51 15 4132 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/4c4208d946fe0d751c4f3c41a0b8b52f.pdf 54249d6a20cca16bd726d6ee4a365378 PDF Text Text • The Beacon/ Luke- Modrovsky r �_J Have a breaking story or a press release to send? ·contact the ne"'.'s editor: alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs TREC seeks nominations from students The Teacher Recognition and Effectiveness Committee (TREC) is seeking nominations from students for the following awards: Innovative & Nontraditional Teaching Outstanding Advisor Adjunct Teaching Multiculturalism Awards The TREC asks that students please consider nominating a professor or adviser for any of the above-listed awards from Spring 2016 to Spring 2017. Nomination letters should be submitted online by the deadline ·of Feb. 17. Spring concert tickets on sale Tickets are now on .sale now for this year's spring concert featuring Frankie Ballard and co-headliners LOCASH. The show is March 19 at 7 p.m. at the F.M. Kirby (;enter for the Performing Arts. Students can get their tickets for the concert in the Henry Student Center from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Student tickets are $10. Adventures in Reading Begins Feb. 15 The Education Department of Wilkes University is sponsoring Adventures in Reading. Adventures in Reading an after school reading program for children in grades Pre-K through sixth. • Teacher Education candidates will present .innovative learning opportunities across the content areas with a focus on vocabulary and comprehension enrichment. The series of eight sessions, which is free of charge, begins on Feb. 15 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the second floor ofBreiseth Hall. . Contact Dr. Diane Polachek at diane.polachek@wilkes.edu for more information and registration forms. ;.•........2 life, a&e..........:7 Wilkes University Student Government notes Block Party came in for week 1 of 2 fund requests, presented by Cody Morcom. The event is to be held on April 22. The theme Weeki is "toxic" and attractions will keep with · On Jan. 18, Wilkes University's Student the theme. Activities include inflatables Government held its weekly meeting. such as the Adrenalator, Meltdown, Toxic . The meeting opened with a moment of Week 2 Elements, big red balls from Wipeout, silence in respect to Brianna Smarkusky · On Wednesday, . Wilkes University's · .a nd a large inflatable chair: Food includes after she passed away on Jan . .J.2 following Student Go".ernment held its weekly Levan's walking tacos, Chilly Willy's Ice an illness. She was a senior biology meeting. cream, and Pete Webby's concessions, student. Liam Bartko was appointed as the new as well as giant pixy stix, .warheads, big Allie Grudeski requested $100 to send Sergeant-At-Arms. league chew and Auntie Anne's soft o~ behalf of Student' Government to The Feminist Majority Leadership pretzels. Prizes include a mountain bike, S~arkusky's family either in the form Alliance of Wilkes University came in for smart TV, T-shirts for 300-350 people of flowers or a monetary donation for week 2 of 2 for SG club status. The club - and ·possibly an Apple Watch. The total funeral costs. The board voted and passed came back with an update that safe space fund reqµest is $14,820. The board will the motion to send a monetary donation signs would be placed on campus as their vote next week. to the family. The Class of 2017 had first awareness project. The board voted Student Government was asked to already sent flowers upon hearing the and the motion passed 29-0-2 to grant the participate in the annual St. Patrick's Day news. group club status. parade in Wilkes-Barre. The _board was The Feminist Majority Leadership SAAC came in for a non-club fund split as the day of the parade 1s the same Alliance of Wilkes University came in for request for Project Standing Room Only. as the day students return from Spring week 1 of 2 of club status approval. The Student Athlete Advisory Committee Break. More information will follow. group's focus is on . community activism · (SAAC) is a club for student athletes The treasurer's report was as follows: on women's rights and empowerment. that provides with them a voice in the All College: $49,898.82, General Fu~~s: The group currently has roughly 20 NCAA. The group requested $260 for 250 $17,723.03, Conference: $5,000 and Spint: members and is planning a trip to Seneca T shirts to be handed out at the men's and $2,000.00 with a SG total of $74,621.~5. Falls for Women's History Month as well women's basketball games on Feb. 1. The as a conference in Washington, D.C. board will vote next week. Staff Report The treasurer's report for Week 1 was as follows: All College: $49:898.82 General Funds: $18,123.03 Conference: $5,000.00 Spirit: $2;000.00 Student Government Total: $75,021.85. 0 Spread......... ~ .. 12 . . , 14 ,OplDlOD~......... A sports.:.......... 11J . �The Beacon - January 31, 2017 Title IX Compliance Updates, grant awarded • Title IX Timeline. . . .. . . .. . . .. . ' ' . 1970 ByToni Pennello Asst. News Editor At the beginning of the fall semester, a clarification of Title IX led to the addition of all-gender bathrooms on campus. However, as Dr. Helen Davis previously indicated, this was only the tip of the iceberg in regard to inclusion. . Title IX exists to protect against gender discrimination on campus. As of May 2016, this was clarified by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Education to include gende'r identity in addition to sex assigned at birth. One of the big changes put into place for this semester was the ability for transgender and agender students to change to their · preferred name. The change is visible on course rosters, in email addresses, and just about everywhere else a student's riame appears. Title IX Coordinator Samantha Hart, formerly Samantha Phillips, explained that students who wish to use their preferred names soon will only have to fill out one · registrar form, leading to a "streamlined" process that would change their name through every necessary department. Elliot DeMesa, a senior psychology majo_r who identifies as nonbinary, took advantage of this new ability as soon as they could. "I feel a lot better now that it's been changed. On the one hand, it's much more convenient;' DeMesa said. "Since I introduce myself as Elliot, it can be confusing to have to give them an email address of a different name or have them recognize emails from me under a different name. "It's also nice that, since the name is no ·longer used in our school's systems, people don't accidentally call me Danica. Being called by that name makes me uncomfortable:' DeMesa described the process as very easy. . "I don't have any complaints, and I haven't heard any complaints from others about this transition;' they said .. Due to FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), other students who made this transition could not be disclosed. In addition to the name changes, Davis said that ~ web page and brochure are being worked on detailing the locations of all 40 all-gender rest rooms on campus. "I've also led informational sessions for 3 News Congress begins addressing gender discrimination on college campuses. 1972 Title [Xis enacted. 1997 The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick 0 Samantha Hart, left, is the Title IX co ordinator at Wilkes University. She and Dr. Helen Davis are working to ensure that trans and agender students like Elliot DeMesa, right, can use their preferred name through the Wilkes portal_. student affairs and several faculty groups to community. provide information on Title IX protections "One of the things we intend to do with for trans and agender studt!nts and to offer the grant money is invite local high schools suggestions for how to make students more in the community to come to our campus included, comfortable and wel~ome on and have our peer trainers do the bystander intervention training with them;' she campus:' she added. In addition to streamlining the name said. "We aren't ·able to reach our students change process for studen.ts, Hart has some until orientation ... I t~ink the discussions more in store for Title IX compliance . at surrounding sexual assault need to start sooner, when students are in high school;' Wilkes. Wilkes recently received a grant from the she added. Department of Education for the It's on·us The week-long event will include One campaign, which aims to protect individuals Love Escalation training, which will teach from sexual assault through awareness and students to read the signs that they or one activism: of their friends is in an abusive relationship. "We applied, and we were one of the . The week will culminate at the end schools that were lucky enough to receive with Wilkes' own bystander intervention the grant;' Hart said. The grant money will training, which will be influenced by what be useq for a week long event at the end of is learned from students and others during March into April. April is Sexual Assault the week-long event. Awareness Month. The grant money will also be used to add The event will tie into sexual assault to the first "Colonels Don't Stand By" sexual · awareness, and Hart hopes to "provide assault bystander intervention video, which meaningful discussions" pertaining to those focuses on first year students, and include a issues as well as sexual harassment and video pertaining to upperclassmen. dating violence. For more information about Title IX "We want to talk about how to have .compliance, contact Samantha Hart at responsible relationships and things like · samantha.hart@wilkes.edu or Dr. Helen that;' she said. Davis as helen.davis@wilkes.edu. The event will b~gin with a keynote speaker, who has not yet been decided. "We're looking for someone internationally @wilkesbeacon known;' she said. After that, Hart hopes toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu to reach off campus and into· the local Office for Civil Rights issues "Sexual Harassment Guidance" which states that institutions arc responsible for prewnting and punishing sexual harassment. 2015 Samantha Hart is hired as a full-time Title IX coordinator at Wilke~. 2016 A Dear Colleague letter from the Department of Education darifies Title IX to include transgender and agender students. Wilkes creates ail-gender rest rooms. 2017 Wilkes receives grant from the Department of Education to hold a week-long event for sexual assault awareness. r �.J The Beacon - January 31~ 2017 News The "bursting" reality of latex allergies By Sarah Bedford Editor-in-Chief Arachnophobia. Ophidiophobia. Acrophobia. These are the some of the most common fears people have. But for a Wilkes University sophomore, the thing that scares her most is the sound of balloons being inflated. On Nov. 30, Ellen Weber and her roommate decided to go to the Henry Student Center Cafe for breakfast. As the two started preparing their bagels, Weber turned to see approximately 50 latex balloons being blown uf No big deal to some, but for Weber who was diagnosed with a latex allergy at the age of 5, this was a huge concern. Typically when a reaction occurs, Weber's eyes will begin to itch. If she is unable to leave the area where the material is, her throat may begin to swell and close up. With her specific allergy being airborne, she does not even need contact with the material to have a reaction. According to the American Latex Allergy Association symptoms after exposure may vary based upon severity of sensitivity. Common symptoms include skin redness, hives or welts, redness, itching or tearing eyes, chest tightness, wheezing, or shortness of breath and in rare but serious cases, Anaphylaxis shock. As she left the building, being there no more than three minutes, Weber did not experience any of her typical symptoms so she continued to her physics class. Within 10 minutes of the exposure though, her throat began to swell and she had a difficult time swallowing. With the help of a nearby friend, Weber made it to Health Services and had Epinephrine administered. Once her throat went back to normal, she was taken to the hospital to ensure she was fine. . After a day of rest, Weber reports that she is feewig much better. "Epinephrine gives you an adrenaline rush and Benadryl calms your system down, so having both, and a trip to the ER was enough for one day," she said. The ALAA reports that less than one percent of the United States population suffers from a latex allergy though health care workers and individuals with spina bifida (a congenital defect of the spine) are at a higher risk for contracting the allergy. In total, there are thr~e types of latex allergy: IgE mediated allergic reactions (Type I) which is life threatening as the allergy is to the antibody called IgE directed against retained proteins in latex products. This type can be caused by direct skin . contact, mucosa! surface .contact or mhalation. The second, Cell mediated contact dermatitis (Type IV) is limited to the skin where contact occurs with rubber products. The final type, Irritant dermatitis which occurs irt individuals who use rubber products frequently and is not triggered by an immune system sensitivity. Weber has figured out just what she needs to do to ensure her safety at all times and the university has also aided in making sure the campus is not a health hazard. "I carry dissolvable Zyrtec and an Epipen at all times on my person. I also have to constantly be aware of my surroundings. Malls and grocery stores are notorious for having latex balloons, hospitals have out to key groups on campus (admissions, food services, alumni, department chairs, residence life, lab managers, etc.) to inform them that we have a student on campus with a severe latex allergy and to avoid the use of latex balloons on campus," said associate dean of student affairs and student development Philip Ruthkosky. " Wi~h that said, there are so-many different groups and organizations on campus that put on activities; so we all need to keep that in mind and make education on the matter an ongoing effort." Because the baJloons were popped on the second floor of the Henry Student Center, Weber is unable to enter the building until *According to Drugs.com, an EpiPen auto-injector may be administered after severe allergic reaction resulting in anaphylaxis. Administering 1. With tip pointing down, form first arom.J.d injector and remove safety cap. . 2. Place tip on fleshy portion of outer thigh. Injection can be doqe through clothing. 3. In quick motion, press injector into thigh. After injection, hold EpiPen in place for a few seconds. 4. Remove auto-injector from thigh. Insert used needle into carrying tube. Recap tube and bring it to emergency room so personnel knows how much was administered. *Have a conversation with the individual with the allergy to learn how to use their specific injector and how to best help them in case of emergency. gradually gone latex free. My plan of action the latex particles dissipate as the rapid when I see balloons is typically, jf I -can get release of particles in such a closed spaced away from the area, I hold my breath and . ultimately makes the building a "death move quickly. .. Two, take Zyrtec. Three, trap" for her. Weber plans to .avoid the as I found out, Epinephrine is a lifesaver, building until the following week before literally. And so if I need it, I inject the she goes back. In avoiding such an essential part of the Epipen into my thigh." The university has been working with campus, plans had been put in place so Weber to make the campus latex free and Weber could still get her meals. Student input a plan of action so it doesn't happen Affairs has also began making pl~ns on again. "Not every school I have been in has education and awareness. While she remains very candid and open been so accommodating. The university is working on an action and prevention plan/ about her allergy, Weber admits that there policy regarding latex as well as working is a lot of other difficulties she faces that on continually educating faculty staff and others may not be keen to. "Some people fear spiders, the thing I students," Weber said. "Mrs. Katy Betnar, who is Director of the fear most is the sound of balloons being UniversityCollege Learning Center, reaches inflated." 4 The By A Staff WJ UniVI final Th with Alve1 Sumi Ch coad we g1 injuri corni time, the c1 arour In on th healtl team': suffe1 On stress of SC< accre, game �The Beacon - January 31, 2017 News 5 _PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE . Uniyersity mourns loss_of student Information submitted by Dean Paul Adams Brianna Rose Smarkusky, 21, of Nicholson, Pa., died on Jan. 12 at . Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. She became ill while participating in a Biology Department Field Trip in Buck Township, Pa. Smarkusky was born in Tuiikhannock, Pa., and was the daughter of William and Mary Belcher Smarkusky. She was a senior biology student at Wilkes and was employed as a medical technician at the office of Dr. Davis Haire Sr., O.D., in Tunkhannock. Smarkusky was very active in sports, playing softball, basketball, field hockey, track and, field, and travel ball. She also belonged to the National Honor · Society (high school high honors), PreProfessional Society and Adventures in Science. Smarkusky was very involved with 4-H clubs including the Wyoming County Grow'em and Show'em, Elk Mountain .Baconeers, Wyoming County Beef Club and Sewing Club. Brianna was also a dairy miss, dairy · maid and dairy ambassador. She was crowned the 2012-2013 WyomingLackawanna County Dairy Princess. Counselors from the . University's From the Wilkes University Department of Public Safety On Jan. 24, Wilkes Public Safety issued the following notice: SMARKUSKY Office of Campus Counseling (570408-4730) are available for students in need of grief support. The University provides 24-hour access to counseling services by dialing (570) 408-CHAT (2428). Dear Members of the Wilkes University Community: The Department of Public Safety would like to inform you of a crime which occurred last night on our campus. The purpose of this notice is to heighten your awareness, enable you to take actions which can help increase your safety, and to aid in the prevention of similar crimes. Certain details will not be included in this alert so as to avoid releasing identifying information about the victim. This Public Safety Notice is being issued in accordance with a federal law requiring universities to disclose information about certain crimes. On January 23, 2017, at approximately 8:45 p.m., a student entered the Department of Public Safety's office to report a crime. The student had posted an item for sale on an internet site. The advertisement was responded to and a meeting place to the rear of the University Towers on S. Main Stre.et was agreed upon. Two individuals met the student, and one produced cash for the sale. It was at this point that the other suspect grabbed the student from behind and assisted in the property being taken. Both suspects fled on foot towards South Street. Public Safety Officers and the Wilkes-Barre Police Department responded to the area. As noted in the text alert sent last night, the student was not physically harmed and no weapon was implied or observed. While the overwhelming majority of people buying and selling items online are trustworthy and well-meaning, there has been an increase nationally in incidents where criminals search for easier means to lure victims to locations knowing they have cash or a particular item they want. To address this, the Department of Public Safety will create a public space for legitimate transactions to take place safely. Buyers and sellers hoping to carry out a potential transaction thr.ough an online service can arrange to meet .in the lobby of the Department of Public Safety. Welllit and under constant observation, the lobby is open to the public for 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We hope this "safe harbor" on campus provides a greater degree of safety to our campus community. More information on this program will be forthcoming later in the week. Until then, we highly recommfnd that you follow time-honored safety practices for on-line business transactions such as avoiding meeting anyone alone, never listing your home address; phone number, or any other . identifiable information, and conducting your business in public areas. Do you like to write? •• Interested in current events? Want to get more involved? Write news for the Beacon. Contact i.JS! . Alyssa Mursch News Editor yssa.mursch@w1 kes.edu Toni Pennello,A~s1stant News Editor, tomann.pennello@w1lkes.edu r �_J 6 News The Beacon - January 31, 2017 Chinese students celebrate New Year; campus celebration _canceled By Gabby Glinski Co-Managing Editor Chinese Ne?V Year, celebrated on Jan. 28, is the most important holiday celebration in China. For the 18 Chinese visa students on Wilkes campus, they make the holiday they best they can while away from their families. The holiday is based off an old story of a demon, Nian, who once a year, would come to people's homes and eat all the livestock and children. The people were scared and a god told them to use firecrackers and the color red to scare off Nian. In Chinese, the word for New Years is Guo Nian, literally translated it means to "overcome Nian:' The Chinese New Year is traditionally a time for families to gather together. The holiday is celebrated as a way to chase away bad luck and spirits and welcome good luek and fortune. Sophomore Mingzhu Yue, president of the Wilkes University Asian Cultural Society usually celebrates the New Year in a traditional way with her family. Yue celebrates in the way that most people from middle and northern China celebrate. There is a lot of preparation that goes into celebrating the New Year, A few days before New Year's Eve, Yue's family cleans the house from top to bottom and prepares the food. "The most important meal is dumplings:' stated Yue. The traditional way of preparing dumplings is to cook them in boiling water and serve with vinegar and sesame sauce. The· whole family partakes in making the dumplings together. The Wilkes University Asian Cultural Society usually hosts a Chinese New Year celebration for all the students to enjoy, with singing, dancing, entertainment and food for the whole campus to enjoy. Even though the Wilkes Chinese New Year celebration may not be how the students are used to celebrating, they try to make the best of·it by contributing to the planning of the campus celebration. "the main part of New Year is Chinese family. • o no matter what we do, we can't change this fact. But we could regard our friends as family, that's the only thing we can do;' stated Yuchen Xie, sophomore, ·''And the more people that partici pate in this celebration, more easier to plan the whole thing:' Gina M. Petrucelli, associate director, International Admissions and faculty adviser of the Asian Cultural Society, understands the disconnect between American students and the Chinese .students. Petrucelli is workirig with student ambassadors and the community to encourage diversity and help get the word out about events like the Chinese New Year as well as help Yue plan the New Year. · However, despite the effort put forth from the studen{s, the Wilkes Chinese New Year celebration for Feb. 2 was canceled. Yue confirmed one of the reasons the celebration was canceled was due to lack of enthusiasm. "I don't think Wilkes students come, most of them are professors and their families;' stated Yue on the usual turnout of their campus celebration. The turnout is somewhat discouraging for the Chinese students. "Maybe if we get more help from the Chinese students, we will have it next year:' The Asian Cultural Society also does not receive more money to celebrate the New Year due to its university status as .a club. The members find that they have to budget where they can and cut down on the amount of activities they can do to fund their New Year celebration. The students would rather focus their time on future events that the whole campus would enjoy. . Prior to a few years ago, the Center for Global Education and Diversity used to plan the Chinese New Year. "We always want to push these activities into the hands of the students, it makes the events more authentic;' stated Georgia Costaias, _executive director of the Center for Global Education and Diversity at Wilkes University, on the reassignment of · event responsibility. The members of the Asian Cultural Society believe that the school should help them in bringing awareness to the importance of the event. "We are trying so hard, not just for us, but for everyone.;' stated Zipeng Zhang, junior and vice president of the Asian Cultural Society. Instead, the Chinese students pulled their efforts into their own private banquet celebration on Jan. 28. They are hoping to change the style of campus celebration to that of a banquet for next year. Keep. watch for future events hosted by the Wilkes University Asian Cultural Society. The club also has a Facebook page @ wuasianculturalsociety. Courtesy of the Wilkes University Asian Cultural Society On Jan. 27, many of the Wilkes Chinese students gathered together to celebrate the Chinese New Year with food and games. i: n V 0 th tb OI th at no be the bo1 to< ber I The Beacon/Alyssa Mursch @wilkesbeacon gabrielle.glinski@wilkes.edu On Jan. 28, The Osterhout Library hosted a Chinese New Year celebration to teach children about the importance of the holiday. . De1 63 . con. to 1 �The Beacon - January3t 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: kimoerly.hein@wilkes.edu Education Club creates Jared Boxes for CHOP; building spirits at the holidays By Sarah Bedford Editor-in-Chief The Wilkes University Education Club does more than shape the minds-of students-they build spirits to those in n_eed, too. Teaming up with residents in Doane Hall to create care packages known as the "Jared Box Project", the organization delivered 75 boxes to children at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to lift their spirits as they stay in the treatment facility. The club members made the final delivery on December 3. Clqb_ vice 11resident Ka_tlssa Hensel, senior early childhood and elementary education major explained that the program was another way the group could give back. "The Jared Box Project means a lot to me, not only do we get to help children in need, but we get to brighten their spirits in such a dark time which makes it all worth the while;• Hensel said. In order to complete the donation, the club completed a baseball t-shirt sale to raise money as their primary source of fundraising. The group also held bake sales tcwielp offset the cost. According to the Jared Box Project website, the care packages, known as The Jared Box, are plastic storage bins filled with small toys and games for a specific age and sex. For another club member and education club treasurer, junior English and secondary education major Jen Baron, CHOP has held a special place in her heart after her brother had two battles with lymphoma. "Donating the Jared Boxes to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia really meant so much to me personally. Not many people know this, but my younger brother had cancer twice (lymphoma) and he went to CHOP to get his treatments;' Baron said. "I remember what all ofus would try to ~o to make his day better. When the education club introduced me to the Jared Box Project it made me so happy to know that we could do one small thing that would really brighten a child's day. When we arrived at the hospital to drop off the boxes, the woman there told us that they would all be going to the cancer unit of the hospital. Hearing this made me feel like I was giving a small token of appreciation to the place that gave my family and my brother so much. The Jared Box project was started in 2001 by the children at Our Lady of Victory School in State College, Pa and since it's conception has delivered more than 200,000 boxes across the Unites States. @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Are. ~OU. tlt\~e.re.s~e.d. tlt\ jotlt\t"'-9 ~ke. E:d.u.c°'~tolt\ Club? Courtesy of Karissa Hensel The Education Club i~ pktured above. (From left to right) 3rd row: Domingo Franciamore, Karissa Hensel, Stephanie Kaszuba, Pamela Grayer, Cassandra Bordelean, Sarah Cole, Samantha Haskins 2nd row: Jennifer Baron, Dian McKinney, Abby Yerger, McKenna Woodley, Julianne Scalzo, Amy Kulp 1st Row: Caitlin Klinger, Lennae Thompson. Colt\~°'c~: l>t°'"" McKtlt\lt\e.~, 'Pre.std.e.lt\~ or ~"'-"'-tfe.r e°'rro"'-, vtce. 'Pre.std.e.lt\~ Courtesy of Karissa Hensel Within each bo" contain toys, coloring books and other trinkets to lift the spirits of children inside CHOP. r �_J m~ mu ,nm ~oom~ ., Enerqll.-rSaosting Barlbha Toast ~~~ • .Rye bread • Peanut Butter • 1· Banana • Chia Seeds • Organic milk • Ovaltine milk mix 1. Toast one slice of Rye bread .. 2. Slice banana. 3. While toast is _warm, spread · on peanut butter. 4. Place bananas on toast. 5. Sprinkle with Chia seeds. *For additional vitamins and minerals, mix Classic Malt Ovaltine in a glass of milk: Enjoy!! Design by Nicole Kutos • dormroo convenient or ca students always on tke I Submit it to Amanda Bialek, LA&E Assistant Editor amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu '1 . * IARN 0111 * 1AYI UYl1 * A V . 8RINCYOURWRU11D AND CIT AN rxTRA f10 ON YOUR nMT DONAffON!! f1A V . �The Beacon - January 31, 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 l Division of Performing Arts offers new ·y()ga class Students of all skill levels are encouraged to participate in ilie course By Rachel Leandri Co-Managing Editor Wilkes University's Department of the Performing Arts has enhanced its program with a new addition this spring semester. Yoga is no longer just occasionally offered on the greenway or during club hours, but rather is now a thr~e credit class. Instructed by Catherine Schaeffer, the class takes place every Tuesday and Thursday morning in the first-floor dance studio of the Dorothy Dixon Darte Center. Schaeffer, certified yoga instructor for 10 years, has worked as a professional dancer in cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C. and New York City. After 14 years of teaching both yoga and dance at , Valdosta State University in Georgia, Schaeffer moved back to Northeastern Pennsylvania and quickly became interested·in the theater and dance· programs at Wilkes. She presented the idea to the Chair of the University's Performing Arts, Dr. Steven Thomas, and shortly after, DAN298 was added to the curriculum. I wasn't sure what the interest would be since we had not previously offered a class "She creates a comforta6(e environment for everyone in the c(ass." - Vanessa Serano on this topic;' Dr. Thomas said. "Having yoga as a class diversifies our division's offerings, and the sig!}ificant student interest in the class shows that there is certainly a demand for it:' An active member of the University's dance program, Senior Vanessa Serano said Schaeffer is a perfect-fit for the job. The Beacon/ Jesse Chalnick The DAN298 class is in a child's pose in the first-floor dance studio qf the Dorothy Dixon Darte Center. "She works very well balancing both beginners and advanced students at the same time. She creates a comfortable environment for everyone in the class:' Schaeffer said that yoga is so much more than just bending oneself into a pretzel, but rather an integration of body, mind and spirit that benefits people's health on all levels. Though Schaeffer's original intention was to work strictly with music, dance and theater students, she is overwhelmed by the positive responses she has received thus far. ''As the class is open to any student, the room is filled with students from all majors;' Schaeffer explained. "I added as many extras as I could, but had to turn students away because there was simply no room left in the studio. It's just amazing:' With students on all different levels of yoga experience and training, each has his or her personal motives and goals behind registering for this class. One such student is senior Ryan Dailey, who chose to take this class to remain flexible now that _he has concluded his college football career. Dailey said he wished this course was offered in previous years ts> help with football. "I highly recommend Wilkes athletes to take DAN298 in the future to loosen their bodies and to free their minds;' he stated. "I feel like a new man every time the class ends:' Schaeffer hopes this yoga class is the first step in making an impact while sharing her expertise with the Wilkes community. "I love teaching - it's a two-way street;' Schaeffer shared. "I learn from my students and become excited when I. see people grow, as I hope to be growing always:' @wilkesbeacon rache/./eandri@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Jesse Chalnick The students are particiP.ating in a downward dog ~ose to~ards the end of -their morning class. r �_J The Beacon - January 31, 2017 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Tune in to 90.7 WCLH for the station's 45 birthday By Amanda Bialek Life, Art & Entertainment Asst. Editor of the Top 50 College Radio Stations in the country (bestcolleges.com). "One the biggest highlights for WCLH Instead of lighting the birthday candles has been the ability to keep our equipment this February, turn up the volume on your and software current to reflect what's being radio and celebrate the · Wilkes College used at commercial radio stations;' Kristen Listening Habit's 45th anniversary. Rock, station manager said. "From vinyl to WCLH has been providing the Wyoming cart machines to compact discs and MP3's, Valley and surrounding areas with student WCLH has been able to provide students produced. programming since 1971. The with quality hands-on training while station offers a variety of music genres giving listeners great programming:' including metal, alternative and hip-hop In honor of the anniversary of the radio music as well as specialty programming station, WCLH will be airing a five-hour and sports coverage. pre-recorded show beginning at noon on Over the last four decades, WCLH has Feb. 4. achieved some great accomplishments. "The staff has really taken on this project A few years ago, the staff launched a with full enthusiasm;' Rock said. new program, Receso Comunitario. This She said she supports them with program is produced entirely in .Spanish whatever they need in terms of alumni and can be heard across the globe through outreach, production and anything in online streaming. between. The station also received the Best College The executive staff has been working Radio Station award by · entertainment · diligently to pre-produce the show. Staff weeklies The Weekender and Diamond members include Kendle Peters, metal City. WCLH has also been ranked as one director; Kya Lewis, hip-hop director; Kim Hein, marketing director; John Michael Ray, production director; Emily Bellanco, alternative director; and Cody Colarusso, assistant alternative director. The show will feature the past four decades that WCLH has been broadcasting along with alumni interviews and archived audio and music. Each staff member will be on the air highlighting a different decade. "I am excited to be hearing from past WCLH DJ's, as I feel the station is influencing my future career choices, and I will enjoy hearing how WCLH influenced [alumni];' Peters said. . According to Rock, the station plans to have some alumni visit the day of the show for a listening party at 2 p.m. She hopes to have a few of the alumni get behind the mic to talk about their personal experiences at WCLH. "Everyone will have_something to relate to, and it's something you won't want to miss;' Lewis said. "It will bring memories, laughs and maybe even tears:' To prepare for the show, Lewis, contacted all of the past WCLH DJ's from the 90's decade. The staff collaborated on a list of questions to ask Wilkes DJ's from the past and has been pre-recording their responses. "I am excited to see it come together and hear the different aspects of the show throughout the decade and how the station has changed over the years;' Lewis said. "Being able to see past DJ's, and learning how they conducted their shows will be an amazing experience, that I can not wait to witness:' She hopes that everyone tunes in. "Listeners should tune in because it's an amazing opportunity to hear where we've come from, where we are now and.where we plan to be in the future;' Rock said. ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ · amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu ojf-camyus students: Visit NEPA's Only Boar~ Game Cafe~ GoannetC..,_,ITNs i)e/ldous Pastries · lunch & Dinner Options 200+ Board Gama FREE Play for WIikes Students! 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Two students from Marywood University started this event in 2015 in the hopes of getting University students and the community together for an exciting day in the middle of winter. Frank Winger and Tim Kane are now returning to Montage Mountain for their 3rd Annual College SnowJam on Sat., Feb. 11. "There's Music in the snow and skiers and Snowboarders flipping through the air competing for thousands in prizes. It really is a great time for everyone to get together and celebrate in the middle of winter," said Winger. The 3rd Annual College SnowJam hosted at Montage Mountain will have live entertainment scheduled from noon to 7 p.m. Lift tickets and event admission will be $20. Rentals will be $15. College SnowJam provides a day of the most affordable lift tickets and rentals for skiing and snowboarding in the region. A day on the snow will be accompanied by a lineup of live, local bands and artists: Black Tie Stereo, Newpy Hundo, Cedar Green, Dreamers, Like Us, Send Request, and, DJ D'Law. There will also be an Urban Rail Jam Competition, food and drink specials, fire pits, games, and other recreational activities. "No one in NEPA has ever attempted to shove this much value into a single winter day;' Winger said. ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ michel/e./ehman@wilkes.edu Marketing Manager at Montage Mountain/ Jesse Faatz College SnowJam provides students with a fun-filled -- and affordable -- day in the snow. · · It all starts with a cheer at this year's spring concert By Kimberly Hein Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor Programming Board announced that Frankie Ballard and LOCASH will be the spring concert at the F.M. Kirby Center, March·19 at 7 p.m. Tickets are now on sale in the first floor of the SUB. The student # Cket price is $10 and the public price is $30. · Students can buy as many tickets as they want; however, they can only receive the student price on two tickets. After that, they will pay the public price. Jenna Graziano, major event chair for programming board, said that planning an event such as this is no easy task. "Once an artist confirms, building the actual show consists of figuring out their production, shopping for the artist's hospitality needs and making sure ticket sales run as smooth as possible for the students;' Graziano said. Frankie Ballard is an American country music singer-songwriter and guitarist. He · has well-known songs such as Sunshine and Whiskey, and It All Started With a Beer. One student has seen Ballard in concert before and is excited to see him again. Lorin Paugh said, "He pµt on a really good show, and my favorite song ever is Sunshine and Whiskey. I'm so excited for · a good show:' Graziano said that she is excited to see both Ballard and LOCASH to perform especially because it is the first time having a_country concert for the big show at the Kirby Center. · If anyone is interested in joining Programming Board, the club meets every thursday at 11:30 a.m. At noon, Jenna Graziano will hold concert committee meetings. Anyone who is an active member of Programming Board can be involved in the concert committee. The concert is open to the public and is encouraged to attend. ~ :!llf @wi}kesbeacon · kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu Jenna Graziano, Major Event Chair for Programming Board and Caitlin Brossman sit at the ticket sales table on the first floor of the SUB. r �_J The Beacon - January 31, 2017 12 Sarah Bedford The Bea Maria Editor-In-Chief Gue: On Friday, Jan. 20, Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 45 President of the United States in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Michael R. Pence also took the oath as .Vice President. According t6 Nielsen, the inaugural ratings were the second highest in the last 36 years at 30.6 million viewers across 12 networks. This came second to President Barack Obama's 2009 inauguration with 37.8 million viewers. The highest viewership was that of Ronald Reagan in 1'981, who was seen by 41.8 million viewers. This report does not account for online viewership•however. His inaugural address garnered much attention for its strong populist message on the reunification of the American people, an anti-establishment theme which he carried throughout his campaign and criticism of both political parties. "The establishment protected itself but not the citizens of our country. Their victories have not been your victories. Their triumphs have not been your triumphs. And while they celebrated in our nation's capital, there was little to celebrate_for struggling _families all across our land;' Trump said. "That all changes starting right here and right now.. Because this moment is your moment. It 'belongs to you:' · On Jai Men, we The. messag human This s middle a womru ways w clothes I The inaugural ratings were the second highest in the last 36 years at 30.6 million viewers across 12 networks. certain!] was no I Ever)'I everyo After radio, it .The Inauguration Day Parade marched down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House vyith military regiments, marching bands and floats. Exec1'ive Orders · placed in office are on hold until the new The Trump adm-inistration has taken a adminii,tration reviews them, including leap in the early days of taking office as the some environmental and energy policit;s. president has already signed 10 executive Abortion, "Mexico City Policy": "To orders and presidential memorandums as of ensure that U.S . . taxpayer dollars do not Jan. 24. fund organizations or programs that support Ease regulatory burdens of the or participate "in . the management of a Affordable Care Act: The act directs program of coercive abortion or involuntary agencies to "waive, defer, grant exemptions sterilization;' according to the official from, or delay the implementation of any memorandum. This relates to international provision or requirement" of the ACA that ·organizations and has continued to go in and imposes "fiscal burden on any State or a cost, out of power depending on which party is in · fee, tax, penalty, or regulatory burden · on power since the Reagan administration. individuals, families, healthcare providers, TPP: The U.S. is removed from the Transhealth insurers, patients, recipients of Pacific Partnerships and negotiations. healthcare services, purchasers of health Federal Hiring Freeze: Federal agencies · insurance, or makers of medical devices, cannot fill new or existing vacancies with products, or medications;' according to the exception to military personnel and critical public safety positions. memorandum. Expedite ·approval of Dakota Access Regulation Freeze: Any regulations that were approved before Trump was and Keystone Oil Pipelines: Plans include expediting ''.the environmental permitting process · for infrastructure projects related to the pipelines; direct the Commerce Department to streamline the manufacturing permitting process; and give the Commerce Department 180 days to maximize the use. of U.S. steel in the pipeline;' according to Fox News. Keystone XL, TransCanada Invite: Trump invited "TransCanada to resubmit its application for a pipeline permit, and he directed the State Department to issue a final decision on that application within 60 days;' according to PBS News Hour. Manufacturing Regulations: "This memorandum directs ·executive departments and agencies (agencies) to support the expansion of manufacturing in the United States through expedited reviews of and approvals for proposals to construct or . expand manufacturing facilities and through red,1ctions in · regulatory burdens affecting domestic manufacturing;' according to the official memorandum. Expediting Environmental Reviews and Approval for Infrastructure: The memorandum states, " it is the policy of the executive branch to streamline and expedite, in a manner consistent with law, environmental reviews arid approvals for all infrastructure projects, especially projects that are a high priority for the Nation, such as improving the U.S. electric grid and telecommunications systems and repairi_n g and upgrading critical port facilities, airports, pipelines, bridges, and highways:' Construction of American Pipelines: Materials and equipment used · in the construction of American pipelines will be; by extent of the law, American-made. Most commonly, this refers to steel and iron made materials. · Phot os Cou rtesy of Bernie S9cha Se• sig re1 �12 13 The Beacon - January 31, 2017 Maria Chielli Guest Writer On Jan. 21 , approximately 500,000 people attended the Women's March in Washington D.C. Men, women and children all came together to make their voices heard. The inauguration of President Donald Trump left some feeling visibly hopeless, angry, confused and disenfranchised. Those people took this opportunity to come together to empower one another and unite against what they viewed as an oppressing force. :rhe march was more than an anti;Trump protest, however. The main goal is to get one message across, a message that many held up on signs as they walked: "women's rights are human rights:' This sign floated among several others. Some included illustrations of a uterus giving the middle finger. Some.people simply wrote 'Tm scared:' The majority of these signs pertained to a woman's right to choose whether or not to have an abortion when faced with _an unplanned pregnancy. Roe vs. Wade was a decision made by the Supreme Court legalizing abortion in 1973 and is a decision that many believe may be threatened by the new administration. One of the powerful ways women expressed their concern about this was by making cat-ear headbands out of a clothes hanger wire. . At certain points during the march, there were so many people packed into one area that movement was impossible. The only escape in many cases was up, and indeed the agile people took to trees or traffic lights to get some air. . The feeling of being packed too closely with so many people is hard to describe. It was certainly overwhelming, but it also felt empowering. Despite the cramped circumstances, there was no pushing or fighting; there were only smiles and warm·wishes·to fellow marchers. Every 15 minutes there would be a rumble off in the distance, the rumble would spread until · everyone in the m arch was just yelling a.collective "WOOOOO" up into the air. After so many months of not feeling heard while screaming frustrations at televisions or the radio, it felt liberating to finally yell at the steps of Washington among 500,000 friends. Pictured above at the Women's March in Washington D.C. are Sarah Fasulka and Wilkes University stuoents Maria Chiell i and Anthony Chielli: ting the ews [he · of md .aw, · all !CtS 1ch md ing rts, es: the be; ost tde :ha Several Women's March participants sit on a wall holding their homemade signs. The maj"ority of the signs in the march pertained to women's reproductive rights. Approximately 500,000 people attended the Women's March _in Washington D.C. At certain points, there were so many people, that mc;1ny climbed trees and fences to get some fresh air. Photos Courtesy of Maria Chielli r �_J The Beacon - January 31, 2017 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editors: mark.makowskil@wilkes.edu or andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Our Voice - - - - - - - - Editorial Staff 2016-17 Ladies: Let's keep it intersectional .MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief- Sarah Bedford Managing ,.Editor - Gabby Glinski Managing Editor - Rachel Leandri Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher • SECTION EDITORS News -Alyssa Mursch LA&E - Kimberly Hein Opinion - Mark Makowski & Andre Spruell Sports - Taylor Ryan & Danny VanBrunt ' ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Toni Pennello LA&E -Amanda Bialek Opinion - available Sports - Luke ModrovskY,. DESIGN EDITORS Nicole Kutos - Senior Designer CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHERS Purvft Patel Jesse Chalnick Interested in joining the Beacon? To learn more about the positions we offer and what you can do, co.ntact rachel. leandri@wilkes.edu 130 s:·River St First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com ByToni Pennello Assistant News Editor Photos Courtesy of Maria Chielli The women's marches happening all over the world are, in a word, inspiring. They, personally, give me hope that America has the potential to get on the right track, since its citizens have the power to protest a government that they feel is not acting in their best interest. This, truly, is what makes America great. We do live in a democracy, though, which, by definition, gives that power to the majority. Cisgender, straight white women are the majority in these protests. Of course, cis white women have plenty to protest. Restrictions on reproductive rights and health care, domestic violence, sexual assault - these are all extremely important. Go ahead, slap a picture of a vagina on a t-shirt. I'm with you, girl. However, as cisgender women, we need to remember that there are women who don't have vaginas, and there are men with vaginas. We live in a transphobic society. This goes beyond the right to use bathrooms. In 2016 alone, according to Advocate, 26 transgender people were murdered, making it the deadliest year to be a trans person. Most of them were trans women. Most of them were trans women of color. In addition, the "Gay Panic" and "Trans Panic" defenses are still only banned in California - this means that a murderer has the right to claim that a person's sexual On Jan. 21, women everywhere marched for the issues important to them. However, the march has been criticized for not being inclusive of black women, women of color, gay women and transgender women. orientation or transgender status caused them to go temporarily insane, thus "causing" the murder. This is the reality for trans people. Racism had a fire lit under it in 2016. Islamophobia and xenophobia are running rampant. Muslim women are having their hijabs ripped from their heads by angry Islamophobes. They are being verbally harassed for exercising their freedom of expression and religion. Hispanic and Latina women are being taunted and threatened, told to "go back to their country;' and face the threat of deportation and discrimination. Remember that we as white women can not possibly understand the experience of being a black woman or woman of color. Remember that there are a lot of racist white women. A lot of racist white feminists. What I'm saying is, cis/straight white women need feminism, but need to stand up for other women as well. Use your privilege. Trans women, gay women, black women, Islamic women and Latina women need our help, and, as women, as feminists, it is our responsibility to be inclusive. ·Educate yourself about the plights of other oppressed groups. All of it is connected; Listen to them. That is your duty as an activist. ~ • @wilkesbeacon . toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu Each week a Beacon editor will take a stance on a current topic. Note~ The views expressed are those of the writer. �10 The Beacon - January 31, 2017 r Falcons vs. Patriots ,vis, om 'Oil 'Om i}eir :her lOW tion aid. ling e an it to s an re've bere 15 Opinion Super Bowl LI: The Houston showdown By: Mark Makowski Opinion Co-Editor Falcons would be downed by the San Francisco 49ers. With a win, Matt Ryan can enter his name into the list of elite quarterbacks in the NFL. The Patriots and Falcons both started the 2016 NFL season as teams that might not be able to make the runs that they have. For the Patriots, they would be without Tom Brady for the first four games of the season while serving a suspension over the Deflategate scandal 'which occurred during a 2014 playoff game . . The Patriots ended up starting three On Feb. 5, 2017, Houston will lift off with Super Bowl LI. The NFC Champion Atlanta Falcons ( 11-5) will face the AFC Champion New England Patriots (14-2) . The Patriots and Falcons both had · easy paths into the playoffs. New England faced Houston aµd Pittsburgh which were blow . outs. Atlanta achieved the same results with wins against Seattle and Green Bay. This is the second Super Bowl appearance for the Falcons. Their ·only other game was in Super Bowl XXXIII, which was a 34-19 loss to the Denver Broncos. The Patriots have loads of experience as they are making their NFL record, ninth Super Bowl appe·arance -- th.eir se.v enth apI]earance since the 2001 season. With a win, Quarterback Tom Brady would win his fifth Super Bowl championship, and most likely cement himself as the greatest quarterback in NFL history. However, a loss would possibly put a large dent into his legacy. If the Patriots were to lose to the Falcons, this would be Brady's third Super Bowl loss giving him a 4-3 record. The Falcons enter this game as the different quarterbacks during the four team that is looking to make a name games. However, the Patriots defense for itself. Matt Ryan has had a very would step up and the offense would solid career over his past nine seasons be able to survive and have a 3-1 with the Falcons. record before the return of Brady. The third player selected in the 2008 With Brady under center, the NFL Draft has seen lots of regular Patriots went on their revenge tour season success and has even led the of the NFL. Brady played 12 games Falcons to the playoffs four times, and throw for 3,554 yards and 28 but this trips would in failure as the touchdowns. However, Brady should Falcons would lose in their first round give thanks to his defense for this run . . games. The defense finished the season in The closest the Matt Ryan led the top 10 of all stats, including the Falcons ever got to re~ching the Super . number one scoring defense. Bowl was the 2012 season where the The Falcons came into · the 2015 season with rookie Head Coach Dan Quinn and would hit the ground running with a ScO start. However, this successful start was about to crash as the team lost eight games to finish the season with an 8-8 record. After this rebuilding type of year the Falcons reached new heights during this past season. They had the number one offense in the NFL and were the highest scoring · team in the league averaging almost 34 points per game. All of this success of the offensive side of the field gave Matt Ryan the best statistical season of his career to date, and is also a strong favorite to win the NFL MVP Award. Ryan threw for 4,944 yards with 38 touchdowns passes, which would lead the NFL for both categories. Running Back Devonta Freeman again posted another 1,000 yard rushing season in back to back seasons. Wide Receiver Julio Jones missed two games during the season while nursing a turf toe injury but stlll proceeded to have more than 1,400 receiving yards. On paper the game looks like it could be one of the highest scoring Super Bowls to date. Yes, both offenses were on hot streaks throughout the playoffs, but the defenses II.so did their parts to help secure victories. The Patriots defense has been one of the most reliable in the league all season while the Falcons defense has gotten better since the season has progressed. So the game can also turn into a defensive showdown. The key for the Falcons to win their first championship is to get to Tom Brady, and keep sacking him. Tom Brady's two Super Bowl losses were to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII and Super Bowl XLVI. If the Falcons are able to achieve this then they will be hoisting The Vince Lombardi Trophy that night, and will look like a team that will be competing for the next few seasons to come as they have young talent at all positions. The Patriots are riding with the high stakes here as they look to cement themselves as a two-decade dynasty by winning three titles during the 2000's and looking for their second in the 2010's. This Super Bowl seems like it will be a nail biter to the end. But I believe that the Falcons can pull off the victory, they are riding under the radar as the Patriots really have a lot more on the line than the Falcons do. Either way, we are expecting a great game with the team with the least mistakes hoisting ·up The Vince Lombardi Trophy. @wilkesbeacon mark.makowski1@wilkes.edu r �.J . The Beacon - January 31, 2017 Opinion New year, satne resolutio~s 16 .--H - av_e_a_an _ o_p-in-i-on- or- w --,-a--,--nt..,to . . . ~w __.___ ri-te-a~ taken seriously. In order· for resolutions to be taken seriously, there has to be an attitude shift A new year brings about a change in on both sides of the fence. Those that the actual year, but it also briBgs about claim a new resolution must actually take optimism in people. it seriously and attempt t9 complete. At the "New Year New Me!" same time, those that are quick to ridicule This is a quote often seen on the must be more open-minded and realize different platforms on social media as the that everyone has different r~asons as to previous year comes to an end. why they decide to accomplish that goal Many people tend to become optimistic of self-satisfaction through resolutions. as they reflect on the low points of last Personally, I used to be one of those year and try to better themselves to ring in ridiculers and honestly .judged people the new year. Starting a new year is seen because resolutions are usually not as an opportunity to start over because completed. As I got after all, it is the start of older, I started to realize a new year. that · everyone has their The most common own motives, especially new year resolution that when I decided to create gets ridiculed is getting my own resolution, that gym membership to hich is to just work · shed some pounds bu on myself physically that often does not last and academically for long for most people. personal reasons. Even more common is The one issue with starting that new diet for New Year's Resolutions a week only to just give is that if someone posted . up on it, starting a cycle· on social media what his of continuously attempting to start a habit or her re.solution was, that person does that is hard to maintain. · not necessarily have to post to social · While people who claim the "New Year media about achieving their goal. New Me" attitude often get ridiculed, New Year's Resolutions are something there are . a large number of people who that will always be a part of society and Career Fair 2017 actually pull through with those new · should be taken more seriously. Everyone resolutions, which creates a .feeling of & Open House has motives behind their resolutions · self-satisfaction. Thursday, February 16th, 2017 from That feeling of satisfaction is the reason and that should be respected instead 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at our home office at why · people create these resolutions. of ridiculed. A shift in attitude needs to occur in order and more people need to 16 South River Street, Wilkes-Barre Whether those people follow through on those resolutions or not is a story in it of realize that resolutions are made to fill FULL-TIME POSITIONS & PAID INTERNSHIPS! itself. 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Insuran_ce The reason why is because people who Companies commit to a new resolution often don't Parking: From S. Franklin Street, turn left onto Market Street, then left onto Frazier finish it. Since they are not often fulfil-led, @wilkesbeacon Lane. Shuttles will be available for Wilkes University students! (Contact Career they are often seen as a comical and not andre.spruell@wilkes.edu By: Andre Spruell guest column? Opinion Co-Editor Contact the opinion editors: mark.makowskil@wilkes.edu or 2017 Have you stuck to your 2017 resolution? Let us know... @wilkesbeacon · .· an(fre.spruell@_wilkes.edu ! ·. Ai/Berkshire Hathaway lf~~' GUARD l.. . Services for more details.) EOE • �8 The Beacon - January 31, 2017 Opinion 17 Colonels Talk Back Women's March on Washington, D.C. Interviews by Peyton Neishman peyton. neis~man@wilkes.edu On January 21, 2017 millions of people around the world, Ul"'!ited as one to take a stand on their rights and -freedom. About 4.8 million people participated in this worldwide event. This took place to fight for women's rights. The rallies were aimed at Presid~nt Donald J. Trump. Photos by Jesse Chalnick jesse. chalnick@wilkes.edu The Beacon asked members of the Wilkes Community their thoughts and opinions on the Women's March Movement. Want to be in t he next Colonels Talk Back? Email peyton.neishman@w ilkes.edu Megan McGovern Junior Biology/Spanish "I feel that women do have equal rights as ~en in this country. I do understand the globalization, the women empowerment and women's rights globally. I think in other countries that don't have women's rights this was good idea. In the United States, I felt that it was unnecessary:' Jillie Murphy Freshmen Sports Management "I think it's crazy, I think it is cool on how people are uniting together as one to fight for their freedom and rights. I feel that it is good and bad: I think it's a good thing that people are taking a stand on this issue in our country for their rights:' Ben Mandell -F reshmen Communication Studies "I feel that it is good thing that everyone can show and express their rights. I don't see how this will help or change the issue. I think it was good idea, but I ~ion't know how it will change anything in the country anytime soon:' • Richard Young Sophomol'.e Engineering "I think what they are doing is right. I feel that it was great idea that they are fighting for their rights and equality. It was great that there were so many different groups that came together to do it. I didn't think it was a good idea that that some groups were not included such as the LGBT. The only bad thing was that not everyone was not united:' c:J Kelci Piavis Junior English "I am so supportive of it. I wanted to go down and participate in it. I had some family and friends in the march. It was wonderful thing that had happened. I think it was great and so happy that people all ov~r the world came together took a stand. · . Milak Austin Junior Communication Studies "I feel that it was great event that happened. It was nice that people marching and fighting for their rights. It was not right that some groups were not included, If you· are fighting for equality everyone should be allowed:' r �. _J The Beacon - January 31~ 2017 Opinion 18 "' Four weeks of freedom: Enjoying winter break By: Olivia Macdonald Opinion Writer Moans, groans, and friends reuniting fill the hallways when spring semester commences, with some being excited to be back and others dreading the next 15 weeks. Seme students enjoy going home for the month to decompress, spend time with their families, and see their goof-ball friends that they have had since grade school. Others would rather be here, in Wilkes-Barre, where parents aren't _part of the equation. While also having a lot of students on Wilkes' campus that are from out of the country that do not have the ability to visit family over the holiday season. Whichever is preferred, there are always perks and fallbacks with the winter semester ending, and classes resuming a month later. When asked about what is the best part about being at home, Pharmacy student Sabrina Brennan says that her favorite thing about being home is, "being able to relax and see her dog and family regularly." With Brennan being a pharmacy major, she was not too excited about the workload that comes along with the spring 2017 semester but she says. "Being reunited with my school friends . is always the best part of coming back," she explained. Lots of students use the four-to-five week hiatus from school to build their wallets back up by working long hours. I personally worked about 55 hours per week in retail to make sure that my funds were sufficient for the semester to come. Working retail ruins part of the holidays but at the same time it is rewarding to get that . paycheck. Students like Senior Nick Coyne also worked a grueling amount of retail-hours during the holiday season. · •While still balancing friends, and family activities he worked about 27 hours per week at Tommy Bahama. "I worked so I could buy Christmas presents for people! My favorite part was that it wasn't school!" Coyne says. And knowing Coyne, it is not . hard to believe that another part of work that lie enjoyed was the people. "Helping other people find Christmas gifts for their loved ones;" Coyne explains. There were also some of our Colonels that did not get as long of a break as the rest of us. Lots of athletes had to come back to Wilkes- Barre early from enjoying their time off to start the season. back up! Senior Forward, Emily Meinhart explains. "Going home for break meant I finally actually got a break, but I took the 'break' a little too seriously so it was good to get back and start to play again, Coming back early from break serves as an athlete's job over break since their time is also cut short from family and friends," Meinhart says. In all: it is very obvious that the surrounding restaurants and establishments strongly enjoy the students of Wilkes coming back since we make up a lot oftlfeir customer base. @wilkesbeacon olivia.macdonald@wilkes.edu Six w ays to enjoy the winter season By: Peyton Neishman Opinion Writer . · It's the most wonderful time of year. The New Year has just begun and everyone is ready to start the new semester. The winter season has just begun and it's colder than ever. The streets and the trees . are cover with this white magical snow. Seeing students walk through the greenway with the long puffy jacket with the fur hoods, covering most of their faces. You can see the big furry boots and hats from a mile away. Especially living in NEPA, there is always winter fun. There are so many indoor and outdoor activities students can conquer during this time of year. Here is a list of the top six most winter must do's. 1. Skiing, Snowboarding, and Snow Tubing. These winter sports are a great way to start an adventure outdoors in the winter fun. There are so many different skiing slopes in North East PA. this is a great activity for families and friends to participate in. It takes a lot of strength and skills to conquer these sports. Once people get the hang of it. It's a great exciting experience. Talking to a few students on campus, Talking to a few students on campus a lot of people take interest in this winter sport. Wilkes University does have a Ski Club. I recommend if you are interested in it to check it out! 2. Making Hot Cocoa After playing out in the snow. It's time for a warm treat. Everyone loves their Mom's homemade hot chocolate with the mini marshmallows and fresh whipped cream. Hot chocolate come to the show many different flavors now a days. Too hard to resist. 3. Building a Snowman Grab your mittens, hat, and scarf. It's time to build a snowman. There has to be •tons of snow outside to complete this winter favorite. . I think everyone in their childhood at some point has built . a snowman. This brings back winter memories for everyone. 4. Snow Ball Fights First, you have to have your snow fort ready to go. Then make as many snowballs as possible. Now they have tools to make snowballs a lot faster. Snowball fights can be very aggressive but also be a great time with friends. Have an • • op1n1on or want to write a guest col umn? Contact the Opinion Editors: 5. Movie Marathon Having a movie marathon on snow day is a great way to just lay back and relax. Sometimes it's just better to stay in on a . snow day, to watch a movie and have a nice glass of hot chocolate. I hope everyone has their Netflix favorites ready to go. Everyone loves the bin watch Netflix on a cold winter day. 6. Reading a Book If you don't like going out in the snowy cold weather, grab a book of your choice and read it. It doesn't have to be just a book; it could be a magazine or newspaper. @wilkesbeacon peyton.neishman@wilkes.edu Mark Makowski or Andre Spruell • �Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: tay1or.ryan@wilkt~s.edu or danieI:vanbrunt@wilkes.edu Marcus .Robinson reflects on 103-76 loss vs. Misericordia described those two wins are hard-fought battles that went all the way to the end. He thinks his teain did not come out with the . After losing 103-76 against the rival same enthusiasm that they usually do, and · conference team, Misericordia, shooting that Misericotdia threw a metaphoric boxing guard Marcus Robinson took some time to punch in the beginning of the game that gave reflect on the men's basketball team this them the early lead. season. Robinson has recorded 59 three-point The Wilkes men's basketball team consists field goals made this season and that is the of three first-year players, six second-year most for any individual player in the MAC. players, four third-year players and only one Robinson knows that his three-point shot is fourth-year player. Robinson acknowledges the most effective part of his game, but it that his team is young. However, Robinson isn't the only way he can score. On top of believes a young team comes with high that, when Robinson makes a three-point energy as well as camaraderie. The _most shot in a game, the next time he gets the ball important thing for Robinson as a team is to . an opponent will stick to him to play defense stay unified and continue to get the job done. and that opens up lanes for the rest of his The younger players should always step up team to drive the ball to the net. · to the competition, but the older players have Head Coach Izzi Metz is now in his third to also. year coaching at Wilkes. •Robinson thinks Robinson is a second-year player. Last his coach is very focused on making his year, Robinson stood out as a first-year team one that is selfless and complementary player amongst a great group of seniors. to each other. In his recruiting process, Robinson, this year, is one of the toughest Robinson believes that Coach Metz will only players on the team and in the conference . . recruit someone if they have that 'Wilkes · He thinks that his success in contagious to personality.' Along with that, he noticed some of the younger players. It gives them that he does not recruit people who would motivation because when they see someone · outperform one another. He is focused on . . The Beacon/P~rvit Patel with only one more year of work than them hard-workers who don't just dominate the perform at the level that Robinson does, the game individually, since those sorts of. . Marcus Robi nson has scored 59 3-point field goals this season, which is the mo_st younger players look up to him. Not only players tend see themselves as above the for any individual.player in the Middle Atlantic Conference. do the first-year players model themselves - team. Robinson's team is a family both on There are two more teams in the conference after Robinson, the other second and third and off the court. Metz is good_at keeping his big game, so he is always ready to play. No that will give · Wilkes some trouble. One matter what, he will always play his heart players that perform well also motivat~ team player's heads in the game. team, Eastern, will be a tough game members. Being one of the top four teams in the out. There are seven games left in the season since Wilkes fell "to them, 70-83. Finally, The loss against Misericordia brings conference, Robinson is very hopeful to after the game versus Misericordia. With Misericordia gave Wilkes the hardest time Wilkes to a record of9-9 overall, and a record make it to the playoffs. As mentioned earlier, of 3-4 in conference play. At this point in he thinks it is better to enter the playoffs as wins over DeSales, Fairleigh Dickinson in all of the conference. This 103-76 loss is the season, Robinson was asked whether he an underdog so his team can play without and King's, Wilkes will now play the seven by far their largest deficit of the season so thinks his team is performing better, worse being too confident. He says the team needs conference teams again for the second time. far, and the way that Wilkes bounces back or somewhere in the middle. Robinson said· to play smart and hard in the final conference Many of the games were very close, so the in their next game against Delaware Valley that he thinks the team is where it needs to be games to get the playoffs. Once in the second time around for most of these games will define how they will perform the second · time around. at this point in the season. He would rather playoffs, Wilkes takes it one game at a time, could go either way. "We need all of the support that we can The game against Fairleigh Dickinson not be sitting at the top spot in the MAC but Robinson has a feeling that he and his because that would go to the team's head. In team have a good chance at taking the MAC ended 73-59, which was Wilkes' strongest get. I would love the fans to come out to the conference win so far. Wilkes will be looking games so that we can show we really are a the same breath, he knows they are not at the title. Wilkes family here!" Robinson said. · to defeat them again. . bottom, which is good because Wilkes wants Individually, Robinson thinks he has As mentioned earlier, Wilkes beat DeSales to continue to get better in hopes of a playoff played pretty consistently this year. One berth. thing that he thinks he could improve on is 78-74 and King's 64-63 . These two games Before Misericordia, Wilkes defeated his defense. When the playoffs come around, . were very close, and could go either way for DeSales 78-74 and defeated King's 64- he begins to play at another level. The hype a second time. @wilkesbeacon Wilkes lost two conference games they 63 . Coming off two important and close of the playoff games is what drives him. Daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu conferences wins, Wilkes was surprised However, he sees almost every game as a could have won. They lost to Manhattanville 58-61, and Delaware Valley 65-69. to lose to Misericordia 103-76. Robinson By Danny Vanbrunt Sports Co-Editor · r �t _J . The Beacon - January 31, 2017 20 Sports Three of Wilkes football's finest perform on national stage Division III Senior Classic, saw a large increase in the recruiting opportunities in smaller division III athletics, "it was As football season begins to wind down, then decided to broaden the scope of many senior athletes begin to feel a little their services by looking to provide more nostalgic about their time ending. opportunity for small college players to Three Wilkes football seniors were able gain exposure to the pro-scouts." to suit up for one last game 'in various This year was the 6th year that the game senior classic games. Including William has been played and has seen a large Deemer, Tanner Stengel and Marcellus amount of success, as well as a large Hayes. These players were invited to play spectrum of talent. The players must be in various All-American Senior.Classics in · selected in order to play in this showcase order to showcase their four years of hard game. work and exceptional talent. Stengel played "It has attracted the best football players in the eighth annual Taz6n De Estrellas Division III has to offer, for the past three senior all-star game held in Mexico. While years, boasting rosters that are consistently Deemer and Hayes traveled to Myrtle 82% All-Americans", according to Beach to represent Wilkes University in playcd:fl.com the DIII Senior Classic. While other Wilkes players have been The DIii Senior Classic is put on by the selected to play in these games, or similar Collegiate Development Football League. ones, Deemer and Hayes were able to have The North vs. South all-star format a unique experience, not only getting to was developed for Division III football play the sport they love one more time, but players to showcase their skills in front of also play one more game with a teammate professional teams and scouts. by their side. According to playcdfl.com George and Deemer stated, "It was awesome to share Pete St. Lawrence, the founders of the this experience with another teammate By Taylor Ryan Sports Co-Editor Photo courtesy of Howard Deemer William Deemer and Marcellus Hayes show their Wilkes pride after the game Most people are there alone but for us we the hard work, time and leadership they get to feed off of each other as if we were · have dedicated in their last four years, on playing in PA. It made the experience that an even bigger stage. much more enjoyable." When asked what bis favorite part of Being able to go from representing your the overall experience was, Deemer said university, fellow teammates, and coaches promptly, "my favorite part was being able on a local base and taking it to the national to represent Wilkes on a national scale level is something remarkable and unique. instead of just NEPA." In many Division III instances, you @wilkesbeacon perform on a smaller stage. This game taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu allows senior athletes to showcase all of Men's volleyball begins action as 21st Wilkes varsity sport By Luke Modrovsky Asst. Sport Editor At production time, Wilkes Men's Volleyball remains as the only Colonel athletic program with zero losses. Men's volleyball shined in their first official matches of their inaugural regular season, scoring two wins against Bard College and Lehman College. After a strong performance in their firstever weekend of play,.junior Daniel Sales said he is confident in their ability to succeed. "We have a decent amount of experience and the ability to keep up with some of the better teams," Sales said. Sophomore Kyle Price, a Crestwood High School product, believes this team has bonded much quicker than someone might expect. "A good part of the team is already from the area, so I think we have an advantage when it comes to team chemistry," said sophomore Kyle Price. Six of the other 13 roster members are just like Price, coming to Wilkes from local high schools. A member of the initial club volleyball team, Sales was part of getti.,g the program to the varsity level. ecruiting for this "Getting year's team. volleyball Czopek also established at the mentioned his collegiate level ·affiliation with in this area, in the Northeast this state; was my Alliance club ultimate goal," volleyball Czopek said of program as a the addition of benefit. the program. With gym Czopek time, it can be pointed out three difficult to find areas when it enough available came to getting the The Beacon/Luke Modrovsky time with both program "Ready Head Coach Joe Czopek, right, looks on during the men's for Liftoff': filling a recent practice. and women's a roster, finding · basketball teams enough gym time, and building a match in the middle of their own seasons. schedule. "It worked out well with the other coaches. This ye;ir's roster features two seniors, We've had a couple of stumbling point where Dylan Smith and Mike Morrison, and two we've had to shorten practice time but it's all juniors, Sales and Michael Henne. Not worked out," Czopek said. to be underestimated, the remaining ten Beginning with the 2017-18 academic underclassmen have a good amount of their year, the Middle Atlantic Conference will own playing experience. sponsor three additional sports, including "I pulled heavily from my experience men's volleyball. Starting out, there will be in the high school game," Czopek said eight teams competing in a single conference reflecting on his 20 years at Wyoming Valley format, so the traditional lineup of the Freedom and Commonwealth designations will not be used. For its inaugural season, Wilkes men's volleyball is competing as an independent school with no conference affiliation. The schedule features 27 matches over 18 playdates. Two of the 19 ·opposing schools, Arcadia andAlvemia are first-year programs as well, while others like Bard College and New Since Czopek also s;oaches the women's team in the fall, forming a relationship between both team is important. Czopek said it will be an asset to have players from the women's team available during the men's season to fill roles such as scorekeeping and libero tracker. He said it is important to have someone with volleyball rules experience working in these positions. "It's nice to have them help out one another," Czopek said of the new bond. Colonel Volleyball will take the court for their first-ever home game on Mar. 1 against Lancaster Bible College. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m. ~ @wilkesbeacon • /uke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - Janu~ 3t 2017 Sports 21 Senior leadership guides team both on and off the court said Coach Heery. With a goal of being the first Wilkes women's basketball team to make it to the postseason in a long time tlie Lady Colonels have a tough road ahead. If they can get back to the higher scoring percentage they had in the beginning of the season and improve on defense, postseason is not out of the question. By Ashton Gyenizs Staff Writer With a _record of 4-13, the Wilkes University women's basketball team is on the final stretch of its season. The women started off strong this -year with wins over Penn State Wilkes-Barre, Alvernia University, Keystone College and Summit University of Pennsylvania. Chris Heery, women's basketball head coach, said, "We started off strong and since we got into conference play, we had some injuries and we haven't been able to turn the . corner yet. We play everybody one more time, so we are hoping in the second half of the conference season that we start to turn it around:' In order to get back to being successful on the court, the Lady Colonels need to stay healthy. Coach Heery attributes some of the team's lack of success to the injuries they have . suffered. On top of staying healthy, Heery also · stresses .the importance of taking advantage of scoring opportunities on transitions. He accredits the team's average of 60.4 points per game to not being successful in scoring on • @wilkesbeacon Ashton.gyenizs@wilkes.edu • The Beacon/Purvit Patel The Wilkes women's basketball team huddle up for a timeout against Misericordia. transitions. · the team has a strong relationship outside of "Despite us hitting a little slump here, the competition because it translates to having team is very positive and I attribute that to chemistry on the court. good leadership;' said Heery. "Our seniors "Because there is a good rapport with are doing a good job of doing a lot of team them, everything is just very positive. Even building activities outside of the confines of though we have come off of a couple tough basketball and I feel that has been helping losses in a row, we will have practice later us:' today and you would not even know we were It is very important to Coach Heery that on a little bit of a losing streak right now;' Consult gowilkesu.c9m to find the _next game at the Marts Center _Z livery- Call 825-5186 • Wilkes r �.J Name: Marcus Robinson.Jr. Year:.$ophomore ' Major(s): Business~~ mhloi: in Marketing and Sports Ma\nagement HometoWn/Hig}l School: Swedesboro NJ, Kingsway High School , . . Position: .Shoqting Gtw:d ,, • • ice for your ? Q: Do you have othe; sports/interest/ bobbies o1f of the field? · A: V~andFootball. Who;wonld you say, jS, the most infltlentiaI person ~ your life? Why? My dad because he is thepeI'f'Ct role, model. He taught me not 01lly to play the game of basketball, bqt how to be a ' geiit,leman as_ well. abtna\ ' " · does,~ Colonel~ mean to . l.J)leans to be one-with ~ a n d your peers. You give what you get, so as long as you are individual: you should get the ent and respect back. " ¥' Q: Does tlle meas basketball team have anything they~ like to. inform the ' amenta:nd handsatthe my dad pushed· student~ A: Come out and support the team the rest of the year. @Wilkesbeacon . purvit.patel@WUkes.edu �'11\e Beacon - January 31, 2017 ....2 ~ with pr. Clevengetaa<l Dr. Newell on our En4'epmiem:ial 12 · Communities meatch amt'.\,dag:able Name: Bm Meinhart Year: Senior to present at different conferences. M.ajor(s): Majors: Entrepreneurship & Marketing Minors: Women's and Gender Studies & Management Hometown/High School: Bowmanstown/ Palmerton High School 'Position: Fc>rward/Center Q: Who would you say. is the most *> 'Q: What was the driving rorcefor your decision to come to Wilkes? A:. My older cousins went to Wilkes and r was always up here for games when I was a kid, so it was familiar to me. When l was recruited here it just seemed like a perfect fit, and I loved the_a~here: influential person in your life? Why? A:. I would have to say MariMa (Missy) Oertner. I aspire to be just lilct; her. Q: A quote you Jive your life by? · A: "Life is a highway" Q: What does "Be Colonel"' mean to you? A:. To me, ¥ng a ~onel 1t1eans leading by exampI«; in and out of the unirorm. ,, Q: If you.~ ha,ve dinner with a Q: What are your hopes for-the upcoining .famous person from the past, who 4 season? A: To turn around our second half of the season and win some of the confeNn<:e games we know we can wi;n. . . . . would'it be? A:. Mkhael Jackson, he's a legend. " " Q: the Women's basketball have , anything they woaJ4}ike to inform the ·Does Q: When/Why did f® first begin playing student bQdy? basketball? A:. Our record doesn't show how A: Basketball has always been .a ~rt t)at talented we are. my family played and I grew up watd;ting them so it inspired me to want to play. <;,: Q: Do you have other sports/interesV hobbies off of the field? . A.-1 love trade and wish I could've continued. I also like writing. and @wilkesoeacon purvit.patel@Wilkes.edu r �..J The Beacon - January 31, 2017 Follow us on Facebook,Twitter and Instagram! • Facebook: The Beacon · Twitter: @wilkesbeacon 156 SOUTH PENNSYLVANIA • WILKES-BARRE 570.823.9272 NEXT DOOR TO CURRY DONUTS 4T-SH iRTS·CO M l•:i. , p1, ~pap ' r " ocmtmn Memher EBEACON The news of tOday reported by the Journalists of tomorrow. BEACON HIRES: ~ ~RS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, EDITORS , • 1 •• ', .,This co~ld:. be.you! . . ' If you have a passion for writing~ , . design, or"photograph.y ,jo·i n us! ., All majors welcome! safah.bedford,@ ~ilk~s.edu � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Contact the news editor: alyua.m~.edu - Beacon Briefs One Day Stand at Wilkes The One Day Stand Against Tobacco is being held on Nov. 17. A table will be set up for students to visit during club hours in the Spring 2017 on-campus parking application~ · Henry Student Center Contact Lexie Panek at alexandra.panek@wilkes.edu with any Commuter and resident parking permit ~pplications for the Spnng questions. 