 - Feb. 9 Why Abigayle Keating was selected: Keating secured the Colonels lone victory in their meet against King's; she touched the wall at 2:21.44 in the 200 Backstroke, beating her competitors by nearly six seconds. The win complemented her second place finish in the 200 IM. Name: Abby Keating Year: Sophomore Major: Pharmacy Hometown: Spring Grove, Pa. High School: Spring Grove Area HS Position: IM, Distance, Freestyle, Butterfly and Backstroke Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? Wilkes has the pharmacy program that I sought for when looking at schools, as well as a relatively new swim team that I knew I could grow with. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? After graduation, I would like to work in a hospital pharmacy setting. When/Why did you first begin playing? I started swimming when I was five years old because it was the only sport that could hold my attention. Favorite thing to do during practice? Doing relay starts with the team. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? Hopefully, I can win the gold medal in the 400 IM at the MAC Championships, as well as place in the top three for my other two events. If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? Our women's team is very small; I would like to see more numbers. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? I love my dogs and watching Netflix. Favorite professor? Dr. Ken Klemow. He has made biology enjoyable and funny. Favorite building on campus? The SUB. Favorite meal to eat on campus? When the SUB serves beef wellington during their upscale nights. Coke or Pepsi? Neither; Dr. Pepper is superior. What came first? The chicken or the egg? The egg. Dr. Klemow taught me that the egg evolved first. Most influential person in your life? My mother. She is not only my twin, but my mentor in every way. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Robin Williams. I would love to understand his feelings and learn about his life and career. A quote you live your life by? "The journey is never ending." What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? It means being the best influence possible and being a leader to others. Anyone to give a shout-out to? Coach Thomas Limouze. He has greatly advanced both swim teams and has pushed me to do great things. -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor Editor’s note: Athlete of the Week s elec tions are deter mined by the spor ts staff each week. At the end of the academic year, we w ill post a reader poll on Tw it ter @WilkesB eacon to crow n an “Athlete of the Year." The Beacon/Kirsten Peters �r The Beacon - February 12, 2019 Sports NBA Trade Deadline: What this means looking ahead By Kevin Singhel Staff Writer Months of rumors and speculation have finally come to an end, as Thursday marked the NBA’s trade deadline. Once the trade deadline has passed, teams can no longer acquire players from other teams, essentially making this each team’s last opportunity to improve their rosters before postseason play. This trade deadline was particularly interesting due to the presence of the “super-team” that is the Golden State Warriors and Lebron James leaving the Eastern Conference for the Lakers in the off-season. The Warriors have won back-to-back titles, and recently added All-Pro center Demarcus Cousins in the offseason. This made some teams in the West hesitant to pull the trigger on trades, as they felt they couldn’t challenge the Warriors in a seven game series. However, with Lebron James out of the Eastern Conference now, his streak of reaching eight straight NBA Finals could be in jeopardy. He now has to go through Golden State to keep his incredible streak alive. Anthony Davis was by far the biggest name on the trade block this trade Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 72, Issue 08 deadline, and while he wasn’t moved to another team, the majority of trade rumors seemed to revolve around him. Davis sent shockwaves through the basketball world when he demanded a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans a few weeks ago, and teams have been scrambling to acquire him ever since. The Los Angeles Lakers were the frontrunners to acquire Davis, as they were looking to pair him with Lebron James and potentially challenge the dynasty of the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers offered a package that included their entire young core of Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram, Ivica Zubac, and draft capital in the form of multiple first round picks. However, New Orleans balked at the offer and instead opted to hear what other teams can offer them in the offseason. Teams like the New York Knicks or Boston Celtics may be able to offer similar young talent or draft picks in the offseason that the Pelicans may value more in the long run. While the Celtics wait for the offseason to make a move for Anthony Davis, their main competitors in the East wasted no time in acquiring deadline talent. The Milwaukee Bucks, owner of the best record in the NBA, got even better as they acquired Nikola Mirotic from the Pelicans in exchange for two role players and four second-round draft picks. Mirotic looks to be a huge boost for the Bucks’ frontcourt, and his 16.7 points per game should pair nicely with MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Toronto Raptors currently sit in second place in the Eastern Conference, and they will look to improve on their record with the acquisition of longtime Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol. Gasol was sent to Toronto in exchange for Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright, CJ Miles, and a 2024 second round draft pick. Gasol has been one of the NBA’s top centers this season, and he will slide in perfectly alongside Raptors’ superstars Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry. In addition, Toronto did not give up any major rotation 1TIHIIE IffiJEAC(Q)N THE BEACON FREE Take one Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania By Your Name Here Staff Writer The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. This could be you! writing, ssion for a p a e v a us! If you h aphy, join r g to o h p design or THE BEACON HIRES: WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, EDITORS Contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Freshmen and all majors welcome! THE BEACON T HE BEACON players in the deal, and also didn’t give up any high draft picks that could impact their future. This is a great deal for Toronto as it solidifies their position as title contenders without overly mortgaging their future. Other major trades around the league include the 76ers acquiring Tobias Harris from the Clippers and shipping former number one overall draft pick Markelle Fultz to the Orlando Magic. Harris is a solid pickup for the 76ers, as he led the undermanned Clippers into the thick of the playoff hunt. Fultz has been plagued with shooting problems since his arrival in the NBA, and the Sixers finally had enough of his shooting woes and shipped him out of town. The pieces the 76ers received back from their various trades should allow them to compete with the rest of the East’s elite like the Celtics, Raptors and Bucks. With the passing of the trade deadline and all deals complete, teams will now prepare to make their final postseason push. With all these trade deals, the NBA postseason looks to be extremely competitive, especially in the Eastern Conference in particular. This season is shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons in recent memory. @wilkesbeacon Kevin.Singhel@Wilkes.edu :Naifs 6y q{oria Specializing in Diabetic Pedicures, Reflexology, and Nail artistry Now at Two locations! Millennium Salon & Spa 299 SMain St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 www.millenniumsalanspa.com 570-823-0654 Persanal Walin1 I Skincare 24 1930 Route 940 Pocono Pines, PA 18350 www.journeysdayspa. � 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 2019 February 12th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019 February 12 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/4ae96196103a59e74251c7f8f2d70a9b.pdf c5dded4adb7d1a1d89bea1acdac9b1a6 PDF Text Text w T ~ ~IHIIE :83IEACC(Q)N HE B EACON The Beacon - February 5, 2019 Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 72, Issue 12 Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. First annual leadership conference held WREST: Colonels win big on senior night By Sean Schmoyer Asst. News Editor Sordoni holds artist lecture for ‘Sacred Sisters,’ page 5 By Luke Modrovsky LEADERSHIP, page 4 WRESTLING, backcover The Beacon/Steffen Horwath Check out the featured “Photos of the Week”, page 9 The Beacon/Savannah Pinnock throughout his presentation. One of those phrases was “The more you know, the more you understand you do not know...” a phrase that Copley said he learned from his mother. “When I was 22 I used to get offended by that, I had my degree and then I got my masters degree. The more that I continue to unfold life the more I learn What’s Largest infiarst-year name? Defi classning in an history, age, page page15 5 The Beacon/Kirsten Peters about myself. This statement is not about reading from a book, it is about learning more about yourself as you unfold your life, and the things you learn about yourself on your own journey,” said Copley. Other ideas and concepts that Copley Editor-in-Chief WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- In front of a packed house in the specialized half-bowl wrestling set-up at the Marts Center, Wilkes wrestling took down the Penn College Wildcats, 36-12. “Our guys performed well,” said head coach Jon Laudenslager. “It was a great environment from our students coming. It was packed.” Senior Nick Racanelli echoed Coach Laudenslager’s remarks, stating, “Just having every (Wilkes athletic) team out tonight - all of my fans here, all of the other students. Them coming out played a big factor in tonight’s match. “I’m just excited where we’re at right now with our team,” Laudenslager said. “I think we’re clicking right now. Our guys are getting after people. It was just a great event.” In the meet-clinching bout, Racanelli won via technical fall, but it did not come without a scare. Early in the match, Racanelli found himself in a headlock from Penn College’s Daniel Bergeron at 165 pounds. “I was a little nervous because the crowd The Keynote speaker Charles Copley offered advice for students looking to become leaders. The Beacon/Seth Platukis The Beacon/ Maddie Davis Student Development hosted its first annual leadership conference titled “Explore” on Sunday Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All students were able to register to attend the event centered in the Stark Learning Center. The conference was scheduled in intervals with breakfast being provided at 9, the keynote speaker, Charles J. Copley, speaking at 10, and then three breakout sessions for students to attend throughout the day with a lunch break at noon. Copley, the keynote speaker, serves as the executive vice president for Golden Technologies, a medical device manufacturer. Copley is a 1998 Wilkes graduate who received both his bachelor’s degree and masters degree in Business Administration. Copley was an adjunct professor for 14 years teaching night classes on business topics focusing on leadership, sales, and marketing. Copley also served as Student Government President, President of Off-Campus Council as well as the first President of ENACTUS here at Wilkes. Copley opened his presentation by sharing important ideas he was taught and learned throughout his life. He shared numerous phrases and ideas FREE Take one Olympic Curling Gold Largest first-year class in Medalist instructs individuals, history, page 5 page 21 �The Beacon - February 5, 2019 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact either news editor: Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu or Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Student Government notes: Jan. 30 weekly meeting By Sara Ross Staff Writer On the evening of Jan. 30, the Student Government meeting began with a club report from the Choral Club. The Choral Club president presented its report and informed SG of their upcoming events, such as their Singing Valentine’s sale and spring concert. Their Singing Valentine’s sale allows students to pick a song out of a list of four or five and Choral will call up your Valentine to sing it to them over the phone. Next, the American Pharmacist Association had a non-club request from Patrick Speakman asking for funds for the annual APhA conference in Seattle for five students. The total request was for $3,423 to cover registration, hotel, and flight costs. The event will provide these students the opportunity to meet other pharmacy students from different universities and to learn about the research they have done. This is also an opportunity for them to network and establish connections.. Next, Phi Beta Lambda started off the club fund requests with their President, Robert Colligan, asking for funds for the 2019 Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference in Harrisburg from Mar. 22 to 24. They requested $1,650 for registration, which will cover 15 students at $110 each. These students will be able to get involved in business workshops and internship fairs, and it will provide them with networking opportunities. The Chemistry Club presented their club report and fund request at the same time to Student Government. In their club report, they discussed upcoming events for the club, including their Valentine’s M&M’s sale. For their club fund request, Chemistry Club is looking for $2,860.20, in order to go the 257 American Chemical Society National Meeting in Orlando, Fl. The club is being nationally recognized as an ACS Student Chapter and will be receiving two awards at the meeting. A total of six members will be attending. The final fund request was from the Wilkes Theater Department, who is looking to attend the Southern Theatre Conference this spring. This conference will allow its students to audition and perform Ten students are going to be on the trip, with three of them moving onto professional auditions. They are asking for $200 per student, which will add up to a total of $2,000, along with $1,500 for registration and $1,127 for hotel costs. The last presentation was from the Youths for Human Rights International Club, and they wanted recognition to form their club on campus. Each class gave reminders about their upcoming fundraisers and events. Junior students discussed that starting on Feb. 5 their Valentine’s Day rose sale will begin. The winning picture will receive a Valentine’s Day gift certificate of $100 to Ruth’s Chris. All photo submissions will be printed and displayed in the SUB during club hours on Tuesday, Feb. 12 for the Wilkes community to vote on the winner. The winners will be announced on Feb. 14. on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Kirby Center for the Creative Arts onWyoming Seminary’s Upper Campus in Kingston. Twelve vocalists will compete for the championship at the finals scheduled for Thursday, April 11. For more information register at https://luzer ne c as a.org/nep a-sings/ to audition. Walk-ins will not be allowed. Register for NEPA Sings CASA of Luzerne County is hosting auditions for local singers to show of their skills and support CASA of Luzerne County. Auditions will be held at 10 a.m. Women’s and Gender Studies Conference Proposals for the Annual Women’s and Gender Studies Conference are now being accepted. Proposals are due Friday, Feb. 22 and may be submitted online. The theme is “New Narratives of Gender in the Media” and students, faculty, staff, and community members are all encouraged to participate in the conference. Sessions will include research and poster presentations, panel disscussions, video screenings and performance art. For more information about the WGS conference please contact Dr. Jennifer Thomas at Jennifer.Thomas@ wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon Sara.Ross@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs: The upcoming happenings on campus Compiled by Sean Schmoyer BACCHUS Valentine’s Day contest BACCHUS is looking for participants for their #BACCHUS Valentine’s Day contest. Take a picture with your friend, bestie, or significant other on campus. There must be a maximum of two people in your photo, one person must be a Wilkes student and the deadline is 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 10. The pictures must be submitted to Juli Killian via email at Juli.Killian@wilkes.edu. Photos do not have to directly resemble a Valentine’s Day theme. Upcoming Events: 2019 Spring Semester February 5 - BACCHUS’ Sexual Jeopardy 5 - Free Windshied Wiper Fluid (CC) 5 - Skating Night (CC) 6 - MSC Soul Party 7 - Council of the Clubs 10 - Elk Mountain Ski Trip 14 - Be Your Own Bae (WUPB) 19 - Free Emergency Car Kits (CC) 19 - Bowling (CC) 21 - Minute-To-Win-It (WUPB) 28 - Rodeo Night (WUPB) 22-23 - Vagina Monologues 24 - Mall Shopping Shuttle March 14 - Themed Bingo (WUPB) 16 - Glow Night at Skyzone 19 - Free Tire Gauges (CC) 19 - Movie Night 22 - Medieval Times 24 - Ice Skating & Pizza 28 - Fondue Night WUPB denotes Wilkes University Programming Board CC denotes Commuter Council SG denotes Student Government Want your event featured in the calendar? Email: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon Table of Contents Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu News..................2 Life, A&E............7 Opinion............14 Sports................19 �The Beacon - February 5, 2019 News 3 University awarded ‘It’s On Us’ scholarship from the state By Sean Schmoyer Asst. News Editor On Jan. 28, Wilke University was awarded a $30,000 “It’s On Us” grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Wilkes is one of 38 colleges and universities to receive the funding, and this is the second time Wilkes has received the “It’s On Us” grant. During the Obama administration, President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden established the “It’s On Us” initiative nationwide. Governor Tom Wolf and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania became the first state to set up the “It’s On Us” initiative at a state level, allowing for grants like these to be established and distributed to colleges and universities. Title IX coordinator, Samantha Hart, said, “The Red Flag Campaign uses a bystander intervention strategy to address and prevent sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking on college campuses by encouraging friends and other campus community members to say something when they see red flags in friends relationships. It is a program that helps us promote health relationships and reduce social norms that facilitate violence.” Hart broke down where the $30,000 will be going into three sections/programs. The first is the Red Flag Campaign which was first started last spring. The event last spring was set up by Title IX, Student Government, Reslife, and student athletes. The event plans to be held again this spring, and a portion of the grant will be going towards funding aspects of the Red Flag Campaign. “Every year we evaluate the programs we have in place and sit down and make sure that our message is consistent throughout. The Red Flag Campaign is a continuation of the messages we put out through bystander intervention programs here on campus. We wholeheartedly believe that teaching students is what makes these programs successful. Putting money towards the Red Flag Campaign benefits other programs as well based on the message being continuous and consistent in each of our programs,” said Hart. While funding has not been designated to other specific programs on campus other potential programs and events are being considered for the future. “RAs have a lot of flexibility in what they are able to program, however based on the curriculum we do have a focus on support services as a themed month,” Debbie Scheibler, director of residence life said. “There are a lot of programs I would love to see here on campus, but you have to build up and ease into events. One project is the clothingline project where you string ropes between trees and hang up shirts that survivors of sexual misconduct have decorated. It serves as a way to promote visibility and tell stories as a cathartic process for survivors. Another program is “Take Back the Night” which is an event that allows for survivors and supporters to feel empowered through a march.” Another aspect that will receive funding from the grant is a climate survey across campus to access the prevalence and perceptions on campus about sexual IT'S ON Graphic by Madi Hummer violence. The goal is to evaluate how well the current process succeed or fail in preventing and responding to sexual violence. It also will allow students to anonymously share experiences or concerns through the survey. Hart said, “This will allow us to provide better responses and insure confidence in our protocols here on campus. I think there is always a concern about students not coming forward and reporting sexual violence, but I think that doing a climate study will give students a different avenue to come forward anonymously. I think this will heighten awareness and communication about this on campus.” The final section that will be receiving funding are the training programs for first responders who help implement the sexual misconduct protocols on campus. First responders on campus consist of public safety, residence life, and RA’s on campus as well as other faculty members on campus. A major aspect of the Title IX programs here at Wilkes is bystander intervention. The bystander intervention presentations are presented to Wilkes students freshmen year in their FYF courses by Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Philip Ruthkosky. Ruthkosky said, “The mission of the bystander program is to empower students to be change agents, to look out for each other and make profound difference. We do that by educating students about how to recognize signs and signals that indicate that an individual is at risk, and this can apply to sexual violence but also bullying, dating and domestic violence.” The structure of the bystander program is that faculty present the information to students about myths and truths regarding violence and sexual misconduct. The bystander program than presents the students with a video that showcases what they can do to help others in potentially dangerous situations. Ruthkosky said, “One of the most effective and profound ways to make differences on college campuses is to have students out in front and as champions in these movements. Each year we have ten to twenty students who have the courage to be apart of the=is program and speak to their peers. We always welcome and support students when they are passionate about something, one example is “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” coming up this spring, a student leader came to speak to me about it and we will support that student in any way.” “It is important for our campus community to realize that our administration has really dedicated and committed to Title IX. I think it is great that both students and the administration has embraced these programs,” said Hart. At Wilkes there are both internal and external sources for students that can be confidential for them to turn to if need be. Students can report incidents or problems to campus counseling and health services in Passan Hall in a confidential manner. They can also go to public safety, any faculty in association with Title IX. Students can contact outside sources like the Victims Resource Center. @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu Campus Sexual Violence 11.2% of all students experience rape or sexual assault through physical force Among graduate students, 8.8% of females and 2.2% of males experience sexual assault Among undergraduate students, 23.1% of females and 5.4% of males experience sexual assault. 4.2% of students have experienced stalking. Statistics according to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) �The Beacon - February 5, 2019 News University given doctoral accreditation by Carnegie “Leadership Truth AND Dare” focused on practices of exemplary leadership expressed by the works or Kouzes and Posner. “It was a great interactive presentation,” Student Government President Hunter Hughes said. “They had a kahoot and a lot of questions. Overall it was a great learning experience.” “Teaching Diversity Through Critical Thinking” was a presentation that focused on exploring themes of diversity and acceptance using elements of philosophy, sociology and epistemology. “Leadership: it’s Just a Personal Thing” focused on building mission statements and understanding what is important to you as a leader. Logan Biechy, junior psychology major, said, “It required us to really acknowledge aspects of our lives that we value or want to improve on. Overall I think it was a very valuable experience because I think it is important that every individual has their own personal mission.” The second breakout session’s three presentations were: “10 Top Ways to be an All-Star on Linkedin”, which focused on what to and not to include in online profiles target at potential with. To connect to this idea, Copley also talked about how leadership is a process as well, so by managing one’s own leadership they can lead the people they work with effectively.” At the end of his presentation Copley took questions from the audience and answered them to the best of his ability. One of the questions asked about how to get others to step up to the position of leaders. “I think what all of you are doing this weekend is a great start,” Copley said. “I think there are a lot of people who want to be leaders for the wrong reasons. That is why I put so much emphasis on integrity. I think people are often after the title and not reaching down to pick people up. I suggest that all of you have the opportunity to change that, you are the future you have the ability to change that.” The breakout sessions were presented by Wilkes faculty, alumni and students, and by faculty from other universities. Each breakout sessions consisted of three presentations that students could attend and learn about. Session one consisted of “Leadership Truth AND Dare”, “Leadership: it’s Just a Personal Thing” and “Teaching Diversity Through Critical Thinking”. shared were that growth had to be intentional, meaning that leaders have to reach out and try new activities and learn about other cultures to grow. He also talked about how you win or learn, you cannot lose, focusing on the idea that you fail forward and can always learn from mistakes and slipups. “Leaders understand how to adopt this principle and do not let it affect their psyche,” Copley said. “(Failure) does not mean that it does not hurt it just means that it does not stop them from moving forward. Copley then said his own personal philosophy, one that he learned from his father. “The only person who can give your integrity away is you. In business they can take your money, they can take your house, they can take everything, you can lose everything, but the only thing that you can never lose but only give away is your integrity,” said Copley. Copley talked about not being able to manage people but instead only being able to lead people while managing the processes those people use and work “)The students) persist because they feel very connected to each other and the faculty. Even though we almost tripled in size, we’ve maintained a very close community.” Kristin Sagedy, a student of the nursing doctorate program, spoke highly of her experiences with Wilkes. “It is difficult work, especially when doing it all online, but I have found the faculty has been very supportive of me through this journey,” she said. “Even though we are online, the other students and are in communication quite frequently off of D2L.” D2L stands for Desire to Learn, the school’s academic website used by both traditional and online learners. The school’s nursing program welcomed its first class in Sept. 2017. The school will also be providing its first doctor of philosphy degrees in 2020. Carnegie Classification serves as framework for recognizing the levels of achievement for universities in the United States. The program started in 1970 by Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, and is updated every few years to reflect changes made in universities. Carnegie Classification utilizes its own method of classifiying colleges and universities with “The change in classification places Wilkes University in the rightful company of some of the finest universities in the nation, completing our evolution from a two-year junior college in 1933 to a national doctoral university in 2019. “Our unique mix of academic programs and robost degree conferrals across bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels set us apart from other private institutions, both regionally and nationally. We are proud of the students we serve and look forward to continued growth.” Dr. Karim Letwinsky, department chair of the School of Education Doctoral Department, spoke about how the education doctorate played a prominent role in getting that designation. “We have an incredible sense of community in the program,” she said. “We’re delivered in online and low residency format, meaning that while our students operate online they also come together once a year physically. “I think that that delivery is unique. Other school’s do it, but what we really maximize is face-to-face time through video conferencing. We are not just one or another.” Letwinsky emphasized the community that forms with the doctorate students. Wilkes University recently announced its new categorization as a doctoral university by Carnegie Classifications. The 2018 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is the highest classification for institutions in the United States. The new classification makes Wilkes one one of 14 universities with this designation in Pennsylvania. The classification is based on the number of degrees given each year. Doctoral universities must award at least 20 research doctoral degrees, or award at least 30 professional practice doctorates across at least two programs. In the 2016-2017 academic year, Wilkes awarded 122 doctoral degrees in three programs, nursing, education, and pharmacy. The pharmacy doctorate program had 69 graduates, the nursing program had 30, and the education program had 23. The school was previously classified as a large master’s college. President Patrick Leahy spoke about what the designation meant for the university. By Cabrini Rudnicki Co-News Editor LEADERSHIP, from front page 4 Logo for Cargnegie Classification The Carnegie Classification program is the accepted standards of higher education in the United States. empirical data. It is currently run by Indiana University, and the information is utilized b programs across the country on the study of higher education. - @wilkesbeacon Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu employers and companies; “All I Really Need to Know About Leadership I Learned from Mr. Potato Head”, which was an interactive presentation about communication, ability, teamwork, and intersectionality; “Live Your Why”, which was focused on asking why students want to be leaders and to focus on not the title of leadership but the actions and responsibilities that the leadership brings. The final breakout sessions included: “How Failure Made Me a Better Leader”, which talked about viewing failures as learning opportunities; “The 6 Thinking Hats Approach to Group Decision Making”, which focused on looking at all points of views in a group or individual setting to form the best conclusions; “Peer Leadership: Making the Most of Student Opportunities”, in which the student presenters focused on peer leadership. Each of these sessions effectively showcased the importance of many topics that keynote speaker Charles Copley focused on in his presentation at the beginning of the conference. - @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 5, 2019 News Sordoni holds artist lecture for ‘Sacred Sisters’ Maddie Davis Co-News Editor On Jan. 30 the Sordoni Art Gallery hosted Holly Trostle Brigham, the artist of the ‘Sacred Sisters’ exhibition, which is currently being showcased in the gallery. Brigham came to the gallery to talk more in-depth about all of her works on display. She also touched on what piqued her interest to do the series, and the overall process of putting it together. Sordoni Art Gallery Director Heather Sincavage and many of her volunteers welcomed the crowd into the middle of the gallery to hear Brigham’s talk. The talk took place in the second exhibition ‘Peasant War’ by Käthe Kollwitz. Sincavage also mentioned her and Brigham’s personal history as artists and as friends. “Holly and I actually go way back,” said Brigham. “Our paths have taken us a lot of different places. I am excited that our paths have crossed again. “I am thrilled to be featuring here,” she added. Jess Moraudi, a sophomore Wilkes student who is also a volunteer in the gallery talked about her thoughts on the opportunity for the artist to give lectures about the exhibitions. “I love it because it gets everyone really involved because a lot of people tend to not be involved,” said Moraudi. “I really like it, I think it is super unique,” added Moraudi about the ‘Sacred Sisters’ exhibition. Brigham is a figurative painter of contemporary and historical subjects from Philadelphia, Pa whose artwork has been shown in New York, Massachusetts, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania. She has taught painting and drawing at the Worcester Art Museum, Worcester State College, Lebanon Valley College, Lafayette College and Pasadena City College. Brigham earned her MFA in painting from George Washington University. She began by talking about her inspiration behind the ‘Sacred Sisters’ series. She accredited her fascination with Catholic nuns because of a trip she took to Rome, Italy during her junior and senior years of high school. Brigham recalled that all she had remaining of those trips were pictures of the Catholic nuns walking around the streets. She explained that because of gender roles in the middle ages and during the Renaissance, the nuns were not seen as artistic and would keep artwork under wraps. These women were thought to be confined and conservative, but their paintings allowed them to be much more than that. Brigham enjoyed researching these women and admired their secret creative lifestyles behind the convents they were in. “In early history, women were actually able to be writers and artists and musicians and if they had been on the outside [of the convent]… it wouldn’t have happened,” added Brigham. She explained that the series began as ‘Seven Sisters,’ where she painted herself, as the model into different nuns. ‘Seven Sisters’ in mythology refers to the Pleiades constellation. “I thought what should I do next,” said Brigham recalling her thoughts once she finished ‘Seven Sisters.’ The first painting that Brigham talked about was her portrait of Sister Plautilla Nelli. “Plautilla Nelli deserves to have people know about her,” said Brigham. Sister Plautilla Nelli was a nun that was in charge of her specific convent. Ten years ago a few women in Florence, Italy decided to unearth paintings by Plautilla Nelli, have them cleaned and have them exhibited. In her own painting, Brigham painted Plautilla Neli while she was painting her own painting, ‘Lamentation with Saints,’ to add a layer of depth to the sister. The next painting she explained was of Santa Caterina titled ‘Santa Caterina’s Trinity.’ She painted her playing a violetta in front of a golden foliage stamped background. “When you go to art school and you paint people, you are supposed to paint the model,” added Brigham, “How could I paint a historical subject if she is no longer here?” Brigham’s solution was to use herself for most of the models she resembles. For those, she did not resemble like her paintings of Renegetsu and Hilaria Batista de Almeida she found models who more resembled their ethnicities. She went in-depth about how her series became a collaborative piece with the award-winning poet, Marilyn Nelson. Nelson visited Brigham’s daughter’s school for poetry workshops and they both began talking about Brigham’s nun series. Nelson began to give Brigham advice of who to paint even suggesting a Dominican and a Japanese nun, something she didn’t think to focus on as she stuck to mainly Catholic nuns. Over that same dinner where they discussed these newer ideas, Nelson also suggested that she would write poetry to almost give a voice to these nuns as Brigham provided them with a portrait. Her poetry mimics the prayers and is written as if the nuns are talking directly to you. Henriette DeLille was another nun suggested by Nelson who was a Creole woman from Louisiana. Brigham painted her sewing fabric onto a black baby Jesus doll. In these days, because nuns were not allowed to have kids they would wash, dress and care for a baby Jesus doll as their own child. She talked about the process to finish her first non-Catholic nun: Otagaki Renegetsu, a Buddhist nun. Her other paintings that Brigham 5 discussed in the lecture were her paintings of Sor Juana de la Cruz, Hilaria Batista de Almeida and Andrea Maria de la Encarnacion. Next to each of the seven paintings in the Sordoni, Brigham also paired them with a faux relic that symbolizes the nun in some way. A poem was hung on the way next to each painting . She ended with talking about her physical piece which sits in the middle of the gallery called ‘Hildegard’s Box.’ This physical piece is a box painted on all sides with images of her in different parts of her life. Inside the box are a symbolic representation of Hildegard’s tongue and heart hanging in a crochet metal jewel bag. The box also plays music because Hildegard composed her own music. The ‘Sacred Sisters’ and the ‘Peasant War’ exhibitions will be open until March 1. On Feb. 20, the Sordoni Art Gallery and the Manuscript Society will hold a visible poetry project and poetry reading at 5 p.m. in the gallery. The next exhibition ‘Ukiyo-E to Shin Hanga’ will open on Apr. 2 through May 18. @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Maddie Davis ‘Hildegard’s Box’ sits in the middle of the newest ‘Sacred Sisters’ exhibition . �The Beacon - February 5, 2019 News MSC educates campus on Native American culture By Maddie Davis Co-News Editor Sudents and faculty were invited for a native culture talk hosted by Sheylah Silva. The talk, which was supposed to be held during Native Heritage Month in November, was held instead on Jan. 29. Silva, a sophomore English major, led MSC’s ongoing ‘real talk’ where one person leads a discussion about a given culture. During the discussion she talked about her Native American heritage as well as some issues facing her as one of the only native students at Wilkes. She also touched on some issues revolving around the Native American community today. “As a native person, my experience has generally been that I feel that most people aren’t educated on the topic,” said Silva. “They don’t learn it in school and they really just know what they see in the media. Fantasía Rodríguez, an MSC member, commented on what MSC wants students to get out of the ‘real talks.’ “We hope that students will be more understanding of different cultures,” said Rodríguez. “We want to kind of eliminate different things that can affect one another due to a lack of information. “The more that we can inform students of what goes on in the different cultures, the better the community can come together.” “I thought that it would be a good idea for her to share her knowledge with us because when we think about Native Americans,” said Dr. Evene Estwick, a communication studies professor who facilitated the discussion. Silva began the talk by explaining the correct term for Native Americans: First people’s, First Nations, native or indigenous. She added that her actual nations are Choctaw Seminole on her mother’s side and Chiricahua Appachi on her father’s side. She discussed how it is difficult to live in Northeast Pennsylvania with little contact with other native people. Silva did later say that she continually finds connections with her culture through social media outlets. “I kind of find myself that I don’t fit sometimes in institutions,” said Silva. She clarified through questions that native people are not a monolith, that each of the almost seven-hundred tribes has different cultures and beliefs Silva also mentioned that although normal 6 The Beacon/Maddie Davis Silva led the discussion and answered questions about her native heritage . public school curriculum paints an untrue picture of native culture, she mentioned that one of her English professors, Dr. Mischelle Anthony has incorporated different native texts. The discussion later led to talks about the Dakota Access Pipeline the issue of addresses on federal reservations. In both these instances, native people are being barred from their rights to their sacred waterways and the right to vote because reservations do not have federally recognized addresses to register. “It is like spitting in native people’s faces,” added Silva. The next MSC event, their ‘Soul Party,’ on Feb. 6 in the ballroom of the Henry Student center at 6 p.m. @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Profile of a professor: Julie Lartz, English Dept. By Breanna Ebisch News Writer This academic year, Professor Julie Lartz joined Wilkes University as a visiting instructor in the English Department. Originally from Clarks Summit, Pa., Lartz is dedicated to teaching, helping her students make a difference in the world and sharing her love for the English language. Before being hired as a visiting instructor for the 2018-2019 academic year, she was an adjunct professor at Wilkes and has been an educator for a total of 19 years. Previously, Lartz earned her associate’s degree from Keystone College, a bachelor of the arts degree in English from Marywood University and earned a master’s degree equivalency from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education. Unlike other professors on campus, Lartz is currently enrolled as a student in the graduate program at Wilkes University to earn her master’s degree in education. “I love it,” she said. “I absolutely love it because I love going to school. I never want to stop going to school and I’m a student here myself,” Lartz revealed happily when asked about earning her degrees and how it feels to be a student at Wilkes herself. Her constantly growing love for learning, education and english has been prominent through most of her life. To Lartz, the campus offers a sense of home and belonging like no other place does. “One student wrote in his essay in one of my English 101 classes that from the first moment he stepped foot on the campus of Wilkes University, he immediately knew he belonged here. And I felt the same exact way, I really felt like [Wilkes] is where I belong,” said Lartz. “I love it here. I love the atmosphere, the students, the good work ethic and the fact that many students are just like me, where you’re the first one in your family to go to college.” Outside of her teaching at Wilkes though, her hobbies include reading lots of books as often as she can and sewing. In the past, Lartz revealed that she owned a bridal shop for 14 years where she became a seamstress. However, when she became an educator, she discovered a new love for teaching. Above all, being an educator and helping her students understand the world around them with the power of language, is a joy for Lartz which makes her new position at Wilkes even more special. Lartz has a special place her heart for teaching students at Wilkes University and Dr. Julie Lartz her love for English grows every single day. Although it is a subject every student is required to take within their time at Wilkes, many people have fallen in love with the language and its meaning similar to how Lartz has. “Language is power and language is our power. The more you learn about language and the better you become at it, the more power you have. We don’t need anything else but our language to be powerful,” Lartz responded when asked about what her The Beacon/ Steffen Horwath favorite part about teaching English. Lartz teaches the amazing aspects of the English language and how everyone has the power to write their own story. While she is in the classroom inspiring students and sharing her interest in reading, writing, and English as a whole, Lartz is incredibly excited for the semester ahead. @wilkesbeacon Breanna.Ebisch@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 5, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, Arts & Entertainment editor: Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu New podcast airing on 90.7 WCLH highlighting internships: Career Conversations By Sarah Materella and Natalie Stephens LA&E Editor and Asst. LA&E Editor through internships. This podcast will allow touch on advice for current students on on various topics including, but not limited to working close to home opposed to moving with your career, how to build positive relationships at Wilkes and in the field, and how to balance life at work and a social life. Station manager of 90.7 WCLH Wilkes University Radio, Kristen Rock, who helps facilitate the in-studio recording and post- Most college students tend to face the stress of finding a job after graduation. Career Conversations, the new podcast being aired on Wilkes University’s radio station 90.7 WCLH, will highlight insight from alumni who have been successful through that process. Sharon Castano, Director of Internships & Parent Programs, will be the host of the podcast. The podcast is going to be recorded every week, having guests from all fields on talking about their experiences. Guests and alumni that star in the podcast will vary as a way to accommodate as many current students as possible. Examples of guests include alumni that work in the FBI, DEA, sports psychology, engineers at Toyota & biomedical sales, Photos: The Beacon/Nicholas Filipek pharmacy, business alumni L to R: Marcus Magyar, Al Guari and Sharon Castano in accounting & marketing, and communication alumni working in production editing also mentioned that higher education. students would not be the only people who “My primary goal is to allow students to would reap the benefits from the podcast, truly recognize the many different values but that faculty and staff members would as of experiences outside of the classroom. well. One with a purpose, career clarification “As the ‘conversations’ will focus on the and share your success. Also, maybe more experience gained through internships and importantly, that you need to maximize other career building opportunities, it’ll the connections in your life, network and definitely be helpful for students. And, for always continuously learn from others,” said faculty, it would be beneficial for them to Castano. learn about the different ways outside of the Castano described that through her classroom that our students are preparing experience as director, she discovered that for their post-graduation success,” said internships not only give you an opportunity Rock. to work in your field but also the opportunity Castano also speaks with parents and to make connections. Castano continued prospective students at open houses and to explain that she thought it would be plans to use that as an opportunity to great if students and community members promote the Career Conversations podcast could hear the different experiences and as a way to show them that students are opportunities other students have had successful in internships. Magyar and Guari discuss their experiences in the field with Castano. Magyar participated in an internship with Guari, which he said worked out well. “At the next Open House I want to say, insight into the process of becoming a “here is the link, on your ride home....go professional, which is their main goal after listen to at least one”,” Castano said. graduation,” said Rock. She wants to inform them about the For more information regarding Career internships that led students to explore other Conversations or internships in general, you options, other majors or open their eyes to a can visit the Center for Career Development more exciting career. The message she wants is located at the Student Center South to get across is that that these opportunities Gateway Entrance or contact Sharon can lead students to a passion or a more Castano at sharon.castano@wilkes.edu. specific piece of their major that they did not know was out there and that students really have the ability to discover what they like. Internships also ultimately provide students with the opportunity to create professional relationships that last long beyond the duration of the internship. It could become a job offer Castano stresses the importance of interships, noting how following graduation important outside experience is on top of academics. or even years later @wilkesbeacon due to that initial connection that was made. Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu “This show provides students with valuable Natalie.Stephens@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 5, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment Center for Career Development holds Open House 8 By Madison Hummer Design Editor Students enter the newly renovated Center for Career Development and Internships to meet the building’s faculty. Freshman Pre-Pharamacy major Sarah Markovich makes her own walking taco at the “Grab ‘n Go” refreshment table. Freshmen Nick Bauer and Nick Megivern take advantage of the props set out for photo opportunities. Students guess the number of beans in a jar for the chance to win a gift card provided by the Center’s faculty members. @wilkesbeacon Madison.Hummer@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 5, 2019 9 Life, Arts & Entertainment Wellness at Wilkes: Balancing technology in a digital world family and friends. Usually, our phones are the main source of communication with others. However, a Have cell phones become the drug of student from Wilkes University explained choice for many college students? Psych that she typically uses social media to look central found that 60 percent of college at photos, videos, etc. and not as much to students admit that they may be addicted interact with others. “I like to look at memes,” said Taryn to their cell phone because they spend Skinner, junior at Wilkes University. eight to 10 hours on it daily. However, since social media has become “The only time I am not on my phone one of the primary tools is when I am having for communication, some important conversations people tend to feel anxious or eating meals, but when they are cut off from besides that I am their media platforms. always on my phone,” People can even exhibit said Angelina Davis, withdrawal symptoms such sophomore at Wilkes as needing to incessantly University. checking their phone or In this technology driven world, people The Beacon/ Madi Hummer having trouble doing tasks without checking their across the globe have never been more connected, but is too phone every so often. Davis continued to much to where people are no longer explain that she starts to feel anxious after living their life off of social media? There being in class for a long period of time seems to be a mix of opinions among a where she has to be away from her phone. “I wouldn't say my feeling is anxious few students at Wilkes University, three of the four students interviewed said but just more of FOMO which is "fear of that they try to have a balance of time on missing out." I feel like every time I put my their phone as well as time in person with phone away for class or for an extended By Natalie Stephens Asst Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor period of time, I get a nervous feeling that and cell phones: I will miss out on something,” said Jamie 1.Spend one hour before bed and Lapidus, junior at Wilkes University. one after after waking up away from Although they technologyallow can sometimes be yourself to plan your a distraction, cell day without seeing phones and the what other people are internet can also doing first. Also let help to facilitate your body and mind and plan in person rest before bed so that meetings that might with }fatt\lit. Gtt.pht.nS you can get the best not have otherwise sleep possible. happened. Lapidus The Beacon/ Madi Hummer 2. Turn off push continued that he notifications- the buzz uses social media platforms and his phone of notifications can be distracting so by to set up in-person gatherings with others. eliminating that it might help curb the Despite the urges and temptations, it is urge to check social media. important to be in the moment and present 3. Take small steps- this could be and use cell phones and social media in turning your phone on airplane mode ways that will also assist in living in the for 30 minutes while you read a book or moment and connecting with more people setting a time that you will be on social in person. There is a balance between the media at night. Every little step could help two that many are still trying to figure out. to create a healthy lifestyle with less of an “I like to unplug during meals with online life and more of a real world one. family or friends. I also like to make sure to 4. Be mindful- try putting technology take time away from a screen by reading or away at meals with family and friends. doing something with friends,” said Conor @wilkesbeacon Durkin, junior at Wilkes University. Natalie.Stephens@wilkes.edu Helpful tips to unplug from social media ~ \Ut.l lnt.SS 1uWILKES The Beacon's Featured Photos of the Week PHOTOS of the WEEK The Colonel takes on a new persona as the snow begins to collect. Even in the snow, the walkway leads users toward excellence. A look across campus as it's white and calm. There's nothing like the elegance of the campus timekeeper. @wilkesbeacon Seth.Platukis@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 5, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Beacon 1969: Vote for 18 year olds advocated Today: Should the nationwide drinking age be lowered to 18? The debate continues. Editor’s note: These articles appeared in the Feb. 21, 1969 (Vol. 28, Issue 17) and Mar. 22, 2016 (Vol. 69, Issue 11) issues of The Beacon. The Beacon has quite the storied past. The Beacon has enjoyed many years of success, publishing continuously since 1936. The newspaper began as The Bison Stampede from 1934 until 1936 before changing names to The Beacon. Curious to see more online? Check out www.beaconarchives.wilkes.edu to dig through a Wilkes University treasure. This week, two articles, where one advocates for voting rights and the other warns of binge drinking. -Complied by Luke Modrovsky, Editor-in-Chief In the last month two groups have formed to start a nationwide push for passage of laws lowering the voting age to 18. One, begun by students from the University of the Pacific in California, and launched on a television special with Joey Bishop, is called LUV (Let Us Vote). It claims chapters on more than 200 college campuses and 1,500 high schools. Another handful of young people, from the National Education Association (NEA) student affiliate, have formed a Youth Franchise Coalition. With the support of other student groups, they claim to be the first national organization who have written their congressional representative seeking support for the new effort. The Coalition has invited representatives of some 200 organizations and all members of Congress to attend a strategy session in Washington, February 25. One of the “hack issues” of past campaigns that the students hope to redefine is the ‘old enough to fight, old enough to vote” argument which has had wide emotional appeal in wartime. “Apparently it takes war to open the eyes of America to the injustice she does her young men,” R. Oliver of the Young Democrat Clubs of America has said. “It is surely unjust and discriminatory to command men to sacrifice their lives for a decision they had no part in making.” Now, with the Vietnam war, the argument takes a new twist. “Some people feel if you’re old enough to vote, you ought to be mature enough to know not to fight,” says NSA’s Graham. Senator Mike Mansfield feels the lower voting age is “more pertinent now than ever before, because youth is better equipped to exercise this responsibility.” “The 18-year-old has emerged, in this new world of learning and information gathering, far more ready for responsible citizenship than the 21-year-old or even the 24-year-old was in my day,” says Senator Gale McGee of Wyoming. “In fact, I’d take my chances with the 18-year olds in the political saddle today instead of their parents.” Eighteen to 21-year-olds are considered adults for many purposes. More and more are getting married earlier. Many of the three million who are married have children. Legally permitted to undertake family responsibilities, they are denied the right to vote. More than six million young people are taxed without representation. People over 18 are subject to the same penal codes as those over 21. Young people can also enter the U.S. Civil Service at 18. “This demand for youth power, or student power . . . sterns from a growing sophistication among youth in evaluating our world, a growing realization that politics has an enormous impact, and a growing desire to assume ‘adult’ responsibilities at an early age,” former NSA president Ed Schwartz testified, before Senator Birch Bayh’s subcommittee studying the l8-yearold vote last year. Campus unrest and other disorder stands to be lessened if the vote is granted, Senator Javits and others argue. The National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence has just reported that violence occurs partly because protestors believe they cannot make their demands felt effectively through normal channels. Limbo The 18-year-old vote “will ease the frustrations of a generation obviously intent open having a voice in the determination of their own destinies.” YD’s Oliver told the Bayh subcommittee last May. Schwartz in his testimony took note that 18-year-olds feel themselves “in a kind of limbo.” They carry adult responsibilities but are denied certain adult rights, like the vote. This tension “between what we are and what we are allowed to do,” said Schwartz, “has created a revolution of rising expectations among young people every bit as profound as that of our Negro citizens and people in the underdeveloped world. “There is only one sensible answer to the revolution of rising expectations among young people -- accordance of institutional power to us,’’ he said. In a study for NSA, Roland Liebert concluded that if the voting age were lowered, “political participation would increase, the political spectrum would broaden slightly, the parties would get more enthusiastic supoort and the depth of American political criticism would increase. By Amanda Bialek All it takes is one time. A night out partying with friends and getting caught drinking underage can have some serious repercussions on your future. “Underage drinking is a challenge on college campuses across the country, and Wilkes is certainly not immune to it,” Dr. Philip Ruthkosky, associate dean of student affairs/development said. According to the Wilkes University Clery Report of 2014, there has been a significant increase in the amount of liquor law violations on campus over the last few years. In 2011, there were 88 liquor law violations; in 2014 there were 172. Underage drinking is a pressing issue college campuses everywhere face. Christopher Jagoe, director of Public Safety, believes that the drinking culture is heavily glorified in movies and television shows. This ultimately leads to an expectation for underage drinking to occur in college. When students have the opportunity to be away from their parents and support systems, they tend to be more independent, Jagoe said. This independence may involve drinking underage for some students. In 2015, Sergeant Seth Pesta reported that there were 106 disciplinary referrals on campus: Of them, 89 occurred in residence halls. The majority of these liquor law violations were underage drinking incidents. “It’s rare that we have a liquor law violation on campus that’s not involving a student,” Philip Miller, lieutenant of Public Safety said. There are problematic behaviors that are attached to drinking underage, Jagoe said. Some risky behaviors associated with alcohol are sexual assault, damaging public property and inflicting injury upon yourself or another individual. According to the Journal of American College Health, a 2009 study found that “more than 80 percent of campus sexual assaults involve alcohol.” Mike Lyttle, regional supervisor for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Nashville crime lab, said, “Alcohol is the number one date rape drug,” according to a USATODAY. com story. Students who choose to drink underage may assume that it will not affect them later on in life. They are wrong, officials state. Background checks are an important part of the job application process. Even if a student does not get in trouble with the legal system, an incident that was only sanctioned through the university can still be traced when applying for a job, Miller said. This could cause embarrassment when speaking to a potential employer. With the competitive job market, a company will choose someone to fill a position over you if they have no alcohol incidents and you do. “One time going out and having a couple of drinks, using a fake ID, or going to someone’s apartment or doing something in one of the residence halls and you’re underage, you place yourself in jeopardy if you’re caught with that sort of thing,” Jagoe said. @wilkesbeacon Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 5, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment Apple Jacks Marshmallow Treats Ingredients: 7 cups of Apple Jacks cereal One 10 oz bag of mini marshmallows 5 tbsp butter 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 ground cinnamon Non stick cooking spray Instructions: 1. Spray a rectangular glass or metal baking dish with non stick cooking spray and set aside. 2. Combine butter and marshmallows in a large saucepan and put on a medium heat. 3. Stir continuously until the butter and marshmallows are melted. 4. Take the sauce pan off of the heat and add vanilla extract and ground cinnamon stir until combined. 5. Add the Apple Jacks and mix until the cereal is coated in marshmallow. 6. Transfer the mixture into the rectangular pan and press cereal until the surface is even. 7. Let cool completely before cutting into squares. 8. Enjoy. Jordan Fritz, Staff Writer @wilkesbeacon Jordan.Fritz@wilkes.edu 11 �The Beacon - February 5, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment Wilkes students gather to experience a cultural Chinese performance hosted by the Asian Cultural Society. Photos: The Beacon/Steffen Horwath Page Design: The Beacon/Madi Hummer 12 Rynye Cui, Chengyu Chu and Pengcheng Wang pose with the celebration’s performers: Nilab Mominzada, Mingzhu Yue and Victoria Morrison. A group of Wilkes students enjoys traditional Chinese meals in celebration of the Lunar New Year. �The Beacon - February 5, 2019 Anna Culver and Lindsay Becker enjoy refreshments and food after the celebration’s performance. Life, Arts & Entertainment @wilkesbeacon Steffen.Horwath@wilkes.edu Victoria Morrison makes an announcement to the crowd before the night’s performance commences. 13 2019 �The Beacon - February 5, 2019 Opinion Editorial Staff 2018-19 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Luke Modrovsky Managing Editor - Nick Filipek Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Cabrini Rudnicki Maddie Davis LA&E - Sarah Matarella Opinion - Savannah Pinnock Sports - Ben Mandell Kirsten Peters ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Sean Schmoyer LA&E - Natalie Stephens Opinion - Parker Dorsey Sports - Available DESIGN EDITOR Madison Hummer Interested in joining The Beacon? To learn more about what you can do, contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu 141 S. Main Street Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Want to advertise in The Beacon? Contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Facebook: @WilkesBeacon Twitter: @WilkesBeacon Instagram: @WilkesBeacon The Beacon Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu - -c----~-Our Voice Each week, The Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. Next Presidential search should be open and transparent With current president Dr. Patrick Leahy departing Wilkes at the end of July to take on the president role at Monmouth University, it brings up several questions. The obvious first is: Who will be Wilkes University’s seventh president? Some of the other questions include: Will the hire be internal? Will internal candidates even be considered? What goals should be put first and foremost in the next president? One thing cannot be understated: The process for next presidential hire for Wilkes needs to be open and transparent. The future of the university is at stake in the next hire. While every presidential hire might be deemed “important,” the seventh president of the university has several challenges ahead. It is to be noted that the successful “Gateway to the Future” campaign is scheduled to run through 2020. While it’s important to note the university president is not the only person involved with these campaigns, they play a significant role in their development, with Leahy serving as chair for the previous committee. Leahy and his team have been extremely successful in their most recent campaign, but what’s next? One of Leahy’s best taglines was: “There has never been a better time to be a student at Wilkes University.” The plan for Wilkes beyond 2020 appears to be developing for now, but Leahy’s successor will have to hit the ground running. Even if the position is filled in August, the new university president will be tasked with working on the next progressive campaign sooner rather than later. It’s no secret that strong universities are usually ahead of the curve, which Wilkes has been able to accomplish under the most recent comprehensive plan. Leahy’s successes are likely almost unfair to compare to a future candidate, as Leahy has had an extremely vibrant seven year period during his time at Wilkes. As his journey comes to a close, Leahy has had a lasting impact on the university, which has undergone major physical changes over the last seven years. With mounting pressure on the overall cost of college, how will the new president respond in that regard? After all, according to the university fact book, Wilkes students have seen tuition increase at least three percent each year over the last decade with no end in sight. Wilkes is certainly not the only institution to have these type of increases occur, but it is definitely a valid question if Wilkes intends on staying ahead of the curve. There are these and many other important issues facing Wilkes University as a whole. That is why we are calling for transparency in this important selection process. Open and transparent meaning a general timeline of the interview process shared with the campus community. Open and transparent meaning finalist candidates share their ideas with the campus community. In the last presidential search, Wilkes launched sites such as wilkes. edu/PresedentialSearch and wilkes. edu/Candidates. The university also hosted site visits with the three finalists to replace Tim Gilmour in February 2012 prior to Leahy’s eventual selection. We are calling on the university and the board of trustees to ensure a similar process will occur. At the end of the day, this piece might leave you with more questions than answers, but these are some of the questions we will be asking in the near future. @wilkesbeacon TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Letter to the editor policy: The Beacon welcomes letters to the editor from differing viewpoints. Letters must contain contact information, including name, city, state and phone number. Phone numbers will not be published but may be used for verification purposes. All letters to the editor must be sent using one of the following methods: Email: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Phone: (570) 408-5903 (Voicemail: 30 seconds or less, please.) Mail: 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 Attn: The Beacon �The Beacon - February 5, 2019 Opinion 15 What’s in a name? Defining an Age: Information and technology By Savannah Pinnock Opinion Editor The concept of an age is by no means a new development. In fact, it is a definitively antiquated means of describing a time period. In light of the technological advancements that began to gradually emerge in the early ‘70s, many have come to wonder what our current period should be defined as. Defining an age proves to be a challenge as ages are often categorized on the basis of one’s geographical location. On one level, this makes sense as the events that occur in a region begin to define the social atmosphere and the subsequent periods that develop. However, on another level this begins to create a limitation in terms of international movements and changes. One of the primary forms of movements and changes that is recognized in the United States is that of the Information Age. The Information Age has been referred to as the Computer, Digital or New Media Age. On a national level, this label fits perfectly as we are a nation that is driven by all forms of technology ranging from smartphones, tablets, computers, laptops, 2-in-1 laptops, smartwatches and more. It is clear that America no longer runs on Dunkin but technology. With this being said, it is clear that the vast majority of foreign countries also exhibit similar behaviors as it pertains to technology. In fact, according to John Websell from techpartners.co.uk, “Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and China together produce a staggering 90% of the world’s digital gadgets.” This essentially means that technology is not exclusively American in any way, shape or form. However, although most regions around the world do have access to technology, they may not be as advanced as that of the United States. It has been said that “Africa is 20 years behind the U.S., with only about 22 percent of the continent’s population able to go online.” These figures come from a report taken place in 2016 which was a mere three years ago. As it pertains to the Middle East, in the country of Jordan, it was revealed that the nation desired to bring about a digital revolution. In a letter to the World Economic Forum by John Chambers, the Executive Director of Cisco, the Jordanian government was “laying the foundation for a digital transformation with the National Broadband Network project, which will provide high-speed connectivity between public facilities, hospitals, schools and agencies.” On a surface level, this goal may have appeared minimal but in the larger scheme of things, this change would prove to be an occurrence that is definitive of the Information Age. Chambers suggests that the Jordanian technological plan “called the “internet of everything” – which is the connection of people, process, data and things – will usher in a new era of growth.” Thus, it is clear that the vast majority of regions around the world are undergoing massive technological shifts that are similar to the changes that are occuring in the United States. Bearing this in mind, taking a quick glance at how technological ages are defined, it is clear to see that the Information Age is still exclusive to the United States. As a Western nation, the United States holds a great deal of cultural ties to Canada and European countries. These countries may differ on a cultural level but on a technological level, they are very much alike. Suggesting that the Information Age is exclusive to the United States with the understanding that other countries are also tech savvy and use technology in a similar way proves to be subtly ethnocentric. Therefore, the definition of the Information Age should be changed to include virtually all regions. It can be said that this label may be more suitable for the Western World but unfitting for some non-Western regions such as Africa and Antartica. The caveat here is that some of these non-Western countries are developing countries. Due to adverse historical events, climatic limitations and relatively recent exposure to globalization, these areas are just beginning to take advantage of technology as we define technology. The truth is that virtually all countries are taking advantage of technology to a greater or lesser extent. As a consequence of this, the Information Age should be extended to Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and other livable regions. It is true that many shifts and changes in certain areas of the world are exclusive to that region. In Europe, during the Long Nineteenth Century Age, the world beared witness to one of the most beautiful eras, the Romantic and Victorian Eras. These eras are inherently European and should stay as such. However, the Information Age is definitely a global phenomenon. The changes marked by the Information Age can be found all over the world. The Information Age is distinct in that it is an Age that is not limited to a region and/or geographical location. This Age is virtually all inclusive. If you are able to detect a nation’s inclinations to use modern technology to its advantage, you have bore witness to the reach of the Information Age. So next time you hear the term Information Age, ask yourself, what does it mean to you? Is this exclusively American? Graphic by Savannah Pinnock @wilkesbeacon Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu What do you think? Is the Information Age exclusively American? Follow us on our social media platforms and let us know. Facebook: The Beacon Twitter: @wilkesbeacon Instagram: @wilkesbeacon �The Beacon - February 5, 2019 Opinion 16 Fashion trends: Are the 2000s the new 1990s? that may be walking down a street when a black man turns the corner towards them. The couple could possibly cross the street to avoid passing the black man on the sidewalk. This would be an example of a microassault. It is detrimental to the black man because he does not feel welcome, even if he happens to live in that neighborhood. It shows that people hold a prejudice against him because of his skin color without even knowing anything about him. A personal experience I have had with microassaults is name-calling. Before people get to know me as a person, they ask me if they can make racist jokes at me. I find this to be wildly insulting. I don’t want to be the person that comes across as easily offended, or thin-skinned because then I become the overly-sensitive female stereotype. I usually let the person make the joke, but instantly put them in the part of my mind that I reserve for people to look out for. Microinsults entail verbal or nonverbal actions that subtly convey partiality and demean a person’s racial heritage or identity. This kind of behavior can range anywhere from rude looks to refusal of service in places such as restaurants, banks or other public Microaggressions are defined as statements or actions where subtle, unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group take place. These are detrimental to society because they often stem from cultural upbringing or a prejudice of that a person may not know they harbor. In order to be truly neutral about judging someone’s character you must know for sure that you do not hold a prejudice of any kind against them. That being said, microaggressions are often made unknowingly by those who do not know they hold a preconception. There are three kinds of microaggressions viewed in society; microassault, microinsult and finally microinvalidation. All three of these exemplify similar side effects that stem from one deep rooted problem, prejudice. The biggest example of microaggressions observed in society is covert racism. Microassaults are often verbal or nonverbal attacks meant to hurt the victim through name-calling, avoiding or intentionally discriminatory actions. For instance, an elderly southern couple which is characterized by flannels, denims and combat boots. Most recently, combat boots have become yet another trend that have been making a comeback. For example, Doc Martens swept the fashion world not long ago. Not only are they stylish and chic, but they are also comfortable. This is yet another trend from the 90s which has come back and played a major role in the fashion industry. While it may seem odd to wear boots with slip dresses or skirts, these shoes have been becoming increasingly popular despite originating in the 90s. Finally, one of the most popular trends making a comeback and my personal favorite are the use of scrunchies. This ‘90s accessory has been enjoying a major revival. Celebrities such as Bella Hadid, have been spotted wearing them as well. However, this accessory pairs well not only with track suits or sporty gear, as it is not only for the gym, it can also be worn on a regular day to day basis with any From mom jeans to overalls to scrunchies, the ‘90s were characterized by some distinguishing trends and most recently, these trends have been making a major come back in the thousands. The most popular trend from the ‘90s which has been making the biggest comeback unarguably are the use of high waisted jeans or mom jeans. However, now we can pick up almost any fashion magazine and see any celebrity wearing a pair of these jeans. It makes sense for such a pair of jeans to make a comeback, not only because they are retro but also because they are breathable and there are a lot of variations when it comes to picking out a pair of these pants. Whether you chose to dress these pants up or down, the mom jeans are definitely back and in style in the thousands. Yet another popular trend from the early 1990s was the grunge movement By Isabella Sobejano Staff Writer casual outfit whether one is going out for brunch or a holiday party. Once again, this 90s trend seems to be making a comeback because of the variety it provides since they are available in any color and almost any fabric. As mentioned previously, the 90s were characterized by a variety of different trends and fashion movements, specifically the grunge movement which originated in the early 90s characterized by a heavy use of denim. For this reason, it makes sense to see not only flannels and combat boots making a comeback, but also the use of denim overalls or dungarees. From festivals to casual streetwear, there has been a revival of these overalls in the thousands. They have been given a major makeover since they can now be paired with almost anything and worn almost any way as well. Whether it’s a pair of khaki overalls, short denim overalls or tight-fitting overalls, a variety have been seen and seem to be making quite a comeback, especially by celebrities. Overalls have always been a fashion statement version of denim, it seems that they won’t be leaving the fashion industry any time soon. While trends from the 90s may have seemed to fade out about ten years ago, they have been making a powerful comeback and many of these trends can be seen on display by famous celebrities. It’s almost impossible to not pick up a magazine while waiting at the checkout line in the supermarket and see a trend from the 90s on some celebrity. Not only can this be found in fashion magazines, but also on college campuses and around the general Wilkes-Barre area. Clearly, some fashion trends are so nostalgic and relatable that we can just pick it up right where we left them and this just so happens to be the case with 90s trends. @wilkesbeacon Isabella.Sobejano@wilkes.edu - The not-so-covert effects of covert racism By Zarqua Ansari Staff Writer services. For example if two white men are sitting in a coffee shop while waiting for a third friend to show up, they would not get called out for it. However, on April 1, 2018 two black men were arrested by six police officers in Philadelphia for waiting for a third member to join them. This showed numerous problems. The first was that it was clearly a sign of discrimination. Secondly, the police sent not one or two, but six police officers to arrest two men. This shows that the police also held a preconception about the black men; they were dangerous enough to warrant six officers to attend the arrest. An example of a microinsult I have received from numerous people is the saying, “you’re funnier than I thought you would be.” This is a disguised insult. At first, I was glad that people thought I was funny. I took it as a compliment. Upon inspection, I realized that the person meant I didn’t look like I could have a sense of humor. This got me thinking. What about me striked other’s as humorless? I realized then that this evaluation of my character arose from a preconceived notion about people like myself. Microinvalidations are communications, or social cues, that exclude the psychological experiential reality of certain groups. By saying you are color blind or that all humans are the same, you are denying their experience of racism and your experience of privilege. People who display microinvalidation are often afraid to talk about racism. They hold a belief that recognizing someone’s color is considered racist. This behavior is toxic and instead a person’s hardships should be acknowledged and the person should be viewed as an equal. I never thought I was ever on the receiving end of a microinvalidation because they are often so subtle that they go unnoticed. After thinking about it for a while, I realized everyone practices microinvalidations. Ignoring the hurt of other people seems like the easiest route to take. It is an awkward conversation no one wants to have. No one wants to make the conversation heavy when it is so much easier to brush past the tough to talk about topics like racism. However, I have found that the people I do talk to about deep seated issues are the ones I have the closest relations to. I make it my goal, and hope that you make it yours. - @wilkesbeacon Zarqua.Ansari@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 5, 2019 Opinion Meet the Majors 17 This week’s major: Education Interviews and Photos by Abigail Tarway Staff Writer Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few words to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit them in the future. Samantha Haskins Junior I have always dreamed of becoming a teacher. I greatly enjoy helping children learn and grow through education. I want to help improve early Elementary Education and provide all my students with a positive learning environment that they can thrive in. Wilkes University has greatly prepared me for my future. Thanks to Wilkes I know I am going to be successful in my future classroom. Michael Brown Junior I decided to specialize in this field because I greatly enjoy helping children learn and become successful individuals. Children need guidance from a positive and effective teacher/role model. Within the classroom here at Wilkes, we create a variety of lesson plans and projects that we can use in our field experience or future classroom. Cassie Merrill Junior This field has always been my dream job. I have always wanted to be a teacher! I hope my Spanish skills and the pathways I have taken to learn the language can help facilitate the learning process to my future students. I hope to express the importance of foreign language studies and help students find their own passions. Lety Flores Junior I am a secondary education and political science double major. I chose to be an education major because I knew this is what I wanted to do since I was little. Education has taught me to be empathetic and personable. Children sometimes teach us more about life than we realize. �The Beacon - February 5, 2019 Opinion Smashing Pumpkins as opposed to Breaking Apples By Parker Dorsey Asst. Opinion Editor Now this is the true Smashing Pumpkins reunion we have been waiting for after they came back in 2005. With original members Jimmy Chamberlin and James Iha rejoining the band, this is the first time in 19 years they both collaborated with frontman Billy Corgan on a studio album. Is it worth the hype? Absolutely. The album title is so convoluted it even gives Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness a run for its money. Ironically, the album is the shortest in their discography, clocking in at just 31 minutes. Each of the eight tracks are short and concise, and it is something that really works in their favor. The songwriting is the primary focus here and every song is sophisticated and has its own distinct flair. Corgan sounds rejuvenated here with some of the best vocals of his career. While his voice has always been distinctive, you can hear striking passion here that was somewhat lacking in past releases. Chamberlin subdues his drumming as well as he can, but he frequently lets it rip with jaw-dropping fills. With Iha now back in the mix, the band has three guitarists including Corgan and Jeff Schroeder. However, that’s not to say the three of them are battling for attention. They play to each other’s strengths well. The balancing of sound here is truly impressive. Warm melodies and catchy hooks are all over this album. “Knights of Malta” is a mystical swirling cacophony of strings, synths and choir, and it provides a grandiose opening track for the album. Tracks like “Marchin’ On” and “Seek and You Shall Destroy” contain positively thrashing riffs. The aforementioned triple guitar threat sounds its best in “Travels,” with an absolutely beautiful layering of marvelous textures. The album as a whole is a mixture between rock, acoustic, orchestral and electronic. It is a very unique and dynamic sounding release, which is something that makes the album instantly recognizable in the midst of a soon to be over-saturated year of rock releases. Even some of Corgan’s nonsense lyrics like ‘she kills the empty clock’ can’t take away from the beauty encapsulated in this album. Smashing Pumpkins were always an interesting band, continuously evolving but always having an alt-rock flair with classic metal influences. This is not a return to form, but it is something special. It’s crazy to think that this band is 18 celebrating their 30th anniversary. It’s amazing and I’m certainly looking forward to Vol. 2. Parker’s Picks: “Alienation,” “Seek and You Shall Destroy,” “Solara,” “Kings of Malta” @wilkesbeacon Parker.Dorsey@wilkes.edu Is society becoming more liberal or conservative? By Jennifer Boch Staff Writer The question of society’s political leanings was thrust into the spotlight when Donald Trump was elected president of the United States in 2016. Many viewed this as a backstep to liberal progress, while others agreed with Trump’s traditional “Make America Great Again” platform. This was not the first time this question has been asked. As long as the United States has been its own independent country, citizens have wondered which direction the nation is going. So, is American society becoming more liberal or more conservative? The subjective terms “conservative” and “liberal” can mean different things to different individuals, as these words are laden with political and cultural bias. In the United States, conservative aligns itself with the Republican party and its values. Generally, these values are considerably more traditional and do not favor a strong federal government. The word liberal is used to describe the Democratic party, and affirms progressive values, which often focus on minority group rights and equality. Broadly speaking, Republicans are prolife, pro-gun rights and in favor of no centralized healthcare system. This shows the party’s commitment to individual rights and less government regulation. Democrats are usually pro-choice, progun control. and want to provide universal healthcare and education. This demonstrates the party’s commitment to the collective good and the equality of outcome. However, when boiled down, these parties are not so crystal clear and separate. While they disagree on most political issues, in the end parties want a mixture of individual rights and collective rights, and believe their policies are what is best for the United States. If we look at the elections from the past few years, this question still cannot be clearly answered. Many people see a generation gap in political ideologies, with younger individuals leaning towards liberalism. In a recent study by the Pew Research Center, Millennials (born 1981-1996) more consistently vote Democrat, while older generations including Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964) and Generation X (born 1965-1980) tend to vote more Republican. Post-Millennials, or Generation Z, are individuals born from 1997 onward and although there is only a small percentage of voting age within this group, many have registered as independent. Gen Z also has picked up traction in the news as being more politically active and usually more liberal. By using social media and attending rallies, they have become advocates for the Black Lives Matter, March for our Lives and Me Too movements. But election results only show that the country is mostly still evenly split. In the 2018 midterms, Democrats won the House by 36 seats, and lost in the Senate by six seats. Also, many states had very close elections, which showed that society’s political views are not dramatically shifting. Here at Wilkes, the popular opinion is that society is becoming more liberal. In a poll taken by students in Political Science classes 111 Introduction to American Government and 141 Introduction to International Relations, 60% agree that society is becoming more liberal. When answering the poll, junior Robbie Petrovich said, “I feel as if our generation is becoming more liberal. Now there will always be conservative members, which is good, but overall liberalism is looking like it will be the belief of the future.” On the other hand, many students chose a third option-- that society is overall balanced. From this viewpoint society is not going in either direction, but rather becoming more polarized. Ultimately, there’s no definite answer, but I think that society is instead becoming more individualistic. The tail end of the Millenials and Gen Z have grow up learning to be themselves and support their own individual interests. The Pew Research shows most younger voters are independents and have mixed views from both political parties. This individualism and desire for less overly complicated politics has trickled to all citizens. Therefore, Americans are not shifting to prefer conservative or liberal candidates, but shifting to prefer less political politics, which is why a seemingly authentic man who speaks his mind with no political experience managed to become the President of the United States. i~ , Conservative Graphic by Savannah Pinnock @wilkesbeacon Jennifer.Boch@wilkes.edu ', �The Beacon - February 5, 2019 Sports 19 Sports Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editors: Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu or Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu WBB: Valiants defeat Colonels 81-72 in second matchup By Kirsten Peters Co-Sports Editor WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- After their victory against Delaware Valley University, the Wilkes women’s basketball team has fallen in four consecutive games, bringing their record to 7-14 overall and 3-7 in conference play. Against the University of Valley Forge and Manhattanville College, the Colonels represented themselves as stiff competition and lost by five and nine points, respectively. However, the Colonels struggled against Eastern University and DeSales University, falling by larger deficits of 14 and 33. In the game against Manhattanville, Wilkes fell 81-72, but displayed a rejuvenated mindset in the second half of play. According to head coach Tara Macciocco, “I think we just played with a lot more energy and effort in the second half. Then we started to realize that we were right in this game with a very good team and started to believe that we could win a bit more.” As far as the first half of play goes, the Colonels were outscored by the Valiants 4532, with Manhattanville guard Sarah Coutu proving to be Wilkes’ Achilles heel. Coutu’s game-high 31 points, four rebounds, four assists and three steals were essential to Manhattanville’s success. Despite Coutu’s impenetrable game play, the Colonels set the tone for the game. Senior guard Gab Giordano scored what appeared to be an effortless three-pointer ten seconds into the contest, giving way to the three-point battle that would ensue over the course of the game. The Valiants capitalized on shots beyond the arc, securing 21 of their 81 points from three-pointers. The Colonels followed suit, scoring 15 points from the three-point line, with one three-pointer being freshman forward Stef Kramer’s clutch shot to tie the game at 51-51. “We played extremely hard, but Manhattanville made some key threepoint field goals that helped them down the stretch,” noted Macciocco. “We wanted to force them to shoot from the outside, and they made some big shots.” This proved to be the case from the first quarter, as the Valiants jumped out to a 23-18 lead after securing four threepointers. The Colonels did have a 16-12 lead following a jumper from senior forward Ashley Caster, but Wilkes’ dominance was short lived, as the Valiants went on an 11-2 scoring run to close out the quarter. Upon returning to the court for the second quarter, the Valiants continued their scoring run, capitalizing on fouls made by the Colonels to stretch their lead. Manhattanville’s Coutu made two of her three free throws to open up the quarter, demonstrating the Valiants aggressive game play to shoot from the outside. game.” Although the Colonels were able to diminish some of their deficit by pushing the lead back into single digits, the Valiants continued to command the court and ultimately finished the first half with a 4532 advantage. “Our game plan was to defensively keep them out of the paint and off the boards and offensively control the tempo and finish,” said Macciocco, noting a similar game plan to last week’s 56-45 victory against Delaware Valley University. In the second half of the game, the The Beacon/Kirsten Peters Sophomore forward Gabby Smicherko, who contributed 12 points, seven rebounds and three steals, defends Manhattanville’s Ali Mikaele who looks to take a shot from the corner. Not only did the Valiants excel with their three-point field goals, but free throws proved to be another one of their strengthens, with Manhattanville making 76.9 percent from the line compared to Wilkes’ 50 percent. Despite swishing all five of her foul shots, Giordano noted Wilkes’ free throw percentage as one of their downfalls. “Our free throw percentage wasn’t great,” said Giordano. “We made some mistakes down the stretch that ultimately cost us the Colonels came out hot with sophomore forward Gabby Smicherko securing a shot from behind the three-point line. The rest of the Colonels followed Smicherko’s example, as Wilkes went on a 15-4 scoring run to cut their deficit to 49-47 with 5:26 remaining in the third quarter. With the Colonels momentum building, Kramer executed a perfectly-timed threepointer to tie the game at 51-51 with 2:44 left in the quarter. Despite the offensive push by the Colonels, Manhattanville regained their lead, scoring the next nine points to reassert their command on the court. Giordano, who led the Colonels with 18 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, ended the third quarter with a layup, leaving Wilkes trailing seven points behind at 6053. “Manhattanville is tough,” said Giordano. “They played a very physical and fastpaced game, and I think we matched that well. Even though it wasn’t the outcome we wanted, we definitely got better as a team.” In the fourth quarter, the Colonels continued their comeback efforts with junior guard Alyssa Alfano paving the way by putting six points on the board. A Giordano three-point play and a Smicherko layup brought the Colonels within two points of Manhattanville’s lead once again. However, the Valiants went on another scoring spree, tacking on 10 points to expand their lead to 70-60, which was only stopped by sophomore guard Maddie Kelly’s layup. Kelley played consistent over the course of the game, securing 13 points and six rebounds. “It was a tough loss,” said Smicherko, who contributed 12 points, seven rebounds and three steals. “But we improved so much since the first time we played them. We are improving after every game and Coach Macciocco and Coach Lindsay are working hard to make us a more competitive and successful team.” Smicherko’s remarks highlight one of Wilkes’ major goals this season: improvement. This loss is not representative of the growth Wilkes has been having as a program, as the Colonels fell to Manhattanville by a significantly larger margin of 83-50 at the beginning of December. “I’m really proud of the progress that the team has made,” said Macciocco. “Two months ago, Manhattanville beat us by 33 points. For us to bounce back and play them as close as we did shows that we are making great strides and just have to continue to work on the little things each day to become more consistent and walk off the court as better players and a better team.” @wilkesbeacon Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 5, 2019 Sports 20 MBB: Colonels secure back-to-back conference wins By Ben Mandell Co-Sports Editor WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- The Colonels men’s basketball team made a statement this past week with wins over Manhattanville College and the MAC Freedom’s top team DeSales University. Following a 3-1 start in conference play, Wilkes went 1-3 in their next four games, pushing them to the edge of a playoff spot. The Colonels have seemed to transition smoothly back into the team that found themselves in the top seed in last year’s conference tournament. After starting the season as a high powered offensive team, head coach Izzi Metz has his team back to their defensive identity, and so far they have looked like a dominant team. “We really haven’t tried to change up anything,” said forward Mark Mullins. “We are just slowing things down and finding the best shot we can on the offensive side. Defensively, we just want to play our best game.” On Wednesday, the Colonels handled Manhattanville without much trouble, despite a close score for most of the game. The real test for Metz’s squad came Saturday when they hosted the conference’s top team. The Bulldogs came out firing, and it looked like they were on their way to an easy road win. They took a 14-2 lead while shooting 100 percent from the field to start the game. “We know that nobody makes every shot they take,” said guard Marcus Robinson. “We knew that if we kept making them take Men’s Swimming contested, low percentage shots, we would be able to get some stops and fight back into the game.” DeSales did cool off, and Wilkes took advantage, as they made some big plays on both sides of the court to get back into the game. One of the matchups the Colonels took advantage of was that between Robinson, one of the conference’s best defenders, and Tracy Simsick, DeSales’ top scorer and the third leading scorer in the MAC Freedom. Robinson was able to hold Simsick under his season average and to just two points in the first half. For the entire game, Simsick scored nine points while shooting 4-16 from the field and 1-12 from three-point range. Going into halftime, Wilkes was able to battle back and even the score at 35. The game continued its back-and-forth pace, as Wilkes jumped out to a 41-35 lead early in the second half with DeSales always having an answer. The Colonels spent a majority of the half leading, but the Bulldogs found a way to go up by one or two points. Tommy Bowen and Mullins took over the paint in the second half for Wilkes, as Bowen finished the game with 17 points and Mullins added 20. Even with help though, it was Robinson who proved to be a differencemaker, as the senior put the team on his back on both sides of the floor. On top of being tasked with shutting down one of the conference’s top scorers, Robinson also scored 22 points to lead his team. Robinson sparked his team with an electrifying dunk attempt that went in and out of the rim, but he redeemed himself right after, as he went to the rim again and floated one in, plus drawing a foul for the three-point play. “I knew I should’ve had the first dunk,” Robinson said. “I wanted to get it right after but I saw that I could draw the foul and I took the three-point play.” The Beacon/Kirsten Peters Wilkes was carried by Robinson’s energy, and they took a four-point lead going into the final 1:30 in the game. Both teams exchanged baskets, and DeSales brought the game within two points in the final 20 seconds. Robinson had the ball for Wilkes and instead of trying to foul him, the Bulldogs went for the trap. Robinson, knowing he had to get the ball out of his team’s back court, threw a desperation pass over the middle that was grabbed by the Bulldogs. “I had a million thoughts going through my head,” Robinson said. “We came back to the bench and knew we needed to get a stop and it was time to make a play.” The play was the lone blemish for an almost perfect game for Robinson. DeSales came out of the timeout trailing by one with seven seconds on the clock. They inbounded to their point guard Matt Kachelries, who was one of their leading scorers for the game. He danced past a Colonel defender and drove to the rim. Wilkes forced him to throw the ball outside to Ben Pratt, who was 0-3 from the field and 0-2 from behind the three-point arc. His last second attempt bounced off the rim and Wilkes’ bench stormed the court. Wilkes has to build on their two wins, as they are set to play local rivals Misericordia and King’s. Misericordia currently sits one game behind the Colonels for the fourth and final playoff spot. Junior Rob Pecorelli swishes a threepointer against Manhattanville. @wilkesbeacon Benjamin.Mandell@Wilkes.edu Winter Sports Schedules *10/6 @ FDU-Florham W 152-51 10/20 @ Mount Saint Mary W 153-46 10/27 vs Immaculata W 158-25 *11/3 Lebanon Valley W 171-19 11/3 Dickson L 107-92 11/17 Diamond Invitational 2nd *12/1 vs Lycoming W 109-96 *12/8 vs Arcadia L 183-79 *1/13 @ Misericordia W 145-112 1/26 @ Marywood L 153-73 *2/2 @ King’s L 133-72 2/14-2/17 MAC Championships * MAC Men’s Ice Hockey 10/26 @ SUNY Canton L 6-4 10/27 @ SUNY Canton W 7-5 *11/3 @ Elmira L 5-2 *11/9 vs Stevenson W 4-2 *11/10 vs Chatham W 8-4 *11/16 @ King’s W 3-0 11/20 @ Hamilton L 3-2 OT *11/30 @ Manhattanville W 5-3 *12/1 @ Neumann W 5-4 OT *12/7 vs Utica L 2-1 *12/8 vs Nazareth W 3-2 12/19 vs Bryn Athyn W 4-2 1/5 @ Post W 3-1 1/12 vs Anna Maria W 5-2 *1/16 @ Lebanon Valley W 6-5 *1/18 vs Labanon Valley W 6-3 *1/21 vs Elmira TIE 4-4 *1/25 @ Chatham W 1-0 *1/26 @ Stevenson L 3-2 OT *1/31 vs King’s W 4-0 2/2 @ Bryn Athyn W 5-1 *2/8 vs Neumann 5 p.m. *2/9 vs Manhattanville 5 p.m. *2/15 @ Nazareth 7 p.m. *2/16 @ Utica 7 p.m. *UCHC Women’s Ice Hockey 10/26 @ King’s L3-1 10/28 vs Oswego L 5-0 11/2 vs Nazareth L 10-0 11/3 vs Nazareth L 0-7 11/10 @ Neumann L 7-3 11/17 @ Chatham L 5-0 11/30 vs SUNY Canton L 7-1 12/1 vs SUNY Canton L 6-2 12/7 @ Morrisville L 6-0 1/5 @ Stevenson L 5-1 1/11 @ Post L 3-1 1/12 @ Post L 4-2 1/18 @ Lebanon Valley L 4-1 2/6 vs Lebanon Valley 7:30 p.m. 2/15 vs Utica 5 p.m. 2/16 @ Utica 3 p.m. �The Beacon - February 5, 2019 Sports Olympic curler Tyler George visits Toyota Sportsplex By Ben Mandell Co-Sports Editor WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- It’s not every day that a Team USA Olympic gold medal winner shows up at the Toyota SportsPlex in Wilkes-Barre. Tyler George, member of the 2018 men’s curling team, came to town to help the Anthracite Curling Club and their open house. “I like to travel to different parts of the country where the sport is growing,” George said. “Some of these communities didn’t even know they had curling clubs before this. It’s nice to see people come out, and we hope they keep this enthusiasm.” George, who was born and raised in Duluth, Minnesota, has been involved in elite curling for nearly 20 years, starting with the 2001 Junior National Team. Since then, he has appeared in four world championships and the 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang. On the 2018 Olympic team, George’s position was the vice-skip. The vice-skip is usually the player who will throw the third set of stones and helps the skip with the planning of strategy for each game. “Winning the gold medal was really just a shock. I felt like I was standing on the the podium with a dumbfounded look,” George said. “I was looking at my family in the crowd and they had the same look on their faces. I still don’t think it has set in yet that I have an Olympic gold medal, and it’s almost a year later.” WW Following the 2018 Olympics, George decided that he was going to step away from elite curling and become an ambassador for the game. “I’m not sure yet,” George said when asked about getting back into elite curling. “Right now, I can do more off the ice than on it. I feel good about what I am doing, but if I decide I want to get back into it for the next Olympics, I will need to decide within the next year.” George’s priority after winning the gold medal in Pyeongchang has shifted to helping grow the sport and help more The Beacon/Kirsten Peters Gold medalist Tyler George gives instruction to local curlers and newbies on the fundamentals of curling at the Anthracite Curling Club open house on Feb. 1. people get involved. “We want to help clubs as much as we can,” George said. “This is the second stop for us after going to Connecticut. Tomorrow we head to Ardsley, New York.” The Anthracite Curling Club held the event to not only bring more people into their club, but also to help more people experience curling. The members of the club welcomed their guests with open arms, helping visitors and teaching them how to throw the stones. Immediately, the new-comers started soaking up the knowledge George and the club members were talking about. They learned about the stones and that they are much heavier than they appear. Each one is near 42 pounds and is made out of solid granite. After going over that, they set everyone up to give it a try. With the member’s assistance, they taught the proper techniques and what they wanted to do. The Anthracite Curling Club is hoping to have more competitions with other curling clubs in the Pennsylvania area, including Bucks County, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh to name a few. They will also travel all over the northeast, with members participating in tournaments in Montreal and Utica. The club will be holding Learn to Curl events in March for people interested in knowing more about the sport. @wilkesbeacon Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu Winter Sports Schedules Women’s Basketball Wrestling *1/23 vs Del. Valley W 56-45 11/3 @ Ned McGinley Invite 5th 11/8 @ Neumann L 85-75 11/10 @ Gettysburg Invite 2nd *1/26 @ Eastern L 82-68 11/10 vs PSU Hazleton W 93-73 1/28 @ Valley Forge L 75-70 11/17 @ Otterbein W 30-21 11/13 vs Susquehanna L 79-66 *1/30 vs Manhattanville L 81-72 11/17 @ Averett W 27-12 y-11/16 @ Marywood L 82-76 *2/2 vs DeSales L 85-52 11/17 @ Greensboro W 33-10 y-11/17 vs #8 Scranton 69-47 11/17 @ Bluefield W 49-0 11/20 vs PSU Wilkes-Barre W 89-61 *2/6 @ Misericordia 6 p.m. 12/1 @ Ferrum L 20-15 *2/9 vs King’s 1 p.m. 11/26 @ Juniata L 89-63 *2/12 @ Delaware Valley 6 p.m. 12/1 @ S. Virginia W 35-16 12/1 @ PSU Harrisburg W 67-64 *2/16 @ FDU-Florham 12/1 @ McDaniel W 34-8 *12/5 vs Misericordia L 78-54 12/8 @ Elizabethtown W 24-10 *12/8 @ Manhattanville L 83-50 12/22 Wilkes Open *-MAC Freedom 1/3 vs Centenary W 63-51 1/5 @ S. Maine W 18-17 y-Cross County Challenge *1/9 @ #22 DeSales L 86-46 1/5 @ #19 Stevens W 27-24 *1/12 vs Eastern W 82-75 1/5 @ #25 Messiah L 26-16 1/14 vs Rutgers-Camden L 90-82 1/5 @ Camden CC W 54-0 *1/16 @ King’s L 73-59 1/11 @ Springfield L 20-17 *1/18 vs FDU-Florham W 83-78 1/11 @ Ohio Northern W 31-16 1/11 @ #21 Wash. & Lee W 24-12 1/12 @ Wis.