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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes Marketing Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca early 1980s Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/2cc42b821e444238f258e1006860633c.pdf b382705e3e9e3b6422e5aed78287820a PDF Text Text The Beacon - February 9, 2022 THE BEACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Volume 74, Issue 10 1 “The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow.” University returns to in-person teaching after two weeks online By Maddy Kinard News Editor On Jan. 31, Wilkes University returned to face-to-face classes, stirring up excitement along with some apprehension among students and professors. Starting the weekend of Jan. 15, students living in Wilkes housing gradually began moving back in preparation for the virtual start of the semester on Jan. 17. This online span of teaching sought to mitigate the possibility of another campus outbreak. “We always have concerns about the health of the community which is why we implemented the two-week virtual class strategy,” said Justin Kraynack, associate vice president of operations and compliance and COVID-19 task force member. The task force intentions for doing so was to avoid a possible post-holiday spike. They also wanted to bring students back for face-to-face classes once the region began experiencing a consistent drop in new case. “Fortunetly for us, that’s exactly what happened,” said Kraynack. However, opinions are mixed on whether the two-week period will work The Beacon/Maddy Kinard as intended. Junior neuroscience and biology major Kalyn Lash is not so sure. She believes that these past two weeks were partially beneficial, but with small flaws. “Upperclassmen who live off campus can return whenever they want, which leads to the potential for an outbreak, along with students still getting together, working and so forth,” said Lash. “Many students, including myself, work in hospital settings, grocery stores Creative Colonel of the Week: Mattias Hime, page 11 ‘Scream’ review: the triumps and downfalls of the film, page 18 BLACK History MONTH 22 Wilkes elebrates Black History Month with awareness events, page, 4 or facilities that can become hotspots. While staying off-campus has the potential to limit an outbreak, students are still living their lives, allowing more opportunities for COVID to spread.” Rebecca Aungst, senior criminology major, feels similarly about the leniency surrounding the quarantine period but is excited to return nonetheless. “I don’t really think these two weeks will have that big of an impact on getting ahead of the virus because people still leave campus and interact with their family or the public so there isn’t much that’s going to change by being online and then coming back,” said Aungst. “But I’m so ready to return to in-person and hope it lasts for the rest of the semester.” Professors were similarly affected during this time as they are still learning and navigating the ever changing nature of virtual learning. Dr. Thomas Hamill, associate professor of English, shares the same excitement as Aungst over returning to in person classes as his classes rely heavily on discussion, so synchronous online teaching presents a lag time that hinders the natural flow of conversation. IN-PERSON, page 5 MIH: Colonels continue their commanding play with 8-1 win, page 20 �The Beacon - February 9, 2022 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor Maddy Kinard: Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu Student Government notes: Feb. 2 weekly meeting By Zach Paraway News Staff Writer The Student Government held its third meeting and for the first time this semester, it was held in-person. It started in traditional fashion with a call to order and roll being taken. Next was the approval of minutes and the treasurer’s report. The treasurer’s report stated that there is a total of $78,500 across all SG accounts. The first and only order of business for the week was a presentation for SG president, Lexi Payne, about Random Acts of Kindness Week. The week will run from Feb. 13 to 19. The budget for the week is projected to be around $1,050 and is to be voted on next week. The next SG meeting will be held next week, Feb. 9. Photo courtesy of Maddy Yeager From left to right: Megan Makovsky, executive recording secretary; Lexi Payne, student body president; Ben Wojciechowski, executive vice president; Danielle Morris, executive corresponding secretary; Allie Faunce, executive treasurer Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events Compiled by Beacon News Staff Career and Internship Fair Save the date: Wilkes University will be hosting their first in-person Career and Internship Fair in three years from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 17 in the McHale Athletic Center Both students and alumni are encouraged to attend and meet organizations that are seeking employers and interns for both the summer and fall semesters. Employer registration information will be available on your Handshake app (or at www.joinhandshake.com) by midFebruary For those looking to improve their resume, the Center for Career Development and Internships will hold a multitude of resume workshops and job fair prep sessions to prepare. For more details, keep up to date with events in your Handshake account. Buy a Tote Bag Looking for a new bag? Green Giants tote bags are an affordable, sustainable and durable alternative to plastic and are being sold for ten dollars each. The bags come in two designs: the Wilkes University logo and blue butterflies. Students looking to purchase one should watch out for them in the Student Union Building, the Simms Center, or DM them on Instagram @greengiantstotebags to place an order. Ninety percent of proceeds go to Little Eric’s Foundation, a local organization that funds pediatric cancer research. Join in the Book Swap In participation with Random Acts of Kindness Week, Reading Buddies is engaging in a book swap. Anyone looking to get rid of old books, magazines, or any other reading material is encouraged to drop off their items in the Henry Student Center anytime between now and Thursday, Feb. 17, and pick up a new read in the process. For more information, email monica. morrison1@wilkes.edu Save the Date for a Blood Drive The Wilkes University Civic Engagement Office will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15 in the McHale Athletic Center. To schedule an appointment, go to RedCrossBlood.org and enter WILKESU or call 1-800-REDCROSS Those donating will recieve a free t-shirt and a $10 Amazon e-gift card (while supplies last). Learn More About PHENND Fellows AmeriCorps VISTA Are you a student graduating in 2022 and looking to go into a possible postgrad position in social impact field? A Virtual Information Session will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 21 for those interested in becoming an AmeriCorps VISTA and supporting local nonprofits and schools in fighting against poverty. The program offers two tracks: school-based community partnerships and non-profit organization within Philadelphia. For more information, visit https:// phennd.org/grant/phennd-fellows/ and follow @phennd_vistas on Instagram. Table of Contents News..................2 Life, A&E............7 Opinion............14 Sports................19 Upcoming Events: 2022 Spring Semester March 5 - Spring Recess Begins 14 - Classes Resume April 14 - Holiday Recess Begins 18 - Classes Resume �������������������������������� ���������� ������ ������� ������������� ��� �The Beacon - February 9, 2022 News 3 New dining hall set to open at beginning of fall 2022 semester By Maddy Kinard News Editor Beginning at the end of the semester and running until Aug. 1, Henry’s Dining Hall will be under construction for a remodel of the cafeteria space. “Henry’s Dining Hall is an important social hub for Wilkes that is in need of an update to continue to meet the needs of the campus,” said James Watkinson, director of food services. We want to create an inviting space for students to feel as at home as possible while oncampus as well as adapt the dining hall to operate more efficiently.” During this renovation, students can expect to see a relocation of the salad bar and pizza stations. Some of the already existing options will also be updated to maximize the experience of students in the dining hall. New with the update will be “True Balance.” This station will provide alternative food options for allergysensitive students that are made without eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy and wheat. “While many of our current options will remain, our focus will shift to items students have been requesting more of in the last few years,” said Watkinson. “One of our newest stations, True Balance, is sure to be a game-changer. We will also be increasing our options at our new vegetarian station Root as well. These changes, along with the centering of the salad area, are instrumental to providing the program that students want.” As described by Watkinson, this update was prompted by a necessity to keep up-to-date with students’ needs as they grow and change. One such need especially highlighted by the campus community was the wish for healthier options. “I’m hoping that with this new design comes better options health wise,” said Lindsey Medina, sophomore nursing major. “I think that this would benefit a lot of the students who only have the option to eat at the cafeteria.” Norene Brown, sophomore psychology major, is also hoping for more healthier vegetarian options to be made available but overall believes that “the renovation Photo Courtesy of Liam White Currently, Henry’s Dining Hall has a form of a circular design, but the centralized pizza ovens make it dificult to see all options. Photo Courtesy of Food Services and Aramark The approximate design for the new dining hall offers a central hub that students can circulate around. looks nice and seems to have a better flow to it.” Even though the project end date is set before the beginning of the fall 2022 semester, dining services are prepared with contingency plans should they need them if construction goes longer than anticipated. Despite current construction only being planned for Henry’s Dining Hall, food services are always looking to improve their program and offer as much to the students and campus-wide community as possible, so they are also looking into other areas of the dining program (Rifkin Cafe, P.O.D. Market, etc.) that could use some potential updates. �The Beacon - February 9, 2022 News Wilkes elebrates Black History Month with awareness events By Sydney Umstead News Staff Writer Black History Month is an important month that acknowledges and celebrates black history and heritage. To pay homage to this, Wilkes is partaking in month-long events in commemoration. The discussion regarding the events came after a college-wide meeting where the members of the Division of Global Cultures, the Office of Diversity and the Multicultural Student Coalition agreed to come together to find ways to celebrate Black History Month. “Since our history doesn’t focus on Black History Month events all year round when they should,” said Erica Acosta, director of diversity initiatives. “This month makes people really reflect and take the time to be aware about the contributions of the African diaspora and the Black community to this country.” Black History Month began on Feb. 1 and continues until March 1. The first event, “The Impact on Colorism on the BIPOC Community,” was held on Feb. 3 at 11 a.m. via Zoom. The event featured impactful topics through the use of workshops, history and art. The next special occasion will be the “Transcribe-A-Thon” on Feb. 15 which students can attend in person. “We really struggled with this, but in the end we decided that we were going to do each event either fully virtual or fully in-person,” said Dr. Christopher Zarpentine, division of global cultures. “Trying to do a hybrid event really multiplies the things that can go wrong.” Throughout the different activities around campus this month, participants have the opportunity to learn and connect with African culture. The final event, “The Autophysiopsychic Millennium: A Performance & Presentation on Afrofuturism,” gives a nod to the music scene and includes a discussion on how it pertains to African history, with a Chicago based ensemble being featured. It will feature the music of composer, Yusef Lateef, and his influence as well as his usage of jazz music in his work. “Music is such an important part of our history and culture as human beings,” said Zarpentine. “And I think this group really embodies this. I think it has a really joyous and celebratory quality. So even for folks who aren’t really familiar with jazz or Afrofuturism, I’d encourage them to come and check it out.” In order to attend the Zoom activities, students will need to RSVP. However, the in-person commemorations are open to the students, and provide the opportunity to connect and learn about African culture. “I think representation is important and as I think we have collectively learned over the past number of years, Black History is underrepresented in our educational systems,” said Heather Sincavage, associate professor and director of the sordoni art gallery. “Taking the weeks in February to celebrate the contributions of Black scholars, creatives, historians and theorists is certainly a spotlight but hopefully any one of these events might inspire further study and patronage that carries on throughout the year.” There is also an exhibition signifying the importance of the month on display until March 13 at the Sordoni Art Gallery. The exhibition was created by artist Juan Logan. “Juan Logan is a prolific artist who uses his work to discuss the Black American experience but also hopes to inspire social responsibility from those who view his work”, said Sincavage. “He is a very generous and accessible artist and I think those who attend his talk will garner a better understanding of why he approaches his work in the way he does. There’s nothing better than to hear about someone’s work directly from them.” 4 BLACK History MONTH 22 Graphic by Jack Malatesta Black History Month future event timeline Feb. 15 - “The 3rd Annual Douglass Day Transcribe-A-Thon” in Breiseth 105 Feb. 16 - “A Special Evening With Juan Logan” - via Zoom Feb. 23 - “The Autophysiopsychoic Millennium: A Performance and Presentation on Afrofuturism” - in SUB Ballroom �The Beacon - February 9, 2022 IN-PERSON, from front “My students in all of my classes have done an outstanding job of being engaged in the lectures and of actively participating in discussions—all of which has made the first two weeks of remote classes successful,” said Hamill. Hamill also feels as though virtual instruction has become more and more seamless as students further adjust to the changes in learning. This, coupled with the efforts to stop the spread of disease, leave him feeling positvely about the overall experience. “As a campus community we had already proven (before January) that we were agile enough to make the adjustment work well, and so we were fortunate to have the flexibility to use the available data (in terms of our own capabilities and in terms of what we knew about Omicron) to keep the semester on track while also keeping everyone as safe as possible,” said Hamill. Despite the possibilities of cases spiking and debates on whether the twoweek virtual schooling will have been News Conversation Partner Program welcomes students from Japan By Zach Paraway News Staff Writer This year, students from Japan will be visiting the Wilkes campus. The social aspect of college can be difficult for many students, especially for those who are far from home and immersed in a different culture than their own. For those students who come from different countries, Wilkes offers a program for them: the Wilkes English Language Center Conversation Partner Program. This program is an opportunity to bring students to America, on the Wilkes campus, and have them interact with American students for six weeks: July 3 to Aug. 13. “It is an amazing way to meet people from other countries and other cultures, make new friends and broaden your horizons. It’s also a great way to earn some extra money because it is a part of workstudy,” said Dr. Kimberly Ann Niezgoda, the program director. 5 beneficial, the COVID-19 task force is still doing everything they can to ensure the safety of the campus and town-wide community. Along with in-person classes resuming, the guest rule for on-campus housing has returned to allowing masked individuals in rooms. Additionally, in-person events are hoping to be returning as soon as the first week back to face-to-face learning experience returns for students. Assurance testing will also continue for those that are not fully vaccinated, which includes not having the booster shot. For students looking to get vaccinated, research local pharmacies offering appointments and keep an eye out for on-campus clinics. An email is to be expected within the coming days that will further lay out some of the proceeding guidelines and regulations as the campus moves forward in a safe and proactive manner. The program has students meet with a foreign student at least once a week; however, pairs are free to meet more than that, and as Niezgoda states, they usually do. Niezgoda was born and raised in the Wyoming area, then left for the Czech Republic in her senior year of college. What was supposed to be a single semester to study abroad soon became her living outside of America for 14 years, staying in the Czech Republic along with much of Europe. She has been at Wilkes since 2006 and helps with the intensive English program, master’s in teaching English as a second language program and helps in the English language center. A final positive she said about the program is that it provides people with an international friend for them to see the world from different perspectives and see things away from their own eyes. For any student looking to join the program, email kimberly.niezgoda@ wilkes.edu for more information. The Beacon/Maddy Kinard Students hang out in the bustling Starbucks on South Main Street. After lifting restrictions, students are now allowed to sit at tables and eat indoors. ALL INCLUSIVE PREMIUM STUDENT APARTMENTS Beautiful, Clean, professionally managed... 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Megan Boone Valkenberg, office of civic engagement, encourages students to apply for the hands-on approach and profound understanding that students can experience with LEAP-AB. “One thing I know about Wilkes students is that they love to get their hands dirty,” said Boone Valkenburg. Carolina Tiger Rescue – Pittsboro, N.C. Carolina Tiger Rescue is a nonprofit animal sanctuary, home to rescued wild cats that are unable to survive in the wild. The sanctuary is a place that LEAPAB volunteers have visited in the past, and it has been a popular opportunity for students to learn the history of and come up close to the beloved cats without touching them. 10 spaces are available. Volunteers will be driven to N.C. Mountain T.O.P. – Coalmont, Tenn. Mountain T.O.P. is a disaster recovery habitat building experience, giving assistance to those who need home repair. The opportunity comes after Tenn. was heavily damaged by flooding disasters. 10 spaces are available, and volunteers will be driven to Tenn. Mountain T.O.P. is a religious organization for youth and adults, so it is encouraged that any denominational students who may be interested to reach out to learn more. Give Kids the World – Kissimmee, Fla. Give Kids the World is a nonprofit resort that provides children with critical illnesses with a Disney experience. The village resort is a small amusement park that gives these children places to stay. Volunteers will take a backseat role in giving children the Disney experience, such as helping with food, activities, rides or even dressing up in costumes. As Boone Valkenberg describes it, Give Kids the World allows “a kid to just be a kid.” 10 spaces are available, but spaces are filling up quickly. Volunteers will travel by plane to the resort. A day at Disney World is also included for volunteers for levity. Applications are still available on Wilkes Today. Any students interested should reach out to Boone Valkenburg at megan.boone@wilkes.edu for additional details and information. 6 Photos of past expereiences, courtesy of Megan Boone Valkenburg DDMA DEIC competition Call for spring internships By Zach Paraway News Staff Writer Every year, digital design and media art (DDMA) majors participate in the Direct Effect Innovation Challenge, or DEIC, marketing competition. This year, one of the student teams is calling for responses to a short questionnaire regarding experience with the military. Lisa Reynolds, assistant professor of DDMA, describes the event as providing critical real-word experience to students involved as they are given real clients and a real marketing challenge that they must address both creatively and effectively throughout the course of the competition. Zoey Rosensweet, senior DDMA major and one of the heads of the program, similarly highlights the importance of DEIC for students. “I think the DEIC competition is a great way for students to get real world experience creating a marketing campaign with a team,” said Rosensweet. “Each of us bring our own unique skills to the table and it’s important that we assign our tasks accordingly.” The survey is located in the Wilkes Today emails, and it is encouraged that anyone with military experience fill out the survey. By Maddy Kinard News Editor Internships are a crucial part of a student’s undergraduate education, and it is not too late to sign up and participate in one for credit this semester. As per the Wilkes Today email, several internship opportunities are available, some even with on-site components. “An internship is a process that formally integrates an undergraduate student’s academic studies with a productive work experience in a professional setting,” said Sharon Castano, director of internships and parent programs and professional development instructor. Castano goes on to break down the benefits of an internship into three parts: personal, professional and academic. For personal, it improves selfconfidence and integrates values with work; for professional, students are able to explore possible career fields; lastly, for academic, students can utilize resources that may otherwise not be available on campus. Students interested in finding out more or discussing internship options should visit the Cooperative Education/ Internship Office located in the Center for Career Development and Internships or email sharon.castano@wilkes.edu. �The Beacon - February 9, 2022 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment Have any events or artists to be shared? Contact Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor Jordan Daniels:Jordan.Daniel@wilkes.edu Colonel’s Cupboard announces new spring semestser hours Visit the Colonel’s Cupboard for free food and household items By Jordan Daniel Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor Colonel’s Cupboard, located in the Center for Career Development and Internships building, offers grocery and household items to students, staff and faculty members for free. There are new hours for people to visit the Colonel’s Cupboard for the spring semester. The hours are as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Colonel’s Cupboard will also follow all scheduled holiday breaks, closures and delays. “Food insecurity on college campuses often goes unnoticed,” said Catie Becker, “Students have enough going in their worlds, offering the Cupboard as a resource hopefully eliminates some of that stress” - Catie Becker Bonner leader coordinator. One of the main reasons student development runs Colonel’s Cupboard is because some people cannot afford having a full meal plan or buying food off campus. Trying to figure out how a student is going to buy food or when they can eat next while balancing a full-course load of schoolwork impedes on their success in school. “Students have enough going on in their worlds; offering the Cupboard as a Colonel’s Cupboard Spring Semester Hours Monday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m Tuesday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. resource hopefully eliminates some of that stress,” said Becker. The Colonel’s Cupboard is also a good resource for students who do not go home over breaks, especially the international students. These students do not go back home for long periods of time and may not have the necessary funds to feed themselves. “Quite a few of our students have to work during school, not only to pay their way through school but also pay for those essential needs,” said Megan Boone Valkenburg, civic engagement coordinator. “If we are able to take some of that burden off of them they can focus more on their schoolwork and on their tuition dollars, rather than on their food security.” The Colonel’s Cupboard is funded entirely through donations from businesses, alumni and community members; tuition dollars are not used to purchase items. Plus, student development partners with CEO Foodbank to receive many of their items free of charge. Not only are people welcome to come any time to the Colonel’s Cupboard but they are encouraged to help out too. The school has a federal work study position where students can help keep the Colonel’s Cupboard open during nontraditional hours. “I think it’s important to have such a resource like the cupboard because it takes the worry away of some students who cannot afford food or any personal items,” said Brenda Arias, first-year hospitality leadership major. “The cupboard makes it easier and attainable for them and I think that’s very valuable. My favorite thing about working in the Colonel’s Cupboard is knowing that I’m a resource of help for people.” Student development also enjoys working with any club or sports teams that would like to host a drive to help stock the Colonel’s Cupboard. People can also help out by simply stopping by to retrieve items because it reduces the amount of waste of expired foods. “Last year before the semester ended athletics gave us a humongous donation,” said Boone Valkenburg. “I think it was either 3,000 or 5,000 cans and that carried us through the first semester so it’s been really wonderful to see how supportive the whole campus is.” If students are not comfortable with physically going inside the Colonel’s Cupboard they can always order online and their items will come in a discrete brown box. To order online, scan the QR code. Orders will be available 48 hours after being placed and orders placed Friday to Sunday will be ready for pick up on Monday. All orders can be picked up in the mail room. Courtesy of Student Development Scan this QR code to order online from the Colonel’s Cupboard. The information a student is prompted to enter is confidential and convenient. �The Beacon - February 9, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 8 Dollar Tree Recipe: Delectable Valentine’s Day trail mix By Morgan Rich Life, Arts, & Entertainment Staff Writer It is officially the season of love and what better way to celebrate than to make a delicious snack. This trail mix is a unique and healthy mix that can be made just by taking a trip to the dollar store. This recipe only takes a few minutes to make and can be stored up to a month. Ingredients: ½ cup of honey toasted organic oat cereal 1 cup of assorted nuts (optional) ½ cup of dried cranberries 1 cup of white fudge covered pretzels 1 ¼ cup of cupid’s mix M&M’s ½ cup of Hershey’s milk chocolate kisses ¼ cup of double crisp chocolate hearts (optional) be substituted with mini M&M candies or any other of your favorite snacks) Directions: First, combine the honey toasted organic oat cereal, assorted nuts, dried cranberries, white fudge covered pretzels and M&M’s in a large bowl. Mix together all ingredients. Next, unwrap the Hershey’s kisses and put them into a small bowl. Microwave for two minutes or until melted and mix halfway through. Grab a spoon and drizzle the chocolate onto the ingredients in the large bowl. This next step is optional. For extra sweetness, add the double crisp chocolate hearts on top of the mix. Once completed, mix ingredients to blend the drizzled chocolate or serve as is. Now you are done, enjoy! Allergens: Dairy, nut products The Beacon/Morgan Rich a B n o um c Each week, the Wilkes Beacon staff adds a song to the Beacon Bumps playlist on spotify. Check us out under Chris Gowarty’s Spotify or check out this week’s picks right now! ps Be Looking for a fun acitivity to do with a significant other or friends this Valentine’s Day, try making this tasty and affordable trail mix together. Emily Cherkauskas, Editor-in-Chief: Phonky Town - PlayaPhonk Ariel Reed, Managing Editor: The Real Slim Shady - Eminem Liz Cherinka, Social Media Editor: Goodie Bag - Still Woozy News Editor: Maddy Kinard: Nightclub (Waiting for You) - Bad Suns Jordan Daniel, LAE Editor: Come to Your Senses - Alexandra Shipp, Vanessa Hudgens Bre Ebisch, Opinion Editor: Numb Little Bug - Em Beihold Lindsey Scorey, Opinion Asst. Editor: Valentine’s Day (Shameful) - Kehlani Christopher Gowarty, Sports Editor: Gasoline - The Weeknd Baylee Guedes, Sports Editor: Put A Little Love On Me - Niall Horan Jason Eberhart, Sports Asst. Editor: Super Gremlin - Kodak Black Lead Designer, Mia Walker: Free Animal - Foreign Air Lead Layout Designer, Zoey Rosensweet: Drink Before the War - Sinead O’Connor �The Beacon – February 9, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Rex Orange County teases new album and upcoming tour Fans of Rex Orange County cannot wait for “Who Cares” By AJ Rubino Life, Arts, & Entertainment Staff Writer English singer-songwriter Rex Orange County is back again with a new single, album and tour. The singer, also known as Alexander James O’Connor, posted to social media on Jan. 3 hinting new things are coming. After speculation, fans soon found out that the singer would release the new song, “Keep It Up” on Jan. 26. The last time Rex Orange County released music was in October 2019 when his third album “Pony” was released. This long break for the singer and his fans allowed some students on campus to express their feelings about the new updates from O’Connor. “I really enjoyed the song, especially the ending,” said Drew Haritos, sophomore English and psychology major. “The ending was something that I need to hear from time to time.” The song acts as a motivator towards people struggling through hard times. Hard times can hint at simply living in a pandemic to anything in one’s daily life. Haritos shared that this song has a melodic vibe but the lyrics eased the listeners mind with the lyrics. Sophomore biology major, Christina DeCresenza, was pleasantly surprised by the style of the song. “Learning self respect and learning to put yourself first is a strong message that I have taken from the song,” said DeCresenza. “I definitely have had times like how O’Connor describes his thoughts in his songs.” P1 pharmacy major, Megan Makovsky, is a new fan of Rex Orange County. “I was looking for new music to listen to,” said Makovsky. “A friend recommended it and I thoroughly enjoyed the song. I am definitely looking forward to the rest of the album.” Once fans digested the new song, Rex Orange County did not stop there. The singer announced on Jan. 28 that he will be going back on tour and releasing his fourth album titled “Who Cares.” The release date for this album is March 11. The album includes 11 songs, including a special feature from Tyler The Creator. This will be the third collaboration between the two musicians. O’Connor first appeared on Tyler The Creator’s 2017 Grammy nominated album “Flower Boy.” O’Connor featured on “Boredom” and “Foreward.” This time around, Tyler The Creator will make a special appearance on Rex Orange County’s album. “Open A Window” is the second song on the tracklist that the collaboration is on. DeCresenza is a huge fan of Tyler The Creator and Rex Orange County alike and thoroughly enjoyed their past collaborations. “They both have such different voices and styles but I think they balance each other well,” said DeCresenza. “I am really looking forward to hearing this feature.” Rex Orange County’s 2019 album “Pony” covers multiple themes from mental illness to homesickness. However, as the music industry proceeds to go along its course, we find more artists telling the struggles of fame and the public eye through the use of lyrics and melodies. “Who Cares” is rumored to shine light on the same themes covered in “Pony” but with elements of “Apricot Princess,” O’Connor’s second album, thrown in. “Apricot Princess” tells the story of life lessons learnt from love and the heartbreak that follows. If we combine both themes to create a new era for O’Connor, it appears that the end result is who cares. O’Connor’s use of journalistic thoughts and sweet metaphors will express the story he wants to tell. “I am hoping that it will be like the previous albums but would also be interested in what this album presents if it was not,” said Haritos. “Keep It Up” served as a good reminder to remember who you are in the moments of doubt. DeCresenza is most excited for the studio version of “Amazing.” She heard a version of the song on one of his livestreams. “The song is from what he said is ‘for the lovers’ and I have always thought that O’Connor does a wonderful job of portraying all of the feelings that encompasses falling and being in love,” said DeCresenza. DeCresenza is thankful for the new album to say the least. All of his albums in the past have differed a lot from each other when it comes to his lyrics. “Naturally this comes from what he has going on in his life at the time being,” said DeCresenza. As time progresses, the tracklist names can simply be broken down to what theme may be presented in the song as more things become available. The new album was created by O’Connor and Benny Sings. Sings is a Dutch pop musician who has worked on his own pieces and others including Rex Orange County, Mac DeMarco and GoldLink. Merchandise for the new album includes a thumbs up with a smiley face and legs attached to the bottom. Pieces that O’Connor has shown on social media with the logo include a metal ring, a varsity jacket, phone cases and t-shirts. However, merchandise has yet to be announced and everything is just for show at the moment. DeCresenza will not be attending his tour but is very envious of her friends that are doing so. Haritos’ friend will be attending and she is very excited to see the visuals of the concert. O’Connor last appeared on tour late2019 through the beginning of 2020 for the Pony tour. However, due to COVID-19 and the lockdown regulations, the tour was put to a halt. The “Who Cares” tour will take flight in late spring through the majority of the summer. O’Connor will be traveling through North America, United Kingdom and Ireland. The tour will start on May 4 in Miami and wrap up in London on Aug. 13. Concert tickets went on sale Feb. 4 through Ticketmaster. Fans can preorder the album or singles digitally at www.rexorangecounty.com. The link can be found on his instagram account @ rexorangecounty. KEEP IT UP Graphic by Jack Malatesta �The Beacon - February 9, 2022 10 Life, Arts & Entertainment Liz’s Craft Column: Valentine’s Day heart no-sew throw pillows A quick and easy gift for Valentine’s Day By Liz Cherinka Social Media Manager This Valentine’s Day craft is a no sew throw pillow. There is no needle and thread required, which makes this craft quick to make. It can add a holiday touch to any space and the pattern of the pillow can be personalized. This craft is also affordable because it only requires a few supplies, which can be found at any craft store. • • • Two colors of fleece fabric. These colors can be Valentine’s Day themes but do not have to be. They also can match or the pillow can have two designs and be reversible. Scissors Pillow stuffing or Poly-fil 3. Once the two hearts are cut, lay them on top of each other evenly. Starting at the point on the bottom, cut one and half to two inch strips around the edge of the heart. The strips will curve as they go around the top of the heart but make sure their length still stays long enough. It may help to draw a heart on the fabric two inches in from the edge to guide where the strips are cut. 4. After the strips are cut, starting at the bottom, tie the strips that lay on top of each other together. Tie them twice so they stay secured. 1. First, cut a square that is at least two feet by two feet out of the first pattern fabric. Then, fold that piece of fabric in half. Out of this, cut half of a heart shape using the folding edge as the center of the heart. Unfold the fabric to reveal the heart shape. The edges do not have to be perfectly cut because they will mostly not be visible. 2. Place the first heart on top of the second color fabric. Cut around the original heart. The edges of this one also do not have to be perfect but make sure the size of both hearts are the same so they line up evenly. Repeat this around the heart until there is just a small gap before the starting point. Grab some of the pillow stuffing and, using the gap, put the stuffing into the pillow. Stuff it until there is just enough room to tie the rest of the strips together. 5. Finish tying the strips and then the pillow is complete. Rearrange any of the stuffing to make it even and then feel free to display it anywhere for a fun, handmade decoration. This thow pillow is a festive decoration perfect for the season and can also be finished just in time. This craft only takes about a half hour, so it is perfect to do in a hurry before the holiday. Liz’s Craft Column Rating: �The Beacon - February 9, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 C R E AT I V E CO L O N E L S Creative Colonel of the Week: Mattias Hime By Jordan Daniel Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor Mattias Hime, senior business management major, is a perfect fit for this week’s Creative Colonel. His combined knowledge of business management and interest in fashion allowed him to begin his own clothing brand, Stack Or Starve (S.O.S). “The inspiration behind the name comes from me as a child struggling in life and my mom always told me to focus on building a strong and powerful life, and I would never have to worry about struggling so the inspiration of the name has to do a lot with my mom,” said Hime. Hime began S.O.S in August 2022 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, so it was challenging for him to obtain customers. Nevertheless, the message he spread with his brand caught the Visit stackstarve.com to browse all Stack or Starve has to offer. attention of some people. “I also wanted to build an affordable brand for families who can’t afford expensive name brands,” said Hime. “I was that kid who couldn’t afford things for a while but my family worked hard to get where we are today. I will never forget where I came from so I want to show people that you can afford nice quality clothes for a low price.” The beginning process for Hime was going great and he sold out the first hoodie in just about two hours. Then, he took his clothing brand online to focus on building a real brand that people can rely on and reach people around the world. “My favorite thing about my business is seeing people wearing my brand and trusting in the quality,” said Hime. When he created his first hoodie, Hime worked together with another company, Custom Ink, which sold custom clothes in bulk. He designs his clothes by using a website called tailorbrands.com, which allows him to customize and make adjustments to his designs. Hime’s friend and roommate, Dylan Walck, helped him launch S.O.S’ website and as of now, Hime no longer works with Custom Ink but a new company called Printify to create his clothes. S.O.S provides hoodies, athletic wear, trucker hats and more. In order to check out some of the products by Hime’s brand and to find out more information about it, visit the website at stackstarve. com. “I hope I can help people all around the world,” said Hime. “I hope that one day I can give back to low-income students and families.” Courtesy of Mattias Hime Mattias Hime, owner of Stack or Starve (S.O.S), creates affordable and good quality clothes for everyone to feel and look their best. Want to showcase your skill and talents? Contact jordan.daniel@wilkes.edu �The Beacon – February 9, 2022 LA&E 12 Winter preparedness and precautions Tips to stay safe and warm during the harsh winter Take care of cars during winter weather: •Install winter tires •Maintain air pressure in tires •Replace old windshield wipers and washer fluid •Ensure the rear-window defroster is in good condition •Keep gas tank at least half full •Let a car run for 15 to 20 minutes before getting on the road Drive carefully on ice. Let your car run for a few minutes to avoid foggy windows and a cold engine. Watch for local weather updates and alerts: • Check out AccuWeather for the most accurate and current weather reports • For students, make sure to follow Wilkes’ alerts for local weather conditions • Wilkes’ alerts will notify Sign up to receive weather-related alerts on your phone students for cancellations or compressed schedules due to and student email from Wilkes through your school account. extreme weather �The Beacon – February 9, 2022 Wear warm clothes: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Boots Thick socks Long pants Long-sleeved shirts Thick sweaters Hoodies Jackets Coats Parkas Scarves Gloves Mittens Hats Earmuffs 13 LA&E Layer clothes: • Wear long-sleeved shirts under, sweaters and then wear a jacket or coat on top • This method will keeps people warm in the cold If a person gets too warm, take the extra layers of clothing off Walk on ice properly: • Wear snow boots • Walk slowly • Walk with arms at the side like a penguin for balance Watch out for ice in unsuspecting areas. With piles of snow still littered around campus, stick to clearer pathways. Wear proper, grippy shoes and boots when walking on ice to avoid slipping. Jordan Daniel Page Design/Layout: Mia Walker Emily Cherkauskas Ariel Reed �The Beacon - February 9, 2022 Opinion Editorial Staff 2021-22 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Emily Cherkauskas Managing Editor - Ariel Reed Social Media Manager - Liz Cherinka Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Maddy Kinard LA&E - Jordan Daniel Opinion - Breanna Ebisch Sports - Chris Gowarty Baylee Guedes Lead Designers Mia Walker & Zoey Rosensweet Assistant Editors Opinion - Lindsey Scorey Sports - Jason Eberhart Section Staff Writers News - Sydney Umstead News - Zach Paraway LA&E - AJ Rubino LA&E - Morgan Rich Opinon - Zara Lantzman Interested in joining The Beacon? To learn more about what you can do, contact: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu or Kalen.Churcher@wilkes.edu 141 S. Main Street Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media & Communication Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Want to advertise in The Beacon? Contact: Ariel Reed at Ariel.Reed@wilkes.edu The Beacon Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: Breanna.Ebisch@wilkes.edu Our Voice Each week, The Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. University lacks in timely delivery of policies The pandemic has been a struggle for everyone, but it has made college life almost unbearable for students. The rules and regulations that are meant to keep us safe are ever-changing, which makes one wonder if our campuses and institutions know how to keep us safe. Wilkes has put COVID-19 campus rules in place ever since the start of the pandemic (mask-wearing, assurance testing, etc.); however, they have been changing the extent of these regulations very often in the past few weeks. After the fall 2021 semester, Wilkes was unsure if students would be allowed back on campus due to the uprise in positive COVID-19 cases around the country. An email was sent to the student body on Jan. 7 stating that students would be allowed back on campus on Jan. 31, but unvaccinated students would need to get a negative test, which is school policy. However, an email was sent on Jan. 24 with policy changes, just days before students were meant to return to campus. The policy was that no matter what your status was, whether vaccinated, unvaccinated, or previously infected with the virus, you had to get a test. However, the latter is a direct contradiction with what the CDC has stated. Science has shown that there is potential for a person who has had COVID-19 can test positive again up to 90 days post positive reading. Contraction of COVID-19 within 90 days has also shown that the person who contracted it is considered immune (or fully vaccinated) from the virus. However, the school that uses the sciences as the financial crutch, has deemed that science is wrong and you need to have a test to come back. This is not the issue at hand, but rather the issue is that there has been a lack of communication about it until the very last minute. An article published in “The Lancet” on Nov. 8, 2021, titled “Protective immunity after recovery from SARSCoV-2 infection” stated conclusive evidence that a person who had previously contracted COVID-19 was immune from the virus, and that there were adverse effects to those who had indeed been vaccinated. This decision was made with no science behind it. They made an assumption, and you know what happens when you assume. On Jan. 24, 2021, the university’s COVID-19 Task Force and Daily Response team delivered an email stating: “Though rare, we can no longer assume that there is a 90-day immunity to reinfection.” Students had already made arrangements to return to campus, but those who had to retest found themselves scrambling at the last minute to acquire a negative test result within five days of their return to campus. The lack of communication and cohesion when it comes to Wilkes making these decisions, it is just an added pressure to students. We urge the University and their task forces to keep students more in the loop on major decisions—like the aforementioned one—in a more timely manner. The consistent delay puts additional stress on students who are already stressed. 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: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu or Ariel.Reed@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 9, 2022 Opinion 15 Three heartwarming romance reads for the holiday of love By Breanna Ebisch Opinion Editor It’s that time of year again. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Some of us may prefer to spend the night with a good book. There are plenty of romance books out there to enjoy, especially for Valentine’s Day, but these three picks are sure to sweep you away into a fictional world full of love in a variety of different ways. “The Hating Game” by Sally Thorne Love may truly be all fun and games which Sally Thorne demonstrates through her novel “The Hating Game.” Lucy and Josh became co-workers after their two companies merged and have despised each other since the moment they met. But when a promotion is offered that is both of their dream jobs, things start to change in unexpected ways that neither of them see coming. What unfolds is a scream-worthy romance that is intricately built in a way that makes you unable to put the book down. The novel embraces the enemies to lovers trope and there’s no better way to capture the way these two fall in love. It’s a fast read and the little details throughout the plot are some of the most well written that I have ever read. The book has received immense praise online in popular fandoms, but the hype is worth it. The unique, but adored love story that Thorne creates between these two characters, it’s almost impossible that it won’t become a new favorite. “People We Meet On Vacation” by Emily Henry Although the weather outside may be snowy and cold right now, “People We Meet On Vacation” will both warm your heart and remind you that summer is on its way. This novel by Emily Henry focuses on two best friends who met in their first year of college, Poppy and Alex, who have become inseparable. The pair goes on a trip every s u m m e r, Graphic by Jack Malatesta but their friendship falls apart due to an incident that occurred on their trip two years ago. But when Poppy feels stuck at her job, she reaches out to Alex in an attempt to have one last summer trip to fix everything. The book focuses mainly on this trip where the two friends are trying to heal their relationship without falling into dangerous territory that deals with their feelings. The romance in this novel is constructed perfectly and includes a slow burn that leads to such a great confession of mutual feelings. Poppy and Alex’s unique friendship will make you smile and laugh throughout while also wanting them to reveal their true emotions with every page turn. “Me Before You” by Jojo Moyes If you’re looking for an emotional read that is guaranteed to make you cry at the end, “Me Before You” by Jojo Moyes is the book for you. The story follows the two main characters Louisa Clark, who recently lost her job and is looking for a new one, and Will Traynor, who has been paralyzed after a motorcycle incident. Their personalities are complete opposites and when Louisa ends up getting the job as a caretaker for Will, their relationship begins in an unusual way. But, they become good friends and an undeniable romance blossoms which shifts their perspectives of life. There’s only one problem that puts their relationship at risk. This love story is like no other and will have you laughing and crying at different times. The beauty and pain of winter weather in the Northeast By Rudy Urenovich Staff Writer Well friends, we are once again in the depths of winter. As I am writing this, we are currently experiencing our first “snow day.” I use that term rather loosely because we are actually experiencing an ice storm, as opposed to a snow storm, which is arguably worse and more dangerous to be out and about during. Also, thanks to the huge advancements we have had with video communication (I’m looking at you, Zoom), classes are able to be held virtually. So it may not be a huge exaggeration to say that we may never experience an actual, good, oldfashioned snow day again. This is also true because we are all adults, but I’m still in denial about that, so we are not going to talk about it further. In any case, navigating the winter season in Northeast Pennsylvania is just something you have to get accustomed to. We have had some lighter winters like the past few years, but still enough ice and snow to cause a ruckus though. I have heard multiple times that Pennsylvania, and our area in particular, is one of the worst places in the country to drive in during the winter. So that should put just how big a deal the winter season, and the weather comes hand in hand with it, is for our little portion of the state and really the country as a whole. However, the snow is pretty plain and simple. It is stunning for a day or two until it gets all dirty, brown and slushy, mixes with ice melt on the roads and sidewalks, and wreaks havoc on shoes and cars. But I digress. If you are at home clutching a steaming mug of tea or coffee, whichever you prefer, it is almost a celestial experience watching the snow coming down, blanketing everything in a fuzzy white layer. A white Christmas is truly magical as is flurries coming down on New Years. But Mother Nature, being a fickle force, refuses to form snow on these two choice days usually. With all our ski resorts and mountain beauty, snow only helps to advance this scenery. However, not everything about this scenery is pure. First off, we have the cold. One morning when I was out particularly early, the temperature was four degrees below zero. Being out in the morning is bad enough, but when it is as cold as it has been the past couple weeks, it is a million times worse. Ice and snow, even though I already touched on their natural allure, can be quite a pain and in many cases dangerous. Plans have to be moved or canceled which causes endless scheduling conflicts. Getting to said commitments and plans becomes a scary game; the roads in NEPA, riddled with potholes, are bad year round. but when adding the winter weather elements, they get even worse. Driving and going to plans many times is already enough of a process, having to allow more time to and from, and just driving during a storm is a difficult task many of us do not need. Hopefully soon winter will be in our rearview mirror and spring will be in bloom. I’m not sure how much stock anyone puts into this tradition of Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog, seeing his shadow. Unfortunately, but not really surprisingly, he did see his shadow this year, which in turn means six more weeks of winter. There are so many questions I have regarding this practice, as well as criticisms, but that can be a whole article in itself. �The Beacon - February 9, 2022 Opinion 16 The Bengals look to win it all, finish their 31-year quest By Zara Lantzman Opinion Staff Writer Super Bowl LVI kicks off on Feb. 13 with the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals facing each other at SoFi Stadium. SoFi stadium is home to the Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers. Before the 2020-21 season, no team has ever made the Super Bowl and played in their home stadium. It has now been done in back-to-back seasons, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers did it last season. There are 12 teams in the NFL without a Super Bowl win and the Bengals are looking to make it 11. The Bengals ended a 31-year drought of unsuccessful playoff games and are rewriting history with their performance this year. The Bengals came out of nowhere. The last two years they had the first and fifth pick in the draft. To jump from the fifth-worst team to the best in one year is insane. The Bengals drafted quarterback Joe Burrow with the first pick in the 2020 draft and wide receiver Ja’marr Chase with the fifth pick in the 2021 draft. Burrow and Chase played together at LSU and that connection is part of the reason why this duo is so deadly. In the postseason, Chase broke four NFL records and two Bengals records. Chase broke the NFL rookie receiving yard record for a single game and for the entire season. He finished with a total of 1,455 receiving yards in a season and Graphic by Jack Malatesta 266 yards in a game. Both these records were also franchise records. Chase also finished the season with 13 touchdowns. On top of Chase’s dominance, Burrow had an amazing and record-breaking season as well. Burrow is coming off an ACL injury that he suffered in week 11 of his rookie season. His fantastic season post-injury has won him AP Comeback Player of the Year. Completing 70.4 percent of his passes, Burrow leads all quarterbacks in this category. He posted 4,611 passing yards and 34 touchdowns. His accomplishment was an uphill battle as he was also the most sacked quarterback in the NFL. While Cincinnati is armed with talented players and a sensational season, Los Angeles is walking onto the field with their own advantages. The Rams’ run for the ‘ship started when they traded for quarterback Matthew Stafford in January of 2021. The Rams traded quarterback Jared Goff, two first-round picks and a thirdround pick to the Lions. The real reason the Rams are in the Super Bowl is because of their breakout star wide receiver Cooper Kupp. He has had one of the single greatest seasons a wide receiver can have. He received the triple crown, meaning first in the league with 16 touchdowns, 145 receptions and 1,947 receiving yards. Kupp also has a legitimate chance for this year’s MVP. The Rams increased their chances even more when they traded for the former Super Bowl MVP Von Miller and Odell Beckham Jr. With all of the moves they have made, the team has gone all-in and do not have a first-round pick until the 2024 draft. On top of all these superstars, they have arguably the best defender in NFL history in Aaron Donald. He has accumulated three defensive player of the year awards. The Rams also have Jalen Ramsey who is possibly one of the best cornerbacks. He has been All-Pro three times. It will be a close game, but the Bengals will win their first Super Bowl as Joe Burrow will be the Super Bowl MVP. The streets of Cincinnati will run wild as all public schools are canceled the Monday after the Super Bowl. Cincinnati is ready. �The Beacon - February 9, 2022 Opinion 17 RuPaul’s Drag Race Season Stopping the stigma: Talking 14: Queens to keep an eye on about men’s mental health By Sydney Allbaugh Staff Writer For 13 seasons, drag queens have gone head-to-head on runways and in challenges to be named the next winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race. On Jan. 7, a fourteenth set of queens started the competition to be the next one crowned. At this point in the season, 12 of the 14 queens remain. Although all the queens exhibit their own styles and talents, I believe that some stand out from the competition. The first of those being Angeria Paris VanMichaels, or the self-proclaimed “glamorous southern belle from A-T-L.” She is the full package of elaborate drag. Angeria has already established her unique brand, as she always finds a way to tie in her vintage southern charm into every competition and runway. Although she has a shtick, she does not fall victim to becoming one-note. Angeria incorporates her many talents—makeup, fashion, comedy and more—into every competition. She is not afraid to push boundaries or to try new things. Four episodes have aired, and Angeria has already won two competitions, placed in the top in another and won her only mini-challenge. Between her classy yet glamorous runways, her humorous performances on the talent show and teaser episode and her all-around charming and sweet personality, Angeria is among the strongest competitors this season. Another one of the strongest competitors is Willow Pill, or as RuPaul calls her, “not a big pill, but a Willow Pill.” Willow Pill has quickly established her dark and eccentric yet adorable style of drag. On her first episode, the talent show episode, she performed a dark comedy “self-care in quarantine” routine in which she strips, throws a toaster and various items into a bathtub, and steps inside. She builds on her odd sense of humor in the teaser episode when she is seen confused and crawling around on the floor, calling out to Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman. Willow also translates her dynamic personality into fashion on the runway. Whether it’s her campy Y2K-inspired entrance look or glamorous animal print bridal jumpsuit on the ball episode, she never fails to show complexity in her looks. Willow Pill’s artistry is defined by her ability to intertwine darkness, like her struggle with a chronic kidney disease, with humor or beauty. She has already won the ball challenge and placed in the top in the other two challenges. I think her elaborate drag will continue to shine in this competition. Another queen with a fierce and distinctive style is Bosco, the “Demon Queen of Seattle.” She is an alternative and grunge queen characterized by her signature eyebrows. Commonly seen in Maleficent-esque horns and bodycon outfits, Bosco tends to be “equal parts evil and naked” as she describes. Although alternative queens are on the rise, her specific femme fatale drag persona is something unique and interesting. RuPaul always emphasizes signature styles, and Bosco has exceeded the expectations in this area. Although I believe Bosco’s stunning and distinctive looks are her strong suit, she has held her ground in the other competitions. She placed in the top during the talent show episode for her burlesque act and she stood out in the teaser episode as she exaggerates her own personality into a “dumb blonde” archetype. Bosco has yet to win a challenge, but I think she has plenty of talent and personality to show the judges as the season continues. Her unique artistry and makeup style separates her from the competition and I am confident that she can make it far. Although these three queens are incredibly talented and among my personal favorites, there are plenty of other queens, like Kornbread “The Snack” Jeté or Jorgeous, who are also tough and versatile competitors. This early in the season, there is no telling what will happen as these queens face different challenges. I am now left to wonder: will my favorite queens make it to the finale or will they have to “sashay away?” By Lindsey Scorey Assistant Opinion Editor Men’s mental health issues are not a widely acknowledged and accepted topic of conversation even in 2022. The concern for mental wellness expands to all individuals, especially men who deal with the struggles of traditional masculinity norms that deny vulnerability and seeking help. The stigma surrounding mental health awareness has slowly become less of a social norm but men have continuously had a harder time with access to help for a plethora of reasons. For one, many cultures have societal expectations for men’s roles and behaviors. A traditional perception of man is as a bread-winner, with a practical, assertive, non-emotional attitude. Seeking help becomes less daunting when more men break the mold, but is still challenging. No one likes to be ostracized for things outside of their control. According to Susan David in her book, “Emotional Agility,” men’s brains are capable of compartmentalizing better, which makes focusing on tasks apart from emotions easier, but can allow upset to build if never addressed or allowed its aid. Josh Dombrowski, sophomore biochemistry major, finds that men’s mental health awareness is stigmatized because of the male expectation to be strong, dominant, aggressive and self-sufficient. These stereotypes make it harder to admit failure in any degree let alone emotional disparities. “It is toxic to hold men accountable to these standards because it is damaging and demeaning,” said Dombrowski. “To save them the embarrassment, men will opt for the suppression of their mental health and avoid it upon conversation so they can keep up with societal standards.” If it is hard enough to admit a problem, often seeking help is not really in the equation. Dombrowski believes we can offer more resources by making therapy affordable and available for all and encourage more people to seek it out. Graphic by Jack Malatesta “We need to stop the stigmas surrounding mental health and therapy and actually encourage discussion within the classroom, at work, with friends, with family about mental health,” said Domrowski. “Most importantly, we should always remind ourselves and each other that we are human.” It is important to recognize that seeking help can be more difficult than it seems but the hardest fights are often the most valuable. If an individual cannot seek therapy for any reason, it is important that they find support systems and when comfortable, be able to act as such for others. Jared Weyandt, a sophomore criminology major, balances his academic, athletic and cadet career through leaning on his support systems. “I am very confident in my support systems,” said Weyandt. “Everything between my relationship with my girlfriend, best friends, parents and swim team make it very easy to open up about my mental health.” While the stigmas of men’s mental health outreach is not always spoken and addressed, it is never too late to speak up and contribute to the conversation or change someone’s life for the better. With this all being said, if you are struggling with mental wellbeing, seek help and primary aid resources immediately. Resources are available at Passan Hall, or by visiting health and wellness services at www.wilkes.edu. �The Beacon - February 9, 2022 Opinion 18 Review of 'Scream': A Ghostface like never before By Hannah Simerson Staff Writer It is necessary to include all aspects of the plot of the film to accurately attest to the successes and failures of “Scream,” so please be advised that this review does contain spoilers. If you walked into a movie theater on Jan. 14, you would not be able to tell if the year was 1996 or 2022. Upon its highly anticipated release, “Scream” brought old and new fans to the big screen. A seriously bloody good time, “Scream” knew its audience well and kept them in the palm of its hands for the entire twohour runtime. However, for as many times as it knocked it out of the park, it just as often fell flat on its face. “Scream” knows its roots: fans of the original film will relish in the nods to original scenes, characters and sets. The movie has always been a critique of its own genre and, whereas the other sequels strayed too far away from this, this new adaptation kept it as its core. The original is the clearest example of meta-horror to date, but the newest movie is the runner-up. The film was laden with references to modern horror films and is selfaware of its own tropes. In essence, “Scream” is a horror film inside of a horror film. These self-reflective aspects of the movie not only keep it fresh, but they also create a dynamic between media and viewer unlike any other film to date. After a while, however, the “meta” aspects of the newest "Scream” installment felt redundant. It began to feel as if the audience was being spoon-fed the plot instead of experiencing it. Some references were corny and out of touch and these references stunted organic conversations between characters in pivotal scenes. The Plot The effort to situate “Scream” on a higher level of horror was there. Although it did not necessarily succeed in this attempt, it did succeed in its effort to tie the new plot into the original film. Most of the main characters in the 2022 installment were direct relatives to icons in the 1996 installment. This was the biggest win for “Scream.” To create an entirely new storyline with fresh faces and motives while also preying on the nostalgia of long-time fans is no easy feat, yet the movie pulled it off effortlessly. Fans suspected the three main characters, Sidney, Gale and Dewey, to return for this new installment, but Billy made his return to Woodsboro as well. Fans of the series recall that Billy died during the final scene in Stu’s house. However, in the 2022 “Scream,” fans learn that Billy had a daughter who just happens to be Ghostface’s newest target. Throughout the film, Billy’s daughter, Sam, sees visions of her father as she fights to prove that she is not like him. These visions brought screams (no pun intended) to my movie theater, as I am sure was the case for all theaters showing the film. Billy, played by Skeet Ulrich, is a fan favorite and his return was one that nobody expected. Another aspect of the original movie that fans never thought they would see again was Stu Macher’s house where the iconic final scene in the 1996 “Scream” took place. Once again, a last battle led to unmasking Ghostface. The biggest “new” for the movie was how brutal Ghostface was in this film. The killings were shocking and downright scary. The decision to kill off Dewey’s character was the smartest decision made in any of the five “Scream” films. Although I adore his character, killing him in this film illustrated that this Ghostface was more brutal and threatening than any we have seen before and that not even the iconic characters were off the chopping block. Plus, the iconic “It’s an honor” line was the cherry on top of an already good plot direction for the film. There was a lot to love about the movie, but there was also so much to hate. Despite the first installment, “Scream” is notorious for conf using motives and unsatisfying unmaskings. Just like this new film inherited much from its predecessors, so too did it inherit this unfortunate plotline. The newest killers, Amber and Richie, were inspired to create a better movie for the “Stab” series that exists within the “Scream” universe. Unhappy with the most recent of the installments, the pair met on Reddit and devised their plan. Yet another example of the movie forcing itself to mimic meta-horror, this fell so incredibly flat. The series tends to have horrible motives, but the killers themselves are entirely too forgettable to have any substantive effect on viewers. The newest movie fell into this trap as well and it significantly impacted its success. The undoubted worst aspect of the newest “Scream” was the performance of the series’ newest final girl, Sam, played by Melissa Barrera. She was weak, unconvincing and downright annoying and I rooted for her demise. Her only redemption was her connection to Billy. Without this, the film would have benefited if she had not been in it. An homage By lacing the new plot with so many elements of past plots, “Scream” created a thrill ride for its viewers. Fans were able to relish in the new while also honoring the old. The movie did not just honor its past films. During the film, there were two noticeable nods to the late Wes Craven, the director for the first four films in the franchise. One of the main characters was named after the director and, after his demise in the second act, a party was held in his honor. A party banner stating “For Wes” was displayed—plot wise for the character, but also franchise wise to honor the series’ creator. Hannah’s rating Despite falling down the rabbit hole of failures from its predecessors, the movie was wildly entertaining and fulfilling. The terrible motivations and killers and uninspired final girl were overshadowed by the film’s commitment to honoring the fans and Craven alike. Had the directors paid more attention to adding to the universe rather than replicating what we already found to not work, the movie would have been a knockout. Overall, I rate the newest “Scream” eight out of ten stars. It is certainly worth the watch- but bring your tissues. “Scream” is rated R and is now playing in theaters across the country. �The Beacon - February 9, 2022 Sports Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editors: Christopher.Gowarty@wilkes.edu or Baylee.Guedes@wilkes.edu WLAX: Amber McCarver starts journey as new head coach McCarver brings years of personal experience to the Colonels By Christopher Gowarty Co-Sports Editor The women’s lacrosse team has a new sheriff in town as Amber McCarver has taken over the reins as head coach. McCarver is already implementing new plans of action to get the Colonels on the same page for the upcoming season. “You can not really fix teamwork with a drill,” said McCarver. “I am really hoping that we can just get people working together with different girls on the team that they do not normally hang out with outside of practice. I hope to do more team bonding outside of practice as soon as I settle in a bit more.” McCarver’s early implementation of teamwork stems from her long-time relationship with the sport. For her first semester of college, she attended LaSalle University to play Division I lacrosse before making the decison to transfer to Penn State to complete her first year of school. She finished her last three years of college at Messiah University while continuing to play lacrosse. At Messiah, McCarver played as a goalie and concluded her playing career ranking within the top seven in both minutes-played and saves at the university. “Along with being a goalie, you work as a cohesive unit with the defense so she understands how that should be happening and what the defense should be doing to make that work,” said senior midfielder Laura Bayzick. “The attackers and midfielders are benefiting because she is teaching us all of the different angles that we can shoot at, that would be hard for a goalie to save quickly.” Despite her prestigious play at Messiah, McCarver did not focus on her individual statistics but rather the The Beacon/Christopher Gowarty The newly hired head coach Amber McCarver looks to carry out the objective of more cohesion within the women's lacrosse team during her first season at Wilkes University. qualities that she learned from being a which she views as the cornerstone to met with eager minds ready to learn from a former player with a wide array part of a team. success. “What I have seen in the first week “Coach McCarver has joined the team of experience. “I believe her past lacrosse experience that I have been here is that there is a lot as if she has been here this whole time,” of talent on the team,” said McCarver. said senior attacker Camryn Devitt. will benefit our team in a number of “They do not really work together as a “She truly cares about the development ways,” said Bayzick. “She went to a great team quite yet. I am hoping that we can of this team and is always looking to college which has a very good lacrosse really tap into that talent and develop a develop closer connections with each program and was a goalie there so that sense of unity and create a united front of the players. McCarver is a very already benefits our team's goalies.” McCarver began her duties as head as a team.” knowledgeable lacrosse player with a Within her first week of being the great lacrosse IQ and has been a great coach on Jan. 26, and will coach her first game on March 30 as the Colonels Colonels head coach, McCarver got the addition to the team.” chance to meet her squadron and began McCarver stated that when she was play their first matchup of the season at creating relationships with them— first introduced to her players, she was Delaware Valley University. �The Beacon - February 9, 2022 Sports 20 MIH: Colonels continue their commanding play with 8-1 win By Baylee Guedes Co-Sports Editor The Colonels came off of a big 7-0 onthe-road win over Arcadia on Friday night. Both senior Tyler Barrow and Phil Erickson put up two goals for Wilkes to make up for more than half of the final score. On Saturday, Wilkes continued to add a win to the column as they beat the Lebanon Valley College Flying Dutchmen 8-1. “Keeping our tempo up is what we have done a great job of this year as a team,” said head coach Tyler Hynes. “Assistant coach Lucas Bombardier is definitely one of the things that is different for us this year and it has made us better.” In the beginning of Saturday’s matchup, Wilkes had a hard time getting possession offensively. Once they did, there was no stopping them in sight. Wilkes pounded the puck into the net in the first period. Senior Ben Stefanini scored at the 9:33 mark of the first period. Exactly one minute later, senior Phil Erickson assisted senior Devon Schell as he nailed one in the corner of the goal. “We thought we had a good start and once we were able to get one (goal) we knew we were going to be able to get rolling,” said Stefanini. “Schell was able to follow up not long after.” The Flying Dutchmen started to make The Beacon/Baylee Guedes The Colonels and Flying Dutchmen fight for possesion of the puck early in the game. a drive at Wilkes leading to two Colonel skaters back on the ice. The Colonels made penalties 35 seconds apart. Lebanon went a speedy play down the ice and senior on a power-play run but Wilkes’ three Michael Gurska came from the left-wing defenders and senior goalie Nico Pidro and snuck one right past the Lebanon held them for the entirety of the penalty goalie and one other defender. The timer. scoreboard read 3-0 going into the second Wilkes gained control of the puck as period. senior Scott Mueller came out of the sin“What is so great about our team right bin. First-year Cole Jungworth’s penalty now is our penalty kill and how much we timed out and Wilkes had all of their are willing to sacrifice,” said Gurska. THE BEACON Player of the Game: Ben Stefanini +/- 3 Goals 2 Assists 1 “It has helped us build momentum all season long and it showed tonight, just felt good to turn good defense into offense.” The second period started off with a goal from senior Dylan Kuipers at the 15:31 mark, assisted by Stefanini. Four minutes after Kuipers goal, senior Jay Gallagher nailed one in after getting an assist from senior Tyler Dill. With five and a half minutes left, graduate-student Taylor Brierley scored as the Colonels controlled the majority of the period. With three seconds left on the clock in the second period, Stefanini drove one in unassisted to make the scoreboard read 7-0. “When Stefanini does something good, it invigorates our entire team,” said Hynes. With Wilkes up by seven, the Colonels made a change in goal by putting in firstyear goalie Jack Perna. At the 17:25 mark, Dill took a shot at the Lebanon Valley goal and it paid off, making the score 8-0. With two minutes left in the game, Cade Freer of Lebanon snuck one past Perna. “This was a fun game to be a part of and an even better team to be a part of right now,” said Gurska. “We are playing great hockey at the right time and tonight was a great example of that.” �The Beacon - February 9, 2022 Sports 21 MVB: Colonels unexpected lineup change stifles win-streak By Jason Eberhart Asst. Sports Editor The men’s volleyball team looked to continue its win streak with a nonconference tri-match on Saturday afternoon in the Marts Center. The Colonels were unable to continue their early season success as they lost both games to SUNY Potsdam and Penn State Behrend. In the first match of the day against SUNY Potsdam, Wilkes dominated the first set. After that, the offense seemed to stagnate and the Colonels were unable to pick apart the Bears defense as they lost 3-1. Despite the loss, Wilkes competed hard every point against a very talented team. With a number of key contributors out for a multitude of reasons, a few players had to step into new roles to try and help the Colonels win. One of these players was sophomore middle hitter Paul Binner who was asked to play setter on short notice. Binner was doing it all for the Colonels in the first match as he finished with eight kills, two aces, and seven digs, all of which were team highs for Wilkes. “So I have set in high school, and I have kind of been thrown around a little bit this season,” said Binner. “Coach asked me if I could get thrown in the game to be the setter. I felt pretty confident about it, and I’m glad I was able to help at least a little bit.” The second match against the Nittany Lions was much of the same. Wilkes struggled to handle the serves from Penn State Behrend. Their passing was inconsistent which led to them struggling for the entirety of the match. The Colonels were unable to get out of their funk which allowed Penn State Behrend to cruise to a 3-0 victory. “I do not think it was them doing anything special,” said senior opposite hitter Everett Fritz. “I think it was just us struggling to pass, us struggling with serve/receive. Passing is something we really strive to work on, and we are getting better at it.” Binner was not the only one to step up for the shorthanded Colonels. Two first-year players in defensive specialists Jake Sheldon and outside hitter Cody Smith were asked to take on bigger responsibilities today in the second match, and both stepped up to the plate. “I think we have a great bench of players that are ready to go at any time,” said head coach Joseph Czopek. “We had a lot of guys that stepped up and played real nice games today. We are young, but we are developing.” Wilkes hopes that the extended play for some of its players will be super beneficial as conference play is just around the corner. The team has been successful early on in the year at full strength, and this tri-match The Beacon/Ariel Reed Everett Fritz earned a kill and celebrated wth his teammates on the court. THE BEACON Player of the Game: Paul Binner Kills 8 Blocks 2 could be beneficial in growing confidence for some of the younger players. The Colonels hope to get back to their winning ways as they take on Messiah University in the MAC opener at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the Marts Center. Aces 2 �The Beacon - February 9, 2022 Sports 22 Getting to know... Nico Pidro Senior Ice Hockey Player The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week Jan. 26 to Feb. 2 Why Nico Pidro was selected: Pidro earned MAC Defensive Player of the Week honors after posting a .951 save percentage against school rival Kings College in an 8-1 victory on Jan. 28. Name: Nico Pidro Year: Senior Major: Nursing Hometown: Canonsburg, Pa. High School: Canon-McMillan H.S. Position: Goalie Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? The opportunity to be a part of a new program attracted me to come to Wilkes, along with the academic opportunities. Favorite professor? My favorite professor is Ms. Hauze. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? I bet Muga. Favorite Memory as a Colonel? My favorite memory is winning the MAC on home ice. Most influential person in your life? My dad is the most influential person in my life. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? Our goal is to win a conference championship. A quote you live your life by? “It’s the only thing you can control. You are responsible for how people remember you-or don’t. So don’t take it lightly.” - Kobe Bryant Favorite thing to do during practice? My favorite thing is competing in mini games with some of the best players in the country. The Beacon/Ariel Reed If your life was a movie, who would you want to play you and why? I would want to be played by Jonah Hill, that guy is hilarious. I don’t think we look too much alike, though. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? I plan to work as an RN in the Pittsburgh area. When/Why did you first begin playing? My dad got me into the game at fouryears-old. 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." What color/flavor of Gatorade is your favorite? I’m a big fan of orange. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? I enjoy spending time with friends and family, and maybe playing some video games. Favorite building on campus? My favorite building is the Stark Learning Center. What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? Being Colonel means doing the little things right and making sacrifices for the big goals that take time. Anyone to give a shout-out to? I will give a shout out to my sister, Bennett and my mom and my teammates, of course. -Compiled by Ariel Reed, Managing Editor �23 Sports The Beacon - February 9, 2022 Getting to know... Ally Joly Senior Ice Hockey Player The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week Jan. 26 to Feb. 2 Why Ally Joly was selected: In two games against Arcadia University, Joly posted a .978 save percentage to earn MAC Defensive Player of the Week honors. On Senior Day, Joly stopped all 52 shots to earn a 1-0 victory. Name: Ally Joly Year: 2022 Major: Sports Management Minor: Hospitality and Leadership Hometown: Lincoln, RI High School: The Tilton School Position: Goalie Favorite building on campus? My favorite building is The Simms Center. Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? Being able to start the women's hockey team and get a great education. If your life was a movie, who would you want to play you and why? Kate Hudson. I have always been a fan of hers. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? Attending graduate school and then working in athletics. Favorite Memory as a Colonel? Sophomore year when we beat Kings off a goal with 7 seconds left in the game to secure our first ever conference win. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? Enjoy the time I have left with my friends and my time as a colonel. When/Why did you first begin playing? I started playing hockey when I was 6. Everyone in my family played. Favorite thing to do during practice? My favorite thing to do in practice are small area games. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? I also play lacrosse and enjoy tanning. What color/flavor of Gatorade is your favorite? My favorite flavor is Cool Blue. Favorite professor? My favorite professor is Dr. Lee. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Betty White Most influential person in your life? My dad. A quote you live your life by? "Everything happens for a reason." What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? Being Colonel means playing for more than just yourself. Anyone to give a shout-out to? I have to give a shoutout to my teammates! -Compiled by Ariel Reed, Managing 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/Ariel Reed �The Beacon - February 9, 2022 Sports 24 Wilkes wins big against Scranton on senior day, honors coach Laudenslager passes 900-win milestone Photos: The Beacon/Ariel Reed ABOVE: Head Coach Jon Laudenslauger was honored with a plaque before the match against Scranton, where they won 37-10. ABOVE: Wilkes Wrestling seniors posed for a picture before their final home bout. BELOW: Jack Bauer, 133 bout, eyed up his opponent while calculating his next move. BELOW: Liam Flaherty points to the stands after winning a grueling match against Scranton. � 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, 2022 February 9 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communications Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022 February 2 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/259d7179c3577a1919c1f6e25593ab6f.pdf c2a50086cf7187963191f8e60abe7220 PDF Text Text The Beacon - February 16, 2022 THE BEACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Volume 74, Issue 11 “The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow.” The Beacon’s statement on journalistic integrity Truth, accuracy and objectivity have long been held as some of the key expectations that readers expect from good journalism. Last semester, The Beacon editors discovered that a submitted opinion piece, written by a staff member, appeared to be plagiarized. Editors immediately contacted the paper’s faculty adviser, Dr. Kalen Churcher, associate professor of communication studies, who also reviewed the piece. After a thorough review of the column, Churcher determined the piece contained improperly attributed and unattributed content, and the student was removed from The Beacon. A review of all stories written by the student occurred, and it was determined that at least 19 opinion pieces were plagiarized between 2020 and 2021. The name of the student is not being released, following the advice of the university‘s student affairs officials. The disappointment felt the editorial staff was – and still is -- great. To dishonor the university and the Communication Studies Department, as well as tarnish the hard work that students put into making The Beacon a respected publication, is not something to be taken lightly. As a member of The Beacon’s staff and as journalists, our job is to be truthful and honest not only with our readers, but other staff members and editors as well. This kind of behavior is not acceptable at The Beacon, and protocol has been implemented to reduce the likelihood of it occurring again. It was only after our discovery that knowledge was brought to us that the plagiarism was noticed by a small group of readers. Unfortunately, despite being noticed and discussed, the information was not reported to the paper or university administration. Be advised that we at The Beacon value honesty as journalists and we encourage any reader, be it a student, faculty, or a member of the community, to reach out to us with questions or concerns had with any content produced by The Beacon. This semester, editors, paid staff writers and those seeking practicum credit must complete an online plagiarism unit and quiz. Eventually, anyone writing long term for The Beacon will also be asked to complete the review. We apologize to these news outlets, Wilkes continues rigorous efforts in monitoring COVID-19, page 6 Creative Colonel of the Week: Haley Katona, page 11 1 informational websites and their respective writers for the disregard of one of The Beacon’s columnists. We would also like to apologize to our readers. This case of plagiarism is not something we take lightly, nor is it something that should be brushed aside. Trust in news is something that is not easily gained but rather something that can be lost so quickly We hope that our readers will continue to support our staff who do uphold journalistic integrity and work hard to produce the stories that comprise the pages of The Beacon, as we will continue to work toward earning back the trust that has been lost by this case. For a list of columns, please go to www. thewilkesbeacon.com. Emily Cherkauskas, Editor-in-Chief Ariel Reed, Managing Editor Sean Schmoyer, Former Managing Editor Wilkes switches from MAC to LHAC starting in 20232024 athletic year By Emily Cherkauskas & Ariel Reed Editor-in-Chief & Managing Editor The university recently announced its athletics department will move from the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) to the Landmark Conference. The school is set to move up in the 2023-2024 athletic year. Wilkes is not the newest college to join the Landmark Conference. Lycoming College, located in Williamsport, is set to move up in the conference as well. As a result of the change, Wilkes and Lycoming will be moved away from King’s and Misericordia, local rivals. Instead, they are now members alongside the University of Scranton; the Catholic University of America, Washington D.C.; Drew University, Madison, N.J.; Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, Pa.; Goucher College, Baltimore, Md.; Juniata College, Huntingdon, Pa.; Moravian College, Bethlehem, Pa.; and Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pa. LHAC, page 21 The far-right media, misinformation and vaccine distrust, page 18 Wilkes basketball travels to Delaware Valley, page 19 �The Beacon - February 16, 2022 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor Maddy Kinard: Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu Student Government notes: Feb. 9 weekly meeting By Zach Paraway News Staff Writer The Student Government held its fourth meeting of the semester. It started in traditional fashion with a call to order and roll being taken. Next was the approval of minutes and the treasurer’s report. The treasurer’s report stated that there is a total of $78,500 across all SG accounts. The first order of business was the second week of presentation for the Random Acts of Kindness Week being run by the council. It was presented by SG President, Alexi Payne. The event now has an official timeframe, running during the week of Feb. 14 to 18. SG has planned to give out Starbucks vouchers during the week. Vouchers are planned to be for a grande hot or cold drink, but this is subject to change. They will be good until the beginning of spring break, which begins on March 5. They can be found in envelopes of kindness that will be distributed throughout the week by SG members and hidden in buildings all around campus. Each envelope, along with the voucher, will have a message in order to spread kindness. The budget for the event was proposed at $1,050. The event was approved. 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He was asking for presidents and secretaries from each class to stay after the meeting and go over the SG constitution, as they are planning to make updates to it. The Veterans Council planned to give a presentation but could not attend. SG will hold its next meeting on Feb. 16. Table of Contents News..................2 Life, A&E............7 Opinion............14 Sports................19 Upcoming Events: 2022 Spring Semester March 5 - Spring Recess Begins 14 - Classes Resume April 14 - Holiday Recess Begins 18 - Classes Resume �������������������������������� ���������� ������ ������� ������������� ��� �The Beacon - February 16, 2022 News 3 International engagement seeking “Friendship Families” Welcoming Panamanian classmates to the community By Sydney Umstead News Staff Writer This past fall, Wilkes welcomed a new group of students from Panama. The office of international engagement is now seeking “Friendship Families” for the students. The Panamanian students came to Wilkes through a program called the “IFARHU/Wilkes University Program for Student Centers.” “IFARHU” stands for Panama’s Institute for Training and Development of Human Resources. Wilkes began taking part in this in 2016, with the first cohort being welcomed to the university in January 2017. IFARHU is a five-year program in which Panamanian students can earn a degree at Wilkes. The first five cohorts are set to graduate this spring. The program is split into two parts set to aid students in their careers and college courses in the U.S., as well as Panama. The first part is dedicated to helping students learn and understand the English language, called the “comprehensive program.” The second provides students with the education necessary for an undergraduate degree that will help the Republic of Panama. “Wilkes University has welcomed over a hundred students since the ‘IFARHU’ program started in 2017,” said Yeison Santamaria, program coordinator. “Currently, we have five cohorts of students on campus who are studying in the undergraduate program. Also, we are very excited about our very first cohort of students who will be graduating this spring.” The Friendship Families began as an opportunity for the first group of cohorts to meet and connect with fellow classmates. The program has continued since then, with a short break being taken due to the pandemic but is now continuing this spring. They provide the opportunity to connect emotionally and culturally with a diverse group of students. They will be able to share their individual experiences growing up in different countries as well as their adventures in college. They are even able to help each other academically. “Students can meet with their families for nearly anything,” said Madison Becker, assistant director. “Students can participate in family dinners, social gatherings; they can attend local sporting events or even church together.” One participant in the “IFARHU” program is junior hospitality leadership major, Maria Velasquez. Velasquez enrolled at Wilkes in January 2019, and has been a member of the Friendship Families ever since. She notes that the experience has been a beneficial one, discussing how the program allows fellow members of the Wilkes community to celebrate special moments and even holidays, or birthdays together. This allows for all different types of cultures to connect with one another. Velasquez touches on the fact that it can be difficult for any international student to transfer to a new school in a new country; however, she notes how over time she was able to embrace the new experiences and the challenges surrounding them. “As a junior this year, I can assure you that nothing is impossible for anyone who has dreams to achieve even if they run into obstacles along the way,” said Velasquez. The “Friendship Families” opportunity has left a positive impression on Panamanian students, with Velasquez citing Wilkes’s warm reception to their arrival in the program. Despite being away from their families, Panamanian students are able to experience a surrounding community that helps fulfill their emotional intelligence and social relationships. “My experience at Wilkes University has been amazing since I have met many people from different countries who are especially friendly,” said Velasquez. “I have built relationships with them through class discussions and club activities. Also, I try to never get discouraged despite being away from my family, who have always supported me. I have realized that here at Wilkes constantly, no matter who you are and what your age is, you can achieve your dreams.” If you are interested in lending a hand to Panamanian classmates with a Friendship Family, Contact: Yeison.Santamaria@wilkes.edu Madison.Becker@wilkes.edu. ALL INCLUSIVE PREMIUM STUDENT APARTMENTS Beautiful, Clean, professionally managed... OPEN HOUSE Feb 26 Student * Apartments Mansion Style Living 279 & 281 South River Mansions SINGLE, Doubles, Triples Available for 22-23 22 23 22Quads available in.. 22-23 22 23 22- Booking now for 22-23 22 23 2223-24 2324 Just … 6 Rooms Left Call NOW to schedule your private in advance tour WWW. ZNPROPERTIES.COM znpropertiesllc@gmail.com or call 570-592-3113 �The Beacon - February 16, 2022 News 4 Dance marathon returns to Wilkes for a second-year Beacon News Staff Dance Marathon has made its way back to Wilkes and will take place on March 26 from 2 - 8 p.m. In the second year of its existence, Dance Marathon committee members are looking to improve upon last year’s agenda with more activities, including yoga, dancing, games, ceremonies, food, competitions, prizes, gifts, and more. This is the first time the event will be entirely in-person. “This is going to be a great opportunity to bring our community together - both Wilkes U and Wilkes Barre,” said senior communication studies major and executive director Donald Ballou. “We’re gearing up to have a six-hour event on March 26, from 2-8pm. This will be full of fun activities and celebrations.” Ballou has taken a large part in the event and is excited about what can happen for it being in-person for the first time. The dance is similar to Penn State’s Thon in that the goal for the event is to raise money for children who are going through the hospital Graphic: Jack Malatesta circuit. The proceeds will go to Janet Weis Children’s Hospital, in partnership with Children’s Miracle Network. Participants are encouraged to stay as long as possible in the spirit of showing commitment to the cause, and supporting Dance Marathon’s motto: “Kids Can’t Wait.” Students who get involved want to make a larger impact on the lives of the children who are unable to live the normal childhoods people like us get to have. “It’s for the kids, literally,” said Kaleb Hanson-Richart, senior communication studies major and special events chair of dance marathon. “I am part of it because I want to make a difference in someone else’s life. I want to be part of the movement to help these kids.” Students who feel moved to donate can register as a team or an individual. Ballou discussed that there will be a table in the SUB on Thursdays during club hours where the executive board will be able to inform people on what we are doing, as well as give away some small gifts for those who register for donor drive and/or donate. Students who want to get involved in Dance Marathon can contact executive director Donald Ballou at Donald.Ballou@ wilkes.edu or simply show up at the table in the SUB. �The Beacon - February 16, 2022 News 5 Librarians offering one-on-one research appointments By Sydney Umstead News Staff Writer Reference staff members working at the E.S. Farley Library are offering research appointments. These appointments help students find information on projects or papers. This decision comes after staff noticed students having difficulty finding the research they need for assignments due to the switch to an all online format. The appointments will be held both in-person and online, as the librarians want all students to have an equal opportunity to get the help they need. “We’re trying to be as flexible as possible since many of our students are still taking classes online so we’re trying to promote these online Zoom and inperson reference appointments in the hopes that students reach out if they’re struggling to find resources,” said Suzanna Calev, public services librarian. The reminders about the availability for appointments will be posted on the “Today, at Wilkes” email and the The Beacon/Emily Cherkauskas The Farley LIbrary’s “ask a librarian” service is available under the “library services” tab on the buidling’s main page. library’s social media. Finding the right articles and The program was originally geared information can be difficult and the toward members of the university appointments can be a way for students who are solely remote distance and library staff to work through that learners; however, the library has together. made the decision to incorporate the The appointments are one of many appointments for all students. different ways that students can reach “We can cover virtually anything,” said out for help. On the library home page, Brian Sacolic, head of public services. there is a “services” section where “It’s not one size fits all but, we’re able students can access a link titled, “ask to spend more time with the students.” a librarian.” They will be directed to phone numbers, emails and even a specific email address geared to assist struggling students. There are also specific research guides available to all majors. Due to budgetary cuts last year, library office hours have changed. Specifically, Sunday hours were affected the most. The hours are now 3 to 11 p.m. as opposed to 11 a.m. to midnight The research appointments help combat this. For students who are having trouble finding the research needed for projects, they can turn to the library. When using library or university systems most often, other sites such as Google Scholar, are actually connected to Farley library. Library staff are more than willing to help students in need and will spend various amounts of time offering their services. “Libraries are places that teach,” said John Stachacz, library dean. “We can help students decide what’s good for their research.” Students form book club, looking for fellow bookworms By Maddy Kinard News Editor Wilkes welcomes all book lovers with the addition of its newest book club. Co-founders Victoria Yother, junior communication studies major, and Lauren Waltz, senior communication studies major, teamed up to form the club one random afternoon. “Victoria and I were talking about different books that we liked,” said Waltz. “We talked about ‘Will Grayson, Will Grayson’ by John Green and David Levithan, and the idea just kinda blossomed from there.” The club plans to meet on the weekends in local coffee shops in order to discuss the reading of the month. As there are many options for cafes in the area, the two founders are looking at switching it up each time they meet; ������������������������������ ranging from Purrfect Mugs Cat Cafe (which will be the club’s first meeting post), Pour, Abide, Barnes & Noble and more. Books will also vary across a wide range of genres and topics, and fans of all genres should feel welcome to attend the meetings. Yother and Waltz would like the group to each take turns making a suggestion which will then go to a vote. This way, at least each member is able to pick a book of the month for the club to read, creating a diverse amount of content. “My favorite books are young adults and biographies,” said Yother. “Anything with a good story and interesting perspectives is right up my alley.” Waltz favors the young adult romance novel along with science-fiction. As of now, her favorite book is “Turtles All the Way Down” by her childhood favorite author, John Green. To both founders, reading is critical to their lives. It has given them the opportunity to escape from reality for a short while and has allowed them to become more well rounded people. “They allow you to have more empathy for others and the cultures and societies in which they live,” said Yother. To those who do not like reading or are on the fence about joining the club, Waltz says to just try it out. Like with most things, it is necessary to try something first before writing it off. Reading has the potential to be influential for years to come. “A good book challenges your perspectives and ideals,” said Yother. “They make you think. You’ll remember a good book and the emotions that the author made you feel 40 years after you’ve finished it.” Interested in learning more and want to join the book club? Contact: Victoria.Yother@wilkes. Lauren.Waltz@wilkes. edu Want to have your new club featured in The Beacon? Email: Ariel.Reed@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 16, 2022 News 6 Wilkes continues rigorous efforts in monitoring COVID-19 By Zach Paraway News Staff Writer With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting students for two years now, Wilkes has continuously updated its protocol and procedures while managing both virtual and in-person classes and events. Dr. Mark Allen, dean of student affairs, has been overseeing assurance testing since the return to campus in the fall of 2020. He explained that like last semester, those unvaccinated must get tested weekly, and those vaccinated can get tested whenever they feel symptoms. This does not apply to in-season athletes who must get tested three times a week during their given season. “The assurance testing program is one of several efforts to minimize the spread of infection,” said Allen. “Other steps include continued masking, monitoring and adjusting activities and events to conform to best practices, increased sanitizing efforts in campus buildings, and encouraging campus community members to get vaccinated and boosted.” Allen also notes the decline of COVID-19 cases across the country and even at Wilkes, which the school has been actively monitoring on a regular basis on the COVID-19 dashboard. Assurance testing occurs at the Marts Center, located on South Franklin Street, directly across from the health and wellness center at Passan Hall. The Marts Center is testing for those who do not feel or currently show symptoms. Those who do show symptoms should call the health and wellness center at (570) 408-4730 and follow the instructions of nurses. Wilkes also holds vaccine and booster drives for the community, though the dates for any future clinics have not been released. Some students have found relief in the vaccination and testing clinics offered by the school. Keelyn Myers, a first year transfer and undeclared student, feels that Wilkes handled their COVID-19 situation well, compared to other schools. “It is nice that the school cares a lot to continue to give tests, especially when they are hard to find,” said Myers. “And the fact that they give vaccines is great, too. You wish that all students would follow the rules and we could go back to normal soon, but in due time.” According to Colonels Combat Covid Dashboard, isolation and quarantine will be required with varying requirements. Anyone testing positive for COVID-19 will isolate for at least five days, per revised CDC guidance issued in December 2021. Quarantine requirements vary based on when/if you are vaccinated or have received a booster dose. Testing on the fifth day of isolation, quarantine or exposure is key. Photos: The Beacon/Emily Cherkauskas Wilkes gives daily updates on their COVID-19 dashboard, available to view through the office of risk management and compliance’s page. The dashboard updates twice daily at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Not only does it show the amount of positive and negative tests students and faculty receive, but it also documents the amount of vaccinations administered to the campus population. ALL INCLUSIVE PREMIUM STUDENT APARTMENTS Beautiful, Clean, professionally managed... OPEN HOUSE Feb 26 Student * Apartments Mansion Style Living Assurance testing is available at the Marts Center for those not experiencing COVID-19 symptons. 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This decision also affected the events that were hosted by clubs and organizations, one being programming board. However, as cases went down and the COVID-19 Task Force revisited plans, this event and many others are now able to take place. Shoe Bingo is different from the other bingos hosted in the past. Megan Pitts, programming board adviser, created the idea and the board picked different brands of shoes for winners to choose from. “We are all so used to picking prizes for these events so we figured we would let the crowd pick what they wanted,” said Maddy Yeager, programming board president and P2 pharmacy major. At past bingos, the winners played to win the prizes that Yeager and the rest of her board picked for the event. This type of bingo allows the winner to pick what they like with the correct sizing. Yeager was joined by Kaelin Hughes, sophomore political science and history major and secretary, as her co-host of the night. Hughes entertained the crowd between rounds with shoe puns and knock-knock jokes, while Yeager kept the crowd engaged by using a call and response technique. A powerpoint made by junior marketing major and marketing chair, Felicia Clark, allowed students playing to easily know what type of bingo and what prizes were being given during each round. “It’s easier on us and the crowd when it comes to communication during these events,” said Clark. “It makes time go a little faster when it is up on the board for show.” Types of bingo for this event included the regular bingo, letter X, four corners, diagonal and coverall. Prizes for this bingo were all shoes, which included Vans, Nike, Converse, Birkenstock, Crocs, Ugg, Fila, Doc Martens and more. The big prize for the coverall bingo at the end of the event was Timberlands. Winners were given a brand of shoe and price range to choose from. The price range for the shoes ranged from $70 for Crocs up to $200 for Timberlands and as each round progressed, the price range for the brands increased. The range of price allowed the winner to only pick one shoe. The range was not for winners to buy more than one shoe that would come to a total of the price range they were given. “It would not have been fair if one winner bought more than one (pair of shoes) while another winner came out of the event with four,” said Luz Castro, first year secondary education and history major, as well as small events chair. Winners’ prizes will be available for pickup once their order ships and arrives at the school. More information and questions can be directed to programming board’s email at wupb@wilkes.edu. Next week, programming board will be hosting Couch Potato. The food and everything else at the event will be potatothemed and will be held on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. in the ballroom. More information can be found by attending programming board’s meetings every other Thursday at noon in the Miller Room or by following their Instagram page @wilkesupb. The Beacon/ AJ Rubino The crowd patiently waits for the numbers to be called during Shoe Bingo. Since this is programming board’s first in-person event and one they have never done before, it attracted a bigger crowd. Programming boards secretary, Kaelin Hughes and small events chair, Luz Castro assist winners with purchasing shoes, such as Vans, Nike, Converse, Birkenstock, Crocs, Ugg, Fila, Doc Martens and Timberlands. �The Beacon - February 16, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 8 Dollar store recipe: Pre-workout peanut butter ball snack By Morgan Rich Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer These homemade peanut butter balls are an ideal snack to boost energy. These peanut butter balls pack lots of protein and will give you the energy to get through a tough workout or a long day of classes. This recipe is simple, nobake and can be stored for up to three months if frozen. Ingredients: 1 cup of quick oats 1 1/4 cup of peanut butter 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/4 teaspoon of honey (optional) 1/2 cup of granulated sugar 2 tablespoons of cinnamon Directions: First, combine the quick oats, peanut butter and 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips into a large bowl. Mix together all ingredients. Next, cover the large bowl with saran wrap and chill in the refrigerator for one to two hours or until completely chilled. Take the mixture out of the refrigerator and roll it into 1 inch balls. Next, combine the sugar and cinnamon in a separate smaller bowl. Mix together all ingredients. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar onto the peanut butter balls. Put 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips into a separate small bowl. Microwave for two minutes or until melted and mix halfway through. Grab a spoon and drizzle the chocolate onto the peanut butter balls. Once completed, place the peanut butter balls in the refrigerator to harden the chocolate or serve as is. Now you are done, enjoy! Allergens: Dairy, nut products The Beacon/Morgan Rich a B n o um c Each week, the Wilkes Beacon staff adds a song to the Beacon Bumps playlist on spotify. Check us out under Chris Gowarty’s Spotify or check out this week’s picks right now! ps Be Looking for an energizing pre-workout snack? Try making these tasty treats. Emily Cherkauskas, Editor-in-Chief: The Violation - Fleshgod Apocolypse Ariel Reed, Managing Editor: Last Week -Landon Conrath Liz Cherinka, Social Media Editor: Lose It - SWMRS News Editor: Maddy Kinard: Hot Tub - Yung Gravy, Dilln Francis, T-Pain Jordan Daniel, LA&E Editor: All I Know - The Weeknd, Future Bre Ebisch, Opinion Editor: the movies - Nightly Lindsey Scorey, Opinion Asst. Editor: Only the Wild Ones - DISPATCH Christopher Gowarty, Sports Editor: The Color Violet- Tory Lanez Baylee Guedes, Sports Editor: Till I Die - Machine Gun Kelly Jason Eberhart, Sports Asst. Editor: Welcome To The Party - Pop Smoke Lead Layout Designer, Zoey Rosensweet: Virtual Aerobics - Wallows �The Beacon – February 16, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Sordoni Art Gallery hosts family hour event for the public By AJ Rubino Jan Lokuta gives lecture on American artists Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer On Feb. 11, the Sordoni Art Gallery hosted its first family hour of 2022. The event celebrated Thomas Moran and George Catlin, who were both American artists involved with the Realism period of art history. Jan Lokuta, a 1972 graduate of Wilkes, hosted a lecture about the artists and brought in his own sketches he created for people to color. Lokuta went into detail about the history of Catlin and Moran. Catlin, born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., was a lawyer by trade like Lokuta himself who gave up the practice to become an artist. Catlin was known to suggest a national park and Lokuta went into detail about the story of the bison and the tribes. Moran was born in England but raised in Philadelphia. His work focused on the landscape of Yellowstone and the Hudson River. Lokuta’s sketches at the event were based on three paintings of Moran’s, one including “Catawissa Autumn 1865.” This series of sketches made by Lokuta are known as “To Road to Yellowstone Starts Here”. All attendees were able to learn more about the works and life of famous artists, Catlin and Moran. After listening to Lokuta’s lecture they were able to participate in celebrating Moran’s work by coloring in the sketches Lokuta drew. Afterward, guests were able to talk to Lokuta and ask any questions they had about his or the other two artists’ works. Before leaving they were encouraged to take a look around the Sordoni Art Gallery’s current exhibition, Juan Logan: Creating and Collecting if they had not already seen it. The Sordoni Art Gallery will be hosting “A Special Evening with Juan Logan” on Feb. 16 on Zoom. The Juan Logan exhibit will be open to the public until March 13. More information about events concerning the exhibit can be found by emailing the director of the Sordoni Art Gallery Heather Sincavage at heather. sincavage@wilkes.edu or by following their Instagram page @sordonigallery. Jan Lokuta holds two of his paintings of “Camel’s Ledge” and other scenery. The paintings are based off of Thomas Moran and George Catlin’s own sketches. He brought these paintings in as a visual aid for his lecture. Photos: The Beacon/AJ Rubino Jan Lokuta reads from “Artists of the Old West” during his lecture. Attendees were able to choose from four of Lokuta’s works and color them in. Sketches include a rework of Thomas Moran’s “View of the Catawissa Autumn 1865” and “Camel’s Ledge.” �The Beacon - February 16, 2022 10 Life, Arts & Entertainment Liz’s Craft Column: Customizable shag rug wall decoration �������������������������������������������������� ��������� By Liz Cherinka Social Media Manager 3. Grab a few pieces of the yarn, about six or seven and line them up in random color order in your hand evenly. Make a line about 1 to 1.5 inches long out of hot glue about an inch away from the bottom of the shape. With the pieces of yarn still in your hand, place the top of the pieces onto the line of hot glue before it dries. Do not push the yarn down onto the glue because it will be hot but gently place them down and the yarn will stick as the glue dries. Adjust pieces as needed to fill in gaps. This craft is a shag rug wall decoration. This craft is easy and does not require a tufting gun to make the rug. It only requires supplies that can usually be found around the house. It adds a cute and vintage touch to any space and can be personalized to your taste. This craft is also affordable because it only requires a few supplies, which can be found at any craft store. • • • • Four colors of yarn, which can be personalized Scissors Cardboard Hot glue 1. First, cut a shape out of the cardboard. This shape can be personalized. The example uses a heart but it can be a star, circle or even a Wilkes logo, for example. Cover the whole bottom of the shape across with the yarn. Put another line of glue about an inch above the existing yarn line and repeat the previous steps across the shape. Then, repeat this to cover the whole shape. 2. Then, cut the yarn into pieces that are 3 to 4 inches long. Cut a large amount of these pieces in each color with approximately equal amounts of each. You may need more further into the craft but try to cut a bunch of them ahead of time. Liz’s difficulty rating: 4. Around the edges of the shape, especially curved edges, put down a line of glue and individually place yarn pieces in random order onto it to make sure it follows the edge of the shape and it keeps its form. 5. Once the whole shape is covered, run your fingers gently through the yarn. This will straighten the yarn out and remove any stray pieces. Cut any pieces that may look abnormally long or out of place. Then, cut around the edge of the shape because pieces may hang long and distort what the shape is supposed to be. Once the yarn pieces are adjusted, the shag rug decoration is complete. Feel free to hang this on any wall for a fun and unique touch. �The Beacon - February 16, 2022 11 Life, Arts & Entertainment Creative Colonel of the Week: Haley Katona By Morgan Rich Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer Haley Katona, a junior political science major, is this week’s pick for creative colonel. Katona’s high school experiences and the urge to reinvent how she sees language and emotion are what fuels her passion for poetry. According to Katona, she was always interested in writing and loved English her whole life but found that grief and injustice, both as concepts and emotions, are what pushed her into writing. “I went through many personal incidents that affected me deeply, such as abuse and suicides of those around me, combined with the administration who was focused on sweeping wrongs under the carpet while allowing a dangerous environment for high school students to perpetuate,” said Katona. Katona usually writes about emotions since they can be difficult to understand. Normally, she writes about emotions that she has seen or experienced herself and translates them into imagery so others can interpret and relate to them. “I deeply enjoy the process of stringing imagery and specific vocabulary together in order to convey emotion itself,” said Katona. Katona’s vocabulary and imagery has not gone unnoticed by others and is what makes her work stand out. “I especially enjoy her creative word choice which always creates a unique aesthetic and theme,” said Jennifer Boch, senior history and international relations major. “In addition, there is a lovely balance of simplicity and complexity that makes it flow while also having great depth.” During Katona’s first year here, her friends urged her to submit her poetry to the university’s creative writing magazine, Manuscript Society. Out of the work she submitted, three were published. “I think Haley’s poetry is of exceptional quality and has very meaningful content,” said Boch. “When I read her poetry, I feel like I am reading something written by the romantics like Keats, Bysshe-Shelley or Byron but in the modern age.” Currently, she has a private Instagram account where she posts her poems to display her artistic process. Katona has plans to eventually open it up like a publication release, expressing her disinterest about financial profit or popularity. “I put it on there because it’s kind of like piecing together a book in realtime,” said Katona. “Though some pieces are heavy, my only real goal is to avoid self-censorship.” Katona describes writing as freedom not often thought of as freedom, which is her favorite part of writing. For her, it is hard to exactly describe how or why writing inspires her. “Poetry helps cleanse wounds deeper than just speaking about emotions in my opinion,” said Katona. “You are creating something where it was once destroyed.” Despite her passion for writing, Katona is set on a career in law and plans to become a civil rights attorney and hopes to eventually become a judge, focusing on trying to heal injustice. However, this will not stop her from writing. Her end goal is to have at least one full collection of poetry published. Courtesy of Haley Katona Haley Katona’s creativity shines in her writing of thoughtful and emotional poetry.Once she makes her poetry Instagram account public, people will be able to view her talent everywhere. Want to showcase your skill and talents? Contact jordan.daniel@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 16, 2022 Sports 12 No. 8 Colonels fall to No. 2 Utica in dramatic shootout The No. 8 Wilkes Colonels men’s ice hockey team took on the No. 2 Utica Pioneers in a matchup that left fans on the edge of their seats. Senior Dylan Kuipers started off the first period with a goal for the Colonels, assisted by seniors Tyler Barrow and Phil Erickson. Wilkes held Utica to no goals in the first period, but the Pioneers evened the score in the second period. The third period remained scoreless for both teams, leading to a 3x3 overtime along with keeping the goalies in net. Wilkes and Utica played out the fiveminute overtime with no scores. To break the tie, Wilkes and Utica were faced with a shootout. The Pioneers won the shootout 2-0 over the Colonels. After the loss, the men’s ice hockey team became the No. 9 team. By Baylee Guedes Photos: Baylee Guedes Cutlines: Ariel Reed and Emily Cherkauskas Page Design: Emily Cherkauskas Hynes watches on as the Colonels battle Utica. The teams tied in overtime at 1-1, only for the Colonels to lose in the shootout 2-0. �The Beacon - February 16, 2022 Sports 13 Coach Hynes passionately yells at his players during the intense game. Senior goaltender Nico Pidro preps for the start of a new period. Senior Nick Fea calculates his preferred attack method. Senior Scott Mueller looks to clear the puck from the defending zone. Junior Billy Berry cuts off a Utica defender for the puck. Pidro saves a shot on goal from an incoming pioneer. �The Beacon - February 16, 2022 Opinion Editorial Staff 2021-22 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Emily Cherkauskas Managing Editor - Ariel Reed Social Media Manager - Liz Cherinka Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Maddy Kinard LA&E - Jordan Daniel Opinion - Breanna Ebisch Sports - Chris Gowarty Baylee Guedes Lead Designer Zoey Rosensweet Assistant Editors Opinion - Lindsey Scorey Sports - Jason Eberhart Section Staff Writers News - Sydney Umstead News - Zach Paraway LA&E - AJ Rubino LA&E - Morgan Rich Opinon - Zara Lantzman Interested in joining The Beacon? To learn more about what you can do, contact: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu or Kalen.Churcher@wilkes.edu 141 S. Main Street Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media & Communication Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Want to advertise in The Beacon? Contact: Ariel Reed at Ariel.Reed@wilkes.edu The Beacon Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: Breanna.Ebisch@wilkes.edu Our Voice Each week, The Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. To name or not to name: No easy decision We all know what you are thinking. After reading the front cover, you might be wondering who did it. As student journalists, we would like to tell you. However, sometimes it is not that easy, even for those of us who value the First Amendment and transparency. As a newspaper staff at a private school, we have not witnessed censorship, even when stories have not presented the positive side of the university or when columns have outright criticized it. Thus, when the ‘advice’ from student affairs was to not name in The Beacon the student involved with plagiarism, we considered all options. We had multiple conversations with many people. We discussed a variety of hypotheticals. The university allowed The Beacon to make the final decision. Ultimately, we followed the advice of student affairs, but that doesn’t mean that we support it. We find it upsetting that the individual involved is not directly identified, while our staff members continue to have their names listed in a publication that has had its reputation tarnished. The solid work that our journalists have completed has been shadowed by a nameless author, but we urge the campus community to realize that we take our jobs seriously. Every week, The Beacon’s student journalists go out into the field to get as much information as they can about current campus events, write their pieces and ensure they are in proper news writing format. Afterward, editors spend several hours editing said stories and laying out 24 pages to ensure clarity and quality for our readers. Do mistakes happen? Yes. However, those mistakes pale in comparison to the repeated use of unattributed, verbatim sentences and paragraphs used by the former Beacon columnist. According to Wilkes University’s Statement on Academic Honesty, Intellectual Responsibility and Plagiarism, plagiarism is a serious violation of campus policy. This student consented to having their name published at least 19 times, and we would argue that their name should be published again. However, we also realize that there are potential ramifications in a private university setting that are different than those in a traditional newspaper. We realize that, but it doesn’t mean we like it. That being said, let us remind you that nothing can ever be truly erased from the internet. Your digital footprint follows you throughout the course of your entire life, and journalism prints are archived. We hope the student involved learned their lesson and realizes the ramifications of what they have done. As mentioned on Page 1, we at The Beacon have made changes to our training and editing processes. We will work diligently to regain the trust of our readers. Furthermore, we encourage our readers to contact us if something does not seem right. Open communication among everyone allows for a higher quality product. We want to hear from you, and we hope we do. Our editors and staff members’ names can be found on this page, as well as our faculty adviser’s. Our office is in 118 Karambelas. Stop by and let us show you what real journalists do. 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: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu or Ariel.Reed@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 16, 2022 Opinion 15 The social reprecussions of male nudity in ‘Euphoria’ By Lindsey Scorey The juxtaposition of men’s and women’s nudity Assistant Opinion Editor Editor’s note: this page contains graphic and potentially triggering themes and content. Since its second season launch, the show “Euphoria” has become quite popular on social media in terms of controversy and conversation. One major characteristic of the show that was called to attention was its frequent use of male nudity. A large proponent of this show is its social commentary on drug use, diverse love stories and sexualization of the characters involved. Many fans took to social media with surprise about the amount of nudity of both male and female characters. Traditionally speaking, mainstream media tends to favor the use of female nudity and ideation. Why might this be? Well for starters, the Federal Communications Commission regulates the legality of nudity on broadcast television, setting a standard that seeing a woman’s breasts is more likely than a man’s penis. “Euphoria” is streamed through HBO Max, making it exempt from any of the FCC’s regulations on full or partial nudity, which they have certainly taken advantage of. The Use of Male Nudity What makes this show so unique is the fact that the creators have desensitized the role of sex, especially in how the male body just as idolized. According to Mel Magazine, season one alone showed 71 clear depictions of male genitalia. Many fans or critics would argue that more male nudity is not a narrative need for the show or that an eye-for-an-eye strategy of male to female nudity ratio satisfies neither party. I would argue this was not a tactic for plot-point, but rather for audience shock and conversation. By providing male nudity in a frame we rarely see it in, the producers spark conversations surrounding why we do not question a woman’s nude scenes, but we take note when it is a man’s. Ah yes, we have hit a gender double standard. However, in providing an arguably explicit framework, the show has room to intrigue audiences into those romantic or abusive dynamics covered in the series and what their implications may be. Male nudity statistics in ... euphoria 71 C penises shown clearly on screen in season one alone - They all come in the form of explict: sex sex scenes scenes photographs photographs online video video online ensor Sex as a Tool ed In many cases, the sexual relationships b e t w e e n characters or sexual confidence is important to Source: https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/ their plotline and euphoria-penis-count-episode-guide growth. For “Euphoria,” Graphic by Jack Malatesta sex is a tool for blackmail. It is a commodity, it is a way does bring out a commentary on fame more decision in her level of nudity after regretting some earlier explicit scenes. to strengthen a first love, it is a personal and choice as well. Zendaya, arguably the most famous Additionally, as Mel Magazine notes, awakening, but most importantly it is a celebrity to star in “Euphoria,” has Eric Dane used a prosthetic for his nude way to add to the plot. The depiction of queer relationships an ironclad no-nudity clause in her scenes as Cal Jacobs. The famous actor, also intensifies the intersectionality of contract. Her lack of nudity may be previous McSteamy of “Grey’s Anatomy,” because Zendaya refuses to have a role has much acting experience and the the sexual storylines. Characters are not exempt from in which she is exposed to that degree. sight of him naked seems to be of much any form of misdeed because of their However, it is speculative that the interest to audiences compared to those identities. This can make for fans upset greater the fame, the less the sacrifice of actors of less fame. This show’s notorious social or excitedness on a week by week basis as self-exposure is necessary. Take Sydney Sweeney for example. commentary and creative choice is not new episodes air and plot lines thicken. After she gained fame for her role of over yet. These conversation starters are Cassie, she publicized her decision to only the beginning of media productions Exemptions Made The concept of nudity in the show remain with the show as long as she gets to come in the future. - Acknowledgement and portrayal of PornHub videos �The Beacon - February 16, 2022 Opinion 16 Former Dolphins head coach future career in ruins? By Zara Lantzman Opinion Staff Writer Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores may have ruined his career, after it was revealed that he is allegedly suing the NFL, the Dolphins, the Denver Broncos and the New York Giants for racism and discrimination. The last time the league was challenged like this was Colin Kaepernick and he was blacklisted for that behavior. Before filing the lawsuit, Flores was shockingly fired by the Dolphins. Even though he was fired, he was regarded as the top coach for the head coach vacancies. Brian Flores’ three-year record with the Dolphins was 24-25. The Dolphins had arguably the worst roster in the league in Flores’s first year, with a record of 5-11. The team was so bad that the Dolphins offered to pay Flores $100,000 to lose games and tank. Flores refused and that was one of the reasons he was fired. In the 2020-21 season, the Dolphins had it with him when he benched veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick for rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after a 3-3 record. Tagovailoa’s record was 6-3 on the season. In the 2021-22 season, the Dolphins started the season 1-7 and then won seven straight to bring their record to 8-7, giving them a legitimate shot at the playoffs. The Dolphins ended the season with a record of 9-8. This apparently warranted the Flores firing. This led to Flores filing a lawsuit against the Dolphins and the NFL for discrimination. This is not the first time that race was associated with the Dolphins. In 2013, there was a bullying scandal involving offensive guard Richie Incognito and offensive line coach Jim Turner. These individuals bullied offensive linemen Jonathan Martin to the point that he quit playing in the middle of the season. According to Palm Beach Daily News, owner Stephen Ross said “this bullying incident was really a product of racism.” This makes the Dolphins’ stance on Flores look even worse. The Broncos and Graphic by Jack Malatesta Giants lawsuits are not the same as the Dolphins lawsuit, as they relate to the infamous Rooney Rule. The Rooney Rule is in place to give minorities a chance to become a head coach or general manager. The Rooney Rule was implemented in 2003 and, in all honesty, has not been effective. Teams have lacked effort in hiring these minority coaches. The Broncos released a statement essentially denying all claims. They claimed they interviewed Flores for three and a half hours. Flores claimed that general manager John Elway seemed disgruntled, when in reality, it was allegedly because they had two interviews back to back in the early morning. At this time, there is not any more information on the Broncos side of the lawsuit. On Jan. 24, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick sent a text to Flores implying that the Giants will hire him for head coach. Flores was confused as his interview was still three days away on Jan. 27. Belichick meant to text former Bills’ offensive coordinator, Brian Daboll, but sent the message to the wrong contact. It was clear the Giants did not care to hire Flores as they already planned on hiring Daboll three days before the Flores interview. The Giants released a statement and the itinerary for the Flores interview. The Giants claimed the allegations made by Flores were disturbing and false. Flores finished meeting with the Giants at 3:30 p.m., according to the itinerary. Daboll was announced as the new head coach 27 hours later. That is not enough time to seriously evaluate a potential head coach. Flores’ lawsuit is already making an impact as the Houston Texans hired Lovie Smith to be the head coach of the Texans. Flores released a statement saying he is happy that Smith got hired, but feels cheated as he was in the top three candidates. He claimed that he did not get hired because of the ongoing lawsuit within the NFL. When it is all said and done, regardless of the outcome, Brian Flores may be blackballed out of the league. �The Beacon - February 16, 2022 Opinion 17 Junior year comparisons: High school versus college By Rudy Urenovich ju · nior (noun) Junior. What exactly is a junior? Someone who has some rank or position, but is not the highest, or at the top. A son who shares the same name as his father, a driver’s license for some new 16-year-old, but also a year in school. Junior year. A year that is almost as perplexing and complex as the many meanings behind the word from which it was named. It has been my experience that junior year is always the worst year of school; both high school, college and beyond. “Worst” may be too harsh, yet also too simple and ignorant a word to describe junior year. Junior year is not really bad, but rather overwhelming. Ah yes, that is the word. “A student in the next-to-the-last-year before graduating in an educational institution.” Staff Writer Merriam-Webster Graphic by Emily Cherkauskas The first two years are child’s play. Getting your feet wet. Slowly immersing yourself in your education. I can remember attending group assemblies in high school and in college, where the presenters would frequently say: “Freshmen and sophomores, don’t worry, this doesn’t apply to you yet.” Junior year is when everything gets really… well, real. Junior year is the time when you may want to examine your GPA, amp up your involvement in extracurricular activities and look beyond your current education. You seem to have so much free time prior to junior year, but during it, even managing a regular class schedule seems impossible. You are in the depths of your education; it’s coming at you full steam. What it did wrong I am sensitive to my suspension of disbelief, and this film took me right out of it, mostly by the language used. I admit that I may not be completely aware of the language used by the younger generations, but the verbiage used between Vada and Mia, especially the text messages, was so foreign and unnatural. It was hard to see Vada and Mia as organic in any sense of the word. Their language was rigid and awkward, plus their in-person interactions were so uncomfortable that I had to turn away from the screen a few times. There was little to no chemistry between the two main characters, and this affected my suspension of disbelief. of displaying the various definitions of what it looks like to cope with such a trauma. Nobody coped in the same way and this point was readily recognized and received. The ending of “The Fallout” was powerful and impactful. In less than one minute, the ending sequence did what the entire film so desperately tried to do. Regardless, the last minute of the film is memorable and thought-provoking. Gone are the easy introductory level courses, advanced classes all around. But at the same time, you’re forced to look at your future beyond school, right in its scary face. Especially in college. Internships, field studies, work experience and making connections for after graduation are high priorities. Just when you are getting the feel of college courses, developing a social circle and feeling at home and at ease on campus, it sets in that you will not be there for much longer and have to prepare for the *shudders* real world. It is very easy to feel like you cannot handle much more, doubt your previous decisions and have doubts for the future. I will leave you with some sage advice my mother gives me when I complain profusely about where I am in life: “It just gets worse.” ‘The Fallout’ review: A piece of art, or a flat-out mess? By Hannah Simerson Staff Writer “The Fallout” released on HBO Max on Jan. 27 and has garnered much attention on social media. The film was well received by younger audiences, as most felt it was a beautifully crafted commentary on the current social climate. However, it was not so highly regarded among other viewers. “The Fallout” follows Vada, played by Jenna Ortega, and Mia, played by Maddie Ziegler, as they navigate the aftermath of a school shooting. The unlikely pair find companionship amidst the trauma and what ensues is an hour and a half testimony of what coping looks like. This film was high on my radar and I was very eager to watch it. The cast lineup caught my attention, but the TikTok praise convinced me to press play. For the first twenty minutes, I was hooked. The scene where the shooting took place was so honest and wonderfully acted that I was optimistic going into the rest of the film. This optimism was quickly diminished as I kept watching. What it did right “The Fallout” did hit some marks, however. Although the interactions between Vada and Mia were so intensely uncomfortable to watch, this subsequently offered a real account of the awkwardness of young, explorative love. The film also did an effective job minute) and it felt as if it had no point. I wanted to love this film, but overall, I must rate it five out of ten stars. With such an impressive premise and cast, I expected much more. “The Fallout” is out now on HBO Max. H a n n a h ’s rating “The Fallout” was really just “meh.” It could not hold my interest, it was forgettable (despite the final Graphic by Zoey Rosensweet �The Beacon - February 16, 2022 Opinion 18 The real threat banned books pose to our education BA By Breanna Ebisch Opinion Editor Banned books are not new. For years, particular books have been under fire simply due to the content that is contained within the pages. Many that are considered classics and teach students about crucial topics such as race, LGBTQ+ issues, gender and much more. But as schools across the country remove these crucial books from the curriculum, it’s important to understand how these actions pose a great threat to our education and future citizens of the United States. Our country has become very polarized in recent years for a variety of reasons ranging from political views to beliefs on human rights issues. Out of everything that has been affected in our lives, the education system is one of the hardest hit. The education offered to the children in this country should teach them what is necessary to know and help better the country later in life. Which means teaching them about what some may think are uncomfortable topics. T h e long list of banned books, which include titles like To Kill A Mockingbird, The Handmaid’s Tale, The Hate U Give and Speak to name a few, are a threat to the education that American children are receiving. It is naive to think that these topics should not be taught through these fictional novels. Racism is a part of American history and is still present in the current state of our nation. Gender violence and discrimination is still occurring on an everyday basis. The LGTBQ+ community is growing in our country and around the world. How can we send children into their “real life” after graduating without being prepared to face these very real issues? Why is limiting the curriculum by removing books deemed problematic or would corrupt young minds the answer? It isn’t. There is power in knowledge and banned books are limiting the crucial education our children need. The issues these books touch on are not going away without changes happening which must start with the younger generation. Creating close minded individuals who are not exposed to the truth about the world and our country is harmful in many ways. While schools in various states may be pulling novels off the shelves, it doesn’t mean the books are gone forever. Stand up for what you believe is right, continue reading “banned” books and stay informed on the ugly truths of the world. Because that’s the only way change will be enacted. Graphic by Jack Malatesta NN ED D E N BAN BAN DE N E N DB N A A B NN Death of viewership by far-right vaccine misinformation By Sydney Allabaugh Staff Writer It is now February 2022, nearly two years since the first documented COVID-19 case in America, and new cases each day remain in the tens of thousands. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tells us the solution is in vaccines, but millions remain unvaccinated. Who are these people? According to a poll published last November. by the Kaiser Family Foundation, the demographic factor contributing most to vaccination status is not race or income, but rather, political party. Of the polled unvaccinated adults, a whopping 60 percent identified as Republicans compared to 17 percent of Democrats and 17 percent true Independents. Why are Republicans so disproportionally hesitant to get the vaccine? Far-right news may be responsible. According to a survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, there are three major reasons why the majority-Republican rise. The CDC states unvaccinated that the vaccines population shows are safe and that it hesitation: they are is rare to face severe concerned about G KIN EA complications, but side effects, they lack BR OANN consumers trust in the vaccines read these false and government headlines about and they do not vaccine deaths and believe the virus treat it as the truth as is dangerous. they lack trust in the Right-wing news CDC. outlets capitalize Tucker Carlson of on these concerns Fox News, who has by amplifying the most-watched existing distrust in cable news show, is government and the Graphic by Jack Malatesta another perpetrator CDC by feeding into propaganda and spreading misinformation. of spreading misinformation. He invites One example of this is a recent article guests on his show like conspiracy theorist published by far-right news network Alex Berenson who told Carlson’s massive OANN entitled: “Mainstream Media audience, “The mRNA COVID vaccines Colluding With FDA, CDC To Cover Up need to be withdrawn from the market now. Skyrocketing Deaths From China Virus No one should get them. No one should Vaccines.” Insinuating that vaccines are get boosted.” The CDC informs us that the unsafe and are a part of a large government likelihood of facing serious COVID-19 conspiracy is a dangerous message to spread complications is significantly reduced when the COVID-19 death toll continues to with the vaccine, yet Carlson continues to BA advocate against it and instead compares vaccine mandates to medical experiments conducted by Nazi Germany. The constant consumption of misinformation and fear-inducing conspiracies is creating lethal consequences for Republicans. According to an NPR study, people living in counties that went 60 percent or higher for Trump in the 2020 election are 2.73 times more likely to die of COVID-19 than the people in Bidenleaning counties. The death toll increases as the Republican concentration increases. The reddest tenth of the country was 5.5 times higher to die of COVID-19 than the bluest tenth. Misinformation kills, so here’s the truth: Vaccines are safe and effective against this virus. If millions remain unvaccinated, the virus will continue to spread and mutate. Living in a pandemic may become a permanent reality if we do not reach herd immunity. Listen to the experts and get the vaccine if you haven’t. Your life depends on it. �The Beacon - February 16, 2022 Sports Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editors: Christopher.Gowarty@wilkes.edu or Baylee.Guedes@wilkes.edu Wilkes basketball travels to Del. Val. for a MAC match-up Top: Sophomore Jackson Shafer shoots a wideopen 3-pointer. Bottom: Junior Nickerson DeMelfi defends a Delaware Valley ball handler. Photos: The Beacon/Jason Eberhart and Ariel Reed Top: Sophomore Julia Marino passes to an open teammate. Bottom: First-year Bella Mckeefery applies ball pressure to a Delaware Valley player. Top: Head coach Izzi Metz encourages his team during a timeout. Bottom: Sophomore Julia Marino drives into the lane looking for an easy layup. �The Beacon - February 16, 2022 Sports 20 Tennis looks to extend dominance in the MAC-Freedom By Jason Eberhart Asst. Sports Editor The men’s and women’s tennis teams will be looking to continue their dominant success through the MAC-Freedom as their season kicked off this past weekend. Wilkes will be led by firstyear head coach Todd Kane as he takes over the program. The Colonels have been hard at work in practice everyday since returning to campus. They have only had a few weeks of practice to get ready for a daunting schedule ahead of them, and have a lot of things to figure out before their season kicks off. “Taking over in late September did not give me much time to spend with the teams to figure out lineups,” said Kane. “Now I have a better understanding of their strengths and weaknesses which helps when putting doubles lineups together.” The men’s team had won 12 consecutive conference championships before their streak was broken last season. The players on the team this year hope to recapture t h e title and will be led by sophomore team captain Cole Gibson. “One individual goal that I am striving for this season is to be a better teammate as well as being a role model for the younger players that we have on the team,” said Gibson. The women’s team has been virtually unbeatable over the past 14 years. They have won the conference championship every single year over that stretch. Despite the success, the Colonels know they have to keep getting better to be able to continue their streak. “I think the biggest goal for us currently is working cohesively as a team,” said senior team captain Dasha Yakhnis. “Knowing that each teammate has your back and the same goal in mind is what makes it worth it.” Although Wilkes has dominated the MAC-Freedom for well over a decade on both the men’s and women’s side, both teams were ranked second in the MACFreedom Coaches’ Preseason Poll with Stevens University taking the number one spot. “I think we will relish being an underdog against Stevens,” said Kane. “It’s going to be a challenge our athletes will be ready for.” With the target no longer on their backs, Wilkes will be able to quietly go about their business and continue to get better everyday. Their goal, as always, is to win the conference. By the end of the year, do not be surprised to see the Colonels sitting back on the throne atop the MAC-Freedom. Both teams kicked off their season by facing rival Scranton University at TK A c a d e m y. Player of the Game: Dasha Yakhins Doubles Match Singles Match #1 Singles Match #2 8-0 6-3 MAC Preseason Ranking Men’s #2 Wilkes Women’s #2 Wilkes Graphic by Zoey Rosensweet Photo courtesy of Wilkes Athletics THE BEACON 6 The men’s team captured their first win of the season 6-3, and the women soon followed, as they defeated the Royals 7-2. Wilkes will look to continue their winning ways as both teams travel to Ithaca College on Saturday. 7-5 �The Beacon - February 16, 2022 Sports MVB: Tri-match in-brief By Ariel Reed Managing Editor WILKES--BARRE, Pa. — The volleyball team split their games against Messiah and Wells on Saturday, Feb. 12. In their conference game against Messiah University, the Colonels dropped all three sets. Wilkes kept it close in the first set as the score was 17-15, but an 8-3 run by the Falcons would be the downfall of the Colonels in the first set. Messiah went on to close the other two sets in a similar fashion. Sophomores Paul Binner and Noah Taylor paced the Colonels with five and four kills, respectfully. In the second game of the day, Wilkes dominated on the court. Wells College was unable to get enough momentum to lead the Colonels throuoghout their sets. Wilkes jumped out to early leads in all of their sets. Wells made several attempts to win a set, but they were unsuccessful due to the surplus of kills out of Taylor and senior Ethan Speicher. Taylor recorded 11 kills in the matchup while Speicher recorded a season high of 10. The Colonels return to action tonight as they travel across the ‘Barre to take on the Monarchs at 7 p.m.. The Beacon/Ariel Reed Noah Taylor got up for a big hit against Penn State Behrend on Feb. 5. LHAC, from frontcover “We ultimately feel that it places Wilkes in the company of institutions that are similar in size, scope and philosophy and that offer research intensive programs from bachelor’s through doctoral levels,” said President Greg Cant. Of the 23 NCAA Division III programs, Wilkes athletes will be able to compete in Landmark-sponsored sports. They are baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, field hockey, football, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s swimming, and men’s and women’s tennis and women’s volleyball. “We are excited for the challenge of playing the best competition in the country,” said head football coach Jon Drach. “We will continue to focus on the process of continual improvement and the outcomes will take care of themselves. We have been building to this since I arrived in 2018 and we are ready to face any challenge that is put in front of us on the field as a team and as an athletic department.” Although these sports are moving up in the conference, others currently remain out. Men’s and women’s ice hockey teams will continue to play in the United Collegiate Hockey Conference; wrestling will continue participating in regional competitions and post-season tournaments in the attempt to qualify for THE BEACON Player of the Game: Noah Taylor Kills Blocks 11 0 Aces 2 21 natural championships. Men’s volleyball, an unsponsored sport in the Landmark Conference, will remain unaffiliated for the time being. “It is a great opportunity for us to play different teams,” said first-year women’s basketball player Emma Stout. “While it is sad to leave, especially not playing King’s as a conference game, I am personally excited to have two seasons from both conferences. It may be a struggle in the process of moving, I believe that every team will take on the challenge and strive.” As Stout mentioned, the transfer of conferences does bring up the potential for lost rivalry between the MAC schools that are less than 10 miles away from each other (King’s and Misericordia). Drach discussed that the rivalries between the schools will still continue on despite the conference change. He mentioned that the King’s game in the past season and the upcoming season for football was conducted as an out of conference game and he could not “see a lack of intensity on the field from either team.” The LHAC is known for being not only an athletically competitive conference, but also an academically competitive conference. “We look forward to this new opportunity with incredible gratitude to the MAC and its member institutions and with the goal of continuing regional non-conference competition and collaboration,” said Cant. �The Beacon - February 16, 2022 Sports 22 Getting to know... Tyler Dill Senior Ice Hockey Player The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week Feb. 2 to Feb. 9 Why Tyler Dill was selected: Dill scored three goals, three assists and was plus three with 12 shots on goal during their slew of games. In addition to this accolade, Dill was also honored with the title of UCHC Player of the week. Name: Tyler Dill Year: Senior Major: Business Administration Hometown: South Lake Tahoe, Calif. High School: South Tahoe H.S. Position: Forward Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I had a lot of friends that were playing for Wilkes and they had nothing but great things to say about the school and the culture of the team. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? I want to play professional hockey for a few years after graduating and then hopefully get into coaching hockey. Favorite Memory as a Colonel? Being able to compete during Covid last year. Many schools didn’t get the opportunity to play and I am very grateful we were allowed to play. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? Win a UCHC championship and go to the NCAA tournament. When/Why did you first begin playing? I played a lot of sports growing up and my mom had me try hockey and I fell in love with in. 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/Ariel Reed Favorite thing to do during practice? Small area games and anything that can bring the competition up within the team. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Skiing, working out and hanging out with the guys. Favorite meal to eat on campus? Breakfast at the sub. What color/flavor of Gatorade is your favorite? Yellow. If your life was a movie, who would you want to play you and why? Chris Hemsworth. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Either Biggie Smalls or Abraham Lincoln. Most influential person in your life? My parents. A quote you live your life by? “Adversity makes a man” – Nick Yzagurrie. What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? Giving back to the community and doing all the little thing rights. Anyone to give a shout-out to? My coach from Junior Ryan Cruthers and the entire organization of the Charlotte Rush. -Compiled by Ariel Reed, Managing Editor �Sports The Beacon - February 16, 2022 23 ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������� � King's coach says... The facts... This tweet has been deleted as of Sunday, Feb. 13. By Ariel Reed Managing Editor On Feb. 9, head coach Jeff Knarr of the King's College football team tweeted this infographic taunting Wilkes in its then-potential decision to switch from the Middle Atlantic Conference to the Landmark Conference. This decision was not made official unitl Thursday, Feb. 10. In his tweet, he claimed to have been the ruler of "Kings-Barre." The Beacon has decided to lay out the facts based on preliminary research and have the readers decide who really runs the 'Barre. Wilkes' head coach Jon Drach joined the Colonels in Feb. of 2018. In his first season, he generated one of the biggest program turn arounds in DIII football when he led his team to a 6-4 record after the team was winless in the 2017 season. In the Drah era, the Colonels have posted a cummulative 20-12 record. Drach's most record-breaking season was in 2019 when he led Wilkes to an 8-3 overall record, the best in the program since their undefeated season in 2006. In addition, under Drach, the Colonels have not seen a record under 0.500. Drach's four years as head coach. Concurrently, King's head coach Jeff Knarr has posted a minimum of a 0.500 record every season that he has been head coach. However, despite the record posted by Knarr, he has been able to find a way to defeat Wilkes in the Mayor's Cup four out of the five years of the program's rivalry. In a head-to-head statistical matchup, Wilkes beats Kings in most categories, including the win column. All stats and information that is provided was found on either gowilkesu.com or kingscollegeathletics.com. Coach Jeff Knarr did not return an email seeking comment on the tweet. The Beacon encourages any student response in the form of a letter to the editor or an email to Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu. Photos: The Beacon/Ariel Reed �The Beacon - February 16, 2022 Door’s open! ���������������������������������������� ����������� ���� ��� ��������� ��������������� ����������� ��������������� �������� ���� ��������� ������� Contact: ����������������� �������������������������� ���������������� ��������������������� 24 � 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, 2022 February 16 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communications Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022 February 15 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/42a3ccb13c202b99555e1bd7adab3c02.pdf ed61bb62ed159a10352b35e8a0e143ab PDF Text Text The Beacon - February 23, 2022 THE BEACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Volume 74, Issue 12 1 “The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow.” Senior Night celebration leads to MAC Championship title The first graduating class for the No. 9 Men’s Ice Hockey team celebrated its accomplishment on Saturday against Stevenson University where Wilkes won the MAC Championship 3-1. That same day, the Colonels recognized 15 seniors and one graduate student. “It is hard to sum up our senior class in a few words but I know one of them is resilient,” said head coach Tyler Hynes. “This group does not blink, they attack adversity and welcome challenge. Bunch of blue collar colonels with white collar talent.” Wilkes honored seniors (by jersey #) Nico Pidro, Dylan Kuipers, Jay Gallagher, Tyson Araujo, Donald Flynn, Michael Gurska, Tyler Barrow, Devon Schell, Nick Fea, Ben Stefanini, Danny Reidel, Ryan Galvin, Scott Mueller, Phil Erickson, Tyler Dill, and graduate student Xavier Abdella. “This senior class means everything to the program, They built this team from the ground up and have great pride in wearing the Colonel logo,” said junior Billy Berry. “They make it easy for newcomers to feel welcome and be apart of the Wilkes hockey culture.” Pidro leaves the Colonels with a careerhigh of 31 saves in a single game in the 2021-22 season against Utica College. During the regular season, Pidro had a total of 222 saves with a .945 save percentage. Kuipers had six goals on the year along with six assists. Defensively, Kuipers added 21 blocks with a game-high of three this season. His 79 career blocks helped lift Wilkes over some of their toughest rivals. The Beacon/Baylee Guedes The senior Colonels come together for their final in-season home game picture.. Gallagher added nine goals, three assists and 16 blocks for the Colonels this season. He had a game-high of two goals in their 4-2 win over Chatham University. Araujo scored two goals and also connected with his teammates for 11 assists leading to big goals this season. His season-high of two assists in a single game helped boost Wilkes over Lebanon Valley 8-1. Flynn led the team in assists this season with 26, while also adding seven goals and six blocks. Throughout his career as a Colonel, Flynn has chipped in 88 assists along with 56 goals and 859 face-off wins – the most in Wilkes history. Gurska helped Wilkes’ defense by adding 22 blocks this season, 122 overall, preventing opposing goals. Offensively, Gurksa notched five goals and assisted 10 Colonel goals this year. Barrow added 12 goals and 22 assists for Wilkes on the year. Over his career as a Colonel, Barrow tallied a total of 49 goals, 77 assists, and 235 face-off wins. Schell contributed five goals and 10 assists this season along with nine blocks for the Blue and Gold. Schell’s gamehigh of two goals helped lift Wilkes over Neumann University 9-5. Hockey, page 19 NDLE!!! T TO HA TOO HO Sordoni Art Gallery hosts “A Special Evening With Juan Logan”, page 6 Creative Colonel of the Week: Billy Berry and Toon De Schepper, page 11 Impacts of body image and sex shaming in ‘Too Hot To Handle’, page 15 MVB picks up two wins in trimatch, page 21 �The Beacon - February 23, 2022 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor Maddy Kinard: Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu Student Government notes: Feb. 16 weekly meeting By Zach Paraway News Staff Writer Student Government began in traditional fashion with a call to order and roll being taken. The treasurer’s report indicated a total of $76,400 across all SG accounts. The first order of business was a club report from the Veterans Council. The club’s community events include Toys for Tots, Kids Corner and the Veterans Day Ceremony. The two explained a greater desire to expand and raise the amount of support for veteranss at Wilkes. Many of the veterans are not traditional students in the 18-23 range and can feel left out of the target demographic. They plan to work more closely with the AFROTC, especially in terms of community outreach events. They also hope to work closely with more student groups on campus. The next order of business was a budget request from Phi Beta Lambda for the 2022 State Leadership Conference. The conference used to be an in-person only event, but this year, PBL would like to attend over zoom. They asked for $300 in order for registration for 30 students. This will be voted on next week. The next order of business was a budget request from ASME for the 2022 edition of their car show. This year, the charity that is being supported is The Seeing Eye, a guide dog school located in Morristown, New Jersey. They came to SG to ask for $2,000 in order to rent a mobile dino from Modern Muscle Motorsports, with the rest of the funds going to make a poster for the provider to be hung on the dino. This will be voted on next week. The next order of business was a budget request from the Sports Management Club. The request is for a trip to Philadelphia on March 24. This will provide an inside look at how venues are run and will also provide a networking opportunity for future internships or jobs. Members asked for $225 to partially fund the trip. This will be voted on next week. The last order of business was a Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events Compiled by Beacon News Staff Career and Internship Fair Save the date: Wilkes University will host its first in-person Career and Internship Fair in three years from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 17 in the McHale Athletic Center. Both students and alumni are encouraged to attend and meet organizations that are seeking employers and interns for both the summer and fall semesters. For those looking to improve their resume, the Center for Career Development and Internships will hold a multitude of resume workshops and job fair prep sessions to prepare For more details, keep up to date with events in your Handshake account. Online Buddhist Meditation Returns Interested in practicing some sitting and walking meditation with others? The sessions will be offered each Tuesday and run for about 40 minutes. No experience is needed and anyone interested is welcome. For more information or the link for the virtual sessions, contact Linda Paul, associate professor of philosophy, at linda.paul@wilkes.edu. Buy a Tote Bag Looking for a new bag? Green Giants tote bags are an affordable, sustainable and durable alternative to plastic and are being sold for ten dollars each. The bags come in two designs: the Wilkes logo and blue butterflies. Students looking to purchase one should watch out for anyone selling them in the Student Union Building, the Simms Center, or DM them on Instagram @greengiantstotebags to place an order. Ninety percent of proceeds go to Little Eric’s Foundation, a local organization that funds pediatric cancer research. Submit work to Manuscript Society Manuscript Society is accepting submissions for the 2021-22 edition till 11:59 p.m. on Apr. 17. Submissions are open for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and alumni. The society accepts poetry, essays, short stories, photography, art and digital art. The limit is five submissions per person. To submit original work or any question, email magazine@wilkes.edu Do you have a Parent or Grandparent Who Graduated From Wilkes? If you have a parent or grandparent who graduated from Wilkes, you may qualify for the Alumni Scholarship. The Alumni Association Scholarship is awarded annually to a current Wilkes undergraduate student (first year through junior) who has had a parent or grandparent graduate from Wilkes and has at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants are required to have a current FAFSA on file. Apply online; the link is available through the Wilkes, Today emails by Tuesday, Mar. 22. budget request from the GeoExploers Club for a Southwest trip over spring break in order to study rock formations. The trip would cover seven different national parks over four states. They asked for $9,130 for flights, Airbnb, and transportation. This will be voted on next week. SG will meet again Feb. 23 Table of Contents News..................2 Life, A&E............7 Opinion............14 Sports................19 Upcoming Events: 2022 Spring Semester March 5 - Spring Recess Begins 14 - Classes Resume April 14 - Holiday Recess Begins 18 - Classes Resume Want your event featured in the calendar? Email: Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 23, 2022 News 3 Sophomore history major completes project for archives By Sydney Umstead Examining the undiscovered secrets of the university News Staff Writer Sophomore Connor Middleton has transcribed all of the engravings within the John Wilkes manuscripts, available to view online on the ArchivesSpace catalog. The archival collection comes from a larger collection titled the “Gilbert Stuart McClintock Special Collection.” Gilbert Staut was a board member of the university from the 1930s until 1950. The archives were given to the college after his passing and included several pieces of history from the 16th century until the 20th century. “Although this collection was transferred over in 1959, I noticed in summer 2020 that none of the previous librarians who had worked on cataloging this collection had done an item-level inventory. What that entails, essentially, is going through every single item, transcribing it, and researching its historical significance,” said Suzanna Calev, archivist. Archives work study student Christopher Smith went through 2021, with the the boxes, John Wilkes researching subseries each item falling under i n d i v i d u a l l y. the foreign He started this figures series. work in the This is when fall of 2020 Middleton and continued began to into the work on the summer after John Wilkes he graduated subseries. in May 2021. He worked He took part through the in organizing 2021 winter items into their intersession respective and is currently series and interning in subseries. the archives, In the working on summer of a different 2021, two more archives subseries. Photo Courtesy of Suzanna Calev M i d d l e t o n work-study students worked on transcribing the worked throughout the 2021 winter remaining items within the McClintock intersession and after. He analyzed each collection. Those students were history item and its relation to John Wilkes’ students Logan Yeakel and Ryan Mercer. life, discovering and unraveling many Calev completed arranging the items details, including an incorrect piece of into series and subseries in the fall of information from a 1988 exhibit at the Sordoni Art Gallery. The original caption stated that Wilkes was in a duel with William Hogarth—however, Middleton dug deeper and found that Wilkes and Hogarth had actually exchanged shots. “Of course, there are some bits that might get a little frustrating while transcribing documents of that age, however I’ve really come to find that it just makes it all the more satisfying when you are able to crack some word or name that makes everything click.” said Middleton. Middleton stated that his favorite part of the experience was the “research rabbit holes,” with his favorite fact being from the presidents of the United States subseries. For example, he uncovered that First Lady Florence Harding was a fan of the supernatural, and even met with a psychic who informed her that her husband would one day be president, but die in office. All of these predictions would eventually become true. “The collection of reference material is specific to Wilkes University and can be a major reference source,” said John Stachaz, dean of the library. the professors know that can help those students. The program is run out of Conyngham Hall by Dr. Kimberly Niezgoda, director and coordinator for the intensive English program. The director of University College Learning Center, Katy Betnar, also has a part in the program. There are many students for the program, the majority of which are specified in their classes and are able to give better help geared towards the specific needs of the students. “I think SI is a resource that is underutilized by many freshmen, and I’ve noticed that the students that “Something as simple as learning a trick to remember a formula, or having a student explain differently than a professor, might be all it takes to do better in a course,” said senior finance major, Jessica Smith. “I wish I utilized the programs more myself as I first entered college, as I’m sure it could have saved me a lot of late nights and overall would have helped my understanding in a number of courses.” For students interested in tutoring, they can reach out to Betnar or Dr. Niezgoda. They can be reached via email or in their offices in Conyngham Hall. Betnar is located in Conyngham Hall 202, and Dr. Niezgoda is located in Conyngham Hall 214. University college offers tutoring and supplemental instruction By Zach Paraway News Staff Writer University College has begun offering supplemental instruction (SI) to help students in different general education classes and more major-specific classes. Classes that are offered include CHM 115, Bio 113, SI Bio 116, Accounting, MTH 100/MTH 111, SI EC 102, SI CHM 235, BIO 105, English conversation partner and many more. In total, 40 students are available across multiple subjects to help students. This provides more uniform help. Instead of students having to go find a friend that knows what they are doing in their class who may still have not seen all of the content for that specific class, they can now go to someone that not only has passed the class, but also whom actively come to SI tend to be the students that get 3.5 and 4.0s, so therefore it’s a very helpful study tool when it’s utilized,” said Megan Oakley, senior biology major and SI leader. “I think being an SI leader has helped me tremendously in my studies and it’s a very nice refresher.” Many of the tutors try to provide a safe environment for their students to feel comfortable as many of them come defeated because of the subject or embarrassed that they need tutoring at all. They also tend to think highly of the students that ask for tutoring or SI because it is showing an initiative to try. Graphic by Zoe Rosensweet �The Beacon - February 23, 2022 News 4 Allan Hamilton Dickson Spring Writers Series welcomes Boada By Maddy Kinard News Editor As part of the Allan Hamilton Dickson Spring Writers Series, poet Dr. Richard Boada came to Wilkes University and visited the ENG 298: “Advanced Workshop in Creative Nonfiction” class. Boada, an assistant professor at Lane College and HBCU in Jackson, Tenn., is the author of three poetry collections. He was born in Ecuador and spent a good part of his adult life in Mississippi. His visit was described by Dr. Mischelle Anthony, associate professor and chair of English, as “one focused on the craft of poetry and the writing life”. Elizabeth Howey, English adjunct faculty member and professor of the class, facilitated the workshop and began by outlining how the hour would proceed. Students had roughly 20 minutes to discuss each essay one at a time, offering constructive feedback and engaging in productive conversation about the essay’s subject topic. For some students, having a visiting writer hold a workshop and give feedback, can be intimidating, especially in a creative nonfiction workshop where writers can share detailed pieces of themselves. However, Boada’s feedback aimed to uplift the students. “He commented not only on what could be improved but what was already wonderful, which is important for student writers understanding their talent and power,” said Howey. “Having a writer of Richard’s caliber come in and give close and careful attention to undergrad writing is proof that these student writers are doing the same sort of work as people like Richard.” Alexis Charowsky, junior English major, reflected similarly on Boada’s presence in the class, finding it influential to all of them as writers hearing an experienced writer talk about their own work. Not only did Boada visit Howey’s class, but he also held a poetry workshop open to the Wilkes campus community and an evening reading, open to the public, where he shared some of his own personal history. “Boada spoke of his experience From left to right: Philip Muhlenberg; Dr. Richard Boada; Dr. Mischelle Anthony The Beacon/Maddy Kinard The Beacon/Maddy Kinard Students discuss and critique eachothers personal essays in ENG 298: Adavanced Workshop in Creative Nonfiction. living in an area geographically rich Boada mentioned as being a highlight poetic language,” said Anthony. The Allan Hamilton Dickson Fund and conflicted, both environmentally of his evening as he was able to speak and racially,” said Anthony. “His poetry with them in Spanish about the student’s allows faculty to choose three writers to bring to campus each year who work held up the dissonant pressures specific journey to Northeast Pennsylvania. At the poetry workshop, students with students and provide a reading and to that region, while also universalizing the struggles to live authentically, with were afforded the same opportunity of book signing to the public. having Boada’s “razor-sharp” attention The Spring Writers Series will host curiosity, in this conflicted world.” After the reading, attendees were to their work. He discussed with them two more writers this year: Jason able to participate in a book signing. the art of writing and revising poetry, Schneiderman on March 30 and Of those in attendance were a group of along with how to manage “personal Margaret Atwood on April 26. Panama students, which Anthony stated experience and individual voice through �The Beacon - February 23, 2022 News 5 Sordoni Art Gallery hosts “A Special Evening with Juan Logan” By Maddy Kinard News Editor On Feb. 16 via Zoom, in part with Wilkes University’s Black History Month series, the Sordoni Art Gallery hosted “A Special Evening with Juan Logan.” The featured artist presented his work in detail and engaged with attendees in a question and answer session. Heather Sincavage, director of the Sordoni Art Gallery, facilitated the event and began with a short background on Logan, describing him as a “big favorite” around the gallery. Logan, joining the webinar from his studio, was born in Nashville, Tenn. and now lives and works in Belmont, North Carolina. His artwork addresses subjects surrounding the American experience. “At once abstract and representational, his paintings, drawings, sculptures, installations and videos address the interconnections of race, place and power,” said Sincavage. “They make visible how the hierarchical relations and social stereotypes shape individuals, institutions and the material and mental landscapes of contemporary life.” Logan received an MFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art. His artwork is featured in many private, public and corporate collections, for which he has received multiple awards for. His works can be found in many museums, most recently, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Logan went on to present from a selection of his work, some of which is currently on display at the gallery. One of these works, titled “Help Me, Save Me, Love Me”, is a mixed media work depicting the lived experience during Hurricane Katrina. Thousands of puzzle pieces are used to depict the crowds trying to get into the Super Dome which is represented with a red cross symbol. “At first, I always imagined that it was this huge puzzle that had been taken apart that you couldn’t put back together again,” said Logan. “I think most importantly here Is the idea that we’re talking about people. They’re people standing there with their belongings—that’s all we’re looking at. It becomes really abstract, in a way.” The following companion piece, “I’ll Save You Tomorrow,” depicts an inverted boat on the right beside another red cross symbol. The left side housing the symbol depicts the ritualistic response of officials to “pray” for those struggling in New Orleans instead of offering legitimate help. Materials and the role that they play is a crucial aspect of Logan’s work. The boat portrayed in “I’ll Save You Tomorrow,” was made of 30 years worth of acrylic paint edges saved from painting pallets. “I’ve always imagined that we have been green forever, speaking of African Americans, because we had no choice but to be green,” said Logan. “We didn’t waste. We saved everything, we used everything. It’s like my history playing a role in saving you.” Logan also emphasizes the importance of his work not as portraying victims of true history, but rather the things that have occurred. It is just about history, not that it is good or bad, but he feels it is his responsibility as an artist to comment on. “It’s how we document the present. It gives the opportunity for those in the future to look back and understand why it was important to us, why it remains important,” said Logan. Dr. Gina Zanolini Morrison, associate professor of global cultures, was in attendance and walked away with plenty of insight on the artist and his works. She thanked Sincavage for her effective facilitation. She had asked questions in the discussion about how one remains upbeat and positive while working with a dark subject. “I was thinking of the Aunt Jemima pieces, but also, particularly the ‘Sugar Mill’ piece, inspired by the drawing he showed of Jamaican slaves tied to a mill wheel that served no purpose other than to ‘break the slaves,’ as he put it,” said Morrison. “But his answer surprised me. He said something like, he didn’t think his subject matter was so dark. How could it be really unbearable for me to think about it, but ‘not so dark’ for the artist? I really have been thinking about that.” For those looking to engage further with Logan’s collection, the Sordoni Art Gallery will showcase his work until March 13. Photos: The Beacon/Maddy Kinard Heather Sincavage and Juan Logan discuss the use of puzzle pieces as a medium in, “Help Me, Save Me, Love Me.” �The Beacon - February 23, 2022 News 6 Wilkes holds third transcribe-a-thon to observe BHM By Sydney Umstead News Staff Writer Transcribe-a-thon was held on Feb. 15, serving to commemorate Frederick Douglas Day and Black History Month. The event centered on transcribing records from the Colored Conventions. “The first Colored Convention was held in 1830 in response to Ohio’s 1829 exclusionary laws and a wave of anti-Black mob violence that had forced two thousand Black residents to flee the state,” according to The Colored Conventions Project. This meeting led to what eventually became a worldwide movement. “There’s a lot of history in the things we’re transcribing today and I think it’s very important that the student body is more aware of the things that we have available to us,” said Katie Ermeus, president of multicultural student coalition. The Transcribe-a-thon has been running for three years at Wilkes and was held via Zoom last year due to the pandemic. The information being transcribed this year came from researchers at Penn State who have been working to make the documents from the Colored Conventions available. Students and faculty who participated in the event were able to transcribe material from the conventions so that researchers could have quicker access to the pieces. “Last year we had a virtual transcribea-thon, so we’re very happy to be back in person,” said Dr. Amy Sopcak Joseph, assistant professor of history and global cultures. The History Department sponsors the event and it was organized by Joseph. Joseph and associate professor Dr. Jonathan Kuiken attended in order to help students with any questions they had while working through the documents. “A lot of the time, people get stuck on certain words or phrases; these are all 150 year old documents, so they may need a little explanation,” said Kuiken. The Transcribe-a-thon offered an opportunity to learn about the colored conventions and be a part of the process in informing people about them. “It’s interesting to see the things that were transcribed in history and things that we are carrying over today so that they will be available for people to read and be able to learn from,” said Caleb Ofori, business management major. The Beacon/Zach Paraway Students transcribe records from the Colored Conventions. personal skills and resources and be inspired and challenged. “Students should get involved in the conference because every voice deserves to be listened to. Students are in a great position to make a difference. They have access to many amazing resources, educators, and peers with all backgrounds and experiences,” said AmeriCorps VISTA, Monica Morrison. Morrison spoke about how it is important for the next generation of leaders to know the reality of our social world in order to truly make a change. “I became involved in the IMPACT Conference through my VISTA position with Megan Boone Valkenburg. I thought it would be a great opportunity to become a more educated advocate, and to develop my personal and professional self,” said Morrison. “I will be attending the conference as a listener, learner, and leader. I want to be able to make an impact and become more actively engaged in social issues. Education and active listening are the first leap towards doing this.” The IMPACT Conference is a great way for students who are interested in social change and want to learn about what service, action, and advocacy mean in the ongoing search for social justice. “This conference is great experience Civic engagement holding virtual IMPACT conference By Taylor Dillon Staff Writer On Feb. 25, Wilkes Civic Engagement is inviting students to the Virtual IMPACT Conference, the largest annual civic engagement-based conference for college students in the country. The Conference will take place virtually from noon. to 6:30 p.m. The IMPACT Conference stems from the tradition of the COOL Conference that dates back 32 years. The IMPACT conference features over 100 workshops with different skill levels, ranging in topics from service learning to professional development. This conference is responsible for bringing students, administrators, faculty, AmeriCorps members and VISTAs, and nonprofit professionals from around the world together each year to learn from one another and share that will give you talking points in any future business opportunities,” says Civic Engagement Coordinator, Megan Boone. “Not only do you get the opportunity to meet hundreds of students just like yourself, but you get to exchange new and different ideas and experiences.” The IMPACT Conference opens the door to new professional opportunities and helps to prepare you for future leadership roles. “If you are interested in going to grad school, the IMPACT Conference has a workshop that prepares students for those interviews,” said Boone. To attend the conference and have the registration fee waived, students should email Megan Boone Valkenburg, Civic Engagement Coordinator, at Megan. boone@wilkes.edu. Graphic by Zoe Rosensweet �The Beacon - February 23, 2022 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment Have any events or artists to be shared? Contact Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor Jordan Daniels:Jordan.Daniel@wilkes.edu Dr. Edward Schicatano gives presentation about stress Honors program hosts its first pizza plus of the semester By Morgan Rich Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer The honors program hosted this semester’s first pizza plus session with psychology professor Dr. Edward Schicatano. Schicatano discussed understanding and overcoming stress. In order to access funding, graduate with honors and remain in good standing with the honors program, students must earn two participation points per year. Pizza plus sessions are a few of the many opportunities where students can earn these points and eat free pizza. These pizza pluses are also accompanied by a presentation. This year, Dr. Jonathan Kuiken, history professor and Jennifer McLaughlin, honors and scholars program coordinator, invited Schicatano back to present. “We actually put a poll out every year to honors students about topics they would like to hear about and this one is the first that everyone wants to hear about,” said McLaughlin. “We try to give the students the coping skills they need to get through the school year, and honors students are particularly hard on themselves.” Dr. Schicatano previously did this presentation in the spring of 2021 and due to high demand, Dr. Kuiken and McLaughlin decided to bring it back. They chose a hybrid option for the event so that many students could have the chance to attend. McLaughlin noted that even though the pizza helps draw students towards the presentation, most students are drawn to this one in particular because everyone is overwhelmed with stress and because “who is more stressed than college students?” As the event began, students came into the room and were immediately offered different kinds of pizza to enjoy while watching the hour-long presentation. Dr. Schicatano started off by covering what stress was before moving on to the causes of stress, the effects of stress, how stress affects the body, strategies for overcoming stress, information on the NeuroTraining and Research Center in Breiseth and different kinds of coping skills for stress. “The part where he talked about everyone experiencing stress and how you find a method to cope was my favorite,” said Nick Superko, a P2 pharmacy major. “It was my favorite because it’s true and we all have to find what works for us. Everyone has their own methods and you have to find what works for you.” Quinlan Toomey, a P2 pharmacy major, noted that it was interesting to learn how mental health is connected to biological health through different brain hormones. Toomey and Superko found through the presentation that “meditation is interesting” and that they might try meditation as a future coping mechanism for stress. There is no other university in Pennsylvania that has a neuro training and research center like the one on this campus. At the NeuroTraining and Research Center interns offer cutting-edge neuroscience techniques that can help with stress and improve focus, which is called neuroplasticity. The center even offers meditation programs that show you how to meditate. It is free of charge and the hours are as follows: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. At the end of the presentation, Dr. Schicatano opened the floor to questions and feedback. Students then asked questions regarding coping skills and many thought it was interesting they used some coping skills without realizing it. “I like giving this presentation because it helps people,” said Dr. Schicatano. “That’s the intention but my thing in life is helping people and having people be happy. If there is something that I can do to help, like having people look at old pictures to cope, for instance, I did my job.” The Beacon/Morgan Rich Students enjoyed various kinds of pizza while they listened to Dr. Edward Schicatano give an hour long presentation on understanding what stress is and how students can overcome it while they are in school. �The Beacon - February 23, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment Dollar store recipe: Sweet, cinnamon sugar dessert nachos Ingredients: 4 flour tortillas 8 tablespoons of butter 1 cup of granulated sugar 4 tablespoons of ground cinnamon 1/2 cup of hot fudge topping 1/2 cup of Hershey’s caramel syrup Whipped cream a Enjoy! Allergens: Dairy By Morgan Rich Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer B n o um c Each week, the Wilkes Beacon staff adds a song to the Beacon Bumps playlist on spotify. Check us out under Chris Gowarty’s Spotify or check out this week’s picks right now! ps Be Directions: First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Next, put the butter in a small bowl. Microwave for two minutes or until melted. Mix halfway through and set aside. Next, combine the ground cinnamon and sugar in a separate small bowl and set it aside. Place a tortilla on a baking sheet and brush both sides with melted butter. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar on both sides. Then, cut the tortilla into eight triangles and line them on the baking sheet. Place the tortilla chips in the oven for eight minutes or until the sugar caramelizes. Next, remove the tortilla chips from the oven and let them cool. Put hot fudge topping into a separate small bowl. Microwave for two minutes or until melted and mix halfway through. Grab a spoon and drizzle the fudge onto the tortilla chips. Drizzle the 1/2 cup caramel syrup onto the tortilla chips. Once completed, top with whipped cream. The Beacon/Morgan Rich This is a perfect snack to share with friends at a party or any type of event. Emily Cherkauskas, Editor-in-Chief: The Fall - Lovejoy Ariel Reed, Managing Editor: Rumors - Gucci Mane, Lil Durk Liz Cherinka, Social Media Editor: Dance, Baby! - boy pablo Maddy Kinard, News Editor: Politics & ViolenceÅ - Dominic Fike Jordan Daniel, LA&E Editor: Nail Tech - Jack Harlow Bre Ebisch, Opinion Editor: Cutie - COIN Lindsey Scorey, Opinion Asst. Editor: Jackie and Wilson - Hozier Christopher Gowarty, Sports Editor: Gotta Have It - JAY-Z, Kanye West Baylee Guedes, Sports Editor: Red Flag - Natalie Jane Jason Eberhart, Sports Asst. Editor: City of Gods - Fivio Foreign, Kanye West, Alicia Keys Zoey Rosensweet, Lead Layout Designer: Honey - 070 Shake, Ralphy River, Hack & Tree 8 �The Beacon – February 23, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment Programming board hosts first ever “Couch Potato” By Cassidy Taylor Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer On Feb. 18 programming board held a spectacular-spud event in the ballroom. The themed event called “Couch Potato” featured all things potato related. Everything from food, trivia, sack races and more involved potatoes. Students also had the opportunity to compete in games against each other for prizes, some of which were potatothemed as well! Maggie McHenry, sophomore digital design and media arts major, was the creator of the event. She shared her obsession with french fries and even has a french fry tattoo to prove it. McHenry brought the idea to programming board and was ecstatic when they approved it. “We wish we could’ve had the food earlier in the night and sit down together to eat but with COVID restrictions we had to make do,” said McHenry. “Personally, I was most excited about setting up the event and seeing everyone show up. I love seeing students smiling and enjoying themselves during the activities.” Programming board kicked off the night with a 30-question Kahoot game of potato trivia. The top three winners of the trivia game were awarded blankets with cartoon potatoes on them, along with a gift card to places like DoorDash and GrubHub. Next on the schedule was a game of hot potato, where a few large groups of students played separately. The game did use a real potato, which added to the festive atmosphere and the last person standing within each group was awarded a prize as well. The first-year students especially loved this event. “I love the event, it’s chill, people are having fun and smiling and enjoying themselves,” said Sean Robinson, firstyear sociology and communication studies major. “It’s a great way to destress and relax after the week and a huge shout out to the programming board for 9 Tater tots, french fries, pierogies, oh my doing this. What’s there not to like about potatoes?” Robinson was asked if he’d like to see more potato events in the future and he said he absolutely would. The night also featured a search for three hidden potatoes in the room and prizes were given out to whoever discovered them. Plus, students had the chance to sign up for potato sack races, which got so competitive that some students were diving to the finish line. One student in particular, Alex Schweitzer, first-year environmental engineering major, jumped to the end and rolled right into the prize table. Fortunately, no students or potatoes were harmed in the duration of the sack races. Two students who are involved in programming board spoke on how fun and unique it is to attend an event all about potatoes. Lauren Beaver, firstyear nursing major and general board member, never thought of having an event such as, “Couch Potato.” When she thought about activities to do in college, however, she found it to be fun. “We are on the executive board and we had a hand in coming up with ideas but all finalized events are decided by the president of the programming board,” said Brynn Marlow, first-year nursing major and analytical chair. The menu featured all varieties of potato foods. There was a buffet line courtesy of on-campus dining services with take out containers for everyone to fill. Mashed potatoes, french fries, tater tots, potato pancakes and mini pierogies were available, along with everything people needed to dip and enjoy them with. To stay safe and in line with campus policies, students had to stay sociallydistanced while eating and only were permitted to have their masks off while actively eating. For more information and to stay in the know of programming board’s future events follow their Instagram account @wilkesupb. Follow @wilkesupb for more information about Thursday night events. The Beacon/Cassidy Taylor Students indulged in a buffet line of food courtesy of on-campus dining service. The buffet included mashed potatoes, french fries, tator tots, potato pancakes and mini pierogies . �The Beacon - February 23, 2022 10 Life, Arts & Entertainment Liz’s Craft Column: Boho yarn tassel wall hanging decor An affordable boho chic decoration, perfect for any space By Liz Cherinka Social Media Manager This craft is a boho yarn tassel wall hanger. Not only is this craft is easy and stress relieving and also adds a cute, personalized boho touch to any space. This craft is affordable because it only requires a few supplies, which can be found at any craft store— yet it looks like an expensive decoration that would be found at stores or on Etsy. You can impress house guests with this decoration because it was handmade. • • • • One ball of yarn or 180 feet Scissors Wooden dowel Wooden beads 1. The first step is to cut the yarn, which will be used for the tassels. Cut out nine groups of 20 strands of yarn, which are at least a foot each. This will total 180 feet, but separate them into groups of 20 for each tassel. 2. Line the 20 strands of yarn up together and fold them in half. With a new piece of yarn, 1-2 feet long, make a knot around the middle of the group. Repeat this for each group. 3. Then, grab one of the groups that are now tied in the middle. With a new piece of yarn, make a knot around the whole “tassel” about an inch below the knot that was just made in the middle. This will form the actual shape of the tassel. Repeat this for each group of yarn. Cut the excess from this new knot to blend in with the other strands that hang down. 4. String three wooden beads onto the long strand of yarn on each tassel that will be used to tie them onto the dowel. 5. Grab the dowel and start to plan out the placement of the tassels that will be hung from it. Start with the middle tassel making it hang as long as desired. Wrap the extra yarn around the dowel a few times to hold it in place until the other tassels are placed. Liz’s difficulty rating: Then, grab another tassel and hang it so that the bottom bead of one tassel is even with the top bead of the middle tassel. Make the one on the other side even with this one. Repeat that across the dowel for the rest of the tassels. Once the tassels are planned out, the yarn can now officially be tied onto the dowel. Unwrap the yarn and make a double knot and then cut the extra. Repeat that for all the tassels. 6. Adjust the tassels to be about an inch from each other, depending on the size of the dowel. Next, grab the ball of yarn again and tie a knot onto the end of the dowel. Then, tie another knot onto the other side. This will be used to hang the wall hanger so make it as long as preferred and then cut the extra yarn. Adjust any of the tassels and then the wall hanger is complete. Hang it anywhere to add a boho touch to your space. �The Beacon - February 23, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Creative Colonel of the Week: Billy Berry and Toon De Schepper By Jordan Daniel Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor Billy Berry, junior financial investment major and Toon De Schepper, senior sports management major, are great representations of creative colonels. Both students began a food truck business called All Belgium LLC in 2021 and have been serving people delicious waffles every day since. “We both have an entrepreneurial mindset, so when I came to Billy with the idea of starting a food truck he was all for it,” said De Schepper. “We thought there was great potential and that it could potentially be successful. We figured that worst case scenario, we would learn a lot of valuable lessons and that “business owner” would look great on our resumes.” The idea of All Belgium sparked in 2019. However, due to COVID-19’s impact on the world and especially on campus, De Schepper and Berry were forced to delay their opening day and were not able to launch their business until two years later. “The process has been nothing but fun,” said Berry. “Sure we face adversity sometimes, but it is very rewarding to see the joy people get in eating our waffles.” All Belgium LLC has received a lot of buzz from students and faculty on campus. Since Berry and De Schepper are both classmates, teammates and student-athlete-entrepreneurs they have built a strong partnership. “They have really good waffles,” said junior digital design and media art major Maggie Murphy. “I think it is really cool how they have their own student-run truck and they are nice people.” People have many choices of toppings to order on their waffles, such as chocolate sauce, whipped cream, fresh fruit, bacon and ice cream. They sell other Belgian treats like Biscoff spreads and cookies. Their most popular food order is a waffle with nutella and strawberries. “My favorite thing is the reaction people have when they have their first bite of a Belgian waffle,” said Berry. The owners have also received help from others around campus to help run their business and keep it alive. The Allan P. Kirby Center and their scholars aid them in free enterprise and entrepreneurship. “First off, it is hands down the best waffle around,” said De Schepper. “Secondly, I firmly believe that all entrepreneurial activity is worth supporting.” De Schepper and Berry have big dreams for the future or All Belgium LLC. They hope to become a distributor of their dough to restaurants, dining halls, stadiums and bakeries. Plus, they are working on other entrepreneurial ideas to support their business. “Under the name All Belgium, we are able to sell more than just Belgian waffles,” said Berry. “We can sell things that are all Belgian such as cookies and spreads, merchandise, and other Belgian sweets.” All Belgium LLC’s hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and the food truck is usually located on Main St or somewhere else near the university. People can find out more information on their social media platforms or on their website www.allbelgiumllc.com. Courtesy of Billy Berry Toon De Schepper (left) and Billy Berry (right), owners of All Belgium LLC. All Belgium LLC sells belgian waffles with various toppings to place on top. Want to showcase your skill and talents? Contact jordan.daniel@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - February 23, 2022 Opinion 12 The Beacon commemorates BLACK HISTORY MONTH Understanding the need for a month of observance WHAT IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH? February is Black History Month and while it is recognized nationwide, the importance of what is being honored can often be overlooked when countless events are occurring and social media posts circulate online. Although it’s dedicated month is the shortest of the year, this topic is crucial and deserves to be our main focus at all times for a variety of reasons. It has never been more clear that the racial injustice and inequality in our society is still prevalent in many ways. The Black Lives Matter protests that occurred in the summer of 2020 in response to George Floyd’s death among several other events sparked the conversation most recently, but change remains slow in the United States and around the world. Black History Month originally started back in 1926 as only a week when Carter G. Woodson created the movement to reach African American students in schools, but has since grown exponentially. Now recognized and celebrated in the United States, the U.K., Canada, Germany, Netherlands and Ireland, millions of people learn and focus on the disparities that exist between races and understand how the movement has grown over time, thanks to icons such as Rosa Parks, Muhammad Ali and many more. The specific month puts the emphasis on the systematic racism that remains very much alive in our daily lives and provides a new kind of visibility for others outside the community in terms of education and understanding. This is how change starts. And while it may seem like an impossible task, it begins with each and every one of us. Everyone deserves equal rights and as of right now, that is not a guarantee for everyone who lives in our country. Especially not for those who identify with or are part of the African American community. WHY WE OBSERVE IT According to History.com, the population of African Americans in the United States has grown from 4.8 million to 46.8 million in 2019. Yet, those numbers mean nothing. There have been countless firsts that have happened over time, but the injustice and inequality that the community faces has not wavered. Statistically, the African American community faces inequality in countless areas of life. According to the Inclusion Solution, only 18.7 percent of African Americans receive their bachelor's degree and a mere 3.6 percent earn an advanced degree. There are only six Black CEO’s on the Fortune 500 companies list which is a staggering comparison. It is also obvious that the unemployment rate in America affects the African American population significantly more because the number of unemployed has remained about double that of white Americans for 50 years. The differences between the wealth gap, marriage rate and employment positions all show why it’s necessary for us to dedicate time to these issues every February. We must be better than this. The goal and importance of Black History Month lies in the benefits that its education brings to shifting the way our society works and eliminating the discrimation against people of another race. A majority of that knowledge should be shared in a school setting, which has been receiving a strong push back by several states recently, but the individual learning that can be done plays a significant role as well. “According to the Inclusion Solution, only 18.7 percent of African Americans receive their bachelor's degree and a mere 3.6 percent earn an advanced degree.” �The Beacon - February 23, 2022 Opinion TAKING A STEP FORWARD There are many things, but starting small is the easiest way to get involved. Attend the numerous events on campus that are held to teach and demonstrate how necessary this specific month is. Educate others on the issues that are built into countless systems within our society and learn how you can help change them. Support locally owned Black businesses either through making purchases or sharing their information on social media. Never stop learning. Use your voice to speak up in any way that you can. While Black History Month remains important, the topics and issues that are put in the spotlight for 28 days should be addressed and remembered throughout the entirety of the year with no exceptions. When February ends, the systematic problems in our society do not disappear. Keep fighting, and remember the reasons why Black History Month is necessary and always important. “The goal and importance of Black History Month lies in the benefits that its education brings to shifting the way our society works and eliminating the discrimation against people of another race.” By Breanna Ebisch, Emily Cherkauskas, Ariel Reed 13 Resources: Organizations to follow and support: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Highly involved in tackling racial issues happening in schools, political organizations and other current events regarding inequity and injustice. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Offers advocacy, counsel and aid in the legal world surrounding racial issues and cases. Multicultural student coalition (MSC) One of Wilkes’s mega councils. Focuses to promote diversity on and off campus. Offers space and events for those wishing to educate, or be educated, on diversity topics. Available to reach at msc@wilkes.edu Documentaries: “13th” Uncovering the racial injustice present by law enforcement and prisons today, allowed and encouraged by legislative policies. Available to watch on Netflix. “LA 92” Examining the impact and aftermath of the 1992 Los Angeles riots after the acquittal of police officers who were charged for beating Rodney King. Available to watch for free on National Geographic. “Slavery by Another Name” Challenging the widely accepted notion and idea that slavery ended upon the enactment of the Emanicipation Proclamation. Available to watch for free on PBS.org. “King in the Wild” Covering and discussing the final 18 months of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, which includes his part in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 up to his assassination in 1968. Available to watch on HBO Max and Hulu. �The Beacon - February 23, 2022 Opinion Editorial Staff 2021-22 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Emily Cherkauskas Managing Editor - Ariel Reed Social Media Manager - Liz Cherinka Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Maddy Kinard LA&E - Jordan Daniel Opinion - Breanna Ebisch Sports - Chris Gowarty Baylee Guedes Lead Designer Zoey Rosensweet Assistant Editors Opinion - Lindsey Scorey Sports - Jason Eberhart Section Staff Writers News - Sydney Umstead News - Zach Paraway LA&E - AJ Rubino LA&E - Morgan Rich Opinon - Zara Lantzman Interested in joining The Beacon? To learn more about what you can do, contact: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu or Kalen.Churcher@wilkes.edu 141 S. Main Street Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media & Communication Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Want to advertise in The Beacon? Contact: Ariel Reed at Ariel.Reed@wilkes.edu The Beacon Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: Breanna.Ebisch@wilkes.edu Our Voice Each week, The Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. The hockey players may like ice, but we do not It is no secret that the cold and dreary NEPA winters lead to conditions of problematic sorts. While Wilkes does its best to control walkways and slippery spots on campus, there is still a persistent problem of black ice and lack of fully salted parking lots. It also comes as no surprise that wintertime is the most dangerous season in a temperate climate. Snow, belowfreezing temperatures and wind chills create a hostile environment on the roads, sidewalks and walkways across campus. While total cleanup of lots is hard to master, it is a reasonable assumption for commuters and students alike that they have safe means of travel while on campus. Even one small patch of ice can lead to disastrous accidents. This is something the university would arguably want to avoid having to deal with the aftermath of. When black ice forms and is not taken care of, students are faced with the possibility of sustaining severe and/or life-threatening injuries if they were to slip and fall on it. When it is evident that these patches of ice have not been salted or maintained, we feel neglected by an organization that promises the safety and care of its students. A tough component to this topic is the fact that even if there are campus closures for maintenance of the snow and ice, many students still have to travel by walking in these icy areas to necessary destinations. Shuttle services may be made available or public safety can be of assistance for those uncomfortable in winter weather conditions, but they are not always reachable. Additionally, sometimes even a short walk alone can make for tragic outcomes. However, according to the university’s inclement weather policy, their goal is to keep campus open whenever possible. This is arguably in students’ interest, yet that assumes that campus facilities are well-maintained enough for students to travel to and fro. Another part of the university’s weather policies is “common sense and good judgment” for students to decide whether travel to and on campus is appropriate or not. However, in many cases professors do not accept this as an excuse to miss class, especially when many residential students may have an easier time making it to class. The task of on-campus maintenance and facilities management is undoubtedly a tough and incredibly important job to fulfill. With that being said, the university has increased tuition for things much less pressing than its students safety during inclement weather. We are not asking for any ludicrous or measures, but rather putting emphasis on the areas of campus safety that remain necessary year after year. We urge the university to develop a better strategy to rid the campus of its ice problem. Although recent weather has depleted the majority of black ice patches around the school, there is no telling when the next big snow and ice storm may approach. When and if it does, Wilkes must have a plan in place to control the ice and prevent the possibility of students becoming injured. 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: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu or Ariel.Reed@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 23, 2022 Opinion 15 T. Swift says it is supposed to be fun turning 21—is it? The trials and tribulations of turning 21 By Rudy Urenovich Staff Writer Milestone ages are a perplexing thing to me. I definitely do think they are worth celebrating: making it to a certain age and overcoming/conquering situations in life to make it so far is an achievement. At the same time, I feel milestone ages are an opportunity to feel a sense of insecurity, to be quite frank. I feel there is so much pressure to be at a certain point in your professional and personal life by the time you reach a certain age. I almost feel this ideal is something that is ingrained in people from a rather young age due to how we are able to do new, mature things the minute we turn a certain age. When we turn 16, we can drive. When we turn 18, we are I have just considered a “legal recently turned adult” and can do 21, and wow, does things like vote. it feel quite strange When we turn 21, sometimes. we can drink— Sometimes, arguably the most it feels like fun. absolutely nothing I think the fact – no big deal. that we anticipate Obviously this reaching a certain is the biggest age because we are milestone I have had thus far. I able to do things guess my next in accordance is 25. I find that with the law that Graphic by Zoey Rosensweet one to be rather we were not able underwhelming to before, allows us to subconsciously put personal and the thought of being a quarter of a expectations on ourselves to always be century old exhausts me. Back to 21. I feel it is strange because a specific place when we reach a certain I am already an adult, but I can do more age. adult things? Is it really that big of a deal? That being said, kind of conversely, I feel like I am in such a different place than I was three years ago. In terms of school, work and the professional side of life, I never imagined I would be doing all the writing and graphic design work I am doing right now. Back then, I was hesitant and unsure about my place and talent in the field I wanted to study in college, as I am sure many of you felt back then as well. The years between 18 and 21 are where I have experienced the most growth and maturity in the shortest amount of time thus far in my life. It is scary to think where I’ll be in another four years. Growth and the unknown is frightening, but it is also thrilling. Here’s to more. Bre’s Beats: Louis Tomlinson tour exceeds high expectations A great impression left on a first tour By Breanna Ebisch Opinion Editor Like millions of others around the globe, One Direction shaped a lot of my early teenage years and much of my music taste even to this day. So it’s no surprise that even after the band separated back in 2015, I still follow a majority of the members as solo artists. Up until now, I had been lucky enough to have seen both Harry Styles (multiple times) and Niall Horan live in concert before. But after many rescheduling attempts due to the pandemic, Louis Tomlinson finally went on his highly anticipated world tour and I was in the crowd when he stopped in New York City. Hammerstein Ballroom became home to Tomlinson’s fans for two back-to-back nights on Feb. 11 and 12. Both shows were sold out and that was clear right from the beginning, this was going to be a night to remember for many reasons. A majority of the fans in attendance, like myself, had waited over two years to see Tomlinson on this tour so the excitement was palpable to say the least. The show did not disappoint. S u n Room, a small, mostly undiscovered band from San Diego, took the stage first as the tour’s opening act. Tomlinson personally handpicked the group and their upbeat music fit the atmosphere in the most perfect way which made them a crowd favorite. Tomlinson himself was outstanding. With only one full album, a handful of individual singles and an entire discography from his previous band, the concert had something for everyone. There was no lack of stage presence as Tomlinson interacted with the audience and made the venue his own while performing the well loved songs that have become his fan’s favorites. It’s always interesting seeing someone who had experience in a group prior to going solo take the stage just by themselves, but there was no doubt throughout the hour and a half set that Tomlinson wasn’t made to perform. The mix of heartfelt ballads, rock infused hits and One Direction songs made the night unforgettable for everyone in attendance. Overall, I loved seeing Tomlinson live and the concert was one of the best that I’ve had the pleasure of going to. Personally, I’m not a fan of general admission concerts so that part of the experience impacted the entire night’s impression. Music and atmosphere wise, it was unbelievable and I would highly recommend seeing the former One Direction member on tour if possible. �The Beacon - February 23, 2022 Opinion 16 Decades of spook: Hannah’s horror film picks of each decade By Hannah Simerson Staff Writer 50s: “Creature from the Black Lagoon” “Creature from the Black Lagoon” quite literally kickstarted the creature feature movement, which gave us classics such as “The Thing,” “The Blob,” “The Mummy” and more. The film, which stars Julie Adams and Richard Denning, follows a group of scientists attempting to uncover an undiscovered creature in the Amazonian jungle. The creature has become quite an icon, with memorabilia in every costume shop in town after Halloween. 60s: “Village of the Damned” Are you scared of cult-like children? Then “Village of the Damned” is not for you. A once-peaceful village is turned deadly after every woman falls pregnant and births almost identical emotionless children with blonde hair and glowing eyes. Similar to “Children of the Corn,” this film might make you think twice about taking a babysitting job. 70s: “Halloween” Another trend setter, “Halloween” originated the idea of “the final girl” with its iconic Laurie Strode, played by Jamie Lee Curtis. The film made a name for the holiday of which it is named after with its mute stalking killer and fantastic score. Michael Myers might just be the king of all horror, so “Halloween” is a must-see. This film has stood the test of time and is still adding to the franchise to this day. If you haven’t seen it yet, what are you so scared of? The Boogeyman? 80s: “Child’s Play” The birth of killer doll horror flicks, “Child’s Play” combines comedy and thrills perfectly to create a horror experience like no other. The film follows Andy, played Hannah’s honorable mentions of each decade 50’s: House on Haunted Hill 60’s: Psycho 70’s: The Exorcist by Alex Vincent, as his “friend till the end” turns out to be a murderer in a doll’s body. Quite like “Creature from the Black Lagoon,” Chucky is a well-known icon of horror. Brave children and adoring adults purchase life-save replicas of the doll and its fanbase is ever-present even 40 years later. 90s: “Scream” What’s your favorite scary movie? I have a favorite horror film. You know the one: the girl answers the phone when she’s home alone and some creepy guy on the line asks her all kinds of horror trivia. When she gets a question wrong, a knife-wielding ghostface killer jumps from behind a piece of furniture and kills the girl. Of course, I’m talking about “Scream.” Aware of its own tropes, “Scream” is like watching a horror movie inside of a horror movie. 2000s: “Creep” Probably the most disturbing film on this list, “Creep” is not as well-known as other horror films during the 2000s. Starring Franka Potene, “Creep” boasts a seriously terrifying monster and an unnerving setting. After falling asleep in a subway terminal, Potene awakens to find herself locked in—but she’s not alone. This film kept me away from subways for many years, so watch at your own risk. 2010s: “Hereditary” When they say film is art, they’re referencing this film. “Hereditary” is a visually stunning, anxiety-inducing experience. Following Annie and her family after they experience deaths in the family, it becomes clear very quickly that this film has less to do with death and more to do with the occult. Be prepared to be scared after this one; the images you will see will haunt you long after the credits roll (and that might not be all that rolls). Graphic by Jack Malatesta 80’s: Christine 90’s: Candyman 00’s: Sorority Row 10’s: Us THROUGHOUT THE YEARS... S E I V O M R HORRO 50's Creature From The Black lagoon 60's 70’s Village of the Damned Halloween 80's Child’s Play 00's Creep 90's 10's Scream Hereditary ALL INCLUSIVE PREMIUM STUDENT APARTMENTS Beautiful, Clean, professionally managed... OPEN HOUSE Feb 26 Student * Apartments Mansion Style Living 279 & 281 South River Mansions SINGLE, Doubles, Triples Available for 22-23 22 23 22Quads available in.. 22-23 22 23 22- Booking now for 22-23 22 23 2223-24 2324 Just … 6 Rooms Left Call NOW to schedule your private in advance tour WWW. ZNPROPERTIES.COM znpropertiesllc@gmail.com or call 570-592-3113 Close to classes ….. closer to home! �The Beacon - February 23, 2022 Opinion 17 Setting boundaries is the key to self-respect satisfaction By Sydney Allabaugh Staff Writer Why are we so hesitant to stand up for ourselves? So often we find ourselves angry that someone took advantage of us or mistreated us, yet when it comes time to express this frustration to the perpetrator, we remain silent. If this disrespectful behavior continues, we begin to resent this person as they make us feel powerless over our autonomy. How do we break free from the cycle of mistreatment, frustration, and self-ridicule? To find peace in our relationships, we must set boundaries and stick to them. Boundaries are your rules or guidelines for a relationship, or the expression of which behaviors are tolerable or intolerable to you. By expressing our needs to ensure they are met and expressing our limits “I only recently realized that I have been basing my entire idea of self-worth and self-respect on my ability to serve others instead of my ability to serve myself.” to ensure we are not disrespected, we are promoting healthy communication and demanding self-respect. If we find empowerment in setting boundaries, why do we still struggle to do so? I have always struggled with setting boundaries myself. I get so involved with others’ issues that I tend to disregard my own needs. If someone asks me to talk, hang out, or do them a favor, I always say yes, even if it is strenuous or damaging to me. I feel validated when people tell me “You are so accepting and helpful,” or “Thank you for always being here when no one else was.” Other times I fear the consequences of telling people no. I do not want someone to think that I don’t care about them if I refuse to listen to their triggering rant or decline when they ask for a ride. I always thought it would make me a bad friend, girlfriend or daughter if I did not want to sacrifice my own time and contact which is another facet of the show. Some fans have argued that not only does the show not always achieve what it has set out to, but it also shames individuals who engage in casual sex. In many cases, contestants are surrounded by each other for days on end without much to do besides drink and flirt. Ultimately, the show is setting happiness for others. I only recently realized that I have been basing my entire idea of self-worth and self-respect on my ability to serve others instead of my ability to serve myself. Allowing others to take advantage of me and disrespect my needs has been incredibly straining on me and my relationships. The brief feeling of validation after bending to the needs of others is not worth constantly feeling unheard, dissatisfied, and used. Mental freedom and empowerment come from defending yourself from behaviors that are damaging to you. The longer you remain silent, the longer you will remain dissatisfied and frustrated in your relationships. Do not fear expressing boundaries and do not hesitate to say no. You will find that your relationships are healthier and that you are happier when you feel heard. Body image and sex shaming in ‘Too Hot to Handle’ By Lindsey Scorey Asst. Opinion Editor Like any other consumer of media, I often find myself mindlessly watching shows with no real purpose besides pure entertainment. My most recent eye-catcher was Netflix’s “Too Hot to Handle,” which besides clear drama and enjoyment, covers a plethora of societal stereotypes to analyze. The premise of this show is bringing on attractive heterosexual men and women who are used to “mindless swiping” or the pleasure of hookup culture. The producers then encourage emotional growth and connections through a lack of any sexual interactions– even kissing. The jackpot ranges from $100,000 to $200,000 in the most recent season. Every kiss, “heavy petting” or other sexual endeavour costs them money. The entire purpose of the show is to discourage putting physical pleasure over intimate relationships and emotional connections. However, many of the growth spots in the contestants feel as though they are doing it to achieve the green light for physical ! TOO HO DLE!! N A H O TT up a perfect context for sexual mingling and then shaming individuals when they cannot withhold themselves from even a kiss. Another aspect of that sexual attraction is the fact that the show only ever incorporates traditionally attractive people in terms of stereotypes and expected body types for both men and women. On top of this, the paired off couples are all heterosexual. The premise of the show is not inherently evil, but rather just a reflection on modern sex and relationship standards. The issue is that a secluded vacation where all you have to do is avoid sex is not really the solution to emotionless relationships that they seem to be insinuating are the problem. In terms of representation and impactfulness, “Too Hot to Handle” did not hit the mark. While the show provides excitement and drama, it is not relatable by any real means. Graphic by Jack Malatesta �The Beacon - February 23, 2022 Opinion 18 Kim Petras takes fans by storm with new EP Slut Pop By Zara Lantzman Opinion Staff Writer Editor’s note: This article contains potentially triggering content for some readers. Others may also find the material in the article offensive. German transgender singer-songwriter Kim Petras released her EP “Slut Pop” on Feb. 11. “Slut Pop” has a total of seven songs in the EP. “Slut Pop”, “Treat Me Like A Slut,” “XXX,” “Superpower B-tch,” “Throat Goat,” “They Wanna F-ck” and “Your Wish Is My Command.” My favorite songs on “Slut Pop” are “XXX,” “Superpower B-tch” and “Your Wish Is My Command.” In the first week of the release of “Slut Pop,” the EP reached number one on the iTunes pop chart. It also debuted at number four on the Spotify global chart and reached number two in the United States. This is Petras’ first project to debut on the Spotify charts. Petras has released other projects such as “Era 1,” “TURN OFF THE LIGHT” and “Clarity.” “I went to major labels and all they would talk about was my gender,” said Petras in an interview with Galmour UK. “They wanted me to hide it or use it. I kind of didn’t want to do either and I just wanted my music to speak for itself.” Petras did not want to be known as “that transgender artist,” but rather for her music. She wanted to make a name for herself and not for her transgender identity. Petras initiated her career with her own independent label entitled BunHead. Controversial producer Lukasz Sebastian Gottwald, who is widely known as Dr. Luke has been her producer from the beginning. A lot of people do not like Kim Petras due to the fact that she is associated with Dr. Luke, who was involved in a sexual assault case with Kesha. Petras has reached a new era in her music as she signed with the well respected Republic Records in 2021. Her first song released on Republic Records was “Future Starts Now,” which was then followed by “Coconuts.” Petras’ new EP is nothing like her past music. She released this EP to feed her fans with some music to hold them over for her eventual album release. She is known for bubblegum pop, heartbreak songs and her iconic Halloween themed music. “Slut Pop” focuses on taking back the word slut regardless of gender. In the song “Slut Pop,” each line switches from being a slut from a male perspective to being a slut from a female perspective. In the six other songs, Petras unapologetically praises sex and makes it known that there is no need to be ashamed of your sexuality. As mentioned, this is nothing like her previously released music. Petras is moving into an era that is empowering to everyone. Some fans think Petras’ new EP is hurting her discography due to the major difference in her music, while other fans know this is just a placeholder for her music. Personally, this new EP is everything I thought it would be. I knew it was going to be centered around sex with no shame involved. The flow was extremely catchy and I loved how she was writing music for herself and not to please other people. Some fans may not like it, but she does not care. This is one of the many reasons why she is my favorite artist. This EP was great and I can listen to it on repeat all day long. I would rate it 7.5/10. Graphic by Jack Malatesta �19 Sports The Beacon - February 23, 2022 Sports Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editors: Christopher.Gowarty@wilkes.edu or Baylee.Guedes@wilkes.edu from frontcover Fea accounted for 12 goals, 13 assists and seven blocks this season. He leaves his Wilkes ice hockey career with a total of 39 goals and 77 assists in the regular season. Stefanini helped boost the Colonels over Lebanon with a game-high of two goals for an 8-1 win. He scored the first goal of the game and his second goal was a buzzer beater at the end of the second period. Stefanini has also contributed to 30 faceoff wins this season. Reidel added 14 goals, 18 blocks and nine assists during his hockey career at Wilkes. Galvin assisted his fellow skaters 12 times and added 10 blocks throughout his hockey career. Galvin’s season-high of three assists helped lead Wilkes over Lebanon in the 8-1 win. Mueller’s 48 career blocks contributed to big defensive stops for the Colonels. This year, Mueller’s game-high of 4 blocks helped lead Wilkes over Nazareth College in their 7-0 win. Erickson’s 12 goals and 11 assists this season helped Wilkes overcome many of their opponents. In his career, Erickson has scored 36 goals and added 52 blocks for the Colonels. Despite Dill’s short career at Wilkes, his contributions to the team have been immense in these past two seasons. Dill added 22 goals, 20 assists, as well as winning 54 face-offs for the Blue and Gold. Finally, Abdella contributed 17 blocks, three assists, and one goal this season for Wilkes. His defensive presence was made known in many of the Colonel wins this season and in previous. While all of these statistical accomplishments are to be noted, these skaters are leaving a legacy behind for all of the remaining and upcoming Wilkes Colonels as they are the first senior class of the men’s ice hockey program. All statistics were acquired from gowilkesu.com. Top: Senior Donald Flynn looks to score on Stevenson Bottom: Senior Ben Stefanini eager to gain control of the puck Top: Senior Jay Gallhager battles for the puck. Bottom: Senior Tyler Barrow plans his attack. NEXT UP FOR THE COLONELS: UCHC Quarterfinal Feb. 23 @ 7 p.m. Toyota SportsPlex The Beacon/Baylee Guedes �The Beacon - February 23, 2022 Sports 20 WLAX: Fourth period comeback snuffed as Colonels fall 12-11 By Christopher Gowarty Co-Sports Editor A late, fourth-period comeback for Wilkes fell short of just one score as the women’s lacrosse team fell 1211 to Mount Saint Mary on Saturday afternoon. The Colonels have now begun their season at 0-1. “When I first got here at Wilkes, there was a lot of tension when things went poorly,” said head coach Amber McCarver. “I thought today we stayed poised and stayed united. When things weren’t going our way, we stayed working as a family versus starting to tear each other down.” The first period began in a snow squall, with flusters of snowflakes falling upon Schmidt Stadium. However, that would not hinder the Colonels from scoring first in the game as senior attacker Camryn Devitt nailed her first goal around the 12-minute mark. The Knights answered quickly and with authority, scoring three times within a single minute just two minutes after Devitt’s goal. Another Wilkes goal was added at the eight-minute mark by senior midfielder Savannah Bauman. Mount Saint Mary would add two more goals at the threeminute mark and 2-minute mark respectively, putting the Knights on top 4-2 at the end of the first. “We definitely have worked better now than in past years,” said Devitt. “We took the team morale higher than we usually have. Even though we lost, we were still able to have a good game and played smart.” Mount Saint Mary opened up the scoring in the second period around the 12-minute mark. The Colonels then attacked swiftly with a goal from senior midfielder Laura Bayzick and two more goals from Bauman. One more goal from the Knights and Devitt’s second goal of the game would put the Colonels trailing 7-6 entering the second half. The third period was dominated by the Knights as they scored five of the six goals in the frame. The only score by the Colonels came from Devitt’s third goal around the three-minute mark. Courtesy of Steve Finkernagel Midfielder Savannah Bauman commits a pass against Stevens University on Saturday, March 27, 2018. THE BEACON Player of the Game: Camryn Devitt Goals 5 Ground Balls 3 Draw Controls 3 Every goal in the fourth period came from the Colonels as they attempted their late-game comeback. Bauman scored her fourth and final goal around the 10-minute mark, which was then followed by first-year attacker Sam Mullen’s first collegiate goal. Devitt followed Mullen’s goal with two of her own, tallying her amount of goals to five. However, that would be all the Colonels could muster in the final period as they failed to possess the ball again. “We have to work on our second slides on defense,” said McCarver. “Getting into the offense, we need to be more on the attack mindset and more cognizant of what’s going on and how much is left on the clock. Especially in the last 30 seconds of that game, we should have been pressuring more to get the ball back.” The Colonels next opponent is Marywood as the Pacers travel to the Ralston Athletic Complex to play a 6 p.m. matchup on Feb. 22. “Within the midfields, we need to be a little more confident in our transitions,” said Bauman. “If we keep the positivity of the close game and the confidence we had today, we have a good chance of it at least being a close game on Tuesday.” �The Beacon - February 23, 2022 Sports 21 MVB: Double wins for Wilkes in tri-match on home court By Jason Eberhart Asst. Sports Editor The men’s volleyball team looked to rebound off a tough loss against rival King’s College with a non-conference tri-match Saturday in the Marts Center. They did exactly that with a pair of wins over visiting Immaculata University and Wilson College. “It was very exciting to see the fight the team had and will to prevail after starting the match down two sets and being in a no-lose situation,” said assistant coach Alex Czopek. “Players, coaches, and spectators alike were all feeling the excitement of the win.” In the first match of the day, things were not looking bright for the Colonels as they lost the first two sets to the Mighty Macs of Immaculata. The sets were neck and neck, but Immaculta got the big points towards the end and capitalized on some Wilkes’ mistakes. Wilkes needed to respond quickly if they wanted to get back into this game. Once again, the third set was very even. This time the Colonels made the big plays at the end and won the set 25-23. “We realized that we weren’t playing to our full potential and that we had come into the game a bit overconfident,” said sophomore middle hitter Paul Binner. “We knew we had to make a move coming into the third game, so we made an effort to start picking it up on the offensive and defensive side of our game.” Wilkes was able to carry that momentum, and take full control of the fourth set. It was a completely different team than the one that played the first couple of sets. Everything started to click for the Colonels. With Wilkes being able to tie things up and force a deciding fifth set, they knew they needed to stay loose and play with zero pressure. A quick run early in the set would be the deciding factor for the Colonels, as they had come back from down 2-0 to get an impressive win over Immaculata in their first match of the day. The Wilson Phoenix had no shot of slowing down this Colonels team in the second match of the day. The offense looked like a well oiled machine and the defense was a brick wall, not allowing any balls to drop. It was a complete domination as the Colonels swept the Phoenix in straight sets 25-13, 25-9, 25-8. “A win is a win,” said Casey Shipman. “It feels good, especially after some tough losses. Coach told us he thought we would have a lot of success this weekend, and I am happy we could follow through. As a team, we want to take the momentum from these wins and ride it into next week so we can get a few more W’s.” The Beacon/Ariel Reed Casey Shipman prepares a set for a fellow teammate who is ready to get a kill for the Colonels. THE BEACON Player of the Game: Paul Binner Kills Blocks 20 1 Aces 0 �The Beacon - February 23, 2022 Sports 22 Getting to know... Trent Fisher Sophomore Basketball Player The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week Feb. 9 to Feb. 16 Why Trent Fisher was selected: Fisher has racked up a lot of accolades as a young member of the men’s basketball team. He has most recently been contributing to his team as the king of doubledoubles. Fisher has accumulated a six game streak of doubledoubles. His efforts have proven crucial in close game situations for the Colonels, as they barely outscore their opponents in games. Name: Trent Fisher Year: Sophomore Major: Sports Management Hometown: Sellersville, Pa. High School: Pennridge H.S. Position: Center Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I really loved the small campus feel and I felt that being 2 hours away from home was perfect for me. Also being recruited to play basketball here was also a big driving force. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? When I graduate I hope to find myself in the sports field, and eventually working for a minor league or professional sports team. Favorite Memory as a Colonel? My favorite memory would be hanging out with the guys in the locker room before and after practice. 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/Ariel Reed When/Why did you first begin playing? I began playing basketball in 4th grade. I joined because all of my friends were doing it and I wanted to be a part of that. Favorite thing to do during practice? I love the shooting competitions against each other. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? I enjoy playing golf, hanging with friends, and fishing along with boating. Favorite meal to eat on campus? I really enjoy a Franco’s bacon chicken ranch slice. If your life was a movie, who would you want to play you and why? Ryan Reynolds. I think he just fits my style and humor. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? I would say John Madden who just recently passed away. Most influential person in your life? My parents. Anyone to give a shout-out to? Cayden Merrifield : “Yo you’re tough”. - Compiled by Ariel Reed, Managing Editor �23 Sports The Beacon - February 23, 2022 Getting to know... Maddy Kinard Junior Swimmer The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week Feb. 9 to Feb. 16 Why Maddy Kinard was selected: During the MAC Swiming Championships, Kinard broke school records in both the 100 Backstroke and the 200 Backstroke with times of 1:02.47 and 2:19.49 respectively. Editors Note: Maddy Kinard works for the Beacon. Name: Maddy Kinard Year: Junior Major: English and Communication Studies Minor: Global Cultures Hometown: Dover, Pa. High School: Dover Area H.S. Position: Sprint Backstroke/IM Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? It came down to swim teams. I had such an amazing experience at my overnight stay during my senior year of high school, I knew this was the team I wanted to be with for the next four years. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? I would ideally like to work in the editing or publishing industry for fiction. The long term goal is to one day be a published author. Favorite Memory as a Colonel? Definitely breaking the 100 and 200 backstroke school records at this most recent MACs meet. When/Why did you first begin playing? I originally started swimming competitively back in fourth grade. Favorite thing to do during practice? I really love long kick sets during practices. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? I’m news editor for The Beacon, Alternative Director for WCLH 90.7, internal director for Wilke’s Dance Marathon, a tutor with the Reading Buddies program and am a staff member of Manuscript. Favorite meal to eat on campus? Now that CYO is back at Which Wich, you can definitely find me picking up their sandwiches. If your life was a movie, who would you want to play you and why? Probably Drew Berrymore–I’ve been told ever since I was a little kid that I looked strikingly similar to her. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? F. Scott Fitzgerald. I have some Great Gatsby related questions I need to prompt him with. Most influential person in your life? Definitely my mom. She’s a driving force in my life and always keeps me on track, even when I don’t want to hear it. Anyone to give a shout-out to? Shout-out to my whole team! They’re truly some of my best friends. I’ve never hung out so consistently in and out of season with a group of swimmers as I do my team here at Wilkes. - Compiled by Ariel Reed, Managing 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/Ariel Reed �The Beacon - February 23, 2022 News 24 Wilkes-Barre welcomes an ice rink on the square, open to all Zach Paraway News Staff Writer Earlier this month, a new ice skating rink opened on Public Square in WilkesBarre, right below the blue “WilkesBarre” sign. Admission is free for the rink, but attendees must bring their own skates. It is open from 10 a.m. until dusk everyday. The rink will stay open until the end of March. The only day it will be closed is the upcoming Wilkes-Barre St. Patrick’s Day parade. The ice rink was funded using money from the federal COVID-19 revel plan, as voted on by the mayor and city council. “As someone from around the area, the rink is super nice and it is in a highlypopulated area of town,” said first-year engineering major Kimberly Sanchez. “It is like having our own Rockefeller Center in the middle of Wilkes-Barre.” Photos: The Beacon/Zach Paraway Top: The ice rink is free to all individuals who wish to use it. Just remember to bring your own skates. Bottom: The rink is located underneath the Wilkes-Barre sign in the square. � 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, 2022 February 23 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communications Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022 February 23 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/b96f84f7bc464bd3293a8ffe49a3323b.pdf 01cbb1d5be2ae6e4ca8678f3bdf07d27 PDF Text Text The Beacon - March 2, 2022 THE BEACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Volume 74, Issue 13 1 “The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow.” Autophysiopsychic Millennium brings teachings of Lateef By Maddy Kinard News Editor The Beacon/Maddy Kinard Angel Bat Dawid engages audience members, encouraging them to physically interact with the music. School of pharmacy script your future program ongoing, page 4 Liz’s Craft Column: Customizable boho tassel bookmark, page 10 On Feb. 23, the Chicago and Detroit ensemble, Autophysiopsychic Millennium, visited Wilkes as part of the university’s final Black History Month event. They held a luncheon for students, staff and faculty to mingle with the collective along with an evening workshop incorporating performance and discussion which was open to the public. Led by Hazleton native, Dr. Adam Zanolini, Angel Bat Dawid and LuFuki, the collective was brought together through the researching and studying of the extensive work and legacy of Dr. Yusef Abdul Lateef who was a great saxophonist, musician, entertainer, composer, thinker and more. As Dawid calls the group, they are a “research performance ensemble.” The term “autophysiopsychic,” first coined by Lateef, considers the ways in which music impacts the physical, mental and spiritual self. Lateef rejected the term “jazz,” as it stems primarily from the entertainment industry which he felt did not effectively represent what jazz was created from: A literary analysis of “A Thousand Splendid Suns,” page 16 places of cultural, spiritual and historical importance. It was not just meant to entertain people and Lateef wanted to create that distinction between his music and this other concept of music that circulated around amusement. “He was important to me personally because he was one of the first jazz artists that I saw using different instruments in jazz,” said Dawid. “It was just music. It wasn’t just this genre that they wanted to say, ‘oh it’s black people, they do this’. Sometimes as black artists, we’re put into categories as entertainers, and that’s it. His works should be in universities.” The Autophysiopsychic Millennium is an amalgamation of two separate groups, one based in Detroit and the other in Chicago, which was formed recently in 2021. Dawid and Zanolini created a musicians collective called “The Participatory Music Coalition” in 2014. Meanwhile, LuFuki had his own band, “Divine Providence.” Angel and Lufuki met online and had invited his band to come and perform at Elastic Arts on a double bill with her and Zanolini’s own group. MUSIC, page 3 SB: Colonels look to exceed MAC preseason poll expectations, page 19 �The Beacon - March 2, 2022 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor Maddy Kinard: Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu Student Government notes: Feb. 23 weekly meeting By Zach Paraway News Staff Writer Student Government began with a call to order and roll. The treasurer’s report stated that there is a total of $76,450 across all SG accounts. The first order of business was from Nate Pitcher. He reported that changes are in the process of being made to the constitution and should be revealed soon. The second order of business was a club report from the Biology Club. The president of the club is Rachel Wynings and is under the watch of their advisor, Dr. William Terezaghi. The club has a total of 40 members, with 3-5 of them being active. They plan to have future events such as a STEM jeopardy that would include a collaboration of other science related clubs on campus. The third order of business was from Phi Beta Lambda for the 2022 state leadership conference. The conference used to be an in-person-only event, but this year, PBL would like to attend over Zoom. They were approved for $300 to be given to the club. The fourth order of business was a budget request from American Society of Engineers, ASME for the 2022 edition of their car show. The budget request was for $2,000 in order to rent a mobile dyno from Modern Muscle Motorsports, with the rest of the funds going to make a poster for the provider and to be hung on the dyno. The request was approved. The fifth order of business was a club report from ASME. Justin Burda is the president of the club and it is under the watch of their advisor. The sixth order of business was a budget request from the GeoExplorers Club for a Southwest trip over spring break in order to study rock formations. Changes were made since their last proposal including cutting off a day and lowering the cost from $9,130 to multiple options. The fourth option presented was approved for the amount of $6,750. The final order of business was a request from the Commuter Council. It was for a larger lounge area to be created for commuters as the past one had to be moved due to the creation of the new interested is welcome. For more information or the link for the virtual sessions, contact Linda Paul, associate professor of philosophy, at linda.paul@wilkes.edu. undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and alumni. The society accepts poetry, essays, short stories, photography, art and digital art. The limit is five submissions per person. To submit original work or any question, email magazine@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events Compiled by Beacon News Staff Career and Internship Fair Save the date: Wilkes University will host its first in-person Career and Internship Fair in three years from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 17 in the McHale Athletic Center. Students and alumni are encouraged to attend and meet organizations that are seeking employers and interns for both the summer and fall semesters. For those looking to improve their resume, the Center for Career Development and Internships will hold a multitude of resume workshops and job fair prep sessions to prepare For more details, keep up to date with events in your Handshake account. Online Buddhist Meditation Returns Interested in practicing some sitting and walking meditation with others? The sessions will be offered each Tuesday and run for about 40 minutes. No experience is needed and anyone Buy a Tote Bag Looking for a new bag? Green Giants tote bags are an affordable, sustainable and durable alternative to plastic and are being sold for ten dollars each. The bags come in two designs: the Wilkes logo and blue butterflies. Students looking to purchase one should watch out for anyone selling them in the Student Union Building, the Simms Center, or DM them on Instagram @greengiantstotebags to place an order. Ninety percent of proceeds go to Little Eric’s Foundation, a local organization that funds pediatric cancer research. Submit work to Manuscript Society Manuscript Society is accepting submissions for the 2021-22 edition until 11:59 p.m. on April 17. Submissions are open for Do you have a Parent or Grandparent Who Graduated From Wilkes? If you have a parent or grandparent who graduated from Wilkes, you may qualify for the Alumni Scholarship. The Alumni Association Scholarship is awarded annually to a current Wilkes undergraduate student (first year through junior) who has had a parent or grandparent graduate from Wilkes and has at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants are required to have a current FAFSA on file. Apply online; the link is available through the Wilkes, Today emails by Tuesday, Mar. 22. school bookstore. They are looking to add two more computers, the cables and ports needed for them, and a table. They are asking to present to Capital Projects to present the cost of $7,000 for the funding. This is to be voted on next week. The first-year class has moved some positions. Josh Garced is the new vice president of the freshman class and Edweana Alexis is the new president. Carter Henritzy is the new secretary of the sophomore class. The next meeting will occur on March 2. Table of Contents News..................2 Life, A&E............7 Opinion............14 Sports................19 Upcoming Events: 2022 Spring Semester March 5 - Spring Recess Begins 14 - Classes Resume April 14 - Holiday Recess Begins 18 - Classes Resume Want your event featured in the calendar? Email: Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 2, 2022 MUSIC, from front “We just got together and went berserk,” said Zanolini. Members of the ensemble also include Tazeen Ayub, Sophiyah E., Mike Monford, Luc Mosley, Sojourner Zenobia, Ayanna Woods and Nur Dhul-Qarnayn. “It’s very spiritual and very sacred. For me, when we come, we don’t perform. We experience this music,” said Ayub. “And I think it requires the musician to tap into spirit. To tap into something greater than ourselves and that is the most important part about what we do. It’s not about the ego. It’s about what is the instrument, the vocals, what are we channeling? And all of that comes down to spirit.” Zenobia further describes it as a way of “being”. A way of being in one’s own body, using voice, being with the earth and people within the room. For her, it’s a “portal” that the musicians and audience members alike dive into and receive messages of wisdom. The whole experience is an exchange between attendees and themselves, who they encourage to honor and receive the messages they might be receiving during the workshop. For Zanolini, autophysiopsychic music has impacted the way he not only sees the world but also the way he News 3 interacts with it. He compares it to the power of positive energy, and when done musically, that positive energy comes back like an echo. But he first fostered this now love and appreciation for the art form while growing up in Hazleton. “Halzeton has got a lot of heart, it was a great place to grow up. That’s where I learned about music. When I was coming up, you could get free music lessons at school so that’s where I learned how to play the saxophone, my first instrument, and it got me hungry to learn more instruments and now I play upright bass, flute, congos, keys and more,” said Zanolini. “It’s where I developed my love of music. The feeling and the passion came from when I lived in Hazleton. This is just a strong place to come from. When I left I was sorta like ‘yeah there’s not much going on around here’ but everytime I come back, I miss it a lot.” After the evening’s workshopping performance, the ensemble was on their way to perform at Carnegie Hall in part with the Afrofuturism Festival. Photos: The Beacon/Maddy Kinard TOP RIGHT PHOTO: From left to right: Sojourner Zenobia; Angel Bat Dawid; and Tazeen Ayub. BOTTOM RIGHT: The ensemble poses for a Carnegie Hall picture submission. By Zach Paraway Staff Writer Campus police began a program for students to become officers and gain hands-on experience in the field of law enforcement. Wilkes police student officers work directly with campus police in aiding safety and security for all. Nathan Pitcher, senior political science major, became a student officer at the start of the program back in the fall. He was joined by Jake Hubbard, senior criminology major, Jackie Platt, sophomore undecided and Kasey Robertson, first-year psychology major. “I first heard of it from the work- study website and I thought that this was interesting,” said Platt. “Once I started doing it I realized that it is a lot easier than what I was reading.” All four commented on the workload they do as officers. Their jobs consist of patrolling campus and checking for problems in academic and administrative buildings, residence halls and common areas. “They are the ones here on campus; a lot of them live here 24 hours a day,” said Chief Mike Krzywicki. “It’s like going into your home or your car, you are going to know better than an officer if something is out of place.” Students in the program allows campus police to see the more minute details of The Beacon/Zach Paraway Wilkes police department searches for work-study students From left to right: Nate Pitcher, Jack Hubbard, Jackie Platt, Kasey Robertson campus and be able to help solve problems. law school, and while this did not change The program has already led to jobs my career path, it molded my interest for students as Pitcher will become a 235 into what I want to do in the future,” said officer, beginning next fall. The other Hubbard. For more information about the students have also used this opportunity to see more into what they want to do with program, email Chief Krzywicki or Sergeant Pesta at seth.pesta@wilkes.edu. their careers. “As time passed, I have decided to go to Graphic by Zoey Rosensweet �The Beacon - March 2, 2022 News 4 School of pharmacy script your future challenge ongoing By Sydney Umstead News Staff Writer The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy entered its fourth year of participating in the Script Your Future Challenge (SYF) on Jan. 17. The challenge is set to take place until March 28. The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy was awarded the National Rookie Award in 2019 and the National Social Media Outreach Award in 2021. The Script Your Future campaign is open to pharmacy schools nationwide. The goal of the campaign is to raise awareness for the importance of taking medicine as directed. Both pharmacy students and faculty work throughout the campaign to address this issue and aid in assisting others to understand the importance of taking their medication. During the challenge a team of pharmacy students and faculty are working together in order to create outreach activities and in-person activities. Some of the in-person activities serve to show the importance of medical adherence, and are titled “Blossom with Adherence.” The activities will take place in different areas such as Wilkes University, local community pharmacies, churches, and other locations. When attending the activities participants can choose to receive a pledge card. The pledge card is a tool created by SYF where community members can pledge to take their medication. There will be a Kahoot Trivia held in the SUB on March 21 from 6 to 7 p.m.. “The name of this event is called ‘Blossom with Adherence,’ and we will be educating others regarding why it is important to take your medications as directed, how this can improve your health, and how to safely dispose of medications,” said Bree Polascik, pharmacy major. The COVID-19 pandemic played a role in the competition during its run in 2020. In-person events had to be canceled or switched to a virtual format; however, the competition has incorporated virtual outreach. The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy has Pharmacy students participating in the script your future challenge. Photos courtesy of Bryanna Polascik Kayla Aufiero checks blood pressure of attendee incorporated platforms, such as TikTok, in order to reach a broader audience and continue their work in impacting their community. Infographics are planned to be posted, and they are working on an article for “Pharmacist Consult.” Last year’s challenge placed an importance on vaccine awareness and that will be continued during this year. The component is called, “vaccine confidence.” The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy’s goal both this year and last is to inform and educate the importance of vaccination, how they work, and how they affect a person’s body. There will also be a focus on addressing some concerns about vaccinations. Faculty and students at the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy work alongside each other for the campaign. Pharmacy students are working with Wilkes graduate Dr. Cody Morcom on content that will be posted throughout the pharmacy’s social media. “As a faculty member, not only do I get to help make a direct impact on the community, but I also get to work directly with students and observe them become leaders and make a change through their innovation, creativity and passion for patient care,” said Dr. Troy Lynn Lewis, assistant professor. �The Beacon - March 2, 2022 News 5 Ahmed Sareer gives lecture on small state diplomacy By Maddy Kinard News Editor On Feb. 22, Ambassador Ahmed Sareer gave his virtual lecture via Zoom on “Overcoming Challenges for Small States in International Diplomacy” which was open to all Wilkes students and the greater community. Hosted by international relations and political science programs, Dr. Andrew Miller, associate professor of political science, facilitated the event and began by introducing Sareer and providing a background on his professional experiences. “Currently, Sareer is the director of Asia at the General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,” said Miller. “He has held the position since Nov. of 2018. He is also the head of the Peace, Security and Conflict-Resolution Unit of the OIC General Secretariat, which is focused on the promotion of peace and dialogue, mediation efforts and Islamic rapprochement among OIC membership.” Sareer began his presentation by posing the question: why small states diplomacy? They share the same full definition of serenity and autonomy as any other state. However, the biggest difference is that small states have a limited set of human and material resources. “What I’m going to speak on today is something really close to my heart and in many ways has defined my experience as a diplomat for three decades: overcoming challenges for small states in international diplomacy,” said Sareer. Focused on international engagement, Sareer states that he chose to focus on the Maldives because it demonstrates what many challenges small states confront within a multilateral forum. However, it also shows a steady accumulation of influence within recent years which has come from “intrinsic, derivative and collective power,” which he quotes from Tom Long, a political scientist. His presentation was framed by five areas where small states, like the Maldives, have drawn influence from: security of small states, climate change and sustainable development, human rights, international peace and security issues and rare opportunities of steering UN organs. “Having Ahmed Sareer speak with us The Beacon/Maddy Kinard this past week has provided some crucial geopolitical insight for students who may be pursuing the field of international relations,” said history and education major, Adam Piston. “His work with small nations, like the Maldives, has given a voice to the smaller nation-states of the world in topics such as climate change, sustainable development, and international peace.” More information on Sareer outlined by Miller, he served from 1986 to 2018 in the ministry of foreign affairs of the Republic of the Maldives, most recently as foreign secretary, in which he had to advise the minister of foreign affairs and the president of the republic on day-to-day foreign policy matters. He served as the Maldives ambassador for the United States, is a permanent representative of the Maldives to the United Nations and is high commissioner to the People's Republic of Bangladesh. Sareer has written several articles on small state diplomacy, which have been published in the UN Chronicle Inter Press news agency, the New York Times, the Arab News and the Maldives Foreign Service Journal. Colonel’s professional clothes closet celebrates anniversary By Zach Paraway News Staff Writer Colonel’s Professional Clothes Closet recently celebrated its five-year Anniversary with a pop-up shop in the SUB. The closet is a student-run shop where students can come and borrow or keep lightly used professional clothing for free. Most of the clothes used are donations from faculty and staff that work at Wilkes. Carol Bosack Kosek is the director of career services and also helps with the Colonel’s Professional Clothes Closet. “We realized that business dress clothing can be expensive for students, and had heard about varied colleges starting collections of professional clothing for interviews, internships, and jobs in professional settings,” said Bosek. “We started reaching out to staff, faculty, and alumni to see if they had any gently worn or unworn business clothing to donate, and we got a very good response.” Senior sociology major and senior class president Justin Glidden said that it was a great way to have the Wilkes community see what they offer, especially around Courtesy of Justin Glidden those that may not have seen it before. The Colonel’s Professional Clothes Closet specializes in professional clothing, but has received enough leisure clothing to have a separate rack from them, located right outside of the closet, which is near the Colonel’s Cupboard. “To see someone in a suit or blazer that they got from one of our donors, looking professional and feeling confident during a career fair or interview, we hope will give them that little boost they need to feel confident and impress employers,” said Kosek. The closet has been here for a long time and the future looks good for the professional clothing shop at Wilkes. “We hope that we will be able to offer this service to any student who needs it for years to come,” said Kosek. “As long as our kind alumni, staff, and community members keep donating, we will try to keep the closet as full as possible.” The closet is located in the Civic Engagement and Bonner Scholar Offices, right behind the SUB. They are welcome to walk-ins or an appointment on the student’s Handshake account. �The Beacon - March 2, 2022 News 6 Maslow graduate creative writing offers writing programs Graphic by Zoey Rosensweet By Taylor Dillon Staff Writer From March 22 to April 26, the Wilkes University Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing will host a variety of writing workshops. According to David Hicks, director of the creative writing program, the workshops are low-key, inexpensive, and beginner-friendly for those at Wilkes and in the greater Wilkes-Barre community. The workshops are on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will be conducted online or in hybrid formats. The creative writing workshops are open to all adults with no prior writing experience needed. The cost per series is $100. “Because most of them are now online—but kept small, to ensure a personalized instruction—they’re accessible for would-be writers of any age throughout the country,” said Hicks. There are several different workshops offered. The first one, “Underrepresented: Expanding Cultural Schema Through Fiction,” is taught online by Monique Franz, Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 19 and 26 or March 19 and 26. The exercises help participants write about diversity through discussions on cultural biases. Participants will create and revise three short stories that talk about and connect underrepresented groups of people. Franz is also teaching two other workshops. ”Setting as Character: Craft a Setting Where Readers Get Lost in the Story,” is taught online on Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. on April 2 and 9. The second one is “The Writers’ Block: Writing in Community,” taught online on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. “Writing Pandemic Stories: A Narrative Medicine Workshop for Healthcare Professionals” is taught by Vicki Mayk. This workshop is geared toward nurses, doctors and those working on the front lines of the pandemic. “This is a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals to tell their pandemic stories through narrative medicine, a field which values storytelling and listening as a means to promote healing, improve care and develop empathy for both caregivers and patients,” said Gabrielle D’Amico, executive director of communications at Wilkes. Interested participants can register online at wilkes.edu/writingworkshops. Any questions regarding these workshops can be directed to patricia. naumann@wilkes.edu. �The Beacon - March 2, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have any events or artists to be shared? Contact Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor: Jordan Daniel: Jordan.Daniel@wilkes.edu Students paint rocks for “Random Acts of Kindness Week” Students for Environmental Sustainability hosts painting session By Cassidy Taylor Staff Writer The Students for Environmental Sustainability recenrtly hosted a rock painting event in collaboration with the Air and Waste Management Club in the Cohen Science Center. Those attending were given their own small rocks to decorate or leave positive messages on and were provided with donuts to eat while they painted. The event also had music playing to create a comforting and relaxing experience. Marissa Popis, senior environmental science major and president of Students for Environmental Sustainability, wanted to provide a calming event where students could take a break and also give back to the campus community. The event was created to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week while also getting both clubs more attention. The hope was to raise awareness and bring in new members. “The Air and Waste Management Club hasn’t been around for a bit, especially because of COVID,” said Rachel Morey, sophomore environmental engineering major and club president. “We were able to bring it back with the help of our club adviser, Dr. Saritha Karnae.” Stephen Beck, first-year environmental science major and vice president of the Air and Waste Management Club, expressed that they are actively seeking members. Similarly, Students for Environmental Sustainability is also always open to new members. The mission of that club is to provide all majors with opportunities to learn about sustainability. Members get together for community service programs to help the university and the surrounding areas to become more sustainable. The club’s focus is to provide members with interactive experiences of making and developing sustainability goals, out-reach programs, events that promote “greener” lifestyles and overall encourage others to be more environmentally responsible participants. The Students for Environmental Sustainability club is holding a logo contest. Anyone interested can create a design for the club to use on their club T-shirts. Submissions for the T-shirt logo contest can be sent to marissa. popis@wilkes.edu For more information and details on both clubs, follow their Instagram accounts @wilkes_ses and @ wilkesawma. The Beacon/Cassidy Taylor A take on Harry Styles’ own song, “Treat People With Kindness,” was an inspiration for one of the many positive messages students who participated in the event painted on their rocks. This event was one of many that occured during Random Acts of Kindness Week. First-year nursing major, Abigail Jerome, uses the pink on her plate to decorate a rock as part of a rock painting session that was hosted by Students for Environmental Sustainability and the Air and Waste Management Club. �The Beacon - March 2, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment Dollar store recipe: Easy-to-make peanut butter roll-ups These peanut butter roll-ups are perfect for breakfast, lunch or an evening snack. They are a tasty treat that only takes five minutes. It is also an easy recipe to double if you want to share with friends. This recipe is simple, quick and healthy. Ingredients: 1 flour tortilla 1 banana 3 tablespoons of peanut butter 1/2 cup of granulated sugar 2 tablespoons of cinnamon 1 teaspoon of honey a Enjoy! Allergens: Fruit, nut products By Morgan Rich Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer B n o um c Each week, the Wilkes Beacon staff adds a song to the Beacon Bumps playlist on spotify. Check us out under Chris Gowarty’s Spotify or check out this week’s picks right now! ps Be Directions: First, place the tortilla on a clean surface and spread it evenly with peanut butter. Next, combine the ground cinnamon and sugar in a separate small bowl and set aside. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly onto the peanut butter. This next step is optional. For extra sweetness, drizzle the honey onto the peanut butter and cinnamon sugar mixture. Peel banana and place it on the edge of the tortilla and roll up the tortilla. Once completed, cut into bite-size pieces. The Beacon/Morgan Rich This snack is simple to make and can be eaten at anytime of the day. 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Editor: No Church In The Wild - JAY-Z, Kanye West, Frank Ocean, The-Dream Zoey Rosensweet, Lead Layout Designer: How It Feels - COIN 8 �The Beacon – March 2, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Dr. Paul holds first Buddhist meditation session of the year By Morgan Rich ����������������������������������������������������� ����� � Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer On Feb. 22 via Zoom, Dr. Linda Paul, associate professor of psychology, hosted a Buddhist meditation session for the first time since the spring of 2021. Dr. Paul began the session by engaging in “dharma talk,” which is a brief explanation of basic Buddhist insights and then had participants engage in sitting meditation. Dr. Paul instructed participants to turn off their cameras for the sitting meditation to ensure privacy and lower distractions. During this time, Dr. Paul rang a meditation bell three times and had participants focus on their breathing. This sitting meditation lasted approximately 25 minutes. After the sitting meditation ended, the participants engaged in walking meditation, which focuses on what it is like to walk as well as focusing on breathing. The walking meditation was allowed to be done anywhere and lasted until two meditation bells were rung. When the session ended Dr. Paul invited the participants to chat about how the session went and allowed them to also voice their questions or concerns. However, this was completely voluntary and students were allowed to leave if they did not want to talk after the meditation ended. “I believe meditation is a soothing stress relief mechanism to utilize whether a person is under stress of some sort or is looking for a new hobby,” said Erica Rey, undeclared first-year student. “Meditation provides calm tranquility and relaxation to me whenever I complete yoga exercises.” Dr. Paul started studying Buddhist ideas in 1991 and began practicing them since Buddhist ideas cannot be understood until they are practiced. Dr. Paul also studied with Vietnamese zen master, Thich Nhat Hanh, in his monastic community in southern France, Plum Village from November 1999 to March 2000. “It was the winter retreat which is fundamentally for monastics but a few laypeople are allowed to attend,” said Dr. Paul. “When I left they recommended that I start mindfulness meditation sessions at the university. So when my sabbatical Graphic by Jack Malatesta ended and I began teaching again, I did.” When Dr. Paul returned, she started Buddhist meditation sessions in-person once a week in the salon in Kirby Hall. Dr. Mischelle Anthony, English associate professor, also co-led these sessions with Dr. Paul for a few years when she first came to campus. These sessions stopped in March 2020 when the pandemic began, however, Dr. Paul decided that they should return via Zoom when she attended online Buddhist meditation sessions offered by the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies that following June. Dr. Paul brought these sessions online during the fall semester of 2020 and continued them through last spring. Dr. Paul was unable to hold them this past fall but was able to bring them back this current semester. “I find the practice helpful for calming and centering myself, but most importantly for gaining insight,” said Dr. Paul. “The insight into how our undisciplined minds cause anxiety, distress and other forms of suffering is priceless.” With the stress that college brings to students, especially with midterms approaching, lots of students are glad to have a choice like this on campus. “I think that having the meditation option on campus is a great opportunity for people in the Wilkes community to prioritize their mental and physical health during a stressful week,” said Amelia O’Connor, first-year nursing major. Rey agreed with O’Connor, claiming that it is a good opportunity for students to partake in an activity for themselves or with their friends and that it can also allow for “new connections to be formed with other people.” The sessions will be offered every upcoming Tuesday at 5 p.m. for the remainder of the semester and will run about 40 minutes. No experience is necessary and the sessions are free of charge. Contact linda.paul@wilkes.edu for more information or fior a link for the sessions. �The Beacon - March 2, 2022 10 Life, Arts & Entertainment Liz’s Craft Column: Customizable boho tassel bookmark An affordable boho chic decoration, perfect for any space By Liz Cherinka Social Media Manager This DIY school supply craft is a tassel bookmark. The bookmark can be used to keep your place in a textbook or a novel while also being stylish. They are sure to add a fun flare to your homework as well. This craft is affordable because it only requires a few supplies, which can be found at any craft store. • • • • • Two colors of embroidery floss White emboidery floss Beads that match the floss colors Scissors Paperclips 1. First, cut a piece of white floss that is about 12 inches long. Fold this piece in half and thread it through the end of the paper clip that does not go onto the paper. Tie a cow hitch knot with the floss around the paper clip. 3. Once the beads are on, it is time to start forming the tassel. Grab the two embroidery flosses and remove the paper around from them. Keep them straight and even the two bunches up with one another. Place them down in between the two strands of white floss and tie the white floss around them tightly in the middle. Make two knots to keep them secure. 2. Next, choose three to five beads that match the colors of the floss. Thread them onto the white floss that is now on the paper clip. Use a needle if the hole through the bead is small. 5. Even the floss out again and cut any pieces that are visibly longer than the others. Make the bottom of the tassel as even as possible. Rearrange the floss so both colors are visible. Once the tassel is rearranged, the bookmark is complete. Feel free to use it in any book. This craft is quick so feel free to make a few of them for all your books in varying colors. 4. Cut the looped ends of the embroidery floss apart once they are secured with the white floss. Make the floss by running your fingers through it. Liz’s difficulty rating: Now grab the white floss again. About ½ inch below the top of the group of floss tie the white floss around the whole bunch, which will form the actual tassel shape. Tie this very tightly and double knot it so it stays in place. Cut the excess white floss. �The Beacon - March 2, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Creative Colonel of the Week: Alyssa Roberts By Jordan Daniel Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor Alyssa Roberts, senior digital design and media art major, is a great representation of what it is to be a Creative Colonel. Her interest and talent in art led her to become the Sordoni Art Gallery’s student design fellow. As Sordoni Art Gallery’s student design fellow, Roberts has many responsibilities, such as guiding the design team through projects and conducting staff meetings. Essentially, Roberts is the head designer. “She was chosen not only for her leadership skills and discipline but her work is truly beautiful and a perfect complement to this season of exhibitions,” said Heather Sincavage, director of Sordoni Art Gallery. “She has a very illustrative style that she is cultivating.” Since Roberts joined the Sordoni Art Gallery team last year she has worked on numerous projects associated with the branding of the gallery and its exhibitions. She took on her first graphic installation last year during the L’Esprit: Exploring Wit and Beauty of French Prints. “I really liked the artist lifetime part of the exhibit,” said Devyn Cammarota, junior digital design and media art major, as well as Sordoni Art Gallery’s design and social media team member. “I like that it highlighted different important events and topics during the time period of L’Esprit.” Roberts does not specialize in one Want to showcase your skill and talents? Contact jordan.daniel@ wilkes.edu specific type of art style but she enjoys drawing, painting and recently discovered a love for printmaking after taking Art 12: Printmaking, with Sharon Cosgrove, associate professor of art. This semester Roberts is taking an independent study with Cosgrove in textile printmaking. As for Roberts’ future in art, she hopes to receive a decent job as a graphic designer when she graduates in May, even though she is aware this is a small, structured creative outlet. She also hopes to continue creating traditional work for herself and have her own studio where she can dedicate as a creative incubator for ideas and expression. “I think sometimes with art it can be easy to feel like everything has already been done and like there’s nothing new or revolutionary that you could possibly create,” said Roberts. “I try to remind myself that whether that’s true or not, it’s more about what the piece means to you and how you felt in creating it.” Roberts has an Instagram account where she has slowly begun posting some of her older projects. People can find the account at the username @alyssarobcreative. Roberts’ painting can be found on her Instagram @alyssarobcreative. Courtesy of Alyssa Roberts Alyssa Roberts has a strong passion for art and makes sure to put her all into the work she creates no matter how big or small the project. �The Beacon - March 2, 2022 Opinion 12 THE SPUD SURVEY Over the past week, The Beacon staff found themselves in what should have been an a-peeling discussion about the various types of potatoes in the world, and what could be the best type of potato to snack on. However, the air quickly became starchy and things “spud” out of control as the staff began roasting each other’s choices. Just before a spec-tater was about to call a yam-bulance, the staff decided to stop the mashing and instead hash it out in a Beacon poll. Hopefully no chips are left on anybody’s shoulders after this debili-tater-ing battle. Emily Cherkauskas, Editor-in-Chief “Hash browns are one of the best breakfast snacks. Or any part of the day, really. They all come in different shapes and sizes, which makes every single hash brown unique and beautiful. Without hash browns, I would not exist.” Ariel Reed, Managing Editor “As an avid breakfast fan, hash browns will forever and always be the superior form of potato. There is no way you can go wrong with a hashbrown in the morning with your food.” Liz Cherinka, Social Media Manager “Hash browns. They are superior because every bit of potato gets evenly fried and greasy, and is a great combination.” Dr. Kalen Churcher, Adviser “Potatoes are pretty perfect in any way, shape or form in my eyes. I’m a big fan of seasonings, so potato chips are a great snack. However, mashed potatoes are absolute comfort food and potato pancakes are just salty, potato-y goodness.” Zoey Rosensweet, Lead Layout Designer “Sweet potato. I love how the flavor changes based on what you pair it with. It’s also bomb as fries.” �The Beacon - March 2, 2022 Opinion Maddy Kinard, News Editor “Shoe string French fries. They’re perfectly bite size and you can achieve the ultimate sauce to potato ratio. With potato wedges, it’s just too much potato and they’re usually dry.” Jordan Daniel, Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor “French fries. They are superior because they are salty and crispy, yet still fluffy unlike potato chips.” Breanna Ebisch, Opinion Editor “I think french fries are the superior kind of potatoes because they are perfect at almost any time of the day and can be different versions or topped with a variety of things that enhance the flavor and experience of eating french fries.” Lindsey Scorey, Opinion Asst. Editor “Sweet potatoes are a naturally good pair with any sweet or salty add on. You can pair them with marshmallows, cinnamon butter, salt, the world is your oyster. They also provide added health benefits and good fiber. 10/10.” Baylee Guedes, Sports Co-Editor “The potato in the form of a fry is superior to all other forms. It is easy to eat and can be seasoned in many different ways. It can also be dipped in a multitude of sauces and condiments.” Chris Gowarty, Sports Co-Editor “Battered French fries. This form of potato is superior because it allows for a sensational experience. They are extra crispy, fluffy inthe-middle French fries that are perfect for dipping into any sauce that caters to your liking.” Jason Eberhart, Sports Asst. Editor “Sweet potato. That cinnamon and marshmallow on top is to die for.” Page Design: Emily Cherkauskas, Ariel Reed Graphics: Zoey Rosensweet What’s your favorite type of potato? To join in on the commen-tater-y: Contact opinion editor: Breanna.Ebisch@wilkes.edu Message us on Instagram: @wilkesbeacon 13 �The Beacon - March 2, 2022 Opinion Editorial Staff 2021-22 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Emily Cherkauskas Managing Editor - Ariel Reed Social Media Manager - Liz Cherinka Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Maddy Kinard LA&E - Jordan Daniel Opinion - Breanna Ebisch Sports - Chris Gowarty Baylee Guedes Lead Designer Zoey Rosensweet Assistant Editors Opinion - Lindsey Scorey Sports - Jason Eberhart Section Staff Writers News - Sydney Umstead News - Zach Paraway LA&E - AJ Rubino LA&E - Morgan Rich Opinon - Zara Lantzman Interested in joining The Beacon? To learn more about what you can do, contact: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu or Kalen.Churcher@wilkes.edu 141 S. Main Street Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media & Communication Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Want to advertise in The Beacon? Contact: Ariel Reed at Ariel.Reed@wilkes.edu The Beacon Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: Breanna.Ebisch@wilkes.edu Our Voice Each week, The Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. Remaining calm and informed during a crisis While tensions between Russia and Ukraine have been an ongoing topic of concern for the past decade or so, conflict has bubbled over to war following the events of Feb. 24 in which Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. With mass Ukrainian casualties and loss of life anticipated, members of NATO and non-NATO alliance countries alike are fearful for what this could mean for not only Russia and Ukraine but their own well-being following Putin’s famous words: “whoever tries to impede us, let alone create threats for our country and its people, must know that the Russian response will be immediate and lead to the consequences you have never seen in history.” Wilkes professors, aware of this circulating anxiety, are keeping in consistent contact with students, aiming to deliver accurate information amidst spiraling speculation online. For that, we thank them for the constant communication and helping students and others in the community in understanding what has happened and what may come forward. On the greater world scale, many political leaders have utilized media platforms to comment on the RussiaUkraine crisis, as well commenting on developments as they occur. As we continue following updates, monitoring and properly analyzing what news we take in is now more important than ever. We are sure most of you are tired of living through major, devastating, historical events, as we ourselves are, but it is still crucial nonetheless to follow and understand accurate media that offers informative material of substance in times of crises like these—especially considering the fact that this invasion has now hit close to home for those in our community. It can be incredibly easy to create and spread news falsities, so seeking sources that are as unbiased and peer-reviewed as possible is a good starting point. In terms of social media, many have taken to different platforms to express concern and fear over the fate of Ukraine, as well as deliberate on the impacts of potential U.S. intervention. Social media can and has been used as a tool to educate those who may not be as aware of the progressions of the crisis as well, so there is undoubtedly a dichotomy of helpful and harmful happening online. The emotional toll of these tragic developments can be felt all over the world and on our own campus. And though many of us aren’t directly affected by the events happening, there is plenty we can do to help those in Ukraine. First and foremost, educate yourself on the conflict and the consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It may seem like we are powerless watching on as innocent people lose their lives, but knowledge is power. Furthermore, donate to legitimate organizations for Ukrainian people, which will help in a huge variety of ways. We are not useless despite the fact we are halfway across the globe. Speak up and take action anyway you can for those in Ukraine. The Beacon stands with the people of Ukraine fighting for their country and those protesting against this cruel and unnecessary invasion. 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: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu or Ariel.Reed@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 2, 2022 Opinion 15 Bad Suns’ ‘Apocalypse Whenever’ tour: Philadelpia on fire By Lindsey Scorey Opinion Asst. Editor The American rock band Bad Suns kicked off the Apocalypse Whenever tour on Jan. 28 and are currently a little over halfway into their tour journey. I had the exciting experience of seeing them in Philadelphia on Feb. 20 as they celebrated 10 years together as a band. They were accompanied by openers Little Image and Kid Bloom. Little Image is a band I had never heard of before, but I was absolutely blown away by their performance. Their songs are as edgy as they are romantic and dreamy. Their music is captivating and their intrigue seems to be on the rise. Kid Bloom’s presence was just as charming. For lack of a better description, the vibes were immaculate. Everything from their physical presence to musical talent was noteworthy. Both openers I will undoubtedly begin listening to after seeing their live performances. Bad Suns took the stage and kicked off their lineup with the song “Peachy,” an arguably popular single off of “Apocalypse Whenever.” The audience was ecstatic and the energy in the room was felt no matter where you were. I was personally fashioned in my baby blue star glasses in anticipation for “Baby Blue Shades” and I was not disappointed. All of the songs off of “Apocalypse Whenever” were exactly what I wanted to hear and more. Their sound is somehow almost exact from recording to live performance. Ear candy, if you will. I could not wait to hear “Life Was Easier When I Only Cared About Me” live, as it was definitely my top pick off of the new album. I am also a huge fan of their 2016 album “Disappear Here” which they played multiple hits off of. My personal favorites were “Swimming In The Moonlight” and “Violet.” They even did an encore song of “Heartbreaker” from that album, as The Beacon/Lindsey Scorey well as multiple songs from the album “Language & Perspective,” so clearly both the audience and band themselves have a special love for past and present albums. The set list was a beautiful culmination of all the personal eras of songs by the band. They even did a tribute to their creation through “This Was a Home Once,” which incorporates the story of their beginning and first ever recording. It was truly a full-circle experience. Lead singer Christo Bowman consistently acknowledged the audience and said that whether it was their first, third or tenth show that they were incredibly grateful for their fans. I also loved how Bowman gave a glimpse into the meaning behind some of the newer songs, such as “When The World Was Mine.” The song is about seeing someone who meant a lot at one point in time for the first time in forever and reminiscing on where each other is in their lives. I am a biased fan admittedly, but I would hands down give this tour experience a 10/10. Bad Suns may be celebrating 10 years together, but they better celebrate another 10 so I can experience that magic at least one more time. �The Beacon - March 2, 2022 Opinion 16 A TikTok case study on making media more manageable By Sydney Allabaugh Staff Writer With more than one billion active monthly users, video-sharing social media platform, TikTok, has taken the world by storm. TikTok is especially popular among teenagers and young adults, inspiring new fashion trends, slang, inside jokes and ideologies. Although many view TikTok as a lighthearted way to interact with friends and view content they enjoy, is it always fun and games? Unfortunately for many, TikTok’s addictive nature and accessibility to harmful content can become a seriously dangerous combination. Most are aware that all social media can become addictive. However, one thing that separates TikTok from other social media platforms is the unpredictable endless stream of very short videos. An entire piece of content can be consumed within seconds before immediately moving to the next in one scroll. This quick and easy entertainment that does not require much thought to enjoy can become addictive. Studies suggest that constant consumption of addictive short videos reduces our attention spans. Many find that they struggle to keep their interest when watching longer videos on other platforms like YouTube. If lack of attention span has become so severe that some cannot pay attention to videos meant to be entertaining, one can only imagine what effect this has in a classroom setting. Even TikTok itself encourages users to take a break from the app after extended use due to its addictive nature. Addictive videos are one thing, but the addictive nature of the app combined with easily accessible harmful content becomes a recipe for disaster. As I scroll through my “For You” page, I come across a funny video and then with the next scroll, I see a triggering detailed rant about someone’s personal traumas. During my time on TikTok, I have unwillingly encountered videos about sexual assault, eating disorders, sensitive political subjects, mental illness and more. The platform is so addictive that I find myself doom scrolling for hours through content that makes me upset and negatively impacts my mental health. Although there are community guidelines to regulate this type of content, many harmful videos slip through the cracks. TikTok can be great when used in moderation. There are plenty of creators with good intentions and it can be fun to make videos with friends. However, overuse of the platform can lead to addiction and negatively impact mental health. Do not forget to set app limits and take a break. It may be what’s best for you. to be loved, understood and accepted. This book also illustrates that this love and validation does not need to come from a romantic partner, it can come in smaller, less obvious ways, and from people you would not necessarily expect it from. When we really think about this, how everyone is searching for the same thing, it can make us more sympathetic and accepting of each other. Furthermore, I love books like this that give me an insight into another culture— the good and the bad. I feel learning more about different cultures also makes us more open-minded and welcoming, and to go full circle, drawing similarities to our own situations allows us to see how we are alike rather than different. From a literary analysis standpoint, I also feel this book worked for a number of reasons. I am someone who has a hard time understanding and being interested in history, politics or war. No matter the time period, situation or country to which it pertains. That being said, I felt the underlying plot of the unrest and conflicts in Afghanistan over a decent period of time was quite easy to follow as it was written in layman’s terms and certain things were expanded upon when needed. There is some symbolism and other forms of figurative language, but it is not overpowering. I feel the serious and graphic nature of the book is enough to captivate the reader and a reliance on literary devices Graphic by Jack Malatesta Lean into literature: “A Thousand Splendid Suns” review By Rudy Urenovich Staff Writer I first read Khaled Hosseini in high school in my AP English class. We read arguably his best known novel, “The Kite Runner.” I often found the high school literature curriculum somewhat rigid and basic; not too many of the novels we read captivated me or got my mind and imagination working. “The Kite Runner” was the exception. I teared up at some points and physically threw the book across the room. Needless to say, I was intrigued enough to read his other books on my own accord. “A Thousand Splendid Suns” details the lives of two women, Miriam and Laila living in Afghanistan from the 1960s until the early 2000s. Their tumultuous, dynamic life events reflect the political and social conditions in the country throughout these years. The two women, who have a considerable age difference between them, live in the same city for years but find themselves forced together and ultimately form a close bond. I think the reason I love this novel so much is because it really pushes the notion that everyone—people from all walks of life and all different countries, situations and religions—have the most basic desire in life: and embellishments is not needed. �The Beacon - March 2, 2022 Opinion 17 New ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’: A disgrace to franchise By Hannah Simerson Staff Writer The newest “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” released on Netflix on Feb. 18 and has received widespread hate. Most fans of the original “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” were blatantly offended by the film, quoting its lazy writing and corny moments as the aspects that pushed them over the edge. There’s a reason original fans of the film despise this newest adaptationit’s a disaster. From the opening scene to the final credits, “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” was a slap in the face to horror fans across the board. I had no extreme desire to watch this film, but after the hate started to arise on the internet, I had to see the trash that is this film for myself. I wish I didn’t. This newest addition to the franchise follows a group of influencers (yes, you heard that right) that travel to an empty town to try and revive it. It turns out that the elusive Leatherface has been hiding out in this town and he’s not so happy (rightfully so) about a bunch of influencers tearing it up. What it did wrong Where do I even begin? The dumpster-fire that is this film was laden with political agendas that had no relevance to the plot. Does Leatherface care about the political climate? I think not. Let me be clear: The classics are not an outlet for filmmakers to plug in their social commentary. “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” tried entirely too hard to be “hip.” The excessive use of smart cars, smartphones and social media references was exhausting and embarrassing. There was seriously a line about Leatherface being “canceled.” I have no words for this. Don’t even get me started on the poor excuse of a final girl that was Sally Hardesty. This knock-off version of the newest “Halloween”’s Laurie Strode was a slap in the face to the original actress in the 1974 film. What a way to disrespect her legacy. The main cast of “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” seemed as if they were plucked off the street. Their acting was mediocre at best and I did not care who lived or died. I was rooting for Leatherface during the entire film because everyone annoyed me so much. What it did right “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” failed in every aspect, but one: Leatherface was brutal and scary. Any chainsawwielding, face-wearing maniac is scary, but when he also runs at full-speed and has incredible strength, he’s suddenly that much scarier. Despite the utter garbage that is the rest of this film, I cannot discredit According to the Chiefs Kingdom Editorial Board, Bienemy ignored feedback from star wide receiver Tyreek Hill, star tight end Travis Kelce, wide receiver Mecole Hardman and running back Jerrick McKinnon. During the AFC Championship game versus the Cincinnati Bengals, Bieniemy called the entire second half with many questionable decisions. Bienemy had running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire get the ball over McKinnon. Bienemy also called for wide receiver Demarcus Robinson to get the ball over Mecole Hardman in overtime. These passes ended up incomplete. It made no sense to have EdwardHelaire get the ball over McKinnon. McKinnon was running extremely well in the first-half and the Bengals could not stop him Bienemy also called plays that were not practiced in months in the final drive before overtime. Mahomes was clearly annoyed and confused, as were the offensive linemen and the receivers. Mahomes and Bienemy went back and forth all night long during the AFC Championship game. With 10 seconds left in the half, Bienemy told Mahomes that he had one timeout left and that he had five plays to run. Two of the run plays they had set up were never sent into the huddle. The Chiefs never had that time out either. In week three, during the usual mid week meeting, Bienemy put all of the team’s failures on Mahomes, even when the defense was letting up an average of 31 points a game. This led to a heated exchange between Mahomes, Kafka and Bienemy. It got so bad that Reid stepped in to break it up. After that point, Kafka had a much bigger role in the Chiefs offense. Fast forward to the offseason and Bienemy was once again passed on for a head coaching opportunity. After he was passed on by the New Orleans Saints, with everything that came out about Bienemy, it seemed like he had no shot at getting another coaching position. I thought he was never going to get an opportunity to be head coach, let alone continue as the offensive coordinator of the Chiefs. I was wrong. On Feb. 24, Eric Bienemy re-signed with the Chiefs this fact. Leatherface was as he usually is: someone who you can be glad is separated from you by a screen. There was also an intense bloodbath of a scene right in the middle of the film that was brutal and everything a TCM film should be. However, it was shadowed by the “canceled” line and really lost something. Hannah’s rating Overall, I wish I never saw this film. All it did was make me mad and worried about the future of horror. Are we just going to keep regurgitating old movies and turning them into a laughing stock? I hope not. It’s no surprise, then, that I must rate “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” one out of ten stars. Filmmakers, please stop ruining the classics. “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” is out now on Netflix. Mahomes vs. Bienemy: A real feud or a silly game? By Zara Lantzman Opinion Staff Writer Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bienemy have been clashing ever since Super Bowl LV, where they lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021. Bienemy joined the Chiefs in 2013 as the running back coach and got promoted to offensive coordinator in 2018. Mahomes’ record-breaking season was the same season as Bienemy’s debut as offensive coordinator. Because of this, many football fans associate Mahomes’ success with Bienemy, while others, may disregard Bieniemy’s success because of Mahomes’ talent. It begs the question as to why he has interviewed for 15 head coaching positions and has received no offers. The few reasons as to why Bienemy allegedly does not get hired is because of his short temper, lack of plan, rushing interviews and his criminal record. The main problem with Bienemy is his inability to listen to his peers. to be the offensive coordinator. This move makes genuinely no sense if Mahomes hates Bienemy. It is clear there are other forces at play here, and we will see how this will affect Mahomes in the upcoming season. The Chiefs need to decide on who is more important: Mahomes or Bienemy. Patrick Mahomes is the only right answer. Graphic by Jack Malatesta �The Beacon - March 2, 2022 Opinion The race war in the United States criminal justice system By Hope Williams Staff Writer On April 11, 2021, in Minneapolis, 20-year-old Daunte Wright was stopped for having air fresheners hanging from his rear view mirror. After running his plate, officers discovered there was a warrant out for his arrest for missing a court appearance. When the police discovered that information, a brief struggle began, which inevitably ended in the death of Wright. Former Officer Potter has been deemed responsible for the death of Wright. In the graphic body camera footage that has been released, it was discovered that former Officer Potter allegedly had mistaken her firearm for her taser. In the footage, she is heard yelling “Taser, taser, taser,” then immediately following, shoots Wright with her firearm. Following the death of Wright, on April 12, 2021, the 26-year police veteran resigned from the Brooklyn Center Police Department. On the morning of April 14, Potter was arrested and taken into police custody where she was charged with first-degree manslaughter, as well as second-degree manslaughter. Potter’s trial was held on December 23, 2021, where the prosecution convinced the jury that Potter acted in a reckless manner, when she allegedly had mistaken her firearm for her taser. Following her conviction of those crimes, it was now time for sentencing. After the justice that was served just a few months ago in Minneapolis, where former Officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd, who was Black, expectations were high for justice to be served. It is an understatement to say that the Black community did not expect Chauvin to be arrested, convicted, let alone charged for the brutal murder of Floyd. In Potter’s case, when she was convicted of killing Wright, most of the country believed that justice would also be served in this instance, or at least had high hopes. For the charges brought against her, according to ABC News, the maximum When will justice really be served? sentence for first-degree manslaughter is 15 years, along with a $30,000 fine, and the maximum sentence for second-degree manslaughter is a maximum of 10 years along with a $20,000 fine. With those expectations in mind, as well as taking into account the guilty verdict, it was expected that she would be sentenced to somewhat of a high degree for the reckless crime she had committed. With all of that in mind, Judge Regina M. Chu decided to only sentence Potter on the most prison in just 14 months. This is unacceptable. Another Black man in America loses his life, yet the officer gets off just about scott free. Erica Acosta, director of diversity initiatives, notes the lack of outcomes for individuals convicted of the same crime, and feels the sentencing shows “our justice system is not that just.” “I feel that oftentimes (the justice system) only favors one particular group,” said Acosta. “I think there should be a “I think it’s terrible that officers aren’t being held accountable for their actions, and when they are, they are given time that does not align with the crime they committed. It is crazy how bad our criminal justice system is, and it is not getting better at all.” serious count, first-degree manslaughter. It was expected in accordance with the state’s guidelines that this felony should carry a little more than seven years in prison. On February 18, 2022, former officer Potter, convicted of killing the 20-yearold Black man, father, son, grandson and nephew that was Wright, was sentenced to only 24 months in prison. As per Wright’s mother and lawyer Benjamin Krump, they were devastated to hear of the leniency Potter was given for the killing of her son who had so much more life to live. Not to mention cases in the past where officers have served much longer sentences for acting recklessly on the job. Considering Potter has already been incarcerated for two months, it is very likely that Potter, with good behavior, will be released from course on unconscious bias in the police academy training. The training should not be one and done, it must be embedded in the police culture. We are currently living in scary times, and I think the race divide is getting bigger. I also know we have good people fighting the good fight for racial justice.” It is no secret that the racial divide in this country is very apparent and continues to be a fight all day, every day, for racial justice. Being a Black or minority man or woman in America and being scared for your own well-being is a scary fact to face on a daily basis. Supply chain management major Kevin Brown, who is also a Black man in America, has a lack of confidence in the justice system. 18 “I think it’s terrible that officers aren’t being held accountable for their actions, and when they are, they are given time that does not align with the crime they committed,” said Brown. “It is crazy how bad our criminal justice system is, and it is not getting better at all.” Potter is not the first person to get a “slap on the wrist” for abusing their badge; she is not the first person to unlawfully kill a Black man or woman; she is not the first or the last person to take away another Black man or woman from their family and friends. This country has a long way to go. It is going to take hard work and dedication from all, in order to ensure justice is served in all cases, not just some. We cannot afford as a country to continue to allow unjust crimes against minority groups to go unnoticed. Police academies need to be held accountable, officers need to be held accountable and most importantly, the criminal justice system needs to be held accountable. America, we need to do better. We need to take it upon ourselves to stand up for what is right and what is just. We have to fight for the people who do not have a voice. We need to be the change. We need to make sure another Black man or woman is not taken away from the world too soon. We need to ensure children do not grow up without their Black mothers or fathers. Our country and our people need to do more. We have to stand up for the Tamir Rice’s, George Floyd’s, Breonna Taylor’s and Daunte Wright’s of the world. It will not be easy, but it will be worth it. Black Lives Matter, today and every day. Interested writing for Opinion? Email Opinion Editor at breanna.ebisch@ wilkes.edu �19 Sports The Beacon - March 2, 2022 Sports Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editors: Christopher.Gowarty@wilkes.edu or Baylee.Guedes@wilkes.edu SB: Colonels look to exceed MAC preseason poll expectations By Christopher Gowarty Co-Sports Editor As the spring athletics season approaches, the Colonels softball season will get the ball rolling on March 7. "Our goals for this season are very simple, to trust each other and in our team core values," said head coach Jackie Klahold. "We are in another year with a larger roster. Having a larger roster with different players playing at different times requires them to trust in each other to do their job on the field." On Jan. 26, the MAC announced its coaches’ preseason poll placing the Colonels sixth (t6. Lycoming) out of the nine teams. Wilkes finished seventh last year in the MAC Freedom with an overall record of 5-17. “The team has been working hard over the preseason,” said senior Erin Cabry. “Our goal is putting our name back into the MAC Championship running after we fell short last year.” Last season proved to be a rebuilding year for the Colonels as they sported an overall winning percentage of .227 and a MAC percentage of .312. Returning with a hefty amount of players from last season, the Colonels are in the hunt to improve their standings. “The ultimate goal would be to have a winning season this year and to go far within the conference,” said fifth-year senior pitcher Rachel Pritchard. “I am looking forward to getting back on the field. Just getting back into the swing of things with the team is a blessing in itself.” The 2022 season will be a challenge for Wilkes as they face 21 different opponents after only facing six last season. They will also have a heavier workload with 34 games to be played – 12 more than last year. First-year middle infielder Evan Sherrick discussed that the team has been practicing multiple times a week since Sept. and are anxious to begin playing games. The Blue and Gold will open up their season at the Fastpitch Dreams Spring Classic in Myrtle Beach, S.C., where they face eight opponents spanning from March 7 to March 11. "We are extremely excited about starting our season down in Myrtle Beach, which 2 full classes have never experienced because of the pandemic," said Klahold. "Our upper class last went in spring 2020 just before the pandemic shut everything down, and they are very excited to go back and bring the younger players into the fold. This trip sets the tone for our season, so when we get back we are ready to tackle a tough conference and non-conference schedule." After the classic, Wilkes opens up with conference play at DeSales University in a doubleheader on March 19. Team statistics and other information were acquired from gowilkesu.com. Graduate student Rachel Pritchard delivers a pitch on Senior Day, April 17, 2021. Photos: The Beacon/Ariel Reed Senior Erin Cabry prepares to swing on Senior Day, April 17, 2021. Graduate student Haley Boyd rounds the bases after a home run on Senior Day, April 17, 2021. �The Beacon - March 2, 2022 Sports 20 MIH: Willpower sends Wilkes to the UCHC Championship By Baylee Guedes Co-Sports Editor Wilkes appeared in one of the most competitive games of the year as it was a chance to get one step closer to the United Collegiate Hockey Conference Championship cup. In the semifinal game between the Colonels and the Chatham Cougars, Wilkes came out on top and is in the running for the UCHC title with a 5-1 win. “I am just so proud,” said head coach Tyler Hynes. “We are 37-0 in our games against Pennsylvania teams and that is really tough to do in any sport. I am just very excited that they (the team) get what they deserve and this senior class means everything to me.” This fast-paced game started with a big Chatham goal by Matthew Doyle at the 17:25 mark of the first period. Two minutes later Wilkes’ own senior Phil Erickson nailed one in with dirty assists from seniors Tyler Barrow and Devon Schell. “It is do or die in the playoffs and I was fired up,” said Erickson. “Tyler and Devon made a great play to get the puck to the net and I was lucky enough to be in the right spot to put it home.” The puck went back and forth between the two aggressive teams and senior Ben The Beacon/Baylee Guedes The Colonels have a group celly after a goal was chipped in by senior Donald Flynn in the second period. Stefanini got a great look at the goal and in the Colonels’ favor. chipped one in at the 13:08 mark. His Wilkes came out strong in the second goal was assisted by senior Scott Mueller period and shut down Chatham. and junior Nick Godfrey. Senior Tyson Araujo scored 30 “The intensity grows each game with seconds into the period with seniors your season on the line,” said Stefanini. Michael Gurska and Nick Fea assisting. “ It was a great moment. Phil was able Big defensive stops held Chatham to to get the first goal to tie it and then we their solo goal and the penalty kill team were able to start rolling from there.” was able to continuously gain control of The period ended with a score of 2-1 the puck. THE BEACON Player of the Game: Donald Flynn Faceoff Wins 9 Goals 1 Blocks 1 “Coach Bombardier did such a great job with our penalty kill squad and we really needed it,” said Hynes after Wilkes was in a penalty match with Chatham. “We did what we needed to do.” Wilkes was able to chip in two more goals during the third. Graduate student Taylor Brierley scored at 12:54 and Donald Flynn scored with a minute and a half on the clock. The period ended with a 5-1 score. The third started out chippy as both teams fought for possession of the puck. Fights were breaking out and the referees had to get involved multiple times during this passionate game as Chatham was trying to get something going. Wilkes’ strong defense and cohesive offense held Chatham off for the final two periods. Junior goaltender Michael PatersonJones ended the game with 34 saves to secure the win. “This win feels better than any win that I can remember,” said Hynes. “You have to earn it to beat us.” The Colonels secured their 20th win of the season for the first time in program history. Wilkes will advance to the UCHC Championship game which will be played against Utica College on Saturday. �The Beacon - March 2, 2022 Sports 21 MVB: Colonels remain winless against MAC Freedom teams By Jason Eberhart Asst. Sports Editor The men’s volleyball team looked to pick up their first MAC Freedom win of the season as they faced the visiting Arcadia Knights Saturday afternoon in the Marts Center. Wilkes was unable to come away with the win, as they lost 3-1. The Colonels did not come out of the gates with much enthusiasm. They looked flat on all levels and Arcadia took advantage of that, winning the opening set 25-17. “Every team has hard hitters,” said head coach Joseph Czopek. “What Arcadia has is a well rounded attack, and that helped keep our defense off guard.” Things were much different in the second set. Wilkes offense and defense started to work in cohesion. Speicher played a big role in that with multiple blocks and tipped balls that got his team energized. The Colonels were able to tie things up with a 27-25 win. With things now all square, the third set became crucial in who was going to win the match. Things were once again back and forth before the Arcadia hitters started to do some damage. Some thunderous swings near the end of the set ended up being the difference maker as the Knights took the set. “Conference games have always been The Beacon/Ariel Reed From left to right: Jackson Shafer and Jacob Manges celebrated together after getting a huge block to score the 23 point of the game and switch the tide in Wilkes’ favor. a real competitive scheme for us,” said senior middle hitter Ethan Speicher. “We have always been ranked lowest in the conference, and we take that as a challenge. We want teams to look at us with some respect.” THE BEACON Player of the Game: Paul Binner Kills 6 Blocks 4 Points 7 With the Colonels having to win the fourth set to keep the match alive, they came out with some fire and got off to a hot start. Arcadia answered and tied the set up and eventually went on a big run to finish out the set and match. “That’s where we seem to struggle-in, the last third of the sets,” said Czopek. “We need to be able to stop teams from getting two and three points in a row, while we only get one.” Despite losing in four sets, the Colonels were in it every step of the way after the first set. Each set could have gone a different way if Wilkes was able to come up with a couple of key stops or points. “I think the main thing we struggled with was mentality,” said junior setter Casey Shipman. “When we play big teams, we need to keep a good mix of being intense, but also laid back, combined with having fun while staying serious. We are starting to get better with it, and I’m excited to see where the rest of the season goes.” The Colonels will look to take that mindset into their coming games before spring break. They will host a trio of MAC opponents next week in the Marts Center starting with Stevens Institute of Technology tonight at 7 p.m. �The Beacon - March 2, 2022 Sports 22 Getting to know... Hunter Lowe Sophomore Wrestler The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week Feb. 16 to Feb. 23 Why Hunter Lowe was selected: Lowe earned MAC Wrestler of the Week honors after winning the 197-pound title at the Futures Mideast Tournament. Name: Hunter Lowe Year: Sophomore Major: History Hometown: Westminster, Md. High School: Winters Mill H.S. Position: 197 pounds Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I was drawn to the program by Coach Laudenslager, who has always been welcoming and very helpful in improving my technique and strategy. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? As of now, I would like to continue my education post-grad and eventually become a history professor myself. Favorite Memory as a Colonel? Over winter break my freshman year, the wrestling team stayed on campus to practice for the Wilkes open. My roommate Max Shaffer and I modified the common area to be our personal living room complete with Xbox, multiple TVs, and a double decker couch. It was fun to have everyone over after practice and play video games. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? Next year, I aim to go to the NCAA National tournament. 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/Ariel Reed When/Why did you first begin playing? My dad has been a wrestling coach as long as I have been alive, and I have been wrestling almost as long. I found the sport to be intensely gratifying. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? I enjoy drawing, cooking, collecting swords, and hiking the national parks. Favorite meal to eat on campus? When making weight isn’t an issue, I like a buffalo chicken cheesesteak from Grille Works and an Oreo milkshake. If your life was a movie, who would you want to play you and why? Andy Samberg. I think he and I have a similar kind of “doofiness.” Favorite professor? My favorite professor is Dr. Kuiken. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Julius Caesar. I would want to ask about what he had planned for Rome were he not assassinated. Most influential person in your life? Anthony Bourdain. A quote you live your life by? “Glory lies beyond the horizon. Challenge it because it is unreachable. Speak of conquest and demonstrate it.” Anyone to give a shout-out to? My supportive parents Mama and Papa Lowe, my brother Alex, and my girlfriend Gracie. - Compiled by Ariel Reed, Managing Editor �23 Sports The Beacon - March 2, 2022 Getting to know... Brianna Horton Junior Basketball Player The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week Feb. 16 to Feb. 23 Why Brianna Horton was selected: Horton hit a crucial three-point shot against Stevens, leading the Colonels to a 50-47 victory in their final game of the regular season. Throughout the season, Horton has proved to be an indispensable asset to the Colonels as this is not the first game clinching shot she has hit in this season alone. Name: Brianna Horton Year: Junior Major: Psychology Minor: Sociology and Psychology Hometown: Verona, N.J. High School: Verona H.S. Position: Guard Sport Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I wanted to play basketball and the coaching staff and team were very welcoming. I felt like I could reach my full potential here. I really liked the atmosphere of the campus. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? I plan to continue my education and earn my masters in sport psychology. Favorite Memory as a Colonel? My favorite memory as a Colonel is beating Stevens on their senior day when they were #2 in the conference. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? Next season, I hope for our team to go further in the playoffs. When/Why did you first begin playing? I began playing at four-years-old. My older sister and cousins played so I just got immersed in it. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? I enjoy traveling-- I want to go to all 50 states. Favorite meal to eat on campus? I really enjoy the baked potato bar at the Sub. If your life was a movie, who would you want to play you and why? If my life were a movie, I would want to be played by Jennifer Lawrence, she is just super funny. Favorite professor? My favorite professor is Dr. Schicatano. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? I would want to have dinner with Betty White. Most influential person in your life? My parents are the most influential people in my life. A quote you live your life by? "You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take." - Wayne Gretzky Anyone to give a shout-out to? I want to give a shout-out to my teammates. - Compiled by Ariel Reed, Managing 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/Ariel Reed �The Beacon - March 2, 2022 Sports 24 MIH: Monumental 5-1 Semifinal win over Chatham Cougars Senior Jay Gallhager stares into the eyes of the Chatham goalie. Senior Phil Erickson gets ready to make a move. Coach Tyler Hynes contemplates his next game plan. Seniors Donald Flynn and Araujo prepare for a faceoff. Senior Tyson Araujo gets to the puck before Chatham gets a chance. Senior Ben Stefanini swift on the ice. Photos: The Beacon/Baylee Guedes � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon, 2022 March 2 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communications Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022 March 2 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/6296c8079aff31b5972f866db778d775.pdf 719e7539d7677703e63071c0095b8a1d PDF Text Text The Beacon - March 23, 2022 THE BEACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Volume 74, Issue 13 1 “The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow.” Wilkes lifts mask mandate, exceptions still exist The Beacon/Emily Cherkauskas John Voitek, carpenter in facilities, removes mask requirement signange from the Stark Learning Center. After months of required mask usage, the university has lifted its mask mandate. Masks are still required in certain situations, however. For the complete story, see Page 3. The Squishmallow Fad In-person career and internship fair returns to Wilkes, page 5 Wilkes alumni band, cuddledrug, releases ‘Bed of Thorns,’ page 9 Why Squishmallows have become the latest craze, page 16 Coach of the Year: Tyler Hynes, driven by those around him, page 19 �The Beacon - March 23, 2022 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor Maddy Kinard: Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu Student Government notes: March 16 weekly meeting By Zach Paraway News Staff Writer Student Government began in traditional fashion with a call to order and roll. The treasurer’s report stated that there is a total of $67,175 across all SG accounts. The first order of business was a request from Paige Gallagher, advancement coordinator. She asked for the help of SG with Giving Day. Giving Day, which occurred on March 22, is a campus wide event that seeks to raise money for the university. Gallagher asked for volunteers to help run events for the day. The second order of business was a club report from the ski and snowboarding club. The presentation was given by president and P3 pharmacy student Zachary Niemiec. The third order of business was a constitution change from the Table Tennis club. The presentation was given by president, first-year chemistry major, Saurabh Patel. The first constitution was made with the founding for the club in October, but changes have been made as the club finishes out its second semester. The major changes include opening the club to all members of the university, including staff and faculty; a change in the mission statement to put more of a focus on teaching the game and welcoming others; and finally the adding of a presence handler. The fourth order of business was a fund request from the Dance Marathon board. The dance marathon will take place on March 26. It will be a 6-hour event held in the MAC. The funds raised will go to Janet Weis Children’s Hospital in partnership with Children’s Miracle Network. The presentation was given by Donald Ballou, senior communication studies major, who asked for $2,000 from SG to purchase general items and supplies. This will be voted on this week. The fifth order of business was week two of two for a budget request from the Spring Fling committee. The presentation was given by Danielle Morris, junior digital design and media arts major, and AJ Rubino, sophomore communication studies major. Spring Fling is on April 8 at Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events Compiled by Beacon News Staff Dance Marathon Wilkes’s Dance Marathon is returning for its second year, hosting an in-person six-hour event on March 26, from 2 to 8 p.m. in the McHale Athletic Center. The event is open to students, faculty, and staff along with members of the community. The event will feature music, DJ’s, food, drink and a multitude of different events such as volleyball and dodgeball tournaments, WAE hours and different arts and crafts. To donate, find Wilkes’s donor drive by searching “Dance Marathon at Wilkes University 2022” and click “donate to this event.” From there, general donations can be made. Submit work to Manuscript Society Manuscript Society is accepting submissions for the 2021-22 edition till 11:59 p.m. on April 17. Submissions are open for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff and alumni. The society accepts poetry, essays, short stories, photography, art and digital art. Short stories have a limit of five pages. The limit is five submissions per person. To submit original work or ask any questions, email magazine@wilkes.edu Buy a Tote Bag Looking for a new bag? Green Giants tote bags are an affordable, sustainable and durable alternative to plastic and are being sold for ten dollars each. The bags come in two designs: the Wilkes logo and blue butterflies. Students looking to purchase one should watch out for anyone selling them in the Student Union Building, the Simms Center, or DM them on Instagram @ greengiantstotebags to place an order. Ninety percent of proceeds go to Little Eric’s Foundation, a local organization that funds pediatric cancer research. Memorial Concert Honoring Professor Emeritus Steven Thomas A memorial concert honoring Steven Thomas, late music professor, will be held at 4 p.m. on May 1 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 South Franklin St. The public is invited to attend and will be required to follow St. Stephen’s protocols for masking and social distancing. Alumni who would like to sing the two pieces should arrive at St. Stephen’s at 3:15 p.m. for a combined rehearsal. All singers must be fully vaccinated and wear a mask per the venue’s protocols. If you would like to attend or perform, register through the March 18 Wilkes, Today email. Online Buddhist Meditation Returns Interested in practicing some sitting and walking meditation with others? The sessions will be offered each Tuesday and run for about 40 minutes. No experience is needed and anyone interested is welcome. For more information or the link for the virtual sessions, contact Linda Paul, associate professor of philosophy, at linda. paul@wilkes.edu. the Mary Stegmaier Mansion. Finalized this week was food, which will be buffet style and cost $35 per person, and decorations, which went down in price due to the mansion being able to donate some centerpieces. The final request price was $12,400. The motion was passed and a budget request was approved. The last order of business was an update on some of the constitutional changes made of the constitution committee. The only major change that will take effect immediately is the closer monitoring of SG members' social media pages. The next SG meeting will occur March 23. Table of Contents News..................2 Life, A&E............7 Opinion............14 Upcoming Events: 2022 Spring Semester April 8 - Spring Fling 14 - Holiday Recess Begins 18 - Classes Resume May 4 - Classes End 5 - Final Exams Begin 12 - Final Exams End Want your event featured in the calendar? Email: Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 23, 2022 Wilkes lifts mask mandate, exceptions still exist By Maddy Kinard News Editor Following an email from President Greg Cant, new masking mandates went into effect, March 17. With the announcement came a new maskoptional policy for the campus, with some exceptions. First, anyone on campus can still wear a mask if they feel more comfortable doing so. Cant also laid out four addendums to the change in guidelines: Masks are still required in medical and testing facilities on campus; anyone experiencing symptoms or awaiting a test result must wear a mask; anyone who has tested positive in the last 10 days must wear a mask; and if an individual has been exposed, they must wear a mask around others for 10 days. The university continues to recommend that those traveling in university transportation wear masks along with individuals participating in large-scale events (like commencement or lectures). It is also encouraged that those on campus continue to keep masks on them in the event they may need one. Assurance testing and the tracking of positive cases will still continue as it will be important now more than ever to keep the momentum in reducing the spread. Those that are unvaccinated will still be required to report to assurance testing. Additionally, faculty and staff are allowed to still require mask-wearing in their classrooms, lectures, labs or offices. Students are also required to News follow protocol in the locations of their internships, field hours, clinical experiences, sporting events and anywhere else. Since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, the university has been following CDC regulations while primarily considering the climate of the community and Luzerne County. As the county was still dealing with influxes of cases, the campus remained masked. As Luzerne County progressed from medium to low risk and campus case positivity remained low after spring break, masks have now become optional in university buildings with classroom mask guidelines up to the discretion of the professor. “Personally, I feel like allowing students and faculty to decide whether to wear a mask or not, is a step in the right direction,” said junior nursing major Olivia Wood. Sophomore education major, Lily Goense noted she’s excited to see some of her classmates and professors’ faces. While this is a great relief to many students and the overall campus community, the university is still prepared to reintroduce indoor masking should the health and safety climate change again and require it. “However, I think that students and staff now know the precautions they must take to stop the spread, so any rise will no doubt be handled efficiently,” said sophomore mechanical engineering major, Matthew Benedito. 3 Two-year COVID timeline March 6, 2020 - New procedures on campus Aug. 18, 2020 - Student Behavior During COVID-19 March 11, 2020 - Preparations for remote classes and events Aug. 24, 2020 - COVID-19 Campus Dashboard Available Online March 12, 2020 - Announcing the suspension of face-to-face classes Sept. 4, 2020 - Campus Update on Quarantine and Isolation March 16, 2020 - Revised procedures and recommendations for students Sept. 28, 2020 - Spring 2021 Semester Plans April 1, 2020 - Spring commencement ceremony will be delayed Nov. 2, 2020 - End of Semester Health Reminders April 20, 2020 - 73rd Annual Spring Commencement Rescheduled for Saturday, Sept, 12, 2020 Jan. 15, 2021 - COVID-19 Testing for Returning Students June 5, 2020 - Health and Safety Campus Protocols July 25, 2020 - Middle Athletic Conference (MAC) and the United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC) July 29, 2020 - Colonels Combat COVID: A Guide to Returning the Fall Information can be found at wilkes.edu under COVID-19 Planning messages Jan. 19, 2021 - Revised Return Testing Timelines for Students July 26, 2021 Vaccination Status - Upload Your Aug. 4, 2021 - Masking Update March 16, 2022 - Mask-Optional Policy Effective 3/17/22 �The Beacon - March 23, 2022 News 4 Nominations open for student, staff and faculty awards By Taylor Dillon Staff Writer Each year, the Center for Global Education and Diversity receives award nominations for students, faculty, administration, staff and board members at Wilkes. The nominees are individuals who have shown considerable effort toward raising multicultural awareness. Listed on the Today@Wilkes email, there are five categories for nominations. The Global Scholar and Citizen Award is a student demonstrating significant contributions toward raising international awareness at Wilkes through involvement in campus and community activities promoting crosscultural awareness. Other awards include: the Diversity and Inclusion Student Award, the Executive Diversity Award, the Diversity Faculty Award and the Diversity Staff Award. Those awards honor a member of the student body, board of trustees, faculty and staff, respectively, who has contributed to improving the diversity climate on campus. Nominations are due by April 15. All nominations are due online by Friday, April 15, at: www.wilkes.edu/multiculturalawards Wyoming free library searches for virtual guest readers By Sydney Umstead News Staff Writer The Wyoming Free Library is holding an opportunity for virtual readers to join them in the celebration of National Library Week. Every year, National Library Week takes place from April 3 to 9. The commemoration began in 1958 as a way to honor libraries. The website for the American Library Association, or ALA, states that the goal for the week this year is for people to find new ways to connect with their local libraries. “Libraries give us access to books that we would normally never come across in our daily lives,” said Emma stout, firstyear political science and criminology major. “I always went to the library as a kid and loved to see all the different genres of books that I had access to.” Despite the decline in the usage of libraries, people still see their importance, especially on campus. Sophomore mechanical engineering student Tess Edwards commented on Graphics by Zoey Rosensweet how libraries can provide students with study places, internet and book resources—something that not all students will have access to at their homes. With the pandemic, the staff at the library wanted to find a way to still connect to the community. In 2021, they held their first virtual reading and decided to continue it this year. Any age group is welcome and encouraged to participate by reading their favorite children’s books. “The pandemic made it difficult to hold in-person programs, so the library decided to hold a virtual event with great success,” said John Roberts, executive director at the Wyoming Free Library. The library cards at the Wyoming Free Library can be used to access various different resources. Patrons can download items such as eBooks, magazines and newspapers. “The library is a safe haven for children and adults alike to discover new interests or divulge in old ones,” said Sunny Wallace, junior English major. Wyoming Free Library hours: Monday, Tuesday and Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. �The Beacon - March 23, 2022 News 5 In-person career and internship fair returns to Wilkes By Cassidy Taylor Staff Writer On March 17, the first in-person career and internship fair was held since March of 2019. The fair was held inside the McHale Athletic Center and featured 95 organizations from business, industry, education, technology, social services, health care and graduate education. The organizations shared information about their opportunities for students. This was an opportunity for first-year students to seniors to inquire about or apply for jobs, internships, grad schools or summer positions. “We had the spring fair of 2020 planned to be in person, but it was canceled the day before,” said Carol Bosak, director of career services. “That’s when the covid numbers were really high. Employers were canceling and the school said it was too risky.” Staff and students are equally happy to finally have an in-person fair again. “I am so happy that it is in person this year because the virtual ones just aren’t the same,” said senior psychology major AJ Quadarella. Quadarella was also satisfied with the variety of opportunities found at this year's event. She was able to talk to places outside of her intended career field and have great conversations. Representatives from one company offered her an application. Aside from the opportunities available from the many organizations at the fair, there are also on campus opportunities for students to get more involved in the Center for Career Development and Internship office. The center helps students to attain their educational and career goals by hosting resume workshops, interview preparation, networking opportunities, alumni mentoring and more. Emma Dunbar, senior psychology major and Sarah Pavlick, junior marketing major, work in the Center for Career Development and Internship office as a Colonel Career Peer Ambassador. “We help students edit their resume or if they need help finding internships we can help,” said Dunbar. “We have resume editing workshops, events and the career Attendance was strong at the recent in-person career and intership fair. Photos: The Beacon/Cassidy Taylor From left, AJ Quadarella, Leah Karassik and Justin Glidden in charge of the colonel peer ambassador Salvatore Scotto pose for a photo at the recent career program. and internship fair. If you missed the career fair, or would COVID-19, or for those who were unable fair.” Pavlick discussed her favorite part of like to have the opportunity to speak with to travel at all. being a peer ambassador so far was helping more employers, the Center for Career “Since we are using virtual platforms for to plan events, such as the open house in Development and Internships is holding a career fairs, we now have organizations the fall, and being able to watch the success virtual fair on March 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 coming from the mid Atlantic region,” of her efforts. p.m.. Students can register and see the list said Bosak. “It’s good to be flexible and use In order to become a peer ambassador, of organizations on www.joinhandshake. technology, but it’s nice to have the face to students must be at least a sophomore, com or through the handshake app on face back again. You get more of a feel of familiar with Microsoft office applications, their phone. who somebody is, what they’re looking for The virtual fair was planned for and what their personality is like. It is good knowledgeable in social media and eligible organizations who faced restrictions due to to be back.” for federal work-study. �The Beacon - March 23, 2022 6 �The Beacon - March 23, 2022 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment Have any events or artists to be shared? Contact Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor: Jordan Daniel: Jordan.Daniel@wilkes.edu Students share their alternative spring break experiences By Morgan Rich Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer From March 3 to March 12 more than 30 students traded their free time during spring break in exchange for an alternative spring break program at the Carolina Tiger Rescue in North Carolina, the disaster recovery habitat in Tennessee or Give Kids the World in Florida. The leadership, education, advocacy and partnership alternative break program (LEAP-AB) provides volunteer service opportunities that are coordinated by student leaders. LEAP-AB also gives students opportunities to learn about and act on social justice issues through immersion experiences. “I signed up for spring break because I love learning new things,” said Emilee Barnhardt, senior nursing major. “Outside of school I volunteer often. I am a volunteer firefighter for my town. This was my first time going on a trip like this.” Many students across numerous majors and volunteer experiences volunteered and showed interest in the alternative spring break trips. Students had to apply through an application process to get accepted to attend these trips. “I signed up for this trip as a way to grow both as a person and also with my skills related to the outdoors,” said Andrew Sabol, first-year mechanical engineering major. “I don’t always volunteer for stuff like this often. I just started volunteering and doing stuff like this during this semester so this was my first time going on a trip like this with the school.” The trip to the Smoky Mountains left on March 4 before arriving in Brevard, N.C. two days later at their first campsite. After that, they set up camp, and on March 7 the group went backpacking eight miles up Cold Mountain from the Art Loeb Trail. The next day, they hiked back down and headed to the campsite. On March 9, the group packed up camp and drove to Asheville, N.C. where they stayed in a hostel and did laundry, went grocery shopping and explored the town. The next day, the group visited Biltmore Estates and went to another campsite in Smokemont, which is in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. On March 11, they hiked up to Mount LeConte and the next morning they watched the sunrise from the mountains before driving back home. “My favorite parts were just all the new experiences that I got to have,” said Mel Fouts, junior environmental engineering major. “I was able to backpack for the first time and tent-camp for longer than I have in the past. By doing this, I met a lot of awesome people and tried a lot of things for the first time.” The trip was open to all students and was provided through Wilkes Adventure Education (WAE). Early on in the semester, a meeting was held for those who were interested and then there were weekly meetings until the departure date. During the meetings, the students would pack gear for the trips. “My favorite part of the spring break was being able to learn and experience something while being in the outdoors,” said Sabol. “The overall experience was a combination of tent camping, hiking, backpacking, which some people went on. I didn’t go backpacking as it was my first trip with WAE.” The LEAP-AB allows students to explore a diverse array of topics including urban education, disaster response, child welfare and more. LEAP-AB also allows students to build responsive relationships with community partners across the country and internationally, as well. “I think it is beneficial for students to attend trips like this because it can get people out of their comfort zones into what we call ‘the growth zone’,” said Fouts. “You only realize what your full potential is when you push yourself a bit. You also get to meet so many new people that you wouldn’t otherwise.” Barnhardt also believes the trip was extremely beneficial for other students to create new friends, memories and amazing times. Students who are interested in future alternative spring breaks should talk to WAE coordinator Jill Price or other WAE members to find out about different programs and trips that are available. “Any student interested should know that it is well worth it,” said Fouts. “The trip may seem intimidating at first, especially if they are used to going home over spring break. The new experiences are nearly once in a lifetime and quite unique to Wilkes University.” Courtesy of Mel Fouts Mel Fouts, junior environmental engineering major and Edison Fowler, alumus of the class of 2020, are hiking on Mt. LeConte. �The Beacon - March 23, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment Dollar store recipe: Nutritious apricot oat bars These apricot oat bars are a perfect snack for breakfast or after class. They are a tasty and healthy treat that can be frozen for up to one month. Ingredients: ����������� ������������������������� � �������� ���������� �� � ���������������� ����� � ��������������� � ����������� �������������� � ������������ ������������������������ a Allergens: Fruit By Morgan Rich Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer B n o um c Each week, the Wilkes Beacon staff adds a song to the Beacon Bumps playlist on spotify. Check us out under Chris Gowarty’s Spotify or check out this week’s picks right now! ps Be Directions: First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9x12 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set the baking pan aside. Next, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon in a medium bowl and mix well. Place the butter in a small bowl and microwave on high for one minute or until completely melted. Pour the butter into the medium bowl and stir until the mixture is crumbly. Reserve 3/4 cup of the crumb mixture and press the remaining mixture evenly into the pan. Bake for five to seven minutes or until lightly browned. Next, spread the apricot preserves onto the crust and then sprinkle the remaining crumbs evenly onto the preserves. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and then let cool. Once completed, cut into bite-sized squares and serve. Enjoy! The Beacon/Morgan Rich These bars are the perfect on-the-go snack and do not take long to make. Emily Cherkauskas, Editor-in-Chief: Times We Had - Barlito Ariel Reed, Managing Editor: Psycho - Maisie Peters Liz Cherinka, Social Media Editor: Pool House - The Backstreet Lovers Maddy Kinard, News Editor: The Actor - alt-J Jordan Daniel, LA&E Editor: Rare Hearts - The Growlers Bre Ebisch, Opinion Editor: Awaken (Feel Alive) - Big Wild, Surfaces Lindsey Scorey, Opinion Asst. Editor: Yoü And I - Lady Gaga Christopher Gowarty, Sports Editor: Everything She Wants - Wham! Baylee Guedes, Sports Editor: maybe - Machine Gun Kelly, Bring Me The Horizon Jason Eberhart, Sports Asst. Editor: One Shining Moment - David Barrett Zoey Rosensweet, Lead Layout Designer: Marlboro Nights - Lonely God 8 �The Beacon – March 23, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Wilkes alumni band, cuddledrug, releases ‘Bed of Thorns’ By AJ Rubino ���������������������������������� ������������ ���� ���� ������ Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer On March 14 local Wilkes alumni band, cuddledrug, released their second album “Bed of Thorns” to benefit mental health and addiction recovery. The indie-alternative pop-rock group’s album sales and merchandise proceeds will go towards their fundraising efforts. According to a press release, there are multiple phases of the album. The first phase of the album assists the Gift of Hope Fund at Geisinger Marworth Addiction Treatment Center. Located in Scranton, the center helps low-income, under-insured and uninsured people to seek the treatment they need. In 2020, as stated by Marworth’s website, 382 patients benefited from the Gift of Hope. “Mental health and addiction recovery should not be a death sentence for someone,” said 2017 Wilkes alum, producer, drummer, pianist, guitarist and vocalist, Derek Jolley. The band is back again to raise efforts for this cause. As stated in a press release by guitarist and vocalist, David Heinz: “Mental health has been stigmatized for so long and as a band we’ve tried so hard to change how people think about getting help.” The new album includes 13 tracks that were recorded both at JL Studios in Olyphant, Pa. and the band’s own studio located in Larksville. In 2019, the band released an EP titled “Bed of Roses.” The EP includes only three songs, however, one song in particular is about gender equality and the idea of masculinity dictating how one lives their life. The line in the song Jolley focused on was “Watch me leave this bed of roses.” “It talks about how there actually is a lot of good in really dark situations,” said Jolley. The answer to “Bed of Roses” is the newly released album. The band agreed that there was always going to be a follow up to the EP. “As one of the creators of the album, “Bed of Thorns” is the opposite of the Courtesy of cuddledrug Pictured from left to right are some of the cuddledrug band members, Patrick Walton, bass; David Heinz, guitar and vocals; Frazee Sutphen, album art, guitar and vocals; Derek Jolley, producer, drums, piano, guitar and vocals and Dylan Jolley, auxiliaries. Not pictured from the band are Nate Harbaugh, saxophone; Adam Harbaugh, trumpet; John Shimp, trumpet; Tye Sutphen, live perfomer; Kevin Adams, guitar solos; Ashton Znaniecki, creative consultant; Brian Keith Bidding, logistics and Danny Washington, engineer. EP,” said Jolley. “The album seeks the idea of the bad in every good situation.” In pop-culture, musicians are best known to drop their new music on a Friday. However, cuddledrug becomes the exception by dropping the album on a Monday. “The whole theme of this dichotomy of mental health and about everything we do is how there’s good in the bad and bad in the good,” said Jolley. “We released the album on Pi Day because the idea came full circle. I have my own struggles with my own identity and I am constantly advocating for mental health access. Even as dark as the album we released last year was mourning a friend of ours that took his own life.” In reference to the last album released last year, the band raised money in support for the National Suicide Prevention line and mental health. The band hopes to do a live performance in the future depending on the severity of the ongoing pandemic. “I love playing music with my friends and family members but it is extra important to me personally that we strive so hard to try to make a difference, even if it’s only a small one,” said bassist, Patrick Walton. People can help support the band by purchasing an album and all proceeds made from the album release will benefit their cause. Also, cuddledrug is selling merchandise, which can be found on their website at cuddledrug.com More information about Marworth’s Addiction Recovery and Treatment Center can be found at their own website at www.marworth.org or at a center near you. The band can be found on Instagram @cuddledrug and digital versions of their music can be found on all music streaming sites. @cuddledrug �The Beacon - March 23, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Liz’s Craft Column: Customizable no sew spring bunnies An affordable spring time craft that is sure to add fun to your space By Liz Cherinka Social Media Manager This craft is a no sew bunny decoration. This decoration is perfect for spring time and it is easy because there is no sewing involved. The bunnies can be customized to be any color. This craft is affordable because it only requires a few supplies, which can be found at most stores. These bunnies are sure to make any space more festive. • • • • • • 3. Section a small portion of the sock with the rice in it and tie another rubber band around it. This will create the head of the bunny. Then, on the designated back of the bunny grab a tiny part of the sock and wrap another rubber band around. This will create the bunny tail. One crew sock of any color Rubber bands Scissors Rice Black marker Cup 1. First, grab the crew sock and the cup. Put the bottom closed end of the sock into the cup and wrap the open end around the opening of the cup. This will make pouring the rice into the sock easier. Pour about one pound of rice into the sock. The sock may need to be adjusted as more rice is added so remove the sock from the cup, shake the rice down, then put the sock back into the cup and continue. Graphic by Jack Malatesta 2. Once all the rice is added, remove the sock from the cup. Straighten the sock out so that the rice is evenly distributed and then tie a rubber band around the top of the sock where the rice ends. 4. Lay the bunny on its back flat on a table. Cut the majority of the remaining sock off, leaving about 3-4 inches left on top of the rubber band. Make a cut straight through the remaining portion up until the rubber band, leaving enough space so the rubber band does not slip off. From the inside of each side, start on the top and make a curved cut down to the middle. This will make the “bunny ear” shape. Arrange them to appear as ears, either floppy or standing up. Liz’s difficulty rating: 5. While the bunny is still on its back it is time to draw the face. Make two eyes and then an “X” for the mouth or nose. The placement is up to preference but it is best mostly centered. Once the face is finished, the bunny should be evident. Display it anywhere for a fun, spring touch to any space. �The Beacon - March 23, 2022 11 Life, Arts & Entertainment Creative Colonel of the Week: Alana Andreoli By Jordan Daniel Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor The Creative Colonel this week is Alana Andreoli, senior earth and environmental science major. Andreoli is a super crafty person and recently learned how to make her own candles. “I have an active mind and during summer and winter breaks I have a lot of downtime,” said Andreoli. “I have anxiety and during those downtimes I prefer to take the anxiety and put it to use through crafting.” Andreoli changes what craft she wants to master every summer and winter. She only began to learn how to make candles during this past winter. “I enjoy making candles because it is something new to try and it allows me to work through my anxiety,” said Andreoli. “Plus, wax can bend and be molded a bit, which is fun.” She does not create complex candles, which require dipping or silicon molds. She taught herself how to make candles by watching brief videos and by using a kit instruction. However, now she tweaks it to fit her own needs. In order to create her candles, Andreoli uses a heat source, measuring cup or final container for the wax, wicks, wick stickers, soap dye liquid colors, paraffin wax and soap scents, which can be intermixed with candle scents because they are similar to each other. Since winter break, she has made a total of 23 candles. “I do not make as many candles now that I am really into the middle of the semester and busy with my senior capstone,” said Courtesy of Alana Andreoli Alana Andreoli with her favorite candle “creamsicle,” which is orange scented. Andreoli. “It can take anywhere from 30 minutes to days depending on if I add scents, varying colors or shape changes.” Although she is not making as many candles as she used to, some people were fortunate enough to receive some of the first candles she ever made. Those people were her friends, family members, roommate and a few people her roommate brought to their apartment. “I would definitely get another candle from her because I know she puts thought into each and everyone of them,” said Lauren Johnson, senior biology major. The candles Andreoli makes are not only special because she creates them on her own but when she makes them to give to people she takes in consideration what sort of candle the person will enjoy. For instance, most of her candles are unscented for people with scent sensitivities or allergies to fragrances. As of now, Andreoli does not sell her candles or any of her other crafts. Nevertheless, she plans to do so in the future. “I would purchase crafts from Alana because I know she puts care into her work, pays attention to detail and will not sell a product that doesn’t meet her quality standards,” said Abigail Wiernik, Penn State senior business major. Want to nominate someone for Creative Colonel? Contact LA&E Editor: Jordan.Daniel@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Abigail Wiernik Alana Andreoli gifted this candle to Abigail Wiernik. Wiernik says it sparks joy. �The Beacon - March 23, 2022 Sports 12 MARCH MADNESS These brackets were finalized last week before publishing. Will our brackets stand the test of time? Emily Cherkauskas As former LA&E editor, I know nothing about basketball. However, as editor-in-chief, I was invited to join in picking my final four, as is tradition in The Beacon when picking our top sports teams for championships. Therefore, I decided to call upon my niche for design and choose my final four based on what colors and logos looked the nicest. In fourth place, we have Texas Southern, with its gorgeous deep maroon and white. Next, we have North Carolina with an eye-catching baby blue. Michigan State was the runner up, the Spartans donning an elegant and solid pine green. In the end, my true winner is TCU, sporting a mystical royal purple, making them stand out from all other teams. Michigan ST. TCU UNC TX. Southern Ariel Reed Texas Tech may appear as a bit of a reach, but if you look at their path to the top, they have arguably one of the easiest routes there. The only competition they have is Gonzaga and Chet Holmgren, a foe they can easily conquer. The Zags have almost fallen in close match-ups to their opponents, and Texas Tech will be one of them. After that, handling a matchup against Iowa will be a cakewalk. As I always say, never bet against a team from Texas—the basketball down there is different. Predicted winner: Texas Tech Predicted winner: TCU Texas Tech TENNEESSEE BAyLOR IOWA Baylee guedes Gonzaga Kentucky Arizona Kansas The men’s basketball bracket is fairly top-heavy this year. However, a team that towers over the others is Gonzaga-- literally. Chet Holmgren, standing at a towering 7’, dominates the boards. The man is a walking bucket and virtually unstoppable down low. Holmgren not only dominates on offense, but the man is a shot swatter down low. He ensures that people earn their paint points. Not to mention that Drew Timme is a fiend who is looking to clinch a championship within his career. Predicted winner: GONzaga �The Beacon - March 23, 2022 Sports 13 FINAL FOUR PREDICTIONS Chris gowarty DUKE Arizona I predict that Duke, Texas, Arizona and Wisconsin will comprise this year’s Final Four. I believe that Duke will be this year’s champion, led by one of the best players in college basketball at the moment in Paolo Banchero. Coach Mike Krzyzewski will end his stellar career with a championship for his university, solidifying his case as one of the best coaches in college sports history. Texas Predicted winner: DUKE Wisconsin jason eberhart The team that will be cutting down the nets in New Orleans will be Duke. This is a more experienced Duke team and they will not go down without a fight in Coach K’s last season. Kryzewski walks away from college basketball with his sixth National Championship. They have a top three consensus pick in Paolo Banchero and it is tough to take Gonzaga over Duke after the Blue Devils beat them earlier this season. Predicted winner: DUKE Duke TENNEESSEE Kentucky Auburn zach paraway Gonzaga Arizona From the West, I have Gonzaga. In the South, I have Arizona. Midwest, I have Auburn. And in the East, in my most biased, humble fan opinion, I have North Carolina. That makes it Gonzaga vs. Arizona and Auburn vs, UNC in the final four. I have both Gonzaga and Auburn coming out in top. In the big game, I have Gonzaga winning it all after years of coming close. UNC Auburn Predicted winner: GONzaga Page design and graphics by Zoey Rosensweet �The Beacon - March 23, 2022 Opinion Editorial Staff 2021-22 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Emily Cherkauskas Managing Editor - Ariel Reed Social Media Manager - Liz Cherinka Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Maddy Kinard LA&E - Jordan Daniel Opinion - Breanna Ebisch Sports - Chris Gowarty Baylee Guedes Lead Designer Zoey Rosensweet Assistant Editors Opinion - Lindsey Scorey Sports - Jason Eberhart Section Staff Writers News - Sydney Umstead News - Zach Paraway LA&E - AJ Rubino LA&E - Morgan Rich Opinon - Zara Lantzman Interested in joining The Beacon? To learn more about what you can do, contact: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu or Kalen.Churcher@wilkes.edu 141 S. Main Street Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media & Communication Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Want to advertise in The Beacon? Contact: Ariel Reed at Ariel.Reed@wilkes.edu The Beacon Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: Breanna.Ebisch@wilkes.edu Our Voice Each week, The Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. Wordle and the chokehold it has on society Five letters. Six guesses. And only a couple of colorful hints. How can a game so simple captivate the world in such a short amount of time? Well, Wordle did exactly that. The online game was launched in October 2021 by Josh Wardle, a Brooklyn-based software developer, who designed it for the amusement of his significant other. The first couple of weeks, Wordle had a couple hundred users, if it was lucky. Now in March, 300,000 people play it daily, and Wordle recently sold the game to The New York Times for well over a seven-figure sum. Wordle’s success and growth has been exponential. New people play it every single day. The thing that keeps the returning players coming back is the thrill of getting the new word each time they play it. The game is not complicated. All generations can play it; it is easy to get a hold of and takes just a few minutes everyday. Rarely do people fail. However, the words are just difficult enough, and it tests the brain just enough that it keeps the titillation of the players high without them getting frustrated. There have been some days where people have gotten stumped by the tricky words Wordle has used. If someone can explain what “swill” or “rupee” means off the top of their head, then credit to them. However, then Wordle will give you words like “month” and “today” that make the user appreciate not having to use too many brain cells to figure out the answer. Every person’s brain thinks just a little bit differently, and Wordle fully encapsulates that. There is certainly room for creativity in this minigame with a dictionary’s worth of 2,315 words. People can use any of those five-letter words to try and figure out today’s answer, but the beauty of it is that there is only one correct answer, but hundreds, if not thousands, of different ways to get to that answer. Even outside of the Wordle is a unique type of game that allows each and every user to have a different experience when playing it. In fact, it has become so addicting that when the new word is dropped at midnight, some people have to stay up each night at midnight before they can even think about going to bed. On the other hand, others wake up and do the daily Wordle first thing in the morning before they shower or brush their teeth. Some do it randomly throughout the day. The popularity of such a simple online word game seems almost imaginary. So many people need this part of their life every single day. After all, Wordle is such a game that allows the user to be in total control of what they are doing. To be fair, much of the last two years has not been up to the common person. Wordle, even though just a tiny word game once a day, allows people to get a little control back into their life. We would like to remind you, though: Have you finished today’s Wordle yet? 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: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu or Ariel.Reed@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 23, 2022 Opinion 15 Unmasking the WilkesU mask finder: The truth revealed By Lindsey Scorey Opinion Asst. Editor Editor’s note: Due to the nature of this story, various sources that were interviewed and/or cited in this article already knew of the identity of wilkesumaskfinder. The Instagram page @becolonel, a social media account intended to post relatable memes about Wilkes students, has become a campus-wide conversation starter. Since its launch in the fall of 2021, the page has amassed more than 700 followers. Another Wilkes related account, @wumaskfinder, spent months documenting the random places masks were left on campus. With many Wilkes students, faculty and staff following the pages and their activity, @becolonel and @ wumaskfinder have still managed to remain anonymous while running these accounts, until now. Can we get a drumroll, please? The face behind the mask is sophomore political science and history major Kaelin Hughes. Hughes is quite involved on campus and has managed to keep their social media endeavors private still. In a way, this was a creative decision to stay anonymous for so long, not only to cause intrigue but to additionally make the account feel more universal to all students and their experiences. “A lot of my close friends who know who I am always bring up how others talk about the memes or the masks, and it’s honestly so weird being so known,” said Hughes. “However, it’s also fun.” Matt Haubert, junior business administration and management major, initially found BeColonel to be interesting because of the fact that the memes were funny and relatable to nearly everyone on campus. He noted that even if he did not relate to them personally, they were still funny and enjoyable. “BeColonel is a great page that brightens people’s days because the humor is relatable and not made at anyone’s expense,” notes Haubert. While many anonymous pages lean toward spreading drama and negativity, BeColonel is not sought out to insult or harm anyone, but rather spread some funny commonalities. Hughes has even made note on Instagram stories that she does not affiliate with any drama accounts that may have spread previously. BeColonel’s posts pertain to recent events or topics circulating around campus. For instance, finals season or inside jokes associated with each dorm. Hughes also accepts submissions to their account, an addition to the already current content. “I’m very happy to be able to take suggestions and curate memes that bring the Wilkes community together,” said Hughes. “Whether it’s about SUB food, the struggles of a specific major or experiences in general at Wilkes, it’s an amazing way to be a ‘voice’ for those experiences.” Since it is a student-run account for colonels past and present, it makes sense that Hughes caters to her followers. Her mask account is current and funny, but it is also a genuine commentary on the wasteful discarding of masks on campus and beyond. Even President Greg Cant follows @ wumaskfinder. Leah Karassick, junior biochemistry major, felt as though @wumaskfinder’s posts were a funny means to taking a break from the busy tasks of the day. She also noted that it was a lighthearted way to make the seriousness of the pandemic and COVID restrictions more enjoyable. These accounts prove that being unproblematic while talking about humorous and applicable topics on a college campus is possible and can actually amass a large following. “I’m excited that both @becolonel and @wumaskfinder have grown to what they are now, and I’m excited for what’s to come,” said Hughes. I hope students continue to enjoy the fun posts and social media usage wherever possible and as always, don’t forget to discard masks appropriately and embrace the motto “Be Colonel.” Photos courtesy of @becolonel and @wumaskfinder �The Beacon - March 23, 2022 Opinion 16 Why have Squishmallows become the latest popular trend? Analyzing the cute and colorful plushies By Sydney Allabaugh Staff Writer Squishmallows, a brand of soft and simplistic plush toys, have been flying off the shelves. Since their release in 2017, founder Kelly Toys Holdings LLC has sold more than 100 million Squishmallows. Although these plushies are marketed toward children, teen and adult collectors have also contributed massively to their success. What makes Squishmallows so popular? One major contributing factor to their success is their cute and identifiable design. Although there are many different types of Squishmallows between animals, foods and other creatures, two features are present on them all: their simple expression and round and huggable shape. This iconic design distinguishes Squishmallows as a brand and separates them from their competitors. Not only are Squishmallows simply just cute, but they are also fun and relatable. Each Squishmallow has a name, personality and interests—like video games, science and athletics. The relatability and personification of the toy adds an extra emotional connection between the consumer and the plushie. Over the past two years, Squishmallow collectors have taken their interest to online communities on TikTok and other social media platforms. Adult fans share their collection and notify fellow fans of new characters. This increases interest in certain plushies and exposes the brand to those unfamiliar, further popularizing them and expanding the community. With a growing fanbase and more than one thousand characters to collect, Squishmallow fans may struggle to find their favorite ones in store. Some Squishmallows are harder to find than others, which increases the demand. Fans may wait in long lines or pay hefty resale prices for their favorite characters. Additionally, the high demand and low supply of Squishmallows may cause fans to buy out of impulse as they may not have the opportunity to buy it at another time. The design, relatability, community, collectability and demand all contribute to the growing adult audience. Some claim Squishmallows are comparable to a new generation of 1990s toy craze Beanie Babies. cream and onion chips they let go stale. It was pretty disappointing in my opinion. The doors opened at 7 p.m. and I never ran into a venue faster in my life. I ended up standing with a few people I met in line. During the hour in between the wait, I found myself on Facetime with my mother and the crowd greeting her. It was funny because she was so confused as to what was happening, but I felt that I became one with the crowd at that moment. The opener was Bulow. In all honesty, I only knew “You and Jennifer” by the group, but I never not enjoy an opener because it helps broaden my horizons when it comes to my music The Squishmallow Fad Only time can tell if Squishmallows will increase in value over time, but right now, these cute and huggable characters have won over hearts—and wallets—of many. Conan Gray’s talent and musicianship shining on new tour By AJ Rubino Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer American singer-songwriter Conan Gray kicked off his tour on March 1 and is still in the beginning of the long road ahead of the highly anticipated world tour. I had the experience of attending one of his shows at The Fillmore in Philadelphia on March 13, and I do not regret it for the world. Waiting in line before the concert was an experience unlike others I have had. This time, I went an hour and a half earlier than the time doors opened, to find myself in a decently long line. I figured I would give myself that extra half hour to get a good spot in line. I was not satisfied with my placement. I was honestly surprised about the length of the line, considering it was 30 degrees outside and half of the crowd did not wear a coat. However, I found people in front of me with blankets and whole meals, casually sitting on the ground. I vividly remember a group of teens sitting on the ground with their meals from Wawa and I kept staring at the bag of sour The Beacon/AJ Rubino Conan Gray performs at the the Fillmore. taste. Most of the songs were very romance related. Not in a “heartbreak revenge story” like Conan himself, but in a “I have a crush on your father” kind of way. I cannot make this up. The song was actually about having a crush on the best friend’s father. After the opening act, Conan Gray finally appeared. He opened with “Wish You Were Sober” and I could not have asked for a better opener from him. My favorite song that he performed was “Astronomy” and I think I fell more in love with that man. The visuals, the choreography, his voice all made me feel like I was entering heaven. The concert ended with his newer songs and I enjoyed how the crowd picked up on the emotional lyrics and melodies of the song. Gray had us wrapped around his finger. One minute he had us laughing and then the next moment I was crying. Overall, I would do it again, preferably in warmer weather. These winter concerts are messing with my body and my fits, but it was worth it every time. �The Beacon - March 23, 2022 Opinion 17 Are the new NFL overtime rules a necessary addition? By Zara Lantzman Opinion Staff Writer On March 16, the Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles and the Tennessee Titans all proposed rules changes to the current overtime format in the NFL. The Eagles and the Colts proposed the rule change of each team getting a guaranteed possession in overtime. The Titans proposed the rule change of each team getting a possession in overtime unless the team with the first possession scores a two-point conversion. Both of these proposed rule changes can make a huge difference and would make overtime so much better. I personally like the Eagles and Colts’ proposed rule change more due to the fact that it is a guaranteed possession. If these rule changes get implemented, the only thing that needs updating is the time in overtime. According to the NFL, coin toss winners are 10-1, with a 90.9 percent chance of winning overtime. Is this fair? Contact opinion editor: Breanna.Ebisch@wilkes.edu to offer your take. Overtime would need to revert back to 15 minutes instead of 10 minutes. I can see way more ties with this new format if they keep it at 10 minutes. It is devastating to watch your team bring the game to overtime, only to lose the game because of a coin toss. The coin toss decides who gets possession first and many times the team that receives the ball usually scores in that first possession, resulting in a win. There was a lot of discussion about the overtime rules after the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs divisional game this year. The Chiefs won the coin toss after they brought the game to overtime and the Bills never had a chance to fight back with their own possession due to the Chiefs scoring. Teams in the NFL constantly propose rule changes, but most do not warrant a discussion. This rule change is warranting a discussion. The NFL’s Competition Committee will officially submit the new rule change next week in the committee meeting. Fans and teams are so tired of the current format. It has a genuine shot of going through. In 2017, the league changed the time from 15 minutes to 10 minutes to improve player safety. According to NFL Football Operations, the current regular-season overtime rules gives a possession to each team unless the team with the first possession scores a touchdown, then the game is over. If both teams end up with the same score after the 10 minute period, the game ends in a tie. Postseason overtime rules are a bit different. It follows the same format of possessions except it is a 15 minute period instead of 10 minutes. The game can never end in a tie. If the score is tied at the end of the first 15 minutes, another 15 minutes will be added on. These rules clearly need updating to make the NFL more fun and fair. The many joys and surprises of watching reality TV By Rudy Urenovich Staff Writer I’d be lying if I said the majority of my spring break did not consist of me lying in bed with a charcuterie board watching reality television. This is how I spend most of my vacations, weekends and school nights. So I guess you could say I probably like reality television more than the average person. I think I, and I am sure many of you as well, are captivated by the whole universe of reality entertainment for multiple reasons. It really is a huge portion of television when you think about it. I consider the reality TV umbrella to cover shows spanning from the “Real Housewives” franchise to dating shows, like the “Bachelor/Bachelorette,” to those shows that follow people living in the Alaskan wilderness. I apologize for that a fact that I am unable to give a specific title of an outdoors reality show. I’m sure you know which side of the reality TV spectrum I Reality... ...TV fall under. I think in a way these shows are almost comforting. They typically follow real people and their day to day lives, usually detailing their personal relationships and professional endeavors. The fact that they are real people, not fictional characters, though sometimes they obviously are playing fictionalized versions of themselves, makes them all the more attainable and endearing. Oftentimes we see a bad side to reality stars. This makes them more human. In fictional TV, characters are sometimes portrayed as being so superhuman or unrealistic that people either slavishly adore them or totally hate them. There’s a middle ground for reality stars. They are like the borderline toxic friends or relatives we cannot help but love. All that taken into account another, somewhat contrasting, ideal that makes reality television so entrancing, is how at times it ironically seems so unrealistic. I’m talking about scenes of romance and fights over the smallest things. When watching it, as viewers we cannot believe people really act a certain way. This in a sense almost makes us feel somewhat superior to the stars of reality shows, who get paid criminally large sums of money to act a fool. We take solace in the fact that we know we would never act that way, or let something so small and insignificant bother us to such an extent. I then tell myself they must have some deep-rooted insecurities to behave or react in such a manner, and think “Hey, their life isn’t perfect either.” Also let’s be honest—the screaming matches are almost always the most iconic scenes. In a way, this is what makes it more entertaining, and rides the line of brutal reality and entertainment. Graphic by Jack Malatesta �Opinion The Beacon - March 23, 2022 18 Hulu's 'Fresh': Actually fresh or a breath of stale air? A thriller's attempt at commentary on modern-day love By Hannah Simerson Staff Writer Hulu subscribers have been abuzz with their thoughts and praise of the platform's newest original movie, “Fresh." The thriller film follows Noa as she struggles to find a connection via modern-day online dating. After stumbling upon Steve in a grocery store aisle, the pair quickly hit it off. Trouble ensues when Noa realizes that not everyone shopping in the produce section is who they say they are. What it did wrong “Fresh” bit off more than it could chew- no pun intended. The film tried entirely too hard to be what its title suggests: something new in the thriller genre. However, not only did it not do this, but it also actually fell into the same tropes of every thriller movie that I have ever seen. The film was also entirely predictable. Aside from one twist, I anticipated everything that happened. This really ruins the movie-going experience for me, as I want to enjoy and embrace the plot rather than following the outline. Although its plot was predictable, it was even more unbelievable. To lure one woman far into the woods after knowing her for all of two weeks is unreasonable, but to do so as one’s career as Steve does is simply outlandish. Us women are not following you to some cabin in the woods with no cell service- we have seen that movie and we know how it ends. What it did right Don’t get me wrong, “Fresh” was a lot of fun. The twists, albeit predictable, kept me wanting more. The film itself was solid and entertaining and the concept was a lot of fun (although it certainly has been done before). “Fresh” is simply a good movie that tried too hard to transform a genre. The only aspect of “Fresh” that lived up to its title was the jarring title sequence halfway through the film’s runtime, something newer to cinematic audiences because of the change in chronological organization. Audiences make it past formalities with the characters and the plotline has been established (so they think) by the time the title is first displayed. However, the pre-title “Fresh” and post-title “Fresh” are two very different entities, thus making both distinct and proving the delayed title sequence to be a smart move. I do love a good final girl, however, and “Fresh” offers up three dominating women that had me on the edge of my seat rooting for them. The final act of this film offers up possibly one of the most epic revenge plots ever. The strong female heroines steal the show from any horror Steve could offer up. Go women! Hannah’s rating Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my viewing of “Fresh”. Would I ever watch it again? Never say never, but I cannot see it happening anytime soon. “Fresh” earns a solid six out of ten stars. An entirely forgettable, but decent film, I only wish it played better in its genre rather than trying to transform it. Graphic by Zoey Rosensweet �The Beacon - March 23, 2022 Sports Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editors: Christopher.Gowarty@wilkes.edu or Baylee.Guedes@wilkes.edu Coach of the Year: Tyler Hynes, driven by those around him By Baylee Guedes Co-Sports Editor Tyler Hynes, men’s ice hockey head coach, received the 2022 Coach of the Year award during the final week of the winter season. The award was presented to Hynes as he led his team and first graduating class to a record of 20-5-1 on the year. “It was special (to get the award),” said Hynes. “It is a staff award though, because there are a lot of great people around this program. One person can not hold it all up.” Hynes attributes all of his success to those around him, encapsulating the definition of a true leader. “Lucas Bombardier was awesome as my assistant, he came in and just really elevated our program and continues to do so,” said Hynes. “Our athletic trainer Tyler Brady has helped me so many times and chipped in when most trainers would not in those situations. There are so many things that have to go right to be recognized for that (award).” Before his coaching career at Wilkes, Hynes played hockey at Albany Academy. He worked his way up in the junior leagues and then completed four years at the Division I Union College as a three-time ECAC Hockey All-Academic honoree. From being coached by Brad Shaver in his early hockey career, Hynes was inspired and wanted to leave an impression on future skaters. “(Shaver) impacted me growing up,” said Hynes. “He helped me structure my life and streamlined my priorities. That kind of changed my trajectory and if I could be a little piece of that to somebody else, then I am doing my job.” Hynes began his career at Wilkes as the assistant coach in 2018, the year the program began. He became the head coach in 2019 and currently holds the position. In his first year as head coach, Hynes and the Colonels won the MAC Championship as they held a 6-0 record in the conference. “Following our first year when our previous coach took a different job at another school, we know as a group that Coach Hynes was going to be the perfect man to take the job,” said senior Michael Gurska. “We have had the utmost confidence in him from the day he took over and I am happy to say that after my time here is done, we will continue to be great friends.” Hynes was honored with the MAC CoCoach of the Year award and then he led his team to the United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC) Championship Series, that particular season ended with 19 wins. In three seasons as head coach, Hynes has led Wilkes to an overall 46 wins with 19 losses and one tie. The Colonels have appeared in the UCHC tournament for these three seasons, as well as their first season with Hynes as an assistant coach. The ice hockey program collected two MAC Championships along with one second-place title under Hynes, but appeared in the top two all four years of the program. “Hynes did a tremendous job leading this group,” said senior Jay Gallagher. “But at the end of the day, he is an even better person and that is what I will remember most about playing for him.” To Hynes, the awards and statistics are important, but the bond between the players and the coaching staff is what leads to success. “My coaching philosophy is to touch the heart before you take the hand,” said Hynes. “Connect and build a relationship if you want people to follow you as their leader.” “Coach Hynes has taught all of us what it means and how important it is to be a great teammate,” said Gurska. “He has helped guide our culture to be more concerned with the day-to-day process, The Beacon/Baylee Guedes Head coach Tyler Hynes gets back to working in his office as the ice hockey season concuded. this mindset has helped us become Championship ended as they lost in the successful because we focus on the small final round, but Hynes and his team are details and habits necessary to win, and looking to capitalize on the experience. that has led to strong results.” “We got to practice for another week This year marked Hynes’ third season and build our program for the future,” as head coach. The accomplishments said Hynes. “A lot of the guys who may from this season will be remembered not have gotten a chance to play this as this was Hynes’ first graduating class season got to attend that game, see it, and and the Colonels collected the honor of absorb that environment. They will be winning the MAC Championship game ready to go now that the torch is passed, on the program’s first senior night. it is their time.” “(Winning the championship) was Hynes looks forward to the offseason really special because of the group that as he and his team will be able to support won it,” said Hynes. “The seniors and the other Wilkes athletic teams and have time leaders that we had, I know they deserved to prepare for the 2022-23 ice hockey it because I see what they do every day.” season. Unfortunately, the season came to All stats are from gowilkesu.com and an end as their run at the 2022 UCHC gomacsports.com �The Beacon - March 23, 2022 Sports 20 SOFT: Colonels start the season strong with 4-2 record By Christopher Gowarty Co-Sports Editor The softball team got their first taste of the season during the 2022 Fastpitch Dreams Spring Classic. In the six games played in Myrtle Beach, S.C., the Colonels went 4-2 to open up their season. On the first day of the Classic, the Colonels faced off against Cairn University and Penn State Mont Alto in a doubleheader. The Colonels swept the doubleheader, defeating Cairn 9-1 and Penn State Mont Alto 10-2. Senior pitcher Rhia Aurand was the victor against Cairn, allowing just four baserunners with seven strikeouts in her five-inning complete game. In the game against Penn State Mont Alto, junior pitcher Hope Mullins earned the win by throwing a complete game of her own. She allowed two earned runs in five innings while striking out 9. Senior shortstop Erin Cabry went 3-for-6 with one double, one RBI and five runs scored between the two games. “As a whole, we’re very pleased with how we performed offensively,” said head coach Jackie Klahold. “The players were disciplined in their plate appearances and worked on attacking the zone when good pitches would come.” The second day of the Classic was The Beacon/Ariel Reed Senior Jessie Smith prepares to swing against Lycoming College on Senior Day, April 17 2021. another doubleheader for the Colonels. game of this doubleheader, Wilkes In the first game, Wilkes defeated suffered their first loss of the trip to NC Wesleyan 10-0 thanks to another Kean University by a score of 6-3. complete-game victory for Aurand. She Mullins went 3-for-4 with one RBI and threw seven, shutout innings with seven Cabry went 2-for-3 with one run scored strikeouts to stifle the Battling Bishops. in the loss. Senior designated player Emma “Coming from a not-so-great Stauffer went 2-for-3 with one walk and performance last season, we really two RBI in the contest. In the second wanted to turn it around this year,” said Aurand. “We gained two new pitching coaches this season, Coach Jordan and Coach Kristen, and they did an excellent job preparing us by helping us increase our strike percentage, improve our mental game on the mound and work on our pitching endurance.” After a two-day hiatus, the Colonels played their third and final doubleheader of the Classic. In the first game, the Colonels faced Penn State Abington and won 11-3. Wilkes got off to a hot start in this matchup by scoring five runs in the first, giving them all the offense they would need to win the game. Senior first baseman Jessie Smith supplied the big blow in the inning by bringing in three runs via a basesclearing triple. In the second game, the Colonels lost their final game of the Classic in an 11-5 defeat to Thiel College. Sophomore third baseman Hayden Calaman went 2-for-3 with one RBI and one run scored against Thiel. “I think the main contributing factor to our victories was that we went out there and played as a team to our level and had fun doing it,” said Stauffer. “We were all super excited to have the opportunity to play in warmer weather and be able to play on the dirt again.” Spring Training Team Statistics Average Runs Scored Runs Per Game Extra-base Hits .371 48 8 12 Win-Loss Record Earned Run Average Strikeouts Innings Pitched 4-2 3.89 35 36 �The Beacon - March 23, 2022 Sports 21 BB: Colonels nearly undefeated during spring training trip By Christopher Gowarty Co-Sports Editor The baseball team came close to a nine-game sweep during their spring training trip to Fort Pierce, Fla. In nine games against six different opponents, the Colonels went 8-1 to improve their season record to 10-1. The Colonels began their trip on March 5 against Maritime College. This game began a recurring theme of lopsided victories for Wilkes as they defeated the Privateers 14-3. “I thought our pitchers worked ahead in the count for the most part and pitched to contact.” said head coach Kevin Gryboski. “Our hitters were aggressive early on in the count and hunted the fastball.” First-year Chase Vrabel contributed to the offensive onslaught going 4-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI and three runs scored. Senior JT Hibschman earned the victory, tossing six shutout innings with six strikeouts while only allowing two hits. “Our game plan was and is to throw strikes and let the defense get outs,” said Hibschman. “If we limit walks and free bases, good things happen.” On the second day of the trip, the Colonels swept Norwich University in a doubleheader winning by scores of 7-4 and 13-0. Senior Tony Molitoris earned the The Beacon/Ariel Reed Senior Darren Kerdesky gets mobbed by his teammates at home plate after a game-tying home run against Misericordia on March 18. victory in the first game with five and guys coach brought in all get together and two-thirds innings allowing just one love playing and being around each other.” run and striking out three. First-year The fourth game of the trip resulted Aiden Murphy shined brightly in the in a dramatic 11-5 victory against Drew second game, throwing a complete-game University, with the Colonels scoring all shutout with 15 strikeouts to earn his first 11 runs in the top of the ninth inning. collegiate victory. Graduate student Nick First-year Mike Show had the gamePronti was the offensive standout in the winning hit with a two-run single, putting doubleheader, going 4-for-5 with three the Colonels on top 6-5 giving them the doubles, five RBI and two runs scored. lead for good. Patrizio went 3-for-5 with “I see a huge difference in this team than two runs scored, one RBI and one stolen any other team I’ve ever been a part of here base in the contest. at Wilkes,” said senior Mike Patrizio. “The The Colonels faced Gettysburg College right group of guys returned and the new in the fifth game of the trip, defeating the Bullets 13-2. Graduate student Brandon Reno went two-for-four with three RBI, one walk and one home run, marking the Colonels’ first long-ball of the year. On the fifth day of the trip, Wilkes faced the Marywood Pacers in their second and final doubleheader of the week. In the first game, the Colonels won 4-3 thanks to another solid outing from Hibschman as he gave up just one run in five innings earning the victory. In the second game, the Colonels’ eight-game win streak was snapped as the Pacers won 11-5. In their eighth game of the trip and their second against Drew, the Colonels won yet again with a score of 5-1. Murphy earned his second victory of the trip with another stellar outing, throwing six innings while only allowing one run and striking out 10 batters. As the designated hitter, first-year Zack Luksic went 1-for-4 with his first collegiate home run. In the final game of the trip, Wilkes defeated Messiah College 14-4. Junior Darren Kerdesky contributed heavily to the offensive outburst, going 2-for-4 with 3 runs scored, four RBI and his first home run of the season. “The players need to come to practice every day and be ready to work,” said Gryboski. “The season is a grind and we have a tough schedule ahead of us.” Spring Training Team Statistics Average Runs Scored Runs Per Game Extra-base Hits .338 86 9.56 39 Win-Loss Record Earned Run Average Strikeouts Innings Pitched 8-1 3.13 59 72 �The Beacon - March 23, 2022 Sports 22 Getting to know... Aiden Murphy First-Year Baseball Player The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week Feb 23. to March 16 Why Aiden Murphy was selected: During the Colonels’ spring training trip, Murphy earned two victories on the mound. His first win was a seven-inning, complete game shutout with 15 strikeouts versus Norwich University. In his second win against Drew University, Murphy threw six innings only allowing one earned run while striking out 10 batters. Name: Aiden Murphy Year: First-Year Major: Business Management Hometown: Mountaintop, Pa. High School: Wyoming Seminary Position: Pitcher Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? Wilkes was the best bang for my buck with how convenient everything at the school is, especially the great coaching staff. The baseball team has was nice as well. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? I plan on either starting a business or finding a good company to work in. Favorite memory as a Colonel? My favorite memory as a Colonel was coming back in the top of the ninth inning against Drew in Florida where we were down five runs, and came back to win the game. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? As a team, we have the collective goal of winning the MAC–that holds true for me as well. 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/Ariel Reed When/Why did you first begin playing? I started playing baseball around 3 or 4 because my dad got me a glove and I started learning the game. Favorite thing to do during practice? My favorite things to do during practice are putting balls in the pitching machine and shooting fly balls to the outfielders. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? In the summer I enjoy wakeboarding on Harvey’s Lake and working out. Favorite building on campus? My favorite building on campus is the SIMMS Center (formerly UCOM). Favorite professor? My favorite professor is Professor Lampman. Most influential person in your life? The most influential people in my life are the ones who helped raise me. What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? “Be Colonel,” to me, means to work hard all the time. - Compiled by Ariel Reed, Managing Editor �23 Sports The Beacon - March 23, 2022 Getting to know... Emma Stauffer Senior Softball Player The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week Feb. 23 to March 16 Why Emma Stauffer was selected: In six games during the Colonel's spring training trip, Stauffer earned a .563 batting average by hitting safely nine times in 16 at-bats. She also drove in eight runs to go along with an OPS of 1.151. Name: Emma Stauffer Year: Senior Major: Pharmacy Hometown: Media, Pa. High School: Penncrest H.S. Position: Third Base/DH Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I chose Wilkes due to the opportunity to continue to play softball while also maintaining a rigorous academic curriculum. The smaller class sizes and great NAPLEX passing rate also played a role in my decision to come to Wilkes. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? After graduation in two years, I hope to apply and match for a residency at a hospital closer to my home. After my first year of residency, I plan to complete a second year of residency specializing in cardiology pharmacy. Favorite memory as a Colonel? My favorite memory as a colonel was my white coat ceremony. I loved being able to receive my white coat in front of my parents, grandparents, and supportive teammates. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? My hope for this season as a colonel is to go out there every game, play my best and have fun. I hope that our team is able to make it to the MAC championship and win. When/Why did you first begin playing? I first began playing softball when I was 6 years old. I knew I had found the sport that was meant for me. Favorite thing to do during practice? My favorite thing to do during practice is to scrimmage ourselves. We have a relatively larger team, which makes interteam scrimmages exciting and competitive. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Off the field, I love to spend time with my family, especially my grandparents. I also enjoy spending my summers down the shore and going boating and fishing with my family. Favorite building on campus? My favorite building on campus would be Stark Learning Center. Favorite professor? My favorite professor is Dr. Kimberly Ference. Most influential person in your life? I would have to say the most influential people in my life are my parents and all of my grandparents. What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? “Be colonel” to me means bringing respect, servant leadership, advocacy, teamwork, andgratitude into every aspect of your life. - Compiled by Ariel Reed, Managing 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/Ariel Reed �The Beacon - March 23, 2022 Sports 24 WREST: Two colonels finish year at NCAA championships By Jason Eberhart Asst. Sports Editot Two members of the wrestling team wrapped up their individual seasons at the NCAA Championships. First-year Austin Fashouer and junior Colton Babock both went to the Championships for the first time in their careers. Both Fashouer and Babcock were looking to earn Wilkes’s first AllAmerican honors since 2015. Although they did not finish top eight to earn those honors, Fashouer and Babcock deemed their seasons as successful. The two of them and their coaching staff traveled to Cedar Rapids, Iowa to compete in the NCAA Championships that were held at Alliant Energy Powerhouse. “The venue was pretty awesome,” said Babcock. “Just the way they had the arena set up. They gave us medallions and water bottles. You had to use your pass to get in. It was pretty official and cool.” Babcock went up a weight class this season to join the 184-pounders. He lost a close back and forth 13-9 matchup in the first round to Lucas Salmon of Baldwin Wallace Univesity. He then fell for the second time in the consolation bracket to finish the tournament. Babcock finished his year with an overall record of 30-5. Fashouser was as impressive as a firstyear could be in the college wrestling world. He went toe-to-toe with everyone he stepped on the mat with all season long in the 125-pound class. “My mom was my biggest supporter,” said Fashouer. “She passed when I was a freshman in high school, and I have a tattoo on my back to push me all the way through.” Fashouer used that motivation all the way to the NCAA Championships. He trailed 6-3 going into the third set, but Fashouer used a quick escape and a takedown to tie the match at six all. Unfortunately, his opponent, Justin Lopez from Johnson & Wales, was awarded an escape point just as time was expiring to earn the win. Fashouer would lose in the consolation round to conclude his outstanding Photos: The Beacon/Ariel Reed Top: Junior Colton Babcock tries to get his opponent to submit on Senior Day against Scranton Univesity. Bottom: First-year Austin Fashouer takes down his opposition during a match against the rival Royals. first year as a collegiate wrestler with a record of 32-6. Babcock and Fashouer are looking to use this experience of competing at the highest level later in their careers. While this was Babcock’s last year wrestling, he knows the lessons he learned on the mat will help him as he looks to join the State Police Academy. Fashouer now understands what it takes to reach the All-American level he is striving for and the improvement to make heading into his sophomore year. “Austin and Colton had great years, and although they did not get AllAmerican status, we are proud of the way they represented the Colonels all year long,” said head coach Jon Laudenslager. “They wrestle a style we like to coach, and wrestle extremely hard.” All stats were found at gowilkesu.com. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon, 2022 March 23 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communications Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022 March 23 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaepr https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/58b74805dc1782d7c6c162b9db286872.pdf e22e19528f3d2c0ed4e60a735439c7eb PDF Text Text The Beacon - March 30, 2022 THE BEACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Volume 74, Issue 15 1 “The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow.” Wilkes hosts second Dance Marathon, exceeds expectations The Beacon/Emily Cherkauskas As of Saturday, March 26, Dance Marathon raised more than $11,500, for the Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital through the Children’s Miracle Network, as announced by Donald Ballou, executive director (far left). From left to right, holding the signs: Kaleb Hanson-Richart, special events chair; Cassidy Taylor, external director; AJ Rubino, fundraising chair; Maddy Kinard, internal director; Ariel Reed, finance director; Lauren Gardner, volunteer; Ariano Como, public relations chair. Donations are still being accepted until April 4. For the complete story, see pages 12-13. ASME car show returns for fifteenth anual event, page 3 Liz’s Craft Column: Festive terracotta pot bunny decor, page 11 Representation impacts in ‘SIX’ vs. ‘Hamilton,’ page 15 BB: Colonels late-game comeback falls short by one run, page 21 �The Beacon - March 30, 2022 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor Maddy Kinard: Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu Student Government notes: March 23 weekly meeting By Zach Paraway News Staff Writer Student Government began in traditional fashion with a call to order and roll being taken. The treasurer’s report stated that there is a total of $67,175 across all SG accounts. The first order of business was a club report from the choral club. It was presented by the club's current president, AJ Quadarella. The second order of business was a club report from the society of women engineers, presented by President Kimberly Bailey. The third order of business was a fund request from Lambda Kappa Sigma, the women's pharmacy sorority. They came in for a request in order to attend the LKS convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, July 13 to 16. The convention provides a chance for the club to be able to network with other chapters. Members are hoping to bring 15 members. They provided multiple options, ranging from $9,750 to $16,750. This is week one of two and is to be voted on next week. The fourth order of business was week two of two from the table tennis club and the review of their updated constitution. The presentation was given by its president, Saurabh Patel. Discussion was had over there not being a vice president in the constitution. A motion was made and passed to approve the constitution if the VP position was added. The fifth order of business was a fund request from the dance marathon board. It was presented by executive director, Donald Ballou. The funds raised by the event will go to Janet Weis Children’s Hospital in partnership with Children’s Miracle Network. SG believed that the cause is impactful and decided to give an amount of $5,000 to dance marathon in order to put on the best event. The final order of business was the budget request for the Big Day. It was presented by Megan Makovsky, corresponding secretary. The Big Day is an upcoming event from SG where all of the clubs on campus are invited to volunteer to help clean up and serve different areas around the Wilkes-Barre area. The event is to take place on April 30. The amount asked for was $10,500. This is week one of two and is to be voted on next week. Table of Contents Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events News..................2 Compiled by Beacon News Staff Life, A&E............7 Glow run On April 2, the Office of Residence Life will be hosting a glow run in the Simms Center. Registration begins at 7 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. The run is a 5K event that seeks to promote unity and raise funds and awareness of suicide prevention. All proceeds from the event will go to the American Foundtation for Suicide Prevention. To register or donate, click the link in the March 25 Today at Wilkes email. Submit work to Manuscript Society Manuscript Society is accepting submissions for the 2021-22 edition till 11:59 p.m. on April 17. Submissions are open for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff and alumni. The society accepts poetry, essays, short stories, photography, art and digital art. Short stories have a limit of five pages. The limit is five submissions per person. To submit original work or ask any questions, email magazine@wilkes.edu Buy a Tote Bag Green Giants tote bags are an affordable, sustainable and durable alternative to plastic and are being sold for ten dollars each. The bags come in two designs: the Wilkes logo and blue butterflies. Students looking to purchase one should watch out for them in the Student Union Building, the Simms Center, or DM them on Instagram @ greengiantstotebags to place an order. Ninety percent of proceeds go to Little Eric’s Foundation, a local organization that funds pediatric cancer research. Memorial Concert Honoring Professor Emeritus Steven Thomas A memorial concert honoring Steven Thomas, late music professor, will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 1 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. The public is invited to attend and will be required to follow St. Stephen’s protocols for masking and social distancing. If you would like to attend or perform, register through the Mar. 18 Wilkes, Today email. Online Buddhist Meditation Returns Interested in practicing some sitting and walking meditation with others? The sessions will be offered each Tuesday and run for about 40 minutes. No experience is needed and anyone interested is welcome. For more information or the link for the virtual sessions, contact Linda Paul, associate professor of philosophy, at linda.paul@wilkes.edu. Opinion............14 Sports................19 Upcoming Events: 2022 Spring Semester April 8 - Spring Fling 14 - Holiday Recess Begins 18 - Classes Resume May 4 - Classes End 5 - Final Exams Begin 12 - Final Exams End �������������������������������� ���������� ������ ������� ������������� ��� �The Beacon - March 30, 2022 News 15th annual ASME car show returns to campus By Maddy Kinard News Editor On April 2, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers at Wilkes will be hosting their 15th annual car show. The car show is all encompassing, including everything from trophies to food to a dynamometer that will allow participants to measure their vehicle performance. The event will take place in the student union building parking lot from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a rain date for April 9. Everyone is welcome at the event, including those not bringing a car to be entered. “Since it is a weekend event, alternative on-campus parking other than the event parking lot is available, and there is no cost to come out and enjoy the food, cars and music,” said Dustin Snyder, ASME student section secretary. This year, there are 29 different trophies to be won by attendees, as well as additional prizes. Trophy categories include European, highest mileage, domestic, classic domestic, kids’ choice, Japanese domestic market, trucks/Jeeps, antiques and highest horsepower. There are also two sponsor choice awards. On top of being a fundraiser for ASME, the event will also serve as a fundraiser for a charity for the nonprofit organization, The Seeing Eye. The Seeing Eye raises dogs with the intention of them becoming seeing-eye dogs. They then match a dog with an applicant while working with them to foster a relationship between the two to ensure lasting codependency. “There are many more benefits that come along with the car show such as community involvement with the university, possible networking abilities and a clean and enjoyable event for all ages,” said Snyder. While pre-registration closed on March 24, vehicles are welcome to register at the event gate for $20. Specific to this year’s car show, a professional photographer will be working with ASME as well as offering custom portraits of vehicles to their owners. Food wise, ASME will provide Halal foods, Caribbean Island Cuisine and All Belgium who will be offering coffee. “I’m looking forward to seeing the community come out again to have a good time and help raise money for a great cause,” said Brad Hepner, junior mechanical engineering major. “There are some individuals who have come every year and we hope they keep being a part of our show.” The society has seen an increase in attendance each year that the event is held and is looking forward to raising more money than last year. Snyder finds that some owners who rarely showcase their vehicles choose to showcase at their event because of how well run it is and the variety in types of cars. “We hope to raise over $2,000 for our benefactor and to have 300 cars in attendance,” said Justin Burda, ASME President. “I am particularly excited to see the turnout and welcome everyone. “This event usually sees anywhere from four to 600 attendees.” Photos: courtesy of Dustin Snyder RIGHT TOP AND BOTTOM: A preview of some of the trophies that will be handed out at the car show The car show will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 2 in the student union building parking lot. 3 �The Beacon - March 30, 2022 News 4 APKCFEE to host veterans recognition breakfast in April By Maddy Kinard News Editor The Allan P. Kirby Center will hold its fifth annual Veterans Recognition Breakfast at from 8 to 10 a.m., April 19, at Genetti’s Hotel and Conference Center. The event is open to the public with a registration fee of $50. In 2016, the challenge to provide support to U.S. military veterans was prompted by Lt. Col. (Ret.) Alan West. Following a luncheon with a group of community leaders, West asked what they were going to do to recognize veterans. “As a veteran and that several individuals attending the luncheon were also veterans of the military, I asked that each attendee consider if they would want to take up Lt. Col. West’s challenge, and if so, then just indicate so by writing their name onto the back of the table name cards,” said Gerald Ephault, “I was pleased to learn that all luncheon participants did sign the card.” This influx of support became the Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative within the Kirby Center. The initiative first sought to find how many veterans there are in the eight counties of Northeastern Pennsylvania. There are 79,428. With such a large number of veterans to serve, and knowing that they could best do this through multiple types of organizations and agencies, CONNECT was created through the Greater WilkesBarre Chamber of Commerce and Industry which collaborated with the Kirby Center’s initiative. “As the inaugural ‘Kirby Cares’ service, Kirby Scholars along with support by veteran services organizations such as Patriots Cove, Equines For Freedom, Camp Freedom, Business, and individuals, Lt. Col. West’s Challenge was met with the first Veterans Recognition Breakfast being held on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017,” said Ephault. While the event is an annual one, the breakfast was unable to be held in 2020 and 2021 due to restrictions and safety concerns associated with COVID-19. This year, the event will honor two individuals: Gary Johnson and Ray Cobb, both U.S. Marine Corps Veterans separated in 2008. “The gentlemen we are honoring this year are more than just veterans but have given back to the community by helping fellow veterans with PTSD and getting reacclimated,” said Breanna Yashkus, graduate assistant at the Kirby Center. “Those that serve in the armed forces don’t do it for the recognition, nor do they expect any, so as a community if we can shine some light on local veterans that have gone the extra mile in both protecting our freedom and helping the surrounding community we should.” Nick Godfrey, scholar of marketing at the Kirby Center, also finds this event to be important to him personally, as both his grandfather and uncle served. Seeing how much pride they take in being a veteran is something he is fond of, so Godfrey especially enjoys being able to support veterans in his local community. Ephault also would like to give special thanks to everyone who has made this event possible over the years. Kirby Scholars Sara Ross and Lindsey Scorey for program content development; Austin Rentschler for invitation flier design; John Pezzolanti for project management, securing Federal and Pennsylvania legislative citations and US Capital flown Flags; Sreyneat Chan for correspondence support; Yashkus for logistical support; Allan P. Kirby Center Executive Director, Mr. Charles Pierce. Ms. Carrie DeMarco, Wilkes Print Shop, for her assistance with print format requirements; Lt. Col. Sarah Hedrick and the Color Guard members of Detachment 752 AFROTC; Lt. Col. (Ret.) Mark Kaster and the Officers of Wilkes University’s Veterans Council; and The Allan P. Kirby Center Board of Managers: Mr. Milan Kirby, Dr. Greg Cant, Ms. Virginia DeCristoforo, Mr. Brooke Roulette, Mr. David Davis, Atty. Michael Mey. Mark your calendars! Graphic by Jack Malatesta �The Beacon - March 30, 2022 News Fulbright U.S. student program set to open April 1 By Sydney Umstead News Staff Writer The Fulbright U.S. Program opens for eligible students on April 1, with the deadline being set for mid-Oct. 2022. The program is open for those at the graduate level, however, all students are encouraged to consider the opportunities presented. The Fulbright U.S. Program is a program that offers the chance to travel abroad and connect with different cultures. The program offers awards and grants to make this possible. The awards include: open study and research awards; English teaching assistant awards and the Fulbright National Geographic Storytelling Fellowship. Wilkes began participating in this program during 2020 but due to the pandemic, this is the first year participants have the opportunity to travel. “Living abroad and participating in an educational exchange, whether focused on teaching or research, is an incredible opportunity for everyone involved,” said Dr. Christopher Zarpentine, associate professor of philosophy. Wilkes began participating in this program after Dr. Gina Morrison, associate professor of global cultures, was encouraged to apply for a Fulbright Specialist Project by colleague Dr. Linda Winkler. In 2018, Morrison went to Malaysia as part of the project and plans to go to India in December. As of February 2020, she became the Fulbright Program Adviser or FPA. She also offers summer workshops that aid in teaching students how to write an application. In September, Wilkes applicants will be interviewed and will be provided with feedback on how to strengthen their applications. “When I got involved with Fulbright, I realized what fantastic opportunities 5 it presented, and what a first-class organization it was,” said Morrison. When beginning with the U.S, program interested applicants can start by going to Fulbright’s website and submitting an application. They can apply for one award per country. Interested students need to apply before they graduate. Following graduation, master or doctoral students can still go through the university when getting involved with the program and even after achieving those degrees. “The goal is to promote international understanding through educational exchange, which is an incredibly important mission and one that current global events demonstrate is more important than ever,” said Zarpentine. Students are able to pick the host countries they travel to. While each host country coincides with the awards won, The English Teaching Assistant award or ETA, works with fellow teachers in the host country. No teaching degree is required, the participant just needs to be a native English speaker. The research/study grants present the chance for interested students to apply for graduate school in the host country or do independent research in that country. Typically, all costs will be covered. However, there is a potential for tuition costs in some countries. Currently, there are two students recommended as semi-finalists in the program. Both candidates are up for the ETA award. Their chosen countries are Poland and Spain. The pandemic also affected grants. Malaysia, in past years, took 100 ETAs but all of their ETA grants ended up being canceled as a result. “I'd like to invite people to contact me if they have any questions, and to please consider attending the Fulbright virtual campus visit on April 21 at 3 p.m.,” said Morrison. Graphic by Zoey Rosensweet busy road, it’s really scary to be a part of.” If encountering an aggressive driver on the road, it is extremely important not to engage with them; doing so may only cause more aggression and could put other drivers at risk. Do not attempt to follow them or trail them in any way. Move out of their way and let them move around you. Law enforcement will be along the roads and will find those drivers who could be putting lives at risk and each person who is pulled over will be fined a ticket accordingly. “Driving safely is important because one mistake can have lasting effects on not only your life but someone else’s,” said Priscilla Rey, senior sociology major. The enforcement plan is part of PennDOT’s requirement of federal funding given by the National Highway Safety Administration. For more information about the initiative or to learn more about aggressive driving, visit PennDOT’s website at https://www.penndot.pa.gov Drive safely PA initiative to continue through April 24 By Taylor Dillon News Staff Writer As the weather gets warmer, more and more drivers are on the roads. The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is joining forces with the Pennsylvania State Police and more than 300 municipal agencies to begin a targeted enforcement. Officers will be intentionally targeting drivers on Pennsylvania roads until April 24. The goal is to target those who may be driving aggressively, speeding and driving distractedly. “The initiative prevents accidents and injuries to keep lives from being in danger. Drunk drivers and vehicle codes are also being monitored which might keep drivers from driving aggressively,” said Chief Michael Krzywicki, chief of the university's police department. “Stops can also have officers come into contact with wanted persons or expired registration on vehicles. These things are preventive.” Aggressive driving can be a serious problem, especially as nights get warmer, more people may be out drinking or celebrating. Drunk driving on the road is a form of aggressive driving, especially because not only is the driver at risk, but so is each person around them. The driver may be swerving, slowing down or speeding up. Aggressive driving does not only include serious infractions but hostility on the road in general. Road rage is ever-present in the streets of Pennsylvania and many drivers might drive extremely close to another vehicle, attempt to side-swipe them or even be distracted by yelling in the direction of the person who upset them. “I have experienced so many drivers on the road who just seem like they are always in a hurry. I have had cars be inches off my bumper because they must not have thought I was going fast enough,” said Juana Pimentel, senior hospitality major. “Then they suddenly jerk their car and fly past you down a �The Beacon - March 30, 2022 6 �The Beacon - March 30, 2022 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment Have any events or artists to be shared? Contact Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor: Jordan Daniel: Jordan.Daniel@wilkes.edu Programming Board and dance marathon host bingo By Jordan Daniel Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor On March 24, Programming Board partnered with the university’s dance marathon to host a new type of bingo, “Dollar Board Bingo” was held in the ballroom of the Henry Student Center. The event raised $123 for the children at the Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital. “The purpose of this event was to collaborate for a cause,” said Maddy Yeager, P1 pharmacy major and president of programming board. “We are doing our part to promote the dance marathon and raise money for the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital.” At this particular bingo event every participant automatically received a bingo board; however, if someone donated $1, they received a second board. Halfway through the bingo there was a bonus board opportunity where people who donated $1 to $4 got an extra board and those who donated $5 or more were given two extra boards. “I think people liked this event. One, because it is bingo and two, because we are having this event to help a really important cause,” said Luz Castro, first-year history and secondary education major, as well as co-small events coordinator of programming board. Many students gave into the incentive of getting an extra board and were willing to donate for a chance to win one of the prizes up for grabs. Plus, there was a wide range of prizes, which all related to dance and moving around. Prizes included headphones, a record player with records, Beats headphones, as well as other small prizes. The two larger prizes of the evening were a Nintendo Switch with the game Just Dance 2022 and a voucher for two concert tickets up to a total of $250 value. One of the big winners of the night was Eza Chaudry, sophomore business administration of management major, who won the voucher for the concert tickets. She had a total number of two boards. The winner of the other large prize, the Nintendo Switch with the “Just Dance 2022” game, was Andrew Sabol, first-year mechanical engineering major. He had only one board the whole night. Although not every student was able to win a prize, they still were able to enjoy their time with their friends. Also, it was a way to relax during exam season for most students. “The energy in the room was so fun,” said Julia Firestine, senior pharmacy major. “Everyone was locked in and there to have The Beacon/AJ Rubino Eza Chaudry, sophomore business administration of management major and Andrew Sabol, first-year mechanical engineering major were the two big winners of the “Dollar Board Bingo.” a good time.” Programming board regularly hosts free events and activities for students.Stay up to date with programming board by following their Instagram account @wilkesupb. Commuter Council announces last major events of semester By Morgan Rich Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer As the weather gets warmer and the spring semester progresses, Commuter Council continues on with its last few events of the semester. These events are in addition to an annual spring cookout for all students to attend­—a tradition for the Mega Council and a staple of the end of the spring semester as a whole. Commuter Council is a part of student leadership on campus and allows commuter students to have a voice. The group also hosts numerous socials and fundraising events throughout the semester. So far, Commuter Council has been hosting events on Tuesdays and will continue to host events for the next few weeks of the semester. Commuter Council’s next event is a bowling celebration at Chacko’s Family Bowling Center on April 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. During this event, students will have a chance to bowl, hang out, relax and get competitive with their friends. “Bowling night is a great social event which creates opportunities for new students to become acquainted with other students and friend groups to have an enjoyable time,” said Ray Parricelli, a senior digital design and media art major and vice president of commuter council. “While I’m not the greatest at bowling, I do enjoy playing and the bowling night has allowed me to make friends that have lasted throughout my whole college experience.” Commuter Council will also host its annual spring cookout on the greenway on April 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. This cookout will have barbequing, different activities and giveaways, and will be partnered with student government’s block party. This year’s cookout is the first year it is returning since the COVID-19 shutdowns led to cancellations. COMMUTER, page 9 �The Beacon - March 30, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment Dollar store recipe: Rocky road no-bake fudge bars These no-bake fudge bars are easy to make and will be the hit of any event. They are the perfect snack for any peanut butter and chocolate lovers out there. This snack serves 16 people and can be stored in the fridge for about a week. Ingredients: ������������������  �������������������� ­����������€� ������������������� ­��������������������� �  ­������������������������ a ��� Allergens: Nut products By Morgan Rich Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer B n o um c Each week, the Wilkes Beacon staff adds a song to the Beacon Bumps playlist on spotify. 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Editor: Sometimes - Juice WRLD Zoey Rosensweet, Lead Layout Designer: Brain Stew - Green Day 8 �The Beacon – March 30, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Courses related to diversity available to take for fall 2022 By Morgan Rich Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer Courses addressing topics related to diversity and diversity issues will be available to take this upcoming fall semester. These courses will be available across many majors, ranging from anthropology to pharmacy. In total, there will be 42 classes relating to these topics offered. English is the major with the most courses addressing these topics with 16 of them being offered. “Many of our English courses speak to diversity issues and are included on the campus list of diversity courses,” said Dr. Mischelle Anthony, an associate English professor who is teaching ENG 357: Studies in Gothic Literature. Dr. Anthony’s course will begin in the time period of 1764 with the short novel, “The Castle of Otranto. This novel, in particular, deals with a Prime Minister’s son who is a member of Parliament. In this course topics surrounding systematic racism, classism, misogyny, LGBTQ+ and other topics in culture will be discussed. “My interests have always been on the dark under-belly of everything,” said Dr. Anthony. “What’s not part of the veneer we present as people and institutions to the world. Plus, these works are just compelling narratives that raise endless questions: Why is incest present in so many gothic novels? What’s with COMMUTER, from page 7 “During my first year at Wilkes, the council had just started planning the cookout before the pandemic began and I have been hoping we would have the opportunity to bring it back ever since,” said Helen Campbell, a junior environmental science major and treasurer of Commuter Council. “It’s a chance to relax before finals, eat some food, see your friends and even win really cool prizes. I’ve been looking forward to it for three years.” Students were able to help choose a theme for the cookout and the top themes were dinosaurs and Disney, specifically all the veils? And, my recent favorite, why is this genre traditionally taught as whiteauthored only?” Other courses offered that address topics related to diversity and diversity issues are the general education and first-year courses. Altogether, 21 of the 42 classes are first-year level courses that are available to all students who are searching to complete requirements for their degree or an elective for a specific major. “One of the classes that I’ve taken that I feel have covered topics on diversity was SOC 101,” said Morganne Seitz, a sophomore pharmacy major. “While it’s a 101 course and not as in depth as some of the other courses Wilkes has to offer, we touched on many topics of diversity and how different societies approach and view diversity.” Diversity is at the core of the university’s values and they hope to shown through many leadership organizations, clubs, organized trips and events. “I grew up in a small town without much diversity so it’s nice to have the opportunity now in college to be able to take courses to learn about diversity,” said Shelby Brazes, a sophomore criminology and psychology major. Students who are interested in taking any of the fall courses addressing diversity should contact course instructors for more information. Graphic by Jack Malatesta “Encanto.” In the past, the themes have been Mad Hatter tea-party and luau. “I personally don’t mind what the theme is, I am just glad that there are current commuters who are active and passionate about the club and enjoy helping and voicing their opinions,” said Brynn Stahl, a junior neuroscience major and president of the Commuter Council. Commuter Council’s events are free to students and interested students can register for the events through the links sent to them in their university email. To receive emails from Commuter Council, email commuter@wilkes.edu. Diversity courses offered for the Fall 2022 Semester ☐ ANT 101 (IHA, INA, & HH) Intro to Anthro./WGS; Dr. Winkler ☐ ANT 102 (& HH, IHA) Cultural Anthro./WGS; Dr. Winkler ☐ COM 306 (A) Gender and Communication/WGS; Dr. Briceño ☐ EC 102 (A, B, &HA, &HB) Principle of Economics II; Dr. Seeley ☐ EC 230 (A) The Economics of Crime; Dr. Seeley ☐ ED 220 (IHA) Teach Cult/Linguist Divers/OPO; Dr. Polachek ☐ ED 220 (INA) Teach Cult/Linguist Divers/OPO; Prof. Balice ☐ ENG 120 (A) Reading Amer Experience; Prof. Howey ☐ ENG 120 (C) Cultural Crossroads/WGS; Dr. Davis ☐ ENG 120 (D) Reading Amer Experience; Dr. Kelly ☐ ENG 120 (F) Cultural Crossroads/WGS; Staff ☐ ENG 120 (G) Reading Amer Experience/WGS; Staff ☐ ENG 120 (INA, INB) Reading Amer Experience; Dr. Kuhar ☐ ENG 201 (A) Writing about Lit.& Cult/WI; Dr. Stanley ☐ ENG 203 (A) Creative Writing; Prof. Kovacs ☐ ENG 225 (A) Comparative Grammar/DH; Dr. Stanley ☐ ENG 233 (A, &H) Survey of English Literature I; Dr. Hamill ☐ ENG 282 (A) American Literature II/WGS; Dr. Kuhar ☐ ENG 308 (A) Rhet Anal/Nonfic Pros Wri/WI; Dr. Davis ☐ ENG 357 (A) Studies in Gothic Literature/WGS; Dr. Anthony ☐ ENG 397 (A) Medieval/Renaiss Drama/DH/WGS; Dr. Hamill ☐ HST 125 (A) American History I/WGS; Prof. Smith ☐ HST 331 (A) Colonial America/WS; Dr. Sopcak Joseph ☐ MGT 538 (& H) International Business; Dr. Taylor ☐ MUS 101 (& H, & HB) Introduction to Music/HNRS; Dr. Simon ☐ MUS 101 (A) Intro to Mus: Hist of Amer Pop; Dr. Simon ☐ MUS 101 (B) Intro to Mus: Music in the US; Dr. Simon ☐ MUS 101(INA, INB) Intro to Mus: Classical Music; Prof. Vaida ☐ PHA 308 (A, & H) Pharm and Health Care Delivery; Dr. Roke ☐ PHL 114 (A, & H) Intro. to Bioethics/WGS; Dr. Zarpentine ☐ PS 111 (A, B) Intro to American Government; Dr. Kreider ☐ PS 111 (INA) Intro to American Government; Dr. Maierean ☐ PS 151 (A, & H) Intro to Comparative Politics; Dr. Miller ☐ PSY 221 (A, B) Developmental Psychology/WGS; Dr. Thomas ☐ PSY 242 (A) Personality; STAFF ☐ PSY 242 (E) Personality; Professor Hazlak ☐ PSY 341 (A) Intro. to Social Psychology; Prof. Newell ☐ SOC 101 (B) Intro. to Sociology/WGS; STAFF ☐ SOC 101 (C, D) Intro. to Sociology/WGS; Dr. Wilczak ☐ SOC 101 (INA, IND) Intro to Sociology/WGS; Dr. Tuttle ☐ SOC 325 (A) Juvenile Delinquency; STAFF ☐ SOC 352 (A) Social Stratification; Dr. Tuttle �The Beacon - March 30, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Liz’s Craft Column: Festive terracotta pot bunny decor An affordable decoration that is prefect for springtime By Liz Cherinka Social Media Manager This craft is a bunny made out of a terracotta pot. This decoration is perfect now that spring has begun and it includes common household items. The bunny is cute and is sure to add a springtime touch to any space. This craft is affordable because it only requires a few supplies, which can be found at most craft stores, as well as many other stores. • One terracotta pot • Pink ribbon • Burlap • Scissors • Hot glue • Googly eyes • White and pink paint • Black fine tip marker 6. Lastly, put some pink paint onto a palette or paper plate. Dip your finger into it and dab some of the paint off. On both sides of the nose underneath the whispers, dab the pink paint on. This creates bunny cheeks. Now, grab the fine tip maker. Put three black dots onto the pink blush when it is dry to add detail. Then, draw a straight line underneath the nose to make a mouth. 5. Now it is time to create the face of the bunny. First, make the nose and whiskers. Pull three strings of burlap out of the fabric and make them about 3 inches long. Cut a bunny nose shape out of the pink ribbon. Put a glue dot on the back of the ribbon and glue these three burlap strings onto it. Once the bunny’s face is completed, the bunny decoration is ready to be displayed. Display it anywhere to add a spring time touch to any space. Toward the top of the pot glue two googly eyes. Make the eyes close together so they can be seen through the ribbons from the bow. Glue the nose underneath the googly eyes. 1. First, grab the terracotta pot and flip it upside down. Paint the entire exterior with the white paint. Use two coats if needed but one should be sufficient. 2. While the paint is drying, the ears can be made. Grab the burlap and cut two ear shapes out of it about 3-4 inches tall and 2 inches wide. 2. Then, grab the pink ribbon and cut a similar shape out of it but much smaller. This will make up the inside of the ear. Once both pieces are cut, put a line of hot glue on the back of the ribbon and glue it onto the front of the burlap ears. Be careful to not touch the back of the burlap while the glue is drying because it will seep through. 3. Once the paint of the pot is fully dry, it is time to glue the ears on. Put a small dot of hot glue on the top of the pot offcentered and glue the first ear on. Push the ear on so that it is secure. The ear may flop forward but that will be fixed later. If it falls backwards, reglue it to fall in the opposite direction. Glue the other ear in the same way. 4. Make a medium-sized bow out of the pink ribbon. Glue this in the middle of the top of the pot. This will hold the ears up and also add a fun touch to the bunny. Share your completed craft with us, or suggest a craft you want us to try! Instagram: @wilkesbeacon #LizsCraftColumn Liz’s difficulty rating: �The Beacon - March 30, 2022 11 Life, Arts & Entertainment C R E AT I V E CO L O N E L S Creative Colonel of the Week: Jack Flynn By Jordan Daniel Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor The new Creative Colonel of the week is a “Jack” of all trades, which is fitting given his name. This Creative Colonel is Jack Flynn, sophomore musical theatre major. “I’ve always loved performing and theatre and dance have been great outlets for that,” said Flynn. “My hometown, Oneonta, N.Y., had a very large theatre and arts scene so there were always opportunities to get involved.” Flynn has been interested in theatre ever since he joined his high school’s drama club his first year. On campus he has been cast in seven mainstage productions, which are “God Bless You Mr. Rosewater,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” “Julius Caesar,” “Androcles and the Lion,” “Violet,” “Silent Sky” and most recently, “Chicago.” “Jack has natural charisma that translates easily to the stage,” said Rachel Kern, sophomore musical theatre major. “As a performer, he is incredibly versatile and well rounded in acting, singing and dancing. He takes direction well and I think any person would be lucky to have him onstage.” Not only can Flynn act, but he is also gifted in tap dance as well, and has been tap dancing for over six years. It started with him taking lessons at a competition studio in his hometown. He has sinced danced in various community theatre productions, including “A Christmas Carol” and “Aladdin Jr.” He has also performed in dance shows with his local dance studio. In addition to acting and dancing, Flynn can sing, making him a triple threat in the theatre industry. However, he is more excited to brag about his realistic dog bark. Flynn is determined to become a performer when he graduates, but if those cards are not in his future, he has a back-up plan: playwriting. Therefore, he will still be a part of his passion; the arts. “Our graduates run the gamut from becoming professional actors to doing something totally unrelated,” said Joseph Dawson, associate professor of theatre. “In the years after graduation they learn as much about themselves as they do in college. “ I do know that he will take advantage of as many opportunities to stay in the field as he can.” If interested in seeing Flynn’s performance, he will be playing Billy Flynn in the theatre program’s upcoming musical, “Chicago.” Performances will take place at 8 p.m. on April 7, 8 and 9 and April 9 and 10 at 2 p.m. “He’s [Billy Flynn] been my dream role since I saw the movie when I was 13 so I’m very giddy about it,” said Flynn. Want to nominate someone for Creative Colonel? Contact LA&E Editor: Jordan.Daniel@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Jack Flynn Olivia Schanbacher, junior musical theatre major and Jack Flynn, sophomore musical theatre major are pictured together above, acting in the production of “Androcles and the Lion” from last semester. Schanbacher played the Lion and Flynn played Androcles. �The Beacon - March 30, 2022 News 12 DANCE MARATHON @ WILKES UNIVERSITY By Emily Cherkauskas Editor-in-Chief Editor’s note: Several executive members of Dance Marathon are staff members of The Beacon. On March 26, Dance Marathon at Wilkes University held a six-hour dance-a-thon in the McHale Athletic Center. By the end of the evening, donations reached $11,500, all going toward the Children’s Miracle Network, an organization that raises money to help benefit more than 10 million children in North America. Donald Ballou, senior communication studies major and executive director of Dance Marathon, and Samantha Kennelly, development specialist of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, hosted the event and spoke to the audience about the goals of Dance Marathon. They introduced three Miracle Kids who would benefit from the fundraiser. “It’s just insane for these students to come together,” said Kennelly. “This is a year-long fundraiser so the fact that they’re able to dedicate some of their time to help out some local kids in their community just means a lot to us.” Kennelly introduced Saige LaCoe of Clarks Summit, Owen Kramer of Berwick and Rylee Bond of Bloomsburg. The children have each suffered from life-threatening and traumatic illnesses, and received help through the Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. LaCoe, diagnosed with Crohn’s Scan this QR code with your phone to quickly access the link to Wilkes’s Dance Marathon donor drive. disease, was named the 2022 Janet Weis courses, but they also cheered on the Miracle Child champion. Each child was Miracle Kids who participated. given a gift basket by the Wilkes dance “I think what’s so great about the ropes marathon committee. Students, Dance course is that it encourages people to be Marathon staff and other attendees kept outside of their comfort zone and to try the children entertained during the some things that are scary,” said Jill Price, event, inviting them to participate in coordinator of WAE. “From listening to various activities. Rylee give her speech it sounds like she The first major event was a dance and her family went through something lesson hosted by Wilkes’ dance team. Two that was really scary. It great was it today captains of the team, Courtney Corona to see her challenge herself and do that.” (senior) and Katie Ecker, (sophomore), Dance Marathon was described as a energized the crowd of around 150 unifying event on campus, a statement students and echoed by many, family members including Ballou. by teaching them Several student a dance routine Donations campus are being and to Pitbull’s “Don’t taken until April 4 at organizations and Stop the Party.” clubs attended, “It meant a lot to 11:45 p.m. In order to aided in funding us to be involved in donate, planning, please text or such an important donating or raising WILKESDM to 51555. cause with such awareness. In an important addition to the meaning behind dance team and it,” said Corona. “We’re very thankful WAE, Dance Marathon also received to the university and Children’s Miracle help from student development, Network for involving us and the entire programming board, the nursing dance team in this event.” department, student athletic teams, the The dance lesson was quickly followed table tennis club, tap dancing club and by other activities. Attendees were able the gender-sexuality alliance. to let out their energy with volleyball, Lexi Payne, student body president, football, table tennis, basketball, yoga, saw Dance Marathon’s day-long event as playing “red light green light” and more. a drive to motivate students to be more Students also lined up for a temple- involved in the surrounding community. themed mobile escape room and Wilkes Student government offered $5,000 in Adventure Education (WAE) activities, aid for setting up, in addition to having including rock climbing and rope several representatives present. obstacle courses. Not only were students “I really appreciate this because I feel eager to hook themselves up for the rope like we should be doing more, not only as the student body, but also for the outside community,” said Payne. “I know that we often put on events where it just impacts us students but I feel more outreach should be done.” The closing ceremony was held around 8 p.m., where the current amount of money donated - $11,500 was announced. This is nearly triple last year’s total of $4,425. In addition, the Passan School of Nursing was the largest donor, contributing $5,000 to the total. The top three donors—Gabby Hann with a contribution of $520; Jodi Oleginski with $500; and Danielle Morris contributing $430—all received gifts for their donations. Lastly, before the night ended, a raffle was held for those who registered for the event. The night ended with participants leaving with shirts, gifts, snacks and flyers. Dance Marathon is still aiming to raise awareness and donations for the cause, accepting donations until April 4. “You can just tell how happy everyone is to be able to meet the Miracle Kids and be able to be there for them,” said Ballou. “In my welcoming speech, I mentioned how to think of it as a party for these Miracle Kids. I think everybody really took that to heart. Everybody has been doing really well with it. It made me so happy to see the amount of people participating.” Left: Courtney Corona (on stage, left) and Katie Ecker (on stage, right), captains of the dance team, teach attendees a dance lesson to keep the energy going throughout the dance-a-thon. �The Beacon - March 30, 2022 Donald Ballou (left), executive director of this year’s Dance Marathon, and Saige LaCoe (left) strike a pose after she was awarded the 2022 Jaet Weis Miracle Child Champion and received a gift basket. News Owen Kramer is helped by Hera Mukhtar, e-Mentor, while engaging with the WAE activities offered at the dance marathon. 13 Rylee Bond (center) stands with Donald Ballou (left) and Samantha Kennelly, development specialist of Children’s Miracle Network. Bond told her personal medical story during the dance marathon. Celebrations rang through the McHale Athletic Center after the amount of donations through March 26, was announced. 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Main Street Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media & Communication Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Want to advertise in The Beacon? Contact: Ariel Reed at Ariel.Reed@wilkes.edu The Beacon Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: Breanna.Ebisch@wilkes.edu Our Voice Each week, The Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. Policies lack uniformity across men,women sports Why are women’s sports less physical? Men’s teams have been consistently able to add more contact to their game in order to make it more enticing to the viewer. Thus, increasing viewership and popularity. As the old journalism phrase goes, if it bleeds it leads. Similar applies to the physicality of sports, that is why people are so encaptivated by sports. To start off, let’s take a look at men’s and women’s basketball. In men’s basketball, there are two halves, not four quarters like the rest of basketball. They also have less contact restrictions. For example, men’s basketball can maintain a hand on the offensive player while guarding them but in women’s basketball that is not allowed. You can only touch the player you are guarding one time. If you touch them a second time, it is a foul. Looking further into the rules, men’s basketball has a “flopping” call that directly implies that the men should not fake taking contact and actually take it. In women’s basketball there is no such rule. Women’s basketball players are often encouraged, via teammates or coaches, to be dramatic and fake or sell displacement fouls. This does not occur in only basketball though, it crosses over to other sports. In men’s ice hockey, you are allowed to cross-check your opponent, but in women’s ice hockey this is a penalty. The sound of the collision of two players against the plexiglass makes fans go crazy and is what is entertaining about hockey. Sadly, the women are not allowed to do this, thus decreasing viewership drastically. The same story is found within men’s and women’s lacrosse, in men’s lacrosse there is an overarching concern about getting poked or swatted with a stick, but in women’s there is no such concern as again, it is a penalty. Women are only allowed to do stickto-stick contact, while men are able to full on swing at each other. The only sport that has the same rules across the board is soccer. Both the men and women face the same rules when they step on the pitch. So why the uproar? Well, if the current mold for society is pushing for more uniform equalization amongst men and women, then why has sports, the self proclaimed most progressive platform, not equalized the playing field. The physicality of sports is what truly hooks the viewers’ attention. Media platforms would find it much easier to televise women’s sports with a rule change to allow a more aggressive style of play. Consider Pay-Per-View WWE matches, thousands of people pay to watch the match because of the physicality. If any athletic organization was truly interested in increasing viewership in women’s sports, then they would make the rules the same and allow both men and women to be more physical in their respective sport. 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: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu or Ariel.Reed@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 30, 2022 Opinion 15 The impact of representation between ‘SIX’ vs. ‘Hamilton’ By Lindsey Scorey Understanding history beyond the hegemonic lens Opinion Asst. Editor Ever since my preadolescence when I first saw “Mamma Mia” on Broadway, I have been hooked. When Broadway came back into action, I had the privilege of seeing both “SIX” and “Hamilton” on the big stage, two shows well known for their representation and inclusivity. But how well did they hit the mark? “SIX” follows the lives of the six wives of Henry the VIII, 16th century King of England best known for his annulment of his first wife and the five wives that followed. Most people would know Henry the VIII’s legacy, but this show is dedicated to the impact made by his wives, with a cast that is not only all women, but majority women of color. I will say the plotline of their songs being a competition of who had the worst experience/marriage with Henry is funny, but not very “women supporting women.” However, the finale song is likely one of the most “girl power” anthems I have heard. The rewriting of history, from the women’s perspectives, is incredibly inspiring, especially for young women who generally learn history through a male, hegemonic lens in the education system. Without Anne Boleyn, the Reformation may have never occurred in the same sense. Henry’s final wife, Catherine Parr, was the first woman to publish work in her own name. Their history goes on. In terms of “Hamilton,” of course it is going to kill me to critique this show at all, as the writing and artistic vision of it stands alone as iconic. It was one of the first shows to ever flip history on its racist little head and be inclusive to minorities whose history is rarely ever so well-written or even taught. Now, this is still a story that honors the white man’s history. That is undeniable. But, to tell the tale of the founding of America with a diverse cast? Man, some powerful dead white men would be rolling in their graves. For that alone I’m going to say 10/10. But of course, I have to state the obvious. While the cast of “Hamilton,” includes diverse and talented actors, it is a play based on the perspective of a dead white man who really is not that forgotten. Hamilton was a lesser known Founding Father, yes, especially because he never served as an American president, but I personally think the perspectives of Eliza Hamilton and Angelica Schuyler were more fascinating than Hamilton’s at times. It is also incredibly hard to empathize with Hamilton when he not only cheats on his wife, but also is secretly in love with his wife’s sister as well. Silly, silly. For its excellence and precedent-setting, I still believe “Hamilton” to be a work of art. But in terms of true representation, I think “SIX” hit the nail on the head. We cannot change our history, but we can shape our telling of it and our Graphic by Jack Malatesta present representation. Both of these shows should serve as examples to bounce off of and learn from. But I cannot wait to see even better representation in all forms of entertainment in the future. When gas prices rise in the U.S., so should employee wages How current prices show an unfair disadvantage By Sydney Allabaugh Staff Writer The economy has struggled immensely since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Between business shutdowns, supply chain issues and now, the Russian-Ukraine war, prices of many goods such as meat, vehicles and most notably gas, continue to skyrocket. Widespread outrage over gas prices highlights one of the most pressing economic issues plaguing Americans: wages are not rising fast enough to match the rise in prices. U.S. consumer prices are up 7.9 percent as of February 2022. Gasoline saw the biggest change, as prices are up by a whopping 38 percent, according to the U.S. Labor Department. The current average price for regular gasoline in Pennsylvania as of March 21 is $4.32 per gallon. This time last year, the average price was $3.03 per gallon. Even just a month ago, the average was $3.73 a gallon, nearly 60 cents cheaper. This price increase means that most with smaller cars and SUVs will be paying $13 to $24 more each time they fill their tanks. Although $15 to $25 extra in gas may not seem like a grand expense, national outrage over the increase shows how this extra expense can be financially devastating. Although wages have increased over the past few years, prices increased at a quicker rate. Workers are still being underpaid in proportion to the price of goods. Two-thirds of America is living paycheck to paycheck. This means even relatively minor price increases are felt in drastic ways. A few extra dollars spent on gas equates to a few less dollars available to spend on groceries, bills or other expenses. Some workers lower on the economic spectrum may make between $8 and $12 an hour before taxes. These workers who have struggled to make ends meet before rapid inflation would have to work an additional two to four hours on top of their normal hours just to account for the increased price of gas, let alone the increased price of food and rent. A country where most of its citizens are living just within their means is not a country that allows for economic prosperity. Americans cannot stimulate and invest in the economy if they can hardly afford necessities like gasoline. We must raise wages to match prices to allow for a comfortable and successful economy and nation. �The Beacon - March 30, 2022 Opinion 16 The difficulty of eating correctly during college years By Rudy Urenovich Staff Writer My friends and I often make jokes to each other about our eating habits in high school with little comments about how all we had to eat one day was a cough drop, or how we consider Starbucks cold brew a primary food group. Behind this lighthearted banter, though, we realized the problem many college students have on a daily basis: healthy eating. But I, and many other college students, often fail at this. It’s quite common for our schedules to keep us occupied for hours with barely a 10-minute break to do something as banal as walking across campus from one hall to another. Sometimes we simply do not have the time to get fuel, unless we do some hardcore planning or meal prep, which takes time and effort to become a normal practice all in itself. All this being said, almost every job, extracurricular or class I have taken or been a part of at Wilkes has had an extremely open policy when it comes to food. Bosses, peers and professors would allow us to take some time out of our duties to eat or get food. I know not every semester is overwhelmingly busy like this. I have had times where I was free. This was the time when I felt my eating habits thrived. I would be able to cook more and eat correctly. I will even say my performance in all things, from waking up and getting ready in the morning, to effectively writing an essay in one sitting, was of better quality. I guess it is not much of a shocker that, when we eat well, our bodies feel better. Let’s talk about a very real obstacle many of us face when it comes to getting food: anxiety. Many people, myself included, feel pretty anxious when getting food from somewhere. We overthink and worry about everything, from waiting in line, orating our desired order, and what to do if there is an abnormality with the already nerveracking process, like the wait time or if something is out of stock. If I’m already having a busy, stressful day, I am less likely to put myself in another tiresome situation. As previously mentioned, I have found I am most likely to eat well if I put effort in preparing it beforehand and simply always have something to nosh on with me, even if I cannot have a full meal. I have found myself devoting more time to grocery shopping and meal prep recently. I guess I figured soon I will be out in the real world, and developing healthy eating habits is a necessity, so I might as well learn as I still have a somewhat protective blanket of college swaddling me. I do believe that this is becoming a trend, what with all the food TikToks and people prioritizing their overall health and wellbeing in general these days. Another main barrier that we face as college students is money. There is this stigma that to “eat healthy” we need to spend money on expensive, quality food. I do not think many of us are in the position to shop in the organic section at Wegmans, so sometimes we may feel backed against a wall. It is quite well known that oftentimes the cheap food found on dollar menus of fast food restaurants have little to no nutritional value, and may also have the opposite effect on the body. I totally understand that it is so much easier to use dining dollars and not think about the cost. All this taken into consideration, I must say that Wilkes does have quite a few options that make eating well more affordable and convenient, like the POD and Starbucks which have decent hours, and are convenient to pop to between classes. Graphic by Jack Malatesta �The Beacon - March 30, 2022 Opinion 17 WNBA’s Brittney Griner: A Russian prisoner amid war By Hope Williams Staff Writer Phoenix Mercury WNBA star, Brittney Griner, is being held captive in Russia for what is reportedly for possession of vape cartridges containing “hashish oil” in her luggage during their travels back into the United States. Griner’s imprisonment is a high tension situation amid the horrifying war, started by Russian President Vladamir Putin. According to The New York Times, “Griner’s detention comes at the most dangerous moment in U.S.-Russia relations since the Cuban missile crisis, as the Biden administration leads dozens of nations in imposing crushing sanctions on Russia’s economy and its political elites. President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia said on Saturday that the sanctions were ‘akin to a declaration of war’ against his country.” It is no secret that the war that is currently taking place between Russia and Ukraine is a worry for many Americans, as President Joe Biden has implemented some strict sanctions on Russia. These sanctions are taken as a threat by Putin. With that said, can we begin to question the real reason there is an American citizen being imprisoned in Russia? There are many questions being asked by many individuals close to Griner. According to many sources, Russia is threatening Griner with a possible 10 years in Russian prison for allegedly “smuggling” the hashish substance found in her bags. These charges are extremely serious and can cause Griner, her family, her friends and her teammates with major issues to deal with. Not to mention, how is Griner feeling? Imagine being in a completely different country and having absolutely no control with the events happening around you. Although in a different country, according to CNN, Griner has had the opportunity to speak with her legal team several times a week since she was detained. It was also stated by CNN sources that, “Earlier this week, US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan met with the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Monday and “demanded that the government of Russia follow international law and basic human decency to allow consular access to all U.S. citizen detainees in Russia, including those in pre-trial detention.” It is many people’s hope, especially Griner’s, that they are able to be released into United States custody while awaiting trial. Not only does Griner play in the WNBA, but they are also a part of a basketball team in Ekaterinburg, Russia. The other important question to pose in conjunction to the effect this has had on Griner, but, how has it affected their coaches and teammates? It was stated by ESPN that her Russian teammates and coaches have taken it upon themselves to speak on her character and overall prominence as a player. In order to try and provide a unique perspective on this hot button issue, I reached out to two Wilkes women’s basketball players, as well as their head coach for comments on this issue. However, all three declined to respond or provide any comments. When it comes to an issue such as this—a queer, black, American athlete being wrongfully detained in another country— everyone should have something to say about it. Although it seems that Griner’s detainment has been extended to May 19, it is a responsibility of our country, the WNBA, the NBA, Griner’s family and friends, and the American people as a whole to ensure they are released into United States custody. The WNBA season begins on May 9. The seven-time all-star athlete has played basketball in Russia for almost seven years. Will they still be given the opportunity to play in a sport they deserve to play in? It is our job to ensure that Griner is released and able to participate in the sport they love. said medicine when I saw it said dietary supplement. Well, I was lied to. Upon reflection, the drug was actually a sugar pill that went along with the opening set for Tame Impala. I love giving openers the benefit of the doubt, but there are only so many chances I can give. I will never forget the opener, Junglepussy. Junglepussy’s beats all sounded the same but the context of the lyrics was horrendous, and the lyrics were vulgar. Autotune could not save this performance. I felt bad for the 14-yearold teenagers who sat in front of me and had to experience this horror. Nothing will ever make me forget a grown woman dry humping the air as she raps about a guy taking her out on a date to Trader Joes. Or, that was what I thought the lyrics were about. My mouth was dropped so far open a whole army of flies could have made a colony there. I was just so flabbergasted about the range of Junglepussy in juxtaposition to Tame Impala. After the opener, I took a few minutes gasping at the price my friend paid for a pretzel; it was more than $6. Nothing was more jaw dropping than Kevin Parker appearing on stage. That man never had to rely on autotune. His vocals were beautiful. My favorite song by Tame Impala he performed was “Lost In Yesterday.” The visuals were breathtaking and I felt in this moment that I died and was being sent to heaven. Resurrected back to Earth and sent back to life. The first part of the concert, Parker played his newer songs from his new albums, but the crowd got moving when he started moving into his older songs. Though the arena had seats, I had no problem jumping around to each song and singing my head off to the point I lost my voice. The flashing lights and instrumentals had me screaming my head off with pleasure. This was one of my favorite concerts I have ever attended. Share your thoughts Should Brittney Griner be held? Send your alternate opinion to Editor Breanna Ebisch breanna.ebisch@wilkes.edu Going to Tame Impala’s world tour is a euphoric experience By AJ Rubino LA&E Staff Writer Editor’s note: This story contains potentially graphic content. I had the pleasure to attend Tame Impala’s Rushium (Slow Rush Tour) on March 19 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. I did not have to take time out of my day to stand in line because the best part about attending arena tours is that the seats you picked online are the seats you are stuck with. That being said, I was able to hop in the line right before the doors opened because I did not have to fight for my life in general admission. Once we entered the arena, I coughed up $30 to capitalism on Tame Impala’s “Currents” vinyl. Do I own a record player? No. Then, a random woman pretending to be a doctor asked if I wanted a sample of what she was giving out. I accepted this Graphic by Jack Malatesta �The Beacon - March 30, 2022 Opinion 18 Lia Thomas increases visibility, criticism, of transgender athletes By Zara Lantzman Opinion Staff Writer University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas won the 500-yard freestyle to become the first transgender athlete to win a Division I championship. Thomas won with a time of 4:33.24 seconds, but her win brings up the burning question of a transgender women’s role in women’s sports. In January 2022, the National Collegiate Athletic Association updated the policy of transgender athletes in sports, specifically focusing on transgender women. According to the NCCA, the policy is as follows, “during the 2022-23 season, athletes will need to provide testosterone level documentation at three predetermined points, including four weeks before championship selection.” Testosterone is the main hormone in males. Testing transgender women’s testosterone levels gets rid of the presumed advantage testosterone brings, because the facts are present. This new policy is much better as there is no timetable for suppressing testosterone. The other policy forced trans women to have testosterone suppressors for at least a year. People tend to bring up the argument of biology. Yes, trans women may have a slight advantage because of biology with their bone structure, but it is only a slight advantage. Trans women take hormones like estrogen and progesterone to change their bodies to fit their gender identity. Regardless of what they take, their bodies are being completely transformed. It is hard to rope in all trans women in the argument of transgender athletes in sports. Some trans women never go through male puberty at all as they transition before puberty. It is not fair for pre-puberty trans women to be roped into the argument. Trans women who went through male puberty may have some advantages, but they are slight. Height may be a factor. Estrogen completely deteriorates the muscles in trans women. It also affects reaction time and hand-eye coordination. The hormones nearly erase all competitive advantages that trans women supposedly have. Thomas started hormone replacement therapy in May 2019. She has been on hormones for nearly three years. Three years is enough time to affect transforming one's body. What's not being talked about is the fact that Thomas placed last in the 100-yard freestyle final. If she has such a major advantage, why did she place last in a race with other cisgender women? There will always be a conversation on transgender athletes in sports. Most people do not know what transgender people go through. There are so many other factors that go into reaching this point in one’s transition. Transgender athletes should be praised, not ridiculed. Graphic by Jack Malatesta A review of refreshing 'X': A24 kills it on screen again, literally By Hannah Simerson Staff Writer A24 is back and better than ever with the studio’s newest horror flick “X”. The film follows a group of adult filmmakers as they rent out a farmer’s barn for the night, quoting it as “the perfect backdrop” for their film. Things quickly turn from sensual to scary once the cameras begin to roll. After seeing this movie, my fear of creepy old people (that originated after my viewing of “The Visit”) has been reestablished. “X” boasts a seriously impressive cast that no doubt only adds to the strength of this film, with names like Kid Kudi, Brittany Snow, Mia Goth and Jenna Ortega making the credits sequence. There wasn’t a single cast member who didn’t knock it out of the park in this film. What it did right Everything. I’m not even exaggerating with this one—“X” is just that good. The perfect mix of original, moody, scary and disturbing, this film hits every box and then some. “X” boasts a seriously impressive cast that no doubt only adds to the strength of this film, with names like Kid Kudi, Brittany Snow, Mia Goth and Jenna Ortega making the credits sequence. There wasn’t a single cast member who didn’t knock it out of the park in this film. Mia Goth actually performed a dualrole in “X” by playing the parts of both attacked and attacker. Under such heavy prosthetics and makeup, Goth is unrecognizable as the creepy old woman from the trailer, but she plays her so incredibly well. The white dress with the red blood splattered on it? What a staple of horror movies. “X” knows what to do and how to do it, and it shows. A factor of films that I never pay attention to is the editing, but “X” forces you to pay attention to this otherwise invisible element. The editing, specifically the cutting from one scene to the next, fit the 70s to 80s aesthetic, which is actually when the film takes place. It was so well-done that it forced me to take notice of it and to appreciate it. The plot line of “X” does what “Fresh” wishes it could do: it transforms the genre. A24 never misses, and “X” only furthers my idea that anything produced by A24 will be my new favorite movie. I want to find whoever wrote the screenplay for “X” and shake their hand. Finally, we have something new—not a reboot or stale premise. What it did wrong Quite honestly, nothing. “X” was extremely solid all around. �The Beacon - March 30, 2022 Sports 19 Sports Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editors: Christopher.Gowarty@wilkes.edu or Baylee.Guedes@wilkes.edu BB: The process of balancing school, sports and a full-time job By Ariel Reed Managing Editor There is little debate that being a student athlete is difficult. However, three graduate student baseball players, Brandon Reno, Nick Pronti and Dominick Bayo, have decided to come back for their fifth-year of eligibility while working full time and completing their masters. “We want all of our players to succeed beyond baseball,” said head coach Kevin Gryboski. “For players to have the opportunity to get real world experience, pursuing a masters degree all while being a big part of our team is a win for all our guys.” Reno and Pronti are both registered nurses working night shifts and are completing their MBA. Bayo is a teacher working towards a degree in effective teaching. Pronti and Reno noted that their days consist of attempting to get as much sleep as possible, school work, meals, weights, and of course - baseball. “I spend most of my time in the hospital,” said Reno. “I mean, I only work three 12 hour shifts, but it becomes a lot. Especially on the days that we are busy, I feel like I am in the hospital more.” Bayo’s schedule is slightly different as he is a teacher. Bayo noted that his schedule consisted of long term subbing in the fall, as he needed to get his teaching certificate before becoming a full time teacher. He is currently substitute teaching. Despite the uphill battle of physical exhaustion from working as much as these three do, their game stats are second to none. Bayo leads the team with a .429 batting average and an on base percentage of .525. Pronti leads the team in doubles with eight and Reno already has 11 RBIs on the season. “This is a great group of men,” said Gryboski. “The best part of a team is that Photos: The Beacon/Ariel Reed Brandon Reno throws his arms up, questioning a call made at first base. we become aware of people beyond their ability to throw a baseball. Knowing guys are coming to practice after working all night and opting to be there for ground balls carries a lot of weight for me, the coaching staff and the other guys. We don't use the word respect lightly. I think these guys working and somehow making it all work out is a bigger bullet point on a resume than most people will ever understand. All these guys have earned respect however their season unfolds.” The decision to come back and balance full-time work, school and baseball was a no-brainer for Pronti, Reno and Bayo as they all noted that the ‘sour taste ending’ in their last season was motivation enough to make another run at the MAC Championship. For the full interview with Reno, Pronti and Bayo, check out gowilkesu. com or find it on “Wilkes Now TV” on Service Electric Channel 97. Nick Pronti gets set at short stop, waiting for the next play to occur. Dominic Bayo sizes up his pitch, hoping to bunt a runner into scoring position. �The Beacon - March 30, 2022 Sports 20 MLAX: Colonels fall to 4-5 on season after home match By Jason Eberhart Asst. Sports Editor The men’s lacrosse team closed out their non-conference portion of the season with a game against Utica College Saturday afternoon at Schmidt Stadium. The Colonels lost to the visiting Pioneers 18-13 and fell to 4-5 on the season. The first quarter was a back and forth affair, with multiple lead changes from both sides. Wilkes was leading 3-2, after junior midfielder Jacob Kudysch scored off a slick pass from senior midfielder Ethan Weaver. The play resulted in Weaver earning his 100th career point. “It felt really great to reach that milestone,” said Weaver. “It just feels good to be around great teammates that are able to elevate me and help me get to the hundredth point.” Weaver was tied for the team lead in points, as he racked up two goals and three assists to help generate the Colonels offense. Utica quickly responded with three goals to take a 5-4 lead after the period. Wilkes used three consecutive goals of their own to get ahead 7-5. With the score tied at eight and just a few minutes remaining in the half, it seemed as if the game was going to come down to whomever got the ball last. However, Utica rattled off four straight goals spanning over the second and third quarter, taking control of the game. The Pioneers used their physicality to gain possession and capitalized on a couple of mental lapses from the Colonels. “They just won the faceoff battle,” said senior midfielder Alex Meyers. “That was the determining factor. We tied them on ground balls. They just got more possessions and were able to score more by running a better offense.” Meyers tied Weaver on the day with a team-high five points, with two goals and three assists of his own. The two goals moved Meyers into second on the team, with 17 of them throughout just nine games. Despite trailing by as many as five goals, the Colonels did not give up. Three straight goals to start the fourth quarter pulled Wilkes within a pair with just over seven minutes remaining. Utica was able to refocus and score a goal just a minute later that seemed to ice the game. The goal appeared to take the wind out of the Colonels and the Pioneers chipped in two more goals to put the game completely out of reach. “We can’t take one ground ball for granted,” said head coach Curtis Jaques. The Beacon/Jason Eberhart Senior Ethan Weaver looks to receive a pass moments before his 100th career point as a Colonel. “When it comes down to a tight game play as they try to make the playoffs and like that, every single ground ball get back to five hundred. matters. We can’t take one possession Wilkes will kick off its conference for granted.” season with a home game against The Colonels will look to take this Delaware Valley University tonight at 7 mindset into MAC Freedom conference p.m. at Schmidt Stadium. THE BEACON Player of the Game: Ethan Weaver Points 5 Goals 2 Assists 3 �The Beacon - March 30, 2022 Sports 21 BB: Colonels late-game comeback falls short by one run By Baylee Guedes Co-Sports Editor The Colonels came off of a 6-2 win over Penn College and started the week off strong. Wilkes finished off the week with a hard fought loss in a conference matchup on Friday afternoon where the Colonels lost 10-9 to the Arcadia Knights. In the first inning, Arcadia came out strong by capitalizing on two Wilkes errors and scoring six runs off senior pitcher Tony Molitoris. The second inning remained scoreless and the third inning saw the Knights earn another run, making the score 7-0. Wilkes was unable to score early as they did not have a hit until the fifth inning. Graduate student Brandon Reno got the bats going, but the Colonels were not able to score a run. “After the first time through the order our guys adjusted to their starter and started having better approaches at the plate,” said head coach Kevin Gryboski. “I knew we were going to score runs, it was just a matter of time.” The sixth inning brought Wilkes their first runs of the game with RBIs from graduate students Dominick Bayo and Nick Pronti. “We know we are a team that can hit the ball,” said Bayo. “Each guy feeds off one another, and when one person does something positive the next guy follows.” Arcadia scored again early in the seventh inning and Wilkes contributed two more runs in the bottom of the eighth. Junior AJ Brosious and graduate student Brandon Reno both hit singles advancing runners to score as the Knights led 8-4. Arcadia scored two more times as Wilkes brought in junior pitcher Jack Gordon to relieve Molitoris, making the score 10-4. The Knights brought in relief pitcher Nadell Booker for Hunter Curley in the ninth inning with one out. The Colonels capitalized on this pitching change with a hit from first-year Chase Vrabel who got on base with a single to left-field. Vrabel’s hit got the bats going again as senior Michael Patrizio walked and Bayo got a single to load the bases. Pronti singled to left-field, scoring Vrabel. First-year Connor Morgan singled in Patrizio, bringing the score up to 10-6. Arcadia brought in Owen Margolis for Booker and Wilkes’ junior Peyton Schuck took advantage. He capitalized on the Knight’s second pitching change with a single, scoring Bayo and Pronti. Reno singled and loaded the bases once again for Wilkes. First-year Zack Luksic had a sac-fly that brought in Morgan, The Beacon/Ariel Reed Senior Nick Pronti preparing himself for an at bat on March 18. leading to a 10-9 score at the bottom of the ninth. The game ended with a fly-out to center and Arcadia took the win. “We faced a good arm for eight innings and managed to put up a few runs against him,” said Pronti. “It is difficult to come back from a deficit like we had after the first inning. I was just pleased with our composure and confidence while being down all game. This loss stings, just like they all do.” Bayo and Pronti both went 3-for-5 at the plate and Reno went 3-for-4. Bayo scored three runs and had one RBI, Pronti scored two runs and had two RBIs and Reno had one RBI. “There is no clock in baseball telling you when the game is over,” said Bayo. “Every at-bat matters and anything can change the result of a game. Nothing in this game is guaranteed, going forward it is whoever wants it more.” Next game: April 1, 2022 at FDU. earn the lead with a leadoff walk by sophomore Kaylie Capriotti. Sophomore Marissa Pick bunted Capriotti over to second base and junior Hope Mullins walked to fill first base. A wild pitch then allowed Capriotti and Mullins to advance to third and second base, putting two runners in scoring position for Calaman. Calaman capitalized on the opportunity to score as she hit both Capriotti and Mullins with a two-RBI double, giving Wilkes a 2-1 lead that they would not relinquish. “The most important thing to take away from today was our energy,” said Mullins. “They were regionally ranked and they almost won their regionals last year, so I think we kept up a really good energy throughout both games.” Mullins earned the win on the mound for the Colonels, closing out the last three innings of the game with a scoreless relief appearance. The second game of the doubleheader belonged to Alfred. The Saxons jumped off to an early 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning and added insurance runs in both the third and seventh, ending with a 4-0 score. Graduate student Rachel Pritchard earned the only hits for the Colonels, going 2-for-3 with a double and a single in the contest. “We really need to work on adjusting our hitting,” said Calaman. “We did a little bit of adjusting in the first game and I think we got thrown off in the second one, but we still tried our best.” The Colonels next face Penn State Hazleton in a home doubleheader today. SB: Split with Alfred University leads to 7-5 record on season By Chris Gowarty Co-Sports Editor On Friday March 25, the softball team split a doubleheader against Alfred University improving their record to 7-5 on the season. The Colonels won the first game 2-1 and fell in the second game 4-0. “Our pitching has been real solid and our defense has been backing them up,” said head coach Jackie Klahold. “We’ve been starting to get some timely hits. Everything is just starting to play together as we’re finding our groove.” The first game started off slow for both the Colonels and the Saxons. Senior Rhia Aurand started on the bump for Wilkes in the first game and allowed just one baserunner in the first inning. The Colonels also only had one baserunner in the first, but failed to capitalize on the opportunity leaving the frame scoreless. In game one, the Saxons were the first team to strike. Alfred’s senior Tatiana Mejia led off the inning with a double and was then moved over to third base with a sacrifice bunt by senior Alison O’Toole. First-year Meghan Neto grounded out to Wilkes’ sophomore shortstop Hayden Calaman to score Mejia. Aurand struck out the next batter she faced to finish the top of the second with Alfred on top 1-0. The rest of the game proved quiet for both teams as they continued to put runners on base yet failed to cash them in. It was not until the bottom of the fifth when action resumed. The Colonels began their fight to �The Beacon - March 30, 2022 Sports 22 Getting to know... Eric Ormsby Senior Lacrosse Player The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week March 16 to March 23 Why Ormsby was selected: In a 15-7 victory against Manhattanville College on March 19, Ormsby led his team with seven points through scoring five goals and adding two assists. Name: Eric Ormsby Year: Senior Major: Marketing Hometown: Warwick, N.Y. High School: Warwick Valley H.S. Position: Attack Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I came to Wilkes because I was able to continue my education and also was given the opportunity to play on the men’s lacrosse team. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? I hope to eventually build my own marketing company where I would be able to help businesses with advertising and their online marketing. Favorite Memory as a Colonel? My favorite memory was when the men’s lacrosse team made it to the playoffs for the first time since the rebirth of the program. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? I hope for us to win a MAC playoff game. 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/Ariel Reed When/Why did you first begin playing? I have been playing lacrosse since I could remember, and this is because my grandfather played, coached throughout his life. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? I enjoy playing disc golf and I have played soccer my whole life as well. Favorite building on campus? My favorite building here is the ceramics studio. Favorite meal to eat on campus? I love to grab a quick sandwich from Which Wich. What color/flavor of Gatorade is your favorite? My favorite gatorade flavor is Artic Freeze. If your life was a movie, who would you want to play you and why? I would want to be played by Steve Carell because of his roles in the Office and Anchorman. Favorite professor? My favorite professor here is Jean Adams. Most influential person in your life? The most influential person in my life is my brother. What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? To me, “Be Colonel” means putting in the work and not expecting things to fall into your lap. - Compiled by Ariel Reed, Managing Editor �23 Sports The Beacon - March 30, 2022 Getting to know... Sarah Sorber Senior Golfer The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week March 16 to March 23 Why Sarah Sorber was selected: Sorber led all Colonels with a scorecard of 89 in a tri-match against Kings College and Hood College on March 20. Her low score placed her fourth overall in the match. Name: Sarah Sorber Year: Senior Major: Psychology Hometown: Hunlock Creek, Pa. High School: Northwest Area Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? My driving force to come to Wilkes had to be the small campus as well as the small class sizes. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? I plan on possibly going to grad school and getting a master's, maybe even pushing it as far as a doctorate down the line. Favorite Memory as a Colonel? My favorite memory is going to Pizza Hut after our away golf matches. Because no one out-pizzas the Hut. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? I hope the team has a good season but most importantly, I hope everyone has fun and enjoys themselves. When/Why did you first begin playing? My mom needed a golf partner for her league and I said I'd come to keep score. I hit one ball and I've been hooked ever since. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? I'm super big into fly fishing or just fishing in general. Favorite building on campus? Probably the P.O.D. or even just the fourth floor in Cohen on the side where there's that huge window that faces the greenway. Favorite meal to eat on campus? I love to get a Lunchable, a bag of chips and a lemonade from the P.O.D.. What color/flavor of Gatorade is your favorite? My favorite flavor is red and I cannot believe people say yellow. If your life was a movie, who would you want to play you and why? I would want to be played by Will Ferrell in a wig. Favorite professor? I have to say the psychology department as a whole. They are all extremely warm and welcoming and willing to help you with anything you need. Most influential person in your life? My parents for sure. They definitely shaped me into the person I am today and I’m not sure where I'd be without them. What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? I think “Be Colonel” means being a respectful individual on and off the field. - Compiled by Ariel Reed, Managing 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/Ariel Reed �The Beacon - March 30, 2022 News 24 Wilkes Giving Day brings in record breaking numbers Grand Total: $188,000 Percentage increase from last year: 27% 9% Increase in Donors “The commitment of our donors and their endorsement of Wilkes University through their contributions to areas they love the most is outstanding. We are overwhelmed by the positive response and look forward to our annual Giving Days in the future.” —Margaret Steele, Chief Development Officer � 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, 2022 March 30 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communications department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022 March 30 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/c72e06d81460c974b623f210961c0c35.pdf 7871d09b595dabfb55381299a011fac0 PDF Text Text The Beacon - April 6, 2022 THE BEACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Volume 74, Issue 16 1 “The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow.” “Chicago” Joseph Dawson’s last production before retirement By Taylor Dillon News Staff Wrtier Joseph C. Dawson, associate dean of the College of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and associate professor of theater, will present his final production, “Chicago,” this week. Dawnson retires at the end of the academic year. The musical has music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. Performances will be held in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. at 8 p.m. on April 7, 8 and 9, and at 2 p.m. on April 9 and 10, According to a press release, in 1920’s Chicago, chorus girl Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her husband Amos to take the rap, until he finds out he’s been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie, and another “Merry Murderess” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the American dream: fame, fortune and acquittal. This sharp-edged satire features a dazzling score that sparked immortal staging by Bob Fosse. “Matron Mama Morton runs the show CHICAGO, page 4 Dr. Akira Shimizu publishes book on food scholarship, page 3 Photo courtesy of Brad Berry Olivia Schanbacer (left) as Velma Kelly and Olivia Scarborough (right) as Roxie Hart in Dawsons poroduction of “Chicago.” Liz’s Craft Column: Spring crochet lavender pen, page 11 Why you need to watch films on the big screen, page 18 BB: Kemp’s seventh inning strikeout grants first conference win, page 19 �The Beacon - April 6, 2022 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor Maddy Kinard: Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu Student Government notes: March 30 weekly meeting By Zach Paraway News Staff Writer Student Government began in traditional fashion with a call to order and roll being taken. The treasurer’s report stated that there is a total of $33,225 across all SG accounts. The first order of business was a club report from the Hospitality Leadership Club. It was presented by club president Juana Pimentel. The second order of business was a trip report from the geoexplorers club. The club had gone on a west coast archaeological trip over spring break. Allie Faunce and Ben Wojciechowski presented. The third order of business was a club fund request from Lambda Kappa Sigma, the women’s pharmacy sorority. This was week two of two and was presented by its president, Jordan Childress. Childress came in for a request to attend the LKS Convention in Indianapolis from July 13 to 16. The convention provides a chance for the club to be able to network with other chapters. They plan on bringing 13 members. They provided multiple options ranging from $9,750 to $16,750. The club fund request was approved for $4,000 . The fourth order of business was a fund request for the Big Event, hosted by student government. This was week two of two and was presented by Megan Makovsky, corresponding secretary. The Big Day is an upcoming event where all of the clubs on campus are invited to volunteer to help clean up and serve different areas around the Wilkes-Barre area. The event is to take place on April 30. Makovsky requested $10,500, which was approved. The fifth order of business was a request from resident life. They asked student government to help volunteer for the Glow Run event, which took place on April 4. The sixth and final order of business was week one of two for nominations of the executive board of student government. Those nominated were Danelie Morris and Sarah Erickson for vice president; Nolee Ana Grabowski and Maddy Yeager for recording secretary; Marytere Quintana-Avila for treasurer and AJ Rubino for corresponding secretary. Makovsky was also recognized as the student body president-elect. Table of Contents Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events News..................2 Compiled by Beacon News Staff Life, A&E............7 Parking Applications Open Commuter and resident student parking applications have opened for the fall 2022 semester starting April 4 online. The deadline to complete applications will be 4 p.m. June 30. For those interested in Ralston, note so in the comments sections. Any applications submited later than the deadline will not go under review. Applications will not reopen once closed. For any questions, call 570-408-7275 Submit work to Manuscript Society Manuscript Society is accepting submissions for the 2021-22 edition till 11:59 p.m. on Apr. 17. Submissions are open for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff and alumni. The society accepts poetry, essays, short stories, photography, art and digital art. Short stories have a limit of five pages. The limit is five submissions per person. To submit original work or ask any questions, email magazine@wilkes.edu Buy a Tote Bag Green Giants tote bags are an affordable, sustainable and durable alternative to plastic and are being sold for $10 each. The bags come in two designs: the Wilkes logo and blue butterflies. Students looking to purchase one should watch out for them in the Student Union Building, the Simms Center, or DM them on Instagram @greengiantstotebags to place an order. Ninety percent of proceeds go to Little Eric’s Foundation, a local organization that funds pediatric cancer research. Memorial Concert Honoring Professor Emeritus Steven Thomas A memorial concert honoring Steven Thomas, late music professor, will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 1 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. The public is invited to attend and will be required to follow St. Stephen’s protocols for masking and social distancing. If you would like to attend or perform, register through the March 18 Wilkes, Today email. Online Buddhist Meditation Returns Interested in practicing some sitting and walking meditation with others? The sessions will be offered each Tuesday and run for about 40 minutes. No experience is needed and anyone interested is welcome. For more information or the link for the virtual sessions, contact Linda Paul, associate professor of philosophy, at linda. paul@wilkes.edu. Opinion............14 Sports................19 Upcoming Events: 2022 Spring Semester April 8 - Spring Fling 14 - Holiday Recess Begins 18 - Classes Resume May 4 - Classes End 5 - Final Exams Begin 12 - Final Exams End �������������������������������� ���������� ������ ������� ������������� ��� �The Beacon - April 6, 2022 News 3 Dr. Akira Shimizu publishes book on food scholarship “Specialty Food, Market Culture, and Daily Life in Early Modern Japan” By Maddy Kinard News Editor On April 1, Dr. Akira Shimizu and colleagues joined to celebrate the publication of his book, “Specialty Food, Market Culture, and Daily Life in Early Modern Japan: Regulating and Deregulating the Market in Edo, 17801870.” To kick off the celebration, Dr. Jonathan Kuiken, associate professor of history, began with a short commemoration of Shimizu’s accomplishments. “I actually had the honor of serving on the search committee that hired Akira, and I remember from the very first time that I met him that I knew that his research was going to be something special, that the work he was doing was incredibly interesting,” said Kuiken. “Akira embodies a lot of what we hope for in our faculty here at Wilkes University, which is not just a commitment to teaching and mentorship, but also being a teacher-scholar.” Shimizu then provided a brief overview of what went into the creation of his book and scholarship, along with future avenues of research he plans to pursue next. Most important to Shimizu, he was very thankful to everyone in the department for offering him both physical and mental support over the past couple of years. He was also thankful for the financial support that critically aided in his research as he was able to return home and visit archives in Tokyo. “It’s kind of surreal to think about,” said Shimizu. “And to be honest with you, I haven’t read it.” A result of his Ph.D. dissertation, Shimizu’s scholarship follows a close study of specialty food in Japanese society. His interest in this topic of food branding began when he was in Memphis, Tenn. working at a Japanese restaurant in the late 1990s. Here, he was posed with the question: Does one need a Japanese chef to prepare Japanese food? To that same idea, he further elaborated on a story in which he prepared Chinese food for a close friend of his who was Chinese American. While their family liked the food, they argued that it was not Chinese food because Shimizu was not Chinese. Before deciding on researching food branding, Shimizu was first interested in the historical anthropology of smell. He further reflects on the publication of his research as being a sigh of relief. While he is excited, Shimizu feels like he can finally move on to his next projects: a paper on beef and the beginning stages of scholarship on sake. “Especially after I came to Wilkes, the most challenging aspect of writing my book was balancing the time between research and writing and teaching,” said Shimizu. “I have had a lot of exciting students and they’re really inspiring but it’s different than sitting down at a desk to write my manuscript.” Dr. Gina Morrison, associate professor of global cultures, notes that Shimizu has been a wonderful addition to their whole college and division since day one. Dr. Christopher Zarpentine, associate professor of philosophy, agreed, stating it is impressive whenever a colleague is able to write and publish a book. “Especially at a place like Wilkes, we’re a teaching university and the fact that he has done that and published a book with a reputable press is a big deal,” said Dr. Mischelle Anthony, associate professor and chair of English. Photos: The Beacon/Maddy Kinard TOP PHOTO: Dr. Akira Shimizu’s newly published book on food branding and food speciality in Japanese culture. BOTTOM: Shimizu gives a brief overview on the creation of his book and what went into his scholarship along with future plans for reseaerch. �The Beacon - April 6, 2022 CHICAGO, from front at the Cook County Prison and has a way of getting the ladies locked up inside of it whatever they want; but never for free,” senior theatre major Kayleigh Evans. “The song is raunchy, funny and is the perfect way to introduce this character and leave the audience wondering; what could Mama do for them?” The production of Chicago acts as a capstone for senior theater majors, making it even more bittersweet to close out the year with Dawson, as it is his final production at Wilkes. Dawson has been with the university since 1994, and has directed 50 mainstage shows and working with generations of students. Senior theatre major Kayla Bevacqua noted that working with Dawson has been a pleasure. Bevacqua continued on to say that he has a creative eye and is a comedic force. It is clear that Dawson has made the students in the theatre department at News Wilkes feel enthused about working on these productions with him. From all the laughs to all the cries and everything in between, you will never be bored or uninspired working with Dawson. “Directing depends on good collaboration,” said Dawson. “I’ve had an excellent team in the past and present at Wilkes. I never took them for granted. I will miss working with the students of course but also all the designers, other directors, choreographers, and musical directors. I’ll miss production work with Jon Liebetrau, Lynne Esgro, Teresa Fallon, Tom Rupp, Alex Barnhart, Terry Moore and Ken McGraw.” If you are interested in an afternoon or evening of magic and thrill, take the time to head over to the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center to get lost in a world of mystery. Tickets for the performances are $15 general admission, $10 for students and senior citizens and free for all Wilkes students and faculty. Parking 4 Photos courtesy of Brad Berry Kayleigh Evans (left) as Matron Mama Morton and Kayla Bevacqua (right) as Mary Sunshine is available, including handicappedaccessible options, behind the Henry Student Center. Tickets can be purchased by calling the box office at (570) 408-4540. Math integration bee back after two-year hiatus By Zach Paraway and Ariel Reed News Staff Writer and Managing Editor The Math Department is hosting the upcoming Integration Bee Event. The event will take place on April 9 at 10 a.m. in the Darte Center. Registration for the event has ended, but spectators are still welcome. The Integration Bee is an annual contest where students compete by evaluating integrals as fast as possible. This is the fourth time the event is being held, the first since 2019 as it was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. Dr. Sofya Chepushtanova, an associate professor in the Department of Mathematics, has helped run the event for years. Chepushtanova spoke about how this event is meant to celebrate with the students who enjoy mathematics and have fun. “Come to the event if you can integrate and want to have fun. If you are not ready to participate, come and support your integration bee friends,” said Chepushtanova. Participants will need to know integration techniques covered in calculus class: MTH 112 or its equivalents (i.e. u-substitution, integration by parts, trig substitutions and partial fractions decomposition) in order to compete. While this event may appear tailored to is a head-to-head competition made in several rounds. In each round, there are several pairing events, and the first player who correctly Graphic by Zoey Rosensweet students in a mathematics major, it is open to all undergraduates. According to the mathematics website, the contest works in two stages. During stage one, the contestants take qualifier tests to be selected for stage two—which evaluates two out of three integrals in an event wins and proceeds to the next round, paired with another winner. Each round consists of several minutes to give students an adequate amount of time to solve the equations. The four successful competitors proceed to the semi-final and then final rounds: the two best out of four competitors meet in the final to win the first and second places, the other two meet in a round to win the third place. The most successful competitor will be named the Grand Integrator. “Since it is a timed competition, it gets your heart racing as you try to solve the integral before your competitor while the judges watch your every decision,” said 2019 second place integrator Stevie Burton. “Overall, my friend and I were head-to-head in the last couple of rounds as both of us either kept getting stuck or running out of time.” Due to the event occurring in the middle to end of the academic year, students have to do work outside of their classes to help prepare for the event. “This was midway through calculus II so I had to work a lot outside of class to actually prepare for the event,” said Burton. “When I got there, I realized how many intelligent and like-minded students there are. It was a lot of fun and I met some new friends.” There are three prizes for those who compete well in the event. Their amounts value $150, $100 and $50. �The Beacon - April 6, 2022 News 5 Jason Schneiderman second visiting poet at Wilkes By Maddy Kinard News Editor As part of the second installment of the Allan Hamilton Dickson Spring Writers Series in the English Department, poet Jason Schneiderman held three events at Wilkes. Schneiderman is an associate professor of English at the Borough of Manhattan Community College and also teaches in the MFA program at Warren Wilson College. He is the author of four collections of poetry, two of which, “Hold Me Tight” and “Primary Source,” were given out to students through the Dickson fund. The last of the three events featured an evening reading and book signing in the Kirby Hall salon, which was free and open to all. At the reading, Schneiderman flowed through a selection of his poetry and at the end of the hour, opened the room for discussion. “I really enjoyed your poems; it was fantastic,” said Dr. Thomas Hamill, associate professor of English, who started off the Q&A period. “Can you speak a little bit about your formal aesthetic or critical approach to intertextualities, allusions and cultural references? They permeate in your poems so powerfully.” Many of Schneiderman’s readings from the night were steeped in references from Joseph Stalin to Frida Kahlo to Liza Minnelli. He explains that he’s always lived a life that has slipped between scholarship and poetry, one often bleeding into the other. He also loves history and facts. “In poetry, you metabolize (scholarship),” said Schneiderman. “You swallow the bishop and then you kind of write a bishop-ish poem.” Of his poems, Schneiderman is currently most proud of Blood Libel, which he states makes him most nervous to read because of how long it takes. He also finds that usually, his favorite poem is the one that he just “solved”. “Every poem is kind of a riddle you have to solve,” said Schneiderman. Schneiderman also hosted two other events prior to the reading: a poetry workshop open to students, staff and faculty members, which was followed by a dinner and a visit to Eng 298: “Advanced Workshop in Creative Nonfiction.” “Being part of a dinner with some of the English faculty, juniors and seniors, and Dr. Schneiderman was lots of fun,” said Emily Stone, English major. “Talking to a published poet was such a fulfilling experience as an English major and I am very grateful to the English Department for the opportunity.” The Spring Writers Series will host one more writer this year: Margaret Atwood on April 26 at 7 p.m. in the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts. supplies. They are located at the SUB, Breiseth Hall, Cohen Science Center, Stark Learning Center, the nursing lounge and the entrance to the SIMMS Center. “We are encouraging students, faculty, and staff to join us on April 9 for a 5k fun run/walk around campus as a symbolic message that Wilkes not only stands with our neighbors in the Ukraine, but we will walk beside them as they make their way to safety,” said Valkenburg. The Office of Student Development holds a work study for students in the Nursing Department. They were interested in creating a movement that would benefit students as well as the community as a whole. Since it is getting warmer they decided on the 5k, to hold an event that would help people and encourage them to contribute in a fun and healthy way. “Regardless, we wanted to find a way to make a difference together as one,” said Jessica Turnitza, preseident of the Nursing Student Organization. Participants are asked to sign up via donation. However, donations can also still be made on the RunSignUp website. On the website, search “Run for Ukraine Virtual 5k” and click on donate. Supplies can also be donated in-person. Prizes will be awarded at the event. Some of the awards will be for the team with the highest number of participants, the individual with the highest time and the individual with the highest money raised. Morew than $100 in gift cards has been collected to give out at the event. Wilkes merchandise will also be awarded as well as some surprise gifts. “I think the 5k is a great idea, and it makes me happy to see people do things for a good cause,” The Beacon/Maddy Kinard Jason Schneiderman holding his poetry book "Hold Me Tight" 5K fun run/walk on April 9 to support those in Ukraine By Sydney Umstead News Staff Writer On April 9, Wilkes will hold a 5k to help civilians in Ukraine. All proceeds made from the event will be donated to the AirBnB.org Emergency Shelter Fund. The AirBnB Emergency Shelter Fund provides refugees shelter during the ongoing war. Civic engagement has also been in contact with two local Ukrainian Catholic Churches that are accepting donations. “It's a simple way of supporting people from afar with generosity that is desperately needed,” said Megan Boone Valkenburg, coordinator of student development. For this event, Civic Engagement and the Nursing Student Organization collaborated to make things possible. Medical supplies will be collected on the day of the event but donations can also be made prior to April 9, as well as a week after the event. There are six boxes around campus where students can bring medical said Ramya Robinson, digital design and media major. The event serves to give back to those in need, and that every little bit can help in that cause. Graphic by Zoey Rosensweet �The Beacon - April 6, 2022 6 Peace Pop-Up in Weckesser to show support for Ukraine By Maddy Kinard News Editor Starting on March 31, The President’s Office invited students to show support for Ukraine through post-it notes. Found in the lobby of Weckesser Hall, a station is set up where anyone can stop by and write words of support on blue and yellow post-it notes. As more are filled out, the post-it notes will create the Ukraine flag. This is one of many events Wilkes has done so far to show continuous support and increase awareness for the war currently onging in Ukraine. Some of these events have been information sessions, gathers for peace and more. Any questions can be directed to Bridget Giunta at Bridge.giunta@ wilkes.edu or Niamh Harkins at Niamh. Harkins@wilkes.edu Photo: The Beacon/Emily Cherkauskas TOP MIDDLE PHOTO: “Peace Pop-Up” sign located outside of Weckesser signaling students to come inside. RIGHT: The post-it note station set up in the Weckesser lobby for students to write words of support and frame them in the shape of the Ukraine flag. Photo: The Beacon/Maddy Kinard Pinwheels for National Child Abuse Prevention Month News Editor April 2022 is the National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Wilkes University police has shown its support for the Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center through “pinwheels for prevention.” These pinwheels can be found in the mulch area of the greenway. According to the Childhelp organization, 1,840 children died due to abuse in neglect in 2019. However, they also state that there is a severe undercounting of fatalities in some states by 50 percent or more, meaning that this number could be much higher. To find out more information or show support through donations, visit childhelp.org. To report an incidence of child abuse or suspect child neglect, call the Childhelp national child abuse hotline (1-800)-422-4453 Photos: The Beacon/Emily Cherkauskas By Maddy Kinard BOTTOM LEFT PHOTO: Pinwheels placed on the greenway showing support for the month of April TOP RIGHT: “Pinwheel for Prevention” sign infront of the pinwheels explaining why they are there �The Beacon - April 6, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have any events or artists to be shared? Contact Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor: Jordan Daniel: Jordan.Daniel@wilkes.edu Sordoni Art Gallery opens last exhibition of the semester By Kellie Scott Staff Writer The Sordoni Art Gallery opened its new exhibition by artist Dan R. Talley, “State: Obvious/Not So.” This exhibition will be up from April 5 to May 29 and includes a variety of Talley’s work. Talley is a professor from Kutztown University where he taught photography, time-based media and professional practices. His exhibition incorporates works dating from 1973 to the present. “The exhibition is a retrospective, which means that it is a broad overview of nearly 50 years of work and includes photography, video, sculptural installations of mixed media and drawings,” said Heather Sincavage, director of the Sordoni Art Gallery. “Dan is someone who is both conceptual and minimalist. Thematically, I’d say there is not necessarily a thread that binds the works.” In terms of setting up the exhibit, there was a lot of work to be done. “I feel bad overusing this word but it just captures the whole atmosphere: exciting,” said Dasha Yakhnis, senior marketing major. “When coming up with arrangements and then with the hanging process proving to be difficult at times, it’s so thrilling and fulfilling to see it all come together to create stunning exhibits.” This show is one to stop in and visit as it encapsulates a true art experience and includes a variety of different conceptual meanings. “I think the same as any exhibition, I would encourage people to come in with an open mind and be ready to observe and ponder,” said Alyssa Roberts, senior digital design and media arts. “Talley’s work focuses mainly on celebrating objects, places, people, or media that we tend to overlook.” For more information on this exhibition visit the gallery’s Instagram account @sordonigallery. The Beacon/Kellie Scott Some of Talley’s pieces are interactive for guests. As soon as a guest walks into the gallery, the first thing that grabs their attention is the show’s title wall. This exhibition, “State: Obvious/Not So” displays all works from 1973 to the present by artist Dan R. Talley. The artist is a professor at Kutztown University and taught photography, time-based media and professional practices. Also, he worked as a gallery director, arts writer and of course, artist. His pieces in this exhibition include a little bit of photography, videos, drawings, as well as installations that incorporate audio and photographic projections. �The Beacon - April 6, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 8 Dollar store recipe: Sweet and delicious vanilla cupcakes These vanilla cupcakes are a sweet and tasty dessert that everyone will surely enjoy. This delicious recipe makes 24 cupcakes and can easily be doubled for two times the enjoyment. These cupcakes can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week. Ingredients: 1 box classic yellow cake mix 1 cup water 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 16 ounces buttercream frosting 24 cupcake liners a Enjoy! Allergens: Egg products By Morgan Rich Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer B n o um c Each week, the Wilkes Beacon staff adds a song to the Beacon Bumps playlist on spotify. Check us out under Chris Gowarty’s Spotify or check out this week’s picks right now! ps Be Directions: First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place cupcake liners in a 24 cupcake baking pan. Next, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil and eggs into a large bowl. Beat the mixture with a wooden spoon or an electric mixer for two minutes. Pour the batter into the cupcakelined pan. Bake for 16 to 21 minutes or until the batter is completely baked. Then, let the cupcakes cool completely before putting them on a cooling rack. Once completed, spread buttercream frosting evenly with a knife over the top of the cupcakes. The Beacon/Morgan Rich This delectable dessert is the only vanilla cupcake recipe that you need. Emily Cherkauskas, Editor-in-Chief: Memories Lie - Red Vox Ariel Reed, Managing Editor: 10 Things I Hate About You - Leah Kate Liz Cherinka, Social Media Editor: 10 Steps - Christian Leave Maddy Kinard, News Editor: Eek - Leven Kali Jordan Daniel, LA&E Editor: As It Was - Harry Styles Bre Ebisch, Opinion Editor: Violet - Bad Suns Lindsey Scorey, Opinion Asst. Editor: Lovers + Strangers- Starley Christopher Gowarty, Sports Editor: Moment of Clarity- JAY-Z Baylee Guedes, Sports Editor: Life In The Fast Lane - Eagles Jason Eberhart, Sports Asst. Editor: What Happened To Virgil - Lil Durk, Gunna Zoey Rosensweet, Lead Layout Designer: Reverse Cowgirl - Mickey Darling �The Beacon – April 6, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment Annual Women’s and Gender Studies conference held By Morgan Rich 9 This event was held virtually and in-person Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer On April 4 and April 5, Wilkes and King’s College presented their 11th annual Women’s and Gender Studies conference on the second floor of the Henry Student Center. This is the first year that the conference was held in person since 2019. The conference started on April 4 via zoom with a keynote address given by Ilyse Morgenstein Fuerst, an associate professor of religion and esteemed scholar of religion at the University of Vermont. The theme of the keynote address was “Not Fit for Polite Company: Religion, Race and Gender” and examined how race and gender shaped religion. “Dr. Morgenstein Fuerst is an incredible speaker,” said Dr. Jennifer Thomas, associate psychology professor and the director of women’s and gender studies. “She has written numerous articles and books about Islam and Muslims, especially in South Asia and that includes thinking about religion, race, language and imperialism.” The conference included about 18 different presentations, as well as readings from the university’s Manuscript Society and King’s Campion Literary Society. This took place in the ballroom, where 12 different featured readers read poetry and fiction pieces. One of the presentations, “God Help the Outcasts: Examining the Correlations Between Religious Exposure, Gender Identity and the Queer Experience,” was presented by Drew Haritos, a sophomore English and psychology major. Haritos examined the impact of religious exposure and identity has on how people define and experience gender and what role religion and religious exposure have had in the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals, compared to those who have not. “I decided to do this topic based on my own personal experiences,” said Haritos. “I grew up in a really small, super Christian town and was raised very religious. For the longest time I had a constant battle going on in my mind between my own goals and aspirations, sexual identity and religious values.” At the conference, there were nine different panels that included gender based discrimination in sports and art, the socialization of gender, contemporary issues of women’s healthcare: menstrual disorders, breast cancer and nutrition, challenges to gender equality, contemporary issues surrounding gender equality, gender in an ever changing world, international women’s issues, women, power and change and poetry and fiction. This took place from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., with students being able to move through different rooms throughout the day. Another presentation “Latin American Feminist Movement and its Impact on Awareness of Femicide” was presented by Michelle Bazan and Xhulieta Gjoca, junior psychology majors. “As a Latina myself, this is a topic that I am extremely passionate about because I have family members who live this reality day to day,” said Bazan. “I am extremely appreciative to have this opportunity because any chance to bring awareness to femicide in Latin America is one step closer to finding a solution.” The conference is always held in the spring semester. Calls for proposals are sent to Today@wilkes at the end of the fall semester, which students can find in their email. Students can also reach out to Dr. Thomas with any questions on how to apply. Students react to Harry Styles long-awaited comeback to music Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer On March 31, English singersongwriter Harry Styles released a new song off his highly-anticipated album, “Harry’s House.” His latest single from the album is called “As It Was” and it is already becoming a hit amongst fans. The singer took a break from creating music in 2019 after his last album, “Fine Line,” was released. The break was due to the global pandemic and the rescheduling of his tour. In that time, he also focused on his own company, “Pleasing,” that focuses on nail polish, face serums and merchandise. As one popular musical artist does, Styles posted to social media on March 23 to announce the new album to be released on May 20. Although Styles is releasing new music from his third upcoming studio album, he has not mentioned anything about a tour yet. However, many fans are under the impression he will be announcing one soon after discovering an Instagram account linked to the singer himself. Styles is rumored to be behind a newly created Instagram profile @youarehome. The account posting images behind a slightly opened tan door allows room for speculation. “It’s been a hot minute since he last released music,” said Lily Goense, sophomore English education major. “It is refreshing to see him finally create something a little different.” Junior psychology major, Michelle Bazan, did not expect the new song to sound the way it does. She noted that she was expecting the music to be more rock and roll. Bazan attended Styles’ last show during the leg of his North American “Love On Tour” in Long Island, N.Y. on Nov. 28, 2021. She hopes to see him on tour again. “The song embodies an ocean; the song starts calm, then starts to become upbeat like ocean waves crashing against each other,” said Sean Robinson, first- year sociology major. “The song is calming yet energetic at the same time.” The single, “As It Was” was different from fans and music listeners’ original expectations but they fell in love with it anyway. Robinson really enjoyed the new song and looks forward to the rest of the album when it gets released. “As It Was” is available on all streaming services. The new album, “Harry’s House” can be pre-saved by going to hstyles.lnk. to/AIW. To access Styles’ company “Pleasing” go to www.pleasing. com to see the full merchandise and product lineup. Graphic by Shawn Stone By AJ Rubino Styles releases new single “As It Was” �The Beacon - April 6, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Liz’s Craft Column: Beginner spring crochet lavender pen An affordable DIY school supply perfect for spring By Liz Cherinka Social Media Manager This craft is a beginner crochet lavender pen. This DIY is sure to spice up normal school supplies and is perfect for the spring. A bouquet of these pens is perfect for this time of year, as well as taking notes. This pen craft requires some prior knowledge of crocheting and terminology but it is easy for a beginner. These directions will assume this knowledge but crochet books for beginners are perfect to learn these terms, as well as a quick internet search. This craft is affordable because it does not require many supplies and it is not time consuming. • Lavender yarn • Green yarn • BiC round stic pen • Hot glue • Crochet needle for the size of the yarn • Scissors 1. First, grab the lavender yarn. Chain 36 to begin. 3. Now, grab the green yarn and the pen. The BiC pen has a simple design which makes it easy for this craft but if there is another pen with the same appearance feel free to use that instead. Remove the cap of the pen. Put a line of hot glue up the pen starting where the cap ends. Wrap the green yarn around the pen using the glue to stick it on. Continue this all the way up the pen. Put a dot of glue on each end to secure the ends of the yarn and trim the ends. This green pen creates the stem for the lavender as well as the functionality of this craft. 4. Now it is time to attach the crocheted lavender onto the pen. Put a dot of hot glue onto the top of the pen and glue the beginning of the lavender onto it. The beginning is the end without the extra yarn hanging from it. Put a line of hot glue around the pen and glue the lavender to it. The original crocheted chain provides a flat end for the lavender to be glued onto the pen. Continue gluing this flat end around the pen until the whole lavender is wrapped around. Use the extra ends of the yarn to finish off the end and trim the ends. Once the lavender is fully wrapped around, the crochet lavender pen is finished. Feel free to use this pen in classes to show off your crochet skills. 2. Once the chain is finished, slip stitch into the sixth stitch from the hook. Chain six and then slip stitch into the next stitch. It is important that the slip stitch is into every stitch without skipping any. This will leave awkward gaps. Repeat this for the whole chain. Tie off the end, leaving small strings of the yarn at the end. The lavender appearance should be apparent now. Liz’s difficulty rating: �The Beacon - April 6, 2022 11 Life, Arts & Entertainment C R E AT I V E CO L O N E L S Creative Colonel of the Week: Paxton Postlethwaite By Jordan Daniel Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor This week’s Creative Colonel certainly fits the title. Paxton Postlethwaite, junior digital design and media arts major, not only kills the game when it comes to graphics and photography but also excels in packaging design. “To sum it all up, I do most things such as logos, brand guides, posters, infographics, packaging, etc,” said Postlethwaite. “My main focus that I have been doing nonstop is package design.” Before coming to campus, Postlethwaite had always been into art, especially photography and even wanted to go to college for it. However, she received many discouraging words from her high school teachers about this tentative decision. Her principal even told her if she went to college for photography, she would end up as a waitress for the rest of her life. Ultimately she chose Wilkes for criminology. Unfortunately, Postlethwaite did not see a future in criminology for herself and after meeting with an adviser on campus, Megan Senausky, to receive help setting up her schedule she suggested taking Integrative Media 101. After taking the class, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in this field. “My favorite thing overall in the DDMA major is the people involved in it; the professors are like my parents away from home and the students are the most incredible, nonjudgement people I have ever met,” said Postlethwaite. “As for graphic design, I love the idea of creating art and making people feel something.” Courtesy of Paxton Postlethwaite Postlethwaite is a talented graphic arts designer and photographer. As of right now, Postlethwaite’s favorite design project she has ever created is her most recent project called Esme, which is a modern, professional but fun take on medical marijuana packaging. This is one of her longest projects to date since it involves multiple parts. “There is a strong use of deep rich color and gorgeous line art that are different tones and shades of the dark colors,” said Devyn Cammarota, junior digital design and media arts major. “It’s a very modern brand and compared to other marijuana packaging. This is not like any other marijuana packaging I’ve ever seen.” Although Postlethwaite is majoring in digital design and media arts, photography is her number one hobby on the side. Her favorite photographs to take on her Nikon D3500 camera are portraits and black and white pictures. Postlethwaite taught herself how to take photographs by watching YouTube tutorials and would practice by doing photoshoots every weekend. She eventually took classes on photography here. “I think her photography is very clean and I am really into her black and white aesthetic,” said Emily Makaravage, junior digital design and media arts. “I want to see more of her photography in the future.” If interested in seeing Postlethwaite’s photography, visit her Instagram account @paxtondigital. She plans to post more of her work there soon. “As cheesy as it sounds, I like the concept of telling a story with just an image and no words, which everyone can interrupt differently,” said Postlethwaite. A sample of Postlewaite’s work. This is a gig poster she made this semester in a class called Type 2, which focuses on type and its proper usage in multiple forms of media. Want to nominate someone for Creative Colonel? Contact LA&E Editor: Jordan.Daniel@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - April 6, 2022 News Wilkes raises flag in ceremony for International Transgender Visibility Day 12 LEFT: The gender and sexuality alliance (GSA) at Wilkes sponsored the flag raising ceremony. From left to right: Dr. Helen Davis, GSA adviser; Morgan Steiner, secretary; Claire Wynne, vice president; Henry Jurgiewicz, treasurer; and Cas Schiller, president. Photos: The Beacon/Emily Cherkauskas Wynee donates a progress flag to President Greg Cant. The flag, which serves to represent the LGBTQ+ community with its modern and inclusive colors and homages, will be displayed in the Henry Student Center. Schiller raises the transgender flag, their fellow officers beside them. The transgender flag raising ceremony served as a way to educate others about the transgender identity, to make the campus a safer and more open environment for students. �The Beacon - April 6, 2022 Opinion 13 OPINION: Understanding the importance of International Transgender Visibility Day and the need for more inclusivity on campus By Breanna Ebisch Opinion Editor March 31 is recognized as International Transgender Day of Visibility and now, more than ever before, it’s important to understand why the single day is necessary to our calendars. Transgender Day of Visibility is dedicated to celebrating transgender individuals and bringing light to the discrimination that they face on a daily basis. On campus, the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) raised the transgender flag on the greenway as the way of celebrating the day for the Wilkes community. While this may seem like a small event in comparison to some of the other occurrences on campus, the meaning behind it is incredibly crucial especially in today’s world. According to the Department of Justice, hate crimes against transgender and gender non-conforming individuals have increased by 587 percent between the years of 2013 and 2019. To make matters worse, murders of transgender people are at an all-time high. Beyond the perpetuated violence that these individuals are constantly victims of, they often face discrimination in a variety of areas in daily life. Whether it be in the workplace, educational settings or simply in everyday situations like being in public, transgender people are still largely not accepted. But it’s 2022, and times are changing. They must. Discrimination and violence against transgender people has never been acceptable. Which is why International Transgender Day of Visibility remains important to recognize. Celebrating transgender individuals is something that should always happen, but unfortunately cannot be done without shining a spotlight on the orrible tragedies that this group faces so often. And while these issues feel like they don’t impact the Wilkes community directly, they do. Students may not see the discriminatory actions or realize how necessary it is to show support for the group, but something as simple as raising the transgender flag on the greenway sends a message to everyone that this day is not to be overloooked. Dr. Helen Davis, associate professor of English, is the adviser of GSA and believes that recognizing International Transgender Day of Visibility at Wilkes is a step in offering further support and appreciation for trans students, staff and faculty. “It is important to celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of trans individuals, whose work is often not recognized, and also to raise awareness about discrimination and threats that trans folks continue to face.” said Davis. “We also want to send a strong message that trans and nonbinary students, faculty and staff are welcome, accepted and supported on our campus.” This was the first time any event of this kind was held on campus and many individuals in the Wilkes communit y, including President Dr. Greg Cant, attended despite the rainy and cold weather. It was a feat within itself to see the flag be raised and it’s a step forward in order to make our campus more inclusive and welcoming when the rest of the world may still be making that shift as well. Henry Jurgiewicz, senior psychology and sociology major and treasurer of GSA, spoke at the event and was pleased with the turnout. “I think the event went well,” said Jurgiewicz. “We (the GSA officers) got more media coverage than we were expecting, a higher turnout than expected, and feel like the campus and surrounding communities were more aware of us than before. It was nice to feel like our effort was making an impact, even if it’s just a small one. Any impact is good.” Celebrating transgender individuals is a wonderful act and should be done on a daily basis, but more importantly, recognizing the need for change when it comes to violence against these individuals remains connected to International Transgender Day of Visibility. Until the world, our country and our campus is entirely safe for those people, there is plenty of work to be done. March 31 may be the designated date to put the spotlight on the positive and negatives that the transgender community faces in today’s society, but change is needed everyday of the year. Do your own research, be inclusive within your life and start conversations with others about the issues that impact transgender people. Hatred has no place here and Wilkes University has made that clear with their event on International Transgender Day of Visibility. 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While comedian Chris Rock stood on stage getting ready to present an Oscar for best documentary he made a joke directed at Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Rock joked, “Jada, I love you, ‘G.I. Jane,’ can’t wait to see it.” Pinkett Smith did not take kindly to the joke since she suffers from alopecia, which is an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss. For the movie “G.I. Jane,” actress Demi Moore shaved her head and Pinkett Smith has a similar hairstyle to the one Moore sported. In an effort to defend his wife, Smith stormed on stage and hit Rock in the face. Due to the show being recorded live in its entirety in various countries, everyone was able to see and hear Smith’s poor choice of action. Smith has every right to stick up for his wife but the way in which he went about it in this circumstance was out of line for multiple reasons. One of the main reasons is his public status. Since Smith is a well-known actor and sometimes stars in films meant for children, he is seen as a role model to them. Now, these children have the opportunity to watch him hit another man and are susceptible to believe violence is the right way to solve an issue with another person. Also, Rock is a comedian and jokes come along in Smith’s profession so, knowing this, he should have settled his issues with the comedian in a more calm manner. Hitting Rock sends the wrong message to not only children but those who are huge, die-hard supporters of Smith. If Smith found the joke to be too offensive, he should have addressed it at a different time. Even if Smith wanted to address it right then and there, he could have grabbed the microphone and called out Rock’s offensive joke instead of hitting Rock in the face to express his feelings. Although Smith took things too far, the Oscars is at fault too for not doing enough to reprimand his actions. After the incident, the Academy still gave Smith an Oscar for best actor for his role in the movie “King Richard” and let him speak for about five minutes during his acceptance speech, which sends the wrong message that those who commit violence still get rewarded. Even though Smith posted an apology on Instagram to Rock, the Academy, the producers of the show, the attendees and those watching around the world, more needs to be done to show those that this behavior is not right and should not be celebrated. Therefore, the Oscars should consider not inviting Smith back and show that he will not get away with a slap on the wrist for slapping another man in the face. 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: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu or Ariel.Reed@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 6, 2022 Opinion 15 St. Peter’s basketball makes history: What’s next? 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By Lindsey Scorey Asst. Opinion Editor In recent years, children’s books and media selection have slowly but surely grown to be more inclusive to race, sexuality and other intersectional factors. My sister began working in a public library a few years ago and noticed the selections of children’s readings offered inclusive, informative and entertaining ways of educating children on a plethora of topics. However, many parents have taken to social media and, of course, the traditional means of telling the workers who put the books out for sale or borrowing just how upsetting this is for them. Many argue the books are covering topics that children are either too young for or simply should not be made aware of. To this, I have a couple contentions. Let’s take LGBTQIA+ identities, for example. To those who protest, I would ask, how did you know you were straight? At what age? You do not know what your child is thinking or feeling about their bodies, and it is important to normalize these topics at an appropriate age, so children feel comfor t able talking about them. And you absolutely can wait until your children are curious or ask you questions. Parenting looks different for everyone, but you cannot deny your kids critical conversations when they are ready for them. You should let your kids know you are there to support and uplift them, never to judge or condemn. As is clear if you simply look around you, everyone is different. We all belong abc to different i d e nt i t y categories and children are much more perceptive of that than we may think. Take for a specific example, “Bad Hair Doesn’t Exist” by Sulma Azru-Brown. This children’s book exists to let all young girls, but mainly young girls of color, know that their hair is beautiful. Curly or tousled hair needs different care, but that does not make it any less worthy than any other texture of hair. Think about all the young girls who never heard that message. This book can make a difference in so many lives and even teach parents as much as the kids. Before you protest our youth learning more about their own identities, consider just how you learned yours. We deserve to openly talk about them. We all deserve solid means of instruction, support and care. Think about what message you want to send before you speak. Graphic by Jack Malatesta �The Beacon - April 6, 2022 Opinion 16 Curry reveals growth on his outstanding new album By Sydney Allabaugh Staff Writer Denzel Curry is a rapper known for his high-energy alternative hip-hop bangers. From his breakout hit “Ultimate” to lead single “PERCS|PERCZ,” Curry commonly screams his lyrics over an aggressive drill beat. However, on his new fifth studio album “Melt My Eyez, See Your Future”, Curry strays from these expectations and his typical style. This album allows fans to see a different side of Curry as he utilizes elevated and mellow traditional hip-hop beats to tackle vulnerable topics like social issues, mental health and selfdiscovery. Although it was not what I was expecting, “Melt My Eyez, See Your Future” may be his best work yet. “Walkin,” the first track released from the album, perfectly sets the tone and foreshadows the theme of the rest of the album. In this track, with its diverse flows and melodies, Curry illustrates the importance of coping with and healing from injustice and mental health issues by facing them instead of running away or internalizing them. Instead of letting issues consume him, he learns “[he] just gotta stay focused, [he] just gotta keep walkin’.” Curry takes this philosophy and applies it on “Melt Session #1” and “Mental,” two tracks that remind me of older styles of hip-hop. On both, he emphasizes that he has the responsibility of processing hardships and taking accountability instead of ignoring them, or “melting [his] eyes.” Curry shares this new perspective he developed after Apple lovers, need to have every digital device be Apple. There is some logic to doing this, as all Apple products can be synched together. When users receive a text, their computer, iPad, and iPhone all make that lovely chime. They are the same people to judge when they receive a green text message. I actually knew someone quite shallow who listed not having an iPhone as a con towards a potential romantic partner. I know plenty of people who do actually There was also that running gag that students who use MacBooks pointedly and obviously pull them out and type rather dramatically in class to ensure others know they have an Apple laptop. use Apple devices for their capabilities. Being in graphic design, I was told an iPad is an invaluable tool, and drawing on it is almost identical to illustrating with a pen and paper, and I have found starting therapy to help his listeners through their own struggles. Curry tackles topics bigger than himself on “The Last” and “John Wayne,” songs about injustice and police brutality. On “John Wayne,” a song produced by JPEGMafia, Curry criticizes the police by referring to their racial injustices. He references the horrific Breonna Taylor case in the line, “911, emergency will murder me the day I call ‘em” to argue why he distrusts officers. He explores this topic further on “The Last” as he expresses how unsafe he feels in a country riddled with violence. The combination of important subject matter, inspiring themes, and high-quality production distinguishes this album from others in Curry’s discography. Curry proves himself as an artist by diversifying his work and shedding fear to showcase vulnerability and struggle. Overall, “Melt My Eyez, See Your Future” highlights Curry’s growth not only as an artist, but as a person, too. Graphic by Jack Malatesta The constant loyalty battle between electronic companies By Rudy Urenovich Staff Writer Everyday we make decisions and grow to form preferences that we uphold and defend vehemently. Perhaps the most heated and frequently debated preference is between our electronic devices. We are college students, cell phones, computers, tablets, smart watches, are basically lifelines; we would not be able to function without them. So it’s no wonder we grow devoted to certain brands. The main debate is Apple versus, well, literally any other brand. Samsung when it comes to phones, and Microsoft when it comes to computers. And any other tech brands. To be honest, people who love Apple products, love Apple products. They will fight to the death defending their excellence and will oftentimes choose death than switch to another brand. Also this to be true. I had a mentor who had (almost) every iPhone ever made, and is in awe of everything the brand makes. Those who are not in favor of Apple devices are equally obnoxious as those who adore the brand, with their loudly proclaimed hatred of it. They are proud to not use Apple products and will make this point whenever possible. I can see in some cases Windows, Samsung and Google products may be the better option because I think, and do not quote me, that Apple products are more expensive. Apple products also do not have the benefit of longevity. You’re lucky if you have a phone or laptop that lasts four or five years. All in all, everyone has their preferences and their opinions, and that’s their prerogative. Graphic by Jack Malatesta �The Beacon - April 6, 2022 Opinion 17 Blue Period and the LGBTQIA+ experience in real life By AJ Rubino Life, Arts and Entertainment Staff Writer The newly released anime “Blue Period” has caused quite the stir in the anime and manga community with its representation of genderqueer and nonbinary people. “Blue Period” follows a cisgender male, Yatora Yaguchi, who learns the idea and love for art. He meets Ryuji Ayukawa, a genderqueer individual who uses they/ them pronouns. However, this individual goes by Yuka and not the other name. The representation of genderqueer and LGBTQIA+ in this anime is greatly appreciated, but it comes with a cost for the character. Yuka’s family, with the exception of their grandmother, disapproves of their lifestyle and their identity, which becomes violent. Representation should not carry the stereotypical sob story in order to feel the confidence and self-respect within one’s self. Regardless of this situation the Yuka finds themselves in, they still present themselves sternly and open to educating others. It’s strange that the main character of the show, Yatora and Yuka, end up being close friends, considering the relationship they had at the beginning of the manga. At the beginning, Yaguchi was very ignorant towards Yuka and the idea of genderqueer and nonbinary. He makes his remarks to Yuka and a slight rivalry starts. Over the goal to the course of their cisgender male relationship, who blocked it the two with his sheer become closer. ignorance. Yuka opens Score. up to Yaguchi I felt and expresses comfortable their feelings with Yuka’s t o w a r d s character as genderque er I proceeded and their to watch identity. This is the show. I when Yaguchi thought long starts trying about it, and and correcting why it meant their mistakes. a lot. Then, I For one, realized, I saw Yaguchi stops myself in Graphic by Jack Malatesta using Yuka’s them. deadname. Thankfully, I was personally shocked when I changed majors when I decided to stop I watched this anime. LGBTQIA+ going by my legal name, so it’s almost representation in anime is common when shocking when people know it. it falls under the romance genre, but for a However, nothing is more disrespectful seinen manga that is aimed at young adult than when someone asks what my males I was surprised to see genderqueer deadname was. It is a name I do not go by representation. anymore, so why should you need to ask Sure, the way the main character for this information if you are not going to went about it was not to my liking, but use it and just make me uncomfortable in then again, when I told a student in my the process? department my pronouns, he stared at Personally, educating others can have me, laughed and said, “I do not play the positive effects, but it gets tiring after a pronoun game.” while. I did not know pronouns were a game. A queer person should not have to They/them pronouns kicking the winning educate others to avoid the constant disrespect from others. Last semester, I was constantly being put down by my own identity in my department. I had days where I avoided people and buildings because of the toll of having to feel like I was fighting for my life, when I should not have to. I go by they/them pronouns and I have been using those pronouns for almost three years. It’s frustrating when a professor asks for my pronouns, I give them the pronouns and then they do not use them. Same thing happens with my friends, and it is constantly tiring to have correct people. Sure, people make mistakes, but these mistakes can be corrected as easily as the mistake was made. People who make a big deal out of misgendering me cause more of an issue than they mean to. Just because I do not conform to the gender binary does not mean you need to treat me as if I am fragile. I do appreciate educating others to make me feel better but I should not have to receive disrespect in the process to gain respect. Today, it is less of an issue, but upon reflection it should not have happened. Just because I am not the average cisgender heterosexual female does not make me a fragile breakable person. I do look up to Yuka a lot, and I see myself in them. Sometimes calling people out can help get the point across but sometimes educating yourself to prepare for situations like this is highly advised. guaranteed money and then retire? If that will be the case, then the Packers will be left with over $70 million in dead cap. Rodgers can legitimately screw over the Packers organization with this contract. Now, the power is, sadly, in his hands. One hour later, nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson sent shockwaves throughout the league when he got traded to the Denver Broncos for five picks, tight end Noah Fant, quarterback Drew Lock and defensive end Shelby Harris. The Seahawks also sent back a fourth-round pick. On March 10, the Chicago Bears traded former defensive player of the year edge rusher Khalil Mack to the Los Angeles the rival Minnesota Vikings. The NFL world was sent into orbit on March 23. Star wide receiver Tyreek Hill was traded to the Miami Dolphins for five picks. Hill wanted to be the highest paid wide receiver. To see an electrifying wide receiver get traded out of nowhere shocked everyone. On March 31, former Seahawks sixtime all-pro linebacker Bobby Wagner joined the rival Rams. Where are the Rams finding the money for all these moves? The Rams want to be back-to-back Super Bowl Champions and it shows. It has only been three weeks since moves started happening and it is already the craziest offseason of all time. The NFL 2022 off-season trade: Craziest one yet, and here’s why By Zara Lantzman Opinion Staff Writer The National Football League offseason kicked off on Feb. 22, while free agency started on March 14. To put it simply, no offseason in NFL history has even been as unpredictable and crazy as this year’s. To start it off, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers signed a massive contract extension on March 8. As grand as this was, I am not a fan of the contract that Rodgers was given. Rodgers’ contract guarantees him over $150 million over the next three years. Who is to say Rodgers will not just play one year, take the Chargers for a second-round pick and a 2023 sixth-round pick. As a Packers fan, I was beaming with joy to see the Bears get worse. March 17 was a tough day to be a Packers fan. Pro Bowl wide receiver Allen Robinson signed with the Super Bowl Champion Los Angeles Rams. The worst news was yet to come as star Packers two-time all-pro wide receiver Davante Adams was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders for the 22nd overall pick and the Raiders’ second-round pick. The Packers should have received more. Adams’ value is worth so much more. March 22 was another sad day for Packers fans as former Packers Pro Bowl edge rusher Za’Darius Smith signed with �The Beacon - April 6, 2022 Opinion 18 If you're not seeing films in theater, you're doing it wrong Are you just watching films, or are you experiencing them? By Hannah Simerson Staff Writer Take a minute and think about the last time you sat in a movie theater watching the newest hit film. Were you on the edge of your seat sharing screams with the person to your left during a horror film? Did you hear a joke from another member of the audience during a comedy film that made the entire theater erupt into laughter? Did you enter the theater to watch the newest superhero movie and found yourself face-to-face with 60 people dressed in Spider-Man costumes? Seeing a film in the movie theater is more than just an excuse to eat buttered popcorn and slushies (although this is certainly reason enough). When you share an hour and a half emotional thrill ride with a room full of random strangers, you sign yourself up for an experience you simply cannot replicate at home. For starters, the movie theater forces you to pay attention to the action unfolding in front of you. By placing you in a dark room with little to nothing to let your eyes wander to than the ginormous screen, movie theaters give you no choice but to become immersed and invested into the action. When you watch films at home, the distractions are endless and could easily distract even the most concentrated from paying proper attention to the film. Perhaps the most unspoken but beloved aspect of watching a film at the movie theater is the sense of community that surrounds the theater. More often than not, strangers quickly turn into friends by the end of the film. Odds are, everyone in the theater is a fan of the same thing, so seeing the film in public offers an opportunity to connect with those with similar interests. Let’s be real for a second here: We don’t talk enough about how vulnerable it is to watch a film with someone, especially if that film is something you hold dear to you. You’re crying, you’re laughing, you’re screaming, you’re frustrated—together. The theater is collectively experiencing emotions together. Do not underestimate the power in that. There is nothing quite like the atmosphere of a movie theater. Whether anticipation is dripping from the walls on opening night or calmness surrounds the theater during a matinee show, there is simply no place that can create the same vibes as a movie theater. Completely peaceful yet exciting at the same time, the movie theater is truly an escape from the world beyond the screen. If none of this is convincing you to go see the new film you’ve been waiting for in theaters instead of on HBOMax, you should be aware that films are not created to be viewed on such small screens. Films are shot and edited with the big screen in mind. Take the newest “Dune,” for example. “Dune” was made for the movie theater screen; from its landscape shots to its crisp audio, the film demands to be seen in its best display. You may forget the plot of the film you saw in the movie theater, but you won't forget what happened in your theater during that film. This is because going to the movie theater is more than just a film watching experience. It is the unspoken, often unseen, elements of the movie theater experience that make it so unique and worthy of your time (and, frankly, your finances—support local movie theaters before we lose them). Plus, there’s buttered popcorn and slushies. What’s there not to enjoy about that? Graphic by Jack Malatesta �The Beacon - March 30, 2022 Sports Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editors: Christopher.Gowarty@wilkes.edu or Baylee.Guedes@wilkes.edu BB: Kemp's seventh inning strikeout grants Wilkes first conference wins By Baylee Guedes Co-Sports Editor A doubleheader on Saturday afternoon led to 4-3 and 7-6 wins for Wilkes as they hosted FDU-Florham after a 6-5 loss on Friday. In the first game, both sides of the field remained scoreless until the fourth inning. FDU got the bats going in the top of the frame, scoring three runs off of six hits. Wilkes answered in the bottom of the fourth with RBIs from junior AJ Brosious, who had a sacrifice fly to center, and senior Michael Patrizio, who had a sacrifice fly to right field. By the fifth inning, the score remained 3-2 in the Devils’ favor as each team played tough. In the sixth inning, Patrizio got his second RBI of the day by doubling to leftcenter, bringing in first-year Mike Show to tie the game. Wilkes held FDU scoreless in the seventh and added another run as first-year Zach Luksic singled to left field, scoring graduate student Brandon Reno the winning run. “It was thrilling to hit in the winning run,” said Luksic. “Reno had a great hit and did his job getting on base in that situation. The same goes for Stone Warmouth, working an at-bat to get the walk to first. So to have those runners in scoring position really helped me with hitting the ball to the outfield to bring them in.” Senior Tony Molitoris pitched six innings only allowing six hits, three runs, four walks and added four strikeouts. Junior Sawyer Kemp closed the game by pitching one inning, not allowing any hits, and adding two strikeouts as well as one walk. “Winning the first game was definitely important,” said Molitoris. “We have been in a slump the last couple of weeks so it was good to get the first one today and be able to have a chance to win the series.” Game two started out hot as FDU got the bats firing in the top of the first inning, scoring two runs. Wilkes responded with an RBI double from Reno, scoring graduate student Nick Pronti. The Devils came back in the second inning with a solo home run from fifth-year Matt Nodoro, making the score 3-1 at the top of the second. No scores in the third and fourth innings for FDU led to a chance for Wilkes to score as junior Peyton Schuck brought in Luksic and Reno on a single to left-center in the bottom of the fourth, tying the score. First-year Chase Vrabel singled to center, scoring first-year Jimmy Brazofsky to get a 4-3 lead. The Colonels held FDU scoreless in the fifth inning and added three runs of their own to the board. Junior Max Alessi doubled to left-field, bringing in Reno. Schuck singled up the middle, scoring both Luksic and Alessi. The score was 7-3 in the Colonels’ favor going into the top of the seventh inning. The Devils tried to make a comeback, scoring three runs on a three-run home run by senior Tommy Moore, but Wilkes got the final out on a strikeout, ending the game and getting their second conference win of the day and season. Senior Gage Coudriet got the win on the mound as he pitched four innings allowing three runs on five hits with two walks and one strikeout. First-year Todd Kolbicka pitched 2.2 innings in relief with two hits, three runs, two walks, and one strikeout. Finally, Kemp pitched 0.1 innings with a single strikeout to end the game. “It felt great to get two conference wins today,” said Coudriet. “I am proud of everyone on this team and the way we bounced back after the loss on Friday. Time to get back to work this week and build upon the successes we saw in this series.” The Colonels return to the pitch with a trip to DeSales University on Friday at 3:30 p.m. Photos: The Beacon/Ariel Reed Senior pitcher Sawyer Kemp yells in excitement as he just pitched a strikeout to secure the win. Graduate student Brandon Reno (left) fist bumps junior Peyton Schuck (right) after scoring. �The Beacon - April 6, 2022 Sports 20 Myer's scoring not enough to lift Wilkes over FDU-Florham By Jason Eberhart Asst. Sports Editor The men’s lacrosse team faced off against FDU-Florham on Saturday afternoon at Schmidt Stadium. The Colonels fell to the visiting Devils 11-9 in a close MAC Freedom contest, the loss bringing Wilkes’ record to 0-2 in conference and 4-7 overall. It was a slow scoring affair for much of the first half. FDU-Florham’s defense was sitting in a zone, which stagnated the Wilkes attackers. The Colonels were up 2-1 late in the first quarter before a goal from FDU tied things up. That goal kickstarted a 5-1 stretch spanning through the first and second quarters for the Devils as they took a 6-3 lead into halftime. “I thought we played a little slow today on offense,” said head coach Curtis Jaques. “I think that some of the looks that we like to generate in the full field usually, we did not cash in on a lot of those looks. We just didn’t play as hard as we could in transition.” The Colonels knew that they needed to play with more pace as they tried to climb back into the game. The Wilkes offense did just that as they came alive shortly after halftime. Back-to-back goals from senior midfielder Alex Myers, the second of which was the 100th point of his career, trimmed the deficit to just one. “It was a huge accomplishment and I have been working my entire career to get to a hundred points,” said Myers. “It is a huge milestone for only playing twoand-a-half years because of COVID-19, so I am really excited and proud of myself.” Wilkes had all of the momentum on their side following the milestone goal. However, the two teams traded a pair of goals before the Devils scored three unanswered to take full control of the game. The Colonel defense had been dominant up until that point in the game, but a few breakdowns led to the FDU run. “I think on defense we need to improve our communication,” said senior goalkeeper Ryan Lasher. “We need to go along together as a team and just trust each other more.” Lasher finished the day with 11 saves and a save percentage of 0.500. Despite being down, Wilkes fought until the very end. They were able to cut the lead down to two multiple times. However, the clock was not in their favor, and eventually they ran out of time. “I think our faceoff group did a The Beacon/Ariel Reed Senior midfielder Alex Myers runs to his teammates in celebration after scoring his 100th career point. fantastic job today, which is always a few more times.” huge plus for us,” said Jaques. “We had Wilkes will look to earn their first eight assists on nine goals, so our team conference win of the year as they was sharing the rock. All in all, I think travel to take on the Arcadia University the boys battled today, we just need to Knights tonight at 7 p.m. see the ball drop in the back of the net a THE BEACON’S Player of the Game: Alex Myers Points 4 Goals 4 Assists 0 �The Beacon - March 30, 2022 Sports 21 TENNIS: Men and women fall to DI Lafayette College By Chris Gowarty Co-Sports Editor Men’s Over the past weekend, the men’s tennis team lost two matches putting their record at 4-4 on the season. The Colonels lost to Ursinus College 8-1 and to Lafayette College 6-1. The men’s first match of the weekend was against Ursinus on Friday, April 1. Ursinus quickly jumped out to a 3-0 lead after sweeping the doubles portion of the match. The Bears continued to dominate the match by winning five of six singles to defeat the Colonels by a final score of 8-1. Sophomore Cole Gibson was the lone winner for Wilkes as the No. 1 Single, defeating Ursinus sophomore Lars Jespersen in three sets by scores of 7-5, 5-7 and 10-5. First-year No. 6 Nick Putney came close to a victory in his singles match, but fell to Ursinus sophomore Ethan Yu in three sets by scores of 4-6, 6-4 and 8-10. On Saturday, April 2, the Colonels traveled to Easton, Pa. to face the Division I Lafayette Leopards. In this matchup, the Colonels lost 6-1 to bring their season record to an even 4-4. No.1 Single Gibson and first-year No. 4 Single Nathaniel Rathe both lost their matches in two sets by scores of 6-2 and 6-2. Sophomore No. 2 Single John Toussaint lost in two sets 6-0 and 6-1 and first-year No. 3 Single Connor Frey lost his match in two sets 6-4 and 6-0. No. 5 Single Putney lost his match in one set by a score of 8-2. Lafayette was able to sweep the doubles portion, as Toussaint and sophomore Jacob Bossler lost their match 6-1, Gibson and Rathe lost their match 6-0 and Putney and first-year Rodniel Senson lost their match 6-1. “I think that we have a resilience that’s undeniable, and that shows in our matches day-in and day-out,” said Toussaint. “We proved to ourselves that our goals are undoubtedly attainable and well within our reach, we just have to keep putting in the work and playing the sport we love.” The Colonels play their next match against rival King’s College on April 5, where they will also play their first match within the MAC Freedom Conference. Women’s On April 2, the women’s tennis team lost two matches to put their record at 3-4 on the season. The Colonels traveled to Lafayette College where they lost 7-0 and hosted New Paltz College at home where Senior Dasha Yankis looks to return the ball. Photos courtesy of gowilkesu.com they lost 8-1. The Colonels dropped their match against Lafayette, as they were shut down completely in all singles and doubles played leading to the 7-0 loss. Senior No. 1 Single Dasha Yakhnis and senior No. 3 Single Alexa Cieri both lost their matches in two sets by scores of 6-0 and 6-0. Sophomore No. 2 Single Zoe Klein came close to winning her match after a 6-6 tie in the first set, but eventually lost the second set by a score of 2-0. The rest of the Colonels singles lost in one set, as first-year No. 4 Tia Amerise fell 8-5, senior No. 5 Abby Bielecki fell 8-0 and sophomore No. 6 Cassidy Greenman fell 8-3. The Leopards swept the doubles portion, as No. 1 Greenman and Klein fell 6-1, No. 2 Yakhnis and Cieri fell 6-1 and No. 3 Amerise and sophomore Kaitlyn O’Neil fell 6-1. After their matches against Lafayette, the Colonels traveled back home to face New Paltz College. In this matchup, Wilkes’ tough stretch continued as they lost 8-1 to the Hawks. The Colonels’ only win of the day came from the No. 1 Doubles duo of Klein and Greenman as they won in three sets by a score of 8-4. The No. 2 Doubles Cieri and Yakhnis lost by a score of 8-6 and the No. 3 Doubles Amerise and O’Neil fell 8-2. The Hawks swept all singles matches to secure the win against the Colonels. No. 1 Single Yakhnis lost her match in two sets by scores of 6-1 and 6-0. No. 2 Single Klein started her match off hot, winning the first set 6-4. However, first-year Anna Barteck shut down Klein’s momentum and won the next two sets by scores of 6-0 and 10-4. No. 3 Single Cieri, No. 4 Single Amerise and No. 5 Single Greenman all lost their matches in two sets by scores of 6-2 and 6-0, 6-0 and 6-4 and 6-1 and 6-3 respectively. No. 6 Single O’Neil came close to winning her match, evening up the score by taking the second set 6-3 after losing the first by the same score. O’Neil unfortunately fell to sophomore Loretta Donovan in the third set by a score of 105. “We’ve all seen how far we’ve come as individuals,” said Klein. “Just showing up to play our games can make all the difference. Not everything will be a win, but the well-fought-for losses spark the greatest fuel for improvement.” As the away team, the Colonels will played their first MAC Freedom match of the season when they faced King’s College on April 5. Sophomore Cole Gibson prepares for the service return. �The Beacon - March 30, 2022 Sports 22 This week’s chosen athlete of the week did not return messages; therefore; there is no male athlete of the week this edition. Colonels athletics in action throughout the week Sophomore infielder Sami Hendershott found a way to get to third base despite the obstruction from Penn State Hazelton. Sophomore catcher Nicole O’Rourke positioned herself to prevent Penn State Hazelton from scoring. Junior centerfielder Peyton Schuck mentally prepared himself for his next bat. Schuck ended up hitting a double and scored two runners. Senior utility Michael Patrizio lifted his glove to catch an easy pop-fly off the bat of FDU. Junior faceoff Bradley Anacreon snatched the ball from the FDU faceoff and proceeded to jumpstart their offense. Photos: The Beacon/Ariel Reed Senior goalie Ryan Lasher instructed his teammate on where to go to best stop FDU’s attack. �23 Sports The Beacon - March 30, 2022 Getting to know... Hayden Calaman Sophomore Softball Player The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week March 23 to March 30 Why Hayden Calaman was selected: Calaman's efforts were cruicial in the team's matchup against Alfred, where she went 0.500 and 0.444 from the plate. Name: Hayden Calaman Year: Sophomore Major: Civil Engineering Hometown: Elizabethtown, Pa. High School: Elizabethtown Area H.S. Position: 3rd Base Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? The smaller class sizes and the ability to play softball had the biggest impact on my decision to come to Wilkes. Post-graduation plans in terms of a career? I hope to obtain a civil engineering position that is involved with the development of homes and buildings. Favorite Memory as a Colonel? Meeting and getting to know all of my teammates and friends the first week of freshman year. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? I hope that as a team we have fun and compete to the best of our abilities throughout the entire season. When/Why did you first begin playing? I first began playing when I was about nine or ten years old. My dad was most definitely the driving factor with my introduction to the sport because he grew up playing baseball. Favorite thing to do during practice? My favorite thing to do at practice is run through defensive situations and work on executing plays. If you had to choose one thing about your program that you could improve, what would it be? I would like to improve our outfield, so it won’t hold water as well when it rains. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Painting, reading, and hanging out with friends. Favorite building on campus? SIMMS. Favorite meal to eat on campus? Tater tots. Favorite professor? My favorite professor is Dr. Carole Baddour, because she is very approachable and does her best to make sure all of her students comprehend and learn the material given in class. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? Neil Armstrong. Most influential person in your life? My sister Haylee. A quote you live your life by? “We cannot become what we want by remaining what we are.” Anyone to give a shout-out to? My roommates Bri, Marissa, and Tinsley. - Compiled by Ariel Reed, Managing 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/Ariel Reed �The Beacon - April 6, 2022 24 � 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, 2022 April 6 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communications Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2022 April 2 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/22f5d3aefccbd00c46a110e134b726e0.pdf 4176bf563d315ffce6e6a005f1503a53 PDF Text Text The Beacon - April 6, 2022 THE BEACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Volume 74, Issue 17 “The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow.” Students celebrate a All Belgium victorious in successful Block Party tecBRIDGE’s collegiate division, wins first place One of the many faces at Block Party, Wilkes staple Tony “the Grill Guy” Wallace placed fresh patties on the grill to ensure that everyone in attendance got their free meal. For more photos, see page 6. The Beacon/Ariel Reed GSA hosts first live drag show since pandemic in 2020, page 5 Creative Colonel: Jacob O’Boyle, page 11 1 Photo courtesy of Nick Godfrey The Kirby Center hosted tecBRIDGE’s 20th Annual Business Plan Competition awards ceremony on Thursday, April 23. The first place winner was All Belgium, the waffle food truck owned and operated by Toon De Schepper and Billy Berry, ice hockey athletes. The organization aims to improve and encourage business innovation for local businesses in the area. With that in mind, tecBRIDGE awarded All Belgium a 10 thousand dollar cash award and a 90 thousand dollar award for business operations. From left to right: John Barrett; Toon De Schepper, All Belgium co-owner; Jimmy O’Kane; Billy Berry, All Belgium co-owner. Gen ed course validity put into question by students, page 16 BASE:Walk-off win highlights series sweep over Del.Val., page 21 �The Beacon - April 27, 2022 News News 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor Maddy Kinard: Madelynn.Kinard@wilkes.edu Student Government notes: April 20 weekly meeting By Zach Paraway News Staff Writer Student Government began in traditional fashion with a call to order and roll being taken. The treasurer’s report stated that there is a total of $48,026.81 across all SG accounts. The first order of business was week one of two for WEBS fund request. It was presented by Ada Soriano. WEBS, Women Empowered By Science, holds a summer camp every July on campus for middle school and high school girls in the area. The idea of the program is to get young women interested in STEM focused careers that tend to be dominated by men. They asked for $2,500 in order to send 10 students to camp for free. The request will be voted on next week. The second order of business was week two of two for Kappa Psi fund request. The Kappa Psi fraternity is the oldest and largest pharmacy fraternity in America. Wilkes is known as the Delta Omicron Chapter. They came to ask for $15,580 in order to attend the 60th Grand Council Convention. The request was approved for $9,000. The third order of business was a Commuter Council constitution update. It was presented by Kimberly Bailey, vice president. New requirements now state that members must attend 50 percent of the meetings and the e-board must now be a part of the general board. The fourth order of business was an allocation to the 2022 to 2023 club fund. This was done by the secretary council, which is made up of all the class secretaries and the student body president. This makes up the funds for SG, the mega councils and many of the student funds. The fifth order of business was week two of two for the block party fund request. Block Party was Apr. 22 and was a campus-wide event for students. It was co-sponsored by SG and Programming Board. The request for materials was $6,000, which was allocated. The sixth order of business was week two of two for the programming board food truck budget request. It was presented by Student Body President Lexi Payne. The food trucks are to coincide with the live concert of Two Friends performing on campus on Apr. 30. The request was for $2,000 for the food truck Full Throttle. The request was approved for the full amount. Next week will be the first meeting for any new members that got voted in over the last election. The next and final SG meeting will occur Wed., April 30. Table of Contents Beacon Briefs: Upcoming campus events News..................2 Compiled by Beacon News Staff Life, A&E............7 Parking Applications Open Commuter and resident student parking applications have opened for the fall 2022 semester starting April 4 online. The deadline to complete applications will be 4 p.m. June 30. For those interested in Ralston, note so in the comments sections. Any applications submitted later than the deadline will not go under review. Applications will not reopen once closed. For any questions, call 570-408-7275. Are you a member of the class of 2022? If yes, the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relation encourages you to attend the First Farewell from 7 to 9 p.m. April 29, under the tent outside Weckesser Hall. Food, a DJ and more will be provided. Attire is casual and attendees are able to purchase their senior class gift. To register and make a gift, QR codes are available in the April 22 Wilkes, Today email. Scholarship Availability The American Association of University Women, Harrisburg branch, announced four college scholarships that are available to women from Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry County who are pursuing degrees in the 2022 to 2023 academic year. Applications must be postmarked by July 15. For more information about the different scholarship requirements, visit the April 19 Wilkes, Today email. Any questions can be directed to the AAUW Scholarship Committee at HbgAAUWScholarship@ gmail.com Buy a Tote Bag Green Giants tote bags are an affordable, sustainable and durable alternative to plastic and are being sold for ten dollars each. The bags come in two designs: the Wilkes logo and blue butterflies. Students looking to purchase one should watch out for them in the Student Union Building, the Simms Center, or DM them on Instagram @greengiantstotebags to place an order. 