2017 Semester will be online starting Nov. 1, until Dec. 16 at 4:30 p.m. Any applications received after that point will not be considered for round one of spring semester parking applications. Panamanian Cultural Day Heroin Hits Home The Sociology/Criminology club has invited Lackawanna County District Attorney Shane Scanlon to campus to speak from 11 a.m. to l p.m. Nov. 17 in Breiseth 107. He will be speaking about his "Heroin Hit"8 Home" program. Contact Kevin Klatt at kevin.klatt@wilkes.edu for more information. Panamanian Cultural Day Panamanian Cultural day is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Henry Student Center. Stop by and celebrate Panamanian culture with food, dancing anq traditional performances by Wilkes students. Students are invited to experience Panamanian Cultural Day on 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Henry Student Center. This will be an opportunity to celebrate the Panamanian culture with dances, food and traditional arrangements performed by Wilkes students. Invite an International Student to Dinner For students that are interested in inviting an international student to their family's Thanksgiving, they can get in touch with Georgia Costalas at the Center for Global Education and Diversity by calling x7854 or emailing Georgia.costalas@ wilkes.edu. · Wilkes University Student Government notes By Meghan Burns Staff Writer On Wednesday evening, Wilkes University's Student Government held its weekly meeting. To begin the meeting, the Veteran's Council came in to present their fund request for week one of two. The club is requesting $5,400 to attend a national conference from Jan. 5 to Jan. 8. The conference will be attended by the board. Students will attend symposiums and discussions on student-veteran related. issues and trends. The conference will provide students with _helpful ideas to bring back to campus to help better support vetefans on campus. The Veteran's Council will return next week with updates. Next, a fund request was presented to Student Government to provide a float for the Wilkes-Barre Christmas Parade. Wilkes University was invited to participate in the Wilkes-Barre Christmas Parade at 3 p.m. Nov. 19. All Wilkes University students are invited to participate in the parade. The fund request was for $150 to $200 for crafting supplies to decorate a float. The theme of the float will be .a Gingerbread House. The fund request will return next week with updates. A fund request for a new event was then presented to Student Government for week one of two. The event will be Wme and Cheese. The event will help to improve the Student Government organization and show students that Student Government cares about them. It will be held in the Student Center Lounge at 7 p.m. Dec.6. Paper questionnaires will be distributed in order to get feed~ack from Wilkes University students. Food with a theme of cheese will be served · The fund request was for $1,000 for food, drinks and incidentals. The IT committee met this week as well. They informed Student Government that they are currently working on a new portal for Wilkes students. The new portal will allow students to have easier access to grades and financial information and will be more streamlined. IT also spoke about the Wifi at the YMCA: The old equipment was with Penteledata but they plan to begin working with a new company. Students can contact the Help Desk if needed. The new equipment will . run better and each student will have more bandwidth. IT is aiming to have the project done by the end of the semester. The IT committee also spoke about : exploring other options for e-learnin~ being that the contract with D2L is up soon. They also spoke about possibly expanding the Help Desk hours to make it closer to 24hour support. · The Operations . committee reminded students the white stakes seen around campus will be where the new signage will be. The signage is part of a three-part project. They also reported the Media Center construction is underway. MSC reported a great turnout at their coffee hour with the sister clubs. They also reminded that the One World Party will be held on Dec. 2. They are still accepting items for their food drive through the month of November. The Treasurer's Report stands as follows: All College: $2,1764.46; General Funds: $623.92; Conference: $2,853.36; and Spirit: $113.75 for a SG total of$5,758.49. @wilkesbeacon toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu �L News The Beacon - November 15, 2016 3 Wilkes University holds Ve.terans Day ceremony to commemorate those who served By Alyssa Mursch News Editor It's like winning the lottery. That is the analogy that two veterans made to exemplify what it means to be an American, born in the land of the free and home of the brave: "I've been in countries where people had to dig in the ground for a root to eat;' said Veteran's Council co-advisor Col. Mark Kaster. "The opportunities we are lucky .enough to have are because of the sacrifices are of our veterans, and they deserve recognition:• That recognition is exactly what Wilkes University sought to promote with the Nov. 11 ceremony to honor the nation's heroes. The pathways of the Greenway were lined with American flags, men and women · attended in full uniform an'd speakers rose one after another to address the crowd with the American flag waving behind them. Every year, Veterans Day falls on Nov. 11, as it is the anniversary of the 'signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918. As such, the Veterans Council puts together a ceremony every year to show their respect and appreciation for those who have served. President Patrick Leahy addressed the crowd, urging people to come together to honor veterans even at a time when the country is in the midst of a divisive ~lection. "We owe our way of life to our veterans," Leahy said. "Today we say thank you, thank you for your service, to all our veterans who serve our country, dramatic and subtle. The highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." • As he spoke, a veteran dressed in full uniform stood behind the seated crowd. As he stood and listened intently to Leahy and the speakers that followed, his emotions were visible. At times he nodded in agreement, at others he got choked up. Each veteran has their own unique story of why they entered, what their experience was like, the hardships, losses and victories they faced and what life looks like after their service.. One story is that of Kelly Egan, a 38-yearold environmental engineering major that served in the National Guard for 14 years. His service came to an end when he was discharged for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. "You'll get a thousand and one reasons why people joined;'·Egan said. "But at the end of the day you kept doing it because of the guy next to you. That's what keeps you going:' That camaraderie is one of the most rewarding aspects of his experience, Egan communities like they served our country. Some people slow down when they retire, but not veterans:• · Every year the ceremony honors men and women that have made the same sacrifices as Egan. This year, the theme of the ceremony ·was: What does Veterans Day mean to me? "Life a life that makes the sacrifice worth it:' Egan said. "It's not for nothing, and people don't realize that:' Col. Kaster expressed similar sentiments, urging people to be aware of the service veterans have given to the country, not only on Nov. 1-1 but every day. "If there's one theme from all the sacrifices that have been made, are still being made and will be made, it's that being a citizen is a responsibility. Freedom is not free;' Kaster said. "This day is to recognize what we too often take for granted... many people are mourning today. Recognizing the sacrifices The Beacon/Purvit Patel that have been made can make you a better American:' . The Wilkes University Veterans Day ceremony was held on Nov. 11. Kaster alluded to the a quote from the movie Saving Private Ryan, in which one character tells another as he is dying to "earn this." What he means, Kaster explains, is to make his sacrifice worth it, and to earn the life he has been given by the sacrifice that so many have made. That is what Kaster was emphasizing in his message that every American should wake up and "earn this;' make the most of tlie life they have in order to best honor the sacrifices made in order for them to have it. "The sacrifices of so many should be motivation to be your best every day, not just for yourselfbut for America." Another key component addressed was what Leahy referred to as the "unsung heroes" - veterans' families. Leahy addressed families directly, saying "your sacrifice doesn't g<'l unnoticed and will never be forgotten." Wilkes · also participates in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement The Beacon/Purvit Patel Program, which allows it to cover post-Sept. 11 veteran's tuition expenses that exceed Captain Jeff Homza shares his thoughts on Veterans Day. the highest public-in-state undergraduate tuition rate. Wilkes can contribute up to 50 percent of those expenses, and VA will match said, as well as having the confidence of burden of PTSD is extremely heavy. According to ptsdusa.org, one in three the same amount. knowing that he did something that mattered G.I. Jobs Magazine also named Wilkes and that he did help people, even it is "just returning troops are being diagnosed with serious Post-Traumatic Stress symptoms. University to its list of Military Friendly the guy next to me." Like many veterans, he struggled to find Schools the past six years. This list honors He went on to talk about how the military strongly instills honor and integrity, and that purpose after he was discharged. He talked the top 20 percent of colleges, universities veterans o~en have a different perspective about the many different paths veterans and trade school~ that are doing the most than those who have not shared their may choose to lead after their service, and to embrace America's service members and his path of choice was education, for which veterans as students. experience. "We don't expect to be thanked. We didn't As a veteran that faces PTSD, Egan said he has two more years before obtaining his · join to be praised;' Homza said. "Today, if at tha~, it is something he "struggles with every degree. Captain Jeff Homza also touched upon no other time, seek out a veteran and thank day. According to the National Institutes of what veterans' lives are like after their service. them for their service. Your freedom today is "Veterans service doesn't end when they're because of their sacrifice" Health, Department of Veteran Affairs, and Sidran Institute, the societal and economic out of uniform;' Homza said. "They serve our . . r �_J The Beacon - November 15, 2016 News Wilkes Celebration of Education honors Wilkes-Barre teacher as Educator of the Year 1974. Courtesy of Wilkes University Sutton is a math and special education Marketing Department teacher for high school students. Both Wilkes Umvers1ty held a Celebration of women were awarded their doctor of Education event on Nov. 9 to honor alumni education degrees in May 2016. who have made outstanding contributions Sickle is a 2003 Wilkes graduate with to the field of education. Heights-Murray Elementary School his bachelor's degree in psychology and teacher Kevin Sickle was honored with the .an elementary education certificate, and a 2009 Wilkes graduate with his master's 2016 Educator of the Year Award. degree. in educational development and The event took place from 5 p.m. to 7 · strategies. He has been a fifth grade math p.m. in the second floor ballroom of the Henry Student Center. Proceeds from the and science ·teacher at Heights-Murray event went toward benefiting scholarships Elementary_ School in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District for 12 years. for education students at Wilkes. He has served as second vice president Wilkes also recognized two graduates of of the Wilkes-Barre Area Education its doctor of education program with the Association for four years. In addition, Diane Place Doctoral Dissertation Award. . Honorees included Jillian Mullen, he has been the director of the Heightsexecutive director of the Schuylkill Murray Elementary School spelling bee for Community Education Council in 12 years and the director of its science fair Mahanoy City, Pa., and Dawn Sutton, who for 10 years. received a bachelor's degree at Wilkes in The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick Last Wednesday, Wilkes University held a celebration to honor Heights-Murray Elementary School teacher Kevin Sickle as 2016 Educator of the Year. Spring 2017: President Leahy offers leadership course ByToni Pennello speakers will be, but Leahy shared that the course would "provide upperclass students a unique opportunity to interact with some A unique course is being offered for the of the top leaders associated with Wilkes:' 'Td encourage every student, especially Spring 2017 semester by the department of entrepreneurship, leadership and seniors and juniors, to conside~ taking marketing. It is not necessarily the content this course· to explore challenges and of the course that makes it unique, but opportunities in leadership;' read an email from Dr. Grace Xiao, chair of the rather the instructor. It is a one credit course that is called department of entrepreneurship, leadership LDR398, President's seminar in leadership, and marketing to students of the Sidhu and will be taught by President Patrick F. • school of business. "I look forward to introducing this Leahy. The _course is being offered on Mondays special course on leadership next spring;' from 3 to 5 p.m., and will include a variety Leahy said. of guest speakers to aid the curriculum. The focus is on successful leadership. All Wilkes students are welcome to take the course, ~ @wilkesbeacon regar«ess of their majors. · - ' toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu It.is unknown at this time who these guest Asst. News Editor The Beacon/Gabby Glinski President Patrick F. Leahy will be teaching a new course entitled "President's Seminar in Leadership" in the Spring of 2017. Students of all majors afe invited to register. l)o you like to •vrite? /11/ereste,I in current el1ents? Want to get 1nore involved? Write news j,,r the Beacon! Contact: Alyssa 1\1ursch= News Editor alyssa.mursch@wilkes.e.d u -Tom ·P~nnello=- Assistant News Editor toniann._p,e nnello@wilkes.edu �News The Beacon - November 15, 2016 5 Unprecedented Trump victory leads to mixed emotions Republican party gains majority in House, Senate By Sarah Bedford Editor-in-Chief • In the early morning hours of Nov. 9, Republican nominee Donald J. Trump was named the 45th President of the United States of America. According to unofficial results from the Luzerne County Bureau of Elections 38.55 percent of voters selected Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine while 57.95 percent of the vote went to Trump and Mike Pence. According to CNN, Trump received 290 electoral votes with Clinton receiving 232. With the nation in shock over the Republican nominees victory, uncharted by the media as most polls had Clinton ahead, the Trump win has left some in despair while others are optimistic for the future. "I saw my country die. I watched as we gave into the hate and division;' said Wilkes sophomore secondary education and history major and Clinton campaign 'volunteer Ian Valles. "I am thoroughly disgusted with America. We have elected a demagogue, who treats women, racial and ethnic minorities; Muslims, Jews, the LGBTQ. Community, with sheer disdain and ambivalence. "The United States of America that promised equal rights and protections is gone, and I no longer consider myself to be a willing American citizen. I ain merely a human being, trapped in the United States:' During her concession speech on Wednesday, Clinton called for her supporters to give the president-elect a chance and to continue to support American demo_cracy. "Donald Trump is going to be our president. We owe him an open mind and the chance to lead. Our constitutional democracy enshrines the peaceful transfer of power;' Clinton said. "We don't just respect that. We cherish it:' Emma Leach, a senior political science major who is currently an intern in Washington, D.C. at the Republican Attorneys General Association explained that as a ·female conservative, she was not expecting the Trump win but is_hopeful for the future. "I was sitting in a republican war room, less than five minutes from the White Hous_e, I ·saw the crowds of people;' Leach said. "I was surrounded by 1>eople who have dedicated their entire careers to GOP campaigns and they too were in disbelief. My office planned for a Hillary victory. I planned for a Hillary victory. I didn't think I would see a red electoral college for a long time. (The) experience last night was a privilege, seeing the fear, shock and to some pure joy is a memory I will ·never forget. "Thursday I get on a plane to Texas to attend · a meeting with the Republican Attorneys General whose careers will also change. As a female conservative my life will change from here on out. What happens to my carer is in the hands of President Trump:' With thousands across the United States protesting the Republican win carrying signs with slogans of "Not My President", "Nasty Women Fight Back"and yelling chants of "Impeach Donald Trump" at the entrance of the Trump International Hotel according to USA Today, the future of Trump's presidency remains unclear to some. Wilkes University professor of political science Thomas Baldino explained that the future of the Republican presidency will rest in his style of governance. "The next four years will be challenging for President-elect Trump depending upon how he decides to govern;' Baldino said. "If he decides to defer to the Republican congressional leadership (Ryan and McConnell), then the laws passed by Congress and signed by Trump will not appeal to Trump's voters·. Things like new trade agreements, privatizing social security, means-testing Medicare, and immigration reform that doesn't keep out all immigrants will hurt working class voters. If Trump decides to push his populist agenda in Congress, the Republican leadership will block it:' ·"Four more years of gridlock are a distinct possibility and four years of gridlock will not please Trump's voters;' adding, "Of course, many other vot&s will also be unhappy with four more years of gridlock:' Trump will be inaugurated on Jan. 20, 2017. ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Photo from Trump's campaign visit to Wilkes-Barre in April. The Beacon/Archives The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski Students and members of the Wilkes-Barre community enter the Marts gym to cast their vote on election day. r �_J The Beacon - November 15, 2016 News 6 Tl Hunger and .Homelessness Week What you can do and what students are already doing By Toni Pennello Assistant News Editor Every year, the week before Thanksgiving is national hunger and homelessness awareness week. This year, it begins on Nov. 12. According to the National Coalition for the Homeless' website, "This is a time for us all to think about what we are thankful for, a perfect time to share our compassion with our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness and work toward a world where no one has to experience hunger or homelessness." The mission of The National Coalition for the Homeless is, according to its website, "to prevent and end homelessness while ensuring the immediate needs of those experiencing homelessness are met and their civil rights protected, reflecting the ·purpose of the awareness week itself' . This year, Hunger and Homelessness Week is primarily focusing on local laws passed throughout the country that, in effect, criminalize homelessness and prevent . those experiencing homelessness from life-sustaining things. Homelessness can happen to anyone. According to· the N<!tional Alliance to_End Homelessness 2015 report, there were 15,421 homeless people in Pennsylvania alone. • Lynn Bell, who is currently homeless and sleeps under the Wilkes-Barre Pierce Street Bridge, was making 40,000 a year as a union technician only nine years ago. Everything changed when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and, even after she went into remission, she was too shaky to return to work, resulting in her living on the streets. Stu Glazer is a veteran who was homeless for a few months over the summer, before he received housing. Not everyone is lucky enough to ·get the housing they need in the colder months, however. For those seeking to help those less fortunate, especially during the holidays, · there are opportunities at Wilkes to help pacify the epidemic of homelessness. Some ideas for events can be "One Night Without a Home:' where students may raise awareness by inviting others to sleep out in front of a city hall or on campus. In addition, students can participate in a Dining Hall Fast to raise hunger <lWaren_ess. In addition to those things, a few Wilkes students are participating in Food 4 Kids food drive for Thanksgiving, a program being held by the Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) and located at 140 Westside Mall in Edwardsville. "The mission of CEO is to promote "We will be feeding over.10,000 families this holiday season and we would not be able to do it without the support of Wilkes students~" -Megan Pitts, Food 4 Kids program manager self-sufficiency among low-income and vulnerable populations by confronting the causes and reducing the effects of poverty:' reads its website. CEO has been recognized by . the Commonwealth . of Pennsylvania for its "outstanding contribution and _leadership in Luzerne County's Continuum of Care Planning for homeless individuals and families:' according to the website. Megan Pitts is the program manager for the Food 4 Kids Meal Program, and is working closely with their Thanksgiving Project as well as coordinating volunteers. She invites Wilkes students to participate. "It is so important for us to have community involvement with our Thanksgiving project. We will be feeding over 10,000 families this holiday season and we would not be able to do it without the support of Wilkes students;' Pitts said. "It is truly amazing to see students take the time out of their day to come and support such a great cause. We really appreciate it!" Student body vice president and junior student of pharmacy, Cody Morcom, was informed of the tradition of the Pharmacy School's volunteer work with CEO and decided, along with Big Event coordinator Katelyn Jimison, to spearhead the student participation. "We felt that by taking on this effort and carrying on the tradition, we could give back to the community in a fantastic way:' Morcom said, adding that it was especially · rewarding to do so around Thanksgiving, "when those who are not well off truly need food:' Cody shared that more than 68 pharmacy _students and faculty will be volunteering for the.program on Nov. 19. Another Wilkes student, Evan Sedor, has been volunteering for the CEO food bank since grade school. "... (I)t wasn't until I was a bit older and assisted in the delivery of food boxes to a nearby low-income senior citizen apartment complex that I realized just how many people were in need of the kinds of programs that the CEO Food Bank provides;' Sedor said. "Many people don't realiz.e that there are people in their neighborhood that are in need -- some temporarily and some for longer. "I think it's important to help our neighbors, and volunteering for . CEO's Food Bank, their Food 4 Kids program, and their various other programs are great ways that you can really make a di~erence in our community'.' For more information about the food drive and how to get involved, contact Megan Pitts at: mtribenidis@ceopeoplehelpingpeople. org. .l\- p \..' ~ l) t 1-I I..) 111 Cl Cs s11 Cs s l 'rimin~1li1,1tinn \ k.1surcs: • ~ \ \. c' l' PS: (I..) 11 By Sp wa Su t1 S\... J t i11 g bd1..111~in~~ like tcnh, bcddin~ ~1nd cluth in~ '-- \.. '-- Mi l Da cla of we fac ag: L • \Liking p~1n hand] i ng illegal Va ve1 ye: toe aff he the • \laking'- it illegal ... for groups to share food ,dth homeless in public • Enforcing an ordinance for "quality of life" reuardinu b b public activity and hvuiene ,b @wilkesbeacon toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu #4 �The Beacon - November 15, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu . Ying Li creates one-of-a-kind pieces'shown in Sordoni Art Gallery She utilizes unconventional techniques to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Li uses her Staff Writer palette knife, incorporates broad strokes of The Sordoni Art Gallery is currently her brush, and even directly· applies paint displaying works from Ying Li's exhibit, from the tube to the canvas. Margaret Galatioto, a student ·who holds "Geographies:' It contains paintings that center around landscapes in New York City, a work-study job at the gallery, finds the texture of the paintings interesting. "The Colorado, Maine and Switzerland. Born in Beijing, Ying Li obtained a degree artwork comes out at you:• Traveling to and from different locations from Anhui Teachers University (1977) and taught there from 1977-83. Li fell in love inspired Ying Li's compositions. While with a man she met at the top of Yellow there are four main geological locations from which the collection stems, Sincavage Mouptain in China. · She and Michael Gasster, who was at the comments that it "all seems to blend into a time studying Chinese history abroad, soon cohesive body of work:' The locations acted as a "catalyst of Ying's married and she immigrated to the United States to live with him. Li earned her MFA paintings:"i\ lot goes into arranging art in from the Parsons School of Design in 1987. the gallery;' says Galatioto. In the Sordoni · She is now the Department Chair and Art Gallery, Ying Li's art is arranged by Professor of Fine Arts at Haverford College ·different locations. Besides traveling, Ying Li also educates. outside Philadelphia. Heather Sincavage is the Director and One thing she does not do is show her pupils Assistant Professor of the Sordoni Art her own work. Galatioto said she thought it Gallery. She said that Ying Li has been was neat that she "never wants to influence painting all of her life but her work was her students:' Ying Li· is all about the artistic response always realistic in nature until she came to the United States. She sort of"exploded" in . and is not pushing any personal agenda. "She is a lovely person:' attests Sincavage. a way and began painting expressionistically, Ying Li's exhibition, "Geographies" will be "You can see the budding of a person · within her paintings. Her art moves from on display until December 18. Sincavage is looking forward to the new very controlled work to a person with a lot home for the Sordoni Art Gallery in the of energy:' The exhibit is curated from a larger building that previously housed Bartikowsky showcase at Haverford College. Bringing Jewelers. The move is in motion and the new •it to Wilkes was "a team effort spearheaded gallery is planned to open next academic year. The new location will be more visible initially by Stanley [Grand]:' Sincavage said an interesting aspect about downtown on Main Street, and it will have her position is that by the time she started double the space of the current location in her position at the university, this exhibit Stark Learning Center,-giving it a significantly was already arranged and she had to begin greater presence on campus. The change iri location will certainly planning the next shows. With art, she is "spotlight the art space;' says Sincavage, constantly moving forward. "Geographies" is different" from the last who likes to think of the art gallery as an exhibit at the gallery in that it is a solo "alternative to the traditional classroom:' Sincavage wants to use the gallery in a exhibition. Having an expressionistic style, Li seeks way it hasn't been used in recent years by to convey her inner experience by distorting expandiijg programming to include concerts ·rather than directly representing natural and pecha kricha, a fast-paceq Japanese style She is in the images. For this reason, visitors may not first of art presentations. process of getting Wilkes-Barre involved in recognize the scenes she has depicted. "·What interests me is movement and the Pecha Kucha 20x20 organization. .Art is not a standalone prm.: ess. Sincavage · change in nature instead of capturing something still;' Li said. "It's not about hopes to "draw from other thinkers" with describing or illustrating what I see. It's about the new gallery. "I'd really love to engage the community way beyond the walls:' something more permanent:' By Catherine Rose Ying Li's piece that is titled ucity Paintings'~ . The Beac·o n/ Kimberly Hein [] [] • • • ■ liil ■ •••••• The Beacon/ Kimberly Hein The Sordcini Art Gallery is located in Stark Learning Center near the elevator. Students are encouraged to visit at any time. r �_J The Beacon - November 15, 2016 ____ ._.. Life, Arts & Entertainment 8 I • 4·tablespoons of oats • 1/3 _ c up of milk ' • 1/2 cup of vanilla · yogurt • 2 tablespoons of Chia Seeds • 1/4 cup ofKashi Go · Lean Toasted Berry Crisp Cereal • raspberries and blueberries 1. Fill masonjars with oats and pour in milk. 2. Refrigerate for 30 minutes so the oats absorb the milk. 3. Lzyer the following ingredients: vanilla yogurt, Chia Seeds and Kashi Cere&I. 4. Top with fruit. . .. II 5 . E nJOY ha fo, pl de fo we wl C NO 111111110"'11,DMIIIITO..~ . * !ARN 0111* 1A'fl 1m1 * 8RDCC: YOURWRU! ID AND C:ff Alf DTU f10 Gllf YOUR mtfl' DGllfAftGllf!! f10 lol of ho sli thi fo fee m (it of �The Beacon - November 15, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Conquer college campus hunger at Wilkes University By Amanda Bialek Life, Arts & Entertainment Asst. Editor • Many colleges throughout the United States are opening on-campus food pantries. Wilkes University has recently joined this movement to combat hunger among college students. "The concept of a food pantry came to fruition about two years ago when there was a l?udget impasse roughly two years ago in Harrisburg;' Megan Boone, coordinator of student development said. Since students were not receiving the loans they needed to afford groceries and ' books, the Wilkes Food Pantry was created to supplement food insecurity. Food security is when someone is without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of nutritious food. The university is a·"food desert;' meaning that there are not any grocery stores within walking distance that are substantial enough for students to purchase quality groceries, according to Catherine Conte, student development graduate assistant. With the new addition of the food pantry, students will now have access to groceries at their fingertips. The pantry is located on the second floor of the Student Union Building in the Interfaith Office. Tentatively, it will be open after regular hours from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Students can fill out a form for the items they are taking with their WIN number. This will help keep track of what items need to be replenished. Utilizing the WIN number and non-traditional business hours allows students to remain as anonymous as possible. Researchers have found that one in four college students is hungry, according to Medline Plus. (https:/ /medlineplus.gov/) "With growing awareness of the level of food insecurity amongst our students and even their families, we would never want a student to have to choose between books or food or even medication or food," Boone and Conte said in an email. "Supplementing food to our students and families in need is something we as Wilkes University can afford to do:' Both Boone and Conte understand how costly tuition is. Many students are also employed at a place of work full-time or parttime while attending college. . "If we can alleviate an added stress, food is the best thing we can provide at very low/to no cost;' Boone and Conte said. Besides food, the pantry also stocks personal care items such as feminine hygiene products, laundry detergent, dental care and shampoo and conditioner. It is entirely comprised of donations. The pantry accepts any items that are not open or expired. If you are interested in volunteering ·to help organize the food pantry or wish you to donate some items, please contact Catherine Conte at catherine.conte@wilkes.edu. "'lf you want to eliminate hunger, everybody has to be.involved'' - Paul Hewson The Wilkes Food Pantry is also currently in search of a clever name that reflects the "Be Colonel" lifestyle here at the University. If you have any suggestions, .please contact Megan Boone at megan.boone@wilkes.edu. Every year, National Hunger and Homelessness week is held prior to Thanksgiving. In ·lieu of this movement, Wilkes encourages to spread awareness by talking about food insecurity and the pantry. If students wish to volunteer in the local community during this season of giving thanks, they can contact the Saint Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen (570) 829-7796 or the Commission on Economic Opportunity at c57o) 826-0510. "If you want to eliminate hunger, everybody has to be involved;' Paul Hewson, -co-founder of the ONE campaign said. The Beacon; Jesse Chalnick The Wilkes Food Pantry offers a variety of food for students on campus. ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu Visit the Wilkes Food Pantry today! Location: 2nd floor of the SUB in the Interfaith Office Hours: Monday -Friday 5-Sp.m. The Beacon/ Jesse Chalnick r �_J The Beacon - November 15, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 'A'sOnlyB Coll.-&Teas Delicious Pastries Lunch & Dinner Options 200+ Board Gam,s FREE Play for Wilkes Students! Pick up your freeplay voucher at the Henry Student Center Info Desk! 1112 Highway 31 S - WIikes-Barre, PA In the 315 Plaza by Legg/o's & State Form Insurance - TheGameChateau.com Student groups & clubs, call (570) 855-2968 for special WIikes group rates & reservations! Jordan Lindley, Valerie Woods and Cody Morcom enjoy their wings at Wing Wars. . "' �The Beacon - November 15, 2016 11 • Ce here at Wilkes University are Mr. Vito and Mrs. Domicella. I have learned a lot with them. When I return to Panama, I aspire to teach like . them. I also look forward to spending time with my son, friends and family, practice breakdancing with my crew, and share all the information I have learned here." r �..J �s from both King's a r �_j 14 Our Voice Edit "The system did not fail you. Your fello~ Americans did:' ,~,'I' , 2016MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Cflief - S a ~ ~ Managing Editor 2Gabby Glinski Managing Editor - .RachelJ:.eandrl· Aclviser - Or. Kale,!"I ChtJrcher News -Aly$Sa LME-Kirri Opinior;i - Mai:t< ,, AndreSp Sports - Tay(?r Ryan & . .·•· , ASSIS-TANT EDITORS News - Toni Pennello U.&E - ~ -8 ~ . Opinion - available· Sports - Luke Modrovsky . DESl<m EDITORS Nico~ Kutos - Senior De!!9per . CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHERS Purvit Patel J ~ Chalnick .· lr;tte,...tect injoining the Beacon? T9 learn more about the positions we .,ffer and What you can do/eonfact rache I. tea n dl"l@wi fkes. ed_u 130 S. River St First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes U.niversity Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone : (570) 408-59Q3 www.thewilkesbeacon.c~m American, what it is to have patriotism and why the results of this election have s_hown that we have lost that. I want to fully express that I ·do not blame the Democratic Party for the things I will be referencing. Hillary Clinton made a gracious and tactful concession speech on Nov. 9. She expressed her hope that her supporters would respect and accept Trump as their president. She admitted there would be hurt but she did not call for what unfolded in the 48 hours following the election. No Democrat did. I found myself disgusted, disturbed and ashamed of the individuals whom I know and those I do not. Those who claimed Trump is "not my president" and who destroyed the By Sarah Bedford American flag. Who harshly ridiculed those Editor-In-Chief who supported the Republican candidate I have written and rewritten this piece because in their heart of hearts, that's what three times now. Uncertain of how to express ~hey felt was best. how I'm feeling because in our current state I am not sitting here on my protected soap of affairs if you art; not angry, if you are not · box saying that those who felt so strongly expressing hurt, if you are not chastising and should not feel hurt. You are entitled to your criticizing, you are silent. pain. You are entitled to express yourself. In I have been relatively silent. our great, beautiful country you are given I have been silent because as I eagerly took that right. You are protected under the First in the election results on-Nov. 8, watching red Amendment to burn the American flag, even state after red state appear on my living room though most of you doing so never fo1,1ght to TV I knew tpis was going to be like no other protect it with your own life. But I digress. election. I am disgusted that in America, a nation I have been silent because I am a· Trump among few which has democratic elections, supporter. Donald J. Trump was not my first Americans have been acting the way they choice candidate but he soon became the · have. Rioting in the streets (though again--1 best choice for me. Though his words have know they can.) been hurtful and his past questionable, what Though at the time of this story no reports he proposes to do is a beacon of hope to me of deaths have been made, I was watching and my family. Because I believe actions TV and I heard a young woman say on a speak louder than words and the actions and broadcast that lives on both sides would be arguably inactions of Hillary Clinton were lost to make a ch,u;ge. something I could not support. But why? In America, we have this I voted on principles of · economics, amazing opportunity to become involved healthcare reform and foreign policy. Social in the political scene. You can volunteer, issues have not been my top priority. Not campaign, lobby, write. You are not told that because I am ignorant to others suffering, you cannot actively participate. not because I do not care. Because I simply You actively decide not to. · do not align with either party. Because I live ·I read so much on Americans saying the by the mantra of you live your life and I'll electoral college must go. The system is a live mine. Because I consider myself a true failure. Both sides reported this all along. But believer in minimum government where as the popular vote 'rolled in for Clinton and they should not be in my healthcare, not in the electoral college rose in Trump's favor, my school and not in my bedroom. winning him the election, it was not the But my values and principles are not what I system that failed the American public. wish to discuss, nor the reasons why I choose It was the public itself. to support Donald Trump. According to the Insider Business, 131 I wish to write about what it is to be an million ballots were cast. The difference between Trump ~d Clinton was not huge. But out of all eligible voters only 57 percent bothered to show up at the polls. The system did not fail you. Your fellow Americans did. As I sit here writing this piece, I already know there will be people who scoff. Who will claim I have no right to say what I am saying. Though isn't it funny how I absolutely do? I am not chastising those who feel differently than I do. Because we do have the right to speak, to assemble, and to petition. We are given this right because we live in a country that has given us that because of the men and women who have fought and some lost their lives to protect that. · I do not·write this to shame and to cause more unrest. I write this to say that in all of the chaos this election season has given, how amazing is it that we have the right to conduct ourselves the way we have. To P!Otest. To speak out. To live. · I know people fear for the future. But I do not because we live in a nation of checks and balances--yes, eyen with a Republican majority in the House and Senate. We live in a system of hope, that other nations only dream of achieving. The turmoil will end. Time will go on and hopefully the Trump presidency will bring about positive change for all Americans. @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Each week a Beacon ~ditor will take a stance on a current topic. Note: The views expressed are those of the writer. �The Beacon - November 15, 2016 Opinion 15 The stark reality for two fantasy football owners s t. By: Andre Spruell & Mark Mako~ski Opinion Co-Editors touchdown), 1 point for every 10 yards rushing or receiving, -2 for any interception or fumbles. Kickers get 1 point for an extra point, 3 . points for a field goal 39 yards or less, 4 points for a 40-49 yard field goal, 5 points for 50+ yard field goals, and lose a point for .a missed field goal. · We are now entering· week 10 of the season, .and with playoffs starting in week · 14, it's a mad dash to the finish line and to squeeze into the top four of the standings to make the playoffs. Andre's team Manziel's Party Posse owns a 3-6 record, and -is currently on a two game losing streak. My team, Packer Smacker also has the same 3-6 record. However, I am fresh off a win, and may be able to start a hot streak. · Although the way this season has been going, anything can happen. For our last article of the semester, the Opinion Co-Editors wanted to write about something that we both love and enjoy in our world of sports. · We decided to talk about our adventures _ this season with fantasy football. This was the first year that we both-joined the same league, but no money or prizes are being handed out to the winner; it's all about bragging rights, and just having fun. We decided to discuss our fantasy football teams because fantasy football is something that _is very popular among NFL fans. According to the Fantasy sports trade commission, 57.4 million people play fantasy football. It has become such a popular hobby that there is a popular magazine for it, Fantasy Football Index, a popular show based on it called The League, which lasted 7 seasons on the FX network, and an ESPN radio and MANZIEL'S PARTY POSSE television show oti it. The way fantasy football teams are Towards the end of August with the NFL usually set up is to start one quarterback, two season fast approaching, I was itching to running backs and receivers, one tight end, join a fantasy football league because I have one team's defense, a kicker, and a "flex"· played fantasy football the past 4 years and position which can be any position except was in jeopardy of breaking that streak, for quarterback, defense, or kicker. but then I received a call from Mark who As far as the points system, every invited me to join his league, which I gladly touchdown is worth 6 points (4 for a passing Photo Courtesy ESPN .com . accepted. Coming into the fantasy football season I was feeling pretty confident since I finished third out of ten teams last year. Unfortunately, we as a team have not gotten off to a hot start. Despite our 3-6 record, there are four games left and are third place in the standings, giving us hope of making the .playoffs and ultimately winning the championship. Although this my fifth year, I have never claimed the throne as fantasy football champion in any of my previous leagues. This year th.e players that have been doing well for me are Arizona Cardinals running . back David Johnson and tight ends Jordan Reed of the Washington Redskins and Jimmy Graham of the Seattle Seahawks. A weak spot for me this year has been wide receivers, who are vital because each ·team has to start at least two. Getting zero to single digit points from that part of my team can be blamed for our poor record and need to pick it up so I can claim my first fantasy football championship ever. PACKER SMACKER . Fantasy football is something that I always loved to play ever since I started high school. I would typically join a league with random people from the fantasy football universe, and have at it. Over the last two seasons I was in a league· where money would be involved, yes I was still interested in it, but it lost that fun feeling because it was more about cashing in than winning. So I decided to do something different this season and create my own league, the only part that worried me was finding nine more people to join me. One of the first people I asked was Andre, and he was pretty excited to see which Opinion Editor would be a Fantasy GM. I decided to get some of my closest friends in the league who were excited, and even my dad joined, who I happened to beat astweek, but I wont rub it in his face. My girlfriend also was excited to give fantasy football a shot, she beat me into the ground during the first week of the season. As our time to start our fantasy draft was quickly approaching, I was unsure of who to pick. Los Angeles Rams Running Back Todd Gurley was someone that was very high on my list. Wide Receivers Julio Jones, and Antonio Brown were also picks I was interested . in, however these three players would selected within the top four picks of the draft. I would have the 10th overall pick, which I used to select Houston Texans wide receiver De'Andre Hopkins, hoping that he would continue the success that has been seen though his first three years in the league. Hopkins has been hit and miss all season long. · One of the picks that I has been my number one provider this year has been Cowboys rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott. Elliott has burst onto the scene this year and he is averaging 17.3 points per game which is fourth among all fantasy players. It has been a year where all players have either been hot or extremely cold, so as the season enters the homestretch, I hope that I can put the right pieces together, and propel myself into the playoffs for a chance to be the best. Fantasy football is not only fun, but it is important for the NFL because it brings even more fans to watch the sport. The reason for that is even if your favorite team is not playing, you are willing to check out other games no matter the score j ust because a player you own in fantasy football is playing and you want to see how well he is doing. As for the future of fantasy football, it is something that will be around for as long as there's internet access because it connects so many people to the game of football. r �_J The Beacon -November 15, 2016 _ Opinion · '·· 16 The cycle of celebrity drug and alcohol addiction By: Andre Spruell Opinion Co-Editor either leave in the middle of the stay. There are even more instances where they leave rehab but end up going back and starting a cycle of going in and out of rehab. · Going in and out of rehab multiple times is a prime example of celebrities thinking they are above the law and better than everyone else. The ·issue over celebrities abusing drugs and alcohol is something that has been going on for many years and will continue to be an issue. Unfortunately, it is an issue that will never be resolved because it is an issue involving people who have millions of dollars. Another reason why this trend will continue is because in most cases, the celebrity's talent outweighs their personal issues and as the consumers, we continue to feed their addictio115 by paying to watch their movies and listen to their music. At the end of the day of the public is getting entertained, which is the goal of the business. Fame brings about a '"following of admirers and fortune, which leads celebrities to tum towards things like drugs and al~ohol. When it comes to fame, there are many celebrities who have made millions of dollars and can maintain it. Unfortunately for most people that achieve the status of fame, they end up losing the majority of their money if not all of it. The saying "money brings happiness" is true when someone has tons of money and everything is going well, but that happiness disappears once it is gone because of how that money is spent. Celebrities spending money on drugs has been well documented for many years. Names like Lindsay Lohan, David Hasselhoff and Robert Downey Jr. are examples of celebrities who aside from acting, are well known for their abuse of drugs and alcohol. Unfortunately for other actors like Heath Ledger and Corey Haun, both ended ~ wilkesbeacon up losing their lives over their addiction to , andre:spruell@wilkes.es/u prescription drugs. Many celebrities who have achieved fame through music have also lost their lives due to their addictions to drugs and alcohol. Although there has been documentation . of many other celebrities outside of the music and acting business who have substance abuse issues, the world of entertainment seems to be popularized with drugs and alcohol. Despite having 1he funds to have access to whatever they want, the biggest issue as to why so many celebrities abuse drugs and alcohol is because people are afraid to tell celebrities. Along with money comes power and because of that, most celebrities ·feel like they can do whatever they want and do not have to succumb to anyone beneath them because the average person does not make nearly close to the money celebrities make. Feeling like you are better than someone based on what is in your bank account is an attitude that is never -good to have. Hiding behind millions of dollars seems fine but once it disappears, they are just like everyone else. Even when celebrities are sent to rehab Actor Robert Downey Jr. battled a because they have people in their lives that drug addiction problem in the late care for them enough to send them there, 90s and has recovered and made a big there are m'any instances where celebrities comeback since. Contact the opinion editors: Off Campus Premium Student Housing �The Beacon - November 15,-2016 . Opinion 17 Colonels Talk Back Food for thought: The on-cainpus dining experience Interviews by Luke Modrovsky luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Wilkes University offers multiple options for on-campus dining. Whether it's catching a quick wrap or salad at the P.O.D., or having a sit-down dinner on the third floor of the Henry Student Center, students have different opportunities to fill their appetite between busy class schedules and studying. Photos by Jesse Chalnick jesse.chalnick@wilkes.edu The Beacon asked members of the Wilkes Community their thoughts on the current state of on-campus dining. · Want to be in the next Colonels Talk Back? Email luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Greg Albertson Freshman Undecided _ "First of all, I definitely think they should have more food upstairs in the cafeteria for the buffet, especially later. The football players get out oflift at 7 p.m., they usually don't leave us anything but the scraps. The food downstairs isn't too bad. I like how we have our picks to order and usually whatever we order is made pretty well:' Ammar Sabanovich Senior Criminology "It's pretty bad. It could definitely be a lot better than it is. The selection and taste of food could be better. Our late night is horrendous. I walk up there and I see one slice of pizza every time I walk up there, so that could definitely be fixed:' CodyPuza Sophomore Marketing "I think they give us a good variety of food. It could be a little more healthier. I feel like they should use meal swipe for more of it. An example would be the sushi (in the P.0.D.). There does seem to be a lot of potato options though:' • Patrick Speakman Sophomore Pharmacy "I think that it could be . pretty hit or miss. Some days it's pretty good, some days you get (upstairs), and there's not much to choose from. My favorite place to eat is the P.0.D. I'm a big fan of the chicken caesar wrap. I think that the meal swipes should cover all items. If you get one of something, you shouldn't have to worry about using your Dining or Flex:' Alexandra Garcia Sophomore Sociology/Psyhcology "I think the school offers some pretty diverse choices when it comes to our food. We have the buffet style, sandwiches and fast food. I think it's really convenient to have places like that:' Jordan Adkins Sophomore Sports Management "I don't like that there's never any food I like, so I have to get pasta every day. They need to have more pierogis and more raviolis. Fresher chicken would be nice too. They need to have more variety. I feel like they do the same stuff a lot. Chicken nuggets should be something they have almost every daY:' r �_J · Opinion The Beacon - November 15, 2016 18 Book Review: f{igh Fidelity Does not receive high ·mark By: Nicole Kutos Opinion Writer l Originally . published in 1995, Nick Homby's novel High Fidelity was on my reading list for quite sometime before I got around to actually reading it. I had heard great things about this book and had enjoyed screen adaptations of one of Hornby's other works (About A Boy), so when I received the book for my birthday this past year, I was excited to dive in. · · High Fidelity follows music junkie Rob Fleming as he essentially has an early-midlife crisis in mid 90s London: he owns a failing record shop and his girlfriend has left him for a guy that lives in the apartment above him. I'll have to admit that from the moment I first began reading I wasn't sure about how I'd feel about this one: The novel begins with Rob listing his top five most memorable split-ups during his lifetime and how each of those breakups has negatively affected his Ii~ At this point, less than 40 pages into the novel mind you, I was already completely not intrigued by this self-pitying narrator, a guy who lists how hurt he was after a girl u lf)o w u,J= . : : ) *- r- . <: u z wouldn't let him touch her within three · months but let her next boyfriend do so after less than a week. Needless to say, I was disgusted by Rob'.s character early in my reading. As the novel continues, Homby has some occasional witty dialogue between Rob and his store clerks, Dick and Barry, but I still couldn't help but envision these three men as burnouts who · would probably use the #notallmen hashtag on Twitter. Obsessed with top five lists and desire to only talk about how much obs.cure b-sides from unknown bands were better than pop music, Rob, Dick, and Barry, didn't do much more than that. . After his girlfriend Laura leaves him for the guy upstairs, all Rob can do is obsess over whether-or not Laura's new guy is better in bed than him. (Seriously, that is one of this guy's main concerns.) By this point, I was really annoyed with his character, so I took to the internet to see what other reviewers had said about the book. · Most of the reviews I had read were written by guys who seemed to enjoy the book; maybe this was just one of those books that couldn't .appeal to women; I continued reading nonetheless .. a As the novel nears its end, Rob comes to terms· with his whiny, self-absorbed nature and eventually kind of pulls it together after he realizes that fear of commitment has been holding him back (who would've thought). · There's an awkward scene or two at the end and some quotes that I bet made it into the screen adaptation of this story starring John Cusack. · Overall, I enjoyed the novel's moments of witty dialogue that I got a glimpse of in the screen adaptations ofHornby's other works, but I think I disliked the main character enough thafl couldn't become as interested in this book as I wanted to be. For me there was a disconnect between the humor I loved and this self-pitying character I hated, ' but maybe that was the point and maybe there is more humor in there than I. was getting. Ra.ting: 2.5/5 stars @wilkesbeacon . nico/e.kutos@wilkes.edu https://suchabooknerd.wordpress. com/2011/09/09/high-fidelity-by-nick. hornby/ �. Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu or daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu Four years later: Dailey passes important (QB) position to Tabora.By Danny Van Brunt Sports Co-Editor The Colonel's late-season momentum was no match for the Monarchs. At Schmidt Stadium, King's College took home the Mayor's Cup after defeating Wilkes, 42-14. Four-year starting quarterback Ryan Dailey started his senior season off slowly, claiming two wins prior to their first win of the season against Misericordia. Dailey went on to lose three more games until he faced a season-ending injury in the game against Albright. The back-to-back losses against Delaware Valley, 10-52 and Albright, 13-69 were two very disappointing games for Wilkes. Firstyear second-string quarterback Jose Tabora took over the game and may not have affected the Albright game very much, but he had a significant impact on the results of the final three games. Tabora's first two starts both resulted in wins. The first game he started in was against Lycoming at home, and the Colonels won a narrow 28-26 win. The offensive run game was doing exceptionally well, along with Tabora running and passing effectively to various receivers. Tabora's most impressive achievement was going to Stevenson University,_ in MD, to deliver the first and only loss of the Mustang's near-perfect pre-season record. Tabora broke the school record for yards passing in the game by throwing for 453 yards, and tied the record for five total touchdowns in a single game. Stevenson was ranked as high as the No. 12 team in the country. "The season didn't show how our team is. We are not a 3-7 football -team. Jose has a bright future and I'm proud of him," said Dailey. In the final game of the season, Tabora passed the ball 19 yards to William Deemer in the end zone early in the first younger players to experience it too. quarter of the game. The early touchdown "The season was one with trials and seemed promising, but the Monarchs then tribulations. Overall, I wouldn't want to scored shortly after to tie the game. Before have played the season with any other· halftime, the Colonels gave up two more group of guys. As far as the final game, it touchdowns and one touchdown was scored hurts but I know the guys still on the team with only 36 seconds left on the clock. will bring the cup back next year," said In the second half, the Monarchs set the senior defensive back Ondre Roberts. · tone in the third quarter by scoring two "This team has a bright future. The more touchdowns. Before the third quarter season was a blast with my brothers and I ended, Wilkes was able to score one last gave everything that I could for them. We time until the Monarchs took the game fell short in the final game, but we never die away with one more touchdown in the easy," said senior offensive lineman Ryan fourth. The 'final score was 14-42. Dupre. Last year, Wilkes took the Mayor's The football team concludes their season Cup home after playing on the other side with a record of 3 wins and 7 losses. After of Wilkes-Barre. The Colonels scored 17 four years of Dailey's incredible work, points in the first quarter after a field goal, a · Dailey passes the baton off to their new 37-yard run for a touchdown and a fumble quarterback, Jose Tabora. recovery touchdown. Their early lead held ..... @wilkesbeacon strong and the game ended, 24-1 7. The Daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu seniors have ..experienced the excitement of winning the cup, but they want their ..r The Beacon/Purvit Patel & Jesse Chai nick #4 quarterback Jose Tabora runs downfield and sidesteps his opponent. #74 offensive lineman Mike Osayi protects Tabora as he looks to pass. r �if .J The Beacon - November 15, 2016 Sports 20 Senior athletes came to play but leave with much more By Pankil Chander · Staff Writer You know how the old saying goes, when one door closes, another one opens. The inevitable reality most collegiate athletes face during their senior year is that · they will no longer be able to compete in the sport that has molded them. · Although their competition days are over, they are now granted with the opportunity to integrate the virtues they've developed through their hard days of training and to carry them through their life as they build their future careers. Field hockey forward Taylor Ryan takes pride in what she's learned about herself with 13 years of play under her belt. "I have leamed_how to overcome adversity, and any obstacles. This sport, like any sport has truly made me who I am." said Ryan There was a common theme 'among Senior Wilkes athletes, Taylor Ryan, John Stoner and Vanessa Zottoli - athletics is the initial reason they are here. As they've let their love of the game dictate the trajectory of their college decision, they've allowed these formative years to help them build their purpose beyond their athletic craft. Van~ssa Zottoli, Wilkes Women's soccer defensive player reflects back on her_career as a catalyst to force her to step outside her co!!1f?rt zone m order to evolve her _mindset. It s enc~ur~ed . me to take nsks and have ~etermmat1on m everything I do." said Zottoh _ A graduate of Red Land High School in Etters, PA, John Stoner simplifies his journey as ~ avenue _to over_~om~ trials and display resilience while formmg hfelong bonds. "There have been _numerous ups and downs throughout the sixteen years I played soccer. Playmg soccer, you meet new . friends_ and those friends ev_entually end up becommg your ~rothers." said _Stoner. . Ryan, a native ?f Fredenc~sburg~ VA ei:~red her colle¥tate campaign with a v1s10n to make an ~pact on_her new team. She ended up gammg a gift that w~uld serve fa~ ~ore ~aluable as she acqurred co~un1cat1on skills and cr~ated bonds that she will a~ways express gratitude towards. A consistent force on the Colonels' field hockey squad, Ryan led the team to four playoff appearances and played a decisive role in thei_r 2013 MAC Championship team. "I had to prove myself, and show how much I wanted to be on the field and contribute for my team. I learned to work with people from all over, and all different back~ounds. I have met some of the most amazmg people while playing at Wilkes. I have met my ?est friends, mentors, and coaches that I will value for the rest of my life." sai~ Ryan Zottoh began expanding her abilities at the age of four in her hometown ofMercerville, New Jersey. Zottoli's h~d-nosed attitude on . the field resulted m an abundance of success throughout her ride as a Colonel as she steered the women's soccer squad to three MAC Freedom playoff berths including a runner-up finish in 20 IS. The psychology major enjoyed winning on the field, _but what she truly cherished was the relationships she forged with her te~ates. 'I m grateful for the .relationships that I've formed with my teammates. They're like sis_ters _to me, I have gained so many memones smce freshman year till now that I will never forget." said Zottoli. John Stoner, an accounting major at the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business values his time competing, for his focus on continuing to play soccer made him keep an open mind on furthering his education past high school. Stoner viewed his career as a testament to his parents' devotion to him. They ensured he would be granted every opportunity possible to excel in his pursuit. "It's not always easy for parents to drive their kids to tournaments every weekend, pay for hotel rooms, and pay the team fees. It was a sacrifice they had to make to allow me to play soccer." said Stoner The most significant skill Stoner took away from his time as an athlete is learning how to become a compliant team member. Soccer has prepared his psyche as he enters his respective profession. "This will carry over into the workforce because in the accounting profession, you • work a lot as a team; you need to carry your own weight and be accountable for the type of work that you do." stated Stoner The bittersweet feeling of having to hang up their cleats and walk away from the grind will allow them to get .some relief on their bodies from countless hours of demanding training. As they get ready to walk across stage and collect their bachelor's degrees in May their legacy as Colonels will forever remain'. ~ @wilkesbeacon - , pankil.chander@wilkes.edu Wilkes wrestling wastes no time preparing for 2016 season By Rachel Leandn · Managing Co-Editor The Wilkes University wrestling team has stepped foot into the upcoming winter season finishing third place at the Monarch Invitational hosted by King's College on Nov. 5. Six Colonels placed in the top finishes of the tournament, while two wrestlers claimed individual titles. Wilkes attends the Monarch Invitational each year as it allows multiple wrestlers from each school to participate giving every wrestler a chance to compete with the team during opening weekend. Head coach Jon Laudenslager, beginning his 14th season of the Wilkes wrestling program, is extremely pleas-ed with the efforts of his team at King's. "Sophomore Jesse Lopez had a terrific day beating the No. l ranked wrestler in the county and closing out finals with a pin," Laudenslager said. Both Joshua Evans and Zachary Faust showed tremendous improvement this Saturday since past seasons, and Denzel Tovar turned many _ heads when he beat a returning national qualifier in his very first match." Junior Joshua Evans, individual title holder take one step at a time whether with a school assignment or match to push through the end of the semester with confidence. "It's all about time management and sacrifice," explained freshman Denzel Tovar. "In this way, I can foresee my team knocking OJ.!t a lot of nationally ranked opponents and finish top IO in the country, and maybe even meet my goal as a freshman to finish the season as ari Academic All-American with 2S+wins." . Faust feels coach Laudenslager is always e eacon esse a nic helpful when it comes down to the stress of Nick Racanelli and Jessie Lopez go head to head during an intense practice academics allowing him not to worry too of the Monarch Invitational, stated that being . coaching staff is to instill the mindset of much. the first competition of the year, the team had dedication and being able to qverlap that No matter the obstacles, Wilkes wrestling its moment to showcase all of the hard work mindset into all daily routines of the team. program is ready to tackle the upcoming put in during preseason. The first official "Our coaches keep us at high intensity · season as a unit. practice for Wilkes wrestling was held Oct. in our matches and hold us accountable "The most rewarding part of Wilkes 10, aside from preconditioning runs and · for being at practice physically as well as wrestling is being a part of something that's workouts instructed by upperclassmen of the mentally," said individual title holder of bigger than you," Evans stated. "On this team since the second week of the .semesteL the Monarch Invitational, sophomore Jesse 1eam I'ni held to a higher standard that is Since wrestling is a commitment, . Lopez. measured by alumni who have demonstrated Laudenslager and staff emphasize the With the season just kicking off and finals success not only in this program, but also importance of excelling in the classroom and holiday breaks quickly approaching, within professional careers. It sets a standard just as much on- the mat. If wrestlers are wrestlers strategize so they don't stray from signifying that hard work pays off." struggling at practice, chances ate they are both their personal and team goals. struggling in a 101 class that doesn't suit Sophomore wrestler Zachary Faust finds it ~ @wilkesbeacon their interests, he said. The true goal of the tough with a major in pharmacy, but plans to ~ rach/el.leandri@wilkes.edu �. The Beacon - November 15, 2016 Sports 21 Wilkes men's swimming pulls it Young returns to Westfield State together for a winning streak due to "unforeseen circumstances" By Luke Modrovsky Parfianowicz teamed up to win the 200 yard freestyle relay in 1:33.96. Sports Co-Editor. The Colonels also scored another victory While Jose Tabora and the Colonel when Thomas Burner, Bright, Phillip football program made history south of Bennett and Scott Heffiefinger were the first the Mason-Dixon line, the Wilkes men's to touch the wall in the 200 yard medley swimming team achieved a feat of its own. relay. They finished their race in 1:56.57. For the first time in program history, the D. and J. Parfianowicz; recently featured team is on a winning streak. in The Beacon, posted other big wins as In the waters of the Wilkes-Barre well. J. Parfianowicz also scored a win in the Catholic Youth Center, the Colonels took 100 yard freestyle in 54.06 seconds, while down Lebanon Valley College 112-91 in also taking second in the 200 yard freestyle Middle Atlantic Conference action. : in 2:06.45. D. ·Parfianowicz won the 50 Their third victory in a row puts the yard freestyle in a crisp 23.40 seconds, and Colonels at 3-2, with a 2-1 record in Middle also finished as runner-up in the 100 yard Atlantic Conference meets. Wilkes has also backstroke in 1:00.10 surpassed win totals for the first two seasons Weatherby also posted a victory in combined. · the 1000 yard freestyle with a 11:21.51 Chris Bright, Nick Walker, Thurman performance. Fogleman and Matthew Nevers·officially Both the men and-women's teams still have sealed the deal for the Colonels against plenty of action left. They will return to the the Flying Dutchmen when they placed Wilkes-Barre CYC on Nov; 19 and 20, but 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th, respe~tively, in the rather crosstown rival King's College will 20th event of the afternoon, the 100 yard play host in the Diamond Invitational. breaststroke. Both teams also have a long road ahead Tyler Weatherby, Anthony Stampone, before the Middle Atlantic Conference Jacob Parfianowicz and Dominic · Championships in York,_Pa., in March. By Luke Modrovsky history. This decision will allow the new coach to use an entire season to recruit studentThe Wilkes University Athletic athletes for the inaugural season in 2018-19. Department announced a delay in the start The team is slated to compete at the of the Men's Ice Hockey Toyota SportsPlex at Coal program. The University Street Park after formitg an and recently hired head affiliation with the Wilkescoach Michael Young have Barre/Scranton Penguins. parte(,i ways. King's College's new ice According to a release on hockey programs are both the Athletic Department's slated to start on time in website, Young made the the 2017-18 academic year. decision to return to his On Aug. 29, Wilkes previous role as associate University's President, head coach at Westfield Patrick Leahy, announced State. The move was cited as Wilkes would offer both "unforeseen circumstances". Beacon Archives men's .u:,d women's ice Due to his departure, Above:Young hockeym2017-18. Wilkes has made the The move targets an decision to suspend the expanded approach from the traditional program for the 2017 -18 season. The recruiting tactics The university hopes to University plans to conduct a national attract student-athletes on a national and search for a head coach this upcoming international level. · spring. Sports Co-Editor Young was hired on Oct. 13 and became the first men's ice hockey coach in Colonel ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ , luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu .DeUvery... Call 825-5166 • Wilkes r �,, �. The Beacon - November 15, 2016 .19 Sports �- I I \ _j The Beacon- November 15, 2016 ''.-- � 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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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 2016 November 15th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 November 15 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/623af262f64aee9c41845411b4251584.pdf f634c3751862160f759ad19f9e260556 PDF Text Text The Beacon - November 8, 2016 THE BEACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 70 Issue 08 The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Wilkes Women’s Soccer Wilkes rmW ranked N<t»o No. 22 ~ faces ~ DeSales wmilkee The Beacon/Purvit Patel No. 3 3 m. in 1tl1tllepnme title game N0o Full •ny story ®lDl on ]P)ilg(e page 19 lPmtllll llt �News The Beacon - November 8, 2016 I Beacon Briefs SNPhA Pop-Up Thrift Shop The Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) will be having a pop-up thrift sale in the Henry Student Center Lounge on from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 8 and Nov. 10. SNPhA will be selling donated clothing, appliances, accessories and the like. This sale will serve as a fundraiser for the club, and items that do not get sold will be donated towards the St. Vincent de Paul clothing drive in Wilkes-Barre. If any students have any items of clothing that are in good condition and not needed anymore, they are invited to donate to this sale by reaching out to Megan Ciborowski at megan. ciborowski@wilkes.edu or Vanessa Ejiofor at vanessa.ejiofor@ wilkes.edu before Nov. 8. 2 News Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser On Nov. 18 from 6 p.m. until close, Buffalo Wild Wings will be donating 10 percent of customers’ total bill to the Wilkes University Gold Bar Club with the presentation of the attached ticket. The Wilkes University Gold Bar Club is a campus organization composed of students looking to further their leadership abilities and/or become officers in the United States Air Force. Students are asked to come out to support them in their efforts to raise funds and increase the opportunities available to students in this club. “She’s The First” Bake Sale On Nov. 8 in the Henry Student Center, Wilkes WGS and PSI CHI will be selling $1 cupcakes to support a girl in need of an education. There will be gluten-free and vegan options available. Last year, the clubs raised $400 and supported a girl from Africa named Gift Kaaya. This year they hope to meet that goal and support another girl. table of contents news................2 life, a&e...........7 Wilkes University Student Government notes By Meghan Burns Staff Writer On Wednesday evening, Wilkes University Student Government held its weekly meeting. To begin the meeting, the Wilkes University Ultimate Players Association presented their Constitution Revisions for week two of two. The main revisions included a breakdown of the executive board responsibilities and the addition of Article 6. The new article explains the process of removing an officer. A motion was put forth to approve the revisions. The board voted and approved the motion. The No Shave November event came in to present their updates for week two of two. The event will now begin Nov. 7. The Student Government will be voting on the winners at the end of the month. After voting, the group decided that the winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card. A motion was made to allocate $415 to the No Shave November event. The board voted and approved the No Shave November Event. The Spirit Committee presented their updates to the Student Government for week two of two. They will be sponsoring the Mayor’s Cup football game. The committee presented various options for the giveaways. A motion was made to allocate $1,886.25 for each person to receive a T-shirt and if they sign the It’s On Us Campaign ribbon they will have the option of receiving a headband or beanie. The board voted and approved the motion. Student Government discussed the possibility of holding a lock-in after Casino Night. The board voted to revisit the issue later in the semester or in the spring semester. Student Government also discussed participating in the Wilkes-Barre Christmas Parade on Nov. 19. The Academic Standards committee met and discussed raising the GPA required to achieve Dean’s List. They also spoke about the possibility of changing the graduation walking requirements to allow students to walk with their class if only a few classes are needed for them to graduate. The Academic Planning committee met and eliminated three areas of focus at Wilkes. These include the gaming track in computer science, the master's degree of coaching and the classroom technology focus. Operations met and discussed President Leahy and his family moving onto campus. They also informed Student Government that the construction for the new Media Center is underway. Lastly, within the resident halls the water coolers will be changing. Operations committee also reminded students of the upcoming events including Passport to Science on Nov. 5 and the John Wilkes Society Brunch on Nov. 20. The MSC will be holding a food drive throughout the month of November and students are asked to donate. On Nov. 9 they will be co-hosting a coffee hour with all of their sister clubs. Commuter Council reported they are completely sold out their New York City bus trip tickets. They will be accepting names for a wait list. Programming board reminded students Wing Wars and the wing eating contest will be held next week in the SUB ballroom. The Treasurer’s Report stands as follows: All College: $2,167.47; General Funds: $1,380.92; Conference: $2,853.36; and Spirit: $2,000 for a SG total of $8,059.74. @wilkesbeacon ~ meghan.burns@wilkes.edu spread............12 opinion..........14 sports............19 I �The Beacon - November 8, 2016 News 3 Millennials play a crucial role in 2016 election By Mark Markowski week is sponsored by the office of Diversity Affairs and The Latin American Student Association Club. The simulation is looking for various essential positions to be filled including a police officer, a utility collector, a pawnbroker, a grocer, a mortgage or rent collector, a quick cash manager, two social service caseworkers, a social service receptionist, community action workerpreferably someone who has had real-life experience in this role, an employer, a child care worker, a school teacher, a faith-based agency staffer and a bank or loan collector. There is also 30 to 80 student volunteers needed. The caseworkers will need to have some command of pertinent facts and information. Familiarity or experience with a local social service office is highly desirable. The simulation is still in need of multiple volunteers. If any students would like more information regarding the event, or are interested to find out how they can volunteer to help, they are asked to contact Erica Acosta at Erica.acosta@wilkes.edu. Costalas, had previously run through the simulation. “I was very impressed with how it made me feel lost, it destroyed my self confidence,” Costalas said. “It was very insightful way to look at how others have to face certain situations.” While details regarding the actual simulation are kept secret until the actual event occurs, Acosta did want to stress the point that while it is fun, it is a simulation, not a game. “There is no competitive aspect; it is a learning experience that will give people something to take away from it,” Acosta explained. The simulation will run for roughly two hours and will include a question and answer session immediately following the event, which will allow students to share their experiences and get answers to any questions they might have. Counseling sessions will also be available for any students that get overwhelmed by the simulation. The event is part of Diversity International week, which goes on from Nov. 14 to Nov. 17. Diversity International A simulation that will let students experience poverty in America will occur at Wilkes University on Nov. 14. The simulation will allow students to get first-hand experience in dealing with many of the facets of poverty that they might not have had to deal with before in their lives. During the simulation, students will take on various roles in a low income family, and try to survive a simulated month-to-month experience. Erica Acosta, Associate Director for Diversity Initiatives, hopes that the simulation will give students the opportunity to see, feel and navigate a system that they might not otherwise have to deal with in their lives. “It’s a great eye opener,” Acosta said. “Students might have to deal with low income families in their chosen profession. With this simulation they can get a better idea of how to help them, what their resources are and what you can expect.” Executive Director for the Center of Global Diversity at Wilkes, Georgia the issues facing this segment of the voting public through frank talk about jobs, education and security,” he explains. “All of these issues affect the 18 to 34-year-old voters. He has not tried to win their votes through promises of free college, recycled failed policies or turning a blind eye to issues that make us all less safe.” Clinton’s plans do attract the millennial vote more than Trump’s plans because of the entitlements she has offered this group of voters. However, she does not mention that these policies of making things free do not really make them free and this is something that the GOP as a whole has mentioned repeatedly. She also is not loved by this group of voters due to the scandals that have followed her throughout her public service life and their love for Bernie Sanders. Also, these plans would add drastically to our national debt while has more than doubled under the Obama Administration. According to the Congressional Budget Office has projected that under Clinton’s economic plans which she has quoted as “not adding a penny to the debt” would the polls and casting a vote for her let alone Donald Trump. The 18 to 34-year-old age group is a block of voters that butchered Clinton during the primary season in favor of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. Mainly because his policies of free college, healthcare and several other things were tabbed to get this group to vote for him. Since Clinton clinched the nomination, she has thrown Sanders out to campaign for her and has tried to take most of his policies in order to garner his old supporters. Donald Trump has taken a different approach his policies to the 18 to 34-year-old age group with a not as flashy and giving policy plan. Trump has promised some of the highest tax cuts in modern history according to his campaign. While also slashing personal taxes, Trump plans to cut business taxes and some regulations so these companies will be able to hire more employees and grow the economy. Luzerne County GOP Chairman Ron Ferrance believes that Trump’s plans for the country are better than and specifically for the millennial age group over Clinton’s plan. “Donald Trump has directly addressed On Nov. 8, Americans across the country head to the polls for Election Day. The heavyweight prize on Election Day will be the presidency of the United States. Either Democratic Nominee Hillary Clinton or Republican Nominee Donald Trump will be voted to become the 45th president of the United States. For the first voting cycle ever, the millennial generation will be tied with the Baby Boomer generation with a percentage of the electorate. According to the Pew Research Center, the Baby Boomer and Millennial generation will take up a whopping 62 percent of the electorate. Even though the millennial electorate is tied for the largest percentage, both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have failed to connect with this generation, according to polls. Recent polls conducted by USA Today show millennial support for Hillary Clinton to be 3 to 1 over Donald Trump. However, her campaign is not so sound about these people actually going out to Opinion Co-Editor really add $9 trillion to the debt, something the current president has done himself. But the CBO has also placed Trump on the boat of the debt risers as well. The CBO projects under his plan of tax cuts and not cutting entitlements, specifically Social Security. Trump’s plan would add more to $9.5 trillion to the debt, however these numbers are somewhat skewed because they are projected off the current GDP which Trump’s tax plan runs a simulation of the country having a GDP of at least 4 percent, something that hasn’t happened since 2004. As the millennial generation goes out of the polls on Nov. 8, they must decide on what they want for the future of the United States because they are making a decision that will be affecting them for years to come. Clinton’s policies will give more people the opportunities to go to college, however their children might not be able to do this under these spending plans. - @wilkesbeacon mark.markowski1@wilkes.edu Simulation to give students a better understanding of poverty By Zachary Smith Staff Writer If you would like to participate in the poverty simulation: Be a volunteer to play a community role member or/ participate in the simulation RSVP with Erica Acosta or if you need more information, contact Erica. Erica.acosta@wilkes. edu - @wilkesbeacon zachary.smith1@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 8, 2016 4 News Staying ALERRT: Campus safety take part in active shooter training By Alyssa Mursch News Editor Over the course of the past few weeks, Wilkes Public Safety has been joined by other local law enforcement in participating in active shooter level II training. The Department of Public Safety identified the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center's to provide active shooter training to our Public Safety Officers. The decision to partner with ALERRT was concluded after studying many models currently being taught to first responders. This training is a follow up of the active shooter training that began last year, when level I training was provided to campus officers. Level I training is a basic course that involves the fundamentals of the rapid response training, whereas level II goes more in depth, incorporating a medical component, which teaches officers to treat wounds effectively and evacuate the areas at risk safely. In March of 2013, the FBI announced that ALERRT is the national standard through which they are training their agents. “It speaks volumes to the level of professionalism and competence of the level of the training,” said Wilkes University Public Safety Chief Christopher Jagoe of undergoing a training that is considered the national standard. First responders are being trained to quickly enter into harm’s way to neutralize a shooter and save the lives of innocent victims. It’s important for them to have this knowledge as, in many circumstances, formally trained medical personnel will not or cannot be on the scene immediately to provide casualty care. First responders must be educated and trained in point-of-wounding casualty care techniques in order to save lives. “This is another example of our commitment to campus,” Jagoe said, adding that it’s important to them to get the armed officers not only the mandated training but training that exceeds what is mandated as well, which is what this training does. More than 85,000 law enforcement officers across the nation have been trained in ALERRT operations and tactics to respond to active shooter situations. This vital training is delivered by veteran law enforcement SWAT specialists with proven experience in active shooter response and police training. The course curriculum includes T-ECC based Self-Aid/Buddy-Aid techniques including hemorrhage control and tourniquets, bandaging, airway management, triaging, casualty collection points and casualty evacuation methods. The course also includes “force-onforce” mass casualty scenarios where the student will not only have to neutralize the threat but also treat the wounded, establish casualty collection points, conduct hasty triage and integrate responses with EMS/ Fire personnel. Wilkes University Department of Public Safety was also joined by Kingston Police, Wilkes-Barre Police, West Wyoming Police, Wyoming Police, Duryea Police, Exeter Township Police, Penn State Police, Plains Police, Plymouth Police, Hanover Township Police, Veterans Administration Police, Nanticoke Police, Hughestown Police, Univ.of Scranton Police and Pa. Dept. of Corrections. “As an educational institution, we’re looking to provide training and education to first responders in the area,” Jagoe said. “This garners goodwill and also puts a face to a name.” He added that by establishing this relationship, the officers can discuss shared needs and better work together to keep the area at its safest for students and the surrounding communities. Law enforcement weren’t the only ones present at the training, however. Jagoe also noted the attendance of Vice President of Finance and General Counsel Chip Prescott. “It really speaks highly of our campus administration in that they’re supportive (of the work we do),” Jagoe said, adding that it was nice to see Prescott actually partaking in the training and showing first-hand his support and commitment. Many of the classes included in the training are funded through such sources as the Bureau of Justice Assistance, VALOR or the Department of Homeland Security. Mississippi, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Iowa, Alabama, Iowa, Louisiana and South Carolina are among the first states to train and adopt the ALERRT curriculum as their state standard in active shooter response. Other states are moving forward with this as their standard and many large cities are training all of their front line officers in ALERRT tactics and standards, such as New York City, Miami, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta and San Antonio. The Department of Public Safety will also be participating in the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) train the trainer course. Designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend strategy developed by ALERRT, this training provides strategies, guidance and a proven plan for surviving an Courtesy of Christopher Jagoe Officers participate in active shooter level II training. active shooter event. Topics will include the history and prevalence of active shooter events, the role of first responders, civilian response options, medical issues and drills. Additionally, the Department of Public Safety, in collaboration with the Wilkes University Office of Risk and Compliance Management, will continue to offer their well-received training modules on the principles of Emergency Management 101 and Protective Measures for Critical Incidents. These courses are offered on several dates and times throughout the semester and culminate with tabletop exercises designed to challenge attendee’s emergency actions plans for responding to incidents. With the support of President Patrick Leahy, members of the executive cabinet, departmental directors and local first responders participate in yearly drills conducted on campus to enhance our response to emergency situations. “Working as a unit is important, especially in this line of work,” Jagoe said. @wilkesbeacon alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Christopher Jagoe Wilkes’ Chip Prescott, vice president of finance, attends the ALERRT training. �News The Beacon - November 8, 2016 5 Advocate and attorney, Vicky Edgecombe, visits Wilkes University Edgecombe speaks out about women’s empowerment at world’s stage during November election By Sarah Bedford Editor-in-Chief Consultant on United Nations issues, advocate, attorney and former Canadian Consulate General senior official Vicky Edgecombe, spoke out on behalf of women's issues, specifically the fight for women in politics and for women leaders at the UN. Edgecombe explained that while strides are being made towards gender equality, the results have been incremental. “We’ve made some gains on women in politics but again, it’s been slow. We have 23 percent of the seats held by women around the world in parliament. That growth has not been huge over the last few years,” she explained. “In the United Nations we recently had a vote for a new Secretary General...and there was a huge push for it to be a woman. There were seven female candidates and none of them were really felt to be taken seriously by people who really follow these issues.” Describing the “straw polls” which “We’re seeing a secretary general who professed to have women's equality as an issue he was concerned about turn around and not appoint women to senior ranks of the UN either,” she said. “We’re missing out at the highest levels, and we’re missing out at management levels within the UN.” Edgecombe explained that the lack of female representation has proved problematic in peace agreements, too. Though peace agreements have a better chance of success when women are at the table, their seats have been more often than not occupied by men. In fact, the probability of peace agreements lasting at least 15 years is 35 percent higher when women are included as part of the negotiations While representation at the highest levels in the UN is due to the non-selection by the Secretary-General, in politics there are confidence issues according to Edgecombe who explains women should “realize that as in anything, it's okay to go in and try and not be afraid to fail and to just do it.” In regards to the United States election “Women should realize that as in anything, it’s okay to go in and try and not be afraid to fail and to just do it.”- Vicky Edgecombe occur before the election for the UN Secretary General and helps show rank of candidates, of the women involved, none rose to the top of the poll. Though, many were qualified individuals with various political and leadership achievements. The same issue exists within senior appointments at the United Nations. Edgecombe explained that in 2015, 22 men and only two women were appointed to the most senior level of Under-Secretary General. Six women Under-Secretary Generals were replaced by men. At the next level down, Assistant SecretaryGeneral, male appointments made up 77 percent. that’s just mere weeks away, she explains that a women running for the presidency will send a strong message to women and girls globally. From a UN perspective, there have been talks on the future of the United States regarding the election results. “I think that people are concerned about his (Donald Trump) style of diplomacy that is very aggressive,” Edgecombe said of the Republican nominee. “The kind of policies he has put forward worry people. The diplomatic system is used to a give and take and working with others. His style is much more aggressive than that.” For democratic nominee, Hillary The Beacon/Gabby Glinski Vicky Edgecombe speaks to Wilkes University students. Clinton, there is not as much concern as many of the UN representatives are aware of her background and know she’s “not shy about stating her issues.” Regardless of the outcome, the lack of representation of women in politics will continue to be at the forefront of global affairs. “It’s an issue for all of us.. For a lot of women they need to work.. They represent half of our population but yet if they're not in our democratic institutions it makes one wonder how democratic we really are.” Edgecombe has 15 years of experience working with the voluntary, public and private sectors on a range of human rights, trade and sustainable development issues. She also has represented Canada at UN meetings and worked closely with a number of U.N. bodies and missions as well as advised Canadian members of Parliament. Edgecombe has also worked as a lawyer specializing in international trade and media law for Gowling WLG, a global law firm; as a senior trade commissioner and senior foreign policy advisor for Global Affairs Canada, Canada’s foreign service; and as a consultant and senior advisor with various organizations. @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 8, 2016 News 6 Alternative Spring Break: The “experience of a lifetime” By Toni Pennello Asst. News Editor Are you interested in new experiences? What about working to serve communities nationwide and globally? If so, alternative spring break might be the perfect opportunity for you. Each year, rather than going home for spring break, many Wilkes University students spend their time traveling to a new place to partake in community service. “Over the past 19 years, Wilkes has joined with numerous organizations to build and repair homes, assist seniors, teach children and bring help to people who need it most,” says Wilkes’ website. Service trips are coordinated by student leaders with active roles in facilitating, teambuilding, fundraising, publicity, pre-trip education and developing the trip itinerary. All participants work together to challenge themselves, take risks, communicate, build trust, and grow more committed to working for social justice, says the ASB website. This year, students participating will visit WorkFest Kentucky, where students from across the country will come together Est. 1936 Pa_ Ne\.vspaper Assoc iat i on Member to complete building projects for those who need it. The program is looking to fill openings, so students should act now in order to ensure that they can reserve their spots. “Kentucky was the first trip I advised 10 years ago, and I'm still in contact with the woman whose home we repaired,” said Megan Boone, coordinator of student development. “Not only do students and advisors return year after year, but families stay connected with those who have helped them. By the end of one week students already feel like family and want to return the following year.” Boone suggests that students participate in Alternative Spring Break to meet new people, make a real impact on a community, learn new skills, make life-long connections and more. Recent Wilkes graduate Troy Carey spent his spring break in Costa Rica doing community service at a school. “The biggest benefit for me was seeing the direct impact we had on these kids lives. You can tell they're not used to having people like us visit them and contribute to their school,” Carey said. Courtesy of Peter Tuzzo Jacquelyn Gallo, FJ Costantino, Jill Ehret, Troy Carey and Peter Tuzzo in Costa Rica last year. “I had never even considered ASB before, but after talking to some friends who went it sounded like a fun experience. To me it was so much more than that.” Carey added that it was more than community service; he said it was “the experience of a lifetime,” and that it was an opportunity to experience a different culture. According to the ASB website, the generosity of friends and alumni allows the ASB program to expand and improve every year. This would not be possible without the contributions of Student Government, Programming Board, the Felice Salsburg Fund and all who supported various fundraisers and events. Previous trips have included travels to India, the Dominican Republic, Tennessee, Costa Rica, Louisiana, Florida, Oklahoma and Portland. If any students are seeking more information about ASB or wish to apply, they are welcome to contact Megan Boone at megan.boone@wilkes.edu. THE BEACON The news of today reported by the journalists of' tomorrow. BEACON HIRES: ~~--------==~RS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, EDITORS ~ \ - ':. .. '1 ~ . This could be you! lf you have a passion for writing, design, or photography,join us! Contact: Editor-in-Chief Sarah Bedford sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 8, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu Student paves the way for her department leading by example By Kimberly Hein Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor Jillian Ehret, Wilkes University Senior and double major in international studies and political science, paved the way for other students as she finished her internship with the United Nations. She participated in the internship for six weeks, in New York, for half of the summer. Her duties with the Mission and the UN consisted primarily of attending meetings concerning global issues of social and economic development, taking detailed notes, and reporting back to her fellow delegates as well as the Ambassador on where Jamaica stands with these issues, and what resolutions will benefit their country and other Caribbean states the very most from that region’s perspective. She focused on social and economic development. “I learned so much about important concerns the world is facing, as well as how to push my limits and work ethic. It gave me the opportunity to meet people from all over the world, learn their perspectives on global issues, and how we can better come together with the goal to resolve these issues, Ehret says. She continues to say that the internship made her stronger, made her grow, and it provided her with a daily reminder of how important it is to keep an “open and positive mind”. Andreea Maierean, assistant professor of political science and the coordinator of international studies describes Ehret as an “intelligent, capable and persevering young student.” “She is also independent, patient and flexible. She gets seriously involved in any projects she does and we are particularly proud of her commitment and diligence during the UN internship,” She continues. Maierean says that she views Jillian Ehret as a role model for other students in the department since she is always ready to volunteer while doing it in a kind, Courtesy of Wilkes University/Dan Z. Johnson Jillian Ehret, Wilkes senior and international studies and political science double major, sitting in on a meeting at the UN office, located in New York where she participated in a six week internship. supportive and compassionate way. “Jill is one of the most dedicated people I’ve ever met. She’s a very ambiguous and passionate student as well as an encouraging and compassionate friend and because of that, I believe she possesses the skills to be a great leader,” Lanai Galarza, a friend of Ehret says. Galarza and Ehret have known each other for three years after meeting in art 101 and then gaining a closer relationship when they began working together. Ehret heard about the internship opportunity from her advisor sophomore year, and she knew immediately that she needed to do whatever she could to experience it. She loves attending the lectures from the UN officials on campus and she took advantage of them to learn more about the program and make connections. Before getting the internship, Ehret went on trips with Wilkes and the International Studies and Political Science department to visit the UN, which made her even more interested in the internship. Maierean knew that Ehret’s “passion for International Relations” would make her a great fit for the UN program. “I also participated in Wilkes Alternative Spring Break the past three years, where we travel to less fortunate places both domestically and internationally to do acts of community service, work with children, learn about other cultures and really understand how lucky we with each day that comes,” Ehret says. She continued to say that the alternative spring break trips introduced her to some of the most “wonderful people on campus,” as well as let her experience one of her favorite parts of being at Wilkes, but also experiences that she will be able to take with her throughout the rest of her lifetime. Maierean would like to encourage students to participate in the United Nations Lecture Series program, a program which was launched in 2011. The program brings UN officials to campus throughout the year for lecture and informal meetings with students. Wilkes University is the only Northeast Pennsylvania higher education institution participating in the program. She also offers a piece of advice to students which is, “to get out of their comfort zone and grab all academic and extra-curricular opportunities Wilkes has to offer.” Ehret says that she chose Wilkes because of the atmosphere. She said that she knew she was meant to come here. @wilkesbeacon kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 8, 2016 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment ., wt"th, oats Fill a.mason Jar .and POOi'' in milk. 2 . Refri_ g erate for 30 minutes so the oats. .a bsorb the milk. ,3. Layer the following • 4 tablespoons of oats • 1/ 3 cup of millc ■ 1/ 2 ,c up of plain yogurt ■ 2 tablespoons of Chia 1. Seeds •t/ 4 cup of Kashi Go Lean Cinnamon Crisp Cereal • raspberries~ ·b lueberries · . and grapes 1 l ingredients: plain yo_g urt,, ch.ma seeds an-d Ka.shi cereal. 