-EAU Claire W 22-20 1/12 @ Oswego W 34-6 1/27 vs Lackawanna W 36-12 1/27 vs PSU-Behrend W 37-9 1/27 vs Oneota W 22-19 2/1 vs Penn College W 36-12 2/8 @ Ithaca 7 p.m. 2/10 @ King’s 12 p.m. 2/15 @ Scranton 6 p.m. 2/16 vs Keystone 12:30 p.m. 2/17 @ Futures Mid East 9 a.m. 2/22-2/23 @ SE Regionals 9 a.m. 21 Men’s Basketball 11/13 @ PSU Hazleton W 80-60 x-11/16 vs Bethany W 88-68 x-11/17 vs Leb. Valley W 83-81 11/20 vs PSU W-B W 87-81 11/28 vs Drew L 67-65 12/1 @ Clarks Summit W 106-55 *12/5 vs Misericordia W 81-78 *12/8 @ Manhattanville W 91-87 12/18 vs Albright W 85-77 y-12/29 vs #25 Scranton L 74-64 y-12/30 vs Marywood W 74-70 1/2 @ Susquehanna L 88-64 1/5 @ Messiah W 80-73 *1/9 @ DeSales L 97-85 *1/12 vs Eastern W 94-74 *1/16 @ King’s L 81-53 *1/18 vs FDU-Flor. W 96-53 *1/23 vs Del.Valley L 99-90 *1/26 @ Eastern L 79-69 *1/30 vs Manhattanville W 76-62 *2/2 vs DeSales W 78-77 *2/6 @ Misericordia 8 p.m. *2/9 vs King’s 3 p.m. *2/12 @ Del. Valley 8 p.m. *2/16 @ FDU-Flor. 3 p.m. *-MAC Freedom x-Lebanon Valley tournament y-Cross County Challenge �The Beacon - February 5, 2019 Sports 22 Getting to know... Brandon Gordon Freshman Ice Hockey Player The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week Jan. 25 - Feb. 1 I Why Brandon Gordon was selected: Gordon made 20 saves in a 1-0 victory over Chatham. He also stopped all 11 shots in Wilkes’ 4-0 victory against King’s, earning him his 12th win and third shutout. Name: Brandon Gordon Year: Freshman Major: Mechanical Engineering Hometown: Sault Sainte Marie, MI High School: Sault Area HS Position: Goalie Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? After learning that the hockey program would be brand new, I knew that would be an awesome opportunity to build something special. Also, I always wanted to pursue a career in mechanical engineering. To play the sport that I love and get an education has always been a goal of mine. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? I haven’t thought that far ahead too much in terms of my plans for after graduation, except maybe a career close to home. I do want to pursue internships in the summers to get a feel for where a mechanical engineering degree can take me in life. When/Why did you first begin playing? I first put on a pair of skates when I was three and started playing goalie when I was about seven or eight. My dad was the one who introduced me to the game of hockey, and it has been my life ever since. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? My hopes for this hockey season is for our team to have continued success and make playoffs. I believe we have opened a lot of people’s eyes on our success so far. Favorite thing to do during practice? Situation drills, such as the penalty kill, line rushes, goalie specific drills and breakaways. Editor’s note : Athlete s elec tions are mined by ts hlete of of the the Week Week selections are deter determined by the the spor sports staf f each week. At the nd of mic year, year, we ill post post aa reader poll the eend of the the acade academic we w will reader poll on Tw itte r @ WilkessBeacon B eacon to row n an to ccrown an “Athlete "Athlete of o the the Year." Year." The Beacon/Kirsten Peters ---=----~ Favorite building on campus? I spend most of my time at the library because I like how that quite environment motivates me to get my work and studying done. Favorite professor? As of now my favorite professor is Dr. Kuhar. I love his intelligence and the energy he brings to class every day. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Hunting, boating, snowmobiling, training and enjoying time with friends and family. Favorite meal to eat on campus? Southwest chicken wrap with a chocolate milk. Most influential person in your life? My dad. He has always been my biggest supporter in hockey and in other aspects of my life. I try my best in school and on the rink with him in mind every day. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Franklin D. Roosevelt. I would love to pick his brain on how he managed to get the U.S. through World War 2 and the Great Depression. In my opinion, he is one of our greatest presidents, especially at a period where the world was at a tipping point. A quote you live your life by? “It ain’t about how hard you hit; it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. It’s how much you can take and keep moving forward. That is how winning is done.” - Rocky What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? “Be Colonel” means doing what is right in the classroom and at the rink. It means being respectful to those around me and trying my best every day. Anyone to give a shout-out to? My friends and family back home. -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor �23 Sports The Beacon - February 5, 2019 Getting to know... Gabrielle Giordano Senior Basketball Player The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week Jan. 25 - Feb. 1 Why Gabrielle Giordano was selected: Giordano secured a gamehigh 20 points in the matchup against Eastern on Jan. 25. Three days later, she recorded her eighth double-double and scored a seasonhigh 29 points in the contest against Valley Forge. Name: Gabrielle Giordano Year: Senior Major: Sports Management Hometown: Moscow, Pa. High School: Holy Cross HS Position: Guard Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I knew the business school had a very good reputation and I wanted to be able to play basketball and softball. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? I would like to get my CSCS and open my own gym. When/Why did you first begin playing? I started playing in the fourth grade, but I am not sure why I started probably because I didn’t want to go to dance anymore. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? This season, I would like to make the MAC tournament. Favorite thing to do during practice? My favorite thing to do during practice is 11-man. Favorite building on campus? My favorite building would have to be the Marts Center or UCOM. Favorite professor? My favorite professor is Dr. Lee. What came first? The chicken or the egg? The egg. If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? If I could choose one thing to change about our program, I would change other people’s confidence in us. Most games people expect us to lose, and that’s not the case anymore. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Other than basketball, I like training for MMA. Favorite meal to eat on campus? My favorite meal is a turkey hoagie from Which Wich. Coke or Pepsi? Water. Most influential person in your life? It's hard to pick just one. If you could have dinner with a famous person, who would it be? I would have to pick Ronda Rousey. A quote you live your life by? "Wish it. Dream it. Do it." What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? To me, “Be Colonel” means to be apart of something that pushes you to be your best and gives you all the tools to do so. Anyone to give a shout-out to? MY DAWGS! -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor Editor’s note: Athlete of the Week s elec tions are deter mined by thee spor ts etermined sports staff each week. At the end year, we ill post post aa reader poll end of of the t he academic acad emic year, we w will reader poll on Tw it ter @WilkesB eacon n an con to to crow c rown a n “Athlete "Athlete of o the the Year." Year." ~--- ---------- ------' The Beacon/Kirsten Peters �The Beacon - February 5, 2019 Sports MIH: Colonels dominate King’s in shutout By Tyler Aldinger Staff Writer WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- The Wilkes University men’s ice hockey team bounced back Thursday night after a close loss to Stevenson on Jan. 26. The Colonels improved their record to 14-5-1 overall and 10-3-1 in the conference following a shutout victory 4-0 against crosstown rival King’s College. The Colonels did not start the game on the right track, as Devon Schell got a two minute penalty for cross checking less than thirty seconds into the game. Credit due to coach Brett Riley and Tyler Heinze for emphasizing the importance of the Colonels penalty kill, as the penalty kill unit for the Colonels shut down the King’s College power play. After this power play, the Colonels got on the right track and began putting shots on net. Despite the barrage of shots for the Colonels, they were still unable to find the back of the net at the midway point in the first period. The Colonels tallied more shots than King’s (10-3) by the end of the first period, but play was back-and-forth between the teams challenging each other’s goalies. The second period proved to be more of what the fans expected from the Colonels - a fast paced, physical, goal scoring team. After adjusting their game play and making some improvements during the second period, the Colonels were able to get on the board. “I think it was just respecting our game plan and keeping on working,” said Brendan Logan. “We stuck to the system and kept pucks on net and pucks started to fall into the net for us.” It took nearly the first ten minutes of the second period for the Colonels to break the scoreless tie and pick apart King’s goalie Brandon Daigle. Wilkes kept their persistence on the puck in the King’s zone and finally a centered shot from Logan went high and left over the glove hand of Daigle, finding the back of the net and securing Wilkes’ first goal of the game. The momentum continued to stay on the Colonels side following the goal, but Daigle and the King’s defense held Wilkes to only a one goal advantage going into the third period. Since the Colonels had over a minute and a half left on a power play they received late in the second period, Wilkes was able to maintain their momentum and keep their own zone when they’re on the power consistent pressure on King’s defense, play,” explained Erickson. “That’s when we step in there and be aggressive and give forcing Daigle to make saves. Despite not scoring on the power play, ourselves a chance.” Erickson’s late goal gave the Colonels a Wilkes opened up the third period scoring with a beautiful centering pass from 4-0 lead with less than a minute remaining Donald Flynn to Tyson Araujo, who was in the game. Wilkes was able to protect the shutout able to tap the puck beyond Daigle and and deny King’s from scoring any goals in extend the Colonels lead to 2-0. With the 2-0 deficit, King’s continued to the final fifty seconds of the game, securing dig themselves into a deeper hole, as they their second shutout victory against King’s got several costly penalties in the third College, as they beat them 3-0 in November. With this victory, Gordon earned period. This kept the Colonels on the power play and kept King’s on their heels, wearing another shutout on the season. “I think, just mentally, I’ve been staying out their penalty killers and defense. “We’ve been preaching wearing teams strong for 60 minutes,” said Gordon. “The down,” said head coach Brett Riley. “When team has playing really well in front of me you get pucks to the net and you come wave defensively and blocking shots.” With this win over King’s College, the after wave, it may not work right away, but they stayed disciplined and stayed Colonels hold onto first place in the UCHC committed to the game plan. We knew if we could wear their defense down and get in, eventually pucks would go our way.” This proved to be costly to King’s, as Tyler Barrow extended the lead for the Colonels 3-0 at the halfway point in the third period. With this goal, Barrow put up his 17th of the season, The Beacon/Kyle Kraemer just two goals The Colonels score three goals in the final period of play to soshy of fellow lidify their 4-0 victory over King’s College on Jan. 31. teammate Flynn, who is the leading scorer for Wilkes. standings. Behind the Colonels is Elmira King’s had a few opportunities later and Utica. The Colonels will face Utica on the road in the third period, but goalie Brandon Gordon acted as a brick wall and did not let for their final game of the season on Feb. 16. pucks get by into the back of the net. But, as most of the men’s ice hockey The Colonels, however, scored on Phil Erickson’s shorthanded goal with less than players say, they take it one game at a time. The next two games for the Colonels a minute left in the game. Erickson skated behind the net and had are this upcoming weekend, as they host Daigle on the ice and out of position, which UCHC competitors Neumann University made it easy for Erickson to bury the puck on Feb. 8 at 5:00 p.m. and Manhattanville College on Feb. 9 at 5:00 p.m. in the back of the net. “When we do the right things defensively, @wilkesbeacon we are going to have those offensive Tyler.Aldinger@Wilkes.edu chances because teams take the work off in 24 WRESTLING, from front cover was big,” Racanelli said. “I got headlocked in the beginning, but I was able to come back and get the (technical fall). For me, that was just awesome. I was very happy with the outcome. It just got me and my teammates motivated to get out there and get after it.” According to the Jan. 30 Intermat Wrestle rankings, Racanelli is ranking No. 3 at 165 pounds. “I’m looking to win that region title and for my third appearance at nationals, I want to be that number one spot,” Racanelli said. Just after Racanelli at 174 pounds, senior Ashton Gyenizs found himself in a bit of trouble as well. Penn College’s Dylan Gettys nearly locked up a cradle midway through the second period, but Gyenizs was able to turn the tables and land a pin just seconds later. “With that cradle reversal that I hit, it’s a little unorthodox but I kind of practice that a little bit in the (wrestling) room,” Gyenizs said. “Once he got me there, I wasn’t too nervous about it. I just went back to what I know. I mean, it’s a little weird, a little unorthodox but I was comfortable there. I was able to come out on top.” It was also Wilkes wrestling alumni night where past alumni gathered to enjoy a night of wrestling. But while the dual victory is enjoyable, Laudenslager noted there are greater things ahead with the NCAA Southeast Regional tournament coming up at the end of the month on Feb. 22 and 23. “That’s what it’s about,” Laudenslager said. “That’s what our seniors are working hard for.” “We’ve got some other guys that are looking to knock on that door to get to the national tournament. We’ve got a great three weeks to prepare for that. The dual meets just kind of keep us fresh. We want to stay healthy for in three weeks at Lycoming for when we try to qualify for the national tournament.” Prior to the match, Wilkes honored its five seniors, Patrick Miko, Tommy Stokes, John Ritter, Racanelli and Gyenizs in its senior night program. Racanelli was also presented a 100-win plaque by Vice President for Student Affair, Dr. Paul Adams. Racanelli notched his 100th career victory in a fall back on Jan. 11 in the Budd Whitehill duals at Lycoming College. He became the fourth Colonel wrestler in the last seven years to secure a 100th win. @wilkesbeacon Luke.Modrovsky@Wilkes.edu � 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 2019 February 5th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019 February 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/369c2e5fc4db0c813bb0d1fa12cc2ad6.pdf 29fcaf382d1500256c1bb03708dcf06a PDF Text Text w T ~ ~IHIIE :83IEACC(Q)N HE B EACON The Beacon - January 29, 2019 Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 72, Issue 11 Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Public Safety campus safety initiatives, ‘Bovis’ graffiti artist identified internally ‘Do the Right Thing:’ MLK Day commemorated at event By Luke Modrovsky Editor-in-Chief Wilkes Public Safety has been kept quite busy during the past few months. Between hunting down the ‘Bovis’ artist, making updates to the outdoor campus notification system, from instituting a supplemental shuttle service in the ‘Colonel Connector,’ Chief Chris Jagoe summed up everything into one statement: “We’re always prepared.” Campus reacts to government shutdown, page 6 By Sean Schmoyer Asst. News Editor Design: James Dotter; Photo: The Beacon/Luke Modrovsky ‘Bovis’ in a UCOM bathroom. According to Public Safety, the suspect has been identified. Check out the photos of the week, page 9 were pretty committed to stopping this.” Jagoe did confirm that the suspect is a Wilkes student. PUBLIC SAFETY, page 5 Due to a condensed schedule on Tuesday, Jan. 22, the commemoration event for Martin Luther King Jr. Day was rescheduled to Thursday, Jan. 24. Despite the reschedule, the event saw a large turn out of faculty, students, and community members with the first floor lounge of the Henry Student Center filling up to the point that some attendees had to stand. The theme for this year’s commemoration event was “Do the Right Thing,” based off of a King quote which said “The time is always right to do the right thing.” The event consisted of numerous speakers and student performances. The commemoration was sponsored by the Campus Interfaith Office and Diversity Affairs. How a change in your Largest first-year class in perspective can change your history, page 5 life, page 18 The Beacon/Kirsten Peters MLK Day, page 3 The Beacon/Savannah Pinnock hours of film, reviewing access control, looking with other departments that vandalism had occured like at King’s College and in other areas,” Jagoe said. “It was painstaking to put everything together and identified a subject. We The Beacon/Madi Hummer Beacon File Design ‘Bovis’ Wilkes students may remember a Public Safety Notice that was delivered to email inboxes on Nov. 26, 2018. In the notice, Jagoe wrote to the campus community asking for their help finding the vandal painting the character figure ‘Bovis’ across campus. In the notice, Jagoe wrote the vandalism resulted in “time-consuming and costly repairs” while also writing that “the cost of those repairs has exceeded $10,000, categorizing the vandalism as a felony criminal offense.” Jagoe credited his team in identifying the suspect. “This was an across the board job that was done from the patrol officers to our dispatchers that went over hours and FREE Take one Largest WBB: Team first-year seeing positive class in strides under history, newpage coach,5 page 24 �The Beacon - January 29, 2019 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact either news editor: Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu or Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs: The upcoming happenings on campus Compiled by Sean Schmoyer Register for NEPA Sings CASA of Luzerne County is hosting auditions for local singers to show of their skills and support CASA of Luzerne County. Auditions will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Kirby Center for the Creative Arts onWyoming Seminary’s Upper Campus in Kingston. Twelve vocalists will compete for the championship at the finals scheduled for Thursday, April 11. For more information register at https://luzer ne cas a.org/nep a-sings/ to audition. Walk-ins will not be allowed. Women’s and Gender Studies Conference Proposals for the Annual Women’s and Gender Studies Conference are now being accepted. Proposals are due Friday, Feb. 22 and may be submitted online. The theme is “New Narratives of Gender in the Media” and students, faculty, staff, and community members are all encouraged to participate in the conference. Sessions will include research presentations, panel disscussions, poster presentations, video screenings and performance art. For more information abou the conference please contact Professor Jennifer Thomas, director of Women’s and Gender Studies, at Jennifer.Thomas@wilkes.edu. Celebrate the Lunar New Year The Asian Cultural Society is hosting their Lunar New Year celebration on Friday Feb. 1 at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will be hosted in the ballroom of the second floor of the Henry Student Center. The event will be a celebration for the lunar new year and involve games, prizes, food, and performances. Buddhist Meditation Sessions Weekly meditation sessions that involve sitting and walking meditation will begin on Tuesday, Jan 29. from 4:45 untl 5:30 p.m. They will be held on the first floor of Kirby Hall in the Kirby Salon. On each Tuesday throughout the semester meditation sessions will be held in the style of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. For more information, email Dr. Paul at linda. paul@wilkes.edu. sessions are open to all student, faculty, staff, and community members who are interested. Roses for your Valentine The junior class is selling roses for Valentine’s Day. Prices are $3 for one rose, $15 for six roses and $25 for a dozen roses Roses are available in the following colors: red and pink. You can stop by the junior class table during club hours in the Henry Student Center on Feb. 5 and 7 or Feb. 12. You can also email logan.biechy@wilkes. edu. Pre-orders are recommended, and roses will be ready for pick up on Feb. 15 during club hours. For more information of if you have any questions please email Logan.Biechy@wilkes.edu. Tours with the Sordoni Art Gallery Want to interact with other students, schedule tours with the Sordoni Art Gallery. Check out the Art Gallery’s website to learn more about current and upcoming exhibitions and to sign up for a tour. For additional information, please contact Sordoni Art Gallery assistant director, Nikki Lewis, at Nicole.Lewis1@ wilkes.edu. Save the date for Council of the Clubs Student Government will be holding their Council of the Clubs meeting for all SG recognized clubs on Thursday, Feb. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Breiseth 107. All club presidents and treasurers are required to attend the meeting. Food and refreshments will also be provided. For any questions or concerns please email Student.Government@wilkes.edu. Sign up for Spring Intramurals If you are interested in joining or creating a intramural volleyball or basketball team please email Scott.Robinson1@ wilkes.edu. The deadline to sign-up for intramurals is Friday, Feb. 22. Student Development Shopping Trip Mall shopping shuttles will be held on Feb. 24, Mar. 31 and Apr. 28 to Walmart, Target and the Wyoming Valley Mall from noon to 4 p.m. Please email Megan.Pitts@ wilkes.edu for any further questions. Upcoming Events: 2019 Spring Semester January 31 - 2000 Throwback event (WUPB) 31 - Snacks’n’Politics (College Dems) February 3 - Leadership Conference 5 - BACCHUS’ Sexual Jeopardy 5 - Free Windshied Wiper Fluid (CC) 5 - Skating Night (CC) 7 - Council of the Clubs 10 - Elk Mountain Ski Trip 14 - Be Your Own Bae (WUPB) 19 - Free Emergency Car Kits (CC) 19 - Bowling (CC) 21 - Minute-To-Win-It (WUPB) 28 - Rodeo Night (WUPB) 22-23 - Vagina Monologues 24 - Mall Shopping Shuttle March 14 - Themed Bingo (WUPB) 16 - Glow Night at Skyzone 19 - Free Tire Gauges (CC) 19 - Movie Night 22 - Medieval Times 24 - Ice Skating & Pizza 28 - Fondue Night WUPB denotes Wilkes University Programming Board CC denotes Commuter Council SG denotes Student Government Want your event featured in the calendar? Email: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu e-Mentor Applications Available Student Development is now accepting applications for the 2019 First Year Students e-Mentor Program. For those interested, please stop by the Information Desk in the SUB to pick an application. Student Development will also be hosting information sessions to provide more details on the program. For any questions or concerns please contact Student Deveopment at 570-408-4645 or through email StudentDev@wilkes.edu Attend Sexual Jeopardy program BACCHUS Club will be sponsoring the annual Sexual Jeopardy program on Feb. 5 in the Henry Student Center Ballroom from 9 to 10 p.m. If you have any questions or if you would like to participate in on of the four teams please contact Juli.Killian@ wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu The Jan. 23 Student Government meeting was canceled due to inclement weather. The Beacon will return with student government notes in next week’s issue. Table of Contents News..................2 Life, A&E............7 Opinion............14 Sports................19 �The Beacon - January 29, 2019 MLK Day, page 3 Due to a condensed schedule on Jan. 22, the commemoration event for Martin Luther King Jr. Day was rescheduled to Jan. 24. Despite the reschedule, the event saw a large turn out of faculty, students, and community members with the first floor lounge of the Henry Student Center filling up to the point that some attendees had to stand. The theme for this year’s commemoration event was “Do the Right Thing,” based off of a King quote which said “The time is always right to do the right thing.” The event consisted of numerous speakers and student performances. The commemoration was sponsored by the Campus Interfaith Office and Diversity Affairs. The event opened with the singing of the American National Anthem by Wilkes student, Mmachi Dimoriaku and was followed by the singing of the Black National Anthem by Mmachi Dimoriaku and Brianna Rowland. Kristin Osipower, the interfaith coordinator, gave the invocation at the event. After the poem, President Patrick Leahy spoke about the event stating that the event’s postponement should be seen as a positive as it reflects Wilkes University’s stance that Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a day off. Leahy said, “I frankly believe that the other 364 days a year at Wilkes University News are days on, when it comes to the work that Martin Luther King Jr. would want us to do. You might recall me saying many times that the founding President here said that we would be a ‘private institution with a public purpose’. That dual public purpose was one to create academic opportunity for people who deserve it, and at the same time we want to be a force for positive economic, cultural, and social development in this community.” Leahy then used King’s famous quote, “If you cannot fly then run, if you cannot run then walk, if you cannot walk then crawl, but by all means keep moving,” in order to encourage both students and faculty to keep striving to do their best throughout the semester. After Leahy spoke, Abie Pessima, a junior at Wilkes, read the poem, “Still I Rise” written Maya Angelou. After the event Pessima gave insight to why she chose the poem and the connection it has to the event. “I picked it because it honestly inspired me and it connected with (the theme of ) do the right thing, we are still rising to the top to try to do better and fulfill our dreams. I am the first to come to college out of seven kids, it is just like okay, let me do this so my siblings can follow my footsteps. Honestly, we need to just get people engaged, keep motivating them to do better and involve them more, do not put people down. It doesn’t matter Photos: The Beacon/Maddie Davis The Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” was sung by students Mmachi Dimoriaku and Brianna Rowland at the commemoration. your race or the color of your skin, it just matters about keeping your head up, motivating people, and moving forward,” said Pessima. The keynote speaker was Rosana Reyes, vice president of enrollment management and student development at Luzerne County Community College, and is pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership from Wilkes University. Reyes spoke about Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and how his actions and beliefs were focused on fighting challenges that society is still experiencing today. Reyes addressed King’s speech “Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution” in which King addressed four different approaches to challenges that society was facing at the time of his speech. The first challenge was to acknowledge that the global world had become connected into one neighborhood because the actions of one person impacted that of another. The second challenge was to rid the nation of poverty, while the third challenge was to find an alternative to violence. The final challenge was to eradicate racial and social injustice from our nation, whether it was spoken or unspoken. Reyes said, “As we stand here today, January 24, 2019, (and) as we evaluate the revolution that is still raging around us, I cannot help but feel a little bit of disappointment in knowing that the calls 3 of the challenges of Dr. King are still true. We have not solved these issues. But I am also encouraged knowing that this call for fairness and justice came throughout history and many years before Dr. King…I ask you, those who are sitting here, to remain awake in the face of the many revolutions that we still face.” To close out the event, the Wilkes African Cultural Association performed traditional dances. President of WACA, Mmachi Dimoriaku spoke after the event about the culture and tradition behind the dances. Dimoriaku said, “The dance that we did today was a mixture of Ogene, a Nigerian traditional dance, and Afrobeats, a new style that has been sweeping around all of Africa. We also used a dance known as Gwara, our dances are usually cultural fusion. Keeping in mind King’s “Do the Right Thing,” the right thing is to show our culture, not hide or keep it to ourselves, and of course respect it.” The performance by WACA was one that combined many different cultures and traditions without any individual one losing its importance or meaning, a concept reflecting one of Martin Luther King Jr.’s ideas that everyone is interconnected, and that each of us has an impact on others. @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu Keynote speaker Rosana Reyes spoke about how the challenges King addressed in the 1960s are still relevant today. �The Beacon - January 29, 2018 News New transfer agreement with LCCC for early education majors By Sean Schmoyer Asst. News Editor Faculty from both Luzerne County Community College and Wilkes University met on Dec. 18 for the signing of a new agreement that will allow LCCC graduates, with an associates degree in in early childhood education, to more affordably and more easily transfer to Wilkes to acquire their bachelor’s degree. Rhonda Rabbit, dean of the school of education at Wilkes University, spoke about the agreement. “The certification that we offer is early childhood and elementary education, but you can get a pre-K through fourth (grade) certification which is just early childhood education. Right now nationwide [the major] has been identified as a crisis area. That is why I am really proud and excited that we are apart of the solution to address that issue.” Students at LCCC who graduate with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 and complete the Praxis Core or Preservice Academic Performance Assessment with passing scores can not only transfer their credits over to Wilkes, but they also do not need to go through the transcript review process and are marked as a third year student in the Wilkes education program. “What we have for the first time is a contract with a community college that will put more qualified educators into classrooms for early childcare. Too many times they are minimum wage paid people and transicient. This is about getting more qualified teachers in the program and professionalizing it so that it is a part of the K-12 school system. We are the only program in the state of PA that is affordable and accessible. The only other institution that comes close is Drexel University...but the difference is the price,” said Rabbitt. Dr. Anne Skleder, the university’s provost, discussed the importance of the program for Wilkes University, as well as for the field as a whole. “From my vantage point, I see this as the perfect match between Wilkes’ historic commitment to meeting the needs of the community and a crisis in a lack of professional early education specialists. Many young people at the most formative age are being educated by those who have very little education. We want to make sure that those working in those fields are educated as much as they can possibly be. What we know is that the major constraints are finances and time.”This agreements allows for people who work during the day and have families to be able to go through these courses with ease. The education courses offered are available online and in an affordable manner, making the those constraints as nonexistent as possible. Rosana Reyes, vice president of Enrollment Management and Student Development at LCCC, related the program to LCCC’s own mission of accessibility. “[The mission] is all about providing opportunity for students regardless of their income or past academic performances, or even for those who are not able to relocate. What this program does specifically is that it continues to expand [students’] access to a bachelor’s degree.” Reyes and Rabbitt expressed that this agreement allows students to feel that Wilkes is an affordable and accessible option for their higher levels of education. “(LCCC) reaches back to high schools and ask how can we increase the success of students. We have over a thousand students taking dual enrollment classes, one of the major things we did was discount tuition for high school students to as low as $40 a credit, so that they can participate regardless of family income,” said Reyes. Reyes, Rabbitt and Skleder all expressed the success and importance of this agreement and the potential for this agreement with LCCC to be expanded to other community colleges not just in state but also out of state. The end goal of this agreement is to take the pathway from high school education, to community college, to a private institution like Wilkes University and make it more affordable and accessible. “I would like to emphasis the leadership of dean Rabbitt and the faculty of the education department, the support of Dr. Cooper, Dr. Galella, and President Leahy, and the help of the finance committee, and Dr. Bill Grant a board member who has spent his life in early childhood education. I would also like to mention and thank our friends at PNC Bank who provided both financial and moral support to fight the crisis of early childhood education,” said Skleder. @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu Do you love to read the news? Why not try writing it? Contact our news editors: 4 Cabrini Rudnicki - Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu Maddie Davis - Madelynn.davis@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - January 29, 2019 PUBLIC SAFETY, from page 5 News 5 Jagoe clarified that the Colonel Connector differs from the shuttle Wilkes student. Through the use of our camera systems service. “The shuttle runs and just good, old-fashioned detective work, we were able to identify a Wilkes on a circuit route. It’s kind of limited in the student who was involved in this. With regard to punishment, Jagoe said area that it covers. The Connector, Wilkes will be handling it internally for Colonel however, is doornow. “The student, right now, is working to-door service in a with Student Affairs to make restitution set area. We had the for the damage done,” Jagoe said. “We’ll opportunity to expand look to see how this plays out with student our coverage on that.” The Colonel affairs and how cooperative the student continues to be in making the University Connector is a clearly marked Wilkes whole from the damage that was done.” While Jagoe did not rule out charges, University van with he is hopeful the situation will be resolved flashing yellow lights. To request a ride, use with Student Affairs. “Once we have an good indication of the Wilkes Shield what’s going on with that, we’ll make a public safety app (free further decision about whether we want download on Google to pursue this criminally or not,” he said. Play and Apple App Store) to request a safe transport to and from Colonel Connector The Colonel Connector provides anywhere within the campus members -- faculty and staff Colonel Connector’s included -- with pick-up and drop-off boundary. “The driver will have safety escorts to a wider area around campus. According to an FAQ published clearly marked Public on Today@Wilkes, the Colonel Connector Safety clothing and a “is NOT intended to replace the current DPS (Department of Submitted Map Public Safety) radio,” shuttle services offered.” “The main reason that I wanted to according to the FAQ. The Colonel Connector coverage area extends throughout the entire Wilkes University campus, as Previously, students well as into parts of the northern end of Downtown Wilkes-Barre around King’s College. expand our services, we have a lot of students taking classes at King’s College were able to contact and folks in our ROTC and it’s reciprocal Public Safety for an escort and ride with there were a few issues with that. Our shuttle service right now is limited an officer to their location. Jagoe said too,” Jagoe said. “It didn’t make sense that we would in the area that it covers.” take one of our public safety officers off Mass Notification System the campus main to do this,” Jagoe said of Jagoe said that while the outdoor mass officers traveling to areas like the Ralston notification system is nothing new, he Athletic Complex. The Colonel Connector operates from said updates have been made. “They’re very powerful speakers that 5 to 11 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some of the rules regarding the Colonel we have mounted on the roof of the garage,” Jagoe said. “That can cover the Connector are: Users must present their Wilkes ID entire area of the Wilkes campus.” He said it’s important to be able to when board, with no exceptions. Each Wilkes campus member is communicate urgent items outdoors. “If we have a weather event, or permitted two guests who may ride with something that we wanted to get them start to finish. All guests are required to present ID immediate notification out to the community that something’s coming our when boarding. Public Safety reserves the right to way to take shelter.” refuse service to individuals who are Jagoe emphasized that these moves deemed disruptive by the driver. Beacon File Photo Alcohol and tobacco are not permitted were proactive, not reactive. In Feb. 2013, Wilkes University announced that it would create a hybrid security “It’s just to enhance all of the tools we in the van. “It wasn’t spawned by any particular have available to us as Public Safety,” force, arming some of its Public Safety Officers. Now, Wilkes has shared plans of a transformation to a fully sworn police department. According to state law, Wilkes event or events,” Jagoe said. “We just Jagoe said. must petition the Court of Common Pleas for approval to start a police force. The thought it was a good idea given that we @wilkesbeacon have students traveling a good distance. university will share more details at an upcoming roundtable with local media. Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - January 29, 2019 News Campus reacts to federal government shutdown Maddie Davis and Sam Verespy Co-News Editor and Staff Writer The government has been shut down, but what exactly does that mean? A government shutdown occurs when Congress needs to submit a federal budget, but cannot agree about the contents of this budget. This includes but is not limited to what to spend, how to spend it and where to place funding. The government has shut down a total of 20 times since 1976 with three of these times in the past five years. The most recent shutdown, which began on Dec. 22, 2018, was prompted by President Donald Trump wanting $5.7 billion spent on a Mexican border wall. This shutdown, according to the president himself, was to last days, months or possibly even years. Trump planned to keep the shutdown rolling until he gets what he wants: a wall on the southern border of the country blocking off Mexico. The President’s reason for the shutdown and the wall is the thousands of alleged terrorists illegally crossing the Mexican border trying to enter the country. The shutdown lasted 35 days left almost 400,000 workers furloughed, and was the longest in US history. The 2018-2019 shutdown is the second under the Trump administration. The January 2018 shutdown was the result of a disagreement with the extension of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The shutdown only lasted three days. The shutdown has affected federal workers and their families as the government closed for over a month. All of these workers are not receiving their paychecks. Around 75 percent of “top tier” governmental programs have already been funded, but that still leaves the other 25 percent, including, Homeland Security, Urban Development, Justice, Agriculture, Treasury, Commerce, Environmental Protection Agency and Transportation. Other affected, lower level programs that have closed are, all Smithsonian Museums and Zoos, most National parks and monuments, and many federal research operations. Top tier workers and essential employees were still expected to show up for work even though they were not promised a paycheck. However, those in the lower-tier federal positions were not mandated to show up to work. As a result of this shutdown, images have emerged of National Parks being littered with garbage, Transportation Security Administration agents playing explicit rap music while working in the airports and accounts of the Food and Drug Administration lack of careful supervision of food inspection. Two of America’s more vulnerable populations that are also being affected by the shutdown: Native Americans on federally sanctioned reservations and federal prisoners. Federal prisoners’ benefits are being depleted because of the shutdown. They are not being granted their visitation rights with friends and families, programs are being cancelled, and correctional officers’ shifts are being lengthened which may result in inadequate watch and care. Native Americans, who live on reservations are losing the federal programs that helps provide them with the basic services they need to survive. The Indian Health Services, who operate health clinics, are also unable to service Native Americans on and off the reservation because of the lack of funding. Dr. Thomas Baldino, a Wilkes University political science professor, named some effects that will hit home for students. The first of these being that if a FAFSA has yet to be filed, there will be difficulty in doing so. The IRS is slowed down, and cannot provide the documents necessary for the forms to be filed, based on tax information from 2017. He continued this by detailing how the economy is being affected by the shutdown. He continued this by detailing how the economy is “contracting due to an unnatural force” which will “impact almost all seniors looking for jobs. “(The graduating class) are going to be facing a tougher job market, as well as for those seeking summer jobs.” Dr. Andrew Miller, also a Wilkes political science professor, provided additional insights. “One of the big effects of this partial government shutdown particularly affects things like student visas.” He also reiterated the idea of 380,000 government employees are working without pay. Students across the campus also have their own opinions on the shutdown. “The government’s shutdown, especially the way that (the government) is handling it is out of hand,” said Natalie Carleo, a senior communication studies major. “So many people are going without food and without pay to support something that many do not believe in.” Megan Graham, a history major, further commented about the potential continuation shutdown in mid February. She drew attention to the lack of America support of the wall itself. So this calls to question, what can the average person do about the shutdown? “Call your representatives,” Baldino said. “Whether or not you agree with their political affiliation, call them, and tell them to end the shutdown. Ask them to put people back to work and then solve the border wall crisis.” As of Jan 25, a new deal has resulted in Trump reopening the federal government for three weeks, lasting until Feb 15. Trump has agreed to pay all of those furloughed federal workers for their unpaid work over the past month. “I think that it’s incredibly unfair 11111111 11111111 11111111 to the government workers that there might be yet another shut down, especially since the reason for the shutdown is over the debate of the Wall—which not many people are in favor of,” said Graham. The deal came after it was announced by the FAA that they delayed flights New York City’s LaGuardia Airport because there were issues with staffing air traffic controllers. There is a agreement between the Democrats and Republicans that there should be some type of funding for southern border security, but they are not agreeing on what exactly to spend this funding on. Most Republicans are in agreeance that the funding should be spent on a wall that guards the border. However, the Democrats want to spend the funding on border security technology that will help border patrol and security. Trump stated that if the Republicans and Democrats cannot strike up a deal by Feb. 15, he will declare a national emergency and put those funds towards the wall. @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Samantha.Verespy@wilkes.edu mum 11111111 I I I I 15 I I I UHIIII mmn IIUIIII I I I I Beacon File Graphic �The Beacon - January 29, 2019 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, Arts & Entertainment editor: Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu V-Day is Approaching: Wilkes University presents The Vagina Monologues By Isabella Sobejano Staff Writer In order to raise awareness about sexual harassment and misconduct, Wilkes University will be presenting “The Vagina Monologues” on Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. According to the Wilkes University handbook “Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and/or any other visual, verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.” For this reason, Wilkes offers resources to inform the campus community about programs in place regarding issues surrounding sexual misconduct, as well as available support systems for victims. However, outside of Wilkes, people still face a variety of other struggles including but not limited to sexual assault, female genital mutilation, harassment, rape, battery, incest and sex slavery all over the world. Due to this, there have been more events, campaigns and other means to make people aware and educate them about these types of issues. The Vagina Monologues, a play based on interviews with more than 200 women, strives to promote awareness of violence against all women and girls that are subject to gender based violence. “While this is a show about tough topics, it’s also a lot of fun and there’s a lot of humor that really makes seeing it a good time,” said Olivia Caraballo, co-director of the event. Both shows will be held in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. Admission is free for Wilkes University students (with ID), $5 for non-Wilkes students (with ID) and $10 General Admission. It is a cash-only event. There will also be baked goods sold at the show in an effort to raise money for various local charities in their work at preventing violence against women and children. All proceeds will be given to beneficiaries, including The Victims Resource Center, Caring Communities, Domestic Violence Resource Center, and Planned Parenthood Keystone. These beneficiaries support the goal of the “Vagina Monologues” event by increasing awareness of sexual assault as well as providing services to help those victims as well as their family members. “In addition to it being an enjoyable performance, it raises money to give to the beneficiaries as it is an act of activism in helping women and girls,” said Brooke Giarratano, co-director of the event. The monologues were written by playwright and feminist activist Eve Ensler in 1996 and will be presented this upcoming month. The main purpose of the show is intended to give special attention to a woman’s body and her sexuality, which are can be frequently ignored. Thus, students who are passionate about women’s rights, rape, seuxal abuse, the different injustices women face all over the world will present dramatic monologues, addressing these different topics. Because of the variety of topics discussed within the monologues, students from different backgrounds can attend and help promote awareness. Students, faculty and staff at Wilkes University can all get involved to execute the play and its messages. We have students, faculty and staff involved in the production, and it’s really exciting to see how everyone comes together,” said Caraballo. As for those that may be interested in becoming a part of this event, students may contact Olivia Caraballo at olivia.caraballo@ wilkes.edu, Brooke Giarratano at brooke. giarratano@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon Isabella.Sobejano@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - January 29, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment What is leaving and coming to Netflix in February By Nicholas Filipek Managing Editor With the month of January quickly coming to a close, it is that time again to realize what wonderful movies are leaving Netflix, and binge them as quickly as possible before they are removed for good. Never fear though, even if you do not catch the titles you were hoping for, just like a fiery phoenix, as Netflix kills some movies off its rosters, more and more rise into its rank. So, let us begin on what should be seen before the end of the week, and what will be waiting like a brand new present when the weekend arrives. LEAVING IN FEBRUARY: Clerks- Written and directed by Kevin Smith. Starring Brian O’Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Marilyn Ghigliotti, Lisa Spoonauer and Jason Mewes. The movie that launched hundreds of indy flicks and made Kevin Smith a well known name in Hollywood is about to have its final hour on Netflix, so catch it now before it goes. Made for a measly budget of $27,575 (in a time where you had to actually buy film to shoot it on remember) the film is a sweet love song to people in their 20’s with little to no direction in life. For anyone who does watch the flick and needs some more Kevin Smith, Netflix also houses a few other movies written and directed by the New Jersey native. Be sure to check out Chasing Amy, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, TUSK, and Yoga Hosers. Shaun of the Dead- Directed by Edgar Wright. Written by Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright. Starring Simon Pegg, Kate Ashfield, Nick Frost, Lucy Davis and Dylan Moran. Zombies are in vogue right now in popular media. The Walking Dead is still AMC’s biggest hit with no signs of slowing. That is a truly serious show though, with drama and suspense around every corner. Can’t zombies be funny? That is exactly the message that the Shaun of the Dead crew must have been thinking in pre production, as this movie takes classic horror elements and flips it on its head in this truly funny movie. The movie is brought to you by the same comedic team behind The World’s End and Hot Fuzz, which bring their own twist on comedy into the mainstream with hilarious results. Whether or not you are a fan of the current zombie phenomenon, you are sure to get a kick out of this fun, funny, movie. Sing- Directed by Garth Jennings, co-directed by Christophe Lourdelet. Written by Garth Jennings. Featuring the voice talents of Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Scarlett Johansson, John C. Reilly and Taron Egerton. What could be the best animated movie of all time, taking the greatest pop music from every decade, celebrity voices, anthropomorphic animals and mixing them all up into this heartfelt movie that makes you just want to sing. The power behind this movie does not come from the aforementioned assets that this movie boasts, but from the underlying message throughout: you are worth the shot. Believe in yourself, take that chance, do not doubt yourself, because you are more powerful than you can ever imagine. Those are just the movies you need to be sure to check out before the end of the week, but let us also take a look at what to watch next as they arrive in February. COMING IN FEBRUARY: The Edge of Seventeen- Written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig. Starring Hailee Steinfeld, Woody Harrelson, Haley Lu Richardson, Blake Jenner and Kyra Sedgwick. During the tenure of “Nick’s Flick Picks” it has been lost to actually how many movies have been recommended to readers. If at any time the reader should really heed the advice of the column, it should be now. This quaint, adorable, and perfectly spot-on representation of the angst of young adulthood encapsulates every feeling of that time in life as a young girl attempts to make her way through high school. The smart writing lends itself to the amazing actors and gives the movie the sense that these are real people who have been documented, rather than actors making a movie. This is most seen between the movies two leads, Steinfeld and Harrelson, who have the student/teacher relationship down and makes you want to call that one teacher in high school who stands out in your mind as being “cool.” THIE CHIANGIINIG 01F THE GUARD ., 8 Jaws- Directed by Steven Spielberg. Screenplay by Peter Benchley and Carl Gottlieb, based on the novel by Peter Benchley. Starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorainne Gary and Murray Hamilton. A true classic. As citizens of the world, you owe it to yourself to see the movie that has caused dozens of people to never even look at the ocean, let alone go in it. On top of all that, it is the film that launched Steven Spielberg’s career, which then in turn launched now famous composer John Williams career with what could be the best theme song of all time. Even if you have not seen the movie, it is almost guaranteed that as you read the last sentence about the theme song you went, “buuuuuhhhhh don.” Not only is the classic going to be available at the beginning of the month, but three of its sequels will also be up for your streaming pleasure. The 40- Year Old Virgin- Directed by Judd Apatow. Written by Judd Apatow & Steve Carrell. Starring Steve Carrell, Catherine Keener, Paul Rudd, Romany Malco, Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks, Leslie Mann and Jane Lynch. If you are a fan of Carell in the popular NBC sitcom The Office, then you owe a large thank you to this movie. NBC was not too sure whether or not to give the show a second season due to some unimpressive ratings, but with his killer performance in this film that led to box office gold, NBC gave The Office the greenlight for season two, and the rest they say is history. In hindsight, it was an obvious move for NBC because Carell really gets to shine in his role as the hapless virgin Andy. His supporting cast of now favorite comedy legends bring their best and every minute is just as funny as the last. Let’s be clear however, the humor is crude, so if that is not your bag, your would be best to steer clear of this title. A strong argument can be made that it was this movie that led to the wildly successful genre in Hollywood, “The Bromance”, including other titles like Step Brothers, I Love You Man, and Superbad. Who knows how long these titles will be available on Netflix; they do change them out every month, so be sure to catch all these picks while you can. @wilkesbeacon Nicholas.Filipek@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - January 29, 2019 9 Life, Arts & Entertainment Self Care with Sarah: Getting adjusted to a new routine By Sarah Matarella Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor Winter break is typically the time where people try to relax, destress and spend time with family over the holidays. Things typically slow down due to the fact that there is less responsibilities to attend to. Thus, getting back into a routine can be difficult as school and work schedules can become exceptionally busy quite quickly, especially in college and full-time jobs. After breaks, there’s a new combination of classes, possibly new professors paired with a different workload that someone might not be used to. This paired with trying to get our brains out of “break mode” can require a lot of effort to get back into a proper routine. “Adjusting to a new routine and schedule can be difficult, and I find that planning out what I do in the breaks in my schedule during the first week of school helps make the change less overwhelming. I plan my studying and personal time around my classes while the workload is lighter, and it helps with making sure I adjust to the new routine as quickly as possible, before exams begin,” Stephanie Ostir, a P1 pharmacy major at Wilkes University. Planning and figuring out the breaks in your schedule are important, especially for food, exercise, homework and even napping purposes. Not only do you need to figure out how to maximize your time with work, but also make sure your body is getting what it needs so that you can have enough energy to get everything done. Staying organized also goes hand in hand with planning and maximizing your time. "I stay organized by keeping all of my course work in different folders and binders designated for each course. I also carry a notebook to write all of my assignments in so that I don't forget anything," said Tyler Walther, junior middle level science education major at Wilkes University. Prior to any of this, one needs to find the motivation to get going. Motivation can be hard to come by with a taxing schedule ahead, but there are several different ways to find your motivation. One option is giving yourself something to look forward to amonst your work. "My motivation comes from baseball whether it be the spring or fall semester. I come into the semester excited to start playing baseball again and it carries over into my studies allowing me to be my best on the field, but even more importantly in the classroom as well," said Tyler Walther, a junior middle level science education major at Wilkes University." Another way to get motivated is to start your day earlier. Walther continued to explain that although it take take a significant amount of time to get accustomed to a busy schedule again, waking up earlier than usual helps him kickstart his days and stay focused throughout them. C o n s e q u e nt l y, it is important to remember that you can plan everything out, be as organized as possible, and possess an outstanding amount of motivation, but there will still be days where things do not go the way they are planned. Therefore, it is natural to have off days and there is no need to be discouraged. You can always get back on track. “Even if someone says that they have their life together, 10 to 1, they probably don’t. So, don’t worry if you don’t have yours together either,” said Anthony Stampone, junior, electrical engineering major. @wilkesbeacon Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu The Beacon's Featured Photos of the Week PHOTOS of the WEEK The roof of Rifkin Hall features elegant architctural details as sunset draws near. The sun sets on three university residence halls on Photos: The Beacon/Madi Hummer South River Street: Catlin, Rifkin and Sterling Hall. After a week of snow and freeezing rain, the sky above University Towers appears bright, blue and exceptionally clear. @wilkesbeacon Madison.Hummer@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - January 29, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Beacon Vault: 1968 offered similar problems to today Editor’s note: This article appeared in the Jan. 12, 1968 issue of The Beacon (Vol. 27, Issue 14). The Beacon has quite the storied past. The Beacon has enjoyed many years of success, publishing continuously since 1936. The newspaper began as The Bison Stampede from 1934 until 1936 before changing names to The Beacon. Each week, we’ll take a peek in the archives. Curious to see more online? Check out www.beaconarchives.wilkes.edu to dig through a Wilkes University treasure. This week, we check out the similarities and differences between the problems of today, and the problems of 1968 on the then Wilkes College campus. -Complied by Luke Modrovsky, Editor-in-Chief By Zig Pines A university is not an army and not an industrial plant. It is an educational community and, as such, also a political community, with powers and privileges, duties and rights.” With this fundamental belief in mind, uttered by Max Lerner, one of the influential intellectuals of our time, a Student Action Committee (SAC) has been organized on the College campus. Basically, SAC is an attempt to investigate specific, disturbing social, political, and educational problems directly affecting the student; to establish a means whereby the student is given the right to probe, analyze, and act on such problems; and to establish a definite communication among the students, faculty, and Administration. For years, the College has been faced with the diletntsia of a lack of concern and respect for any form of student self-government. Look at the class meetings. Observe the campus elections. On the other hand, there have been pleas by concerned students and Administrators for student responsibility and involvement. The fact that Student Government has not immersed hut only dipped itself into responsibility and actual political and educational involvement has probably caused this negative, apathetic attitude. But this year, more than ever, SG has taken the courage and initiative to act: first, through the Constitutional Convention and second, through SAC. The latter is the concern of this article. SAC originated this year in the sophomore class as a major project in reaction to the increasingly meaningless roles of class organizations. Its purposes were the same as mentioned above with specific “major areas of concern.” Its goal was to become integrated eventually with two major organizations: the Interdormitory Council and Student Government. A critical commentary, proposing specific action, about the College scene was written by myself to the Beacon (November 3). It was followed by letters and comments by faculty members, Administrators, and students. An eightpage report was submitted to Dr. Farley by the sophomore class officers informing him of the nature and objectives of the then unnamed project. A subsequent three hour meeting with Dr. Farley and the sophomore class officers was held, followed by another meeting. In the meantime, faculty members and students were consulted for opinions and advice. General enthusiastic approval was shown in each case. Finally, due to a recommendation by the College President, the sophomore class president approached SG and sought for a cooperative effort between the two bodies (IDC had previously been approached and gave unanimous consent) to exert pressure on various segments on campus to make student government more meaningful. Approval was given and a formalized, but tentatively named, “SAC” committee was set up, to be composed of the sophomore SG members, me and anyone interested. All proposals and actions will thus be channelled through SG. The following are some of the indefinite proposals that will be presented and investigated upon continually with the students, faculty, and administration. REGISTRATION - an attempt to obtain the right to know before registration the faculty members who are teaching courses. (presently being acted upon) GRADING SYSTEM - an attempt to reform the present limited 5-point system into a more exhaustive and definitive one. For example, a 70 would be worth a 2,0, whereas a 79 would be worth a 2.9, (Those who have been approached concerning this plan have expressed general approval.) “CREDIT-ONLY” COURSES Many students refrain from taking courses that they are interested in because they are afraid to affect their (cumulative average). Since the purpose of an education is to obtain knowledge and not a grade, the following idea deserves serious consideration: the possibility of students taking a “credit only” course once a year, outside their major, with a ‘’pass” or “fail” evaluation. Such a system is quite feasible. BOOKSTORE - If the bookstore cannot be re-located, maybe space can be conserved at the present site. Also: how about having books, magazines, and newspapers sold at the “college bookstore?” How about a used-book library? CAFETERIAS - the possibility of having optional one, two, or three- meal ticket-plans offered to the dorm students: also investigation into the prices and problems at the Commons. PARKING - Day students are continually talking about the old daily shuttle service being resumed in view of the current parking problems. (The administration has been contacted and scents favorable to the idea if a definite plan is proposed). SOCIAL RESTRICTIONS - probings into the various restrictions that students feel are unjust such as cuts, dorm hours and visiting privileges, dress restrictions, etc. (The students must voice their specific complaints in this matter.) TRI-PARTY SYSTEM - a system composed of administration, faculty, and students, with specific ratios of representation and responsibility (e.g. 7:5:4), that would cooperatively act on matters directly affecting the student. Thorough and specific consideration must be given to this plan, as proposed by Max Lerner. In view of these proposals, it must be realized that we are presently seeing the constitutional structure of the American college up-rooted, most oftenly partially destroyed, and sometimes re-constructed for the better. Students and scholars are in a crucial crisis in assessing their roles and responsibilities as never before. This crisis is no longer a cycle of quiet ups and downs, action and inaction. If change is not being promoted. it is now being forced. Legitimate grievances cannot be ignored. Students and teachers wish to feel that what they think is not beiug mocked but may become action and a part of their future. We see at Wilkes several “planes of existence” that Henry Hewes, contemporary critic, recognizes in life. There are those who act on impulse and spontaneously to life, and, sadly too often without reflection. There are those who go with the crowd, who always agree, and who deceive themselves for selfish motives so as to avoid criticism or to impress others. There is also the plane of those who compromise in which the undesirable is tolerated rather than risk a correction. And there is the “plane of contemplation” for those who hopefully search for truth and progress. We must accept all these responses to life, whether beneficial or harmful. I have seen those on the campus who look upon any form of student self-government with sneers, disgust. pessimism, and apathy. I have seen those who do not believe in student self-government and likewise, whether they realize it or not, in student rights. They are the passive ones who act only as parasites. Maybe they are justified in their attitudes in face of what they have witnessed. But if they are to be proven wrong, courage, reason, responsibility, and dedication must be shown in attaining our goals. We must risk corrections; we must act independently but with others; and we must yield only to rea- son, understanding, and truth. I am hoping that through the Constitutional Convention and SAC, the class organizations, IDC, and SG in their attempts will engender a spirit of involvement and enthusiasm by making the educational community more meaningful to the student. I firmly believe that, in light of what is occuring on the campus now, this general goal can and will be achieved despite those few who believe not, and despite those few who hope not. @wilkesbeacon Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - January 29, 2019 Life, Arts & Entertainment BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP Ingredients: One 10 oz Can of Canned Chicken in Buffalo Style Sauce 4 ounces of Cream Cheese ½ Cup of Your Favorite Cheese (Italian style used for this recipe) Tortilla Chips of choice (Tostitos Scoops pictured here) Optional: 1 Teaspoon of your favorite hot sauce (pictured is Frank’s Red Hot Sauce) Instructions: 1. Open can of chicken and pour it into a large microwave safe bowl. 2. Using a fork, crush large chunks of chicken into smaller pieces. 3. Cut 4 ounces of cream cheese into smaller blocks and add to the bowl. 4. Microwave chicken and cream cheese for 45 seconds. 5. Take out of microwave and mix. 6. Add ½ cup of cheese and microwave for an additional minute. 7.If you like spice, add one teaspoon of hot sauce. 8. Enjoy with Tortilla Chips. Jordan Fritz, Staff Writer @wilkesbeacon Jordan.Fritz@wilkes.edu 11 �The Beacon - January 29, 2019 News 12 Leahy resigns effective July 31, 2019; campus reflects on seven-year presidency By Maddie Davis Co-News Editor On December 14, 2018, students, faculty and staff were notified via email that President Patrick F. Leahy would resign effective July 31, 2019. Leahy informed the Board Of Trustees of this decision prior to the announcement to the Wilkes campus. Leahy has accepted the opportunity to become the 10th President of Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ. Monmouth University is located on the northern coast of New Jersey that has a similar upbringing to Wilkes University both in 1933; first starting as a junior college, then to college, then to a university. The university houses 21 Division-I athletic teams, 32 undergraduate and 24 graduate programs. “As we move forward, we’ll build upon the strong foundation here at Monmouth and move toward even higher levels of excellence and access. It is clear that the Monmouth community is a family. I, along with my wife, Amy, and our children, are excited to be joining this family at the Jersey Shore,” said Leahy in a press release from Monmouth University. Leahy released his own statement on Dec 21 to tell the campus himself about his decision to move on from Wilkes. He announced a few opportunities for students to interact with him on campus before he leaves. Over his seven-year tenure at the university, Leahy has brought a newer life to the campus and the community. Leahy and his peers are adamant about his student-focused outlook as he has put forth initiatives like the Founder’s Gala to help raise money for the First Generation Scholarship Fund for students on campus. Another accomplishment of Leahy was his establishment of a partnership with Panama where the university welcomes students from IFARHU, MEDUCA, students who attend Universidad Technológica de Panamá, and Panamanian diplomats under the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores program. Juan Astegiano, a Student Aid at the Office of International Engagement, works closely with different groups of Panamanian students at the University. He commented on how Leahy has also reached out to help those students in particular. “We always felt that Dr. Leahy’s support and willingness to help and increase the international community,” added Astegiano. President Leahy has campaigned to make the campus more diverse bringing in international students from all over the world including countries like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, China, among others. Astegiano is also an international student studying history, international studies and political science from Buenos Aires, Argentina. “As an international student, Dr. Leahy always made us feel welcome, and a very special part of the Wilkes community,” said Astegiano. “I believe that Dr. Leahy leaving Wilkes is going to be a big loss for the entire university as well as the community of Wilkes-Barre as a whole,” added Astegiano. Leahy’s biggest initiative for the campus was his “Gateway to the Future” plan. The plan kickstarted in 2014 and is expected to end in 2020. This plan was initiated to strengthen the university’ academics and infrastructure, to support the local Wilkes-Barre community, and to attract, recruit and retain graduates and undergraduates. Through this plan, Leahy and the strategic planning committee, have opened the Karembelas Media and Communication Center, reconstructed the Fenner Quadrangle, the Mark Engineering Center inside of the Stark Learning Center, and other enhancement projects. Most recently, Wilkes University was designated as a doctoral university in the 2018 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Wilkes is one of 14 private universities in Pennsylvania with this accreditation. Michele Foust, associate director of international engagement, commented on Leahy’s push to make the campus more welcoming to prospective and current students, faculty, and staff. “He really beautified the campus,” said Foust. “He made it safer.” Foust also commented on Leahy’s character and his accomplishments for students. “I think he was a very great president, he brought a lot of funding not just for students, but for faculty and staff. “I am hoping the President we get has the same youthful, go-getting attitude,” added Foust. Dr. Anne Skleder, the senior vice president/provost also commented on Leahy’s resignation as someone who worked very closely with him since her 2014 start at the university. She also spoke on how Leahy has impacted the campus and the Wilkes-Barre community through his seven-year tenure. �The Beacon - January 29, 2019 “Personally and professionally it is sad,” said Skleder. “He is a mentor to me. Over time I have grown to respect him even more and grown to work closely together with him.” Skleder talked about how it is a great opportunity for Leahy as Monmouth is a perfect match for him because of its similarity to Wilkes. “Institutions should not be dependent on one individual,” said Skleder, quoting Leahy’s own words. “The institution is running very strongly.” Skleder said the university is in a better position to lose a president than we were before Leahy. “We have President Leahy to thank and of course the campus for following and working together to meet the vision and the strategic plan goals to make it a better and stronger institution.” Although Skleder wasn’t at the university for Leahy’s first two years at Wilkes University, she commended all of his work to improve the campus like the removal of buildings that needed to be moved, the signage of the campus, along other major accomplishments. She also commented on how his family Photos: The Beacon/ Page Design: The Beacon/ Madi Hummer News have become apart of this campus either by attending different athletic events or just being present in campus itself. She said this has made a personal impact on students and staff she’s talked to on the campus. “He brought a presence to the campus that not all presidents do,” she added. “Not all campuses have that opportunity and I’m sure he will bring that to his next campus as well.” She also talked about how she hopes to find a person to be transparent and open, savvy, who puts students first, and to follow our university’s vision. The Board of Trustees has the responsibility of naming the next president and have wasted no time to start that process after receiving Leahy’s resignation. They will also assign a search committee to aid them, as stated in the university’s faculty handbook. There is no word on when this process will take place and whether or not they will have an interim president or just hire directly. 13 @wilkesbeacon Madelyn.Davis@wilkes.edu “He brought a presence to the campus that not all presidents do.” �The Beacon - January 29, 2019 Opinion Editorial Staff 2018-19 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Luke Modrovsky Managing Editor - Nick Filipek Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Cabrini Rudnicki Maddie Davis LA&E - Sarah Matarella Opinion - Savannah Pinnock Sports - Ben Mandell Kirsten Peters ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Sean Schmoyer LA&E - Natalie Stephens Opinion - Parker Dorsey Sports - Available DESIGN EDITOR Madison Hummer Interested in joining The Beacon? To learn more about what you can do, contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu 141 S. Main Street Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Want to advertise in The Beacon? Contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Facebook: @WilkesBeacon Twitter: @WilkesBeacon Instagram: @WilkesBeacon The Beacon Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu - -c----~-Our Voice Each week, The Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. American arrogance: Fact or fiction? As academics, professors and people who are influenced by pedagogy in one way or another, we all have some degree of understanding in terms of world cultures. As children we were instructed to cut out the shapes of the seven continents and memorize which shape corresponded to what country. Some of us had diversity days or school projects that required we create a presentation on a particular culture. At the very least, we were given a generalized picture of the history of different countries and continents in an effort to be more refined in our understanding of the world. However, what we were not given was our perceptions of different countries. With that being said, why does it seem as though Americans are perceived as arrogant around the world? Is there any significance or truth to this idea or is it simply a misconception? The notion of the arrogant American is one that is by no means unheard of or uncommon and is a prevailing stereotype around the world. It is also important to note that not all citizens of different countries maintain this belief. For instance, not all Americans think the British are obsessed with tea or that Australians live in the desert so this should be kept in mind. However, what is interesting is how these stereotypes came to be? The notion of the arrogant American is so commonplace that it bears paying attention to. In some way or another, Americans have been etched in the minds of other countries as presumptive, rude and overbearing people. Why is this and what can Americans do about it? According to professor Gina Zanolini Morrison, the answer is quite simple. Morrison states that “Americans--meaning those of us from the United States--, often go overseas without spending much time learning about the culture of our destinations. So when we get there, we make cultural mistakes that are often misinterpreted in a negative way.” It is then clear to see that our arrogant reputation may have been forged from our international affairs. Having a limited understanding of the customs and practices of other countries can have a negative impact on our global presence. In reference to whether there is truth to the notion of Americans being arrogant, Morrison states, “I just don’t think that many Americans realize how their behavior is interpreted by people of other cultures, and while there may be arrogance in that ignorance itself, I honestly don’t think Americans are inherently arrogant.” Erica Acosta, Wilkes University’s associate director of diversity affairs has a similar perspective. “I feel like we are told at a very young age that America is one of the best countries - your dreams come true in this country so you already have that patriotism instilled in you,” she said. She also believes that “for example, when we go to a restaurant as Americans we are able to pick and choose ‘OK I don’t want this can you substitute it for that, we can change the whole menu to fit a person’s needs which can be rude when visiting other countries.” This concept demonstrates the individuality and drive that initiated the American Revolution and our nation’s independence from Britain. This decisiveness is one of our core values which can also be perceived as arrogant in countries that value subtlety, humility and steady yet effective progression. She emphasizes that this tendency and encouragement to take initiative “as natural born citizens or those that obtain their citizenship through other ways is one of your rights that you will gain as an American.” With that being said, what can we do to change the image of the arrogant American? According to Morrison, one of the most effective things we can do is to research and learn about international customs. Morrison states that “the best place to being your research is by going to our U.S. Department of State at travel.state.gov.” “Keep researching, get to know people from other cultures, listen well, and do your best to forgive yourself when you travel--because no matter how much we study cultures, we’ll always make mistakes. Just treat every trip like a wonderful, new adventure and enjoy yourself!” So when navigating the realm of international stereotypes, it is important to understand that such stereotypes are fueled by misconceptions. @wilkesbeacon TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Letter to the editor policy: The Beacon welcomes letters to the editor from differing viewpoints. Letters must contain contact information, including name, city, state and phone number. Phone numbers will not be published but may be used for verification purposes. All letters to the editor must be sent using one of the following methods: Email: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Phone: (570) 408-5903 (Voicemail: 30 seconds or less, please.) Mail: 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 Attn: The Beacon �The Beacon - January 29, 2019 Opinion The Top Ten Metal Albums of 2018 15 Looking back at last year’s heaviest hits. By Parker Dorsey Asst. Opinion Editor 2018 was a strong year for metal music, one of the strongest in recent memory. This list had been revised about four or five times simply due to the sheer volume of quality material that was released this year. There were pleasant surprises, comebacks and letdowns. In fact, there were quite a few albums I had penciled in at the beginning of 2018 that didn’t even make it to the honorable mentions (yes I’m looking at you Behemoth). Without further ado, here are the top ten metal albums of 2018. The third album from the doom countless intricate leads, drum fills and the songs. The drums are methodically slow, lethargic and pounding, and the metal newcomers is a foray into a more showboats galore. muddy bass is hypnotic. It’s easy to lose traditional heavy metal sound and it yourself in these six songs with running sounds absolutely fantastic. Each of these Portal times cracking the ten-minute mark, six songs have an epic feel, with crushing Ion which is exactly what this type of music riffs, hooks and melodic guitar solos Hate Eternal peppered all over the album. The vocal aims to achieve. Desolate Sands department is a highlight here, with an Be warned, Portal is not a band that impressive range of soaring clean vocals, is for the faint of heart. They are a band Desolate Sands is almost the antithesis black metal snarls and death metal growls. that have always been at the forefront of of their previous album Infernus. Whereas While this doesn’t quite reach the lofty dissonant and experimental technical Hoth Infernus was punctuated by precise and heights of Candlemass or Black Sabbath, lightning-fast riffage, Upon Desolate death metal. The tracks on Ion are intense, Astral Necromancy it is a very good doom metal release from Sands returns to a slower, more sludgier atonal, chaotic and terrifying. Let’s make a band trying to push their boundaries. this clear: Ion is sonic noise terror. The Domination-era Morbid Angel death metal Yes, that’s the same Hoth as in the ice dizzying guitar patterns resemble a blend style evoking the Tampa Bay death metal of Gorguts’ Luc Lemay and Morbid Angel’s planet from Star Wars. Yes, their logo scene of the 1990s. This is an impressive album with guitarist/vocalist/producer Erik Trey Azagthoth but within a black metal- is in the shape of a TIE Fighter. And Rutan’s bass-forward production resulting esque production veil. Without a doubt yes, they have Star Wars-themed lyrics Sulphur Aeon in a sound that is truly monstrous. These this is one the most bizarre and dynamic (subtle and vague as they may be). While The Scythe of Cosmic are among his most sinister and downright pieces of work of the last decade, and only their previous release Oathbreaker took Chaos ugly riffs of his career, and they are almost its sheer auditory horror prevents it from an exponential leap upward in terms drowned out by the unrelenting barrage One of the primary reasons for the many of progressive elements, this album surging much higher on the list. returns to a straightforward style akin revisions of this list was this album being of Hannes Grossman’s impossible drum to their debut whilst still maintaining dropped on the last week of 2018. The H.P. patterns. This is the apex of death metal. that same maturity and progression. The Lovecraft fanatics composed a hefty serving Ihsahn atmosphere is chilling, with Dissection- of abyssal death metal. The album production esque tremolo guitar riffs within a lo-fi is fitting, with an enormity of noise that Ámr makes it seem as if you are being enveloped Amorphis album production. by the ocean itself. The instrumentation is Queen of Time solid across the board, with a thunderous 10. 2. 7. 4. 9. This is yet another succinct release from the vocalist of legendary Emperor fame. Ihsahn’s Ámr is the latest of his evercontinuing foray into modern progressive black metal (if it can even be called black metal at this point). The tracks range from expressive eight-string guitar chugs to more atmospheric piano and synth with clean guitar chords. With this also comes Ihsahn’s ever more impressive vocal range. While his signature vocal laceration is on full display here, his cleans are incredibly smooth and much more polished and matured from even five years ago. 8. Sleep The Sciences Honestly, who saw THIS coming? It had been 15 years since the iconic stoner doom metal band released a record, and how clever it is to see it released on April 20. Matt Pike does a phenomenal job, with distorted, heavy and slow riffs dominating 6. Deicide Overtures of Blasphemy Holy hell. It would’ve been easy to write off Glen Benton and company after a string of underwhelming releases in the late 2000s, but wow, this album smokes. It is a nonstop barrage of intense riffage hell-bent on tearing out your skull. The combination of chaotic blastbeats and a faster-than-light rhythm section make this album nothing short of a true force of nature. After 30 years it is refreshing to listen to the standard-bearers of American death metal with a sense of renewed vigor and ferocity. For the first time in a long time Deicide sounds truly primal. 5. Khemmis Desolation 1. percussion section and murky guitarwork that has just the right balance of technicality and intense riffage. This is not to mention the haunting addition of ceremonial, prayer-like clean singing on top of the booming growls. 