90 percent of proceeds go to Little Eric’s Foundation, a local organization that funds pediatric cancer research. Memorial Concert Honoring Professor Emeritus Steven Thomas A memorial concert honoring Steven Thomas, late music professor, will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 1 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. The public is invited to attend and will be required to follow St. Stephen’s protocols for masking and social distancing. If you would like to attend or perform, register through the Mar. 18 Wilkes, Today email. Opinion............14 Sports................19 Upcoming Events: 2022 Spring Semester May 4 - Classes End 5 - Final Exams Begin 12 - Final Exams End �������������������������������� ���������� ������ ������� ������������� ��� �The Beacon - April 27, 2022 News 3 Earth Conservancy files archived by Megan Novak By Sydney Umstead News Staff Writer The Earth Conservancy Archive files have now been processed by first-year environmental science student Megan Novak. The files take place from 1963 until 2001, the bulk being from 1988 to 2001. Novak has since uploaded a blog post that highlights information in the archive. Novak began working on processing the archive in October 2021. Library archivist Suzanna Calev reached out to Novak that summer asking if she would be interested in working on the archive since she is an environmental science major and a part of the honors program. While not required, Novak worked to conduct interviews with professors who were involved in the conservation organization. “The whole project hits close to home when you see remediation being completed in an area you grew up in; my favorite part was seeing remediation having been completed in areas I drive by all the time,” said Novak. Novak went through all the information and categorized them into many different series. Each document then was put into folders and numbered based on boxes they would go into. The task of completing the archive transpired over the course of six months. This includes Novak’s time receiving donations from professors and documenting that, as well as writing the blog post. “These were files that were donated by Paul Adams and Harlod Cox from the President’s Office; they were part of the Christopher Breiseth papers,” said Calev. The organization was officially established in 1992, but was indirectly created following the Knox Mine Disaster in 1959. The disaster was caused by illegal digging under the Susquehanna River in Jenkins Township, Pa., and 12 miners died in the disaster due to flooding. Former congressman Paul Kanjorski and Wilkes’s fourth president, Christopher Brieseth, started to build a team that would clean up the land previously owned by the Blue Coal Company, which shut down in 1976. The board of directors featured many members of Wilkes faculty and was chaired by Dr. Christopher Breiseth from 1992 to 2001. Dr. Kenneth Klemow, professor and chair of biology, recounts how he and three of his colleagues were called into the office of the previous dean of the school of science and engineering, Dr. Umid Nejib, who told them he received a call from Paul Kanjorski, inviting them to attend a meeting he was holding to propose his plan to clean up mine damage across the Wyoming Valley and beyond. The first part of the meeting consisted of Kanjorski informing them and a smaller group of people about his plans to begin the organization. The second part consisted of Kanjorski taking them alongside journalists and news stations to a wetland, where he informed Klemow that he wanted him and his colleagues to work together to do this. “There are so many stories and things that happened along the way,” said Klemow. “I think some could write a book about the way that science interacts with the public.” Originally, the organization faced pushback from the public. Klemow noted how many were afraid of the water jet technology being used clean out nuclear bombs and that radioactive reside being put into the constructed wetlands. This could not have been further from the truth, but the board members and people of Hanover township had made up their mind. At first, they refused the proposal. This was until a local journalist wrote an editorial praising both Kanjorski and Wilkes for their proposal that would construct wetlands, reclaim land distrubed by coal mining, map out the mine impacted land and water and develop water jet technology. The proposal was then passed and they began their work. In order to view Novak’s reflections and the link to the earth conservancy files collection, go the April 2022 section at: wuarchives.home.blog Christopher Brieseth (left) and Paul Kanjorski (right) stand before the Blue Coal Company, which previously owned their team dedicated to cleaning up the land. Dr. Dale Bruns, late dean of the college of science and engineering, with students. Bruns taught classes like aquatic ecology and water pollution ecology. Photos courtesy of the Wilkes University archives �The Beacon - April 27, 2022 News 4 Weekly global coffee hour holds benefit for Ukraine By Fen Farnelli Maierean closed her presentation with advice for Wilkes students who wish to help, stating that the most important thing they can do is what they were doing today: hosting the event and collecting donations. The benefit was organized by Mary Ellen McLean and Crystal Cool of the Diversity Affairs Department, which hosts Global Coffee hours weekly on Wednesdays in Savitz Lounge. “After following the news stories of the atrocities taking place in Ukraine, I was compelled to find a way to help,” said McLean. “The Global Coffee Hour seemed like the perfect avenue for a benefit, which would unite our international and American students with the global concern for the people of Ukraine. “Dr. Andreea was more than happy to offer to do a Zoom presentation on the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. In addition, she provided links for agencies providing relief for Ukraine and her connections with people aiding refugees on the border with Romania. As usual, the entire staff at the Center for Global Education and Diversity Initiatives came together as one to plan the details. I’m grateful that the Global Coffee hour is able to provide a way to help the people of Ukraine.” Starr Sandt, first-year psychology major who helped organize the event, saw the event as a great way to help raise awareness for what is happening in Ukraine. She hopes that the event was able to attract attention amongst the student body and help boost motivation for those to donate in any way possible. An additional discussion on the Ukrainian crisis with professors from Wilkes will be held on Thursday at 2:30 p.m., the location currently to be determined. offered by the pharmacy department. “We are proud of our students and how they give back to the community in many ways. It is rewarding to hold an event that allows us to give back to them,” said Stolte. This is the first time the event will be held since the COVID-19 shutdown began in 2020. This event allows for past students and staff members to come back and see colleagues after a long period of time. Both Thomas and Stolte stated that they loved that the event is back after the past two years and that they can meet many of their late students and colleagues. Not only do they both do the event as a way to raise money for scholarships for students, but they also find great joy in the event and getting outside with even their current students. Stolte expressed how a lot of times students and teachers are used to this one-way relationship and do not meet outside of the classroom. He sees this event as a way to bridge the gap and he takes pleasure in it. He did, however, note his lackluster golfing abilities. “I am horrible. I mean, truly terrible,” said Stolte. “I am so bad that I do not even play. I will spend the day on my golf cart going from group to group talking to people and making sure they have everything they need. Even if I was a good golfer, I think I would choose to spend the day that way. There's no risk of bad shots or missed putts for me.” The event is set to take place at the Mountain Laurel Golf Club in White Haven. The form is available on wilkes. edu or in the Today at Wilkes email from April 18. Staff Writer On April 21, The Center for Global Education and Diversity Initiatives hosted a benefit for Ukraine as a part of their Global Coffee Hour event. The benefit featured a Zoom presentation from speaker Dr. Andreea Maierean, assistant professor of political science and study abroad coordinator at Wilkes. Additionally, students could donate to Ukraine and tie-dye a shirt in the colors of the Ukrainian flag. Maierean’s presentation covered the current situation in Ukraine, the distinctions between refugees and immigrants and what is being done at the border to help refugees. "The whole conversation is obviously sad but the type of solidarity we have seen since the crisis also gives us hope,” said Maierean. “The government took their time but the population organized almost immediately almost the night it happened. The moment refugees crossed the border someone would provide them with food and shelter.” Photo courtesy Starr Sandt Students tie-dye shirts in the Savitz Lounge during the global coffee hour. School of pharmacy holds annual dean's golf tournament By Zach Paraway News Staff Writer On May 19, the School of Pharmacy will host its 20th annual dean’s golf tournament. The event takes place before the hooding ceremony and commencement, where students who finished their Ph.D. or master's degree are rewarded in ritual for their hard work in completing the program. The event is open to all Wilkes students, staff, faculty and alumni. This gives people of the community a chance to golf with the dean of the School of Pharmacy, Dr. Scott Stolte. He, along with Dr. Marie Thomas, associate professor and chair of pharmaceutical sciences, have done the event for many years. The event costs $125 to current Wilkes students and $150 to all other students. All proceeds from the event go to funding many of the scholarships Photo courtesy Dr. Marie Thomas Attendees participated in the last held golf tournament before the shutdown in 2020. �The Beacon - April 27, 2022 News 5 GSA brings back drag show, raises awareness By Maddy Kinard News Editor On April 22, the Gender and Sexuality Alliance held its first annual drag show since the pandemic started in 2020. Open to all students, the drag show featured four performers from Heat Bar and Nightclub in Wilkes-Barre along with four other student performers. Of the student performers, a prize basket was provided to the best amateur dancer which was voted on by audience cheers. Estella Sweet, general manager of Heat, was the emcee for the evening and introduced all participants while also performing herself. Each performer was allotted two dances in which they were interactive with audience members, dancing with them, or in some cases, on them. “I don’t really define drag,” said Sweet. “Drag is whatever you make of it. There are so many different types and outlets of performing in drag, it’s just like any other art form. There is no definition, it’s what you make of it. Like RuPaul says, I know it’s cliche, but ‘we’re all born naked and the rest is drag.’” Sweet started drag as a in her mid-20’s in 2006 as an artistic outlet for herself and was able to make a career out of it. To her, it is a way of expressing herself how she feels inside as well as outside. At the same time, it is also a way to be creative and involve all of her favorite forms of art like painting and drawing on her face instead of on a canvas and expressing herself through music. She also goes on to state that shows like RuPauls Drag Race get things wrong. Although she says she has to give credit where credit is due, it has brought drag mainstream which she does not see as a necessarily positive thing. While it’s good for business, exposure and awareness “killed” what drag was at the same time. It was taboo and an off the beaten path art form, and Sweet sees it being brought so far into mainstream that it is being judged more than it should be because it is not always going to look like what people see in the TV show. “It was really awesome,” said Victoria Vespiro, Miss Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton 2022. “As a member of the LGTBQ+ community, and the first Miss Pennsylvanian candidate to be so, it was really awesome to see events like this happening because stuff like this never happened when I was in college. So having that kind of space where we can all be ourselves is really amazing.” Dr. Helen Davis, associate English professor and advisor of the GSA, similarly expressed the importance of having events like these on college campuses. “It helps provide a social atmosphere and opportunity for students in the GSA and other Wilke’s communities but also allows everyone to have fun and think about gender more broadly and to maybe come outside of narrow ideas about what gender is,” said Davis. The GSA is hoping to host another drag show in the fall of 2022. Drag king, Xander Valentine, kisses the hand of Victoria Vespiro, Miss WilkesBarre/Scranton 2022. Photos: The Beacon/Maddy Kinard Student performers. La Seana (left) and “Sexy Pitbull” (right) perform their first dance to “WAP” by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. MC, Estella Sweet, performs her first number, a remix on Poor Unfortunate Souls. Drag king, Oliver Twist, takes to the audence and dances on a table to “Chunky” By Bruno Mars. �News The Beacon - April 27, 2022 Students celebrate Block Party Newly elected vice president, Danielle Morris, (left) and president, Megan Makovsky (right), were just two of the many students who celebrated at Photos: The Beacon/Ariel Reed Block Party. Old fashioned style PRIMO’S HOAGIES /8 ase Italian specialty sandwiches Open every day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. e 1020 Wilkes Barre Township Blvd, Wilkes-Barre 33 Narrows Shopping Center Ste B, Edwardsville One of the Block Party stations involved tie-dying bucket hats. primohoagies.com First-year nursing major Lauren Beaver showed off her newly made bucket hat. Beaver utilized her creative side to make this hat one of the most impressive from the event. 6 �The Beacon - April 27, 2022 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment Have any events or artists to be shared? Contact Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor: Jordan Daniel: Jordan.Daniel@wilkes.edu Programming board to host DJs Two Friends in MAC By Morgan Rich First concert to be hosted since Spring 2019 LIfe, Arts & Enertainment Staff Writer Programming Board will host a Two Friends concert on April 30 at 8 p.m. in the McHale Athletic Center (MAC). This will be programming board’s first time hosting a concert since the spring of 2019. Two Friends is a Los Angeles based dance/electric duo consisting of Eli Sones and Matthew Halper. They are an American DJ and producer duo that are popular for their “big bootie” mixes, covers and their original songs. DJ Menace will be opening up for them at the concert. In 2014, Two Friends’ popularity increased when their remix of Lana Del Rey’s song, “Born To Die,” regularly rotated on SiriusXM radio. Their other remixes include songs by artists Steve Aoki, Blink 182, The Killers, Tove Lo, The Chainsmokers, Echosmith and Louis Tomlinson. They also have their own mix series radio show, “Friendly Sessions,” which debuted in 2012. This one hour show features both Sones’ and Harper’s favorite songs and guest producers and DJs. Lost Kings, Louis the Child and Mako are only some of the producers and DJs that have been featured on the show. “I am planning on going to the concert because I get a good feeling listening to music live,” said Sydney Miller, a firstyear environmental engineering major. “Seeing popular performers in person makes them seem more like regular people.” The last concert Programming Board hosted had Bryce Vine perform in the fall of 2019, followed by Wild ‘N Out in the spring. In spring of 2020, Social House was scheduled to perform but the performance was canceled due to COVID-19. During the concert, students will be able to eat from different food trucks that will be in the parking lot at the Ron and Rhea Simms Center on Main. These food trucks will be exclusive and free to all Wilkes students. “One of my goals as being the president was to bring the concerts back,” said Maddy Yeager, junior pharmacy major and former president of programming board. “During the fall semester we utilized our Instagram to see what genre students would like to see. We followed that survey up with asking students for their suggestions of artists they would want to see as well.” Two Friends is currently on its “Adventureland Tour” and has over 30 stops across the United States. Currently, 25 of the shows are sold out. California will be the last stop in the United States on May 14 before the duo travels to Canada. So far, Two Friends have received two awards for their music. They earned the “Award of Independence Excellence” from Hollywood Music in Media Awards in 2015 and they earned the “Top DJ Set” from Soundcloud in 2017. This concert is currently open to all current college students. Wilkes students are free but other college students will have to pay $10 at the door. The concert is also one of the last events of the semester before finals begin. “I love that we can have opportunities like this because it shows that the Wilkes community cares about making the best experience for students,” said Olivia Scarborough, sophomore musical theatre major. “Having fun activities planned out and so close for us makes it as easy as it can for us to just go and have fun with friends.” Miller and Scarborough also believe that university concerts give students a chance to expand their music taste and listen to different types of music than they normally would. Free university concerts also give students the opportunity to attend concerts if they otherwise would not be able to due to different life and financial circumstances. “I personally didn’t know who Two Friends were before but now that I have listened to some of their songs, I enjoy them,” said Miller. “Music allows people to connect and having this group come to campus allows people to have more in common.” If you are interested in attending the concert, go to programming board’s Instagram @wilkesupb and click on the link in their bio. The doors to the MAC will open at 7 p.m. and the concert will start at 8 p.m. Two friends is open to all Wilkes students and other students who must present student identification at the door. Non-Wilkes students will be charged $10 and all Wilkes students will be able to get in for free. Graphic by Zoey Rosensweet �The Beacon - April 27, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment Dollar store recipe: Scrumptious snickerdoodle mug cake This snickerdoodle mug cake is a treat just for one. After a long night of studying and preparing for finals, this mug cake is the perfect pick me up. Ingredients: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup skim milk 1 cup chocolate chips 3 tablespoons caramel syrup 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 tablespoon vanilla extract a By Morgan Rich Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer B n o um c Each week, the Wilkes Beacon staff adds a song to the Beacon Bumps playlist on spotify. Check us out under Chris Gowarty’s Spotify or check out this week’s picks right now! ps Be Directions: First, place the butter in a small bowl and microwave for one to two minutes or until completely melted. Combine the flour, three tablespoons of sugar, baking powder, milk, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, melted butter and vanilla extract in a separate large bowl. Mix with a whisk or a spoon until the batter is smooth and the ingredients are combined thoroughly. In a separate bowl, combine one tablespoon of granulated sugar and the remaining ground cinnamon to create a cinnamon sugar mixture. Next, place one tablespoon of batter into a microwave safe mug. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar, chocolate chips and drizzle caramel syrup on top of the batter. Continue to alternate the layers and end with the cinnamon sugar mixture, chocolate chips and caramel syrup on top. Once completed, microwave for two to three minutes until the cake batter is completely cooked or until it is to your liking. 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Quavo, Kodak Black Zoey Rosensweet, Lead Layout Designer: Elastic- Joey Purp 8 �The Beacon – April 27, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Faculty and students bring awareness for Earth Day By Kellie Scott Staff Writer Earth Day has been celebrated worldwide since the 1970s on April 22 and focuses on educating people on how to be environmentally conscious. This worldwide event helps people understand why it is so important to keep the planet clean. “I think we all have to be conscious of our footprint and waste,” said Jen McLaughlin, honors and scholars program coordinator, as well as adjunct faculty. “Can you get a Hydro-Flask and cut out plastic bottles? Are you recycling properly? Can you walk somewhere? I think if we’re all asking ourselves to be aware of what we put out into the world, it’s a small step in the right direction.” The school values education and understanding of keeping the earth safe and clean. Therefore, students and faculty members were vocal on sharing some of the things they do to keep the earth clean and safe. “To keep the environment safe, I recycle, leave places I visit better than I find them, follow the ‘Leave No Trace Principles,’ drive an environmentally friendly vehicle and carpool when I can,” said Matt Haubert, junior business administration and management major. Many people take their responsibility of leaving the planet better than when they found it seriously. Moreso, faculty members try their best to help save the environment too while encouraging their students to do the same. Associate professor of history, Dr. Akira Shimizu, shared how his home country of Japan deals with environmental issues in comparison to the United States. For instance, Japanese city offices have strict regulations for sorting and separating garbage. “Despite everyday concerns people share, have you noticed how much leftovers, for example, our dining hall produces,” said Dr. Shimizu. “I try to avoid eating out as much as possible or only visit those restaurants where I know the amount that is served.” Furthermore, people continued to express why they believe Earth Day is important today in society. “Earth Day is very important because it brings awareness to the earth and how people’s actions are affecting the environment,” said Sydney Miller, firstyear environmental engineering major. “Earth Day allows people to reflect each year on the significance of the health of the planet. Everyday should be Earth Day.” Graphic by David Marks To learn more about Earth Day and read about fast facts surrounding environmental protection and pollution, visit the official organization’s website at www.earthday.org Mixed reaction, lack of hype surround Coachella festival By AJ Rubino Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer The most anticipated music festival, Coachella, held its first weekend of activities from April 15 to 17 and its second weekend from April 22 to 24. The music festival is held in Indio, Calif., and consisted of a lineup that stirred mixed feelings and thoughts among students on campus. “The lineup really was pretty disappointing,” said Eza Chaudhry, sophomore business administration major. “It was a few big headliners versus a lot of artists that I did not know.” The major headliners for weekend one consisted of Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd. Other major artists included Doja Cat, Joji, Big Sean and Megan Thee Stallion. “The lineup was not as diverse to music as it usually is,” said Ivy Kusi, P2 pharmacy major. “The performers were aimed at a specific genre of fans.” Chaudhry and Kusi were most excited when CL brought the 2NE1 squad on stage. 2NE1 was a Korean girl group that was created in 2009 and disbanded in 2019. “It was surprising to say the least and extremely emotional considering how they had disbanded previously,” said Chaudhry. From videos that were streamed on the internet to students’ reactions, many came to the conclusion that the crowds did not put the same energy into the festival as the artists did. “I have never seen a crowd that dead for so many artists,” said Lexi Payne, senior biology major. “If I was there, I would be having the time of my life to see artists that I would love to see.” Before COVID-19, the crowds were heavily engaged but the outfits were over the top. “You can tell who goes to these events for the music versus these ‘influencers’ who get sent for a paycheck and/or for free is ridiculous,” said Kusi. “The difference has really shown at this year’s festival.” This year, the crowd’s style is progressing back to the festival’s chic boho fashion agenda. Styles brought out Shania Twain for weekend one and Lizzo for weekend two. As his new album is scheduled to release next month, many speculate that those two may appear on it. However, Chadhry and many others expressed their disgust about the situation regarding musician Joji. Joji has expressed his struggle with epilepsy and how it is triggered through stress. Something came up at the festival that triggered his health and when he asked to stop, he was forced to continue playing. In the stream, he apologized about the situation. “Kanye West can drop out of Coachella at the last minute and not face repercussions, while Joji was forced to perform by the organizers of the event was insane and disheartening,” said Chaudhry. “It is unbelievable that they could not make an exception for him.” Coachella can be streamed on YouTube for those who could not attend. More information about the event can be found on their Instagram account @ coachella. �The Beacon - April 27, 2022 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Liz’s Craft Column: Psych club makes paper flower bouquets By Liz Cherinka Social Media Manager The psychology club and Liz’s Craft Column collaborated on Thursday to bring the club a crafting event. The club made paper flower bouquets together with instructions from the craft column. The idea was initially created by Carolyn Purdy, social activities chair for the psych club. She said she was inspired to do a craft collaboration because the craft column is adorable and she loves the crafts. She said she enjoys the craft column because they tie in with the seasons and holidays, like the flower bouquet. As the social activities chair, Purdy asked the club what activities they wanted to see and someone suggested crafts. Purdy thought that this would be a “wonderful collaboration between The Beacon and psych club.” Eryn McMonagle, member of the social activities subcommittee, said her favorite part about the event was ‘being around friends and doing something that wasn’t just homework or studying.’ This event was a stress reliever for students. “I feel like I don’t have a lot of just hang out time and it was nice to have that time to just relax,” said McMonagle. This flower bouquet craft is perfect for spring and summer and is an easy craft to add fun to your space. McMonagle loved the simplicity of it, and even though it was relatively easy, the crafts still turned out really cute. Mady Hornak, member of the psychology club, said her favorite flower to make was the multi-colored flower. She noted that even though it was hard to cut, it looked the coolest when it was done. This craft requires the following supplies: • Multiple colors of cardstock paper • Hot glue. • Gluesticks • Pipe cleaners • Paper clips/ binder clips • Scissors To create the butterfly: 1.Grab two sheets of two different colors of cardstock paper. Cut two of the same color into a circle with a diameter of about 6 inches. Cut the other two into a circle with a diameter of about 4 inches. Glue the smaller circles onto the larger circles and wait for them to dry. 2. Accordion fold the circles once they are dry and then fold this in half. Hot glue the crease in the middle together to form a wing shape and use a binder clip to hold this in place while it dries. 3. Once it is dry, glue the bottom half of each wing together. Binder clip this while it dries as well. 4. With the scraps from the small circle color, cut a rectangle that is about ½ inch wide and 2 inches tall. Cut down the middle vertically almost to the bottom. Roll these two halves to create the antenna and fold the rectangle in half so the antennae are curled outwards. Glue them in between the two wings so the antennae come out of where the wings are not glued together. To create the hyacinth: 1. Grab a full sheet of cardstock paper in any color. Cut 2 inches off of one end vertically. Fold this paper in half “hot dog style” and glue the long end together. Wait for this to dry. 2. Cut 1 inch strips on the folded edge down to where the glue line is. Do this across the whole paper. Then, roll each of these strips around your finger or a pencil. It is okay to crease them a little so they keep their shape. 3. Grab a piece of green cardstock paper. Cut it in half vertically, saving the other half and cut about ¼ off of the bottom. Roll this paper up to form a stem and hot glue the ends. Use a paperclip to hold them in place until it dries. 4. Wrap the paper around the stem so that the rolled edges are on top and facing outwards. Each level will be slightly lower so the petals can all be seen. Hot glue the end of the wrapped paper together, as well as gluing it to the stem. 5. Attach a pipe cleaner on the bottom of the butterfly with hot glue to add it to the bouquet. Photos: The Beacon/Liz Cherinka To create a multi-colored flower: 1. Grab 2 papers of different colors. Cut the paper the same way as the last flower but do not glue the ends together. Cut strips that are about 1cm in the folded end, leaving a small amount on the bottom the same way as the last one. 2. Once the strips are cut, fold it the other way while not creasing the formerly folded end and glue the long end together. Repeat this with the other color. 3. Make a stem with the other half of the paper cut earlier, the same way as before. Wrap the first color around the very top of the stem tightly. Hot glue the end as well as gluing it onto the stem. Wrap the other one around the same way directly under the first color. Hot glue the end and well as to the stem. Adjust the “petals” to make the flower “bloom.” Once the butterfly, hyacinth and multicolored flower are finished, put them together to make a bouquet. Feel free to display it anywhere to add a spring touch. Liz’s difficulty rating: Share your completed craft with us, or suggest a craft you want us to try! Instagram: @wilkesbeacon #LizsCraftColumn �The Beacon - April 27, 2022 11 Life, Arts & Entertainment C R E AT I V E CO L O N E L S Creative Colonel of the Week: Jacob O’Boyle By Jordan Daniel Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor This Creative Colonel’s talent for writing sparked a unique hobby of his. Jacob O’Boyle, first-year biology major, enjoys collecting typewriters, as well as old and used books. O’Boyle began collecting typewriters after seeing typewriter content creators online. However, books have always been a passion of his, whether they are new or old. “Old books in particular just have a certain aura or vibe, if you will, around them that I love,” said O’Boyle. “The smell of the paper, the texture of the pages, the soft thunk you get when you tap on a hard cover; it just makes me happy and calm in a way I can’t really explain.” As for his typewriter collection, O’Boyle’s first one is a SmithCorona, which he found on Facebook Marketplace and his latest one is a Royal typewriter that he bought at an antique mall. According to O’Boyle, typewriters can be found anywhere that specializes in antique and vintage, as well as on the internet but they are not always affordable. “I think it is a really interesting and unique hobby,” said Ryan Charnigo, first-year pharmacy student. “Something I have never been exposed to so it has been interesting to learn about.” Since O’Boyle is a new collector, he Courtesy of Jacob O’Boyle O’Boyle types on his 1970 Royal Custom II typewriter in Farley Library. has not sold any of his old typewriters. Nonetheless, he plans to list some of them on Facebook Marketplace when his desire arises. Currently, his typewriter collection serves a decorative purpose. Decorative because they lay displayed on the floor of his bedroom due to the lack of space on his desktop. Also, his typewriters serve a practical purpose since he uses it to write personal journal entries and letters to friends and acquaintances. For instance, he wrote a letter to one of his English professors, Dr. Mischelle Anthony, associate professor of English and chair of the English department. “Jacob brought a typewritten letter and vintage literary anthology volume to my office hours,” said Dr. Anthony. “I felt happy and grateful to have had a student who has this fringe interest and who uses his brain well. I thought, ‘that’s good parenting’ because he unashamedly luxuriates in the vintage world. It’s a healthy vibe.” O’Boyle enjoys typewriting because it is an easy and effective way for him to express his thoughts in both an academic and creative sense. Lastly, according to O’Boyle, he also finds typewriting “to be a better means of communication, as, quite frankly, I’m prone to getting far off track when speaking and the written medium allows me to correct my trajectory and edit my speech after I’ve had my explosion of creativity.” On the left is his Custom II named Elizabeth after Queen Elizabeth I and on the right is the Royal Royalite ‘64 named Maude after the original owner. �The Beacon - April 27, 2022 Senior Farewell Edition Turning to the next chapter: Breanna Ebisch Opinion Editor of having COVID-19. It was a piece that meant a lot to me and I thoroughly enjoyed writing. There have been plenty of other articles that I have loved putting together too, but this has to be my favorite. What was the biggest surprise or challenge that you faced during your time on staff ? The biggest surprise during my time on staff was simply how many friends I made! Getting the chance to connect with so many people either in our department or outside was amazing and a lot of my closest friendships started with the Beacon. If you had three words to describe yourself, what would they be and why? Outgoing, passionate and kind. When did you join The Beacon, and why? I have always been an avid writer and my big dream when I started at Wilkes was to become a journalist which is why I chose the communication studies major. In high school, I wrote for our newspaper and wanted to continue in college along with getting the experience needed for my future career which led me to join The Beacon in the first semester of my freshman year. What was your favorite article that you wrote for The Beacon and why? My favorite article that I’ve written has to be the one I wrote on my personal experience What are some of your favorite hobbies or activities outside of school? I love reading (yes, for fun!), traveling, writing and spending time with my friends and family. I have about a million hobbies so sticking with one thing always changes. Graduation is quickly approaching within a few weeks. What emotions are you feeling? There are a lot of emotions surrounding graduation. I’m uncertain, excited, scared and proud all at once, just to name a few. It’s a new chapter in my life and one that I’m completely in control of which is freeing and terrifying at the same time. But I’m soaking it all in since I’ll only 12 experience this once. What are your future plans after graduation? I will be interning with Special Guest before joining the team as a fulltime employee. Having this position means I’m also staying here in Wilkes-Barre which is also really exciting! My long term goal is to either work for an NHL team in the media relations or social media aspect or become a journalist for a respected publication. If you could give some advice to Wilkes students, what would you tell them? Just to enjoy every moment! I know it sounds cheesy and you’ll probably roll your eyes when someone says the four years of college go by quickly, but they do. It’s so important to cherish even the little moments because you don’t realize how special this time is until it’s gone. What’s a fun fact that people don’t know about you? I have been on national television a handful of times! �The Beacon - April 27, 2022 Senior Farewell Edition 13 Thanking our Beacon seniors Zoey Rosensweet Lead Layout Designer was a huge task to take on, but it allowed me to hone in on my typography skills as well as layout design. What was the biggest surprise or challenge that you faced during your time on staff ? The biggest challenge for me was balancing my duties as a staff member with the rest of my workload. Luckily, there’s some really great designers that are also involved who are always willing to help out! If you had three words to describe yourself, what would they be and why? If I had three words to describe myself it would be motivated, personable, and independent. I’m really motivated to be successful in life and this goes hand in hand with how personable I am. Over my years at Wilkes, I realized that making connections IS as important as everyone says. When did you join The Beacon, and why? I first joined The Beacon because I was required to complete co-curricular hours for Dr. Briceños class. I didn’t know that there was such a good opportunity for me as a designer, or else I would’ve joined sooner. What was your favoarite design that you created for The Beacon and why? My favorite project for The Beacon was redoing the layout for most of the paper. This What are your future plans after graduation? I’m hoping to land a remote job after graduation. As I said, I’m converting a van so I’m going to be traveling to many, many national parks and a remote job would make this so much easier. If you could give some advice to Wilkes students, what would you tell them? The best advice I have is to follow your own timeline. Everyone pushes this idea that you have to be done with college in four years, but I took a year off and it was the best decision I made. Everyone is different! What’s a fun fact that people don’t know about you? One fun fact people don’t know about me is that I love pickle juice. What are some of your favorite hobbies or activities outside of school? When I’m not in class you can catch me working out, playing with my dog, and converting a sprinter van that I’ll be traveling in this summer! Graduation is quickly approaching within a few weeks. What emotions are you feeling? I know most of us have been going to school our entire lives, so I’m probably not alone when I say that I am SO ready to graduate! I’m excited to start the next chapter of my life. Page design by Emily Cherkauskas Photos courtesy of Breanna Ebisch and Zoey Rosensweet Graphics by Jack Malatesta �The Beacon - April 27, 2022 Opinion Editorial Staff 2021-22 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Emily Cherkauskas Managing Editor - Ariel Reed Social Media Manager - Liz Cherinka Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Maddy Kinard LA&E - Jordan Daniel Opinion - Breanna Ebisch Sports - Chris Gowarty Baylee Guedes Lead Designer Zoey Rosensweet Assistant Editors Opinion - Lindsey Scorey Sports - Jason Eberhart Section Staff Writers News - Sydney Umstead News - Zach Paraway LA&E - AJ Rubino LA&E - Morgan Rich Opinon - Zara Lantzman Interested in joining The Beacon? To learn more about what you can do, contact: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu or Kalen.Churcher@wilkes.edu 141 S. Main Street Clayton and Theresa Karambelas Media & Communication Center Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Want to advertise in The Beacon? Contact: Ariel Reed at Ariel.Reed@wilkes.edu The Beacon Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: Breanna.Ebisch@wilkes.edu Our Voice Each week, The Beacon’s editorial board will take a stance on a current issue. Parking expenses for students are unethical A consistent complaint from college student populations is the fact that they pay thousands in tuition and still are asked to pay for parking. On top of this, parking violations run rampant because of specific guidelines that are confusing to students. While parking spaces are reasonably expensive for universities to pay for, especially for schools located in cities, they are arguably a necessary expense that these universities can fund or make grants for. The universities covering these costs would be more beneficial, rather than making a student pay for parking that is honestly a struggle to find most of the time. Some students do not even receive a pass if they do not make the application deadline/there is not enough space. Universities put charges such as student activities or general university fees into our tuition, usually inflating costs every year. Yet, even though tuition continues to rise yearly, parking is always its own expense. Now this may make sense, because some students do not need parking passes, but offering free parking to all would make for easier student experiences. Faculty and students could still receive passes so tracking of who is where is possible, but this would ease up any burdens, especially for commuter populations. Commuter students already struggle with accessing all of campus resources 24/7, so making parking less anxietyinducing would be a better alternative. It also does not help the fact that the majority of Wilkes’ student population is comprised of commuter students. As it stands now, depending on what time of day you park on campus, options can be extremely limited or nonexistent. By restricting parking access through requiring these passes, it creates a major obstacle for students who have many classes, activities and more to partake in. Even though students pay more than $100 for a parking pass per semester, they still have the possibility of receiving a ticket. If someone were to park in the back right corner of the SUB parking lot, they would earn a ticket because they would be parking in faculty spots. If someone were to park in one of the visitor spots at the Karambelas Media & Communication Center, they would receive a ticket because they are parking in spots that are reserved only for nonWilkes parking pass holders. The specifications for these parking spots can be confusing, especially if no one is informed of it or reads it in a handbook or guideline. And let’s be real, not all students are reading section by section where they can and cannot park. We are getting the spot we see and are off to class. Even if a student does what they are supposed to do and pay the hefty parking pass fee, they could still be penalized for these instances of mishap even though this information is not made easily known by Wilkes until the fine is already in the student’s hands. The university makes a generous amount of money in parking passes and violation tickets from students that disproportionately harms their own financial security as well. It is time universities consider student needs first and stop instituting expensive parking fees. 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: Emily.Cherkauskas@wilkes.edu or Ariel.Reed@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 27, 2022 Opinion If you think humanities are easy, try and keep up By Lindsey Scorey Asst. 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Around you, people are browsing shelfs, reading books and drinking beverages. Where do you imagine yourself ? Is it the top bookseller in the nation, Barnes and Noble, or is it the lesserknown (but far superior) Books-AMillion, or BAM? If you imagined the former, you’re missing out on the best book-buying experience of your entire literary life. Don’t mistake name for quality; BAM is far superior than Barnes and Noble in every way. BAM boasts a far more robust selection of titles than Barnes and Noble can ever even dream of. When you walk into a BAM, you are immediately transported to a world with floor to ceiling bookshelves. Unlike Barnes and Noble, BAM does not need fancy wall art to draw you in. They know you’re there for one thing and one thing only: books and that is what they give you. There’s no fluff here; you’re getting what you came for… …And some more. The atmosphere in BAM is like no other. BAM stores are the epitome of comfort, unlike their rival whose doors open to a stiff, cold environment. Whether you’re there leisurely or on a mission, at BAM you can be sure that you will leave more relaxed than you came. Just like their atmosphere, the prices at BAM are simply unbeatable. You can be sure that you are getting the best deal on your “to be read” list while shopping in a BAM store. While other major booksellers (I’m looking at you, Barnes and Noble) make you pay for their discount, BAM simply requires you to sign up for their email list. One of the highlights of spending time in a bookstore is the availability to grab a coffee or similar beverage inside the store. While most Barnes and Noble stores host Starbucks cafes inside their doors, BAM stores include an even better cafe called Joe Muggs. At Joe Muggs, you can find even better beverages and even cheaper prices, a win-win. Whatever brings you into a bookstore, all book shoppers have one thing in common: we love a good deal. BAM is known for its used book sections, which span about half of the store. Old and new books alike find their way to these shelves and, better yet, the discount (you know- the one you get for free) can be applied to these already discounted books. Take that, Barnes and Noble. If you’re looking to purchase something other than books, BAM still has you covered. Along with its impressive bookshelves, BAM holds isles of Funko Pops, T-shirts, Manga, stuffed animals and more. Make sure you bring comfortable shoes- you’ll be in a BAM store for a while. If none of this convinces you that BAM is the superior bookseller, then you must just enjoy drinking overpriced coffee while staring at cliche wall art. Regardless, BAM does it like no one else. �The Beacon - April 27, 2022 Opinion 16 Gen ed course validity put into question by students By Zara Lantzman Opinion Staff Writer College general education classes can make or break your semester as gen eds are glorified high school classes. High school is used to get a broad education and to potentially find what you love to do. Granted, not all high schools have the same programs, and others may not give the best education, but overall, high school classes give you a basic education. “Gen eds are probably the most annoying part of taking classes,” said junior financial investments major Adrian Malavé. “Generally, I am uninterested in the subject and only take them to fulfill a requirement. They are also obnoxiously difficult and hard.” Your general education classes should not be more difficult than classes required for your major, they should contribute to your GPA rather than detract from it. So why do we have to take gen eds? Why should we take classes that have no relevance to our majors? Why pay for those classes when it is expensive enough to pay for our classes in our major? Why spend two of your four undergraduate While some years taking COMMUNICATIONS agree that gen classes that you eds need to be will not use? It nuked, others just does not may not agree. add up. “I chose a W h e n liberal arts looking at college purely gen eds, you because of the need to look small class at the type sizes and job of university. placement A liberal rate, said arts college sophomore focuses on a chemistry well-rounded major Emily education, P u r c e l l . while specified “However, I colleges or have reaped main public ones focus more on the the benefits of Wilkes being a liberal major. arts college because I discovered how With Wilkes being a liberal arts attainable a minor in dance is.” school, it is expected to offer a wellWhile I do not agree with gen eds rounded education, but that is not why being beneficial, it has made it easier some people choose a liberal arts college. to obtain certain minors. I almost have There are factors where people choose a women’s and gender studies minor to go to a liberal arts college because completed and that is mainly because of of the inclusivity and diversity. Others gen eds. might pick certain colleges because of “I liked having gen eds because they are the major that is offered, regardless if it important for fostering an appreciation is liberal arts or not. and baseline understanding of all of the careers and positions beyond your own,” said senior pharmacy major Sarah Markovich. On top of the baseline understanding of a career, I can understand how gen eds can help an undeclared major find their career. That is the only way I see the need for gen eds. Gen eds are literally just busy work that takes up so much of the time that is needed to spend on your major. We should not have to pay the exact same amount of money for gen eds as our major classes. College is already expensive enough. We should spend our entire college career gaining as much experience in our majors as possible, rather than wasting two years taking classes some would describe as useless. Gen eds have made my college experience ten times worse and have dropped my GPA. Gen eds stress me out more than my actual major classes. Professors try to give the most work and for what? If the school makes gen eds cheaper and easier, then I am sure more people will not actually mind them. definitely Anya. This girl convinced a grown man to buy her peanuts so she would leave him alone. That is one of the many girlboss moments she will have. The second episode however, is handed off to Yor Forger, the assassin who makes a deal with Loid. He needs a wife for his case and she needs a boyfriend because she accidentally told her younger brother that she was in a relationship. At the dinner they had to go to however, Loid accidentally introduces himself as her husband. It was funny because Yor’s coworkers could not believe that she was able to pull a handsome man like Loid. In my opinion, Loid was lucky he was able to pull her. Have they not seen her? We get to see a little into what Yor does as well. The scene where she has to eliminate the Vice Minister Brennan from the Auditing Department is nothing but showing how much of a badass she really is. Shonen manga has a tendency to show the men who write women and it gives women the damsel in distress stereotype. However, this is one of the few women who is written strongly and independently. The most I am looking for is the development of Loid and Yor and their fake marriage. The fake marriage trope can go either way and I am most excited to see what road it takes, considering this genre of manga focuses more on the action of the plot, rather than the relationships built with the main character. New episodes drop weekly on Saturday through Crunchyroll. It is available online or on the Shonen Jump app. MATH ENGLISH Graphic by Jack Malatesta Review of “Spy x Family”: Plot makes for manga magic By AJ Rubino Life, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer It has been a little over two weeks since the Crunchyroll exclusive “Spy x Family” anime has been released and it is safe to say that I am in love with the Forger’s and Yor Forger herself. The anime follows a spy with the code name, “Twilight,” a blonde man with piercing sea green eyes who is assigned to a case that requires him to have a fake family. The fake family would have to include a child who would be able to get into Eden Academy to aid Twilight in his case. Twilight starts going by the name Loid Forger after discovering he needs to find a child in less than a week. A child cannot be created without an egg, so Forger decides to go to a suspicious orphanage. There, the owner tells Forger to grab a kid and leave, so he settles on Anya, a little girl with pink hair. Best yet, Anya is a telepath, which makes the whole situation better and worse for her at the same time. Anya learns the real truth about Loid Forger and instead of being afraid, she is excited that her new father is a spy. Personally, I would grab at any sort of attention a person would give me and Anya reads my mind and almost does the same thing I was thinking. Besides that, the first episode was bittersweet and shines light into Forger’s actual personality a bit. The stigma in anime and any other spy movie shows a man who is only in it to kill people and get money. However, Forger does kill people but he also has humorous moments. The MVP of the first episode was �The Beacon - April 27, 2022 Opinion 17 Graduating seniors: Is it already time for graduation? By Hope Williams Staff Writer For some students, they are excited to start this new chapter of their lives as they begin to enter their professional or postgraduate journey. For other students, leaving Wilkes is going to be a difficult transition. For me, I am looking forward to my professional career after graduation, but at the same time, I will genuinely miss walking onto the Wilkes campus everyday and seeing all of the friendly faces I have built relationships with over the last four years. Wilkes is unique in a variety of wonderful ways. The small, close-knit community has brought so many seniors wonderful memories, experiences, resources and relationships. “There are many resources and mentors that have helped me become prepared for my professional career,” said senior hospitality management major Matt Franchetti. “The close knit campus community has helped me build meaningful friendships that I will have for a lifetime.” Building meaningful relationships was a common theme as I interviewed the senior class of 2022. Senior neuroscience major James Hughes, a current Guthrey Medical Scholar, said, “I made friends both at Wilkes, and through Wilkes, friendships that I didn’t even know I could make. In addition, Wilkes gave me the ability to pursue my dreams and took a chance on me that I will always be grateful for.” When I first came to Wilkes University, I immediately knew that it was going to be my home for the next four years. When I was beginning my college decision process, I visited Temple University and St. Joseph’s University, along with Wilkes. My plan was to attend a big school with Division I sports teams. As we all know, Wilkes is a small school with Division III sports. With that being said, the feeling I got when I walked onto Wilkes campus was something I could not find anywhere else. All of the student admissions ambassadors at Wilkes were extremely welcoming and knowledgeable and it immediately made me comfortable. Going into Welcome Weekend in the summer, I was very nervous to meet the rest of the class of 2022. But, my mentor, Deandre Depass, who was a sophomore at the time, made the transition into college comfortable and intriguing. The first night of Welcome Weekend, I made a group of friends and we spent the entire weekend together. We even moved into one of the girl’s mattresses into our two-person dorm. It was truly such a memorable experience. On top of that, I built such a special bond with my mentor, Deandre. Our friendship continued to grow throughout my college journey. In turn, he inspired me to apply to become an e-mentor at Wilkes and it was one of the best experiences and opportunities I have been given at Wilkes. I hope in my postgraduate years, I can give back to that program because it has given me so much. If I could give any advice to prospective and current Wilkes students, it would be to soak in every moment you have in college. I know we hear it all the time, “time flies” and truly, it does. I would say to build as many connections and relationships as you can, because they will mean so much. And last but not least, allow yourself to grow in as many ways as possible. “My past four years at Wilkes, definitely showed me that the best way to learn and grow is to step out of my comfort zone,” said P2 student Sydney Couturier. “You never know what you might learn, who you might meet, and what doors might open for you and your future, so push yourself and take every opportunity you can here at Wilkes, it goes by fast.” Speaking to the class of 2022, as the last few weeks of the semester come to an end, emotions will come pouring out each and every day. I hope that as the days count down, we take the time to reminisce on all of the wonderful memories and experiences we have had on the campus that has given us so much. I hope the class of 2022 has left a mark on this campus that will last forever. Class of 2022, we did it! Well… almost. Graphic by Jack Malatesta �The Beacon - April 27, 2022 Opinion 18 The incredible magic of Hogwarts comes to Philadelphia By Morgan Rich Life, Arts & Entertainment Writer “Harry Potter: The Exhibition” made its world premiere at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia on Feb. 18. It is the most elaborate Harry Potter touring exhibition and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. Driving to the exhibition was probably the most stressful part of my exhibition experience. What they do not tell you is that you have 30 minutes to get there after your scheduled time until your tickets expire, so, take my advice and leave at least two hours before your ticket time. In other words, do not do what we did and try to take every possible stressful shortcut to Philadelphia. My friends and I entered the institute and got our tickets scanned at 1:29 p.m. which was 29 minutes later than our initial ticket time. With one minute to spare, we entered the exhibition where you were able to choose which Hogwarts house you belonged to, your wand and patronus. From there, we entered a room that projected the Marauder’s map on every corner of the room and it was the most magical experience of my life. The Marauder’s map changed to Hogwarts at Christmas, to the dementors surrounding the castle, and then to a bright and sunny Hogwarts with music from the soundtrack playing in the background. Overall, the atmosphere made me feel as if I was transported into the wizarding world. After that is when the exhibition really started. There were a total of four different rooms that you could enter that were sorted into the four different houses. The rooms held different costumes from the movies, ranging from Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint’s Gryffindor robes to Robert Pattinson’s What is your Harry Potter house? Have you ever been to the exhibit? Tweet about it and tag us! @wilkesbeacon outfits from “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.” For me, the most glorious experience in those four rooms was seeing Tom Felton’s black suit and wand from “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.” Controversial enough, it is because Draco Malfoy is my favorite character. When I exited the rooms, I entered more rooms that held remakes of sets from the movies. The divination classroom, herbology classroom, Newt Scamander’s study, the quidditch pitch, Harry’s cupboard under the stairs, Dolores Umbridge’s office and the great hall were only some of the sets that were re-created. I was able to get up close and personal with them and I believe I took over 100 pictures. What I thought was cool is that throughout the exhibition, you could participate in virtual experiences to earn house points and at the end of the exhibition, you could see just how much your house earned. Although the exhibition was amazing, the gift shop merchandise was very underwhelming and gave off millennial Harry Potter vibes. However, their zipup hoodies were cute so I gave in and bought one just to prove that I went to the exhibition. Overall, I would rate the exhibition a 10/10 and I am already planning to go again in the summer before it closes on Sept. 18. Graphic by Jack Malatesta My first year of college: Different but better than expected By Sydney Allabaugh Staff Writer Ever since I was a little girl, I was told that college would be “the best four years of my life.” Between romanticized portrayals of the college experience in the media and anecdotal stories from others, I had high expectations for my first year at a university. College life is commonly depicted as an exciting experience between constant parties, developing friendships and newfound independence. Hence, when I started school, I expected life as a college student would be much more exciting and different than my former lifestyle. Now, as my first year ends, I am left to ponder on one question: “Has my first year of college lived up to my expectations?” I have had a much different experience so far than what I expected. As a commuter, I have not seen much of a shift in my lifestyle. Unlike many of my peers, I am not living alone for the first time surrounded by strangers who I must befriend to have any sort of social life. Instead, I still live in my childhood home in the town I have lived in my whole life, still work at the same job, and still spend most of my free time with my friends from high school. I have had the opportunity to stick to what is comfortable, and I have chosen to do so throughout this year. Although I sometimes feel discontent as my college life has not been as exciting as I expected, I am thankful for the decisions I have made. I do not have to worry about creating and maintaining my new lifestyle; I have had the opportunity to grow. Throughout this school year, I have gained a better understanding of who I am as a student and person. Although I have not made many close friends yet, I have met many amazing professors and fellow students who have inspired me and guided me on my path for the future. Taking what I have learned both inside and outside of the classroom, I can better navigate the world, recognize my strengths, and feel more competent moving forward through college and eventually my career. If high school senior me could see me now, she would probably be a little disappointed that I have a lack of “crazy college stories,” but she would be proud of the person college has helped me become. �The Beacon - March 30, 2022 Sports Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Deserve to be Athlete of the Week? Contact the Sports Editors: Christopher.Gowarty@wilkes.edu or Baylee.Guedes@wilkes.edu GOLF: Men's and women's teams finish up their seasons By Christopher Gowarty Co-Sports Editor Last weekend, the men’s and women’s golf teams took one step closer to ending their 2021-2022 seasons. The men competed in the 2022 MAC Championships as the women faced Misericordia University and King's College in a tri-match. After the first day of the championship, the men’s team placed fourth out of nine teams overall with a score of 329, trailing Stevens, Arcadia and Misericordia. Senior Michael Sherrick led all Colonels after the first day with a score of 81. Following Sherrick are junior Andrew Finke and first-year Max Cocchi who both had a score of 84. After the end of the second day, the Colonels held their fourth place spot and finished with a final score of 672. Sherrick continued as the lead scorer for Wilkes with 162 and placed 12th overall out of 43 golfers in the championship. First-year Cole Jungwirth was right behind Sherrick as he placed 13th in a two-way tie with a score of 165. “We had a rough start yesterday,” said head coach Guy Rothery. “We had a few rookies in their first MAC championship who I think were a little nervous and the conditions weren’t as good, but as a whole I thought we played pretty well.” The men’s team headed into the championships with a record of 6-8 on the season. In the fall portion of their season, the Colonels found themselves splitting their matches to earn a 3-3 record before fall break. However, the spring portion has proven difficult for the team as they sit at a record of 3-5 in the second half of their season. Despite their struggles in the spring, the Colonels still had their bright moments throughout the year. The team began both portions of their season with a win, defeating rival King’s College 327-351 in the fall opener and Misericordia 328-337 in the spring opener. In a 27-hole matchup at the Glenmaura Invitational, Finke shot a 119 to place him fourth overall out of 30 golfers. His performance led Wilkes to a third place finish out of six teams and earned him MAC Freedom men’s golfer of the week honors. “It was impressive to see the improvement in everyone’s game,” said Sherrick. “Everyone who plays golf has good and bad rounds but it seems like everyone on the team has improved their game on some level over the course of the season.” In their tri-match against Misericordia and Kings, the women’s team defeated Misericordia 435-457 and lost against Kings 435-417. Senior Sarah Sorber led all Colonels in scoring by shooting 96 on the day, placing fourth out of 16 golfers. Senior Gwen MacConnell followed Sorber with a score of 106 and led senior Cassidy Taylor’s score of 108, senior Marrisa Korea’s score of 125 and junior Cally Erickson’s score of 139. After their tri-match, the women’s team enters their MAC Championship with a record of 3-11. The Colonels found the majority of their success in the fall by defeating Misericordia 444-468 in their first match on September 12 and the Cougars once again on Oct. 9 by a score of 411-433. The spring portion of their season has been challenging, as the Colonels have lost to all four teams they have faced in both of the tri-matches they have played in. “I think we go into every match with the mindset of giving it our all and trying our best,” said Sorber. “One of the most important things is not letting the game get the best of you and always continuing to have fun no matter what.” The men’s team will play two more matches before their season is complete, as they face the University of Scranton on April 26 and Misericordia University on April 29. The women’s team will wrap up their season with their MAC Championships, which will occur on April 30 and May 1. Photos courtesy of gowilkesu.com Junior Andrew Finke shoots a shot up hill to the next patch. Senior Sarah Sorber chips a shot off the green towards the hole. �The Beacon - April 27, 2022 Sports 20 LAX: Men’s and Women’s teams both fall to Stevens 20-5 By Jason Eberhart Asst. Sports Editor The women’s and men’s lacrosse teams seasons are both almost finished. Although both teams have been eliminated from postseason contention, they look to finish their seasons on a positive note. The women’s team took on the Stevens Ducks on Saturday at Schmidt Stadium, their last home game of the season. Not much clicked for the Colonels as they were outdueled 20-5 on the afternoon. That has been the story of the season for Wilkes as they are currently on a six game losing streak and sit at 3-11 on the season. “The biggest struggle for the team so far this year has definitely been the injuries,” said head coach Amber McCarver. “We have had 4 ACL injuries so far this year, two of which occurred during big games. Losing players this late in the season has been tough for the team and we are going to need our younger classmen to step up big for us, but I truly believe that they have it in them to do so.” With so many injuries it has been tough for the team to find any real consistency with its lineups, which is not ideal when playing a tough MAC Freedom schedule. However, adversity is not something new to this team, as they were without a coach just weeks before the season started. Despite that, the group has stuck together and now feel like they are closer than ever as the season winds down. “The biggest improvement as a team I feel would be our overall dedication to the sport,” said senior midfielder Savannah Bauman. “We came so close as a family this season, and I feel this is due to the instability of fall ball and early season prior to Coach Amber joining us. We really showed that we wanted to continue with our love for lacrosse, and clearly did everything in our power to do so.” The men’s team did not fare well either as they traveled to Hoboken, N.J. to take on Stevens. They fell to the top-ranked Ducks 20-5 on Saturday afternoon to bring their overall record to 4-12. Despite a tough year, the Colonels offense has been a bright spot. They averaged around ten goals a game, sitting right in the middle of the conference. “Our biggest improvement this year is scoring quickly in transition,” said head coach Curtis Jaques. “I really enjoy watching our players create something out of nothing, unscripted yet fundamental lacrosse.” Four Colonels have reached the 100 point milestone in their senior campaigns. Senior midfielders Eric Ormsby, Alex Meyers, and Ethan Weaver, as well as senior attacker Luke Palladino were able to get the coveted 100th point during different matches of the season. Both the women’s and men’s teams will look to finish their seasons with a win as they take on cross-town rival King’s tonight. The women’s team will travel to King’s to play at 6 p.m., while it will be senior night for the men’s team at Schmidt Stadium at 7 p.m. TENNIS: Men’s and Women’s teams eager to start postseason By Jason Eberhart Asst. Sports Editor The women’s and men’s tennis teams concluded their home matches at the Ralston Athletic Complex for the season with a pair of them over the weekend. They took on DeSales University for a MAC Freedom match on Saturday, before concluding their non conference schedule against RIT on Sunday. The women’s team stayed perfect in conference play with a 7-2 victory over the Bulldogs. A neck-and-neck match for the men’s team left the Colonels defeated by Desales 5-4. The women’s team is currently at 7-5 and the men’s team at 7-6. Both teams are used to running through the regular season on the way to the MAC Championships. However, this year they have been tested by some of the teams they have faced. “I inherited a very difficult schedule, and I don’t think they were used to being challenged in almost every match,” said head coach Todd Kane. “It’s definitely led to some confidence issues with some of the team. But they have responded very well in the conference.” Despite the confidence issues, the Colonels are right where they want to be heading into postseason play. Both teams are in control of their own destiny of where they are going to be seeded for the MAC Championships. “The mindset is the same as it has always been,” said senior Dasha Yakhins. “We need to keep working hard, keep fighting, and enjoy the game, even when it gets tough.” Things will definitely get tough as both teams look to be on a collision course with the top-seeded Stevens Ducks in the playoffs. The men’s team will look to avenge a 9-0 loss earlier in the season. The women’s match will be resumed from a suspension on Tuesday April 26, as the Colonels currently trail 4-1. “This year we are striving to go to the finals of the MAC Freedom because last year we fell short in the semifinals,” said sophomore Cole Gibson. Both the women’s and men’s teams look to go into the postseason with a win as they travel to take on Arcadia on Saturday to conclude their regular season. Photo: The Beacon/Ariel Reed Senior Dasha Yakhins returned the ball to the back corner of the court in effort to close out the set. �The Beacon - April 27, 2022 Sports 21 BASE:Walk-off win highlights series sweep over Del.Val. By Baylee Guedes Co-Sports Editor The Colonels baseball team is riding out the season above .500 as they have their final games of the season at King’s College on Friday and at home on Saturday against the Monarchs in a Senior Day doubleheader. In the conference, the blue and gold are under .500, but their out of conference games have pushed them to a high overall record. Wilkes started out their season with an eight game win streak and has maintained a winning season. Wilkes alumnus Kevin Gryboski is in his fourth season as head coach of the Colonels and has maintained above a .500 season for two years in a row. He motivates his team by making sure they stayed focused every game. “We have played a ton of one run games this season in the conference,” said Gryboski. “One bounce or one pitch either way and we could be sittin in a different position than where we are today.” Senior Michael Patrizio leads the team with a batting average of .350 with 41 hits and 13 RBIs (as of April 23). He and his teammates focus on staying active at the plate to back up their defense with offensive contributions. In their most recent home doubleheader, the Colonels went 2-0 Photo: The Beacon/Ariel Reed Junior AJ Brosious gets hugged by senior Rob Iacono after the walk-off win. over Delaware Valley University. Game one went into extra innings as the Colonels and Aggies had a tied ball game in the bottom of the seventh. The Aggies scored in the top of the first inning off of a pass ball and the Colonels did not answer until the bottom of the sixth inning with a single to left field by first year Zack Luksic, who brought in junior AJ Brosious. Wilkes held DelVal into the bottom of the ninth and scored by capitalizing on a bad throw by the Aggies. The run was scored by junior Jason Spezzaferra who got on base with a single to left field. Wilkes won 2-1 and senior Tony Moletoris collected the win on the mound, pitching a complete nine innings allowing six hits, one run and added six strikeouts. “It felt great to get the win today,” said Moletoris. “We needed this win just for Senior Rachel Pritchard leads the team with an active batting average of .406 adding 26 hits, 10 runs and 11 RBIs (as of April 23). “After playing collegiate softball for five years now, being a leader at the plate has come with experience,” said Pritchard. “While this achievement is commendable, it is about being successful in each game as it contributes to success for everyone.” In their most recent doubleheader, the Colonels split with DelVal at the Aggies home field. Game one went in Wilkes’ favor as they held DelVal in the bottom of the seventh, winning 5-4. No runs were scored until the fifth inning when first year Nicole Howell singled to left field, scoring senior Erin Cabry. Junior Hope Mullins singled to the shortstop and brought in sophomore Kaylie Capriotti, making the score 2-0. To finish out the fifth inning scoring burst, Pritchard singled down the left field line, bringing in Howell. The Aggies scored in the bottom of the fifth, but the Colonels answered in the sixth as Howell got her second RBI of the game, scoring Cabry. A DelVal solo home run brought the score to 4-3 in Wilkes’ favor, but the Colonels secured the win at the top of the seventh when first year Kayla Burleson singled to right field, bringing in senior CayleeMae Williams. “It felt great to get the winning RBI,” said Burleson. “I am so glad I was able to help my team out in a tough situation.” The Aggies got another run off of a momentum and confidence for the end of the season. It was hard fought but well deserved.” The second game proved to be in Wilkes favor as they won 2-0. The game remained scoreless until the bottom of the fourth inning when graduate student Dominick Bayo singled to left-center, bringing in Patrizio and junior Max Alessi. “It felt great,” said Bayo. “I was just doing my part to help the team win. You never know what is going to be a defining moment in a game, so it’s always good to come up big when the opportunity arises.” Wilkes’ defense held DelVal throughout the entirety of the game, not allowing any runs. Senior pitcher Gage Coudriet got the win on the mound after pitching 6.2 innings with no runs scored, only allowing four hits and a walk, adding five strikeouts. Junior pitcher Sawyer Kemp closed the seventh inning on the mound for Wilkes, ending the game. Wilkes looks to finish out their season strong as they take on their cross-town rival. “Our goals for the last week of the season are the same, to go out and compete and win games,” said Moletoris. “Especially this week with King’s, these games are just as important as the rest of the games this season.” SOFT: Clutch hitting allows for series split against Del. Val. By Baylee Guedes Co-Sports Editor The softball team is right under .500 as they head into their last week of play. They are sitting below .200 in conference play and will finish out their season in a home doubleheader as they host Lycoming College tonight at 4 p.m.. Wilkes started out their season with a three game win streak on their spring break trip to Myrtle Beach. The Colonels are coached by Jackie Klahold who is in her third season as head coach. “Heading into our final 2 double headers of the season, we are looking to finish on a strong note,” said Klahold. “Have some momentum going into the off season and into the fall next year. double RBI, but the Colonels got the final out and won the game 5-4. Mullins started on the mound, pitching four innings with no hits, no runs, one walk and added four strikeouts. Senior Rhia Aurand finished the game and picked up the win pitching three innings allowing five hits, four runs, one walk and added two strikeouts. The second game led to a 7-2 loss as Wilkes did not get their bats going until their final time at the plate in the seventh inning. The runs were scored by freshman Emily Murphy off of another Howell hit and by Howell off of a sacrifice fly by senior Emma Stauffer. Wilkes looks to finish their season at home as they host Lycoming College tonight. �The Beacon - April 27, 2022 Sports 22 Getting to know... Cole Gibson Sophomore Tennis Player The Beacon: Male Athlete of the Week April 13 to April 20 Why Gibson was selected: In a 9-0 victory against Lycoming on April 19, Gibson earned a win for the Colonels as the No. 1 Single in two sets by scores of 6-3 and 6-2. He also helped Wilkes win the No. 2 Doubles match alongside first-year Rodniel Senson by a score of 8-3. Name: Cole Gibson Year: Sophomore Major: Business Management Hometown: Miami, Fl. High School: Palmetto Senior H.S. Position: No. 1 Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I came to Wilkes because of the academics and the tennis team. Favorite memory as a Colonel? My favorite memory as a colonel is almost beating DeSales last year during the season because if we had beaten them we would have gone to the finals and played against Stevens. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? This season as a Colonel I hope that we are able to beat DeSales to go to the finals of the conference tournament. When/Why did you first begin playing? I began playing tennis when I was seven, but I never focused on tennis primarily until I was midway through middle school because I was also playing baseball. 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/Ariel Reed Favorite thing to do during practice? During practice, I like to work on improving shots that would be difficult to hit in a match, such as drop shots or winners down the line. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? Hobbies that I like to do off the field are playing spike ball, biking and fishing. Favorite meal to eat on campus? Which Wich is one of the top places to go because the sandwiches are always good. The POD is also great because of the sushi and other snacks. What color/flavor of Gatorade is your favorite? The Gatorade flavors that are my favorites are glacier freeze and fruit punch. Most influential person in your life? The most influential person in my life is my father because he taught me how to make decisions and the importance of having to work hard. A quote you live your life by? A quote that I live by is “Only he who can see the invisible can do the impossible.” Anyone to give a shout-out to? I want to give a shout-out to everyone that has supported me with playing tennis throughout the years and helped me improve. - Compiled by Ariel Reed, Managing Editor �The Beacon - Aprl 27, 2022 Getting to know... 23 Sports Rachel Pritchard Graduate-Student Softball Player The Beacon: Female Athlete of the Week April 13 to April 20 Why Rachel Pritchard was selected: In a doubleheader against the University of Scranton on April 14, Pritchard earned a completegame victory in the circle in the first game. In the second game, Pritchard supplied a walk-off, two-run double to secure the sweep. Name: Rachel Pritchard Year: Senior Major: Neuroscience Minor: Psychology Hometown: Wilmington, Del. High School: Concord H.S. Position: P/INF Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I transferred here in 2019 because of the level of academics Wilkes offered. I heard the softball program was also highly regarded and I thought that Wilkes would be a good fit. Favorite memory as a Colonel? My favorite memory as a Colonel was meeting friends that I will keep for the rest of my life. I think that softball has brought us closer together and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Hopes for this season as a Colonel? My teammates and I are hoping to make the playoffs. When/Why did you first begin playing? I first started playing around when I was eight. My parents were very supportive and helped me improve my game as I got older and continued my softball journey. Favorite thing to do during practice? I think my favorite thing to do during practice would be to pitch to batters but also get a chance to hit off of the other pitchers. Other interests or hobbies off of the field? I really like reading in my free time. I’m sure after graduating I will have more time to find more interests off the field. Favorite meal to eat on campus? Any free food that is given to us, does not really matter what it is. Also shoutout to the waffle truck (All Belgium) for always being around campus. What color/flavor of Gatorade is your favorite? My favorite is the yellow Gatorade. Most influential person in your life? I don’t think I could just pick one person; I think the most influential people in my life are my parents. I wouldn’t be who I am today without them and their support. 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. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done.” -Rocky Balboa Anyone to give a shout-out to? Shout-out to my parents and teammates for pushing me to be the best I can be every day. (Special shout-out to Baylee Guedes.) - Compiled by Ariel Reed, Managing 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/Ariel Reed �The Beacon - April 27, 2022 24 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Reif's home footage, ca. early 1920s Subject The topic of the resource Charles Braddock Reif, 1912-2006 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource early 1920s