4. Top 'With fnnt., . ' 'l'I.. ,5j., EnJoy, f Design by Nicole Kutos Do you have a favorite dorm room recipe that’s convenient for college students always on the go? Submit it to Amanda Bialek, LA&E Assistant Editor amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu C 11111MOIIITll,llRIIIIIITO.. =::, f!50 * IARN 0111 * 1A'VI 11Vl1 * S10 •10 BRINC l'OURWllKH ID AND CIT AN mu f10 ON J YOUR rlR1T DONATION!! JORJIIIW, IUCIR.IDOIIIOll'S. MUST . . . .C.NIOTO II), NtOOJ OJ ADDIK11 OR10IOOI. ID, DID 100ll 11<UIIIIYCUID. �The Beacon - November 8, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Students make career connections at Connecting the Dots The Beacon/Gabby Glinski Sarah Cole, junior, speaks with Kathy Heltzel, a Wilkes graduate from the class of 1982. Heltzel is a retired associate professor of accounting and business for Luzerne County Community College. The Beacon/Gabby Glinski Christie Bonnice owner, Christie Bonnice State Farm Insurance Agency, speaks with a group of students from the Sidhu School of Business. By Gabby Glinski connections with former Wilkes students. She believes constant networking is important especially to those students with flexible majors like communications and business. Networking could let a student branch out into different career fields they wouldn’t have considered before; and possibly gain an internship from it. “It’s essential to make connections to gain opportunities,” stated Susan Gerenscer, senior management student on what student Co-Managing Editor On Nov 2, students were given the opportunity to speak with Wilkes alumni at Connecting the Dots. Students, grouped into their majors, were given the chance to speak with several alumni in their future career field. Attending were 25 alumni and professionals in nursing, engineering, communications, political science, business, psychology and education. Faculty moderators sat in on the groups to help facilitate the conversations. The Wilkes Alumni Association has been hosting Connecting the Dots for 10 years with a consistent turn out of students. “We really feel that networking is important for students, especially with Wilkes alumni, because you have an instant connection,” stated Jacqueline Lukas, alumni events manager. Lukas encourages students to make The Beacon/Gabby Glinski Susan Gerenscer, senior, connects with Lisa Ninotti Wilkes ’02, regional sales manager, of UGI Energy Services and Bethany Sabatini Wilkes ’06, financial advisor, of Wells Fargo. and alumni networking means to her career destination. “It’s important to gain experience to move upward to attain management positions.” Any questions regarding Wilkes Alumni and how to get involved with connections, contact the Wilkes Alumni Association at alumni@wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon gabrielle.glinski@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Gabby Glinski Holly Courter Wilkes ‘08 senior human resources manager of Romark Logistics, speaks to students on the importance of having a concise and organized resume. �The Beacon - November 8, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY The Beacon/Purvit Patel Visit Jl:s Only Bo Gourmet Coffees & Teas Delicious Pastries Lunch & Dinner Options 200+ Board Games FREE Play for Wilkes Students! Pick up your free play voucher at the Henry Student Center Info Desk! 1112 Highway 315 -Wilkes-Barre, PA in the 315 Plaza by Leggio's & State Farm Insurance - TheGameChateau.com Student groups & clubs, call (570) 855-2968 for special Wilkes group rates & reservations! “When playing this game you need to adapt and overcome your circumstances and adversity that you face, whether it’s your opponents, your surrounding, or your pain. Four years of college ball has put a toll on my body and I have had to learn how to overcome these pains and injuries in order to produce the same outcome of performance on the field.” -Ryan Dupre Senior Business major �The Beacon - November 8, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment ar Bleach Pen Shirts What you need: Instructions: • • • • • Bleach pen Shirt Plastic bag Cardboard Scissors 1. (Optional) Use the scissors to cut a stencil out of the cardboard. 2. Set the shirt up by placing a piece of cardboard covered with a plastic bag inside the shirt. 3. Use stencil or freehand a design in bleach on the shirt. 4. Allow it to sit for at least 30 minutes 5. Rinse off the bleach. 6. Put the shirt in the dryer. 7. Enjoy your new shirt! 11 �The Beacon - November 8, 2016 12 WllKfS UNIVf RSITY THfATRf PRfSf NTS Of Story by: Katie Rose Staff Writer Little Shop of Horrors is a science fiction Broadway smash musical that has been devouring the hearts of theater goers for over thirty years. Wilkes students will take the stage this weekend and next and it is sure to be a hit. In Little Shop of Horrors, a meek floral assistant, Seymour, discovers a strange plant he names Audrey II. The plant attracts business to his struggling store. Little did Seymour know that Audrey would develop a soulful R&B voice, a foul mouth, and an unquenchable thirst for human blood! The plant promises him fame and fortune as long as he continues to feed it victims, but Seymour does not figure out Audrey’s master plan until it is too late. Director Teresa Fallon was instrumental in bringing the work to life. She says the musical was a good fit for the BFA in Musical Theatre. “The contribution of the theatre director to the play is a combination of nurturing the artists, finding the play’s needs and requirements and making the vision of the script a reality. Every director finds the vision in the script and to the best of their ability communicates that to the cast, crew, designers and eventually the audience,” explains Fallon. “I chose this show because it is a wonderfully written family �The Beacon - November 8, 2016 13 Pictured in the photos are Justin Gaskill as Seymour, Michaela Catapano as Audrey and Michael Rogers as Mushnik. Photos courtesy of Wilkes University Theatre. friendly musical with great songs (by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken who also wrote Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” and “Aladdin”) that we could cast well with the students presently in the program.” Mmachi Dimoriaku, who plays Chiffon, one of the street urchins, says the cast and crew has been working on the production since the beginning of October, after the first play of the season. “We went straight into it: blocking it, doing tech work, and memorizing lines.” Fallon says each actor has contributed their own unique performances to the show but thinks they “have been very faithful to the spirit of the show that made it such a popular success.” The cast is very thrilled for people to watch the show. I share their level of excitement and cannot wait to see their hard work. The musical has a ravishing story line and upbeat tunes that I am sure will have me singing along. Joshua Shepard, a sophomore musical theatre major, describes composer Alan Menken as a “phenomenal genius.” He affirms the choreography in their show emphasizes the music even more. “What I hope for people to see is a lot of enthusiastic music numbers, really intelligent acting quality, and people having fun in their element,” Dimoriaku said. Joshua Shepard voices the plant, Audrey II. A deeper message resonates with him in the finale of the show. The lyrics are “don’t feed the plants!” To Shepard, this not only literally means not to feed the bloodthirsty plants, but also to not feed your inner desires. “It’s about when you lust for something you know is wrong but still do it. You don’t want to feed the bad wolf.” CAST LIST SEYMOUR Justin Gaskill AUDREY Michaela Catapano MUSHNIK Michael Rogers ORIN SCRIVELLO Paul Doherty AUDREY II Joshua Shepard RONNETTE Victoria Morrison CRYSTAL Gianna Chase CHIFFON Mmachi Dimoriaku CRYSTAL II Samantha Brady PLANT PUPPETEER James Cahill NARRATOR/RADIO INTERVIEWER SKIP SNIP/CUSTOMER MR BERNSTEIN/PATRICK MARTIN Kris Tjornhom WINO #1 Joshua Shephard WINO #2 Ryan Gallagher MRS. LUCE Melissa Berardelli PLANT BRANCH #1 Brianna Schunk PLANT BRANCH #2 Kelsey Butler Design by Nicole Kutos �Opinion The Beacon - November 8, 2016 Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editors: mark.makowski1@wilkes.edu or andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Our Voice Editorial Staff Myth vs. Fact: the reality of a redhead, soulless and all 2016-17 By: Rachel Leandri MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Sarah Bedford Managing Editor - Gabby Glinski Managing Editor - Rachel Leandri Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Alyssa Mursch LA&E - Kimberly Hein Opinion - Mark Makowski & Andre Spruell Sports - Taylor Ryan & Danny VanBrunt ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Toni Pennello LA&E - Amanda Bialek Opinion - available Sports - Luke Modrovsky DESIGN EDITORS Nicole Kutos - Senior Designer CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHERS Purvit Patel Jesse Chalnick Interested in joining the Beacon? To learn more about the positions we offer and what you can do, contact rachel.leandri@wilkes.edu 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Co-Managing Editor Red hair is more than just a color- it’s a lifestyle. That’s why on November 5, the nation celebrates “Love Your Red Hair Day.” The purpose of this holiday is to empower redheads everywhere reminding them to appreciate their unique qualities. In honor of this nationally recognized day, this editorial will cross the fine line between redheaded myth and fact written from my perspective of personal experiences as a natural-born redhead. 1. Redheads are going extinct. Apparently, if you blink, you will miss us. It’s estimated that we make up less than 2% of the world’s population as individuals with natural red hair. Yes, that’s a small number, but it represents a very proud population. I’ve been told countless times by people that I should seriously consider marrying another “ginger” so I can increase my chances of having redheaded children, so you know, we won’t die out. The notion that redheads could become extinct within the next 100 years is a myth. According to National Geographic, while the redhead population may decline, the gene for red hair will not likely become extinct. 2. Red hair and blue eyes is the rarest combination in the world. This is true! The recessive gene that is responsible for red hair entitled MC1R is considered a genetic mutation. This mutation is responsible for ginger hair colorof course in numerous shades- the pale skin and freckles everywhere. Since MC1R is recessive, an individual needs two copies of that gene for it to be expressed. According to livescience.com, this means that if both parents carry the gene, just one in four of their children are likely to be a redhead. As a result, families that have no redheads for decades can suddenly discover a carrot top in their offspring. 3. Redheads are more sensitive to pain, and most likely bruise easier than those of different hair colors. People always accuse me of being a big baby if I fall or get hurt. Redheads are scientifically proven to carry the MC1R gene as previously mentioned, which causes extreme sensitivity. When it comes Rachel Leandri to bruising, doctors have reported on many occasions that their red-haired patients are more likely to bruise after a surgical procedure. For me, a surgical procedure doesn’t even need to be in question. I bruise from tapping my knee off my bedpost or shutting a door with my elbow. I’ve come to accept the bruises I find on my body weekly having absolutely no clue how they got there. 4. Redheads have less hair on their heads. According to the Huffington Post, each strand of red hair is generally thicker than those other shades which compensates for the fact that redheads have less hair. Apparently on average we have 90,000 strands while blondes have 110,000, and brunettes have 140,000. To me, this either cannot be true, or I’m an exception to the rule. The thickness of the red hair on my head is equivalent to a horse’s mane. I couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve been told to be the Disney The Beacon/Gabby Glinski character, Brave, for Halloween. 5. Redheads need larger doses of anesthesia. Growing up as a ginger child will give you thicker skin. However, not enough thick skin to make you less sensitive to anesthesia. This is true. A growing body of research shows that people with red hair need greater doses of anesthesia and are often resistant to local pain blockers like Novocaine. The reason I would not sleep a week before getting my wisdom teeth out was because of the scarring horror stories of redheads waking up sooner after surgery than others with different hair colors. Even worse, some redheads have reported to wake up during the procedure itself, feeling everything! Continued on page 15. �The Beacon - November 8, 2016 Opinion 15 Myth vs. Fact: The reality of a redhead, soulless and all Continued from page 14. 6. Redheads don’t go grey. At least once a day, an elderly woman asks if my color is real, and sighs once I tell her the truth. The response is the same every time: “I would kill for your hair color in a bottle.” The fact is, though, that natural redheads won’t need to search for their original colors in a salon once they grow old. The Huffington post claims that as a redhead ages, his or her hair initially tends to turn blonde, which then eventually turns white. Many hairstylists claim that red hair will never turn grey, but instead simply fade to white through the shade of rose gold when the time comes. I am not experienced enough on this notion to comment, but I pray it’s 100% factual so I don’t need to panic. 7. All redheads are Irish. This is a myth, for sure. From my appearance, I look like I should be pictured on a Lucky Charms cereal box. The fact is, though, I am not Irish. Every St. Patrick’s Day, people stare at me in awe as if it was my birthday or the best day of my life, and that I should be smiling in celebration. However, this assumption is not all bad, as green is no doubt my color, and I take full advantage of it for every Halloween costume I’ve ever worn. 8. Redheads have a feisty temper and are more “hot headed” than any other hair color. Bad temper, hot headed, quick to act, bold and brash are all qualities that are blamed on being redheaded. However, according to HealthFundingResearch.org, the reality is none of those traits are proven to be exclusively a redhead thing. Do I have a bad temper? No. Am I quick to act? Yes. Am I feisty? Up for discussion. Depending on the reason and who you ask, maybe I do fall under these qualities. This just means I can’t blame it on my red hair as an excuse. 9. Redheads, commonly referred to as Gingers, have no souls. The legend tells us that all “ginger” people have no soul, and will steal yours if you make eye contact with one long enough. My personal favorite is that we earn a new freckle each time we steal one. Clearly, we have souls, but what no one points out is that we also have big hearts that we love with just as much as the rest of the world of varying hair colors, if not more. 10. Red hair is ugly. To be honest, this notion is based solely off of perspective, and here’s mine: it is definitely not easy being redheaded, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. There is absolutely nothing ugly or shameful about having red hair, or any other hair color for that matter. Having red hair is my trademark. It’s what sets me apart, expresses my individuality, and what makes me Rachel. Regardless of what’s fact or myth, I’ve grown to love and embrace my red hair, and all that comes with it. @wilkesbeacon rachel.leandri@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Gabby Glinski The Cleveland Browns: What are they doing? By: Mark Makowski Opinion Co-Editor Right over the midway point of the 2016 NFL season, this is the point of the year where we start to see what teams will be contending for a title, and which ones are falling apart. One that seems to be falling apart on all levels is the Cleveland Browns. The Browns poses an 0-8 record and a win does not look like it will be coming anytime too soon. Cleveland has faced many injury problems this season, but even before the season started, the team lacked talent at almost all positions. The season started with a cleaning of house, then Head Coach Mike Pettine would be fired after a two-year stint where he would compile a 10-22 record. Pettine was replaced by Cincinnati Bengals Offensive Coordinator Hue Jackson. The Front Office was also cleaned out as the Browns look bring analytics to football. The problem with the Cleveland Browns is that they never have a consistent plan and stick with it. Since businessman Jimmy Haslam purchased the team in 2012, they have gone through three head coaches, as well as three general managers. If you can’t pick a direction and stick with it, then you are never going to solve your problems. One reason why the Browns lack talent is because of how they draft. This past year the Browns possessed the number two pick in the draft where the could have drafted Quarterback Carson Wentz, Running Back Ezekiel Elliott, and several other choices. Instead the Browns would trade the pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for their eighth overall pick. The Browns would again move back to 12th overall and take Receiver Corey Coleman, who would break his hand during the second game of the season and not play since. So the team that had no quarterback decided to sign former Redskins Quarterback Robert Griffin III. Now this is a move that could payoff as long as Griffin did not get hurt, which happened during the first game of the year, and he will not return for the rest of the season. Former All-Pro Wide Receiver Josh Gordon was slated to make his return as well after breaking the NFL’s Substance Abuse Policy, over and over again since 2014. In typical Cleveland fashion when it looked like Brown was ready to return to the team, he entered rehab and it now looks like his NFL career is over. Another thing that the Browns haven’t been able to handle since their recreation in 1999 is the quarterback. Since 1999, the Browns have had 24 starting quarterbacks. This season alone, the team has used three different quarterbacks. In many ways to 2016 Cleveland Browns resemble the 2008 Detroit Lions. The Lions are the only team in NFL history to go 0-16 in a season, but the Browns are already halfway there so we have to wait and see if they will have company. The Lions were in the same situation where there was a revolving door of coaches and terrible draft choices aside from Wide Receiver Calvin Johnson. After this disastrous season the Lions would make the right choice and draft Quarterback Matthew Stafford first overall in 2009. Since 2009 Matthew Stafford has always been the starting quarterback for the team. The Browns need to figure out what they want to do and stick with it for several years. If the Browns are able to win two games before the season is over, then it will be somewhat successful. The Browns should also try to find a quarterback that they can truly tab as a franchise quarterback. Whether that be through a trade from another team or through the draft, they need to fix this problem. The defense is also a major problem that needs to be addressed in order to be successful, this side of the ball needs more help than the offense. So if the Browns actually get it right this time and put some pieces together, we might see the Browns join the success of the Cavaliers and the Indians, but that is still a long way off. @wilkesbeacon mark.makowski1@wilkes.edu �The Beacon -November 8, 2016 Opinion 16 Should dance and cheer be considered sports? By: Peyton Neishman Opinion Writer When people hear the word “sport”, they think of the games or competitive matches of football, baseball, golf, wrestling and basketball. The textbook definition of a sport is an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment. Dancers and cheerleaders both must poses good stamina and energy, to help strengthen their technique so it can stay intact throughout their performances. Competitive dancers and cheerleaders have to practice many hours to win a trophy or medal just like other sports do. They both consist of many years, training, and lessons. These two hobbies share many similarities but also differ in many ways as well. They are not qualified or even noticed in Olympics games. A question that we can’t figure out the answer to is, “should dance and cheerleading be qualified as a sport?” Dance is known as a performing art, which participants use their body to tell a story. Dancers practice many hours a week to help make their technique flawless, and to help strengthen their core for jumps. Many coaches or teachers use the famous phrase, “practice makes perfect.” They practice their numbers a thousand times to help memorize the steps and make it the best it can be. Sophomore math major and dance minor Sarah Hoffman said, “I practice dance around 20-25 hours a week. I feel dance requires athletics.” Dance take a huge toll on the human body, dancers are always pulling their muscles and popping out their knees or ankles. Dancers have to have a healthy body, good mind set, and stamina to help them breathe during a powerful performance. Dance is not always about just learning hard steps or turns. It also lets people express their feeling through motions during a number, and it also builds leadership and communication skills. Cheerleading is a group of typically young women, who cheer and support their team by chanting cheers to encourage or help celebrate the team to win. It is not all about painting glitter signs and yelling cheers with their pom-poms during an event. It takes a lot of time and dedication to have a great squad. Cheerleaders have to be physically active to be performing routines and especially when building and stunting. Football players are lifting weights, but cheerleaders are lifting and tossing girls up in the air. They need to practice these crazy and insane builds every day to have a clear performance for competition. Talking to cheerleaders around campus, they consider cheer as sport only at competitive level. Wilkes University Dance minor and performing arts programs is under the direction of Kristen Degnan. Many students are interested in pursuing and further their education in dance at a college level. Wilkes Dance Teacher, Lynne Mariana replied. “Dance is not to be qualified as sport. It’s a fine art,” Mariana feels this way because. “Sports are infused with rules and regulations, where dance is about creativity and inspiration.” The Wilkes dance Team may not compete but they do practice many hours a week. Dance Team President and Nursing Major Madison Myers, says. “Since we don’t compete, I would consider us performers of the art.” Cheering at the college level can be very competitive. Cheerleader, and English major Emily Banks, said. “We practice many hours a week but I don’t consider it a sport.” The NCAA does not recognize these hobbies as a sport at this time and also, Wilkes University considers them as clubs. The research and evidence done on this topic show that, dance is an art and cheer is only known as a sport at competitive level. Dance and Cheer may not always be known as a sport but needs athletes to perform. Dance is more a creative performing art, as cheer is more athletic strength. Will dance and cheer ever qualify as a sport? This is a question that can have a thousand different answers to it. @wilkesbeacon peyton.neishman@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Luke Modrovsky Sophomore Sarah Hoffman, dance major at Wilkes, poses in a tilt at the ballet bar before jazz class begins. • Off Campus Premium Student Housing �The Beacon - November 8, 2016 Opinion Colonels Talk Back 17 2016 Election: “What do you think about this year’s election? Interviews by Luke Modrovsky luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Photos by Jesse Chalnick jesse.chalnick@wilkes.edu Americans will head to the voting booths on Nov. 8 to cast their ballot for President. Although every Presidential Election will generate some buzz, this particular one leaves some voters truly puzzled on how they will vote. In this week’s Colonel Talk Back, we talked to members of the Wilkes community on how they feel about this election. Want to be in the next Colonels Talk Back? Email luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Election Coverage: Week Three of Three Cody Morcom (Student Body VP) Junior Pharmacy “I think because of the things we are hearing and being played on television more people are interested. Hopefully, as a result of this election, there are more people voting than ever before and in subsequent elections, more people voting than every before as well.” Marcus Robinson Sophomore Sports Management “I think it’s a complete joke on who’s going to be president this year. Just watching the debates, this country should not be ran by either one of the individuals.” Josh Gentilesco Sophomore Electrical Engineering “Both candidates have their ups and downs, pluses and minuses, however you want to put it. All-in-all, I wish I had better candidates for my first election voting.” Benjamin Mandell Freshman Communication Studies “The election this year is pretty interesting, not in a good way. Many people are deciding not to vote, which I think is not a good idea. They don’t like Hillary or Trump. It’s not necessarily the best situation we can be in.” Dre Roberts Senior Criminology “If we could redo the whole thing, I would. I think it’s an embarrassment to the country that we have these two people as our candidates for president. We’ve had some great presidents but whoever gets elected will probably go down as the worst ever.” Alyssa Shaver Sophomore Accounting “I think it’s a joke and I feel that they’re more focused on pointing out each other’s negativities instead of pointing out what they’re going to do to better our country. It’s going to be hard trying to figure out who I’m going to pick when it comes time to vote. �The Beacon - November 8, 2016 Opinion 18 Election Day 2016: Will you let your voice be heard? By: Austin Ely Opinion Writer Election day bares down on the United States like it never has before. With two of the most unpopular candidates in history locked in a contentious race for the White House, there is little room for error on either side. However, when it comes down to it, the focus of an election cannot stem from just these two people, it must stem from all people. The question is, will the people’s voice be heard on November 8th? There has been speculation in the past weeks leading up to election day that the United States election system is rigged, non-democratic and phony. People like Donald Trump himself have said things supporting this notion. This is something that discourages people from voting at all with the idea that their vote will not matter if the system is “rigged.” Even if it is true that the election system in the United States is rigged in some way, the people should not sit idle and allow it to continue. This notion should actually encourage people to vote and not just vote but participate in the process by encouraging others to as well. Aside from that, people should not be discouraged by the fact that neither candidate is their choice. The write-in option exists, yet, people are discouraged by this as well. Although write-in campaigns have been unsuccessful as of yet for the general election, write-ins have worked numerous times for the primary election and more. Even so, that should not discourage Americans to vote.The stigmas that come with voting for a particular candidate also discourages voters. If someone is voting for Hillary Clinton others may label them as a liar or hypocrite. If someone is voting for Donald Trump others may label them as a racist or bigot. Either way these stigmas and labels go they are directly contrived from the candidates themselves and do not reflect the entirety of their voter base. However, stigmas and labels should not discourage someone from voting for Clinton, Trump or even writing-in Bernie Sanders. Instead it is the act of voting itself that should energize, excite and encourage all who are able to vote. Pennsylvania serves as a battleground state for a reason. There are pockets of loyal democrats that center around urban areas such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Harrisburg. There are also pockets of loyal republicans who dominate much of the rural areas and beyond. It is a struggle of party lines and a struggle for votes. However, although someone may be a loyal democrat or republican, everyone is independent in the sense that they have a choice. That freedom of choice is something that should and can never be taken from a person, no matter how they identify themselves or how others identify them. No matter if the election is “rigged”, the possibility of a write-in low or stigmas make voters think twice, this election is the choice of a lifetime and generation. It is the hand of the people that the presidential candidates bow. On election day, November 8th, 2016, that hand will cast the votes and the voice of the people will be heard. Will your hand cast a vote? Will your voice be heard? @wilkesbeacon austin.ely@wilkes.edu Make your voice be heard and vote! Fall in love with yourself, not with someone else By: Shannon O’Connor Opinion Writer With the falling of the leaves and the weather getting colder, it becomes the time of year when relationships really start to catch on fire. Cuddling season is in our mists and we can all cozy up with some blankets and hot chocolate with our significant other and watch romance movies to our heart’s content. Right? I don’t think so. That may have sounded amazing but what about all of us that don’t have significant others? Are we supposed to sit back and watch everyone else have a good time, while we stuff our faces with tubs of ice cream and wallow in self-pity? Absolutely not. Self- love is one of the most important things you can do for you. So put down the ice cream and listen up because with the changing of the seasons, now is the time to fall in love with yourself. An article published by The Huffington Post written by Lindsey Holmes explains, “Research suggests that self-acceptance could lead to greater satisfaction with your life — but it’s a habit that many people practice the least.” Most feel guilty or selfish when they take the time out of their day for themselves. However, you have to have a fulfilling relationship with yourself before you can be fully committed in a relationship with another. When you’re single, you have more time to devote to you, take advantage of this. Take yourself out on a date. Go to the movies or to a museum or even have a day at the spa. Yes, it might feel awkward at first but then you’ll start to learn things about yourself that you never thought were possible. You can branch out and do things out of your comfort zone, you might even find a new hobby and form new relationships. Getting to know the real you is very key in loving yourself. Granted, you learn things about yourself through other people but they don’t truly understand how your mind works and the real feelings you have. You know what’s best for you, how far your limits are, and your true goals in life. Sometimes even your own mind gets foggy, these are the perfect times to discover who you really are. As Bella DePaulo wrote in Psychology Today, “(…) singles are better at being their own sources of comfort and security.” So even if you’re having a hard time figuring out what’s best for you, take it from L.J. Vanier, “Like a butterfly burrowing from its chrysalis, so shall you find your wings, if you only take the time to find yourself.” With winter right around the corner and relationships getting more serious, don’t wallow in self-pity too much. Take this time to love yourself, you can learn things you never imagined. So if you want to stuff your face with ice cream, do it for you and only you. Go get lost and find what makes you happy by falling in love with you. @wilkesbeacon shannon.oconner@wilkes.edu Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? CONTACT THE OPINION EDITORS: mark.makowski1@ wilkes.edu OR andre.spruell@ wilkes.edu �Sports Sports The Beacon - November 8, 2016 19 Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu or daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu No. 3 DeSales denies No. 2 Wilkes soccer title contention By Danny Van Brunt Sports Co-Editor The Wilkes soccer team ranked at No. 2 faced No. 3 DeSales at Schmidt Stadium and DeSales came out on top, 2-1, after an exhilarating overtime. Wilkes was denied the Freedom title last year at DeSales in the final game with the same score, 2-1. Last year, Wilkes took No. 1 Misericordia by surprise in the semi-final round. The game remained tied until the final shootout. Wilkes made five-for-five penalty kicks while Misericordia only made three. This semi-final upset lifted Wilkes to the finals to play No. 2 DeSales. This year Wilkes started their season with a win against Marywood, but went on to a seven-game losing streak. These early season losses left a dark cloud over the teams’ heads at first. “The team performed well. We eliminated early mistakes and the women made great progress. Most importantly, they kept competing and using every opportunity to get better in the midst of losing early,” said Head Coach John Sumoski. Despite having a bad record in the beginning of the season, they still managed to singe the second seed in the tournament. “Our team really developed throughout the season, we were losing a lot but eventually came back and were ranked second seed going to the playoffs. Personally, I hope to score more next season. As a team, I think we should communicate more on the field,” said Micaela Oliverio. Needless to say, all of the players hoped to win the MAC Freedom title this season. When the team saw that they were matched up with DeSales, they could not be more excited to play them and avenge their loss from last year. They were in a great position to defeat DeSales and go on to face Misericordia in the finals. “Since we were off to a very slow start and entered the conference play portion of our season with a losing record, it is really easy to be unmotivated and to just give up. But we didn’t. We kept fighting and won the games we needed to and qualified for MACs as the The Beacon/Purvit Patel #22 Shelby Trumbo clears the ball. second seed. MACs didn’t end the way we wanted them to but we fought hard until the very end and I’m proud of my team for it,” said Shelby Trumbo. The game against DeSales was highpaced. Wilkes unloaded shots throughout the game. A third of the way through the game, DeSales sent a shot past our diving goalkeeper. The game was nearly ten minutes from over when Brittany Gurreri scored off an assist from Haley Evans. Six minutes into overtime came a beautiful shot from DeSales that came from the left side of the field to far right post. The Wilkes offense was on fire in the second half and overtime. Wilkes shot 24 times at the goal compared to DeSales at 11. Wilkes also took eight corner kicks versus DeSales single corner kick. “I think we ended our season with a bang. Although we didn’t expect to lose, I’m very happy with my team and I wouldn’t have wanted to play with anyone else beside me. I am very grateful for the opportunities I have received and I love my team forever,” said Alyssa Young. The Beacon/Purvit Patel #18 Junior defensive player Julia Tyler points out a player attacking. @wilkesbeacon Daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Purvit Patel #12 Megan Lercara anticipates the ball. �The Beacon - November 8, 2016 20 Sports First-year college athletes reflect on their first fall season By Taylor Ryan Sports Co-Editor Coming into your freshman year of college, there is a million things coming at you all at once. At each corner there is a new transition, new experience, and a new obstacle. While every freshman experiences their first year differently, those that choose to commit to a sport at the collegiate level, experience a whole different kind of whirl wind. As the fall athletic season comes to a close, freshman fall athletes begin to reflect on their first season representing Wilkes University, on and off the field. Fall athletes are different than other seasonal athletes due to the fact that fall athletes arrive on campus for preseason two weeks prior to the rest if the student body. This two week period is completely dedicated to their sport, practicing twice a day, every day. These two weeks allow for crucial team bonding and creating internal relationships among teammates. It also helps freshman athletes get acquainted on campus, and get a little more comfortable with college life. Avery Harris, a freshman field hockey player, talked about her first experience during preseason, “I have never been so exhausted in my entire life, preseason is a lot of work. But it was also a lot of fun and made the transition easier for me. When classes started, I already had a support system right on campus.” All athletes are held to the highest standard, expected to excel on the field, and in the classroom. As a college freshman, still learning the ropes, you may feel an endless amount of pressure from all areas. According to freshman, Julia Kiss, time management is key. “The most crucial transition was time management. It was a little bit difficult with practice times always varying and trying to find time to fit in my huge workload. The long bus rides helped me out a lot because I was able to get a lot done. But, it still turned out to be far more difficult than it ever was in high school.” As an athletic department, Wilkes strives to allow athletes to balance all aspects of a well-rounded college career. As freshmen come in, they are provided all resources the campus can offer. Coaches work to provide tutoring, mentoring and other opportunities if a student-athlete so desires. “It was very helpful for this transition knowing I had people wanting me to succeed, and helping me find what I needed to make sure I did”, explained Kiss, in discussing how she dealt with the obstacles she faced during her first experience as a college student athlete. While the challenges and obstacles may seem overwhelming, the end result overrides all. Having the opportunity to continue playing your sport is something many people will never get the chance to do. The Division III athletics aim to bring in athletes that have the competitive drive to dedicate to a sport, while keeping school as a top priority. This is an experience that is hard to come by, and even harder to grasp. Even after the adjusting, the long days, the early mornings and late nights, freshmen could still look back at their first season and never truly explain the grateful feeling they had to be apart of their individual programs. When asked about one of her favorite memories on the field, freshman standout, Gianna Gennets, responded quickly, “My favorite memory for this season was beating FDU. The energy in the locker room, warming up, and finally getting on the field was incredible.” It is these memories, feelings of excitement that make each season unforgettable and athletes patiently awaiting the next. If you’ve never been on a team at the collegiate level, it is hard to understand the amount of sacrifice; Wilkes’ athletes and all athletes give up. As a freshman athlete, you truly never know what to expect, you never expect to come into a team and become a family in a few short months, you never expect each game to fuel a fire inside of you, you never expected the amount of work, and never expected to find a new love for a sport, you already thought you loved. After your first season as a freshman, you build the rest of your seasons off of that very first season. Kiss, reflects now that she has concluded the season, said, “I ended up proving myself wrong and all of my friends here so far have come out of playing with the team and I do not regret it at all. I also think that I have grown a lot as a player on the field with the experiences and practice that I have gotten this season.” @wilkesbeacon taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu Colonels escape with close win over Lycoming Warriors Win gives Colonels momentum going into 2016 Mayor’s Cup By Pankil Chander Staff Writer The Colonels have proven resilient as they overcame a four game loss streak by picking up momentum with a win at home over Lycoming College as they head into the illustrious rivalry matchup against Kings. The Wilkes-Barre community is wellversed in the history of this game as it is predominantly referred to as The Mayor’s Cup. The Colonels pulled out the win against the Monarchs last November and will look to keep the Mayor’s Cup on Wilkes’ side of River Street. Freshman Jose Tabora showed promised in his first collegiate start against Lycoming College by navigating Wilkes’ offense to put up 28 points in the first half in a game that stayed tight into the final snap. “Starting my first game of the season made me feel a little nervous.” said Tabora. Tabora tallied three touchdowns for the Colonels offense as the freshman The Beacon/ Purvit Patel Wilkes #26, Devon Fink and #75 Anthony Marcincavage look to the coach quarterback rushed for a touchdown along with connecting with receivers William Deemer and Aaron Coyne in the end zone. Although the graduate of St. Augustine Prep knew he had pressure riding on him against Lycoming, he used his nerves to guide him to lead the offense and gained reassurance by his faithful teammates. “I remembered I had a team that was behind me 100% and all I had to do was play the game I have always played. Getting the win was awesome, always is.” Said Tabora Leader of Wilkes’ Defense, Tanner Stengel demonstrated dominance in his last few showings as a Colonel as he amassed a career-high 20 tackles, inclusive of 1.5 sacks. Stengel was awarded MAC Defensive Player of the Week for his relentless performance. Stengel, a senior engineering major is sitting at fourth in the MAC in defensive statistics with 46 solo tackles. The Allentown native is humbled the award, yet it will not dampen his will to prepare. “It’s quite an honor to be named MAC Defensive player of the week. I try to look at stats as little as possible because there are more important things to focus on” Said Stengel. As a captain of the unit, Stengel knows the end game is all about leveling up. His contribution to the team has been predicated off his readiness to learn and develop. “I feel as though I have grown not only as a player but as a leader as well. I feel as though each season, game, or practice I learn something new about myself that allows me to better my abilities.” The Mayor’s Cup will be set for kickoff on November 12th at 12 p.m. in Schmidt Stadium. The Colonels are confident to squareoff against Kings at home as they build off their in house win over Lycoming College. A game that generally draws the most attention to the two football squads on River Street is shaping up to be a battle as Wilkes enters the game with a 2-6 record, while Kings stands at 4-4. @wilkesbeacon pankil.chander@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - November 8, 2016 21 Sports Field Hockey shutout by No. 1 FDU-Florham in MAC Freedom playoffs Seniors Taylor Ryan and Amanda Tredinnick close athletic careers By Luke Modrovsky Asst. Sports Editor After a successful 2016 regular season campaign, number four-seed Wilkes University Field Hockey would collide in a Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom semifinal with top seed Fairleigh-Dickinson University/Florham Nov. 2. Since the FDU-Florham held the higher seed, the contest was played at their home in Madison, NJ. After the much anticipated matchup came to a close, the Lady Colonels dropped a 4-0 decision. FDU-Florham dominated most of the contest, slapping a total of seventeen shots, ten of which were on goal. The Devils also held a 10-3 advantage in the corner department. Erin O’Connell opened the game’s scoring in the 12th minute of the contest with a blast off the corner. That goal tallied O’Connell’s total at three for the season. The Lady Colonels forced a stalemate for the remainder of the first half and held the Taylor Ryan Amanda Tredinnick Photos courtesy of GoWilkesU.com Devils to a 1-0 lead at halftime. FDU-Florham’s defense held Wilkes to one shot on goal. After the break, the Devils found the back of the cage three times in the second half. FDU’s Kim Davis scored her eighteenth goal of the season from the top of the circle in the 66th minute. Davis also notched her nineteenth goal on a penalty stroke within the same minute. Sophomore Dallas Kendra saved six shots as the netminder. ,,,.... 1z2a . ,.........i111-■ Subs Noelle Shirey ran up the score for the Devils by tacking on a goal with only three seconds remaining. Seniors Taylor Ryan and Amanda Tredinnick closed on their collegiate field hockey careers on Nov. 2. Both Ryan and Tredinnick made significant contributions to the program’s success. Ryan finishes her colleigate field hockey career with 14 goals and eight assists. Over the last three years, Tredinnick made significant contributions to 12 shutouts on the defensive side of the ball. Wilkes finishes with a 11-9 overall record for the 2016 campaign. FDU-Florham will continue to compete for a bid to the NCAA Division III tournament. For now, the Lady Colonels retire to the offseason, but with only two seniors graduating, will be looking to make a return to the postseason in 2017. @wilkesbeacon luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu �The Beacon -November 8, 2016 Getting to know... Sports Jamey Mikovich Freshman Volleyball Player By Purvit Patel Sports Writer Q: Who would you say, is the Name: Jamey Mikovich most influential person in your Year: Freshman life? Why? Major(s): Pharmacy A: My mom, she has always Hometown/High School: supported the decisions I make Nesquehoning, PA/Panther and helping me get to where I Valley High School am. I wouldn’t be who I am today Position: Opposite Hitter if it weren’t for her. Q: What was the driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? Q: A quote you live your life by? A: The Nesbitt school of A: “Hard work beats talent when pharmacy talent doesn’t work hard.” @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu Q: What are your hopes for the Q: What does “Be Colonel” mean upcoming season? to you? A: A chance to compete in playoff A: “Be Colonel,” to me, means to have pride in the school you go to and to enjoy the time you have here because these next few years will go by fast. Q: What are your hopes for your next season as a Colonel? A: To help my team have a successful season and make it into playoffs Q: When/Why did you first begin playing volleyball? A: Elementary school, My sister always went to volleyball summer camps at our high school and I started to join her when I was old enough, I thought it might be something fun to do. C 22 The Beacon/Purvit Patel �Sports The Beacon - November 8, 2016 23 Getting to know... Alyssa Shaver Sophomore Soccer Player By Purvit Patel Sports Writer Name: Alyssa Shaver Year: Sophomore Major(s): Accounting Hometown/High School: Luzerne/Wyoming Valley West High School Position: Forward Q. What was the driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? A.I wanted to stay home for college and Wilkes caught my eye when I was a freshman in high school. I ‘ve wanted to play for Wilkes because they had a good business program and I loved the soccer team. Q. What are your hopes for the upcoming season? A. I hope we can make it to the MAC final again. Each year we are getting better and better. I know we can do it with all the talent we have and with all the support we give each other. I’m excited to see what next season has for us. Q. What are your hopes for your next season as a Colonel? A. I hope to do well both on and off the field. Although I love playing soccer, school always comes first and I hope to be able to keep up on both. I hope to put in the most effort I can because before I know it, I won’t be able to play soccer anymore after I graduate. Q. When/Why did you first begin playing soccer? A. I started playing soccer when I was about 5 years old. Q. Who would you say, is the most influential person in your life? Why? A. A lot of people have influenced my life but mostly my mom. She has taught me to never give up no matter how hard something is and she has taught me to fight for what I want most. Q. A quote you live your life by? A. “Don’t let yesterday take up too much of your today” Q. What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? A. Being respectful to yourself, your teammates and your classmates. It means to be who you are and don’t give up on your dreams. @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Purvit Patel �The Beacon - November 8, 2016 BRRR-ING IT ON! TAKE CLASSES DURING WINTER INTERSESSION Earn three credits in just three weeks. Most intersession courses are held online, allowing you to enjoy your break at home while catching up on missed classes and getting ahead in your studies. Just er 0p $52 dit! cre WINTER INTERSESSION DEC. 26, 2016 TO JAN. 13, 2017 Make an appointment with your advisor and visit www.wilkes.edu/winter to view the course schedule. � 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 2016 November 8th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 November 8 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/0290ebb4e1609af04063969a600b21fd.pdf 909db60ca76cd88851994bb74c0ef0f6 PDF Text Text The Beacon - November 1, 2016 r �_J 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs Spring 2017 on-campus parking applications Commuter and resident parking permit applications for the Spring 2017 Semester will be online starting Tuesday, Nov. 1, until Friday, Dec. 16 at 4:30 p.m. Any applications received after that point will not be considered for rourid one of spring semester parking applications. Information session on Malaysian course An information session will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 in Breiseth 108. · Malaysia's Alternate Modernity (HST 298) is a three credit course offered in the spring semester that will introduce students to the unique type of modern society ·found in Malaysia. This course can be taken with or without the two-week trip in May, which would cost $2,875. For more details about the course requirements or travel itinerary, students can contact associate professor of global cultures Dr. Gina Zanoli~i Morrison at gina.morrison@wilkes. edu. table of contents news~............... 2 Wilkes University Student Govern~ent notes A motion was made to allocate $2,146.64 to the NSO Club for everything except food, Staff Writer with the stipulation that any money not used Wilkes University's Student Government is to be returned to student government. The held its weekly meeting on Wednesday board voted and the motion was passed. evening. The Student Government then voted on its To begin the meeting, there was a guest shirt design. The group voted and approved a report from the Resident Dining Hall T-shirt costing $8.90 per shirt with their logo Manager. He came in to introduce himself and a Wilkes colonel. and to get better acquainted with the No Shave November event came in students. His goal, he said, is to create a better to present for week one of two. Student · rel~tionship between the students and the government will hold a No Shave November dining hall staff. contest. The rules state that a participant The Wilkes University Ultimate Players cannot shave for 30 days, but can groom and Club came in for Week 1 of 2 to present their trim. Men and women can participant in the constitution revisions. event. Donations will also be accepted. The revisions include dear descriptions Participants will sign up and then have a of responsibilities for each executive board picture taken of them at the beginning and member. The nomination was also more end of November and the winners will be clearly outlined. The club added Article 6, voted on based on these photos. The winner which states reasons for officer removal and will win a gift card. T-shirts will be either tlli process behind the actual removal. $5.05 or $7.05 for larger sizes. People not ilecall of officers was amended as well as participating can buy shirts for $10. That adding the ·allowance of officers possibly money will · be allocated as a $5 donation being removed if so needed. . and $5 back to SG. Donations will go to four Article 8 was amended as well, in which different organizations. it was added that the co-captain would take Student Government decided that the over if the captain is not present, which event starts on October 31st. removes the possibility of allocating too The Spirit Committee came in to present much power to the president. for week one of two. The committee wants Amendments were made to the practice to sponsor the Mayor's Cup football game and scheduling article as well. The held at 12 p.m. Nov. 11 at Schmidt Stadium. amendment article was also revised. The Giveaway ideas include T-shirts and beanies club will return next week with updates and and possibly girls ear warmer headbands. revisions. The total estimated cost for the event was NSO came in to present its fund request $1,200. for week 2. of 2. The club is requesting The Spirit Committee wants to focus on funds to attend a conference. The total the It's on Us campaign with this as well. amount requested was $3,170.64 including Discussion was made with suggestions and program registration, banquet registration, comments about their ideas. The Spirit hotel rooms, gas, meals and parking for 15 Committee will return next week with students. updates. By Meghan Burns __.. Student Government voted on their Member of Month and Club of the Month. The Members of the Month were John Scalese, Michaela Chidiac and Shyann Barrett. The Club of the Month was the Education Club. Operations Committee reported that construction for the new media center is starting. Therefore, the 141 N. Main Street parking lot will be closed until its completion. The committee is also working to get singnage up. They reminded everyone that the last shuttle leaves at 6:45 p.m. MSC reported that club members participated in the com~unity Halloween party. The club will also be hosting a real talk event at 11 a.m. Nov. 3 in the Savitz Lounge. The theme is "Two Peas in a Pod; Social Injustice and Citizenship:' MSC will be hosting its One World Party on 4 p.m. Dec. 2. They are also holding a canned food drive for Thanksgiving. If you give a donation you get ticket and can use to get a prize at One World Party. Commuter Council reported its New York City bus trip tickets are selling very fast. Tickets are $25. The trip will be on Nov. 19. Programming board reported that it will hold one concert in the spring semester. Members reminded the SG about the Freakfest event as well. The IRC reported their Paint and Cider event went very well. They will also be holding cake challenge at 6: 15 on Friday. The theme is fall with special ingredient is chocolate. Immediately following this event will be mansion tours with RAs. The Treasurer's Report stands as follows: All College: $2,167.46; General Funds: $1,665; Conference: $5,000; Spirit: $2,000 for a SG total of $10,832.46. life, a&e........... 7 - spread............ 12 opinion.......... 14 sports..:......... 19 �The Beacon - November 1, 2016 News 3 Pretty darn key: Experts weigh in on importance -o f PA general election ByToni Pennello Asst. News Editor Wilkes University's chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national honor society for political science, held a panel discussion entitled "Election 2016: How Key is the Keystone State?" on Oct. 25 to help inform Wilkes students as to why Pennsylvania is such a key state for the 2016 election. The discussion was led by Borys Krawczeniuk, a 28-year rep·orter for The Scranton Times-Tribune. Krawczeniuk has been covering politics for the newspaper since 2001. Krawczeniuk was -joined by several nationally recognized political · scientists. Panelists included Dr. Lara Brown, interim director of the Graduate School of Political Management at George Washington University; Berwood Yost, director of the Center for Opinion Research at Franklin and Marshall College and head methodologist of the Franklin and Marshall Poll; and Wilkes' own Dr. Thomas Baldino, professor of political science. The panel was originally planned to be moderated by MSNBC's Chris Matthews, but he cancelled his appearance the previous day. Pennsylvania is a swing state, which makes it an important state for candidates to win. · US. Politics defines swing states as those "in which neither major political party holds a lock on the outcome of presidential elections:' The term can also be used to describe a state whose electoral votes have a high probability of being the deciding factor in a presidential election, the site added. It also said that in the 2016 presidential • election, Pennsylvania is likely to be the state that determines the winner. According to brookings.edu, 33 states have voted for the same party in the last five elections, while 40 have voted the same since 2000. Pennsylvania, along with Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin have not been quite so predictable. About 75 percent or more of a presidential candidate's spending goes to these states. The unpredictably of Pennsylvania's voting is what made the panel discussion so important. Krawczeniuk laughed as he apologized for not being Chris Matthews before asking Brown about her book, Jockeying for the American Presidency: The Political Opportunism of Aspirants. With this, he opened up the discussion in which Brown explained her research that examined what makes a politician successful or not. Since ambition isn't what is lacking for losing candidates, Brown ultimately found that it had a lot to do with "opportunism;' which she defined as the ability to perceive and pursue opportunities. To study opportunism, Brown looked at the number of years a politician spent in office in relation to how many different positions they have held. The more positions held, the higher the opportunism that can make or break a politician's success, according to Brown. ' Brown concluded that Clinton has the lead as far as opportunism goes, and cited Trump's candidacy as yet another sign that "politicians are becoming less and less experienced;' as he is running with no prior political experience. She suspects that Americans have been disappointed by politicians since Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon's presidencies, with the Vietnam War and Watergate Scandal destroying their trust. Yost discussed Trump's appeal in Pennsylvania, saying that he might have · had a solid ·chance if not for the areas surrounding Philadelphia which have big populations and are largely Democrat. "You don't need a lot of counties to win [Pennsylvania]," Yost explained. Yost also explained the point in the · election when he saw young, white college students, especially women, _move away from Trump, which he said was after the first debate. Yost also debunked the claim that there are more Republicans than Democrats in Pennsylvania, citing statistics that portrayed quite the contrary. All of the panelists agreed that Clinton's approximate five point lead could be attributed to the superiority of the organization of her campaign. Brown, who teaches many graduate courses on campaigning to aspmng politicians, campaign managers and more, explained that Trump had done everything wrong in his campaign. She claimed that his success in the primaries could be partially due to the fact that he is a celebrity, explaining that the primaries are more "character-based" for voters. She described the primary polls as a ton The Beacon/Jesse Chai nick Berwood Yost, Lara Brown, Borys Krawczeniuk and Thomas Baldino held a panel di_ scussion about Pennsylvania's crucial role in the 2016 election. of beige names with one in bright green; voters are more likely to choose familiarity in the primaries. However, Brown said that this familiarity alone might not be enough for Trump to win the general election in November. "Had [the Republican party] nominated someone else, they'd be winning;' Brown said. . As for Luzerne County, Baldino predicted that Trump may win by a small margin. He discussed how the Republican party has changed, drifting further from primarily fiscal conservatism toward social conservatism, and how that might affect the way that Luzerne County republicans vote. "The population is older, the education level is not keeping up, unemployment is below the state and national averages ... these things tie into Trump's message;' Baldino said. @wilkesbeacon toni.pennello@wilkes.edu Take a look at this week's center spread cov~ring the stances of each presidentjal candidate r �...J The Beacon - November 1, 2016 ..Living By Alyssa Mursch News Editor 4 News With ~~~~' !;~~!~~' ~th~~~~~'°~~l ~~!, !!}.!u,!P.!~it Approximately 5,000 people are diagnosed with ALS every year. The odds of being diagnosed are three in 100,000. Of those diagnosed, 61 percent are male and 39 percent are female. Paul Miller provides a face to put to the disease and was eager to share his story with Wilkes University students last week, hoping to raise awareness, advocate for a participation in fundraising and, maybe most importantly, just have a chance to have someone to talk to about the terminal illness that turned his life upside down. Miller, 59, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in August 2012. His first symptom was in December 2011 when he tried to run to his car to shield himself from the rain and was unable to, something uncommon to a previous half marathon runner. More recently, his shoulders experience pain and his arms feel heavier, a sign that it is spreading to the upper half of his body. According to the ALS Association, ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. The progressive degeneration of the motor neurons in ALS eventually leads to their demise. When the motor neurons die, the ability of the brain to initiate and control muscle movement is lost. This can cause people to lose the ability to eat, speak, move and breathe. During the seminar hos_ted ''.Awareness, Learning and Speaking for Those That Can't ~out ALs:• Miller shared his story with Wilkes students. Miller did not have the gene for ALS, meaning he did not inherit it. Although the cause for ALS has yet to be determined, studies are getting closer to possible explanations. One explanation that Miller believes triggered his ALS, although it has not been cited by medical professionals, is stress. A statistic he used to support this claim is that veterans, who experience immense amounts of stress, are diagnosed with ALS twice as often as other people. Miller also has his own experience to support this belief. Two years prior, his 21-year-old son was killed in a car accident in which the other driver was distracted. Since then, he and his wife have educated people about distracted driving and advocated against it. The stress 0 000 it triggered his ALS. As he continues to battle with the disease, he noticed that his worst moments are in times of stress or depression. For example, when he was told by doctors that he could no longer drive, he· became depressed for two weeks. He had to snap himself out of it, however, as he said he could "feel his muscles dying:' a sign of his ALS spreading. ALS is different for everyone, Miller explained. It is predicted that ALS patients Muscles grow weaker and heavier and there are no exercises or physical therapy to counteract it. He has been using a motor chair for 90 percent_of the time since April. He experiences excess mucus, which can lead to pneumonia. It is a disease that has no cure and will eventually claim the lives of those that have it, but Miller learned early on that a positive attitude was everything. 'Tm a fighter:' Miller saii explaining that he tries to remain himself in every aspect The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick Paul Miller and his wife, Eileen, speak to Wilkes students about ALS to raise awareness. will have approximately two to five years to live, and fifty percent of patients die within two years of their diagnosis. There are people that he knows, however, that have been living with it for over 10 years. It can progress slowly or quickly. In Miller's case, it is progressing more slowly, as four years post-diagnosis he is still self-sufficient. He is able to feed and dress himself, and even goes golfing occasionally. But his life is much different than other's. He shared that he was getting winded speaking to students, and that when he stands up he experiences severe muscle spasms, which get even worse with cold until it is too dangerous for him to do so, such as driving and golfing. ALS.does not affect patients' senses, heart, liver, kidneys or mind. In other words, even in the end stages when they are completely paralyzed and need constant help by their caretakers, they are completely aware of what is going on. Miller described this as being "trapped" in their own bodies. Miller described how difficult it is to live with ALS, as even when it is manageable he lives in constant fear. If he is short of breath or has muscle aches, he immediately worries that his ALS is progressing. ''.A.LS dominates my life;' Miller said. "I Although Miller has an illness that currently has no cure, he remains optimistic and upbeat. He chooses to spend his time raising awareness about this disease rather than letting it control him. Even though he has no say in how it affects his body, it's clear that he is very careful as to how he lets it affect his mind. He explained how he tries to keep his mind occupied, tries to get out of the house as much as he can, and loves to socialize. His wife and caregiver, Eileen, joined him at the seminar and gave a brief look into her role in his life. When he stood to demonstrate what walking looks like for him, she was close behind holding onto his belt loops as a way to stabilize him. She spoke of common fears she has, such as him choking. One particular hardship they have had while adjusting to her husband's diagnosis, she said, is the reactions of her friends and family. "They distance themselves. . . I just think they don't know how to treat us:' she explained. This is one of the hardest parts, and that she wants people to know the best thing they can do is just show up. Any little bit helps, as even tasks such· as shoveling snow or bringing in groceries is now extremely difficult. They also just want to have any sense of normalcy and socialization, which is something they have lost as people don't know how to react to the trauma that they have faced, both with their son's death and Miller's diagnosis. "We chose not to sit around and cry about it but to go out and fight and raise awareness:' Eileen said. Miller gave in-depth explanations about how ALS affects the body. About how muscles slowly die, about how in the end stages patients cannot feed themselves, cannot dress themselves, cannot speak and cannot breath. He explained the difficult reality of the disease, but he also demonstrated the hope, strength and spirit that counteracts ALS. Miller's attitude portrayed the one thing that ALS cannot take away, if you are persistent in not allowing it to. . ~ • @wilkesbeacon alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu �News The Beacon - November 1, 2016 5 Wilkes University welcomes newest colonel Brian Dalton named vice president for enrollment services By Zachary Smith Staff Writer On Oct. 10, Dr. Brian Dalton joined the Wilkes University staff as vice president of enrollment services. Dalton will use his 25 years of experience in higher education and recruitment to oversee recruitment of undergraduate and graduate students as well as supervising the admissions staff. "Identifying and attracting good matches to Wilkes University is a complex undertaking:' Dalton said, "In admissions, our goal is to communicate and consistently reinforce the Wilkes University value proposition. If we are effective in doing so, we will be increasingly successful in achieving momentum for the university:' Dalton is notably excited to be joining the · Wilkes University community and is eager to cultivate relationships with students, he said. "I find inspiration in interacting with students:' Dalton said, "Wilkes' commitment to a broadly educated student is reassuring to me because, if anything, the world needs more Wilkes graduates." Regarding the faculty he would be joining, Dalton said, 'Tm so impressed with the commitment of the academic leadership here, from the provost on down. Faculty that I've met love it here not because what they do with students, seems to impact them greatly:' 'Tm proud to become a member of such a committed community of students, faculty • and administrators:' Dalton said, "I love the uniqueness of (Wilkes University), its challenges and its potential for the future." Dalton formerly served as vice president for enrollment and college relations at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa., where he was instrumental in producing strong enrollments, particularly in the areas of domestic and international diversity and out-of-state students. Prior to his tenure at Allegheny, Dalton served as senior vice president for enrollment management at Mercer University in Macon, Ga., during which time Mercer enrolled the university's largest freshman classes in a decade and its largest-ever incoming class of international students. Dalton also served for 10 years as vice president for enrollment management and associate academic dean for program development at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn. Prior to that, he worked at the University of the Incarnate Word/ Incarnate Word College in San Antonio, Texas, as dean of enrollment management. He began his career in admissions at his alma mater, Gannon University in Erie, Pa. In 2011, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers honored Dalton with its award for · outstanding leadership in strategic enrollment management. He holds a bachelor of arts degree in political science and a master of public administration from Gannon University. Courtesy of Wilkes University ..... @wilkesbeacon • zachary.smith 1@wilkes.edu Do you like to write? Interested in current events? Want to get more involved? Write news for the Beacon. . Alyssa Mursch, News Editor, alys:.a.mursch@w ke dJ r �_J The Beacon - November 1, 2016 News 6 -·wilkes' Nesbitt s,hool of Pharmacy marks 20 years of pharmacy education By Alyssa Mursch News Editor Wilkes University's Nesbitt School of Pharmacy rededicated its CVS Pharmacy Care Lab at a special event on Oct. 22. The event also marked the 20th anniversary of the founding of the pharmacy school at Wilkes. The event was held at the Stark Learning Center · and included a ribbon cutting and rededication. The first class of pharmacy students began studying at the school in 1996. The event coincided - almost to the day - with the formal dedication of the school on Oct. 23, 1996, affirmed by a congratulatory note from then-President Bill Clinton that still hangs in the school. It is northeast Pennsylvania's only pharmacy school. The Care Lab has been an integral part of training for over 1,100 Nesbitt School of Pharmacy graduates and will continue providing future students with a stateof-the-art, collaborative learning space. The rededication is the .culmination .of significant renovations that have taken place over the past nine months at a cost of over $85,000. According to Bernard Graham, dean of the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, facilities such as the care lab reflects the pharmacy schools' commitment to adapt to changes in health care and in the pharmacy profession. ''As the profession of pharmacy continues to evolve so does our educational methods and programs. Pharmacists are an integral part of the healthcare team and our students of pharmacy must be collaborative and continued learners;' Graham said. "This newly reconfigured space will help to facilitate the learning process by encouraging the students to learn together as a team and use the current available technology:' The Care Lab represents the backbone of the curriculum within the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy. Students learn to apply the knowledge gained in other classes to patient care. Within the five-semester lab series that are required, student pharmacists · develop skills in preparing intravenous medications in accordance with United States Pharmacopeia standards, learn to counsel patients on - prescription and over-the-counter medicatjons and acquire knowledge of the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process. The lab classes also help students gain skills in applying the principles of evidence-based --====- Courtesy of Wilkes Marketing Department Students pose with Dr. Bernard w_. Graham, Dean of t he Nesbitt School of Pharmacy. Left to right, front row: Eileen Friery, Erika Za rfoss, Bernard Graham, Keri Diehl and Cameron Low. Left to right, back row: Alex Shreiber, Hillary Harris, Troy Lewis, Jimmy Steigerwalt, Dana Achenbach and Jaden'" Hensley. WILKES UNI "IERSITY Courtesy of Wilkes Marketing Department Left to right: Associate pharmacy professor Dr. Jon Ference, Vice President/ Provost Dr. Anne Skleder, and Dean of Pharmacy Dr. Bernard Graham medicine as well as helping them become familiar with the use of an electronic health record. They also teach students how to perform medication therapy management consultations and aids them in participating in the American Pharmacists Association immunization training program. Through these classes, students work as a mt'.mber of an interprofessional healthcare team and learn to provide patient-centered care in a variety of practice settings, such as ambulatory care, acute care and managed care pharmacy. "The care lab is similar to that of a biology or chemistry lab in that it gives us a chance .to apply our knowledge and learn valuable hands-on skills that we will regularly use in our future profession;' said pharmacy student Felicia Snyde_r. ''As future healthcare providers, it is vital for us to- be able to apply these skills quickly and the care lab gives us an opportunity to learn how to do this:' The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy was first imagined by the late Umid R. Nejib, then dean of the Wilkes' College of Science and Engineering. Nejib saw the need for a pharmacy school in northeastern Pennsylvania, advanced the idea at Wilkes and in 1994 hired Graham from Idaho State University to serve as dean. The first pharmacy students entered Wilkes in fall 1994, and the professional pharmacy program started in fall 1996. Two years of pre-pharmacy education lead to guaranteed seating for the (our years of study leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. In 1999, the school was named the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy in honor of Abram Nesbitt 2nd, the late husband · of Geraldine Nesbitt Orr, who made a generous gift to the University. ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ _alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu �The Beacon- November 1, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu Going trayless saves more and wastes less By Amanda Bialek they do it, we are here to serve them and Asst. Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor meet their requirements;· Bogdan said. Some students are in support of going The Wilkes Dining Hall strives to "go completely trayless whereas others enjoy green" and meet the needs of the community the convenience and hope that the trays do not disappear from campus. as a whole. "I don't think it would be a good idea to "On a corporate level we use all sustainable go trayless because although it would be seafood, we do a lot of sustainability in our cleaning products as we can;' Jerry Bogdan, greener for the environment, a bigger hassle the general manager of Wilkes University would be created in order to move food Dining Services said. "Even our floors are from point A to point B;' George Benjamin, freshman biology major said. cleaned with electrically charged water:' Although there are many students who The dining hall also uses its own recycled choose to use trays, Catherine Sarver, napkins. However, the greatest sustainability senior pharmacy major, believes that going issue the dining hall faces is the trays said trayless is an adjustment that could be made. Bogdan. There was a study done by a professor Currently the dining hall is trying to implement "Trayless Tuesday" to help and environmental engineering students at reduce our carbon footprint throughout American University of Washington, D.C. Dining hall trays were made unavailable to campus Bogdan said. "We have taken a lot of steps to do students and the dishes were collected for sustainable practices, but there's always weighing food waste. The results of the 360 diners surveyed more you can do;' Bogdan said. Is it possible that trays may become a ·showed that going trayless caused a 32 percent reduction in food waste and a 27 thing of the past in time to come? "That's really going to be driven by the percent reduction in dish use. (American. student body and the faculty and staff. If edu) "I would love to see Wilkes go trayless;' Sarver said. "You're making extra trips, everyone's getting more exercise, they're taking less food:' More money is saved and less food is wasted by going trayless. The environment and the University both could benefit from this approach. "We're always welcoming student feedback;' Bogdan said. If you have a suggestion or would like to see further improvements, be sure to fill out a comment card in the dining hall. Wilkes dining encourages students, faculty and staff to fill out their online survey. This will allow them to better understand on your preferences and overall experience with campus dining. · Visit http:/ /www.collegesurvey.com/ wilkes to complete the survey by Nov. 4. ·Reload now Wilkes Dining will add 10% to any dinning dollar deposit made through. ~ @wi/kesbeacon :, amanda.bia/ek@wilkes.edu November 7 • Jason Klientop whips up delicious food for the students to put onto their tray. The Beacon/ Purvit Patel The Dining Hall has a lot to offer the students that walk through the door. The Beacon/ Purvit Patel r �_J The Beacon - November 1, 2016 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment txlPneast rnaine ~in6read • 1 Qin f)Umpkin puree • 4eggs • • l cup vegetable oit • 2l3 cup of water • 3 rups ,..,,,hite sugar • 3 1:/2 cups aH~purpose flour • 2 teaspoons baking soda • l 1'/2 teaspoons salt • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 ta1spm:m ground nutmeg • 112 'teasJXion ground cloves • 1/41:ea5poon ground ginger 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees 2. Gre.ase and flour loaf pan 3. In a large bowl. mix together pumpkin puree. eggs, ~I, water-and sugar until well blended 4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour,. bak:ing soda, salt., cinnamon:, nutmeg, doves and ginger 5. Stir the dry ingredients into lhe pumpkin mixture until bicndcd 6. Pour into the prepared pan 1. -Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven 8. Enjoyn Do you have afovorifi dorm room recipe that's convenientfor college students always on the go? Submit it to Amanda Bialek, LA&E .Assiftant Editor amanda.bialek@wilks.ediu f10 *URIICU1A*!AYllm1* 8RDIC YOURWRICl1 ID ANDCIT AN nTRA f10 ON YOUR'RR!T DONAnON!! f10 �Life, Arts & Entertainment The Beacon - November 1, 2016 9 2016 Casino Night teams up with the backpack project By Kylie Dillon Staff Writer Student government will host Casino week in the Henry Student Center from Nov. 1 through Nov. 4. Student Government is teaming up with Pharmaceutical Sciences professor Dr. Roke Thomas, and the backpack project to deliver warm clothes and other supplies to homeless people in the surrounding areas. Socktober is Student Government's fun ·way of getting everybody involved in the donation process. Donations include socks, gloves, hats, and scarves. Each item donated is worth five tickets for casino night, with a maximum of earning fifty tickets per student. 1 The kickoff to casino week begins with Texas Hold 'Em on Tuesday November 1st in the ballroom, starting at 6pm. The prizes are 8 gift cards, balances ranging from $250 to $15. The following day, Wednesday November 2nd will be Bingo.at 8pm in the Henry Student Center Lounge. Each game of bingo will have the opportunity to win a $20-25 gift card, or tickets for Casino Night. To Wl'ap up the week on Friday November 4th at 7pm in the Henry Student Center ballroom will be Casino Night. . Dylan Fox, Student Government Executive Teasurer mentioned that students have · the opportunity to win great prizes. These include a Macbook, iPad, GoPro ,Hero 5, Apple Watch, GPS Watch, Fitbit Charge 2, Kylie Jenner Lip Kit, Naked Smoky palette, Subs'criptions to Dollar Shave Club, Sprezza, and the Birch box, a Gift Card to Pep Boys, Kalahari Water Park passes, Vera Bradley and Michael Kors items, watches, and more! When asked what she is most excited about, freshman English Major Melissa Irizarry said, 'Tm hoping to win the MacBook because I'm definitely in need of a new computer!" Freshman Pre-Pharmacy Major Haylee Jadush said, "The Kylie Jenner Lip kit and the Naked palette are definitely two items I'd love to win. You c~ never have too much make- up!,, Students can donate to the Socktober event to get Casino Night tickets. One student, Havi Rodriguez has really great luck at this event on Campus. In the past.he has won the MacBook Pro and a GoPro throughout his time at Wilkes during Casino Night. He mentioned that he will return for his final Casino Night and he hopes to win gift cards or the GoPro again. @wilkesbeacon kylie.dillon@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Purvit Patel Prizes for Casino Night are pictured above including Michael Kors, Apple products, Roku TV, watches, Vera Bradley, Play Station, Kylie Jenner Lip Kit, and a Naked palatte. Glob-al Coffee Hour hosts Halloween Wilkes University/ The Global Education and Diversity Office Mr. Jonathan Summers and Hussain Alrumaym pose at the Halloween party. The Global Coffee Hour is every Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. for students. The event features free coffee, snacks and beverages. r �_J The Beacon - November 1, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 ANSOFWIL UNIVERSITY isit N A's Only B Gourmet Coffees & Teas Delicious Pastries Lunch &Dinner Options 200+ Board Games FREE Play for Wilkes Students! Pick up your free play voucher at the Henry Student Center Info Desk! �Life, Arts & Entertainment The Beacon -November 1, 2016 11 Students get freaky during "Freak Week" 2016 Programming board held "Freak Week" on Oct. 27 where students were encouraged to pick a pumpkin and decorate it how they wish. Bianca Cocozziello let her creative side show when creating her pumpkin masterpiece to mirror sully from Monsters Inc. Kya Lewis poses with her pumpkin that she painted at the event. Caitlin Klinger and Emily Taylor drink their drinks from the "toxic" potion bar. Photos by The Beacon/Teressa Couchara Next Programming Board Event: Wing Wars- Thursday, November 1O . r �_J The Beacon - November 1, 2016 12 Getting _to Know the Candidates: • Find ·out where they stand before casti~g a vote Everyone is well aware of Hillary Clinton's email scandal and Donald Trump's perceived lack of tact, but when it comes to the candidate's policies, the public is vastly uneducated. This can affect who turns out to vote. Pew Research Center found that political knowledge is key, as six out of ten inter- mittent voters, or those who don't always vote, said they often feel as though they don't know enough about the candidates to make an educated choice. The mainstream media has been criticized for choosing to cover the scandalous aspects of this election, and although t~at successfully grasps the attention of audiences, it does not adequately inform them about who they are choosing to elect to the most powerful job in the world. So the question begs - where, exactly, do Clinton and Trump stand on the issues that voters care most about? And what about their other opponents, independent Gary Johnson anfi Green Party candidate Jill Stein? Pew Research Center found that registered voters said the top three issues most important to their vote in 2016 are the ec~nomy, terrorism and foreign policy. �The Beacon - November, 2016 13 Where do the candidates stand? A bipartisan site known a~ PolitiPlatform seeks to track the candidates' political policies and put them_into understandable terms. Based on this site, here are where the candidates fall on each issue: . The Economy Regarding the tax code, one of Clinton's biggest initiatives will be requiring that the wealthy pay their "fair share:' Clinton also sees infrastructure as the fou~dation of a strong economy and plans to boost federal infrastructure by $275 billion over the next five years. Her policy discusses expanding public transit options to both lower transportation costs and creating economic opportunity, as new jobs will be needed to build roads and bridges. Clinton also hopes to raise minimum wage, provide a focused safety net to assist family businesses and expand social security for those who need it. "All taxpayers will receive a cut under Trump's plan, but most of the cuts go to those with the highest income;' the report read, adding that taxpayers in the bottom 99 percent of income earners will receive a tax cut ofless than $2,500. "The U.S. economy will be more isolated and diminished;' the report read. "His tax and spending proposals will result in very large deficits and a higher debt load:' These are just a few of the initiatives Clinton plans to put in place. What's important however, is how effective the plan is when put into reality. That is what Moody's Analytics.Report seeks to predict. Although not listed on the PolitiPlatform website, Jill Stein and Gary Johnson's policy stances can be foui1d at ontheissues.org. Under Clinton's economic policy, the report predicts that the economy would create 10.4 million jobs, which is 3.2 million more than under current law. Stein plans to reduce spending via military cuts and preventative health. She also plans to make the wealthy pay their "fair share" and seeks predatory capitalism, in which wealth with be concentrated and democracy lost. She also plans to impose a 90 percent tax on bonuses for bailed out bankers. "There are still some obvious gaps in her economic proposal... nonetheless, the upshot of our analysis is that Secretary Clinton's economic policies when taken together will result in a stronger U.S. economy under almost any scenario;' read the report's conclusion. Trump: on the other hand, did not receive the Moody stamp of approval. Trump seeks to reduce or eliminate any tax loopholes made available to the very wealthy, as well as eliminate income tax for single individuals earning less than $25,000 or those married and jointly earning less than $50,000. He also seeks to create a 15 percent flat tax on businesses. He also hopes to impose a 35 percent import tax on the Mexican border and a 45 percent tariff on Chinese exports to the U.S, as well as mandate a 15 percent tax for outsourcing jobs. e n Moody's Analytics calls Trump's economic plan "fiscally unsound" saying that only 2.8 million jobs will be created over four years, which is about half as many as would be created if there were no changes to current economic policy. He plans to bring China to the bargaining table by immediately declaring them a ''currency manipulator" and forcing them to uphold intellectual property laws. John.son hopes to create a process for state bankruptcies, as well as put an end to bank bailouts, farm subsidies and stimulus. He plans to cut the federal budget by 43 percent to balance it, which he plans to accomplish by cutting entitlements and defense. Terrorism A three-step plan to combat terrorism is laid . out on Clinton's campaign website. First, she plans to defeat ISIS intensifying the coalition air campaign against ISIS fighters, leaders and infrastructure, stepping up support to protect civilians and pursuing a diplomatic strategy aimed at resolving Syria's civil war and Iraq's sectarian conflict between Sunnis and Shias. Second, she aims to work with the U.S. allies in order to dismantle global terror networks. Finally, she seeks to harden the U.S. defense by putting initiatives in place such as providing first responders, law enforcement and intelligence officers with the right tools, resources and training to prevent attacks before they happen, as well as allowing the FBI to stop gun sales to suspected terrorists, enacting background checks and keeping military weapons off the streets in an effort to keep • assault weapons out of terrorists' hands. Trump's platform on terrorism specifically zeroes in on defeating ISIS. He plans to work with Arab allies, as well as pursue aggressive joint and coalition military operations to "crush and destroy" ISIS, establish international cooperation to cut off their funding, expand intelligence sharing and put_in place cyberwarfare in order to disrupt and disable their propaganda and recruiting. · He also intends to temporarily suspend immigration from some of the most "dangerous and volatile" regions of the world that have a history of exporting terrorism, according to his campaign website. Overall, he plans to "defeat the ideology of Islamic terrorism just as we won the Cold ,., ,, vvar. Stein contends that "pro-war means antifeminist" and that the blowback across the Middle East is due to the United States' immoral war policy. She also wants to stop the flow of arms to Syria on both sides and contends that ISIS is the result of the chaos from Iraq. In a previous interview with Real Clear World, she said that it's clear that the U.S. meddling in Syria is just throwing fuel on the fire. "I call for principled collaboration in bringing a weapons embargo to the region, freezing the bank accounts of countries that continue to fund terrorist groups, promoting a cease-fire, and supporting inclusive peace talks;' Stein said in her interview. Johnson has similar views, arguing that ISIS has grown as a result of the U.S. intervention in the Mideast, and believes that there should be no military intervention into Syria by the U.S. He also plans to cut funding, involve Congress and create an impenetrable national defense. "At the end of the day, regarding all of these military interventions, that boots on the ground, dropping bombs, uh, and flying drones that kill thousands of innocent people;' Johnson said in a recent interview with Penn Jilette. Foreign Policy Politiplatform provides a broad outlook on Clinton's platform, which includes never allowing Iran to access nuclear weapons, strengthening alliances and investing in partnerships in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Trump's platform discusses increasing cooperation between the U.S. and Russia. ~ also plans to strengthen the U.S. military and deploy it appropriately in the East and South China Seas, seeking to discourage Chinese adventurism. He seeks to enforce stronger protections against Chinese hackers and counterfeit goods as well as put an end to China's illegal export subsidies and lax labor and environmental standards. Stein aims to focus on human rights, international law and diplomacy. She also plans to stop U.S. funding and support of the Israeli occupation and wants to "go back to the drawing board" on the U.S. relationship with the Mideast. In addition, she hopes to end CIAsupported coups and regime change in Latin America and end foreign aid to countries with human rights abuses. Finally, she wants to take 65,000 Syrian refugees immediately. Johnson wants the U.S. to stay in the United Nations but stay out of foreign interventions. He also wants the U.S. to take their "fair share" of Syrian refugees but not an excessive amount. Overall, he want America to be at peace with the world and avoid foreign entanglements. To get more informed about the candidates' stances on other policies, students can visit the PolitiPlatform website to get nonbiased information. Votesmart.org is also a beneficial website as it walks viewers through a step-bystep process to see what candidate their views most closely align with. r �14 · Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? 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River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.c9m Our Voice - -- - - - - ----: The Service Industry: always there.to help B •Taylor Ryan Sy. rt C Ed't . career out of the service industry, who are you to make all of those assumptions, ,-----, po s o- ,~or I have been a: waitress since I was 16 years old, now 21, still waitressing while being a full time student. While some things have stayed the same, things have definitely changed, When I was 16, I had no real sense of money, so any tip I walked away with was appreciated. Now older and wiser (at least I'd like to tl)ink so), waitressing is not something I do once or twice a week so I can have some pocket change. Waitressing is what I have to do, to ma:ke sure.I am able to pay rent, continue going to a private university, and provide for myself especia:lly when I'm at your call from while away from home. the time I greet you at the table (in 30 I work 20 or more hours a week while seconds or less because I don't want you to carrying a full course load, staying involved complain). in extracurricular activities, and playing a I have had people tell me I am too pretty college sport. I pride myself in being able to be serving tables my whole life, or I seem to handle this, and I know it will pay off at • too smart to be stuck here, or my personal some point. It has to right? favorite, what do your parents think of you Some days I really love waitressing, I being a waitress? meet such a variety of people, I am able to While I never feel the need to explain work and meet some amazing -people and myself, sometimes I do choose to just to ma:ke decent money doing it. shut them up. I don't have to wait every two weeks for So I explain I'm actually in school at the a pay check, I wa:lk out each shift, with local university, and this is just my part time money in my hand. So what do I really have job until I graduate. It's almost equiva:lent to complain about? to me telling them that I'm secretly a brain Everyone has seen the Facebook posts surgeon doing this in my spare time. The about what 20 percent means when it guests will do a complete 180 and treat me comes to tipping your waiter or waitress, like I am a:lmost equa:l to them. how a server makes about $2 an hour, and They feel bad for me, ask me more about that's all before taxes are ta:ken out. my school, everything else I do outside of While tipping is one of my biggest pet work, and act like I am a qua:lified person peeves and is what my job as a waitress to serve their food. revolves around, it isn't what this article is One experience that has stuck with · about. me, was when I was ta:lking to one of my Time after time, I have had guests come regular tables that come in more than once in and treat me like absolute dirt, they look a month and sit in my section. They have at me like I have no talent, no aspirations gotten to know me, so I was talking to them and no future. A server to them, is someone about school this semester and field hockey that is just getting by, this is their end result. among other topics. While there is nothing wrong with that, Then I walk to my other table, a table especially since so many people ma:ke a that hasn't been the most pleasant. All of a suddentheyarekind,andatfirstl'munsure d h . 