3. Obscura Diluvium When Diluvium was first released early into 2018, my primary concern was how it was going to stack up to the other technical death metal releases that were going to be released later that year from Alkaloid, Revocation or Beyond Creation. After many listens, Dilivium was the album that I kept going back to. The compositions here are sure to inspire a legion of YouTube covers with their absurd technicality throughout the entire album. There are so many well-executed songs with massive progressive/jazz fusion influences, and they all contain It shouldn’t seem possible, but Amorphis released another perfect record after already releasing a perfect record, Under the Red Cloud, three years ago. Everything, from the instrumentation, to the grand pianos, saxophones, vocal choirs, is perfect. There is so much going on in this album, even for a progressive band, and every single song is brilliant. This is unprecedented for a band almost 30 years into their career. What a job. Honorable Mentions Alkaloid - Liquid Anatomy Jaw-dropping progressive death metal. Revocation - The Outer Ones It’s criminal they didn’t make the final cut, but David Davidson shreds. Monstrosity - The Passage of Existence Brilliant return to form for a classic act. Krisiun - Scourge of the Enthroned Brutality. Speed. Consistency. Fantastic. Anaal Nathrakh - A New Kind of Horror Terrifying stuff from the industrial duo. @wilkesbeacon Parker.Dorsey@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - January 29, 2019 Opinion 16 Culture exposure in contempory American society By Zarqua Ansari Staff Writer I’m not the average American girl. I’m not even American-born for starters. I was exposed to American and Indian lifestyles growing up and I know the cultures of both societies. This has enabled me to be more openminded and considerate to others. America is called a melting pot, yet most people in America are not exposed to as many cultures as you would expect. Learning about other cultures is a very important feature in many different areas of one’s life. For example, I was raised as an IndianAmerican child, as in my parents raised me as Indian, but I had the life outside of home to become American. I am capable of fluently speaking and understanding four languages. My cognitive development was accelerated due to having a grasp on more languages. There was a study that found that people that can speak multiple languages are better at mathematics than those who speak a single language. Learning about other cultures is not only useful, but also fun. Being exposed to how different people can be. In addition, I can avoid being ignorant and offensive because I have a decent amount of background knowledge on the culture already. Embarrassment and discomfort can easily be avoided with some knowledge of other cultures. For example, knowing that Indian people prefer closer proximity than Americans in conversation allows for you not to feel as uncomfortable if you are in conversation with someone from India. Knowing that a thumbs up is a form of teasing in India, you know not to accidentally offend someone when you set foot in India. The most important reason to learn about other cultures is to combat stereotypes. Stereotypes help no one. People get insulted, assumptions are made and it is all around awkward. I have been asked some very odd questions in my life. People ask me if I shower with my hijab on of course not, it’s an article of clothing, or where my red dot is-I’m Muslim not Hindu, or if I’m really good at math. I am but it’s not because I’m Asian. Stereotypes often mislead people. I have been told by many people that I’m more funny, outgoing, open, free and fun than they expected me to be. This is because they filled in my character using stereotypes without getting to know me first. To summarize, learning about other cultures is crucial. Cultural exposure enables you to have an open mind, make new friends and try new things. You become a well-rounded and openminded person and your curiosity can be fueled. Awkward situations can be avoided and you might even make someone feel welcome. Learning about other cultures is important and with today’s technology is easier than ever before. ask? According to Amy Przeworski from life and here’s how. Before delving into the how’s and why’s, psychologytoday.com, the answer is simple it is essential to understand the distinction but requires you to retrain your brain, between optimism and pessimism. You it’s quite interesting. Przeworski suggests can think of optimism as a perspective that noticing “your negativity. Listen to what takes the silver lining you say and how into account, it is negative it is. Track definitively positive. your thoughts on Pessimism on a daily basis and the other hand is a notice the negative perspective that is assumptions and inherently negative. It conclusions that you is the “Chicken Little” draw.” She emphasizes of perspectives; the that pointing out sky is always falling and analyzing your and there is no point negative streams of in anything, yikes. thought facilitates the It is important to change that is needed be aware of the fact Graphic by Savannah Pinnock to be an optimist. that we are constantly Ignoring the elephant in the room won’t teetering between optimism and pessimism. Some of us lean more on one end of the make it disappear. So acknowledge your two extremes but nonetheless, we all teeter negative elephant and send it running. Przeworski continues by suggesting between them. The problem however is that we are that one searches “for positive aspects of never completely optimistic. Embracing an situations.” Remember the notion of silver optimistic worldview is one of the keys to linings we discussed, well this is where that idea comes to play. having a rich and fulfilling life. It is imperative that you navigate situations So, how does one go about that you may by looking at the bright side. If you obtained a B on an exam as opposed to an A, pat yourself on the back; you were very close and it could have been much worse. Just try harder, you’ll do even better next time. Alongside silver linings, Przeworski recommends following in the footsteps of someone you know who seems to be the face of optimism. We all know that person, they’re always smiling, chock full of energy, ready to start the day and often than not a morning person. When confronted with situations in life whether good or bad, ask yourself, what would they do? When you found the answer, do it. Last but not least Przeworski advocates “Practice, practice, practice. It has taken me years of work on this and I still sometimes dip into pessimism. It took you a long time to learn negativity and will take you a long time to learn optimism.” So why not go for it, optimism may just be the key to living a more vivid and rich life. And plus, who truly desires to live their life to the tune of “The Sound of Silence”, yikes. @wilkesbeacon Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu the Indian lifestyle, I have eaten some of the most amazing foods, seen some of the most festive and colorful ceremonies and I’ve been exposed to some quality movies, television and music. I have taken part in different celebrations such as the extravagant weddings India is known for and I have a deep appreciation of India’s society as a whole. A better understanding and more open perspective can be applied to your personal life if you know about other cultures. I have lived whole summers in India and as much as I loved it, it made me appreciate many things about my own life. Free public education, sanitary products, clothing and even electricity and plumbing are often taken for granted in first world countries. However, in India, I have had to tough out some pretty harsh conditions regarding those very things. Cultural exposure has helped develop me into a well-rounded person. I am more open to trying new things than most other people. I find that when presented with an presumably odd fact about a culture I often think first what they might think of us. I am less judgmental because I know Graphic by Savannah Pinnock @wilkesbeacon Zarqua.Ansari@wilkes.edu How a change in your perspective can change your life By Savannah Pinnock Opinion Editor What do the terms glass half empty, glass half full or rose colored glasses have in common? Well, these terms all have to do with one’s perspective and subsequently their world view. In a world that is currently home to approximately eight billion people from all walks of life, it goes without saying that there are a great deal of perspectives permeating throughout the society. These different perspectives have lead to contrasting philosophies, ideologies, spiritual concepts and cultural diversity. Although these streams of thought are as varied and complex as the topics you may find on “reddit”, they are more alike than you think. All of these perspectives can be compartmentalized into a glass half empty or glass half full point of view. In more refined terms, these perspectives can be lumped into the realm of optimism or pessimism. Yes, this is good to know, but what does this have to do with you you may ask? Well a lot, it has a lot to do with you. In fact, a simple change in your perspective can change your �The Beacon - January 29, 2019 Opinion Meet the Majors 17 This week’s major: Nursing Interviews and Photos by Savannah Pinnock Opinion Editor Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few words to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit them in the future. Alanah Guerrero Junior I have always been the type of person to put others’ needs before my own, and so in that sense I don’t feel as if I chose nursing, rather it chose me. As a nursing major, I aspire to one day be the person who can make others feel comfortable when they are most vulnerable, by incorporating the value system encouraged by the Passan School of Nursing faculty. Victoria Kraft Junior I was inspired to become a nurse after watching how supportive the nurses were to my family and I when my grandparents were going through some health concerns. I believe my major will help me in the future by allowing me to help others and also by allowing me to live out a dream I’ve had ever since I was a little girl. Jasmine Mailler Sophmore My grandma got really sick and I would take care of her and it inspired me to help people. I want to be a pediatric nurse. I think it’ll help me to help people to the best of my ability and thats something I’m really good at. And I think that is something that will benefit me in the future. Erika Gerace Junior I decided to major in Nursing because I wanted to be able to help people and it would be such a rewarding Job. I hope to use my nursing degree from wilkes to further my education and specialize in pediatric nursing. My major will help me care for my family and friends in the future. �The Beacon - January 29, 2019 Opinion 18 Is authoritarianism trending in the West? By Neil Murphy Staff Writer The Western world has served as the center of democratic ideals, especially after World War II. Now it seems like the age-old enemy of democracy is making a comeback, and its name is authoritarianism. Hear me out. We clearly aren’t seeing the rise of a one-party state or the abolishment of presidential term limits, but there are clear signs that presidents of many western countries are dabbling in authoritarian ideals. For instance, if you take a look at Brazil, they are about to show how democracy dies: with thunderous applause. Jair Bolsonaro, a right-wing nationalist known as the “Brazilian Trump,” just recently got inaugurated as the fifth president of Brazil. He was a captain in the army during the reign of the Brazilian military dictatorship. He often built his campaign on very Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 72, Issue 08 controversial opinions as being antiLGBT, anti-climate change, etc. He especially defends the past military dictatorship. He went so far to even express the dictatorships time in power as “glorious.” In a way that can be seen as how “nostalgic” he is about the old days, he also enlisted General Antonio Hamilton Mourão as his running mate. General Mourão stated in September of 2017 that the military could seize power if certain policies were not met. This isn’t a government official we should have associated with the United States. In the United States you can see parallels with our own current government and even our president Donald Trump. I will be using a checklist published online through Princeton University, known as the “Authoritarian Checklist,” which will highlight common authoritarian actions – some of which the president has done. The first part that I want to point out will be “the persecution of an ethnic or religious minority, either by the administration or its supporters.” You can see this with the policies put in place by the Trump administration, such as the border wall, the Muslim travel ban, etc. The second I will be pointing out will be is the “loss of press access to the White House.” This was clearly observed with the incident regarding Jim Acosta having to go to court to get his access back a few months ago in the White House, or even Jorge Ramos. This is because of the “fake news” stigma between all news organizations who don’t sugar coat the White House. The last one I will point out, despite there being so much more to cover, will be the “made-up charges against those who disagree with the government.” When it came out that Hillary Clinton was cleared twice in regards to her email scandals, Trump still called for her arrest and others who didn’t agree with him. Another instance can be seen with his “widespread voter fraud” claims, even without evidence to back up those claims. Now, this does not mean the citizens of the United States will wake up one day to a fascist America or see the rise of a military dictatorship in an allied foreign power. However, the individuals in office seem to be showing an interest in authoritarian actions and powers. The best part of acting against this is to be sure to be informed on the candidates/incumbents and their plans/actions. For all we know, we may end up with a Bolsonaro running for candidacy in the United States. How can we prevent individuals who dabble in authoritarianism reaching public offices? To put it in the simplest way: vote. @wilkesbeacon Neil.Murphy@wilkes.edu IHIIE B BIEA CC(O)N T,._ _ _ , HE EACON Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania By Your Name Here Staff Writer This could be you! FREE Take one The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. If you have a passion for writing, design or photography, join us! THE BEACON HIRES: WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, EDITORS B THE BEACON Contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Freshmen and all majors welcome! B THE BEACON �The Beacon - January 29, 2019 Sports 19 Sports Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editors: Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu or Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu MIH: First-year Colonels claim first place in conference By Tyler Aldinger Staff Writer WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- As many Wilkes University students are just getting back into the grind after the four week winter intersession, the men’s ice hockey team got a head start, coming back early to compete during the break. Before the break, the Colonels entered into a two-game home stretch on backto-back days, both of which proved to be important UCHC matchups. Prior to the home games on Dec. 7 and 8, the Colonels had a 6-3 record overall and a 5-1 record in UCHC conference play. In the first of their back-to-back contests, Wilkes fell 2-1 to Utica College on Dec. 7. Late in the third period, forward Tyler Barrow scored the lone goal for Wilkes, tying the game 1-1. Although this sparked a momentum change for the Colonels, it unfortunately came too late into the game, as Utica was able to bury the puck into an empty net with seconds remaining. “I think, obviously, Utica got the best of us this time,” said forward Donald Flynn, using few words to describe the game. Despite the loss on the previous day, Wilkes was able to bounce back in a memorable game at Mohegan Sun Arena, defeating Nazareth College 3-2. Like a majority of the Colonels games played this season, their contest against Nazareth was a comeback victory. Forward Devon Schell secured the Colonels win with a late short-handed goal. As head coach Brett Riley notes, “The big thing is how we respond. Whether we score or we get scored on, it’s how we respond. We certainly responded shaky at first…” Despite their “shaky” beginning, Wilkes ultimately came out with the victory, improving their record to 7-4 overall and 6-2 in the UCHC. After taking some time off from competition during finals week, the Colonels returned to the Toyota Sportsplex for a non-conference matchup against Bryn Athyn College on Dec. 19. The Colonels appeared to be shaky again at the beginning of the Bryn Athyn game, allowing the Lions several golden opportunities to an early lead. However, the penalty kill, which has been highly praised all season, proved to be crucial to keeping the game scoreless. With a lot of back-and-forth in the first two periods, the Colonels and the Lions traded goals, allowing the game to be tied 2-2 going into the third period. At 1:20 into the third period, forward Angelo Marquart’s first career goal broke the tie and gave the Colonels a lead they wouldn’t give up for the remainder of the game. Wilkes proved to dominate for the entirety of the third period, with defenseman Michael Gurska solidifying an empty net goal to lead the Colonels to their 4-2 victory. Following the contest, Coach Riley and After the winter intersession, Wilkes returned to action in 2019 with a trip to Post University in Connecticut on Jan. 5. The road trip proved to be successful, as the Colonels attained a 3-1 victory with goals by Tyson Araujo, Barrow and Marquart. Despite trailing early in the second period, the Colonels’ resiliency proved to outmatch Post’s, tallying three goals in the second and third periods to beat the Eagles. After returning to Wilkes-Barre, the Colonels made their way back to the Toyota Sportsplex for a non-conference matchup against Anna Maria College on Saturday, Jan. 12. The slow start put the Colonels behind The Beacon/Kirsten Peters Wilkes fell to Utica College in the final four seconds of play on Dec. 7, but tied with Elmira College on Jan. 21 to secure their first place standing in the United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC) over second-place Utica. the team took some well-deserved rest. Riley emphasized the importance of taking a break for the players, as Barrow noted some of Riley’s sentiments. “Definitely take some time with your family and take some time off. But also do the little things, either stuff on the ice or in the weight room. The most important thing is to stay on task,” said Barrow. 1-0 early in the contest, however, Wilkes’ theme of responding and finding a way to win games held true in this contest yet again. Schell scored the first goal for the Colonels, tying the game 1-1 before a lot of back-and-forth action ensued with most of the goals for the day being scored on the power play for both teams. Anna Maria would only score one more goal, taking the 2-1 lead before the goalhungry Colonels scored four goals in the final ten minutes of the second and third periods. Araujo kicked off the scoring for Wilkes, tying the game 2-2. Forward Wade Novak and Flynn were responsible for the final three goals of the game, propelling Wilkes to a 5-2 victory. By the time everyone else returned to campus, the men’s ice hockey team had improved their record to 10-4 overall and 6-2 in the UCHC. Since the start of spring classes, Wilkes has played three important UCHC games, two of which were against Lebanon Valley and followed suit with the rest of their season by being come-from-behind wins for the Colonels. The third, and most recent, game the Colonels played proved to be imperative for Wilkes’ standings, as they tied 4-4 with Elmira College on Jan. 21. The fact that the game was counted as a tie is significant, as this places the Colonels at 8-2-1 in the conference. Marking this game as a loss would have put the Colonels in flat second place behind Utica, being that the tie-breaker would go to Utica since they beat the Colonels earlier in the season. However, Wilkes’ tie and Utica’s record of 8-3, secures the Colonels current standing of first place in the conference. The UCHC currently has the first-year Colonels in first place with 26 points. Wilkes and Utica will meet again in midFebruary for an important contest. Although it seems that the game against Utica will be a deciding factor for the Colonels as far as UCHC play goes, Wilkes is approaching the rest of their competition with the same mentality they’ve had all season. “To be honest, we’re just taking it one game at a time. We’re not trying to look too far ahead on the schedule,” said Flynn. Wilkes will compete against crosstown rival King’s College at the Toyota Sportsplex on Jan. 31 at 7:15 p.m. @wilkesbeacon Tyler.Aldinger@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - January 29, 2019 Sports MBB: Colonels look to bounce back after rough patch By Ben Mandell Co-Sports Editor A season is full of ups and downs, no matter what level or sport one plays. As for the Wilkes men’s basketball team, they have experienced many ups and some downs throughout their season. The Colonels currently sit at 12-7 overall and 4-4 in the MAC Freedom. They started conference play at 2-0, but have suffered losses in three of their last four games - to King’s, Delaware Valley and Eastern. “In the Delaware Valley game, their team presented many interesting challenges for us,” said head coach Izzi Metz. “They had five guys who can all pass, dribble and shoot, as well as drive to the basket. They were able to space us out, and a lot of teams in the conference have been able to do that.” Wilkes fell 99-90 in a high-scoring affair with Delaware Valley on Wednesday night and against Eastern 79-69. The Delaware Valley game was back-andforth early, but the Aggies were able to build a comfortable lead going into halftime. They continued building their lead to start the second half, but the Colonels surged with 10 minutes left in the game. Rob Pecorelli and Mark Mullins started finding points in the paint and Wilkes cut the deficit down to single-digits. The Colonels got it down to as low as four points with under two minutes left in the game, but unfortunately, their comeback fell short. “It was one of those games where we were Men’s Swimming playing a good offense and once we got behind, we felt like we were chasing,” Metz said. “This game was tough; they had answers for our runs and put pressure on our guys to keep scoring.” Things have been good for the Colonels over the first half of conference play, as they carry a .500 record. They have scored 90 plus points in four of their MAC Freedom games and are 3-1 in said games. The offense has improved for Wilkes this season and part of the improvement is the emergence of Tommy Bowen and Mark Mullins as scorers on offense. Bowen has been having the best season of his career, and is currently averaging over 14 points per game. He also has been in double figures for points in 10 of the team’s last 12 games. “I have been working through the offense and Coach has been getting me a lot of touches down low,” Bowen said. “I just let the game come to me and try not The Beacon/Kirsten Peters to force anything.” Mullins has been close to Senior Mark Mullins dished out two three-pointers the top of the conference in in a 99-90 loss against Delaware Valley. scoring this season and has emerged as one of the league’s most dangerous weapons with his size and ability to shoot. He is currently averaging just under 16 points per game and is shooting at 46 percent from three-point land. The Colonels currently sit in fourth in the conference standings and find themselves in position to go back to the MAC Freedom tournament. “I feel confident in our team. We work hard in practice and do what we need to do,” Bowen said. “We just have to make sure we do what we’re coached to do in games and improve our defense.” Every team is going to face adversity at points in a season, and the Colonels have been struggling with it. Point guard Landon Henry hasn’t played in 2019 yet, after suffering a lower body injury, and the absence has left Wilkes with one experienced point guard in Connor Evans. The issue has really come up when Evans is in foul-trouble or when Metz wants to give him a break. The Colonels have had success with others running the point, but they are at their best with Henry and Evans. Wilkes has arguably been in every game they lost in conference play, with exception of the King’s game. DeSales handed them their first conference loss, and the game looked like it was being played between the conference’s top two teams, until Mullins and Evans got into foul-trouble and eventually fouled out. MBB , page 21 Winter Sports Schedules *10/6 @ FDU-Florham W 152-51 10/20 @ Mount Saint Mary W 153-46 10/27 vs Immaculata W 158-25 *11/3 Lebanon Valley W 171-19 11/3 Dickson L 107-92 11/17 Diamond Invitational 2nd *12/1 vs Lycoming W 109-96 *12/8 vs Arcadia L 183-79 *1/13 @ Misericordia W 145-112 1/26 @ Marywood L 153-73 *2/2 @ King’s 1 p.m. 2/14-2/17 MAC Championships * MAC Men’s Ice Hockey 10/26 @ SUNY Canton L 6-4 10/27 @ SUNY Canton W 7-5 *11/3 @ Elmira L 5-2 *11/9 vs Stevenson W 4-2 *11/10 vs Chatham W 8-4 *11/16 @ King’s W 3-0 11/20 @ Hamilton L 3-2 OT *11/30 @ Manhattanville W 5-3 *12/1 @ Neumann W 5-4 OT *12/7 vs Utica L 2-1 *12/8 vs Nazareth W 3-2 12/19 vs Bryn Athyn W 4-2 1/5 @ Post W 3-1 1/12 vs Anna Maria W 5-2 *1/16 @ Lebanon Valley W 6-5 *1/18 vs Labanon Valley W 6-3 *1/21 vs Elmira TIE 4-4 *1/25 @ Chatham W 1-0 *1/26 @ Stevenson L 3-2 OT *1/31 vs King’s 7:15 p.m. 2/2 @ Bryn Athyn 7 p.m. *2/8 vs Neumann 5 p.m. *2/9 vs Manhattanville 5 p.m. *2/15 @ Nazareth 7 p.m. *2/16 @ Utica 7 p.m. *UCHC 20 Women’s Ice Hockey 10/26 @ King’s L3-1 10/28 vs Oswego L 5-0 11/2 vs Nazareth L 10-0 11/3 vs Nazareth L 0-7 11/10 @ Neumann L 7-3 11/17 @ Chatham L 5-0 11/30 vs SUNY Canton L 7-1 12/1 vs SUNY Canton L 6-2 12/7 @ Morrisville L 6-0 1/5 @ Stevenson L 5-1 1/11 @ Post L 3-1 1/12 @ Post L 4-2 1/18 @ Lebanon Valley L 4-1 2/6 vs Lebanon Valley 7:30 p.m. 2/15 vs Utica 5 p.m. 2/16 @ Utica 3 p.m. �The Beacon - January 29, 2019 Sports MBB , from page 20 The loss to Delaware Valley seemed like another game with calls that could’ve gone either way or that the Colonels were just off their game. “Our conference is very good this year and any team from top to bottom can win,” Metz said. “If you don’t play well, you are going to lose. For us, we win when we play well. We have also had games where we didn’t do everything we needed and it hurt us. We are where we deserve to be, but we are getting better.” Looking to right the ship, Wilkes headed to Eastern, a team they beat earlier this season. Unfortunately for the Colonels, they didn’t have the same luck this time around. Despite a season-high 27 points for Marcus Robinson, the Colonels didn’t have an answer for the Eagles. As a team, Wilkes shot just over 40 percent from the field, and outside of Robinson, they didn’t generate much offense. Mullins and Bowen each scored 12 points, but the next highest scorer was Evans. Austin Duncan led Eastern with 16 points and three assists. William Blet added 14 points and 10 rebounds before fouling out, while Michael Bowlers contributed 13 points, six rebounds and three assists, and Brennan Kastens had 10 points in 20 minutes off the bench with four rebounds and three assists. The Colonels have a chance to get back into the swing of things with two home games, the first against Manhattanville and the second against DeSales. Wilkes looks to take care of business and get back into the win column against the Valiants on Wednesday, then get revenge against the Bulldogs on Saturday. @wilkesbeacon Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu WW NFL: Past vs. Future? By Ben Mandell Co-Sports Editor The talk of the sports world lately has been, “Can you bet against the G.O.A.T.?” As we inch closer to Super Bowl Sunday, fans of the NFL are eager to see if the league’s new “Golden Boy,” Sean McVay, and the Rams can prevent Tom Brady from getting his sixth ring. Brady has made it hard for people to argue his legacy as the greatest quarterback of all time, as he appears in his ninth Super Bowl. He has helped turn the New England Patriots into the league’s most successful dynasty. Brady and the Patriots have been overlooked this season, as everyone continued to count them out because this team has been viewed as the worst supporting cast Brady has played with. His best weapons in previous seasons, Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman, appeared to be aging quickly. The defense is one of the worst the team has had under head coach Bill Belichick, and Brady appeared to be too old to carry a team as well. All of that went out the window when New England blew past the Chargers, a team people viewed to have the best roster in the league. They then traveled to Kansas City where Brady outdueled likely MVP Patrick Mahomes. Edelman and Gronkowski had huge games and made big plays when it mattered to push the Patriots past into another Super Bowl. The Rams now step into the gauntlet, suggesting that McVay and his young quarterback Jared Goff, a former number one pick, are the future of the league. The Rams hired McVay and it raised a lot of eyebrows because of his young age. McVay turned 32 last week, making him noticeably the youngest head coach in the league. McVay’s success with Los Angeles has been so impressive that teams around the league are hiring anyone who has been associated with him on the football field. He has proven to be an offensive genius and the Rams are now a hot topic around the league. McVay and his success have come from the outstanding play of Goff, and one of the league’s top playmakers Todd Gurley. Robert Woods and Brandin Cooks have also emerged as threats at the wide receiver position, and McVay’s innovative thinking has teams constantly guessing how the Rams will attack them. Belichick is still viewed as the league’s best coach and his game plans for both the Chargers’ and Chiefs’ games have shown that he can out-coach anyone. “The Patriot-way” has proven to still work, but McVay and company are trying to make a statement. The Rams are trying to create a dynasty of their own. They think they have the coach and the quarterback to do it, now it’s time to take the next step and dethrone the Pats. Both Giordano’s and Kelley’s remarks do not seem far off from the ideals that Macciocco is working to instill, as Macciocco’s remarks herself bare a resemblance to that of her players’ statements. “The team is starting to buy-in and I’m really looking forward to building on some of the successes that we have had this season and learning from our failures,” said Macciocco. However, since transitioning from coaching at Marywood University for 14 seasons, Macciocco has noted some of the adjustments that come with coaching a young team again. “I was at Marywood for 14 seasons, so I consistently had players in the program that would help the newcomers learn my system,” explained Macciocco. “This season has been a different challenge in terms of having to teach an entirely new system, get buy-in from all the players and help everyone understand expectations.” Since their victory against Delaware Valley, the Colonels traveled to Eastern University for another conference matchup on Saturday, Jan. 26. Despite the confidence boost from their most recent victory, Wilkes fell 82-68 against the Eagles. The Colonels are set to take on Manhattanville College in their next home conference matchup on Wednesday, Jan. 30 at 6:00 p.m. As the Colonels continue into the thick of conference play, Macciocco noted Wilkes’ approach for the rest of the season, stating, “Just continue to control the controllables and get better every game.” @wilkesbeacon Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu Winter Sports Schedules Women’s Basketball 11/8 @ Neumann L 85-75 11/10 vs PSU Hazleton W 93-73 11/13 vs Susquehanna L 79-66 y-11/16 @ Marywood L 82-76 y-11/17 vs #8 Scranton 69-47 11/20 vs PSU Wilkes-Barre W 89-61 11/26 @ Juniata L 89-63 12/1 @ PSU Harrisburg W 67-64 *12/5 vs Misericordia L 78-54 *12/8 @ Manhattanville L 83-50 1/3 vs Centenary W 63-51 *1/9 @ #22 DeSales L 86-46 *1/12 vs Eastern W 82-75 1/14 vs Rutgers-Camden L 90-82 *1/16 @ King’s L 73-59 *1/18 vs FDU-Florham W 83-78 WBB , from backcover *1/23 vs Del. Valley W 56-45 *1/26 @ Eastern L 82-68 1/28 @ Valley Forge 7 p.m. *1/30 vs Manhattanville 6 p.m. *2/2 vs DeSales 12 p.m. *2/6 @ Misericordia 6 p.m. *2/9 vs King’s 1 p.m. *2/12 @ Delaware Valley 6 p.m. *2/16 @ FDU-Florham *-MAC Freedom y-Cross County Challenge Wrestling 11/3 @ Ned McGinley Invite 5th 11/10 @ Gettysburg Invite 2nd 11/17 @ Otterbein W 30-21 11/17 @ Averett W 27-12 11/17 @ Greensboro W 33-10 11/17 @ Bluefield W 49-0 12/1 @ Ferrum L 20-15 12/1 @ S. Virginia W 35-16 12/1 @ McDaniel W 34-8 12/8 @ Elizabethtown W 24-10 12/22 Wilkes Open 1/5 @ S. Maine W 18-17 1/5 @ #19 Stevens W 27-24 1/5 @ #25 Messiah L 26-16 1/5 @ Camden CC W 54-0 1/11 @ Springfield L 20-17 1/11 @ Ohio Northern W 31-16 1/11 @ #21 Wash. & Lee W 24-12 1/12 @ Wis.-EAU Claire W 22-20 1/12 @ Oswego W 34-6 1/27 vs Lackawanna W 36-12 1/27 vs PSU-Behrend 12:30 p.m. 1/27 vs Oneota 2 p.m. 2/1 vs Penn College 7 p.m. 2/8 @ Ithaca 7 p.m. 2/10 @ King’s 12 p.m. 2/15 @ Scranton 6 p.m. 2/16 vs Keystone 12:30 p.m. 2/17 @ Futures Mid East 9 a.m. 2/22-2/23 @ SE Regionals 9 a.m. 21 Men’s Basketball 11/13 @ PSU Hazleton W 80-60 *1/18 vs FDU-Flor. W 96-53 *1/23 vs Del.Valley L 99-90 x-11/16 vs Bethany W 88-68 x-11/17 vs Leb. Valley W 83-81 *1/26 @ Eastern L 79-69 11/20 vs PSU W-B W 87-81 *1/30 vs Manhattanville 8 p.m. 11/28 vs Drew L 67-65 *2/2 vs DeSales 2 p.m. 12/1 @ Clarks Summit W 106-55 *2/6 @ Misericordia 8 p.m. *12/5 vs Misericordia W 81-78 *2/9 vs King’s 3 p.m. *12/8 @ Manhattanville W 91-87 *2/12 @ Del. Valley 8 p.m. 12/18 vs Albright W 85-77 *2/16 @ FDU-Flor. 3 p.m. y-12/29 vs #25 Scranton L 74-64 y-12/30 vs Marywood W 74-70 *-MAC Freedom 1/2 @ Susquehanna L 88-64 x-Lebanon Valley tournament 1/5 @ Messiah W 80-73 y-Cross County Challenge *1/9 @ DeSales L 97-85 *1/12 vs Eastern W 94-74 *1/16 @ King’s L 81-53 �The Beacon - Januar 29, 2019 Sports 22 Getting to know... Tyler Barrow Freshman Ice Hockey Player The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week Jan. 18 - Jan. 25 Why Tyler Barrow was selected: Barrow was named both the UCHC Rookie of the Week and the MAC Offensive Player of the Week. He scored the game-winner during the 3-on-3 overtime period against Elmira, pushing Wilkes into first place in the conference. Name: Tyler Barrow Year: Freshman Major: Undecided Hometown: Massapequa, NY High School: Saint Anthony’s HS Position: Forward Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? My decision to come to Wilkes was because of the hockey program and how Coach Brett recruited and trusted us to build something incredible. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? My plans are to play professional hockey, and possibly to become a police officer, if I decide to choose criminology as my major. Favorite building on campus? The Marts Center. That’s where it all happens - from meetings, to preparing for games, to working out and getting treatment - these are all the things you learn and use to be successful. Favorite professor(s)? Mr. Thomas Thomas. I learned a lot from him and will continue to stay in contact while at Wilkes. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? Our hopes for this season are to keep on being successful and proving people wrong, as we were picked for last place. Editor’s s elec tions are mined by ts Editor's note note:: Athlete Athlete of of the the Week Week selections are deter determined by the the spor sports staf nd of mic year, year, we ill post post aa reader poll tafff each each week. week. At At the the eend of the the acade academic we w will reader poll on itte r @ B eacon to row n an on Tw Twitter @ Wilkes WilkesBeacon to ccrown an “Athlete "Athlete of of the the Year." Year. " The Beacon/Kirsten Peters When/Why did you first begin playing? I was three years old when I first starting playing. My dad said he tied up my skates and sent me on my way to see if I liked it or not - I loved it. If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? A rink on campus would be unbelievable and really cool to have. What came first? The chicken or the egg? The chicken before the egg, for sure. Coke or Pepsi? Have to go Coke; it’s a classic. Favorite meal to eat on campus? Without a doubt, Which Wich. It just really does the job. Most influential person in your life? My dad. I wouldn’t be where I am now without everything he has done for me. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Will Ferrell, for sure. He is one of the funniest people alive and has the best movies I’ve ever seen. A quote you live your life by? “Nothing comes easy; everything is worked for.” What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? “Be Colonel” means that you are part of the school in many ways, as a student, athlete or both. Anyone to give a shout-out to? Always have to give a shout-out to the boys. -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor �23 Sports The Beacon - January 29, 2019 Getting to know... Maddie Kelley Sophomore Basketball Player The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week Jan. 18 - Jan. 25 Why Maddie Kelley was selected: Kelley had a career-high 27 points to lead Wilkes past FDU-Florham 83-78 for the first time since Jan. 29, 2011. Kelley finished 12-for-19 from the field while adding six rebounds on her career-best night. Name: Maddie Kelley Year: Sophomore Major: Nursing Hometown: Dallas, PA High School: Dallas HS Position: Guard If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? I would choose to improve our consistency and how we perform on the road. Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I chose Wilkes because of the reputable nursing program, the opportunity to still play sports, and the fact that it’s really close to home. What came first? The chicken or the egg? The egg. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? I plan to get a job at one of the local hospitals. Favorite meal to eat on campus? When the SUB has taco salad with the tortilla bowls. Favorite building on campus? The SUB. Favorite professor(s)? Dr. Gutierrez. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? I hope to make it to the postseason MAC tournament. But, most importantly, I hope to leave the season better than we started it. When/Why did you first begin playing? I began playing basketball in second grade because my mom signed me up, and I've loved it ever since. Favorite thing to do during practice? 11-man. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? I can’t think of anything else, so I guess not. Coke or Pepsi? I’ll have a water. Most influential person in your life? The most influential person for me would have to be my sister. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Kim Kardashian. A quote you live your life by? "Live in the moment." What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? To me, "Be Colonel" means to be the best version of you for yourself, peers and friends! Anyone to give a shout-out to? MY DAWGS! -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor Editor’s elec tions are mined by ts Editor's note: note: Athlete Athlete of of the the Week Week sselections are deter determined by the the spor sports staff year, we ill post post aa reader poll taff each each week. week. At At the the end end of of the the academic academic year, we w will reader poll on it ter @WilkesB eacon to n an on Tw Twitter @WilkesBeacon to crow crown an “Athlete "Athlete of o the the Year." Year." ' . The Beacon/Kirsten Peters I., �The Beacon - January 29, 2019 Sports WBB: Colonels secure win, display grit under new coach By Kirsten Peters Co-Sports Editor After struggling last season, the Wilkes women’s basketball team has seemed to turn their program around this season. Under the leadership of former head coach Chris Heery, the Colonels failed to attain a single conference victory and went 4-21 overall. Despite wanting to succeed, last year’s program found themselves on the losing end. However, with the introduction of former Marywood University head coach Tara Macciocco into the Colonels leadership position, the women’s basketball program has been seeing a positive turn-around. Currently, Wilkes has an overall record of 7-11 and a conference record of 3-5. With at least seven games left in the season, the Colonels hope to keep improving and enhance their stat sheet. As for some of their game play, the Colonels faced Delaware Valley University on Wednesday night, securing a 56-45 conference victory on their home court. “We wanted to push the tempo and try to score in transition,” said Macciocco, noting the mindset she instilled into her players prior to the game. “Defensively, we wanted to make sure we were closing out hard on their shooters.” In the first quarter, Wilkes dominated and set the tone for the rest of the game, outscoring Delaware Valley 17-6. Junior center Gianna Roberts and junior guard Alyssa Alfano proved to be key for the Colonels success, as they each tacked on five points to the home side of the scoreboard. As for the Aggies, Lauren Moretti and Amber Grohowski were the sole two players responsible for Delaware Valley’s meek six points. On both sides of the court, foul shots played an important role in gaining ground, as the Aggies committed five fouls in the first quarter that allowed the Colonels to capitalize on their opponent’s aggressive game play. However, the Aggies were not the only side committing fouls, as the Colonels gave up 14 points of Delaware Valley’s 45 to shots made at the free throw line. In the second quarter, the Colonels maintained their lead. However, this did not go without challenge, as the Aggies gained some momentum with back-to-back shots from beyond the arc to jump start their 11-point quarter. Despite the momentum-booster for Delaware Valley, the Colonels remained 24 Despite Giordano’s ability to get the Colonels to a 20-point lead, it did not last for long, as the Aggies shifted gears once again, going on an 11-0 run to gain control of the game. Sarah Willis and Danielle Skedzielewski contributed nine points combined of Delaware Valley’s 13 points for the quarter, challenging Wilkes’ defense to get within nine points of the lead heading into the fourth quarter. Despite improving upon their pace since returning from the winter intersession, Macciocco noted that the Colonels haven’t found their defensive rhythm as easily. “We have tried a few different strategies this season to figure out what works best for us,” said Macciocco. “The defensive end is where I think we still need to get better and improve, both individually and as a team. My teams have always been known to be tough and out-work their opponents, and that strategy will never change.” In the fourth quarter, the Aggies continued to try for a comeback victory. An Emily Kutskel two-pointer got the Aggies within seven points of the lead on their first possession of the quarter. However, the Aggies comeback came up short, as the Colonels reinforced their presence on the court. With just over eight minutes remaining, Kelley secured the field goal from downtown, giving Wilkes a double-digit lead once again, 44-32. The Aggies were able to reduce their The Beacon/Sean Connelly loss to a nine-point deficit, fittingly Senior forward Ashley Caster sinks a two-point shot and the and-one from the line after finishing off the game at the free being fouled to stretch the Colonels lead to 24-12 in the second quarter. throw line with Morgan Culbreath down for the rest of the quarter. Sophomore resilient nature, tacking on 28 points of sinking her two foul shots, leaving the forward Gabby Smicherko finalized Wilkes’ their own in the second half to just about Colonels victorious 56-45. As for the Colonels success, both offensive efforts for the half with a three- match the Colonels point-for-point. In the third quarter, Kelley was the lone Giordano and Kelley echoed similar pointer that kept the Colonels in the lead Colonel to score more than two points, sentiments. 27-17 going into the second half. “Everyone on the team has really bought“When the whole team is on-board using a jump shot to push Wilkes’ lead to 16 in to what Coach Macc and Coach Lindsay with the game plan, that is when we have points only three minutes into the quarter. Senior guard Gab Giordano followed suit, are teaching us,” said Giordano. “Our success,” said sophomore guard Maddie Kelley, who led the Colonels offense with 12 sinking two free throws at the 4:14 mark to coaches put us in a really good position to points. “This was a huge component in our stretch the Colonels to their largest lead of be successful.” Kelley reiterated Giordano’s remarks, the night, 39-19. win over Del Val.” “A lot of our success has to do with emphasizing how “buying-in” to their Kelley’s message to follow the game plan was reinforced during halftime, as the how hard we work,” said Giordano, who coach’s style of play and “adapting to Colonels decided to adjust their approach achieved a double-double with 10 points discipline” are key to their approach on the to accommodate the strategy of their and 14 rebounds in the contest. “Coming court, part of which allowed them to be into every game, we know that we’re an successful against Delaware Valley. opponent. After realizing some of the challenges underdog and that we have to out-work WBB , page 21 Wilkes faced in the first half, Macciocco everyone we play for us to be successful.” in control. The Aggies aggressive gameplay proved to be a downfall once again, as Wilkes’ senior forward Ashley Caster sank a two-point shot and the and-one from the line to reassert the Colonels dominance following Delaware Valley’s impressive three-point shots. Caster’s three-point play stretched the Colonels lead to double their opponent’s, 24-12, with 6:09 remaining in the half. With the shift in momentum back in the Colonels favor, the scoring began to cool decided to remind her players of some of the small, but crucial, elements of the game. “Delaware Valley trapped us a bit early on, so we talked about taking care of the ball more and making sure that someone was always stepping up with their hands high calling for the extra pass,” said Macciocco. This approach proved to be successful for the Colonels, as they scored 29 points in the second half to solidify their victory. However, the victory did not come easy for Wilkes, as the Aggies continued their � 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 2019 January 29th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019 January 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/0a9c10b0485cb46489a59bd7a15b15af.pdf 377d9fb457a4b51a09eeda43bb46afc5 PDF Text Text w T ~ ~IHIIE: HE BBIEACC(O)N EACON The Beacon - November 13, 2018 Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 72, Issue 10 Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania FREE Take one The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Veterans Day ceremony held in Fenner Quad. Self Care with Sarah: Understanding the idea of Mindfulness By Maddie Davis Last Art in Context lecture, page 4 By Sarah Matarella Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor Veterans Day. “The reason that we celebrate [Veterans Day] at the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month every year is to commemorate that special occasion in In an age of social media platforms and the general, overall instantaneous nature of society, it can be easy to get caught up in everything that is going on. There is rarely any time for people to sit down, reflect, and acknowledge our thoughts and feelings. Mindfulness is a word that has been surfacing in the media, often paired with stress relief and mental health. It is the act of being present in the moment, being aware of what is going on and seeing these happenings clearly. The opposite of this would be mindlessness, which would be doing things without even thinking: a problem prevalent in our society. VETERANS, page 3 SELF CARE, page 10 The Beacon/Cabrini Rudnicki AFROTC members, left to right: Mara Clarke, Brad Welsh, Jason Aristizabal, and Justin Parnga Tips for staying healthy during Thanksgiving, page 9 The Beacon/Savannah Pinnock I Is the Law of Attraction Largest first-year class in real or just another New history, page 5 Age idea?, page 18 The Beacon/Kirsten Peters Leahy continued by speaking on the importance of remembering World War I veterans in particular. This Veteran’s Day marks the 100 year anniversary of the signing of the armistice to end World War I. From 1919 to 1954, the day was known as Armistice Day rather than The Beacon/Madi Hummer The Beacon / Cabrini Rudnicki Co-News Editor Wilkes University kicked off it’s Veterans Day commemoration with a ceremony on Nov. 8. The ceremony, which took place at the newly risen flags in the Fenner Quadrangle, was hosted by the Wilkes Veterans Council. Rev. John Ryan, president of neighboring King’s College, visited campus to give the invocation at the event. “We are grateful for (the veterans’) dedication and commitment, and the countless selfless acts they have performed, as well as the sacrifices of their families, so that we may continue to enjoy freedom,” said Ryan. President Patrick Leahy spoke afterwards to welcome the guests and veterans to the ceremony. Leahy thanked past and present veterans, as well as future veterans through campus’ Air Force ROTC program. “Each year around this time, we pause for a few minutes, and we take time out of our daily lives to pay tribute to those veterans who fight so earnestly to protect our freedoms in our country,” he said. “Every single time that our nation has been threatened by foe, or summoned by a friend, our American military men and women have responded.” Largest Men’s ice first-year hockey sweeps class in weekend history, games, page page 5 19 �The Beacon - November 13, 2018 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact either news editor: Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu or Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Student Government notes: Nov. 7 weekly meeting By Sean Schmoyer Staff Writer This week’s Student Government meeting consisted of one fund request from capital projects and the Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) request to become a Student Government recognized club. The YAL introduced their club as a political group of students whose goals are to provide a place for conversations and promotion of Libertarian values on campus. The club plans to host numerous events on campus and has already held a few self funded activities so far this year. Their events would be open to students of all political backgrounds. The club expressed that they hoped to spark more political conversation on campus and spread knowledge about the rights if citizens in the country to the student body. The Commuter Council then made a fund request for improvements to the commuter lounge in the SUB. The request was for a total of $5,389.90 for 17 new chairs and 2 new computers. The Commuter Council expressed that they wanted to keep the lounge in good condition and hoped that repair broken chairs and fixing up the lounge will bring more commuters to the lounge as well as other students. Both the YAL club recognition and Commuter Council’s fund request will be voted on at next week’s meeting. Student Government discussed how Casino Week was going so far and hoped that a large number of students would come out to attend the events throughout the rest of the week. Colonel’s Closest freshly stocked The Colonel’s Closet is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. There is also a Colonel’s Closet online order form that can be filled out and found on Wilkes Today. Orders are typically filled within 24 hours of the order being placed and can be picked up at the Info Desk on the first floor of the SUB. For any questions please contact Kristin Osipower at Kristin.Osipower@ wilkes.edu. Buy business cards from Enactus Enactus will be holding a business card fundraiser through Friday, Nov. 30. The cost is $5 for 50 (with a limit of 100 cards per person). Questions and concerns can be sent to danica.benson@wilkes. edu, taylor.akmal@wilkes.edu, or olivia. fakhoury@wilkes.edu. students. The cost is $10 or free IF you sell a SM Club T-shirt. We’ll meet behind the Henry Student Center at 7 a.m. to leave for the trip and return to Wilkes at 5:30 p.m. Questions? Contact James.Dotter@ wilkes.edu to register. @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs: The upcoming happenings on campus Compiled by Cabrini Rudnicki Help Provide a Thanksgiving meal The Colonels Helping Community Thanksgiving Drive is seeking donations of different traditional Thanksgiving food items. Items include boxed mashed potatoes, stuffing, different canned vegetables and gravy. All items can be dropped off in boxes marked with “Colonels Helping Community“ which can be found in the Interfaith Office on the second floor of the Henry Student Center. Aramark student dining ambassadors Aramark is looking for student dining ambassadors to support marketing projects on campus. The worker must be a student at Wilkes University. Duties would include in assisting in dining membership, distibuting marketing material, and answering dining service questions. For more information, email jensenpaige@aramark.com. Taste of Wilkes Winners announced The 2018 Taste of Wilkes winners are first place, Laura Zajaczkowski for her “Mac N Cheese Wing-Fling Delights,” second place, Margy Sromovski for her “Broccoli and Cheese Casserole,” and third place, “Grandma Jean’s Cookies” by Mary Ann O’Brien. The winners recieved gift certificates, while the first place winner had her name and winning dish engraved on the Taste of Wilkes plaque. Volunteer at the Sordoni Art Gallery All are welcome to share their appreciation of art and volunteer at the Sordoni Art Gallery. Please follow the link on Wilkes Today for the application. Please contact Nicole Lewis at Nicole. Lewis1@wilkes.edu for further details. Sports Management Club trip to NYC The Wilkes University Sports Management Club will take a trip to New York City to visit both MetLife Stadium and Madison Square Garden on Friday, Nov. 30. The trip is open to all Wilkes Upcoming Events: 2018 Fall Semester November 12 - World War I Reflection by Dr. Kuiken 15 - Bingo (WUPB) 15 - Alan P. Kirby Jake Wood Lecture 19 - Late Night Lift 20 - LKS Annual Turkey Tea Dinner 21 to 25 - Thanksgiving Recess 29 - Wing Wars (WUPB) 30 - SM Club trip to NYC (MetLife Stadium and Madison Square Garden) December 6 - Holiday Party: PJs and Pancakes (WUPB) 10 - Final Exams Begin Spring - January 2019 14 - Classes Commence 21- NYC Trip to MOMA and MET WUPB denotes Wilkes University Programming Board SG denotes Student Government Want your event featured in the calendar? Email: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Jake Wood to deliver Allan P. Kirby Lecture Jake Wood, the co-founder of Team Rubicon, will deliver the Allan P. Kirby Lecture in Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship on Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Kirby Center at Wyoming Seminary. The lecture will be titled “The One and the Nine: Building Organizations That Win.” Transporation will be provided for students from the Henry Student Center starting at 6 p.m. @wilkesbeacon Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu Table of Contents News..................2 Life, A&E............7 Opinion............14 Sports................19 �The Beacon - November 13, 2018 VETERANS, from front page News leader of the Young Americans for Liberty, gave his perspective of the election results from a Libertarian point of view. “Everyone was expecting a blue wave, but we didn’t really get that,” he said. “I think the Republicans did very well.” Gagilardi voted Libertarian for the governor, but Republican for the House and the Senate. “In Pennsylvania, I thought it was interesting that it went red for the Trump election, but went back blue for this election,” he said. “It seems like the 2016 was more of a spur of a moment, and now we are back to normal politics. “I think the next two years will be interesting because it will be the two partiies trying to define themselves still,” he continued. “I think the Republicans have Trump to thank for a lot of the victories, but the Democrats have to find themselves as a party as more than just anti-Trump.” Gagilardi and Chang both mirrored the opinion that the election neither excited or dissapointed them, rather it made them interested in the country’s political future. years, which is a huge positive.” Prior to election night, Bob Casey (D) was the projected winner over Lou Barletta (R) for U.S. Senate, but Chang’s hometown of Mountain Top made him question those projections. “[Mountain Top] is a heavy Lou Barletta area, so my perspective is that I wasn’t sure it was such a sure win.” Chang was happy with the results of Bob Casey, but upset with the Republican hold over the Senate. “The people who are imboldening the anti-democratic behavior by the president won more seats in the senate,” he said. “It was almost expected because there were more Democractic seats up for election than Republican seats, but I’m still disheartened that it happened.” Chang also spoke about the election turnout, which had been a previous problem in past elections, “Almost 50 percent of the voting population turned out,” said Chang. “That’s a 10-year high. Compared to 2014, that’s up 10 percent.” “I hope that in 2020 we will see less of a blue ripple and more of a blue wave.” In contrast, Garrett Gagilardi, a student The recent midterm elections had students all over campus talking. Two student leaders of political organizations spoke about their opinions of the results. Media was covered with talk of a “blue wave,” meaning Democratic wins across the country, while the opposing party called for a red wave, Gregory Chang, the vice chairperson of the College Democrats Club, said that the election went as he expected. “The Democrats took back control of the House, and that was projected by everyone, but I always had a healthy bit of skepticism,” he explained. “I’m really happy that it turned out to be true.” The Democratic party having control of the House means that the Speaker of the House will now be a Democratic leader. “(The Democractic party) will now have more power over the committees and what they do, as well as the power to subpeona the president. “The Democratic party now has more power to place checks on the president from Congress than we’ve had for the past two deal with coming back and surviving,” he said. “Our friends and loved ones sometimes do not realize how physically and mentally scarred some of us are from being over there, but we need your help. “The rates of suicide and mental health issues have gone up since the beginning of the Iraq War. You can help by just thanking a (veteran).” Newcomer explained the motivation behind veterans. “We fight for this country, not for big ideals, but because we believe in the American people, and our communities and our families.” The event ended with Mackenzie Eden, a student representative from the Veterans Council, saying a few words on the importance of the day. “I’ve been trying to find the words to describe how it feels to live in a country where men and women have died for our basic rights,” she said. “I think we often forget to say thank you, or to think about these brave men or women who have given up so much for us to stand here today.” Wilkes University continued the celebration of Veterans Day with a lecture on Nov. 12 by Kuiken titled “Ending the War to End All Wars: Reflections on the history professor at the university, came up to the stage to speak about the history of Veterans Day and its relation to World War I. “One hundred years ago on Sunday, at 5 a.m. in a train car residing in France, the world powers met and signed an armistice to take effect six hours later,” he explained. “You’d think with just six hours left in a war, the fighting would stop, but it actually intensified. At 10:59 a.m., an American, Henry Gunther, was the last soldier killed in the war before the armistice.” America’s participation in World War I is often overshadowed by the country’s contribution in World War II, according to Kuiken. “While American only contributed to the war in the last year and a half, and only contributed heavily to the fighting in the last three months, the contribution was great and the sacrifice heavy,” he said. Sgt. Justin Newcomer, a veteran with 21 years of military experience and five overseas combat tours, spoke to the crowd about his personal connections with the day. Newcomer spoke about the difficulties of returning for a soldier. “Not a whole lot is said about how we the history of our world,” he explained. “I’d like all of us to remember World War I today.” The biggest sacrifice made in the country is made by the families of veterans, according to Leahy. “I always say, and I’ll repeat today, I think there should be a national holiday dedicated to the family members of our deployed men and women,” he said. “Most importantly, on behalf of this university, and on behalf of my wife and our four kids, to all of you veterans: Thank you for protecting our very way of life.” Leahy then told the story of a Wilkes alumnus, who died in a military plane crash after mechanical failure caused him to make a decision of whether to land the plane in a crowded suburban area or divert it into the ocean. “I ask all of us to see how we can continue to serve our country, in the way that our veterans have served theirs’,” he said. “I would ask for us to find ways to let the bravery and the self sacrifice of our veterans inspire our own acts of heroism, sacrifice and bravery.” Dr. Jonathan Kuiken, an assistant 3 The Beacon/Cabrini Rudnicki The recently risen university’s flag in the Fenner Quadrangle. 100th Anniversary of the End of World War I,” as well as a Heroes Brunch on Nov. 13. - @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Student leaders react to recent midterm election results By Cabrini Rudnicki Co-News Editor - Pennsylvania Election Results U.S. Senate Bob Casey (D)* over Lou Barletta (R) U.S. House District 8 Matt Cartwright (D)* over John Chrin (R) Governor Tom Wolf (D)* over Scott Wagner (R) * signifies incumbent @wilkesbeacon Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 13, 2018 News Out of Silence: Activism and Empathy in the Art of Elizabeth Catlett By Sean Schmoyer Staff Writer On Nov 7, the last lecture of the Loud Silence: Expressions of Activism exhibit in the Sordoni Art Gallery was presented by Melanie Herzog, dean of the School of Arts & Sciences and professor of art history at Edgewood College. Herzog’s lecture was titled Out of Silence: Activism and Empathy in the Art of Elizabeth Catlett. Elizabeth Catlett’s art are some of the featured pieces in the exhibit. “The eight works by Catlett are the earliest works in the exhibition, done in the mid-1940s and in the midst of Jim Crow laws and racial riots,” said Heather Sincavage, director of the Sordoni Art Gallery. “By virtue of her subject matter (depicting segregation, lynchings, as well as heroes of the anti-abolitionist movement) she laid the groundwork for artists after her to depict the issues facing African Americans. She is the “spark” that created a generation of artists (in Betye Saar, Faith Ringgold, Alison Saar, Kara Walker- all in the exhibition) who are trying to rectify, in their own way, a part of American history often overlooked. Arguably, she is one of the earliest artists using art to provide a voice for this marginalized community,” Herzog began her lecture with a biography of Catwell’s life highlighting her importance as a black feminist, a mother, and an artist who dedicated her work to African-Americans and Mexican citizens. She talked about how Catwell’s work showcased images that recognized the dignity, strength, and achievements of oppressed people throughout her life. Herzog showcased photos of Catwell’s work. Catwell’s work focused often on motherhood and the idea of giving a voice to the voiceless and bringing about meaning and action through silence of her art. She stated that Catwell’s pieces often depicted mothers with their children, strong black women, and mexican life styles and heritage. Sometimes Catwell merged these ideas to create sculptures and painting that depicted often underrepresented groups and cultures blended together. Catwell produced a series of prints known as the Black Woman. Each of the prints in the series comes together to tell a historical narrative through there names and the images depicted. The 15 prints were named: I am the Black Woman, I Have Always Worked Hard in America, In the Fields, And in Other Folks Home, I Have Given the World my Songs. In Sojourner Truth I Fought for the Rights of Women as Well as Blacks, In Harriet Tubman I Helped Hundreds to Freedom, In Phillis Wheatley I Proved Intellectual Equality in the Midst of Slavery. My Role has Been Important in a Struggle to Organize the Unorganized, I have Studied in Ever Increasing Numbers, My Reward has Been Bars Between Me and the Rest of the Land, I Have Special Reservations... Special Houses...And a Special Fear for my Loved Ones. My Right is a Future of Equality With Other Americans. When the titles of the set come together they tell the story of what it was like ot be racially targeted and discriminated against as an African American in America. “She was particularly moved, she said, by the beauty and the dignity of AfricanAmerican and indigenous Mexican women, and her prints reflect her continuing commitment to both of these subjects and audiences,” Herzog said. Herzog got to meet with Catwell before Catwell passed away in 2012, the two talked with each other and Herzog recounted some of their conversation about Catwell’s work and her experiences working with other artists in an cooperative environment. “The criticism in the workshop was always positive, like someone would say, ‘I think you have a good design and it is very clear, but why do you hide the hands’ so that person would say, ‘I cannot draw hands’ ‘Well I will help you’ or ‘I will draw hands,’” Catwell said “Or they would say ‘That symbolize has been used over and over again, it is time for something new’. It did not matter how many people worked on something as long as it came out the best that we could make it.” Herzog pointed out that this highlighted Catwell’s desire to work with other to have the work they produce speak clearly and powerfully. “It is really about this collaborative process to make the work speak clearly, to speak powerfully, to speak eloquently,” Herzog said. “This idea of speaking is so important, proclaiming solidarity and moving people to action. Everybody worked together to make this happen all the while engaging in discussion about the political discussion they wanted to engage.” 4 The Beacon/Steffen Horwath Melanie Herzog spoke about the history of one of the artists, Elizabeth Catlett. • The Beacon/Cabrini Rudnicki A selection of Elizabeth Catlett’s works featured in the Sordoni Art Gallery. During her time with Catwell, Herzog was able to learn about Herzog personally and take what she learned about her and apply it to Catwell’s art. “I would say she was a really compassionate person and a really determined person who would not let things rest, if something was wrong she would call it out,” Herzog said. I think she did that in a way that was not tempered by her compassion and empathy but was fueled by her compassion and empathy. I think in a lot of way her personality is all over her artwork, and also her really strong sense of connection with other people I think feed that compassion and empathy. I felt like she was really generous with me.” “Catlett’s work for me shows how complicated it is to negotiate feelings of frustration, anger, sadness, with a pride for those who accomplished so much under what seemed insurmountable odds,” Sincavage said. “You see that in the series that is represented in the gallery. There is the weight of sadness that segregation creates, as its felt in some of the images, however, seeing that next to a portrait of a woman rising her head in hope and determination is such a symbol of strength and resilience. It’s a rising above.” While this is the last lecture for the Loud Silence: Expressions of Activism exhibit it is not the last event. On Nov. 14 at 4 p.m. there will be a screening of the film “Human Flow” to close out the events for the exhibit. @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 13, 2018 News Niall McCann speaks about United Nations role in elections By Cabrini Rudnicki Co-News Editor The United States Lecture series held its most recent speaker on Nov. 8. Niall McCann visited the university to speak about the United Nation’s role in elections around the world. McCann is the Lead Electoral Advisor for the United Nations Development Programme, based at the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support in New York City. McCann focused on the different ways that the United Nations gets involved in elections throughout the world. One part of the UN’s work is through peace agreements. “There’s a war in some country, and there is a peace agreement, and part of that peace agreement will say there needs to be an election,” he explained. Countries that have experienced this kind of peace agreement include Liberia, Iraq and Afghanistan. “That drive to organize these elections in a post-conflict environment comes from the international community. They want to demonstrate progress, that the war is in the past, and that the country is moving forward. For whatever reason, they seem to think that elections is a really good milestone.” The United Nations also assists in stopping certain leaders from running a country post-conflict. “The risk is that (the certain leaders) might organize themselves into political parties and now may be elected,” he explained. “Suddenly, we’ve had a war, we’ve had elections where we thought we were trying to bring democratic legitimacy to a government, and in fact the guys who started the war end up now running the country.” McCann related this to the Bosnian International War of Aggression in 1992. According to McCann, elections occurred too quickly after the end of the war, leading to the same leaders who led the country into war being reelected as political leaders. Currently, there are 11 countries that the United Nations is working with in terms of organizing elections, while 53 countries have approached for help in the last two years. “A large part of the time, the problem is voter registration,” he said. “Countries with very underdeveloped civil registration systems.” Citizens of these countries would be unable to vote because they are unable to prove who they are. According to McCann, this problem also may cause multiple registrations from one voter. Another part of the United Nation’s work is campaign finance. “Massive amounts of money will come into the country trying to influence the running of elections,” he explained. “People in that country, that may be a serious problem for them.” Other problems include general voter education, as well as electoral system reforms. “(The United States) has a very strange system to the rest of the world,” said McCann. “People register to vote as Republican or as Democrat. That in my experience is pretty unique.” Electoral systems have massive influence on a country’s politics, according to McCann. “There is a two party system in this country, that kind of unfortunately these days, are kind of driving people apart in polarized camps,” he explained. “If you have electoral systems that kind of make it easier for credible third party options to develop, and if you have proportional representation systems that make coalition governments almost inevitable, as they are in some countries like Germany, that by nature will make people have to reach across the aisle.” These kinds of electoral system have also been criticized for causing weaker, less stable governments, said McCann. Certain countries also reach out to the United Nations in order to massage an election to get particular people elected. “That might sound bad, but it is actually a good thing if we are talking about women and minorities.” In the United Nations, it is official policy to advocate to countries to make it easier for women to be elected. “This may include reserving seats for women, or mandating political parties that have to have (a percentage) of candidates as women, or they cannot participate in the elections.” Countries that do not follow this policy may be penalized by the United Nations. “(Advocating for) minorities would be interesting to see done in this country,” said McCann. “There are parts of the world where 5 The Beacon/Cabrini Rudnicki Niall McCann works as the Lead Electoral Advisor for the United Nations. they realize there are ethnic minorities,” he explained. “The Croatian state has realized that these are groups that need to be politically represented.” Croatia has reserved seats for different ethnic groups in politics. “That might sound to (us) as a positive thing,” he continued. “We are going to guarantee a path to political representation for minorities, but the complications arise when we ask who gets to vote for those seats.” McCann used an Italian seat as an example. “Is it just people who identify as Italian? Or should the general population get to decide who will be the Italian representative? My natural instinct will say that it should only members of that community that gets to pick,” he continued. “Now you will need to identify members on the voters list as members of that community, and maybe people don’t want to be identified as members of the community.” According to McCann, the United States is not ready for this political discussion. McCann then put focus on the fact that the United Nations does not decide if a country needs assistance, and does not issues statements on the credibility of an election. Gregory Chang, a sophomore prepharmacy major, asked McCann about his perspective on the recent midterm elections. McCann explained that although the United Nations is unable to give specific quotes on the election, they are concerned about the political trend of the hatred of media. McCann also explained how Americans votes are stacked differently depending on where an individual lives. “If you live in Wyoming, you have 3.7 times the voting power of someone who lives in California,” he explained. “That seems to be politically acceptable, but try to imagine in 1965, people telling people of color that (their votes do not have the same power as white people.)” “Can this political system survive?” asked McCann. “I genuinely believe that there will be a political conflict in the country if you can’t resolve the electoral system issues.” Dr. Andreea Maierean, an assistant professor of political science, asked McCann his thoughts on the online election system in Estonia. Estonia introduced voting online in 2005. “Do you realistically think that this system is applicable to a larger country?” she asked. “I feel it is a great success [for them], but maybe the fact they are such a tiny country makes it less applicable for others.” Estonia has 3.8 million people in their population. According to McCann, the decision for online voting came from having a large country geographically in proportion to population. The data from the system comes from a national identification program. “I don’t think a national identity card is coming to the United States,” he said. The next United Nations lecture will occur in the Spring 2019 semester. @wilkesbeacon Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 13, 2018 News t Jus 0 t! 2 5 $ edi r c per Earn three credits in just three weeks. Classes are conveniently held online, allowing you to enjoy your break at home while catching up on missed classes and getting ahead in your studies. Make an appointment with your advisor. View the class schedule at www.wilkes.edu/winter. Wilkes University is an equal opportunity institution. For information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit www.wilkes.edu/nondiscrimination. 6 �The Beacon - November 13, 2018 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, Arts & Entertainment editor: Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu FALLing slowly into finals week with the e-mentors By Isabella Sobejano Staff Writer At Wilkes University, each incoming student receives an e-mentor, who is an upperclassman they can rely on for peer advice. However, the e-mentoring program does more than just guiding first year students, they also host events every month of the fall semester to engage them. This month, on Nov. 16, the e-mentors will be hosting the fall-themed event, “FALLing Slowly into Finals Week.” The event will be taking place on Friday afternoon in the SUB from 3 to 5 p.m. Students can come and go as they please. A variety of fall season activities will be happening at the event. “There’s going to be mingling, apple cider, caricature artists, and a variety of other fall events, including games where you can win a prize or two,” said Melissa Howells, e-Mentor coordinator. Additionally, Howells said that she enjoys helping behind the scenes and assisting with the planning group, rather than “micromanaging.” She makes sure they have all the materials they need in order to have a successful outcome. The e-mentor program is one of the ways Wilkes University welcomes first year students, so they can become acclimated. It allows incoming students to have an immediate friend group including other mentees and also a mentor and friend to guide them upon entering the college atmosphere. There will also be different fall foods available at the event. All of the food, drinks and activities are free for all first-year students. “We’re definitely expecting to have a great outcome because it’s like a fall fest,” said Laura Thompson, an e-mentor at Wilkes. “We want the students to have some fun before finals begin so we thought this event would be a great opportunity for students to step away from school and de-stress.” This is the first year hosting this type of event.Typically, they host ice-skating, rollerskating, or bowling in the Wilkes-Barre area. There events would also typically take place off campus in the evening. “The whole goal is to engage the entire first year class through a variety of different activities that students on and off campus can easily be apart of,” Thompson said. However, the main goal of these events is to allow students to step away from classes and school, so they can relax and take a break from studying. Events are designed to give students the opportunity to socialize by getting together with friends while also meeting other students. “The point is to get the first class back together, as well as getting the e-mentors back together,” Howells said. Therefore, events are primarily run by all the e-mentors and and they are in charge of encouraging their mentees to come to the event and catch up with one another.While it is difficult for students to always attend these events because of busy schedules, athletics or academics, the-mentoring program always hosts a variety of different activities each month. The next event that the e-Mentors are planning an event for first year students is in December. The event is called “Hot Chocolit.” This holiday themed event will take place right before the winter intersession for students and as a way for students to de-stress right before finals start. If you are a first-year student, keep an eye out for posters or updates on any of the e-Mentor hosted events and come out this Friday for a cup of hot apple cider. @wilkesbeacon Isabella.Sobejano@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 13, 2018 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment Conclusion to “movies to see this fall semester” By Nicholas Filipek Managing Editor Back in October, a list of the movies to see during the fall semester was started, and for this final fall issue of Nick’s Flick Picks, it seems proper to end it by completing that list. Thank you so much to anyone who has been keeping up with the articles, and be sure to pick up future issues of The Beacon to read more of Nick’s Flick Picks in the spring 2019 semester. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewald - Nov. 16. Directed by David Yates, written by J.K Rowling. Starring Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller, Jude Law, Johnny Depp and Zoe Kravitz. The magic returns to theaters in just a few days and, yet, it still could not arrive soon enough, even if it flew in on a firebolt or used a port key. When the original Harry Potter series ended, fans of the world that Rowling created wanted more. More is what they got when, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” was released in 2016, introducing audiences to all new characters, set in a different part of the world than the original series. Now it seems like the follow up will try begin to take these two worlds and meld them together into one shared universe. The title character, Grindlewald (Depp), was first mentioned in the original Harry Potter story when Harry receives an Albus Dumbledore “trading card” that explains the two wizards had a legendary magical duel. In this latest film from The Magical Wizarding World, it seems like that story will begin to unfold. There have also been other hints and rumors that some other characters that fans will recognize from the original movies will get mentions if not cameos, such as *SPOILER* a younger Prof. McGonagall. Either way, the return of Yates and Rowling to the cinema is sure to be another success for the Warner Bros. studios and entertain audiences everywhere. Ralph Breaks the Internet (WreckIt Ralph 2) - Nov. 21. Directed by Phil Johnston & Rich Moore. Story by Rich Moore & Phil Johnston and Jim Reardon & Pamela Ribon & Josie Trinidad. Starring John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot, Taraji P. Henson, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Alan Tudyk, Alfred Molina and Ed O’ Neill. Walt Disney Animation Studios hit a home run in 2012 with “Wreck It Ralph” by diving headfirst into making the entire arcade experience into a fun, smart, family movie for all to enjoy. It introduced us to great characters like Ralph (Reilly) and Vanellope (Silverman) who taught us that friends can get you through anything, and that one’s oddities does not make them different so much as special. The two characters, who are from separate games, are able to meet by ways of being plugged into the same powerstrips in the arcade their game cabinets inhabit. With the addition of an Internet router to the classic arcade, Ralph and Vanellope sneak into the Internet to see what the World Wide Web has to offer. This is going to open up the film to endless cameos from other Disney owned properties as well as Internet sensations like Grumpy Cat or endless pages of memes. One of the small sneak peaks of such crossover scenes occuring in the film comes in the form of Vanellope finding The Disney Princesses hang-out spot and introducing herself to everyone from Snow White to Elsa. The addition of Gadot and O’Neill to the movie’s already star-studded cast, probably won’t help draw audiences into this already highly anticipated sequel. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Dec. 14. Directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey and Rodney Rothman. Screenplay by Phil Lord. Starring Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Nicolas Cage, Hailee Steinfeld, John Mulaney, Lily Tomlin, Kimiko Glenn and Liev Schreiber. It would be crazy to think that the now titan of media, Marvel Comics, would be so close to bankruptcy that they’d have to sell the movie licenses to their characters to stay afloat, but that’s just what happened back in the early 90’s. As a result, Sony Studios acquired the rights to Marvel’s most popular character, Spider-Man, and made six movies with three actors and, even more recently, a very successful spin-off with Venom. Now, with the help of their legendary animation studio, Sony is about to release what could be their best Spidey flick yet in the most perfect medium. The character Spider-Man never fully translates into live action, regardless of how well computer generated effects help, he himself is just too animated to believe in a real world setting, but having it set in Sony stunning animation is as close to perfect as one can hope for. The other great benefit to choosing animation for this project is that it lends the story to be as crazy as possible, this time allowing several universes, containing several “Spider-People” to all converge into one plotline. With this looking like a hit, and Venom breaking records just a few weeks ago, I am sure Sony is just loving that investment in the 90’s. Mary Poppins Returns- Dec. 19. Directed by Rob Marshall. Screenplay by David Magee, screen story by David Magee & Rob Marshall & John DeLuca. Based upon the “Mary Poppins” story by P.L. Travers. Starring Emily Blunt, Meryl Streep, Colin Firth, Julie Walters, Angela Lansbury, Emily Mortimer, Ben Whishaw and Dick Van Dyke. Making a sequel to a classic might seem like a risky thing to do, but Disney is known to make it work time and time again. The plotline seems a bit weak; “Poppins must return to help the Banks kids now.” She is a magic nanny after all, she needed someone to nanny to make any return happen really. Emily Blunt will now be the umbrella wielding super aupair in this updated story, but it is almost a sure bet that Julie Andrews will have some sort of appearance in the film, given that she has already given Blunt her blessing on taking up the role that she made famous all those years ago. Aquaman - Dec. 2. Directed by James Wan. Screenplay by David Leslie and Johnson- McGoldrick & Wil Beall, story by James Wan and Will Beall & Geoff Johns. Aquaman created by Mort Weisinger and Paul Norris. Starring Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Nicole Kidman, Graham McTavish, Dolph Lundgren, Patrick Wilson, WIllem Dafoe and Dijmon Hounsou. Momoa first got his feet wet in the role of the half human, half Atlantean, in 2017’s Justice League, but now it is his time to shine in his first full feature. For those unfamiliar, Arthur Curry (Momoa) is of two worlds, both land and sea. His father (McTavish) is a simple lighthouse keeper, his mother, however, is the Queen of Atlantis. When Momoa comes to claim his rightful place on throne, his younger half brother Orm (Wilson) believes as the true king’s son, he is the rightful heir. The movie is sure to be a high action thrill ride, that can finally put some of the jokes people love to make about Aquaman being lame, to rest. From what was shown in trailers, Wan seems to have brought the famous lost underwater city of Atlantis to life in a super stylish manner. The scope of film seems absolutely epic with some of the glimpses of the battles seeming to be on a monumental scale, while also boasting a number of various set locations seeming to cover the globe. As the DC Extended Universe continues to try and get a steady hand in the super hero movie gig, this movie seems to have real potential to do that and possibly even accelerate their launch into the coveted movie genre. @wilkesbeacon Nicholas.Filipek@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 13, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment Wellness at Wilkes: Six tips for staying healthy during Thanksgiving By Natalie Stephens Asst. Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor Thanksgiving is around the corner and when we think of this holiday, food is the one thing on most people’s mind. There will be many foods that are not very healthy like deep fried turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, gravy and dinner rolls at most tables. For those health conscious people here are some tips to stay healthy during this holiday. 1. Get outside and go for a walk or run. Turkey Trots offer people a chance to exercise and have fun before sitting and eating or watching TV. Something as simple as a 20 minute walk can make you feel refreshed and ready for the day’s festivities. For those with a larger number of family and friends flag football is also a great opportunity to get in some exercise. 2. Make sure to eat breakfast. Many people decide to skip breakfast the morning of Thanksgiving so that they can eat more during dinner but this action can actually lead to binge eating later on. Therefore eating healthy breakfast the morning before thanksgiving dinner will help you to stay full and not overeat throughout the day. 3. Make sure to drink water before eating and throughout the day. There will be more than enough sugary and alcoholic cocktails available that it’s important to not forget about staying hydrated. Healthline found that not having enough water can also make you think you are hungry when you are just thirsty. 4. It was also found that using a smaller plate can also decrease a person’s chance of overeating. Most people feel the urge to clean 9 food is not going anywhere. A study performed in 2011 by the University of Rhode Island found people who eat slower consumed fewer calories than people who eat faster. The slower you eat the more time you are giving your body to register how full you are and to relay that message to your brain. 6. Don’t restrict yourself, but also know your limit. It is recommended to give yourself at least twenty minutes before getting seconds so that way The Beacon/ Madi Hummer your body can digest what you just ate and when you see white space on a plate you think you need more food, even then decide if you are still hungry. Enjoy a slice of the homemade apple pie, though you might not. 5. Enjoy the dinner company and chew just don’t eat the whole thing. slowly. Many people get excited with @wilkesbeacon thanksgiving dinner and tend to eat faster Natalie.Stephens@wilkes.edu than normal so remind yourself that the everything off of their plates so by using a smaller one you are less likely to eat more food than necessary. Psychology Today found that using a smaller plate tricks your mind because Interested in writing for Life, Arts and Entertainment? Have any ideas on stories that can be featured? Facebook.com/WilkesBeacon Contact Sarah Matarella at Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu for more information. �The Beacon - November 13, 2018 SELF CARE, from front page “We could be doing something and just not even be aware of what our own reaction to it is...what bothers me the most when I think about it is that when I’m not mindful, I feel like I missed big chunks of my life. It’s like I’m just not even there because I’m in some story in my mind about what’s going to happen next or what happened last week,” said Dr. Linda Paul, associate professor of philosophy at Wilkes. Paul has studied and practiced mindfulness for over 25 years. She began studying Buddhist works involving mindfulness a few years after she started teaching at Wilkes and mentioned that all of the works she studied regarding mindfulness often shared a common theme: you will not understand mindfulness unless you try it. Paul stated that there are four foundations of mindfulness: the body, thoughts, emotions, and ideas. With these in mind, one can practice mindfulness meditation where you can focus on anything within these four foundations. “There’s a lot of research where people do mindful meditation and a lot of times it could focusing on a mantra, on a symbol, or just focusing on your breathing... Just your breathing. Don’t let anything else distract you. They (researchers) show that within six weeks of doing these types of meditation daily, they see people’s stress levels decrease and how they react to and handle stress. They don’t react as much and do not get upset as quickly,” said Dr. Edward Schicatano, professor of Psychology at Wilkes University. Schicatano, who has studied and practiced mindfulness since graduate school, explained that mindfulness can affect the limbic system which contains the amygdala, the brain’s emotional center. When practicing mindfulness overtime, the limbic system will become less reactive. This type of effect can be shown on fMRIs, a technique for measuring brain function by detecting changes in blood flow to parts of the brain. “It doesn’t make you an emotionless robot, it’s just that you don’t react like you used to,” said Schicatano. Life, Arts & Entertainment He further explained that mindfulness benefits, it can bring memories or emotions also increases activity in the prefrontal that one is trying to suppress to the surface. cortex which is responsible for attention It requires one to actually face these things and decision making. In people that are not due to the fact that suppressing memories or being mindful, their minds tend to be more emotions takes scattered, they are often unable to focus, and energy that have higher stress m i n d f u l n e s s levels. c o u nt e r a c t s . Paul and H o w e v e r , Schicatano both she went mentioned that, onto say that at first, practicing acknowledging mindfulness can and facing your sound boring emotions is when you think essential to be about it. However, able to see where you are causing suffering for once one is able yourself. to focus on their “Even when things are really hard, it’s breathing, they good to be paying attention to them because can branch out and begin to focus on a variety you don’t add to the difficulty by putting of other things and reap long term benefits. other stuff on top of it...but also then you’re “When you’re walking, you’re mind’s acknowledging to yourself like ‘What I’m probably going everywhere. You’re not going through now is really hard,’ and it mindful of anything, your mind is scatter. But, makes you more likely to be kinder to yourself when you start meditating, you notice more rather than thinking ‘Hey, I should be doing things and I think this is really important... better here,’ or ‘Why am I so upset?’ No, it’s It teaches us to reasonable to be upset when pause and to not it’s really hard,” said Paul. just rush into the Another common next thing. Pause misconception that people and think, you’ll have about mindfulness is enjoy life more,” that you have to practice said Schicatano. Buddhism in order to be The effects of able to practice mindfulness. mindfulness does However, Paul explained that not usually show Jon Kabat-Zinn who has been i m m e d i a t e l y, involved in Buddhist practices though. It takes for decades developed a about a week Mindfulness Based Stress or two to really Reduction program in start changing University of Massachusetts the mind and Graphics: The Beacon/Madi Hummer in collaboration with the the body. Due to school’s hospital. The the fact that mindfulness is accessible and program was for people with chronic health widely talked about, there are also several conditions where medicine was unable to misconceptions surrounding it. help them. “I think one of the common misconceptions, Kabat-Zinn developed this program given that people talk about it so much now, around Buddhist ideas and practices and is that people might mindfulness, but it was applied to the see it as a panacea: program in a way that he did not use any that it just going Buddhist terms or ideas and people merely to do everything focused on their breathing and did other for you and make practices. Therefore, you do not have to things good,” said believe in Buddhism to practice mindfulness Paul. or reap the health benefits of it. Paul explained If you are interested in learning more about that although Mindfulness, there is a free Mindfulness mindfulness has Workshop from 4 to 5 p.m. today in the a variety of health Ballroom of the Henry Student Center for the 10 Wilkes campus community, sponsored by the Psychology Department’s NeuroTraining & Research Center. Mindfulness Instructor Phil Salavanti of CALM of NEPA (Cultivating Awareness by Living Mindfully) will present information about the ways that mindfulness meditation can help anxiety, fear and stress, and will lead the audience in a few brief mindfulness experiences. For more information regarding mindfulness or for information about classes at Wilkes involving Mindfulness, contact Paul at linda. paul@wilkes.edu or Schicatano at edward. schicatano@wilkes.edu. Tips for people who are beginners in practicing mindfulness: 1. Start small - Start with being mindful about things you are already doing. Such as when you are breathing, walking, brushing your teeth, eating, cleaning, etc. You can practice it with anything really. 2. Practice it or talk about it with others - Doing something is often times easier when done with someone else. Sharing your thoughts and experiences with others helps too, if you do not want to or do not have time to practice mindfulness with others. 3. Do yoga and exercise - Yoga is a combination of poses and breathing exercises that offer a way to focus on your body and your breathing which can aid in mindfulness. This can also be done in regular exercising in the gym, playing a sport, taking a workout class, etc. 4. Visit the NeuroTraining and Research Center at Wilkes - The NTRC is free for Wilkes University faculty and students and offers treatments that can help reduce stress and become more mindful. 5. Use mindfulness/meditation apps on your phone - Apps like Headspace, The Mindfulness App, and Calm provide information regarding mindfulness, guided meditation sessions, and personalized tracking features. @wilkesbeacon Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 13, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment DIY terra cotta snowman Supplies Needed: Terra cotta pot Black, white and orange paint Paint brushes One pipe cleaner Two pom-poms Scissors Hot glue gun Instructions: 1. Paint the terra cotta pot white 2. Once the white paint is dry, use the orange paint to create a carrot nose on your snowman 3. Use the black paint to create the eyes and mouth 4. Cut the pipe cleaner in half 5. Use the hot glue to adhere the pipe cleaner to the terra cotta pot like a headband 6. Use the hot glue to adhere the pompoms to the ends of the pipe cleaner to create the earmuffs Jordan Fritz, Staff Writer @wilkesbeacon Jordan.Fritz@wilkes.edu •• • • •• •• 11 �The Beacon - November 13, 2018 Sports Mayor’s Cup 12 A COLonels take on rival Monarchs By Kirsten Peters Co-Sports Editor EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. -- On Saturday, Wilkes University and King’s College faced off in the 23rd annual Mayor’s Cup game on the Colonels’ home turf at Schmidt Stadium. Despite the anticipation for a close game, the Monarchs proceeded to trump the Colonels in a blowout of 45-0, dominating the contest and displaying their adversity over the frigid weather conditions. On a day that began with snow squalls, the Monarchs defended themselves against not only the brisk wind gusts, but also the Colonels’ offense. From the moment the Colonels punted the ball, the Monarchs asserted their dominance, scoring in just three plays to take the early lead. King’s quarterback Tommy Klock found receiver Gabe Boccella for a 24-yard completion, setting the tone as numerous Klock-Boccella combinations would ensue over the course of the game. A 14-yard rush from King’s Jordan Downes would move the Monarchs inside the Wilkes five, allowing Klock to run four yards into the endzone himself. Although the Monarchs scored early, Wilkes junior defensive lineman Derek Schneider was able to block Jack Barreras’s extra point attempt for King’s, keeping the Colonels to only a six-point defeit with 12:14 to go in the first quarter. After trading punts on the next nine possessions, the Colonels’ offense appeared to be rejuvenated to start the second quarter. Junior quarterback Jose Tabora found freshman wide receiver Juan Salas-Negron for a 25-yard completion to advance Wilkes to their own 48 yard line before Tabora had an eight-yard run of his own. However, their momentum did not last long, as the Monarch defense recorded a 12yard sack that knocked the Colonels down for the rest of the game. King’s standout player Elijah Demosthene recorded his first of three interceptions for the day following the sack. Although the Colonel defense was trying their best to give their offense a fighting chance by forcing a King’s three-and-out after a turnover, Demosthene inserted himself into Colonels game-play again, resulting in a 15-yard interception and a solid display of Monarch offense that allowed Klock to run the ball in himself for the second time. As the Colonel offense continued to struggle, Wilkes head coach Jonathan Drach pulled his starting quarterback and put in his second-string man to finish out the half, freshman quarterback Heath Hoovler. Although the Colonels found themselves close to scoring after the quarterback change, a six yard loss on a rush, incomplete pass and eight yard sack pushed the Colonels back to the King’s 36, forcing a punt and leaving the Monarchs ahead 13-0 going into halftime. After the half, Drach returned to his starting quarterback, but it was to no avail, as Demosthene proved to be one of the Colonels greatest pitfalls. He picked off a Tabora pass for the third time and ran it back for a 95-yard touchdown, adding insult to injury as King’s expanded their lead to 28-0. Drach pulled Tabora once again, but an ankle injury for Hoovler in the fourth quarter caused Drach to revert back to Tabora. Although the Monarchs had already asserted their dominance, they poured salt on the wound in the fourth quarter, adding 17 points to the scoreboard to demolish the Colonels. A 25-yard field goal, a Downes touchdown and a Myles Shelton touchdown solidified the Colonels crushing 45-0 defeat. Despite the valiant effort by the Colonel defense, something was off the mark for the Colonel offense, as they struggled throughout the course of the entire game to make it into the endzone, not scoring for the first time in a game all season. “Coming in as a freshman, I honestly wasn’t 100 percent sure what to expect. I knew it was going to be a much different experience than high school,” said freshman offensive lineman Brendan Boris. “After the team going defeated last year and the new coaching staff, I knew everyone had an equal opportunity and I’m grateful for getting that opportunity. “As for wins and loses, I thought we would be competitive with teams, but I knew that this year would be a rebuilding year and we would have to learn from mistakes and the hard way sometimes. Overall, we exceeded my expectations on how the season would go, finishing .500 with a chance at a bowl game and playing a lot of really good teams.” Tabora finished 12-for-21 for 94 yards, while being sacked four times by the Monarchs overwhelming defense. Following the Monarchs’ victory, the Most Valuable Players from each team were named. On the victorious side, Demosthene was fittingly named the MVP after his stellar performance. For the Colonels, it was senior linebacker Lukas Wood, who posted 11 tackles to lead the Wilkes defensive unit. Although the game did no go in the Colonels favor, it is not representative of the turn around the Colonels have had this season as a whole when compared to last year’s 0-10 record. This year, Wilkes finished the regular season with a record of 5-5 overall and 4-4 in the conference. This is the first season that the Colonels have attained five wins in regular season play since their 5-5 season in 2012. In the MAC, the Colonels tied five other teams for fourth place. Under Drach’s “New Era of Wilkes Football” mentality, the Colonels were able to do just that - have a defining season that put them on their opponent’s radar. “I think this season was a great step forward for this program that nobody was expecting,” said junior wide receiver Derek Nelson. “I’m excited for next season and to see all the potential this team has.” Although they will not advance in the MAC, Wilkes still has an opportunity to play more football this season, as the team awaits to hear the decision on whether or not they will be selected to compete in the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) bowl. A: Senior linebacker Lukas Wood shaking hands with President Leahy before receiving the MVP award for Wilkes University after the game concludes. B: The Monarchs hoisting the Mayor’s Cup trophy into the air with smiles on their faces after winning 45-0. C: Second-string quarterback Heath Hoovler prepares to catch the ball from the snap after being put into the game at the end of the second quarter. D: Junior quarterback Jose Tabora being sacked in the second quarter by the Monarchs sound defense before Wilkes head coach Jonathan Drach puts in his second-string freshman quarterback. E: The Colonels meet in a huddle during an offensive possession with the hopes of making it to the endzone, but their efforts were to no avail. @wilkesbeacon Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu Photos: The Beacon/Kirsten Peters Page Design: The Beacon/Madi Hummer �The Beacon - November 13, 2018 Sports 13 B C Wilkes University and King’s College face off in their 23rd annual Mayor’s Cup at Schmidt Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 10. D E �The Beacon - November 13, 2018 Opinion Editorial Staff 2018-19 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Luke Modrovsky Managing Editor - Nick Filipek Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Cabrini Rudnicki Maddie Davis LA&E - Sarah Matarella Opinion - Savannah Pinnock Sports - Ben Mandell Kirsten Peters ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Available LA&E - Natalie Stephens Opinion - Parker Dorsey Sports - Available DESIGN EDITOR Madison Hummer Interested in joining The Beacon? To learn more about what you can do, contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu 141 S. Main Street Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Want to advertise in The Beacon? Contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Facebook: @WilkesBeacon Twitter: @WilkesBeacon Instagram: @WilkesBeacon The Beacon Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu - -c----~-Our Voice Each week, The Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. Why do celebrity drug users find more support? Why do celebrity drug users find more support? Drug use is an epidemic worldwide and society has had very different views on celebrity drug users versus local drug users. There is a stigma surrounding local drug users that does not surround celebrity drug users. According to the United States Department of Health and Human Service, illicit drug use is defined as the “abuse of illegal drugs and/or the misuse of prescription medications or household substances.” When a celebrity is caught doing drugs or dies at the hand of drugs there is an outpouring of support for them. People want to help and support them through their recovery. On the other hand when a local person is caught doing drugs or dies from drugs there is not much support and instead there is more negative attitude towards them. Why is it that people support celebrity drug users yet chastise local drug users for doing the same? There are two main points regarding illicit drug use. According to the National Institutes of Health, illicit drug use in the United States has been increasing. In 2013, an estimated 24.6 million Americans aged 12 or older—9.4 percent of the population—had used an illicit drug in @Iamsellynator: They will never stop fighting and they will come back more strongly. #MentalHealthDay #PrayForSelena #PrayForDemi would have been treated differently than a local drug user. The question is why? Why is there a stigma surrounding those that are addicted to drugs and why do we support celebrities more than local people that we know that could be friends or family? One of the positives of the incident was the social media movement #HowDemiHasHelpedMe. Fans took to social media to describe how the singer has helped them personally. There are numerous people who have lost the battle with addiction who have not received the same support. Sometimes, people losing the battle to addiction just need someone on the side. Perhaps, we can all be on their side. Everyone that uses drugs is a son, a daughter, a brother, a sister. We need to respect that. We need to show compassion. We need to care, particularly for those who need it most, even strangers. Keep this in mind as we enter the season of giving. Some folks need that extra lift to cross the finish line. We’re not here to hate on anyone’s movement, but we writing to remind you not to forget about your own loved ones. If Demi Lovato walked in with a prescription for a narcotic, she probably @wilkesbeacon TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu the past month. This number is up from 8.3 percent in 2002. The increase mostly reflects a recent rise in use of marijuana, the most commonly used illicit drug. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Drug overdoses killed 63,632 Americans in 2016. Nearly two-thirds of these deaths (66%) involved a prescription or illicit opioid. Overdose deaths have increased in all categories of drugs examined for men and women, people ages 15 and older, all races and ethnicities, and across all levels of urbanization. Think back to July of this year. Fans of Demi Lovato had just heard the singer was hospitalized of an apparent drug overdose and immediately took to social media with #PrayForDemi. Some of those tweets were: @BrantleyMcKayla: @ddlovato we love you and stay strong bbygirl #keepFightingDemi #prayfordemi Letter to the editor policy: The Beacon welcomes letters to the editor from differing viewpoints. Letters must contain contact information, including name, city, state and phone number. Phone numbers will not be published but may be used for verification purposes. All letters to the editor must be sent using one of the following methods: Email: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Phone: (570) 408-5903 (Voicemail: 30 seconds or less, please.) Mail: 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 Attn: The Beacon �The Beacon - November 13, 2018 Opinion 15 Is stoicism the key to one’s happiness? By Savannah Pinnock Opinion Editor Throughout history the human race has ventured to find the panacea to life’s problems. Since the dawn of time, society has sought to attain a life of bliss and success. However, this success is often determined by societal constructs such as beauty, education, and social status. These social constructs, prejudices, and divisive ideologies have paved the way for a world defined by discontentment, chaos and melancholy. The underlying psychological forces that promote the previously aforementioned ills of society share one key thing in common, unhappiness. The nature of this unhappiness however is colored by melancholy. When given a moment of idle time, the mind wanders to questions such as what is the meaning of life? This is by no means suicidal in nature but just the general thought patterns of many. When given the time, people tend to gravitate towards answering life’s big questions. Among these many individuals are people like that of Leo Tolstoy. Tolstoy was a writer whose writings often dwelled in the existential and were often pessimistic in nature. With this in mind, what is the key to happiness? What philosophical ideology can one practice in order to achieve happiness? Taking a look at acclaimed philosopher’s like that of Aristotle, Plutarch or Seneca, one can find a wide host of different ways of life that may allow one to achieve happiness. In your search you may come across a philosophy in particular that is absolutely contrary to the way in which most people live. It is so revolutionary and odd it may even be worth a try, this philosophy is that of Stoicism. Stoicism can be defined as the understanding “that virtue, the highest good, is based on knowledge, and that the wise live in harmony with the divine Reason that governs nature, and are indifferent to the vicissitudes of fortune and to pleasure and pain.” In layman terms, Stoicism is a philosophy that treasures one’s ability to live and respond to external stimuli in accordance to reason and rationalism. It asks an individual to not respond from a place of emotion, whether good or bad but in a rational fashion. With this being said, how might one practice this in their everyday life? It seems simple enough, right? Well the truth is, in order to effectively practice Stoicism, one must change the way in which they respond to external stimuli. This is the quite challenging component of this practice. To some, the feat may seem easy to accomplish but the truth is that due to the way that humans operate, it may prove difficult to form a new habit. In fact, according to a study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology “on average, it takes more than 2 months before a new behavior becomes automatic — 66 days to be exact.” With this in mind it is clear to see that practicing Stoicism will not be an easy task, it is contrary to how we normal behave. From youth to old age, regardless of one’s geographical location, being in tune with your emotions has often been stressed. On a gender based level, men are encouraged to display aggression and women are encouraged to be emotional on every level. In many senses, people have been taught to be emotional. Stoicism asks a person to do the opposite. In fact, according to The School of Life, stoicism was created “to teach people how to be calm and brave in the face of overwhelming anxiety and pain.” In other words, it seeks to promote balance and keep practitioners of the philosophy on an even keel. Therefore, it is important to maintain a state of humility when embarking on this philosophical journey. In attempting to follow this philosophy you may be forced to see the world in a different manner and behave differently. As creatures of habit, this philosophy can prove to be extremely challenging so proceed with caution and be gentle with yourself. Now, you may be wondering, what concepts rules and practices does Stoicism consist of ? The truth is that there are many facets to this philosophy however, they can all be summed up into one central understanding. According to Tim Denning writing from Medium.com, Stoicism “is more a meditative practice that allows us to take the negative feelings we experience, and turn them into thoughts that give us peacefulness and perspective on life.” As a result of this, one can practice this philosophy by understanding that we cannot control external situations but we can control what they mean to us. In other words, Stoicism is asking one to understand that a situation is primarily what one makes of it, it’s mental. If you can control your reaction to something, it has less of an affect on you, and subsequently, less power over you. It also stresses that “in good and bad times we have a choice” and encourages introspective thinking. Stoicism essentially suggests that we hold the power over situations based on how we choose to react to them. A wellknown Stoic philosopher by the name of Epictetus carefully cemented this idea in a deterministic sense by stating “remember that you are an actor in a play determined by the author.” In other words, everything is essentially set in stone and the point is not to try to change things but to be the best you can be. It is clear to see that Stoicism gives the practitioner the power. It allows one to see that although you cannot control external events, you can control how you perceive them. Due to this philosophy’s ability to transform negative situations into positive ones, is it the panacea to the calamities of life? Is it the key to attaining happiness? The answer is yes if you’re willing to truly practice it however, it is not an exclusive key. In fact, there are many keys to attaining happiness. Some keys may fit your life and some may not. It is up to the individual to try. So give it a try, this philosophy may change your life for the better. l\.e, pur-suit of \.ct~pine,ss .... Graphic By: Savannah Pinnock @wilkesbeacon Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu What do you think? Is stoicism the secret to attaining a life of happiness? Follow us and let us know. Facebook: The Beacon Twitter: @wilkesbeacon Instagram: @wilkesbeacon -- �The Beacon - November 13, 2018 Opinion 16 Is the Law of Attraction real or just another New Age idea? By Jennifer Boch Staff Writer From Snapchat stickers to your Instagram feed, messages of positivity embed their way into daily life. But what if I told you that you could use these ideas to gain love, success and happiness? This is the Law of Attraction, the principle that an individual can bring positive or negative experiences into their life based on the power of their thinking and focus. Many of us already practice this concept by trying to live positively even in hard times. Its followers believe that once you give your mind and focus over to positivity, the Law of Attraction will enable you to do anything you want. Although there is no real hard proof in favor of the Law of Attraction, followers of the principle and other New Age ideas live by its validity. The idea even has an official website and almost seven million Facebook followers. Many celebrities and motivational speakers emphasize these ideas to be valid as well, including Oprah Winfrey, Jim Carrey and Kanye West. In addition, this past summer’s freshman orientation sessions hosted hypnotist and speaker Eric Mina. To many in the freshman class his performance was an unforgettable highlight of their weekend. Mr. Mina is a strong believer in the power of one’s mind and proved this to his audience during his show. His final message was words of encouragement to be positive - so that positive things will happen. With so much support it seems like there is some truth behind the Law of Attraction. In some ways the practice of this positivity does seem to work. Positivity has strong links to motivation and work ethic, which are directly related to a person’s success. Positivity gives you the push to try, which is always the first step to success. This is especially true when dealing with schoolwork. If you believe that you are capable of accomplishing an assignment well, you feel more motivated to complete it. As described by the official Law of Attraction website, positive thoughts will grant you love, financial success and mental health. However, it might be dangerous to assume the power of your thoughts in these matters, especially when discussing the latter. Mental health cannot be solely given to this New Age idea. Positivity is definitely a key component to combating ailments such as depression or anxiety. However, some problems go deeper than what the Law of Attraction can decide. Therefore, an understanding that this principle is not an ultimate solution to problems and success is the best way to approach this idea. Overall, I think the Law of Attraction is another New Age idea that can be used to help live a more positive life. But nothing is set in the stars. As previously said, positivity is often the first step to greatness. But in all honesty that doesn’t always guarantee a good outcome and it certainly doesn’t prevent negative things from occurring. As many college students can attest, no matter how well you think you did on a test or assignment or how many positive vibes you send out, it cannot change the outcome of the grade. Regardless, we should continue to send out those positive who are shy and timid to feel comfortable being assertive. It’s not easy standing up for yourself when you fear rejection or are afraid of hurting someone else’s feelings. It’s important to remember that everyone has their own needs. Fortunately, assertive behaviors can be taught, practiced, and learned. There are several ways to be assertive according to an article in gradPSYCH magazine. Reverse the roles. Put yourself in the other person’s shoes. Consider what is best for the situation and make your point known, regardless of who is in charge. When you show initiative, you’re proving you know what you’re talking about and providing reasons as to why one should listen. Be specific. Make sure you get your point across clearly. Include details in your request to avoid confusion. Develop an inner monologue. Prepare yourself beforehand. Preparation is one thing, but getting yourself into the right mindset is key. Learn how to say no. Putting your foot down is important to help yourself avoid being taken advantage of. Don’t take things personally. Instead of letting other people’s opinions affect you negatively, learn to find the positive in the situation. Remember to keep your cool. If you allow your anger to take over, it will only create more problems. People say things out of anger that they don’t mean, however, they can never take those words back. Instead of getting what they want, the end result may be more negative. Being assertive can help not only build up your self-esteem, but it can help a person communicate more effectively. Having good communication is a very important skill to acquire. “Standing up for yourself might be able to cause other people to have more respect for you. If they see you standing up and valuing yourself then they might value you as well,” according to Amesbury. Stand up for what you believe in and fight for what you believe you deserve. By standing up for yourself, you may also be standing up for other people as well. If you see someone getting bullied and you stand up to the bully for that person, you’re affecting everyone in that situation. You’ll feel great for helping someone and messages for our own sake. They still serve the purpose of encouraging and bring hope to what might be a bleak situation. With that being said, I do believe that being positive is how you get the most out of your experiences and life. So, be positive and live life, but know that your thoughts aren’t the only thing that decide your experience and fate; that pleasure also comes from the people and Graphic by Savannah Pinnock @wilkesbeacon Jennifer.Boch@wilkes.edu Building up your self esteem by standing up for yourself By Tonya Creasy Staff Writer Imagine yourself at work with a supervisor who doesn’t respect your input. You provide ideas that consistently get shut down. It’s almost as if what you’re saying doesn’t matter. You begin to ask yourself why you’re still there. No one wants to be in a situation where they feel like they don’t belong. The best thing you can do for yourself in those situations is to stand up for yourself. If you don’t, then you’ll be stuck being unhappy. Not standing up for yourself and allowing others to walk all over you can make a negative impact on your self-esteem. “Standing up for yourself helps you feel empowered and getting positive results can help build your self-esteem in a positive way. If you don’t, then it will make you feel weak, it disempowers you,” according to Karen Amesbury, a psychology professor at Luzerne County Community College. You need to speak up and do what you’re comfortable with doing. There is nothing wrong with being assertive. It’s not being selfish, it’s just having respect for yourself. It can be more difficult for those of us that person you’ve helped would feel better knowing they had some type of support. It can also inspire them to stand up for themselves. Not only can you make it a better environment for yourself but you can make it a better place for others around you. Stand up for yourself. If you don’t, then who will? Graphic by Savannah Pinnock @wilkesbeacon Tonya.Creasy@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 13, 2018 Opinion Meet the Majors 17 This week’s major: Computer Science Interviews and Photos by Savannah Pinnock Opinion Editor Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few words to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit them in the future. Simon Chu Junior Simon was inspired to pick his major because he “thought it would be a lot of fun and it opens up a world of possibility. It’s challenging and you solve problems and the solutions can potentially affect people’s lives.” In the future he hopes to get into app development and maybe get his PhD. He believes his major will allow him to have this logic of thinking which will allow him to challenge his self. Dean Straight Freshman Dean was inspired to pick his major because “I grew up with computers and it’s something’s I’ve always been into.” He believes his major will allow him to run his own buisness one day. In the future, “I think it will keep me up with the way technology evolves and I’ll be able to work with any technology as the years pass.” Jason Percival Senior Jason was inspired to pick his major because he “grew up around computers and my father fixes computers but I’m into the software side of it.” He believes his major will allow him to keep “up with the times because technology’s constantly evolving with the changing times.” �The Beacon - November 13, 2018 Opinion Thank You, Next! one of the best diss tracks yet? By Zarqua Ansari Staff Writer Breakups are a hard thing to go through. On one hand, you’re glad you’re not with someone who no longer wants to be with you, but on the other memories of the past keep taking over your thoughts. Everyone deals with it differently. Some people are upset for months, some for days and occasionally some stew in it for a few hours before cracking open a bottle of wine and making a decision. Whatever the case is, breakups are difficult to handle. Now imagine doing it under public scrutiny. That’s precisely what Ariana Grande had to suffer through. Ariana was in a short-lived fast relationship with SNL star Pete Davidson. She got engaged a short while after the relationship started. For this, she received immense scrutiny from the media. Not only did she have to break off a relationship that people said she moved too fast with, but she had to call off an engagement. In light of recent events with her ex, Mac Miller and his suspected suicide, Ariana not only had to cope with losing someone she loved for nearly two years, but also handle the backlash from millions of fans for his death. Ariana tackled her frustrations through the best way she knows: song. Ariana’s song thank u, next is a breakup anthem. Having a sassy and quirky title, you would expect the song to be angry and sarcastic. Instead, the song is, “no drags.... no shade..... jus love, gratitude, acceptance, honesty, forgiveness ... and growth.” With its use of lo-fi hip hop beats as a background the mood of the song is clearly conveyed. The song is a relaxed and genuine thanks to each of Ariana past loves. There is no nasty remarks or vicious attacks at any of her exes. This song brings to light that even if you no longer love the person, they aren’t a monster. If you once saw good in them, the good still resides. Combined with the relaxed music and her powerful voice layered over itself, Ariana lets listeners enjoy a wholesome song. Ariana channels the power of moving on in her song. She talks about each of her exes and how she is grateful in some way for all of them. She cites them as teaching her love, patience and pain. Ariana even teases that she’s gotten together with someone else in the song. This is a perfect leeway into the song’s other theme. Loving yourself is always more important than being loved by someone else. Having confidence in one’s own self-image carries a longer way than the love and support of others may. Just the same as one standing up for themselves, loving oneself allows for others to do the same. Needing another person’s love shows dependency, one thing that Ariana has proudly displayed she does not need. Ariana tries to convey that one should forgive themselves for things they feel they’ve done wrong and not let other people dictate how they feel. Her feelings and experience with Pete was trying and fast. Her feelings for Sean were heavily criticized. When she ended a two year long relationship with Malcolm, who is widely known as Mac, people felt outraged. However, Ariana embraces that she doesn’t have to apologize to anyone for how she feels. She does what many people don’t have the courage or strength to do; she becomes the curator of her own feelings. Much of this song’s lessons can be applied to everyday life as well. The hope is that with Ariana Grande’s smash hit there will be a wave of people learning lessons from their past and learning to be kind, forgiving and full of love. Graphic by Savannah Pinnock @wilkesbeacon Zarqua.Ansari@wilkes.edu The Essex ravers are here to beat your head in By Parker Dorsey Asst. Opinion Editor The Prodigy, one of the most iconic EDM acts of the past 30 years, just released their brand new seventh album, No Tourists. It peaked at number one on the UK Official Albums Chart Top 100. The English group consists of multi-instrumentalist Liam Howlett, vocalist Keith Flint and MC Maxim. No Tourists, much like their previous record, The Day Is My Enemy, is a testament to their consistently solid career. No Tourists was written, produced and mixed over the last year by Howlett in his studio in London’s Kings Cross. While Howlett is almost always the principal songwriter, Flint and Maxim’s vocal abilities and contributions are present throughout the entire album. This album sounds like a mishmash of their previous outings, but especially The Fat of the Land. While the Prodigy have never tinkered too much with their sound, Howlett noted that No Tourists draws on the best elements of the band. An element of almost every album they have released has appeared in some form here. EDM is like looking at a classical orchestra and taking out all the individual instruments and replacing them with beats and synths. It is a composition in the digital age. That is exactly what the Prodigy do – bringing their over-the-top, riotous sound to audiences around the world. The Prodigy’s music has always centralized around crushing beats and layered, shouted vocals. The layers upon layers of roaring synths, shattering beats and black hole-esque bass drops on tracks such as “Need Some1” or “Timebomb Zone” can be too much for the ears of mere mortals to handle. With regard to No Tourists, Howlett said, “This album is as equally aggressive as the last records – but in a different way. [The new songs] are built to play live. That’s the one thing that brings everything together. I couldn’t write this music unless it has that outlet on stage. That helps write the music. This is what I do it for: the live thing. And until we feel like we can’t do it, or the buzz goes, we won’t stop.” This is the perfect album for live performances and to dance to. However, good luck dancing to some of these songs. Songs like “Light Up the Sky” and “We Live Forever” have frantic tempos, and the monstrous bass drops create tremors that reach the Earth’s core. If heavy metal were a synth album, this would be it. “To us, No Tourists is ultimately about escapism and the want and need to be derailed. Don’t be a tourist – there is always more danger and excitement to be found if you stray from the set path,” said Howlett. This is yet another fantastic cog in the Prodigy wheel that keeps on turning. Howlett and company haven’t 18 reinvented said wheel, but they don’t need to. No Tourists has just enough originality, as well as inspiration from previous work, to sound fresh whilst remaining consistent with the rest of their discography. It’s a good listen. If you do give it a spin, make sure to learn how to dance. Parker’s Picks: “Light Up the Sky,” “Champions of London,” “We Live Forever,” “Need Some1” @wilkesbeacon Parker.Dorsey@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 13, 2018 Sports Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editors: Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu or Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu MIH: Wilkes home opener MIH: Colonels keep rolling By Tyler Aldinger Staff Writer WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- The Toyota Sportsplex was filled up Friday night to see the Wilkes University men’s ice hockey team play at home for the first time. The Colonels picked up multiple firsts for their program, as the beat Sevenson 4-2 for their first home win and MAC & UCHC conference win. The Colonels wasted no time creating opportunities off the opening faceoff, Michael Gurska got things started for the Colonels but was unable to find the back of the net. Stevenson was able to gain some momentum back after the initial surge from the Colonels. Colonel netminder Brandon Gordon denied Stevenson’s Aaron Murray on their first shot which looked to be marked for the back for the net. With just under fourteen minutes in the first period, persistence paid off as Tyler Barrow was able to give Wilkes the lead in the first period. “It was a faceoff off the left side, I won it back to Wade Novak and he came around the back of the net and tried to stuff it in,” Barrow said. “I came around the top, there was a bunch of traffic around net and I came around the top and just let one rip on net.” Shortly after the Colonels first goal, Stevenson went on the power play but was unable to capitalize. Both Stevenson and the Wilkes had several opportunities as both teams were battling back and forth on both ends of the ice. Stevenson went on the penalty kill once again and fended off the Colonels power play. Shortly after the Colonel’s power play was over, the Mustang’s Carl Lyden got the puck past Gordon, tying the game 1-1. The Colonels responded with sustained offensive pressure against Stevenson. Wilkes had five shots in just a matter minutes. Finally, the Colonels attack became too much for the Mustangs and Donald Flynn put the Colonels back into the lead, 2-1. “It started in the defensive zone, we got the puck out really well, it was a quick three on two rush and I was able to throw it over to Nick Fea and he was able to find me on By Tyler Aldinger eventually leading to another goal, giving the back door,” Flynn said.”It was all Fea Staff Writer Chatham a 2-1 lead. on that, I was just going to the net with my Wilkes turned up the heat in the last five WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- A wild Saturday minutes of the first period, and Dylan Kuipers stick down. It was a good team goal and a night at the Toyota Sportsplex did not fail to was able to tie the game at 2-2. good line goal.” Wilkes wasted no time taking advantage entertain fans as the Wilkes University men’s Less than a minute later, Chatham found of the Stevenson defense as Jivan Sidhu ice hockey team picked up their third victory themselves shorthanded once again with just found the back of the net seconds after on the season, beating Chatham University under four minutes remaining in the first Flynn’s goal, extending the lead for the 8-4. Nick Fea got the Colonels first hat trick of period. the season, contributing to the eight goals the Colonels 3-1. The Colonel powerplay proved to be The Colonels carried this 3-1 lead into the Colonels scored.. effective, as Tyler Barrow gave the Colonels the Andrew Breda won the opening face-off for 3-2 lead. first intermission. The physicality ramped up in the second Chatham, but the Colonels quickly took over Chatham responded with Chris Lutz scoring and third period, as both teams went on and possession. to even the game up at 3-3 with three and a half There were several opportunities for the minutes remaining in the first period. off the power play and penalty kill. None of these chances for both teams Colonels to score once they gained possession, The first-period looked to stay tied going but none of the shots taken by Tyson Araujo into the second period until Donald Flynn turned into goals. After, the second period, the Colonels and Paul Cimilluca were able to find the back found the back of the net on a power play with of the net. still led Stevenson 3-1. seconds to left in the first period. Wilkes remained persistent in the Chatham The third period saw most of the same The ensuing face-off brought the physicality back and forth to another level, as Chad Bell of Chatham was action. called for a cross-check. The Colonels Bell was not the only player penalized seemingly had as Devon Schell was also called for an the game won embellishment penalty. going into the The second period saw a lot of back and later stages forth action for the first five minutes. of the third Araujo started a three-goal run for the period, but Wilkes, extending their lead to 5-3. Stevenson did With just under ten minutes remaining in not go away the second period, Fea found the back of the easy. net for the second time, making the score 6-3. With time Less than a minute later, Derek Schrank w i n d i n g for Chatham was called for a tripping penalty, down in the and Donald Flynn proved it to be costly as he third period, buried the puck, giving the Colonels a fourStevenson goal lead, 7-3. pulled their With less than two minutes remaining in goalie and the second period, Clay Plyler was able to cut brought on an the Chatham deficit to 7-4. The Beacon/Kirsten Peters extra attacker. Going into the third period, the Colonels This proved Freshman forward Donald Flynn scores the second goal against held a 7-4 lead. to be effective Stevenson on Friday night to put the Colonels ahead 2-1. Michael Gurska said the Colonels heard for the Mustangs, as time was expiring, zone and finally Fea tallied his first goal from their coach Brett Riley during the Christian Ripley was able to get the puck by just three minutes into the game, giving the intermission. goalie Gordon, cutting the Stevenson deficit Colonels the 1-0 lead. “Coach came in and made sure we were all Shortly after the Colonels goal, Araujo was staying on an even keel, one of the things he 3-2. The Stevenson net remained empty on given a penalty for slashing. stressed the past couple weeks is not being too Chatham took advantage of the penalty, and high or not being too low, so we want to make the ensuing face-off as the still trailed, and the Colonels were able to get the puck into Cory King snuck the puck past the Colonels sure we’re being hard on the puck all the time goalie Liam Murray, leveling the score 1-1. the empty net. and play the game like it’s 0-0 at all moments,” Both teams battled back and forth for the said Gurska. next several minutes, but the Colonels allowed COLONELS, page 20 WILKES, page 20 Chatham to keep the puck in their own zone, �The Beacon - November 13, 2018 Heisman picks By Benjamin Mandell Co-Sports Editor College football is winding down and players are making their Heisman cases After replacing Jalen Hurts in last year’s championship game, Tua Tagovailoa has made Alabama’s offense nearly unstoppable, throwing for almost as many touchdowns as incompletions. The Crimson Tide Quarterback has been a favorite for the award all season. Oklahoma’s Kyler Murray made headlines in the summer when he was selected during the MLB entry draft. Now, he’s making headlines for leading one of the best offenses in the history of college football statistically. Dwayne Haskins has lead the Ohio State Buckeyes to a chance at a BIG10 title and a playoff berth. Haskins has played better opponents than most quarterbacks in the country, and a date with #4 Michigan looms. WILKES, from page 19 Sports Tyson Araujo got the puck into the back of the net, putting the Colonels up 4-2 with just a few seconds remaining. Time expired and the Colonels got their first ever home victory, and coach Riley could not have been happier. “This win means a lot to the program as a whole, to have the school here, for President Leahy to our athletic director and associate athletic director, coaches, sports teams, the band… it means everything to all of us, for everyone who’s helped build this program, we couldn’t be more appreciative and that wins for them,” said Riley. The happiness of the players coming off the ice after the game said a lot in regards to the team getting their first win at home and what it means to them. “It sets the tone for the rest of our program, obviously being a first-year team and getting a win on the first opening night is big and not only for us but for the whole school… a lot of pride in this building tonight it was big to get the W for them,” said Flynn. With this win, the Colonels improve to 2-2 on the season, and 1-1 in conference play. @wilkesbeacon Tyler.Aldinger@Wilkes.edu Beacon Picks Luke Modrovsky- Tua Tagovailoa - Ben Mandell- Dwayne Haskins Tyler Aldinger- Tua Tagovailoa @wilkesbeacon Benjamin.Mandell@Wilkes.edu The Beacon/Kirsten Peters Freshman Nick Fea completes a hat trick on Saturday against Chatham in the Colonels 8-4 victory. Cross Country (Men’s and Women’s) 8/31 @ Misericordia Invitational Men’s 5th, Women’s 4th 9/8 @ Stevenson Invitational Men’s 5th, Women’s 8th 9/15 @ Cougar Classic Men’s 4th, Women’s 4th 9/29 @ Mount Saint Mary Men’s 4th, Women’s 5th 10/6 @ Desales Invitational Men’s 15th, Women’s 13th 10/13 @ Inter-Regional Border Battle Men’s 41st, Women’s 38th 10/19 @ LVC Last Chance Run Fast Men’s 7th 10/27 MAC Championships Men’s 9th, Women’s 11th 11/10 NCAA Mideast Regional (DeSales) Fall Sports Schedules Women’s Volleyball 8/31 @ PSU-Hazleton, W 3-0 9/1 @ Clarks Summit, W 3-0 9/1 @ Lycoming, L 3-0 9/1 @ Penn College, W 3-0 9/4 @ PSU-Brandywine, W 3-0 9/6 vs. Lancaster Bible, L 3-1 9/8 @ PSU-Harrisburg, W 3-1 9/8 @ Shenandoah, W 3-2 *9/12 vs. Manhattanville, L 3-2 9/15 vs. Cairn, W 3-0 9/15 vs. Wesley, W 3-1 *9/18 @ FDU-Florham, L 3-1 9/20 vs. Clarks Summit, W 3-0 9/22 @ Brooklyn College, W 3-0 9/22 @ Rutgers-Camden, W 3-1 *9/26 vs. Delaware Valley, W 3-0 9/28 @ RIT, L 3-1 9/29 @ Morrisville State, L 3-1 9/29 @ SUNY Cortland, L 3-0 *10/2 @ Eastern, L 3-0 10/4 @ PSU-Berks, W 3-2 10/6 vs. New Jersey City, W 3-1 10/6 vs. PSU-Altoona, W 3-0 10/8 @ Keystone, W 3-1 *10/10 vs. King’s, L 3-1 *10/16 @ DeSales, L 3-0 10/18 vs. Bryn Athyn, W 3-0 *10/24 @ Misericordia, L 3-0 10/27 vs. Marywood, L 3-0 10/27 vs. Rutgers-Camden, W 3-1 e-11/7 vs. PSU-Behrend, L 3-0 *MAC Freedom Home matches @ Marts Center COLONELS, from page 19 20 The third period continued to move back forth like the rest of the game, both goalies making tremendous saves, preventing the puck from finding its way across the red line. Murray made 32 saves for Wilkes but stayed humble for the players around him. “I would say thank you to my defense and thank you to my forwards for throwing themselves in front of pucks, and I couldn’t have done it without them,” said Murray. The only goal came late in the third period and was an empty net goal, as Chatham pulled their goalie in the last effort to attempt to come back, but Fea had other intentions as he glided the puck into the empty net, putting the Colonels up 8-4. Fea got the hat trick for the Colonels and finished off an exciting night of hockey with his empty-net goal. The Colonels not only improved their season record but improved in other important parts of the game, like their penalty kill. “That’s an area we’ve struggled as of late, we’re playing a team that had the best power play in the country coming in and we responded tonight and did what we had to do,” said assistant coach Tyler Hynes. Wilkes improved to an overall 3-2 record, 2-1 in UCHC conference play, so far this season with their second win on home ice. The Colonels get a short break before returning to action Friday, November 16th against cross-town rival, King’s College. @wilkesbeacon Tyler.Aldinger@Wilkes.edu Field Hockey x-8/31 @ Susquehanna, L 3-1 x-9/1 vs. Kean, W 1-0 9/5 @ Keystone, W 3-0 9/8 vs. Widener, L 5-4 (SO) 9/13 vs. Cedar Crest, W 3-1 9/15 @ Alvernia, L 2-0 9/19 @ Moravian, W 3-2 *9/22 vs. Eastern, W 6-3 9/25 vs. U. of Scranton, L 3-1 *9/29 @ Manhattanville, W 3-2 10/3 @ Elizabethtown, L 2-1 *10/5 @ FDU-Florham, L 1-0 (OT) 10/8 vs. Arcadia, L 5-3 *10/12 @ Delaware Valley, W 4-1 *10/18 vs. King’s, W 5-3 *10/20 @ DeSales, L 3-1 *10/24 @ Misericordia L 4-1 **10/31 @ DeSales, L 3-2 *MAC Freedom ** MAC Freedom Playoffs x-Connie Harnum Classic �The Beacon - November 13, 2018 Sports 21 Beacon Vault: Colonels own all-time cross-town rivalry Editor’s note: This article appeared in the Nov. 23, 1949 issue of The Beacon (Vol. 3, Issue 10). The Beacon has quite the storied past. The Beacon has enjoyed many years of success, publishing continuously since 1936. The newspaper began as The Bison Stampede from 1934 until 1936 before changing names to The Beacon. Each week, we’ll take a peek in the archives, looking back at historic points. Curious to see more online? Check out www.beaconarchives.wilkes.edu to dig through a Wilkes University treasure. This week, we look back to 1949 when Wilkes football defeated King’s for the fourth consecutive year. It woud take King’s until 1951 to secure its first victory against Wilkes, on its sixth try that is. Look at this as a friendly reminder that Wilkes still holds a 21-11 lead all time against the Monarchs, as well as a 14-9 advantage in Mayor’s Cup games. Let it be known it also took King’s five tries to win a Mayor’s Cup too. It will forever be WILKES-Barre. -Complied by Luke Modrovsky, Editor-in-Chief By George Brody Co-Sports Editor They rang down the curtain in a blaze of glory . . ‘ Those superb Colonels whose deeds surpass words. They will always be remembered as a team who wasn’t just content to win, but were out to play football for all it was worth. That is the brand of greatness. 47-7. I rode to the game with a student from King’s, who in all seriousness, told me why the game was going to be close and could go either way. Imagine, he almost convinced me. For the benefit of the Bloomsburg students who insist that Wilkes caught them when they weren’t ready! Wilkes took King’s by more than double the score that the Huskies did. What’s in a comparative score? King’s beat the National Aggies by six points. Wilkes beat the Aggies by six points more than they beat King’s. Take your hats off to Wyoming Seminary! Seldom do relations exist as between them and Wilkes College. Since the season began, the Blue Knights and the Colonels have been scrimmaging against each other. It served two purposes: It cut down the chance of injury within a squad by one-half, and secondly, it gave each team a chance to work against the best the other had. Result? Both Wilkes and Sem had exceptionally good seasons. So when congratulating the Colonels on a fine season, reserve a little for Wyoming Sem... ...It was our contention from long ago that King’s would enter the game inspired, and that how close the game would be, would depend on how the early breaks went. We said that if Wilkes got one good break early in the game, King’s would be demoralized. Well, it happened, and the question of a close game dissipated. Florky set the tone when, on the game’s second play, he intercepted a pass and scooted 55 yards to paydirt. That was the beginning of what we thought was Florky’s game of the year. Think back... he was good for nine or more yards almost every time he carried the ball. No game ever saw so many players play their best game of the year. Olie Thomas was one of those. His running of interference was the best that we have seen of him this year. Especially good was his down field blocking. Olie really came through in fine style. Perfection: The set-up on Gus Castle’s 60yard TD scamper. To start with, you could hear Pinky all the way across the field yell, “Follow me, Gus!” With that he cut down the defensive line backer, and Gus turned the end for his downfield jaunt. At that point, Olie WW Women’s Soccer Thomas and Feeney came across the field just as the defensive halfback and safety man were converging on little Gus. As though shot from a gun, Feeney and Thomas cut the two defenders down like efficient lawn mowers working over a blade of grass. Gus just sailed after that. Still on the subject of best games: Al Molash was deadly. His tackling was tooth-shaking and body-jarring. He bowled his blockers like ten pins when he blocked that first punt. He was never so sharp or so fast. And little Pinky. Somehow we never thought he was very fast. Now we take it back. That rugged little fellow can run with the best. Then, too, he called the best game of his career against King’s. He was up for this one, that’s all. Big Walt Hendershot at last showed all he really had. He was a menace. He tore the King’s line to shreds and was in on 50 percent of the tackles. Maybe he didn’t make them all, but he certainly had a hand in a good many. He got the jump on his opponent early in the game and he kept it. Made the poor boy eat dirt sometimes. But then there was Gorgas and Knapich. The ease with which they tore up the Monarch’s line would have been humorous if the game weren’t the serious traditional game that it was. It seemed as though, for those two, it was a mere matter of walking over the center and sitting on the defenseless, puzzled quarterback. Knapich got his usual blocked punt, and Gorgas on one occasion took a lateral pass right out of the quarterback’s hand. Their’s was a brilliant game. Well, that winds up the 1949 football campaign. The season was full of highlights, and there were few moments when the Colonels weren’t shining. Of course, its proudest feature was its fourth straight victory over King’s. It left a high mark for future teams to shoot at, and it left a King’s College determined that their year was coming. The future Colonels will have this to remember. Theirs is a great task to take up the slack and maintain the standard set by the departing Colonels. The future seasons with new names and new faces will present an interesting spectacle. No matter how good they are, people will always wonder if they’re as good as the ‘49 aggregation. Well, the job is theirs. Good luck to them, and GOOD BYE, SENIOR COLONELS! @wilkesbeacon Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu Fall Sports Schedules 8/31 @ PSU-Berks, CANCELLED 9/5 @ Ithaca, L 1-0 9/8 vs. Marywood, W 3-2 9/12 @ William Paterson, W 1-0 9/15 @ Bard, L 3-1 9/19 vs. Susquehanna, L 2-1 9/22 @ #14 Arcadia T 2-2 9/25 @ U. of Scranton, L 2-0 *9/29 vs. Delaware Valley, W 1-0 10/3 vs. Kean, W 1-0 *10/6 vs. DeSales, W 2-1 *10/10 @ King’s, W 2-0 *10/13 @ Eastern, W 5-0 *10/16 vs. #12 Misericordia, L 3-0 *10/20 vs. Manhattanville, W 6-0 10/23 vs. Oneonta, T 1-1 *10/26 @ FDU-Florham, L 2-1 **10/31 vs. DeSales, W 2-1 **11/3 @ #9 Misericordia, L 2-1 e-11/10 vs. Mount Saint Mary (@Springfield), W 2-0 e-11/11 vs. Springfield, W 1-0 e-11/17 vs. Albright *MAC Freedom ** MAC Freedom Playoffs e-ECAC Championship Home games @ Schmidt Stadium Football 9/1 vs. Hartwick, L 28-24 9/8 @ Lebanon Valley, W 30-27 *9/15 @ Delaware Valley, L 21-10 *9/22 vs. Misericordia, L 47-45 *9/29 @ Alvernia, W 34-14 *x-10/6 vs. Albright, W 47-43 *10/12 @ FDU-Florham, W 31-16 *10/20 @ Stevenson, L 33-21 *10/27 vs. Lycoming, W 14-7 *y-11/10 vs. King’s, L 45-0 *MAC x-Homecoming y-Mayor’s Cup Home games @ Schmidt Stadium Men’s Soccer 8/31 @ PSU-Berks, T 1-1 9/3 @ Marywood, W 2-0 9/8 vs. Moravian, L 4-1 9/12 vs. Clarks Summit, W 4-0 9/15 @ Keystone, L 2-1 (OT) 9/19 @ Susquehanna, W 1-0 9/22 @ Stevenson, L 2-1 9/26 vs. U. of Scranton, W 3-1 *9/29 vs. Delaware Valley, W 3-1 10/3 @ Lancaster Bible, W 1-0 (OT) *10/6 vs. DeSales, L 3-1 *10/9 @ King’s, W 2-1 *10/13 @ Eastern, L 5-1 *10/17 vs. Misericordia, L 3-1 *10/20 vs. Manhattanville, L 3-1 10/24 @ Penn College, L 1-0 *10/27 @ FDU-Florham, W 4-3 e-11/10 vs. Grove City (@ Drew), L 3-0 *MAC Freedom e-ECAC Championship Home games @ Schmidt Stadium �The Beacon - November 13, 2018 Sports 22 Getting to know... Nicholas Racanelli Senior Wrestler The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week Nov. 2 - Nov. 12 Why Nicholas Racanelli was selected: Racanelli was named the MAC Wrestler of the Week after placing as the runner-up in the 165lb. weight class at the Ned McGinley Invitational hosted by King’s College. Name: Nicholas Racanelli Year: Fifth-year Senior Major: Biology & Spanish Hometown: West Creek, NJ High School: Southern Regional HS Position: 165 lb. weight class Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I wanted to continue wrestling as well as receive a great education. Wilkes allowed me to do both. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? After graduating, I plan to attend medical school and then practice dermatology. What came first? The chicken or the egg? The chegg. Favorite building on campus? Marts Center. Coke or Pepsi? I’d crack open a dewski over both. Favorite professor(s)? Dr. Steele and Dr. Bianco. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? To reach 100 career wins and win a national title. Editor’s note : Athlete of the Week s elec tions are deter mined by the spor t s staf f each week. At the e nd of the acade mic year, we w ill post a reader poll on Tw itte r @ Wilkes B eacon to c row n an “Athlete of the Year." The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani When/Why did you first begin playing? I started in the second grade because my oldest brother was a wrestler before me. Favorite thing to do during practice? Slam people. If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? Nothing, the program I follow has led me to Nationals two times. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Competitive eating and Fortnite. Favorite meal to eat on campus? They’re not on campus, but definitely Angelo’s or Gerry’s pizza. Most influential person in your life? Can’t name just one … family, friends and coaches. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Robin Williams. A quote you live your life by? A quote I live my life by is, “When the going gets tough, the tough gets going.” What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? To me, “Be Colonel” means to represent Wilkes in a positive manner, on and off the mat. Anyone to give a shout-out to? Wilkes student-athletes. -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor �23 Sports The Beacon - November 13, 2018 Getting to know... Nicolette Towlen Senior Soccer Player The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week Nov. 2 - Nov. 12 Why Nicolette Towlen was selected: After falling in the MAC Freedom championship game against Misericordia, Towlen scored the game-winning goal in their 1-0 ECAC semifinal victory over Springfield College. Name: Nicolette Towlen Year: Senior Major: Psychology Minor: Sports Management & Sports Psychology Hometown: Ewing, NJ High School: Ewing HS Position: Forward Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? Definitely the soccer team. I loved the culture and their team chemistry. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? I hope to work as a sports psychologist. What came first? The chicken or the egg? The chicken. Favorite building on campus? UCOM, mostly because of Starbucks. Coke or Pepsi? Coke. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? Our season is unfortunately coming to a close, but our goal was to make it to the MAC championship, and we accomplished that. Now, we are working towards an ECAC championship. When/Why did you first begin playing? When I was five, my parents signed me up for rec and I’ve loved it ever since. Favorite thing to do during practice? Just being around my friends and have fun. If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? I don’t think I would change anything. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Not really, just soccer. Favorite professor? Dr. Bohlander Favorite meal to eat on campus? Southwest Chicken Wrap from the POD. Most influential person in your life? My mom. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Mia Hamm. A quote you live your life by? “Somewhere behind the athlete you've become and the hours of practice and the coaches who have pushed you is a little girl who fell in love with the game and never looked back ... play for her.” -Mia Hamm What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? Have pride in everything you do - know that you are a representation of Wilkes University. Anyone to give a shout-out to? My team - love you guys! -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor Editor’s note: Athlete of the Week s elec tions are deter mined by the spor ts staff each week. At the end of the academic year, we w ill post a reader poll on Tw it ter @WilkesB eacon to crow n an “Athlete of the Year." The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani �The Beacon - November 13, 2018 Alumnae Gigliello & Saracino inducted into Hall of Fame By Kirsten Peters Co-Sports Editor This past August, two Wilkes alumna, Lisa Gigliello and Doris Saracino, were inducted into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame. With the unveiling of the Hall of Fame’s new display case, the memorabilia from these alumnae is now open to the public in the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport. Through athletics, these alumnae proved themselves to be influential on various platforms, leaving an imprint on the community that deserves recognition. According to the Jim Martin, the president of the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame, “It’s all about what sports provides the community. We want to welcome the past, represent what is significant now and include what is making noise in the future.” The Luzerne County/John Louis Popple Chapter Sports Hall of Fame is a communitybased organization that strives to be a servant leader, promote events and donate to worthwhile causes. In doing so, they choose to recognize individuals who have become accomplished in any sport, how these individuals have grown and how they’ve contributed to their community. Since its inception in 1985, the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame has inducted 654 individuals from various walks of sports history, representing five counties in Pennsylvania. This year, eight women and seven men were inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame. “The Hall of Fame has been male specific and we’re working hard towards representing a larger population of women,” said Martin. “We’re trying to level the playing field.” Among these individuals is the recent addition of two Wilkes alumna, Lisa Gigliello and Doris Saracino. As for Gigliello, her presence on the softball field has been prevalent since her time at Wilkes. She was a two-time Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) All-Star, won the Senior Student-Athlete award and was inducted into the Wilkes University Athletic Hall of Fame. During her collegiate career, Wilkes won the MAC title and was ranked tenth in the nation, resulting in Gigliello being named to the MAC 100 Softball Century Team. At Wilkes, Gigliello earned a degree in electrical engineering, physics and an MBA, allowing her to be recognized as a top student-athlete in MAC history. “It’s always nice to be recognized,” Gigliello said. “But it’s also a reflection of all the people I’ve played with and for, not just of myself.” Although Gigliello’s presence on the field The Beacon/Kirsten Peters Lisa Gigliello and Doris Saracino’s displays located at the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport. was impressive during her playing career, her time coaching in the third-base box has only enhanced her stat sheet. At King’a College, Gigliello is entering her 26th season as the head softball coach, where she has acquired the most wins in the school’s history with a record of 621-322-2. Not only has Gigliello built one of the top softball programs in the region, but her program has been recognized on the NCAA Division III level, ranking her in the top 30 for both wins and winning percentage. She has 19 consecutive playoff tournament berths, holding the longest and unmatched record in the MAC. She has led her team to 10 MAC championships, 11 NCAA tournaments and one ECAC. However, perhaps what is more notable is the number of awards she has been able to acquire for her players, with 145 MAC AllAcademic nods, 127 MAC All-Star honors and 51 Regional All-American honors. “I’m fortunate to coach great people, not just great athletes or student-athletes,” said Gigliello, reflecting on the accolades of her players. Although Gigliello has had a successful career, both on and off the field, she notes that her recent induction is bigger than herself, indicating that what she passes on to her players is crucial to her. “Hopefully, some of them will want to coach and share the benefits of sports that takes place by being on a team that you wouldn’t get to experience otherwise,” Gigliello said. Of these experiences, Gigliello highlights the life-long friendships that are created as a result of the dynamic on the field. “We’re in NEPA - it’s cold. Just thinking about the 20 other people willing to be out there with you in that nasty weather, working towards that one sunny day when you actually get to play can be all it takes,” Gigliello remarked. From Little League to her time at Wilkes, Gigliello notes that the individuals she has played with have become apart of her life, portraying the significance of sports. Although Gigliello has an impressive repertoire, her accolades cannot compare to the message she wants to leave behind following her recent induction into the Sports Hall of Fame. “Sports represents a tiny microcosm of life,” said Gigliello, indicating the overwhelming role that sports can play in an individual’s life. “It teaches you how to deal with people, disappointments and even success. It’s a glimpse of the big picture of life - in just one inning, one game or one season.” In addition to Gigliello’s induction, former 34-year member of the Wilkes athletic department, Doris Saracino was inducted as well. Although Saracino’s induction comes after her passing, her recognition by the Sports Hall of Fame does not carry any less weight, as she was affectionately dubbed the “Mother of Wilkes Women’s Athletics.” With Saracino’s influence, women’s sports became just as prevalent as men’s sports in the athletic community at Wilkes. In 1960-61, She kick-started women’s basketball, being their first full-time head coach and leading them for their first 10 years of existence. The following year in 1962, Saracino added another women’s sport to Wilkes’s lineup: field hockey. While continuing to coach basketball in the winter, Saracino coached field hockey for eight years in the fall. In 1975, she implemented another fall sport: women’s volleyball, which she coached for 15 years. In addition to Saracino’s overwhelming presence at Wilkes, she made a name for herself in the community as well. In 1976, she played a crucial role in establishing the Kingston Softball League and became the league’s first commissioner. In 1995, she was inducted into the Wilkes University Athletic Hall of Fame. Twenty-one 24 years later, she was inducted into the MAC Hall of Fame as well. “My family takes tremendous pride in our mother’s induction into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame,” said Maria Saracino Mooney, the daughter of the late Doris Saracino. “We are very proud to have our mother’s memorabilia and her legacy on display for many people to see.” Despite Dorie’s petite stature of just over four feet tall, the impact she left on women’s athletics was quite the opposite. She opened doors at Wilkes University and in the community before the implementation of Title IX, the law that forces equality in education and athletics for women. “She loved educating, coaching and empowering countless women,” Mooney said proudly. “She was able to help pave the way so women had every opportunity that the men had to participate in sports.” With the relocation of the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame, the memorabilia for these two alumna can be founded in the display case at the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport. Prior to the relocation, the Sports Hall of Fame’s artifacts were held in Ashley Furniture Home Store. However, Martin noted how they didn’t want any artifacts to get damaged and were on the search for a new location. Upon talking with Carl Beardsley, the Executive Director of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport, Martin noted that Beardsley was “glowing enthusiastic” about putting sports memorabilia in the display that was not in use. After one month of collecting the artifacts and designing the case structure, the display was unveiled to the public on Oct. 25. After moving locations, Martin noted the significance of where the display is in the airport, stating, “It’s where people enter, exit and congregate. Over 330,000 people go through those doors per year, and we would be happy to hit just a fraction of that.” The display case is centrally located in the airport, being adjacent to TSA and visible from all angles on the floor. With the new display case, Martin emphasizes how monumental of an accomplishment this was. After shuttling representatives of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame to the airport to see their accomplishment, he noted the positive feedback that he received. “We’re not just representing our area alone - we want to take it to the state level,” said Martin. “We are experiencing it as it unfolds.” @wilkesbeacon Kirsten.Peters@Wilkes.edu � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. 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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 2018 November 13th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 November 13 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/b34a758ded3ac361f9d150a704647efd.pdf 979ddeb5f2c03ea34132de4725e04308 PDF Text Text w T ~ ~IHIIE: HE BBIEACC(O)N EACON The Beacon - November 6, 2018 Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 72, Issue 09 Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania FREE Take one The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. STEM Discovery Day draws over 300 students Art in Context Lecture: Inspired to Act: Why Young Women Combat Sexism By Maddie Davis By Sean Schmoyer News Writer The Beacon/Steffen Horwath Dr. William Terzaghi demonstrated how to feed a bug-eating plant to Connor Zuccarelli and Annaleia Rose. Students, staff react to reoccuring graffiti in campus buildings, page 4 The Red Sand Project, page 7 set up a lab about energy efficiency and the future of energy. She exposed students to various field equipment that her field uses to do energy assessments. Overall wanted to teach these younger STEM, page 3 On Tuesday, Oct. 30, Dr. Jennifer Thomas, associate professor and coordinator of psychology and director of women’s and gender studies, presented her lecture titled “Inspired to Act: Why Young Women Combat Sexism.” Thomas’ lecture was based off of her and Dr. Ellen Newell’s research into sexism, and how identity and other factors play a role in the actions of women who stand against sexism. “Sexism is pervasive in our society and in the world, it is a huge problem. Sexism is everywhere: poverty, violence, family obligations overwhelmingly affect women and they limit women’s freedom and autonomy,” said Thomas. Thomas introduced this idea through a comic strip, depicting the available costumes for male and female children. ART IN CONTEXT, page 10 Election 2018: You’ve Largest first-year class in registered to vote, but will history, page 5 you actually vote?, page 18 The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani Beacon File Photo The Beacon/Madi Hummer Learning Center and all four floors of the Cohen Science Center. Dr. Maureen Troy, an environmental engineer professor, headed one of the labs the students could participate in, “addressing future energy challenges.” Troy and many of her college students The Beacon / Maddie Davis Co-News Editor On Saturday, Nov. 3, Wilkes University welcomed more than 300 elementary and junior high school students for ‘Stem Discovery Day.’ Formerly called ‘Passport to Science,’ the event involves the campus science departments hosting Boy and Girl Scout troops and many of the schools in the surrounding area to participate in 13 different science labs headed by Wilkes professors and alumni. There were also more than 70 Wilkes student volunteers that helped families register for the day and aided professors in the different labs. One of the student volunteers, Emily Cholin, a sophomore hospitality and leadership major got involved and volunteered at the event through her job at Wilkes Admissions. “[Volunteering] helps students who are looking into the science programs and helps kids grow in themselves,” said Cholin. “I think its a great event,” added Cholin. “Personally I didn’t have any opportunities when I was younger to do this and I think its awesome because they get to experience things in a college … and that they get to interact with other students and professors.” The 13 different labs were spread between the newly renovated Stark Largest AOTW:fiMeet rst-year thisclass week’sin picks, history, page 22 page and5 23 �The Beacon - November 6, 2018 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact either news editor: Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu or Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Student Government notes: Oct. 24 weekly meeting By Sean Schmoyer News Writer This week’s Student Government meeting continued the fund request for the Sports Management Club. Student Government also conducted votes for Club of the Month and SG Member of the Month. The Sports Management Club’s fund request from last week for $600 was approved with 35 Student Government members for it and three against it. The money is being used for the club’s planned trip to Madison Square Garden and the MetLife Stadium. The trip will be available for all Wilkes students and will be open to the first 30 students who sign up. Student Government voted on Club of the Month with a unanimous vote for GSA, Gender and Sexuality Alliance. They were named club of the month because all of the events and activities the club has been hosting this past month, such as the drag show that was hosted on Oct. 23 and their event paint twister hosted earlier in the month. Then Student Government voted on their Member of the Month. They reached a decision that the recipient of this award would be the class of 2020 Vice President Logan Biechy. She was awarded this because of her continual and consistent help and support with numerous Student Government events over the past month. Student Government then moved onto the committee reports. It was addressed that some on campus felt that there was a lack of community on campus. Hunter Hughes, student body president, addressed this issue later addressing the rest of Student Government. “When it comes to community on campus, that is our responsibility as Student Government to be leaders on campus,” said Hughes. “We need to make sure we are keeping an open community for people on campus not shutting doors on them.” Also addressed in the committee reports was that the parking garage will go under construction in the winter. The top floor of the parking garage near Towers will be closed off for parking throughout the winter. The exact start date for construction will be later announced to the Wilkes student, faculty and staff. Also, the YMCA will be getting new airconditioning units, and it was announced that there will be continual upgrades to elevators on campus. Any misbehavior that causes damage to the elevators will result in a fine to students who cause that damage. Thanksgiving Drive is seeking donations of different traditional Thanksgiving food items. Items include boxed mashed potatoes, stuffing, different canned vegetables and gravy. All items can be dropped off in boxes marked with “Colonels Helping Community“ which can be found in the Interfaith Office on the second floor of the Henry Student Center. “The One and the Nine: Building Teams and Organizations that Win.” Those who are interested in attending may register at wilkes.edu/jakewood. The Kirby Center for Creative Arts is located on 201 North Sprague Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704. at the Info Desk on the first floor of the SUB. For any questions please contact Kristin Osipower at Kristin.Osipower@ wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs: The happenings on campus -- Oct. 30 to Nov. 5 Compiled by Maddie Davis Skirmish Paintball Trip On Saturday, Nov. 10 Wilkes Adventure Education will hold a Skirmish Paintball trip. The trip costs $25 and will include all that is needed for paintball except lunch. Anyone interested in signing up should visit Jill Price’s office on the first floor of the Henry Student Center lounge. For any questions please contact Maverick Reed at Maverick.Reed@wilkes.edu. Help Provide a Thanksgiving meal The Colonels Helping Community Alan P. Kirby lecture: Jake Wood On Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m at The Kirby Center for Creative Arts at Wyoming Seminary. The lecture is titled Colonel’s Closest freshly stocked The Colonel’s Closet is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. There is also a Colonel’s Closet online order form that can be filled out and found on Wilkes Today. Orders are typically filled within 24 hours of the order being placed and can be picked up Upcoming Events: 2018 Fall Semester November 6 - Casino Week: Texas Hold ‘Em (SG) 7 - Casino Week: Bingo (SG) 8 - UN Lecture: Mr. Niall McCann 9 - Casino Night (SG) 10 - Skirmish Paintball Trip 12 - World War I Reflection by Dr. Kuiken 15 - Bingo (WUPB) 19 - Late Night Lift 20 - LKS Annual Turkey Tea Dinner 21 to 25 - Thanksgiving Recess 29 - Wing Wars (WUPB) 30 - SM Club trip to NYC (MetLife Stadium and Madison Square Garden December 6 - Holiday Party: PJs and Pancakes (WUPB) 10 - Final Exams Begin Spring - January 2019 14 - Classes Commence 21- NYC Trip to MOMA and MET WUPB denotes Wilkes University Programming Board SG denotes Student Government Want your event featured in the calendar? Email: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Volunteer at the Sordoni Art Gallery All are welcome to share their appreciation of art and volunteer at the Sordoni Art Gallery. Please follow the link on Wilkes Today for the application. Please contact Nicole Lewis at Nicole. Lewis1@wilkes.edu for further details. @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Table of Contents News.................2 Life, A&E............7 Opinion............14 Sports..............19 �The Beacon - November 6, 2018 STEM, from front page students to learn about energy efficiency and the part they can take in their own homes to save on energy. “You don’t need expensive equipment to make sure the windows are sealed properly, that you have newer types of light bulbs, that you have your TV and phone on a power strip that you can shut off,” said Troy on why it is important to expose young students to the concepts of energy efficiency. Troy and her student volunteers set up mock houses to further the students’ hands-on experiences with the idea of how to obtain energy efficiency in their own homes. With the change in the name of the event, two new Wilkes faculty took charge of the event. Connie Dombroski and Julie McMonagle both took charge of the event for the first time this year. They both were hopeful for not only the turnout of the event but for the lasting effects of this unique opportunity for the younger students. “They don’t get a lot of hands-on activities in elementary and middle school News because sometimes schools have limited resources,” said McMonagle. “This is an opportunity for them to get some experiences in these fields and hopefully develop a passion for STEM.” McMonagle wanted to further the students’ knowledge through these 13 diverse labs to help them in their future selection of what to study and their future careers. “We are trying to give them different opportunities to learn about lots of different things. [These experiences] can maybe help them as they age and figure out what they want to do with their lives. “It’s a great mentoring opportunity for our students as well.” Dombroski hoped that Wilkes students and professors would further expose them to ideas that they wouldn’t normally see in their schools or at home. “Hopefully we expose them to something they like here at Wilkes,” added Dombroski. Eleven-year-old and sixth grader Emily Pugh was one of the students attended the event with her father. Pugh recalled that her first lab of the day was Dr. William Terzaghi’s lab “Fun with plants that move and eat bugs,” where she 3 The Beacon/Steffen Horwath Boy Scout Troop 366 participated in Dr. Don Mercer’s “Fun with Kitchen Chemistry“ where they learned how to do different household chemistry experiments. was able to interact with different plants like a venus fly trap. “It was really cool,” said Pugh about Terzaghi’s lab. Pugh, whose favorite subject is chemistry, was most looking forward to “Fun with Kitchen Chemistry” with Dr. Don Mencer where students were able to make slime among other chemistry experiments that can be done with products mostly found in household kitchens. Other sessions the students looked forward to during the event were alumnus Dr. Felicia Snyder’s “Science Jeopardy,” Dr. Del Lucent’s session “Wizards of Physics” and many other lab sessions. @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Faculty, students react to vigil held at JCC for Pitt. shooting By Cabrini Rudnicki Co-News Editor The community reacted to the recent Pittsburgh synagogue shooting with sadness. The mass shooting occurred at Tree of Life in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Eleven people were killed, while seven were injured. The shooting took place during Shabbat morning services. Shabbat is Judaism’s day of rest and the seventh day of the week. Religious jews celebrate the day by refraining from work. The sole suspect, Robert Gregory Bowers, was arrested and charged with 29 federal crimes and 36 state crime. Bowers’ motive is believed to be anti-semitism. At the local Jewish Community Center in Wilkes-Barre, the community mourned the loss of victims through a service. A vigil was held Monday, Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. The vigil was open to the community. The number of participants at the vigil overflowed the synagogue. The organizers believe over 400 people attended the event. In a press release from the Jewish Community Center released on Oct. 28, the center discussed enhancing the building’s security. “At the JCC, we take security of our members and guests very seriously, and their safety is always forefront in our minds,” they explained. “Entry is by key card only and we have cameras at all entrances. We will remain alert and ask you not to allow anyone to enter with you with whom you are not familiar.” “Our Jewish community is strong,” they continued. “We will continue to maintain a protective eye on our community, and will not be intimidated or deterred. We will mourn this terrible loss, but we will continue to attend services, we will continue to celebrate Shabbat and we will continue to proud of who we are.” Students on campus reacted to the news of the shooting with disbelief. “I just feel it is awful that acts such as this continue to occur in our country,” said Tim Brown, a junior psychology major. Eric Kong, a junior finance major, feels like the incident could happen to anyone. “I know that there was another shooting a couple of days ago,” he said, referring to the Tallahassee yoga studio shooting which left two dead and five injured. Adam Seiwell, a psychology senior, said the shooting was absolutely terrible, but The Beacon/Cabrini Rudnicki The line to attend the vigil was wrapped around the inside of the JCC as people filled the outer hallway. something that is unfortunately becoming more commonplace. “It begs the question: How many more people have to die before we revisit gun laws and provide better and easier access to mental healthcare for those that need it?” The Jewish Community Alliance, which operates the Jewish Community Center, is collecting donations for the victims. Checks can be made out to “JCA” with “Pittsburgh” in the memo section. The checks can be mailed to: JCA, 60 S. River Street, WilkesBarre, PA 18702. Donations made by credit card can be made by calling 570-824-4646 and asking for Tracey. @wilkesbeacon Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 6, 2018 News 4 Students, staff react to reoccuring graffiti in campus buildings By Maddie Davis Co-News Editor Students and faculty have noticed a reoccurring drawing across campus for the past few weeks across the different campus buildings. The drawing depicts a small cartoonish head with a seemingly blank expression. There have been different variations of the character with crosses for eyes. This small graffiti piece has been spotted on the stairwells of the Henry Student Center, Stark Learning Center, UCOM and Breiseth Hall. Breiseth Hall has been heavily tagged the most with six of these drawings alone. As of Sunday, a total of 10 have been found across these buildings on campus, The Beacon found. The Director of Wilkes’ Public Safety, Chief Christopher J. Jagoe, commented on the graffiti on campus. “We are certainly monitoring it,” said Jagoe. “It certainly is criminal in damaging property.” Jagoe also added that the Public Safety isn’t sure if these faces are a one-time thing or a continuing vandalism issue. “We don’t want to encourage people to engage in this kind of activity,” added Jagoe. “[The person(s) drawing these] could face criminal charges & disciplinary action.” He also warned that Public Safety will be reviewing campus surveillance footage. According to the 2017 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, there were 13 vandalism offenses reported on the campus in 2016. This number has decreased since 2014 and 2015 which each year recorded over 50 cases of vandalism. Joshua Bradley, a junior political science major, felt strongly about these pieces of graffiti on campus. “I think this graffiti is getting out of hand,” said Bradley. “We all pay so much to attend this university, not to deface and destroy it. “Many people work hard to keep this place clean, and they have better things to do than clean up after childish drawings.” Sophomore biology major, Bridget Regan also had a strong opinion against the drawings. “It would be wise to remember though FRIDAYS @ 7:30 The Beacon/Maddie Davis One of the graffiti pieces located near the stairs on the basement of Breiseth Hall. Wilkes is our home, we do not own the walls to compromise it,” said Regan. “It’s in poor taste, it’s not funny, it’s not pretty and it’s a poor reflection of Wilkes to outside visitors.” More recently, the faces have been appearing to be more permanent. The drawings started off in pencil but the artist is now moving to more permanent measures by using red and blue paint and different colored sharpies. The artist seems to be hitting easily accessible academic buildings on campus. Suspicious activity can be reported to Public Safety either in their office on 148 South Main St., or over the phone at (570) 408-4999. @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu English Deptartment holds Frankenstein lecture and movie screening By Breanna Ebisch Staff Writer In 1818, Mary Shelley wrote a novel, “Frankenstein,” that would outlive generations and change modern literature. The Wilkes University English Department celebrated the 200th anniversary of the novel on Tuesday, Oct. 30, with two lectures and a screening of Nick Dear’s 2011 adaption of the book for the National Theatre Live in London. The evening opened with a lecture from Dr. Helen Davis, of the English Department, who spoke about the life of Mary Shelley and how she wrote Frankenstein during a time period where women never published any of their work. Davis went into detail about important moments in Shelley’s life and how the book has affected modern literature, art and generations. Dr. Chad Stanley, an English associate professor, also gave a lecture about this newest sculpture which was heavily inspired by Frankenstein. The sculpture was on display at the event and represented Frankenstein’s wife looking through a window. Stanley spoke about how the novel has also been adapted through art pieces, continuing Frankenstein’s legacy as a timeless novel. Nick Dear’s adaption for the production of Frankenstein for the National Theatre Live in London starred Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Mille. In her lecture, Davis revealed that the two actors switched characters for each performance but for the screening Cumberbatch was playing the Creature and Miller was playing Victor Frankenstein. “I thought it was a really interesting adaptation of (Frankenstein) because I haven’t had the privilege of reading the text yet but I could definitely tell (the director) really tried to encapsulate those themes about humanity, the question of God, creation, playing with science and all those really great science fiction themes that are evident in the text,” said Brianna Schunk, a junior dance and English major, who was in attendance at the event. The Beacon/Steffen Horwath Davis and Stanley talked about the context surrounding the novel “Frankenstein.“ The audience was a mix of community members and Wilkes students of various years and majors. Professor Davis took on the challenge of hosting the event for the Wilkes community and certainly reached her goal. “I knew it was the 200th year [of Frankenstein] and I wanted to do something to mark it,” said Davis. “I had seen this production in 2011 when it was first airing and I drove students to Allentown to the theater to watch it so I thought this would be a fun way to [celebrate the anniversary],” Davis revealed about how the idea for the event came to be. @wilkesbeacon Breanna.Ebisch@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 6, 2018 News 5 College Democrats hold open discussion on celebrities in politics By Sean Schmoyer News Writer On Monday, Oct. 29 the College Democrats Club hosted their first open discussion, Snacks ’n’ Politics where they discussed the impact of celebrities on political culture. The rules made sure that all participants were able to talk, no one person controlled the conversation and no one judged another participant for any of their beliefs. The discussion opened with opinions about how participants felt towards celebrities getting involved in politics. The conversation got more indepth when the discussion went into both Taylor Swift and Kanye West, to celebrities who both have gotten more involved in politics as of the meeting. This discussion moved towards the dangers of representation and how who represents you is important on the political stage. There was also a long discussion about the motives celebrities might have when they start to get political. The group then focused on the topic of fake news and how it contributes to a growing political confusion and the increasing difficulty to know what you should believe. Garrett Gagliardi, a junior accounting major and President of the Young Americans for Liberty, said “More people should come out to these discussions so that they are not dominated by one viewpoint. Nobody is helped when everyone just repeats talking points and agrees with each other.” Gagliardi made it clear to the group that he was a Libertarian. “I think it is very important to have a diverse turnout at political events,” Sophomore pharmacy stduent Gregory Chang said. “Most of the people that showed up this time around admitted they were registered Democrats, but we still had a variety of opinions on the various topics we discussed. The College Democrats plan to host more events and hope to draw in both bigger and more diverse crowds to make the discussions even better. The students discussed topics for the next meeting, including Brett Kavanaugh. “Too many people think that politics are not important or that people’s opinions do not matter,” Morgan The Beacon/Maddie Davis The open discussion focused on celebrity intervention in politics and fake news. Johnson, freshman psychology student. “It seems like a great place to open up the conversation.” “I think that goes to show that parties and other groups of people cannot be classified as having one mindset or thinking one way (even though we might want to vilify our ideological opponents), and I would like to see more variety in political opinions and background at this event in order to foster a much more comprehensive discussion,” Chang said. The open discussions are available to the whole student body and the College Democrats hope that more students with varying political views will come out from all sides to join in the discussion. “This is all riding on our future,” said Plumhoff. “If we don’t start voting now, most people won’t ever start.” Returning voter, Kailey Orzechowski said that women across the country should educate themselves on their candidates, especially those that decide on issues that affect women such as reproductive rights and the gender pay gap. A wave of youth activism captivated mainstream media as young protesters took to the streets at the Women’s March and the March for Our Lives. Wilkes’ campus has also experienced a surge of student-driven activism on campus: The red sand project among other student initiatives. There have also been two recent student organizations that focus on educating the greater student body about politics Wilkes College Democrats and Young Americans for Liberty. According to a joint survey by Vanity Fair’s the Hive, theSkimm and SurveyMonkey, 36 percent of millennial women said they were more involved in politics or causes in their community than they were last year, with 52 percent lining up behind Black Lives Matter, 50 percent behind LGBTQ issues and 48 percent behind feminism. While enthusiasm among young women voters may seem high, young adults statistically vote in lower numbers than any other age cohort, according to Baldino. “The older one gets, the more likely they are to vote and vote regularly,” said Baldino. Baldino and Richards both agreed that if 18-29 year-old demographic shows up on Election Day, they could flip both House of Representatives and Senate to a Democratic majority. One thing is clear: Young women not only have the potential to influence America this midterm election, but also redefine it. “What’s important for young women to realize is that one day, they’re not going to be the people voting – they are going to be the people running for office,” Richards said. @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Young women may prove influential over Nov. midterm elections By Madi Hummer Design Editor Midterm elections have traditionally been dominated by older voters, but one promising sign suggests that this year might be different: energized young women. In previous midterm elections, voter turnout among adults in the 18-to-29 year-old cohort has wavered around 30 to 35%, according to Dr. Thomas Baldino, professor of political science at Wilkes University. Baldino said he predicts an increase in voter turnout among young women, citing the Trump administration and the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh as motivating factors. Gabby Richards, political communications consultant at Persist Strategies, sees November’s election as a chance for young women to get their voices heard and earn a seat at the table. “When women turnout to vote, they elect leaders that support their views, and young women are seeing what happens when they don’t. If you don’t show up, you can’t count on people representing you,” Richards said. Out of eleven students on Wilkes University’s campus, six out of the six women spoken to have not only registered, but plan to vote in the midterm election. On the other hand, only one of the five men spoken to has registered and planned to vote. These findings support both Baldino and Richard’s prediction that women are likely to participate in the upcoming election. November’s midterm election will be the first time many of the female students will cast their ballots including Lindsey Becker, and Madeline Plumhoff. Becker said voting should be viewed as a civic duty and cited the women’s suffrage movement as her inspiration for hitting the polls. “We are the future of the county,” said Becker. “Women fought the right to vote, so it’s important that we continue what they started.” Plumhoff also recognized the importance of young voters like herself and her fellow classmates. @wilkesbeacon Madison.Hummer@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 6, 2018 News 15 Beacon Beacon Vault: Political Campaign Stifs Students’ Interest Editor’s note: This article appeared in the Nov. 9, 1962 issue of The Beacon (Vol. 27, Issue 8). Each week, we’ll take a peek in the archives, looking back at historic points. The Beacon has quite the storied past. The Beacon has enjoyed many years of success, publishing continuously since 1936. The newspaper began as The Bison Stampede from 1934 until 1936 before changing names to The Beacon. Each week, we’ll dust off a piece to dig through the archives. Be sure to check out next week’s Beacon Vault as we look back through Wilkes football history. Curious to see more online? Check out www.beaconarchives.wilkes.edu to dig through a Wilkes University treasure. -Complied by Luke Modrovsky, Editor-in-Chief We picked a winner! The student body of Wilkes College reflected the sentiments of the state as they chose William Scranton for governor of Pennsylvania in a straw vote last Tuesday. The bogus vote also correctly picked Daniel Flood, seven-time winner and perennial local favorite, as Congressman although it differed from the actual vote in selection of Senator Joseph Clark. STRAW VOTE RESULTS Governor Democrat DILWORTH 115 Republican SCRANTON 280 Senator Democrat CLARK 172 Republican VAN ZANDT 223 Congressman Democrat FLOOD 295 Republican AYERS 100 ACTUAL ELECTION RESULTS GOVERNOR SCRANTON SENATOR CLARK CONGRESSMAN FLOOD The straw vote, sponsored by the campus Intercollegiate Council on Government, was the climax of a flood of political activity which has swept over the campus in the past few weeks manifesting itself in vigorous campaigns for favorites, impromptu student rallies, and heated private debates. @wilkesbeacon Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 6, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, Arts & Entertainment editor: Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu Women’s and Gender Students Psi Chi Honor Society, Feminist Alliance & UNICEF Club hosts “The Red Sand Project” encourage conversations on the By Catie Lally 1. Follow the Red Sand topic. Staff Writer “It was something so small, just Project on Twitter, Facebook, The Red Sand Project was held filling in cracks on a sidewalk but Pinterest or Youtube in order outside the Karambelas Media and it gave a feeling of empowerment,” to get immediate updates Communication Center on Thursday, said Donald Ballou, a first year Nov. 1. student at Wilkes University. “I about events. According to Dr. Jennifer Thomas, a didn’t really think something 2. Go to www.vrcnepa. professor of psychology at Wilkes who like that would make me feel like org to find out how you can helped set up this event, the Red Sand I made a difference, but when I took a picture of the volunteer at the Victims sidewalk and posted Resource Center. it on social media, I 3. If you are interested had two friends ask me what the Red Sand in speaking out against Project was about. Cracks in the sidewalk filled with red sand. trafficking become an Once I told them, they were super excited and told me York, Ohio and Texas. More than 1.5 ambassador of hope. To they were going to see if they million people from 70 countries have find out more visit www. could get something like that joined together to raise awareness to the sharedhope.org. going at their college,” human trafficking problem throughout Dr. Andreea Maierean, a the world. 4. Register to vote and political science professor “It made me think more about what Is insure important issues do mentioned that in the United happening in the world,” said Stefanie not continue to be ignored. States, 1.7 million children Kramer, a first year student at Wilkes run away or are forced to leave university who attended with the women’s 5. Contact government Photos: The Beacon/Madi Hummer home every year. basketball team. “I knew that trafficking offi cials about issues that “It’s not only happening in was happening in the United States but Neishmy Rodriguez pouring a pack of red matter to you. remote, poor countries far didn’t realize how bad it really was. It was sand into the sidewalk cracks outside of the away... It happens in the U.S. a simple way to bring awareness and I was Karambelas Media and Communications Center. and it happen much more often happy to be a part of it.” United States every year. In addition, 40.3 than we think,” said Maierean. According to a sheet handed out at million people are victims of trafficking Project is a public art project to raise The highest rates of trafficking in the the event: On average, between 14,500- globally and, it is a $150 billion-dollar awareness about sex trafficking. It is the U.S. occurs in California, Florida, New 17,500 people are trafficked into the industry. third most profitable industry Participants in the Red in the entire world. Sand Project are working Each participant was given to make the stories of a bag filled with red sand human trafficking victims to pour into cracks on the heard. On the sheet that sidewalk. The cracks are meant was given out at the event, to symbolize that the victims the were five things listed of human trafficking often fall that you can do in the next through the cracks and are ten minutes to help stop overlooked. trafficking: “By pouring sand into “It doesn’t take training to the cracks we are hoping to be an activist” said Heather draw awareness to this,” said Sincavage, director of the Thomas. Sordoni Art Gallery at She hoped people walking Wilkes University. Heather Sincavage, director of the Sordoni past the sidewalk would see what we were doing and ask The “Take Action” flyer handed out at the Red Sand Art Galler, speaking at the Red Sand Project @wilkesbeacon what their cause was, to bring project event. event. Catie.Lally@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 6, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment Bohemian Rhapsody: A masterpiece to be seen By Nicholas Filipek Managing Editor People everywhere fell in a crazy little thing called love (#sorrynotsorry) with the Queen biopic, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” over the weekend and the box office reports show it. The highly entertaining, and perfectly cast, story of legendary rock and roll revisionists, Queen, had a record breaking $50 million opening, making an extra $5 million over its projected figures. This opening for a music biopic is now only second to the 2015 N.W.A story, “Straight Outta Compton,” which opened at 60.2 million. The general public has spoken with their wallets, but not everyone seems thrilled with the movie, notably, critics seem to be really picking this apart as if every one of them is all of a sudden a Queen historian or excellent screenwriter. None of that hate will be found here, though, with reactions being nothing but positive and the need to sit back in the theatre and watch it again. Bohemian Rhapsody- Directed by Bryan Singer, screenplay by Anthony McCarten, story by Anthony McCarten and Peter Morgan. Starring Rami Malek, Gwilym Lee, Ben Hardy, Joseph Mazzello, Aiden Gilen, Lucy Boynton, Tom Hollander and Mike Myers. The story of the British rock band who formed in 1970 is brought to life in stunning fashion and style that even nonfans can enjoy. On the other hand, any fans of Queen’s music will be entertained and will enjoy this movie for the soundtrack of hit after hit alone. Both sets of audiences, however, will have the same joy of being disillusioned a performance of a lifetime, truly just a to the fact that this is not a straight up incredible envelopment of a person into a character d o c u m e n t a r y. that sends This is all due to goosebumps the tremendous crawling from casting and head to toe. the amazing The biggest performances question given by each surrounding actor that make t h e you forget you p e r for manc e are watching a is whether or movie, rather not those are than someone Maleks vocals who just that we hear happened to be in movie, handy with a and in an camera as the interview with band progressed Metro, Malik through time. gave them The greatest a definitive fault that this answer. movie has is that “It is an it is not long amalgamation enough in some of a few respects. There voices. But are only so many predominantly minutes in a it is my hope movie, and with and the hope a band with such of everyone a rich history that we will and long career, hear as much many details Freddie as would have to possible. I be summarized think that is if not altogether the goal for all left out. This of us.” logical answer In the same as to why certain i n t e r v i e w, events may have M a l e k been looked over described how does not seem he enjoyed to make sense to working on the the critics who film and the claim the writers recognition of did a poor job. what a chance These are he was given probably the in bringing same people such a beloved who would have pop culture slammed the icon to life. writers if they “I am very did too much happy with forcing it to be longer than The Beacon/ Nicholas Filipek what we did out there. It was the already lengthy 134 minute truly the experience of a lifetime. One runtime. The movie, almost like the band itself, that I will never have again. I can say that is fully rested on Freddie Mercury, and, without question. I will never get to do by extension, Rami Malek’s portrayal of that again. And it will be something that the famous rockstar. Quite honestly, it is I will treasure for as long as I walk this 8 Earth.” It is not surprising that the amalgamation includes many of Freddie Mercury’s original vocal tracks over his entire singing career. It is surprising, however, that there is a Canadian singer who has an uncanny similarity to the late star that also helped the audio team bring Mr. Mercury’s voice to the big screen. For those curious to hear this mysterious Canadian vocalist, you can YouTube search “Marc Martel does Bohemian Rhapsody” to see just how similar he sounds to Queen’s former frontman. Also on YouTube right now are a number of documentaries available to watch for free, but two in specific currently stand out as must-sees for Queen fans. The first is called, “Inside The Rhapsody”, which focuses primarily on the story of the song most associated with the supergroup and the namesake for the current biopic. The other is titled, “The Story of Queen: Mercury Rising,” which focuses more so on the band as a whole, while still shining the spotlight on frontman Freddie Mercury. If you do watch these documentaries, you will find that this biopic did a fair job of representing the events portrayed and, even more so, that the movie’s casting director deserves a raise. The brilliance in this casting and attention to detail is overly abundant in the film’s finale, with it being by far the best cinematic achievement in recent memory, with the cast and crew almost perfectly recreating the band’s legendary performance at Live AID in 1985. It is more than an homage, it is a true masterpiece of showing respect from one artist to another. Whomever directed that sequence, as Singer was known to leave set for long periods of time, truly understood the magnitude in which that performance meant to the world and to the Live AID cause. For those who are curious, the band’s legendary full performance at Live AID in 1985 is also available on YouTube. Bohemian Rhapsody now in theaters, and it will, it will, rock you. (#stillnotsorry) @wilkesbeacon Nicholas.Filipek@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 6, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment Two-week study abroad trip to Malaysia offered this spring Wellness at Wilkes: Men's health awareness because you’re taken out of the city, so it’s very serene and you can only hear the trees and animals. It’s a great feeling At Wilkes, the study abroad office’s goal to be connected to nature,” said Victoria is to encourage and support study abroad Morrison. Dr. Morrison also brings students experiences that are safe, immersive to Kuala Lumpur, and academically an elephant reserve, appropriate. With Batu Caves, Penang this goal in mind, the and Taman Negara, study abroad office the oldest primary is offering a trip to rainforest in the world Malaysia this spring. which is 130 million The Malaysia study years old. Students who abroad trip is a two attend will experience week experience and Malaysia’s modern city the cost is $2,875 life as well. per person. The cost “The purpose was includes the round trip Submitted by Dr. Gina Morrison airfare, all tour guide Students on the trip to Malaysia in to reflect on our own modernity by looking fees, transportation, Spring, 2018. at another formula for breakfast every day and all entrance fees to activities. This trip is modernity since their modern world is also one of least expensive study abroad different from ours,” said Dr. Morrison. There are several sites to attend on experiences offered at Wilkes and the this trip, so students are provided with a furthest away for all faculty led trips. Dr. Gina Morrison, professor of Global train pass to be able to navigate to each of Cultures, leads the trip to Malaysia the sites. However, train is not the only and this is her fourth consecutive year form of transportation. Students will also being involved. Dr. Morrison’s daughter, be traveling by double decker bus, river Victoria Morrison also went on the trip boats and airplanes while in Malaysia. There is also flexibility with the trip. last year and highly recommended it to It is a three credit course that involves other students. “I gained a new sense of respect for projects and readings. However, one can Malaysia as a country, group of people, take the course without going on the and history because they’ve come so trip or go to Malaysia without taking the far despite gaining their independence actual course. Dr. Morrison has taken 22 students to recently. The best part was seeing everyone’s faces when we got there Malaysia so far and four students even because it’s the place I’m most proud of,” went back to work as teachers there. One student who went on the trip even ended said Victoria Morrison. Through this study abroad experience, up marrying a Malay. “My favorite part of being involved is students will have the chance to travel to jungles, see temples, see Malaysia’s watching how much the students love it. modernity, etc. Since Malaysia is a They thrived when they went over there... multicultural country, it has several there are very few places where you can religions, languages and ethnic groups. get that much diversity in only two While it is a diverse country, English is weeks,” said Dr. Morrison. For more information on the study still spoken there. Being exposed to all of the different abroad experience to Malaysia, contact aspects of one country means there is Dr. Gina Morrison at gina.morrison@ wilkes.edu. something for everyone to see and do. “Going to the rainforest was one @wilkesbeacon of the most exciting parts of the trip Isabella.Sobejano@wilkes.edu By Natalie Stephens By Isabella Sobejano Staff Writer 9 For one, some people may feel pressure to grow facial hair and then marginalizes those men that either cannot or will No-shave November and Movember not participate. Even if they talk about have officially begun men’s health issues and will continue until or donate some the end of November. men may still feel Men throughout the excluded because world grow their they are unable to facial hair throughout show their support the month, whether through facial hair. it be a full beard or a There are also mustache to support men that grow a various men’s health beard or mustache issues. throughout the Any person can year, not just be involved with month of The Beacon/ Madi Hummer the spreading awareness November that of men’s health issues this month by may not support the Movember event supporting and encouraging the men entirely. in their life that are participating as Through the Movember Foundation well as donating to the various causes. any person can donate directly or people The Movember Foundation refers to may create their own donation boards these women that get involved in this for friends and family. The foundation movement are called, ‘Mo sistas’ and the also has the Make Your Move challenge men are called ‘Mo Bros’. where people can commit to running The change of appearance brings or walking 60 miles in the month of attention to various cancers that affect November. men, such as prostate cancer and This challenge was created because testicular cancer. This awareness month according to the Movember Foundation also spotlights mental health and suicide website, one man commits suicide every prevention in men. minute. There is one major organization In 2017 $67.5 million dollars was dedicated to raising awareness for these raised to help support various mens issues called Movember Foundation. health issues and awareness. Many men This foundation encourages men to don’t feel like they can talk to someone grow out their beards or mustaches this about their health issues because they month, regardless of what they look like. may not want to burden them but that Simply growing facial may be the reason hair out during the why 75 percent of month of November all suicides in 2017 may encourage others to were male. This look into why everybody alarming statistic is is growing a moustache why more attention or beard, leading to needs to be brought increased curiosity to men's health The Beacon/ Madi Hummer issues. about the campaign. The Movember Foundation The simplicity stresses the importance of men taking of growing a mustache or beard to time to open up and have conversations raise awareness makes it easy for many about their physical and mental health. men to participate. Even if a person Although there are many people that cannot donate to the cause just having do support the growing of facial hair a conversation about the issues can be for the month of November to raise very impactful and significant. awareness for men’s mental health, there @wilkesbeacon are some that think there may be other Natalie.Stephens@wilkes.edu ways to raise awareness. Asst. Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor M□VEMBER �The Beacon - November 6, 2018 ART IN CONTEXT, from front page The male costumes were all empowering cops and superheroes. The female costumes, however, all shared one common trend, they were all described as “sexy.” When talking about the comic strip Thomas said, “What are we teaching her, what are we teaching him about her, her value does not come from what she thinks about, who she is as a person. She is being taught that her value comes from whether or not men find her sexually attracted, and that is a problem.” Thomas then focused on the lack of representation for women in government and the growing amount of sexual assault and sexism in our nation. She then explained that sexism has both mental and physical consequences for women. Thomas’ solution is to empower young women to have strategies to protect themselves and fight against young women. She reminded the audience that since the 2016 Presidential Election the amount of activism on behalf of women’s rights has grown. She highlighted events like the March on Washington and the #MeToo movement. In her research Thomas looked into what inspires women, and in particular the students here on campus, to rise up and Life, Arts & Entertainment of feminism is a movement to end sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression,” Thomas said. “A feminist is someone who says ‘I incorporate that into my identity, that is who I am.’” This idea that being a feminist is an essential component in the women who combat against sexism resonated and stood out to the audience. Keira D’Agostino, a junior at Wilkes majoring in criminal psychology, said, “The most important thing I took from the lecture was how important it is to identify as a feminist even if you are male or female. Just to identify with the cause and realize how important it is and how much impact your actions have.” Thomas stated that in her research she found that there was a process that women had to take to become active in taking a stance against sexism. First The Beacon/Cabrini Rudnicki they have to have critical reflection and understand that they are being Dr Jennifer Thomas delivers her lecture. oppressed and marginalized. Then a critical conscious and being able to have they have to identify as a feminist through reflection and recognizing problems at internal efficacy, the belief that they can make a difference and do something hand, Thomas said. This critical consciousness, Thomas themselves. Thomas found, from her states is needed before someone can take research looking at 420 college women, that critical action. Another needed quality women at the college level who engaged in activism had critical reflection, identified Thomas states is needed is feminism. “There is a lot of misconception about as a feminist, and believed they could make what feminism is, and my favorite definition a difference. become more politically active. Thomas identified that she researched the material of Paulo Freire, a Brazilian educator and philosopher, who focused on oppression. She agreed that the first steps that Freire states are needed to become politically active are realizing that your social conditions are unjust. How someone does that is by having elivery- C 11825-5116 • 'Wilk 10 As she closed out her lecture, Thomas gave a call to action for college students to stand up and recognize the problem of sexism and take action in the form of activism. Thomas model was a guideline to show how women most often get to the position of being active against sexism, but can apply to men to, a point she addressed when the audience asked her questions afterwards. Thomas credited both Newell and her students in the women’s and gender studies minor for their help. D’Agostino, Jess Snyder, a senior criminology major, Janelle Sherman, junior psychology and nursing major, and Makayla Sarnosky, a senior psychology major, are all taking Thomas’ class and contributed to her research. “I am a criminology major so we talk a lot about feminism. Snyder said. “This is something I am passionate about. It is important to be a feminist and take action and it is also important to have critical reflection and be aware of what is going on.” Anyone interested in learning more about the topic can look into the women’s and gender studies minor on campus at Wilkes. The next art lecture will be Nov. 7 at 4:30 p.m. and will focus on the art of Elizabeth Catlett. @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 6, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment DIY pumpkin turkey Supplies Needed: Scissors Hot glue Decorative pumpkin Leaves Brown, red and yellow construction paper Googly eyes Instructions: 1. Cut a turkey head and feet out of the brown construction paper. 2. Cut a beak out of the yellow construction paper. 3. Cut a gizzard out of the red construction paper. 4. Glue the googly eyes, gizzard, and beak to the head. 5. Glue the head to the stem of the pumpkin. 6. Glue the feet to the front of the pumpkin. 7. Glue the leaves to the back of the pumpkin. Jordan Fritz, Staff Writer @wilkesbeacon Jordan.Fritz@wilkes.edu 11 �The Beacon - November 6, 2018 Opinion 12 How to find yourself: who are you really? By Savannah Pinnock Opinion Editor Within modern day society, the idea of finding one’s self and self discovery as a whole is something that is idealized and highly encouraged. In the past there have been a plethora of social injustices that sought to prevent an individual from discovering who they really are. These social injustices consist of sexist sentiments, racism, colorism and inequality as a whole. Although these social injustices are by no means dissolved from societies list of social issues, they have dimmed in comparison to their former intensity. Upon perusing this list of injustices one may wonder what bearing these have on self-discovery? How can this prevent a person from understanding who they really are? The answer is simple, any form of discrimination forces the victim to identify with the characteristics that subject them to such discrimination. As a result, the subject of discrimination is not given an opportunity to see his or herself as more than just a person who happens to be a woman, a person of color, a particular complexion, a certain age, a certain class and the list continues. This person’s attention is always gravitating toward one aspect of their personality to the extent that they cannot see who they are as a whole; it is often subconscious or conscious depending on the situation. This is potentially deleterious for this individual as they cannot grow and develop other aspects of their being effectively as they are forced to focus on one aspect of their identity. Fortunately, it is a lot easier for a person with the previously aforementioned characteristics to find their true self due to their lessened focus on the characteristics that may cause them to be subject to discrimination. With this being said, how can one truly gain an understanding of who they are under the assumption of course that everyone is equal enough to ponder such a question? First it is important to reflect on your past and your former experiences. In fact, according to a study conducted by the Society for Research in Child Development, “early maternal sensitivity predicts social skills and academic achievement through midadolescence”. The results of this study also demonstrate that “the type of emotional support that a child receives during the first three and a half years has an effect on education, social life and romantic relationships even 20 or 30 years later. It is then clear to see that one’s past or formative experiences can have serious effects on the wellbeing of the individual. Therefore it is important to seek counseling and resolve any underlying issue before embarking on your journey to selfdiscovery. After undergoing this emotional cleanse of sorts Meg Selig writing from Psychologytoday.com offers exceptional advice on how to truly find yourself. She suggests that the key to finding one’s self can be described by the acronym VITALS. The acronym Selig defines as the key apparatus needed on one’s journey to discovery has an interesting denotation. On a face value level, the acronym means something that is imperative or essential for one’s well-being. This does not appear to be accidental, Selig seems to be suggesting that one’s �The Beacon - November 6, 2018 journey to self-discovery is extremely necessary. She seems to use this tactic in an effort to convince skeptics of self-help initiatives of the importance of understanding who you truly are. According to Selig, having an understanding of who you are is beneficial in the sense that it can have a beneficial impact on one’s happiness. Happiness is by no means a trivial concept. In fact, Aristotle who has been deemed the “Father of Western Philosophy” suggests that happiness is the chief good. It is one of the initial effects of gaining an understanding of who you are. Selig also suggests that understanding who you really are will allow you to have “less inner conflict”, “better decision making”, “self control”, “resistance to social pressure” and many more benefits. This list of benefits is something that many wish to attain in an effort to be a more refined and self-actualized individual. With that being said, what does VITAL stand for? Selig’s acronymic device for selfdiscovery stands for values, interests, temperament, around-the-clockactivities, life mission and meaningful goals and strengths. For a relatively short acronym, virtually all of the components of one’s personality are addressed. In terms of V, Selig states that values “such as “helping others,” “being creative,” “health,” “financial security,” and so on—are guides to decision-making and motivators for goals”. In other words, by understanding your values and your intrinsic sense of morality one is capable of having a personalized way to effectively make decisions and feel motivated towards certain goals. She advocates for going with the grain in terms of your personality and accepting who you naturally are in an effort to make decisions that are best suited for you. In reference to I, Selig is referencing one’s interests, she stresses the importance of understanding your interests, she defines it as “passions, hobbies, and anything that draws your Opinion attention over a sustained period of time”. Understanding your interests are imperative to understanding who you are as it is often something that many choose to build a career around. If you are not entirely sure of what you are drawn to, you may be more likely to be involved in a career that is not suited for you. There are a great deal of negative repercussions that may ensue as a result of not knowing what you are truly inclined to get involved in. Choosing a career on the sheer basis of it’s status or profit instead of it’s appeal to you has been the source of regret for many individuals. In this sense, knowing yourself is crucial. In terms of T, Selig is referring to one’s innate characteristics such as introversion or extroversion, and if you’re a more organized or “go-withthe-flow-person”. Understanding who you are on this level has a great impact on whether your experiences are enjoyable. Doing the opposite of what you are naturally inclined to do can prove to be emotionally exhausting. Selig’s idea of around the clock activities is similar to the former concept as it has to do with “when you like to do things—your biorhythms”. These biorhythms have to do with whether you’re an early bird or someone who prefers to sleep in a bit. She discusses how this may have implications on one’s romantic life in the future. If you’re spouse is an early bird and you prefer to sleep in or the contrary, this could be a serious compatibility issue. ST RE 13 She also addresses one’s life mission and meaningful goals. She states that in asking yourself “what have been the most meaningful events of your life?” you may discover clues to your hidden identity, to your career, and to life satisfaction”. And lastly, it is crucial to understand what your strengths are. Everyone possesses a wide host of strengths and weaknesses, in understanding your strengths and weaknesses you have the ability to understand what areas of life you would be successful in. It is a great way to plan where you’d like to go in life. With an understanding of Meg Selig’s acronymic device VITALS, one can effectively ascertain what kind of person they are and subsequently gain and understanding of who they are. Each letter or facet of this acronym provides an individual with an understanding to see who they are under a microscope. This device AC T IV NG IN IT S @wilkesbeacon Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu Page Design: The Beacon/Madi Hummer M LIF IS E SI ON VA L UE IE S TE TE TH gives a person the ability to dissect the complexities of their being in an effort to understand who they are as a whole. Self-discovery is a fascinating journey to undergo and by utilizing this device one can unearth who they are in different areas of their lives and eventually answer on of life’s biggest questions, “who am I really?” RE M ST S PE RA S M EN T �The Beacon - November 6, 2018 Opinion Editorial Staff 2018-19 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Luke Modrovsky Managing Editor - Nick Filipek Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Cabrini Rudnicki Maddie Davis LA&E - Sarah Matarella Opinion - Savannah Pinnock Sports - Ben Mandell Kirsten Peters ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Available LA&E - Natalie Stephens Opinion - Parker Dorsey Sports - Available DESIGN EDITOR Madison Hummer Interested in joining The Beacon? To learn more about what you can do, contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu 141 S. Main Street Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Want to advertise in The Beacon? Contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Facebook: @WilkesBeacon Twitter: @WilkesBeacon Instagram: @WilkesBeacon The Beacon Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu - -c----~-Our Voice Each week, The Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. Registered to vote? Then why not actually vote? We are calling you out. The “you” in this case would apply to folks who are registered to vote, but fail to follow through on actually voting, particularly those between the ages of 18-29. “Those who are youngest are less likely to actually vote. Dr. Thomas Baldino, a Wilkes political science professor, said. “Of all of the age cohorts, the 18-24, or 18-29 demographic depending on polling. That age cohort is the least likely to vote.” Registered to vote? That’s great, but what about actually voting? The 26th Amendment of the United States Constitution states: “The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age.” Wow. 1992, when the amendment was passed, cannot be that long ago can it? It’s really not. Everyone has seen the constant advertisements and PSAs to go out and vote. Facebook and Twitter both have voter registration campaigns on their platforms. Commercials on television urge viewers to get out and run to the polls. MTV’s classic ‘Rock the Vote’ campaign was in full-swing this election season. So why aren’t people voting? According to statistics from the Pennsylvania Department of State, 6,115,402 people voted in the 2016 election, but 8,722,977 people were registered to vote. That’s 2.6 million people who didn’t vote. 2.6 million votes which would have counted, and could have made a huge difference in the turnout. Baldino said that he expects a drop in today’s midterm elections, predicting it to drop “precipitously.” “I do not anticipate a very high turnout,” Baldino said. “Despite all of the talk, all of the increased in registration and requests for absentee ballots, there’s generally a decline between those who say they are going to vote and then those that actually do.” Some people believe that voting doesn’t make a difference. That one vote doesn’t make a difference in the long-run. That simply isn’t true. To look at an extreme example, the 2000 election of George W. Bush vs. Al Gore was such a close call, the votes needed to be counted by hand. Even if such extreme cases didn’t exist, a vote is still a vote. Votes eventually add up to a winner. “I can’t emphasize it enough,” Baldino said. “Turnout is important in almost every election but it just seems that this particular year, given what happened in 2016, where the president won the electoral college vote, but didn’t win the popular vote, it’s focused on more.” Another reason people don’t vote is because they feel they don’t care about politics. Barack Obama said in an ATTN video on Oct. 17 in response to this reason: “Look, I don’t care about Pokemon, but that doesn’t mean it won’t keep coming back.” Other people think they don’t know enough about politics to vote. A voter does not have be an expert in politics to make a decision. In fact, the political party system is set up so people have a general idea what a candidate believes in without even needing a little research. While it is always a good idea to know who or what you are voting for, a voter does not need to know every fact about a candidate to make a choice. We aren’t asking you to vote for a specific party or candidate. We aren’t even asking you to help campaign or be politically vocal (although you should), we just want you to get out there and vote. The next time you take to social media to complain about something, think about the last time you voted. @wilkesbeacon TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Letter to the editor policy: The Beacon welcomes letters to the editor from differing viewpoints. Letters must contain contact information, including name, city, state and phone number. Phone numbers will not be published but may be used for verification purposes. All letters to the editor must be sent using one of the following methods: Email: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Phone: (570) 408-5903 (Voicemail: 30 seconds or less, please.) Mail: 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 Attn: The Beacon �The Beacon - November 6, 2018 Opinion 15 Malaysia’s Peaceful Revolution: A Lesson for the U.S.A. By Dr. Gina Morrison Guest Writer Today, when we are all looking a crucial midterm election square in the eye, we can learn an important lesson from a small developing nation in Southeast Asia called Malaysia. This beautiful country had an incredible, peaceful revolution when the need for change required great courage to put love of country before individual desire. And I was there to see it. If you’ve been in any of my classes, you know about my love affair with Malaysia. You’ve heard me talk about their uniquely multicultural society, their comfort with diversity, the kind and laid-back nature of the people and the wonderful opportunities that exist in that nation. I’ve been going there for two dozen years, watching it develop. I love the people and I appreciate the great strides that the government has taken to transform the country into a hub for Southeast Asia. But over the past few years, I’ve heard rumblings from people in stores, restaurants and coffee shops, and from trusted colleagues and friends on Facebook, Messenger and WhatsApp. From what I was hearing, corruption at the topmost levels of government had tainted that beautiful nation and a grassroots opposition movement was taking hold. As a researcher who has been welcomed by a foreign country, I know better than to question the government of my hosts. Still, I couldn’t help wondering if these rumors were true because, in recent years, I had seen the Malaysian ringgit weakening. I knew that many middle class working people had not been given raises for several years. Some were fighting to make ends meet. In fact, there seemed to be a growing divide between those people who were really struggling and those at the top of the economic pyramid who seemed to have amassed unbelievable amounts of wealth. I went on sabbatical earlier this year to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to complete a Fulbright Specialist project and conduct research on aspects of Southeast Asian modernity. While there, my husband and I noticed that people had become more open about discussing the details of the corruption. Lecturers in universities called upon their students to question what they saw on government-controlled TV channels. Colleagues in Malaysian Borneo expressed absolute certainty that an “opposition tsunami” would take place during the May 9 election, bringing on the first change of government in the history of Malaysia. People spoke of ousting Prime Minister Najib Razak for being the central figure in a worldwide money laundering scandal involving 1MDB—One Malaysia Development Berhad Inc.—a pool of taxpayer’s money that the government had created in 2009 to grow funds, through wise investments, for the developing Malaysian economy. Instead, according to an ongoing FBI investigation, the funds became play money for the prime minister and his innermost circle of family and friends. These funds disappeared through a money laundering scheme that reached all the way around the world to Hollywood, through the prime minister’s step-son’s investments in “The Wolf of Wall Street” and a friendship with Leonardo DiCaprio that was enhanced with the donation of a Picasso to DiCaprio’s charity. When DiCaprio realized the source, he returned the painting. You really need to understand more about 1MDB than I can accurately present here, and I encourage you to start with the websites below to help you explore the details of the world’s largest financial scandal. U.S. Department of Justice lawsuits claim that at least $3.5 billion USD has been stolen from 1MDB, with over $600 million being funneled into Najib’s personal account. People were disgruntled and frustrated. Many voiced the possibility that if the government were to change, some of the affirmative action privileges now offered to Muslims and indigenous peoples, such as reduced loan interest rates and preference for government hires, might be lost. On this last trip, however, I began to hear Malays themselves call for major changes that would allow their country to grow: an unraveling of the corruption, restoration of the stolen 1MDB funds to the people, equitable treatment of all cultural groups, a free press and, most of all, wise and ethical leadership. But as election day approached, the only thing I saw on TV was excessive coverage of the prime minister’s visits to the rural areas distributing food to smiling villagers. I saw no reflection of the real talk of the people and there was a conspicuous absence of the equal air time given to both parties in the U.S.A., which guarantees freedom of expression and a free press committed to reporting the news from both points of view. on blankets or on the grass in the steamy tropical night; children being carried on the shoulders of their parents or held on the laps of grandparents; all heads turned to the screen with the election results. Slowly, everyone began to stand and cheer, turning on their phone lights in approval as one district after another appeared on the screen as having voted for the opposition, the Pakatan Harapan (Coalition of Hope). Several people waved huge Harapan and Malaysian flags. Cheers erupted: “Long live hope!” (“Hidup Harapan!”) and “Pakatan Harapan!”. Common people took turns on the stage addressing the crowd, growing larger and more restless by the minute, as they realized that the prime minister was refusing to concede. Finally, after midnight, a Malay man took the microphone and spoke to the crowd in English and Malay: “Have patience; be calm. Do not act in any way that will allow us to be viewed as unlawful. Our good news will come. Look around you. See the child sleeping on his grandfather’s knee? Someday you will tell him, ‘You were there when it happened, when this great country was returned to the people. You are part of Submitted: Dr. Gina Morrison history.’” I too felt part of history that night. I wrote Election Night in Malaysia on FaceBook: “This is what democracy looks coalition in that environment. Now try to like.” The next day, there was a new Malaysia. imagine what it takes for the opposition to I saw on public TV—which was immediately changed—the King of Malaysia endorsing the actually win that election. Election day was scheduled for a Wednesday new Prime Minister Dr. Mahatir Mohammed, – the middle of the week in a country that a former prime minister who had led the requires voters to return to their hometowns country’s drive to become a developed nation, a man respected for his wisdom at having to vote. Some faced five or more hours’ drive one learned from his own mistakes and an elder way, only to wait in queue at a polling station who had accepted the challenge of shepherding for another five hours and drive back on the country through the transition. I feel privileged to have been a witness to congested roads for work the next day. This placement of election day in the middle of history in the making on May 9, when an the week—completely at the discretion of incredible, peaceful revolution occurred, and the prime minister—was seen by some as an when the Malaysian people quietly, carefully and respectfully ousted the only form of attempt at voter suppression. But it didn’t stop people from voting. All government that the nation had ever known day, I saw many FaceBook photos of long since its inception 61 years ago. These tolerant and patient people had lines of voters throughout the country. After the 5 p.m closing of the polls, I watched initial simply reached the limit and, as a nation, had election results on TV showing positive results decided that the country was moving in the wrong direction. Similarly, the U.S. midterm for BN. Then, at about 9 p.m, the election results elections are also about the need to put our stopped. Regular programing resumed. own country back on track, because I know Frustrated and eager to hear the results, we that few of us feel good about the great split learned of a large outdoor gathering with a in our nation. We’ve gone off course, but we huge TV screen that had been erected in a also can have a peaceful revolution. Let’s take a lesson from the Malaysians and get out and nearby soccer field. An hour later we saw a fantastic sight: vote. Malaysians of all ages and ethnicities in the @wilkesbeacon field, sitting together with friends or family Gina.Morison@wilkes.edu In Malaysia, the ruling party Barisan Nasional (BN) was rarely criticized in public. Over the years, the power held by BN had become dangerously unquestioned due to censorship, to the point where the press was not what we would call a free press. In fact, the only TV channels that my husband and I were able to watch in our apartment were the government-controlled public channels on which any sort of criticism of the government was notably absent. Try to imagine forming an opposition �The Beacon - November 6, 2018 Opinion Gender essentialism and its adverse effects on society By Jennifer Boch Staff Writer Although it has been embedded in how society thinks about gender and relating ideas, gender essentialism is the problem you have ve probably never explicitly heard of. Its impact can be found across multiple areas of study, including English, Philosophy, Psychology, Biology, History and Anthropology. Each major provides a different view of this concept, but in general, gender essentialism is the notion that men and women are categorized by their differences and are restricted to the options provided to them within this binarized group. The most simplified example is the common practice of limiting blue coloring to boys and pink coloring to girls. This example may seem insignificant, but gender essentialism has been used to justify gender-bias and reinforce traditional stereotypes that are harmful to society’s progress. These biases and stereotypes include the 16 personality characteristics that are seen as feminine, which include but are not limited to gentleness, empathy, sweetness, nurturance, submission, dependence, sensitivity and hysteria. On the flipside, it includes the characteristics that society deems as masculine, such as logic, impassivity, strength, independence, courage, aggression and assertiveness. This inflates other issues that can lead to sexism, violence, lack of consent and homophobia. Let’s take a look at how different Wilkes University majors might discuss this issue. The study of Biology is often used as evidence for maintaining gender essentialism as this scientific perspective discusses the differences between the two sexes, which most people equate to gender. It is important to note that we acknowledge there are genetic and biological differences in the makeup of different sexes. However, a student can learn in Anthropology 101, at the beginning of human civilization the development of culture brought the development of gender because gender is understood as a culture based structure, while sex is a separate concept. The confusion over this distinction leads to many of the problems gender essentialism creates and adheres to. Anthropology also helps us see that different cultures have different distinctions in addition to the concept of gender binary, or a two gender system. An amazing resource for discovering these different cultural views is a map published by the Public Broadcasting Company PBS in 2015, titled “Map of Gender-Diverse Cultures.” Furthermore, in both the study of English and the study of History, a major theme is gender. In literature, it is easy to see the persistence of gender roles and stereotypes. In Wilkes University’s English 233 Survey of English Literature I, students read early English writings, including Beowulf, the Canterbury Tales, and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. All these stories portray traditional gender roles and stereotypes, which are sometimes the topic of reflection in class. When looking at women’s significant role in history, a student can also see distinct time periods’ views of female leadership and livelihood. Psychology also addresses gender essentialism when discussing the patterns of characteristics between the genders as well as other theories on parenting and interpersonal relationships. Lastly, Philosophy helped develop the concept in the first place. The concept of essentialism was written about by Plato to explain how everything has an essence or specific nature. Today many philosophers prefer to view the world as what our different cultural mindsets discern rather than an inherent essence. All in all, one can see that gender essentialism is everywhere and poses a great deal of negative implication on a wide range of communities. Gender essentialism restricts people into a category, limiting self-expression and invalidating some individuals. This holds society back from progress, because the world would be a better place if people were no longer essentialized but seen for who they are. @wilkesbeacon Jennifer.Boch@wilkes.edu may seem accurate yet, it is not. The truth is that these concepts are independent of one another; they are not synonymous. A person can be intelligent but lacking in intelligence. And likewise a person can be educated but lacking in intelligence. It must also be understood that a person can be intelligent and educated at the same time. With this understanding in mind, what is the association between these two skill sets? According to a Developmental Psychology journal written by Paul Baltes and Guenther Reinhert, an enclosed study conducted on German children illustrates a telling connection between intelligence and education. In using eight to 10-year-olds as a sample group, the study demonstrated that “Eight year olds who had received an extra year in school were closer in intelligence to the 10 year olds who were a year behind, than the eight year olds who were a year behind”. This conclusion reveals that education can have beneficial effects on one’s intelligence. It then begs the question, does the contrary also hold true? Can intelligence have a beneficial impact on education? As a student at Wilkes, I can attest to the fact that intelligence can have an advantageous effect on one’s education. In many fields of study I have noticed that a great deal of subjects are cumulative in nature. For this reason, they have the capacity to build on one another. If you take English 101 for example, you would take English 120 after and the level would increase. You would also notice that as the levels increase, concepts that you have learned before are frequently referenced or alluded to. A person can demonstrate intelligence by showcasing their ability acquire the knowledge given to them at every level of a subject that they can then apply to higher levels. In this sense, intelligence can facilitate and benefit one’s educational experience. In an effort to illustrate the interdependence of intelligence and education, one can compare intelligence to a glass vase and education as the water or material that is placed in the vase. They can exist independently but they are also highly interdependent. With the distinction and interdependent nature of education and intelligence established, which of these are essential? Or in other words, which is more important? Personally I believe that intelligence is more essential. Intelligence allows a person who may live in adverse conditions to survive. Education is primarily focused on survival and success in an academic and often career based sense. Education allows a person to be able to understand the intricacies of the phenomena that occur around them. Intelligence allows you to acquire knowledge or intel gathered from daily experiences whether academic or practical which can then be applied and utilized to thrive academically or in a general sense. For those who do not have access to education, intelligence is necessary for one’s survival. Often when access to education is limited, danger is in abundance and thus it is imperative that a person is intelligent enough to survive given such conditions. This does not undermine the importance of education, both are extremely important. However in my opinion, if you had the option of only possessing on of these skills, intelligence would prove to be advantageous to a you in many situations. What is more essential: intelligence or education? By Savannah Pinnock Opinion Editor Intelligence and education are two concepts that are often used interchangeably. They are often referenced and alluded to in the same areas and are held as highly esteemed characteristics. Although the two concepts have a great amount of overlap in their classification, it is important to note that they are very distinct skills. Intelligence has to do with an individual’s ability to adapt to a certain environment or to adapt to change. It is defined as “the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.” In terms of education, the vast majority of people maintain that education has to do with pedagogy or teaching. When people think of education, they often think of a scholastic setting in which a teacher is providing instruction to a student. In a more general sense, education is also defined as “the knowledge and development resulting from a process of education”. In this definition, there is often a tendency to use education and intelligence interchangeably. Depending on the way in which the terms are used, this interchangeability @wilkesbeacon Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 6, 2018 Opinion Meet the Majors 17 This week’s major: Intergrated Media Interviews and Photos by Nicholas Filipek Managing Editor Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few words to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit them in the future. Seth Turnage Junior Rahmiere Jones Freshman I picked digital design and media arts because I have a bit of a history in drawing. I have been drawing since I was three and I really want to expand into more digital realms and expand skills. I like digital design because I like to design things and create things that will help people in their marketing endeavours. McKaylah Dekay Junior Lamont Brown Junior I came in being very artistic, so I wanted to find something to help I picked IM becuase I was a very creative kid growing up. Once I got me find a career in that. I thought graphic design would be a good to show my creativity to the world I choose IM because it was the best path for me. way for me to put my foot foward. �The Beacon - November 6, 2018 Opinion 18 The eradication of the rights of transgender individuals By Tonya Creasy Staff Writer In the 21st century, self-identification has become a huge part of our culture. Everyone identifies as something. Imagine having someone tell you that you can’t identify as yourself and how that would impact you. The LBGTQ community has always been a minority. Being a minority group, members are potentially subject to ridicule. A blaring form of ridicule toward people who identify as transgender comes from the government. The Trump Administration wants to eradicate the term transgender. According to a recent memo from the Department of Health, a person’s gender should be defined by the genitalia they were born with. During former President Obama’s term, the definition of gender was loosened to an individual’s choice. On March 29, 2017, a bill relating to the act of Human Rights stated, “A person’s sex is either male or female as biologically defined.” By trying to eliminate transgender people, it affects society as a whole. Our rights as human beings are being threatened by the possibility of a part of society being erased. Understanding that concept, the possibility of being erased isn’t limited to transgender people. Any minority can be targeted. Being born into a body that you don’t feel comfortable in is difficult. Knowing that you can go through the process of changing your gender acts as a comfort or solution. The possibility of the administration going through with the eradication removes that comfort or solution. At that point, the people in that situation are basically left feeling trapped. “This has been the best thing that I’ve ever done for myself,” Nick Girard, a female to male transgender individual, said. Going back to the beginning of history, it has been said that all men were created to be equal. All men being created equal means that we should all share equal rights. There has always been and probably always will be discrimination of some sort though. Just because someone doesn’t feel comfortable in the body that they were born into, doesn’t make them any less of a human being. Discrimination has often been addressed toward people of different skin tone. Back then, people were treated unfairly to the point of being considered less than a human being. However, they continued to fight to earn their rights to be treated as equals. In today’s society, discrimination is still a recurring issue. The only difference is, a different group of society is being targeted based on self-identification. No matter what color your skin is, what your sexual orientation is, or what gender you want to define yourself as, that shouldn’t cause yourself to be considered inhuman. Growing up, people would always preach that you should just be yourself and be happy with who you are. If that is the case, then why do people get shamed for being different? The government has no right to rip away the rights of any individual who is trying to make the best out of their situation. The Declaration of Independence even declares that humans are entitled to the right of the pursuit of happiness. When someone has to go about their everyday life trying to pretend that they’re someone that they’re not, it seems a lot harder to pursue. No one wants to live a life where they can’t be who they are. With freedom of expression, people should be allowed to express themselves how they want to. “You feel like God made a mistake or that you must’ve done something to deserve to be living pretty much on a different spectrum than anyone else,” Girard said. @wilkesbeacon Tonya.Creasy@wilkes.edu Album review: Bad Wolves release a solid, exciting debut By Parker Dorsey Asst. Opinion Editor Bad Wolves could make a case for being the fastest rising rock band within the last five years. The name might ring a bell if you have heard their cover of The Cranberries’ “Zombie,” which currently has more than 131 million views on YouTube. It would have had Cranberries lead singer Dolores O’Riordan contributing guest vocals had she not passed away on the day she was due to record. The 1994 hit already contained significant meaning as it was written as a protest song about the Irish battle for independence. The rerecording gives it modernized meaning, with the lyrics indicating that the current state of affairs in the world is ‘the same old theme in two thousand eighteen.’ The band is consisted of singer Johnny Vext, lead guitarist Doc Coyle, rhythm guitarist Chris Cain, drummer John Boecklin and bassist Kyle Konkiel. Even with a group of veteran musicians from bands such as DevilDriver, In This Moment and God Forbid, it is surprising Bad Wolves have gotten successful. Supergroups, more often than not, have a tendency to not live up to the hype of their individual members’ billing (e.g. Audiotopsy or Chickenfoot). Over the summer they released their debut record Disobey, a title that should come as no surprise. The lyrical content ranges from topics such as police violence in “Officer Down,” substance abuse in “Remember When” and governmental power in “The Conversation.” Musically, the instrumentation sounds like a cross between Periphery and Chimaira. The guitar tone is almost djent-like, with absurdly downtuned riffage that tries its hardest to punch through your stereo system. Boecklin’s drumming, as expected, is one of the album’s highlights. His drumming is varied and powerful, and he throws in various death metal-inspired blast beats and off-beat polyrhythmic fills throughout the album. Konkiel’s bass is prominent in the mix and he provides a solid backbone for the rest of the instrumentation. Vext has one of the best voices in the modern rock and metal scene, and provides countless powerful choruses throughout the album. He has an impressive range that goes from vicious growls to booming and intense cleans. In fact, he was pegged to fill in for singer Ivan Moody during Five Finger Death Punch’s 2017 European tour, when Moody stepped away from the band to attend rehab. While there is a lot to like from this record and it has a lot of fun songs, overall it just feels generic, both from the album art and from looking at the record as a whole. After repeated listens a lot of the songs blend together, no matter the individual highlights of certain tracks. Aside from the single “Toast to the Ghost,” there are no tracks on this album that really stand out from each other. Therein lies the principal problem with Disobey. While Bad Wolves is so much more than their Cranberries’ cover, it cannot be denied that on Spotify, “Zombie” has more listens than the rest of the album combined (65 million to 26 million). No matter the medium, that is a wild disparity. There is a realistic chance that years from now Bad Wolves will simply only be known as that band that covered “Zombie.” Does that mean it’s not worth a listen? Absolutely not. There is a lot of raw energy and intensity on this record. Keep an eye out for their next one. Parker’s Picks: “Toast to the Ghost,” “Jesus Slaves,” “No Masters,” “Run For Your Life” @wilkesbeacon Parker.Dorsey@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 6, 2018 Sports Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editors: Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu or Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu WSOC: Colonels advance WSOC: Colonels fall short By Tyler Aldinger Staff Writer EDWARDSVILLE -- The number two-seeded Wilkes University women’s soccer team faced off against the thirdseeded DeSales University soccer team last Wednesday at Schmidt Stadium in the MAC Freedom semifinal. Early goals by senior Nicolette Towlen and junior Delfina Bracchi led the Colonels to their 2-1 victory. At the beginning of the game, DeSales controlled the ball for almost the entire start, displaying their dominance for the first seven minutes. However, the Colonels were quickly able to gain control of the game after getting possession of the ball and getting the first goal of the night. Junior Haley Evans began the rush for the Colonels by streaking down the sideline, attempting to center the ball. The ball was redirected by freshman Emily Bidelspach, eventually making its way to Towlen who buried the ball in the back of the net. “We knew what we had to do to get it done and we were all really goal hungry,” Towlen said. “So, we got in the box and just got it done.” The first goal of the night by Towlen sparked a momentum for the Colonels, as they dominated several aspects of the game. Shortly after the first goal from Towlen, Bidelspach had another opportunity, as she found herself with a clear shot to score. However, she was unable to extend the Colonels lead by two, sending the ball over the crossbar after a pass from Towlen. Ten minutes after the first goal, the Colonels were knocking on the door again. This time, the Colonel corner proved costly to DeSales. Junior Jessica Egan perfectly delivered the corner to the middle of the field and Bracchi headed the ball beyond Haley Jacobs, the goalkeeper for DeSales. “The corner came from the left side of the keeper,” Bracchi said. “I just wanted to get to the ball and score for our team to get the next game.” The Colonels remained persistent and By Ben Mandell the storm to keep it at a one-goal game. did not take their foot off the gas for the Co-Sports Editor “Our game plan all night was to limit their next twenty minutes of play. opportunities on corners and to generate as DALLAS -- The Wilkes University many as we could,” said Wilkes head coach After substituting several starters out of the game late in the first half, DeSales women’s soccer team fell short of the MAC John McNichol. “Being down, we needed seized the opportunity and cut their two- Freedom championship for the second year a goal moving forward in the game, so we in a row, as the Misericordia University needed to move our numbers up and take goal deficit to one. The corner kick proved to be an Cougars broke their hearts once again, a chance.” important aspect of the game for both beating Wilkes 2-1. The second half ended the way that It was the Colonels third appearance in the first half started, with Misericordia teams, as DeSales capitalized on a corner kick of their own with five minutes left the MAC Freedom title game in the last four controlling the game. in the first half, putting DeSales on the years, losing to DeSales and Misericordia About five minutes into the second half, board and tightening the contest between twice in that stretch. the ball found its way to the Cougars’ side The Cougars won their sixth conference of the field, where the Colonels generated the two teams. For DeSales, Natalie Dorsheimer title in the last seven years. Misericordia a chance for a corner kick. Junior Jessica kicked the corner right to Gabby Torchia, also came into this match ranked ninth in Egan sent the ball right into the heart of the who was able to head the ball past the country for Division III soccer. box, and the ball was redirected towards the The game began with the Colonels on Misericordia goal. The Colonels’ fans in the Wilkes’s junior goalkeeper Samantha Cecere. Although DeSales scored, Cecere their heels. Misericordia threw the kitchen stands started to celebrate as the ball looked made a diving like it was marked for the back of the attempt to net until the Cougars’ goalkeeper Alexis keep the game Benedetto sprawled to her right to make scoreless. a save that left the entire crowd speechless. T h e Misericordia didn’t stop to admire C o l on e l s their goalkeeper’s work, as they sprinted would not up the field with the ball. Misericordia’s allow any Evelyn Logie sent a set-piece up for more goals in Jeanna Orfanos to head home and give the the remaining Cougars a 2-0 lead. minutes of the “I thought our best thirty minutes first half of of the game were our first thirty,” said play, leading Misericordia head coach Mark Stauffer. DeSales 2-1 “I thought we should’ve had three or four going into goals. I told them that we needed another halftime. goal to be comfortable in this one.” T h e The Colonels sense of urgency kicked physicality of into another gear once they went down both teams two goals with just over thirty-five minutes showed in the to get those goals back. The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani second half The field still seemed to be tilted toward of the game, Senior Nicolette Towlen races down the sideline with the ball during the Colonels goal, as the ball remained on as both teams the MAC Freedom semifinal game. that side. There wasn’t much space for the sink at Wilkes to start the game, but Colonel Colonels to work, as the Cougar defense embraced playoff soccer. Bidelspach looked to extend the lead goalkeeper Samantha Cecere stood on her closed in on the ball fast and used their for the Colonels when she found herself head to keep the game scoreless for as long speed to get the ball back. streaking down the side, but the Bulldogs’ as possible. The next chance for the Colonels came After Cecere made an incredible diving with just over ten minutes left when Jacobs covered the ball before Bidelspach save, the Cougars took advantage of a senior Nicolette Towlen sent a pass over was able to get a shot away. The Colonels struggled in the second corner kick. Misericordia’s Kaylee Sturans to a cutting Egan, who was tackled in the half to keep DeSales out of their zone, but capitalized on her opportunity to break the box. The referee immediately signaled for scoreless tie by tucking a shot underneath a penalty kick. Egan faked to her left then they did not allow the Bulldogs to score. the crossbar with 12:01 left in the first half. The Colonels were under siege the rest of FALL SHORT, page 20 ADVANCE, page 20 the first half, but they were able to weather �The Beacon - November 6, 2018 ADVANCE, from page 19 In the final fifteen minutes of the game, the Colonels took charge and were able to limit the chances for DeSales and finish out the game with the win. The Colonels controlled the game with several minutes left and kept possession until the clock hit zero. This win propels the Colonels to the MAC Freedom final against Misericordia. Even more importantly, first-year head coach John McNichol has taken the Colonels back to the MAC Freedom final against Misericordia. “It’s really exciting,” said McNichol. “It’s really all about the energy and effort the girls put in. It’s been a tough year with injuries and adversity, and we’ve just battled.” “Tonight was no different,” elaborated McNichol. “We got up early and played really well early. They had a great goal off that corner, momentum swung and the girls did a great job. It’s very special, being my first year, I mean what the girls have been through and what they’ve done, I couldn’t be more proud of them and the energy they’ve had all year.” For the second straight year, the Colonels will move on to the MAC Freedom final and face Misericordia, a powerhouse in the MAC Freedom. Sports MAC Freedom Semifinal Wilkes 2, DeSales 1 Desales`1`0- 1 Wilkes`2`0-2 First half- 1. WIL, Nicolette Towlen (Emil Bidelspach, Hale Evans), 34:03; 2. WIL, Delfina Bracchi (Jessica Egan), 23:43; 3. DES, Gabby Torchia (Natalie Dorsheimer), 5:33. Shots- DES 12; WIL 16. Saves- DES 5; WIL 2. Corner kicks- DES 6; WIL 4. @wilkesbeacon Tyler.Aldinger@Wilkes.edu 20 FALL SHORT, from page 19 After coming within inches of a 2-2 game, the Colonels could smell overtime. The fight sent a shot to the bottom right corner to cut continued all the way to the final buzzer, with the Colonels coming up short. the lead in half. “We battled. We’ve been down before and Trailing 2-1 with 10:24 remaining, I can’t think of McNichol and the one time where Colonels knew it was time “We battled. We’ve been we thought we to throw everything they down before and I can’t think were out of a had onto the field. game,” McNichol Wilkes moved the ball said. “The last down the field, and Towlen of one time where we thought part of the game, sent a ball towards the we were out of a game.” we really brought middle of the field where it was once again sent - John McNichol it to them and we came really close toward the Cougars’ net. With the lead on the line, Benedetto made to finishing, but we played a very good team in Misericordia.” another save that kept the Colonels down. The Colonels now wait to see if they will be playing in the ECAC tournament. If they do not get in, their season is most likely over, marking the end of McNichol’s first season. Although they fell short of a MAC Freedom title, it was still successful in that Wilkes played well and fought hard, showing pride and faith in their new head coach. The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani The Colonels look to strike on a corner kick during the MAC Freedom semifinal game against DeSales on Wednesday before advancing. Cross Country (Men’s and Women’s) 8/31 @ Misericordia Invitational Men’s 5th, Women’s 4th 9/8 @ Stevenson Invitational Men’s 5th, Women’s 8th 9/15 @ Cougar Classic Men’s 4th, Women’s 4th 9/29 @ Mount Saint Mary Men’s 4th, Women’s 5th 10/6 @ Desales Invitational Men’s 15th, Women’s 13th 10/13 @ Inter-Regional Border Battle Men’s 41st, Women’s 38th 10/19 @ LVC Last Chance Run Fast Men’s 7th 10/27 MAC Championships Men’s 9th, Women’s 11th 11/10 NCAA Mideast Regional (DeSales) Fall Sports Schedules Women’s Volleyball 8/31 @ PSU-Hazleton, W 3-0 9/1 @ Clarks Summit, W 3-0 9/1 @ Lycoming, L 3-0 9/1 @ Penn College, W 3-0 9/4 @ PSU-Brandywine, W 3-0 9/6 vs. Lancaster Bible, L 3-1 9/8 @ PSU-Harrisburg, W 3-1 9/8 @ Shenandoah, W 3-2 *9/12 vs. Manhattanville, L 3-2 9/15 vs. Cairn, W 3-0 9/15 vs. Wesley, W 3-1 *9/18 @ FDU-Florham, L 3-1 9/20 vs. Clarks Summit, W 3-0 9/22 @ Brooklyn College, W 3-0 9/22 @ Rutgers-Camden, W 3-1 *9/26 vs. Delaware Valley, W 3-0 9/28 @ RIT, L 3-1 9/29 @ Morrisville State, L 3-1 9/29 @ SUNY Cortland, L 3-0 *10/2 @ Eastern, L 3-0 10/4 @ PSU-Berks, W 3-2 10/6 vs. New Jersey City, W 3-1 10/6 vs. PSU-Altoona, W 3-0 10/8 @ Keystone, W 3-1 *10/10 vs. King’s, L 3-1 *10/16 @ DeSales, L 3-0 10/18 vs. Bryn Athyn, W 3-0 *10/24 @ Misericordia, L 3-0 10/27 vs. Marywood, L 3-0 10/27 vs. Rutgers-Camden, W 3-1 *MAC Freedom Home matches @ Marts Center MAC Freedom Championship Misericordia 2, Wilkes 1 Wilkes`0`1- 1 Misericordia`1`1- 2 First half- 1. MIS, Kaylee Sturans (Alexa Alchevsky), 12:01. Second half2. MIS, Jeanna Orfanos (Evelyn Logie), 37:25; 3. WIL, Jessica Egan, 10:24. Shots- WIL 8; MIS 15. Saves- WIL 3 (Samantha Cecere); MIS 3 (Alexis Benedetto). Corner kicks- WIL 2; MIS 1. @wilkesbeacon Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu Field Hockey x-8/31 @ Susquehanna, L 3-1 x-9/1 vs. Kean, W 1-0 9/5 @ Keystone, W 3-0 9/8 vs. Widener, L 5-4 (SO) 9/13 vs. Cedar Crest, W 3-1 9/15 @ Alvernia, L 2-0 9/19 @ Moravian, W 3-2 *9/22 vs. Eastern, W 6-3 9/25 vs. U. of Scranton, L 3-1 *9/29 @ Manhattanville, W 3-2 10/3 @ Elizabethtown, L 2-1 *10/5 @ FDU-Florham, L 1-0 (OT) 10/8 vs. Arcadia, L 5-3 *10/12 @ Delaware Valley, W 4-1 *10/18 vs. King’s, W 5-3 *10/20 @ DeSales, L 3-1 *10/24 @ Misericordia L 4-1 **10/31 @ DeSales, L 3-2 *MAC Freedom ** MAC Freedom Playoffs x-Connie Harnum Classic �The Beacon - November 6, 2018 Sports MLB: Mets make controversial general manager hire By Ben Mandell Co-Sports Editor On Saturday, Oct. 27, the Major League Baseball’s Players Association (MLBPA) spoke out against the New York Mets and their desire to hire popular agent Brodie Van Wagenen to fill their vacant general manager position. The next day, the Mets came out and made a statement that they were going to hire Van Wagenen. Whether the timing was intentional or not, the Mets made it clear that they do not see the issue that the MLBPA does. The MLBPA, and their chief Tony Clark, are essentially baseball players union representatives. Clark is here to make sure that the players still have their rights and fair working conditions. All professional sports have players associations, so baseball is no exception, but why is there an issue with the Mets hiring Brodie Van Wagenen? Van Wagenen is now the former cohead of the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) since he accepted the Mets offer, but it also means he represented a lot of MLB players, including Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard, Todd Frazier, Yoenis Cespedes and Robinson Cano. It is Van Wagenen’s knowledge of these players’ personal information that teams typically do not know about that causes controversy. Super-agent Scott Boras explained that the concerns are justified in an interview with ESPN radio. “When you’re fluid and you’re going from agency to management, the fact of the matter is, how does a player know that you won’t make that change any time?” Boras said. “Why would he tell you the most intimate things in the world, knowing that you’re going to be negotiating against him?” Tony Clark elaborated on this idea and expressed similar concerns in his statement written by the New York Daily News on Saturday. He noted that players were calling nonstop with their concerns of the potential repercussions that the hiring of Van Wagenen could have. “They understand the opportunities that exist for representatives to make the decisions that they are going to make,” Clark said. “To the extent that possibility exists, I would be confident in suggesting that the understanding and appreciation for confidential information remains so.” The big concern, in terms of a player’s information being used against himself, is for deGrom, Van Wagenen’s former client and current member of the New York Mets and a player who will be in need of a new contract soon. To show an example of how this can negatively affect deGrom, let’s say the two parties are negotiating a new contract. If Van Wagenen knows personal information, he can use it against deGrom, violating player/agent trust. Boras may not be well received by the WW Women’s Soccer public or teams, but he has been highly praised by his clients for his loyalty and the trust they feel with him. Van Wagenen has a majority of high profile clients, and during his press conference at Citi Field, the new general manager said that he discussed the move with deGrom and his other clients before taking the Mets GM job. He also said there was tremendous support and enthusiasm. If what Van Wagenen says is true, and there has not been any public response from his clients to say otherwise, then there should not be any issue with his decision. The players safety is the biggest concern, but if the players affected by it directly are not concerned, then the major concerns should be taken care of. The only concerns could be for this to open the door for future agents to flip roles, which was mentioned by Tony Clark. The hope is that even if it does occur, the private information remains private. Also, according to CBS Sports, Jeff Wilpon, Mets chief operating officer (COO) said, “There are provisions in Van Wagenen’s contract to deal with conflicts of interest. That could result in Van Wagenen recusing himself from certain negotiations, such as Jacob deGrom. But Van Wagenen would help provide direction.” Van Wagenen has also come out via press conference to say he has divested from CAA and future contract commissions. All this means is that he no longer will be benefitting from the players’ contracts and that he no longer is with the CAA. According to Forbes, Van Wagenen made $25 million in commision last year. The specific numbers of Brodie Van Wagenen’s contract are not completely public, but it can be expected to be less than his commission made last season as an agent. The Mets hiring Brodie Van Wagenen marks New York as just the second franchise to hire an agent as their general manager. Join the conversation! Have any comments or questions about the Brodie Van Wagenen hire or the MLB postseason? Reach out to Ben Mandell on Twitter @BenMandell55 to share your point of view. @wilkesbeacon Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu Fall Sports Schedules 8/31 @ PSU-Berks, PPD 9/5 @ Ithaca, L 1-0 9/8 vs. Marywood, W 3-2 9/12 @ William Paterson, W 1-0 9/15 @ Bard, L 3-1 9/19 vs. Susquehanna, L 2-1 9/22 @ #14 Arcadia T 2-2 9/25 @ U. of Scranton, L 2-0 *9/29 vs. Delaware Valley, W 1-0 10/3 vs. Kean, W 1-0 *10/6 vs. DeSales, W 2-1 *10/10 @ King’s, W 2-0 *10/13 @ Eastern, W 5-0 *10/16 vs. #12 Misericordia, L 3-0 *10/20 vs. Manhattanville, W 6-0 10/23 vs. Oneonta, T 1-1 *10/26 @ FDU-Florham, L 2-1 ** 10/31 vs. DeSales, W 2-1 ** 11/3 @ #9 Misericordia, L 2-1 *MAC Freedom ** MAC Freedom Playoffs Home games @ Schmidt Stadium Football 9/1 vs. Hartwick, L 28-24 9/8 @ Lebanon Valley, W 30-27 *9/15 @ Delaware Valley, L 21-10 *9/22 vs. Misericordia, L 47-45 *9/29 @ Alvernia, W 34-14 *x-10/6 vs. Albright, W 47-43 *10/12 @ FDU-Florham, W 31-16 *10/20 @ Stevenson, L 33-21 *10/27 vs. Lycoming, W 14-7 *y-11/10 vs. King’s, noon *MAC x-Homecoming y-Mayor’s Cup Home games @ Schmidt Stadium 21 Men’s Soccer 8/31 @ PSU-Berks, T 1-1 9/3 @ Marywood, W 2-0 9/8 vs. Moravian, L 4-1 9/12 vs. Clarks Summit, W 4-0 9/15 @ Keystone, L 2-1 (OT) 9/19 @ Susquehanna, W 1-0 9/22 @ Stevenson, L 2-1 9/26 vs. U. of Scranton, W 3-1 *9/29 vs. Delaware Valley, W 3-1 10/3 @ Lancaster Bible, W 1-0 (OT) *10/6 vs. DeSales, L 3-1 *10/9 @ King’s, W 2-1 *10/13 @ Eastern, L 5-1 *10/17 vs. Misericordia, L 3-1 *10/20 vs. Manhattanville, L 3-1 10/24 @ Penn College, L 1-0 *10/27 @ FDU-Florham, W 4-3 *MAC Freedom Home games @ Schmidt Stadium �The Beacon - November 6, 2018 Sports 22 Getting to know... Donald Flynn Freshman Ice Hockey Player The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week Oct. 26 - Nov. 1 Why Donald Flynn was selected: Flynn earned two honors after the inagural weekend of men’s ice hockey, being named the MAC Offensive Player of the Week and the UCHC Rookie of the Week. Flynn totaled five points on two goals and three assists and had a +2 rating in Wilkes’s 1-1 opening weekend against SUNY Canton, scoring the historic first-ever goal for Wilkes men’s ice hockey. Name: Donny Flynn Year: Freshman Major: Computer Science Hometown: Randolph, NJ High School: Pope John HS Position: Forward Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I wanted to come to Wilkes because of the opportunity to earn an education while playing the sport that I love again. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? Unfortunately, I still have no idea what I plan to do after graduting. What came first? The chicken or the egg? The chicken. Favorite building on campus? My favorite building would have to be Stark … only because of the POD. Coke or Pepsi? I’ve never had soda before, so no preference. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? This season, I hope to help establish a winning and respectable tradition. Editor’s s elec tions are mined by ts Editor's note note:: Athlete Athlete of of the the Week Week selections are deter determined by the the spor sports staf nd of mic year, year, we ill post post aa reader poll tafff each each week. week . At At the the eend of the the acade academic we w will reader poll on itte r @ Wilkes B eacon to row n an on Tw Twitter @WilkesBeacon to ccrown an “Athlete "A t hlete of of the the Year." Year." ..-~ - - - - - ---=-----~ The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani When/Why did you first begin playing? I’d say I learned to skate when I was four and started playing hockey when I was five. Favorite thing to do during practice? My favorite thing to do during practice is to score goals. If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? Nothing. I think we have an amazing set-up. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Off the field, I like to watch stand-up comedy, hangout with my friends and listen to music. Favorite meal to eat on campus? I like to eat a southwest wrap from the POD. Most influential person in your life? The most influential person in my life is my dad. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Gordie Howe. A quote you live your life by? A quote I live my life by is, “Someone’s gotta do it.” What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? To me, “Be Colonel” means believing in yourself and your own ability to lead yourself and others. Anyone to give a shout-out to? Just the boys on the team. -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor �23 Sports The Beacon - November 6, 2018 Getting to know... Kendall Castro Freshman Ice Hockey Player The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week Oct. 26 - Nov. 1 Why Kendall Castro was selected: Although the Colonels lost 3-1, Castro pulled the Colonels within one goal at the 9:16 mark of the third period when she scored Wilkes's historic first-ever goal in their inagural game against King's College on Oct. 26. Name: Kendall Castro Year: Freshman Major: Undeclared Sciences Hometown: Killingworth, Ct. High School: Mercy HS Position: Forward (Right Wing) Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I wanted to come to Wilkes to begin the first-ever women’s ice hockey team at this univeristy. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? After graduating from Wilkes, I hope to go to graduate school and get a degree in Occupational Therapy. What came first? The chicken or the egg? The egg. Favorite building on campus? My favorite building is the Cohen Science Center. Coke or Pepsi? Coke. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? This season, I hope to win the first women’s ice hockey game in history. When/Why did you first begin playing? I was four years old when I first began playing. My family members were involved with ice hocey, so my dad was set on having his daughters play the game as well. Favorite professor? My favorite professor would have to be Dr. Mary Beth Mullen. Favorite thing to do during practice? My favorite thing to do during practice is work on our powerplay. If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? Absolutely nothing. We are a first year program and are just excited for the opportunities that we will have this season. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Off the field, I like taking naps and watching netflix. Favorite meal to eat on campus? The POD. Most influential person in your life? My dad. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Wayne Gretzky. A quote you live your life by? “A champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can recover when they fall." - Serena Williams What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? To me, “Be Colonel” means being compassionate to others and always being the best person you can be. Anyone to give a shout-out to? Both of the Wilkes ice hockey teams. -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor Editor’s note: Athlete of the Week s elec tions are deter mined by the spor ts staff each week. At the end of the academic year, we w ill post a reader poll on Tw it ter @WilkesB eacon to crow n an “Athlete of the Year." The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani �The Beacon - November 6, 2018 24 t Jus 0 t! 2 5 $ edi r c per Earn three credits in just three weeks. Classes are conveniently held online, allowing you to enjoy your break at home while catching up on missed classes and getting ahead in your studies. Make an appointment with your advisor. View the class schedule at www.wilkes.edu/winter. Wilkes University is an equal opportunity institution. For information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit www.wilkes.edu/nondiscrimination. � 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 2018 November 6th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 November 6 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/5489c14ffdf19904f01213f67fbd66bf.pdf be6afc4bbb0ac94ffa5f1087cf12eff7 PDF Text Text THE B EAC ._ _ _ . IEA CC N The Beacon - October 30, 2018 Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 72, Issue 08 Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania FREE Take one The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Loud Silence: Expressions of Activism Wilkes SAAC hosts “Trick or Treat” event for the kids in the community By Cabrini Rudnicki By Ben Mandell Co- Sports Editor Students learn archaeology hands-on, page 4 I’ve looked up to them, I was first a fan before I was anything.” The first piece of the tour was a small painting Silence of Abuse by Dona Leif, in a section Sincavage refers to as where SORDONI, page 3 Self Care with Sarah: Flu season is upon us, page 9 The Beacon/Savannah Pinnock The Beacon/Sarah Matarella tell the story you envisioned.” While many of pieces were borrowed from existing exhibits and museums, some of the pieces were borrowed directly from the artists themselves. “I dedicate it to [the artists],” said Sincavage. “I am in awe of these artists, Largest ParkerfiDorsey’s rst-year class latestin album history, review, page page 5 18 WILKES-BARRE, Pa-- The Wilkes Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) hosted a “Trick or Treat” event for all of Wilkes’ teams to give back to the community. The event was put together by SAAC, which according to its mission statement online at gowilkesu.com is “to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity for all studentathletes; protecting student welfare; and fostering a positive student-athlete image, while maintaining the tenants of the Division III philosophy.” This first year event run by SAAC was orchestrated by SAAC President Dallas Kendra. She plays on the field hockey team. SAAC, page 21 The Beacon/Kyle Kraemer The Beacon/Cabrini Rudnicki The exhibit features arts who artwork as a way of activism and telling their own unique story. Courrtsy of Linda Winkler News Writer Wilkes University’s Sordoni Art Gallery opened its newest exhibit. The exhibit, titled “Loud Silence: Expressions of Activism,” was curated by Heather Sincavage, the director of the Sordoni Art Gallery. The exhibit officially opened on Oct. 23, with an opening reception held on Oct. 24. According to the Sordoni Art Gallery, nearly 100 visitors attended the opening reception. This year’s exhibit features artwork from more than 40 artists, including Judy Chicago, Kara Walker, Faith Ringgold, Ana Mendieta, Kiki Smith and Jenny Holzer. Sincavage held a curator’s tour during opening night. During the tour, she took the visitors to key pieces of the exhibit and discussed their history and importance. “I created the thesis for this a year and a half ago, and who knew the year would unfold the way it did,” she said. “I realized quickly how ambitious it was, and it became more and more daunting as it continued to build.” Sincavage related putting together the exhibit like putting together a puzzle. “You’re hunting and gathering and hoping your cat didn’t hide one under the sofa,” she explained. “At times pieces do not work out, but you find another piece and you plug the hole, and you are able to MIH & WIH: Ice Colonel Largest first-year class in hockey programs begin play history, page 5 for the first time, page 19 �The Beacon - October 30, 2018 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact either news editor: Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu or Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Student Government notes: Oct. 24 weekly meeting By Cabrini Rudnicki Co-News Editor This week’s Student Government meeting continued with the club requests and discussion of Casino Week. Hip Hop Dance Club, represented by Emerald Sims, had its second week of discussions to become a Student Government funded club. A second presentation led by Sims to elaborate on issues brought up by Student Government members in the last meeting. In the end, the club was officially recognized with 26 members approving, three members opposing and one member abstaining. Next, the Wilkes University College Democrats, led by Gregory Chang, also had their second week of discussion for studentgovernment club recognition. The Wilkes University College Democrats had previously been a student government funded club; however, lack of involvement led to the club being disbanded. Chang, and other members of the club, are looking to be re-recognized as a club once more. The club given the recognition, with 31 members approving, zero members opposing, and three members abstaining. Next, the Student Government members dicussed the upcoming Casino Week. The budget, which came to $12,385, was approved by the members, with 24 members approving, 10 opposing and zero abstaining. Also discussed were the possibility of schools, including the School of Education, sponsoring the MegaCouncil Can Drive by assisting in the purchase of T-shirts for the event. Student Government members voted on whether there should be a T-shirt, and if so, which t-shirt design should be used. Next, the Sports Management Club had their first week of presenting their funding request. The club is asking for $600 for partial funding of a New York City trip, which would be open to all students. The total of the trip would be $1,200. The student plan to visit Madison Square Garden, as well as other sports related fields in New York City. The club is currently fundraising using a T-shirt sale. Next the class reports revealed that every class is currently working on their class fundraiser. Senior students discussed the success of the Downtown Establishment tour, as well as their future plans for the pierogi fundraiser. Commuter Council representative said that the club’s Niagara Falls trip went without a hitch. Multicultural Student Coalition also discussed its Hunger 101 Simulation going well as well. The Wilkes Programming Board representative said that the group has decided on the spring concert, but the results will be revealed over Winter Intersession. The Kirby Center for Creative Arts at Wyoming Seminary. The lecture is titled “The One and the Nine: Building Teams and Organizations that Win.” Those who are interested in attending may register at wilkes.edu/jakewood. The Kirby Center for Creative Arts is located on 201 North Sprague Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704. typically filled within 24 hours of the order being placed and can be picked up at the Info Desk on the first floor of the SUB. For any questions please contact Kristin Osipower at Kristin.Osipower@ wilkes.edu. Christian Fellowship and Interfaith Office Clothing Drive Wilkes Christian Fellowship and the Interfaith Office are partnering togather to hold a clothing drive until Oct. 31. They are looking for men’s jeans, hoodies, long sleeve shirts and coats. The donation boxes will be placed in the library and on the first floor of the SUB. @wilkesbeacon Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs: The happenings on campus -- Oct. 23 to Oct. 29 Compiled by Maddie Davis Spring 2019 class registration The master list of the Spring 2019 course offerings is now available online. Registration for seniors (class of 2019) will be on Sunday, Oct. 28 at 10 p.m.; for juniors (class of 2020) on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 10 p.m.; for sophomores (class of 2021) on Sunday, Nov. 4 at 10 p.m.; and for freshman (class of 2022) on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 10 p.m. Alan P. Kirby lecture: Jake Wood On Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m at Colonel’s Closest freshly stocked The Colonel’s Closet is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. There is also a Colonel’s Closet online order form that can be filled out and found on Wilkes Today. Orders are Volunteer at the Sordoni Art Gallery Students, faculty and staff are welcome to share their appreciation of art and volunteer at the Sordoni Art Gallery. In order to apply, follow the link on Wilkes Today for the application. Please contact Nicole Lewis at Nicole.Lewis1@wilkes. edu for further details. Upcoming Events: 2018 Fall Semester November 1 - Cupcake Wars (WUPB) 1 - Marts Madness 2 - One World Celebration 3 - Diwali Celebration 6 - Casino Week: Texas Hold ‘Em (SG) 7 - Casino Week: Bingo (SG) 8 - UN Lecture: Mr. Niall McCann 9 - Casino Night (SG) 15 - Wing Wars (WUPB) 21 to 25 - Thanksgiving Recess 29 - Bingo (WUPB) December 6 - Holiday Party: PJs and Pancakes (WUPB) 10 - Final Exams Begin WUPB denotes Wilkes University Programming Board SG denotes Student Government Spring - January 2019 21- NYC Trip to MOMA and MET Want your event featured in the calendar? Email: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Table of Contents News.................2 Life, A&E............7 Opinion............14 Sports..............19 �The Beacon - October 30, 2018 SORDONI, from front page “women are telling their story authentically.” “Abuse is a way that I came into activism,” she said. “I am a victim of domestic violence, it is something in my own personal studio practices. I find inspiration in other people who are able to tell their story, and I look up to the strength it takes to tell their story.” The painting features Nicole Brown Simpson, who was found in her home murdered in 1994. Brown Simpson was the ex-wife of former Heisman trophy winner O.J. Simpson. “I start here because this is Dona really shaping this silent experience. Some of the research I’ve come across says that 70 percent of college age women have been abused or sexually assaulted,” she explained. “That’s a very high number, and is a very silent story that until recently have not been talked about.” Sincavage provided commentary for more paintings, before telling the crowd she had a surprise. Helen Zughaib, one of the artists featured at the exhibit, was in attendance to discuss her work. Zughaib who was born in Lebanon before moving to Europe to escape the News Lebanese Civil War. “When we left, my dad told me we were going on holiday for one week to Athens,” she said. “That week turned into 35 years that I didn’t go back.” Much of Zughaib’s work focuses on the Middle East, the Arab Spring, and the Lebanese Civil War. The three pieces in the exhibit feature women in hijab or head scarves with geometric, pop-art print. “[Sincavage] talks about the strength of women,” she said. “I, myself, do not think of myself as an activist. I’m a pretend activist, because I think of myself more as a humanitarian. “As an artist, I don’t feel powerful,” she explained. “I’m not a politician, but on the other hand, when I get to come to tonight and we have this common shared humanity, I feel empowered.” After Zughaib spoke, Sincavage spoke about a section of the gallery focused on the African-American experience. “I think when a lot of times when these artists were making their work, they did not think of themselves as activists first,” said Sincavage. “I think they are really thinking about having their story be told, because it has not been told.” One of the pieces in the section is We Came to America, a painted story quilt designed by Faith Ringgold. The quilt tells a story of the legend that slaves who died in captivity would have their spirits float back to Africa. In the quilt, the Statue of Liberty ignites the slave ship with her torch, freeing the slaves. Later on, Sincavage surprised the crowd with another artist, Sobia Ahmad. “My work is essentially how large power structures, like politics and culture shape a person’s experiences,” explained Ahmad. Ahmad grew up in Pakistan before immigrating to the United States when she was 16. “A lot of my work is about identify as an immigrant, identity as a Muslim, a woman in the United States and in the art world.” Small Identities, the piece featured in the gallery, was started as an exploration of data, according to Ahmad. The piece features ceramic tiles, some printed with the images of ID photos. “Early in 2017, I started to collect ID photos of Muslim immigrants,” she said. “This is when the travel ban for mostly Muslim countries was passed. Soon enough, I discovered that people were 3 terrified. They do not want to submit their photo for anything because they didn’t want to be recognized.” Ahmad began placing in a blank tile in her piece every time someone did not want their photo included. The result is a piece that is mainly blank tiles. Loud Silence will be open until Dec. 26 and is free to the public. Upcoming Dates: • Nov. 7, 4:30 p.m. Artist Lecture: “Out of Silence: Activism and Empathy in the Art of Elizabeth Catlett” • Nov 14, 4:30 p.m. Film Screening of “Human Flow” @wilkesbeacon Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu Dr. Yanqui Zheng discusses the Chinese trade war at lecture By Maddie Davis Co-News Editor Dr. Akira Shimizu and Dr. Jonathan Kuiken of the History Department welcomed their colleague Dr. Yanqiu Zheng from Misericordia University on Thursday, Oct. 23 as a part of the Division of Global Cultures’ Contemporary History Project. Zheng talked about the global trade war between the United States of America and his home country, China. He started with Vice President Mike Pence’s quotation about the history of the United States and China’s longstanding relationship to why the trade war has been instated. He split the lecture up into two parts: the first about trade, the second about war. Trade started when the US began to crave Chinese products and started to import them, like tea and porcelain, however, Zheng noted that you don’t see this desperation in Pence’s words. He then talked about the hidden destruction of opium that destroyed China, which Pence never mentioned. “Mike Pence is giving you a particular version between the two countries, but if we look at it from the Chinese perspective we can better understand it,” said Zheng. Zheng moved to the second part of the speech, focusing on the conflict between the two countries. He talked about the abuse of power from the United States and how it not only caused suspicion of the Chinese but how it allowed us to be fearful of them. The U.S. has been afraid of China because of its communist ties, which we use as an excuse to enact a trade war on them. He referred to when Trump said Chinese students are spies from their government, which have caused these recent and past trade tensions. “China and the United States have very different ideologies… I really think this is what distinguishes our current time from the previous times,” said Zheng. Sophomore international studies, history and political science triple-major Juan Astegiano attended the lecture among many other faculty and students across the campus. “It is very important in order to formulate an opinion, to have studied and understood both sides of a relationship and the different perspectives and I believe this lecture accomplished that exact goal,” The Beacon/Maddie Davis Shimizu and Kuiken listen on as Zheng further discusses Chinese trade history. he added. Kuiken also commented on the lecture and the Contemporary History Project as a whole. “The Chinese trade war was an obvious example of something that needed some historical context to it,” said Kuiken. “We thought it was a great opportunity to get some good historical perspective and also to build some bridges between our two institutions. Dr. John Hepp, from global cultures on campus, is the next speaker for the project where he will be talking about the 100th anniversary of the Versailles Peace Conference which ended the first World War. This lecture is scheduled to happen in the Spring 2019 semester. @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 30, 2018 News 4 Archaeology students visit Pittston dig site for hands on fieldwork By Maddie Davis Co-News Editor At the end of September, visiting anthropology professor Alison Oskam took her introduction to archaeology and world prehistory class to a local archaeological dig site. Alongside Oskam were anthropology professor Dr. Linda Winkler and two archaeologist colleagues who assist the students at the site. The field trip took them to the ConrailPittston archaeological site in Pittston, Pa., 15 minutes north of the Wilkes campus. This archaeological site has been excavated by the Frances Dorrance chapter of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology for the past 20 years. The students participated in the ongoing excavation of the dig site, recorded their work and they were able to learn basic artist identification that is used among archaeologists. They were all split up into two teams and dug and documented for three hours. Oskam decided to hold the field trip at a site close to campus because she wanted to show that archaeology is everywhere. “Most people think you have to go to Egypt or Mexico or somewhere else to do archaeology when there are hundreds of archaeologists working right here in Pennsylvania every year,” said Oskam. The students were also able to understand the methodology of archaeology from a firsthand perspective in contrast to the online nature of the course. “I wanted the students to see how a site was set up and have a chance to do some field work,” said Oskam. Sophomore history and political science major Chris Smith was one of the students who went on the field trip with the class. “The first-hand experience of excavating that I would have never otherwise got,” said Smith. “There is also an extreme difference between reading about archaeology and actually doing it in real life.” MacKenzie Egan, a senior english and history double major, also attended the trip to the excavation site with her archaeology class. “We kind of got to put to practice all of Courtesy of Linda Winkler Eileen Blaine and Cece Hornbaker look to learn the methodology of excavation. the stuff we have been applying mentally,” said Egan. “It kind of grounded the idea that archaeology is still such a growing field and it’s not really dying out,” she added. The students were able to find and take home some of the small ancient artifacts that they had found during their dig. Smith found an ancient arrowhead from approximately 2,000 BC. “It is an amazing feeling to be holding something so old and so ancient in the palm of my hand,” said Smith. @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Pharmacy students help with the collection of expired medication By Cabrini Rudnicki Co-News Editor Wilkes University teamed up with the Luzerne County Medical Society and the Luzerne County District Attorney and Sheriff offices for National Perscription Drug Take Back Day. The day, which was created by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), encourages the disposal of expired medication in a safe way. The event took place on Oct. 27 at the Luzerne County Courthouse in WilkesBarre. Community members were able to drive into the courthouse parking lot through River Street and exit via Pierce Street. In the parking lot, a drive-up drug take-back box. According to the U.S. DEA, expired medicines in homes are the leading cause of accidental poisoning. Flushed or trashed medicine also end up polluting waters. To prepare items for disposal, community members were asked to do a number of things. All drugs were required to be placed in a sealed container and personal information removed or marked out. Perscription and over-the-counter solid medications, tablets and capsules, and pet mediciation were able to be disposed. Items such as intravenous solutions, injectables, hydrogen peroxide, compressed cylinders, iodine-containing medications, thermometers, and alcohol and illicit drugs were not allowed to be dropped off. Wilkes pharmacy students assisted with the taking back of the medication. Although the students themselves did not physically take them, they helped district attorney collect the medication at the Take Back site. Harrison Ferro, a senior pharmacy major, discussed the importance of the event. “A common way that people dispose of [medications] is by flushing it down the toilet,” he explained. “You don’t want to do that. You want to take it to a Take Back site, which is listed on the DEA’s website.” The event also focused on the cutting back of substance misuse. “Roughly six million Americans misuse a perscription medication, not an overthe counter, every month, and this is one way to cut back on that,” said Ferro. “They are not prone to substance misuse if they do not have access to the medication.” Ferro also explained ways of disposing medications at home. “If you are not able to come to an event like this, you can use coffee grounds or cat litter, or even dirt, anything that would deter someone from stealing someone else’s medications.” The students also recieved feedback from community members on the event, according to Ferro, “We got feedback on why they are disposing of them today, if this is a good process of doing it,” he said. Landon Bornder, a junior pharmacy major, spoke highly of the event. “The experience was pretty great,” he said. “Just knowing that we can get out there and help the community and try to stop misuse, it’s a great feeling.” To advertise the event, both Ferro and Bordner appeared on Oct. 26’s PA Live, a sit-down talk show featuring events from the area. @wilkesbeacon Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu Disposing of unwanted medicines at home “First, mix the medicines with an unpalatable substance such as dirt, kitty litter, or used coffee grounds. Then, place the mixture in a container such as a zip-top or sealable plastic bag, and throw the container away in your household trash.” Source: FDA.gov �The Beacon - October 30, 2018 News Local Young Americans for Liberty hold demonstration on campus By Maddie Davis Co-News Editor On Oct. 25, the local chapter of the Young Americans for Liberty held a demonstration during club hours in front of the Henry Student Center. The Young Americans for Liberty is a nationwide organization that has more than 760 different chapters all over the United States. The local chapter is headed by four Wilkes University students who want to inform the campus of their views and their presence. Garrett Gagliardi, a junior accounting major, was one of the frontmen of the chapter and explained what they planned to bring awareness to. “We are trying to bring attention to that fact that our politicians, our elites, they kind of don’t really care about these rights anymore,” said Gaglardi. The students stood in front of six different gravestones marked with the different constitutional amendments that pertain to individual rights. One gravestone read “Here lies gun ownership” and another “R.I.P. Property rights.” Gaglardi explained that they are libertarians meaning they are not party affiliated. “We are basically for individual liberty and limited government in all spheres of life,” explained Gaglardi. Brian Voorhees, sophomore mechanical engineering major, attended the demonstration as the Outreach Director for the chapter. He further explained his role in the local chapter and how he got involved. “I just stumbled upon this … I was really interested in getting the word out about this because I have big dreams for things like social media,” said Voorhees. He explained the different events they’ve held in the past to help inform Wilkes students of their rights. They held a table in the Henry Student Center testing students on their basic constitutional rights. They then gave people their score backs in hope to further teach them of their most basic rights granted by the Constitution. However, because they are a relatively new organization, without Student Government recognition, they haven’t had as many opportunities to hold a lot of events, but they are hoping to have more events in the future. “We are just getting started, but there definitely is more to come,” added Voorhees. Gaglardi added to Voorhees’ statement about their future by giving a more detailed look at their potential future. “We want to try to get involved with The Beacon/Maddie Davis Three Young Liberitarians pose in front of their constitutional rights posters. the community and get into the heads of the people that they don’t need the government on their back,” said Gaglardi. “They can do things on their own and they can help people, and that’s what we are trying to get people to realize.” Cienna Tohme, a sophomore MDMA, got involved with the chapter through Gagliardi, a friend from her high school. “When it comes to government, I don’t really know much, but if I had to pick a side I would say I definitely lean more towards the Republican side,” explained Tohme. “I’m learning a little bit more about what it’s like to be a Libertarian, what they believe in, and all of our rights.” The chapter is looking to gain Student Government recognition within the next few weeks to expand its views across campus. The group hopes, with this recognition, to become further involved with the community as well as to host fun and educational events for students. The chapter meets every Thursday at 11 a.m. to discuss and inform those who are interested in their beliefs. Although they are a Libertarian organization they do accept and welcome those who are party affiliated, whether democratic and republican. @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu 5 What are the Young Americans for Liberty? Some of the issues they fight for and believe in: - restraint on government - personal and economic freedom - securing the different liberties of individual people - all people, regardless of gender, origin, class, age, etc. - free trade - opposition of the death penalty - property rights - no government subsidization of energy The Beacon/Maddie Davis The posters mock the laws that have “killed“ our different constitutional rights. �The Beacon - October 30, 2018 News “That is a quite a large number,” said Williams about the budget for prizes alone. “I understand giving out cool stuff is nice, but to help I would only do special prizes every once in a while. “It may help the school too because it is a lot of money.” Jeremey Tomaine, Student Government executive treasurer, broke down the budget in detail. According to Tomaine, most of the money in the budget will be spent on prizes. “There will be around $9,000 or so being spent on prizes exclusively,” he explained. Prior to Casino Week, there will also be the Mega-Council Can Drive, an event where students can bring canned goods in exchange for tickets to be used during Casino Week. The event is sponsored by Student Government, Multicultural Student Coalition, Commuter Council and the Programming Board. This year students will also be receive a T-shirt, which the Student Government estimates will cost the group $2,000 for 350 t-shirts. According to Tomaine, Student Government plans to cover these costs through donations from departments around the university. Dr. Rhonda Rabbitt, the Dean of the School of Education, approached the Student Government, looking to sponsor a prize. Instead, the department will become a partner in the Mega-Council Can Drive. “I wanted to reach out to other deans to see if they would be interested in pledging money towards it, and so far the School of Education is the only one receptive to that idea,” Tomaine explained. If other departments do not agree to a partnership, the School of Education will continue with its donation. “All of the current partners get to say that they are partners during Casino Night. There will be a sign, which is also incentive for them to help donate,” Tomaine said. Any difference between what is collected from partners and the total of the actual T-shirts will be taken out of the $12,385 budget. Although some students are shocked by the high price of the event, the budget actually sits at $600 less than its past max budget. All of the money included in the $12,385 budget comes directly from the Student Government, which was given to the organization by the school through student activities fees. According to the 2017-2018 Factbook, the university spent around 15 million dollars in 2017 on student services, which includes money given to Student Government. This year, the organization also has donations from different companies, a first for the annual event according to Tomaine. “I reached out to Coca-Cola, and they are already giving us in-kind charity because of the new contract we signed with them. They are allowing Student Government to have 100 cases of whatever we want,” he said. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins also donated items for the event after Student Government purchased a ticket package from the team. The event is not-for-profit, according to Tomaine. “The only ones who make money off of it are the different stores and different organizations we pay to get the prizes from.” Although the price of the event is not at its highest budget ever, Tomaine understands the shock of the students. @wilkesbeacon Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu 6 “It is still a lot of money, but it costs a lot of money to give 350 students a good experience,” he said. “Most of the money is being spent on prizes, which students paid for [through their tuition], so it is getting directly given back to the students.” Other expenditures include food and decorations. “The entire Student Government put a lot of work into this, there is a lot of time and effort that went into the revamping that went into some things like the prize list. We tried our hardest and we hope that there is a good turn out like every year.” According to Tomaine, at the 2018 Homecoming, $26,000 was spent by Student Government. Various students on campus reacted to this year’s budgets, specifically the portion of it spent on prizes. Junior neuroscience and psychology major Morgan Burton also reacted to the total budget of Casino Week. “I hope they have more prizes,” said Burton because of the budget. Students react to Casino Week budget proposal Cabrini Rudnicki and Maddie Davis Co-News Editors Some students were shocked when they heard of this year’s Casino Night budget. The event, which is sponsored each year by Student Government, is a weeklong series of free events that includes faux gambling activities where students can win prizes. Casino Week has been a tradition by Student Government to bring the campus together by providing a space to play Texas Hold ’Em, Blackjack, bingo, and many other casino-themed games. At each event, tickets are given out to the winners who can later use those tickets for a drawing for different prizes on the last night. Such prizes in the past have been a PlayStation 4, Xbox One, MacBook Air, purses, make-up kits and more. This year’s budget sits at $12,385, which was approved by the Student Government at its weekly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 24. Twenty-four members approved and 10 members opposed. Jordyn Williams, a junior English and theatre major was not only surprised by the high budget but also had some suggestions to lower the price of some of the prizes. Beacon File Photo Caitlin Brown, a now-senior nursing major, at Casino Night’s prize table in 2016. - Friday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m: Casino Night - Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 8 p.m: Bingo Night - Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m: Texas Hold ‘Em Night -Mega-Council Can Drive for tickets: TBA Casino Week 2018 ~ �The Beacon - October 30, 2018 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, Arts & Entertainment editor: Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu Gender and Sexuality Alliance hosts Tuesday drag show be so great at performing,” said Rashonda Montgomery, a first year student at Wilkes University. Becker, who had been somewhat concerned with the amount of support the event would receive. However, people were crowding in to see the show. It was full of support and positive attitudes from the audience. “This is awesome, we’re actually getting involvement and we’re actually getting people to come out and support,” said Becker. The event ran out of pizza due to the amount of people that attended the event. GSA hopes to continue running events like this one in the future. If you are interested in becoming involved, the GSA not just for members of the LGBT community and anyone is welcome to join. “The club is more than welcome to allies,” said Kylie Dillon, the president of the GSA. The next meeting for the club is this Friday, Nov. 2. The club is always Stranger Things that completely shocked the crowd into silence. The Heat performers, Staff Writer named Andrew Odgenous, Pete Sweet, and Last Tuesday, the Wilkes Gender and Jack Mehof were equally silencing. Andrew Sexuality Alliance (GSA) hosted a drag Odgenous has been performing for three show in the Ballroom of the Henry’s Student years, Jack Mehof for two, Pete Sweet for less Center. than one, and The club chose to host a Drag this was Justin show specifically because of its Dance’s first current popularity due, in part to performance. shows like RuPaul’s Drag Race. Each of the The show had four kings (female actors were able performers who dress in masculine to incorporate drag): three from Heat, a local bar their own style and nightclub, and one Wilkes in order to student. personify the “The goal of the show was to Kings that they get awareness of the LGBT+ played in the community and to spread the show. The Beacon/Catie Lally club,” said Lindsay Becker, the Vice “I don’t think “The Kings” in the Drag Show President of the GSA. a single person Justin Dance, a Wilkes student, from left to right Andrew was ready for performed did a rendition of the Androgynous, Jack Mehof, Pete one of our character Dustin Henderson from Sweet and Justin Dance very own to By Catie Lally a '· u ·. · . . • • 1 ... •. . I. • - ca11 825-5166 • ·wnkies .. e-r1e. ' welcoming new members. The goal of the Gender and Sexuality Alliance is to ensure a welcoming and safe environment and to lessen the stigma surrounding the LGBT+ community. “I love people being able to speak freely... It’s nice to see people being able to speak freely about what they believe in and how they feel,” said Becker. Dillon continued this sentiment by saying that, “My favorite part about being involved in the club is probably just getting to meet so many different people, especially because I think that there’s still this really weird stigma about being gay or bisexual or pansexual or whatever sexuality someone identifies as... there’s a lot of uncomfortableness about it and I want that to be more open.” For more information regarding the Gay Straight Alliance or if you are interested in becoming a member, contact Kylie Dillon at kylie.dillon@wilkes.edu or Lindsay Becker at lindsay.becker@wilkes.edu. �The Beacon - October 30, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment Nick’s Flick Picks: Netflix Halloween spooktacular edition By Nicholas Filipek Managing Editor Happy Halloween one and all. With the horrifying holiday falling right in the middle of the week, it has given the chance for lovers of all things spooky to take the whole week to celebrate their favorite frightful activities. It used to be a Halloween tradition to run out to a video rental store and stock up on as many movies as you could rent at a time to watch, but now the ever popular streaming service Netflix has got all your horror movies needs covered. Let it be noted that not all people enjoy the scary activities that the Halloween season bring, but they should nevertheless not be left out of celebrating. This list will be split into both the scary and the spooky to accommodate both types of Halloween movie fans. The 6th Sense (1999) - Written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. Starring Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, Toni Collette and Olivia Williams. What is arguably Shyamalan’s best movie, this third time up to bat for the director is a clear grand slam that has longevity and can still give a good scare almost two decades later. The movie shows the story of a child psychologist (Willis) who is assigned to a troubled boy (Osment) who can see ghosts, after his mother (Collette) begins to notice the strange signs that have been all around her for years. Though the “I see dead people line” is now infamous and has been parodied time and time again, the movie still holds some curveballs for anyone who has yet to see this classic. The Conjuring (2013) - Directed by James Wan. Written by Chad Hayes & Carey W. Hayes. Starring Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Lili Taylor and Ron Livingston. This is a truly scary movie, and is sure to bring a room full of people to an absolute stand still in a terrified hypnotic state. Paranormal husband and wife duo, The Warrens (Wilson and Farmiga), are brought in to help new homeowners and parents to five girls, The Perrons (Taylor and Livingston) battle an evil entity attacking their family. The movie has a strong cast, a good story and a very strong direction. Wan is a master of suspense and leaves viewers on the edge of their seat throughout the entire film. The film has proven to be strong in the horror community that it has started its own franchise, with the most recent installment, “The Nun” recently smashing the box office. Tusk (2014) - Written and directed by Kevin Smith. Starring Michael Parks, Justin Long, Haley Joel Osment, Genesis Rodriguez and Johnny Depp. Out of all the three flicks that have made the list, this is surely to be the most talked about amongst all who dare to watch it. Writer/Director Kevin Smith is usually known for his heterosexual life mate pot selling duo, Jay and Silent Bob, but Smith took a hard left turn in bringing Tusk to life. An arrogant podcast journalist (Long) travels to Canada, and ends up falling prey to a extravagant recluse (Parks) while searching for a story after his original plans fall through. The movie then takes some weird, deep, dark turns that have you thinking, “there is no way that’s what this movie is about”, but it is indeed just one of the strangest films that has ever been. Although all this weird is happening, it is hard not to watch it until the end, because all the performances are incredible. If you are really looking to change things up this year, and get a good scare, this is your movie. Scooby-Doo (2002) - Directed by Raja Gosnell. Screenplay by James Gunn, based on a story written by James Gunn and Graig Titley. Based on characters written by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. Starring Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar, Matthew Lilard, Linda Cardelinni, Neil Fanning and Rowan Atkinson. The classic teenage crime fighting team comes to life in this fun live action adaptation of the nineteen seventies Hanna-Barbera cartoon. The movie begins with Mystery Inc. going their separate ways, until they are unexpectedly brought back together by an amusement park owner who is frightened for his guests after they leave the park changed from how they arrived. The entire cast perfectly encompass their cartoon counterparts, who many have a deep felt connection to, after watching the cartoon growing up. It is a nice change compared to other franchises who take one too many liberties in bringing their characters to life on the silver screen. It is the perfect blend of spooky and funny guaranteed to still be a crowd favorite. Coraline (2009) - Written and directed by Henry Selick, based on the book by 8 Neil Gaiman. Starring Dakota Fanning, Terri Hatcher, John Hodgman, Jennifer Saunder, Dawn French, Ian McShane, Rovery Bailey Jr. and Keith David. Though this is the friendlier side of scary, this movie still takes a dip into the strange and unusual long enough to give a few goosebumps. Based on a book of the same name that was published in 2002, Coraline is the story of a girl who moves into a new house and discovers a small door that leads her to parallel dimension that is seemingly a better version of her current life. Little does she know, however, that this new universe has sinister plans for her. A great voice cast and excellent stop motion animation really brings this story to life and is an excellent example of how to dance right on the line between thoughtful and scary. Coco (2017)- Directed by Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina. Screenplay by Adrian Molina and Matthew Aldrich. Based on an original story by Jason Katz, Lee Unkrich, Matthew Aldrich and Adrian Molina. Featuring the voice talents of Anthony Gonzalez, Gael Garcia Bernal, Benjamin Bratt and Alanna Ubach. Quite honestly, there is nothing scary about this movie. Though the characters are skeletons, it subtracts nothing from the fact that this movie is one of the sweetest movies that Pixar has released since “Up”. Miguel (Gonzalez) wants nothing more but to play music, but his families long standing “no music” rule forces him to travel to the land of the dead to seek out other family members and gain their blessing. The visuals in this movie are just absolutely stunning. Pixar Animation literally and figuratively created the computer animated movie, and continually improved their technology in order to deliver the absolute best effects possible. The message of the movie is to always remember your family. That regardless of whether they are still in our world, or have moved onto the next, we can never really lose the ones we love if we honor their memory while we are still here. Hopefully one of these picks will get you into Halloween season and either scare the pants off of you, or give you a spooky fun time. Did we miss your favorite Haloween movie now available on Netflix? Write in or let us know on Twitter. @wilkesbeacon Nicholas.Filipek@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 30, 2018 9 Life, Arts & Entertainment Self care with Sarah: Wellness at Wilkes: Trick-or-Treat yourself Breast Cancer Awareness By Sarah Matarella Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor Trick-or-treating is one of the most common activities associated with Halloween. People have the chance to dress up in costumes and eat tons of candy. Often, however, as people get older, they stop participating in these festivities. Once reality sets in, there is less time for taking a break and having fun, but this does not always have to be the case. Halloween is not only an excuse to eat a lot of candy and treats, but also to dress up as a character and engage in fun activities since it only happens once a year. Tips to enjoy the rest of the Halloween and fall seasons: Dress up for Halloween Dressing up is an activity in itself since you have to come up with idea, plan the outfit, and maybe even go to a Halloween store to buy different pieces and makeup to make your costume complete. There are several different websites that provide inspiration and you do not have to spend a lot of money buying an entire costume. Dressing up also allows your to be yourself or become an entirely different person depending on the costume you choose to do. Get a candy bowl If you do not want to go to the Trick-or-Treating on Public Square or to the Trunk Or Treat at 7 p.m. in Kingston on Halloween, having a candy bowl in your living area that you can refill with your favorite treats to eat whenever you need a little pick me up. Go to a pumpkin patch An alternative to dressing up is going to a local pumpkin patch to pick a pumpkin, drink apple cider, pick up some fresh produce, and take fall photos with friends. Roba Family Farms in Dalton, PA is a pumpkin patch that is not too far from the Wilkes University campus. There is even a corn maze and farm animals there as well. Carve or paint pumpkins You can buy pumpkins at a local farm or pumpkin patch as well as Walmart and Aldi’s and carve or paint them based on your preference. You can do this activity on the weekend with friends or family. You can free hand the carving or painting or print out different deigns to use them as a stencil., You can even roast the seeds to make a snack for later. Have a marathon scary movie Netflix has an array of scary movies to choose from and several channels do Halloween marathons as well if you are not into watching DVDs. Go to a Haunted Attraction There are several hauned attractions that are in the area and also one's that are a lttle bit of a further drive, but worth it if you are into getting scared. Some examples are Reaper's R e v e n g e in Scott's To w n s h i p , Horror Hall in West Nanticoke and Circle of Screams in Dickson City. Do a halloween craft Pinterest offers inspiration for different DIYs for Halloween decor, crafts, and even snacks if you want something to do when you are bored or are hosting guests for a Halloween party. See page 10 for a Halloween treat and page 11 for an idea for a Halloween DIY. @wilkesbeacon Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu estrogen so that increases breast cancer risk. This risk is more common in women that have been exposed to estrogen for more than The month of October is coming to a close 10 years so for college students it is something and so is National Breast Cancer Awareness to remember. month. Even though this It is also important month will soon be over, to know your body so it is important to keep up you can be aware of support for those with any changes. Yearly this disease and to remain appointments with educated about this cause your doctor and selfthroughout the year. breast examines are with N~t~lit SttphtnS recommended in all Even though it is more common to focus on females starting as breast cancer between the ages of 25-39, girls young as 20. The National Breast Cancer as young as 15 can develop breast cancer. Foundation provides helpful guides and It was found by the American Cancer resources associated with self-breast examines Society that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed and breast cancer in general. with breast cancer at some point. This type The Mayo Clinic warns that while it is of cancer is the most common in women important to conduct self-breast examines and the most least common type in men at there are some risks. Some women get 1 percent. Even though it is rare in men, it is anxious and worry when they do find a lump not impossible. even though most lumps that are found are There are many issues that can develop not cancerous. when a younger person is The Mayo Clinic also diagnosed with breast cancer. stresses that self-breast Having to face difficult health examines do not replace decisions like whether or not an exam by a doctor. It is to get a mastectomy, which still important to be seen is the surgical removal of a yearly or more depending breast, at young age can be on the situation. very difficult. Early detection can be What can be done monitor a life changer for many lifestyle choices at younger ages people, especially at a to help combat breast cancer? younger age. Dr. Abas The Beacon/Madi Hummer One of the most important Sabouni is an assistant habits that are recommended to limit or professor in electrical engineering and quit altogether is alcohol consumption and has been working with students at Wilkes cigarette smoking. The Mayo Clinic found University in research towards early detection that alcohol consumption and cigarette for breast cancer. smoking was linked to breast cancer. The team is working to develop a sensor With the demands of college life being so that can detect breast cancer at its earliest stressful it is sometimes difficult to maintain stage. This advancement would help those a healthy lifestyle. Lifestyle choices that that have had breast cancer in the past so that would help lower the risk of breast cancer are it can be detected if it returns as well as detect exercise and eating well. Regularly exercising breast cancer for the first time. and maintaining a healthy weight were tips Advancements like these will help younger offered by the Susan G. Komen foundation. people in the future as well as those in Adding fruits, vegetables and whole grains remission to live long healthier lives if breast also contributed to lowering risk. Some things cancer is able to be detected at its earliest that are recommended to stay away from are stage. red and processed meats as well as saturated Throughout the year, not just the month of and trans fats. October, it is important to be aware of breast Estrogen is a hormone that helps to cancer warning signs and be there for those stimulate cell growth which could develop that have the disease. into breast cancer. For women that have more fat on their bodies they may also have more By Natalie Stephens Asst. Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor ~ tUellness 1aWILKES �The Beacon - October 30, 2018 10 Life, Arts & Entertainment Oreo Spiders 1. Pretzels 2. Oreos (preferably Double Stuf) 3. M&Ms 4. A little bit of frosting By Anna Culver Staff Writer 1. Break the pretzels into leg sized pieces. 2. Take the top of the Oreo off. 3. Position the pretzel legs so that they look like spider legs. 4. Place the Oreo top back on. 5. Take two M&Ms put a tiny bit of frosting on the back of them. 6. Place the M&Ms on the Oreo to form the eyes. 7. Now you have Oreo spiders. Serve them up to your guests and creepy visitors. Since Halloween is just around the corner and everyone is excited. Some of you may be looking for a spooky easy treat to serve. It does not matter if you are going out or staying in, you can still make this cute little snack to enjoy. @wilkesbeacon Anna.Culver@wilkes.edu Interested in writing for Life, Arts and Entertainment? Have any ideas on stories that can be featured? Contact Sarah Matarella at Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu for more information. Facebook.com/WilkesBeacon @WilkesBeacon �The Beacon - October 30, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment DIY Light up mummy cup Supplies Needed: Toilet paper or medical tape Googly eyes Tape Clear plastic cup Battery operated tea light candle Instructions: 1. Tape googly eyes to plastic cup. 2. Cut toilet paper or medical tape into thin strips. 3. Using the tape, attach toilet paper or medical tape to the plastic cup. 4. Wrap the toilet paper or medical tape around the plastic cup until most of the cup is covered. 5. Turn on battery operated tea light and put it in the plastic cup. By Jordan Fritz, Staff Writer @wilkesbeacon Jordan.Fritz@wilkes.edu 11 �The Beacon - October 30, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment #SpookySeason FREAK WEEK AT WILKES UNIVERSITY Juana Elena Pimen tel grabbing some of the monster fruit punc h. Phot os: T Mad he Beac on die D avis / punch at the monster fruit t e rb e sh e g . 22. Oran Monday, Oct n o al ci so r e monst e Tattoos created at th r” “Monster Makeove r section of the monste social event. 12 �The Beacon - October 30, 2018 erry Some spookb monster bar. Life, Arts & Entertainment 13 m the spooktails fro The Mon ste r Bar and Zombies caught fe eding each other worms at the Monster Ba r on Tuesday, Oct. 23. “Spookta ils” menu om on bile escape ro Inside the mo Oct. 24. Wednesday, A group navigating their way through the escape room. RIP . Page Design: The Beacon/ Madi Hummer Photos: Seth Platukis . �The Beacon - October 30, 2018 Opinion Editorial Staff 2018-19 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Luke Modrovsky Managing Editor - Nick Filipek Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Cabrini Rudnicki Maddie Davis LA&E - Sarah Matarella Opinion - Savannah Pinnock Sports - Ben Mandell Kirsten Peters ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Available LA&E - Natalie Stephens Opinion - Parker Dorsey Sports - Available DESIGN EDITOR Madison Hummer Interested in joining The Beacon? To learn more about what you can do, contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu 141 S. Main Street Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Want to advertise in The Beacon? Contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Facebook: @WilkesBeacon Twitter: @WilkesBeacon Instagram: @WilkesBeacon The Beacon Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu - -c----~-Our Voice Each week, The Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. The standard of beauty: A dangerous ideal Since the dawn of time, society has been obsessed with beauty. Our desire to stay forever young or turn back the clock to the days of our youth to be “young and beautiful” is ubiquitous in society. Upon turning on the television one is quickly exposed to a commercial advertising anti-aging products or a television series that is explicitly ageist. Thus, it is clear to see that there is a universal fascination with obtaining beauty and it’s close associate, youth. This unanimous obsession has been the breeding ground for what one may call the standard of beauty. It is a harmful ideal that has caused damage to thousands of men and women from all walks of life regardless of age, race or class. A few days ago, a talented Jamaican dancehall artist, Spice, known in the United States for her involvement in the VH1 series Love & Hip Hop has been the subject of a lot of ridicule for a recent decision she made. The artist is a person of Afro-Jamaican descent with a naturally dark complexion. However, the artist recently uploaded a picture to her instagram profile with a now, white complexion. The reason for her change in appearance has to do with her decision to whiten her skin through the use of whitening and skin lightening agents. The phenomenon of skin bleaching is by no means a new occurrence. This practice has been present in society for ages. With this being said, why would one try to bleach their skin? Why would a person try to alter any one of their physical attributes? The answer is simple, to be perceived as attractive or beautiful in the eyes of one’s self or others. It is important to note that the concept of beauty is a subjective one. Depending on what geographic location one resides in or travels to, they may or may not be in line with the standard of beauty attributed to that location. The standard of beauty is essentially a variable standard of what it means to be attractive that is contingent on the feminine beauty ideals that are present in a given culture. The feminine beauty ideal is “the socially constructed notion that physical attractiveness is one of women’s most important assets, and something all women should strive to achieve and maintain”. The question is, why do such beauty standards exist? The answer is quite simple, according to Cristina Donati writing from the Huffington Post, the reason is due to “the ideas that the media puts into our heads from what they display in advertisements”. In other words, as consumers the media influences our perspectives and the schemas that we form throughout our lives. As a consequence of this, the media also informs what we see as beautiful or grotesque. Donati continues to state that “people see these perfect models being shown as the image of beauty, but people do not understand how photoshopped advertisements truly are”. In essence, Donati is suggesting that the standard of beauty is difficult to attain even for those who possess said attributes. These beauty standards are unrealistic. It is important to note that the standards and ideals that are perpetuated in the media have a butterfly effect on society. A media outlet showcasing women of fair complexions as more attractive than women of darker complexions can cause a child of a darker skin tone to internalize such beauty standards. This internalization can lead to internalized colorism and internalized racism. As a consequence of this, a woman like that of Spice can resort to activities such as skin bleaching and the modification of her body to achieve the standard of beauty. Such activities can present a wide range of deleterious effects on an individual. In the case of Spice, bleaching creams have been proven to contain carcinogens that can result in skin cancer. Is the attainment of Western beauty standards so important that one would risk their health? To some, the answer is unfortunately yes. So the next time you’re presented with an image of a woman who appears to be a size six or a guy with a chiseled body, it is important to understand that these images are not realistic or typical. Beauty is something that cannot be standardized, it is a subjective attribute that varies from person to person. @wilkesbeacon TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Letter to the editor policy: The Beacon welcomes letters to the editor from differing viewpoints. Letters must contain contact information, including name, city, state and phone number. Phone numbers will not be published but may be used for verification purposes. All letters to the editor must be sent using one of the following methods: Email: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Phone: (570) 408-5903 (Voicemail: 30 seconds or less, please.) Mail: 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 Attn: The Beacon �The Beacon - October 30, 2018 Opinion 15 Beacon Beacon Vault: Wilkes campus abound with ghostly lore Editor’s note: This article appeared in the Nov. 1, 2011 issue of The Beacon (Vol. 64, Issue 6). Each week, we’ll take a peek in the archives, looking back at historic points. The Beacon has quite the storied past. The Beacon has enjoyed many years of success, publishing continuously since 1936. The newspaper began as The Bison Stampede from 1934 until 1936 before changing names to The Beacon. Each week, we’ll dust off a piece to dig through the archives. This week, we look at the haunted past of a few Wilkes University buildings. Be sure to check out next week’s Beacon Vault as we look back through election history. Curious to see more online? Check out www.beaconarchives.wilkes.edu to dig through a Wilkes University treasure. -Complied by Luke Modrovsky, Editor-in-Chief By Christine Lee Life Editor From shadowy specters to balls of light, the Wilkes campus of is alive with ghostly activity. From residence halls to academic buildings, there has been a fair share of ghost sightings and other paranormal phenomenon for years on campus. Although he has never had an experience, Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Paul Adams has heard many stories of ghosts on campus. “I certainly have been with people who thought they have and have heard the lore over the years about different places where haunting have allegedly taken place,” Adams says. Dr. Bill Lewis ‘80, vice president and wealth management advisor at Merrill Lynch, leads a ghost tour of downtown Wilkes-Barre around Halloween. His tour includes several buildings on campus, which are listed below. Kirby Hall Kirby is one of the best-known buildings on campus reported to be haunted. Built around 1875-1876, the building went through several hands before being purchased by Fred Morgan Kirby and his family in 1905. Prior to being purchased by the Kirbys, the second floor was a billiard room, where legend suggests that a player named Poker Pan was killed in the building. Lewis says there have been reports of shadows walking up and down the stairs and a stained glass window fogging up and other phenomenon. “Doors have also opened and closed in there,” Lewis says. Weckesser Hall One of the largest and most grandiose buildings on campus, Weckesser was built by Fredrick J. Weckesser between 1914 and 1916 and has some of the most well-known haunts. According to the Fall 2009 edition of “Wilkes” magazine, a lady in red was spotted by a former employee. The employee thought the lady was a real person until she turned her back and turned back to find that she had vanished. There have also been reports of lights moving around coming from the first floor, which used to be where the President’s office was located. Lewis says this may have something to do with Wilkes’ first president, Dr. Eugene Farley. “People have seen a glowing light going up and down the stairs,” Lewis says. “During his later years as Chancellor, Dr. Farley was unable to move around and would have to hoist himself to get up the stairs, so (the light) might be Dr. Farley going up to his meetings.” Max Roth Center A shower on the second floor is said to turn itself on. People who hear the sound of the shower running have had to turn it off. Roth Hall Formerly known as Chesapeake and Delware Halls, Roth was built in the 1870’s. Lewis says that girls that living there would complain on Sunday morning about someone singing and couldn’t figure out who of the current RA’s in Sturdevant who has his fair share of ghostly activity in the building. “I’ve smelled the strong smell of cigars a couple times this year and there have been times where we’ve heard furniture moving around in rooms that aren’t occupied,” Sweeney said. “Sometimes lights will just turn off for no reason.” Rifkin Hall Originally the home of Col. Robert Bruce Ricketts, Lewis says people have heard metal clanking moving through the halls. “The sound is like metal hitting metal,” Lewis says. Conyngham Hall The building that is now Conyngham Hall was built for William H. Conyngham. Lewis says two Public Safety officers were locking up the building. They heard a woman laughing upstairs but when they went to go look for her, they couldn’t find her anywhere. Even now, work-study students still get brushes with the paranormal. “A couple work-study students in there have gone through on the third floor shutting off lights and they’ll go down to the second floor to shut off lights and get ready to leave and find the lights on the third floor have come back on,” Sweeney says. Pearsall Hall Lewis says some nursing faculty doesn’t like to be in the building after dark because of noises they have heard. The Beacon/Luke Modrovsky Weiss Hall The site that is now Weiss Hall was where Weckesser Hall the Wilkes-Barre sign post stood in the room. Director of Residence Life Elizabeth 1700’s. Lights have been reported going on Swantek says one RA had the fright of her and off and shadows have been seen moving around. life in the hall in 2006. Although the idea of ghosts in academic “A female RA was in the building during a low occupancy period. She said she woke up buildings and residence halls might be to go to the bathroom and all the doors were frightening, they are popular around ajar,” Swantek says. “She called Public Safety Halloween. Ghost tours of campus, some to see if anyone was in there and they said student-led, are common occurrence during no. It happened a couple of times to her on Halloween. the third floor.” @wilkesbeacon Junior accounting and business Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu administration major John Sweeney is one it was. Lewis also tells a particularly chilling experience one girl had. “While drying her hair in her room alone, she felt someone repeatedly tap her on the back,” Lewis says. Later research by Lewis indicated a First Baptist Church stood on the site. Adams says one of the stories he heard over the years has to do with a little girl in a party dress appearing at the ends of beds in Roth. Sturdevant Hall The most well-known haunted residence hall, there have been reports of vacuums and computer printers turning on and a cold �The Beacon - October 30, 2018 Opinion Is vaping a healthy alternative to smoking? By Isabella Sobejano Staff Writer From early on, we’ve all been taught about the dangers of smoking cigarettes and the associated risks of consuming tobacco and nicotine. Essentially, it’s been molded into our educational curriculum when discussing drugs, health and wellness. However, there have been alternatives, such as vaping, e-cigarettes and juuls, that have been advertised on TV, social media, and commercials, which promise to be a healthier and safer substitute. In general, smoking cigarettes can be addictive and breaking away from the addiction can be incredibly challenging so many have turned to e-cigarettes and vaping. These alternatives have become popular over the years because they may seem to be a healthier alternative to smoking cigarettes. One vape in particular has become increasingly popular, the JUUL. A JUUL is a device which involves inhaling heated vapor in a variety of different flavors. 16 While the juul has become very popular recently, it also has a high concentration of nicotine in it. Mango, fruit and mint may all seem like delicious flavors when it comes to food, but these flavors, which are contained in the ‘pods’ of a juul, still introduce us to a high concentration of nicotine. While smoking tobacco is unarguably dangerous and detrimental to our health, vaping and juuls can harm and have a negative effect on the human body just as well. Dr. Valerie Kalter, a professor of biology here at Wilkes University states that, “e-cigarettes still do contain some nicotine and the amount is not controlled or monitored.” Thus, although e-cigarettes and vapes may be marketed as a safer alternative to smoking, they are still dangerous. In fact, one JUUL pod contains just as much nicotine as a pack of cigarettes, according to a 2016 report by the U.S. Surgeon General. Many may believe that e-cigarettes and vapes may aid one’s attempt to quit smoking, but “nicotine activates the neurotransmitter dopamine which is the “feel-good” chemical in our brain. These vapes may defeat the purpose of breaking away from smoking cigarettes,” according to Kalter. It’s also very easy for students and children to get away with the use of it because of its deceiving appearance, since it looks like a USB or black flash drive. In fact, since these JUULs and the pods within it smell good due to the appetizing flavors, it’s very easy for younger children to accidentally imbibe them. “The liquid used in vapes is poisonous and drinking it has been the cause of many injuries to children, due to the fruity flavors which makes the fluid attractive,” according to Kalter. Kalter also went into great detail when discussing the effects these vapes have on our lungs. She states that “some of these vapes contain 100 times the quantity of formaldehyde that is found in cigarettes which is ultimately linked to cancer,” said Kalter. These chemicals also contain irritating particles or gases that may lead to bronchitis or a chronic cough because the lungs become irritated and inflamed. For instance, when talking to Kalter, it was discovered that many of these e-cigarettes contain metal particles that can cause physical damage to lung tissue. Because of this, it’s not surprising that those who vape are more likely to suffer more from respiratory infections and they are prone to contracting pneumonia because of “the deactivation of hundreds of genes associated with boosting immune system function,” said Kalter. Overall, it’s questionable whether vaping is a healthier alternative because of the amount of nicotine, the dependence on it, and the other chemicals within these vapes that may potentially be irritating our lungs or even lead to cancer. It appears as though patches or nicotine gum may be more beneficial than vapes and e-cigarettes. what derogatory practices does this consist of? Within the past few years, the term cultural appropriation has been used in a wide range of contexts and it has been highly referenced. When Kim Kardashian sported her infamous “boxer braids” she encountered a great deal of backlash as she tried to claim “boxer braids” as her newly created hair style. Little did she know “boxer braids” are actually an Afrocentric hairstyle that has ties to the time of slavery. This connection is easily seen as their proper name is “cornrows” due to the fact that they resemble rows of corn due to the division of the braids. Critics of Kim Kardashian’s use of the term and twist on the hairstyle suggested that she was appropriating the hairstyle. By appropriating or cultural appropriation, one is referring to “the act of taking or using things from a culture that is not your own, especially without showing that you understand or respect this culture”. In this sense, the social media personality and entrepreneur was appropriating African-American or African culture. With this being said, it is clear that cultural appropriation is associated with ethnicity and ignorance towards the importance of ethnic customs and culture. So what does this have to do with Halloween traditions? Well, the answer lies within one’s choice of costume. In recent times there has been an influx of Native American inspired costumes that are often sexualized and fashioned in ways that take away from the culture. The costumes are also used incorrectly and due to the context in which they’re worn, the Native American culture is exploited and showcased as something comical or sexual. Some costume wearers have even gone to the extent of wearing makeup to look more like the ethnic individual with which they are dressing. This raises a series of concerns as this is an act of blackface. Blackface can be defined as “the makeup used by a nonblack performer playing a black role”. Such a practice is offensive to black individuals and other ethnic groups as it makes a mockery of one’s skin tone whether the use is intentional or unintentional. A few of our fellow students here at Wilkes University have commented on this issue. Matthew Shapiro, a freshmen digital design media arts major here at Wilkes University asserts that such racist costumes are “just really inappropriate”. Things like that were really used to like be derogatory and things like that should probably just stay back then in reference to blackface and cultural appropriation. Along with Shapiro, Destiny Cooper, an integrative media major at Wilkes perceives this practice as disrespectful. Cooper states that this is “the type of mentality that’s going to lead to other generations into thinking it’s okay to portray these different races in a way that’s comical-that’s what they used to do in the past with cartoons.” The junior is referencing the caricatures used to make fun of black individuals and people of color to support efforts to portray these races and ethnicities as inferior to another race or the European race. This phenomenon has the ability to create a culture of averting the issue and ignoring the presence of racist practices. Appropriating the cultures of other ethnicities via costumes is highly offensive and should be taken seriously. Respect others cultures by simply researching the historical background of the style or costume and using it in the right context if it is ethical to do so. @wilkesbeacon Isabella.Sobejano@wilkes.edu Cultural appropriation and Halloween costumes By Savannah Pinnock Opinion Editor Autumn is a time that facilitates the change in weather from a state of warmth and sunshine to that of the frigid temperatures that are characteristic of the Winter. One of the hallmarks of this time period is its affiliation with Halloween and related festivities. During this time, one is encouraged to embrace their darkside. A plethora of horror or thriller based movies are also promoted in an effort to appease the masses and set the tone for the season. One of the central traditions of this holiday is the custom of trick or treating in which people are encouraged to dress in their favorite costumes which depict often critically acclaimed superheroes, celebrities, or virtually anything. To the unsuspecting eye, the previously aforementioned Halloween traditions may seem harmless and innocuous in theory but in practice, it has raised some concerns. Among the Halloween traditions, the use of costumes has began to create racial tensions as a result of cultural appropriation and derogatory practices. But what is cultural appropriation? And @wilkesbeacon Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 30, 2018 Opinion Meet the Majors 17 This week’s major: Musical Theatre and Theatre Arts Interviews by Tonya Creasy Staff Writer Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few words to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit them in the future. Marcy Ledvinka Sophomore Marcy Ledvinka states that “I think the fact I couldn’t imagine going to college for something not arts related pushed me to choose this major. Theatre is my favorite art form since it’s a mix of all kinds of art, so it was the best thing for me to choose.” She states that she “would love to perform when (she) gets out of school,” specifically at Disney. Looking to the future, she said “I think my major (musical theatre) will help me keep pursuing my passion for the arts.” Jordyn Williams Junior Jordyn Williams is a theatre arts and English double major with a minor in dance. She states that “I chose theatre because I could be anyone I wanted to be and the feeling that I feel on stage, in being in someone else shoes, it’s like experiencing a whole new life that’s not your own. You learn new things that you never knew before. She hopes “to pursue an acting career in the near future in NYC or whatever the stage takes me.” In the future, she believes her major will allow her to have new experiences. Joshua Shepard Senior Joshua Shepard is a musical theatre major with a minor in communication studies and dance. He states that “From a very young age, theatre has always intrigued me. I love to perform, but I also like to write as well. I was apart of both drama productions and my high school’s newspaper.” He states that he is going to use “the skills and tools” that have been given to him over his four years of college. He plans to audition, network and make a living out of being a performer. Jessica Gardner Junior Jessica Gardner was inspired to be a musical theatre major because she was always drawn to the theatre world after seeing an Off-Broadway production of 42nd Street when she was a kid. I could not see myself doing anything else but theatre.” She plans on using her major towards “the technical side of theatre,” stating “I became really interested in lighting design for shows. I want to help with light hangs, focusing lights, and maybe one day light design my own shows. It’s fascinating to see that last little touch of magic to bring a show to life.” �The Beacon - October 30, 2018 Opinion 18 The Prophet of Rage’s debut record is revolutionary By Parker Dorsey Asst. Opinion Editor Tom Morello, arguably one of the most prolific axemen of the 1990s, has released one of the most interesting albums of 2018. Released over two weeks ago, The Atlas Underground is his first solo album, and is a musical collage of Morello’s signature guitar firepower combined with EDM, hip-hop and even elements of pop and indie rock. Morello is most well-known for being the guitarist for the bands Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave. However, his folk side project, the Watchman, shows he is unafraid of radical experimentation. Indeed, his unique playing style of kill switches, feedback noise and guitar effects can be replicated by no one. Therefore, the release of such an album from Morello should come as no surprise to anyone. He has always been one to push boundaries. Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 72, Issue 08 This album is filled to the brim with guests. Artists ranging from Steve Aoki, Portugal. The Man, Gary Clark Jr, Marcus Mumford and Big Boi make an appearance on this record. “The notion from the very start was to forge this sonic conspiracy of these artists from wide-ranging genres who are like-minded, and then curate all of it into a powerful and cohesive whole,” said Morello. What I heard in their music was very simpatico with the analog rock & roll music that I love best. It was the tension and release, it was the huge drops, it was the communal frenzy that they created, for me in the mosh pit, for them on the dance floor.” Songs such as “Lucky One” (featuring hip-hop artists Big Boi and Killer Mike) and “Vigilante Nocturno” (featuring Carl Restivo) will become favorites of hardcore RATM fans. Morello’s guitar is the driving force behind both songs. Other songs such as “We Don’t Need You” would be instantly recognizable to RATM fans due to its lyrical content about gun violence and de facto segregation in the United States. “Where It’s At Ain’t What It Is,” a song about the power of the people, is the result of a guitar jam from Morello and blues legend Gary Clark Jr, mixed with the funky EDM production of Nico Stadi. This sentiment also appears in “Find Another Way,”which is Mumford’s guest appearance on the album. “Rabbit’s Revenge” and “Lead Poisoning” both tackle police brutality, while “Lucky One” (featuring K.Flay) focuses on Morello deconstructing privilege with regard to growing up in affluent Chicago suburbs. “How Long” has Rise Against vocalist Tim McIlrath spit out, “How long can we drown out the hungry mouths and burning streets while the bombs fall at our feet?” This is a fun, yet powerful and head-spinning album. It is not for everyone, and while not all of the experimentation works, enough of it is there to make it enjoyable. It is a wild, cacophonous blending of sounds, and it is just the unexpected kind of album we’ve come to expect to hear from Morello. It wouldn’t be a Morello album if it did not have incendiary lyrics on today’s political climate. This is a call to arms, and what a call to arms it is. Parker’s Picks: “Where It’s At Ain’t What It Is,” “How Long,” “Lead Poisoning,” “Rabbit’s Revenge” @wilkesbeacon Parker.Dorsey@wilkes.edu IHIIE B 6IEAC(O)N T_HE EACON Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania FREE Take one The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. ing, t i r w r o f This could be you! ion s s a p a e v us! n i o j , y If you ha h ograp t o h p r o design By Your Name Here Staff Writer THE BEACON HIRES: WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, EDITORS B I : • I Contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Freshmen and all majors welcome! B THE BEACON �19 Sports The Beacon - October 30, 2018 Sports Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editors: Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu or Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu WIH: Colonels drop first contest MIH: Wrap By Tyler Aldinger and Nicholas Whitney Staff Writers Wilkes only had six skaters total, that being two goalies and one player who was not in uniform. King’s College and Wilkes University were both teams who had never won an ice hockey contest before this matchup. Despite losing their first game, the Colonels enjoyed the experience of finally playing in their first hockey game on the ice. Joly stated, “Just the experience overall, just being here, playing Division III hockey, this is just one of the most fun times I’ve had playing hockey, so just the whole experience about it.” With this loss 3-1 loss to King’s, the Colonels start their season at 0-1. “It just takes a lot to work together, be a team, and communicate. We can’t get frustrated with each other at all - it just doesn’t help. But being a small team, it just brings us together, we’re a small family so we’re just working up to it, hoping to get our other player back on the ice soon and just having a great time,” said Castro. Wilkes fell in its first ever contest to King’s College, 3-1. ~CONTRACTOR The Colonels came right out of the gates com and played with a lot of speed and intensity. ~ -- Although several opportunities presented were not enough for Wilkes to get the puck by the Monarchs netminder Kiva Sierra Stoltz. Momentum would swing to the Monarchs after two penalties were taken by Laurenne Photos: The Beacon/Kyle Kraemer Fraser, shortly after each other. The second power play for the Monarchs Wilkes goalie Ally Jolly making a save off was successful, as Margaret Gould was able a break away. to find the back of the net and gave the Monarchs the early lead in the game. to just find the back of the net and put the The Monarchs held their one goal lead for puck in the back of the net,” said Castro, the rest of the first period and through the after scoring the first women’s goal for entire second period as well. Wilkes ever. “We’ve been working on that Wilkes was unable to capitalize on several all through practice these past weeks and power play opportunities, which they had finally I got to finish it off and get that goal, in the first and second period. which is really exciting for us all, obviously.” The Monarchs and Colonels battled back This gave the Colonels a nice momentum and forth for the rest of the first and second boost, as they now only period with great hockey being played. trailed by one goal with Freshman goalie Ally Joly was able to 10 minutes remaining make over 10 saves, and only let up one goal in the third period. before freshman Alexa Rango took over the The Monarchs goalie position. retaliated shortly after “The good thing about our team is that Castro’s goal, as Kellie we have a lot of foot speed, so a lot of the Munro put the game saves were from either the outside or even out of reach for the the breakaways down the middle,” said Joly, Colonels, increasing reflecting on some of the goals she made. the lead for King’s by “We caught up to them so the saves weren’t two goals. too hard…” In the final five The score in the second period remained minutes of the game, 1-0 in favor of the Monarchs. the Colonels were The third period brought about several unable to pull off a more goals. The Monarchs started the miracle comeback goal-scoring in the third period, as Raeann and fell short of the Clancey was able to get an unassisted goal to Monarchs three goals put the Monarchs up 2-0 over the Colonels. in their opening game. Wilkes would not go away easy in this Despite the loss, Kendall Castro parks herself by the net hoping to put contest, as freshman forward Kendall Wilkes head coach Earl home an potential rebounds Castro scored the first ever women’s ice Utter kept a positive attitude about what he Wilkes is back in action Friday at 5 p.m. hockey goal for Wilkes University. Castro took away from the game, stating, “Smiles when the host Nazareth College at the got a pass right in front of the Monarchs - we’ve got a team that works very, very Toyota Sports Complex. goalie (Stoltz) from freshman forward hard. Honestly, I think we outworked King’s @wilkesbeacon Ashley Murry along the right wing, allowing tonight. The score may not be indicative Nicholas.Whitney@wilkes.edu Castro to find the back of net. of our performance, but in all intents and Tyler.Aldinger@Wilkes.edu “The first goal was like everyone’s goal, purposes, I think that game for us is a win.” j V;,, c,rtrans By Ben Mandell Co-Sports Editor CANTON, NY-- The Colonels Men’s Ice Hockey team split a weekend series with the SUNY Canton, losing game one 6-4, and winning game two 7-5. Game one took place Friday night as Brett Riley’s crew made their highly anticipated debut The Colonels new program debuted strong, as Donald Flynn and Tyson Araujo scored the first two goals. The ‘roos scored late in the first period to make it 2-1, which the Colonels followed up with a costly mistake. Michael Gurska took a five minute major penalty for spearing at the end of the period, which also resulted in a game misconduct. SUNY Canton scored twice during the power play, giving them a 3-2 lead. The Kangaroos would go on to score another before Chris Dalfarra cut the lead down to one with just 46 seconds remaining in the second period. With the score 4-3 going into the third, SUNY Canton was determined to put this game away. The Kangaroos scored twice more and it wasn’t until there was just three seconds left when Jay Gallagher scored to make it a 6-4 game. The Kangaroos struck first, but the Colonels came right back scoring four unanswered goals. Nick Fea scored the equalizer for the Colonels, followed by the first short-handed goal in program history from Wade Novak. Flynn and Taylor Bommarito added goals just 44 seconds apart to put the Colonels up 4-1. SUNY Canton continued to fight, as they scored another but Tyler Barrow answered quickly making it 5-2. The Kangaroos grabbed three more goals including two in the second, but Wilkes continued to answer back with Novak’s second short-handed goal of the game and Tyler Barrow scored with 34 seconds left in the game. Wilkes heads up to Elmira, N.Y. to face Elmira College on Friday before their home opener on Nov. 9 against Stevenson University. @wilkesbeacon Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 30, 2018 Sports FB: Colonels earn fifth win, beat Lycoming 14-7 By Kirsten Peters Co-Sports Editor EDWARDSVILLE, Pa -- On Saturday, Oct. 27, the Colonels advanced their record to 5-4 with a two-touchdown victory over Lycoming College. Since Wilkes only has one game left this season, the Colonels are now guaranteed at least a .500 record for the first time since their 2012 team finished at 5-5. This win is indicative of the Colonels determination to have a comeback season, displaying how much improvement and growth has occurred just over the course of these nine games. From the moment the game began, the poor weather conditions seemed to negatively impact the game play. During Wilkes’s first offensive possession, junior quarterback Jose Tabora’s pass was intercepted by the Warriors along the Colonels’ sideline. After giving up the ball, the Colonels regained possession following freshman defensive back Nahjir Woods’s pick-off. However, the Colonels momentum did not last for long, as the game appeared to be rough from the start with another interception in Lycoming’s favor off of Tabora. Although Lycoming got the interception, they fumbled the ball and allowed the Colonels to capitalize on one of their mistakes when junior tight end Bryce Harrison recovered the fumble and gave Wilkes another opportunity to start fresh. With this, the Colonels finally got their act together and had four plays of 10 or more yards on the drive, finishing off the eventful game-play with a Tabora-Steeber touchdown, as senior wide receiver Jeff Steeber caught a 19-yard pass in the endzone. The kick by freshman kicker David Kutteroff flew through the yellow posts and got the Colonels on the board first with a 7-0 lead over Lycoming and 7:43 remaining in the first quarter. “Our offense always kills it - we have so many weapons, but with the weather we were limited to how much we could pass and the defense really stepped up to stop a pretty good running offense,” said senior linebacker Michael Murphy. “We forced them to throw the ball because they couldn’t run on us at all, as they averaged .9 yards per rush.” This impressive defensive effort was displayed when sophomore defensive lineman Pat Ricci had a strip-sack that led to the demise of the Warriors offense to end the first quarter. However, the Colonels defense was not sound, as Tabora threw his third interception of the half to open up the second quarter, allowing Lycoming to take advantage of this costly error and tie the game at 7. After only taking the Warriors four plays to get on the board, Lycoming’s Keith Batkowski ran the ball in from the one-yard The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani Senior wide reciever Jeff Steeber catches a 19-yard pass in the endzone to put Wilkes on the board, giving them the 7-0 lead in the first quarter. Cross Country (Men’s and Women’s) 8/31 @ Misericordia Invitational Men’s 5th, Women’s 4th 9/8 @ Stevenson Invitational Men’s 5th, Women’s 8th 9/15 @ Cougar Classic Men’s 4th, Women’s 4th 9/29 @ Mount Saint Mary Men’s 4th, Women’s 5th 10/6 @ Desales Invitational Men’s 15th, Women’s 13th 10/13 @ Inter-Regional Border Battle Men’s 41st, Women’s 38th 10/19 @ LVC Last Chance Run Fast Men’s 7th 10/27 MAC Championships Men’s 9th, Women’s 11th 11/10 NCAA Mideast Regional (DeSales) Fall Sports Schedules Women’s Volleyball 8/31 @ PSU-Hazleton, W 3-0 9/1 @ Clarks Summit, W 3-0 9/1 @ Lycoming, L 3-0 9/1 @ Penn College, W 3-0 9/4 @ PSU-Brandywine, W 3-0 9/6 vs. Lancaster Bible, L 3-1 9/8 @ PSU-Harrisburg, W 3-1 9/8 @ Shenandoah, W 3-2 *9/12 vs. Manhattanville, L 3-2 9/15 vs. Cairn, W 3-0 9/15 vs. Wesley, W 3-1 *9/18 @ FDU-Florham, L 3-1 9/20 vs. Clarks Summit, W 3-0 9/22 @ Brooklyn College, W 3-0 9/22 @ Rutgers-Camden, W 3-1 *9/26 vs. Delaware Valley, W 3-0 9/28 @ RIT, L 3-1 9/29 @ Morrisville State, L 3-1 9/29 @ SUNY Cortland, L 3-0 *10/2 @ Eastern, L 3-0 10/4 @ PSU-Berks, W 3-2 10/6 vs. New Jersey City, W 3-1 10/6 vs. PSU-Altoona, W 3-0 10/8 @ Keystone, W 3-1 *10/10 vs. King’s, L 3-1 *10/16 @ DeSales, L 3-0 10/18 vs. Bryn Athyn, W 3-0 *10/24 @ Misericordia, L 3-0 10/27 vs. Marywood, L 3-0 10/27 vs. Rutgers-Camden, W 3-1 *MAC Freedom Home matches @ Marts Center 20 line, leaving 10:57 remaining on the clock. Although there was ample time, neither team scored for the remainder of the first half, but junior offensive lineman Mike Osayi noted how the Colonels were able to come together after getting through their initial blunders on the field. “Even when we take awhile to adjust on one side of the the ball, we have trust in each other that we can get the job done and that’s what we saw in the game - that the team is able to lean on each other,” Osayi said. In the third quarter, the Warriors attempted a 45-yard field goal, however, a block by junior defensive lineman Dane Tarantelli kept the score even and reasserted the Colonels defensive presence. Tarantelli’s efforts provided Wilkes with the momentum-changer that they needed in order to execute their go-ahead touchdown. After 13 plays and 72 yards that moved the Colonels down the field, Tabora found sophomore wide receiver Nick Yanik who sustained a crushing hit for a 17-yard touchdown, which proved to be monumental for the Colonels’ game play, as they took the 14-7 lead and never gave it up. “I think the weather posed a good challenge to both offenses,” Tarantelli said. “It was a great defensive game and we were the team who went out there and played hardnosed football for a full 60 minutes. The team this year is playing for each other and you can see that win-by-win.” @wilkesbeacon Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu Field Hockey x-8/31 @ Susquehanna, L 3-1 x-9/1 vs. Kean, W 1-0 9/5 @ Keystone, W 3-0 9/8 vs. Widener, L 5-4 (SO) 9/13 vs. Cedar Crest, W 3-1 9/15 @ Alvernia, L 2-0 9/19 @ Moravian, W 3-2 *9/22 vs. Eastern, W 6-3 9/25 vs. U. of Scranton, L 3-1 *9/29 @ Manhattanville, W 3-2 10/3 @ Elizabethtown, L 2-1 *10/5 @ FDU-Florham, L 1-0 (OT) 10/8 vs. Arcadia, L 5-3 *10/12 @ Delaware Valley, W 4-1 *10/18 vs. King’s, W 5-3 *10/20 @ DeSales, L 3-1 *10/24 @ Misericordia L 4-1 ** 10/31 @ DeSales, 5 p.m. *MAC Freedom ** MAC Freedom Playoffs x-Connie Harnum Classic �The Beacon - October 30, 2018 Sports 21 what we off the ice is more important than what we do on it, so it’s important to us to get involved with the community.” All of the teams that attended the event were very excited as the event turned into more than trick or treating. All of the student-athletes went to the center of the gym, and hosted games for all the kids, which the hosting athletes jumped in on as well. “It’s good that our school is coming together and giving back to the community,” Anthony Marcincavage said. “Everyone was dedicated to making sure the kids had fun and it was a good time.” The mindset brought in by each of the student-athletes that took three hours out of their busy schedule to come out a put on an event for these kids with the attitudes they had can not be overlooked. All of the student-athletes who participated wanted to make the event a good time for everone. Wilkes head strength and conditioning coach who is heavily involved with all athletic events came out and said “I have been here for 16 years, and I have never seen this many athletes turn out to an event. This group should be very proud of themselves.” @wilkesbeacon Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani Wilkes football’s head coach Jonathan Drach and his family pick out candy from one of the tables. WILKES SAAC, from front page “This is really the first time we have done something like this and we all wanted to do something for Halloween that showed the community all of the good things Wilkes student-athletes have to offer,” Kendra said. Before the event started, Wilkes’ student-athletes flooded the Mchale Athletic Center in the UCOM building where the event was held. The each team was given a table and a costume theme, so everyone was dressed up. There was a lot of excitement for the event, but not just from the kids. The student-athletes were all excited to do something for the kids in the WilkesBarre community. “Personally it means a lot to me, I was taught it takes a village to raise a child,” Wilkes football’s Richard Ermeus said. “So imagine the impact we can have on these kids when we all come together.” The entire student-athlete community has been excited for this event as it let them show their true colors to the community. “It’s big for us to show the community our culture especially with how new our program is,” Phil Erickson of the brand new Men’s Ice Hockey team. “For us, WW Women’s Soccer 8/31 @ PSU-Berks, PPD 9/5 @ Ithaca, L 1-0 9/8 vs. Marywood, W 3-2 9/12 @ William Paterson, W 1-0 9/15 @ Bard, L 3-1 9/19 vs. Susquehanna, L 2-1 9/22 @ #14 Arcadia T 2-2 9/25 @ U. of Scranton, L 2-0 *9/29 vs. Delaware Valley, W 1-0 10/3 vs. Kean, W 1-0 *10/6 vs. DeSales, W 2-1 *10/10 @ King’s, W 2-0 *10/13 @ Eastern, W 5-0 *10/16 vs. Misericordia, L 3-0 *10/20 vs. Manhattanville, W 6-0 10/23 vs. Oneonta, T 1-1 *10/26 @ FDU-Florham, L 2-1 ** 10/31 vs. DeSales, 7 p.m. *MAC Freedom ** MAC Freedom Playoffs Home games @ Schmidt Stadium The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani Families approach the table hosted by Wilkes Tennis while “Trick or Treating” at the SAAC event. Fall Sports Schedules Football 9/1 vs. Hartwick, L 28-24 9/8 @ Lebanon Valley, W 30-27 *9/15 @ Delaware Valley, L 21-10 *9/22 vs. Misericordia, L 47-45 *9/29 @ Alvernia, W 34-14 *x-10/6 vs. Albright, W 47-43 *10/12 @ FDU-Florham, W 31-16 *10/20 @ Stevenson, L 33-21 *10/27 vs. Lycoming, W 14-7 *y-11/10 vs. King’s, noon *MAC x-Homecoming y-Mayor’s Cup Home games @ Schmidt Stadium Men’s Soccer 8/31 @ PSU-Berks, T 1-1 9/3 @ Marywood, W 2-0 9/8 vs. Moravian, L 4-1 9/12 vs. Clarks Summit, W 4-0 9/15 @ Keystone, L 2-1 (OT) 9/19 @ Susquehanna, W 1-0 9/22 @ Stevenson, L 2-1 9/26 vs. U. of Scranton, W 3-1 *9/29 vs. Delaware Valley, W 3-1 10/3 @ Lancaster Bible, W 1-0 (OT) *10/6 vs. DeSales, L 3-1 *10/9 @ King’s, W 2-1 *10/13 @ Eastern, L 5-1 *10/17 vs. Misericordia, L 3-1 *10/20 vs. Manhattanville, L 3-1 10/24 @ Penn College, L 1-0 *10/27 @ FDU-Florham, W 4-3 *MAC Freedom Home games @ Schmidt Stadium �The Beacon - October 30, 2018 Sports 22 Getting to know... Courtney Murphy Senior Tennis Player The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week Oct. 15 - Oct. 21 Why Courtney Murphy was selected: Murphy was named the MAC Freedom Player of the Week after taking home No. 1 singles and doubles titles inthe MAC Men’s Individual Tennis Championship. Name: Courtney Murphy Year: Senior Major: Finance Hometown: Bronx, NY High School: Christopher Columbus HS Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? The strong tennis team, unique business school and small population. ----- Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? I plan on entering the finance world and working full time, probably selling insurance. I would ultimately like to become a financial advisor. Favorite building on campus? UCOM. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? To play at my highest level possible and ultimately try to make it to the team and individual national tournament at the end of the season. When/Why did you first begin playing? Playing tennis was all just by random chance. I was seven at the time that a good friend of my mother’s told her to enroll me in an inexpensive tennis program. I started playing and loved it from the beginning. Favorite thing to do during practice? Playing points with consequences for the loser because it adds pressure to the points. Editor’s s elec tions are mined by ts Editor's note note:: Athlete Athlete of of the the Week Week selections are deter determined by the the spor sports staf nd of mic year, year, we ill post post aa reader poll tafff each each week. week . At At the the eend of the the acade academic we w will reader poll on itte r @ Wilkes B eacon to row n an on Tw Twitter @WilkesBeacon to ccrown an “Athlete "Athlete of of the the Year." Year." The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? If I could improve one thing, it would be adding our very own indoor tennis facility. Yes, that’s a big improvement, but it would allow for more practice time, hosting more matches and making backup emergency contingency plans easier. But, like I said, it’s a big improvement. Favorite Professor? Dr. Wang. He shows such a deep concern with bringing the best out in each student. Coke or Pepsi? Pepsi. The taste and the commercials on TV as a kid were more memorable. Most influential person in your life? It is not just one person, but all of my old tennis coaches from my junior program. They gave me a taste of life and put me on a path for betterment. A quote you live your life by? “Proper preparation prevents poor performance.” I live by this because you can apply it to anything you do in life. School, sports and anything that you need to perform well in requires the necessary preparation. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? I would have dinner with Roger Federer because he’s my favorite tennis player, but he’s also a great humanitarian and philanthropist. There’s so much to learn from him. Anyone to give a shout-out to? I would give a huge shout-out to my mom because she’s been there since day one and has had my back through everything. She would do anything to make my dreams become a reality and I can’t thank her enough. -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor �23 Sports The Beacon - October 30, 2018 Getting to know... Haley Gayoski Senior Field Hockey Player The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week Oct. 15 - Oct. 21 Why Haley Gayoski was selected: Gayoski has been chosen to play in the Victory Sports Tours/NFHCA Division III senior game after scoring two imperative goals in a 5-3 win over King's. Name: Haley Gayoksi Year: Senior Major: Early Childhood and Elementary Education Hometown: Forty Fort, Pa. High School: Wyoming Valley West Position: Defense Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I wanted to come to Wilkes because of the small campus atmosphere and the small class sizes. Also, it gave me the opportunity to be close to home and play field hockey. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? Pursue a teaching job and become a field hockey coach. Favorite building on campus? Breiseth. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? As a Colonel, I hope to win a MAC championship with my team. Our team has so much talent and I believe we can achieve anything we put our minds to. When/Why did you first begin playing? I began playing field hockey in fifth grade at a summer camp hosted by Wyoming Valley West. I fell in love with the sport and have been playing ever since. Favorite thing to do during practice? Play Money Ball and joke around with my teammates. If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? Nothing. This program has been exceptional the past four years! Favorite professor? I can’t pick just one. All of the professors in the education department are extremely caring and helpful! Coke or Pepsi? Coke. Most influential person in your life? Both of my parents. They are both extremely supportive and do everything possible for me. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without them. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Hanging out with my friends, spending time with my family and playing with my dogs. What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? To me, “Be Colonel” means to take pride and represent Wilkes University in the classroom, on the field, etc. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? The whole field hockey team and coaching staff. I have made some of my best friends on this team and I will forever be grateful for all of the opportunities and people this sport has led me to. Anyone to give a shout-out to? The whole field hockey team and coaching staff. I have made some of my best friends on this team and I will forever be grateful for all of the opportunities and people this sport has led me to. -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor Editor’s elec tions are mined by ts Editor's note: note: Athlete Athlete of of the the Week Week sselections are deter determined by the the spor sports staff year, we ill post post aa reader poll taff each each week. week. At At the the end end of of the the academic academic year, we w will reader poll on it ter @WilkesB eacon to n an on Tw Twitter @WilkesBeacon to crow crown an “Athlete "Athlete of o the the Year." Year." The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani ,_, - - - - - - - - - ~ �The Beacon - October 30, 2018 24 t Jus 0 t! 2 5 $ edi r c per Earn three credits in just three weeks. Classes are conveniently held online, allowing you to enjoy your break at home while catching up on missed classes and getting ahead in your studies. Make an appointment with your advisor. View the class schedule at www.wilkes.edu/winter. Wilkes University is an equal opportunity institution. For information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit www.wilkes.edu/nondiscrimination. � 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 Beacon2018 October 30th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 October 30 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/647ed1f18ea32978117ffbd705cf0bd6.pdf b10b7d1763ad175a9cefd82a88d312ed PDF Text Text w T ~ ~IHIIE ~ B5IEACC(O)N HE B EACON The Beacon - October 23, 2018 Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 72, Issue 07 Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania FREE Take one The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Diversity and Inclusion Conference held Wellness at Wilkes: Dining Services works together with Aramark By Sean Schmoyer T By Natalie Stephens Asst. Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor The Beacon/Cabrini Rudnicki Dr. Vicki Sapp, the keynote speaker, spoke about how she overcame her own unconcious bias. Richard Louv holds lecture, page 3 stories Sapp expressed that she overcame unconscious bias, the three types she listed were imposter syndrome, stereotype threat, and racial battle fatigue. Sapp encouraged the audience to look into those terms if they did not know what they were. DIVERSITY, page 4 Self Care with Sarah: Flu season is upon us, page 9 The Beacon/Savannah Pinnock The Beacon/Sarah Matarella they read the little comments, the highlights, that’s glamour. I struggled, I battled, I had imposter syndrome, I had stereotype threat, I had racial battle fatigue throughout my undergraduate experience,” said Sapp. Sapp shared the story of her family, being raised in a five child household with a single mother. Through those Largest ParkerfiDorsey’s rst-year class latestin album history, review, page page 5 18 Wilkes University Dining Services has transformed the average school dining experience for students. They strive to provide students with excellent service as well as encouraging cooks to create new and healthy recipes for all to enjoy. Wilkes University is partnered with Aramark, an American food servicing company that provides not only the food for the Wilkes campus but also information and resources to help the campus thrive nutritionally. There are multiple places that offer food throughout the day on campus. Henry’s Dining Hall and Rifkin Cafe are both located in the Student Center. Rifkin cafe on the first floor houses Grille Works and Which Wich. DINING SERVICES, page 10 The Beacon/Nicole Gaetani w WILKES UNIVERSITY The Beacon/Cabrini Rudnicki News Writer On Oct. 20, Wilkes University hosted its second annual Diversity and Inclusion Student Conference. The overarching theme to this year’s conference was “Challenging Our Unconscious Biases.” Guest speakers included staff members from Wilkes University, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and King’s College. Dr. Vikki Sapp, a member of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, was the keynote speaker at the conference. Sapp used her story of perseverance, hard work and success to show how we can overcome our unconscious bias against ourselves and others. Sapp defined unconscious bias as, “The attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, our actions and decisions in an unconscious manner.” Sapp began by making her way to the stage to Drake’s “Started From the Bottom” as a way to showcase how far she had to go to move past the unconscious bias of teachers and faculty, who, despite Sapp being in the top 10th percentile of her class, never informed her of about going to college. Sapp was raised in a poverty-stricken neighborhood in South Bronx, despite the odds against her Sapp continued on to attain her Ph.D. as well as many other accomplishments. “When you look at my bio, when MSOC: LargestColonels first-year fallclass in MAC in Freedom history, match, pagepage 5 20 �The Beacon - October 23, 2018 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact either news editor: Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu or Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Student Government notes: Oct. 17 weekly meeting By Sean Schmoyer Staff Writer This week’s Student Government meeting continued with the fund requests for the Late Night Lift and the Indian Cultural Association from the previous meeting. It also saw a new fund request for the upcoming casino week event and two new club recognition hearings. The freshmen class representatives joined the Student Government Board this week, and they participated in the votes to approve the fund requests for both the Late Night Lift event and the funds for the Indian Cultural Associations Diwali event. The board voted to allocate a budget of $1,500 to the Late Night Lift and $950 to the Indian Cultural Association, both motions passed. The Late Night Lift will be on Nov. 19 from 9 p.m. till 11 p.m. in the YMCA. The event will be open to all students. Diwali will be held on Nov 3, students should keep an eye for posters advertising the event in more detail in the coming days. Next, junior Emerald Sims presented her constitution for a new club on campus: Wilkes University Hip Hop Dance Club. Sims stated that she was proposing the new club to help educate students about and provide an environment where students can learn how to express themselves through hiphop dance styles like krumping or voguing. The other new club that presented its constitution was the Wilkes University College Democrats (CD). The club desires to provide a platform to encourage political involvement in both the democratic party on campus and in students who may belong to another party or no political party. The CD has already held weekly meetings every Thursday in the SUB at 4 p.m. which allows, and encourages any student to join the discussion Both of the new clubs will be voted for Student Government Recognition next week on Oct. 24. Finally was the fund request for the upcoming Casino Week event. Casino Week estimated the needed budget would be between $12,395.95 and $13,395.95. The funds for these events will be voted on next week and students are encouraged to attend the events. Upcoming events announced include Casino Week and the One World Celebration. For Casino Week, the first event will be held on Nov. 6 Texas Hold’em will begin at 6 p.m. in the ballroom. On Nov. 7 Bingo will be held in either the SUB Lounge or the Ballroom (students should listen for an official announcement) at 8 p.m. On Nov 9 Casino Night will be held at 7 p.m. in the Ballroom. The One World Celebration will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Ballroom on Nov 2. The Kirby Center for Creative Arts at Wyoming Seminary. The lecture is titled “The One and the Nine: Building Teams and Organizations that Win.” Those who are interested in attending may register at wilkes.edu/jakewood. The Kirby Center for Creative Arts is located on 201 North Sprague Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704. and found on Wilkes Today. Orders are typically filled within 24 hours of the order being placed and can be picked up at the Info Desk on the first floor of the SUB. For any questions please contact Kristin Osipower at Kristin.Osipower@ wilkes.edu. Christian Fellowship and Interfaith Office Clothing Drive Wilkes Christian Fellowship and the Interfaith Office are partnering togather to hold a clothing drive until Oct. 31. They are looking for mens jeans, hoodies, long sleeve shirts and coats. The donation boxes will be placed in the library and on the first floor of the SUB. @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs: The happenings on campus -- Oct. 23 to Oct. 29 Compiled by Maddie Davis Spring 2019 class registration The master list of the Spring 2019 course offerings is now available online. Registration for seniors (class of 2019) will be on Sunday, Oct. 28 at 10 p.m.; for juniors (class of 2020) on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 10 p.m.; for sophomores (class of 2021) on Sunday, Nov. 4 at 10 p.m.; and for freshman (class of 2022) on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 10 p.m. Alan P. Kirby lecture: Jake Wood On Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m at Colonel’s Closest freshly stocked for students The Colonel’s Closet is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. There is also a Colonel’s Closet online order form that can be filled out Volunteer at the Sordoni Art Gallery Students, faculty and staff are welcome to share their appreciation of art and volunteer at the Sordoni Art Gallery. In order to apply, follow the link on Wilkes Today for the application. Please contact Nicole Lewis at Nicole.Lewis1@wilkes.edu for further details. Upcoming Events: 2018 Fall Semester October 22 to 26 - Freak Week (WUPB) 23 - Zombie Bar (WUPB) 23- GSA Drag Show Event 23 - Alcohol Awareness Walk 24 - Mobile Escape Room (WUPB) 25 - Bingo (WUPB) 26 - Scary Place (WUPB) 28 - Community Trick-or-Treat with SAAC November 1 - Cupcake Wars (WUPB) 1 - Marts Madness 2- One World Celebration 3 - Diwali Celebration 6 - Casino Week: Texas Hold ‘Em (SG) 7 - Casino Week: Bingo (SG) 8 - UN Lecture: Mr. Niall McCann 9 - Casino Night (SG) 15 - Wing Wars (WUPB) 21 to 25 - Thanksgiving Recess 29 - Bingo (WUPB) December 6 - Holiday Party: PJs and Pancakes (WUPB) 10 - Final Exams Begin Spring - January 2019 21- NYC Trip to MOMA and MET WUPB denotes Wilkes University Programming Board SG denotes Student Government Want your event featured in the calendar? Email: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Table of Contents News.................2 Life, A&E............7 Opinion............14 Sports..............19 �The Beacon - October 23, 2018 News 3 Writer Richard Louv explores nature-deficit disorder at lecture By Cabrini Rudnicki Co-News Editor The Wilkes-Barre community was welcomed to spend an evening with writer Richard Louv. The event, which was open to the public, took place on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center on campus. The event was sponsored by Geisinger, Riverfront Parks, North Branch Land Trust, as well as Wilkes University. Louv is an author and journalist, most famous for his book “Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder.” In this book, Louv coined the term “nature-deficit disorder,” which he uses to dsecribe the negative consequences of children living apart from the natural world. Kevin Roberts, a representive from Geisinger, spoke about how Louv’s beliefs alligned with the Geisinger value system. “We are not just a health care organization that is interested in treating hospitalized patients, we really are more interested in helping our community,” he explained. “That’s lifestyle medicine. Only a small percentage of your health is impacted by what happens in a hospital. What’s more important is how you live your life.” Paul Lumia, the executive director of North Branch Land Trust, introduced Louv, and read a quick biography of the author. Louv began by speaking about the efforts to make the Scranton/WilkesBarre area the healthiest urban region in the country. “This region could really be a national leader in this regard,” he said. Prior to the presentation, Louv hope spoken privately with Dr. Rhonda Rabbitt, the dean of the school of Education at Wilkes. “One of the things that could help the most in the Children in Nature movement is teaching it in schools,” he explained. “Start training teachers how to take kids outdoors. That would make more of a difference than waiting for school boards to change.” According to Louv, learning in nature can do things like improve cognitive functioning as well as reduce attentiondeficit disorder. “Even when young teachers know [about the importance of learning in nature], many of them often did not have much experience when they were kids of going outside,” he explained. “So they don’t know where to start.” Louv explained the benefits of having children play in nature. “Kids who play in natural play areas play differently than kids who play in cement,” he said. “They are fair more likely to invent their own games, which is The Beacon/Cabrini Rudnicki Louv spoke about the many programs and events he, and other enviornmentalists, have created to get children active in the outdoors. an essential indictor of the development of executive function.” Children in nature are also more likely to invite other children who do not look like them, explained Louv. In order to help teachers who want to include nature into their teaching, Louv and others in the movement started the Natural Teachers Network. Louv also discussed the importance of forest kindergartens, which is a type of preschool education that is held entirely outdoors. “Ultimately, the goal is to change a culture,” he said. “We need more ideas like that. Maybe you, in this region, will help us change the culture.” Louv also discussed parenting, specifically having a hands-off approach called “hummingbird parenting.” “Kids are not going out as much as they did in the past because of parental fear,” he said. “Specifically, fear of strangers. In some neighborhoods, there is a need to be scared of strangers, but in most, the world is safer than we think.” Louv held a question and answer period after the lecture. Dr. Kenneth Klemow, a biology professor at Wilkes University, asked a question. “As you’re advocating for children to be out in nature, how important is it that they actually understand what they are looking at?” The Beacon/Cabrini Rudnicki Louv’s books were sold after the presentation, including “Lost Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder”, Louv described problems in universities where students are unable to name specific components, but said it is not an issue if young children are unable to name things. The lecture was followed by Louv holding a book signing outside of the auditorium. His books, including “Lost Children in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder” were avaliable for sale. @wilkesbeacon Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Cabrini Rudnicki Louv signs a book for an attendee after his presentation at the Dorothy Dixon Darte Center on Wednesday. �The Beacon - October 23, 2018 News Catherine H. Bone lecture features chemist Dr. Geraldine Richmond By Maddie Davis Co-News Editor On Oct. 17, Dr. Geraldine Richmond was invited to campus as apart of the campus’ Catherine H. Bone lecture. The Catherine H. Bone lecture in chemistry was instated in memoriam of Bone who began her 20-year teaching career at Wilkes College in 1946 and after retiring she continued to be a huge part of Wilkes. Richmond’s lecture was titled “Mulling Over Emulsions: Molecular Assembly at Complex Liquid Surfaces.” Richmond talked about her history in the research of liquid surfaces through laser spectroscopy in relation to understanding environmental processes. Among many accolades and prestigious positions apart of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Richmond is also the founding director of COACh, a grassroots organization that has empowered women scientists and engineers in the area of career advancement. Richmond opened the lecture by DIVERSITY, from front page Imposter syndrome is when an individual doubts themselves because they are afraid of being exposed as a fraud. Stereotype threat is when an individual worries about conforming to a stereotype that is attributed to their social group. Finally, racial battle fatigue refers to the constant psychological, emotional, cultural and physiological coping done by by those experiencing aggressions in unsupportive environments. All of these are examples of ways attitudes and stereotypes affected Sapp throughout her education, despite that she worked past it, and she encouraged the audience to do the same through different ways. “If you are upset with someone do not take it out on others,” Sapp said. “Be nice to people, you never know who you are going to interact with. Be comfortable with confrontation, give people the benefit of the doubt, and learn how to forgive. Knowledge is power but only if you use it, we have to work ten times harder because of these unconscious biases. “Language is important it will push people away from you or it will draw them to you. Do not allow others to define who you are. One monkey don’t stop the show, someone is going to not support you, do it talking about Benjamin Franklin’s research of oil/ water interfaces in 1751. He, however, missed out on how this oil spreads, which Richmond focuses on. She then talked about how oil and water play out in the real world, through oil spills. She talked about the need to find a better dispersant to clean up the oil spills because the current means of clean-up are harmful overall; these include setting fire to oil and dumping a soap-like basic substance onto the oil, among other solutions. “It is never going to be perfect … This is something we will live with for a long time,” said Richmond. She then dove into her research that she has completed which focuses on “surface science:” what happens when these two substances meet at the interface. Overall in the experiments she found that water is bonded to oil at the interface to allow for ions to be drawn; she found that the water surfactants are very similar but they are more acidic; and finally she found the lowest ever bare nanoemulsion through her experiment. without them. Reach out and assist others, keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” Sapp had more methods to work past your unconscious bias as well, the rest of the conference also showcased that. Safe Zone Awareness 101 talked about the importance of understanding different communities like the LGBTQ community. It covered why terminology is important and how talking to each other about our differences and who we are is important to creating a safer and more open environment. Stereotypes in Media addressed how we create stereotypes, both positive and negative, and some based on truths, that are then shown through media outlets. It focused on how we the consumer need to be aware of stereotypes. The Shades of Gay talked about how to normalize what it is like to be gay, black and male in daily conversations. Disability Awareness focused on what it is like for students with disabilities to learn, and about learning practices and laws. Is Unconscious Bias Affecting #MeToo? #TimesUp to Find Out focused on how society’s gender roles, stereotypes and perceptions of men and women creates an unconscious bias that impacts current social problems for women in America 4 The Beacon/Seth Platukis Richmond talked about the findings of her three ground-breaking experiments. “The fact that it is for a woman who has had such a presence in this department ... I am just honored,” said Richmond. Richmond then opened up the audience to ask her any questions. The first to ask a question was Charles Mahler from Lycoming College. “Do you have any idea the orientation of the moleucles that make up the oil layers?” asked Mahler. Richmond answered that the nanoemulsions are largely parallel to the interface. @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Cabrini Rudnicki The conference attracted students and faculty from many neighboring schools. and around the world. In Your Comfort Zone was another session that drew in many different students both from Wilkes and the other schools. Emily Lencoski, a senior majoring in Administration of Justice at Penn State University’s Wilkes-Barre campus, said, “The session was wonderful. We talked about the hidden biases that everyone has. We learned how to view the world from a different perspective, it was eye opening.” One of the final sessions was Understanding and Addressing Macroaggressions presented by Dr. Sapp which went more in depth to her earlier points about unconscious biases like racial battle fatigue. Overall, the event was touted as an experience that allowed for students to learn, grow, and become more open to minorities and other groups that they may not have fully understood, or may have had an unconscious bias towards. The event will be held again next year in October and will again be open to all students on campus. @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 23, 2018 News Former United Nations rep. speaks on women empowerment By Maddie Davis Co-News Editor On Oct. 16 Wilkes University welcomed UN Speaker Dr. Patience Stephens as apart of the annual UN lecture series. Stephens is the first speaker of the fall 2018 semester. Stephens was the 29th speaker brought to the campus to speak to students, faculty and staff who are interested in the various issues regarding the United Nations. Her lecture titled “women’s empowerment from the UN perspective” focused on the history of UN women empowerment initiatives both recent and past. It also incorporated Stephens’ own views about the matter. Stephens was a former Director/ Special Advisor on education of the organization UN Women. This organization, Stephens explained, was dedicated to gender equality and women empowerment not only within the UN but among the countries they are involved in. She informed the audience that gender equality as been at the forefront of the UN for decades, however the idea of women empowerment is fairly new. UN Women was created in 2010 and became operational in 2011 and combined four different UN entities to reach gender equality and empowerment among different specific structural goals. The four entities were the Division for the Advancement for Women (DAW), the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (INSTRAW), the Office of the Special Advisor on Gender Issues (OSAGI), United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM). Member States wanted the four entities to come together so there would be a common leader on gender equality and women empowerment within the UN and that they should be both humanitarian and secretariat OSAGI stands out within these four entities not only because this is where Stephens started before UN Women but because this had the highest level of staff and gender architecture and it was the office that was tasked to put together proposals for the member states to decide what UN Women would be. Since 1946, the UN has been involved in the idea of gender equality, which was formerly called “The Advancement of Women.” Stephens then moved to the topic of gender mainstreaming, assessing the impacts of any action on both women and men among all areas of the UN, which is a primary strategy to promote gender equality of the UN Women. UN Women hoped to strengthen positive global norms about the status of women, encouraging women leadership and participation, providing women economic empowerment and autonomy and finally ending violence against women. Education was a term and strategy that resonated throughout Stephens talk as she said it is the most important component to help women empowerment, however the work of UN Women doesn’t portray it to be as important. “I think it is unfortunate because it is The Beacon/Maddie Davis Stephens discussed the idea of women empowerment in relation to the UN. an important leverage for making change in women’s lives,” said Stephens. UNESCO, which is very active in the humanitarian area as they incorporate education in their response to humanitarian emergency, however has attempted to push the educational agenda on UN Women. Issues revolving conflict around the world were affecting women and the UN looked to solve this issue which later came in 2000 when the security council adopted resolution 1325. “Violations of the human rights of women in situations of armed conflicts are violations of fundamental principles of international human rights and humanitarian law,” said Stephens. Resolution 1325’s main focus was to involve women in peace processes. Many other resolutions have been made afterward and all revolve around the need to bring women into the picture to solve these social conflicts. Stephens ended her lecture by touching on the importance of education again and how UN women and others should understand this importance to succeed women empowerment goals. She ended with a quote from Nelson Mandela that has driven her work. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,” read Stephens. Junior political science major, Lety Patino Flores, asked Stephens for some personal advice about joining the UN. “What piece of advice would you give a young female either heading into education or heading into a field like the UN,” asked Flores. 