1· k what has change , t en 1t c IC s. They over heard me at the other table and now in some crazy turn around I have earned their respect because they have found out that no, I'm not just a server. Not only do people treat me differently as I am serving them, they tip me better too. Because I am in school, you feel that I deserve the 20 percent that I have just rightfully earned by busting my butt so you can enjoy your dinner out. My issue is simply, why does it matter what I am outside of a server, I am working, working for my money. Why are you worried whether or not I am in school, why is the world looking down upon servers? Treat everyone with respect, simple as that. Especially the people who ~ @wilkesbeacon taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu Each week a Beacon editor will take a stance on a current topic. Note: The views expressed are those of the writer. • �Opinion The Beacon - November 1, 2016 15 Accessibility on the Wilkes University campus of door is hidden behind two tables that I must maneuver through the tables to tap the last blue button. The only other minor issue is that in the main entrance leaving Breiseth Hall, one of the buttons to manually open the door does not open the door at times. Despite those few inconveniences, the Wilkes campus seems to do a pretty good job of being accessible. Personally, I live off campus so I do not how well the accessibility is or not, but I do know that if a student was a disability that studen•will be placed in a dormitory that is accessible. Though I have had walk on crutches through campus, I will say that the support of those on campus has been overwhelmingly great. Every time I leave a class, there are students and faculty who are so quick to give out a helping hand without any hesitation, and having that support is so helpful and means so much that it is hard to put into words. By: Andre Spruell .. Opinion Co-Editor Walking around campus to get to class is a simple task for many students, but for other students it can be a daily struggle. The simple, everyday things that most people can do could sometimes be taken for granted, especially if they have never had anything serious done to alter those daily routines. Little things that can alter daily activities are things like getting a type of cold, jamming a finger, or stubbing a toe to name a few examples. Unfortunately for other people, there are bigger issues that limit their mobility, and seriously alter everyday life and draws all eyes on them. For people who must deal with this reality, they must figure out how to go about certain things differently that most people would have no difficulty with, like getting to class, especially on college campuses. Being handicapped accessible is something that college campuses have had to do adapt to overtime. In my opinion, at Wilkes University, the campus is pretty accessible for students with a disability, but there are certain buildings that have issues. One building with the biggest issue is Kirby Hall. The building itself has been on campus since the university officially became called Wilkes University in 1941. Renovations were made in 1992 to restore the tradition and historical aspects of the building making it one of the older and more majestic buildings.on campus. The biggest issue with the building is that the only way to navigate through the different levels of is through stairs. Due to this, students who us a wheelchair or are on crutches or even on a scooter for an injured ankle have no access to Kirby Hall. Even to enter the building, there are only stairs, which limits those same students. English classes take place at Kirby Hall and if a student with a disability . wants to take an English class but is not able to walk up the stairs, then by law, that professor must move the entire class to a handicapped accessible building on campus to accommodate that student. ~ Cohen Science Center This is true because I am experiencing what it is like to have to maneuver my way around campus in different ways on crutches. I had reconstructive knee surgery for a torn ACL! which is a six to nine month recovery process and have to walk on crutches for almost two months. Just this past week that I have been going to class, my English class had to be moved be~ause it took place in Kirby Hall. The first couple of days were difficult to adjust, but now I can get around better. There were two other minor issues that I encountered. One of those issues was at @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu All Photos: The Beacon/ Jesse Chalnick times, I was not able to locate certain door buttons, especially those on the first floor of the student union building (SUB). To get to class, I have to walk through the SUB and before entering the building, the blue handicapped accessible button is on the left-hand side and opens both sets of doors, but after entering those two doors, the next blue button to open the last two sets of doors are all the way on the far-right hand side which is kind of an inconvenience. On the way back through the SUB, the first blue button is on the left-hand side and the second one for the last two sets Cunningham Hall includes a handiaccessible ramp to enter and exit. r �_J The Beacon -November 1, 2016 Opinion 16 J:~£.lQ r~sta~!:~!!!§J~J!.Y i.J\y,!h~nn~ilkes-Barre area 0 · ·on Wrter I ptnl One thing college students cannot go without is food. We all need food to keep our bodies healthy, and to help us stay motivated during this stressful time of the semester. Here is a list of many different styles and well known restaurants around Wilkes-Barre, where you can go to relax or celebrate after a tough exam. 1. Ruth's Chris Steak House- Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Ruth's Chris steak house is located inside the Mohegan Sun casino. It is known for its upper price cuts of beef steaks and high quality cuisine. This a chain restaurant that has several locations across the nation. Most people enjoy eating the grilled steaks and don't forgot about the baked potatoes. The setting · is high class elegant setting. Most people go here to celebrate birthdays or special occasions. Talking to some students on campus, they enjoy the food and said the service is outstanding. If you are at the casino and want to get a bite to eat, I would advise you to check it out. 2. Le Manhattan Bistro Le Manhattan Bistro is located on South Main Street. It is a French restaurant known for French cuisine and cocktails. An interesting fact about this restaurant that is located in an old bank, the interior is pretty awesome to look it. The owrier, Chef Gwen was trained to . cook right in France. The bistro is mixture of traditional French dishes, modern dishes from the City of Paris, and even a New York City cooking twist on some dishes. If you looking for quiet peaceful lunch or dinner of French classics, this is the place for you. 3. Cafe Toscana Cafe Toscana is a Tuscan upper class Italian restaurant. It is located right in the downtown square of Wilkes-Barre. Italian restaurants are known for the homemade pastas, pizzas, tomato. sauces, and tons of garlic. These recipe.s are passed down to each generation over the years. The have a wide variety of dishes and bottles of wines. This one of my favorite especially because I am of Italian descent. Everyone has to go try the cannolis. 4. Thai Thai Thai Thai is a Thai restaurant located on for Thai culture dishes. There dishes are range in taste from mild, to hot spicy foods. The large portions and outstanding service. This makes this restaurant setting enjoyable. Thai Thai will not disappoint especially with their BYOB policy. 5. La Tolteca La Tolteca is a Mexican style restaurant. It is located by the Wyoming Valley Mall on Mundy Street. They feature traditional Mexican dishes. The food is prepared fresh every day. They have a casual family oriented atmosphere in their inside, _and outside dining area to relax while having one of their refreshing cocktails. The burritos and fajitas and fantastic. For all the people who enjoy spicy and hot food, this one is for you. The Oyster restaurant 1s located on East . Wilk . an Market Street m . es- Barre. To·1s 1s upscale restaurant. They have an elegant and ornate dining room setting. Their top dinner dishes consist of prime cut meats and seafood. They do have a lunch buff€t daily. If you like lobster and scallops as much as I do, then you have to go here for your lunch break. IO.Angelos If you like pizza, then you have to go to Angelo's. It is located on Hazel Avenue in Wilkes-Barre. They are known for their cheese pizza pies with their variety of toppings. Talking to some students, they responded that the sweet sauce gives it a different, but great taste. This is what makes Angelo 's unique and stand out from other pizza places. Have a favorite restaurant you'd like to see The Beacon review? Contact us Mark Makowski or Andre Spruell 6. Mirakuya Japanese Restaurant Mirakuya is a Japanese style restaurant. They are located by the Wyoming Valley Mall. Mirakuya is known for its hibachi and @wilkesbeacon sushi dishes. The dishes include a choice of peyton.neishman@wilkes.edu meat or seafood served with rice or noodles and huge portions of fresh grilled vegetables. The consumers enjoy sitting around the . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ---. hibachi fire grill. They advertise several lunch and dinner specials. This a great place to celebrate someone's birthday. The birthday guest receives the special dessert the tempura dipped fried ice cream with a candle on top. Off Cam pus 7. Rodano's Rodano's is a bar and grill style restaurant located right on the square. They feature American and also Italian dishes and great appetizers. Their burger and fries are a big hit, alongside their variety of flatbread pizzas. I · especially enjoy their David Blight flat l:iread pizza. They have outside patio eating area. They have tons of drink specials and cocktails for the over 21 crowd. They even accept Wilkes Flex Dollars. · 8. Frank's Pizzeria Frank's Pizzeria is an Italian based restaurant. They are known for their round and Sicilian style pizzas. The strombolis are giant. Their chicken francaise and marsala over pasta is a big hit. Each dinner is served with their homemade bread and fresh house salads. The stuffed pepper soup is out of this world. They serve American style dishes as well. They have a casual dining area, but also offer take-out and delivery service. If you have flex dollars left, I recomm·end you check this place out. Premium Student Housing ·• �8 The Beacon -November 1, 2016 Opinion 17 Colonels Talk Back 2016 Election: "Why are you voting for Donald Trump?" Interviews by Luke Modrovsky luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Americans will head to the voting booths on Nov. 8 to cast their ballot for President. Although every Presidential Election will generate some buzz, this particular one leaves some voters truly puzzled on how they will vote. In this week's Colonel Talk Back, we talked to committed voters about why they support their candidate. Photos by Jesse Chalnick jesse.chalnick@wilkes. edu The Beacon asked members of the Wilkes Community why they are voting for Donald Trump. · Want to be in the next Colonels Talk Back? Email luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Election Coverage:Week Two of Three · TomBordi Sophomore Commuication Studies "I support Trump because he can be very effective for this country. I like his foriegn policy. Others he has are good to but that stands out to me. I see that Hillary wants to bring in a bunch of refugees and I don't feel safe with some of them coming in:' Ethan Longstein Senior Business Management "He's a business man. We've also had many years of political correctness and long where's it gotten us. We have jobs leaving the country, immigration hoarding the country. Politcal correctness is just spewing out the ears and we need a reupped cabinet:' Brandon Latierno Junior Sports Management "I feel strongly that Donald Trump will be a great President for the United States. I feel that he can be a very strong leader. Now with everything that's going on in the world, terrorist attacks and such, I feel our military is at one of our weakest points. If he's our next President of the United States, he will strengthen our military:' Note: Athough The Beacon found many other Donald Trump supporters on campus, all others declined to comment for this section. As always, please email luke.modrovsky@ .wilkes.edu if you wish to be apart of Colonel Talk Back. This year's Colonel Talk Back will feature three weeks of election coverage. Next week: We feature members of the Wilkes community with their thoughts of this year's election chaos. Ji �_J Opinion The Beacon - November 1, 2016 18 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Name: Spencer Sutherland Bio: Spencer Sutherland is a male solo singer/songwriter, age 24. His incredible vocal range and to□e creates his own unique combination of Pop meets R&B. He has opened for Emblem3, MKTO, Ariana Grande, Bi~ Time Rush and was also a co-writer on Emblem3's EP "Forever Together'. Spencer was also signed to Ford Modeling Agency in November of 2016. Where is he from? Columbus Ohio What type of music does he make? Pop and R&B Popular songs: "Heartstrings" and "Bad Influence" Where can you find them? twitter.com/spencermusic1 instagram.com/spencermusic1 CONTACT THE OPINION EDITORS: • mark.makowskil@ wilkes.edu OR andre.spruell@ wilkes.edu Animal Rights & Welfare: "A Voice for the Voiceless" By: Shannon O'Connor · ~ - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - ~ Opin ion Writer l Imagine not being able to speak for yourself. You would never be able to tell someone you love them, that you miss them, or that you're in pain. Your whole life, from what you eat, to where you sleep, to when you get to go outside all li€s in the hands of someone else. This is the harsh reality for animal world. They have no say in their well-being. They just hope that the person who holds their small and precious lives in their hands, is that of a caring soul. With so many topics being discussed in the political world today, animal welfare and animal rights is often pushed under the rug and goes unnoticed. However, it is a very important subject matter because of the amount of responsibility we hold has humans in determining how they are treated. Animal welfare refers to the well-being and treatment of the animal. This includes animals used for testing, consumption, clothing and for work and entertainment. Animal rights is what protects them from harsh and cruel treatment found in these areas. Photo Credit: https://hrexach.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/spc.jpg When it comes to ending animal cruelty and ensuring the welfare of the animals, more often than not, the government does nothing to stop it. According to a survey taken by Lynn A. Addington of American University and Mary Lou Randour of the Animal Welfare Institute, two-thirds of the states that receive animal cruelty data are only collected when an arrest has been made. This leaves the door open for all those who do not get charged or their terrible crimes are never discovered, they are living there lives and committing the same sickening acts. Certain companies and organizations have become involved in the fight of bringing justice to these animals. One such company is LUSH, a UK based cosmetic store that sales only handmade, 100% vegetarian products, none of which are tested on animals. They have dedicated a portion of their website to educating the public on the importance of putting an end to the testing of products on animals. They state, "Our extremely strict policy against animal testing is unique, and we want our peers in the cosmetics industry to adoptthe same stance." Popular lobbying groups are also trying to do their part in helping the cause as well. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, or the ASPCA are known for educating the public on topics that include puppy mills, dog fighting, and many more domestic issues. Another organization that works on an international scale is the World Wildlife · Fund, or WWF, they help to preserve those .animals on the endanger species list as well as create a fun and interactive way of educating children and their parents on ways they can become involved. In today's day and age, every single animal should feel loved and not have to live in fear for their lives. Simply being educated on the manner is not enough to end animal cruelty, however being involved and advocating for animal rights and welfare can really make a difference. Look at your pet or any animal for that matter, and tell me you don't want the best for them. So what's stopping you helping end animal cruelty and advancing animal rights? @wilkesbeacon shannon.oconner@wilkes.edu �6 The Beacon - November 1, 2016 Sports 19 Ill Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu or daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu Paskas siblings born to compete; now representing the Colonels By Pankil Chander Staff Writer nt ·n es te 5. d ,f y d if d a When you have a father who played college football and a mother who swam at the collegiate level, it almost seems as if there isn't much of choice other than to aim to compete at a high level. MBA student Mike Paskas and senior Ally Paskas have upheld their family's tradition as they' ve become household names in the Wilkes Athletics community. Come graduation of spring 2017, Ally and Mike will have letters for four distinct athletic programs at Wilkes University. Mike was a middle linebacker for the Colonels for the past four years and after a four year hiatus from the mat, the graduate student will be scrapping for Wilkes this winter in his first ever collegiate wrestling season. An early childhood and education maj or, Ally has continued to play a vital role in the Colonels' volleyball and softball squads throughout her athletic campaign. Whether it was playing cards at a young age in their home in Rutherford, NJ, or battling to lead their teams to a piayoff bid in the MAC tournament, their innate competitive nature has led them to become standout student-athletes at Wilkes. With the guidance of their parents, the New Jersey natives both started their athletic careers at a young age. Mike started wrestling and playing football at the age of 6. Same went for his sister, Ally as she started playing softball and soccer at 6 years old. Once she got to high school, Ally decided to venture into a new pursuit in volleyball. Since their adolescent years, the siblings have leaned on each other to move through challenges and flourish as individuals. "Mike and I would argue and try to beat each other in card games, tag, or goofing around outside with a kickball. In the house, we were always talking about sports or how practice went that night," said Ally. When discussing their upbringing, the two Rutherford high school graduates credit their success to their parents, especially their father, Mike Sr. "My father was always my coach in everything I did and I can not put into words the wisdom I have gained from him. He passed down his knowledge of each game and all our success in athletics is a product of his teachings," stated Mike. The proximity from Rutherford to Wilkes-Barre had a considerable amount of influence on the Paskas' decision to commit to Wilkes. Mike was in freshman year while Ally was a senior in high school on her college search. . Ally knew her college decision would be predicated off her ability to participate in both of the sports she committed her teen years to. Her choice became clear once she found out she would be able to compete for the Colonels in volleyball and softball. Ally found solace in knowing she would have the opportunity to continue to nurture her relationship with her older brother. "Having Mike at Wilkes with me made the transition so much better and easier. Meeting people was easier, learning the campus was easier, and having someone who went through their first year already so he knew what I should expect was great. It really shows how close of friends we are and that we have each others backs." said Ally. Mike jokes he was a bit skeptical of his sister to join him at Wilkes University, yet now knows he would not trade it for the world. "At first I was a little hesitant with the decision for her to attend Wilkes but I can honestly say I can't imagine going to school without her now." said Mike. Mike has developed a stronger drive simply by witnessing the sheer tenacity Ally has displayed while balancing the schedule of being a · dual sport student-athlete throughout her collegiate career. "Ally really does not have an off season and her consistent success has taught me that if you put your head down, dedicate yourself'to your craft and work hard, you will always find a way to excel. I have always wanted to set an example for her and give her someone to look up to; an older brother she can look at be proud of," stated Mike. The two feed off each other in pursuit of excellence. They carried their tight knit relationship into their training, as they would train at the same Pric ew at erho u se gym in the summer Cooper next year, amid several other the two take pride in collegiate athletes ih the journey ~ ey are North Jersey. enjoying at Wilkes The siblings arid will use their continue to integrate competitive edge to the values their fulfill each other's parents taught them potential. at a young age to "My favorite become models in part about going to the Wilkes University college together is community. Although getting to share all they are away from ..__. ~the memories we are home, the Paskas making together and family remains close being there for each as Mike and Ally other when we need get to enjoy their it. We have so much company and support pride for each other. from the stands during We want each other their respective . to be successful in athletic events. Courtesy of Michael Paskas whatever it is we do." "They are our biggest Senior Ally Paskas, after a high school said Ally Paskas. fans a nd off the top of my volleyball game at Rutherford High Both Ally and head, I can only count a School Mike Paskas handful games they have · continue to work . not attended in both our hard for their times at school. That is truly amazing and respective teams. something I cherish." said Mike. ~ @wilkesbeacon As Ally follows her aspirations to become an educator and• Mike starts his career at . . , pankil.chander@wilkes.edu Mike Paskas as he represents Rutherford in high school. Courtesy of Michael Paskas r �.J The Beacon -November 1, 2016 20 Sports -Parfianowicz twins return to the pool for Wilkes swimming By Luke Modrovsky swimming program. They dove into the pool and shattered a few records, but would decide to give it up For Dominic and Jacob Parfianowicz, and concentrate on the tennis side of things. choosing one sport to play was extremely Now seniors, Dominic and Jacob decided difficult. Getting to to return _to one ?f ~eir eventually play both _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ roots at Wilkes, swimmmg favorite sports was special. for the Colonels. The Parfianowicz twins "When they asked if had always participated in they could come back, tennis and swimming for I was surprised in a most of their lives. When good way. For starters, it came time to look at we were missing a key collegiate athletics, they backstroker," said Coach had a decision to make. Barnes. They were originally "Boosting the [roster recruited to Wilkes size] is a huge help to our University by tennis coach program." Chris Leicht, since Wilkes The roster now totals at did not offer swimming 17 swimmers, topping last just yet. year's total of 12. The duo began playing The return to the pool tennis after their fourth would not be easy as most grade physical education L - _.i:.:..._....___ _..,...11 people woud think. teacher suggested the idea. "Being in shape out of The addition of the swimming program in the water is completely different than being the 20 14-1 5 academic year peaked the twins ' in shape in the water," Dominic said. interest, as swimming was their first love Both Dominic and Jacob hope to return to at seven years old. The pair would decide their peak swim shape as soon as possible. to give it a go and came out the the Wilkes Being seniors, they also hope to present Asst. Sports Editor Jacob Parfianowicz themselves as role models as well. Atlantic Conference opponent, for their first "We are looking to help the younger conference win of the season. swimmers, especially getting them prepared Against Stevenson, Dominic scored a for next year and beyond," Dominic said. second place finish in the 50-meter freestyle "We are looking to be . in his first action of the great mentors and break season. His time was 23.91. some records while we !""""'.'.:Bl-:-----: -----,,,_...,......, Dominic would also are at it," Jacob said. take first in the 100-meter With regard to team backstroke in 1:00.52, just records, . they hope tenths shy ·of breaking the to make a name for record he set in 2014 as a themselves by the end of sophomore. That record the season. stands at 59.19. "We are hoping to get Jacob, also put points on our names back on the the board for the Colonel• (record) board," Jacob securing a third place finish said. in the 50-meter freestyle Lastly, Coach Barnes with a time of24.04. hopes to have them The twins, along with the contribute in a bigger Colonel swimming team, way. return to action against "We hope to have Lebanon Valley College them help us build a on Nov. 5 in a pivotal winning streak," said ,I/ conference meet at the Wilkes swimming head Ph t rt f G W"lk U Catholic Youth Center in o os cou· esy o o I es .comW.lk · · Coach Mark Barnes. 1 es-B arre, beg1nnmg at Dominic Parfianowicz The Colonels have strung together backto-back wins this season. This past Saturday, the Parfinowicz twins were key in splashing past Stevenson University, . a Middle w 1 p.m. @wilkesbeacon luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Wilkes lntramurals This week's Indoor Soccer schedule: Standings: (as of 10/28) Team w L Warriors Drunkles I 1 Mean Machlne 2 1 Team Domlno's Are Hands Allowed? I We .Are Waller 1 Huff'N'Puff l 0 South Franklin The Sea Bears Balls Deep Not In Shape The Boys We Suck 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 I I 1 1 l 2 Tuesday. Nov. 1 % 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 .500 .500 .000 .90() .000 .000 .000 .000 We Suck v s . ~ 9 p.m. 1he Bays ft. Not In Slupe, 10 p.m. Wednesday. Nov. 2 We Sw:kv1. 1he Se,e Bean, 7 p.m. Balla Deep ft. Not In Shape, 8 p.m. Wurion VI. Are Hands Alo¥1ed?, 9 p.m. Mean Machine vs. Te.am Domino:S, 10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 1he Boys ft. An! Hands AlloWl!d?, 7 p.m. Warrion VI. Mean Machine, 8 p.m. Hulf'N'PwfVI. We Are Waller, 9 p.m. Druokies va. Team Domino's, l 0 p.m. Indoor Soccer games are played in the UCOM. Outdoor Flag Football games are played at Schmidt Stadium. Outdoor Flag Football: Standings: ( as of 10/28) Team W L % Bator Club 3 Wentz Wagon l Drunkles l TommyTutrNutz o 0 1.00 1 1 1 1.00 0 2 osu 1.00 1.00 1.00- Remaining regular season games: Tuesday, Nov. 1 Balor Qub vs. OSU 7 p.m. Dnmkiesvs. TommyTu.1FN11ts, 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 Wentz Wagon vs. Drunk:ies, 6 p.m. OSU vs. Tommy Tulf N~ 7 p.m. �The Beacon - November 1, 2016 Sports 21 Late season shut-outs lift women's soccer into the MAC playoffs By Danny Van Brunt Sports Co-Editor e s y .'s !r .st .1e 1at ng bit ow ely my 1ich on't hey and After shutting-out Eastern, DeSales and then SUNY Cortland, ti.le Wilkes women's soccer team has found a rhythm entering ti.le playoffs. The team's record is now 6-10. Senior goalkeeper Alyssa Young kept all three of ti.le teams off the board, which led Wilkes to win each game 1-0. "Shutting-out three teams in a row is a huge bonus for me as a goalkeeper. It not only gives me a boost of confidence, but also my teammates because they are ti.le ones who help me out there. To have any shut-out in a game is priceless;' said Young. The confidence boost should carry over into their final conference game against Manhattanville on Oct. 29. A win would be important for their confidence going into their first playoff game, and also important because a win would rank them higher in the tournament. Senior forward Caroline Connor scored the lone goal in their recent victory over DeSales. Last year, Wilkes lost the champion ship game to DeSales. As seniors, both Young and Connor are hoping to contend for MAC Championship title. Senior goalkeeper Alyssa Young recorded five saves in the shut-out against SUNY Cortland . "Scoring the goal against DeSales was much more meaningful than any other goal in my opinion. They are the team ti.lat stole the MAC Championship from us last year, so being able to say we beat iliem this year is truly rewarding;' Connor said. ''At the end of the season, I'm looking forward to receiving ti.le title of the MAC Championship. My team and I have worked so hard to where_we have become, and being cry raise .bout how : end elves, speak l the e also spirit : thing m are fu The Beacon/Purvit Patel Delivery- Call 825-5166 • Wilkes - · a few games away from winning it would be a dream come true for me personally as well as my teammates;' Young said. The soccer team was at 3-10 before its three-game win streak. They faced being turned away from the playoffs, but players like Young wouldn't let it happen. ''Aliliough we may not have the best record out there, we as a team are much more than that. Our team chemistry is positive and we work hard in training to try and achieve wins iliroughout our season. We may have our ups and downs throughout the season, but we accomplish anything because we are a family;' said Young. Connor , is not only excited to play in a playoff game, but she is excited for the people who haven't played in the playoffs yet. "I ti.link everyone is extremely ex~ed to get back to ti.le playoffs and to finally win. I know that our first-year players ar~ excited and they don't even know the feeling yet. These games are going to be so intense and I can't wait for it!" Connor said. Consult www.Gowilkesu.edu to find where the Lady Colonels will play their semifinal playoff. ~ ~ @wilkesbeacon daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu �_J ame: Jose Antonio Tabora Jr. ear: Freshmen ajor: Undeclared ometown/High School: gg Harbor Township, NJ t Augustine Prep osition: Quarterback Q: Do you have other sports/ interest/hobbies off of the field? A: I enjoy music, working out, and watching Netflix. Q: Who would you say, is the most influential person in your,life? Why? ,A: Most influential person in my life is my father, he overcame a lot of adversity. Q: A quote you live your life~ A: "Take the road less trebles upon." .. Robert Frost to you? A: Be Colonel~ meaJJ you want it to 'mean, in~ ason as a Colonel? : Next season my hopes are high, · g to be the best in the country. : When/Why did you first begin laying'[Sport you play]? : Next season my hopes are high, rying to be the best in the country. Q: If you could have dinner with a famous person from the~ wh<> would it be? A: J~sus, So we wouldn't have to pay for the wine. Q: Does the football team have anything they would like to inform the student body? .A: O~ behalf of the football team, we will get better:. • �Sports Name: Kaitlyn Sitch Year: Junior Major(s): Electrical Engineering Hometown/High School: Weatherly, PA and MMI Prep Position: varsity runner ., Q: What was the driving force for your decision to come to Wdkesi A: I came to Wilkes due to the welcoming community, everyone made me feel so comfortable and I knew then that Wilkes was the right place for my second home. Coach Wadas made me feel as though I was already part'of the team and definiteltmade my decision to·come to Wilkes easier. 23 group during the otfseason md we .can work on more team building activities to welcome the new members. · Q: When/Why did you first begin running cross country? · A: I started running cross country' my senior year of high school. My sister convinced me to run because our team only had four girls and none of their scores would count unless one more girl joined. After · a lot of persuasioµ, I joined and have loved it ever since. Q: Do you have other sports/ interest/hobbies off of the field? A: I love all things Disney; my favorite movie is the Lion King and my family vacations to Disney World every year. I also enjoy Q: What are your hopes for the binging on Netflix, when I can upcoming season? nnd time in my busy schedule and A: Although 'this season is almost !J>ending time with my friends. coming to a dose, 1be ~ Bvery summer I enjoy lifeguarding swf and the t.eam have been so ~ . I ho~ tltat.asateam at the lake irimy hometown, which is nice way to itay in touch with we Rlace better at MAO than last old friends. , year and I am always looking to beat my personal record. Q: WhoJs the.mostilifluential person in your life? Why? , Q: What are your hopes for your A: Dr. Nazzal told me that he can next season as a Colonel? A: Next season is going to be very see me geing to graduate school and pursuing a Ph.D. I feel that if bittersweet as it is my senior year running cross country. I hope that tliat conversation never happened, we can continue to stay a cohesive I would not be involved in many of the activities I am today. r �_J Pa. ew~pa11er Association l\kmb.!r ~:BEACON The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. BEACON HIRES: ~ ~RS, PHOTOG-R APHERS, EDITORS lThis could be you! If you have a ·passion for writing, design, or photography,join us! All majors welcome! Contact: Editor-in-Chief Sarah Bedford sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Facebook: The Beacon Twitter: @wilkesbeacon Instagram:@wilkesbeacon � 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 2016 November 1st Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 November 1 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/7602d5f8196042926a629050d7fc42d9.pdf dd1d1ce40dbfda0d4ad27911ddb2fd66 PDF Text Text The Beacon - October 25, 2016 THE BEACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 70 Issue 06 The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. United States Vice President Joe Biden visits campus Full story on page 3 The Beacon/Gabby Glinski �News The Beacon - October 25, 2016 I Beacon Briefs NYC Bus Trip Ticket Sales Ticket sales for the New York City bus trip sponsored by the Commuter Council will begin Oct. 18 through Nov. 17 or until all tickets are sold. Sales will take place during Club Hours in the Henry Student Center. Tickets are $25/seat. Payment is due upon signing up and all students are welcome to attend. The trip is scheduled for Nov. 19. The bus will leave promptly from the Marts Gym at 7 a.m. Upon arrival in the city, the day is yours. The bus will leave NYC at 7 p.m. Questions can be directed to Sarah Bedford at sarah.bedford@ wilkes.edu. Student Development Trip to Reaper’s Revenge Haunted Attraction The Office of Student Development is hosting a trip to Reaper’s Revenge Haunted Attraction in Scranton, Pa. on Oct. 29. Tickets cost $5 and the bus will leave from Marts Gym at 6:15 p.m. 2 News Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Community Halloween Party The annual community Halloween Party will be held on Oct. 25 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Faculty and staff are encouraged to bring their children for a fun-filled event in the Marts MultiPurpose Room. There will be food and drinks provided in the lobby and club tables set up in the Multi-Purpose Room on the lower level of the gym. Children will have the opportunity to learn about candy vs. medicine, make GAK, paint pumpkins, decorate cookies and more. Any questions regarding the event can be regarded to Megan Valkenburg at megan.boone@wilkes. edu. Attention Seniors: Senior Portrait Scheduling Schedule senior portrait session as soon as possible for the Amnicola Yearbook. Portraits will be taken from Oct. 24 to Oct. 28 in the Henry Student Center, 1st floor. To schedule go to www.ouryear.com and the school code is 222. Any questions can be emailed to abigail.sanders@wilkes.edu. table of contents news................2 life, a&e...........7 Wilkes University Student Government notes By Alyssa Mursch News Editor On Wednesday evening, Wilkes University’s Student Government held its weekly meeting. The NSO Club presented its fund request for week one of two. The fund request was for the banquet which is where the awards are handed out for anything the team has accomplished during the year. Registration is $40 per person for the banquet and 15 people would be attending, for a total of $600, as well as $25 banquet registration, $1,000 for hotel rooms, a total of $81 for parking, $90.64 for gas costs and $1,024 for food and meal costs, coming to a total fund request of $3,170.64. The club said that the SG van would be publicity for Wilkes, as well as matching shirts and nametags worn during the conference. The Aviation Interest Club then made their argument to be recognized as a SG recognized club for week two of two. They said they have updated their constitution and that flying is not currently under their current policy. The motion to recognize it as a club passed 33-0-0. The Ski and Snowboard presented its fund request for week two of two. The funds requested were for annual Killington ski trip in January. The trip needs 42 to 50 people to go and there are five students already committed to going on the trip. The trip includes a lift ticket, lodging, coach bus and shuttle service to the mountain. Fundraising ideas include shirt sales, hat sales, chocolate sales or a restaurant promotional event. The trip would bring publicity to Wilkes and the club said it hopes to make the trip more affordable for students on tight budgets. The request was for $5,000, which is $100 per person. The motion to allocate $100 per student for up to 30 students was passed 330-0. The group then discussed a new SG logo. It was discussed whether to go with Polos or T-shirts, with the Polos being $15 a piece and T-shirts costing $7 a piece. A motion was passed 32-0-1 to dismiss the inactive clubs which include the Power Lifting Club, SAFE Club, Medieval Renaissance Club and Wilkes in the World. Upcoming events were listed, including WUBP Open Mic Night on Oct. 20, the Downtown Establishment Tour on Oct. 22, WUBP Freakfast Oct. 27, Casino Week Texas Hold ‘Em Nov. 1 and MSC Real Talk Event Nov. 1. Committees then presented to the group. The library committee discussed the two new systems for e-books that are being considered. One added 5,000 books to the library and would not require the library to pay for them until they are used. The second is specifically for the nursing system and includes about 150 titles. The titles can be used multiple times without being purchased, making them cost-effective. The UAC told the group about four major changes it is seeking, which are clarification of a period of evaluation, when the last assessment was collected and reviewed, accounting for the number of students being assessed and the benchmarking process and whether or not those benchmarks are being achieved. The TREC said it wants to do the recognition ceremony in the spring instead of the fall and hope to increase attendance by holding it right after a faculty meeting. SLAM discussed a new program for people who are being treated unfairly that would provide them with somewhere to report it. The new program is called the Council of Diversity, Inclusion and Equality. The operations committee concluded these reports by announcing the Pharmacy care lab dedication that took place Oct. 22 in the evening as well as announcing Joe Biden’s visit to speak in UCOM on Oct. 21. The Treasurer’s Report stands as follows: All College: $2,167.46; General Funds: $11,715; Conference: $5,000; Spirit: $2,000 for a SG total of $20,882.46. spread............12 opinion..........14 sports............19 I �The Beacon - October 25, 2016 News 3 Wilkes-Barre audience cheers for Uncle Joe Vice President Joe Biden visits Wilkes University campus By Sarah Bedford Editor-in-Chief More than 700 individuals gathered inside the University Center on Main building at Wilkes University Friday afternoon for a visit with the Vice President -- of not the university, but of the United States. “We at Wilkes are delighted to have an event like this on our campus,” said Wilkes University President Patrick Leahy. “Regardless of what political persuasion one is, it’s really important our students have access to these kind of political events and the fact that the sitting vice president who we think is the highest ranking government official to ever visit our campus is here is a real treat for us.” Campaigning on behalf of Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, Vice President Joe Biden, members of local Clinton campaign organizers, along with Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, Sen. John Yudichak, Senate candidate Katie McGinty, and Sen. Bob Casey joined the stage. Introducing Biden to the stage was Sara Wolff, a motivational speaker and NEPA local who also serves as a Down Syndrome advocate. “I stand before you… as an American who happens to have Down Syndrome, who believes in Hillary Clinton and stands with her,” Wolff said. Biden took to the stage to show his support for Clinton and his distrust in Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump. Discussing Clinton’s background in social work and family affairs, Biden expressed his wish to the audience that they see the Hillary he knows. “This is about the dignity and respect for parents,” he commented, in regards to college affordability. “It’s a long more than the economy. It’s about dignity, it’s about respect… that’s what motivates Hillary.” Sharing the story of an infant named Beau, named after the Vice President’s late son who died in May 2015, Biden explained that he cried. The sign of emotion was coined as being an honorable father, but he explained if Clinton were to cry, she would be accused of using the “woman card”. Biden also touched on issues of the economy and the working middle class. Being called “Middle Class Joe” in Washington is not viewed as sophisticated, but Biden explained, “I’m pretty damn sophisticated about the middle class.” Expressing his concern for a Trump presidency, Biden detailed recent scandals Above: Student Ian Valles hands out “Stronger Together” posters in the crowd. Left top: More than 700 individuals gathered inside the University Center on Main building to see Vice President Joe Biden. Left middle: Vice President Joe Biden delivers his support for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and his distrust in Republican nominee, Donald Trump. Left bottom: Selected student body representatives fill the stands to the side of the stage. Below: Katie McGinty takes the stage. and flops by the GOP. Calling attention to the audience the claims of world leaders that feel the current United States election “can’t be true” and calling Trump “void of intellectual context or he’s dangerous.” Students in attendance expressed excitement over the Vice President’s visit. “I think it’s really cool that they brought a local politician back to the area who obviously is a known figure and friendly face,” said sophomore secondary education and history major, Ian Valles. “I think he’s done a phenomenal job the past eight years… and improved our standing in the world.” Valles also serves as a Clinton campaign volunteer. Speaking directly to the students in the room, Biden expressed his optimism for their future. “America never bows. We never bend. We own the finish line this year and this century.” Photos by The Beacon/Gabby Glinski @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 25, 2016 4 News Wilkes University students weigh in on final presidential debate By Toni Pennello Asst. News Editor Last Wednesday, on the night of the third and final presidential debate, a focus group discussion of young voters was held in the basement of the Stark Learning Center. The approximately 50 minute discussion, which prefaced a group-viewing of the debate, was led by Dr. Jane Elmes-Crahall, professor of communication studies. This discussion was in many ways a follow up to a series of previous focus groups that Elmes-Crahall facilitated in her intro courses prior to the primaries. Data from the discussions were collected and analyzed by Elmes-Crahall’s class called “Controlling SpinNews, Politics and Public Relations,” which she ,11c: has Hd::O. taught ldUt,Hl during UU11Ht, presidential J_JlC'.MUC'.HUdl primaries J_J11111dl1C'.::O. since 1996. The purpose of these discussions is to determine how young voters are responding to the election and media representations of candidates. The focus group was attended by about 15 students between the ages of 19 and 29, 10 of which indicated that it would be their first time voting. Not only were all of the students registered, but they all indicated that they planned to vote in November. The group consisted of five registered democrats, three registered republicans, four independents, and two unaffiliated. When asked to rate the importance of this election on a scale of one to 10, the students’ responses ranged from 7.5 to 10, with many students rating 9’s and 10’s. **************** Students chalked their sense of urgency up to long term consequences, with one student pointing out that the fact that one candidate isn’t a politician motivates him to care more. The issues brought up by the students, who were primarily communication studies majors with the exception of one engineering major, included economics, healthcare, foreign policy, national security and the environment. As far as the candidates go, the students broadly indicated that they would like to see more in-depth discussion of the issues rather than name calling. One student described the dialogue from the candidate as being more “reactionary” than advocating anything, with much of the focus being on finding dirt on the other candidate. In general, students wanted to see more ~ .., ELECTION 2016 empathy and in-depth problem solving from the candidates. One student said he’d like to see Clinton less “robotic,” while also saying that he’d like for Trump to “answer the questions and shut up.” Students described the election and relations between the candidates as “hostile,” “immature,” “childish” and “like a circus.” When a poll was taken prior to the debate, the results were as follows: Hillary Clinton- 7, Donald Trump- 3, Jill Stein- 2, Gary Johnson1. The students agreed that Trump had the most to gain from this final debate, but they all seemed solidified in their decisions. When asked what it would take for the debate to sway his decision, one student responded “a miracle.” **************** Fact check of third and final presidential debate By Alyssa Mursch News Editor Last Wednesday, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump took the stage in the third and final presidential debate in Vegas. Each candidate made hefty claims about their own policies as well as jabs at one another, so as it concluded the begging question at hand was: What is the truth? Politifact provided some insight into what statements were true and which ones were not. Claim: Trump: "I believe if my opponent should win this race, which I truly don't think will happen, we will have a Second Amendment which will be a very, very small replica of what it is right now." Factcheck: Although more accurate than previous claims Trump has made that Clinton wants to “abolish the Second Amendment,” this statement still garners further explanation. Clinton has said and continues to say she supports the right to bear arms, but with stronger gun control. Claim: Clinton: "We have 33,000 people a year who die from guns." Factcheck: Politifact rated this claim mostly true because, although the number is accurate, it leaves out the important fact that two-thirds of these deaths are suicides, not homicides. Claim: Clinton: "Indeed, he said women should be punished, that there should be some form of punishment for women who obtain abortions." Factcheck: Politifact found this claim against Trump as half true. Trump did say something to this effect, but his campaign retracted the statement within a matter of hours, and Trump clarified that he meant doctors should be punished for providing abortions, not women who undergo the procedure. Claim: Trump: "Hillary Clinton wanted the wall. Hillary Clinton fought for the wall in 2006 or thereabouts." Factcheck: Politifact rated this claim as half true. Clinton did vote in 2006 for 700 miles of fencing along the U.S./Mexico border, but not for the taller, longer concrete wall that Trump vows to build. Claim: Clinton: "You encouraged espionage against our people." Factcheck: Politifact rated this claim against Trump as half true. Trump said at a press conference in South Florida that he hoped Russia was able to find "the 30,000 emails that are missing." That was a reference to Clinton’s emails specifically, however, not Americans’ emails more broadly. Claim: Trump: "Her plan is going to raise taxes and even double your taxes." Factcheck: Politifact found this claim to be mostly false. The vast majority of taxpayers would see no change to their tax bill or even tax cuts under Clinton’s economic plan. The richest payers would see increases, but not even the typical richest taxpayer would see their taxes double. Claim: Trump: "She gave us ISIS, because her and Obama created this huge vacuum, and a small group came out of that huge vacuum because when -- we should never have been in Iraq, but once we were there, we should have never got out the way they wanted to get out. She gave us ISIS as sure as you are sitting there." Factcheck: Politifact deemed this claim to be mostly false. ISIS’ roots predate Clinton’s tenure at the state department. The terrorist group can be traced back to 2004, when George W. Bush was president. Experts said, however, that it’s possible that Clinton-backed policies such as voting for the war in Iraq and intervening in Libya may have contributed to the power of ISIS. Claim: Trump: "I will tell you what isn't fictionalized are her e-mails, where she destroyed 33,000 e-mails criminally, criminally, after getting a subpoena from the United States Congress." Factcheck: Politifact rated this claim as half true. Clinton’s staff received a subpoena for Benghazi-related emails on March 4. An employee managing her server deleted 33,000 of Clinton’s emails three weeks later. However, the FBI found no evidence that the emails were deleted deliberately to avoid the subpoena or other requests. Clinton’s team requested for the emails to be deleted months before the subpoena came. Claim: Clinton: "(Trump) is the first candidate ever to run for president in the last 40-plus years who has not released his tax returns." Factcheck: Politifact found this to be mostly true. Every other major nominee for the past 40 years have released their tax returns, except for Gerald Ford. Claim: Clinton: "Once again, Donald is implying that he didn't support the invasion of Iraq. I said it was a mistake. I've said that years ago. He has consistently denied what is a very clear fact." Factcheck: Politifact found this to be true, citing Trump responding to the question of whether or not America should go to war with the response of “I guess so” in 2002. He didn’t voice full-throated opposition until almost a year and a half after the invasion. Claim: Trump: "We take care of illegal immigrants, people that come into the country illegally, better than we take care of our vets." Factcheck: Politifact deemed this claim to be false. Veterans are entitled to several more benefits that are not offered to civilians, much less undocumented immigrants, who aren’t eligible for Medicaid, Obamacare and Social Security and are even barred from enrolling in colleges in some PolitiFact is a fact-checking website that rates the accuracy of claims by elected officials and others who speak up in American politics. PolitiFact is run by editors and reporters from the Tampa Bay Times, an independent newspaper in Florida states. “We are an independent, nonpartisan news organization,” their website states. “We are not beholden to any government, political party or corporate interest.” To read more on this topic, visit thewilkesbeacon.com �The Beacon - October 25, 2016 News 5 Fall 2016 majors and minors fair: Students find their niche The Beacon/Theresa Couchara Students discuss the uses and benefits of a biology degree with Dr. William Terzaghi, professor of biology. Each year, students have the opportunity to explore the majors and minors that Wilkes has to offer, each with representatives conveniently positioned next to each other. The Beacon/Theresa Couchara Dr. Rafael Garcia, assistant professor of foreign languages, talks with a few undeclared students, for whom the event was intended, about Spanish degrees. The students could declare either a major or a minor in the subject. A Spanish degree in combination with another is useful in fields like medicine, social work and more. The Beacon/Theresa Couchara Nate Barnhart and representatives from engineering offered fun, demonstrative activities to students considering a major in the field. The Beacon/Theresa Couchara Dr. Edward Schicatano, associate professor of psychology, meets with interested students at the major and minors fair. �The Beacon - October 25, 2016 News Wilkes University BACCHUS holds alcohol awareness walk By Alyssa Mursch News Editor More than 500 students gathered in the campus Greenway last Tuesday to walk a mile in unison. The students were walking for alcohol awareness as part of National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, which takes place the third week of October every year. National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week is a week during which colleges around the country partake in raising awareness about the dangers of alcohol abuse, specifically binge drinking and potential negative decisions that could be related, such as drunk driving, as these are aspects of alcohol consumption that typically affect college students directly. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, about 1,825 college students between the ages of 18 and 24 die from alcohol-related unintentional injuries, including motor vehicle crashes. This is just one potential danger that Alcohol Awareness Week seeks to make students aware of. “Everyone we know has been affected or knows someone affected by the consequences of alcohol abuse,” said BACCHUS president Lara McQue. BACCHUS organized this walk and is a student-run club dedicated to health and wellness of fellow students. The goal of the walk is not only to bring awareness to alcohol abuse, but also to provide support to those struggling with alcohol addiction, McQue explained. “It’s like (we’re saying) look, these are 500 people that you can go that want to help and support you,” she said. The walk began in the campus Greenway, where Wilkes’ radio station, WCLH, set the mood with upbeat music. Students participating picked up their matching T-shirts, and a sign over a walkway adjacent to the library read “Be part of the solution.” Campus Public Safety and Wilkes-Barre City Police also aided in the event as they helped the students cross busy streets and directed traffic accordingly. Club advisor Gail Holby has been doing this walk for a number of years and said it can help educate students of underage and excessive drinking. “We’re trying to stop the negative stereotypes of college drinking behaviors by educating students that most of their peers don’t abuse alcohol and that most of their peers make safe, healthy choices,” Holby said. Along with the walk, the university also provided a drunk driving simulation, which was held by The Lehigh Valley Health Network and the Highway Safety Commission last Wednesday to provide students with the experience of what it is like to drive under the influence of alcohol and raise awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving. Studies by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism found that one of the most beneficial solutions to irresponsible college drinking is promoting awareness, which is specifically what these programs aim to do. 6 The Beacon/Gabby Glinski (Above) Seniors Jess Grable, Courtney Moyer and Gabrielle Gardner lead off the Alcohol Awareness Walk. (Below) A group of students stop for a quick photo. @wilkesbeacon alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program to be offered in spring 2017 By Zachary Smith Staff Writer Starting in the spring semester of 2017, Wilkes University will be running a program designed to give students a deeper understanding of the United States prison system. The Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program, the only one of its kind across Luzerne and Lackawanna counties, will take 12 Wilkes students and 12 inmates from State Correctional Institution Dallas and combine them for a class that will examine the criminal justice system from inside the correctional facility itself. The goal of the class is to give students a deeper understanding of what goes on inside of a prison, the functions of a prison, the experience and the minds of prisoners themselves. “What if you were to be defined by the worst thing you have ever done, and only that?” asks Dr. Craig Wiernik, sociology professor who will be teaching the class. Wiernik hopes that in answering this question over the semester, his students will come to realize that there are more to these people than the crimes they have committed. “(My goal) is to have students recognize that the men and women that we are putting into these prisons are human beings, even if they have made some really bad decisions,” he said. The students are not the only ones who will be getting something out of the class however. The inmates participating will also be expected to do all of the assignments and coursework throughout the semester. “People in prison are really hungry for educational opportunities” Wiernik said. “If we can increase the education of people in prison, they will have the tools available to help themselves get a job in the modern world.” When it comes to the prisoners, they will come from diverse backgrounds. There are no restrictions on what type of prisoners can take the class, and students will not have any indication as to the nature of their crimes ahead of time. “They will be interviewed ahead of time like the students will be, but there are no restrictions.” Wiernik noted, “They could be doing three to four years for a DUI, or be serving life sentences for murder.” Students who were interested in taking the class were required to fill out an application and go through an interview process which will result in 12 students being chosen to take the class. “I was really impressed with the turnout of Wilkes students” Wiernik said, “I hope to run it again every year. �The Beacon - October 25, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu Internship and Career Fair brings employers to Wilkes By Amanda Bialek Asst. Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor The Internship and Career Fair is an opportunity for students and soon-to-be alumni to network with local companies. If you are seeking an internship or fulltime employment, there are a variety of businesses looking for individuals who are eager to learn and demonstrate good work ethic. This year’s fair was held at a larger venue for a longer time frame, which allowed more students -- and businesses -- to be accommodated. “In order to make it most efficient for students to meet the most employers, I thought why don’t we bring them here,” Sharon Castano, internship and mentoring coordinator said. Castano started the Internship Fair in 2006. She handles the internships for all majors except for pharmacy, nursing and education, who have their own coordinators. She reaches out to company recruiters and decides where the internship fair is held. Castano also organizes the structure of the fair, so it creates a learning environment that is beneficial for both employers and students. This year, there were a total of 52 businesses involved. “Every company will be looking for different things, but the one thing that they are looking for is the student that can be a sponge,” Castano said. Companies are not necessarily looking for individuals who have a lot of internship experience. Castano believes companies are interested in students who are ready to learn and are excited about what the company does. As for students who are seeking careers or jobs, businesses are seeking individuals who have hands-on experience from an internship. Castano said some companies have a dual-duty at the fair because they are looking for both potential interns and employees. “I tell students first of all when they go to the tables, to go in the reverse order of the way they like the companies,” Castano said. “Don’t start with the first one on your list.” It is important to speak with companies you are most interested in after practicing your introduction with the others. “I actually say if you have six (companies) that you like, start at number eight and get your jitters out,” Castano said. By following this advice, Castano believes students will be better rehearsed and prepared when they speak with their top choices. Some students may feel that they do not have enough related experience to land an internship. “Don’t sell yourself short. You being able to be involved in clubs and organizations, manage your time as a college student, maybe have a part-time job or play a sport, that’s a lot,” Castano said. Time management experience is a key quality employers look for. “Students feel like they have to have this excellent job experience. Really, it’s just time management experience,” Castano said. Career Services are responsible for recruiting employers as well as preparing students for the day of the fair. They check resumes, help students understand how to approach employers, suggest what types of questions to ask and encourage them to research companies ahead of time. “There are mounds of research that indicate that students who have a clearer career focus persist longer in college, feel better about being in college and enjoy the experience more and are usually more likely to achieve their career goals,” Carol Bosack, director of career services said. Career Services helps students match majors with their values, interests and skills. It also assists with identifying careers within a person’s field of study. Some of the services offered include Life-Career Planning courses, individual coaching and mock interviews. Lisa Mulvey, career services coordinator, said students should have their resume checked by career services and the faculty within their major to ensure their various skills are best represented. “Be more aware of what we offer as a school,” Jennifer Baron, English and secondary education major said. The Career Services and the Cooperative Education & Internship Office is available to guide students as well as assist them with resume and interview preparation. The office hosts the Internship and Career Fair on campus so people can meet directly with employers and gain experience having conversations on a professional level. The Beacon/ Jesse Chalnick Montage Mountain Representatives speak with Wilkes University student about potential internships. The Beacon/ Jesse Chalnick The Internship and Career Fair held in UCOM brought 52 employers and 294 students together. “This saves you so much footwork having to go out and find employers that are hiring interns and hiring full-time employees. They’re here looking specifically for Wilkes students,” Mulvey said. “You’re beating out a lot of the competition from King’s, Misericordia, University of Scranton because you’re right here on our campus, so you don’t have to go very far.” Baron said attending the fair is “important because it gives you that related experience that employers are going to look for when you graduate.” Students can make connections with companies at the fair that may lead to their first internship or job. “Our faculty are very supportive of my program,” Castano said. “They truly believe that internships help students get the necessary experience to help them get jobs upon graduation.” For more information on internships or resume advice, contact Sharon Castano at sharon.castano@wilkes.edu, Carol Bosack at carol.bosack@wilkes.edu or Lisa Mulvey at lisa.mulvey@wilkes.edu. �The Beacon - October 25, 2016 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment College t<id Panca1<es • Handful of quick oats •3 tablespoons of egg whites or 1 whole egg • 1 banana mashed •Sprinkle of cinnamon Optional: • 1O almonds chopped mixed into batter •Chocolate Chips •Blueberries 1. Mash banana in a bowl. 2. Add oats and egg whites (or 1 whole egg) and mix well. 3. Add cinnamon and chopped almonds if desired. 4. Spray pan with cooking spray and put on medium heat. 5.Pour in batter into 3 small pancakes in the pan. 6. Sprinkle a few blueberries or chocolate chips in the batter if desired. 7. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Wilkes Student Chef, Catherine Sarver made Serve with syrup or hash browns if desired. this simple and tasty breakfast dish. Design by Nicole Kutos Do you have a favorite dorm room recipe that’s convenient for college students always on the go? Submit it to Amanda Bialek, LA&E Assistant Editor amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu C 11111MOIIITll,llRIIIIIITO.. =::, f!50 * IARN 0111 * 1AVI ln'l1 * S10 •10 BRINC l'OURWllKH ID AND CIT AN mu f10 ON J YOUR rtR1T DONATION!! JOR JIIIW, IUCIR.I DOIIIOll'S. MUST . . . ., NIOTO II), NtOOJ OJ ADDIK11 OR10IOOI. ID, DID 100ll 11<UIIIIYCUID. �The Beacon - October 25, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment .ing wit ar Decorative initials What you need: Instructions: • Wooden letter(s) • Scissors • ModPodgeR • Paintbrush or sponge • Decorative paper • Protective surface ex: newspaper or plastic bags 1. Lay down a protective covering where you’re working. 2. Place the letter(s) down and begin by applying ModpodgeR to small sections using a paintbrush or sponge. 3. Cut the decorative paper into sections or whoever you please and apply. 4. Paint a second coat of ModpodgeR on top of the paper. 5. Allow to dry. 6. Trim the edges of the paper if necessary. 7. Enjoy your new room décor! 9 �The Beacon - October 25, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Little Theatre presents musical the Rocky Horror Show Live Wilkes students have FREE entry with their ID; tickets for public are $20 By Catherine Rose Staff Writer A jump to the left and a then step to the right? That's right, get ready to do the time warp again. Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre will present the iconic musical, The Rocky Horror Show, starting with an opening performance on Oct. 28. The Rocky Horror Show is a comedic tribute to horror movies of the 1940s through the 1970s. During a storm, a newly engaged couple breakdown and ventures off to get help. The couple, Brad and Janet, come to the castle of a mad, transvestite scientist, Dr. Frank 'N' Furter, who has created a Frankenstein-esque monster. Brad and Janet are soon swept up into the experiment and find themselves in the time warp. The night's adventures change their lives forever. Director Justin John Costello says they should expect the unexpected with this year's production. “The story, songs and characters will all be the same, but the staging, costuming, choreography and production design elements will be highly stylized, with certain isit specific nods to the cult film version,” Costello said. “This production has high points of comedy and wit, countered with moments of deep sadness and pathos. It is raw, powerful and extremely entertaining.” The show engages the audience and is incredibly interactive. Patrons will participate in certain scenes and some firsttimers will be asked to jump on stage to fully immerse themselves in the on-stage experience. Being a cult-classic, the show carries with it some traditions, such as throwing rice along with the wedding guests and throwing a toast in the air when one of the characters, Frank, toasts at dinner. A member of the show's ensemble, Alison Scott, noted that improvisation and audience participation makes for a unique show. Don't expect to see the same show twice. “With a show like this one that has been around for so long and has been done so often, it is really easy to lose sight of the original production,” she said. Carol Sweeney plays the narrator of the show. She appreciates how Costello "somewhat parallels our production with A's Only B Gourmet Coffees & Teas Delicious Pastries Lunch & Dinner Options 200+ Board Games FREE Play for Wilkes Students! Pick up your free play voucher at the Henry Student Center Info Desk! what is currently happening in the world. We are at risk of nuclear attack; we are not ‘safe’ and are so vulnerable. We leave the audience with something to think about.” Costello says the show "has brilliant songs and lyrics that will keep you humming and jumping to the left for more. The comedy reaches very high heights, Courtesy of On My Cue Photography and the story has Some cast members from Rocky Horror Show LIVE at Little a very modern message in the Theatre of Wilkes-Barre are, from left, Qalil Ismail, Mark mantra 'Don't Petrole, Kristina Toussaint and Zachary Michael Sessock. Dream It. Be It.'" The first live show will be at 8 p.m. on purchased at the Little Theater Box Office or Friday, Oct. 28. There will be another show online at rocky.ltwb.org. at 7 p.m. on Oct. 29, with a special midnight Wilkes students can enter free with showing later the same night. student ID. Tickets are $20 for the public and can be �The Beacon - October 25, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Poet of the week: Melissa Irizarry This week’s poet is an Freshman English major here at Wilkes University. Colored Men’s Pain I hope there’s sunshine Beyond all this rain We’re losing people that Heaven gains Trayvon, Micheal, Justice for Jonathan Killing the innocent Because of their dark skin “Cops keep you safe Protect and defend” But cops are out killing Our families and friends Innocent people A brother, a son Jonathan’s children’s Lives just begun But just like that They lost their father Shot by the cops in The arms of his mother Tell me please Where is the justice When cops and watchmen Are the people behind this But we should sit back Watch and be quiet? What gives us the right To protest and riot? But you have rights From a badge and a gun To kill innocent men Not carrying one I hope there is sunshine Beyond all this rain I hope there is justice For colored men’s pain - Melissa Irizarry 11 Stop clowning around: It’s no laughing matter By Ashton Gyenizs Staff Writer Reports of clowns publicly frightening people in Pennsylvania and across the nation continue, and for Wilkes University students, the situation is no joke. Society has created clowns to become a symbol of fear through the media, specifically through movies in the horror genre that utilize clowns like “It”. “Clowns are really freaky and they scare the bejeezus out of me because I watched the movie “It” at 10 years old,” said Richard Gilson, a sophomore criminology major at Wilkes University. A traditional clown with white makeup, a big smile, a round red nose and big shoes has always been found in circuses and carnivals, but this fall clowns have found a new home causing trouble in public places across the entire country just to get a scare out of people. Wilkes students tend to believe that clowns should remain a symbol for humor. Once they are removed from the originally intended context, they become a symbol of fear. “They have their place in society as a funny symbol, but besides that, they should be left at carnivals,” said Covey Austin, a sophomore biology major. “There is no reason to dress up as clowns to scare people.” It may be the case that some of the people disguised as clowns are not intending to cause physical harm; however, there have been far too many situations where clowns have used violence. Christopher Jagoe, director of Wilkes’ Public Safety, said someone dressing as a clown does not automatically represent a problem. “Addressing such an incident would be situational. For instance, we would not stop someone dressed as a clown on Halloween unless the persons behavior required us to. Wearing a costume such as this is not illegal. Certain behaviors displayed or actions by the wearer, however, may be interpreted by others as threatening, intimidating, or harassing - all of which could result in an escalated response and more serious consequences for the person in the costume.” It is hard to look over the cases of assault both to and by those in clown costumes. Intentions are unclear by individual clowns which has resulted in many pedestrians jumping to conclusions and assuming the worst. This may even mean they protect themselves through violence. Trenton Hagan, a sophomore marketing student at Wilkes University believes there is a large portion of the population that is terrified of clowns so it is horrible to go into public and dress as something that would scare mass amounts of people. It is also dangerous for those dressing up as clowns because people are taking it into their own hands, standing up for themselves, and assaulting clowns. The jury is still out as to why people are joining the clown bandwagon, but it is evident that since the beginning of this phenomenon, more clowns have shown up. It seems “people are catching on because they think it’s a funny trend. Nobody would have done this before, had a few people not started it up and the media had not blown it all out of proportion,” said Patrice Lonardi, a Wilkes University sophomore marketing major. Jagoe added that rumor has also contributed to the clown sightings and fears. “Many of these incidents are not based on facts and are generated and amplified by rumor, social media and/or media echo,” he explained. “Clown sightings have been reported seemingly everywhere at the local and national level. As this issue gets more attention it only makes it more likely that copycats will want in on the controversy. Students at Wilkes University (or their visitors) should be aware that any behavior which disrupts the academic mission or activities on campus would be minimally subject to a disciplinary referral. “On or off campus, Wilkes University expects our students to maintain standards of conduct that are not only in compliance with campus conduct regulations and the laws, but to maintain behavior that is not detrimental to or discredits our campus,” Jagoe continued. “We have confidence that our students recognize how seemingly innocuous actions taken could have serious repercussions in today’s environment and have the maturity level to behave accordingly.” @wilkesbeacon ashton.gyenizs@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 25 , 2016 HAUNT THE HALLS WITH SCREAMS OF TERROR Amanda Bialek Asst. Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor Chase Hall Chase Hall: Chase hall is the first building students see when they tour the campus. Is it also the last place student will see? Conyngham Hall: Career and tutoring services are offered here. Rumor has it that one day, security guards had locked the building up for the night and heard the sound of a young woman’s laugh echoing near the elevator on the side of the building. They never found the girl. Wilkes University has been around for 83 years. In that amount of time, imagine the thousands of faces that have walked through campus day and night. What if some of those innocent faces are a few permanent students whose presence has never really left? With Halloween upon us, beware of the spirits and ghosts that may be lurking around the corner. Conyngham Hall 12 �The Beacon - October 25, 2016 13 Sturdevant Hall: A brown building with big shutter windows should serve as a comfortable living for first year students. Little do they know the mysteries of this on campus residence will leave some students taking their spooky tales to the grave with them. Sturdevant Hall Waller Hall: Home of the freshmen honors students, Waller comes with a speakeasy in the basement and secret passageways throughout the second floor. Resident Assistant Dylan Fox said, “The Wallers were afraid of kidnappers, and as a result they designed interconnecting rooms so that they could make an escape in the event of a kidnapping. Currently, the doors are all locked, separating the rooms from each other, as far as I know!” If students wanted, they could circle the entire floor without ever stepping into a hallway. Waller Hall Kirby Hall Kirby Hall: Home to the English Department, the spooks in this academic hall aren’t fiction. There have been reports of shadows up and down the stairs as well as a fogging stained glass window. Design by Israel Rodriguez Photos by Purvit Patel Photo editing by Gabby Glinski �Opinion The Beacon - October 25, 2016 Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editors: mark.makowski1@wilkes.edu or andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Editorial Staff 2016-17 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Sarah Bedford Managing Editor - Gabby Glinski Managing Editor - Rachel Leandri Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Alyssa Mursch LA&E - Kimberly Hein Opinion - Mark Makowski & Andre Spruell Sports - Taylor Ryan & Danny VanBrunt ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Toni Pennello LA&E - Amanda Bialek Opinion - available Sports - Luke Modrovsky DESIGN EDITORS Nicole Kutos - Senior Designer CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHERS Purvit Patel Jesse Chalnick Interested in joining the Beacon? To learn more about the positions we offer and what you can do, contact rachel.leandri@wilkes.edu 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com By: Elyse Guziewicz Our Voice Beacon vs Odyssey: Rebuttal Copy Editor Let me begin by saying I love the Beacon. The Beacon was one of the first campus organizations I joined my freshman year, two whole years before the Odyssey even came to the Wilkes Campus, and I wrote and edited for the Beacon long before the Odyssey came into my life. In the spring of 2015, I took second place for my opinion columns in the PA News Media Keystone Press Awards for college publications. I’ve been the Editor-in-Chief for the Wilkes University chapter of the Odyssey Online for almost six months, a quarter of the time I spent working for the Beacon. I’m highly involved in campus-only media; as the Executive Editor of the Manuscript literary magazine and a continuing copy editor for the Beacon, I pride myself on staying involved in campus publications whenever I can. That being said, the Beacon being threatened by the Odyssey was more amusing to me than upsetting. The Beacon is primarily campus print media. Well organized, well written print media, but inherently limited to the Wilkes community. There are many quality pieces published in the Beacon every week, but the primary readership is within the few blocks that make up Wilkes University. The Odyssey barely compares. It’s a bigger organization, run out of New York, New York, with localized communities all over the United States. Our media exists only online, with a clean, user-friendly interface making it easy to find articles on whatever topic you choose. It’s a very different platform from a print newspaper, with over 80 percent of readers viewing articles on mobile devices. One of the major complaints Gabby’s editorial proposed was the issue of social sharing. At the Odyssey, social sharing is at the heart of our organization – every article needs to be shared on multiple platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Reddit and many other popular media outlets. The Beacon’s major source of readership is the newspaper stand, located in various places around campus, where Beacons are placed every week for students, faculty, and staff to meetings nearly impossible for me to attend, and it got harder and harder to create regular content completely on my own. Odyssey requires commitment, but it’s a lot easier to submit entirely online and not worry about a time commitment on campus. No offense to the Beacon and the hard work this team puts into the paper, but Odyssey isn’t in the same weight class as you. The Beacon is the only one who sees Odyssey as a competitor; to any outsider, our two publications aren’t comparable. We’re a national publication, edited from NYC, reaching over thirty million people all over the world. We’re no more a threat to campus media than Buzzfeed. To the former Odyssey creators who prefer the Beacon: more power to you, but your reform has already happened. Some of the former creators from the Beacon were working during my time as EIC, and some were let go due to a lack of commitment. My current team of nine creators is dedicated, putting out quality content week-by-week without limitations by section or topic. Charlsley Carey, the Editor-In-Chief for Courtesy of The Manuscript the Midlothian, VA community, said “I had always loved writing, but I didn’t want it to pick up and read. “Are overshared listicles and “Dear Future something too serious… I wanted something Boyfriend” articles overtaking Facebook where I could write about whatever I wanted feeds and pushing traditional campus media with no real limitations or censorship. At outlets out of the way?” Well, yes, you could Odyssey I not only discovered I was actually put it that way – but then again the Beacon not too shabby with coming up with topics doesn’t have a foot to stand on when 87 and writing, but I fell in love with it as well.” That’s what we’re all about. percent of Odyssey’s traffic is generated by organic (person-to-person) social sharing, while the Beacon authors almost never share their articles online. I find it difficult to understand why the Beacon feels as if “it’s being overshadowed by online socialized media” when the Beacon barely runs online now, the Wordpress website puttering along like a nineties station wagon – getting the job done. Of course the Odyssey has more online traffic – we’re an online publication with a beautiful website. The Beacon isn’t as easy to access as the Odyssey for creators either – as a commuter who spent two years taking the bus to and from school, working three jobs in addition to academics made nighttime Beacon Each week a Beacon editor will take a stance on a current topic. Note: The views expressed are those of the writer. �The Beacon - October 25, 2016 Opinion 15 The Raiders: From the bay to the desert By: Mark Makowski Co-Opinion Editor The Las Vegas Raiders? Yes, as of right now it looks like at the start of the next decade if not sooner, this question will become a true statement. On Oct. 17, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signed a bill into law a $750 million hotel tax to place the funding in order for the Raiders planned $1.9 Billion stadium in the desert. To fill in the rest of the budget, the Raiders would request a $500 million loan from the NFL, and some investors have also promised to give money to fund this mecca of a stadium. Las Vegas is a decent sized city, with a population of a little over 600,000 according to the US Census Bureau. In fact, there are more people living in Las Vegas than living in Oakland where the Raiders call home. Las Vegas has always been the entertainment capital of the world, but it is always a question if professional sports leagues would want to move teams there and if they could sustain popularity. One of the main reasons why we have never seen professional sports in Vegas is because of the sports gambling in the city which is legal there. Personally however, I believe that even though there is legal sports gambling there, the players still aren’t allowed to gamble on games. That is a rule that has been set in stone and we’ve seen the effects of this with Pete Rose who is Major League Baseball’s all time hits leader. Rose was caught gambling on games and has since been banned from baseball. Another question that comes up is will the Las Vegas population go out to the stadiums and watch the games, something that smaller market teams always worry about. The plans for the stadium as of now would be 65,000 seats, which is 9,000 more seats than what they currently have in the ancient and out of date Oakland Coliseum. However, if the Raiders do indeed move to Las Vegas, they wouldn’t be the first professional sports league in the city. This past summer T-Mobile Arena was constructed just of the strip. After the completion of the $375 million project, the NHL announced that Las Vegas won rights to an expansion team and the team will have its inaugural season in 2017. One major hurdle that faces Raiders owner Mark Davis is not the finances, but the approval for his team to leave Oakland Oakland Alameda Coliseum originally opened in 1966 and has been the home of the Oakland Raiders twice 1966-1981 and 1995-present. for Las Vegas. For a team to move, 24 of the 32 league owners must approve the move. If this does not happen, the Raiders will most likely be stuck in Oakland. However, the Raiders have a long history of not following what the establishment has told them to do. In 1980, Raiders then owner Al Davis was looking for stadium improvements to the Oakland Coliseum, Davis agreed to move the tam to Los Angeles to play in the oversized Los Angeles Coliseum. The Raiders did not get the ¾ votes needed to move the team, so Al Davis decided to sue the NFL. After winning the lawsuit and moving the team to Los Angeles, it would only take Davis five seasons to realize that moving to an even older 95,000 seat stadium was not the best idea and started to look for a new stadium. In 1995 the Raiders and the City of Oakland agreed to renovate the Oakland Coliseum and the Raiders would return home again. Since the 21 years back in Oakland, the stadium hasn’t gotten much better. Since 1995, 21 NFL stadiums have been constructed. The Coliseum is a relic that the Raiders are desperate to get away from. The stadium is severely outdated, there are even incidents of pipes breaking in the locker rooms and the rooms become flooded with water. This stadium is also from the “cookie cutter” era which was during the 1960s and 1970s where all stadiums built were to host both football and baseball teams. The Coliseum is the last stadium that has a football team the Raiders and a baseball team the A’s playing there. Also there has been no budging on the Photo Credit: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Oakland_Coliseum_field_from_Mt._Davis.JPG City of Oakland trying to put a funding plan together. The Golden State Warriors who play next door in Oracle Arena, will also be leaving Oakland within the next couple of seasons to play in their new arena being built in San Francisco. I do believe that the Raiders are making the right decisions in attempting to move to Las Vegas. They have been trying over and over to get a new stadium built and even with these plans going through, Oakland still has not stepped up to the table and tried to negotiate a deal. And if the owners decide to vote against the Raiders move, I am sure that Mark Davis will pull a page out of his father’s playbook and move the team anyway. @wilkesbeacon mark.makowski1@wilkes.edu �The Beacon -October 25, 2016 Opinion 16 I don’t need therapy, I have a dog: The life of having an animal at school By: Olivia Macdonald Opinion Writer Walking on Wilkes’ Greenway is becoming more enjoyable on the sunny days, with all of the new pups sniffing around. It seems that having a dog, or any pet, is becoming the new thing to do, and who doesn’t love a wet-nosed-kiss every now and again? It is proven that having a dog reduces stress, and anxiety especially while dealing with a course load of classes. I would think the best part of having a dog on campus, would be a tail wagging every time you get home from a stressful day. Kahlua was one of the first pups to walk Wilkes’ campus last year. She is owned by Nicholas Brady, Ryan Dailey, Austin Quiroz, and Storm Deemer, who rescued her from a listing on Craigslist. “It’s a lot of work, but it’s an awesome feeling being greeted every time you walk through the door,” Brady says. “She’s a get away from the crazy stuff in life, and balances out all of the negativity.” Whenever Kahlua, or any student pets are spotted on campus, there is a consistent smile on people’s faces and an “aw!” to follow. A lot of people view having a pet while in school a bad idea, because the animal will not get the amount of attention that it deserves and in some cases, those people are correct. But on the other hand, having a pet at school means that there is an abundant amount of people to take care of it, compared to if you were living on your own out of college. Most students would jump at the opportunity to walk a dog (if they are a dog person), which is what usually happens with Wilkes’ favorite friendly little monster, Thor. Thor will either scare or comfort students because of his large build since he is a King Cane Corso. I have had the pleasure of walking Thor several times, with one of my good friends and the way that students faces light up when they see him after a hard test, or boring lecture, he always makes the day better. Grace Sanzalone, who is a regular dog walker with Thor says,“When I’m walking him I feed off of his energy,” she explains. “He is always relaxed and just wants to say hi to people!”. Even though Thor’s owner, Jill, is a faculty member here at Wilkes, it does not change the fact of how much time and work it takes to raise and train a puppy. Several of our Wilkes students have been learning this which can get pretty exhausting, and sometimes make you want to give up. But for those of us that do not have puppies and bunnies on campus, we thank you and your little runts for putting smiles on our faces and wet kisses on our cheeks. Five-month old puppy, Bane, enjoys a sunny day at Wilkes University. “It’s a lot of work, but it’s an awesome feeling being greeted every time you walk through the door.” -Nicholas Brady The Beacon/ Jesse Chalnick • Off Campus Premium Student Housing �The Beacon - October 25, 2016 Opinion Colonels Talk Back 17 2016 Election: “Why are you voting for Hillary Clinton?” Interviews by Luke Modrovsky luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Americans will head to the voting booths on Nov. 8 to cast their ballot for President. Although every Presidential Election will generate some buzz, this particular one leaves some voters truly puzzled on how they will vote. In this week’s Colonel Talk Back, we talked to committed voters about why they support their candidate. Photos by Jesse Chalnick jesse.chalnick@wilkes.edu The Beacon asked members of the Wilkes Community at the Joe Biden rally why they are voting for Hillary Clinton. Want to be in the next Colonels Talk Back? Email luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Ian Valles Sophomore Secondary Education: History “I think she is the most qualified candidate, not just this year, but in any year in modern history. I like the fact that she supports equal rights for everyone and that she’s fighting for a better future for the rest of the world.” Darien Rivera Junior Business Management “The reason why I’m voting for her is because her values are pretty clear to me. She is the better fit for president. She has more experience, being there for a long time alongside Barack Obama. She is prepared to take the position because of her views on education and equality are ones that stand out to me.” This year’s Colonel Talk Back will feature three weeks of election coverage. Next week: We feature members of the Wilkes community who are casting their vote in favor of Donald Trump. Whitley Culver Senior Political Science “I am registered as a Republican, but the party has gotten kind of ridiculous. I really just can’t be behind Trump. I sided more with Hillary on some of the issues in this election.“ Karissa Hensel Senior Early Childhood & Special Education “Well, I’m pretty new to the politics but I really like what she stands for as far as education and trying to help us, because that’s obviously a big part of my major. But also, all of the opportunities she gives as far as Planned Parenthood.” Note: While outside the Clinton-Kaine event on Friday afternoon, The Beacon was directed by campaign staffers to not interview anyone in line on the city sidewalk, citing safety concerns. Numerous requests by The Beacon for appropriate interview locations were denied, and The Beacon complied with staffers’ direction and stopped after four interviews. �The Beacon - October 25, 2016 Opinion 18 The new target of the election: Millennials By: Shannon O’Connor Opinion Writer With all the chaos surrounding the upcoming election, the candidates always try and pull different demographics to support their campaigns. These presidential candidates have their eyes set on one group in particular, the Millennials. The Millennials, otherwise known as the portion of the population born between 1980 and 1998, now have the largest population in the country, even surpassing the Baby Boomers. They have become the target of research, not only because of their size, but because of their lifestyles. The Millennials are the first generation to be raised with technology, including the internet, social media and cellphones. This has geared a whole new way of thinking toward political, social, and economic issues. When it comes to politics, the Millennials are more likely to not choose a political affiliation as well as not vote. Most feel they are not represented and feel their vote does not count. As stated by Russell Dalton of The Washington Post, “When candidates actually speak to the concerns and interests of the young, more are drawn into the electoral process.” With this election, Trump and Clinton, as well as Sanders, catered policies to directly influence the millennials and encourage their participation in the election process.’ One such policy that is being highly talked about is that of free college. Both Clinton and Sanders advocated for their policies that would make public universities tuition free for families that make less than $125,000 a year. They also promise to help those out of college that are struggling with crippling student debt. This sounds very appealing, especially with the cost of college being what it is, however is it plausible? Unfortunately, if this plan were to be carried out it would plunder quite fast. “While these goals are the right ones, the reality is that free public college would make it harder to achieve them,” explained Kevin James of U.S. News. If college were to be free, more students would be applying to institutions causing the acceptance rates to fall. These colleges would not have the room to house, as well as educate the growing number of students entering the college life. Another issue that would surface would be the quality of the education. With large class sizes, would students be receiving the attention they need from their professors as well as their advisors? The idea of free college is the golden ticket many have been looking for. To be given the opportunity to earn a college degree without the worry of finances is only found in the most idealistic societies, not in the current state of the United States. Hopefully, Trump and Clinton will create more policies in the coming weeks, and later on in one of their presidencies, that will cater more toward the Millennial crowd. Until then, we must sit back and hope our voices are louder than the rest of the noise. Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editors: mark.makowski1@ wilkes.edu or andre.spruell@wilkes. edu @wilkesbeacon shannon.oconner@wilkes.edu The next big thing? Rise of soccer in the US By: Andre Spruell Opinion Co-Editor Soccer is a sport that is the most popular in many countries, even in the United States. There are many sports that are put ahead of soccer in this country, some of those sports include baseball, hockey, and football, which is the most popular sport in the country. The irony is that in countries outside of the U.S., soccer is referred to as football, and in other parts of the world, the United States’ version of football is known as “American football.” When it comes to the sport of soccer, there are many people that do not like it, and even more people that do like it. Aside from soccer being on the international stage at tournaments like the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics, many of the different professional leagues within the sport is watched by many Americans. According to the Huffington Post, among 12- to 17-year-olds, MLS is now more popular than MLB. This is important for the growth of soccer in this country, because that is the largest age group that participates in these sports considering it is the youth level. Personally, I think soccer will be among the top three most popular in the states, but it will still take some time. There are many reasons why it will take a while for the American public to grow towards the sport. One reason why many Americans would not consider watching the sport, is because it may be difficult to understand and is boring. Unlike many other sports that have multiple timeouts and commercial timeouts for advertising purposes, soccer is a 90-minute game broken down into two 45 minute straight halves on a field whose dimensions are larger than a football field. For the fact that the game occurs at a slower pace and has a very little “commercial time” for big advertisers are two reasons alone. Less money from advertisers and less viewership, means less money coming in from networks. A major reason why most of the popular networks are hesitant to air a live game. The biggest factor in my opinion as to why the sport is not largely popular in the states is because of the lack of an international superstar for the U.S. Despite having extremely solid players throughout the years, no U.S. superstar has had international star power. Being half Argentine, Lionel Messi is ranked as the best player in the world and, thus carries name recognition throughout the world. There are many other players from the games past and present who have the same influence. Since soccer is rapidly growing in popularity, this may change, especially with the rise of 17-year-old American midfielder Christian Pulisic. The soon-to-be 18-yearold currently starts at his respected position of Midfielder for Borussia Dortmund, which is one of the most popular teams in the world out of the Bundesliga, a German league considered as one of the top leagues in the world. Along with a cultural shift and a potential international superstar, soccer will ultimately become a top tier sport in the United States, and possibly become the most watched sport in the country, but only time will tell. The Big Four Sports Leagues of North America: 1. NFL 2. NBA 3. MLB 4. NHL �Sports The Beacon - October 25, 2016 Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu or daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu Wilkes hires coaches for new men’s and women’s ice hockey teams Young hopes to lead his group of young Hockey Federation World Championships. schedule in 2017-18 before becoming a full In 2009, her team captured a bronze men both on and off the ice, citing his member in 2018-19. medal at the Division 2A level in Slovenia. The five Middle Atlantic Conference academic advising role at Westfield State. The Toyota SportsPlex at Coal Street schools are King’s, Wilkes, Lebanon Valley, Just last year, Newmark secured her first Newmark, a native of Austrailia, hails Park has already welcomed Wilkes Manhattanville and Stevenson. They will both her playing and coaching experiences gold medal in the Division 2B IIHF World University to its ice. Championships in Spain. compete for a MAC title beginning in the to lead the new program to success. Now, the individuals leading the ice 2017-18 season. Newmark hopes that her experiences as Building a new program from the ground hockey programs have been hired and are Michael Young, a native of Ontario, up can be a challenge, but it is something both a player and a coach will help her team already on the road achieve success. Canada, joins Wilkes that Newmark has recruiting. She hopes that after six seasons been a part of before. Just weeks ago, she can help get the She was the on the coaching Wilkes University program off to a good staff of Westfield assistant coach at announced the school start in its first year Webster State University in Daniel would begin offering and build upward for their school’s Westfield, Mass. varsity ice hockey from there. “I’m very excited inaugural season in for men and women Both programs to get working for this 2015-16. beginning in the will use the Toyota During the same program,” Young said. 2017-18 academic SportsPlex at Newmark He also spent his season, year. Coal Street Park two years playing for also served as an Michael Young for practices and Westfield State where assistant coach for has been appointed games courtesy of Preparatory he playing in 49 games Austin as head coach for the the University’s School, a high school for the Owls. men’s program and affiliation with Young provides in Reading, Mass. Stepahnie Newmark the Wilkes-Barre/ a diverse range of That year, Austin filled the role as the Scranton Penguins. experience. His Prep advanced to women’s head coach. Both Young and Massachusetts playing experience the The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick Newark noted the The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick includes a season at Division I W i l k e s ’ Ice announcement came Newly appointed head coach Michael UMass Boston, captain Hockey Tournament. Women’s head coach Stephanie first class facility that after local crosstown Young discusses his plans for the new for the Wheatfield student-athletes will “I will definitely be Newmark discusses her vision for the rival King’s College program. have to call home. Blade in the GOJHL, looking back to my inagural season. announced it would “It’s very exciting Paris Mounties in the time at Daniel Webster offer ice hockey beginning in 2017-18. NJHL and Woolwich Wildcats, along with to help me here,” Newmark said, “With any to have a such a first class facility,” Young The move targets an expanded approach a new program, noted. championship from the traditional regional recruiting in the Waterloo “Looking around the facility makes me mistakes are sure areas. Wilkes is making an effort to W a l v e s to be made, but hope that our student-athletes realize how attract student-athletes on a national and Midget I hope to be able lucky they are,” Newmark said. AAA international level. Although they are coaches of separate to learn from organization. King’s and Wilkes are both set to compete our mistakes and teams, both Young and Newmark said they After three in the Middle Atlantic Conference, along years convert those into look to build off each other. as an with action in the newly formed United assistant “We will be a lot of games we play backwins here.” coach Collegiate Hockey Conference. N e w m a r k to-back,” Young said, “With that said, when at Westfield Doing this will allow both schools to State, spent eight we aren’t playing, I’ll be the women’s Young compete for UCHC’s NCAA Division III was promoted to years playing on team’s number one fan.” Championship automatic qualifying bid. “We will definitely be working together the Australian associate head Members of the new UCHC include coach. N a t i o n a l to coordinate practice and game schedules,” Chatham University, Elmira College, Women’s Ice Newmark said, “I plan on supporting the “I’m grateful Hobart and William Smith Colleges, King’s, for the opportunity Hockey team. men’s team’s effort as much as I can.” Lebanon Valley College, Manhattanville to lead the first While a member Beacon Archives of that squad, College, Neumann University, Stevenson season of men’s Editor’s note: The Beacon’s Taylor Ryan University and Utica College. The UCHC ice hockey here On Aug. 29, President Patrick Leahy she captured a contributed to this report. also includes the Nazareth College men’s at Wilkes,” announced that Wilkes would offer ice hockey silver medal at team. the Division 3 Young said of his in 2017-18. @wilkesbeacon Wilkes will play an abbreviated UCHC appointment. International Ice luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu By Luke Modrovsky Asst. Sports Editor �The Beacon - October 25, 2016 Sports 20 Student Athletic Advisory Committee regulates NCAA decisions By Taylor Ryan Sports Co-Editor “Student-athletes have a voice in the NCAA through advisory committees at the campus, conference and national level through the NCAA student-athlete advisory committees (SAACs),” according to the NCAA website. Wilkes University, along with every other Division I, II or III colleges, has SAACs present on campus. Currently, Wilkes’ committee has 50 student-athletes serving as representatives in SAAC. The faculty adviser is John Sumoski, who also serves as the Head Coach for the women’s soccer team. Sumoski has been the faculty advisor for the committee since 2002. He is followed by a full executive board, Sarah O’Hara, president; Maura Anistanski, vice president; Missy Oertner, secretary; and Caitlin Brown, media coordinator. All of the student-athletes who serve on the committee are handpicked by the coaches of their respective team. Each coach selects three or four athletes to represent their team on the committee, this ensures that each team is equally represented and informed of decisions that are being made that will affect them. Student-athletes who are chosen as representatives must maintain a cumulative GPA of a 2.75 or higher in order to continue to serve. The SAACs committees on college campuses hold very high importance. The various functions of national SAACs include, generating a student-athlete voice within the NCAA structure, recommend potential NCAA legislation, and promote a positive student-athlete image. The campus SAACs are intended for a little different purpose compared to on the national level, but there is some overlap. These functions include, organizing community service efforts, disseminate information and building a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletic teams. Anistranski discussed the importance of the committee on Wilkes’ campus. “It's crucial to have a SAAC committee on campus as a way to involve our student athletes in the Wilkes Community and the Wilkes-Barre community in ways other than just playing sports, such as community service events. Also, our SAAC committee members have a say in things such as MAC legislation that is being voted on each school year, so this is a way for us to represent the voices of Wilkes athletes in determining the rules that effect the sports we play.” This year SAAC is “really pushing to bridge the gap between athletes and nonathletes on campus, put an emphasis on community service on our campus, and increasing the support of all of our sports teams,” O’Hara said. The committee is very busy during the academic year, aside from the monthly meetings SAAC members are also in charge of Special Olympics Bowling and other Special Olympics events throughout the year, the Wilkes Charity Challenge in the Spring, Project Standing Room Only for the Wilkes vs. Kings basketball game in February, and a plethora of other fundraising and community service events throughout the school year. Anistanski reiterated the plans that SAAC has in revamping their presence on campus,. “This year, we are also trying to have a bigger presence on campus and do more for our student-athletes than we have in past years. We would love to become more involved with the Special Olympics chapter in our area and get all student-athletes, not just SAAC members, on board with that event. Also, we are trying to increase support for other athletic teams amongst ourselves and get our athletes to go out and support each other to build a more fun fan atmosphere for Wilkes Athletics.” Each representative serves on a subcommittee for the duration of the school year in order to ensure all goals and plans are met and events are successful. These committees include student-athlete wellbeing, Special Olympics, Wilkes Community, Project Standing Room Only, Social Media, and the Wilkes Charity Challenge. The SAAC committee is very involved, and important to obtain on Wilkes’ campus. These student-athletes obtain qualities that represent the hard-working athletes present on our campus. If you’re interested, talk to your head coach, or contact SAAC President, Sarah O’hara at sarah.ohara@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu ntramural Sport Schedul· Soccer U)/25.: The,Se.a IBe.ar-s vs. Dnuddes 9 p.m U)/25: IBaUs Deep vs. Are. Haodls All.owed? 10 p.m. U)/16: The,Se.a :!Be.us vs. Are Haods All.owed! 7 p.m. U)/16: IBaUs Deep vs. Dnmki.es :8 p.m. UJ/16: HUFF N PUFF vs. Meao Machine. 9 p.m. U)/16: We Are Wa1ler-vs. We· Stidc.10 p.m. 10/17: We Are Wa1ler-v.s. WARRIORS 7 p.m. 10/27: The· Se.a :!Be.us,vs. The,Boys 8. p.m. 10/17: IBaUs Deep vs. team Domino's 9 p.m. 10/17: HUFF N PUFF vs. Nm :ilo Shape 10 p.m. Flag Football l012J~BaJ!OJ' ch,ib vs. Dmolies; 6 p.m. 10123: 'Wentz Wagon vs. Tommy Tuff Ntm; 7 ]UD. 101.24: OSU vs. Dnmll:ieSj; S p.m. 10124: BaJ!OJ' Omib vs. Wmtz \Va@imt ·9 p..m. �The Beacon - October 25, 2016 21 Sports Wilkes Fall/Winter Home :f ield H,ockey l.iOJ25 7:(10 p·.m. Womens Volleyba.11 10\(30 lhOOam &: 3m p.m. Men's Soccer Women's Soccer 1on9 7:30 p.m. rnt.25 4l~p,.m. Men's . and . Women's SMJDIDJDg 10/29 l .00 p.m. Womens Basketball Mens Basketball HJ 16 6,p·.m. l ]J 15 'J p.m l 1:00 ]:MD. l UU ]..00 p.m. l l/.22 6,p·.m. ].l/,22 8 p.m ],l/,26 3 p. us ll/1 7 p.m. Wrestling rn1.29 s~oo p.m. 12122 9.a.m. Football 1128 l]. .a.m. 1/J 7p.m. 10/29 1:00 p.!ID. 111121~.oo p.:m. ,... 1z2a . ....,......:.111-■ Subs �The Beacon -October 25, 2016 Sports 22 (The Halloween version of) Getting to know... Glenn Weist By Purvit Patel Junior Football Player Sports Writer Name: Glenn Weist Major: Criminology Year: Junior Position: Defensive Back Q: What was your favorite Halloween and why? A: My favorite Halloween would have to be all of them when I was younger, because I miss being able to go around and get free candy. Q: Favorite Candy? A: Reese’s Cups Q: Name the scariest costume you've ever seen, and tell why? A: The scariest costume I ever saw was definitely Jigsaw, because it was late at night and I was walking home, and he was casually standing in an alleyway. Q: What would you say is your proudest moment as a college athlete? A: My proudest moment as an athlete would definitely be beating Del Val last year under the lights at home. Q: What does "Be Colonel" mean to you? A: “Be Colonel” means doing the right thing and doing the best you can. Q: Do you have a message to any of your fans? A: If anyone has the same costume as mine, I will swipe for you at pod. Q: What are your hobbies and pastimes outside of your sport? A: Hanging out with my roommates Tanner, Marcellus, Fitz and Adrian. Some other things I Q: What was your driving force to enjoy doing is beating Marcellus in 2k, and Fitz in Naruto. attend Wilkes University? A: It was close to home, and I could further my football career. Q: Lastly, what does it mean to you to be a Wilkes University Colonel? A: Being a Colonel is a unique Q: If you could change one thing about Wilkes' campus, what would title that all of us here can share so to me it means being studious, it be? committed, and hardworking to A: If I could change one thing achieve your goals in the class about Wilkes, I would definitely room as well as the field. move the fields, and athletic complex closer to campus. @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu �Sports The Beacon - October 25, 2016 23 (The Halloween version of) Getting to know... Madison Scarfaro Junior Volleyball Player By Purvit Patel that are there every day. Name: Madison Scarfaro Major: Political Science / Criminology Year: Junior Position: Hitter Q: What would you say is your proudest moment as a college athlete? A: My proudest moment as a college athlete was getting into MAC playoffs my freshmen year. Sports Writer Q: What was your favorite Halloween and why? A: My favorite Halloween’s were all when I was younger because I got to trick-or-treat and get a lot of candy. Q: Favorite Candy? A: Reese’s and Pretzel M&M’s Q: What does "Be Colonel" mean to you? A: “Be Colonel” means to do the best you can in everything that you do and never give up. Q: Do you have a message to any of your fans? A: Feel free to look at my favorite candy question and get me both kinds!!! Q: Name the scariest costume you've ever seen, and tell why? A: The scariest costume I’ve ever seen was a clown because there was Q: What are your hobbies aside barely anyone outside and they were from volleyball and pastimes? just wandering the streets with a A: Hanging out with Grace and scary mask on so we ran away. Ally are my favorite hobbies. I also enjoy hanging out with my Q: What was your driving force to friends Mike Paskas and Garrett attend Wilkes University? Armstrong. A: When I found out that Grace Boyle was coming here and playing Q: Lastly, what does it mean to you volleyball, I wanted to come here to be a Wilkes University Colonel? and play volleyball. A: Being a Wilkes University Colonel means a lot to me because Q: If you could change one thing of how great this school is. It about Wilkes' campus, what would means that I am devoted to my it be? school, as well as the academics A: If I would change one thing and athletics that come with going about Wilkes’ campus it would be to here. add fun activities to the Greenway @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 25, 2016 fa 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member THE BEACON The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. BEACON HIRES: ~...a..!,RS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, EDITORS f(_ This could be you! \ " 'If you have a passion for writing, design, or photography,join us! Fri. Oct. 28. at 8 p.m. -- Sat. Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. & Midnight Tickets $20 - FREE To Wilkes Students with ID/WINS Wilkes Students Can Get Tickets One Hour Before Showtime Join our Cast & Crew! Contact us via our Facebook page or at artisticdirectorltwb@gmail.com for info! 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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 2016 October 25th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 October 25 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/d516fdfb6aa3dfa942c3314a3ae2cb4e.pdf 9a34c78fc67ea5bfebb7be44b058b94e PDF Text Text The Beacon - October 11, 2016 THE BEACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 70 Issue 05 The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Rivals come together for a cause; Wilkes vs. Kings Volleyball Full story on page 20 The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick �News The Beacon - October 11, 2016 Beacon Briefs Flu shots available Flu shots will be available Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Health Services, which is located on the first floor of Passan Hall, 267 S. Franklin St. Students wishing to attend can print and fill out the vaccine form located on the Wilkes Today email, and Harrold’s Pharmacy will bill their insurance so there is no out of pocket expense. Corrections The Beacon would like to note the following corrections to stories in previous issues: In the Oct. 4 issue, Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski’s name was spelled incorrectly. Also, Shawn Ebert’s name was spelled incorrectly. Ebert is the general manager of HEAT nightclub in Wilkes-Barre. In the Sept. 27 issue, Justin Kraynack was incorrectly identified. Kraynack is Wilkes University’s chief risk/ compliance officer. 2 News Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Parking message for offcampus students Wilkes University wants to make off-campus students aware that if they park on the following streets, they will be towed as the city is doing milling and paving work through this week. The affected streets include: Stanley Street Mallory Place Terrace Street Riverside Drive News Editor On Wednesday evening, the Wilkes University’s Student Government held its weekly meeting. The Education Club presented its report, informing the group that the club currently has 35 active members and recently attended the PSEA state conference where they redid an elementary school and saw guest speakers. The ski and snowboard club fund request was presented for week one of two. The request was for $5,000 to cover $100 of each student’s cost. The total cost per student is $579, which includes a five-day lift ticket, lodging, round-trip Coach Bus and shuttle service to the mountain. Fundraising by the club includes T-shirt sales, homemade hat sales, chocolate sales and restaurant funding events. The Aviation Interest Club then presented for week one of two. The club wants to encourage members’ passions for aviation at Wilkes. In the past, Wilkes used to host 700 aviation cadets when it was still Bucknell University Junior College, and they’re trying to close the loop on that history. Wyoming Valley Airport has three news................2 Resume workshops There will be resume workshops held on Tuesday, Oct. 11 for any students interested. One workshop will take place at 12 p.m. in Marts 214, with the other being at 2:30 p.m. in the Miller Room of the SUB. Updating information can be especially beneficial to students hoping to the Intern and Career Fair, which will be held Oct. 20. Wilkes University Student Government notes By Alyssa Mursch table of contents different Airport Day events and the organization would like to use some of these as community service events for the club. Fundraising ideas include sponsorships, a fly-in breakfast, golf tournament and T-shirt sales. The $300 that they are requesting from SG would go toward the NIFA registration costs every year. Inactive clubs were then addressed for week one of two. These clubs include the power lifting club, Pub. SG, the student health advisory board, SAVE club and the medieval renaissance club. These clubs have had no activity in the past three years and the group must go through a two week process to inactivate the clubs. SG is hoping to close out these clubs’ accounts to free up some fund numbers. The group then discussed The Casino Week fund request for week two of two. The increase in cost this semester comes from slot machines- which cost $83 a pieceand advertising costs. The club debated on whether or not to include the slot machines. A motion was put forth to allocate $12,965.37 for the Casino Week items, not including the slot machines. The motion passed 31-1-1. There was then a motion to allocate $1,000 to Casino Night slot machines. The motion passed 19-13-1, and President Allie Grudeski vetoed the motion, saying she didn’t believe enough people would be able to man the slot machines and that spending $1,000 on them is not a good use of student money. The group decided to table the issue of slot machines and revisit it at the next meeting, which is to be held in two weeks. Operations committee’s Nicole Hughes then discussed the new gateway project and explained that they will be working on fixing and cleaning the elevators during fall break. They also said the media center construction will begin soon as well as a rail on Conyngham. Sarah Kennedy then presented on behalf of Academic Standards Committee. She said that there was discussions as to whether or the group needed to raise the GPA requirement for Dean’s list or not. The Academic Planning Committee said they have discussed trying to get more information about a PhD nursing program at the university. The Treasurer’s Report stands as follows: All College: $15,632.83; General Funds: $11,715; Conference: $5,000; Spirit: $2,000 for a SG total of $34,347.83. @wilkesbeacon alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu life, a&e...........7 spread............12 opinion..........14 sports............19 �The Beacon - October 11, 2016 News 3 Coming Out Day, Oct. 11: When is the right time? By Toni Pennello Asst. News Editor As college age individuals in an increasingly progressive society, it is common practice to encourage LGBT peers to be openly true to themselves. But there might be a specific right time to do it. Oct. 11 marks the 28th anniversary of National Coming Out Day, according to the Human Rights Campaign’s website. “Coming out - whether it is as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or allied - STILL MATTERS. When people know someone who is LGBTQ, they are far more likely to support equality under the law. Beyond that, our stories can be powerful to each other,” the website states. Some coming out stories may end tragically, with family members or friends ultimately disowning the individual as a result of their gender or sexuality. Such a situation was not the case for Dominic Butchko, a sophomore political science major who identifies as gay. “All in high school I was in the closet. I knew since, like, fifth grade, but I just was very ashamed of myself,” Butchko shared. After Butchko graduated high school, his mother sent him to Europe for the summer, which opened him up to the world. After this experience, he decided that he would be true to himself, putting effort into losing weight and, as he put it, “being the change he wanted to see.” Part of this, he said, was making the decision to come out to his mother, which he was very afraid to do. “Her response was perfect… she turned to me and said: ‘Welcome to the party. We LGBT issues. “I think as a psychologist, as a researcher didn’t know if you were here or not,’” he in this area, coming out days are really said, laughing. After coming out and coming to Wilkes, important because they are designed to Butchko explained that he was a new express or shed on light on our community, and are designed to allow people to person. understand who we “In a lot of ways, are and why coming Wilkes has been out is important very liberating and accepting and very freeing. all diversities,” If people in high Newell said. school knew me “Multiculturalism now and knew is really really me back then, important.” I am literally Multiculturalism a completely is an ideology that different person,” looks at diversity as he said, comparing a positive thing, and himself to “The Doctor” from ~Dr. Ellen Newell, assistant professor sees each type of person individually the popular of psychology rather than as a British television show “Dr. Who,” in which the character “melting pot.” Social support though, according to periodically “regenerates” and is replaced Newell, is essential to a good experience by a new actor. “I also think though Wilkes has been, in with coming out. “So if I come out, or if a student comes a lot of ways, really disappointing,” he went on. “I was expecting there to be more of a out, they might know that coming out to community. It’s very open and inclusive, mom and dad is going to be super stressful, I’m not saying it’s not, but the numbers or at least they’re worried that it is. If they and the type of people is what I was a have some friends in their dorm that little disappointed about. So that’s been an they’ve already come out to that they can go to if coming out to mom and dad is super interesting thing to navigate.” The community aspect of being an LGBT stressful, that support is going to make the individual might be the most important experience that much better.” Newell shared a story about Coming Out thing when it comes to coming out, Day at a previous school she was employed according to Dr. Ellen Newell, an assistant professor of psychology who also identifies at, where the poster campaign was “come as gay. Much of Newell’s research deals with out, come out, wherever you are.” “We need people to develop their sense of self and identity enough to come out...We also need to...understand that this is a growth period.” “Which sounds sort of OK, but when you get into it, it says, ‘we’re gonna pull you out if you don’t come out’... that is not OK,” she said. Newell added that she has interesting, albeit unpublished, data that suggests that coming out can actually be harmful if an individual does not have the social support needed. “We need people to develop their sense of self and identity enough to come out,” she said, explaining that forcing people to come out when they aren’t ready does far more harm than good. Newell also added that understanding fluidity of sexuality is exceedingly important for the health of coming out. “We also need to, as a community... allies, queer people... need to understand that this is a growth period…. it’s OK if someone comes out and identifies as bisexual and then says ‘no, I’m gay.’ It’s also OK if someone says ‘I’m gay, now I’m bisexual.’ It’s okay if they reject labels and say they are just going to say they are queer. That’s OK. “A lot of times, they think the discomfort people have is because they don’t know what category to put people into. It’s easy for us as members of the queer community to say ‘Whatever! Don’t put them in a category!’ but we have a natural desire to put people in categories so there needs to be a learning curve here, both for the people coming out and for the people interacting with the people coming out.” @wilkesbeacon toni.pennello@wilkes.edu Gender aundl and semmdty sexuality mformmdon information ho1tllme: hotline: 415-989-7374 415-989-7374 GendleJr Information about the NEPA Rainbow Alliance: gaynepa.com GLBT National Help Center hotline: 1-888-843-4564 �The Beacon - October 11, 2016 News 4 Wilkes alumna receives prestigious Presidential award By Toni Pennello Asst. News Editor On Sept. 8, President Obama awarded 213 math and science teachers with the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, which represents all U.S. states and territories. Among the recipients was Dr. Melanie Wiscount, a Wilkes alumna who received her educational leadership Ed.D in 2015. “The recipients of this award are integral to ensuring our students are equipped with critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are vital to our nation’s success,” Obama said in a press release. “As the United States continues to lead the way in the innovation that is shaping our future, these excellent teachers are preparing students from all corners of the country with the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics skills that help keep us on the cutting-edge.” According to whitehouse.gov, recipients are chosen based on outstanding performance in teach K-12 science and math, and are selected by a panel of “distinguished scientists, mathematicians and educators following an initial selection process at the state level.” Recipients also receive a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation and are invited to Washington, D.C., for an awards ceremony. Wiscount credited her doctor of education degree as integral to her success. “Thank you to Wilkes University, the Ed.D. program, and all my professors and dissertation chair and committee for preparing me to be who I am for my students,” Wiscount said. Wiscount’s dissertation explored the learning impact of Kinect, a responsive, gesture-based companion to microsoft gaming consoles, on the middle-level mathematics classroom. Dean of Wilkes School of Education, Dr. Rhonda Rabbit is more than proud of the award recipient. “We are delighted for the deserved recognition of Melanie by President Obama. Melanie is a quality teacher, an authentic teacher, and a teacher leader,” Rabbitt said. “Her research involving a mathematics software program developed by a student in conjunction with Microsoft Kinnect highlights the value of authentic learning experiences which capitalize on technology and students’ conceptual understanding of mathematics,” she added. “Her work also demonstrates the program value of collaboration and the Wilkes University commitment to innovation and scholarship. Melanie is a strong example of the high quality of students in our doctoral programs. What makes me especially proud is the fact that our doctoral students are drawn to our program because of the focus on impact by integrating theory with practice. Our graduates make a direct impact in their community and globally as a result of their doctoral study and influence in education.” Rabbitt also cited the contribution of Dr. Karim Letwinsky, the chair of Doctorate of Education at Wilkes. “I am grateful to Dr. Karim Letwinsky for modeling and facilitating this mission.” Wiscount currently works at Ron Brown College Preparatory High School, a new all males-of-color public high school in Washington, D.C. as the educational technology specialist. @wilkesbeacon toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu From Wilkes.edu Dr. Melanie Wiscount, who earned her Doctorate of Education from Wilkes in 2015, received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching at a ceremony on Sept. 8. Pictured, left to right: John P. Holdren, assistant to the president for science and technology and White House Office science and technology policy director; Wiscount; and Joan Derrini-Mundy, assistant director for education and human resources for the National Science Foundation. Do you like to write? Interested in current events? Want to get more involved? Write news for the Beacon! Contact: Alyssa Mursch- News Editor alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Toni Pennello- Assistant News Editor toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 11, 2016 News Student stands up for religion when questioned by others By Sarah Bedford Editor-in-Chief It was 5 p.m. on a typical Saturday night when Alyson Kapun stopped by the campus Starbucks to quickly grab coffee before heading back to her apartment. “It started out with two. With what they were saying I didn’t agree with and I felt like they were attacking me in a way so I felt I had to defend myself so I obviously defended myself then they called other people in to help their argument. So it ended up as four against one.” The strangers, who appeared to be in their mid-to-late 20s, were members of the World Mission Society Church of God (WMSCOG) seeking to share their message with locals and invite them to an event they were holding at a hotel in Wilkes-Barre. The members told Kapun that they were non-denominational and belonged to a church located in New York. A common occurrence, but one that often leads to a hostile conversation, Kapun held her ground. As a devout Roman Catholic, Kapun used her 13 years of Catholic schooling to share her thoughts with the group. What Kapun did not know was the church’s questionable background. “They don’t seem to be Christians from their past, but they claim to be Christians,” Kapun said. “They didn’t inform me of their background at all or where it originated from.” The WMSCOG has roots from the late 1990s with more than 2,500 churches in 175 countries. Their mission is of the Holy Spirit Movement which claims to follow the original depiction of the Bible with ties two early religious practices, according to their website. Expanding from South Korea to North America, the church has faced lawsuits and has been questioned for practices. Former missionary Ron Ramos, a 12year member of the WMSCOG, completed an online interview in January of 2013 with cult expert Steve Hassan on his reasoning for leaving the church. “It has a lot of characteristics that resemble a cult. I’m not saying it is a cult but it has a lot of characteristics. When I researched freedom of mind, BITE model, it kind of mirrors a lot of that,” Ramos explained. The BITE model stands for the cult's control of an individual's behavior, intellect, thoughts, and emotions according to Hassan. Ramos explained that the church would not explain things to new members, not answer questions about the faith and leave out details. “Sometimes it wasn’t what they said… it was what they didn’t say,” Ramos said. “It kind of scares you in the fact that people aren’t familiar with religion arguing the fact that if you don’t follow the Bible literally you’re in trouble,” Kapun said. The members spoke to Kapun about their belief in God the Mother and God the Father, only worshipping on the Sabbath and the Pope. To every comment she made, the members would counter argue with a Bible verse, though could not provide Kapun with their own thoughts. “Whenever I would ask questions they would just say, “come and see what it’s all about.” While Kapun did not feel threatened or fearful during her encounter with the church members, after learning more about the church's background, she said she may have been more defensive to her faith. “I might be more defensive on how I got my points across but I don’t think I would have avoided them either only because I feel comfortable enough in what I believe that I wouldn’t change it.” At Wilkes University, various religions are practiced. In the basement of the Farley Library is the campus Prayer Room. Upon pushing through the heavy doors, the space is no larger than the size of an expanded storage closet. Inside are ornate green and red prayer mats with intricate gold and 5 black details that are often associated with Islam. The room creates a juxtaposition of serenity with such an event as the one Kapun experienced. For students looking to expand their spiritual journey, the Interfaith Office and the Center of Global Education and Diversity offer services. “The Interfaith Office connects students with their preferred houses of worship and can provide students community resources when needed,” Megan Boone Valkenburg, Civic Engagement Coordinator explained. “The Center is also a good resource should a student feel persecuted or discriminated upon because of his or her practices.” Kapun concluded that while her encounter with the World Mission Society Church of God was not a terrible one, for someone not grounded in their faith, a different outcome could have occurred. “I think if another person were to encounter something like this they may be closed minded about it but it in a way I view that it's good to see other views.. It illustrates what I believe and how much and reveals who I am and what I stand for by seeing other people's views.” @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu “An Overview of U.S. Immigration” at Wilkes University By Alyssa Mursch News Editor On Oct. 4, Wilkes University students had the opportunity to attend the lecture “An Overview of U.S. Immigration,” hosted by Dr. Steven Camarota. Camarota is the director of research at the Center for Immigration Studies in Washington, D.C. He does analysis involving both legal and illegal immigration data, and thus came to present fully equipped with many statistics, charts and the like. As one of the key issues in the presidential election, Camarota tried to shed some light on immigration by providing statistics regarding different areas that have been the topic of conversation. One such topic is where illegal immigrants are coming from. One of the most infamous policy stances by presidential candidate Donald Trump is his plan to build a wall between U.S. and Mexico, with the hope of decreasing the flow of illegal immigrants into the country. However, the statistics provided by Camarota show that Mexican immigrants are not the majority. In fact, they are one of the smallest groups of immigrants, being largely overshadowed by those from both East and South Asia, as well as Latin America, according to 2014-2015 statistics. Moreover, the majority of the immigrants entering the country are doing so legally. Camarota also highlighted that the highest levels of immigration occurred in 1890 and 1910. However, he said that projections predict a record-breaking high will occur in eight years if there is no policy change. Almost one out of every five people in the U.S. is an immigrant or the child of an immigrant, Camarota pointed out, and one of the biggest sources for controversy is the effect it has on the economy. Moreover, the overall percentage of the United States population is expected to shrink as Baby Boomers retire and immigrants can help make up a small portion of that gap. This is a two-part problem, as over half of immigrant households get some form of welfare, while they usually pay slightly less in taxes than U.S. citizens, thus causing an imbalance that has the potential to cause a deficit. Camarota emphasized that, although 51 percent of immigrant households get some form of welfare, these programs go to people that work but still fall under the poverty line. In other words, they are not simply getting handouts or cheating the system. The only way that someone who doesn’t work can obtain welfare is if it is on behalf of their U.S. born children. Again addressing the controversy of an overload of illegal immigrants, Camarota provided a statistic that said only one-fourth of immigrants are illegal. Immigrants that come into the country legally are in much higher numbers and thus have a bigger impact on the country. He also pointed out that if the government wanted to go after illegal immigrants, their best bet would be to do so internally, by looking at U.S. employers turning a blind eye to hire them. This may be the case for employers because there is currently a shortage of workers, according to the statistics, and immigrants are needed to fill that gap. Camarota concluded by pointing out that although many people favor the Republican candidate’s policy on immigration in this election, both parties are known to avoid the issue and slack when enforcing the laws. However, projections do show that if the country stays on the track it is now, there will be a record number of immigrants in 2008 and there is a high likelihood that the imbalance of the welfare they obtain and the taxes they pay can create a deficit. @wilkesbeacon alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 11, 2016 News Wilkes community provides ‘safe space’ for student veterans By Alyssa Mursch News Editor Brick walls and wide archways pave the way to an isolated part of campus, one that is only available to an exclusive group of the Wilkes community. Specifically, to those who have served our country. To many students, the basement of Conyngham Hall is a place they may never step foot in their four years of college. But for veterans, the underground space is vital to their everyday routine. "It's our safe space," JD Reeves said of the Veteran's Center. Reeves served for 13 years, and explained that it's beneficial to have a place to be around those who have shared his experiences and are more mature, as most of the veterans on campus are older and have lived a much different life than the civilians that surround them. Veterans aren't the only ones who have access to the center, however. AmeriCorps VISTA and Veteran's Council co-adviser Justin Davis said that the center is open to anyone in the veteran's council as well as students that are children of veterans. Co-adviser of the Veteran’s Council Col. Mark Kaster said that bringing students and veterans together helps “facilitate communication and a mutual respect and understanding.” “Vets can have a calming influence on students and help them to mature, while non-vet students that care are also, in a way, therapeutic (to vets),” Kaster said. The center has multiple rooms, one of which is to be used for relaxation and is fullyequipped with a flat-screen TV, two couches, foosball pool tables. There is also a kitchen with bright yellow walls and a workspace with computers. In the conference room, where the veteran's council holds their meetings, hangs a sign that reads "Thank you veterans." With virtually no windows and a private atmosphere, there is a secluded, secure feeling upon entering the space, which is exactly what it was intended for. "It's important to provide veteran students with a space that they feel safe, secure and relaxed," said Davis as he sat in his office, which is part of the center. "It gives them the opportunity to talk about their stories and not have the critique of a traditional student who may not have had the same experiences.” The center, which opened six months ago, is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday. Davis also added that it is exclusive to Wilkes University, which is the only school in Luzerne County that has a veteran's center. This is just one of the many services that the university offers to veterans. Wilkes also participates in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program, which allows it to cover post-Sept. 11 veteran's tuition expenses that exceed the highest public-instate undergraduate tuition rate. Wilkes can contribute up to 50 percent of those expenses, and VA will match the same amount. G.I. Jobs Magazine also named Wilkes 6 University to its list of Military Friendly Schools the past six years. This list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America's service members and veterans as students, according to their website. In addition, Wilkes has an InterOrganizational Veteran Education Support Team (INVEST) which is designed to help military veterans, their families' and dependents with their transition into civilian life by providing support and services to meet their specific needs in post-secondary education. One such support system on campus is veteran's counselor Kaster. “Before we had the center, vets didn’t know there were others… it brought them together,” Kaster said. “Wilkes is a special landing zone for those coming off active duty.” @wilkesbeacon alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu More than 45 Wilkes University students will complete fall internships Courtesy of Wilkes University From left, row 1: Turki Alotaibi, Yarisa Polanco, Chelsea Workman, Rachel Brozusky, Taylor Lukasavage and Sarah Jarnot Row 2: Kayla Gradwohl, Rachel Leandri, Sydney Calkins, Nichole Duden, Johnny Jan and Kasaundra Barclay Row 3: Taylor Schermerhorn, Alexandria Bitzer, Tannersville, Pa.; Nick Brady, Ema Sabovic, Kevin Klatt, Matthew Reese and Christina Gambino. Courtesy of Wilkes University From left, row 1: Jennifer Baron, Jenna Graziano, Loreal Lyback, Emily Maculloch, Rachel Egan, Jessica Grable, Natalee Quinones, Taylor Higgins, Gareth Kyriacopoulos and John Scalese Row 2: Sharon Castano, Wilkes internship and cooperative education director; Matt Endres, Zyaire Crowder, Lauren Brunner, Meghan Burns, Kendle Peters, Lacey Bixler and Shariece Brittingham Row 3: Kevin Schiel, Shane Otto, Daravann B. Lok, Kelly Pullen, Justin Schoennagle, Steve Segel, Todd Espenshade, Turki Bin Rubayan, and Matt Wheeland. �The Beacon - October 11, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu “All in Time” makes its debut in Downtown Wilkes-Barre By Catherine Rose Staff Writer Just as a damsel in distress needs rescuing, Charlie sets out to save his beloved “Damnsels”. The award-winning film, “All in Time”, will premiere at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 16. Wilkes students and local residents alike will recognize many locations in the film, as it was shot almost entirely in Wilkes-Barre. Chuck Yarmey, a carpenter at Wilkes who served as production designer for the movie, said that the cameramen got a lot of great footage of Wilkes-Barre. Although the film was low-budget, it looks professionally done. Both Yarmey and director Chris Fetchko credit Dave Dunlap for this aspect. Fetchko remarked that Dunlap “shot in such a way that Wilkes-Barre is essentially a character in the movie.” Dave Dunlap, director of photography, is well-known for his cinematic success in Goodfellas, Forrest Gump, and the series House of Cards, which earned him a primetime Emmy nomination. “All in Time” has accumulated awards as well. So far it boasts a total of 12 film festival awards, including one each in Amsterdam and Milan. Yarmey says the international film festivals have helped in advertising Wilkes to a greater community and presenting the campus and city in a very positive light. Set in the 90s, the film chronicles Charlie (Sean Modica), a man who quits his New York job to manage his favorite rock band in Pennsylvania. Tired of the monotony of office work which he feels has no meaning, Charlie decides to pursue his passion and help The Damnsels in their time of need: the band’s popularity is at an all-time low and their lead guitarist is about to quit. With so much love for the band, Charlie just can’t let that happen. Perhaps too optimistic and a little daring, Charlie promises to bring The Damnsels success. Willing to give it a shot, the band members wish to grant their admirer that chance--all except one, the lead guitarist, Glen (Josh Burrow). The question of what concert he would relive if he could go back in time sparks an interesting concept in Charlie’s brain-a concert for time travelers. Glen’s pessimistic attitude wrecks havoc on Charlie’s attempts to save the band’s career, and ultimately Charlie loses everything he loves. Now broke, single, and emotionallyunstable, Charlie is ready to give up. That is, until his elderly neighbor Mrs. Joshman (Lynn Cohen) yells at him to pull himself together. Charlie tries to win back his exgirlfriend and works endlessly to book shows with the help of his young intern. Amidst all this, Charlie finds a demo CD in his car. He listens to it and looks for its singer, Laura, whose character is a student at Wilkes University. She is hesitant and shy, but eventually agrees to record some songs in the studio. Soon an accompanying band is formed and Laura performs in concert for time-travelers. The venue fills up quickly with fans of the future packing the Chameleon Club. Although time travel is not possible in real life, it is however very easy to travel just minutes away to the Kirby Center on Sunday to find out all the twists and turns in All in Time. The film will be shown at 2:00 PM, followed by musical performances by The Badlees and Laura Shay. Both have Pennsylvanian roots. The Badlees performed regularly in WilkesBarre and Central/Northeastern PA, and Laura Shay is an independent artist from Philadelphia. Fetchko wrote the script with the two acts in mind, and as Yarmey noted, “their music helps carry the story.” “All in Time” is touring the country in big cities, such as Boston, Denver, and Chicago, and will have theatrical runs in both New York City and Los Angeles. Yarmey thinks it would be neat if Wilkes alumni who live near these cities would see the film. The concert after the screening will only be in select cities; Wilkes-Barre is one of them. Fetchko hopes for a good turnout here where the movie was set and filmed. He pointed out that the Kirby has shown many films and hosted many rock concerts but that “the two together is few and far between.” Yarmey spoke of NEPA locals “snickering when you tell them you made a film in Wilkes-Barre.” But All in Time is not like other movies. “People will really enjoy it. If [skeptical locals] go see it, they will be pleasantly surprised.” Fetchko proclaims it as “a script that people could respond to.” And that they will. Tickets are $20 in advance/$25 days of the show. Visit allintimefilm.com andkirbycenter.org for details. Photo Courtesy: All in Time’s press kit 0 RI GillNAL M()J ION IP ICTUIRE SOUN OT RACK 1 Photo Courtesy: All in Time’s press kit �The Beacon - October 11, 2016 • 1 butternut squash, cubed • ½ onion, chopped • ½ pound fettuccine •Crushed red pepper flakes to taste •salt/pepper to taste • 1 cup vegetable broth •Olive oil Side Salad: Spinach, Kale, Cucumber, Strawberries and Vegan Poppyseed Dressing 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment 1. 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ID, DID 100ll 11<UIIIIYCUID. �The Beacon - October 11, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Crafts with MaryKate: DIY garage sale wooden stool Steps: Things you will need: -Sand Paper -Garbage Bag -Staple Gun -Bating or Foam -Stool -Fabric of your choosing -Spray paint Photos courtesy of MaryKate Hubbard Before 1. Get supplies ready. Lay down garbage bag, remove stool seat if possible (cover is needed), place stool on garbage bag. Make sure you are outdoors. 2. Use the sand paper to sand off any previous paint on the wood as well as make a clean smooth surface for paint to adhere. 3. Coat the entire stool with spray paint. Apply multiple coats as necessary. 4. While the stool is drying, use batting or foam cut to the size of the stool seat to add more cushion. 5. Cover stool seat with a fabric of your choice. 6. Staple fabric to the bottom of the seat so it remains in place. 7. Feel free to use stencils or even free hand paint on the legs of the stool. 8. Replace stool seat. 9. Enjoy your newest conversation piece. After �The Beacon - October 11, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Kirby Scholar Program recognizes Wilkes “Best and Brightest” By Amanda Bialek Life. Arts & Entertainment Asst. Editor Michelle Lehman, Co-Writer mentors, who are typically local and national leaders in the fields. “I am able to work on different projects that are unique and can be a positive Students have the opportunity to work addition to my resume,” Cassidy Clement, directly with clients and build business Kirby Junior Business Scholar said. relationships while receiving valuable Clement works with clients to develop experience in their field of study. This is different marketing elements and strategies. because of the Kirby Scholar Program. The program is run through the Allan She helps APKCFEE coordinate marketing P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and materials and events too. “It is truly a one-of-a-kind and Entrepreneurship (APKCFEE) at Wilkes comprehensive experiential learning University. opportunity for a select group of exceptional Top-Performing students in accounting, business development, communication students. Not only is it beneficial for the studies, digital design & media art, students, it also benefits our APKCFEE education, engineering and legal are chosen clients, our APKCFEE mentors and the student’s academic departments,” said Dr. for the Kirby Scholar Program. According to the APKCFEE, Kirby Rodney S. Ridley, director of the Center. Ridley had a vision to move the Kirby Scholars are selected because they are the Center forward, “best and brightest” in m a i n t a i n their chosen discipline. the center’s “In my opinion, founding goals being chosen as a Kirby and to continue Scholar means that you expanding the are considered an expert work of his in your field of study,” outstanding Annelise Pryzwara, senior predecessors. communication studies Originally, the major said. APKCFEE set There are a total of eight out to mentor Kirby Scholar positions at Wilkes University the APKCFEE that offer ~Dr. Rodney S. Ridley students, faculty an array of opportunities and staff members. for students. The center wanted Dr. Mark Stine, associate professor to create a program that would work ‘handsand chairman of communication studies on’ with their businesses all the way through and Dr. Jane Elmes-Crahall, professor of their entrepreneurial experience. communication studies recommended There was a significant demand from the Pryzwara for the Kirby Scholar position. NEPA community for these types of ‘hands“This program has provided me with the on’ services which caused the APKCFEE to opportunity to employ the knowledge and expand its program beyond the University. skills I have gained as a Communication Studies major outside of the department,” The APKCFEE client base is continuing to Pryzwara said. “The position also enables grow. Ridley and his team had to answer a new me to take on more of a consulting role, as question, “How do we mentor 50 businesses well as a chance to work with students from on a limited budget?” many other majors.” The answer was the Kirby Scholar She is responsible for writing feature Program. stories and content for the center’s newsletter The next iteration of the program is and promoting the Kirby Lecture Series. “In the future, I will help promote clients’ to incorporate international students. products/initiatives, write feature stories APKCFEE hopes to expand the Kirby and possibly work on some videos for the Scholar Program regionally, nationally and globally in the future. center and their clients,” Pryzwara said. Visit the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free The Kirby Scholar Program provides Enterprise and Entrepreneuriship located at Kirby Scholars with hands-on experiential 65 West South St., Wilkes Barre, PA 18701. learning in their chosen discipline. Scholars “It is truly a one-of-akind and comprehensive experiential learning opportunity for a select group of exceptional students.” receive valuable experience in their field of study and formal recognition of their work. They also work closely with business @wilkesbeacon amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick The Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship is where students involved in the Kirby Scholar Program meet. The Beacon/Purvit Patel �The Beacon - October 11, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Poet of the week: Edgar Allan Poe This week’s poet is considered the father of the modern detective story. Edgar Allan Poe was born in 1809 and died in 1849. He is acknowledged today as one of them most brilliant and original writers in American Literature. Annabel Lee It was many and many a year ago, In a kingdom by the sea, That a maiden there lived whom you may know By the name of Annabel Lee; And this maiden she lived with no other thought Than to love and be loved by me. I was a child and she was a child, In this kingdom by the sea, But we loved with a love that was more than love— I and my Annabel Lee— With a love that the wingèd seraphs of Heaven Coveted her and me. And this was the reason that, long ago, In this kingdom by the sea, A wind blew out of a cloud, chilling My beautiful Annabel Lee; So that her highborn kinsmen came And bore her away from me, To shut her up in a sepulchre In this kingdom by the sea. The angels, not half so happy in Heaven, Went envying her and me— Yes!—that was the reason (as all men know, In this kingdom by the sea) That the wind came out of the cloud by night, Chilling and killing my Annabel Lee. But our love it was stronger by far than the love Of those who were older than we— Of many far wiser than we— And neither the angels in Heaven above Nor the demons down under the sea Can ever dissever my soul from the soul Of the beautiful Annabel Lee; For the moon never beams, without bringing me dreams Of the beautiful Annabel Lee; And the stars never rise, but I feel the bright eyes Of the beautiful Annabel Lee; And so, all the night-tide, I lie down by the side Of my darling—my darling—my life and my bride, In her sepulchre there by the sea— In her tomb by the sounding sea. 11 HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY The Beacon/Purvit Patel “Most people think of me as a goofy guy, but one day they’ll see. I’ll be a household name.” -John Platt Senior Mechanical Engineering major �The Beacon - October 11, 2016 12 I'm GoNNA Pop Some Tags Students explore local consignment and thrift stores for inexpensive fashion f 1 . by Kim Hein, Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor and Amanda Bialek, Asst. Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor College students are always trying to cut down their expenses. One of the best ways to save money on fashionable clothing is by visiting local consignment and thrift stores in Wilkes-Barre. Rumor Has it, My Sister’s Closet and Salvation Army have a variety of designer brand clothing, shoes, jewelry and furniture for sale; including The North Face, Nike, American Eagle, Lucky, Hollister, Victoria’s Secret, Kate Spade, Coach, True Religion, Polo, Aldo They all offer options suitable for both men, women and children. Save money. Shop Smart! y m r A n io t a v l a S e h t Locations The Salvation Army 520 Kidder St. Wilkes-Barre Monday- Saturday 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. Rumor Has It 95 Main St. Luzerne Tuesday & Thursday 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Wednesday & Friday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.- 4 a.m. My Sister�s Closet 135 Main St. Luzerne Tuesday & Thursday 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Wednesday & Friday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.- 4 a.m. The Salvation Army color coordinates all of their clothing so the customers can find exactly what they are looking for. The Salvation Army, located at 520 Kidder St. in Wilkes-Barre. Photos by Kim Hein, Design by Gabby Glinski �The Beacon - October 11, 2016 13 Rumor Has It “You do get really good discounts. Every Thursday we have a 20 percent off,” Alivia Harrison, Rumor Has It worker and LCCC college student said. Accessories on display at Rumor Has It that includes brands such as Vera Bradley, Tori Burch, Coach and many more. An overview of the seasonal clothing and decor of the first room in Rumor Has It. An elegant look that Rumor Has It offers for an affordable price. How does the consignment process work at Rumor Has It and My Sister’s Closet? You must make an appointment with the shop. They accept name brand clothing that are less than four years old. When consigning, you will receive 50% of the profit. My Sister's Closet “You’ll get name brands at rock bottom prices,” Karen Brown, owner of My Sister’s Closet said. Above: My Sister’s Closet offers many different brands of shoes. These include: Nike, Uggs, Coach, Michael Kors, Tori Burch and many more. Right: The second floor of My Sister’s Closet has a wide variety of furniture including: dresser sets, vanities, chairs, dining room tables, and even beach themed décor. �Opinion The Beacon - October 11, 2016 Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editors: mark.makowski1@wilkes.edu or andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Editorial Staff 2016-17 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Sarah Bedford Managing Editor - Gabby Glinski Managing Editor - Rachel Leandri Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher “Like a ghost, I’ll be gone”: 21st century dating By: Kimberly Hein Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor ••••••• •• ••• ••• • SECTION EDITORS News - Alyssa Mursch LA&E - Kimberly Hein Opinion - Mark Makowski & Andre Spruell Sports - Taylor Ryan & Danny VanBrunt ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Toni Pennello LA&E - Amanda Bialek Opinion - available Sports - Luke Modrovsky DESIGN EDITORS Nicole Kutos - Senior Designer CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHERS Purvit Patel Jesse Chalnick Interested in joining the Beacon? To learn more about the positions we offer and what you can do, contact rachel.leandri@wilkes.edu 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Our Voice • •• •• ••• ••••••• ••••• •• • • I remember when there was a time when you’d break up with someone and actually sit them down or at least call them to do so. Now, it seems as though people prefer a new way to end things: ghosting. It’s a complete disappearing act, instead of a proper goodbye to someone you were talking to. With this new term, people prefer to just cut off all ties with someone and ignore the other person’s attempts to reach out instead of just ending everything. People will just fade away instead of having an honest, up-front conversation as to why he or she no longer wants to talk or even date. If you’ve been on the receiving end, you know that it is a very frustrating and confusing experience that most likely left you wondering why anyone would ever ghost in the first place. This seems to be very prevalent in the college student age demographic as well as online. Some people may meet others on Tinder, Instagram, Twitter, or other applications and hangout but then realize they no longer want to text or talk to this person in general. Even though there are many reasons as to why someone may ghost, it sill leaves the other person confused, hurt and sad. Some reasons may include, the guy or girl in question simply is trying to avoid conflict or the awkward conversation about why it didn’t work out, something weird might have happened, they may fear commitment, are not ready for a relationship, or maybe, they just do not like the person anymore. I am just wondering how it got to this. Relationships used to mean something. People used to love each others company and focus on one person at a time. In my parent’s and grandparent’s dayand-age, relationships were worth a lot more than they are today. I feel like today there are so many distractions, applications, and ways for people to meet others. It is hard to stay focused on one individual. Some people may talk to another person for as long as they feel necessary and then ghost them as soon as they either find someone better, or just lose interest. I think a perfect quote for this is from Beyonce’s hit Single Ladies, “like a ghost, I’ll be gone.” @wilkesbeacon kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu Each week a Beacon editor will take a stance on a current topic. Note: The views expressed are those of the writer. �The Beacon - October 11, 2016 Opinion 15 Apple: Back at it again, with new products and updates By: Peyton Neishman Opinion Writer Is it that time of the year again? Apple is back new and improved. It feels like an annual holiday when Apple releases its latest inventions. Most college students are iPhone and Mac users. The newest software update is iOS 10 and newest product is the iPhone 7. Was this the right move for Apple? Today’s society is a technology-based world. We rely on our handheld devices. People should be excited for this new update. This is the best update to date. Apple is fixing the bugs more often than ever before. Talking to a few students around campus that this update has changed smartphones technology forever. And students are updating their phones. They don’t want to miss out. I recommend this because of these awesome new improved features. Freshman student Hannah Miller stated, “(I)t is easier to unlock my phone, I just have to press the home button and I also enjoy using the new emojis.” The Beacon/Purvit Patel Apple has eliminated the gun emoji and replaced it with a water gun. This happened because of gun violence in our country. I support this change. Now, send your messages with emotions through the animations, drawings, balloons, confetti, and don’t forget the fireworks. According to sophomore Carlie Coolbaugh, “I enjoyed the new iMessage, because you can send handwritten messages and fireworks.” People hate when their music stops when they try to take a picture. With this update the music will never stop. Take those music videos you have always wanted to take singing to your favorite song. Talking to sophomore, Brianna Wentzel, she responded “I love to listen to the new iMusic when I am at the gym. With the update it so much easier to navigate now.” All people have to do to get to the camera is a swipe to the right. The camera albums feature is more organized now, too. It is divided into all different categories included the “selfie” category. The map app is great for the commuter students and the people who travel a lot. It will take you the fastest route to avoid construction and traffic. The new home app can be linked up to smart appliances. This will help remind you turn them off. I enjoyed the deletion of the useless apps. This helps out a lot if your phone storage is full. A popular new app is the Raise and Wake feature which includes the brand new clock. The iMusic app is the best it has ever been. The iPhone 7, is the latest product and it is selling like hot cakes. The day the new phone came out, people were camped out in front of the Apple stores to buy their new device, which includes 3D apps and new air pod Bluetooth headphones. The legacy of Apple creator still lives on today. Apple is one the greatest innovations in technology that our society has ever seen. This new update is a milestone in computer software. It’s useful and efficient. I am a personally fan of these updates. There are so many new features to explore. I recommend you try it out for yourself and join the Apple world of technology. @wilkesbeacon peyton.neishman@wilkes.edu �The Beacon -October 11, 2016 Opinion Letter to the editor Student’s good deed does not go unnoticed By: Debbie Taylor Guest Writer I feel compelled to share this story, because often times college students are often seen as boisterous and unruly. However, on an average day of work last week, I received an email from a student, Tyler Stolzfus, stating he found my debit card (which I was not even aware I had lost it). You see, I had stopped at Walgreens prior to my shift and must have slid it in my pocket. Well throughout the day, I was in multiple buildings, and numerous dorms and to be honest, I forgot that I even had it my card with me at all and it must have fallen out. My carelessness could have been so damaging and time consuming. Obviously I work here full time at Wilkes University, but am also a full time student, so finding the time to cancel my card and stopping my auto payments would have taken time not to mention the inconvenience, and stress. His email asked where I could meet him after his class to return it to me. I had to re- UN-. read my email several times as well as search my pockets to confirm that this was meant for me. When I realized that I did in fact lose my card and this fine young gentleman took the initiative to find me was so heart warming. I texted him back, with many thank you’s and we met after his class at the Student Union Building. With the hustle of school, sports, work etc. it is so easy for us to not have the time to go out of your way for someone, but this young man proved what being Colonel is all about. Well done Tyler! God bless Debbie Taylor .. 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Email luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Michael Vanchieri Sophomore Electrical Engineering “It could be totally nonsense but it also could be threatening. These people dressed as clowns are causing a world of chaos. People are doing it to get a laugh, but overall, it’s inappropriate. There’s really no reason to do it.” Grace Sanzalone Junior Criminology “I think that people are crazy. I heard someone actually got killed in Reading. I think people are doing this because it’s October and they are trying to be funny. Like everything else, they took it too far like they take everything else.” Austin Krauss Freshman Nursing “I think it’s kind of ridiculous, but if I saw one in the street, I’d freak out too. People seem to be doing this to get attention to get on the news but now they are creating an uproar.” Glenn Weist Junior Criminology “I really don’t like clowns. Having them pop up all over the woods in pretty scary. People are definitely taking this clown thing too far. College kids aren’t going to play a practical joke on each other. I think it would be people from the outside, like bigger cities.” Jeff Steber Junior Environmental Science & Geology “I think it’s ridiculous. If I see any clowns out, they better not have any weapons or I’m going to have a problem. People are a little soft but more people are getting freaked out now. I think the people of Wilkes-Barre will handle everything just fine.” John Morio Junior Entrepreneurship “My opinion on clowns? I think we have both of them running for President to be honest. I’m done with this world.” �The Beacon - October 11, 2016 Opinion 18 ~Election 2016~ To vote, or not to vote? That is the question By Dionna DeFazio Opinion Writer As fall begins and Nov. 8 looms on the horizon, the world is buzzing with news of the presidential election. For many of my peers, this is the first election where we have a say in who becomes the new leader of the free world. And yet, this the first election in my lifetime where I am not excited for the outcome, and I am not alone in this feeling. A recent USA Today poll shows that more than 50 percent of voters are voting out of fear for the opposing candidate, rather than out of loyalty for the one they support. But how did we reach a point where we are given a false dichotomy, where we must choose between the lesser of two evils, where we must settle? This is supposed to be a democracy. We are supposed to have a choice, but lately it feels as if there is no good option. According to Patch.com, only 69 percent of people are even planning on voting during this election, in comparison with 76 and 80 percent in the previous two elections. Considering this election is between the first woman to ever lead a major political party and a businessman with no political experience, it is surprising that voter turnout is so low. This lack of interest in the election is dangerous, simply because it undermines the basis of democracy. If we do not vote, we fail to protect our right to be involved in the process of choosing a candidate. And we should vote regardless of party affiliation. If you agree with the ideals of a libertarian or Green Party candidate, you should vote for them, whether you register for their party or not. If everyone voted for a candidate after researching them and agreeing with their morals and policies, we could keep the democracy of America alive. Of course it feels pointless to vote if you don’t agree with either of the two main candidates. Third party candidates are unlikely to win in our corrupt bipartisan system, and even the current president frowns upon voting for a third party candidate. But voting is important because it gives us a voice, a way to change politics. Voting for Green Party candidate Jill Stein may not result in her victory, but if she garners support, her ideals will be adopted by Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump in order to gain the support of Stein’s voters. It has happened in the past and it will continue to happen in the future. So the next time you feel like voting is a waste of your time, remember that every vote really does count, regardless of who it’s for. @wilkesbeacon dionna.defazio@wilkes.edu Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editors: mark.makowski1@ wilkes.edu or andre.spruell@wilkes. edu Vice presidential debate: Politics or child’s play By Shannon O’Connor Opinion Writer Oct. 4 marked the one and only vice presidential debate between Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine and Indiana Gov. Mike Pence at Longwood University in Virginia. Over the course of 90 minutes, the two candidates had two minutes each to answer nine different questions based on their personal beliefs and policies. In light of the presidential debate, one would hope the vice presidential candidates would act more appropriate than their counterparts. However, that was not the case. Kaine and Pence did manage to discuss their policies but only in between the name calling and finger pointing. Throughout the debate, Kaine was dead set on targeting Pence for Trump not releasing his tax returns. Pence seemed to be at a loss for words at how rapidly the backlash was flying. Once he was able to pick up the last remaining pieces of his campaign’s dignity, he was quick to fire back. Pence defended Trump by stating how successful his business strategies have been as well as how he brought up such a well-known company. Unfortunately, this childish bickering continued for the next ninety minutes. However, the tables turned when the candidates were asked one of their final questions: “Can you discuss in detail a time when you struggled to balance your personal faith and a public policy position?” With Kaine being raised Catholic and Pence being Christian, the two men actually shared something in common. This was the first moment in the whole debate that the name-calling was put away and a true discuss came about. Both agreed to having a great deal of respect for the other in terms of their dedication to their faith, and ironically enough both had a policy issue that involved their faith and the matter of life and death. Kaine went on to describe his issue with the death penalty and how he is strongly against it. Even though he believes it is against his faith, he feels it is his duty to with uphold the law. He explained, “I told Virginia voters I would uphold the law, and I did.” In regards to Pence, he strongly opposes abortion and is an advocate for adoption. He believes in expanding alternative forms of counseling for women, in which abortion is not the first option on their minds. Pence states, “But it all for me begins with cherishing the dignity, the worth, the value of every human life.” In these few minutes that Pence and Kaine discussed this question, it was refreshing to finally have some aspect of the election not be a theatrical show. Now, the million dollar question. Who won the debate? Well, it’s up to each voter to decide which type of childish debating they prefer over the other. Sen. Kaine and Gov. Pence were tamer than Trump and Clinton; however, how you deal with an argument on the playground and how you run a country should not be the same type of behavior. The vice presidential debate is not as important as the presidential one; however, it still should be something to consider when voting comes. @wilkesbeacon shannon.oconnor@wilkes.edu Tune into the final Presidential Debate on Wednesday, Oct. 19 �Sports Sports The Beacon - October 11, 2016 19 Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu or daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu Brook and Armstrong: Teammates on the gridiron since the age of 5 By Pankil Chander Staff Writer Photos Courtesy Cheryl Armstrong and Diana Seville Brook, Armstrong heading to the field for another game side by side. Bonds between teammates in the collegiate athletic space cannot be compared to any ordinary friendship. Authentic bonds among teammates are ones which respect one another enough to support, challenge and inspire each other. Who we spend time our time with, shapes who we are, the friendships we forge are often a reflection of our character. Senior Tailback Jake Brook and Junior Tight End Garrett Armstrong, both graduates of Kittatinny Regional High School, share the same combative attitude as their competitiveness bred their improvement as ball players. “Never wanting to let each other win in anything has been a part of our friendship since the day we met and to this day we are still very competitive in everything we do,” Armstrong said. Although some may argue this dog-eatdog approach is unhealthy, the two New Jersey natives wouldn’t have it any other way. Brook and Armstrong’s aggressive nature on the field allows them to enter their training as though they were competing against a lifelong rival. “I will do whatever it takes to not let him beat me in anything and he will the same to me,” Brook said. This philosophy has proven tried and true as it has helped them reach new heights in their athletic careers. Both are currently two of the top three in scoring touchdowns for the Colonels. Developing their competitive spirits at a young age, Brook and Armstrong first stepped foot on the gridiron together when they were both just 5 years old, competing for Kittatinny’s Midget Football League. They carried their desire to compete onto the wrestling mats to assist in fulfilling the winning tradition of John Gill’s powerhouse program. Brook and Armstrong’s families have been building camaraderie amongst one another ever since the two Wilkes football players were born. Their older sisters’ cultivated a close relationship as they grew older as well. Through their upbringing, their parents purposefully served their boys with the love and values needed to instill the confidence in them to play their hearts out at the next level. Now, Brook and Armstrong’s families look forward to football season to jointly tailgate and take joy in witnessing their sons perform in their prime. With nearly a lifetime of being teammates, it is safe to say the two weapons of the Colonels’ offense share the same vision. The two attribute their success to one another as their objective views allows them to critique each other’s game constructively. “We know each other very well maybe a little too well, we both know how to get under each other’s skin very easily. We have learned how to play with each other over the years and how to get the most out of each other,” Armstrong said. True friendship lies in understanding one another. Brook and Armstrong’s strong sense of solidarity has helped them flourish on the field. “One of the things that I enjoy about playing ball with Garrett is that we understand each other. We aren't afraid to criticize each other,” Brook said. The exhaustion resulting from schoolwork and athletics can be a strenuous process to endure. Brook and Armstrong draw strength from each other knowing that they were together when they went through their toughest workouts, practices, games and matches. Few choices are more important than deciding who you will be around. Given their close relationship, Brook, an academic year ahead of Armstrong, seems as if he may have had an effect on Armstrong’s college decision. “I would say Jake did have an influence on my decision coming to Wilkes. It was interesting for me to get the chance to play with someone that I have played with my whole life. We are doing something we love and it makes it that much better to do it with my best friend,” Armstrong said. They’ve leaned on each other when facing hardships and were present during each other’s growth as athletes, brothers and sons. Brook and Armstrong will continue to execute their competitive personas to thrive off each other and enjoy the process along the way. “It’s a pretty cool thing to think about because when it’s all over we can both look back and share some of the same memories. It will be a total of about 18 years of playing football together. I've had a lot of fun playing together and we still have one more year,” Brook said. @wilkesbeacon pankil.chander@wilkes.edu The dynamic duo taking on Friday Night Lights, at Kittatinny Regional High School �The Beacon - October 11, 2016 Sports 20 King’s travels to Wilkes for breast cancer awareness match By Taylor Ryan Sports Co-Editor As the Lady Colonels get well into their season and into conference play, each game becomes more vital than the last. This past Tuesday, the Lady Colonels took on local rival King’s College at home for a hard fought full five set match. This game was also Wilkes University’s annual Breast Cancer game, to honor and support Breast Cancer in the month of October. The team came out fighting, keeping the Lady Monarch’s on their toes, starting the game with two strong first sets that led to the Colonels taking the lead early on. Wilkes did not give them a chance in the first two sets, in an overwhelming point win first, 25-12 then continued the streak with 25-17. As the third set came around, King’s College came back winning the third set 2515 over the Colonels, then the forth 25-17. The Lady Colonels fought until the fifth set after King’s tied the game, leading to the fifth and final set for the rivals. King’s College, started out the last set, leading 4-1 early on in the set. The Lady Colonels were not going to give it to them that easy though. The team came back to tie it up 12-12 to spark enough chance for the ultimate comeback. point, there is still time to overcome the Senior Alexandra Paskas has been a conference and make it to their ultimate leader for the team on and off the court, and goal, conference playoffs. spoke on the After this team’s known loss, The Lady rivalry between Colonels’ record King’s College. becomes 8-12 Paskas noted, overall, and 1-3 “It is the biggest in the MAC game of the Conference. year. It doesn’t Only having matter what played four our records conference are, both teams matches leaves show up with them three a chip on their regular season shoulder to conference prove to the matches. If other who is the Colonels better.” through The Beacon/ Jesse Chalnick pull After the tyingSenior Ally Paskas soars against Kings on Tuesday and take those up the final set, matches they will night the Colonels just be able to qualify could not get for post-season ahead, allowing the Lady Monarchs to finish match ups. the game with a 3-2 conference win against Although the conference matches seem the Lady Colonels. to weigh more than non-conference match Although this season has not been the ups, the Lady Colonels have over 13 matches, most successful for the Colonels up to this including conference matches, to improve the team’s overall record for this season. Head Coach, Joseph Czopeck, gave us some insight on how he sees the rest of the season playing out, “We have a young team. We have been going through some growing pains but that seems to be a by-product of our young team. Our team is growing at each and every practice. Our continuous growth will lead us to a positive finish to our season.” The team began this season with only two seniors, Alexandra Paskas and Abby Sanders. The two have taken on the roles of leadership that was expected from them coming into this season. They have a passion and love for the team, and representing their university for one last time. Outside Hitter, Alexandra Paskas reflects on the season to this point, and the hopes she has from here on out, saying, “I am torn on wanting to win, and understanding that this is team is young and not as experienced as teams in the past.” @wilkesbeacon taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu New club opens door to sports management majors By Sean Grundy Staff Writer What is sports management? What does a sports management major do? What is the Sports Management Club about? These are all questions that Morgan Galluzzo the President of the Wilkes Sports Management Club is asked quite often. “The Sports Management Club is the equivalent of clinical to a nursing major. It will help sports management majors get the experience they need in their field of work, so that they can succeed in the business world,” Galluzzo said. The Sports Management Club is a new club this semester and is looking to expand and help all sports management and business majors perfect their craft and hopefully open new doors to students at Wilkes. With the help of Business Professor WooJun Lee the Sports Management Club was born and is now growing in size and it looking to make great leaps forward as a whole. Lee was the one who noticed that all of the other majors on campus had some sort of club to help students get hands on with their majors and Sports Management didn’t. So with some great ideas from Galluzo, the Sports Management Club was established. Professor Lee’s first course of action as the clubs advisor was then elected Morgan to be the president of the club due to all the ideas and plans that she had for the club going forward. “It is very hard for Sports Management majors to understand what they want to do without the experience. We will get the experience that we need through the sports management club. This will help the students find the field or area of sports management that they will want to work in,” Galluzo said. The Sports Management Club is looking to take trips to some professional sports teams around the area so the students can get hands on and a first hand look on how the business world and sports work. Lee has already taken some of the sports management classes to the Wilkes-Barre Rail Riders front office and to tour their facilities. This is the type of experience that was missing that the Sports Management Club will now be giving students so they have an opportunity to get their feet wet before going out into the business world. “We have a lot of amazing things going on and this will hopefully carry over into next years, we have very high hopes for this club to succeed and open doors for many people Morgan Galluzo is now the President of the Sports Managment club including myself. We have a lot of great people in the club and are led by a brilliant professor who is leading us into the right direction. “The sky’s the limit and we can only go up from here.” Morgan Galluzzo. @wilkesbeacon sean.grundy@wilkes.edu For more information about joining the Sports Managment club, contact Morgan Galluzo at morgan.galluzo@wilkes.edu or Dr. Woojun Lee at woojun.lee@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 11, 2016 21 Sports Bubble soccer, bullrides and sports ‘smash’ the Greenway The Beacon/Purvit Patel John Scalese participates in a game of Bubble Soccer at Sports Smash. Nick Ruggerio throws one hand in the air for the mechanical football. ,,,... 1z2a . ,.........i111-■ Subs �The Beacon -October 11, 2016 Sports 22 Getting to know... Garret Armstrong Junior Football Player By Purvit Patel Sports Writer Name: Garrett Armstrong Year: Junior Major: Criminology Hometown: Hampton, NJ Position: Tight End What was the driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? The opportunity to get an education and also to be able to play a sport was the ultimate driving force for me to come to Wilkes. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? I hope to find a job that I enjoy. What are your hopes for your junior season as a Colonel? My hopes for this current season is to come together as a team and be able to win games. We have been in a lot of close games and unfortunately we have been on the losing end of those games but I hope to turn that around and start being the ones who come out of the game with a win. A quote you live your life by? “In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” If you had to choose one thing about Wilkes’ Football Program that you could improve, what would it be? If I could improve one thing about Wilkes sports, it would be to have more sports related events and bring all sports teams closer together. When/Why did you first begin playing football? I first started playing football when I was 5 years old playing flag football. It’s hard to believe it has been 16 years since I started playing. Do you have other sports/interest/ hobbies off of the field? I enjoy hanging out with friends. Who would you say is the most influential person in your life? The most influential person in my life would have to be my parents because of everything they have done for me. I wouldn’t be in the position I am today without them. ';"'\ ILK ES ( ri®0crPlliffil11 \,,- I @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Purvit Patel I �Sports The Beacon - October 11, 2016 23 Getting to know... Nicolette Towlen Sophomore Soccer Player By Purvit Patel Sports Writer Name: Nicolette Towlen Year: Sophomore Major: Psychology Hometown: Ewing, NJ High School: Ewing High School Position: Forward What was the driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? I really wanted to played college soccer and I loved the girls on the team here at Wilkes along with Coach Sumoski. Post graduation plans in terms of a career? I hope to get my bachelor’s in sports psychology and work with a team or young athletes to help them deal with the stresses of playing a sport at a high level and the mental challenges that come along with that. If you had to choose one thing about Wilkes’ Soccer Program that you could improve, what would it be? I don’t think there is anything to improve. I love my teammates and the program. Coach Sumoski devotes everything he has into making the program the best it could be. If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? I would have to say Mia Hamm. She is an inspiration to all female soccer players and an amazing player herself. What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? Represent yourself, your team and the school in a positive light. When/Why did you first begin playing soccer? When I was four, I played soccer and t-ball. Throughout elementary school and middle school, I was very active but soccer was the only sport that stuck. I love it. Who would you say is the most influential person in your life? My mom, she works as hard as she can every day to provide me with the things that I need. It is really hard to be a single parent, let alone have two kids in competitive sports, but she did it. Without her, I probably wouldn’t even have the opportunity to play college soccer and I definitely wouldn’t be here at Wilkes. @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Purvit Patel �The Beacon - October 11, 2016 fa 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member THE BEACON The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. BEACON HIRES: ~...a..!,RS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, EDITORS f(_ This could be you! Fri. Oct. 28. at 8 p.m. -- Sat. 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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 2016 October 11th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 October 11 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/b7044318bad83beba7cecdb4b5640f05.pdf 9e3c86fd1d85e7c30e91efb8f68e7398 PDF Text Text The Beacon - October 4, 2016 JEACC(O) THE B8EACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 70 Issue 04 The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. WA $3.5 million South Greenway renovation announced Full story on page 3 Wilkes University President Patrick Leahy discusses the South Greenway renovation during a recent press conference. At left, is Wilkes University Board of Trustees Chairman Daniel Cardell. The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick �News The Beacon - October 4, 2016 I Beacon Briefs The Bystander Intervention Trainer Program The mission of the Bystander Intervention Program is to empower students, faculty, and staff to take on active leadership roles in addressing sexual violence within our campus community. If you are interested as a student member, the training session is Oct. 9, 2016 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information or to RSVP please contact Elizabeth Swantek at (570) 408-4353 or elizabeth.swantek@wilkes.edu NeuroTraining and Research Center For students feeling that their stress is affecting their performance in classes, the center - located in Breiseth 214 - is available to provide stress-reducing techniques. For more information, email NTRC@wilkes.edu or call 570408-3814. 