5 Stephens said education is a good field of work but to expect a lot of change because of technology. For the UN, Stephens advised Flores and the audience of a whole that you do not need to take international business to get in, you just need to be in a field that is needed. Political science professor Dr. Thomas Baldino attended the lecture and asked Stephens a question regarding a previous slide about Beijing and a meeting there about women empowerment. “In one of your earlier slides there was a list of human agencies related to women, in the very last [bullet] there was something about a ‘girl child’… could you explain that, I am curious,” asked Baldino. Stephens answered that member states identified the areas on the slide, including the one Baldino asked about, as key areas which required specific attention for the advancement of women. The member states identified the girl child as one of these areas because girls were facing challenges in their communities, one of which including child labor. The 30th UN Lecture Series speaker will be Mr. Niall McCann. McCann will speak on Thursday, Nov. 8 in Marts Athletic Center Room 214 at 4 p.m. His talk is titled “The United Nations and Electoral Integrity“ and will discuss his experience of electoral integrity while apart of the UN’s Bureau for Policy and Programme Support in New York, NY. This lecture will be free and open to the public. @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Andreea Maierean After her lecture, Stephens held a small and personal discussion with students. �The Beacon - October 23, 2018 News Burglar strikes SUB; City PD, Public Safety working to ID Maddie Davis Co-News Editor On Oct. 10, at approximately 2:30 p.m. a burglary was reported on campus in the Henry Student Center. The suspect entered the Student Center in the late afternoon before fall break and is suspected to have removed property from the building, according to a notice sent by the university. “The suspect calmly entered several rooms in the building and interacted with those around him before taking property,” the notcie continued. “We do not believe the suspect is associated with Wilkes University, and that he may be responsible for additional thefts and burglaries within the downtown WilkesBarre area.” The incident is currently a pending investigation between Wilkes University Public Safety and the Wilkes-Barre Police Department. Public Safety informed students of the burglary through the Wilkes Alert system after fall break on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at approximately 9 a.m. Public Safety urges students to report suspicious activity that occur all around reports. This suspect could strike again and campus. They can be reached either in office at 148 South Main St. or through uses his younger appearance to fit into the busy SUB phone at 570-408building. Public 4999. Safety Sgt. Ed Brooke Mazzotta, Weidow suspects a sophomore his calm demeanor biology major who may mean he is a works the front former student. desk in the SUB Those who have recalled the event. any additional She shared that she information about doesn’t necessarily the burglary on Oct. feel less safe because 10 should contact of the burglary. Public Safety to “It makes me aid the ongoing wonder how many investigation. other people Weidow wants can come in the students, faculty building,” said and staff to know Mazzotta. Public Safety is open “Overall Public Safety is always on Courtesy of Wilkes Public Safety 24 hours and are eager to investigate campus monitoring and it looks like The male suspect pictured in the SUB. suspicious activities to keep the campus they are monitoring and those within it safe. extra nowadays.” “If you see something out of the Mazzotta also recalled that police came very quick in response to the ordinary or if it seems suspicious call us,” said Weidow. “If it seems messed up, it probably is. “We love going out and being out on campus, don’t feel like it is an inconvenience or anything like that.” Weidow urges those who report suspicious activity to stay safe and not to approach the suspect. “If you do see someone and they seem suspicious call us and try not to approach them,” added Weidow. “You don’t know, they can be onto something, could have an altered mental status, they could be anything.” Sandy Anthony, a Rifkin Cafe staff member, did not see the suspect firsthand but reflected on how she felt about the burglary. “I still feel safe because it was just a random act,” said Anthony. According to the annual Security and Fire Safety Report of 2018, the university experienced seven offenses of burglary in 2017, zero in 2016, and four in 2015. All attempts were unlawful entry with no force. @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu IHIIE B BIEACC(Q)N T~ HE EACON FREE Take one Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 72, Issue 07 Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania By Your Name Here Staff Writer The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. g, n i t i r w r o This could be you! on f i s s a p a e If you hav otography, join us! ph r o n g i s e d THE BEACON HIRES: WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, EDITORS B THE BEACON Contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Freshmen and all majors welcome! 6 B THE BEACON �The Beacon - October 23, 2018 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, Arts & Entertainment editor: Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu College textbook prices finally fall after two decades of increases By Luke Modrovsky Editor-in-Chief When Wilkes junior Seth Andress bought his textbooks for the fall semester, there was not a noticeable “sticker shock” in price from the year before. Actually, prices had actually fallen. Andress said he feels college students are using websites like CampusBooks.com to shop smarter and hypothesized that textbook retailers who have higher prices are beginning to hurt in their bottom lines. The engineering student finds importance in trying to save hard-earned money on his textbooks, noting inflating tuition costs. Andress said while he finds himself shopping around for the lowest price, he does not go overboard. “If I can’t find them on the first Google page, I usually don’t go much further than that,” Andress said. CampusBooks.com, a website dedicated to comparing numerous booksellers including Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Chegg, has collected plenty of data on the subject. They track over eight million college textbooks throughout the course of the year. “We have a lot of data gathered over (our) 20 years in the textbook markets, as well as surveys that we have done using professional survey companies,” said George Lopez, operations manager for CampusBooks. “Recently, we have actually seen a decrease in (textbook) prices which is surprising,” Lopez said. From January 2017 to January 2018, the average price of textbooks decreased by more than $10, according to CampusBooks. “The sign of college textbook (prices) decreasing runs counter to the 20 year narrative of staggering price increases, which will be beneficial to those strapped with large student loans,” CampusBooks CEO Alex Neal said in a press release. Lopez said while the latest data shows a drop in hard textbook prices and a rise in the electronic version cost, the overall price has still fallen. He noted that while eBook sales have increased by 37 percent since 2016, eBooks still only account for two percent of overall sales. “Students may be completely digital these days -- growing up on tablets and smartphones -- but when it comes to the college classroom, hardback books still represent the best value and learning tool,” Neal said. Neal also said CampusBooks has seen most studies lean in favor of print when it comes to comprehension and retention. Wilkes senior Brittany Stanton said she used CampusBooks to compare prices and noticed a difference. This year, she spent approximately $245. Stanton said she is satisfied because that is less than her budgeted spending of $300. After her search concluded, she bought two books in-store through Barnes and Noble and two others through online retailer Chegg. “It’s a lot to try and manage debt from tuition, but it’s a lot more to manage paying for books because that money comes directly from me,” Stanton said. Andress said his spending of $150 is higher than previous semesters, noting he relies more on the eBook versions for his books. “I usually try and find my textbooks as PDFs online,” Andress said. “It’s easier than carrying around a backpack full of books.”He feels his situation allows him to skirt from the traditional hard copy texts because his professors rely on the books less. College students are also beginning to explore the idea of renting in order to save money. CampusBooks reports that rentals “have seen a significant rise” and are now close to 20 percent of the market. One question remains though: Are textbooks necessary for classes in order to be successful? Stanton sees them as extremely important for her studies as an education major using her books “every day;” however, Andress sees little value in the text alone saying his professors do a good job of giving “all notes in handouts and PowerPoint slides.” @wilkesbeacon Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 23, 2018 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment Beacon Vol. XXV, No. 1 Friday, October 1, 1965 Beacon Vault: Arts Center Curtain Rises --------- Editor’s note: This article appeared in the Oct. 1, 1965 issue of The Beacon (Vol. 25, Issue 1). Each week, we’ll take a peek in the archives, looking back at historic points. Editor’s Note: Oenslager has worked closely with Mr. The Beacon has quite the storied past. The Beacon has enjoyed many years of success, Groh in determining specifications for stage and lighting at the theatre. Leigh publishing continuously since 1936. The newspaper began as The Bison Allen, renowned designer and decorator, Stampede from 1934 until 1936 before is responsible for much of the decor, interior design, and furnishings. changing names to The Beacon. Between the two entrance doors, on the Each week, we’ll dust off a piece to dig through the university’s archives. This week, we look at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center that sits on River Street. The Center has been home to Wilkes University Theatre for many years. While many building uses across campus have changed over the years, the Darte Center has remained the same. Names have changed over the years from within the center, but the memories will live forever. Check out next week’s look back into the past as things get a little spooky in our Halloween issue. Curious to see more online? Check out Beacon Archive photo www.beaconarchives.wilkes.edu to dig THEN (1965): The Darte Center as through a Wilkes University treasure. -Complied by Luke Modrovsky, Editor-in- published in the Oct. 1 issue of The Beacon. Chief By Lois Petroski Editorial Staff The Center for the Performing Arts, designed with the student in mind, will be dedicated on Oct. 25 at 4:30 p.m. Al Groh, College theatrical director, has evaluated the structure as “one of the best-equipped theatres of its kind on any college campus.” Paul Green, playwright and director of the Caroling Players, will be principal speaker at the ceremony. Speaking at the dedication dinner will be Donald Oenslager, a member of the faculty of Yale University and stage designer of the Lincoln Center in New York City and Kennedy Art Center in Washington, D. C. fourth wall of the glass enclosed lounge on the second level of the theatre, bangs a medieval tapestry, hued in white anl gold. The print, imported from Germany. features knights, horses, and regal ladies, and was designed exclusively for the Center. The walls of the main auditorium, readorned with a specially textured gold fabric, imprinted with a design modernized by Allen. The seating is fashioned in a semi-arena, with no seat being farther than 50 feet from the proscenium, even though the gridiron over the stage is 50 feet in height.Says Mr. Groh, “An attempt has been made to transfer to the new center the intimate quality that prevailed in Chase Theatre.” Three Blue Ceilings The tiers of bucket seats lie beneath three drop ceilings, each a different shade of blue. The circular front of the stage consists of a lift platform which can be used as an orchestra pit or, when elevated to maximum height, as part of the stage itself. Wall-to-wall carpeting, designed by Allen, is featured throughout the Center. Seven cut-glass, crystal chandeliers, a product of the same designer, hang over the two stair wells and elsewhere throughout the theatre. The Beacon/Luke Modrovsky The lower level consists of a large chorus room, containing full wall NOW: The Dorothy Dickson Darte mirrors, to be used as a rehearsal ball or Center continues to thrive on River a make-up and costume room for large Street. groups. The level also has individual dressing rooms, a guest dressing room students. He forsees the performance of equipped with a shower. a kitchen a see of one-act plays in December and and sewing room, and fully-tiled rest the accomplishment of several major rooms. The Green Room, scene of future productions during the spring semester. Since music, art, and drama are joined conferences, meetings, and lounging, features vinyl wall covering, wall-to- in spirit, it is anticipated they will be wall carpeting, and furniture especially joined physically by additions to the fine manufactured for the College by the arts complex within the next few years. The Center for the Performing Arts, a Kanaar Corporation. Century Lighting had built custom million-dollar structure whose donors equipment for the theatre. The projection wish to remainanonymous, augments the booth contains a ten-scene preset College’s humanities program. Mr. Groh predicts the addition of courses in the electronic control panel board. Sundry types of performances can be drama and also special summer program. accomplished in the theatre -- drama, His aim is to enable students to have the music, concerts, solo acts, motion opportunity to work in the theatre, to enjoy and appreciate it. pictures, and art exhibits. It is hoped that the theatre will be able to On October 31, the Wilkes-Barre Ballet convey to all who enter the words spoken Guild will perform in honor of the theatre. Jozia Mieszkowski’s creation of a ballet by Robert Edmond Jones in The Dramatic based on the College’s performance of Imagination: “Keep in your souls images of magnificence.” “The Sound of Music” will he presented. Challenging Program To meet the challenge of the new @wilkesbeacon building, Mr. Groh is in the process of Luke.Modrovsky@wilkes.edu selecting a challenging program for the �The Beacon - October 23, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment Self care with Sarah: Tackling the Flu Season By Sarah Matarella Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor chills, coughing, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headaches, fatigue, diarrhea and vomiting. Flu season is back in action and the To Avoid the Flu: influenza virus is completing its yearly Get your flu shot rounds on the Wilkes University campus. Wilkes University offers several Flu shots are highly encouraged if different ways to help students learn about you want to avoid getting the influenza and tackle the flu season. Passan Hall, virus. They are normally administered the location of the university's health and at any local CVS, Rite Aid, or wellness services, Walgreens to make offers free health it easily accessible care and related for everyone. The health counseling Wilkes-Barre to all students, Department of faculty, and staff. Health recently In addition, sponsored a free there is a web flu clinic at Wilkes University page titled The Beacon/Sarah Matarella for students and faculty to get "Regarding their flu shots free of charge. the Flu" on the The free flu clinic held at the Looking online and watching Wilkes University Henry Student Center at Wilkes the news can inform you website to inform University on Oct. 17. about other places near you people about that might also have free flu symptoms, precautions, and treatment clinics. Keep an eye out for more flu for the virus. clinics available in the future if you are According to the Wilkes University interested in getting a shot. website, people between the ages of 6 months to 24-years-old have the highest Wash your hands frequently risk for contracting the flu, meaning This tip is common sense. We use that it can affect most of the student our hands for everything. Thus, you population. should not just wash your hands after Symptoms of the flu can include fever, blowing your nose and coughing. Wash your hands any chance you get and before you eat, especially, to avoid giving the germs a direct pathway into your body and allowing them to get you sick. Wilkes University has installed hand sanitizer stations in every building as well which can be used on the go when there is not a sink. Lysol It Up Lysol is another common, effective way to kill germs. Using lysol frequently, especially if you are living with people who are sick, can help prevent getting the flu. Lysol areas like your furniture, your bedroom, the kitchen, your car and around other areas that are not typically cleaned thoroughly. Change your sheets Changing your sheets after you catch the flu or a cold is important, especially if you share a bed with someone else. Let your sickness play out, and then change them so that way they are fresh for when you are better. Clean shared spaces Editor's Note: In the Oct. 9 issue, the Mental Health Society was incorrectly Thoroughly cleaning your shared spaces, even the smaller nooks and identified as a club. The Beacon regrets and apologizes for the error. crevices, can aid in preventing the spread of germs. Make sure to use products like clorox wipes and cleaners that kill germs rather than just hot water and reusable rag. Clorox wipes are great because they kill germs and are disposable. If you would rather use reusable rags, make sure you wash them properly to avoid the spread of germs. Rest, Rest, Rest When you are not well rested, your immune system becomes weakened and it is much easier to catch the flu virus. Go to the doctor Whether you see your family doctor or visit health services on Wilkes University’s campus, if you feel any symptoms, seeing the doctor can never hurt. Catching the virus early on often quickens the healing process and makes the treating process that much simpler. Plus, spreading the illness should be avoiding as much as possible. Health and Wellness Services are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can walk in during those hours to get evaluated or make an appointment by calling 570-408-4730 or emailing anita.burns@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu Interested in writing for Life, Arts and Entertainment? Have any ideas on stories that can be featured? Contact Sarah Matarella at Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu for more information. Facebook.com/WilkesBeacon 9 @WilkesBeacon �The Beacon - October 23, 2018 DINING SERVICES, from front page Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Food is an important part of any assist with those needs. There are also options at person’s life and it is important to nourish our bodies so that we can be every meal time for those students that are vegan, the best versions of ourselves. Feed your Potential 365 is run by vegetarian or gluten free. In the Stark Learning Center you will They are emphasizing a find Greens to Go and P.O.D. Market. Aramark but mainly carried out by There, you can enjoy made to order the team here on Wilkes University’s more plant-forward approach but some recipes will still campus. salads and grab food on the go. It is a collaboration effort to make contain meat. There are two healthy initiatives “We recently expanded that dining services carries out to help sure that the initiative is run properly, promote students to make healthier “from our Senior Marketing Manager, our gluten free options in to our Regional Nutritionist, along the Student Center with choices. Healthy for Life Initiative began in with our team here at Wilkes, we all ongoing plans to increase the work together in menu daily. Typically, we can 2015 and focuses on order to provide accommodate any request providing healthy better nutrition for additional items as well, menus as well as and wellness for based on availability,” said wellness programs for The Beacon/ Seth Platukis everyone here Coburn. many locations. Aramark also works Tony Wallace making sandwiches for students at the at Wilkes,” said “It features healthy towards reducing customizeable sandwich station. Coburn. food choices, The regional nutrition education, environment. nutritionist, and wellness programs “We accomplish our goal Michelle Richard, that support healthier through responsible sourcing lifestyles,” said Rich Coburn, food comes to campus twice per semester from authorized suppliers and to work with students and employees. services director. waste minimization by aligning This initiative also allows colleges She also communicates with students with the US Environmental and universities to access to and employees throughout the year Protection Agency’s food waste their information online through through email and phone to make sure hierarchy. Our priority is to CampusDish. This resource allows that dietary needs are met. reduce waste at the source Aramark offers a variety of options employees that are on campus everyday through our Food Management to communicate with Aramark to create when it comes to the meals that they Process with supports our back provide students on campus. the best meals for students. of the house operations,” said There is an Executive Chef and a “This program has already reached Coburn. over 2.5 million college and university Sous Chef that work together to create Continuing with responsible meals in advance so that they can make students,” said Coburn. sourcing, Aramark purchases The Beacon/ Seth Platukis some products locally as well. sure there is a variety of choices. One of the salad ingredient stations is often equipped They use National Bakery in The meals are planned with cucumbers, tomatoes, cheese, mushrooms and Scranton, Pa., Rockland Bakery out in a four-week broccoli. The toppings and dressing selection often in Nanuet, NY, Kegels Produce rotation. The team uses switches day to day. in Lancaster, Pa., City Baking in the summer to plan out Long Island City, NY and these menus but they Blue Ribbon in Exeter, Pa. do incorporate seasonal Sourcing from local items throughout the companies has helped school year. to reduced costs and With a few exceptions environmental waste. The students can expect staff here at Wilkes also protein, vegetables, recycles all cardboard that starches, salads, soups they receive. and desserts each day. Aramark and Wilkes work “We also have certain together to create healthy days where the Executive food options that promote The Beacon/Seth Platukis Chef will feature a healthier lifestyle. “As a part of the Healthy for The sandwich station. manned by Tony Wallace. in the Henry certain menu items, i.e. Wednesdays are specialty Life commitment with Student Center on the third floor is filled with options. burger days for lunch and the American Heart The Beacon/Seth Platukis Feed your Potential 365 is another upscale dinner at night, Taco Tuesdays Association, Aramark chefs initiative that dining services and days throughout the semester A variety of peppers and hummus are an example of ome of are finding creative ways to introduced and it began in January where other items are featured on the the gluten free options offered by dining services include fruits, vegetables Taste Cart,” said Coburn. 2017. and whole grains into the For those students with specific environmental impact here on Wilkes menus,” said Coburn. “The goal is simple: we want to help people discover what healthy food nutritional or dietary needs the University’s campus. Green thread is @wilkesbeacon can do to feed their potential and Executive Chef, Matt Moss is available an initiative that was started to reduce Natalie.Stephens@wilkes.edu five to six days a week and is be able to waste as well as supporting the natural accomplish their best,” said Coburn. �The Beacon - October 23, 2018 Life, Arts & Entertainment DIY GHOST DECOR Supplies Needed: • • • • Candle stick Foam ball Hot glue gun Paper • White cloth • E x . ) T- s h i r t , p i l l ow case, old sheet • Black Sharpie • Scissors Instructions: 1. Glue the foam ball to the candle stick using the hot glue gun 2. Drape the white cloth over the candle stick and foam ball 3. Cut the white cloth to the desired length for your ghost 4. Draw a ghost face in black Sharpie 5. Cut out the ghost face 6. Glue the ghost face to the white cloth By Jordan Fritz, Staff Writer @wilkesbeacon Jordan.Fritz@wilkes.edu 11 �The Beacon - October 23, 2018 Opinion 12 Beginning to feel the Mid Semester Blues? l ' ' ' ' h ' ~ ,, ' ' d-' ' , Here are a few ways to power through By Savannah Pinnock Opinion Editor As students at Wilkes University, there seems to be a common theme that presents itself to usher in the midsemester. While walking across the green way or your morning commute you begin to notice the subtle changes in the weather. At the start of the year the weather is beautiful to many and extremely hot for some; it seems as though summer will never end. Gradually the warmth begins to fade and you begin to feel a hint of briskness in the air. Eventually you find that you need an additional layer of clothing and a few more minutes to prepare your car. On top of this, your assignments appear to be growing in their depth and intensity. You find yourself trying to manage everything and you do, but you find yourself utterly drained in the process. If you can relate to this experience, you have contracted the mid semester blues. It may feel as though this condition is chronic and an inevitable component of one’s collegiate career but it is quite the contrary. In fact, with the following steps you can recover from this illness and finish off your semester strong. 1.) Get Enough Sleep Getting enough sleep may appear to be a trite, overstated statement but it is overstated because it is imperative to your overall health.The amount of sleep you get is directly linked to your cognitive function, your immune system, and your mood. As students, we have all had instances where we have sacrificed sleep in an effort to excel on an exam or do well on an essay. The outcome of this sacrifice is often beneficial, though, the consequences that follow are not as pleasant. Having a lack of sleep can leave you with a horrible case of brain fog, an increased chance of getting sick and can leave you feeling lethargic. You can combat all of these symptoms by simply choosing to get enough sleep. 2.) Pay attention to your diet They say you are what you eat and although it is not clear who they are, you definitely know who you are and how you feel. If you’ve been feeling a bit sluggish, tired, and under the weather the reason may not be limited to how much sleep you recieve. The reason can often be as simple as having a poor diet. As a student you need to ensure that alongside attaining good grades, you’re also maintaining a healthy body. This bodily health has less to do with aesthetics and more to do with feeling good. In an effort to achieve this be sure to drink enough water, eat a balanced diet, and ensure that if you’re a coffee lover you attempt to swap your daily cup of joe for green tea every now and then. These positive changes will go a long way. r>~ llll �The Beacon - October 23, 2018 3.) Stay Warm Stay warm? Is that a typo or did you just say that? Yes, I said it, staying warm is one of the most important pieces of advice I can give you during the Fall, Winter and early Spring. In fact, according to Ph.D., RN and CRNA Deborah Weatherspoon writing from healthline.com, “Some viruses are actually more likely to spread during cold weather.” However, the connection does not lie between sickness and cold weather but germs and cold weather. In other words, cold weather facilitates the presence of some germs that cause sickness. As a result of this, it is imperative to stay warm and limit your presence with cold weather. It must also be stated that cold weather has also been correlated to a lowered immune system and consequently, sickness. 4.) Manage your time wisely This step is crucial in allowing yourself to truly enjoy your semester. As a junior in college I’ve learned that it is better to complete a little bit of an assignment every day than to force yourself to complete everything all at once. If you can buy an agenda or calendar and micromanage everything, you can find a way to seperate your assignments into smaller chunks so they are less stressful. Opinion 13 If you have an upcoming 10 page paper to complete on Friday, complete two pages everyday and it will be an effortless endeavor. Organization and time management are key to alleviating stress and getting through the semester. 5.) Remember to relax As college student, the relax may appear a bit rated r or rated rare. The vast majority of my friends, myself included seem overwhelmed and we rarely have time to relax but it is important. In order to see this on a small scale, have you ever recalled a time that you were intensely focused and your mental strength began to fail and you took a break? Upon returning, how did you feel? The vast majority of you may have felt rejuvenated with a capacity to see the subject with new eyes. For this reason, it is important to relax so that you can continue to deliver quality work this semester. So if you’re a student who’s suffering from the mid semester blues, have no fear and find comfort in knowing that there’s a solution. Just follow these steps and you’ll feel like yourself in no time. @wilkesbeacon Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu • Page Design: The Beacon/Madi Hummer �The Beacon - October 23, 2018 Opinion Editorial Staff 2018-19 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Luke Modrovsky Managing Editor - Nick Filipek Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Cabrini Rudnicki Maddie Davis LA&E - Sarah Matarella Opinion - Savannah Pinnock Sports - Ben Mandell Kirsten Peters ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Available LA&E - Natalie Stephens Opinion - Parker Dorsey Sports - Available DESIGN EDITOR Madison Hummer Interested in joining The Beacon? To learn more about what you can do, contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu 141 S. Main Street Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Want to advertise in The Beacon? Contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Facebook: @WilkesBeacon Twitter: @WilkesBeacon Instagram: @WilkesBeacon The Beacon Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu - -c----~-Our Voice Each week, The Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. Major shaming: Why isn’t it talked about? Many people with majors particularly in the STEM realm, or those associated with higher predicted salaries, tend to shame others who are not in those majors. Major shaming can exist on any college or university campus, no matter which school you attend. If you are not a premed major destined to become a surgeon, a pharmacy student with a guaranteed job after you graduate or are not practicing in another major that is often perceived to have rigorous course workload that exceeds that of all other majors, then it is perceived that you are taking the easy way out. This stigma and shaming often forms around majors like business management, education, communications, theater, etc. The problem with major shaming is that it makes students that are not in a certain major feel like they don’t belong on campus or are not intelligent enough to become successful. Students are relentless with the comments that they make. The comments are often highly inappropriate and often demeaning to the point that it is shocking that this problem is not addressed. “People are always commenting about how I’m never going to be making any money,” said Olivia Caraballo, an education major at Wilkes University. “Also, people say that I have an easy major because I get to do arts and crafts as assignments. Little do they know that there’s standards for everything. Just because I’m doing a fun activity doesn’t mean that I am not learning what I need. I cannot just throw an arts and crafts project together. Just because I’m not doing lab reports, doesn’t mean I’m not putting in work.” Money is a sensitive topic in social situations in itself. Therefore, adding money to a discussion about someone’s future or to their college education where students are putting in their time, effort, and money is quite disappointing. Furthermore, people who are in a specific major do not know the requirements of other majors merely because they are occupied in their own major. Thus, the opinion on someone else’s major is irrelevant because they have never evene experienced a major outside their own. This is not just an issue that is prominent on a campus, but also on social media. The fact people construct detailed posts regarding people in a different major than them only feeds the problem.The viral nature encourages others to mimic these ideals in order to gain followers and attention, causing people to think that major shaming is appropriate. Major shaming is also extended into the families and friends of students. Students are bombarded with questions like: “Well, what are you going to do with that degree?” or “How do you expect to make a lot of money with your major?” Instead, the questions should be: “What kind of job do you want to get when you graduate?” or “What type of degree will allow you to fulfill what you are passionate about?” The focus does not always have to be money. However, you can most definitely have a successful career and become wealthy if you are not on a track in the STEM field. Campuses need to start implementing ways to combat major shaming and allow students in every major to feel important and included. In addition, people need to be mindful of how they use social media and refrain from providing people who post negative and demanding things on the internet with the platform to express these ideals. Furthermore, friends and families should be supportive of what the people in their lives are passionate about. As long as someone is not causing harm to themselves or others, then everyone should be allowed to pursue what they want and develop their own life without being judged and ridiculed. @wilkesbeacon thewilkesbeacon@wilkes.edu Letter to the editor policy: The Beacon welcomes letters to the editor from differing viewpoints. Letters must contain contact information, including name, city, state and phone number. Phone numbers will not be published but may be used for verification purposes. All letters to the editor must be sent using one of the following methods: Email: thewilkesbeacon@wilkes.edu Phone: (570) 408-5903 (Voicemail: 30 seconds or less, please.) Mail: 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 Attn: The Beacon �The Beacon - October 23, 2018 Opinion 15 Do new media pose a threat to communication? By Savannah Pinnock Opinion Editor Literacy is a peculiar term. It can be used to define one’s understanding of a certain subject. A person can be literate in computer science, sports, automobiles, art and a plethora of other disciplines. Although these disciplines possess a great deal of importance, they dull in comparison to the significance of literacy and interpersonal communication. Language can be described as a universal adhesive in that it is responsible for humanities ability to communicate. Without language, society would immediately regress to a prehistoric state in which one’s emotions, thoughts and beliefs could not be articulated to another individual. In fact, language is one of society’s greatest advancements. Dating back to 3200 BC Iraq formerly known as Mesopotamia, society had developed language for the first time. This paved the way for the wide range of art, poetry, music, dance and other forms of culture we have today. With this being said, is the technological development of texting causing society to regress in its communication skills? According to Dr. Mia E. Briceño, one of Wilkes University’s communication professors, the answer to this question is not black and white. In light of this topic Briceño reveals that she believes “there is a lot of conversation right now about this and I think we’re kind of in a panic”. She believes that this panic revolves around an anxiety towards Millennials and younger generations that she does not sustain herself. It appears as though this demographic of panicked, older Americans are concerned with the interpersonal communication skills of younger Americans. Briceño explains this eloquently stating that older Americans believe that “Millennials are unable to have a conversation or interact in appropriate ways that meet traditional expectations of interpersonal or face to face communication”. This anxiety is prevalent within American society as it is common to see an older individual scold a younger individual for their affinity for digital technologies, namely their cell phones. In a greater sense, the admonishment given to younger technology dependant Americans is characteristic of a modern day jeremiad. It appears as though some older Americans believe that previous generations had stronger interpersonal skills then later generations as a result of not having access to modern digital technologies. After assessing the presence of this jeremiad and panic pertaining to younger generations and forms of new media, Briceño suggests that she’s “not sure it’s warranted”. In fact, this panic leads Briceño to wonder “why we are so concerned about this, where does this panic come from?” The question is justified as there seems to be an unnecessary emphasis placed on the use of new media. Digital technologies are constantly finding their place in the classroom and are becoming an integral part of the American education system so why is this presenting an issue to some older generations? In an effort to answer this thought provoking question Briceño reveals that this anxiety surrounding technology may come from the fact that older people are not digital natives. Briceño elaborates a bit more by stating that there’s a distance from technology that comes as a result of not being a digital native. She states that “even in the generation I’m a part of, we’re not digital natives-we’re maybe straddling that boundary”. She continues to state that “people who are born today are digital natives”. This revelation is quite telling as it suggests that within the dichotomy created in terms of digital nativity, there is a population of non digital natives that find technology to be quite useful and beneficial. Briceno identifies with this populous of open minded adults. She also provides a further insight into the origins of these anxieties stating that this “fear comes out of ignorance”. For example “I don’t know this so I sort of fear what the outcome is going to be”. Briceño reveals that growing up, her interpersonal interactions took place on a more personal level. Digital technologies were not a primary form of communication but a tool that would facilitate her generation’s learning experience. In terms of Millennials and younger generations, digital technologies hold a more central position in social and pedagogical spheres. With this juxtaposition of generational experiences at hand, it leads one to wonder whether having less technology can help one to be a better communicator. Briceño suggests that the answer to this question is again not black and white. She states that she wants to “avoid joining in the panic and I want to just sort of think critically about [society] dealing with all this new media” she also states that it’s “not new” and these new developments have happened “throughout history”. As a result of this, Briceño suggests that we “relax a little and observe it, engage with it, study it and sort of figure out what it’s potential is” which she believes will develop over time. She also clarifies that there’s a distinction and a “different kind of literacy and fluency.” One of her primary examples lies within the fact that one may be an excellent communicator via text or in terms of social media platforms. On the other hand, a person who is part of an older generation may be “less adept at those things”. She makes it abundantly clear that there are many benefits and downsides to new media, and the social presence of the form of communication is key. She defines social presence as “a term that we use to say how much is what we call computer mediated communication like face to face communication”. For instance, in terms of texting, one could say that it has a great deal of social presence as it is only secondary to face to face communication and similar in ways. With that being said, it is fair to say that in determining whether new media is a threat to communication, it is contingent on the “context and situation”. When pondering the social implications of new media, it is important to understand that just as the invention of the wheel, the printing press and the steam engine were new concepts; new media is just the same. As a result of this, forms of new media are subject to the opinions of society. In order for society to grow and advance, risks must be taken and the skies limit must be exceeded. Yes, the integration of digital technologies into our social spheres can affect or alter our current paradigm however, this is not something to fear but something to embrace. Graphic by Savannah Pinnock @wilkesbeacon Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu What do you think? Is oral communication becoming obsolete? Follow us and let us know. 11 Facebook: The Beacon wTwitter: @wilkesbeacon Instagram: @wilkesbeacon �The Beacon - October 23, 2018 Opinion What is the distinction between youth and old age? By Isabella Sobejano Staff Writer Young and old people are two separate groups of people in society that differ in their behavior, their likes, dislikes and their nature. There are several different ways in which they differ, but together they complement one another. A primary distinction between the two is that youth typically dwells in the future, while old people may live in the past. When talking to an older person, they may reflect on the past or on memories when they were younger. Typically, when a child is spending time with their grandfather or grandmother, they may tell them stories from the past or contemplate what life was like when they were their grandchild’s age. It’s also common for older people to look at old albums or old photographs from when they were younger. However, younger people have all the time in the world because they have a future in front of themselves. So, young people usually live in the future because they have so much to look forward to or have dreams and aspirations that they may wish to 16 achieve. Older people have already achieved most of their goals or fulfilled most of their aspirations so they are often content with the present and find comfort in nostalgic things. As for a distinction in their nature, younger people prefer to be away from their family in order to appear independent. Younger people may desire to leave home in order to gain independence, maturity or prove themselves. However, a person of advanced age prefers to be surrounded by family because it is within their family that they live their past. According to the Oxford Journal of Gerontology, “Nearly nine-in-10 adults ages 65 and older have children. Of this group, over half are in contact with a son or daughter every day.” Essentially, their family is their legacy and it’s a reminder of their past. It gives them happiness because they may not have as many goals in future, so their family is very important to them. Therefore, a person of advanced age may want to be with their children or grandchildren. Another key distinction between youth and old age is their outlook on life. Wisdom is typically associated with someone of an advanced age, and this is certainly true. Young people are not very experienced in life whereas those of advanced age are very much experienced because they have already gone through the stages of life. As the saying goes, “you live and you learn.” Therefore, older people are simply more experienced because they have learned from their mistakes and have more wisdom compared to a younger person that may lack this experience. This is the reason why many young people may seek advice regarding an important matter concerned with their life from an older person, such as a parent, a grandparent or even a teacher. Amadou Hampate Ba (1901-1991), a Malian writer and diplomat once said, “Every old man that dies is a library that burns.” This shows the intelligence or sagacity an older person may have because of the knowledge and lessons they have obtained over the years. Old people may be stubborn because they have lived so long that they may not want to see change. Therefore, a person of advanced age may be stuck in their ways. For instance, when we are young, the way we think is in a fluid state because we are molding it and it is subject to change. However, someone of an advanced age has reached a point where their identity and way of thinking has been set and establish. According to the Association for Psychological Science, older people may “have a resolute adherence to his own ideas and opinions.” Thus, they are less flexible and less willing to adapt; however, they still may be open and respect other people’s ideas but that does not necessarily mean they will change their way of life. Overall, both those of old age and youth differ in several different ways but they each complement one another. Each group can learn from the other because they each have strengths and weaknesses. For instance, when it comes to asking for advice I may go to a parent, but when it comes to working with excel my grandmother might come to me. Therefore, each one complements and helps the other. relative to a frame of reference and that space and time are relative, rather than absolute concepts.” In other words, Einstein came to the heavily substantiated conclusion that time is a relative notion. It is not a tangible and constant entity but something that is a bit more elusive. To illustrate the relativity of time, Einstein revealed to the scientific world that time does not move at the same pace for everyone. Such a revelation is truly ground breaking even for modern day society. For the everyday person who is not well versed in physics and other scientific disciplines it may come as a surprise to hear that time is truly relative. In virtually all social spheres there seems to be a common consensus that is reached as it pertains to time. It appears the clear majority of individuals believe that time is permanent concept when it is actually quite the contrary. In fact, a fast-moving passerby may perceive his surroundings as slower than that of someone who was not moving. In this sense, it is clear to see that time is subject to a greater or lesser degree of relativity. What is even more striking is Einstein’s perspective on time itself. The theoretical physicist suggested that as a physicist, he knew that “that the distinction between past, present and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion”. Einstein’s stance on the past, present, and future is truly eye opening even to this day as it makes it abundantly clear that time is simply an illusion. With this being said, is Einstein suggesting that the past, present and future are simply figments of our collective imagination? In a greater sense, is he suggesting that time is a human construct? Taking a closer look at the physicist’s statement towards time, it must be emphasized that the illusory nature of time lies within the distinction between the past, present, and the future. According to Einstein, there is no true distinction between the past and the future instead our existence is singular; time is singular and not subject to compartmentalization. One of the worlds brightest and ingenious scholars solved the mystery of time which has allowed humanity to understand that the ubiquitous nature of time is not one to be feared. In fact, there’s a subtle hope found in the understanding that time is ideological, singular, and relative. It allows one to understand that we are always in the present and experiencing a series of now’s. The past is just a series of presents and the future is the present that has not occurred yet. With this in mind, if the future has not occurred yet, it is more of an ideology and the past is just the same as it only exists in terms of our memories. So, find solace and comfort in knowing that the time is now no pun intended to achieve your goals. The future is an ideology and the past a memory, but the present is a very real entity. Are the past and present idealogical concepts? By Savannah Pinnock Opinion Editor The desire to explore and unearth the mysteries surrounding the unknown is characteristic of humanity. Our unquenched curiosity is fueled by our intellectual capacity. In fact, this may be the primary reason why you have found yourself reading this article. Our ability to communicate interpersonally and ponder why certain phenomena occur has been the source of a myriad of interdisciplinary fields and academic scholarship. We desire to learn more about the world around us which prompts us to ask a series of often cosmological and ontological questions. The importance of this human characteristic is that it has led physicists and other scientists around the globe to attempt to answer one of life’s great questions. What is time? And is it real or simply an ideological concept? Within the early 20th century Albert Einstein published his Theory of Relativity. This theory sought to provide an answer for the mystery of time. In his theory Einstein suggested that “all motion must be defined Graphic by Savannah Pinnock @wilkesbeacon Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 23, 2018 Opinion Meet the Majors 17 This week’s major: Criminology Photos and Interviews by Nick Filipek Staff Writer Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few words to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit them in the future. Sarah Pendley Senior Sarah Pendley is a senior. She states that “I’m a criminology major because I want to change the policies behind our criminal justice system.” Matthew Stever Junior Matthew Stever is a junior. He states that “I became a criminology major because I want to help people that can’t help themselves”. Paige Thomas Junior Paige Thomas is a junior. She states that “I’m a criminology major because there’s a lot that I can do in the field, and it’s very interesting to study.” Gabrielle Molitoris Junior Gabrielle Molitoris is a junior with a passion for criminology. She states that she “chose to be a criminology major because it gave me an opportunity to help people who can’t help themselves and who are the most vulnerable people in our society.” �The Beacon - October 23, 2018 Opinion 18 Can materialism be a vice? Or can it be a virtue? By Zarqua Ansari Staff Writer Before you begin to read this article, I want you to think. What do you think the answer to this question is? Is being materialistic an immoral and wicked behavior or is it a behavior showing high moral standards? Remember your answer and take into account the point I make and see if your answer has changed in any way by the end. Spirituality which is the antithesis of materialism has been a respected attribute of humanity for many centuries. The Abrahamic religions consisting of Christianity, Judaism and Islam feature spirituality as an omnipresent adhesive that speaks to the core of their message. Overtime, the value of spirituality has seemed to decrease. In fact, spirituality often asks one to practice humility which is widely considered to be a weak trait in modern society. With that being said, in order to truly assess whether materialism is a vice or a virtue one must understand if the antithesis of this attribute is a vice or a virtue. In terms of humility which lends itself well to spirituality, it can be seen as a characteristic of low self-esteem and personal degradation. Despite humility having a negative connotation in modern society, it’s lasting effects still cloud society’s mentality today. In fact, in the past great influencers such as Ghandi to Benjamin Franklin percieved humility as a virtue. For this reason, upon hearing the question my instinct like I assume many of you experienced was to jump on board with this response. If these influencers subscribe to the sound view that humility which is virtually the antithesis of materialism is a virtue, it seemed relatively easy to state that materialism was in fact a vice. After all being humble meant one wasn’t being proud. Pride is considered to be one of the “seven deadly sins” and can come as a result of materialism and attaining one’s physical desires in reference to wealth and social standing. However, upon researching humility I found where the argument of humility being a vice could arise. The first point was made by my father. He pointed out that if a person is too humble, they would not find any satisfaction in any of the good work they may do. This wasn’t enough to goad me into thinking that humility is a vice and thus materialism is a virtue, but enough to push me out of thinking humility is really as great as it was cut out to be. A confident and materialistic person can go a long way on just confidence alone. Again, this is provided that the confidence is displayed in moderation and does not become pride. Overconfidence is just as bad as underconfidence. In this way, it is clear to see that the two can be virtues as well as vices. It must also be said that humility in too little dosages makes a person come across as snobbish or arrogant. This would drive other people away simply because a pridefilled person is pretty awful to be around. It was also brought to my attention that the word humility is so close to the word humiliation. Humility may require acts of passiveness in response being degraded. The saying goes “any self-respecting person” would fight back. If a person is humble enough, they might let the humiliation take place simply because they don’t have the self value that one with even a grain of pride in their heart might. This still begs the question; is materialism a vice or virtue? On one hand, materialism is what keeps can allow a person to stay grounded. The story of Icarus is always one that comes to mind. Icarus flew too close to the sun and caused his wings to melt, plummeting him to his death in the water below. In this case, his lack of humility and pride which may have derived from a materialistic ideology had cost him his life. However, on the other hand, “too humble is half proud”. This proverb states that the more humble individual may be taking pride in the fact that they are so humble. This person would perform a great deal of humiliating acts in an attempt to “fish for compliments” and gain praise. Has your answer swayed even a little from the beginning? Are either of these points enough to qualify materialism as a vice or a virtue? That’s entirely a matter of personal interpretation. I hope I’ve made you think a little though. breaks doors down, that opens up new opportunities to us, that helps you achieve true immortality as an artist.” This is a lofty statement that has been met with criticism, but the parallels make sense. In the album right before the Black Album, the single “One” became one of Metallica’s most popular songs. With Disturbed, their cover of “The Sound of Silence” on Immortalized became one of their most popular songs. Both were softer songs compared to the majority of the rest of their material. The Black Album marked Metallica’s shift from thrash metal into hard rock in the mid 1990’s. Evolution, much like the Black Album, is marking a shift in Disturbed’s sound from heavy metal into a softer shade of mainstream rock. Evolution is the tale of two albums. Half of the songs on the album are ballads, likely due to the success of “The Sound of Silence.” While the other half is heavier, it is marred by a slick, squeakyclean production. This is the result of the producer, Kevin Churko, who also produced albums ranging from Britney Spears, Celine Dion, Five Finger Death Punch and Papa Roach. That being said, there is a lot to like about this album. Draiman’s voice is as powerful and dynamic as ever, and Donegan has very tasty guitar leads on tracks like “Saviour of Nothing” and “No More.” A lot of the best lyrics come on the ballads, with tracks like “Hold On to Memories” and “Already Gone” both being about reminiscing on those who have passed. However there is a lot to dislike about the album too. While the ballads are competently done, they are quite jarring for a Disturbed record and mess with the flow of the album. The drums do not sound natural and sound far beyond processed. There is no punch or depth in the sound and it’s very poppy. For a band who has said that the inspiration for their name was that they found conformity disturbing, it is disappointing to see them release a record that seems destined to be swallowed into the void of standard-fare commercialized hard rock albums. The ballads feel incredibly out of place on a Disturbed album, and while experimentation should be praised, the album as a whole sounds watered down. If the band’s goal was to release their most commercially accessible album ever, one that almost anyone can listen to and will spawn numerous arena staples for live performances, then this is Disturbed’s Black Album. But for Disturbed diehards this is a slap in the face, and a complete antithesis to the band’s message in the 2000’s. Parker’s Picks: “Saviour of Nothing,” “In Another Time,” “No More” @wilkesbeacon Zarqua.Ansari@wilkes.edu Disturbed drops its second post-hiatus album By Parker Dorsey Asst. Opinion Editor American rock band Disturbed just released its new album Evolution on Thursday. Comprised of vocalist David Draiman, guitarist Dan Donegan, drummer Mike Wengren and bassist John Moyer, they are a band that popularized the nu metal sound in the late 90’s and early 2000’s. and This is the bands second album since coming back from their hiatus in 2015. Much like the previous album, Immortalized, this album marks an even more pronounced stylistic shift. This is an album that is poised to be commercially successful and accessible. Draiman has said that this is the band’s “Black Album,” in reference to Metallica’s legendary 1991 self-titled release. In an interview with Metal Hammer he said, “We’ve always used that as a goal — the record that literally every single track on it could be a hit. A record that @wilkesbeacon Parker.Dorsey@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 23, 2018 Sports Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editors: Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu or Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu Riley brings family coaching legacy to Wilkes By Tyler Aldinger Staff Writer The tedious process of finding and hiring a head coach who would be skillful enough, as well as demonstrate the ability to start and build a new athletic program at Wilkes was not easy. The Wilkes Athletic department had their hands full with this important decision. One man who made their job easier was Brett Riley. Born in the suburbs of Boston, Mass. in 1991, Riley grew up with a hockey stick in his hand. His father and grandfather together built a family legacy in the name of hockey. Now, Wilkes has the pleasure of having the son and grandson of these well-known hockey coaches continue on their hockey legacy at Wilkes. Riley was eventually offered the job as the men’s ice hockey coach due to his successful playing and previous coaching career at Albany, coupled with his family history in hockey. He has since been welcomed into the Wilkes community with open arms. He brings to the table a passionate display of building a hockey team at Wilkes, as well as for the game of hockey and has demonstrated this through his recruiting ability. Riley has put together the best recruiting class across both Division II and Division III men’s ice hockey, according to NeutralZone, which is a hockey website dedicated to in-depth amateur scouting, coverage and rankings. The long process of recruiting players to come to play for a university that has never had an ice hockey team before proved to be an arduous task. For Riley, it was a lot of traveling and finding the right players. “Finding guys with hockey-sense and guys who can really think about the game was one of the keys to finding the right type of hockey players we look to have here,” Riley said. When looking for this type of player, Riley came across Taylor Bommarito and Michael Gurska. “Coach Riley was a big factor as to why I decided to come here,” Gurska said. “The dedication he already has with this program is great.” Photos: Wilkes Athletics/Sports Information Riley spent fifteen months searching his way onto the 1948 U.S. Olympic team, to three straight quarterfinals, with winning around North America from Florida to West which was disqualified due to a controversy records and a lot of hockey talent. Jack continued coaching the Cadets until Canada to find these players. Riley’s recruiting between two U.S. teams being sent to that 1986. The job was taken by an up-andtactics were successful, as he brought in a year’s Olympic games. total of 31 hockey players, most of which have This did not slow down Riley as he became coming hockey coach, his own son Rob Riley. Rob continued the Riley legacy at Army experience from junior the head coach of league hockey. the Army West Point West Point, from 1986 to 2004. Rob, much Recruiting is a large men’s ice hockey team like his father, grew up in the rink, playing for part of building a in 1950 and continued the Boston College hockey team. Much of Rob’s success as a coach for the Colonels hockey team to coach the team until Cadet’s came beginning in 2000, as he led for this season as well 1986. as for the future of the Jack is most well- the team several years in a row to the Metro program and building known for being the Atlantic Athletic Conference. Rob ended his coaching career at Army in Riley’s credibility. head coach of the 1960 Not only do Riley’s U.S. Olympic team at 2004 and was replaced by his brother Brian Riley, who is the third consistent Riley to recruiting capabilities Squaw Valley. help mold his The honor of being coach at Army West Point. Brian had and continues to have success reputation, but his an Olympic coach was family background in a great opportunity for much like the Riley’s before him at Army the hockey world have Jack. He coached the West Point. Now, Brett Riley is starting a new chapter helped shape him into team to the finals at the coach he is today. Squaw Valley, where here at Wilkes and is heavily anticipated to Riley becomes they defeated Canada live up to his father and grandfather who have a third generation to win the gold medal. established a well-known identity and history hockey coach at age “Miracle on Ice” was in hockey. Although this sounds like a lot to live up to, 27, following in the the name given the footsteps of his father 1980 U.S. Olympic ice Riley believes in the advice that his father and Brett Riley and grandfather, who hockey team, but the grandfather have given him. “They taught me to be myself and do what I both had very successful coaching tenures in 1960 Olympic team was the first ever U.S. think is right when coaching,” Riley said. their career. team to win a gold medal. Riley looks to use this advice during his The legacy began in 1920, with John This 1960 team was led by none other than time here at Wilkes and his coaching career “Jack” Riley. Jack began playing hockey at a Jack Riley. young age in prep school and later attending Jack’s success did not stop there, as he to build on the Riley legacy in hockey. Dartmouth College where he continued his returned to Army West Point to continue @wilkesbeacon hockey playing career. Jack eventually made coaching the Cadet’s. He coached the team Tyler.Aldinger@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 23, 2018 Sports 20 MSOC: Colonels struggle early in loss to Misericordia By Ben Mandell Co-Sports Editor EDWARDSVILLE, Pa-- The Wilkes University Colonels failed to comeback in the second half against Misericordia as they lost 3-0. The Colonels started out looking like a faster team and possessing the ball for the first part of the game. Misericordia quickly got their feet underneath them and Charles Gugel found the back of the net for the Cougars with eighteen minutes and twenty-one seconds left into the first half. Misericordia kept their feet on the gas as the continued apply pressure on Stephen Johnson, the Colonel goalkeeper. Johnson did everything in his power to keep the ball out and his team in the game but Jared Houser of Misericordia beat Johnson on his own rebound to put the Cougars up 2-0. The Colonels started to pick things up as they knew there was a large mountain to climb to get back into the game. Kyle Bentz of Wilkes almost found the answer they needed as he took a pass from freshman Gabriel Nieves for breakaway. Bentz took his shot but he pushed it just wide of the net, and the Colonel threat quickly passed. The score remained 2-0 going into halftime. “We needed to communicate more, play with a high intensity and press them more,” Senior Captain Camry Huff said. “We needed to just be all around better.” Cross Country (Men’s and Women’s) 8/31 @ Misericordia Invitational Men’s 5th, Women’s 4th 9/8 @ Stevenson Invitational Men’s 5th, Women’s 8th 9/15 @ Cougar Classic Men’s 4th, Women’s 4th 9/29 @ Mount Saint Mary Men’s 4th, Women’s 5th 10/6 @ Desales Invitational Men’s 15th, Women’s 13th 10/13 @ Inter-Regional Border Battle Men’s 41st, Women’s 38th 10/19 @ LVC Last Chance Run Fast Men’s 7th 10/27 MAC Championships (Stevenson) 11/10 NCAA Mideast Regional (DeSales) Wilkes started the second half strong and they saw a quick result. Huff capitalized on a great feed from Jeremy Eager-Hefner to cut the lead down to 2-1. Wilkes continued to press as they looked like a brand new team on the field. They generated offense and continued to to bury the easy goal. With the score 3-1 and just under 20 minutes left, the Colonels found themselves back to where they started. The wind had left their sails and the Cougars were able to cruise to a 3-1 win. “We needed to focus more,” Colonel The Beacon/Kyle Kraemer Hunter Maxwell looks to push the ball foward while running the point of the Colonels’ attack during a Sept. 26 game against the University of Scranton. work themselves into the game. Misericordia, trying to escape some of the colonels pressure sent the ball down to Johnson in the Colonel goal. Johnson fumbled with the ball and Nick Szczerba of Misericordia sprinted down the field head coach Michael Piranian said. “We need to realize how we should be playing, what we need to look at and how we need to contest.” The game started heating up between some of the Cougars players as time Fall Sports Schedules Women’s Volleyball 8/31 @ PSU-Hazleton, W 3-0 9/1 @ Clarks Summit, W 3-0 9/1 @ Lycoming, L 3-0 9/1 @ Penn College, W 3-0 9/4 @ PSU-Brandywine, W 3-0 9/6 vs. Lancaster Bible, L 3-1 9/8 @ PSU-Harrisburg, W 3-1 9/8 @ Shenandoah, W 3-2 *9/12 vs. Manhattanville, L 3-2 9/15 vs. Cairn, W 3-0 9/15 vs. Wesley, W 3-1 *9/18 @ FDU-Florham, L 3-1 9/20 vs. Clarks Summit, W 3-0 9/22 @ Brooklyn College, W 3-0 9/22 @ Rutgers-Camden, W 3-1 *9/26 vs. Delaware Valley, W 3-0 9/28 @ RIT, L 3-1 9/29 @ Morrisville State, L 3-1 9/29 @ SUNY Cortland, L 3-0 *10/2 @ Eastern, L 3-0 10/4 @ PSU-Berks, W 3-2 10/6 vs. New Jersey City, W 3-1 10/6 vs. PSU-Altoona, W 3-0 10/8 @ Keystone, W 3-1 *10/10 vs. King’s, L 3-1 *10/16 @ DeSales, L 3-0 10/18 vs. Bryn Athyn, W 3-0 *10/24 @ Misericordia, 7 p.m. 10/27 vs. Marywood, 10 a.m. 10/27 vs. Rutgers-Camden, 2 p.m. *MAC Freedom Home matches @ Marts Center continued to wind down as three Cougars picked up yellow cards, two of them going to Vincenzo Diliberti, giving him a red card and an ejection. “Our first rule as a team is to control our tongue. Misericordia, whether it was right wrong, had some language issues,” Piranian said. “It’s a focus of ours to control ourselves. The Colonels sat at 2-3 in the MAC Freedom and go into their final two conference games needing to win to advance to the conference tournament. “I’m nervous, after a game like this. It makes me feel very aprehensive,” Piranian explained. “We have a guy coming back from injury and a guy coming back from suspension which will hopefully add to our repertoire and put some wind back in our sails.” Saturday the Colonels fell 3-1 in a conference game to Manhattanville. Their MAC freedom record is now 2-4. Misericordia 3, Wilkes 1 Misericordia`2`1- 3 Wilkes`0`1- 1 First half- 1. MIS, Charles Gugel, 26:39; 2. MIS, Jared Houser, 18:36. Second half- 3. WIL, Camry Huff (Jeremy EagerHefner), 39:40; 4. MIS, Nick Szczerba, 29:04. Shots- MIS 11; WIL 8. Saves- MIS 3; WIL 4. Corner Kicks- MIS 3; WIL 3. Fouls- MIS 17; WIL 9. @wilkesbeacon Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu Field Hockey x-8/31 @ Susquehanna, L 3-1 x-9/1 vs. Kean, W 1-0 9/5 @ Keystone, W 3-0 9/8 vs. Widener, L 5-4 (SO) 9/13 vs. Cedar Crest, W 3-1 9/15 @ Alvernia, L 2-0 9/19 @ Moravian, W 3-2 *9/22 vs. Eastern, W 6-3 9/25 vs. U. of Scranton, L 3-1 *9/29 @ Manhattanville, W 3-2 10/3 @ Elizabethtown, L 2-1 *10/5 @ FDU-Florham, L 1-0 (OT) 10/8 vs. Arcadia, L 5-3 *10/12 @ Delaware Valley, W 4-1 *10/18 vs. King’s, W 5-3 *10/20 @ DeSales, L 3-1 *10/24 @ Misericordia 7 p.m. *MAC Freedom x-Connie Harnum Classic Home games @ Schmidt Stadium �The Beacon - October 23, 2018 Sports 21 Puig and Dodgers look to make good on their promise By Ben Mandell Co-Sports Editor The Dodgers beat the Brewers in game seven to advance to the “Fall Classic” for the second straight year. As Los Angeles fought through Milwaukee, their World Series opponent from the American League sat back and watched. The Boston Red Sox beat the defending world champion Houston Astros in five games. The Dodgers opened up the postseason with game number 163, a tie-breaker with the Colorado Rockies for the NL West division title. After winning that game, Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig said “And we’re going to the World Series again. And this time, we’re going to win the World Series.” The Dodgers met the NL East champion Atlanta Braves in the NLDS. Los Angeles made quick work of “the Bravos” and moved on to face the Milwaukee Brewers, the team with the best regular season record in the National League. The Brewers put up a good fight, as the Dodgers found themselves down 2-1 after the first three games. Things turned around in the 14th inning of game four in the “City of Angels” as Cody Bellinger delivered a walk-off single. Bellinger would go on and hit the go-ahead home run in game seven, leading to him being named NLCS MVP. The Red Sox won their division, the AL East with the best regular season record in baseball. Their first task was the AL Wild Card winner and division rival New York Yankees. Boston moved past the Yankees with ease in just four games to face Houston. The Astros were favored to win the World Series coming into the season, and their biggest threat, supposedly, the Yankees, was eliminated. Astros third basemen Alex Bregman took to social media to taunt the Red Sox of a home run hit off of Nathan Eovaldi in the regular season. The Red Sox were able to tune out the noise and pushed past Houston, winning the series in five games, including three road wins. As these two teams get set to begin a highly anticipated series today. The key for each team is simple, pitching. Both teams have dangerous lineups that are stacked with stars. The Red Sox boast a group that consists of AL MVP candidates Mookie Betts and J.D. Martinez, along with Andrew Benintendi, Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers and the ALCS MVP Jackie Bradley Jr. The Dodgers roll out a group that has Cody Bellinger, Manny Machado, Max Muncy, Justin Turner, Matt Kemp, and Chris Taylor. Both lineups are capable of running up the score, so pitching will be the key for both teams. The Dodgers are going to have to figure out how to stop the dynamic duo of Betts and Martinez. The two are so talented that Martinez, normally a designated hitter will be forced into a position on the field so they can keep his WW Women’s Soccer 8/31 @ PSU-Berks, PPD 9/5 @ Ithaca, L 1-0 9/8 vs. Marywood, W 3-2 9/12 @ William Paterson, W 1-0 9/15 @ Bard, L 3-1 9/19 vs. Susquehanna, L 2-1 9/22 @ #14 Arcadia T 2-2 9/25 @ U. of Scranton, L 2-0 *9/29 vs. Delaware Valley, W 1-0 10/3 vs. Kean, W 1-0 *10/6 vs. DeSales, W 2-1 *10/10 @ King’s, W 2-0 *10/13 @ Eastern, W 5-0 *10/16 vs. Misericordia, L 3-0 *10/20 vs. Manhattanville, W 6-0 10/23 vs. Oneonta, 7 p.m. *10/26 @ FDU-Florham, 7 p.m. *MAC Freedom Home games @ Schmidt Stadium explosive bat in lineup. Martinez came close to winning the triple crown as he finished second in the American League in batting average with .330, second in home runs with 43 and first in RBI’s with 130. Boston is also going to have to shut down the combination of Machado and Bellinger. Bellinger, last year’s NL Rookie of the Year helped lead the Dodgers’ offense in the absence of Cory Seager, who was injured early in the year for the entire season. Machado was aquired at the All-star break from Baltimore and has helped push L.A. into the post season. Machado had 37 home runs and 107 RBI’s between his time in Baltiore and L.A. in 2018. Machado also is one of the biggest pending free agents heading into the offseason, leaving him with plenty of motivation to prove he can carry a team through October. With the health of Chris Sale a question following a rough ALCS due to an infection from a belly button ring, the starting pitching edge goes to L.A. The Dodgers have one of baseball’s best in Clayton Kershaw, rookie phenom Walker Buehler, Rich Hill and HyunJin Ryu. As long as Sale is healthy, the Red Sox have Sale, Rick Porcello, David Price and Eovaldi. Sale and Kershaw are so good they cancel each other out if they are both at the top of their game, but the others mostly favor the Dodgers. The issue L.A. will have is that the Red Sox bullpen is better. Craig Kimbrel leads the group, followed by Joe Kelly, Matt Barnes, Heath Hembree and Ryan Brasier. The Dodger ‘pen consists of Kenley Jansen on the back end, then followed by Pedro Báez, Kenta Maeda, Alex Wood and Caleb Ferguson. This Dodgers group is talented, but the Red Sox bullpen has been very good throughout the postseason and the Boston lineup is a scarier match-up late in games. The Red Sox have a better lineup and are a well rested team. L.A. just fought for seven games with Milwaukee to claw their way into the World Series. Those extra innings that the Dodgers’ bullpen has on it will weigh on them as the season reaches its peak. Boston is well rested and flying high after beating the Astros. The Beacon Staff opinions Luke Modrovsky (Editor-in-Chief )Boston in five games Ben Mandell (Co-Sports Editor)Boston in seven games Kirsten Peters (Co-Sports Editor)Boston in six games Madelynn Davis (Co-News Editor)Boston in six games Parker Dorsey (Asst. Opinion Editor) Los Angeles in seven games Tyler Aldinger (Staff Writer)Boston in six games @wilkesbeacon Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu Fall Sports Schedules Football 9/1 vs. Hartwick, L 28-24 9/8 @ Lebanon Valley, W 30-27 *9/15 @ Delaware Valley, L 21-10 *9/22 vs. Misericordia, L 47-45 *9/29 @ Alvernia, W 34-14 *x-10/6 vs. Albright, W 47-43 *10/12 @ FDU-Florham, W 31-16 *10/20 @ Stevenson, L 33-21 *10/27 vs. Lycoming, 1 p.m. *y-11/10 vs. King’s, noon *MAC x-Homecoming y-Mayor’s Cup Home games @ Schmidt Stadium Men’s Soccer 8/31 @ PSU-Berks, T 1-1 9/3 @ Marywood, W 2-0 9/8 vs. Moravian, L 4-1 9/12 vs. Clarks Summit, W 4-0 9/15 @ Keystone, L 2-1 (OT) 9/19 @ Susquehanna, W 1-0 9/22 @ Stevenson, L 2-1 9/26 vs. U. of Scranton, W 3-1 *9/29 vs. Delaware Valley, W 3-1 10/3 @ Lancaster Bible, W 1-0 (OT) *10/6 vs. DeSales, L 3-1 *10/9 @ King’s, W 2-1 *10/13 @ Eastern, L 5-1 *10/17 vs. Misericordia, L 3-1 *10/20 vs. Manhattanville, L 3-1 10/24 @ Penn College, 7 p.m. *10/27 @ FDU-Florham, 7 p.m. *MAC Freedom Home games @ Schmidt Stadium �The Beacon - October 23, 2018 Sports 22 Getting to know... Devon Fink Senior Football Player The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week Oct. 6 - Oct. 14 Why Devon Fink was selected: Fink proved to be imperative in the Colonels 31-16 win against FDU-Florham, having two interceptions and holding the number one receiver in the MAC, Mike Panzarino, to 33 yards and zero touchdowns. Name: Devon Fink Year: Senior Major: Middle School Education Minor: Special Education Hometown: Pottstown, Pa. High School: Pottsgrove HS Position: Cornerback Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I chose Wilkes because of the loving environment here on campus, along with being recruited by such a caring coaching staff at a successful university that cares about each of its students. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? I would like to educate middle school students on the subject of history and also coach a sport in the school district. Favorite building on campus? Breiseth. What came first? The chicken or the egg? The chicken. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? I’m hoping that we can change the program by obtaining a winnging record and creating a better oppportunity for the future to have success as a Wilkes football team. Editor’s note : Athlete of the Week s elec tions are deter mined by the spor t s staf f each week. At the e nd of the acade mic year, we w ill post a reader poll on Tw itte r @ Wilkes B eacon to c row n an “Athlete of the Year." The Beacon/Kirsten Peters If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? Do more activities that would help the team bond. Favorite Professor? Professor Kaster. Coke or Pepsi? Pepsi, just because of Mountain Dew. Favorite meal to eat on campus? A bacon, egg and cheese from Grille Works. Most influential person in your life? My entire family influences my life! A quote you live your life by? “Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.” - Wayne W. Dyer What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? To represent not only Wilkes University, but to represent anyone who has been there for you in your life and all of the hard work you put in. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? MLK or Tupac. When/Why did you first begin playing? When I was five, I started playing football because I loved to watch it and my parents taught me that I could do anything I put my mind to. Anyone to give a shout-out to? No shout-outs! I would like to thank God for blessing me with everything I have and every opportunity that He has given to me. Favorite thing to do during practice? Talk smack to our offense! -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor �23 Sports The Beacon - October 23, 2018 Getting to know... Jessica Egan Junior Soccer Player The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week Oct. 6 - Oct. 14 Why Jessica Egan was selected: Egan scored two goals in back-toback games, including the game-winning penalty kick against King's on Oct. 10 as well as the first goal of Wilkes' 5-0 shut-out against Eastern on Oct. 13. Name: Jessica Egan Year: Junior Major: Nursing Hometown: West Long Branch, NJ High School: Shore Regional HS Position: Defender Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? The accredited nursing program. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? To pursue my degree and become a Registered Nurse with hopes of attending graduate school. Favorite building on campus? Stark. I wish more people would come out and support other sports teams. Favorite professor? Dr. Victor. Coke or Pepsi? Coke. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Working out, reading and spending quality time with friends and family. Favorite meal to eat on campus? Wraps and salads from Greens to Go. Most influential person in your life? My parents. What came first? The chicken or the egg? The egg. A quote you live your life by? "Let me fall if I must, the one I will become will catch me." Hopes for this season as a Colonel? To build as a team by pushing past our individual battles and reaching our team goals. What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? Being a Colonel means doing the right things for the right reasons, always. When/Why did you first begin playing? I genuinely loved staying active as a kid and my dad was a great coach. We grew close through the sport and I've loved it more and more ever since. Favorite thing to do during practice? Set pieces and small possession games. If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? I'm not interested in meeting famous people from the past. I would chose my grandfather because I am greatly invested in the people who came before me and made me who I am today. Anyone to give a shout-out to? My 317 ladies! Thank you for keeping me sane! -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor Editor’s elec tions are mined by ts Editor's note: note: Athlete Athlete of of the the Week Week sselections are deter determined by the th e spor sports staff year, we ill post post aa reader poll taff each each week. week . At At the the end end of of the the academic academic year, we w will reader poll on it ter @WilkesB eacon to n an on Tw Twitter @WilkesBeacon to crow crown an “Athlete "Athlete of o the the Year." Year." The Beacon/Kirsten Peters �The Beacon - October 23, 2018 24 Wilkes vs. Lycoming The Beacon/Kirsten Peters Saturday, Oct. 27 1 p.m. Schmidt Stadium Check out next week’s issue for coverage. D a ~~ @@fil(;)®filA'ii'@[!) ~~@~ 7216�2)�*5($7�67</(6�$1'�&2/256�72�&+226(�)520� TONS OF GREAT STYLES AND COLORS TO CHOOSE FROM! � 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 2018 October 23rd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 October 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/5c1d787f93e5d2b6ff288f806306ca82.pdf dfda1feff007c46e30eed3532253035f PDF Text Text w T ~ ~IHIIE ~ B5IEACC(O)N HE B EACON The Beacon - October 9, 2018 Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 72, Issue 06 Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania FREE Take one The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Sordoni holds final art in context lecture New club on By Sean Schmoyer campus strives to raise mental health awareness By Anna Culver Staff Writer Aimee Newell gave the final lecture of the “A Stirring Song Heroic“ exhibition at the Sordoni Art Gallery. The newest exhibition, “Loud Silence Expressions of Activism “ will open later on Oct. 23. Students, faculty react to Kavanaugh confirmation, page 5 The Beacon/Jordan Fritz DIY Stress Ball, page 11 here, they were slaves for life. “By 1700 there were 27,817 slaves in the English colonies, and by 1715, there were 58, 540 slaves in the region. “At that time in 1715, the population in Pennsylvania was 45,800 people with 2,500 blacks,” Newell said. SORDONI, see page 4 The Beacon/Savannah Pinnock history as a country. Newell accounts the history of slavery from the arrival of indentured servants in the New England colonies to the full enslavement of African-Americans throughout all of America. “By the mid-1600s, the switch had been made for the black men, women and children who were brought here and born Does Largest yourfirst-year past deficlass ne you?, in history, page page 18 5 Oct. 7 through 13 is Mental Health Awareness Week and Wilkes University is offering resources to students to help with their mental health as well as rase mental health awareness on campus. The Mental Health Society is a new club on campus for students that are having issues with mental illness or are advocates those that are struggling with their mental health. The Mental Health Society is working towards educating students about advocating for themselves and others about mental health. The society is looking to raising awareness about mental health and its importance throughout the campus community by inviting students to their meetings. MENTAL HEALTH SOCIETY, page 10 The Beacon/Kirsten Peters The Beacon/ Steffen Horwath Graphic by Madi Hummer News Writer As the current exhibit in the Sordoni Art Gallery comes to a close, the final lunchtime lecture on the topic was presented on Tuesday, Oct 2. Titled “Antislavery Actions in the Wyoming Valley” the lecture presented by Aimee Newell, adjunct professor at Wilkes University and executive director at the Luzerne County Historical Society. Newell began the lecture by recounting the story of a black man who managed to escape an attempt by several men who tried to capture and enslave him. The point of the story was to highlight that runaway slaves faced potential capture throughout the whole nation, not just in the south. In fact Newell later revealed that the event took place in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Next, Newell focused on the history of slavery both in Pennsylvania and the Wyoming Valley. Newell gave credit to numerous historians such as Emerson Moss, who wrote the story, “African-Americans in the Wyoming Valley,” in assisting in compiling of the knowledge about slavery in Pennsylvania and the Wyoming Valley. Newell stressed the importance of exhibits like “A Stirring Song Sung Heroic: African Americans from Slavery to Freedom” by William Earle Williams, as they allow for a look at a history that while not well, or clearly represented is still important to our FB: Steeber’s touchdown Largest first-year class in catch propels Colonels in history, page 5 Homecoming victory, page 12 �The Beacon - October 9, 2018 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact either news editor: Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu or Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Student Government notes: Oct. 3 weekly meeting By Sean Schmoyer Staff Writer This week’s Student Government meeting consisted of three votes on the fund requests from the previous week’s meeting and two new proposals for fund requests for upcoming events on campus. Returning from last week was the NSO, Nursing Student Organization, who reduced their previous fund request from $5,000 to $4,334 to cover the costs of their trip to the NCLEX Bowl and the events being held along with it. After discussing potential deals the NSO could receive on food, Student Government voted on, and passed a motion to allocate a partial amount of their request, giving the NSO $3,024 for their upcoming event at the NCLEX Bowl. Next up on the docket was the Spirit Committee who also returned for the vote on their fund request of $680.60 for their Marts Madness event. After deliberation, Student Government voted on, and passed, a motion to allocate the full $680.60 requested to fund the event which will be held on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 9 p.m. The final returning group was the Fall Event Committee for a vote on their fund request. Their request from last week was for $5,824.47 to fund the Colonels and Beyond event. This event will be held on Oct. 19 from 3 to 7 p.m. Student Government voted on, and passed, a motion to allocate the full $5,824.47 for the committee’s event in November. New this week were the pharmacy and nursing majors who are hosting the Late Night Lift this year. They talked about the event which will be held in the YMCA from 9-11 p.m. on Nov. 19. The YMCA will only be open to Wilkes Students that day and all majors are welcome. Their request was for $1,500 to help fund items and prizes for the event, which will be given out to those who attend the event in November. Finally, the Indian Cultural Association made a fund request of $950 for their yearly event, Diwali, which will be held on Nov 3. Both fund requests will be voted on in two weeks, on Oct. 17, as there will be no meeting the week of Oct. 8 due to Fall Break. After the fund requests, Student Government then voted on Club of the Month and Student Government Member of the Month. SOL, Student Organization of Latinos, was voted Club of the month and Alanah Guerrero was voted SG Member of the Month. Finally, committee and class reports were given. Commuter Council’s Niagara Falls trip has been filled, and Wilkes’ Residence Hall Council will hold a voting poll for their dorm room contest on Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the SUB to decide the winner. Volunteer at the Sordoni Art Gallery Students, faculty and staff are welcome to share their appreciation of art and volunteer at the Sordoni Art Gallery. In order to apply, follow the link on Wilkes Today for the application. Please contact Nicole Lewis at Nicole.Lewis1@wilkes. edu for further details. to 36), hoddies, long sleeve shirts and fall quotes. The donation boxes will be placed in the library and on the first floor of the SUB. Campus Halloween Party seeks Participants Campus clubs and organizations are invited to host a table at the Annual Community Halloween Event. Space is first come, first serve. Each table is expected to bring their own food and/or activity. The party will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct 28, in the SUB. Anyone interested should contact Kristin Osipower at Kristin.Osipower@ wilkes.edu or ext. 5904. Lunch and Learn with Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chemistry There will be a lunch and learn held from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18 in Stark Learning Center 275 titled “LC/MS Fundamentals” by the pharmacy and chemistry department. The lunch and learn will focus on mass spectrometry, MS ionization and different MS experiments. @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs: The happenings on campus -- Oct. 9 to Oct. 22 Compiled by Maddie Davis Alcohol Awareness Walk On Tuesday, Oct. 23 at noon the annual 2018 Alcohol Awareness Walk will be held. The walk raises awareness of the dangers of not only excessive drinking, but underage drinking as well. The walk includes a one mile loop from the Fenner Quad, to Kirby Park and back. Those who sign up will get a free long sleeve T-shirt and lunch. Please register for the walk by following the link on Wilkes Today. Christian Fellowship and Interfaith Office Clothing Drive Wilkes Christian Fellowship and the Interfaith Office are partnering togather to hold a clothing drive until Oct. 31. They are looking for mens jeans (sizes 30 Upcoming Events: 2018 Fall Semester October 11 to 14 - Fall Break 16 - UN Lecture: Dr. Patience Stephens 17 - Catherine H. Bone Lecture 18 - Fall Fest (WUPB) 19 - SG Fall Event 22 to 26 - Freak Week (WUPB) 22 - Monster Social Monday (WUPB) 23 - Zombie Bar (WUPB) and the 2018 Alcohol Awareness Walk 24 - Mobile Escape Room (WUPB) 25 - Bingo (WUPB) 26 - Scary Place (WUPB) November 1 - Cupcake Wars (WUPB) 6 - Casino Week: Texas Hold ‘Em (SG) 7 - Casino Week: Bingo (SG) 8 - UN Lecture: Mr. Niall McCann 9 - Casino Night (SG) 15 - Wing Wars (WUPB) 21 to 25 - Thanksgiving Recess 29 - Bingo (WUPB) WUPB denotes Wilkes University Programming Board SG denotes Student Government December 6 - Holiday Party: PJs and Pancakes (WUPB) 10 - Final Exams Begin Email TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Want your event featured in the calendar? @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Table of Contents News.................2 Life, A&E............7 Opinion............14 Sports..............19 �The Beacon - October 9, 2018 News 3 Passan School of Nursing holds induction ceremony for Class of 2019 By Cabrini Rudnicki Co-News Editor “Nursing is the number one profession in the United States. This is over pharmacist, physician, and even clergy.” Deborah Zbegner, Dean of Passan School of Nursing, welcomed the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Class of 2019 to receive enter a new stage of their nursing career at the 2018 Professional Induction Ceremony. The event took place on Sunday at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. Thirtyfive students received their white coats, and then signed the American Nursing Association’s Code of Ethics. “The white coat ceremony is meant to celebrate a student’s transition into actual clinical patient practice,” explained Zbegner. “Recognizing that the students have passed the rigorous student simulations in the last six weeks, and have demonstrated competency to care for actual patients.” Zbegner also spoke about the importance of the code of ethics. “These students are about to take an oath, and provide their signature stating that they will abide by this oath, throughout their education as a student nurse and long into their future as a registered nurse.” Nurses, according to Zbegner, have certain characteristics that set them apart from others. “When you are a nurse, not only do you require the desire to help people; you demonstrate certain innate characteristics,” she explained. “Professionalism, diligence, compassion, empathy, intelligence, emotional stability, detail oriented, capable, hard working, quick thinker, able to physically endure, good judgment, communication skills, and having a good sense of humor, usually dark and not understood by all.” Nursing students are also marked by their professional standards which are much different than other majors, said Zbegner. “Unlike your friends, you are held to a higher standard of behavior,” she said. “By now, you are already aware of this. You already have FBI clearances, child abuse clearances, drug testing, and intense physical exam that must all be completed on an annual basis. “From this day forward, you accept the high ethical standards set forward by this profession. You accept the high responsibility for your actions, and promises to demonstrate those characteristics that define being a nurse.” Ashley Bernardi, class of ‘18, was a guest speaker at the event. “As I stand before you, as a recent graduate of this program, my feelings are ambivalent,” she explained. “One on hand, it seems like yesterday. This is likely because of the rigorous pace and sheer volume of materials we learned, and not allowing much time of the perception of the world outside of this program.” “Mornings come early, and nights end late. The result is a 12 month time warp, with rapid transit, designed to mold you into a qualified, capable, and compassionate nurse,” she continued. “Ironically, it is this intense educational The Beacon/Maddie Davis Thirty-five nursing students graduated from Wilkes’ accelerated nursing program. process that will without doubt, transform the perform you are today. It is that transformation that results in my ambivalence, that makes the beginning of this program feel like a lifetime ago.” Bernadi continued by focusing on concepts she felt most relevant to the event, including merit, purpose and passion, and vocation. On merit, she spoke about how each student deserved their spot in the program. “As all of you know, the admission requirements for this program hold a very high standard, and therefore, if you are sitting there, we all have confidence that you will be successful in mastering the challenges.” Bernadi also spoke about the importance of reaching out to loved ones and faculty in times of stress. On purpose and passion, she spoke about the extent nursing requires. “Nursing is one of the few educational capacities that challenge what we know, what we do, what we feel, and to be,” she said. “The final challenge is to merge the knowlege you will learn into the few main qualities that you already have, that being the purpose and passion that drive you to be a nurse.” Purpose and passion tied into Bernardi’s section on vocation, which elaborated on the idea that nurses are needed not just for their knowledge, but their compassion. Bernadi is currently a registered nurse at Geisinger. The students’ names were called one at a time to recieve their new white coats, as well as to sign the code of ethics. After every name was called, nurses of the audience and the students on stage were asked to stand up, and recite the Florence Nightingale Pledge. The Passan School of Nursing transitioned into a standalone school in fall 2014. According to Wilkes University, the school has a 100 percent job placement rate within months of graduation. @wilkesbeacon Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu An excerpt from the Florence Nightingale Nursing Pledge: “I will not do anything evil or malicious and I will not knowingly give any harmful drug or assist in malpractice. I will not reveal any confidential information that may come to my knowledge in the course of my work. I pledge myself to do all in my power to raise the standards and prestige of the practical nursing; may my life be devoted to service and to the high ideals of the nursing profession.” The Beacon/Maddie Davis The nursing students recited the Nurses Oath after receiving their white coats. �The Beacon - October 9, 2018 News Homecoming weekend begins with annual Pints with Professors By Maddie Davis Co-News Editor Wilkes University welcomed back its alumni for their annual homecoming weekend starting with Pints with Professors on Friday, Oct. 5. All night, the Karambelas East Campus Gateway was full of alumni from moret than 50 years ago and current Wilkes professors to reminisce and catch-up. Alumni were invited to see the recent summer changes of the Wilkes campus as all buildings were open to look into. The homecoming weekend marked the induction of the class of ‘68 as “Golden Colonels” as part of their 50th anniversary of graduating from Wilkes. Regina Belden Smith, class of ‘67, accompanied her husband Michael Smith, class of ‘68, to his 50th graduation anniversary. The Smith’s were astonished by the transformation of the campus compared to when they last saw it as students and a few years ago. “This is our first time back and we were shocked when we saw the changes,” said Smith. “We will definitely recommend to people who are asking about this area to Sordoni, from front page Newell then went into the laws that impacted slavery in the north. One such law was that if a child was born to a slave that child was a slave for life. Laws also allowed for the whipping and punishment of slaves as long as it did not result in death. Newell detailed how the Underground Railroad ran through the Wyoming Valley up to Canada. She also pointed out that a reason for the anti slavery views in parts of Pennsylvania was due to the Quaker population. In fact Newell details that Pennsylvania was the first state to adopt laws to end slavery in stages, in March 1780. By 1850 there were no longer slaves in Pennsylvania. Despite this slavery was still prevalent in the years leading up to 1850 even in Pennsylvania. Newell recounts the tales of Charles Miner from Pennsylvania, who introduced bills in the House of Representative to try to ban slavery. She also talked about a group known as “Friends of the Union” who believed that the abolition movement violated the constitution. Another conflict was whether or free blacks had the rights of citizens. Newell come to this college.” Smith talked about where her Wilkes degree took her and how it helped her travel across the world. “We moved to Southeast Asia for 20 years… I got to teach school in Singapore and Hong Kong,” added Smith. “I got to use my teaching degree worldwide.” Renee Mucci Klem ‘70 and her husband Dr. Daniel J. Klem Jr. ’68 sat with the Smith’s at pints with professors to catch up with them and many other friends who attended the event. Klem, whose husband is on the board of trustees at Wilkes praised the new changes to the campus, especially the Karambelas Gateway. “We have come back through the years so we have kind of known what the changes have been,” said Klem, “But this is really remarkable. “I am thrilled to be back and apart of this and to see all of the changes that have been made.” Professors and students were able to catch up and enjoy food and drinks as they talked about where Wilkes has taken them. Dr. Deborah Tindell, associate professor in the psychology department, caught up with details the Luzerne County trail that took place in 1835 known as Hobbs v. Fogg. Newell said, “Mr. Fogg who was black and fulfilled the voting qualifications here in Luzerne County tried to vote, but was denied. The judge upheld Mr. Fogg’s rights but was appealed and the decision was overturned in 1838.” The final set of stories Newell tells is about one of the most active abolitionists in the Wyoming Valley, William Camp Gildersleeve. Gildersleeve’s house was a stop on the underground railroad located here in Wilkes-Barre on South Main Street. Newell detailed stories where both Gildersleeve and those against the abolitionist movement started riots against the others beliefs. From Newell’s description of the events in Pennsylvania’s history it is clear that slavery was a hot button topic even in a free state like Pennsylvania. After Newell had finished her lecture she took questions from the audience. “I find it interesting that we had mob violence from both sides of the issue, breaking up lectures and mobs going after slave catchers,” said Dr. Jonathan Kuiken, professor of history and global cultures. “What do you think it says about the tension surrounding the issue, do you think people were just anger about the issue?” 