2 News Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Scholarship Opportunity for Students of Polish Descent The Polish Room Committee Scholarship is offering a $3,000 scholarship to Wilkes students of Polish descent. To be considered, applicants must write a brief description of their Polish heritage, including their family’s immigration description, and what that heritage means to them. Preference will be given to applicants demonstrating financial need. This letter must be submitted, along with applicant’s name, WIN and contact information, to Susan Jolley, Director of Development. Applications can be e-mailed to susan.jolley@wilkes.edu. Please include “Polish Heritage Scholarships” in the subject line of your e-mail. Deadline for consideration is Oct. 7. Colonels Don’t Stand By On Oct. 9 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., there will be a Bystander Intervention Training session. There is an online training to accompany this session as well. For more information or to RSVP contact Elizabeth Swantek at (570) 408-4353 or elizabeth.swantek@ wilkes.edu Wilkes University Student Government notes By Meghan Burns Staff Writer On Wednesday evening, the Wilkes University’s Student Government held its weekly meeting. SAE Baja came in to present their club report and a fund request for week two of two. The club reported they are currently building a car to use at a national competition. For their community service projects they plan to participate in Habitat for Humanity and The Big Event. Their fund request was for $1,250. This money will be used for the registration fee for a national competition in which the team will build a car and race it. The club presented updates that they are on track with the plans for the car. The SAE club reported that if they do not make the list for competition, they do not have to pay. The Student Government put a motion forward that the request be approved with the stipulation that all unused funds be returned to Student Government. The board voted and the motion was approved. The Casino Week fund request was presented for week one of two. All of the tentative prizes were presented and priced. These include the latest apple products, a printer, a fitbit, concert tickets, cameras, various different brand name products, a PS4, a smart TV, and Apple TV, a bike, clothes, Xbox 1x, ski/snowboard set, a New York trip and various different gift cards. The request was for $14,714.84. Casino week includes Texas hold'em, bingo, a programming board program and casino night. The student government discussed various prize options and the possibility of slot machines. Updates will be presented next week. The Student Government then voted on their Club of the Month and Member of the Month. Motions were put forth to nominate the History Club and SAE Baja. The board voted and SAE Baja won Club of the Month. The club will be featured by the Club Hub in the Henry Student Center. Motions were put forth to nominate various different student government member for Member of the Month. These members include Hunter Hughes, Shyann Barret, Joseph Birden, Kyle Thomas and Caitlin Brossman. The board voted and Hunter Hughes was elected Member of the Month. Operations reported that there is a brand new shuttle so the University currently has two. There will now be benches with charging stations in the Stark Learning Center. The Senior Class reported the Downtown Establishment Tour will be Oct. 22. It will visit four bars. Tickets will be on sale next week. MSC reminded everyone about the fall bus trip and the cultural dinner that will be held Tuesday, Oct. 4. Commuter Council reported they will be holding a pumpkin painting event. The New York City bus trip tickets will be on sale soon. The IRHC reminded everyone of the paint event coming up. They will also be holding the cake challenge on Oct. 28. The Treasurer’s Report stands as follows: All College: $15,632.83; General Funds: $22,965; Conference: $5,000; and Spirit: $2,000 for a SG total of $45,597.83. ~ @wilkesbeacon meghan.burns@wilkes.edu table of contents news................2 life, a&e...........7 spread............12 opinion..........14 sports............19 I �The Beacon - October 4, 2016 News President Leahy announces construction of “South Campus Gateway” By Toni Pennello Asst. News Editor President Patrick F. Leahy announced on Friday a new, $3.5 million dollar project that is scheduled to begin in May 2017 and to be completed by fall of 2018. The project, Leahy announced, would be the creation of a South Campus Gateway. The gateway, he said, would not be dissimilar to the East Campus Gateway which connects South Main Street to the heart of Wilkes campus. The South Campus Gateway will connect The Henry Student Center to Stark Learning Center, and then turn a corner all the way to S Franklin St. Leahy called the existing East Campus gateway “already an iconic part of campus.” In addition, the area around the Student Center will be redesigned, including a change to the flow of traffic, to create a more “pedestrian friendly” space surrounding campus. Why another gateway? Leahy said that it is for safety, to alleviate traffic congestion, improve aesthetics and the benefit Downtown Wilkes-Barre community at-large. Leahy stated that the project would not be possible if not for the funds from the state, which the university will be matching “at least” one to one. “These are funds that may not otherwise come to downtown Wilkes-Barre, if not for a private institution’s match,” Leahy conjectured. “I think this demonstrates, quite effectively, the continuing power of public/ private partnerships in the effort to continue to develop our fine city.” Leahy explained the importance of a safe gateway in this area of campus. “This is one of the most trafficked arteries of our campus, and we want to make sure all of our students, faculty and staff and members of the community who cross here regularly to cross in perfect safety,” Leahy said. Leahy’s announcement was followed by a few words from Dan Cordell, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, State Representative Eddie “Day” Paschinski, Sen. John Yudichak, Mayor Tony George and Student Body President Allie Grudeski. Each speaker was introduced by Michael J. Wood, special assistant to the president. Each speaker had nothing but positivity about the news. “We are so blessed here at Wilkes University to have the kind of support that we have from these three fine public officials,” Leahy said, speaking of Paschinski, Yudichak and George. This is just one of many renovations which have taken place since 2014, alongside the renovations of the Stark Learning Center and Passan School of Nursing, the East Campus Gateway which was opened A tentative illustration of the front of the Henry Student Center after the gateway is built; the Henry Student Center Plaza. 3 during homecoming last year, and the addition of the campus Starbucks. Some future endeavors, according to Leahy, include the creation of the Karambelas Media Center and new Sordoni Art Gallery within the old Bartikowsky Jewelers building. He also mentioned further renovation of the Stark Learning Center which will be taking place over the next few years. Mayor George spoke in depth about the ways in which the City of Wilkes-Barre and Wilkes University are codependent, and asserted that the campus renovations would make the city even better. “We have an enduring goal to become one of the great small universities in the country, and this announcement today of our South Campus Gateway project is just the latest in the series of efforts we think will help us get there,” Leahy said. @wilkesbeacon toni.pennello@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski President Patrick F. Leahy announces the South Campus Gateway project, a $3.5 million endeavor. An illustration of the possible design of the pathway connecting the Student Center to Stark Learning Center. �The Beacon - October 4, 2016 4 News Former congressmen visit campus; advocate civic engagement By Alyssa Mursch News Editor On Sept. 26, two former congressmen visited campus to present “The Great Divide: People, Congress and the Presidential Election," as part of the Congress to Campus initiative. Former congressmen Sam Coppersmith, a Democrat from Arizona who served from 1993 to 1995, and Dan Miller, a Republican from Florida who served from 1993 to 2003, came to speak with students as part of the Congress to Campus program, which sends retired congressmen to universities. The goal, they said, is to encourage young people to get involved in public service, which they call "a noble career," adding that many students haven't had the opportunity to personally meet someone in public office, and that this initiative helps give them a better idea of who they really are. "It humanizes us," they agreed. Coppersmith noted that, as a country, "we love democracy but hate politics." However, the best way to change what voters don't like is for them to get involved. For America to work, those in public service careers depend greatly on people volunteering in the community, he said. One specific way they encourage students to get involved is by taking the Foreign Service Officer Exam. Coppersmith is an attorney with three decades of experience in business and real estate transactional issues work, with emphasis on guiding nonprofit organizations in strategic initiatives, operations, transactions and public affairs, including international relations and elections issues. A former college professor and businessman, Miller had never held public office before his election to Congress. During his 10 years in the House, he served on the House Appropriations Committee and the Budget Committee. He also served as chairman of the census subcommittee with oversight of the U.S. Census Bureau during the controversial and successful 2000 census. As a staunch fiscal conservative, he was committed to both reducing the size and scope of the federal government and fighting corporate welfare. When asked to respond to the common rebuttal that Donald Trump may be unprepared to serve as president due to his lack of political experience, Miller said he didn't think that disqualified him, adding with a laugh that "that's not the problem" with Trump. Coppersmith added that politics is unique in that it is a field where inexperience is often seen as ennobling, a sentiment that many supporters of Trump have also expressed, saying that they are sick of politicians and commend Trump’s uncensored, honest attitude. As far as their own political views, both men said they have historically voted for their party's candidates. Coppersmith said that he supported Hillary Clinton in the primary and will be "proud to vote for her" in November. Miller, however, said he did not support Trump in the primary and that he is still undecided as to for whom he will be voting. The former congressmen also touched divided election ever," the congressmen weighed in on the partisanship seen both among voters and within the government. "Every age thinks it was better in the past," Coppersmith said. "In many ways, I think politics is more transparent and more honest. The system is much more responsive to popular will." Miller had a different view, however, saying that there are many more “free agents” with strong viewpoints today who are unwilling to adjust to the majority, which is why nothing is getting passed. "They have no loyalty and no feeling of responsibility," Miller said. Miller added that this election is a unique situation in that the majority of people The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick From left: Former congressman Dan Miller, Dr. Thomas Baldino and former congressman Sam Coppersmith speak to students on Sept. 26 in the Student Union Building Ballroom. on a few of the primary issues facing the candidates today. As a congressman who served on the budget committee, Miller said he didn't think either of the candidates' economic plans were feasible, as he said the focus needed to be on the ever-growing deficit. Coppersmith disagreed, saying that markets currently do not see inflation as a risk and that low interest rates should be taken advantage of, saying that solely focusing on the deficit was "short-sighted" and "counterproductive." Fixing highways and creating bridges are two ways that the government can help create jobs and build the economy, he added. As this is what some call the "most don't like or trust either candidate, adding that this is "symbolic of Washington being dysfunctional." But one takeaway that both men emphasized is that not all members from their respective parties are as divided as they seem. Congress to Campus requires that a Republican and Democrat are paired together so that students can see for themselves that, even on issues they disagree on, they can be civil. In this way, they seek to portray a positive image of those that hold public service careers, thereby hoping to encourage students to consider that path themselves. @wilkesbeacon alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu 2016 Presidential Debate Schedule Tuesday - October 4 Vice presidential debate Moderator: Elaine Quijano, Anchor, CBSN and Correspondent, CBS News Location: Longwood University, Farmville, VA Sunday - October 9 Second presidential debate Moderator: Martha Raddatz, Chief Global Affairs Correspondent and CoAnchor of “This Week,” ABC Moderator: Anderson Cooper, Anchor, CNN Location: Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO Wednesday - October 19 Third presidential debate Moderator: Chris Wallace, Anchor, Fox News Sunday Location: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV �News The Beacon - October 4, 2016 Retrospect: “For me it was Sunday...” 5 Local LGBT club manager reflects on Florida club shooting nearly four months later By Zachary Smith Staff Writer It’s Friday night at HEAT bar and night club, a LGBT establishment in WilkesBarre. The music plays softly in the background, while a smattering of people sit around the bar. The club has only been open for an hour and it seems like a slow night so far. The club lights flicker in the distance as the DJ sets up, getting ready for the night. The bartender idly chats with a patron while a member of security sits talking with one of the regulars. The bar back darts around making sure the bartenders are stocked for the night. It has been several months after the tragic events at Pulse Night Club in Tampa Florida, which was the site of the worst mass shooting by a single shooter the United States has seen to date. But looking around this bar, it seems as if people feel secure in their surroundings. The general manager of HEAT, Sean Ebert, moves from the club to the bar making sure everything is ready, meeting with the other performers who will be there tonight, greeting guests and making sure everyone is comfortable. For Ebert, the last thing he wants is for anyone to think that something bad could happen. He motions to come to the back to talk while he begins transforming into his drag persona. Ebert contemplates his choice of wig as he recalls the week following the tragedy. “We actually had more people come out in a display of solidarity” he says as he grabs a crimson red clown wig off a shelf. “It felt like business as usual, it had to be. “I was woken up (the morning of the shooting) by news outlets asking for quotes about the attack,” he recalled as he began putting the wig on. “For me it was Sunday, and I had a job to do. I am not going to put my patrons at risk just so people can sell news.” Clubs like HEAT are historically a refuge for members of the gay community, a place they can go to feel safe and welcome and of course to meet new people. Even if there is only so much that an establishment can do to keep its patrons safe, it is important to give off the feeling of confidence and security. “If it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen” Ebert said regarding potential threats like Pulse as he applied his makeup in the mirror. “Worrying about it and hiding out of fear is just wasting your life”. Chris Emanski, assistant manager at HEAT, encourages people to come out in spite of potential attacks like these. “Don’t be afraid to be who you are,” he said. “There will always be someone out there who does not agree with your choices/ lifestyle/ religion”. While events like the Pulse shooting might encourage people to go ~ Sean Ebert out in a show of support, numbers are still down across the board over the years. According to the National Club Industry Association of America (NCIAA), club attendance has gone down by 46 percent since 2014. There is no clear reason for the decline, though some say it is because non-LBGT clubs have become more accepting and inclusive. Sean Ebert is no longer in the room; instead, in full blown creepy clown makeup, Estella Sweet smiles. “Want a balloon?” she asked, holding up a creepy doll prop. The establishment has become more crowded, at least a dozen more people have shown up. There is a short line at the service bar -- people wait for drinks and wait to lower their inhibitions after a long week at the office. These people will not let fear get the better of them, and Estella Sweet will always welcome them with a song and a dance. “For me it was Sunday, and I had a job to do. I am not going to put my patrons at risk just so people can sell news.” @wilkesbeacon zachary.smith1@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Zachary Smith Sean Ebert, general manager of HEAT, transforming into Estella Sweet for a Friday night performance. The Beacon/Zachary Smith HEAT hours: Monday-Wednesday: Closed Thursday-Sunday: 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. �The Beacon - October 4, 2016 News Kirby lecture speaker to highlight veteran entrepreneurship By Zachary Smith Staff Writer Lt. Col. Allen B. West will visit Wilkes University as part of the Allan P. Kirby Lectures in Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship series on Oct. 5. Lt. Col. West will speak about the importance of small businesses as cornerstones of the American economy. West also served as a member of congress and fought against recent laws such as the Affordable Care Act, as he deemed it detrimental to small businesses and the economy as a whole. In addition to speaking about the importance of small business, West will also discuss the need to get more veterans involved with entrepreneurship. West will discuss opportunities for businesses to not only help reintegrate our soldiers into the economy, but make them an invaluable part of any organization. Lt. Col. West’s visit is also part of a coming initiative by the Allan P. Kirby Center, to help veteran’s participation in entrepreneurship. Executive Director of Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Dr. Rodney Ridley is optimistic of the initiative, saying, 6 “Veterans have such a diverse skill set, they are such highly trained individuals, and yet are underutilized in the workforce today” The lecture is free and open to the public and starts at 7 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. Previous speakers in the lecture series has included Michael Reagan (son of President Ronald Reagan), author Mary Fisher, and ABC reporter John Stossel, among others. While he could not comment on future speakers for next semester’s lecture, Ridley has stated that, “We have some really interesting speakers lined up”. One of the goals of these lectures, according to Ridley, is to demonstrate how entrepreneurship and free enterprise can be a jumping off point to accomplish other great feats. Previous speakers have used entrepreneurship and free enterprise to combat human trafficking, fund AIDS research, and with the addition of Lt. Col. West, bring attention to and assist with veteran’s affairs. To learn more about this or any upcoming lecture, students can visit the Allan P. Kirby Center, located next to the Farley Library, during normal university hours. @wilkesbeacon zachary.smith1@wilkes.edu Lt. Col Allen B. West Courtesy of Wilkes University The Mask You Live In - Combatting toxic social structures through education By Toni Pennello Asst. News Editor Men are 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide than women. Less than 50 percent of men with mental illness seek help. According to thejournal.ie, men were responsible for 90 percent of the murders committed between 1980 and 2008. Between Sept. 11, 2001 and 2012, the number of women who were victims of male violence exceeded that of terrorist victims from The World Trade Center and all American soldiers killed in The War on Terror, combined. Why does it have to be this way? The answer might be a concept called hypermasculinity. Many consider it toxic, and maybe even deadly, evident by statistics. The Women’s and Gender Studies Program will host a special screening of the documentary “The Mask You Live In,” made by the Representation Project, which discusses and explores hypermasculinity. Hypermasculinity is defined as exaggeration of stereotypic male behavior, including things like strength, sexuality and aggression. It also includes the rejection of any stereotypic feminine behavior, like being emotional and showing empathy. “[Men and boys] really buy into a culture that doesn’t value what we’ve feminized,” said Psychologist and Educator Dr. Niobe Way in the documentary trailer. This, she elaborated, includes empathy, relationships and caring. The documentary also discusses the ways in which this has an effect on the normalization of male violence toward women, sexual assault, hate crimes against the LGBT community and more. Dr. Jennifer Thomas, the director of the Women’s and Gender Studies Program and an associate professor of psychology, encourages students who “have ever wondered or been concerned by the fact that violent acts are overwhelmingly committed by men, and that the best way to shame a man is to call him a ‘girl’” to attend the screening. “We live in a society that pressures boys to conform to rigid, hypermasculine roles in which strength, aggression, stoicism, sexual prowess and the rejection of characteristics considered to be feminine encompass what it means to be a man,” she explained. “...Men become more accepting of violence against women, they learn to hide their emotions and their relationships suffer.” She also said that men are more likely to become addicted to drugs or alcohol, do more binge drinking and drop out or fail school than women. “‘The Mask You Live In’ will give you a better understanding of the socialization pressures boys and men face, why those expectations are so dangerous, and how we, as a society, can combat them,” she went on. If you are concerned with the ways in which societal expectations lead to things like suicide, homicide, domestic violence and drug addiction, join the women’s and gender studies department in the Henry Student Center Ballroom on Oct. 4 at 3 p.m. For more information, contact Dr. Jennifer Thomas at jennifer.thomas@ wilkes.edu The Mask You Live In Where: SUB Ballroom When: Tuesday, October 4 at 3 p.m. �The Beacon - October 4, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu Share a cappuccino with your Conversation Partner Wilkes Intensive English Program invites students, faculty and staff to join in conversation with international students By Amanda Bialek Asst. Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor Whether you’re stopping by Starbucks for coffee, eating lunch on campus or going to a Wilkes sporting event, you have the opportunity to expand your cultural awareness by including an international student in your daily activities. If you are interested in learning about a new culture and helping an international student learn about the American culture, the Conversation Partner Program is something to consider. Students, faculty and staff have the chance to meet someone from another country and be their conversational friend. “I’m involved with the program because I need to practice my speaking skills to improve them. The best way to practice is with a native speaker,” said Mona Alkanhal, and information technology major. This is the 10th year the Wilkes Intensive English Program (IEP) is holding the Conversation Partner Program. It runs for 13.5 weeks during the spring, summer and fall semesters. International students have the chance to practice their English and share their cultural experiences with Americans. “The neat thing is this semester we have 20 educators on campus from Panama,” Dr. Kimberly Niezgoda, director of IEP and program coordinator said. There are currently 17 Panamanians who are looking for a conversation partner. “They all want the chance to meet Americans and practice their English and learn about American culture cause a lot of them are here for the very first time in the United States,” Niezgoda said. Students who are paired together make plans based on what accommodates their schedules best. Partners are required to meet for at least one hour each week. They should meet in public places such as on campus or in downtown Wilkes-Barre. “This fall I’m really looking for a bunch more people to come and hang out with them for once a week,” Niezgoda said. In the past, conversation partners have The Beacon/ Jesse Chalnick Student involved in the Conversation Partner Program include, from left : Row 1: Hasan Husain Row 2: Abdulrahman Alanazi, Erica Martzen Row 3: Brenda Velasquez, Mona Alkanhal, Thanh Truc Vo, Shannon Lord, Esperabza Torres, Enass Alhawsawi and Leticia Flores. learned how to cook ethnic foods and have established friendships that continued after graduation. “It really does make a difference getting with their partners and started planning their activities for upcoming weeks. Niezgoda believes it is important in this global environment to be able to show “They all want the chance to meet Americans and practice their English and learn about American culture cause a lot of them are here for the very first time in the United States.” ~Dr. Kimberly Niezgoda to know people from other countries,” Dr. Niezgoda said. “It changes your whole world.” To kick off the semester, the conversation partners met each other for the first time at a pizza party in Max Roth. Students chatted employers what ethnic experiences you have and how it has helped improve your own abilities and your cultural understanding. “Global awareness and international collaboration during the formative years results in more rounded individuals, encouraging our pupils to see things from different perspectives and helping them to make informed decisions, acquiring transferable skills that will be useful to them and will remain with them for life,” Jose Picardo, head of modern foreign languages at Nottingham High School, told The Guardian. The Conversation Partner Program is a huge advantage in this area because there is not much exposure to internationalism and globalism, according to Niezgoda. If you are interested in getting involved with this program, contact Dr. Kimberly Niezgoda at kimberly.niezgoda@wilkes. edu. @wilkesbeacon amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 4, 2016 • 1 /2 cup of frozen strawberries • 2 bananas sliced • 1/4 cup of chia seeds • a splash of orange JUlCe • ice • fresh mint 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment 1. Place the frozen strawberries, bananas, chia seeds, and orange juice in blender. 2 . Blend and then add ice cubes. 3 . Puree until smooth. 4. Garnish with fresh mint. Design by Nicole Kutos Do you have a favorite dorm room recipe that’s convenient for college students always on the go? Submit it to Amanda Bialek, LA&E Assistant Editor amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu C 11111MOIIITll,llRIIIIIITO.. =::, f!50 * IARN 0111 * 1AVI 11Vl1 * S10 •10 BRINC l'OURWllKH ID AND CIT AN mu f10 ON J YOUR rtR1T DONATION!! JORJIIIW, IUCIR.IDOIIIOll'S. MUST . . . .C.NIOTO II), NtOOJ OJ ADDIK11 OR10IOOI. ID, DID 100ll 11<UIIIIYCUID. �The Beacon - October 4, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Wilkes names 2016 Homecoming King and Queen Kara Serfass and Anthony Fanucci, Homecoming Queen and King of 2015, pose during the football game half-time after crowing Bryan Bilbao and Allie Grudeski the 2016 Homecoming King and Queen. Homecoming Court members Kayla Hiryak, Scott Vandine and Nia Williams walk across the field during the football game half-time to join the other nominees. Homecoming Court 2016; right to left; Woodly Augustin, Jenna Graziano, Bryan Bilbao, Allie Grudeski, John Scalese, Kim Hein, Kayla Hiryak, Scott Vandine and Nia Williams. Not pictured are nominees Ally Paskas and Michael Condrad. Anthony Fanucci, Homecoming King 2015, dubs Bryan Bilbao Homecoming King 2015. Kara Serfass, Homecoming Queen 2015 and Allie Grudeski, Homecoming Queen 2016 embrace after the crowning. The Beacon/Purvit Patel �The Beacon - October 4, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY A month into my senior year at Wilkes, it’s wild to think about how much I’ve changed and grown over the past three years. It’s even more crazy to think about how much different life will be at this time next year. - Valerie Woods The Beacon/Purvit Patel Dino’s Pizza Express slices out hunger one cut at a time By Kimberly Hein Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor Over the past nine months, Dino’s Pizza Express in Wilkes-Barre has donated more than 4,000 slices of pizza to local shelters. This is made doable through their “Slice Out Hunger” campaign, which  allows customers to buy a plain slice of pizza for 99 cents and donate 99 cents to buy a slice for a homeless shelter. Dominic Buonsante, owner of Dino’s Pizza Express said that they deliver freshly baked pizza pies to a local shelter each week. These shelters include: Keystone Rescue Mission, Catherine McAuley House, Ruth’s Place, Mother Teresa’s Haven, the Kirby House and the Domestic Violence Service Center. “I got the idea from a pizza shop in Philadelphia called Rosa’s. It blew up on the internet and I figured why not try it here. It was a great idea and everyone seems to love it,” Buonsante explained. Another crowd pleaser is the grandma pizza, as well as the chicken, bacon and chipotle ranch slices. Brian Surdovel, a senior said, “I started going to Dino’s because I heard they had really good pizza at a great price. “Every time I go in I get a 99 cent slice for myself and I donate one. I figure that if I’m lucky enough to buy myself one slice of pizza, why not try to help someone who can’t buy it themselves,” he continued. Buonsante said that students should keep their eyes out for the chance to order delivery within the next couple of months. Dino’s is also open until 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, weather permitting. Dino’s also offers wraps, salads, Stromboli’s and calzones. If you want pizza and or are interested in participating in the “Slice Out Hunger” campaign, Dino’s Pizza Express is located at 41 S. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, next to Tai Tai. The Beacon/Purvit Patel @wilkesbeacon kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu Dino’s Pizza Express, pictured above, is located at 41 S. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, next to Tai Tai. �The Beacon - October 4, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 New board game cafe hits Wilkes-Barre; Wilkes students can play for free By Gabby Glinski Co-Managing Editor The Game Chateau, a new venue to WilkesBarre, is the area’s first board game cafe. The Game Chateau houses more than 200 board games, including everything from Monopoly to Chinese Checkers, Battleship to Risk, and to many niche games and Role Playing Games (RPGs), providing something for everyone to enjoy. “We have games you played when you were a kid to games you’ve never heard of,” said Chris Moore, who along with Elle Hammond, owns The Game Chateau. The venue also hosts a menu complete with sandwiches, burgers, salads and snacks with specialty gourmet coffee from local roaster Electric City Roasting Company and baked goods from Sanitary Bakery Company. Students are able to pick up free passes to The Game Chateau at the Student Info Desk in the SUB. Each pass is valued at 3 hours of gameplay. “We wanted to give an option for kids under 21,” stated Moore on partnering with Wilkes to give out the free passes. Besides regular eat and play, The Game Chateau also hosts a variety of events and workshops ranging from painting and knitting workshops, to “Meet Gamers” nights to holiday events. The free student passes are also eligible for workshops. On Oct. 8 from 8-10 p.m., the chateau is holding a night of comedy titled “Funny Ha Ha Evening”. The line up hosts comedians from near and far including Bill Russum, Jeffery Kunkel, Kevin Brosius and Zachary Hammond. The event is $5 at the door. Game play is included in the charge and is a BYOB friendly event. The Game Chateau will be hosting Halloween events all October including “Zombie Week” and “Werewolf Week”. On Oct. 22, the chateau will be hosting a Halloween day with other businesses in the 315 Plaza with Gravestone Manor ticket giveaways. A full list of events can be found on The Game Chateau’s Facebook page under events. The Game Chateau is located at 1112 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre in the 315 Plaza behind State Farm, between The Woodlands and Mohegan Sun Pocono casino. The Chateau is open Tuesday-Thursday 4 to 11 p.m., Friday 4 p.m. to midnight, Saturday noon to midnight and Sunday noon to 8 p.m. @wilkesbeacon gabrielle.glinski@wilkes.edu Poet of the week: Trapped This week’s poet is a freshman English major here at Wilkes University. The poem called “Trapped” gives the details of a woman being abused by a significant other. There is no shortage of games at The Game Chateau. The Beacon/Gabby Glinski For more information, check out The Game Chateau’s Facebook and Instagram. Artists you should know... Round2crew By Kylie Dillon Staff writer Trapped Her cuts and her bruises she’s his work of art The emotional damage lays still in her heart While she sits and she thinks about all the pain He sneaks up behind her to pop the next vein As she weeps and she weeps he swears he has power And he laughs at the woman, I. The corner who cowers -Melissa Irizarry Domestic violence is very dangerous. If you know of anyone who is being abused let them know they are not alone. The domestic violence hotline number is 1-800-799-7233 and you can call 24-hour helpline that Wilkes started, 570-408-HELP. Name: Round2crew Bio: Round2crew is a duo of two males. Chase Martin, 22, and Justin Brown, or “Pape,” 21. The two decided to link up and pursue their passion for music during their freshman year of high school. They released their hit single “Booty Had Me Like” in 2014, and it caught the attention of Atlantic Recording Corporation with whom they later signed with. Where are they from? Cincinnati Ohio What type of music do they make? hip-hop/pop Popular songs: “Booty Had Me Like”, “Be Loved”, and “California Girl” Where can you find them? youtube.com/round2crew twitter.com/round2crew twitter.com/chasemartin22 twitter.com/papethegreat �The Beacon - October 4, 2016 12 Passan Hall was difficult, and eating food in general was too difficult. s u o e g a r u o C s ’ r o r v e i v u r q u A S ttle to Con r Ba ast Cance Bre ll Today Yeninas has an even greater appreciation for life then she probably has ever had before. Now she does not miss out on anything. If there is an opportunity to do something adventurous, she will be down to do it, one of those things being doing outdoor yoga with Jill Price and the outdoor education activities. Last summer her family was by her side as she was undergoing treatments. It is October, which means some people start wearing pink more than usual. The reason: to raise awareness for breast cancer. millions of people in the United States and if someone were asked if they knew someone with breast cancer, chances are high they would say, “Yes.” experiencing pain she never had before. The beginning of the month signifies the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which has become popular in the country, most notably with professional sports as members sport pink gear during their games. I myself had an aunt lose her life to breast cancer, but recently, I was able to sit down and talk with a survivor, which made me want to start being more proactive in creating awareness for this form of cancer. “My initial reaction was what’s the next step?” Yeninas explained. “I just wanted to know what I needed to do to get rid of this.” The point of this month is to raise awareness for those who are battling, have overcome, or have died from this form of cancer. Whenever there is a special month to raise awareness about a certain health issue, there is a color associated with it. For this month it is pink because although men can get this form of cancer, it is more common in women, for the simple fact that women have more tissue surrounding their chest. Someone who embodies the meaning of this month is Gretchen Yeninas, the associate dean of student affairs here at Wilkes. When she is walking around campus, she is just like anyone else, but at the beginning of last year, the Wilkes community gathered around her in support with her fight against breast cancer. This form of cancer has affected Yeninas said, “I felt they were somewhat filling and they weren’t exactly nutritious, but I like waffles so it worked for me!” Even being able to go on vacation with her husband and son this summer meant so much her, and having the energy to walk through a creek and go swimming with her family did so much for her. e u r p S e dr n A y b y Stor Right around Christmas, Dec. 22, 2014 to be exact, Yeninas went to get her mammogram and after leaving, she knew something was wrong because she was She lost her taste for everything except waffles. She soon discovered she had a tumor in her left breast. As a result, 2015 was a year that changed her life forever. In her battle with breast cancer, Yeninas had a mastectomy done on her breast that contained the cancer. She also endured six treatments of chemotherapy, and took a drug called Herceptin for a whole year to treat the specific tumor she had. She took the drug until February of this year. Yeninas mentioned how the most difficult aspect of going through the treatments and medications on a daily basis was the exhaustion. It got to the point where she had no energy to do anything. Walking from River Street to her office in From talking to Yeninas, the trait that stuck out was her positivity today and the positivity she maintained in her battle against breast cancer. Last year while she was getting treatment, the nurses would mention how if every patient came in with the same positive attitude she did, a lot of the other patients would go through their treatment much better. Gretchen Yeninas’s bravery is something that embodies what the meaning of this month truly is. When asked about how she was able to maintain so much positivity, she simply said, “I don’t know if I could have done it any other way because that’s just me.” �The Beacon - October 4, 2016 1. Though breast cancer does occur in men, the disease is 100 times more common in women than in men. 2. Most breast cancer – about 85 percent – occurs in women who have no family history of breast cancer. 3. Men can also get breast cancer. About 2,150 are diagnosed annually – or about 1 in 1,000 men. 4. A woman born today has about a one in eight chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, according to the National Cancer Institute. 5. The American Cancer Society estimates about 2.8 million women with a history of breast cancer live in the United States 6. Breast cancer remains the second-leading cause of cancer death after lung cancer. 7. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer accounts for 29 percent of newly diagnosed cancers. 8. In the 1970s, breast cancer lifetime risk was one in 11 – compared to today’s one in eight. The good news is part of the reason is due to longer life expectancy and more detection through screening. 9. While non-Hispanic white women have higher rates of breast cancer incidence, African-American women have a higher incidence rate before age 40 and are more likely to die from breast cancer at every age. 10. Women who are diagnosed with cancer before age 40 have a nearly 4.5-fold increased risk of developing another breast cancer. 11. Women of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage are at higher risk of having BRCA mutation. 12. Research suggests breastfeeding for a year or more slightly reduces overall risk of breast cancer. 13. The risk of overweight women developing breast cancer after menopause is 1.5 times higher than in lean women. 14. Exercise reduces breast cancer risk for women of all body types. 15. Only about 42 percent of women who undergo mastectomy choose to have reconstructive surgery. 16. Eight out of 10 breast lumps are discovered by women themselves. 17. If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, you’re up to four times more likely to develop a new cancer in the same breast or in the other breast. 18. Quit smoking to control risk of many diseases, including breast cancer. Source: http://www.cityofhope.org/blog/31-facts-about-breast-cancer 13 �Opinion The Beacon - October 4, 2016 Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editors: mark.makowski1@wilkes.edu or andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Our Voice Editorial Staff The Odyssey: A journey that ends at The Beacon doorstep 2016-17 By: Gabby Glinski MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Sarah Bedford Managing Editor - Gabby Glinski Managing Editor - Rachel Leandri Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Alyssa Mursch LA&E - Kimberly Hein Opinion - Mark Makowski & Andre Spruell Sports - Taylor Ryan & Danny VanBrunt ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Toni Pennello LA&E - Amanda Bialek Opinion - available Sports - Luke Modrovsky DESIGN EDITORS Nicole Kutos - Senior Designer CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHERS Purvit Patel Jesse Chalnick Interested in joining the Beacon? To learn more about the positions we offer and what you can do, contact rachel.leandri@wilkes.edu 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Co-Managing Editor The Odyssey is a nationwide campus online social organization that encourages students to write stories centered around their lives on campus. The organization is dedicated to “democratizing content creation while personalizing discovery”. More than 1,000 campus communities have The Odyssey installed with about 14,000 writers total. Wilkes University is one of those campuses. Wilkes University is also a campus with an abundance of campus media: The Beacon, WCLH Radio and Wilkes Now. Campus media provide an outlet for students to have a free voice on issues and news that directly impacts the campus community, especially at The Beacon, where the staff covers controversial topics from drug use to acts of discrimination to opinions on presidential debates, each week. But our hard work is being overshadowed by online socialized media- The Odyssey. The Odyssey allows students to join their staff to write about anything the writers desire each week. It sounds like a writer’s paradise; but a few former Odyssey writers, and current Beacon editors, disagree. Sarah Bedford, senior and editor-in-chief of The Beacon, joined Odyssey in March of last year, but her excitement of joining a new publication did not last long. Bedford instantly noticed the lack of organization in the Wilkes Odyssey chapter. She became frustrated with the lack of “quality content” The Odyssey churned out. Bedford wrote a personal piece for The Odyssey on a health condition she has had since age five. She had her piece edited by many professors because she wanted it to be perfect. “As soon as a story gets serious, people don’t want to touch it,” Bedford said. “It was kind of discouraging if you’re a real writer.” Kim Hein, senior, Life Arts & Entertainment Editor and former The Odyssey writer felt the same way. Writing for the site became more of a job than something she enjoyed with too many unnecessary steps. With The Odyssey Online, writers have to promote their own stories through sharing on social media; Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest etc. The writer with the most shares by the next week wins a $20 gift card. “Your worth on this website is measured by if you get the top article,” stated Bedford who had to post her Odyssey articles to Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter. It pitted writers against each other. Hein found herself not agreeing with The Odyssey’s methods of promoting participation and writing generalized easy articles so she could get shares. Is winning the prize more important than the message being produced? Are overshared listicles and “Dear Future Boyfriend” articles overtaking Facebook feeds and pushing traditional campus media outlets out of the way? “It kind of took the fun out of writing. That being said, I enjoy writing for the Beacon because I have people helping me in the office and it’s a team effort to have all of the stories be on the same level when published.” stated Hein. Elyse Guziewicz, the new editor this semester of The Odyssey Online for Wilkes believes in providing a voice to everyone on campus, not just to those who fit into a certain personality or method of communication. “Campus media is incredibly important to our culture and I would never speak badly about it, but it’s inherently limited in not only scope but in form and function.” stated Graphic by Gabby Glinski/The Beacon Guziewicz. I realize, as a Co-Manager of The Beacon, I have a bias to my position and newspaper. But I can see that The Odyssey has a place on this campus; perhaps just a reform would be in need to get The Odyssey on par with other campuses. I am not a fan of the content that the writers of The Odyssey write. The race for attention the writers strive to win just fuels to the overshadowing of campus news. This is not anyone’s fault. I believe that with reform in the organization methods, content requirements and sharing of articles, The Odyssey can be a great social platform for students to share experiences. Unfortunately, it started off on the wrong foot. Perhaps in the future, The Odyssey can make the internet great again. Each week a Beacon editor will take a stance on a current topic. Note: The views expressed are those of the writer. �The Beacon - October 4, 2016 Opinion 15 Jose Fernandez (1992-2016): A star gone too soon By: Mark Makowski Opinion Co- Editor On Sept. 20, Miami Marlins Ace Pitcher Jose Fernandez took the mound against the Washington Nationals at Marlins Park. Fernandez went eight innings and strikeout 12 batters to achieve his 16th win of the season. This was the final game of Fernandez’s career as he would die in a boating accident just off the Miami shore in the early hours of Sept. 25. Fernandez lost his life at the young age of 24. Fernandez was a man that was never fazed when a challenge was placed in front of him. As a child growing up in Cuba, he was somewhat pushed into baseball by his family and friends. Once his parents started to see the skills he had, they knew that they would have to defect to the United States where their son would be able to prosper playing the game he loved and live the American dream. The problem was getting out of Cuba. The first time Fernandez tried to leave the country he was caught and thrown into jail. He later tried again and achieved the same result. The third time, however, was the charm for Jose, as he was able to leave the country successfully. After going to high school in Florida, the Miami Marlins picked Fernandez in the first round of the 2011 MLB Draft. For two seasons in the minor leagues, he ripped up the opposing batters and showed that he was the real deal. Fernandez made his major league debut in the 2013 season against my favorite team, the New York Mets. After watching him on the mound, I was impressed with not only his performance, but the cool and calm way that he handled situations. As his rookie campaign went on, he continued to break rookie strikeout records. Fernandez was honored as the 2013 National League Rookie of the Year, and finished third in the CY Young Award, as a rookie. The 2014 season was supposed to be the year of even higher goals compared to his rookie campaign, but like many pitchers these days, Fernandez needed Tommy John surgery and missed the entire 2014 season. The 2015 season was a wash like the 2014 season. Fernandez spent most of the season recovering from his Tommy John surgery, but he returned to the mound in September and finished out the last month Miami Marlins Pitcher Jose Fernandez on the mound against the New York Mets. Fernandez would pass away in a boating accident on the morning of September 26. of the season looking to get ready for his 2016 campaign. Once the 2016 started, Fernandez stepped on the mound and he returned to his 2014 form. The Marlins ace took on a historic season and start to make records his. Prior to his death, Fernandez broke the Miami Marlins single season strikeout record and would have had weeks to add onto it. Fernandez was even breaking pitching records that were made in the early 1900s. The one thing I loved about Jose Fernandez was his demeanor. In todays “me” generation of sports where you see athletes only care about what is good for themselves and their platform, Jose Fernandez would go out there and not fight for himself, but for his whole team. He was the man that would put the entire squad on his back and carry them if he had to. I do believe without a doubt that Jose Fernandez would have taken the record book and rewritten almost every pitching record by the time his career had ended, which would have been years from now if this tragic accident had not occurred. Jose Fernandez was something that I, as a baseball fan, would want my future children to be if they had ever wanted to play the sport. Not even baseball -- any sport. Jose Fernandez was a man that loved everything about the game. He was a future hall of famer and now he is lost. But the most important part of this is the fact that his girlfriend is pregnant with their first child. Now a little girl will never have the opportunity to meet their father. She will never see the man that was not only an amazing baseball player, but an amazing human being as well. @wilkesbeacon mark.makowski1@wilkes.edu Photo Credit: https://www. flickr.com/photos/apardavila/26372641496 Jose Fernandez Career Stats: Record: 38-17 ERA: 2.58 Strikeouts: 589 Honors: 2013 National League Rookie of the Year 2013, 2016 All Star Game Participant �The Beacon -October 4, 2016 Opinion 16 College experience as a student and athlete: DI vs DIII By: Olivia Macdonald Opinion Writer If I had five dollars for every time someone asked me “Why are you here?” when I tell them that I transferred to Wilkes from Towson University, I could most likely pay tuition in five dollar bills. But at the time, Towson dropped my major from their curriculum, and the love of my life attended Wilkes, so there was a lot to look forward to. There are several things that I miss about Towson, along with plenty of things that I like about being a student at Wilkes. However, some of the differences are still hard to get used to. The largest difference would have to be the size of the campus, and the number of students walking the pathways. On Towson’s campus there were about 20,000 undergrad and graduate students compared to roughly Wilkes’ 2,300 undergrads. A larger amount of students meant bigger classroom settings and teachers that had no idea who you were. The moment that I knew I wanted something different than Towson UN-. was when I went to my sociology 101 professor’s office hours and she was convinced I was in the wrong place, even though I sat in the front row of her class and participated regularly. That night I went home and found Dr. Andy Wilczak’s e-mail and contacted him about transferring to Wilkes, to which he welcomed me with open arms. The larger student population also made the Division I tailgating and sporting events the thing to do on a Saturday afternoon, with everyone repping their favorite Greek letters across their chests while cheering on the athletes. I was lucky to have met and become very close with the Towson University football team who would complain about their schedules, just as often as our Wilkes Colonels. My best friend Zeus Barrio, an offensive lineman for the Tigers, was recruited from McKinney, Texas, and is on a full ride to Towson. Barrio, who is now a junior, says. “I sometimes wish I went to a smaller school or a lower division that did not have such a demanding practice schedule, but I have found a family on this campus and I don’t .. [T TO RI ,n :r....11Jt,,,.nrd Visit NEPA's Only B Gourmet Coffees & Teas Delicious Pastries Lunch & Dinner Options 200+ Board Games FREE Play for Wilkes Students! Pick up your free play voucher at the Henry Student Center Info Desk! in Ins think I would be able to give that up.” Even though Dominick Ammirato is 300 miles away from the players at Towson, he seems to be on the same wave length. “Of course I wish I could have competed at a higher level but I understood my limits and decided to play at a school where I knew I would get playing time,” he explains. “I like playing here because of the coaches and the friends I’ve made along the way with the small school, know everybody environment.” Leaving people like Zeus was the hardest part of transferring from being a Tiger to becoming a Colonel, but meeting people like Dominick makes it worth the move. Just like at Wilkes, everyone finds their cliques which develop into your family. I left friends and memories down in Baltimore, but I am lucky enough to have met girls that will be standing next to me at my wedding and who knows, maybe the guy that will be standing on the other side. @wilkesbeacon olivia.macdonald@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Purvit Patel �The Beacon - October 4, 2016 Opinion Colonels Talk Back 17 Thoughts about the death of Jose Fernandez Interviews by Luke Modrovsky luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Photos by Jesse Chalnick jesse.chalnick@wilkes.edu Amanda Thompson Junior Psychology “I feel bad thinking about his pregnant wife. The visbility is bad at that point, but he really wasn’t doing anything wrong. I thought it was really cool how the team played in his memory.” Ashley Caster Sophomore Sports Mgmt. & Entrepreneurship “It’s crazy. He was such a big influence on so many people. A lot of baseball fans were in distress. It makes me sad to think that he has a kid on the way. [The wearing of Fernandez name jerseys] shows teamwork throughout their whole team.” Dallas Kendra Sophomore Neuroscience “It was very sad. I understand that he wanted to clear his head, but there are better ways to go about it instead of speeding on a boat in the middle of the night. It was very emotional, especially for everyone on that team. they seemed to handle everything very well.” Major League Baseball up and coming star Jose Fernandez recently died in a tragic boating accident in the early morning hours on Sept. 25. The late Miami Marlins pitcher had a bright path ahead of him. Instead of playing a regularly scheduled game later that day, both the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marllins agreed to cancel the contest in respect to Fernandez’s death earlier that morning. The Beacon asked members of the Wilkes Community to give a reaction to Fernandez’s sudden death. Want to be in the next Colonels Talk Back? Email luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Adam Lounsbery Freshman Engineering “I’m shocked. He was really young and had a bright career ahead of him. He definitely brought life back into the MLB. I haven’t seen the likes of a player like him in a long time. I have a lot of respect for the teams getting together to cancel a game. It was a very good choice, in my opinion.” Erik Skrincoski Freshman Mechanical Engineering “It was really surprising that someone only his age would have this happen to them. I know he had a pregnant wife. The fact that you can just disappear off the face of the Earth is crazy. I remember watching him play in the All-Star game.” Matt Kaster Senior Biology- Pre-Med “I was devasted. I was a big fan of him. I watched him come off his injury and that was really cool. He was 29-0 at home. I couldn’t believe that he passed away. I loved watching the Marlins’ tributes. The way they went about it was awesome.” �The Beacon - October 4, 2016 Opinion 18 ~Election 2016~ The first presidential debate: What did we really see? By Austin Ely Opinion Writer On Sept. 26, presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton faced off in their first out of three debates. This debate which was hosted at Hofstra University in New York, was the most watched debate in history with more than 84 million people watching, according to ABC news. With so many watching, one would think the candidates would have tried their best to appeal to the voters, especially the large population of young voters who are still on the fence about who to vote for. However, like this entire election cycle, there was little said about how they would change the United States for the better and more of “he-said she-said, he-did, she-did.” Where in many instances both candidates would highlight something positive about themselves and the other would refute with something negative they did or said. It was interesting enough to see two of the most unpopular candidates in history debate with each other but it seemed more like a Jerry Springer episode than a debate. Where Lester Holt was Springer, while Clinton and Trump made a dysfunctional couple. Donald Trump maintained a bravado attitude throughout, even when he was denying that he had said demeaning things about women during his primary run. However, it was surprising that Trump was able to maintain this bravado style throughout the debate because he did come under fire for a number of things, besides his comments about women, such as; his taxes, the birther issue, his business experience and his lack of political experience. How did he combat these attacks? Denial and pointing fingers at his opponent, Clinton. Hillary Clinton seemed to handle Trump’s finger pointing by throwing it back at him while attempting to fact check and contradict his statements. Clinton could be seen smiling and at times laughing, either at Trump himself or what he had said. This happened while Trump was questioning Clinton about her deleted emails to which she laughed and responded with what seemed like a prepared statement. Aside from having been asked controversial questions, it was rare to see either candidate talk about the issues that face the United States such as; the economic issues, the social justice issues, the foreign policy issues and even global warming. Some things they did touch upon included job creation, fighting terrorism, national debt and taxes. Even so, Trump and Clinton did not reveal anything new as to how they would change these things. Whether it was the media’s way of making Trump look unpresidential or it was a debate over controversy there could have been a better questioning protocol. Where instead of focusing on controversial issues the focus could have centered around the issues that face the nation, or at the very least, ensure that both candidate’s controversial actions are highlighted equally. Clinton should have been pressed more about her emails and the backing of the disastrous Iraq war, for example. However, with so much controversy that inevitably surrounds both candidates, it is easy to tell that this first debate didn’t do much for voters. With the controversy that surrounds them, it’s hard for a person to determine who should be their next president. The answer as to who won or lost this debate does not stem from the candidates at all but rather the people of the United States. Have we won or have we lost? @wilkesbeacon austin.ely@wilkes.edu Political correctness toward this year’s election By Shannon O’Connor Opinion Writer The 21st. century has become a time of change, however is all that change the right change? Lately, we the people, have to bite our tongues in fear of being ridiculed for what we say. Everyone has the right to be treated with respect, but has political correctness gotten out of hand. Political correctness is the avoidance of saying certain things to ward off insulting others. Often when someone says something going against this statement, they are shamed for being racist or sexist. Granted sometimes that assumption is correct, but more often than not they were just speaking their minds. Human relations expert, B.J. Gallagher, of the Huffington Post states, “Jerk, perhaps... but racist or sexist? Perhaps... perhaps not. Do we really understand the seriousness of those labels? Or, are we simply indulging in destructive namecalling based on political correctness?” Gallagher argues that the political correctness movement has lost touch with its original goal of making others aware of people’s feelings and sensitivities by replacing it with a new problem, when does sensitive become too sensitive? Personally, I believe when you understand others around you have beliefs and views, you may not agree with them, but to acknowledge the fact that what they feel is their own opinion. On top of that when you add your own opinion, respectfully, that is what it truly means to be politically correct. Whether it be during a conversation, speech or debate, both sides should always be considerate regardless. In the past few months, The American Prospect published an article, “Meanwhile, Back on Most Campuses,” by Eyal Press explaining how being politically correct is causing students to be disconnected from the real world. Students at Princeton and Yale have pushed for the names of Woodrow Wilson, a racist, and John C. Calhoun, a slaveowner, to be removed from their buildings. These men are seriously flawed, however they were the men that helped shape America. Also, can you blame someone for what was culturally acceptable during their time? Political correctness is a heavily debated topic in the country. When is it time for the people to speak their minds again? If a conversation or debate is being held, where both parties are being respectful of the other’s beliefs, a true understanding can evolve. When this happens, change can occur and that is where we start moving forward as a country. @wilkesbeacon shannon.oconnor@wilkes.edu Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editors: mark.makowski1@ wilkes.edu or andre.spruell@ wilkes.edu �Sports The Beacon - October 4, 2016 Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu or daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu Late touchdown devastates alumni at homecoming game vs. FDU By Danny Van Brunt Sports Co-Editor Wilkes football faced a devastating loss at its homecoming game versus FDUFlorham. The game ended shortly after a touchdown by FDU, which put the team in front of Wilkes 32-28. “We started pretty slow, which kind of set us back. However, it was still a hard fought battle until the last few seconds of the game,” said junior defensive lineman Richmond Owusua. The stands were filled with alumni passing around photos from their years at Wilkes. “Colonel” Bob, the most enthusiastic alum, took the initiative and became the center of attention in the stands. He ran from end to end of the bleachers with his arm out-stretched, urging fans to do the wave, as well as start various chants. It was a cloudy day, but rain held off for the entire game. The weather was predicted to rain and be very cold. The Colonels started out very shaky. The FDU Devils took the first kick-off and pulled a surprise onside kick. It caught the Colonels off-guard and gave the possession to the Devils to start. Only a minute later, the Devils threw a 15-yard pass for a touchdown. After the touchdown, the Devils went for a two-point conversion on the ground and failed. The score was 6-0. Halfway through the first quarter, the Colonel’s offense was stuck in the mud. A muffed punt from the back of the end-zone set up the Devils for a 1 yard run followed by a field goal to bring the game to 13-0. The second quarter started and the Devils quickly found the end zone again after a four-yard pass. The Devils went for another extra point but the rush failed. This brought the score to looming 19-0 The first sign of life from the Colonels came halfway through the second quarter. Quarterback Ryan Daily put together an eight-play drive for 80-yards and found tight end Garret Armstrong for a 24-yard pass to the end zone. The score was 19-7. The Colonels side of the field rallied late in the second quarter. With only a few The Beacon/Purvit Patel Senior defensive back (#7) Marcellus Hayes denies FDU with an interception. The Beacon/Purvit Patel The Colonels offensive line faced many troublesome penalties during the game. minutes left in the second half, the Colonels put together another drive of 80-yards after seven plays. Daily connected with Jeff Steeber for a six-yard touchdown followed by the extra point bringing the game to a close 19-14 just before halftime. The Devils started with the ball in the second half and opened up with a 64-yard drive after seven plays. They scored after a 37-yard pass, which put the pressure on Wilkes at 26-14. Wilkes answered the call and put a 56-yard drive together after 12 plays. Armstrong was open once again and he plowed through the defense to score a 14yard touchdown. The game was only a touchdown away and the score was 26-21. The Devils set up a punt with about three minutes remaining. Their punter mishandled the snap, began to run with the ball but the Colonels were there to tackle him. The ball was stripped and recovered in the end zone by Kyle Gattuso. The stands exploded with excitement and the touchdown lifted Wilkes to 28-26. In the final minutes of the game, Wilkes drove across the field but was stopped in the red zone. They turned over the ball to the Devils. “Colonel” Bob ran rampant through the bleachers and the stands were exploding in chants. As the crowd chanted, the Devils tore the Colonels defense apart and scored a touchdown after seven-plays for 90-yards. Only three seconds remained on the clock. “We need to become a better team in all facets of the game,” said senior defensive back Ondre Roberts. “All of our losses, we start up slow and end up behind. This conference is too good to play catch up every week. It’s a long season left and we will bounce back. That’s a promise.” The football team will travel to Doylestown, PA, to face Delaware Valley University next week. Next, the Colonels will face Albright College at Schmidt Stadium. @wilkesbeacon daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - October 4, 2016 Sports 20 Wilkes athletes: Social media contract or sense of fulfillment By Rachel Leandri Co-Managing Editor “It is a privilege for a student athlete to compete and represent Wilkes University,” states the Wilkes Student Athlete Social Media Policy. “As such, you have the responsibility to portray yourself, your team, and your University in the utmost positive manner.” The Division III college athletes of Wilkes are governed under the Middle Atlantic Conference, commonly referred to as the MAC. The MAC is a voluntary association of independent colleges and universities with diverse academic programs, but similar regulations under the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Within the MAC, all conference members must develop and implement their own version of a social media policy for athletes to sign and abide by while on a team. “This is a mandatory requirement for all student athletes who wish to participate in athletics at any conference institution,” explained head coach of Wilkes field hockey team, Sara Myers. “Our social media policy was developed in 2014 and went into effect in 2015.” Whether male or female, playing a fall, spring or winter sport, every team player must sign and abide by this policy the moment one steps foot into his or her first practice of the season. Some of the examples deemed inappropriate stated in the Wilkes policy are as follows: photos, video, or comments that include alcohol, drugs or tobacco, encourages violence, hazing, sexual harassment or assault, target’s an individual’s race, gender or lifestyle, and content that is derogatory in nature to an opponent, coach, opposing team. As social media increasingly becomes a more widely accepted form of communication, it’s no secret coaches want to keep their players on the field and out of cyber trouble. But John Sumoski, head coach of Wilkes women’s soccer, takes the safety of his players a step further. “I take this contract seriously to protect my team and their future careers,” Sumoski shared. “Many companies and future employers can easily access their social media that can potentially reveal poor character traits hurting them in the professional world.” Without this mandatory policy, studentathletes potentially run the risk of damaging their personal and professional reputations, in turn misrepresenting both the University and the conference. To avoid this at all costs, senior, football player Tanner Stengel has zero hesitation when signing. According to him, the contract “provides clarity to exactly what is right and wrong to post so there is no discrepancy.” Committing oneself to such specifics and living up to the certain expectations within Photo Illustration The Beacon/Purvit Patel can lead to controversy and spark curiosity as to why only collegiate athletes are required to sign the social media contract, but not the rest of the student body. Senior football player, Aaron Coyne feels that student-athletes like himself are held on a pedestal to represent the school differently than nonstudent-athletes. The fairness factor can become a major concern among campus, but Coyne is not worried. “I feel as if the entire University should be required to sign this contract. If we are able to set a good example as both athletes and role models in showing that it’s not difficult to abide by these policies, we could motivate the Wilkes community to do the same,” he noted. Coyne predicts that since this requirement was implemented just within the last year, potential success with athletes abiding by the policy may give Wilkes the idea to make it a mandatory campus-wide requirement for everyone. “Being fair is in the eye of the beholder,” Sumoski stated. “Fair to me is joining an organization, knowing what’s expected of you, and taking it or leaving it.” @wilkesbeacon rachel.leandri@wilkes.edu Wilkes Fall Sports Home Men’s Tennis Field Hockey Men’s Soccer Women’s Volleyball Women’s Tennis Football Women’s Soccer Men’s and Women’s Swimming 10/5 3:30pm 10/8 All Day 10/9 All Day 10/15 All Day 10/16 All Day 10/15 12:00pm 10/25 7:00pm 10/22 1:00pm 10/29 1:00pm 11/12 12:00pm 10/5 7:00pm 10/15 5:00pm 10/22 5:00pm 10/29 7:30pm 10/15 2:30pm 10/22 7:30pm 10/25 4:00pm 10/29 5:00pm 10/21 4:00pm & 8:00pm 10/22 12:00pm & 2:00pm 10/30 11:00am & 3:00pm 10/17 4:00pm 10/29 1:00pm 11/5 1:00pm 11/12 1:00pm Men’s Golf 10/6 1:00pm �The Beacon - October 4, 2016 21 Sports Judgement calls scrutinized as video technology use rises By Luke Modrovsky Asst. Sports Editor When officials Steve Grzymski and John Callahan take the field or court at any level, chances are at least one camera is recording the action. With the use of technology on the rise, sports officials undergo a deeper evaluation of the games that they work. Grzymski started as a Little League umpire right after he graduated from high school. Now a certified football, basketball and softball official, Grzymski finds a way to not only stay in shape, but have an additional income as well. “I thought it was pretty neat to have the extra bucks to get a burger or some wings after the game,” said Grzymski. In his 18th year as a high school sports official, Grzymski believes the challenging craft has increased in difficulty. “There’s no doubt that it has become more difficult to officiate in today’s day and age. Just about everyone has a cell phone or iPad to record games these days,” Grzymski said of the tool. Parents of players are increasingly filming on television. That games themselves landscape has in an effort to send changed greatly highlight reels to since he first took colleges. the court. “When I first “It does force started, there were you as an official only one or two to always be on parents recording top of your game. the games,” the Anyone and long-time official everyone has a said, “Now, there’s cell phone with easily half a dozen, if not more.” The Beacon/Luke Modrovsky a video camera,” Callahan said, Grzymski reports Official Steve Grzymski chats with his “You don’t want that more coaches to be recorded out and administrators crewmates during a break in play. are also using video to question calls made of position or making the wrong call, which does happen.” during the course of a game. At some levels, officials are required to Similar to Grzymski, John Callahan began officiating after he graduated college in 1990. take a yearly test and/or attend a certain When Callahan began calling, games were number of meetings. Although they continue starting to appear on tape, but were not yet to expand on their education, they still make “We are human beings that try our best, but make mistakes like everyone else.” -John Callahan, basketball official ,,,... 1z2a . ,.........i111-■ Subs mistakes. “We are human beings that try our best but make mistakes like everyone else.” Both gentlemen point to the friendly atmosphere of the officiating fraternity for why they continue working games today. “The friendships I have formed with fellow officials have become some of my closest friends. They are the main reason I’ve continued to officiate for 25 years and counting. I would be lost without them, said official John Callahan, on the rewards of staying involved in the game. Grzymski speaks on all that he has gained from years of being on the field. “I continue today because I enjoy the challenge of the game, the camaraderie of my fellow officials, the motivation it provides to hit the gym to stay in shape to keep up with the high school kids and the extra income.” Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a two part article. Part one of this article appeared in last week’s edition. @wilkesbeacon luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu �The Beacon -October 4, 2016 Sports Getting to know... 22 Chris DeFrancesco Freshman Football player By Purvit Patel Sports Writer Chris DeFrancesco Freshman Criminology Hometown/ High School: Pottstown, PA/ Pottsgrove Position- Linebacker Q: What was the driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? A: What drove me to come to Wilkes was the coaches and how they made me feel welcomed. Also one of my friends is playing here. Q: What are your hopes for this season? A: My hope for this season is to get into playoffs and hopefully farther. Q: How have you overcome any obstacles in your athletic career? A: The thing that made me overcome my obstacles through out my athletic career was having the will to never give up. Q: When/ Why did you first begin playing football? A: I began playing football ever since the first day of flag football. My dad has always liked football so he had me try it out. Ever since then I’ve loved football and have played it every year. Q: Do you have other sports/ interest/hobbies off of the field? A: I also wrestled and played lacrosse in high school. I am actually wrestling here at Wilkes as well. Q: Who would you say is the most influential person in your life? A: I’d say the most influential person in my life is my high school football coach. He has taught me a lot about becoming a good man and playing the sport of football. Q: What is a quote you live your life by? A: “It ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.” -balboa Q: What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? A: “Be Colonel” to me means to be proud of who you are and to always fight and never give in. Q: If you could have dinner with a famous person, who would it be? A: Johnny Bravo @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Purvit Patel �Sports The Beacon - October 4, 2016 23 Getting to know... Marissa Surdy Junior Field Hockey Player By Purvit Patel Sports Writer Name: Marissa Surdy Year: Junior Major: Nursing Hometown/High School: Mountain Top, PA/ Crestwood Position: Forward Q: What was the driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? A: I came to Wilkes because they had a really good nursing program that would offer me the chance to have a hard major while still being able to play field hockey. I also chose Wilkes because I wanted the college experience but I still wanted to be close to home. Q; What are your plans after graduation? A: I want to become a labor and delivery nurse. Q: What are your hopes for your Junior season as a Colonel? A: I want to win the MAC Championship. Q: When/Why did you first begin playing field hockey? A: I started playing in 3rd grade because my sister was playing and I wanted to be like her then just ended up falling in love with the sport. Q: If you had to choose one thing about Wilkes’ Field Hockey Program that you could improve, what would it be? A: I don’t really think anything. I love my team and program and this year we get along really well on and off the field. Q: Do you have other sports/ interest/hobbies off of the field? A: I enjoy photography and baking and hanging out with my friends. Q: Who would you say, is the most influential person in your life? A: My parents because they’ve always supported me in every aspect of my life. My parents continually build me and have helped mold me into the person I am today. Q: What is a quote you live your life by? A: “Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will” Q: What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? A: To be the best version of yourself everyday and work hard for the people around you. Q: If you could have dinner with a famous person, who would it be? A: Miley Cyrus @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Purvit Patel �The Beacon - October 4, 2016 Est. 1936 Pa. Ne\.vspaiper A ssociation Me1nber THE BEACON The news of today reported by the journalists of tornorrow. BEACON HIRES: W ~ ----------==~ RS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, EDITORS This could be you! ~ ::::::::-:::::====.=;;-~::::::::::::::~ If you have a passion for writing, design, or photography,join us! Contact: Editor-in-Chief Sarah Bedford sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu “I’m happy to see that you don’t have any experience to accompany your college degree!” Said no employer ever. INTERN and CAREER FAIR THURSDAY, OCT. 20, 2016 11 am - 3 pm UCOM, FIRST FLOOR Professional dress with resume required LEARN MORE ABOUT INTERNSHIPS w WILKES UNIVERSITY Contact Sharon Castano at sharon.castano@wilkes.edu � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 2016 October 4th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 October 4 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/c801f871960dfadf3be8bef529be9526.pdf a169d142687685e45b87b048ec0d804a PDF Text Text The Beacon - September 27, 2016 IHIIE B 6EACON IEACC(Q)N T. _ _ . HE Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 70 Issue 03 The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Defending democracy: Green Party candidate Jill Stein visits Wilkes Full story on page 3 The Beacon/Gabby Glinski �News The Beacon - September 27, 2016 I Beacon Briefs ON Campus Challenge 2 News Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Phi Beta Lambda seeking new members from all majors Wilkes is currently in 4th place out of 88 teams in the ON Campus Challenge, and is seeking to continue to climb the ranks. To take over a Top 3 position, more Colonels and Community members need to sign up and log 1 or more activities outside within the next four weeks. Some activities that students can log include eating outside, participating in yoga on the greenway or by simply taking a photo at a Wilkes outdoor sporting event. For more information, contact Jill Price at jill.price@wilkes.edu. Phi Beta Lambda’s next meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 11 a.m. in UCOM 127. The honor society encourages students from all majors to come to the meeting and learn how to help improve their professional skills and abilities. Any questions can be sent to Brian Schumacher at brian. schumacher@wilkes.edu Men’s basketball team to host clinic The Wilkes Men’s Basketball Columbus Day Shooting Clinic (Co-Ed) will be held Oct. 10 in the Marts Center Henry Gymnasium. There is a fee is $35.00. table of contents news................2 Wilkes University Student Government notes By Meghan Burns Staff Writer On Wednesday, Wilkes University’s Student Government held its weekly meeting. To begin the meeting, the Student Government inducted its new members. The new members included nine freshmen, three sophomores, one junior and three seniors. Zebra Communications, the student-run public relations agency on campus, came in for week two of two. Last week, the club requested $1,300 to attend a national conference for the Public Relations Student Society of America in Indianapolis. The club presented its updates about two fundraisers they plan to hold in order to help with the costs. A motion was put forth to approve the request for funds to Zebra Communications with the stipulation that whatever money is not used must be returned to Student Government.The motion was voted on and approved by the board. The Wilkes University Dance Team came in to present its club report. The dance team performs at men’s basketball games, pep rallies and homecoming. The members reported that this year they hope to perform at the wrestling matches. Their fundraisers last year included a clothing sale and a Scentsy sale. For their community service, they hope to participate in various walks among the community and also participate in the Big Event. The Wilkes University History Club came in for week two of two to present for its club reinstatement. Students gave a brief overview of their presentation with their plans for the future of the club. They updated student government about the great interest that was generated. The student government put a motion forward to approve the reinstatement, and the motion was passed. The AMCP joined the student government to present their non-club fund request for week two of two. The AMCP is requesting $235 to attend the AMCP Nexus Conference. The money would benefit three students who are hoping to attend the conference. A motion was put forth to approve the request with the stipulation that if anyone cannot attend, the money will be returned to student government. The Society of Automotive Engineers presented its fund request for week one of two. The SAE is requesting funds to attend the national Baja Competition in Illinois. The competition allows the students involved to build a car from scratch and pass various tests. The competition is being held from June 7 to 10. The SAE is requesting $1,250 for registration fees. They will return next week with updates. Student government then discussed upcoming events and old business. TREC presented updates. They discussed the awards system and how it aligns with the President’s awards. TREC also discussed the possibility of updating the SRS forms. SLAM also presented updates. They discussed the Title IX changes and how they are implementing them on campus. The transition of over 40 bathrooms to allgender bathrooms was a big change that the University has made. In addition, SLAM is working on the housing and sports changes in order to include everyone. They are considering putting into place a new system of “roll call” in a classroom setting as well. The Alumni Board of Directors met and student government presented updates. President Leahy joined the Alumni Board for their meeting. In this meeting, he discussed his Gateway to the Future plan. This plan includes six pillars that will be implemented throughout six years. They also discussed the various updates to the facilities. The Operations Committee discussed their updates as well. They reported that the restrooms will be ready for homecoming. They discussed a campus-wide three-phase project. This will include adding more signage in order to better help the Wilkes community. It will make all signs uniform, add directional signage and add corner signage. The senior class reported they have scheduled the Downtown Establishment Tour and have set a tentative date of Oct. 2. They also reported selling 41 magnets at family day. The juniors plan to send out a survey to their class in order to gain fundraising ideas. The MSC reported its updates. The group had great attendance at their welcome back social and their fiesta events. They also announced their upcoming events. Dean Allen joined the student government on Wednesday. He encouraged students to get involved on campus and with the election. He announced the University is seeking a campus interfaith coordinator. The Treasurer’s Report stands as follows: All College: $6,444.48; General Funds: $24,202; Conference: $5,000; and Spirit: $2,000 for a SG total of $37,647.43. ~ @wilkesbeacon meghan.burns@wilkes.edu life, a&e...........7 spread............12 opinion..........14 sports............19 I �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 3 News Defending democracy: Green Party candidate Jill Stein visits Wilkes By Toni Pennello Asst. News Editor Green Party presidential candidate Dr. Jill Stein gave an address in the Henry Student Center Ballroom on Sept.. 21 to a nearly packed house. Stein’s address focused primarily on domestic and foreign policy. She discussed her involvement in the protests surrounding the Dakota Access Pipeline, her views on how to prevent war, environmental initiatives, bailing out students in loan debt, ending the war on drugs and much more. Stein put a large focus on the interests of college students, saying that if every young person buried in student loan debt voted for her, they could be bailed out. She asked if anyone in the crowd knew that, and very few raised their hands. Stein received many cheers as she “I noticed that they weren’t debating who would be the best candidate, but who is the worse of the two,” she said. This sentiment was shared by sophomore political science major Dominic Butchko, who sits on the city council in Forty Fort. “I am a registered democrat… I was a Bernie supporter, and [Jill Stein] seems like the next best thing,” Butchko said. “I’m exploring my options, I think it’s my duty as a good American. Country before party.” Stein addressed the problem, saying “Democracy is not a question of who we fear the most and who we hate the most.” Stein’s speech was preceded by those of Jay Sweeney, Yahne Ndgo, and Carl Romanelli. Jay Sweeney is Chair of the Green Party of Pennsylvania. He is running for state representative of the 117th District, and discussed his Green Party policies “Democracy is not a question of who we fear the most and who we hate the most.” -Dr. Jill Stein discussed her views on ending fracking, legalizing marijuana, universal healthcare and proposing a “peace offensive,” which she said includes a weapons embargo. The master of ceremonies during the evening was Gabriella Romanelli, a Wilkes alumna and member of the Green Party. Her uncle is Carl Romanelli, who ran as a Green Party candidate for the US Senate in 2006. Gabriella described her experience discovering the Green Party in college. “I was angry… that was me really becoming into feminism and green things. I would talk to [Carl] about the things that I was angry about and the things I was learning about politics, and I realized he was angry too,” she said. “I learned from him that I didn’t have to just be angry, and that there was a party that reflected my views,” she added. Romanelli thinks that college age students have the power to bring the Green Party to the forefront of the election. A popular topic at the address was the observation that many voters are making an effort to vote for the lesser of two evils, which Stein and her supporters think is a non-democratic result of a corrupt system. During her speech, Gabriella shared a story about tenth and eleven graders that she was substitute teaching. The students were discussing politics. such as sustainable energy, healthcare for all Pennsylvanians and support of the democracy in Pennsylvania. He also announced his support for Stein. Yahne Ndgo is a singer, writer and public figure who has been featured on CNN for her political views and discourse. During her address, she discussed institutionalized racism and other forms of discrimination in The United States, advocated for the Black Lives Matter Movement, and explained that Jill Stein is the candidate that will be the best proponent for social justice. She opened and closed her speech with a quote from Assata Shakur: “It is our duty to fight for our freedom. It is our duty to win. We must love each other, and support each other. We have nothing to lose but our chains,” she quoted. Carl Romanelli shared stories about the Vietnam War to illustrate his anti-war sentiment before reiterating that the power of democracy is in the hands of the voters. He cited the outrageous support that Bernie Sanders received from college students and assured audience members that it doesn’t have to end. “The magic is not Bernie. The magic is you,” Romanelli said. @wilkesbeacon toni.pennello@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski Green Party presidential candidate, Dr. Jill Stein, spoke to a nearly packed house in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. Stein discussed foreign and domestic policy. The Beacon/ Gabby Glinski Before Green Party presidential candidate Dr. Jill Stein ended her speech, she and others made time to take a selfie. �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 News 4 “Herbal Opiate”: Why the DEA is critical of certain crushed leaves By Toni Pennello Asst. News Editor What behaves like an opiate, doesn’t have deadly overdose symptoms, reportedly boosts moods in low doses while acting as a sedative in high doses and is an herb related to coffee? Kratom. Kratom is a plant native to Southeast Asia that has historically been used as an herbal supplement to ease pain, boost mood and provide energy. Kratom is not a psychoactive drug and it is not a derivative - it is just a leaf. Kratom can be sold in the form of leaves, powdered leaves, tablets filled with the ground leaves, extracts and more. But not for long. “Kratom is not a drug. Kratom is not an opiate. Kratom is not a synthetic substance. Naturally occurring Kratom is a safe herbal supplement that’s more akin to tea and coffee than any other substances,” The American Kratom Association contends. “It behaves as a partial mu-opioid receptor agonist and is used for pain management, energy, even depression and anxiety that are so common among Americans. Kratom contains no opiates, but it does bind to the same receptor sites in the brain. Chocolate, coffee, exercise and even human breast milk hit these receptor sites in a similar fashion.” In late August, the DEA announced that Kratom will be listed as a Schedule I drug beginning Sept. 30. This puts it on the same list as heroin, marijuana, LSD, mescaline and bath salts. Drugs in this schedule are placed there because of their high potential for abuse, lack of accepted medical use in the US and lack of accepted safety for use. As a result, the internet is ablaze with protest from former opiate abusers, people with chronic pain who are averse to prescription drugs and even people with anxiety and depression. To support their decision, the DEA has cited 660 calls to the poison control center over the last five years (2010-2015) relating to the supplement. Gary Smith, MD, who is the director of the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, told Forbes in April that every 45 minutes, every single day, poison control is called because of children ingesting laundry detergent pods. Between 2013 and 2014, there were 62,254 cases of this reported in children under 6 years old. These statistics are often cited by media when discussing the scheduling of Kratom, leading to the question “why aren’t Tide Pods being banned, too?” According to Jason Harlen, CEO of Wyoming Valley Alcohol and Drug Services, Inc. (WVAD), there have hardly been any cases of Kratom abuse in the area brought to their attention. “We don’t see a lot of it here, that people are telling us about anyway,” he said. Kratom as not quite a high, but rather a general feeling of euphoria and happiness. He explained that the worst that can happen in the case of an “overdose” is nausea and vomiting. The only deaths associated with the herb have been in conjunction with other substances. “And then we have our customers that were addicted to opiates, whether it be prescribed medicine or illegal narcotics, that have tried everything else and haven't been able to manage it through anything but Kratom,” he added. In 1994, legislation was made that stated any herbal supplements must be regulated by the FDA. Any supplements marketed “Kratom behaves as a partial mu-opioid receptor agonist and is used for pain management, energy, even depression and anxiety that are so common among Americans. Kratom contains no opiates, but it does bind to the same receptor sites in the brain. Chocolate, coffee, exercise and even human breast milk hit these receptor sites in a similar fashion.” - The American Kratom Association “There really doesn’t seem to be a lot of negative things associated with it, like ER visits and things like that… I personally have never seen anyone through my doors who was abusing Kratom. “Is anyone going to counseling because they’re socially drinking? No, because they don’t see it as a problem,” Harlen analogized. This is not for lack of use in the area, attested Bob Maculloch, owner of tobacco pipe shop Utopia, located on S. Main St. in Wilkes-Barre. Utopia has been selling Kratom for quite a while. “It’s very popular and the reasons why our customers like Kratom is in a big spectrum -- everything from people who like it for its natural energy, to customers who have expressed really heartfelt stories about using it to kind of deal with physical pain, to things like anxiety and sleep disorders and people who just like have every day stress,” Maculloch explained. Machulloch describes the feeling of prior to 1994 could be sold without regulation, but must mention so on the label. Containers of Kratom had that label, but the legality is complicated. “Kratom wasn't really into the mainstream at that point... I’d say Kratom found its way into the mainstream maybe about a decade ago, and so because it didn't come in before that law went into place it kind of is just in this weird grey area where it's not an herbal supplement. It’s just kind of an herb,” Machulloch explained. Overall, Machulloch does not think it is fair to classify kratom in Schedule I. “There are a lot of parallels to marijuana with it, as far as it being a plant that people are obviously choosing and that the government, for whatever reason, is choosing to look past the scientific and medical evidence, look past the personal testimonials that Americans are putting out there, and just going right for kind of the kill on it,” Machulloch said. “For people who have experienced Kratom, and you don't even have to experience a Schedule 1 drug, you just know right off the bat that it's not something on that level,” he added. “I don't have the scientific data to prove it, but from customer testimonial to being around people who do have problems with some of those really heavy drugs, whether it be meth, crack, heroin... I mean it's just a different world.” The scientific data is where the issue comes in, says Alex Northrup, who is a recent graduate from University of Delaware with a chemistry degree currently working in the pharmaceutical industry. “I think it’s super important that it’s only a temporary Schedule 1… that allows for a little bit of