4 The Beacon/ Cabrini Rudnicki Pints with Professors was held for the 50th anniversary of the Wilkes class of ‘68. several of her old psychology students at the event and was able to see where they have gone since their time at Wilkes. “It is very rewarding to come back and see where students have gone once they leave here, because that is the whole point of what we are doing, to help you guys move on and find careers.” said Tindell. “As students, (they) mean a lot to us, more than (they) realize (they) do,” added Tindell. “When (they) just disappear and we don’t see (students) again it is sad.” The rest of homecoming weekend included the annual homecoming football game against Albright College as well as the alumni breakfast with the president all on Saturday, Oct. 6. Newell addressed the question by talking about how slavery was not the only issue. When looking at slavery it also impacted jobs, voting rights, and equality, all topics that inspired people to get involved and take a side. She then compared the passion citizens had about slavery in the past to the passion citizens today have about topics like immigration. “Was there a split or division in Pennsylvania between female abolitionists and the abolition society here in Pennsylvania,” asked Suzanna Calev, Archive Librarian at the Farley Library. Newell addressed that in locations like Philadelphia there were divisions with the abolition movement but that there was not any clear evidence that had been found yet about that being the case in the Wyoming County. Newell did state throughout the lecture that she hoped that over the coming years more people will work towards uncovering new information about the history of slavery. Those looking for more information about the topic of slavery in the Pennsylvania should visit the Luzerne County Historical Society. Upcoming Exhibitions at the Sordoni @wilkesbeacon Sean.Schmoyer@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu Oct. 23 to Dec. 16: Loud Silence Expressions of Activism. Currated by Heather Sincavage. Jan. 15 to Mar. 8: Sacred Sisters by Holly Trostle Brigham & Peasant War by Käthe Kollwitz. Apr. 2 to May 18: Japanese Woodblock Prints from the Syracuse University Art Collection by Ukiyo-E To Shin Hanga. �The Beacon - October 9, 2018 News Students, faculty react to Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh By Maddie Davis Co-News Editor With the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy, President Donald Trump was faced with the option to nominate a new Supreme Court Justice. Trump and the Senate recently appointed Justice Neil Gorsuch in January replacing the deceased Justice Antonin Scalia, with relatively no issues. However, Trump’s newest nominee has received backlash from the democrats, republicans and the American people because of his behavior when he was younger: Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Kavanaugh is one of the youngest justices to be appointed to the position and one of the most controversial since Justice Clarence Thomas’ confirmation hearings. These justices’ confirmation hearings were both controversial because of the women who stepped forward claiming these men sexually abused them. Three women have stepped forward claiming that Kavanaugh assaulted them dating from his high school years to college. One of the most publicized claimants against Kavanaugh is Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, a research psychologist and psychology professor at Palo Alto University. Ford stepped forward in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee to tell her story of Judge Kavanaugh as to why he should not be confirmed. Ford claimed that he assaulted her with his friends Mike Judge back in their Maryland High School when she was 15 and he 17. She claimed that the intoxicated Kavanaugh covered her mouth while climbing on top of her and groping her. In 2012, Ford went to a psychiatrist and made public the claim that a person who later became of importance in Washington attempted to rape her back in high school, which was later identified as Kavanaugh. Kavanaugh was the next to testify against Ford’s claims, denying what she had said. His very emotional was driven by his conservative views claiming that this whole confirmation and Ford’s allegations were a “hit” by Hillary and Bill Clinton. Although it is known that presidents choose their appointees based on their partisan views, the United States Supreme Court is supposed to be strictly non-partisan when it comes to their decisions on the bench. Ford’s testimony was seen as a tough blow to the GOP and Kavanaugh’s nomination as she was collected and professional. An FBI investigation was prompted to further investigate his character as a potential Supreme Court Justice. The FBI found no corroboration of the accusations made by Ford and the other women who have stepped forward, according to Republicans. The Democrats are not happy with the FBI and their findings as they did not investigate and interview Ford and Kavanaugh himself. Kavanaugh and Republican senators are not the only ones outraged about the accusation from Ford and others. Trump has voiced his opinion all over his Twitter feed calling the confirmation process unfair and has stuck by the integrity of Kavanaugh. Following the testimony of Ford, there have been public backlashes being held against nominee Kavanaugh demanding for people to vote no for Kavanaugh in the form of protests. The protests focus around the fact that people, and the Senate specifically, should not only believe these women but that they should support women in general. Protests are calling for the removal of Kavanaugh from consideration for the Supreme Court. After Ford had initially testified on Sept. 27, democratic senators Sheldon Whitehouse, Richard Blumenthal, Mazie Hirono and Kamala Harris all walked out of the Senate Judiciary Committee meeting when Republicans were trying to schedule a vote on Brett Kavanaugh that same day. The most recent protest against Kavanaugh was held on Thursday, Oct. 4 outside of the US Senate building. Actress Amy Schumer was among 300 others that were arrested for protesting. Despite the protests and Ford’s testimony, Kavanaugh is still backed by a majority of the Senate. Wilkes University’s faculty, staff and students reacted to the ongoing confirmation and investigation of Kavanaugh. Dr. Jennifer Thomas, psychology professor and director of the women’s and gender studies program, voiced her concerns about the lasting effects this might have on younger generations as she specializes in adolescent development “Voices need to be heard,” said Thomas. “It is important to listen to women. “People who sit on the Supreme Court make important decisions about our lives. I would like to hear more of what [Ford] has to say,” added Thomas. Thomas referenced research from Dr. Jessica Henderson Daniel, the president of the American Psychological Association, about the lack of sexual assault reports and the accuracy of the number of false reports that are publicized. “Sexual assault is under-reported and two-thirds of individuals do not say anything. False claims of sexual assault are only two-seven percent,” Thomas recited. Thomas related the research to Ford ’s sexual abuse and how her young age could have affected her inability to report the incident because Kavanaugh was older and was more powerful. “Women should be given a chance to have their stories heard. This case has caused chaos and may discourage survivors of sexual assault from coming forward. “The world, including young people, are watching and taking note. Sexual assault should be taken seriously by the government and our elected leaders. Those who come forward should be treated with respect,” said Thomas. Dylan Mehl, a sophomore sports management major, believes in Ford and is overall outraged that Kavanaugh may be confirmed because of his conservative 5 Graphic by Madi Hummer stance about abortion among other topics. “Obviously he should not be admitted into the supreme court if Kavanaugh did, in fact, commit the acts he was accused of. “It will outrage me [if he is affirmed] because there is a specific topic that could be overturned if Kavanaugh makes it in: abortion. I’m pro-choice and worried what decision the possible new justice will make on the Wade v. Roe case,” added Mehl. Hoyt Steily, a sophomore pharmacy major, is more cautious about assuming Ford’s testimony is truthful. “There is a possibility he did it, but at this point, there is just as much of a possibility that he did not,” said Steily. “I believe the case should have not been made public until a proper investigation was done. “Until there is any evidence, I believe Kavanaugh should continue his journey into the Supreme Court.” Editor’s Notes: On Saturday, Oct. 6, the Senate confirmed Kavanaugh as the ninth Supreme Court Justice, filling the bench. Kavanaugh was confirmed with a 50-48 vote around 4 p.m. The vote was interupted numerous times by the protestors in front of the Senate. Interviews for this article were conducted by Brandon Belfonti, News Writer. @wilkesbeacon Madelynn.Davis@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 9, 2018 News 6 Annual James Jones First Novel Fellowship awarded Cabrini Rudnicki Co-News Editor The 26th annual James Jones First Novel Fellowship was awarded to Alicia Upano of Wahiawa, Hawai’i for her novel ‘Big Music.’ The competition is cosponsored by the Maslow Family Graduate in Creative Writing at Wilkes University and the James Jones Literary Society. The James Jones First Novel Fellowship was first established in 1992 in order to “honor the spirit of unblinking honesty, determination, and insight into modern culture as exemplified by (the writings of) James Jones.” The award is given toan unpublished debut novel of a North American author. Upano, who won first place, recieved $10,000 from her win. Upano’s upcoming novel Big Music tells the story of a Hawaiian family. According to the synopsis of the novel, “It traces Hawai’i’s history from the 1941 Pearl Harbor bombing to its 1959 admission into the union to the late 1960s era of the Hawaiian Renaissance and Vietnam Era.” The first runner-up was Nancy Johnson of Flossmoor, Ill., for her novel ‘The Kindest Lie.’ Johnson’s novel features “a black female engineer in Chicago [who] desperately wants to reconnect with the son who she walked away from 11 years ago when she gave birth to him as a teenager.” The novel features the height of auto industry collapse as well as the start of the Obama presidency. The competition also awarded honorable mentions to Megan Roberts of Sewanee, Tenn., for her novel ‘Life on a Planet That Follows the Sun’ as well as Deborah Good of Brookline, Mass., for ‘Viktor Schmitz.’ Roberts’ novel follows “a 22 year old unemployed college drop-out who deals with the consequences of a night of drinking and driving.” Good’s novel is “a World War II story about the nearly 400,00 captured German combatants in camps across the United States.” Johnson, Roberts, and Good all receieved a monetary award of $1,000. James Jones (1921 - 1977) was the author of ‘From Here to Eternity,’ winner of the National Book Award. Jones also is the author of novels ‘Some Came Running’ and ‘The Thin Red Line.’ Dr. Bonnie Culver, co-founder of the Maslow Family Gradute Program in Creative Writing, spoke about how James Jones’ daughter, Kaylie Jones, started the fellowship. “Kaylie Jones, one of the graduate creative writing faculty members, brought this fellowship to Wilkes in early 1990s,” she said. “Jones always wanted to help emerging writers and this $10,000 prize is to do just that -- give the author of a novel-in-progress some financial help to find time to complete the novel.” According to Culver, nearly all winners have gone on to be published by nationally known presses. “In 2005, the James Jones First Novel Fellowship was brought under the graduate program banner. That means that our MFA students, majoring in fiction, are paid to read and screen the over 600 manuscripts we recieve annually.” Michael Lennon, was one of the co-founders of the James Jones Literary Society. The society was brought together by the airing of his documentary, ‘James Jones: From Reville to Taps.’ “After watching it, we went to the Moose Club, where James Jones used to drink, and then we founded the James Jones Society,” he explained. “One of the things we wanted to do was carry on something that he did when he was a writer. When he was a writer, he helped other writers.” Jones started a writers colony with author Lowney Handy in Illinois called the ‘Handy Writers’ Colony.’ “He felt that he had been helped by a lot of people, high school teachers, people he knew in the army, and especially Lowney Handy, who put him up in her house, where he wrote ‘From Here to Eternity,” he explained. “This is an attempt to carry on his work.” The Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing is a nationally recognized, low residency program offering M.A. and M.F.A in creative writing. The program features five areas of concentrations: poetry, fiction, creative nonficition, playwriting, and screenwriting. The submission deadline for each year’s competition is March 15 of each year. Requests for guidelines can be sent to James Jones First Novel Fellowship, c/o The Graduate Creative Writing Department, Wilkes University, 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 with a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Emails can also be sent to jamesjonesfirstnovel@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu Profile of a Professor: Dr. Stephanie Wasmanski, education By Breanna Ebisch Staff Writer Wilkes has welcomed many new staff members and professors in the fall 2018 semester and among them is Dr. Stephanie Wasmanski. This year, Wasmanski joined the doctor of education program in the Wilkes University School of Education as an assistant professor. Originally from Bear Creek, Pa, Wasmanski is excited for the upcoming year here at Wilkes and can’t wait to dive into teaching again. Passionate, dedicated and genuine are the three words that Wasmanski used to describe herself in the field of education. Before being hired as an assistant professor this year, she was an adjunct professor and the director of graduate admissions for Wilkes. Wasmanski previously earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the College of Misericordia (now Misericordia University) and earned both her master of business administration and doctor of education degrees at Wilkes. Wasmanski has a special place in her heart for Wilkes because of the overall atmosphere she has been exposed to on campus. “I just love the mentoring culture of Wilkes,” said Wasmanski. “I always felt I was part of the [Wilkes] family right from the beginning. “I started as a grad assistant in the fall of 2014 and right from the very beginning, I was welcomed,” Wasmanski stated. Wasmanski’s favor apart of the campus is that close family feeling she has experienced her whole time here. Wasmanski was excited to teach on a cmpus that was already so familiar to her. There are many challenges and experiences that come with being a new faculty member, but Wasmanski is ready for everything Wilkes will throw at her. She said she is ready to conquer her first year teaching at Wilkes. Wasmanski said she has a special place in her heart for the classroom and all of her students, making her that much more excited to begin teaching her first semester at Wilkes. “I’m looking forward to mentoring students,” said Wasmanski. “Within the next year, I hope to have a group of students who I’ll be advising and working with more closely as they near the end of the program.” Love reading the news? Why not try writing it? Submitted Photo Dr. Stephanie Wasmanski Wasmanski’s love for teaching grows everyday and, with her new position, she is able to work closely with Wilkes doctorate students doing what she loves most. She wants to be able to share her knowledge with the students she will become closer with as apart of the program. With two children of her own, she knows the importance of education and the value of the school community which she certainly can’t wait to share with her students. @wilkesbeacon Breanna.Ebisch@wilkes.edu Contact us to join The Beacon team! Cabrini Rudnicki, cabrini.rudnicki@wilkes.edu Maddie Davis, madelynn.davis@wilkes.edu Co-News Editors The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. �The Beacon - October 9, 2018 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, Arts & Entertainment editor: Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu Club proposes campaign for free menstrual products Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance working to promote equality on Wilkes University’s campus By Madison Hummer Design Editor Wilkes University students may soon find something new in their campus bathrooms: free menstrual products. Members of the campus’s Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, or the FMLA, have proposed a Menstrual Product Campaign that would offer free pads, tampons and other menstrual products in university buildings. The campaign was presented by Women’s and Gender Studies intern Rachel Kubicki, “Not only do women have this shame and stigma surrounding something that is perfectly healthy and normal, but then we have to pay for it,” said Kubicki. “It’s time to change the way we think about menstruation, along with how we treat it,” Kubicki said. Much of the argument that surrounds free menstrual products stems from the fact that many campuses offer free male condoms but not feminine supplies. “Condoms are available for free on campus, so why not menstrual products?” said Cabrini Rudnicki, president of the FMLA. The campus’ Health and Wellness Services office does offer free condoms and menstrual products, but they are only available in Passan Hall on South Franklin Street. Kubicki said Passan Hall is inconvenient for many students, and it would be more beneficial to have menstrual products available in all campus buildings. “I started walking around campus and noticing that all the dispensers in the women’s restrooms were broken or empty. Some of the new restrooms don’t even have dispensers,” Kubicki said. Although the campaign is in its infancy, Kubicki said that she hopes to see the university begin work on offering its students free menstruation products by the end of the fall semester. The Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance is a fairly new club to the Wilkes community since its establishment last year. According to Rudnicki, the club’s presence allows for greater inclusivity and provides a platform to promote feminism, social justice and equality on campus. “The communal aspect of a group like the Feminist Alliance is very empowering, especially for those facing these daunting issues for the first time,” said Kubick. “There is a great need for all sorts of social justice in this world, and it’s great to have a group like this to be a part of.” For more information about the FMLA and upcoming events, contact the club’s president at Cabrini.Rudnicki@wilkes.edu. Let us know what you think about this topic by tweeting us! @WilkesBeacon Editor’s Note: Cabrini Rudnicki is the Co-News Editor for The Beacon. @wilkesbeacon Madison.Hummer@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 9, 2018 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment We are Venom; Sony spin off smashes box office with $80M opening weekend By Nicholas Filipek Managing Editor With a record setting $10 million Thursday night preview opening, Sony’s Spider-Man spinoff, Venom, has set a new bar for how to make money, despite having negative reviews. The big opening, and severe scrutiny of the film by fans and critics alike, comes as no surprise with the main character being an all time favorite since his inception into the Marvel Universe in 1988. Though only 30 years old, a real youngin’ in comparison to other comic book characters, Venom has a complex and unique story of how he came to be. The History. In “Marvel Comics Secret Wars # 08”, Peter Parker’s (Spider-Man) classic blue and red suit is damaged, and he turns to alien technology, on the planet he was currently stranded on, to repair it. Little does he know that he actually bonded with a sentient symbiote life form who, along with granting him new enhanced spider powers, also wants to fuse permanently with Parker and live off of him forever as a parasite. Once this latest revelation is revealed to Parker back on Earth, he uses supersonic waves, produced from a bell in a church steeple, to separate man from symbiote. The symbiote goes on to attach to reporter Eddie Brock, and the Marvel Universe is forever changed with the first full appearance of the Venom we know and love today in “The Amazing Spider- Man # 300” in 1988. Eddie Brock and the alien symbiote are a perfect match, rallied together in their distaste for a certain wall crawling superhero. Brock blames Spider-Man for the loss of his job after Spider-Man arrests a villian that Eddie reported about being an eyewitness to, weeks earlier. Now with his reputation for writing anything that sounds good being out in the world, no news station will take him, leading to the loss of his job, wife and everything else he loved. The symbiote, recently being rejected by Parker, aka Spider-Man, shares Brock’s rage and amplifies it ten fold, making him one of Spider-Man’s most fierce villains. The Review VenomColumbia Pictures Corporation/ Marvel Entertainment/ Pascal Pictures/ Sony Pictures Entertainment/ Tencent Pictures. Directed by Ruben Fleishcer, screenplay by Jeff Pink and Scott Rosenberg & Kelly Marcel. Starring Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed, Scott Haze, Reid Scott and Jenny Slate. Sadly, this is not the review that was intended, but it’s the review that must be. from the network. He is blacklisted from working in journalism, and also loses Anne in the process, but still keeps the sweet bike for a necessary action chase through the streets of San Fran. Six months later, while Brock’s life has continued to go down the tubes, Drake has been experimenting with alien creatures he calls symbiotes. These symbiotes must bond with a carbon based life form in order to survive on the planet. Dr. Skirth (Slate), seemingly the only ethical doctor working for the Life Foundation, sneaks Eddie in to the top secret facility to gather information. This information would allow Brock to blow the whistle on the company’s wrongdoings, Skirth not doing so herself fearing Drake’s reaction on her and her family’s safety. While inside, one of the symbiotes, named Venom, bonds with Brock and the pair begin their relationship while keeping each other alive. By the third act, Venom follows investigative journalist Eddie Brock (Hardy), who lives with his fiancé Anne Weying (Williams), in San Francisco. He is the host of his own show on a major news network, lives in a modern apartment, rides a sweet motorcycle, and has a cat who really doesn’t like him. Eddie later betrays the trust of his fiancé and his boss in order to truly do his job and tries to uncover the shady goings-ons with the founder of the Life Foundation, Carlton Drake (Ahmed). Despite his noble efforts, he unethically obtains the knowledge and is consequently fired Graphic by Madison Hummer Venom informs Brock of a plot by another symbiote - Riot, who ended up bonding with Drake in order to give us our big bad guy for the movie - that endangers Earth. Brock and Venom then decided that they will be the heroes, set aside their differences, and work together to take down Riot. The film has some problems, to say the least. The timeline is shaky and expects the viewer to jump around months at a time in the first act. Yet, the second and third act seemingly all happen within 48-72 hours, leaving the finale seemingly rushed. The story is then the next big problem. What was it? It tries to be an action movie, a drama, suspense, a buddy-cop, horror and romance all in one. All these little tidbits are thrown in there with the enthusiasm of a young chef making a stew saying “everyone loves these all these separate ingredients, so they’re sure to love this if I throw tons of it all in.” The timeline and story are two elements that leave Michelle Williams’ character with no motivation to do what happens during the movie. She is simply just “the girl” in the movie and is stuck in scenes to be just that. In reality, the character left Brock for being an unethical, selfish jerk long before he started biting the heads off of people due to an alien parasite. Why on Earth would she suddenly jump back on the “Eddie Brock Train” after he starts talking to himself, threatening her new boyfriend (who she already gave a key to- ouch) and bunch of other insane red flags that would leaving normal people calling the cops? My comments all seem harsh, but the Hollywood world has been taken over by super cinematic heroes who leave a lot to be compared to. In that comparison, there are so many things that could have been done differently in order to make it stand toe to toe with some of its competition. Had this movie been released 10 years ago, it would have been the best thing released, but it seems as though they had this script waiting around that long to be made and made no edits to it when it was time to start filming. With that said, it still could have been much worse. Audiences were given a cinematic Venom in 2007 in Sam Raimis’s Spider-Man 3. That movie had even more story issues than this one, one of them being the rushed storytelling of both the symbiotes and Brock’s vendetta to see Peter Parker/ Spider-Man fail. The look of the updated symbiote antihero is something only time could have given us, and he does look good as the symbiote which over takes Hardy’s human form as the behemoth comes to life. Though the story had it’s issues, it also left room for expansion and improvement. Tom Hardy is on contract to take on the role at least twice more, so hopefully this will be the first in a line of much better movies to come. Venom now in theaters. @wilkesbeacon Nicholas.Filipek@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 9, 2018 9 Life, Arts & Entertainment Self care with Sarah: Acknowledging your feelings By Sarah Matarella Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor We are all going through something or have gone through something that has affected our mental health throughout our lives. In order to grow and learn from these situations, we must talk about them, or at least acknowledge them. Many people associate talking about their feelings or emotions with weakness, inferiority, and even having a mental disorder. However, you do not need to have a mental disorder to have negative emotions. Everyone becomes frustrated, anxious, upset, and angry. It is completely normal. Furthermore, you do not need to have a mental disorder in order to talk about your feelings or even see a therapist if you do not know how to properly sort out all of your emotions in an effective way. To provide students with a greater sense of support for anything they may be going through, the Health and Wellness Campus Services at Wilkes University have added an after hours support line. Anyone can call this line if they do not have time or are uncomfortable to make an in person appointment. The support line, (570) 408CHAT, and the purpose for it is to provide a resource for students needing support when Health and Wellness Services is not open. This line is staffed with Masters level and Doctoral level counselors who are trained specifically in college student mental health. Support is available to students who may be experiencing any emotional turmoil or have been struggling with their mental health. During regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m., students can to schedule an appointments for counseling by calling (570) 408-4730 or going to the first floor of Passan Hall. TIPS: Talk about what you are thinking and feeling You do not have to share everything, but try confiding in someone that you trust just so you can get it off of your chest or for someone else to know what you are going through. Another way to get your feelings out when you may not have someone around at the moment is to write it down whether it be in a journal, on a piece of paper you throw away, or even on your laptop. “Check on your friends” This statement is not just a tweet that went viral recently. It is important to make sure that your friends know that you are also there for them when they may be struggling with a tough situation. Many people hide how they are feeling for various reasons, so subtly letting the people close to you know every once in awhile does more than you may realize. Educate yourself Learning about yourself, about mental illness in general, and about the resources that are available not only normalizes any situation that you may encounter, but can also provide a sense of security as well. Learning allows you to avoid misdiagnosing yourself with a mental illness and also gives you an opportunity to spread the information you know to others. Take action You and your feelings are important. Making time for your mental health is essential to be successful in everything else that you do. When you know that yourself or a friend is going through something, use the resources available to help alleviate any issues that you can and see a professional if you think that is necessary. If you or your friend encounter an emergency, make sure to contact 911 in an immediate emergency or Public Safety at (570) 408-4999 if you are on or near campus. as interpersonal relationship issues (family, friend, intimate), homesickness, effectively coping with stressors, dealing with loss, academic challenges, family of origin issues, sadness or depression, substance issues, social anxiety, eating issues, identity issues, among a myriad of other life difficulties,” said Melissa Gaudio, Licensed Professional Counselor at Wilkes University. Wilkes University’s Student Health & Wellness Services Counseling Center is available to all students for free and they offer many programs that can help with mental illnesses, such as individual sessions as well as referrals to larger organizations if necessary. The counseling center works towards helping students, “we always endorse proactively working through a problem as it is occurring rather than reacting to it in a way that allows the issue to erode the essence of an individual’s physical, spiritual, emotional and mental well-being,” said Gaudio. Many people forget that mental health is just as important as physical health. The World Health Organization stated, “there is not health without mental health.” Mental health affects physical health because if a person has a mental health illness than they have a hard time being physically active. Mental health conditions are much more complex than what most people think. This encompasses anxiety, mood, eating, control, addiction, and personality disorders. The Counseling center helps with those issues and many more, “common issues addressed in the Counseling Center include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationships, academics, transition/ adjustment, finances, family conflict, gender identity, suicidal thoughts, psychosis, substance abuse, grief, trauma and sexual assault. The Counseling Center also makes referrals to Wyoming Valley Drug & Alcohol Services, First Hospital Crisis Response and Recovery Center, and Community Psychiatrists/Psychotherapists if such care is deemed appropriate,” said Theresa DeKay, Licensed Professional Counselor at Wilkes University. People who suffer from mental health illnesses need is support, empathy and understanding. The stigma surrounding mental health unfortunately can exclude and even discriminate against those that are suffering and therefore they do not seek help. People should be able to be open about their mental health and make sure that they are receiving the help they need. Not receiving proper care can not only lead to incorrect health care treatments but can also make the person isolate themselves. One way to inhibit the existing stigma and negative attitude surrounding mental health illnesses is to become educated about the different forms of mental illness and bring attention to these issues that people are facing together. Wilkes University’s Health and Wellness services offers opportunities for students and other members of the community to volunteer at events that spotlight mental health illnesses, “in the form of mental health workshops, dorm programs and clubs that deal with mental illness serve as excellent ways to educate the Wilkes campus population. Volunteer opportunities like the Out of the Darkness Community Walk for Suicide Prevention and the Red Flag Campaign for Sexual Assault, Dating Violence and Stalking Awareness open dialogue on campus about important mental health topics,” said DaKay. So this year during Mental Health Awareness Week let’s remove the stigma together. @wilkesbeacon Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu Wellness at Wilkes: Removing the mental health stigma together By Natalie Stephens Asst. Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor Mental health illnesses can be just as detrimental to one’s overall health as a physical health illness can and yet there is still a stigma surrounding mental health. Wilkes University offers many programs and opportunities for students and community members to get help and become involved in removing this stigma. The World Health Organization defines mental health as, “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.” Mental health illnesses can cause people to think, behave or have emotions that make it difficult to cope in various life situations. The National Alliance on Mental Illness found that 1 in 5 Americans is affected by a mental health condition and still this subject is not discussed more. “The concept of stigma related to mental health and counseling therapy can be both self-imposed and societal. One of the most common misconceptions is that mental health counseling is only for those with serious mental health problems. However, the fact is that many of those seeking counseling therapy are experiencing life adjustment dilemmas related to such things @wilkesbeacon Natalie.Stephens@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 9, 2018 10 Life, Arts & Entertainment SORDONI, see page 4 “I am a huge mental health advocate and it is something that I want to pursue as a career. I have had a lot of mental health issues personally so to be able to help advocate that on campus and help kids that have those issues have a better understanding that they are understood and have a community that they can rely on and help advocate for them,” said Shannon O’Connor, Psychology, Sociology and Criminology major, and cofounder of the MHS. The Mental Health Society’s goal is to show students that they are not alone in their struggles. Members of the society are willing to talk to each other about what is happening in their lives and how their mental health has been affected. This community of members tries to work together to give other students better understanding. Another major goal of the society according to Olivia Perez, a psychology major and founding member of the Mental Health Society, is “combating the stigma that is mental illness.” Perez further explained that the society is helping students learn how to advocate for themselves to professors, family, and friends. The Mental Health Society hopes to advocate for those that feel like they can not do it themselves and educate the Wilkes community about mental health and the major and founding member of the Mental Health Society. During this fall semester, the Mental Health Society is looking at taking a trip to volunteer at a local animal shelter and doing other volunteer work. The founders of the society are looking forward to this community service venture and their goal is for it to also be a therapeutic experience. The society is looking to do more events like this in the coming semester to raise awareness about mental health issues. Next semester, the Mental Health society is going to be doing an open mic night for students to perform slam poetry or poetry in front of other students. All students and faculty are invited to every event that the society hosts and most events are free. The Mental Health Society hopes to educate people to not be blind to mental IL S UNIIERSITY health issues and be more aware of the community. The society provides resources Graphic: Madi Hummer to those students that are struggling or for other students and give them an ear just want someone to talk too about their that will listen to them. Any students that mental health. Students can come to talk at want to discuss their mental health in an meetings or with members for advice with inclusive and trustworthy environment can problems and issues that they are struggling with. attend these meetings. Any students are welcome to join the “It gives students a chance to realize that are not alone they are not suffering. A lot Mental Health Society if they are interested of the time in meetings we talk about what in learning more about mental health or has been stressing you out lately,“ said Sam want the chance to discuss with others Trobe, a criminology and political science who are willing to listen about their mental effects that it can have on a student. During meetings and events, the Mental Health Society society gives students a chance to have time to talk with other students about how their day is going and what is happening that is causing them stress if members are willing to share. The society strives to be an open community of students that are willing to be there MENTAL HEALTH health. Everyone is welcome at their next meeting on Oct. 25 in Brieseth room 320. The club is also currently holding a contest to design the logo for the club. All students can participate for the chance to win a gift card to the coffee shop of their choice. Here are the rules for the contest: 1. Create your own piece of artwork for the mental health society logo using any style and mediums that you want. 2. All artwork must be handed in or submitted online to the Mental Health Society Instagram @wu_mhs. You can hand in or email your work to either Shannon O’Conner, Olivia Perez, or Sam Trobe, by Oct. 24. Voting on the artwork will be held at the upcoming meeting on Oct. 25. All of the art work submitted must also be original material meaning that no online images or work can be used nor work that has already been done by someone else. For more information about the Mental Health Society, the next upcoming meeting, or the logo creating contest, please contact Sam.Trobe@wilkes.edu, Olivia.Perez@wilkes.edu, or Shannon. Oconnor@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon Anna.Culver@wilkes.edu Interested in writing for Life, Arts and Entertainment? Have any ideas on stories that can be featured? Contact Sarah Matarella at Sarah.Matarella@wilkes.edu for more information. @WilkesBeacon Facebook.com/WilkesBeacon �The Beacon - October 9, 2018 11 Life, Arts & Entertainment DIY Stress Ball Supplies Needed: • • • • • Balloons Rice or Flour Plastic wrap Sharpie Scissors Instructions: 1. Lay a piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface 2. Place 5 to 7 tablespoons of rice or flour into the center of the plastic wrap 3. Twist the plastic wrap to form a ball 4. Cut off some excess plastic (be sure not to cut off too much or your contents will leak) 5. Cut the necks off of your balloons 6. Stretch the balloons over the rice or flour ball so the contents are inside the balloon 7. Draw a design or a face on your stress ball 8.De-stress By Jordan Fritz, Staff Writer @wilkesbeacon Jordan.Fritz@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 9, 2018 A Sports 12 D B C E M HO By Kirsten Peters Co-Sports Editor On Saturday, Wilkes football battled back-and-forth against Albright College, ultimately coming out on top in the final seconds of the game with a touchdown by senior wide receiver Jeff Steeber to give the Colonels the 47-43 victory. With this win, the Colonels ended a 17year Homecoming drought, indicating the level of improvement that the program is having under new head coach Jon Drach’s leadership. In the first quarter, the Colonels got the ball rolling and took the 7-0 lead after junior quarterback Jose Tabora and Steeber worked as a unit for a 22-yard pitch-andcatch. However, the Lions answered back with a touchdown of their own after capitalizing off of an error by the Colonels. After a Tabora fumble, Albright’s Kyle Dickerson tied the game 7-7 with a shortfield touchdown. In the second quarter, the Colonels regained the lead when wide receiver Nick Yanik received a 66-yard touchdown pass from Tabora. The extra point was no good, as the Albright special team’s unit blocked the kick and kept the Colonels lead to six points. This missed extra point proved to be detrimental for Wilkes, as Albright’s Tony Thorpe was able to score on a 14-yard run before the end of the quarter, giving the Lions the 14-13 point lead going into halftime, rather than the 14-14 tie if Wilkes’s extra point attempt would have been successful. After Tabora’s first pass of the third quarter was intercepted, the Lions expanded upon their one-point lead a minute and 35 seconds into the quarter with a 12-yard reception by Kevin Zehner, increasing Albright’s lead to 21-13. After scoring 14 unanswered points, the Colonels attempted to score another touchdown, but Steeber dropped the pass on fourth and nine in the endzone. With 3:39 left in the quarter, Wilkes made their way to the endzone again. This time the Colonels were able to complete the pass when fullback Joseph Leszczynski caught one for six-yards from Tabora for his first career touchdown. Rather than going for the extra point, the Colonels tried to get back the extra point that was unsuccessful earlier in the game after their second touchdown. However, Wilkes’s two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful, leaving them behind 21-19. Although the Colonels two-point conversion was unsuccessful, their momentum changed when defensive back Shane Montague had a 56-yard interception return to make it into the endzone. With a successful extra point attempt by freshman kicker David Kutteroff, Wilkes gained the five-point lead 26-21 going into the final quarter. Only 10 seconds into the fourth quarter, Albright regained the lead with a 44-yard touchdown reception by Zack Miller. Instead of going for the extra point attempt, the Lions decided to show the Colonels how it’s done by going for their own two-point conversion, putting them ahead 29-26. The back-and-forth contest continued, as wide receiver Derek Nelson completed the 28 yard pass from Tabora to put the Colonels ahead 33-29. However, this lead did not last long, as Albright’s Miller scored again, gaining the �The Beacon - October 9, 2018 Sports 13 A Junior quarterback Jose Tabora and junior wide receiver Derek Nelson E put their helmets together in celebration after Nelson scored to put the Colonels ahead 33-29 in the fourth quarter. B The Colonels get ready to break a huddle after setting up their next offensive play. C The Marching Colonels perform during halftime in their fifth season as band. Senior wide receiver Jeff Steeber completes the 14-yard pass for the D game-winning touchdown, giving Tabora 368 yards and a school-record six touchdowns on the day. F E The Colonels’ special team’s unit looks to block an extra point attempt, but the block was negated due to a leaping penalty. F Wilkes returns to the field as an army of blue and gold to battle back from a defecit of 14-13 to start the second half. G N I M CO Photos: The Beacon/Kirsten Peters Page Design: The Beacon/Madi Hummer three-point lead again at 36-33. With three minutes left in the game, three touchdowns were completed, two on Wilkes’s end and one on Albright’s, continuing their back-and-forth action. With 2:37 left in the game, Steeber completed an 18-yard touchdown pass to make the score 40-36. Albright answered back with their final touchdown of the game when Dickerson completed a 32-yard pass to put them ahead 43-40. With 11 seconds left in the game, Steeber and Tabora connected again in the endzone for a 14-yard touchdown reception and a successful extra point attempt by Kutteroff to bring the Colonels to a 47-43 point victory. Tabora threw for 368 yards and a schoolrecord six touchdowns. The Colonels will face FDU-Florham on Oct. 12 at 7:00 p.m. in MAC play. @wilkesbeacon Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu FB: Colonels break 17-year homecoming drought 47 43 �The Beacon - October 9, 2018 Opinion Editorial Staff 2018-19 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Luke Modrovsky Managing Editor - Nick Filipek Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Cabrini Rudnicki Maddie Davis LA&E - Sarah Matarella Opinion - Savannah Pinnock Sports - Ben Mandell Kirsten Peters ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Available LA&E - Natalie Stephens Opinion - Parker Dorsey Sports - Available DESIGN EDITOR Madison Hummer Interested in joining The Beacon? To learn more about what you can do, contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu 141 S. Main Street Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Want to advertise in The Beacon? Contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Facebook: @WilkesBeacon Twitter: @WilkesBeacon Instagram: @WilkesBeacon The Beacon Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: Savannah.Pinnock@wilkes.edu - -c----~-Our Voice Each week, The Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. Examining the truth about Christopher Columbus For the past 81 years, the United States has celebrated an explorer who is responsible for the enslavement and genocide of America’s indigenous peoples. As we observe Columbus Day on Oct. 8, it is important to recognize the history of the man behind the holiday. Christopher Columbus’ treatment of Native Americans and false discovery should not be overlooked. Mark Anthony Rolo, Director of the Native American Journalists Association, said Columbus was responsible for widespread genocide as well as permitting his men to rape, murder, mutilate and enslave indigenous people. Columbus refers to the natives strictly as items of trade rather than human beings in his letters. In a 1493 letter to the British monarchs, Columbus wrote, “They would make fine servants . . . with fifty men we could subjugate them all and make them do whatever we want.” James Loewen, author of Lies My Teacher Told Me, wrote, “In the early years of Columbus’ conquests, there were butcher shops throughout the Caribbean where Indian bodies were sold as dog food. Live babies were also fed to these dogs as sport, sometimes in front of their horrified parents.” The rape of women and young indigenous girls was common among Columbus’ men, and viewed as a reward. According to a letter written by Michele de Cuneo, a 15th century navigator, “Columbus was rewarding his lieutenants with native women to rape.” Columbus wrote in 1500, “There are plenty of dealers who go about looking for girls; those from nine to ten are now in demand.” Aside from sexual slavery, Columbus and his crew brought with them strains of smallpox, measles and influenza. The diseases wiped out nearly 90 percent of the population, according to Russell Freedom, author of Who Was First? Discovering the Americas. Students in elementary schools across the country are taught that Columbus discovered America in 1492, but this narrative has been proven false. Evidence has surfaced supporting the theory that a band of Vikings set foot on the New World nearly five hundred years before Columbus. According Freedom, the Viking band led by Leif Eriksson established a settlement on the northern tip of Newfoundland. A group of scholars led by Gavin Menzies, a retired British Naval officer, has speculated that evidence based on shipwrecks, Chinese maps and navigators’ accounts supports the theory that the Chinese made landfall in the Americas in 1421. “We know now that Columbus was among the last explorers to reach the Americas, not the first,” Freedom wrote. Columbus did not discover America; he opened America up to Europe. It is clear that neither Columbus nor the Vikings were the first to reach America. This way of thinking supports a Eurocentric viewpoint. Native Americans inhabited the Americas long before explorers set foot on their lands. America has always been a land of immigrants dating back to the Stone Age when hunters first set foot on what was truly a New World. Columbus Day became a national holiday in 1937, but several states have since denounced its observation. Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, Oregon, South Dakota, and Vermont mark the day with an alternative holiday or observance, including Indigenous People’s Day and Native American Day. As we continue to honor a man who is responsible for the torture and slaughter of American Indians, we are only masking the truth about how our country was formed. @wilkesbeacon thewilkesbeacon@wilkes.edu Letter to the editor policy: The Beacon welcomes letters to the editor from differing viewpoints. Letters must contain contact information, including name, city, state and phone number. Phone numbers will not be published but may be used for verification purposes. All letters to the editor must be sent using one of the following methods: Email: thewilkesbeacon@wilkes.edu Phone: (570) 408-5903 (Voicemail: 30 seconds or less, please.) Mail: 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 Attn: The Beacon �The Beacon - October 9, 2018 Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 72, Issue 06 Opinion IHIIE B 8IEACC(O)N T~ HE EACON Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania By Your Name Here 15 FREE Take one The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. This could be you! Staff Writer g, n i t i r w for n o i s s a s! p u a n i e v o j a , If you h photography or n g i s e d THE BEACON HIRES: WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, EDITORS Contact: TheWilkesBeacon@wilkes.edu Freshmen and all majors welcome! THE BEACON THE BEACON Follow us on our social media platforms: 11 Facebook: The Beacon wTwitter: @wilkesbeacon Instagram: @wilkesbeacon �The Beacon - October 9, 2018 Opinion Does science undermine the significance of love? By Isabella Sobejano Staff Writer Science states “love is just a chemical reaction.” However, while the feeling of being in love or feeling loved certainly does release many different kinds of chemicals in our brain, this chemical reaction does not undermine the significance and importance of love in our lives. When we cultivate a loving relationship, the rewards are immense. Love does have many positive effects on our mood and how we feel, including many health benefits. While love is associated with a romantic relationship or a couple, it actually can include friends, family members and other types of social and interpersonal relationships. Love is essential in our lives because of the many positive effects it has. Even in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which lists a variety of components that are necessary for humans in order to reach self-actualization, love and belonging is listed as one of these aspects. After our basic physiological and safety needs, love and belonging are described as one of our needs on the third tier. This can include a variety of different kinds of love, such as interpersonal or friendly relationships. Essentially, love is necessary in our lives because it contributes to a sense of belonging, and it affects human behavior. 16 Love refers to different sorts of emotions, actions and experiences, which can all take place in a variety of different ways. This love can take form in a friendship, within family, or even in the workplace. Loving relationships, or social relationships, have many benefits. If you think about it, a form of punishment is solitary confinement. It is defined as depriving people of social relationships and is damaging to humans. Thus, not only are these relationships integral to human development, but there are also a variety of rewards inextricably tied to the bonds we form on a sports team or with family. Debra Chapman from the Biology department at Wilkes said that, “Love is a support system and as you get older, you understand how important that is.” Thus, in terms of rewards, our relationships give us emotional support and can provide encouragement in difficult times. They are a source of happiness, and that can be because your friends are entertaining you or because some of our most memorable and happy times are in the company of our close friends or family. Love gives us the reassurance that not only do we belong, but that we are also cared for and given support. “When you have a connection with someone, that is a connection you can count on regardless of whether things are good or bad,” said Chapman. Whether it is a friend, partner, family member, or peer, they are there to check in on us and sometimes lend a supportive ear or shoulder during a difficult time. It’s social connections like these that are healthful and beneficial to us, despite it being “ just a chemical reaction.” Because love and health are intertwined, our relationships can also yield several health benefits. At a study conducted at the Society for Neuroscience Conference, Dr. Arthur Aron, PhD, one of the study’s authors, said “In long term relationships, there is less activation in the area of the brain that produces anxiety.” Thus, there are several benefits to experiencing the feeling of love; for instance, less anxiety, a decreased chance of experiencing depression and lower stress levels. This is because the feeling of being in love or feeling loved releases several neurotransmitters and chemicals, such as phenylethylamine, dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin. Dr. Edward Schicatano, a psychology professor and the Neuroscience Program Coordinator, said “Oxytocin has antidepressive effects and can induce antistress effects.” Therefore, a loving relationship can help a person manage stress, and decrease both anxiety and depression at the same time. While the “in love” sensation does release several chemicals in our brain, it means so much more than being “just a chemical reaction.” Even though we do require food, air, and water as our basic physiological needs, it is love that helps us grow and develop as it reaps several benefits. Not only do these social relationships serve as support systems and are what nurture us, but they also provide us with numerous advantages when it comes to our health. After all, it is love that makes the world go around. fulfill before finally making it to the top. I asked my father if he thinks he has fulfilled all of his potentials. He has a wife, kids, a house, a steady job, wealth and good health. He took the religious aspect of the answer and informed me that he still has a lot more to achieve. He claims he will achieve self actualization when he has become the perfect Muslim. This seems like an impossible task because we know that perfection is impossible. I brought this up with him and his response was the same. “Even if perfection can’t be reached, it’s all the effort that you put into it that pays off in the end.” This gave me enough spark to formulate an opinion on self actualization myself. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs attempts to put every person under one vast umbrella. However, by placing the needs of a person as rungs on a ladder, Maslow suggests that humans will progress forward and never fall backwards. In an ideal world, this would be attainable. However, it is obvious that the case is not the same. For example, a confident and self- respecting football player who has a career in football and has achieved self actualization may play a bad game and lose that self esteem temporarily i.e. he no longer has self actualization. This is proof that moving backward does happen. If this football player leaves that game and says “I’m not playing football anymore. I will never be good anyway,” and gives up. He would not be putting in effort to regain self actualization. However, he could also leave the game with a positive mentality, make progress by practicing more and achieve his new goal. Which brings me to my point. New goals. When one achieves a goal, they always have another goal that they want to follow it up with. This requires effort on their part. This effort consists of making a new goal and working to realize it. One can not reach self actualization because that suggests humans can not move forward more. For example, once I graduated high school, my next goal was to graduate college. After that, I would like to get into medical school, become a doctor, help save lives and so on and so forth. I can not say I know all of my goals, because along the way I will make new ones. Goals have a way of adapting. The idea was for me to graduate college. However, upon taking classes I developed another goal, this goal was to graduate college with good grades. After my first exam, I wanted to graduate college with good grades and have an understanding of the content that I learned. This requires me to work hard and put in effort. Even if self actualization were possible for people to achieve, it shouldn’t be achieved. It is because of self actualization that humanity has made progress. One’s pursuit to become a better person never ends. If everyone achieves self actualization, no one will move forward past that point. It is the effort that people put into attaining self actualization that has progressed humanity, and it is the effort in the end that matters. Graphic by Savannah Pinnock @wilkesbeacon Isabella.Sobejano@wilkes.edu Perfection: Is it possible to attain self-actualization? By Zarqua Ansari Staff Writer Self-actualization is the fulfillment of one’s talents and potentials. It is cited as the primary motivation of every action a person takes. Whether a person decides which university they will attend or what course their life will take, these actions are all to reach the self actualization, the ultimate goal of life. One psychologist, Abraham Maslow, places self actualization at the top of a pyramid he called the Hierarchy of Needs. This hierarchy places physiological needs such as food, shelter and water as the base of human needs. It moves up through safety which consists of personal, health, and property, love which consists of familial, romantic, friendship, esteem which consists of self respect, recognition, status and finally ends with self actualization. According to Maslow, this hierarchy is viewed as rungs of a ladder that humans move up with time. To achieve self actualization, one must look at all the different lower potentials one could @wilkesbeacon Zarqua.Ansari@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 9, 2018 Opinion Meet the Majors 17 This week’s major: Neuroscience Photos and Interviews by Abigail Tarway Staff Writer Every week, The Beacon will offer a chance for majors to be placed in the spotlight. Each student that gets chosen will have a few words to express why they chose the major and how they feel it will benefit them in the future. Leana Pande Junior Leana is a neuroscience major and a minor in psychology. “Neuroscience is fascinating to me as a subject, where biology explains ideas that I used to always used to think were abstract like thoughts and human behavior.” She is in pre-med and plans to be a neurologist, and believes the information she learns will become helpful for her chosen specialization. “The very idea that a brain lesion or a tumor can completely change the way somebody acts, or that different artists used to potentially paint differently because they had synesthesia, is interesting to me.” Emerald Sims Junior Emerald is a neuroscience major and a minor in sports psychology. “The inner workings of the mind has always intrigued me since I was in middle school, and through neuroscience I can discover more ways to help people.” She is active and is curious about what drives athletes to make certain decisions. She also hopes to work in finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. “I hope that I can further scientific progress on the neural systems within the body and encourage others to keep searching for breakthroughs in the neuroscience community.” �The Beacon - October 9, 2018 Opinion 18 Does your past define you? A philosphical perspective By Tonya Creasy Staff Writer Depending on whom you ask if your past defines you or not the answer will vary. For each religion, philosophy or creed it is different. Many find a common ground when it comes to defining your past on a personal level. All seem to agree that the past does not exist and therefore it can’t define us. According to Dr. Linda Paul, “No, the past does not define who you are. The past certainly influences a person, including influencing how they see their possibilities, but some change and some control is possible. “This is one of the goals of education, actually. To help people see from different perspectives, to understand their experience differently, to realize different ways of thinking and responding to what we are confronted with. Effort put into these practices allows us to have some control over who we become.” I personally agree with the above quote. Although the past does not define you it definitely shapes who you are. According to Paul everyone has the capacity to change and grow. The past does not define us as people because the past is constantly changing. In one minute, the current minute becomes the past. We can change now and pave the way for our future. Some people have been through extremely hard things and can’t escape their past. This is why many people turn to suicide or drugs. But those who change have the ability to help so many people. They haven’t let their pasts define them, so why should we? It is important to remember that change is the goal. Without change we can get lost in our pasts and continue to make our past the future. It is important to note, as Paul says, that change and our ability to see other perspectives is key. What a lot of people don’t realize is that we do have some control over who we become. Paul also mentioned that your culture and family also play a part in conditioning how you are. Nature can influence who we are in terms of what we’re surrounded by. The only thing that is constant is change. Life is all about change. The more experiences we have in our lives shape who we will become. In order to keep up with life we have to continue to change as well. Changing is a part of growing. We can use our past to change into who we want to be, and we can break the bondage of the past. Many people say that they can never get over what some people have put them through. Yes, in many cases what has been done to them is unfortunate, but carrying hatred towards people from our pasts just keep us in the cycle. It is very important to forgive. Forgiveness helps us grow as people, which means we are very different than in the past. If it’s too hard to forgive, we carry this pain from the past into the future. This will not serve us well and can actually hinder our growth. The past can be defined as someone’s history that can often be considered to be shameful. This is interesting because a lot of people tend to be judged or shamed for their past. This ridicule often comes irregardless of if it was just one small mistake that they made. Other people seem to not let us escape from our pasts. This causes us to define ourselves based on our past because that’s how everyone else treats us. But we need not treat ourselves this way and tune out all the chatter. If we can learn from our past mistakes and then change, people won’t be able to bring us down anymore. It is important to remember that we can always better ourselves from learning from our pasts. Experiences shape who we are, but do not control who we can be. It may not be easy, but the past can be used to help us grow instead of hurt us. The past is behind us. Graphic by Savannah Pinnock @wilkesbeacon Tonya.Creasy@wilkes.edu It’s not In-A-Gadda-Da-Vita , it’s Mi Vida Local By Parker Dorsey Asst. Opinion Editor Atmosphere is a hip-hop duo from Minnesota consisting of MC Slug and producer Ant. Their brand-new album Mi Vida Local, the follow-up to the brilliant Fishing Blues released two years ago, just got released Friday. With the members transitioning into middle age, the album continues the band’s lyrical focus on the struggles of daily life. The album has 12 tracks and features guest appearances from Cashinova, The Lioness, deM atlaS and the Dynospectrum. The album begins with “Jerome,” a powerful track with a gloomy psychedelic guitar and even gloomier lyrics, with the guitar driving the music. The next track is “Stopwatch” and is much more upbeat with regard to the lyrics. The first single, “Virgo,” has Slug reflecting on his life and the politics of the United States over a melancholic acoustic guitar and soft keyboards. The track “Delicate” goes into the mind of a kid lost in his thoughts. It has a smooth, dark vibe to it, and has a beautifully melodic outro. The song “Drown” has guests Cashinova, deM atlaS and The Lioness and is an incredibly depressing song reflecting on middle aged life. The track “Anymore” talks about deceit in a failing relationship, with Slug repeating “I’m bored, you’re bored, stay together, what for?” The song “Earring” has guest Musab continuing on relationship troubles, talking about cheating women over a soul sample. The track “Trim” is a humorous love tune about not having time to do fun things because of work obligations. The song “Specificity” is a short and blistering track about life and introspection. The next song, “Mijo,” is a masterpiece, as it is an optimistically easy swinging song over a spacey instrumental, with the lyrics “It’s never too late to get some heaven on earth.” The song “Randy Mosh,” a play on words of the football legend Randy Moss, contains an extremely exciting Dynospectrum reunion. The Dynospectrum was a collaboration between Atmosphere and I Self Devine, Sab the Artise and Swift. They released an album in the late in 1998 that is very beloved in the hip-hop underground. The album then finishes with “Graffiti”, which although opens with the ominous words, “I wrote this one when I was still alive,” is a positive and empowering track. This album is one of Atmosphere’s strongest in recent memory, and the lyrics are by far the highlight of the album. The maturation between Slug and Ant is especially prevalent in the hard-hitting penmanship on most of the tracks. Like previous Atmosphere albums, Mi Vida Local is influenced by the duo’s home city of Minneapolis, and it is shown in their subtle references to things local. Musically, the album is rougher than their radio-friendly commercially successful albums. However, it is more polished than their dark and gritty earlier material. It is very honest and introspective, and it is the most mature album they have written. It is recommended for anyone who is interested in listening to thoughtprovoking hip-hop. Parker’s Picks: “Virgo,” “Jerome,” “Graffiti,” “Anymore,” “Mijo” @wilkesbeacon Parker.Dorsey@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 9, 2018 Sports 19 Sports Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editors: Benjamin.Mandell@wilkes.edu or Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu NHL preview with The Beacon hockey staff Knights as they cleanly dominated regular By Tyler Aldinger, Staff Writer Asst. Opinion Editor season play out on the West Coast. Parker Dorsey Following the Knights trip to the Stanley and Nick Whitney Staff Writer Cup Final, other teams in the Pacific began Pacific Division: Aldinger: My heart leads me to say the Vegas Golden Knights will take the Pacific by surprise. Coming off a tough Stanley Cup loss to the Washington Capitals last season, this Golden Knights team returns with plenty of confidence and experience. Prior to the season starting, the Golden Knights acquired from Montreal forward Max Pacioretty, a major goal-scorer. In addition to this, the Golden Knights still have three-time Stanley Cup champion Marc Andre-Fleury in net. Two more scoring leaders return to the Golden Knights. William “Wild Bill” Karlsson, who had 43 goals and 35 assists last season, and Jonathan Marchessault, who tallied 27 goals and 48 assists. This Golden Knights team came out last season, took the Pacific by storm, and came close to winning the cup in their inaugural season, so look for them to come out with more experience and determination this season. Vegas will take the Pacific with 103 points. Dorsey: The Pacific will be a fun division to watch this year, as the top four teams will battle until the last week of the season. It would be foolish to pick any team other than the Anaheim Ducks to claim the Pacific crown this year. The Ducks won the Pacific five years in a row before finishing second to the Golden Knights last season. Led by eight-year captain Ryan Getzlaf, they have a well-rounded forward corps consisting of Rickard Rakell, Jakob Silfverberg, Ondrej Kase and Adam Henrique. Even though assistant captains Corey Perry and Ryan Kesler are currently on injured reserve, the Ducks have a deep enough roster to withstand this hit. This will be the year John Gibson morphs into a top ten goaltender. Gibson will put up one of the strongest seasons by an American goaltender in recent memory, given the defense in front of him consists of rising Brandon Montour and dependable Cam Fowler. The Ducks will win the Pacific with 105 points. Whitney: The Pacific is shaping up to be really competitive this year, following the loud arrival last season of the Golden making moves to challenge the dominance of the NHL’s newest expansion team. The best offseason out West, and arguably in the NHL, belongs to the San Jose Sharks. This offseason will ultimately deliver the Pacific crown to the Sharks. Though the Sharks had a quiet early offseason, it concluded with the acquisition of the biggest trade target in the NHL, twotime Norris Trophy winning defenseman Erik Karlsson. Karlsson joins an already stacked defensive core in Sharks, which consists of famed defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic and fellow Norris Trophy winner Brent Burns. With an accompanying forward group consisting of players like Evander Kane, Joe Thornton, Joe Pavelski and Logan Couture, as well as Martin Jones in net, the Sharks will take the Pacific with 104 points. Central Division: Aldinger: The Dallas Stars fell short of their expectations last season, nearly finishing last in the Central. The Stars completed last season with 92 points. This year the Stars are a sleeper to win the Central, and it will take solid leadership from Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn for the Stars to end up on top. In addition to Seguin and Benn, the Stars added goaltender Anton Khudobin most likely to upgrade from Kari Lehto. They also signed Roman Polak, a top-four defenseman in a one year contract. The Stars will also benefit from other factors outside their organization. The Minnesota Wild seem to find themselves playing inconsistent year after year. The Stars will win the Central with 105 points. Dorsey: The Winnipeg Jets have to be not only the most complete team in the Central, but the most complete in the league. That means little in perhaps the most competitive division in hockey, where any team can lay a legitimate claim to win the Central. The Jets fell 3 points short of the division crown last year, and return an offense containing Patrick Laine, Mark Scheifele, Blake Wheeler and Kyle Conner. With defenseman Dustin Byfuglien able to chip in as a fourth forward, and a wellrounded defensive corps in front of Vezina finalist Connor Hellebuyck, teams are going to struggle to keep up with the Jets’ combination of size and skill. The Jets will win the Central with 118 points, and by extension also take the Presidents’ Trophy. Whitney: Last season saw the collapse of the dynastic Chicago Blackhawks in the Central, and the Nashville Predators rose to replace them, winning the Presidents’ Trophy in the process. This offseason, the Predators stayed quiet. Little moves were made, both on the freeagent and trade markets. The lack of any offseason moves makes sense, given the elite team the Predators already possess. Their elite defensive corps consists of P.K. Subban, Roman Josi, Mattias Ekholm and Ryan Ellis. Up front, the Predators are led by Ryan Johansen, Filip Forsberg and Viktor Arvidsson. In net is 2018 Vezina Trophy winner Pekka Rinne. This elite team, combined with what still looks to be a relatively weak division, will take the Central crown with 108 points. Atlantic Division: Aldinger: The Tampa Bay Lightning have been a team for several years now that has been knocking on the door to win the Stanley Cup. They have also dominated the Atlantic division several years in a row. Last year the Lightning finished first place in the Atlantic. But, quite frankly if they have more points than Boston and Toronto, most of the other teams in the Atlantic are not on the competitive level like the Lightning have been. With players like Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos leading the team for the Lightning, who accumulated 186 points combined they are the most complete team in the Atlantic to finish in first place this season. Dorsey: The Atlantic is clearly dominated by three teams. At the top of the Atlantic sits the Tampa Bay Lightning, one of the most consistent teams of the last five years. The Lightning contain two Rocket Richard finalists in Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov and have a core leadership group including Tyler Johnson and Ondrej Palat. They are supported by a deep cast of younger stars. The defense has a potent one-two punch in Norris Trophy winner Victor Hedman and elite defenseman Ryan McDonagh, as well as the developing Mikhail Sergachev. With Vezina finalist Andrei Vasilevskiy, they will be a very competitive team. The Boston Bruins rely on a top-heavy first line and the Toronto Maple Leafs struggle to find competent defensemen, and are dealing with a delicate salary cap situation with William Nylander. The Lightning will win the Atlantic with 114 points. Whitney: The Toronto Maple Leafs managed to do what thirty other NHL teams could not, signing the free agent of this offseason John Tavares. A young team that has already proven to be a tough competitor in the Atlantic, which is dominated by teams with strong but aging veteran corps in the Lightning and Bruins, the addition of Tavares has accelerated their process tenfold. In addition to Tavares, Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner are essential pieces of the Leafs forwards corps. Frederik Andersen has proved very reliable in net for the Leafs over the past few years. Though the Leafs have yet to resign forward William Nylander, they will still be a force to be reckoned with. Upon signing Nylander, they should far and away be the favorites to win the Atlantic. Ultimately, the Leafs will take the Atlantic crown with 112 points along with the Presidents’ Trophy. Metropolitan Division: Aldinger: By far the most competitive and toughest division in the NHL and this year the Pittsburgh Penguins will win the Metropolitan. It’s very easy and most people believe the Washington Capitals will win the metro yet again this year. But, the Penguins are a team with great chemistry with head coach Mike Sullivan, and younger talents such as Bryan Rust, Jake Guentzel, and Zach Aston-Reese playing with superstar Sidney Crosby is developing these younger players. This is not the first year these players are on the Crosby line, so the experience they have built will propel them to first place in the metro. Returning goalie Matt Murray is the main man in net for the Penguins, but if needed Casey DeSmith is available and has played enough to be a good goalie. There can be a case made for either the Penguins, Capitals and the Philadelphia Flyers. Penguins win the metro with 102 points. NHL, see page 20 �The Beacon - October 9, 2018 Sports NHL, from page 19 Dorsey: The Metropolitan is a two-horse race between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals. The slimmest of margins goes to the Penguins, as they return virtually the same roster as last year and are also not dealing with a new head coach. Led by superstars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, the Penguins are going to have one of the most potent offenses in the league. Even with a shaky defense outside of Kris Letang and Justin Schultz, goaltender Matt Murray will steal enough games to make it a moot point. While the Capitals return almost the same roster that won them a Stanley Cup, coach Barry Trotz left the team for the New York Islanders. The Capitals won’t experience a dramatic drop in quality, but it will ultimately cost them a fourth consecutive title. This is the year the Capitals’ reign as Metro champs will come to an end. The Penguins will take the Metro crown with 112 points. Whitney: The Metropolitan is the most competitive division in the NHL. Though a case can be made for the dark horse Philadelphia Flyers, the Metro is really a fight between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals. The reigning Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals will win the Metro for the fourth consecutive year. The Capitals have managed to retain nearly its entire Stanley Cup winning roster. This includes goal-scoring powerhouse and Conn Smythe winner Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, TJ Oshie and Evgeny Ku z n e t s ov. Their defense is led by John Carlson, along with Brooks Orpik, Dmitry Orlov and Matt Niskanen. Braden Holtby returns in net this year as well, having won the Vezina in 2016 and being a finalist in 2017. Despite losing Barry Trotz as head coach, the Capitals showed they are still a force to be reckoned with in their season opener, a 7-0 victory against the Boston Bruins. The Capitals will again take the Metro with a final total of 103 points. “This is the year the Capitals’ Reign as Metro champs comes to an end.” -Parker Dorsey Cross Country (Men’s and Women’s) 8/31 @ Misericordia Invitational Men’s 5th, Women’s 4th 9/8 @ Stevenson Invitational Men’s 5th, Women’s 8th 9/15 @ Cougar Classic Men’s 4th, Women’s 4th 9/29 @ Mount Saint Mary Men’s 4th, Women’s 5th 10/6 @ Desales Invitational Men’s 15th, Women’s 13th 10/13 @ Inter-Regional Border Battle 10/19 @ LVC Last Chance Run Fast 10/27 MAC Championships (Stevenson) 11/10 NCAA Mideast Regional (DeSales) President Trophy Picks Aldinger: Dallas Stars (105) Dorsey: Winnipeg Jets (118) Whitney: Toronto Maple Leafs (112) @wilkesbeacon Tyler.Aldinger@Wilkes.edu Parker.Dorsey@wilkes.edu Nicholas.Whitney@wilkes.edu WVB, from backcover On Sept. 20, the Colonels swept Clarks Summit in three straight sets, with each of the set scores being 25-21. In the second set, Betke displayed her dominance on the court, earning her 1,000th career dig. Betke tacked on 10 digs for the night, with her sixth dig allowing her to achieve the thousand-dig milestone. Moreover, the Colonels success is not solely due to their upperclassmen, rather the new underclassmen added to the roster this season have been crucial to the team’s success as well. Freshman Karlye Huffman has proven to be electric on the court, providing 30 assists and directing the Wilkes offense to a season-high .233 hitting percentage in the matchup against Clarks Summit, which earned her an Athlete of the Week honor for The Beacon as a freshman. Huffman notes how working together and always having each other’s backs on the court is imperative to maintaining a positive attitude against stiff competition. Although the Colonels lost in their conference opener against Manhattanville back on Sept. 12, Czopek notes how this competition has fueled the team’s fire and urged them to keep pushing in the right direction. “This five-set match reinforced that we can play with any team who was ranked above us in preseason,” said Czopek, noting how Wilkes was ranked seventh in the MAC Freedom preseason poll, two spots below Manhattanville. After falling 3-2 to Manhattanville, the Colonels fell again 3-1 in their second MAC Freedom matchup against FDU-Florham on Sept. 18. However, these losses only reminded the Colonels of their goals and priorities for Fall Sports Schedules Women’s Volleyball 8/31 @ PSU-Hazleton, W 3-0 9/1 @ Clarks Summit, W 3-0 9/1 @ Lycoming, L 3-0 9/1 @ Penn College, W 3-0 9/4 @ PSU-Brandywine, W 3-0 9/6 vs. Lancaster Bible, L 3-1 9/8 @ PSU-Harrisburg, W 3-1 9/8 @ Shenandoah, W 3-2 *9/12 vs. Manhattanville, L 3-2 9/15 vs. Cairn, W 3-0 9/15 vs. Wesley, W 3-1 *9/18 @ FDU-Florham, L 3-1 9/20 vs. Clarks Summit, W 3-0 9/22 @ Brooklyn College, W 3-0 9/22 @ Rutgers-Camden, W 3-1 *9/26 vs. Delaware Valley, W 3-0 9/28 @ RIT, L 3-1 9/29 @ Morrisville State, L 3-1 9/29 @ SUNY Cortland, L 3-0 *10/2 @ Eastern, L 3-0 10/4 @ PSU-Berks, W 3-2 10/6 vs. New Jersey City, W 3-1 10/6 vs. PSU-Altoona, W 3-0 10/8 @ Keystone, 7 p.m. *10/10 vs. King’s, 7 p.m. *10/16 @ DeSales, 7 p.m. 10/18 vs. Bryn Athyn, 7 p.m. *10/24 @ Misericordia, 7 p.m. 10/27 vs. Marywood, 10 a.m. 10/27 vs. Rutgers-Camden, 2 p.m. *MAC Freedom Home matches @ Marts Center 20 the season. After two conference losses, the Colonels were finally able to tack on a 3-0 conference win against Delaware Valley on Sept. 26. “Coming off of a two-game losing streak in conference play, we knew that we had to do something different,” said Ferrier. “We chose to run our practices differently than we normally do, allowing us to use our time more efficiently and pull off our first conference win against Del Val.” When looking at the season as a whole, Ferrier has high hopes for their continued success, as she believes this year’s team is filled with more talent than Wilkes has seen in the past three years. This mindset doesn’t seem far-fetched, as Ferrier’s coach emphasized how each and every athlete on the roster is crucial to the team’s success. “I could list each player’s name and what their role is for us to be successful,” said Czopek. “From the team captains leading on and off the court right through the injured players keeping stats on the bench, everyone understands that in order to be successful it requires us to all work as a single unit.” The Colonels are optimistic for the rest of their games this season, as they are set to take on King’s and DeSales in back-to-back MAC Freedom play. The conference matchup against King’s will take place at home in the Marts Center on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 7:00 p.m. The following week, the Colonels will travel to DeSales for another conference matchup on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 7:00 p.m. @wilkesbeacon Kirsten.Peters@wilkes.edu Field Hockey x-8/31 @ Susquehanna, L 3-1 x-9/1 vs. Kean, W 1-0 9/5 @ Keystone, W 3-0 9/8 vs. Widener, L 5-4 (SO) 9/13 vs. Cedar Crest, W 3-1 9/15 @ Alvernia, L 2-0 9/19 @ Moravian, W 3-2 *9/22 vs. Eastern, W 6-3 9/25 vs. U. of Scranton, L 3-1 *9/29 @ Manhattanville, W 3-2 10/3 @ Elizabethtown, L 2-1 *10/5 @ FDU-Florham, L 1-0 (OT) 10/8 vs. Arcadia, 7 p.m. *10/12 @ Delaware Valley, 7 p.m. *10/18 vs. King’s, 7 p.m. *10/20 @ DeSales, noon *10/24 @ Misericordia 7 p.m. *MAC Freedom x-Connie Harnum Classic Home games @ Schmidt Stadium �The Beacon - October 9, 2018 Sports Yankees and Red Sox renew “The Rivalry” in ALDS By Ben Mandell Co-Sports Editor Major League Baseball once again will showcase its greatest contribution to the sports world. The New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox renew “The Rivalry”. This name has been given because of the reputation the matchup has earned as the greatest rivalry in all of sports. With both teams being legitimate World series contenders this year, “The Rivalry” has grown to new heights. When these two teams met for the first time this season at Fenway Park in Boston, Tyler Austin, now a former Yankee cleated a Red Sox at Second base. This lead to Joe Kelly throwing at Austin, and him charging Kelly at the mound where punches were thrown, benches cleared and suspensions were dished out. The tone for the season was set as both teams let it be known that their rivalry was back and better than ever. The Red Sox won a franchise record 108 games this season en route to winning the American League East and owning baseball’s best record. Boston can thank MVP candidates Mookie Betts and J.D. Martinez for their season. Betts, likely the favorite to win the AL MVP hit for a .346 average, slugged 32 home runs, 80 RBI’s, scored 129 runs, stole 30 bases, had a .438 onbase percentage and a .640 slugging percentage. Martinez wasn’t far behind as he hit for a .330 average, 43 home runs, 130 RBI’s, scored 111 runs, had a .402 on-base percentage and a .629 slugging percentage. The Red Sox have also been led by a good starting pitching staff that has AL Cy Young (best pitcher) candidate Chris Sale at the forefront. Sale was outstanding as usual in 2018, posting a 6.9 WAR (wins above replacement) a 12-4 record in 27 starts, a 2.11 ERA and a whopping 237 strikeouts, which is good enough for sixth in the MLB, third in the AL. Rick Porcello, David Price and Nathan Eovaldi will also look to make impacts as starters. The New York Yankees do not lack star power either as they send one of the most impressive lineups in the MLB to the plate. The Yankees set a new MLB record with 267 home runs hit in a season, breaking the previous record of 264 held by the 1997 Seattle Mariners. The “Bronx Bombers” live up to their name as they had six players hit over 20 home runs. Giancarlo Stanton led the way with 38, while rookie Miguel Andujar, Didi Gregorius, Aaron Hicks and Aaron Judge each hit 27. Gleyber Torres, also a rookie, hit 24. The difficult part of this lineup is the depth that it has. Gary Sanchez and trade deadline acquisitions Luke Voit and Andrew McCutchen all have tremendous potential at the plate, making this Yankee lineup murderers row. WW Women’s Soccer The Yankees are lead by Luis Severino on the mound, following a first half that appeared to have him on track to the AL Cy Young award before falling off a bit in the second half. Severino still lead the team with a respectable 3.39 ERA, 19 wins, 220 strikeouts and opponent batting average holding them to .238. The Yankees will also look to Masahiro Tanaka and J.A. Happ as starters. Both sides have very stout bullpens, but the Yankees have one of the best in baseball. Headlined by flamethrower Aroldis Chapman, New York’s bullpen is one to fear. Zach Britton, Dave Robertson, Dellin Betances and Chad Green. With a bullpen as strong as this, the Yankees only need five or six innings from their starters. Boston on the other hand has a bullpen led by Craig Kimbrel, one of the leagues top closers. Behind him the bullpen seems to drop. Kelly will be an arm that is heavily relied on as well as Heath Hembree, Matt Barnes and Hector Velazquez. The group is unproven, but has potential to make or break the Red Sox playoff run. The Red Sox have a clear advantage when Chris Sale pitches, as neither side has the arm talent to match him, but Sale will only be able to pitch twice in a best of five American League Division Series. The key is going to be the Red Sox pitching. They need their starters behind Chris Sale to perform. The last few seasons have seen Boston’s pitching fail them in the ALDS. They need their starters to give five or six innings while handing the ball to the bullpen with a lead. The bullpen also needs to hold leads when they have them because the later you get in games, the harder it will be to score on the dominant Yankees bullpen. The Yankees appear to be in good shape, especially the longer they keep themselves in games. The key for the “Bronx Bombers” is going to be their starting pitching. The Red Sox lineup is very good and can jump on teams early. If the Yankees hand the ball off to their bullpen within striking distance, they feel very confident, especially the way their lineup is set up. The series has seen two game played heading into game three on Monday. Both the sides have each won a game, with Chris Sale dominating in game one, and David Price struggling in game two. Game three will see the series shift to the Bronx, where the Red Sox will send Nathan Eovaldi, who has 16 straight scoreless innings against the Yankees since joining Boston, to the mound to face Luis Severino, the Yankees Wild Card game starter. With the series now being shortened to three games following the split in Boston, game three on Monday, Oct. 8 becomes pivotal. @wilkesbeacon benjamin.mandell@wilkes.edu Fall Sports Schedules 8/31 @ PSU-Berks, PPD 9/5 @ Ithaca, L 1-0 9/8 vs. Marywood, W 3-2 9/12 @ William Paterson, W 1-0 9/15 @ Bard, L 3-1 9/19 vs. Susquehanna, L 2-1 9/22 @ #14 Arcadia T 2-2 9/25 @ U. of Scranton, L 2-0 *9/29 vs. Delaware Valley, W 1-0 10/3 vs. Kean, W 1-0 *10/6 vs. DeSales, W 2-1 *10/10 @ King’s, 5 p.m. *10/13 @ Eastern, noon *10/16 vs. Misericordia, 7 p.m. *10/20 vs. Manhattanville, 3:30 p.m. 10/23 vs. Oneonta, 7 p.m. *10/26 @ FDU-Florham, 7 p.m. *MAC Freedom Home games @ Schmidt Stadium Football 9/1 vs. Hartwick, L 28-24 9/8 @ Lebanon Valley, W 30-27 *9/15 @ Delaware Valley, L 21-10 *9/22 vs. Misericordia, L 47-45 *9/29 @ Alvernia, W 34-14 *x-10/6 vs. Albright, W 47-43 *10/12 @ FDU-Florham, 7 p.m. *10/20 @ Stevenson, noon *10/27 vs. Lycoming, 1 p.m. *y-11/10 vs. King’s, noon *MAC x-Homecoming y-Mayor’s Cup Home games @ Schmidt Stadium 21 Men’s Soccer 8/31 @ PSU-Berks, T 1-1 9/3 @ Marywood, W 2-0 9/8 vs. Moravian, L 4-1 9/12 vs. Clarks Summit, W 4-0 9/15 @ Keystone, L 2-1 (OT) 9/19 @ Susquehanna, W 1-0 9/22 @ Stevenson, L 2-1 9/26 vs. U. of Scranton, W 3-1 *9/29 vs. Delaware Valley, W 3-1 10/3 @ Lancaster Bible, W 1-0 (OT) *10/6 vs. DeSales, L 3-1 *10/9 @ King’s, 7 p.m. *10/13 @ Eastern, 3 p.m. *10/17 vs. Misericordia, 7 p.m. *10/20 vs. Manhattanville, 1 p.m. 10/24 @ Penn College, 7 p.m. *10/27 @ FDU-Florham, 7 p.m. *MAC Freedom Home games @ Schmidt Stadium �The Beacon - October 9, 2018 Sports 22 Getting to know... David Kutteroff Freshman Football Player The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week Sept. 29 - Oct. 5 Why David Kutteroff was selected: Kutteroff completed all six of his kicking attempts on the day, that being two field goals and four extra points, in the team’s 34-14 win against Alvernia on Sept. 29. Name: David Kutteroff Year: Freshman Major: Undecided Hometown: Stroudsburg, Pa. High School: Stroudsburg HS Position: Kicker Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? It felt like home when I stepped on the campus and it provided me with many opportunities. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? A possible career in psychology. Favorite building on campus? The SUB. What came first? The chicken or the egg? The egg. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? To compete for a postseason berth. When/Why did you first begin playing? I began playing football in my freshman year of high school. A family friend, who was the coach of my high school’s freshmen football team, asked me to be the kicker. Favorite thing to do during practice? Kicking footballs through the yellow posts. Editor’s note : Athlete of the Week s elec tions are deter mined by the spor t s Week se staffff each nd of each week. week . At At the the eend of the the acade acad mic year, we w ill post a reader poll on itte r @ Wilkes B eacon to row n an on Tw Twitter @WilkesBeacon to ccrown an “Athlete of the Year." The Beacon/Kirsten Peters If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? To have more team-building activities. Coke or Pepsi? Neither. I prefer Sprite. Favorite Professor? Dr. Prado. Favorite meal to eat on campus? Buffalo Macaroni and Cheese. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Off the field, I like hanging out with friends, playing soccer, listening to music and singing along to it. Most influential person in your life? I cannot choose only one because so many people have influenced my life. The top two people would have to be my mom and dad. A quote you live your life by? “Do your best.” What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? To me, “Be Colonel” means working hard and doing things the right way no taking shortcuts or finding the easy way out. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Alexander Hamilton. Anyone to give a shout-out to? I would like to give a shout-out to my brother, Matthew. -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, CoSports Editor �23 Sports The Beacon - October 9, 2018 Getting to know... Allison Peet Junior Soccer Player The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week Sept. 29 - Oct. 5 Why Allie Peet was selected: Peet scored the lone goal in the 70th minute of play in the team's MAC Freedom opener against Delaware Valley on Sept. 29, giving the Colonels the 1-0 shut-out. Name: Allie Peet Year: Junior Major: Pharmacy Hometown: Sayre, Pa. High School: Sayre HS Position: Forward Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? My driving forces to come to Wilkes were the great pharmacy program and the community atmosphere here on campus. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? After I graduate, I am hoping to become a clinical pharmacist. Favorite building on campus? My favorite building on campus would have to be Starbucks. What came first? The chicken or the egg? The egg. If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? If I could change one thing about our program, I would love to see an increase in the attendance at our games. Coke or Pepsi? Pepsi. Favorite professor? Dr. Roke-Thomas. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Watching Netflix. Most influential person in your life? My mom. Favorite meal to eat on campus? My favorite meal to eat is a breakfast sandwich from Grille Works. A quote you live your life by? "On coud nine, feeling fine." Hopes for this season as a Colonel? This season, I hope that we can win the MAC championship. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? John Lennon. When/Why did you first begin playing? I began playing soccer when I was five because my sister played and I wanted to be like her. What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? To me, "Be Colonel" means doing the right thing, always. Favorite thing to do during practice? My favorite thing to do during practice is spend time with Dani. Anyone to give a shout-out to? I would like to give a shout-out to my roommates - they're the best people I know. -Compiled by Kirsten Peters, Co-Sports Editor Editor’s note: Athlete of the Week s elec tions are deter mined by the spor ts staff each week. At the end of the academic year, we w ill post a reader poll on Tw it ter @WilkesB eacon to crow n an “Athlete of the Year." The Beacon/Kirsten Peters �The Beacon - October 9, 2018 24 WVB: Team has record year, Mikovich at forefront By Kirsten Peters Co-Sports Editor After coming off of a losing season, the Colonels have made strides this season to better their program. With seven matches left to be played, Wilkes is aiming to hold on to their current winning record of 15-8. This feat might be possible, as the women’s volleyball team is having a record year, led by the efforts of junior captain Jamey Mikovich. Since winning in their season opener against Penn State Hazleton to falling in their MAC Freedom opener against Manhattanville, the Colonels have been battling every match in order to succeed. Head coach Joe Czopek credits this success to the team’s increased chemistry on the court and the players’ ability to work hard in practice with a positive attitude. Considering that half of the roster is comprised of freshmen, Czopek was delighted to see how fast the team came together as a unit. Czopek notes that it’s the players’ positive attitude and desire to succeed as a team that is leading them to be successful. Alex Ferrier, junior outside hitter, shared how the players have the same mindset as their coach. “Being successful on the volleyball court is not just based on your playing ability, rather and earned herself one of The Beacon’s Female success comes from being a good teammate,” Athlete of the Week honors this month. Statistically, Mikovich leads the season with said Ferrier. “I believe that our team’s great connection, on and off the court, has really 367.5 points and averaging 4.90 points per set, helped us to be successful so far because it as well as leading with 308 kills and averaging sets a positive outlook and makes everyone 4.11 kills per set. Being more than halfway through the comfortable with each other on the court. Without that connection, you would be season, Mikovich has demonstrated what a crucial role she is to the team’s overall success, useless.” which has not This positive gone unnoticed approach seems “Jamey, as one of our captains, by the coaching to be working for staff. Mikovich, as she “Jamey, as one is at the forefront brings a lead-by-example attitude of our captains, of the team’s to the team, whether we’re facing brings a lead-byefforts this season example attitude and whose name a tough opponent across the net to the team, keeps getting whether we’re recognition on or working hard in intersquad in facing a tough the volleyball practice.” opponent across court. the net or working In September, - Head coach Joe Czopek hard in intersquad Mikovich, the in practice,” said right side hitter, earned the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Czopek. “Her strong work ethic encourages Freedom Player of the Week honor twice, tied everyone to give 100 percent all the time. She Wendy O’Conner’s single-match school record has set personal goals for herself, and realizes of 29 kills, was named the Division III Women’s that for her to achieve them, the team must Volleyball Offensive Player of the Month by the also achieve its goals.” Some of Mikovich’s goals include working Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), on executing different hitting angles that she’s not used to hitting, as well as working on bettering her serve. By focusing on attaining these goals, Mikovich has not only improved as a player herself, as demonstrated by her stat line, but she has also been essential to helping the team attain its season goals. “We’re currently preparing for a huge conference game against King’s this week,” said Mikovich. “We played three teams in New York last weekend in preparation for our upcoming conference games. They had fastpaced offenses, like we saw Eastern had this past week, and we know other teams in the conference will have for the rest of the season.” Czopek notes that although Wilkes doesn’t take any matchup lightly and considers every matchup to be important, their strongest rivalries tend to be against local schools, that being both King’s and Misericordia. Hence, how the team performs in this upcoming matchup against King’s should serve as an indicator for how much the Colonels have improved this past season. In addition to Mikovich’s standout performance, junior defensive specialist Juliet Betke has been spearheading the Colonels’ defensive efforts. WVB, see page 20 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 2018 October 9th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 October 9 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University