time for studies to be published since there are still very few, including on toxicology,” Northrup explained. Northrup added that Kratom is not an over-the-counter medication, but people are using it as such without knowing everything about it. “People are self-prescribing for things like pain and opioid addiction without knowing how it interacts with their body or with the medications they’re already taking, and most science doesn’t know yet either,” Northrup said. He explained that while it is “unfair” to those who have found Kratom to be a successful treatment, their personal testimonies are not the clinical trials that are needed for verification that mass consumption is safe. “While Schedule 1 may be a bit harsh, taking Kratom off the market until science catches up to its use is really important,” he said. Many users still are not satisfied with this explanation, and are taking up arms on the internet. The AKA proposed a call to action on their website asking that people who use kratom do things like call the DEA, petition the Whitehouse, email the Assistant Secretary of Health, and more. For more information about the movement to keep kratom legal, visit americankratom.org. @wilkesbeacon toni.pennello@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 5 News Wilkes Public Safety bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 due to fire hazard By Gabby Glinski Co-Managing Editor As of Sept. 19, due to recent safety concerns, Wilkes University has banned the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 cell phone from all campus buildings and vehicles. Since the Galaxy Note 7’s release, there have been 92 cases the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission attributed to fires caused by the phone’s overheating battery. There have been an estimate of 1 million units effective due to a specific manufactured battery. Like the hoverboard ban in early 2016, Public Safety banned the phone for fire hazard concerns; especially in residence halls where students would be charging the phones. “It’s a ban, but it’s more of one that needs to be self policed,” stated Justin Kraynack, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer of Public Safety, “Calling it a ban raises awareness about it.” On Sept. 15, Samsung Electronics announced a safety recall and exchange program for the Galaxy Note 7. According to Samsung, “Since the affected devices can overheat and pose a safety risk, if you own a Galaxy Note 7, it is extremely important to stop using your device, power it down and immediately exchange it using our U.S. Note 7 Exchange Program.” Since then, Samsung posted a guide on their website, samsung.com/us/note7recall , on how to check if a phone is defective. All newer units have identifiers; a special label on the new unit’s packaging and a green battery symbol on the phone’s charging screen. Student Miriam Finkelstein, who has a defective Galaxy Note 7, is considering participating in the recall, “I was bummed but I knew the stores were going to get a new lot of them that didn’t explode or have any issues. It was more of an inconvenience when the school banned them but it wasn’t that inconvenient.” If a student has a defective Galaxy Note 7, Public Safety recommends taking it to the appropriate service provider for an exchange @wilkesbeacon gabrielle.glinski@wilkes.edu or refund immediately. The University may reconsider this ban if the danger of fire is eliminated in the future. Do you like to write? Interested in current events? Want to get more involved? Write news for the Beacon. Contact us! Alyssa Mursch, News Editor, alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Toni Pennello, Assistant News Editor, toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu Wilkes University pharmacy faculty receive grant Courtesy of Marketing Communications Judith Kristeller and Dana Manning, faculty in Wilkes University’s Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, have received a $150,000 grant from the Cardinal Health Foundation. The grant, to be paid over three years, will expand a system for improving the transition of care and medication use for patients who are discharged from Commonwealth Health network hospitals to home. The Wilkes grant is one of only 13 awarded by Cardinal Health from among 163 applications nationwide. In addition, Kristeller and Manning have also been awarded a $41,000 grant from the Moses Taylor Foundation that will further support the project. The two grants continue work started in Scranton in 2013 at Moses Taylor Hospital in conjunction with the pharmacy department by Kristeller, a professor of pharmacy practice at Wilkes. She developed a model to connect hospital pharmacists, community pharmacists and physicians to ensure patients are educated about their medications, receive follow-up care for medication-related problems and receive evidence-based management of acute and chronic conditions. The effort focuses on improving medication safety, preventing medication-related problems and preventing hospital readmissions. “The goal is to have a smooth hand off to provide coordinated patient care related to medication management as patients transition from hospital to home,” Kristeller explains. The new grants will allow the model piloted at Moses Taylor to be used at a second site, Regional Hospital of Scranton, where Manning, an associate professor of pharmacy practice, maintains a clinical practice site. Both Moses Taylor Hospital and Regional Hospital of Scranton are affiliates of the Commonwealth Health network. Wilkes pharmacy students will gain experience by working with the two faculty in developing and expanding the program at both clinical sites. “We are grateful to have such a good partner in Commonwealth Health,” Kristeller said. “They have shown a commitment to support a model to improve the quality of care for patients. In particular the Departments of Pharmacy at Moses Taylor Hospital and Regional Hospital of Scranton have been essential to the success of this project. We would not have this opportunity without their leadership and dedication to supporting the Wilkes faculty and students.” The model initially targeted patients with COPD and heart failure, but it has since been expanded to cover more conditions. These include heart and vascular disease, stroke, diabetes, chronic kidney disease and patients who have a history of multiple falls. Patients are eligible if they take five or more Courtesy of Marketing Communications Judith Kristeller medications and live at home. The Cardinal Health grant has the added benefit of placing all grant recipients in a learning community. The health care professionals awarded the grants will benefit from sharing results and feedback with each other, offering opportunities for more meaningful research outcomes. In Kristeller’s initial study at Moses Taylor Hospital, she found that the new model improved medication use and safety among Courtesy of Marketing Communications Dana Manning patients. By adding a second hospital, the effect of the expanded and improved service will be evaluated further. Kristeller and Manning, along with other collaborators within Commonwealth Health and pharmacy students, plan to publish their results in a peer-reviewed journal. In addition, they will be sharing their results at local, regional, and national meetings. �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 News 6 Wilkes University faculty and staff recognized with President’s Awards By Alyssa Mursch News Editor Five Wilkes University faculty and staff members were presented with new crossuniversity awards called the President’s Awards for Excellence during Wilkes University’s fall convocation earlier this year. The awards, granted by President Patrick Leahy, promote and celebrate the University’s five core values: scholarship, diversity, innovation, mentoring and community. The President’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship was presented to biology professor Michael Steele. Steele has been active in research during his years at Wilkes, and recently received the Opportunities for Promoting Understanding through Synthesis (OPUS) Award from the National Science Foundation. This award provides a grant to the recipient, which is to be used to produce a synthesis of their life’s work. ”I’m truly humbled to have received this award,” Steele said of the President’s Award. “Especially given all the active and competent researchers (here on campus).” Associate professor of English Helen Davis received the President’s Award for Diversity. Davis has been involved in a variety of diversity-producing initiatives since she came to Wilkes in 2008. Currently, she is the faculty adviser for the Gender and Sexuality Alliance. She also helped to co-found and co-facilitate the Safe Space program with Elizabeth Swantek and Erica Acosta, which promotes LGBT awareness and provides training. Davis also worked on a summer task force that analyzed how accommodating the campus was for transgender and nontransforming students, at which time the new all-gender bathroom initiative was decided. She is also helping work on the application for the Howard Hughes Grant, which focuses on diversity, and continuously tries to bring supportive programming on campus. “Obviously diversity is something I care very much about,” Davis said. “I do it because I care and want us to have as strong and supportive of a campus as possible.” “This award is a sign that our campus cares about diversity,” Davis continued. The President’s Award for Innovation went to John Carlin, director of network and technology infrastructure, for his efforts in promoting programs, ideas and sustainable practices on campus. Specifically, since he came to Wilkes in 2014, Carlin aided the campus in going from 243 to 646 Wireless Access Points, thereby increasing wireless connectivity across campus. Currently, he and others are working on trying to bring wireless to some outside areas, as well as working to have the last piece of the Firewall upgraded by next year to further increase internet connection. “Even though my name is on the award, I would not have won the award if it were not for my team: Joe Wilk, Neal, Huhn, and Mark Kazokas,” Carlin said. “These guys and myself have put a lot of time in behind-the-scenes… so it is nice to be recognized for our hard work that is put in.” Lt. Col. Mark Kaster was granted the President’s Award for Mentoring for his efforts in nurturing individuals to understand and act on their abilities while challenging them to achieve great things. Kaster is a lecturer in environmental engineering and earth science as well as a veterans counselor and the faculty advisor for the veterans club on campus. In this way, he has helped veterans get accommodated to their life after service and achieve their goals. “I see it as a way for me to continue to serve,” Kaster said of this position, which is part of what gained him the mentoring award. “It’s humbling to receive this award, but I accepted it on behalf of a lot of people. I couldn’t do what I do without the help of various other people; it’s a team effort.” Kaster referenced his family, administration, the EES department, admissions and the registrar’s office, as well as others, as those that he views as pivotal in the work he does, extending thanks to “all the people that support me so that I can support the students.” Director of athletics Addy Malatesta was to recipient of the President’s Award for Community for her efforts in appreciating and collaborating with mutual respect to foster a sense of belonging on campus. This is the first year the President’s Awards have been granted, and university faculty or staff members had the opportunity to nominate anyone in the Wilkes community who embodied the spirit of each value. The nominations were then shared with administration for feedback, with the final decision determined by Leahy. @wilkesbeacon alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Photo Courtesy of Wilkes University Award winners are shown with Wilkes University President Patrick Leahy. From left, are Leahy,Michael Steele, Addy Malatesta, John Carlin, Helen Davis and Mark Kaster. Parents or friends visiting campus? Suggest Hillard House Inn Bed & Breakfast 58 W. River Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 570-823-6591 hillardhouse@verizon.net hillardhouseinn.com • Celebrating our 10th year • 150-year-old Second Empire G'irca 1865 • Located on campus -- next to Doane Hall • Ask for Wilkes discount • Includes full breakfast • Private en suite baths tripadvisor· �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts turns 30 By Catherine Rose Staff Writer The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts reached an impressive milestone on September 19: thirty years since the theater was reborn and opened to the community. Its rich history traces farther back than that. In 1937 the Comerford movie chain chose the current location on Public Square as the site of the flagship of the M.E. Comerford movie chain in Northeastern Pennsylvania and New York. Elaborate plans, which included a lavish interior, rose-colored mirrors, and a chandelier called the “Giant Lavaliere”, soon followed. The movie theater opened its door on August 18, 1938. After an anti-trust lawsuit, the ownership switched hands and it was renamed the Paramount. The theater operated successfully for another 27-year as a “majestic, single screen movie place,” even surviving the infamous 1972 flood, until economic hardship caused it to shut down in late 1977. The theater went through a period of odd undertakings during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Once showing movies, the building was now home to televised boxing matches. The box office was gutted, lighting fixtures were sold, and the astounding architecture was dwindling away. With no regard for historic value, it seemed that fate had demolition in store for the structure. A group of locals joined forces to save the building. They coined their cause as the acronym STOP, standing for Save The Old Paramount. Through their dedication, the building was added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 1978, ensuring that it could not be knocked down. The building was technically saved but remained abandoned until Albert Boscov, the owner of Boscov’s department store, and August L. Simms came along to rally local businesses and community leaders to raise the necessary funds--$3.3 million--required to bring back the theater. Everyone from labor unions to little children responded. The largest benefactor was Fred Morgan Kirby II and the building was named in honor of his father, a Wilkes-Barre native. On Sept. 19, 1986, the theater reopened with a ballet performance accompanied by the Northeastern Philharmonic that kicked off its “Celebration Tour.” The community fought for the restoration of the theater decades ago and is certainly not foreign to the F.M. Kirby Center today. When asked what has made the theater successful for the last 30 years, Anne Rodella, the Director of Sales and Marketing, said that the “support of the community” is a tremendous factor. She was quick to also acknowledge the “hardworking staff ” that makes everything at the Performing Arts Center possible. Lauren Menn, the Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator, agreed with Rodella. She says the Executive Director, William M. Beekman III is the “greatest person” for the building, remarking that the “risks he takes on shows give us a huge return. We’re going strong.” Rodella commented on Beekman also, saying that he is “aggressive on bringing in events.” He was especially zealous in booking Jake Shimabukuro, a ukulele player, for Nov. 18 this year. The Kirby Center houses all types of events, from the big stars to the novices. As a few staff members said, Jerry Seinfeld doesn’t know he’s paying for the opera when he hosts a show here. The staff is more concerned with introducing a variety of events rather than merely worrying about the dollar signs. The 2016-2017 season features several series: Wells Fargo Concerts & Comedy Series, PNC Celebrity Series, a Broadway series, and a Signature Series. There is also a circuit of shows that will be performed in the lobby area, which is called Live from the Chandelier Lobby Series. The Kirby Center offers a number of family and kids shows as well. Splatterday, a day-long Halloween film series event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26. A full listing of the schedule can be found on kirbycenter.org. The success of the theater is recognized worldwide. Fans travel the distance to get to this beloved theater. In June, Poll Star ranked the F.M. Kirby Center number 99 in the world for ticket sales at a performing arts theater. IIBA listed it in the top 10 among theaters in big cities like New York. Carole Antolik, who has been with the Kirby Center since the beginning (Day two, to be exact), reflected on volunteers who have touched her heart over the years. She has met every type of person while working there and has “no complaints,” adding that those who donated their time to the theater have made it so successful. “It is an excellent group of people.” Rodella feels lucky. “It’s not your average place to work. It’s a family.” Antolik described the theater as “keeping the city alive.” The city may not be the only thing it is keeping alive. “If it wasn’t for this, I’d have been dead 10 years ago.” @wilkesbeacon catherine.rose@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Purvit Patel Outside of the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts. �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 •1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts • 1 1.25 ounce packet of taco seasoning •One 16 ounce jar of your favorite salsa •For serving : use tortillas or taco shells of your choice of toppings such as chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream, shredded cheese or hot sauce Design by Nicole Kutos 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment 1. Place chicken in the bottom of the crock-pot. 2. Sprinkle taco seasoning over chicken. 3. Pour salsa on top. 4 . Cook on low (for 6-8 hours) or high (for 4 hours). 5. Just before serving , use two forks to shred the chicken . 6. Stir to evenly distribute salsa throughout chicken. Serve immediately with desired toppings . Do you have a favorite dorm room recipe that’s convenient for college students always on the go? Submit it to Amanda Bialek, LA&E Assistant Editor amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu Wilkes Student Chef, Josh Shepard made this delicious dish. Recipe taken from: twohealthykitchens.com C 11111MOIIITll,llRIIIIIITO.. =::, f!50 * IARN 0111 * 1AVI ln'l1 * S10 •10 BRINC l'OURWllKH ID AND CIT AN mu f10 ON J YOUR rtR1T DONATION!! JOR JIIIW, IUCIR.I DOJIIOll'S. MUST . . . ., NIOTO II), NtOOJ OJ ADDRl11 OR10IOOI. ID, DID 100ll 11<UIIIIYCUID. �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Multicultural Student Coalition hosts fiesta night The Beacon/Theresa Couchara Students enjoyed a recent fiesta night at Wilkes University. From left, are Cedthea McEaddy (Vice President of MSC), Santana Velez (President of MSC), Kala Walker (Secretary of MSC), Yan Mary Abreu-Tejeda (President of Spanish club), Summer Rivera (President of Latin American Student Association), Tina Doshi (Treasurer of MSC), and Conroy Yearde (PR/social media head of MSC). The Beacon/Theresa Couchara Paola Bianco, the advisor of Spanish Club and Coordinator of the study abroad programs poses with President of the Spanish Club, Yan Mary Abreu-Tejeda. Vote for your favorite Wilkes room on campus By Gracie Franko Staff Writer It’s time to vote! Cast your vote, not for the next President of the United States, but for your favorite on-campus room. Maybe you and your roommates have entered the contest already, maybe you know someone who has, or maybe you had no idea there was a contest. Regardless, now is the time to check out the Wilkes Facebook page “ROOM PHOTO CONTEST” and like your favorite decorated room. The Admission Department has put together a snazzy prize package which includes Wilkes gear and a $20 Barnes & Noble gift card for one lucky winner to share with his or her roommates. A lot of talent is walking on the campus of Wilkes University. If you have ever wondered what was behind the door of your neighbor, this might be your chance to take a peek. You might even pick up some first-rate ideas to use yourself. Plus, you will be helping a fellow student win a prize package. It is voting season after all and every vote counts. Just one vote can make a difference. Think of this as a warm up to the big November election. Stop what you are doing and visit the “ROOM PHOTO CONTEST” page now! It’s fun, free, and easy. Let your voice be heard in selecting a one of a kind winner. @wilkesbeacon gracie.franko@wilkes.edu Above is a bedroom in University Towers The Beacon/Theresa Couchara �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Wilkes Theatre Kicks Off Season with Irish “Playboy” By Jacqueline Kurovsky Staff writer Why does the “bad boy” seem to get all the girls? This question will be explored with a new twist of humor when Wilkes University Theatre opens its 2016-2017 season with The Playboy of The Western World at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. This revival of the 1907 comedy tells of an Irish man, Christy Mahon, who runs away from his farm after claiming to have killed his father. Village locals are more interested in hearing his story than in condemning him for the murder, and he even becomes a love interest in the process. The lead role of Christy is played by freshman musical theatre major Kris Tjorhorn. He says his role In The Playboy of the Western World, his first show as a Wilkes student, is different from anything he has done before. “Having only about a month between being cast and opening night has been a scary and difficult experience,” Tjornhom said. “But I have never had so much fun. My fellow cast members and I are always joking around backstage.” This production is the best-known work of Irish playwright J.M. Synge. Being an Irish comedy heavily influenced by the poetic nature of the Irish language, this production did present some challenges for Tjornhom. “One of the most difficult parts about this show was probably remembering all the lines in the odd Irish dialect that this show called for,” he said. “I’m very excited to see it come together on opening night and I hope everyone enjoys it.” Showtimes for The Playboy of the Western World are Sept. 29 and 30 at 8 p.m., Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. and a matinee performance on October 2nd at 2 p.m. For tickets, call the Darte Center box office at 570-408-4540. Tickets will also be available on the night of the show. General admission is $10 and student and senior admission is $5. HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY @wilkesbeacon jacqueline.kurovsky@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Rachel Leandri “I’m more than excited that fall has officially arrived. As an E-mentor, I am planning a trip to Roba’s Tree Farm with my freshmen group of mentees and we cannot wait to venture through the corn mazes and the pumpkin patch. In the spirit of Halloween and also my duties as an RA, we are looking forward to hosting a “Trick or Treat” multicultural event in Towers. Lots of fun activities to look forward to!” Some of the cast members of the Playboy of the Western World, are, from left, Kris Tjornborn, Melissa Berardelli, Taylor Lamerand. Submitted photo Stay up to date by following Wilkes Theatre on Facebook. -Kellie Palko Senior Pharmacy major �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 12 NOMINEES . ..-.... .-·... "•-:-. ::-:---... ";.- . •,I' ..... . J ...... -::···~-- ,>--.., ,.. Scott Vandine Criminology & Sociology Nordmont, PA Woodly Woodly Augustin Augustin Psychology Psychology Hewlett, NY Hewlett, NY Bryan Bilbao Psychology & Neuroscience Old Forge, PA John John Scalese Scalese Finance & Accounting Accounting Major Major Finance & Long NY Long Island, Island, NY Michael Michael Condrad Condrad Pictures for all nominees were requested but could not be obtained as of Monday morning. As such, The Beacon received some help from our favorite Oz characters. �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 13 NOMINEES Kim Hein Communication Studies Bethlehem, PA Kayla Hiryak Pharmacy Pottstown, PA Jenna Jenna Graziano Graziano Psychology Psychology & & Criminology Criminology Hawthorne, Hawthorne, NJ NJ Nia Nia Williams Williams Environmental Environmental Engineering Engineering Baltimore, Baltimore, MD MD Design by Israel Rodriguez Allie Grudeski Pharmacy Moscow, PA Ally Ally Paskas Paskas Early Childhood Early Childhood & & Elementary Elementary Education Education Rutherford, Rutherford, NJ NJ �Opinion The Beacon - September 27, 2016 Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editors: mark.makowski1@wilkes.edu or andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Our Voice Editorial Staff Bombings add fuel to the explosive racial debate 2016-17 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Sarah Bedford Managing Editor - Gabby Glinski Managing Editor - Rachel Leandri Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Alyssa Mursch LA&E - Kimberly Hein Opinion - Mark Makowski & Andre Spruell Sports - Taylor Ryan & Danny VanBrunt ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Toni Pennello LA&E - Amanda Bialek Opinion - available Sports - Luke Modrovsky DESIGN EDITORS Nicole Kutos - Senior Designer CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHERS Purvit Patel Jesse Chalnick Interested in joining the Beacon? To learn more about the positions we offer and what you can do, contact rachel.leandri@wilkes.edu 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Ahmad Khan Rahami, 28, is believed to be responsible for the bomb threats in NY and NJ, authorities state. they claim he attempted to set off a bomb in By: Andre Spruell Opinion Co- Editor There are many things that go on throughout the day, whether it be good or bad. When two bomb threats occur 25 minutes away from you in opposite directions, how does someone go about that day? The last two bomb threats that occurred in NY and in NJ were in locations less than 30 minutes away from myself. Not only are the bomb threats scary, but the scarier thing is the ignorance of many people in society. Within the last few months, there have been bombings going on around the world, gun violence in the U.S. between the police force and African Americans and many other forms of terrorism that are going on. Even though so many forms of violence are going on, many people in our society seem to be naïve and ignorant to what is really going on. Officials say the man responsible for the bomb threats in NY and NJ is Ahmad Khan Rahami, 28. On Sept. 16, authorities say he allegedly set off a bomb in Manhattan, NY, that injured 29 people. About three days later, Elizabeth, NJ, where Rahami had previously lived. Luckily for those in the city, the bomb was confiscated by authorities inside a backpack before it was able to cause damage. According to published reports, when Rahami was found by police in Linden, NJ, a town nearby Elizabeth, a shootout ensued which ended up in the suspect and two officers getting struck with a bullet, but they all survived the incident. For more information on Rahami’s background and motives check out the online CNN article entitled Ahmad Khan Rahami: What we know about the bombing suspect. When it comes to terroristic threats, most people automatically associate Middle Eastern people are those who “look” Muslim. This fear towards people of this culture is known as Islamophobia. According to the University of California, Berkley Center for Race and Gender, the term Islamophobia means dislike of or prejudice against Islam or Muslims, especially as a political force. Many Americans that fear Muslims stems from 9/11 as being an attack set up by a terrorist group led by Osama Bin Laden, Photo Credit: http://www.amny.com/news/ahmad-khan-rahami-who-is-the-chelseabombingsuspect-1.12338646 despite many people having different opinions on who actually perpetrated the attacks. Typically, the profile created towards someone that is Muslim is a man or woman with a brown or light brown complexion, dark features, the men having full beards, the women being covered from head to toe, and both genders wearing turbans (different Islamic nations have different ways of referring to the turban). As a result, those that are Muslim or Islamic face a multitude of backlash in the same way that African Americans and Hispanics do, most notably Hispanics of Mexican descent. Unfortunately, most of the disputes that have occurred due to racial tensions have resulted in violence and lives being lost. Even though no lives were lost as a result of the recent bombing and bomb attempt, lives have been over other racially driven issues, most notably the Black Lives Matter movement, which started as a result of many innocent blacks being killed by police officers. Continued on p. 15 �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 Opinion Bombings add fuel Continued from page 14. Innocent black people getting killed by cops and framing it to make it look like the innocent victim was the perpetrator has been going on for many years, the only difference is that in today’s world, there are videos to validate what really happens. The whole Black Lives Matter, is an entirely different issue in itself, but it is another racial issues that many Americans know has existed for hundreds of years, but still fail to acknowledge as a problem just because slavery is not official anymore. We as a nation must stop being so ignorant and start creating a resolution, instead of contributing to the problem, which we are doing by just sitting back and letting violent and inhumane things continue to go on. Our attitudes as a society towards certain races is one way to help bring about change in our country when it comes to things like Islamophobia. Ridiculing anyone based on physical appearance defines being prejudice. Having these negative attitudes towards certain races is something that is learned, so people must be taught from a young age not to hate. Another thing that can be done is to simply educate people. In most schooling systems, when kids are taught about history, there is more emphasis on the positive aspects of American history and little emphasis when it comes to our lowest points in history. If people start to educate themselves on the reality of what is going on in this country, then maybe people will start trying to make a difference. The biggest factor as to why there are so much racial tension is because people are not sensitive enough to realize the difficulties of being a minority in this country. First or second generation Hispanics, Blacks, Muslim, and other races in the U.S. is very difficult, but many Americans forget that their grandparents and great grandparents came to the U.S. from another country in order to enjoy their freedom today. Being mixed with Black and Hispanic ethnicities, I have experienced first hand ridicule about my ethnic background and have had a few racist encounters, even though I do not necessarily have a dark complexion. Unless someone has personally experienced something like racism, people will never know what it is like. I would love to see change come about in our country but sadly, it will probably not happen anytime soon because of our ignorance as a society. Being a minority in this country, I do have a little fear when I am out in public by myself because I could be caught in the wrong place in the wrong time. We must take an initiative, so there are no more innocent victims losing their lives. @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Each week a Beacon editor will take a stance on a current topic. Note: The views expressed are those of the writer. Other Recent Terror Attacks on the U.S. Since 9/11 1) Beltway Sniper Attacks, October 2002 2) UNC Vehicle Attack, March 2006 3) Fort Hood Shooting, November 2009 4) Portland Car Bomb Plot, November 2010 5) Boston Marathon Bombing, April 2013 6) Queens, New York, Hatchet Attack, October 2014 7) Texas Art Show Shooting, May 2015 8) Orlando Night Club Shooting, June 2016 Information from: http://www.newsmax.com/TheWire/terror-attacks-radical-islam/2015/12/07/id/704847/ 15 �The Beacon -September 27, 2016 Opinion 16 Wilkes University’s careful strive for energy efficiency By: Austin Ely Opinion Writer With more attention being brought to the stability of our planet, and the environmental issues that threaten such stability; a vas amount of information is becoming available as to how people can be better at protecting the planet. Wilkes University is an example of a community that has taken the steps to become more environmentally conservative. If someone were to take a walk throughout the campus, they would see many recycling stations near the entrance of most buildings. If they ventured inside The Cohen Science Center, they would find energy saving windows, motion technology that controls lighting as well as low-input fixtures and LED bulbs. Computer labs and classrooms are outfitted with iMacs, which are energy efficient in themselves. All of these things promote positive strides toward making not only the campus energy efficient but also the surrounding Wilkes-Barre area energy efficient. However, it is up to the people in the community to not only be aware of environmental sustainability issues, but also know how to begin to solve them. Having The Cohen Science Center is one of the most energy efficient buildings on the Wilkes campus recycling stations, motion sensors and iMacs is but half the battle to better energy Visit NEPA's Only Board Game . Gourmet Coffees & Teas Delicious Pastries Lunch & Dinner Options 200+ Board Games FREE Play for Wilkes Students! Pick up your free play voucher at the Henry Student Center Info Desk! 1112 Highway 315 - Wilkes-Barre, PA in the 315 Plaza by Leggio's & State Farm Insurance - TheGameChateau.com Student groups & clubs, call (S70) SSS-2968 for special Wilkes group rates & reservations! efficiency. The other half rests in people to act and also educate others as to how to conserve that energy. Where the community of Wilkes University is comprised of students, teachers and faculty there is a role that everyone can take up in order to continue to become more energy efficient. Students who live in dorms that do not have motion sensor lighting should attempt to make a habit of turning off lights as well as other electronics when leaving for class or out to lunch with friends. When finishing off water in a plastic bottle or soda in an aluminum can, try to save the bottle or can until it can be thrown into a recycling bin. Teachers who are leaving their offices or a classroom without motion sensors can lead by example by ensuring lights are shut off. Projectors, equipped with power saving modes, are sometimes left on after a class uses them. Turning off something like a projector, which uses significant amounts of electricity, in classrooms where they are left on would help a lot more than some may think. Faculty, like food staff in the SUB or grounds keepers, can also have an impact by turning off equipment that is not in use. They can also monitor how others dispose of recyclable trash to a certain degree. Where if anyone were to see a tissue or plastic bottle on the ground they could pick it up and dispose of it correctly; however, those The Beacon/Purvit Patell who monitor the campus grounds ensure this indefinitely. Energy sustainability and the overall protection of the environment may seem like a lot for one person or even just a small group of people to work towards and accomplish, However, if one person is able to teach another how to better take care of the environment then that knowledge can be spread and acted upon, not only by the campus community, but the entire city of Wilkes-Barre and beyond. @wilkesbeacon austin.ely@wilkes.edu What steps do you take to be more environmental and energy friendly? Tell us on Twitter @wilkesbeacon �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 Opinion Colonels Talk Back 17 We asked: “Do the NYC bombings pose a threat to us locally?” Interviews by Luke Modrovsky luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Photos by Jesse Chalnick jesse.chalnick@wilkes.edu During the weekend of Sept. 17, three locations within and close to New York City were targets of terrorism. Ahmad Khan Rahami was charged in connection with these bombings. Although Wilkes-Barre and surrounding areas do not have a history with terrorism, we asked members of the Wilkes Community to share their thoughts on the chances that terrorism strikes here locally. Want to be in the next Colonels Talk Back? Email luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu John Walter Freshman Business Administration Morgan Zukowski Sophomore Engineering “They definitely don’t make me happy. It’s scary to turn on the TV everyday and see news like this. It isn’t right for the people that live in New York City. It could head in any direction. Terrorists will target anything that involves the U.S.” “It sucks. It didn’t really impact me. We aren’t really in a major city area. But if we were at Temple, I’d be more concerned. My dad works right in center city.” Emmett Jodon Freshman Undeclared Tim Petersen Freshman Electrical Engineering “I am frustrated with the whole situation. It’s hard to tell (if they could come locally). It seems to be a major city problem so I’m not too, too worried.” Julie Murphy Freshman Sports Management “It’s very sad. It’s actually disappointing, really. It’s a concern for everywhere because crime is bad. Being that my roommate is from New York, it really brings things into perspective but I do believe we will be safe here.” “I was pretty surprised about the whole thing, especially living ten minutes from the Seaside bombing. I feel we are pretty safe here in Wilkes-Barre.” Katie Stack Freshman Undeclared “It’s very scary. People aren’t expecting it when it happens. It’s scary knowing that my dad is in danger every day. He was there on 9/11 as well. I’m not sure if anything major like that would happen here because it’s not as big. �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 Opinion 18 2016 Wilkes homecoming! Are you going? By Olivia Macdonald Opinion Writer Homecoming is a tradition that Wilkes University hosts every year for alumni to come back to visit the campus and current students to come together to show their colonel pride. Thursday night kicks off the weekend of festivities with a Pep Rally on the Greenway featuring the Wilkes University Dance Team’s first performance of the year. Then Friday night is the time to get out your dancing shoes to shred the dance floor with your friends for the yearly homecoming dance, hosted by Student Government, for all students to attend. Saturday will be when the alumni and future alum come together to root on our football team as they will be taking on Farleigh Dickenson University at 1 p.m. There will be pre-game entertainment for all attending the Alumni Tent, including another performance by the Wilkes Dance Team. During half time the class of 1991 will be welcomed back onto the football field, to represent the successful alumni of Wilkes University. LeRoy Coleman, class of 1991, will be attending the weekend festivities and is most looking forward to being with his old roommates and daughter, Haley Coleman, who is a future alum. Another halftime event, and my personal favorite, will be the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen. Senior, Jenna Graziano is a contestant for 2016 Homecoming Queen which has her hype for the weekend. “I feel honored that I was voted by my peers to be on homecoming court!” she said. And the potential King Woodley Ausgustine feels that. “Being on homecoming court is something special; it’s not every day you get the opportunity to run for Homecoming King,” he said. If you are not a big football fan, all are welcome to participate in the third annual George Ralston Golf Classic with proceeds benefiting the Osterhout Library’s children’s programs. Postgame and tournament includes a Bar Crawl for the alumni, hosted by the Alumni Committee, to show off WilkesBarre’s most current version of night life. Even though she won’t be attending the Bar Crawl, Junior Madison Scarfaro says that she is “pumped for all of the events on campus and for the football game.” As a whole, it seems that with Wilkes being such a small campus, and very family oriented. There should be more activity during the week leading up to homecoming to show pride throughout the university. At my previous school, there was an event every day leading up to the homecoming game that gave students the opportunity to win gift cards to surrounding restaurants and the bookstore. I feel like Wilkes has the resources to really embrace this campus event and have students be more involved with the school’s activities. Instead of thinking about what they will be partaking in later in the night. In all, make sure to embrace the events that the school prepares for your enjoyment, you’re paying for them with your tuition dollars so might as well put them to good use! @wilkesbeacon olivia.macdonald@wilkes.edu Top 10 shows students must watch this fall season By Peyton Neishman Opinion Writer 1. American Horror Story American Horror story has been a crowd pleaser for the past five years. Starring famous actors such as Evan Peters and Lady Gaga. This season is called “My Roanoke Nightmare”. The story portrays a couple that move into a house in Roanoke, North Carolina. After a few nights, they start experiencing different paranormal activities throughout the house. I have been a fan of the show since the beginning. I enjoy that fact that each season has a totally different topic. 2. The Exorcist The Exorcist is a new show premiering this month on Fox. Everyone has watched the Exorcist movies and almost peed their pants. Now, it’s time for a series. The show will feature two different priests that take on a family’s strange story consisting of demonic possession. I feel that this series will attract an enormous audience and be a success. Skeptics question is the subject matter of a show like this is real, asking if there’s really abnormal spirits surrounding us in the world? My advice is to check in to see for yourself. 3. Stranger Things Stranger Things just finished its first season. It will be returning to Netflix for their second season soon. Talking to a few students on campus, it’s no secret that this show is a must-watch. It reveals unreal mysteries such as supernatural forces and secret government experiments. After watching the first season, I’m beyond excited for the next chapter. 4. Empire One of my favorite shows to watch every Wednesday night is Empire. Luscious Lyons and his family go through many challenging obstacles to keep their hip-hop enterprise a float. The guest stars that perform on this show are out of this world. I like how this show incorporates the performing arts of dance and music. 5. Dance Moms Dance Moms shows us the competitive life of dance and what goes on behind the curtain. This show is on every Tuesday on the Lifetime. Will this be the last season? Can the team survive without their star Maddy? Dance is a very competitive sport, it can be stressful and strenuous to your body. And the controversy that happens in this show is relatable to real life of dancers. daily bases. With crime being an ongoing and controversial issue in our society, it’s hard not to get addicted to the dynamics of SVU, and of course, Olivia Benson. The Walking Dead is based on a comic book series. The storyline of this is the time period during and after a zombie apocalypse. The humans become more immoral in society than the zombies. The effects and graphics of this show are flawless. The show is entering its seventh season and it is still extremely popular, I recommend watching it. Gilmore Girls hasn’t been on the air for ten years. But don’t fret, Lorelia and Rory super fans! It will be returning to Netflix in November for a reunion show miniseries. It will show us what the Gilmore women are up to now. This was one my favorite shows when I was a kid. Lorelia Gilmore is a single mother who raised her daughter, Rory to become a successful young woman. 6. The Walking Dead 7. Speechless Speechless is a family comedy and is new to ABC this fall. Disability affects different families every day. It’s hard to overcome challenges obstacles in our world today with disability. Having someone sick in your family can be stressful. 8. Law and Order: SVU SVU will be premiering its 18th season this month. I have been watching this show for years, and it never gets old. The cast list is insanely great. It’s interesting to see what the NYPD goes through on a 9. Gilmore Girls Reunion Show 10. Pitch Pitch is a new show coming to Fox this year. It is a drama series with a storyline of a young pitcher is the first AfricanAmerican woman to play in the major leagues. History is being made in this fiction show. She will have to face many challenges as she is the only woman in all male sports league. @wilkesbeacon peyton.neishman@wilkes.edu �Sports The Beacon - September 27, 2016 Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu or daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu Wilkes falls to Widener; leadership shines, prepares for homecoming By Taylor Ryan and Pankil Chander Sports Co-Editor; Staff Writer Following a hard-earned win against Misericordia University, Wilkes fell to Widener 25-23 this past week. Now the team is gearing up for the homecoming game against Farleigh Dickinson.. The Wilkes football team now stands 1-3, 1-1 in MAC play. The atmosphere in Schmidt Stadium will be intense this weekend when the Colonels showcase their talent for alumni, family and friends. On Sept. 17, the Colonels took on The Misericordia Cougars at home, and got the job done with a 46-23 victory. The win instilled the confidence they will need to continue to excel as the season progresses. Senior standout, Jake Brook talked on the big team win saying, “although we were hoping on getting our first win earlier in the season, it is still a great feeling because we've all been working hard since we came for camp, plus to get it against a team that beat us last year shows that we are truly getting better and moving in the direction that we want to be going in.” As senior quarterback, Ryan Dailey, and senior receiver William Deemer led the team with nine connecting passes and leading to two touchdowns for the Colonels. While the offensive unit clearly shined all game, the defense was nothing short of impeccable. The Colonel defense held off the Misericordia offense until the third quarter, a difficult feat to accomplish and validation the squad is developing. The defeat of Misericordia, and any team, starts Sunday every week, in preparation for game time on Saturday’s. The Colonel’s trusted in their training leading into Misericordia which transitioned into a stellar performance against the local rival on Saturday afternoon. “We practiced well and the coaches put us in a great position to win the game. Overall we played well on offense, defense, and in the kick game which lead to the outcome that we wanted”, said Colonel’s running back Jake Brook. Following this dominant showing by the Colonels, William Deemer was named as the Offensive Player of the Week for the Middle Atlantic Conference on Sept. 18. This award not only speaks for Deemer’s efforts as an individual, but also for the team and other 11 on the field. Several skilled players in the Middle Atlantic Conference are nominated every week, which makes it that much more notable. Deemer dedicated this accomplishment and nomination to the rest of the team. “I would have to say the team earned this one. I wouldn’t have been able to play as well as I did unless they did what they had to in order to set everything up that happened.” On Sept. 24, luck changed for the Colonels, After falling behind 19-0 after one quarter, Wilkes outscored host Widener University 23-6 over the game’s final three quarters only to come up short on two final game-tying or game-winning drives. Widener stormed out to a 19-0 lead thanks to a rushing, passing and interception return for touchdowns. After a Pride field goal pushed the advantage to 22-0 early in the second quarter, Wilkes began its comeback attempt, according to the game recap. "Our kids have been working their tails off and we challenge them every day to control their emotions and discipline their minds to have laser-like focus because we know with the hard work they put in over the summer their hearts can take the pounding, and their minds handle the grind.” Harris stated. The Wilkes University community is excited to welcome alumni back on campus for homecoming. Still focused on improving one week at a time, one game at a time, the Colonels’ highly anticipated homecoming matchup against FDU is constantly in the back of their minds. The Colonels are set to square off against the FDU Devilsat 1 p.m. on Oct. It will be a conference matchup as both teams are fighting to compete for a bid in postseason play. Senior Linebacker Tanner Stengel leads the Colonels’ defense with 16 solo tackles, while Junior Defensive Back Isaiah Robinson holds 12 with a pick-six under Photo courtesy: gowilkesu Senior William Deemer obtained the Offensive Player of the Week for the MAC. his belt. William Deemer ranks first in reaching the endzone for the Colonels with three touchdowns thus far. Senior Running Back Jake Brook stands right behind Deemer with two. Deemer recognizes the significance of this matchup, yet it does not phase his approach as he is level headed going into the game. “It’s a big game for this school because it’s our homecoming so I’m just going to handle it like any other game that we have and prepare the same way that I always do.” said Deemer. Equally as collected, Brook will continue to lead the squad and bring intensity to each practice. “Now we have a win to build on, and looking forward, we are just going to keep working hard” Brook said. @wilkesbeacon taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu ; pankil.chander@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 Sports 20 Key win ignites the Lady Colonel’s appetite for playoffs By Danny Van Brunt Sports Co-Editor In the volleyball team’s second conference game against the 6-1 Manhattanville team, the 6-6 Lady Colonels shut them out for their first MAC Conference win of the season. Wilkes won all the three sets 25-23, 2624 and 25-21 in what appeared to be a very even match. “This week’s MAC win is a spark that has ignited the Lady Colonels appetite for their conference playoff goal. Once in the playoffs, anything can happen,” said Head Coach Joseph Czopek. Czopek has noticed the volleyball team build after this game, especially because his team has more first-year than returning players. Czopek is also excited about how well his team was playing during the Manhattanville game. His new players are starting to get a feel for the game and his line-up is finally coming into place. The line-up that he had during that game has proven itself. He wants to work toward developing a #2 junior Alexis Morgan sets the ball up for #16 freshman Alex Ferrier. The Lady Colonels all stand arm-in-arm before their game versus Manhattanville. The Beacon/Purvit Patel quick offense while polishing the team’s defense. On top of that, he has a deep bench that allows him to swap players in and out to rest players when needed. “I have been here for four years and every year has been different. Some years there is drama and some years there is none. This year in particular, we have no drama and a great underclassmen group. If they stay together for the next couple of years, they can do some damage in the MAC Freedom,” said senior Ally Paskas. Junior Madison Scarfaro is impressed with her team’s record because her team did it with various new players. The new players stepped up and won this game. This game was particularly important to Scarfaro because she was seeking revenge from last year’s loss against Manhattanville. Scarfaro wants her team to come together and always give 110% in every game. She is looking to the playoffs and truly believes her team can make it. For next season, Scarfaro wants to defeat Eastern because they have been the best team in the conference and always nationally ranked. @wilkesbeacon daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Purvit Patel �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 21 Sports Long-time sports officials find way to “stay in the game” By Luke Modrovsky Asst. Sports Editor The words designated throw-in spot and airborne shooter might be greek to the average sports fan. For longtime sports officials, John Leighton and Bruce Weinstock, terms like these constantly flow in their minds throughout the course of a game. Thirty-eight years ago, now veteran NCAA and high school basketball official John Leighton said he had a choice to make. His playing days were now over. Wanting to stay in the game, he could either coach or officiate. “I thank my lucky stars I chose to be a ref after 38 years in the business,” Leighton said, “I do it because I love it. I love the fact I’m still part of a game that I played on the scholastic and collegiate level.” Leighton’s resume extends from working two high schools state finals up to calling a combined 19 years at the Division I level. Now 60, Leighton continues his success after he was again selected for the his freshman year NCAA Division at Wilkes when II Basketball he was asked to Championships. work games at Asked about the nearby Jewish the difficulty of Community working games Center. with increased After working media coverage, games at the local Leighton says more JCC, he decided cameras leads to he wanted to take increased critique. his career to the “Every angle of next level and the game is covered advance as far as and if you screw Beacon Archives he possibly could. up, you will be Officials work to halt the action during last His mentor, exposed.” Wilkes-B ar re 38 years later, year’s Mayor’s Cup game. native Mendy Leighton continues his career at both the college and high Rudolph, officiated the 1955 NBA Finals. Weinstock said we was grateful to learn school levels. A former Colonel, Bruce Weinstock, from what some consider “best ref EVER said his officiating career began in 1970 in the NBA”. “The art of officiating is a 50/50 proposition in the public’s eye. You are always right at least half of the time.” -Bruce Weinstock, Basketball/Soccer Official ,,,.... 1z2a . ,.........i111-■ Subs Weinstock entered the National Basketball Association Development Program and was then offered a job on the Continental Basketball Staff, similar to AAA minor league baseball. Weinstock would return to his roots and has been a high school basketball official since 1974 and began calling soccer games in 1986. He continues to officiate both sports to this day because of his passion for the game. “The art of officiating is a 50/50 proposition in the public’s eye. You are always right at least half of the time,” Weinstock said of the craft, “With or without media coverage, when you put on the stripes, it just isn’t easy,” Both officials say they plan to call games as longs as their legs can handle it. Editor’s Note: This is the first part of a two part article. Part two of this article will appear in next week’s edition. @wilkesbeacon luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu �The Beacon -September 27, 2016 Sports 22 Getting to know... Ryan Rompolski Senior Soccer Player By Purvit Patel Sports Writer Name: Ryan Rompolski Year: Senior Major: Environmental Engineering Hometown/High School: Shamokin, Pa./Shamokin Area Position: Midfield Q: What was the driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? A: I came to Wilkes due to the fact that they offered Environmental Engineering and I also had the chance to play soccer. Q: Post Graduation Plans in terms of a Career? A: To work in the Environmental field and see where the opportunities take me. Q: What are your hopes for your senior season as a Colonel? A: To have a successful season and make it to playoffs. Q: When/Why did you first begin playing soccer? A: I started playing soccer when I was 5 years old, it was the one thing that I naturally enjoyed and just stuck with. Q: If you had to choose one thing about Wilkes’ Soccer Program that you could improve, what would it be? A: To have better team chemistry on the field. Q: Do you have other sports/ interest/hobbies off of the field? A: Ping Pong, Basketball, and hanging out with the guys. Q: Who would you say, is the most influential person in your life? A: I would say that my father is the most influential person in my life because he would always push me to be the best I could be in everything I did. Q: A quote you live your life by? A: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky Q: What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? A: To be united with everyone around you on and off the field. Q: If you could have dinner with a famous person, who would it be? A: Ron Burgundy EAGLES 7~ v .7 SOCCER - TOURNAMENT @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Purvit Patel �Sports The Beacon - September 27, 2016 23 Getting to know... Grace Boyle Junior Volleyball Player Sports Writer older sister played and I always thought it looked fun. Name: Grace Boyle Year: Junior Major: Accounting with a minor in Business Management Hometown/High school: Andreas, Pa. Marian Catholic High School Position: Outside hitter Q: Do you have other sports/ interest/hobbies off of the field? A: Outside of volleyball I like hang out with my friends Madison Scarfaro, Ally Paskas, & my friend Tony. Q: What was the driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? A: I loved the campus since the first time I ever visited. The whole atmosphere of Wilkes was something I wanted to be a part of. Q: Who would you say, is the most influential person in your life? A: My mom is the most influential person in my life because of everything she has ever done for me and the endless support she gives me. Q: Post Graduation Plans in terms of a Career? A: After I graduate I plan to get my CPA and work in public accounting. Q: A quote you live your life by? A: Do(nut) worry be happy. By Purvit Patel Q: What are your hopes for your Junior season as a Colonel? A: I hope that we make playoffs this season. Q: When/Why did you first begin playing volleyball? A: I began playing volleyball when I was in fourth grade. I started playing volleyball because my Q: What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? A: “Be Colonel” means to me to take pride in everything you do and to always do your best. Q: If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? A: Abraham Lincoln @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Purvit Patel �The Beacon - September 27, 2016 Est. l936 Pa_ Ne\.vspaper Associat i on l\,fe1nber THE BEACON The news of today reported by the journalists of' tornorrow. BEACON HIRES: ~--------=~RS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, EDITORS This could be you! ~=:::::.-==--==-=--=--=--=--=----=-----==---~-,:::___ If you have a passion for writing, design, or photography,join us! Freshmen and all majors welcome! Contact: Editor-in-Chief Sarah Bedford sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu $J3 HJooo,,B.~ includes a 1 U..__,~ Sizes S-XL m;~ o/or front Print mum order of 24 PCs. � 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. 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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/. 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Contact the news editor: alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs On-campus room decoration contest hosted by Admissions Aramark Building Community Day - Sept. 20 On Tuesday, Sept. 20, Aramark Building Community Day will take place on the Greenway from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be snacks and games at the event, and all donations will benefit Weinberg Memorial Food Bank in Wilkes-Barre. Students can also donate non-perishable food items to be qualified to win prizes. Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge Update Wilkes University is currently in 3rd place for the Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge, and Adventure Education needs more students to sign up and log their activities. To join, download the Outdoor Nation app or sign up online at www.oncampuschallenge.org. Choose Wilkes University as your school. To log an activity, take a picture of yourself/your group or part of you doing something outdoors and then choose the appropriate category. The admissions office is holding a room decoration contest for students who live in residence halls· or on-campus apartments. Submit photos of your room to ambassadors@wilkes.edu before Friday, Sept. 23. All of the photos received will be uploaded into a photo album on our Facebook page called The Room Photo Contest. The residence hall room and apartment style room. The winners 'Xill receive Wilkes gear and a $20 gift card to Barnes and Noble. Only . one picture per room/apartment. Intramural Sports Fall 2016 Students can still sign up for intramurals. The program is using a website called ImLeagues for all Intramural registration, signups, scheduling and playoffs. All leagues are Co-Ed. If a student has an interest in a sport that is not offered, they can email Stefan Thompson. Availability of sports is determined by student interest level. Contact Stefan Thompson with any questions: stefan. thompson@wilkes.edu Annual Kirby Lecture Series to be held Oct. 5 The Allan P. Kirby Lecture series will be hosting Lt. Col. Allen Wilkes will be hosting a blood drive on ·Sept. 20 from 10 a.m.-4 B. West for a lecture entitled "Building a strong economy through p.m. in the Henry Student Center. small business and military veterans:' The lecture will take place at 7 Register today at redcrossblood.org, as appointments are filling up p.m. on Wed., Oct. 5. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. fast. · Wilk.es University Blood Drive - Sept. 20 Wilkes University Student Government notes By Meghan Burns Staff Writer On Wednesday, Wilkes University's Student Government held its weekly meeting. Zebra Communications, the student-run jublic relations agency on campus, gave its · presentation requesting a non-club fund request. The group requested $1,300 to pay for transportation to a PRSSA national conference in Indianapolis and a small portion of their hotel costs. Members will return next week. The Geo-Exploration club presented for its reinstatement with updates for week two of two. The club was inactive in the past years. A motion to approve the reinstatement was set forth and the board voted to approve the reinstatement. The Political Society also presented for reinstatement with updates for week two of two. The group is nonpartisan and hopes to spread campus wide political awareness throughout the current · election and beyond. A motion to approve the reinstatement was set forth and the board voted to approve the reinstatement. The History Club presented its request for reinstatement for week one of two. The group hopes to provide the opportunity to advance knowledge, experience and interest in various historical areas. Members will return next week in order for SG to vote on the club status. The AMCP gave its presentation for a non-club fund request. The AMCP requested $235 in order to attend a conference. The club will return next week. Cody Morcom, SG . vice president presented his updates on the fund request made last week for the Sports Smash. Morcom requested $5,500. A motion to approve was passed by the board. The Operations committee reported the new Media Center will be dedicated to the Karambelases and the expected move in date will be Aug. 1, 2017. Members also reported there is a new system in Towers that will help with unexpected fire alarms. · The building at 32 W. South St. now has handicap-accessible access. The Commuter Council reported that the new lounge is now available for use. The Programming Board also reported there was a'great turn-out for Club Day and the board's next meeting was scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 16 at 11:30 am. The RAs also· reported a meeting scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 17 at 11 am. Election ballots and homecoming ballots were sent out. The Treasurer's Report stands as follows: All College: $11,944.48; General Funds: $24,500; Conference: $5,000; and Spirit: $2,000 for a SG total of $43,444.48. @wilkesbeacon meghan.burns@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - September 20, 2016 3 News A Colonel forever: Jonathan Ratchko's memory lives on By Alyssa Mursch News Editor A crowd of a fallen Colonel's family and friends filled the walkway passing Kirby Hall Friday morning, sharing stories, hugs and tears in memory of their friend and son. "I_can feel him here;' a friend said as a light breeze interrupted the heat of the brightly-lit day. It was what the crowd called a "perfect day," with the sun shining down, reflecting off the gold plaque of the new bench that read "In memory of our wonderful friend Jonathan Ratchko:' On the evening of Nov. 10, 2014, ·Ratchko was found dead in Ross Hall. The Luzerne County Coroner's Office ruled no foul play was involved. Two years later, the weight of his loss is still felt on Wilke's campus. The university shared the sentiments of family and friends as they agreed to dedicate a bench and tree to the former student. "We always say that when you come to this school you're a lifelong member, and even in a case as tragic as this one, Johnny will remain a lifelong member of this community;' said President Patrick Leahy. Also among the crowd were Ratchko's parents, friends and Vice President of Student Affairs Paul Adams. Jillian Ehret, who was a close friend of Ratchko, was a big part of putting the memorial together. · 'Tm grateful for the beautiful memorial on campus, especially because Wilkes is where we got the closest. His spirit is with me everyday and I'll be walking for the both of us come graduation:' · "I believe Johnny has shaped all of us who knew him. I know he has become a part of my life and part of my family's life and will always be remembered as part of the Wilkes community;' said Vice President of Marketing Jack Chielli, whose two children, Maria and Anthony, were close friends of Ratchko's. Adams spoke of the opportunity to attend the dedication a "privilege;' saying he didn't think there was a better location for the bench and tree placed in Ratchko's honor, as they were alongside one of the most heavilytrafficked areas of campus. The dedication concluded with the soft words of Ratchko's mother. Through tears and shaking hands, she shared her thanks and gratitude for everyone .that contributed to the memorial. As she spoke, tears filled the eyes of those who surrounded her. The Beacon/Alyssa Mursch "Please use this space for peace during . your time here," she said. Vice President Paul Adams dedicates the bench and tree to fallen Colonel, After the group dispersed, Leahy shared Jonathan Ratchko, alongside his friends and family. an embrace with Mrs. Ratchko, ensuring her that the university would "take of it;' in reference to the memorial. Chielli paraphrased a quote from poet Mark Nepo that he felt paralleled the situation. "We can let go of the deepest things that matter to us because they have already shaped us and become part of who we are:' • The Beacon/Alyssa Mursch The memorial dedicated to Jonathan Ratchko that lies under the tree outside of Kirby Hall. - The Beacon/Alyssa Mursch @wilkesbeac;n alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu The bench placed outside of Kirby Hall in memory of Jonathan Ratchko, January 14, 1995 - November 10, 2014. r �.J The Beacon - September 20, 2016 4 News -:New director appointed to the Sordoni Art Gallery By Sarah Bedford Editor-in-Chief Those who spend time on the first floor of Stark Learning Center are likely to have seen a new face packing and unpacking some very large art boxes. Heather Sincavage was appointed as the director of the Sordoni Art Gallery and assistant professor of art at Wilkes University on July 18. The move into Wilkes has been one of excitement, according to Sincavage, who was previously a faculty member in art at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. She also ran the campus art gallery. "After about three months their gallery director decided to retire and I asked to take on that role," Sincavage explained of her role at the university. "It was something I didn't expect to love as much as I did. When I saw this was an opportunity to get involved waist-deep, I was excited about it:' Sincavage explained that the location of the university in central Wilkes-Barre drew her to the opening, too. "I really wanted to be able to be community-driven to do work that was something significant to (not only) the students but (also) the community atlarge:' Along with her• university experience, Sincavage is also a visual artist, which she explains as "mixed media artist who uses sculpture, drawing, installation and performance kind of holistically together". One of her favorite creations was a performance called, "The Weight of These Decisions;' which uses art to "logically formalize things that you can't:' Sincavage explained that human emotioU9 are very real to each individual but one cannot assign a value to their worth. "I kind of play around with the idea of how real our emotional context is and how we're always trying to negotiate that realness within our. lives;' she said. "I made these sandbags out of old mattress casings and I wore them around my neck and there are seven three pound sandbags, three pounds is the weight of our brain. And so I'm always relating back to our body in a way that I'd say that some of this takes place:' .., Sincavage has been able to travel around the world because of her art, including Spain, Iceland and Finland. "I started doing residencies around the states and then had an opportunity in 2009 to live in Spain for a summer," Sincavage said. "That was incredibly generous of this organization that brought me over and that's really where I got the taste that I have to do more of this." · Sincavage explained that her artistry is beneficial to .the type of position she currently holds as she can appreciate the past but look to the future. "I think it's unique when artist are in more of a curatorial position;' she said. "Artists are always looking forward and sometimes historians are still looking back. There's a nice balance here. "I have a background in what's happened historically but I'm also looking forward and I'm looking forward in a ·way that the exhibition space is less of a white box;' she said adding, "But really use the space in an innovative and experimental waY:' With her focus on community dialogue, Sincavage also hopes to incorporate cross disciplines in the exhibitions she brings into the Sordoni Gallery. 'Tm trying to tap into people who thought maybe art wasn't their thing and kind of bring them into the fold a bit;' she explained. "So I'm looking for artists whose content may spill over a bit into environmental science or biology or global relations or feminism ... I really The Beacon/Jesse Chai nick want my programming to be geared that waY:' Heather Sincavage is the new director of Wilkes University's Sordoni Art Gallery. The graduate from Tyler School of Art She is also an assistant professor of art. · at Temple University and the University of Washington from where she earned her master of fine arts explained that, in the future, she hopes the gallery space will be used for more than just art but for gatherings and performances as well, but not restricted to the gallery itself. "Art does not have to be just within Persistence: The Continuing Geographies those walls:' Influence of Classical Myths The next Sordoni exhibition will begin Oct. 25 - Dec. 18 Aug. 30 - Oct. 12 Oct. 25 featuring the work of Ying Li, entitled Geographies. A group exhibition of works by contemporary Landscapes and city scenes surveying the ~xfii6itions ~ @wilkesbeacon - , sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Current: 'Future: artists who find inspiration in Greek and Roman mythology. past four years of work by the Chinese-born Li in a selection of more than 100 paintings and drawings on view at Haverford College, where she has taught since ~997. Th ( By Sp, I is c Inj1 ph) unt "J mo my for sev, dur C con yea not hea her yea �5 News The Beacon - September 20, 2016 Campus counseling expands services with after-hours support line By Alyssa Mursch News Editor Wilkes University has expanded its campus counseling services by implementing a new after-hours support line, providing· an outlet for students that may need immediate assistance at any time. The after-hours support staff will be available to students from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. Monday th rough Friday, as well as anytime on weekends, breaks, holidays and during the summer. Campus counselors Susan Biskup during office hours can be directed to their office. Biskup added that when students utilize this line they will be asked to identify themselves, although those records will be kept confidential, as always. She continued by saying that campus counseling believes in reaching out to students in need of support and, as such, they will want to know who to contact to arrange follow- up counseling or to simply check in. "We want to provide comfort and care for all Wilkes University students by letting them know that despite Support Line 570-408-CHAT Hours: 4:30 pm. - 8:30 a.nL Monday through Friday Anytine cbing Y.'eokends, breaks, holidays, unmer "We want to_yrovide conifort and care for a([ Wi(kes 'University students 6y fetting them know that desyite their circumstances, suyport is always avai(a6fe." - Susan Biskup and Melissa Gaudio provided further explanation about the new service, which is already up and running. "The purpose of the after-hours support line is to offer Wilkes students the opportunity to talk with counselors who are well versed in the behavioral health field specifically pertaining to college student mental health issues," Gaudio said. Students reaching out through the • after-hours line can expect to speak with master's and doctoral-level health clinicians who are specifically trained to assist with all issues related to the mental health needs of college students, Gaudio explained. The support line is mainly a resource to use during times of crisis that are outside of regular office hours. Gaudio added that it is important to remember that students can also schedule appointments with her or Biskup between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. by contacting the Health and Wellness Services at 570-4084730, which is located in Passan Hall. Any mental health crises that happen their circumstances, support is always available," Biskup said of the benefits of this new addition to students. "Through this service, students will find a listening ear and a skilled clinician to assist with guidance in the treatment and care of our students. Counselors, faculty and staff can all sleep better knowing that our students are cared-for in the best possible way," she added. "We are really fortunate to have this service at Wilkes University." To contact the after-hours support line, call 570-408-CHAT. Along with this outlet, students can also contact Public Safety after hours at 570-408-4999. ~ JI' Photo Illustration The Beacon/Gabby Glinski Do you like to write? Interested in current events? Want to get more involved? Write news for the Beacon. @wilkesbeacon alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Alyssa Mursch, News Editor, &lyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Toni Pennello, Assistant News Editor, toniann.penneUo@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - September 20, 2016 News 6 Th ·Wilkes professor participates in national seminar Slave narratives in liistory; new spring course in works V By l Spo A way exp1 A hav, Ma; for V mai you can l on1 trai Un ha~ nat Ch of Fo am in Photo courtesy Diane Wenger en Ni Wenger, pictured in the bottom left side, along with 24 other applicants. participated in the Council of Independent Colleges and Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History seminar in June. yo By Zachary Smith ad ga Staff ~riter Dr. Diane Wenger, associate professor of history and co-chair of the Global Cultures Division, was involved with a special seminar on "Slave Narratives" in American history this past June at Yale University. The seminar, which was sponsored by the Council of Independent Colleges and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, focused on works from both literary and historical perspectives. Lead by John Stauffer, professor of English and African American Studies at Harvard University; and Edward Rugemer, professor of African American Studies and histoJy at Yale University, the faculty members used slave narratives and other readings to delve into the lives of slaves both before and after their experiences in bondage. This is an important discussion, as Dr.Wenger says, "I believe it is important that we as Americans understand just how terrible the institution of slavery was in our country, and recognize the important role that enslaved AfricanAmericans played in building our nation''. "Attending the CIC Slave Narrative Seminar was an extraordinary experience;' Wenger said "It gave me the opportunity to discuss the experiences of enslaved African-Americans, using testimonies from the slaves themselves, who experienced the horrors of slavery firsthand, with a diverse group of college educators from around the country''. The seminar is open to any institution faculty whose institutions are members of the Council of Independent Colleges. Faculty who are interested in participating in the seminar must submit a letter of application as well as send in a· letter of nomination written by a chief academic officer of the institution in support of the faculty member (in Wilkes case, it was will focus on excerpts from slave and post Provost and Senior Vice President Anne slavery narratives, including the works of Skleder). Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, Of the roughly 75 applications and Harriot Jacobs, and Solomon Northrup. nominations received from members "The current racial climate in our country is around the world, only 25, Dr.Wenger . not good" she states, "almost every week we included, were selected to participate. "It see headlines about confrontations between was a very interesting and diverse group police and minority groups''. from around the United States" Dr. Wenger Wenger sees this class as an opportunity remarked, "There was even a professor who to educate students on how we got to this point. "Having knowledge of the history of flew in from Hawaii to participate" Speaking about groups who have been race relations in our country, going back to silenced in history is a matter Dr. Wenger slavery, emancipation, and the Jim Crow · feels very strongly about. "I am· passionate era, can help us all understand better the about teaching about minority groups" she current state of affairs" she said about the said"People whose voices have not always course. The 300 level course will be open to been heard and whose stories were not all interested students, regardless of major included in history.books for a long time". and with no prerequisites. Dr.Wenger will be taking that passion with her in a new class she is developing for the 2017 spring semester. The class, entitled s.lW@wilkesbeacon "Slave Narratives in American History", YI' zachary.smith 1@wilkes.edu . illl an in yt pr pl ar th p: C ~ I< II d r: p ti a C �The Beacon - September 20, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment · Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu What in carnation?: Student does dorm room DIY By Kimberly Hein Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor As the school year commences, one might be thinking of ways to add a personal touch to their home away from home. A great way to do that is a Do It Yourself project that will make people on their floor envious. Whether the DIY project is for fun, decoration, or just to save some room, it is This project took less than four hours and she said that it was worth the time it took because it was simple, quick and added a piece of her personality to her apartment. ''.Anyone who comes into our room immediately notices the wall and how much color and liveliness it adds to our apartment! I think people really like it," Hubbard said. She said that she loves DIY projects "'My favorite 'D'lY pr'?fect is just to 6uy a 6Ceacfipen from Wa(mart and ay(ain 'Tshirt. iJt's cfieay_ and you can create whatever ·design you wantl" - MaryKate Hubbard a way to spice up your living situation and relax at the same time. MaryKate Hubbard, a sophomore living in University Towers, did a creative DIY project on her living room wall. • She used fake flowers from Michaels and hung the flowers together. in rows of three using green yarn and then hung them in rows using a command hook behind each flower. · Hubbard warQS that the flowers can get pricey so everyone should "watch out for the coupons!" She got the inspiration to produce her masterpiece from her best friend from home. "She had done something of a smaller scale on her bedroom wall with only flowers of the same color," she said. because they are simple, quick and fun to create. Hubbard said that when people compliment her DIY project it means so much more because its not something she bought, it is something she created. "My favorite DIY project is just to buy a bleach pen from Walmart and a plain T-shirt. It's cheap and you can create whatever design you want:' Hubbard encourages other students to get involved with letting a piece of them show in their living conditions. If you or someone you know has a great DIY project to share with the campus, email Kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu. The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick Hubbard says that people who come in her room immediately notice the wall and the liveliness it adds to the room. @wilkesbeacon kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu If you would like to submit a DIY project, contact the Life, Arts & Entertainment editor, kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu Hubbard admiring her creation in her dorm. The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick r �_J The Beacon - September 20, 2016 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment The A • 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 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This recipe was found by Victoria Morrison. 6 Jumbo Muffins: 23-26 minutes 12 Medium Muffins: 16-19 minutes Sea1 Joni EntI ' "I tl Do you have aJavorite dorm room recipe that's convenient for college students always on the go? Submit it to Amanda Bialek, LA&E Assistant Editor amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu just m, to mu: buying expens: ofblue1 tlO *URN U!U* !IVlllVI! * 8IIJl(C YOURW RH ID AlltD en Allt DTRA flO Ollt l'OUR JIR!T DONAffOllf!! 110 Lorin Sopht Criml "I thiI my ph01 because buy a p a pushing Sal Pi, Sopho Marke "I thir charge y, are going companit plug into �The Beacon - September 20, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Students get oui at Thursday night's Outdoor Adventure . ... T . MaryKate Hubbard and Cat Tuman scramble to run the furthest distance in the bungee run during Programming Board's Outdoor Adventure last Thursday night. Students tie dye various items ranging from programming board T-shirts to bandanas. Music, snacks and Rita's Italian Ice were among the other free treats at the event. · DJ Kya Lewis leads a group of students in the Cha Cha Slide. Lauren Brunner and John Vols complete the inflatable obstacle course, featuring climbing walls and jumps. Photos by The Beacon/Gabby Glinski Next Programming Board Event: r �J The Beacon - September 20, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 TheE ·wilkes Student Government president encourages club participation Ri By Amanda Bialek Asst. Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor With 90 clubs and counting available to students, there is an opportunity for every individual to get involved at Wilkes. The beginning of the semester is a perfect time to join a new club and establish relationships with fellow students, faculty, community members and local businesses. "Club involvement is extremely beneficial to students in a plethora of different ways;' said Allie Grudesk.i, a pharmacy major and Student Government president. Participating in a club helps students discover what they are passionate about, gives them hands-on experience and networking possibilities. It provides them with real life exposure to subjects of interest. Individuals can also express their strengths and work on improving their weaknesses. Building rapport within a club is a necessary skill to learn and be able to apply in your career field. It is critical to know how "to relate to others in a way that creates a level of trust and understanding;' according to www. inspirationalsolutionsnlp.co. uk. Grudeski believes that every person has one life to live; therefore, it is important to take advantage of all the opportunities. "Some majors on campus have a very defined track and there aren't necessarily a lot of opportunities to take electives outside of your realm;' Grudeski said. "Clubs are a great way to make sure you're still doing the things you love to do without necessarily having to take a class for if' There are clubs like Anime Club, Autism Speaks, Cheerleading, Chemistry, Christian 1ftiowship Club, a Pharmacyrelated club, the Nursing Student Organization, Knitting Club, Dance Team and Programming Board, to name a few. Pharmacy students can JOIIl the club called the American Pharmacist Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP). The . club's goal . is to impact the community through patient care events such as blood pressure screenings, blood glucose screenings as well as educating people on and off campus, according to Catherine Sarver, communications vice president of APhA-ASP. She believes that the experiences 1 APhA-ASP has to offer provides student pharmacists with the opportunity to grow professionally. There are two conferences offered to members every year, one regional and one annual. "You really have the chance to impact pharmacy and the voice of pharmacy;' Sarver said. APhA-ASP meets every other Thursday in Stark- Learning Center 166. Anyone interested can contact Tyler Bartol, membership vice president at tyler.bartol@wilkes.edu or by visiting pharmacist.com. It is $60 to join for the year which includes the national and club fee. Zebra Communications is the student-run non-profit public relations agency at Wilkes. It was established in 1999 and has worked with more than 80 nonprofit organizations throughout the community and has since raised over $100,000. "Our goals at Zebra are to provide clients with quality public relations services, as well as event planning fo r various types of fundraisers and events;' Annelise Przywara, co-chair of Zebra Communications. "We also aim to carry out these public relations campaigns in a highly Students take notes during a recent Wilkes University student government meeting. professional manner and obtain a successful outcome to satisfy our "We hope to get to the point where we students;' Grudeski said. clients." Student Government meets every can perform, but we still have a lot of work Zebra h;J,s worked with clients such as to do;' Micaela Oliverio, president of the a Wednesday in it office in the Student Union Salvation Army, Volunteers in Medicine, capella club said. Building. If you would like to join, contact League of Women's Voters, The Osterhout Fermata Nowhere meets on Fridays Allie Grudeski at Alexandra.grudeski@ Free Library and Embrace a Child in and Sundays to rehearse in the Dorothy wilkes.edu. Tanzania . . For more information on the rest of the Dickson Darte Center. Students who are "Hands-on experience is invaluable in. interested in participating are welcome to clubs offered at Wilkes University, visit the public relations field and allows for audition next semester. wilkes.edu/studentgovernment under the a different setting, in which students can "I think a capella is a great group to get Clubs tab. learn outside the classroom;' Przywara involved in because we don't have one on said. campus yet;' Oliverio said. "It will be fun Zebra meets every other Thursday in and laid back, but I'm hoping we can go to Editors note: The Beacon will be the Breiseth basement room 13 during competitions in the future:' spotlighting various Wilkes clubs in club hours. For more information, contact Student Government is another option its upcoming issues. your club is Annelise Przywara at annelise.przywara@ for students who are interested in the interested in beingfeatured, contact wilkes.edu. university's social agenda. 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Asa are tra: even l get a �Life, Arts & Entertainment The Beacon - September 20, 2016 11 Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre continues its ROCK OF AGES run By Catherine Rose Staff writer If you haven't seen the Northeastern Pennsylvania premiere of Rock of Ages, there's still time;:. Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, located at 537 N. Main St., will present the final weekend of the jukebox musical this weekend. Characters Sherrie (Katie Owens) , a small-town girl looking to become a movie · star in Hollywood, and Drew (Joey James), an aspiring rock star, fall in love but not without complications. Lonny (Lou Lyons), acts as a comical narrator to the love story. The show attracts a diverse audience. It is not your typical musical with classic show tunes--it's a hybrid of sorts, adopting well-known classic rock music into its score. The song list Jncludes hits such as We Built This City, The Final Countdown, and Every Rose Has Its Thorn. "Everybody knows every single song in this show;' Director Tom Franko confirmed. Franko, who is also an assistant professor in Wilkes' School of Pharmacy, said the music in Rock of Ages reminds him of the times his dad would play that music for him growing up. He wanted to direct it so that he could "consistently live back to those moments" and grant other people the opportunity to feel the same way. What would rock be without a revolution? Throughout the plot, protestors fight to stop their prized Sunset Strip from being turned into a strip mall. Time after time they challenge the German developers, singing We're Not Gonna Take It in true 80s-style rebellion. "I loved that they took S0's hits and put them into the musical;' said Maddison · Black, a Wilkes freshman who attended Rock of Ages on the opening weekend. For Black, a musical theater major, seeing the show at Little Theatre was like returning home. This summer, she played the role of Mitchie in Camp Rock. "It was great to revisit the stage I had so much fun performing on:' The show is very high-energy. Black said it had her on the edge of her seat, wondering if Drew and Sherrie would find each other again. Like a proud dad, Franko is satisfied not only with his cast, but the musicians, band, crew, set constructors, and choreographers for bringing the show to life, as he recalls the "thunderous applause" at the end of each act. Tickets start at $20 (Wilkes University students can see the show free of charge with student ID) and can be purchased online at rocknepa.com or at the Little Theatre box office located at 537 N. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. Remaining shows and times are 8 p.m. on Sept. 23, and 24, and at 3 p.m. on Sept. 25. Franko stresses the unique opportunity students have "literally four minutes away" from campus. In the coming months, three more off-Broadway shows will be performed at Little Theatre. He says those over 21 can take a break from studying, get a drink at LTWB's bar, and spend a night out at the show. _ Students can "live the New York lifestyle for the cost of a dinner." At left: Drew (played by Joey James) and Sherrie (played by Katie Owens) hope to live out their dreams of becoming stars in the rock musical, Rock of Ages. Below: Stacee Jaxx (Conway Ro.we) is flanked by Venus Club dancers (from left) Janelle Nemetz, Natasha Bogutzki, Deirdre Lynch and Maureen Hozempa. ..a @wilkesbeacon . . . catherine.rose@wilkes.edu Photo Credit: On My Cue Photography For more information or to purchase tickets head to rocknepa.com Remember, admission is FREE for Wilkes students with a current Wilkes ID Remaining shows and times are 8 p.m. on Sept. 23 and 24, and at 3 p:m. on 25. r �_J and physician ·offices have already begun out right away, since these medications are offering this year's influenza vaccine, and only effective if started within 48-hours. 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Since it takes roughly two weeks for your immune system to develop antibodies after receiving a flu shot, receiving it now will better prepare you for the upcoming weeks. Many pharmacies By Felicia Snyder. PharmD. Candidate 2018 Neuroscience & Psychology Minor �L2 The Beacon - Se tember 20, 2016 13 • • Otntnon signs ytn -Fever or feeling feverish/ chills -Cough :-Sore throat -Runny or stuffy nose -Muscle or body aehes -Headaches -Fatigue (very tired) Onset of sy1npto1ns: ~~. " About 1 to 4 days, with an average of about 2 days. ow flu sprea s Droplets of spit/liquid from a sneeze, cough or.talking from someone who has the flu. By touching a ·surface that ,. someone with the flu has also touched (less common) . t . i • ... ... lit 'L "' Period of contagiousness: Most healthy adults may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up· to 5 to 7 days after becoming sick. Flu facts t en rom: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm r �_J The Beacon - September 20, 2016 Have an opiniQn or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editors: mark.makowskil@wilkes,edu or andre.spruell@wiikes.edu Our Voice ~olin Kaepernick: Will he ever stand up? By: Danny Van Brunt Sports Co- Editor San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, chose to sit down during the national anthem before the preseason game on Aug. 26, against the Packers. He continues his protest-and now has gone a step further as to kneel. "I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color. To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder:• Kaepernick said, according to NFL.com. I will make it clear: I am against Kaepernick and his actions. He has brought social justice · issues to the NFL. The NFL does not take sides in issues as complex as this one. It is so complex that the NFL released a statement saying, "players are encouraged, but not required, to stand during the national anthem:' When was the last time anyone sat down for the national anthem? Never. The NFts decision not to intervene has caused this publicity stunt to gain lots of attention. #VeteransforKaepernick was a top trending tweet, multiple other players· have sat down too and Kaepernick's jersey became the top-selling jersey on the NFI:s website. My problem with Kaepernick's actions is not deeply rooted in what he is sitting down for. I would be a fool to say that there is no racism in America, and that police have handled every criminal they have ever encountered in a perfectly ethical way. There i~ a problem in America and Kaepernick has made sure we all know that racism is alive and breathing in our society. Thanks Colin. Kaepernick has made his stance clear on how he feels about the police when he wore socks that had images of pigs wearing police hats to practice. He is against the police and hates how they operate. This is creating a bigger gap . between civiliclJ!s and police across the country. Kaepernick's arguments can all be traced 7 back to the Black Lives Matter movement. The movement started after a series of unfortunate events involving police officers taking civilian lives causing uproar in some cities. Video footage of police killing black men has made it to the top of our social media homepages. How should we interpret videos that depict the police killing civilians? It is very important to understand that these videos can be examined for evidence, but justice is not served in these videos. The police have the right to defend themselves and that should be respected. If the police are faced with a situation like this, they need to be taken away from their job and then give testimony as to what happened. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty. Imagine what the police officer would say if you asked him: Why did you shoot that person? . In many of these cases, police are acquitted from these cases because of the complex nature of how the laws that govern policing work. If you were the police officer, when would you pull out your gun? So why won't Kaepernick stand up for all of those treated unfairly? Ka~pernick is focusing his energy in the wrong place. Every time he kneels, he is a constant reminder that he believes his country is full of racists. When will he stand up? Racism can never be eradicated. Sitting down is literally the one thing that shows you are doing nothing. ..,.-@wilkesbeacon daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu ~ Each week a Beacon editor will take a stance on a current topic. Note: 1he views expressed are those of the writer. Photo Credit: Flickr, Seatacular: https://www.flickr.com/photos/footba Ilschedu le/840166963 7 • �The Beacon - September 20, 2016 15 Opinion Rise in ACL injuries due to pressure on youth By Andre Spruell Opinion Co-Editor Missing time from playing a sport is difficult for any athlete, but missing six or nine months is becoming common due to the rise of ACL injuries. According to NBC Dallas, doctors in Philadelphia noticed a 400 percent increase in anterior. cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in teens and adolescents over the last 10 years. An ACL is the ligament inside the knee joint that connects the thigh and shin bones. There are many theories as to why there has been such a significant increase with this serious injury, such as only playing one sport for many years, overworking joints, and many other factors. Personally, I think it is due to the increased pressure put on the youth in athletics. From a young age, children are taught that if they really want something to go after it, especially when it comes to sports. One proponent is the Amateur Athletic Union, better known as AAU, is an organization that sponsors showcases and tournaments for kids and teenagers of different age groups in different sports, but are mostly known for basketball. These showcases and tournaments are a chance for kids that play for a team to showcase their talents in front of high school and college coaches in hopes of getting recruited. By doing this, it is telling kids from 8-18 years of age that getting an athletic scholarship to get a full ride at school is the best route to take. The only problem is that I feel organizations like AAU only care about the money they get from tournaments. The teams would have to pay if it was not an invitational tournament, and the players themselves, who have to pay on average $300-600 just to be on a team. For kids who live in areas that are not wealthy and have the gift of athleticism, their only way to go to school is through athletics because of how expensive college is. Just by having financial problems, it can become another added pressure for certain athletes which could cause further injury. As a result, many kids across the country are training like professionals before they even become teenagers for a chance to get a full athletic scholarship, and also Wilkes trainer Carl Andrews examines Beacon Opinion Co-Editor Andre Spruell for an ACL tea r. to become a professional athlete, which is an occupation that many kids dream qf achieving, Due to over training, youag athletes have a chance of facing serious . injuries early. With all the possible injuries out there, tearing an ACL is arguably the worst injury an athlete can get next to breaking · actual bones, but the scary part is that ACL injuries are on the rise and happen rather simply, usually through non-contact. Wilkes University athletic trainer Carl Andrews has been a trainer at Wilkes for 12 years and has been practicing in the field for 25 years. When asked if ACL injuries are on the rise, Andrews said, "Overall yes. Athletes are bigger, stronger, and faster that lets say 20 years ago. Physically reaching a higher level at an early age, which may not be a goof thing." At Wilkes University alone, the terrible injury has claimed victim to dozens of athletes from various sports, including myself with basketball. Last year when I played a pickup game right after my freshman -season, I tore the ACL in my right knee after landing on my leg awkwardly. Recently, a month prior to the start of my junior season, I played pickup with my teammates and tore my ACL by turning to run after the ball. From children, to teenagers, to adults, and even many professional athletes, tearing the ligament is an athlete's worst nightmare . Gender plays a role as female athletes are slightly <!head of male athletes as being more likely to get an ACL injury. According to the University of California, San Francisco, more than 200,000 people tear the ligament per year and most often occurs in agility sports, most common are basketball, soccer, and The Beacon/Purvit Patel football. It is also mentions how 70 percent of ACL injuries are suffered . through non-contact. It is important to repair the ligament if it gets damaged because it accounts for 90 percent of the stability in the knee. Andrews also said, "It seems like athletics has become a year round affair without any breaks, which can lead to overuse syndrome, and chronic types of injuries like ACL tears." If you are an athlete and do not want to fall victim to this fearful injury, there are many programs and exercises on the internet that focus on single leg training to strengthen the knee, a popular one being Sportsmetric. . . , .@wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu ~ r �.J The Beacon -September 20, 2016 Opinion 16 Remember Me: Celebrating World Alzheimer's Day By: Brandon Gubitosa Opinion Writer "' World Alzheimer's Month was launched in September 2012. Every year World Alzheimer's day falls on Sept. 21. According to the World Alzheimer's month website the month "provides an opportunity for Alzheimer associations around the world to gain recognition and credibility for the work they do, placing themselves in a stronger position to influence opinion leaders and governments." Every year more and more countries all around the world are participating to help raise awareness about dementia. The theme for this year's World Alzheimer's campaign is Remember Me. · Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. They expect that in 2050, 131.5 million people will be living with dementia. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, ·which is a name for a progressive degenerative brain syndrome which affects memory, thinking, behavior and emotion. Senior Nursing student Ronald Espinosa has experience dealing with patients that have Alzheimer's. "Dealing witp families of patients I had in the past, I always noticed the heartbreak it caused a family. No one ever wants to walk into a room to visit their mother or father and they have no clue who you are," said Espinosa. Not only does Alzheimer's affect the person who has it, but it also affects their families who are left having to take care of their loved one. As of now, there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, nor can a cure be expected in the near future. There are still researchers out there developing drugs that will slow down the progression of the disease in some case. There is no specific preventative measures for Alzheimer's; however, there is research that suggests a healthy lifestyle will help · reduce an individual's risk. The National Alzheimer's Association offers help and support to people with dementia and their carers. They provide friendship, support and a lifeline for many people. To find out more how you can get involved visit www.worldalzmonth.org. ,,_.,@wilkesbeacon : , brandon.gubitosa@wilkes.edu 10 warning Signs of Alzheimer's I, 1. Memory Loss 2. Employment Problems 3. Daily Life Confusion 4. Vis1,Jal Issues 5. Fine Motor Skills 6. Trouble Speaking 7. Losing Items 8. Poor Judgment 9. Emotional 10. Decreased Activities Information from http://rmhealthy.com/ Ai CHARO 0' 8R l £N "S · A's On y B Gourmet Coffees & Teas Delicious Pastries Lunch & Dinner Options 200+ Board Games FREE Play for Wilkes Students! 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The Beacon - Stptember 20, 2016 Opinion 17 Colonels Talk Back \ Apple's move to remove headphone jack on iPhone 7_causes stir Interviews by Luke Modrovsky luke. modrovsky@wilkes.edu Apple recently announced that they would eliminate a widely used piece of the next version of their iPhone. tf'le iPhone 7 will only allow users to use Bluetooth enabled headphones,.instead of having a headphone jack. Photos by Jesse Chalnick jesse. chalnick@wilkes.edu The Beacon asked members of the Wilkes Community to share how they feel about Apple's controversial decision. -Want to be in the next Colonels Talk Back? Email luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Team iPhone? Sean Ramsey Junior Entrepreneurship "I think it's a useless elimination and just makes it harder for everyone to listen to music. I would not be interested in buying the headphones. They are way too expensive. I'd probably find a cheaper pair · ofbluetooth headphones:' . Lorin Paugh Sophomore Criminology "I think it's stupid. If I want to upgrade my phone, I will probably go to Android because it's a waste of money to go out and buy a pair of $170+ headphones. They are pushing people to Android at this point:' Sal Piccone Sophomore Marketing "I think it's stupid. When you don't charge your Bluetooth headphones, you are going to be in for a long day. Maybe companies will find something that will plug into the lighting port:' OR Team Android? DeWitt Moore Junior Computer Information Systems ''I've always been an Android person but this really scares me away from the iPhone. Getting rid of a feature that everyone uses is going to hurt. It's also going to hurt business owners that use the Square swipe:' Micah Evans Sophomore Communication Studies "I already feel superior to have the superior phone because I won't have to put up with this nonsense. This definitely makes me not interested in going out and getting the iPhone 7. I use my headphone jack way too much for that." Parker Dorsey Freshman Computer Science "I have a Droid Turbo and I couldn't be any more happier with it. Hearing about the headphone issue really turns me away from the iPhone. I use my headphones for a few hours each day. Having to charge a pair of headphones would be a huge hindrance:' r �_J The Beacon - September 20, 2016 Opinion 18 North Korea creating more nuclear threats By Mark Makowski Opinion Co-Editor On Sept. 9, · the U.S. Geological Survey det!!cted seismic activity in the country of North Korea. However, this was not an actual earthquake. It was the communist state's fifth test of a nuclear weapon. Its second test this year, and the fourth time that the Obama Administration has learned of such event. To date , this was the largest nuclear test in the history of North Korea. And with this, they have announced that they will soon be able to attach the - weapon to a ballistic missile or other device and try to strike the western seaboard of the United States. President Obama has addressed the testing as , "a grave threat to regional security," which this is true, but this is now a security problem for the United States as well. North Korea won't be launching these weapons at Russia or China, who may have secretly helped th em . They want to destroy South Korea and its democratic government. . North Korea needs to be stopped and their government needs to be replaced for not only its threats to the world, but also to the deplorable way their citizens are treated. Everyday since this test, the United States has flown B 1-B supersonic jets being escorted by US and South Korean fighter jets. I believe this is the right move, we need to show force in moments like this. A nation that tries to destroy not only our way of life but South Korea's as well can not, and should no_t stand. There also should be an up build near the North Korea-South Korea border also known as the DMZ. However, having a war with North Korea could tum into a much larger scaled event. North Korea has China to its west, and Russia to its north, two countries that most likely would back the north if war was to breakout. If this would occur, this war would switch from another Korean War to World War III. Now ·its easy to say that we shoµld go in and take out the current regime. But we have tried this before and it does not necessarily work. In the instance of South Korea it succeeded, but it had people who wanted this government and fought for it. Overall this is a problem that the United States and the United Nations have been trying to curb these nuclear bomb building/testing exercises for years. And in the end, they find a way to get around treaties and sanctions imposed by the UN, or they just flat out ignore · them. If we stand around and do nothing than they will keep building weapons and they will keep advertising how they will be able to hit our great nation. Something must be· done in order to make sure that they next generation of Americans and the next generation of South Koreans are able to live in peace. · Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editors: mark.makowskil@ wilkes.edu or andre.spruell@wilkes. edu .._. @wilkesbeacon ~ mark.makowski1@wilkes.edu Presidential health: Why is it important? By Austin Ely Opinion Writer As the 2016 election cycle nears its end, and voters will head to the polls to choose the next president. Issues regarding the overall health of the candidates has sparked a national discussion on presidential health. Though the general health of candidates as well as the current president is always in question, the topic has received a large amount of attention as of late due to the democratic nominee, Hillary Clinton, having contracted pneumonia. Clinton health came into question when she was seen stumbling en route to her motorcade after visiting the Sept.11 memorial. Republican nominee Donald Trump 's health has also come into focus although no major health issues exist according to his doctor. However, · the question of whether candidates are healthy both mentally and physically has become a key talking point in this campaign where it was not in the past. Becoming a renowned public figure has its benefits, but it also brings a person's life into full-view for the general public to see. This can become difficult, especially when dealing with personal issues such as general health. Wherein presidents such as Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was stricken with Polio, and John F. Kennedy, who suffered from Addison's disease, had major heaHh concerns, yet were both still elected to the office of president. The reason, however, that presidential health plays a major role in this year's election is partly due to the age of the candidates. The 70-year-old Trump is not far ahead of 68-year-old Clinton who will tum 69 in October. That makes Clinton and Trump two of the oldest candidates to ever run for president. Though health issues are no stranger to younger people the possibility of complications increase with age and while both candidates will be well into their 70's during one's presidency, questions regarding their aealth may always be of focus . Though from the 1940's healthcare and medical advancements have led to people living longer lives as well as being able to treat and solve health concerns successfully. Therefore, Clinton and Trump stand at an interesting intersection on the way to_ the General Election. One in which has brought physical and mental health of both candidates into plain-view. Leaving voters and the nation to question whether the health of either candidate should partly determine who to vote for. @wilkesbeacon austin.ely@wilkes.edu • �6 The Beacon - September 20, 2016 19 • ·<=· ' ... ~, -__ ,,,.· • .;:;: =~:' ,. ;,_ . . . . . Wilkes students challenged to go outdoors and be active By Taylor Ryan Sports Co-Editor Are you a student who is looking for a way to get. outside, exercise and gain new experiences? Are you a student who does not quite have the time to join a full time sports team? Maybe the intramural sports league is not for you? .Wilkes University's Adventure Education may have all of the answers and experiences you are looking for, right here on Wilkes' campus. There has been an increase of time spent on the campus greenway, finding new hiking trails and weekend camping trips. Wilkes University's Adventure Education Program has recently joined 87 other universities nationwide in participating in the Outdoor Challenge. The Outdoor Challenge is a by-product of the Outdoor Foundation. The Outdoor Foundation is a non-profit that aims to grow and establish outdoor events and activities in America that center their focus on youth. . In recent years, Outdoor Foundation created a program called The Outdoor Nation in order to build interest in outdoor initiatives and implement it into various youth programs. This program has been adapted on various college campuses and gained a large following from the students, and has created a community of 'Outsiders'. Wilkes Adventure Education first became involved when they received a grant a Tew years ago from Outdoor Nation to complete programming. The grant was used to create programming in state and national parks and incorporate local youth. After receiving the grant, Wilkes University was invited to participate in the Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge. The way the Outdoor Nation Challenge works is through photo documenting and logging all of the time spent outside and indicating the activities that were done during that time. Each individual activity is ranked at different point values; the more points towards an activity will contribute to the overall points of the university. There are endless opportunities of various types of ways to be involved and what activities will contribute. This is the second year Wilkes is participating in the Outdoor Challenge. This year the challenge started on Sept. 4, and will end Oct. 15. Currently Wilkes has about 519 participants including students, staff, faculty and community members helping the universityreach its goal. It is competing with some of the largest universities from across the country. Some of the events that are in place to encourage participation are Monday night rock climbing at the Wilkes-Barre Rock gym 5-10 p.m.; on \\fednesday's there is greenway yoga held behind Chase Hall from noon-12:45 p.m.; Thursday's there are group bike rides from the SUB; and Sunday's there are hikes to different trails in the area. In addition to the usual activities, Wilkes Adventure Education also has special events that are being held throughout the challenge and the semester. One of the active students in Wilkes Adventure Education, as well as the Campus Outdoor Challenge, is Michael Sabon. Saban is a senior, environmental engineer, who began participating in the Wilkes Adventure Education events through their events with programming board. Saban now leads the group bike rides held each Thursday, as well as participates in all of the on-campus activities. Sadon has become a huge asset to the challenge, and the challenge has become a lot to him. "Being a part of the challenge means a few things to me. Mostly it's just a way to express myself," he explained. "I already have a bit of a manic personality but it definitely helped me do some things I don't normally get to try, like hiking cause I don't always have the time in my schedule to do it. But the challenge taps into my competitive nature so I make sure to do more fun things." In order to gain points towards the Outdoor Challenge you have to snap a picture of it and post it to the app. "Going to watch a football game or other sporting events can count for five The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick Participants beg in stretching during the outdoor yoga session. points under the category outdoor events/ trainings/clinics," said Jill Price, Adventure Education Coordinator. "Teams and groups can log running each day, and everyone can do 30 minutes of stargazing from wherever they can see the sky." . There is still plenty of time and opportunities to join in on the Outdoor Challenge. Even if you are not interested in logging in points, all of the activities are open to all students. If you are looking to contribute to the challenge and put Wilkes on the map, you can download the Outdoor Nation app, or sign up at www. oncampuschallenge.org. For more information: Contact Adventure Education Coordinator @wilkesbeacon taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu jill.price@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - September ..,20, 2016 Sports 20 Wilkes athletic programs find team unity through superstition every game. Seated on the team's bench, the "We got to our next game (Keystone) and Coyle. We are always saying how nice each figure has a chance to catch every goal of the realized he wasn't there," said the netrninder. other's beards are." Asst. Sports Editor season. Most importantly, it captures every After back-tracking, the team realized Although Coyle plays as a wide receiver Athletic programs are always trying to hard-working moment. the stick horse was left at their most recent "for Head Coach Trey Brown's Colonels, he have an extra edge in an attempt to win as Coach Sara Myers is tasked with picked game. When asked who the culprit might be found his way into the front line's tradition. many games as possible. For some, it is the winner of the pony ride at the end of for forgetting their fuzzy friend, Kendra said An increasing fun competition between important to have some tradition or season the game. She is tasked with picking a the team could not remember. different positions, team members look at However, she and Amanda Thompson it as another way to bond with one another long superstition when it - - - - - - - - - - - - ~ combination · of best - - - during the grueling 16 day comes to getting ready performance and best were tasked with making the _ _ _ training period. for game day. attitude throughout the haul to Selinsgrove to retrieve the team's mascot. This "fear the beard" mantra For the Wilkes duration of the game. When not protecting senior is increasingly becoming University Field Hockey Junior standout Marissa popular is sports culture and one team, they believe their Surdy thinks the result quarterback Ryan Dailey, the Colonels hope will continue stick horse's presence of this tradition ends up members of the offensive line on in their program for years to puts them in a position to helping the team on the spent most· of this year's team camp trying to grow some come. succeed. scoreboard. Asked about the what he The tradition began "People want to ride facial hair. This year's team would do if someone were to nine years ago when the pony so I think it camp ran for 16 days. All of the beards ranged from shave his beard, Bowman said, Head Coach Sara Myers motivates us to work "It is a tradition that I like and brought the mascot in to harder out on the field," . barely noticeable to full think like Junior Ryan Bowman's. I don't know what I'd be like be just that. Little did she said Surdy. Although most of the without my beard." know it would provide a "I think that traditions Regardless with what motivational boost to the The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick are important to a team. members spent the duration of Junior Ryan Bowman Photo Courtesy of traditions teams choose, the team. Junior Amanda Thompson poses It really helps bring us the camp joining in on the fun_. GoWilkesU.com Colonels hope this tradition will Senior captains Maura with the team's stickhorse. to&ether as a team ~d Bowman took it to the next bond over somethmg level by growing his beard for an entire year. bring victories their way in b()th football and Anistranski, Amanda Tredirmick and Taylor Ryan are responsible that's fun and different from the rest." · "Some of the other guys grow beards for field hockey. for delegating and relaying the importance of the season but none to the magnitude that Sophomore Dallas Kendra said there the stick horse to the team. was a minor mishap with the team's mascot mine is," says Bowman. @wilkesbeacon The stick horse has one of the best seats at during a recent trip to Susquehanna. "The runner-up, however, might be Aaron Juke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu By Luke Modrovsky 't,/1 Winning spree lifts Wilkes to the .top spot in the MAC By Danny Van B!unt Sports Co-Editor The women's field hockey team started . their season with two losses against Kean University and Eastern Connecticut State. After that, the field hockey team continued on to win four more games. Out of those four wins, the field hockey team shut out both Keystone College and Marywood University 2-0. They beat Moravian College 2-1 and overcame an early goal by Arcadia University ending 3-2. This leaves them sitting at 4-2 overall record with a four game win streak. "I am very happy with our team so far this season. This is one of the most tactically and . technically sound teams that I have worked with in my nine years as a head coach. I am really excited to see where this season will take us," said Head Coach Sara Myers. Through six completed games so far, junior Marissa Surdy leads the team with four goals and six assists, giving her a total of 14 points. The team has faced some good competition so far, but in the upcoming weeks may give the field hockey team a true test. Their next game is on the road to Alvernia University Junior Marissa Surdy looks to pass upfield. Photo Courtesy of GoWilkesU.com "I am very happy with. our team so far this season. This is one of the most tactically and technically sound teams that I have. worked with in my nine years as a head coach. I am really excited to see where this season will take us;' said Head Coach Sara Myers. and they are undefeated with a record of 5-0. As they progress through to the middle of their season, they will begin to face conference teams like DeSales University and Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham. The team could jump out to very good spot in MAC Freedom Conference because the first two teams have worse records than Wilkes. DeSales has a record of 2-4, while Fairleigh Dickinson is 3-3. Wilkes has the best record in the MAC Freedom so far. Coach Myers is already looking down the road to see what her team can do. "I am looking forward to seeing the team grow and develop together. Chemistry is very important and this group has undeniable chemistry. They are very fun to watch and I enjoy getting to work with them every day," said Myers. The Colonels look to make a return to the conference tournament later in the year. The team will open the 2016 conference season against DeSales later in September. Come out and support your Colonels at their next home game against Immaculata University at 7 p.m. ~ @wilkesbeacon - , daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu • �4 The Beacon - September 20, 2016 21 Sports Spqrts injuries should not be overlooked Connor's injury has led to her growth as a soccer player By Pankil Chander Sports Writer For a collegiate athlete, staying healthy is one of the hardest feats to accomplish. Injuries bring mental, emotional and physical hardships that can't be explained until they are overcome with resilience. 'i\. year without soccer was one of the most difficult things I had to do. Watch my roommates go to practice, and leave for games knowing I couldn't be apart of it,» said junior forward Dianna Connor of the women's soccer team. Connor suffered several tears in both of her hip labrum's during her freshman campaign. Connor, a native of Effort, Pa., chose to complete her undergraduate degree in five years to fulfill the year of eligibility she did not use due to nursing her hips back to health. It wasn't just about competing for herself, Connor wanted to gain another year to compete alongside her teammates. "Having another year to be apart of something so great makes me truly so grateful;' Connor said. Although the year off devastated Connor, it bought her time to reflect and forge pu~pose from her struggle. "The year off really helped me get my mind in the right spot, I was able to really do some self searching and figure out what I wanted,» said Connor. Connor soon realized that in order for her to compete at the highest level, she would have to remain patient and refer to fundamentals. "For my body, I let everything heal that was .put through a lot over the past years, and it was kind of like starting over. I retrained my body the right way and treated it the way it needed to be treated in order to stay healthy,» Connor said. Connor used the focus she demonstrated on the soccer field and harnessed that focus towards new experiences. Overcoming her injury has changed her. "I never walk in the weight room, the "It really helped me in the classroom, locker room or on the field and take it for to boost my GPA and be apart of different granted: On days I drag or have a negative things I wouldn't have been able to do if I attitude, I remind myself what I've been had practice or games:' Connor said. through. I remember why I love the sport Head Coach of the women's soccer team, so much and how it felt to have it ripped John Sumoski, was impressed with the grit away from me: I never take a minute with Connor displayed. my team for granted:' "Dianna has taken a lot of time and care Connor is excited to continue to develop to come back to full strength. For a college as an athlete and hopes to help lead her athlete with a four-year clock, it's a difficult team to another MAC Championship final thing to deal with and it involves a good berth. . · blend of patience and persistence at the "I saw how much I'm capltle of my right times and I think she's handled this freshman year after stepping up during part very well," Sumoski said. games and also receiving MAC freedom Connor, a sports management major, conference player of the week, and I know returned to the field in the fall of 2015 and · I have grown into a better athlete so I hope assisted in leading the team to a runner-up to break some of my boundaries and keep finish in the 2015 MAC Championships. growing as an athlete here at Wilkes;· Connor's hip injuries strengthened her Connor said. resolve and made her approach her ilkesbeacon training with a sense of humility and gratitude. pankil.chander@wilkes.edu zza .• -Subs 1lnick ery. 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D 570 • 823 • 9272 WILKES-BARRE 156 SOUTH PENNSYLVANIA NEXT DOOR TO DOMINO'S PIZZA 0 .~, ❖> c_>,!,,,i~:~,~,-<..a>{',::~·.<..,:f' (, -,~;,-,. · � 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 2016 September 20th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 September 20 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/0d4cfb1d74e707d488cdfe220ec93ec1.pdf eeaf5efec81679518e40374cbdf8a266 PDF Text Text The Beacon - September 13, 2016 THE BEACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 70 Issue 01 The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Wilkes adds ice hockey as 23rd varsity sport R1t Full story on page 19 The Beacon/Taylor Ryan The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ mascot, Tux, and the Wilkes Colonel pose after the announcement of ice hockey being added to varsity team sports offerings. �News The Beacon - September 13, 2016 Beacon Briefs Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu KDP Childhood Cancer Fundraiser Buddhist meditation sessions to begin Sept. 13 Buddhist meditation in the style taught by Vietnamese Buddhist Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh will take place at 4:45 p.m. on Sept. 13. Sitting and walking meditation will be practiced. This tradition emphasizes mindfulness and careful analysis of our experience in the interests of encouraging peace and joy in our lives. The first session will explain the basic practices; all parties are welcome. No experience is necessary and you need not commit to anything more than trying the practices for the 45 minutes that you are there. Contact Dr. Linda Paul if you have any questions or would like a copy of the written information about the practices (linda.paul@ wilkes.edu). Can’t make the first session? Join us for a later one. We plan on meeting each Tuesday 4:45-5:30 p.m. in the Kirby Salon. Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), the Education Honor Society is raising money for the ThinkBIG Organization throughout the month of September. During club hours the group will be doing thought clouds for any amount of change donation, ribbons for $1, and bracelets for $2. The bracelets will be available starting next week. Want to find out more about the organization, visit http://www. thinkbigpa.org. This will be a running fundraiser through the end of September. Fall Internship Registration Please visit the Co-op Education/Internship Office, 2nd floor, Henry Student Center, on Sept. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. for Fall Internship Registration. The session for ALL fall interns will be held on Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Henry Student Center. It is a mandatory meeting to receive the paperwork and assignments necessary to submit during the semester. Wilkes University Student Government notes By Sarah Bedford Editor-in-Chief Week 1 On Aug. 31, Student Government met for its first meeting. John Stachacz, dean of library and IT gave his report on campus updates. This summer, more WiFi access points were created across campus and the library database was also expanded. Alumni Relations gave its fund request for homecoming activities. The group requested $500 to pay for 50 student tickets for two homecoming events: Pints with Professors and Tailgate Tent. Homecoming activities begin on Sept. 30. Student Government began planning for the homecoming dance which is themed, “There’s no place like Homecoming.” The total amount requested was for $27,350.55. Constitutional revisions for the Student Government constitution were on the table. Changes were basic procedure that required update and clarification. Allie Grudeski, SG president made a fund request for Club Day to cover the cost of food and incidentals for the event. Grudeski hopes to make the event completely SG-run in upcoming years, removing responsibility from Student Development. Funds requested were $6,100. Capital Projects also made a fund request for: Wilkes University customized bubble soccer balls, two carts, two color printers and two black and white printers for the Club Hub and SG Office, an iPad for the Mailroom, 2 News work study funds for the Club Hub and Club Hub Supplies. The total amount requested was $18,940. Operations committee explained that the new bleachers and restrooms at Ralston Field may be ready for the homecoming football game. The signage for the single bathrooms around campus have also been labeled as “all gender” restrooms. The Treasurer's Report stands as follows: All College: $48,000; Conference: $5,000; General Funds: $25,000; Spirit: $2,000 with a SG total of $80,000. Week 2 Student Government met on Wednesday for its weekly meeting. Alumni Association presented for their week two of two for their homecoming ticket request. The board voted allocating $500 to the group with a vote of 20-0-1. The Geo-Exploration Club presented for its reinstatement for week one of two. The club had formerly been active but not in recent years. The Political Society also presented for its reinstatement. The group is nonpartisan and hopes to spread political awareness through the election season and beyond. SG will vote next week on both clubs’ status. Cody Morcom, SG vice president presented his fund request for the Sports Smash event which will replace Bubble Bash. The total request is for $5,500. The board voted on the allocation of funds for the homecoming dance, which increased to $29,955.52, which is less than requested for Homecoming 2015. The board voted passing the motion at 20-0-1. SG Constitutional revisions were voted on, passing 20-0-1. President Patrick Leahy must approve of the revisions before they can be instated. Club Day fund requests were voted upon, passing 19-1-1. Capital Projects’ fund request was also revised and voted on. The two carts were removed and the iPad. The group voted per item as follows: $3,000 allocated for bubble soccer balls passing 18-0-3; $2,202.76 for back and color printers and ink for the Club Hub and one black and white printer for the SG office passing 19-0-2; $7,200 for Club Hub work study passing 15-4-2; $2,500 per semester for Club Hub supplies passing 190-2. Admissions and Financial Aid committee and discussed reviewing the honors program for admissions purposes. There was also discussion on a new financial aid award template to expedite the process and a focus on PSAT scores for new students. 200 students have already been accepted to Wilkes for the 2017-2018 school year. The Treasurer’s Report stands as follows: All College: $48,000; General Funds: $25,000; Conference: $5,000; and Spirit: $2,000 for an SG total of $80,000. table of contents news................2 life, a&e...........7 spread............12 opinion..........14 sports............19 �The Beacon - September 13, 2016 News 3 All gender bathrooms: Bigger news than you think Title IX changes help wash away gender-discrimination By Toni Penello Asst. News Editor S tudents may have noticed the new all-gender bathrooms scattered around campus. Transgender and gendernonconforming students may be excited, but the reason why these new signs have been introduced could start them rejoicing. As of May 13, Title IX, which protects college students from gender discrimination, was clarified by the US Department of Justice and the US Department of Education to include gender identity as well as sex assigned at birth. In a dear colleague letter, Title IX was clarified as follows by stating that the Education Amendment “...encompasses discrimination based on a student’s gender identity, including discrimination based on a student’s transgender status.” Dr. Helen Davis, an associate professor of English who identifies as queer, took this opportunity to make changes she thought positive for the transgender and gender nonconforming students at Wilkes, and immediately contacted Samantha Phillips, Wilkes University’s Title IX coordinator. “We are lucky enough to have a full-time Title IX coordinator. That isn’t common in small schools,” Davis said. “When I contacted Samantha Phillips, she already knew all about it, which was great.” Davis told Phillips that there were certain things that could be done in response to the clarification that to ensure that transgender and gender-nonconforming students are “comfortable and accommodated.” “I suggested that we have all-gender restrooms on campus that are clearly marked, and everyone was very accommodative of that,” Davis said. That was when a task force was formed, which included the Provost, Associate Provost, and Director of Residence Life, as well as Davis and others. The next issue involved logistics as to what the restrooms would be called, what the sign would look like and what picture would be used. “For coding purposes there needed to be a picture on the side,” Davis explained. A stick figure that was half male and half female was suggested, but Davis felt that this was still too binary, not being inclusive to gender nonconforming students. “I suggested they use a toilet, because it is a representation of what the facility is that is very clear, and that is not gendered in any way,” she said. Around 40 gender-neutral bathroom signs have been added on campus. “This is phase one,” Davis said. The all-gender bathrooms are the singleuse, “family” restrooms which have always been on campus. “We’ve been lucky on this campus that we had these restrooms the whole time,” Davis said. The physical changes, like the signs, are clear evidence of changes, but Davis stressed the importance of the underlying causes which created them. “We can talk about this in terms of bathrooms, but it’s much bigger than that, and that’s important to know,” she said. Davis explained that many responses to the clarification are still in the works, including the ability of students to use their preferred names on attendance sheets and their emails, the abolishment of mandatory gendered formal dress in certain programs and more. “Wilkes University values and encourages an open and inclusive environment for all students. The University embraced and encouraged a supportive, safe, and nondiscriminatory community prior to the issuance of the Dear Colleague Letter on Transgender Students this past May,” said Phillips. Students are permitted to be placed in housing based on their gender identity and could always use the bathroom that corresponded to their gender identity as well, Phillips mentioned. “Our goal, however, is to go above and beyond the recommendations contained in the Dear Colleague Letter. Accordingly, we have been reviewing policies and procedures utilized across the campus in an endeavor to further enhance our inclusive community,” Phillips explained. “Among other things, we are working on updating the website, creating a campus restroom map, and providing more streamlined processes to access the resources we have to offer students. I am, of course, always open to suggestions and new ideas for making sure we sustain a campus culture where all students feel welcome.” The bathrooms may be just one change among many possible changes, but the effect is still profound for some students, such as genderqueer student and senior psychology The Beacon/ Jesse Chalnick The relabeling of the family restrooms around campus to be all gender is just the start of nondiscrimination amendments. major Elliot DeMesa. “I definitely think it’s a step in the right direction,” they said. “For someone who identifies as nonbinary, it feels great that our culture is moving toward an atmosphere in which there are fewer instances that I face having to be boxed in one gender category, even in such a small way such as nonbinary bathrooms.” DeMesa added that their comfort level on campus is mostly good. “I have a great support system with my girlfriend, friends, and RA and e-mentor staff. I don’t feel as though my identity as a queer person has limited or disadvantaged me in any way through Wilkes, nor do I feel like my identity puts me in danger here,” they stated. One issue DeMesa does face is being misgendered, which is when a person refers to a transgender or non conforming person as a gender other than their own, uses gendered pronouns that don’t describe them, or uses a name that they no longer identify with. “I still face being misgendered, but gender neutral bathrooms are an awesome move away from being misgendered,” DeMesa explained. “With a personal moment of privacy like going to the bathroom, I at least don't feel misgendered then.” For more information on what is in store for students as a result of the Title IX clarification, contact Samantha Phillips at samantha.phillips@wilkes.edu. Editors note: The use of the pronoun they is used in this story in reference to an individual who does not identify as he or she. @wilkesbeacon toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - September 13, 2016 News Campus Wi-Fi and database updates to improve student life By Alyssa Mursch News Editor A greater number of databases that have been made more easily accessible paired with faster Wi-Fi and other studentfriendly updates are up and running after a productive summer from the IT Department and Farley Library staff. What’s New Electronic Resources Librarian Heather Bowman explained the benefits of updating the campus databases by comparing what it replaced. Prior to this year, Wilkes had a resource collection from EBSCOhost, which had about 15 databases, Bowman explained. She added that one of the biggest drawbacks of EBCSCOhost was the complicated search nature. As many students have experienced during their research using EBSCOhost, there are multiple different boxes to utilize, and a certain way to use them in order to get the best results. The new system, ProQuest, will be much easier and quicker to use, Bowman said. “It streamlines the research process.” ProQuest includes 40 databases, giving students access to about 5,000 more titles than before. Moreover, it is more accessible as it has “discovery search,” a tool that allows you to search from one search box, rather than multiple. It will search the entire library and rank the results based on the relevance to your search, Bowman explained. “It greatly expanded databases, especially for nursing, health sciences, pharmacy and a great deal of social sciences,” Bowman said. The project, which started at the end of June, also added two newspaper databases, which are U.S. News Stream and International News Stream. These include about 2,000 newspapers, whereas before students only had access to local newspapers in print. Dean for Library Information and Technology John Stachacz described the new database as “one of the best” in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The campus Wi-Fi has also improved over the past few months. Stachacz explained how Wilkes changed its internet provider and tripled the bandwidth within the past year, resulting in faster Wi-Fi and a decrease in technological difficulties. There have also been six Wi-Fi access points added to areas on campus that were lacking them, such as Breiseth Hall and the nursing simulation lab, Stachacz said, adding that one access point can provide Wi-Fi to about 75 people. In addition, Stachacz said a second backup data center was created and phone systems were updated. The great strides taken were recognized by President Patrick Leahy when he granted network director John Carlin, who is responsible for the majority of the IT updates, the Presidential Award for Innovation. What’s Next Stachacz provided a sneak preview as to what to expect in upcoming months and years. The most immediate update will be a new portal, which students can preview and offer feedback on by visiting portal. wilkes.edu. The new portal will not have links on the front page. It will also be single sign-on, meaning that only one sign in is necessary, rather than having to sign in to the portal and email separately. It will be much more visually appealing, and much simpler, Stachacz said. It’s very “intuitively obvious” to use, he added. “Student can easily modify what they want to see. Everyone can custom tailor what they want on their portal,” Stachacz explained. When the new portal is ready, it will run simultaneously with the old one for a short time in order to give students adequate time to adjust. Also upcoming will be upgraded software and a firewall update to provide protection and further bandwidth expansion. This is all part of a three year strategic plan, Stachacz said, for which the university is in its second year. To view the upcoming portal visit: portal.wilkes.edu The Beacon/Gabby Glinski 4 @wilkesbeacon alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu EXPERIENCE WILKES-BARRE WITH YOUR FLEX DOLLARS! �News The Beacon - September 13, 2016 National Suicide Awareness Month brings attention to mental health By Alyssa Mursch News Editor A young man is three months into his first year of college. He is taking five classes and must also be involved in campus clubs to start building his resume. He commutes to class every day, as he must go to his full-time job directly after and then report home to help his single mother take care of his younger siblings. Thisa scenario is just one of many that college students may face, causing them to experience the plight of anxiety or depression. With September marking National Suicide Awareness month, it is time to give a voice to those that suffer and let them know they are not alone. About one-third of U.S. college students had difficulty functioning in the last 12 months due to depression and almost half said they felt overwhelming anxiety, according to the 2013 National College Health Assessment, which examined data from 125,000 students from more than 150 colleges and universities. Psychology professor Robert Bohlander offers insight into why people are more prone to declined mental health during their college years. "College students have more stress than those of the same age who do not attend, absolutely," Bohlander said. He explained that college students face all the regular stressors of relationships, financial woes and identity questions, while also having the extra weight of the additional stress that college brings. Starting out, students stress about adjusting to college life, trying to be successful in their studies and having freedom and independence. As they go on and that adjustment period fades, however, they are immediately faced with other stressors: the economy, careers and preparing to enter into the "real world." "They're never in a safe zone," Bohlander said. Regardless of how common it may be among college students, two-thirds of those who are struggling do not seek treatment, according to the American College Health Association Spring 2015 assessment. Campus Counselor Susan Biskup explained some potential hesitations people might have about seeking help. "In and of itself, the symptoms of anxiety and depression can make it difficult to have enough energy to reach out for support," Biskup said. Bohlander added that there are also certain stigmas to mental health, including social stigmas and self stigmas. He explained that social stigmas occur when someone is reluctant to seek help because they fear judgment from family and friends, whereas self stigma is when the person does not even want to acknowledge to themselves that they are suffering. Fortunately, there are a variety of outlets on campus to help. Along with campus counseling and caring faculty, there is also a NeuroTraining and Research Center on campus that can teach students how to reduce stress through breathing and brain training. Another useful tool is mindful meditation, which is offered Tuesdays, starting Sept. 13, from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. in the Kirby Salon. According to the 2014 National College Heath Assessment survey, nearly one in six college students had been diagnosed or treated for anxiety, and according to a survey done by the National Alliance of Mental Illness, more than 62 percent of students who withdrew from college with mental health problems did so for that reason. That does not have to be the case for students on this campus, Biskup emphasizes, as there are many people here to help. "There are some many effective treatments available. You don't have to suffer in silence. Remember that despite your circumstances, support is available to you through campus counseling," Biskup said, seeking to directly reach out to students that suffer from mental illnesses. To schedule a counseling appointment, call Susan Biskup at 570-408-4355 or Melissa Gaudio at 570-408-4358. For more information about mindful meditation, contact Dr. Linda Paul at linda.paul@ wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu 5 Common warning signs of suicidal individuals • Anxiety • Withdrawal • Depression • Loss of energy • Unusual thoughts • Mood swings • Giving things away • Alcohol/drug usage • Eating changes • Agression • Irritability • Nearly 1 in 6 college students Is diagnosed or treated for anxiety 2014 National College Heath Assessment survey The Beacon/Gabby Glinski • Loss of interest • Difficulty concentrating • Changes in sleep patterns • Reckless behavior http://college.usatoday. com/2016/01/30/mental-health-bythe-numbers/ �The Beacon - September 13, 2016 News 6 Professor brings worldy experience to Wilkes By Zachary Smith Staff Writer The political science department has gained one more full time faculty member. Dr. Andreea Maierean has decided to stay on full time with the Wilkes University Political Science Department since joining in January of 2014. Maierean was born in Suceava, Romania, and has traveled the world since in her pursuit of education. In high school she won a national competition for philosophy, which granted her a full scholarship to the university of her choice. Starting at the National School of Political Studies and Public Administration in Bucharest, Romania where she and roughly 70 other students entered to get a certificate (what it was referred to in Romania) and only two students succeeded in acquiring it. She then studied in Italy, at the Facolta di Scienze Politichce, Universita degli Studi di Trieste. In Italy, she was fully submersed in the language, even after being told that there would be English there (there was not) and has since grasped a great understanding of the language. After her time spent in Italy, she moved on to the Central European University in Budapest, Hungary, where she acquired her Masters of Art degree in Political Science. She might have ended her educational world tour there had it not been for her professors who urged her to continue on and attend school in the United States. She took the advice of her teachers and moved on to America where she acquired her doctorate in Political Science at Boston University. During her time at the University, she also taught several classes on campus. Starting out as a teacher’s assistant her first year and gradually moving up and having her own classes by the time she graduated. Her view on teaching was inherited from her grandmother: prioritize the students. She also considers herself to be the poster child for studying abroad, and encourages all students to do it for at least one semester. “I appreciate the model of teaching (in the United States) so much more having known what the alternatives are like,” she said. “I really value the relationships I have with my students and fellow professors.” Maierean’s hope for the future is that a more students join the department and take Do you like to write? Interested in current events? Want to get more involved? Write news for the Beacon! Contact: Alyssa Mursch- News Editor alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Andreea Maierean advantage of all Wilkes has to offer. “There are so many opportunities here on campus for students. They just have to reach out and grab them.” Toni Pennello- Assistant News Editor toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu Parents or friends visiting campus? Suggest Hillard House Inn Bed & Breakfast 58 W. River Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 570-823-6591 hillardhouse@verizon.net hillardhouseinn. com Courtesy of Allie Grudeski This summer, members of Student Government visited a conference in Boston, where they got to meet other Student Government representatives. Pictured from left: Nicole Hughes, Nate Barnhart, Katelyn Jimison, Cody Morcom, Allie Grudeski and Dylan Fox. • Celebrating our 10th year • 150-year-old Second Empire Circa 1865 • Located on campus -- next to Doane Hall • Ask for Wilkes discount • Includes full breakfast • Private en suite baths �The Beacon - September 13, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editor: kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu 10 signs you are back on the Wilkes campus By Rachel Leandri Managing Co-Editor With fall around the corner, many find happiness in seasonal joys, such as the warm and sunny days with breezy nights, pumpkin spice coffee making a return to Dunkin Donuts, and the beginning of football games and fantasy drafts. From saying “see you later” to friends at home, to picking up a new planner, you quickly find yourself back in the Barre to complete yet another year of your college education at Wilkes University. For those of you who don’t feel officially back into the swing of the semester and the hard grind of being a Colonel, here are 10 evident signs to help jumpstart your memory. You know you are back on the Wilkes campus when… 1. Printer problems have already begun. Farley library is already flooded with students leaving the printers paper-jammed and in need of assistance. Forget about stopping before class to print out those lastminute PowerPoints from LIVE. You either end up spending an extra 10 cents on having to print through the color printer with the others out of commission while also missing the first half of class by the time you get logged onto the computers. 2. There are zero parking spots available. Get your quarters and dimes ready, guys. If a commuter or off-campus resident, you can never be more than two minutes late or you’ll find yourself driving aimlessly in circles thinking you found a spot but it’s really just a sports car you didn’t see the tail end of. This will result in meter parking on the streets which will eat all of your pocket change by the end of your full day of classes. 3. Starbucks has already become your home away from your apartment. It’s only going into the third week of classes, but yet the Starbucks employees already have your order down to a science with your name (actually spelled correctly) displayed on your cup waiting for you at the end of the counter. 4. Most of your week nights for the Pictured above is a a scienic overview of the campus Greenway. semester have been already booked by Programming Board and Student Government. Forget about attending that bio review session or working on that group PowerPoint presentation. You will be too busy picking out your attire for the homecoming dance, or attending the Kirby and riverside concerts along with wing wars and pizza wars. Let’s be real, no homework assignment is going to keep you away from casino night with all the free giveaways and awesome prizes. 5. It’s not even October and half of your dining dollars are gone. You swear someone hacked your account and stole your meal plan, but in reality you have been ordering out and eating in at Frank’s subconsciously on a four times-aweek basis. 6. You wake up on Thursday mornings with a sigh of relief. Friday nights signify the start of the weekend, but Thursday nights are what Wilkes students count down the days until. Thursday nights mean Rodano’s, friends, and lots and lots of pitchers. You may have a rough Friday morning, but the late night out was worth it. 7. You won’t let anything get between you and your $3 movie pass. Nothing is more frustrating than when you realize you forgot your wallet at home or in your car which restricts you from waiting in line for your bargain of a movie ticket. And on any given day you did remember, most likely your friends did not, in which you end up spotting them because they are the ones you made plans with to see Suicide Squad on the weekend. 8. You are out of breath by the time you reach the top floor of any building on campus. By the time you reach the third floor of the Sub or the fourth floor of Stark, you realize how out of shape you are and contemplate adding more cardio and gym time to your schedule. The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick 9. You have been officially warned about skunks roaming Wilkes-Barre. Usually University emails within the first couple days of the semester involve content regarding club day, welcome back messages, and bookstore deals. Nowhere else but at Wilkes would students receive word from city officials advising to stay away from such creatures at all costs. 10. In some weird way, all of these signs make you proud to be a Colonel. Like it or leave it, looking back on this campus one day and thinking about all of these crazy notions is going to make you smile and laugh. The memories made here will have forever shaped your college experience and stick permanently with you. Acknowledging these signs not only reminds you of a full school year ahead, but is what also gives you Colonel pride. @wilkesbeacon rachel.leandri@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - September 13, 2016 ~~ 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment mu mm ~lfilfil~ Graphic Design by Nicole Kutos r3rocroli C.heddar ~oup [[fflffi~~ • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1. Melt butter in a pot over medium • 1 small onion , chopped 2. Add the chopped onion and cook until • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour tender, about 5 minutes • 2 cups half-and-half 3. Whisk in the flour for 3 minutes • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 4. Whisk in half-and-half • 2 bay leaves 5. Add chicken broth , nutmeg and bay leaves • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg , 6. Season with salt and pepper salt and freshly ground pepper 7. Bring to a simmer • 4 7 -inch sourdough bread boules 8. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook (round loaves) until thickened for about 20 minutes • 4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 head) 9. Prepare the bread bowl by using a sharp • 1 large carrot, diced knife to cut a circle into the top of each loaf. • 3 cups of grated sharp white and ~. Be sure to hollow out the middle with a fork ,,· yellow cheddar cheese to create a thick bread shell. • 2 long hot peppers 1 ~ Do you have a favorite dorm room recipe that’s convenient for college students always on the go? Submit it to Amanda Bialek, LA&E Assistant Editor amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu Wilkes Student Chef, Alex Faes created this delicious dish . 10. Add broccoli, peppers, and carrots to broth mixture and simmer until tender 11 . Discard bay leaves 12. Puree soup in a blender until smooth 13. Add cheese to the soup and whisk over medium heat 14. Add up to ¾ cup water if soup is too thick 15. Ladle into bread bowls and enjoy (Recipe taken from foodnetwork.com.) C 11111MOIIITll,llRIIIIIITO.. =::, f!50 * IARN 0111 * 1AVI 11Vl1 * S10 •10 BRINC l'OURWllKH ID AND CIT AN mu f10 ON J YOUR rtR1T DONATION!! 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There are wooded trails for hiking and standing stones throughout the 17 acres of land. “Since the onset of human consciousness, whenever clouds of darkness have gathered, humankind has raised up stones to call forth light,” William “Bill” Cohea Jr., founder of Columcille Park said. “Today, black clouds hover over a divided America and an anxious world. Columcille Megalith Park responds: Let there be light!” (billcohea.com). Cohea is a retired Presbyterian minister, pastor, teacher and social activist. As a young minister, Cohea visited the Island of Iona off the coast of Scotland. During his visit, he fell asleep and had a dream that stones surrounded him and they said, “Bill you need to stand us up,” according to Eleanor Thompson, Columcille Coordinator. She said he did not quite understand what this profound dream meant. In the years yet to come, Cohea realized what he was destined to create. He continued his ministry in New York, Chicago and throughout the United States with his church and social justice programs. After turning 50, he decided to purchase some property from the Kirkridge Retreat center. “He more or less walked away from what his life was then and started standing stones,” Thompson said. Cohea researched the history of Iona and discovered there were over 57 Scottish kings buried on the land. It is considered a holy island. Iona “used to be known as the island of standing stones,” Thompson said. There originally were more than 350 standing stones on the land. When Cohea fell asleep on Iona, it is believed that he connected with some ancient energies of the land, according to Thompson. These energies and spiritual legacy inspired the creation of the park. “He made his dream a reality,” Thompson said. “I would like to think that when people come they sense the peace of a legacy and in doing so he gives other people permission to manifest their own dreams.” Cohea’s mission was to create an open space that encourages individuals of various faith backgrounds and traditions to gather for transformation and renewal, according to columcille.org. The stones are preCeltic meaning they are “primal and archetypal energies and styles,” according to columcille.org. Each stone holds a different meaning for every individual. Thompson believes that the directions of the stones standing up are like “acupuncture for mother earth.” “When you have acupuncture on your flesh, it redirects the energy and creates a healing space on your flesh,” Thompson said. Her favorite area of the park is the Stone Circle. She enjoys watching the sunrise, and in the evening she views the “glow time” there. This is when the sun sets right before dusk and the land radiates. More than 5,000 people visit the park every year. Some events that are held at Columcille include the Blessing of Animals, Spring Equinox Sunrise Observance, Summer Solstice Gathering, Autumn Equinox Sunrise Observance, Winter Solstice Sunrise Observance, and Full Moon Gatherings. “The word solstice is an ancient word that means the sun stands still,” Thompson said. This year marks the 38th anniversary of the park. Columcille Megalith Park is located at 2155 Fox Gap Road in Bangor. If you are interested in learning more, you can read Cohea’s “From the Beginning to the Beginning” book or watch his documentary, “Dancing with the Stones.” The park is approximately one hour away from Wilkes University. For more information or directions, visit columcille.org or email oran@columcille. org. “Since the onset of human consciousness, whenever clouds of darkness have gathered, humankind has raised up stones to call forth light.” @wilkesbeacon amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Amanda Bialek Above: The pre-Celtic stones hold a different meaning to each person who views them. Below: Columcille Megalith Park receives approximately 5,000 visitors each year. �The Beacon - September 13, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Students share summer 2016 study abroad experiences By Gabby Glinski Co-Managing Editor While many Wilkes students spent their summer days at home with their families or working summer jobs, several students decided to get away and travel abroad. Valerie Woods, a junior marketing and management major, and Shana Noon, a junior nursing major, traveled to Dublin, Ireland, and Tanzania, respectively, to continue their education and experience different cultures and career paths. Woods left for Dublin, Ireland in May and stayed for several months. There, she took on two internships; one at MediaTeam, an event planning company, and another at Westland Studios, a recording studio. “So far I’m enjoying working and getting an idea of what I want to do after Wilkes,” Woods said earlier this summer. “Being abroad allows you to get out of your own comfort zone and learn about new cultures and environments.” When she was not working, she was able to travel the rest of Ireland and parts of Europe. Woods also volunteered at a Dublin festival. While in Tanzania, Noon experienced the culture and health care, ranging from learning about how food is produced and grown, to working alongside midwives. Noon visited farms, or shambas, and learned about tropical plants, breeding livestock and how farming practices contribute to the population’s health. She also had the opportunity to visit an orphanage for children under 2. The children at the orphanage receive food, but do not always receive the stimulation they need. Noon enjoyed holding and playing with the babies. For most of her trip, Noon worked in the maternity ward with nurse midwives. She shared that nurses in Tanzania face challenges that American nurses don’t even need to consider, like the patient-to-nurse ratio. Noon said that at one point, there were 50 patients and only one nurse. There were so many patients that often women had to share a bed with two other patients. Some even ended up on mattresses on the floor. Courtesy of Shana Noon While in Tanzania, Noon was able to experience some of the African culture including dancing, singing in a church choir, haggling at a market and visiting a private girls school. Patients often had to provide their own medications, gloves, food and kanga. Kanga refers to a cloth that can be used as a garment, wrap for a baby or to be used as a strap to carry a baby on one’s back. “It was very difficult when I saw patients that were malnourished or could not afford to pay for their supplies,” Noon said. “I saw nurses shout at husbands to buy medications for their wives, purchase their own gloves, and receive their pay late because the hospital is waiting on funding from the government.” Noon worked in the premature baby unit, experienced a cesarean delivery and participated in a home visit for one of her patients. “Not only was I able to deepen my studies and practice my skills in my area of interest, but I was able gain a more global view of healthcare and culture,” Noon said. “I don’t think I will ever be able to look at a pair of gloves the same way again.” Besides learning about health care, Noon also experienced other aspects of Tanzanian culture. She watched traditional African dancers, sang in a church choir in Kiswahili, visited an all girls private school and haggled in a market. Haggling is culturally appropriate in Tanzania. She then went to a tailor with the cloth she haggled for to have traditional clothing and bags made. She shared that she would get invited to people’s homes and eat meals cooked from scratch. Common Tanzanian snacks include chia, boiled peanuts and popcorn. Both Woods and Noon encourage interested students to seek study abroad opportunities. Students who are interested in studying abroad may visit the study abroad page on the Wilkes website under the Center for Global Education and Diversity or contact Dr. Jeffrey Stratford, Director of Study Abroad at jeffrey.stratford.wilkes.edu. @wilkesbeacon gabrielle.glinski@wilkes.edu Valerie Woods was able to snap this picture of the Colonel while at Giants Causeway in Belfast. Courtesy of Valerie Woods �The Beacon - September 13, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Wilkes invites students, relatives to attend Family Day By Kimberly Hein Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor Family Day is an annual fall tradition held on the Wilkes campus. Family day will be held on Sept. 17. The weekend allows for opportunities to spend time together as a family, as well as show family members around campus and introduce them to faculty and friends. Melissa Howells, Student Development Coordinator says, “I think Family Day can benefit not only students but family members as well. Students get to bring their family onto campus, their home away from home, sharing the experience of campus life at Wilkes” Families will get to attend athletic events, attend a picnic lunch with give-a-ways. Howells mentioned that she feels a sense of pride during family day from both sides: students showing their familiarity with campus and families being able to visualize their students in a setting as they explain their day-to-day routine. “I feel there is a level of comfort that the Wilkes community provides and both student and families get a chance to share that for a day,” Howells states. @wilkesbeacon kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu For more information or to register for Family Day, head to wilkes.edu/familyday @wilkesbeacon amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - Sept. 13, 2016 12 Bump, Set, Spike! Julie Murphy is a freshman at Wilkes University and will be of the newest members of the volleyball team come this fall. Murphy is from Mountain Top, Pa., where she went to Crestwood High School. When Murphy came to Wilkes, she felt unity and knew she would like it here. Not only did the students, team and staff make her feel welcome, but the Sidhu School of Business was the right fit and what she was looking for out of a business program. A soccer player for more than 12 years, Murphy has been playing volleyball for seven years. She currently plays libero or defensive specialist. This position gives her a good chance of a lot of playing time as well as making her a key player on the court. As Murphy embarks on her college career she knows that there are challenges ahead but she also knows that it will be worth it. “I’m excited to continue playing volleyball in general and make new friends on the team.” Playing at the college level is not something everyone gets to experience, and starting your freshman season can be nervewracking but Murphy was mentioned as a possible stand out already and has four years to enjoy her love of the game. Meet one of the starting quarterbacks for the Wilkes University football team, Senior Ryan Dailey. Ryan is from Easton, Pa., and was quarterback for Wilson Area High School. Dailey is pursuing a degree in accounting. Dailey has been a quarterback since he started playing football. He had the opportunity to play for Wilkes and saw it as chance to get one on one coaching and playing experience. His freshman season was successful for him due to the fact that he was able to get playing time his first season as a college football player. Since he has been able to gain a large amount of experience starting early on, Dailey has built confidence on the field. These past few seasons the Wilkes Colonels have been trying to find their groove again, but this hasn’t made Dailey lose sight of why he’s there. As he approaches his last year as a Wilkes football player, he expects a lot of competition from the team and he is hopeful for a better year than the last couple. All Dailey wants out of this season is to win some more games, with the guys that have become family over the past four years, and enjoy playing the games he loves so much. �The Beacon - Sept. 13, 2016 Meet sophomore goalkeeper from the Wilkes University men’s soccer team, Tim Gallagher. Gallagher is from Easton, Pa., and is a graduate of Notre Dame Green Pond High School. He is in his sophomore year of college and pursuing an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering. Going into his second season at Wilkes, Gallagher has high hopes set for himself and his team. “I hope this season we can win a couple more games and hopefully make a push for playoffs.” As a freshman starter this past season, Gallagher was named defensive player of the week. He was named Honorable Mention to the MAC All-Conference Team. Tim is only a sophomore and has three more seasons to compete, improve and lead. Gallagher hopes that he and the Colonels will make it to the MAC Conference Championship before he ends his soccer career with Wilkes University. Design by Nicole Kutos 13 Junior, Captain Elena Denger of the Lady Colonel’s soccer team is ready for another hard fought season of leading her team. Denger is from Nazareth, Pa., where she graduated from Nazareth Area High School. She is a Pharmacy student at Wilkes University. Soccer has been a part of Denger’s life for 17 years. The junior captain is a defender, playing the outside back position. “I expect a highly competitive season like the last two, both in regards to other teams that we face, as well as competitive practices, since everyone on our team is so talented.” As she gets to the half-way point in her soccer career, here at Wilkes, Denger already holds accomplishments, both as an individual and as a part of the team. Her freshman year, the Lady Colonels made it to the ECACs and then made it to the MAC finals her sophomore year. As an individual, Denger was named to the MACFreedom All Conference Second team as the conclusion of her sophomore season. Welcome back Jordan Lindley, a junior on the cross country team. Jordan comes from Hunlock Creek, Pa., and graduated from LakeLehman High School. Lindley has chosen to competitively run at this level due to the lack of pressure that higher divisions place on their athletes. “I don’t have to worry about losing an athletic scholarship if I do poorly or if I get hurt because I am not allowed to have on at this level.” Although Lindley enjoys the lower pressure environment of the D3 level, he still has high expectations for himself and his team. Lindley expects his team to place higher at both the MAC and at the Regional Meet and he is hoping to help his team make it there. Lindley has found a true passion in cross country. At the start of his running career, Lindley could not even finish a 5k. Now as a junior on the team, he has already set a school record for the men’s 8K last fall and has placed higher than any other male in school history at MACs. Be on the lookout for sophomore transfer, Megan Kane on the field hockey field this fall. Kane is a transfer from Slippery Rock where she began her field hockey career. She is originally from Kingston, Pa., and graduated from Wyoming Valley West High School. Kane decided Wilkes was the best place for her that would allow her to continue her education and field hockey career closer to home. Kane is “excited to start playing for Wilkes because I already have such a good connection with the team and I like this playing environment.” Kane has been playing field hockey for eight years and currently plays the forward. Kane is most excited to get back on the field with the rest of the team and get back to working hard. She expects a successful season as her first year in the Blue and Gold. “I’m ready to prove how successful we are striving to be this year.” Kane is just grateful to continue to play the sport she loves with a whole new perspective of the game. She is expected to bring confidence and work ethic to the team. �Opinion The Beacon - September 13, 2016 Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editors: mark.makowski1@wilkes.edu or andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Editorial Staff 2016-17 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Sarah Bedford Managing Editor - Gabby Glinski Managing Editor - Rachel Leandri Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher SECTION EDITORS News - Alyssa Mursch LA&E - Kimberly Hein Opinion - Mark Makowski & Andre Spruell Sports - Taylor Ryan & Danny VanBrunt Our Voice A culture that breeds Brock Turners By Toni Pennello Asst. News Editor Editors note: The following content may be disturbing to some readers. Trigger Warning: sexual assault ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Toni Pennello LA&E - Amanda Bialek Opinion - available Sports - Luke Modrovsky DESIGN EDITORS Nicole Kutos - Senior Designer Israel Rodriguez Courtesy of Toni Pennello CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHERS Purvit Patel Jesse Chalnick Interested in joining the Beacon? To learn more about the positions we offer and what you can do, contact rachel.leandri@wilkes.edu 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Let’s talk about sexual assault, and let’s talk about rape culture. Rape culture is the term coined by feminists to describe the ways in which our society blames victims of sexual assault and normalizes sexual violence towards women. According to d.umn.edu, one out of every eight adult women has been sexually assaulted. What’s worse, one in five college age women (18-24) are assaulted. So these are masked men in alleys, right? They absolutely are not. Most people are assaulted by people they know. Rape culture has a new face in the mainstream, and it has blonde hair and blue eyes. Brock Turner gained national intention for his six-month sentence (and release after three months) after he was found guilty of three felony counts of assault with intent to commit rape of an intoxicated or unconscious person, penetration of an intoxicated person and penetration of an unconscious person. In short, Turner was found guilty of assaulting an unconscious woman behind a dumpster. The six-month sentence has received scrutiny as being too lenient. The judge who sentenced Turner, Aaron Persky, is quoted as saying, "A prison sentence would have a severe impact on him. I think he will not be a danger to others," according to Cnn.com. The thing about this case that I struggle with the most is that no one is saying Turner didn’t commit this terrible crime. Turner was charged with three counts of felony sexual assault. And he still received the sympathy that is given to those believed to be falsely accused. For me, it isn’t necessarily about his lenient sentence, it’s about the reason behind it. It’s about the sympathy Turner and his parents received after his father read aloud a letter he wrote to the judge, which talked about his talent and his dreams. Do you know what has a severe impact on people? Their dreams? Rape. I struggle with writing this because it feels like everyone has been screaming what I want to say for years, but it is evident that it has largely fallen on deaf ears. I am so tired of telling people what rape culture is. I am so tired of defending its existence to those who actively perpetuate it. Above all, I am tired of seeing rapists go free, in the news and in my life. - @wilkesbeacon toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu Above: Brock Turner was convicted on March 30, 2016 on three counts of sexual assault. He was to serve a six month sentence but was released after serving three months. Each week a Beacon editor will take a stance on a current topic. Note: The views expressed are those of the writer. �The Beacon - September 13, 2016 Opinion 2016 NFL preview : All eyes on football By Mark Makowski Co- Opinion Editor With fall arriving, it means that Sundays will be filled with cheers and screams as football has returned. The NFL season is starting off with a bang. The first game of the year -- on Sept. 8 -- was a rematch of Super Bowl 50 between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos. Like any other NFL season, this one is filled with several story-lines. One team to look at is the defending champion Broncos, who look to defend their title with less talent at the quarterback position than last season. Peyton Manning rode off into the sunset being a two time Superbowl champion and owning almost every single passing record in NFL history. So it would look like the keys to the car would be handed over to backup Brock Osweiler who played a good part of the season last year while Manning was injured. Osweiler instead headed off to Houston and became the quarterback for the Texans, signing a four year $72 million contract, according to USA Today. In response to this move, the Broncos moved up in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft to draft Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch. With these large changes occurring, it looks like the Broncos will have a hard time getting back to the Super Bowl this season. The reigning NFC champion Carolina Panthers look like they are ready to carve out the NFL again like last year. Quarterback Cam Newton looks to build upon his record MVP season last year, and this year his top pass catcher Kelvin Benjamin returns after being injured for all of the 2015 season. With the Panthers offense having its fully loaded offense back, there is no where to go but up for the team. Besides the Panthers, the NFC has some talented teams that could represent the conference in the Super Bowl. The Seattle Seahawks will try to win their second Super Bowl in four years. The defense led by Richard Sherman and Michael Bennett, will be a top five defense as they have been for most of this decade. The offense led by quarterback Russell Wilson looks to take a stronger grip on the offense, after the retirement of running back Marshawn Lynch. The Arizona Cardinals who are the division rivals of the Seahawks also look like title contenders this season. Quarterback Carson Palmer has forgotten about his terrible seasons with the Bengals and is finding himself reborn since arriving in Arizona three seasons ago. For the rest of the NFC I believe that there are two dark horse teams that can make a deep playoff run this year. One team is the Dallas Cowboys,. Yes, their fans say that they can win the title every US Bank Stadium could be a very special one. Adrian Peterson still looks fresh despite being 31 years old, and they have a very strong defense. The only problem the Vikings face is a quarterback problem. Two weeks ago Teddy Bridgewater was injured in practice, Bridgewater tore his ACL and dislocated his knee, according to ESPN. However, the Vikings addressed the problem by trading for Eagles quarterback 15 wants you to give an opinion on who you think the winners of the season could be. I have shared my opinions with you, but 10 million things could happen, and most likely will. So the best thing to do is to root for your favorite team and enjoy it, because football has returned. @wilkesbeacon mark.makowski1@wilkes.edu Have sports insight you’d like to share? Photo credit: Wikipedia The 2016 NFL season will be filled with cheers and jeers as players take to the field. year and their enemies say that they are overrated, but this year could be different. The Cowboys drafted former Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott fourth overall. The highly rated rookie could flourish in this offense with one of the best, if not the best offensive line in the league. The questions on the team, though, are its defense who at times does not look great, and the health status of Tony Romo. The 36-year-old suffered a broken bone in his back during a preseason game, according to ESPN, although Dallas may not sink with Romo under center. In the preseason backup rookie quarterback Dak Prescott turned heads as he was playing like he should have been a highly drafted player. If Prescott carries himself in the regular season like he did during the preseason, a quarterback controversy may start brewing. The Minnesota Vikings are another team that look like they could take the next step this season. Their first year in the brand new Sam Bradford. The AFC is a little bit more wide open as to who will be the best team. Many believe that the Broncos are already out of the playoff race. The Patriots will have to start the first four games of the year without Tom Brady due to his suspension from the Deflate-gate scandal two years ago. The Jets and Bills look to pounce on the weaker Patriots in the beginning of the year and hope to get into the playoffs, an accomplishment that both teams were close to doing . The Steelers are a favorite to make the Super Bowl as they were last season, as they faced several injuries they still made it to the divisional round. This year they face some early suspensions from Leveon Bell, but if he performs well when he comes back, the combination of Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown, and Bell looks to rip through the AFC. As football starts back up everyone Join us! Contact: mark.makowski1@ wilkes.edu or andre.spruell@ wilkes.edu �The Beacon -September 13, 2016 Opinion 16 HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY “I’m a freshman mechanical engineering student and all I want to do is just to make a difference in the world.” The Beacon/Purvit Patel -Nick Devacy R I CHARD O' BR I EN 'S Visit NEPA's Only B Gourmet Coffees & Teas Delicious Pastries Lunch & Dinner Options 200+ Board Games Sept. 9, I0, 16, 17, 23, 24 at 8 p.m. Sept. 11 , 18, 25 at 3 p.m. Tickets $20/$30* RockNEPA.com FREE Play for Wilkes Students! Pick up your free play voucher at the Henry Student Center Info Desk! • Oct. 27, 28, 29 at 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. Tickets $20 LTWB.org Were you involved in theatre in high school? in Ins Join our Cast & Crew! Contact us via our Fa cebook page or at a rtisticdirectorltwb@gma il.com for info! facebook.com/littletheatrewb @littletheatrewb * Wilkes University Students Attend Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre Shows for FREE with your ID & Student# 537 North Main Street - Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705 - 570-823-1875 - LTWB.org �The Beacon - September 13, 2016 Opinion Colonels Talk Back 17 We asked: “Do you agree with Colin Kaepernick’s method of protest? Interviews by Luke Modrovsky luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Photos by Jesse Chalnick jesse.chalnick@wilkes.edu Nicole Cumbo Junior Biology “I agree with his position but not his methods. I believe that he should be standing to respect the American flag and the National Anthem but I understand what he is trying to stand for.” Elijah Hayes Freshman Mechanical Engineering “I feel half and half on the subject but it’s sort of disrespectful not to participate in the National Anthem even though racial equality is a big factor for his protest.” Annelise Pryzwara Senior Communication Studies “I think it’s 100 percent wrong. Obviously there are men and women who have sacrificed their lives. To me, it’s something so small that you can do to show your respect. I don’t understand (his protest) and I think it’s wrong. As a citizen of the United States, it’s something you should do to honor those men and women.” Even though the NFL officially kicked off Thursday, Colin Kaepernick has been in the news for choosing to “sit out” the National Anthem. Instead of standing alongside his teammates, Kaepernick will find a spot on the sideline and either kneel or sit. He has promised to continue his protest until his feels America is racially equal and social justice has been obtained. The Beacon asked members of the Wilkes Community to share how they feel about Kaepernick’s method of protest. Want to be in the next Colonels Talk Back? Email luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Ymari Williams Sophomore Political Science “My opinion is if you don’t believe in something then don’t stand for it, literally.” Jay Gonzalex Sophomore Finance Major/Political Science Minor “I agree with what he is standing for, but kneeling or sitting for the National Anthem is definitely questionable. I think it can really go either way about how I feel but I understand where people are coming from.” Jared Lesher Freshman Engineering “Yes, he’s doing a peaceful way to protest what he finds wrong with the world. If people are bothered by it, they need to realize it’s freedom to protest.” �The Beacon - September 13, 2016 Opinion 18 Book Review: The Old Man and The Sea By Nicole Kutos Staff Writer Ernest Hemingway’s novella The Old Man and The Sea won the Pulitzer Prize in 1953. After going 84 days without catching a fish, Santiago sails out further than other fishermen and gets into a battle with an 18 foot marlin. Despite winning the battle against the fish, Santiago begins to lose his prize as he nears the shore. Sharks feed on the marlin and as they do so the blood attracts other sharks. Santiago returns to shore with very little of his marlin before going home to rest. Hemingway’s short, choppy sentences are reflective of his concentrated and calculated hero. A story of man versus fish, of man versus nature, and of a man and his courage, Hemingway does not embellish Santiago’s position nor his thoughts; he only writes the points necessary to the story, much how Santiago only does what is necessary for his survival as he takes each day by day. What did I really think of this novella? I hated it. I hated every moment of it. An old man battles a fish and then loses most of the fish. That’s all that happened, in my opinion. I understand how people see the plot as a broader and more metaphorical commentary on courage, bravery, or whatever else, but I really can’t see why this book is worth reading. My edition is only 127 pages and I was bored by page 30. Why did I keep reading, you might ask? As an English major, Hemingway is one of those authors you’re just supposed to know about, so I figured I’d give it a try. I had hoped for the best for a novella about fishing and I was much more disappointed than I thought I’d be. I think that there will also be some classics that I don’t really see how they became such revered works, but this one might have just landed at the top of my list and knocked Dickens’ Great Expectations to #2 (quite a feat since Great Expectations has been there since read it in 9th grade). My recommendation: Don’t read either unless you have to for class. @wilkesbeacon nicole.kutos@wilkes.edu Nicole’s Rating The Old Man and the Sea Photo Credit : Flickr, Wolf Gang https://www.flickr.com/photos/wolfgangkuhnle/15526658024 Catch soap and sanitizer, not colds By Andre Spruell Opinion Co-Editor Here are some simple ways to avoid getting sick as the weather gets cooler. Wash your hands: It seems very simple but according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Researchers in London estimate that if everyone routinely washed their hands, a million deaths a year could be prevented. In order to properly wash your hands, you must lather up your hands with soap and thoroughly wash your hands under warm water for about 30 seconds. Carry around hand sanitizer: Sometimes people are so busy that throughout the day, they may not be able to reach a bathroom to constantly wash their hands. No worries, having a personal bottle of hand sanitizer is a great way to avoid getting sick in the winter times. The best part of these little hand sanitizer bottles is that you can find one at your local pharmacy or grocery store for less than a dollar. Sneeze into your elbow: This another easy step people can take but for some reason find it difficult to do. The popular way of sneezing is to sneeze into your hands by cupping them. When someone sneezes into their hands, even if they sanitize after, they are spreading more of their germs which can lead to others getting sick, which is why sneezing into the elbow is the best way to not spread germs after a sneeze. Wear proper clothing: Even though everyone loves summer and refuse to let it go, it is hard for people to grasp that and decide to wear shorts when it is less than 50 degrees out. It is better to wear the right amount of clothing depending on how cold it is outside than not wearing the proper clothing in order to look “cute.’ Eating and being hydrated: This is a factor that not many people discuss but is the most important factor all year round, especially in the winter. Having a proper balance of eating three meals a day and being hydrated through water and juices ensures that you will be healthy. On the other hand, if one or both factors are not treated right, then your immune system will begin to weaken, making you even more vulnerable to get sick when being outside in the cold because your body is not fully ready for the cold. Stress less: Out of all the items on the list, this is probably the most difficult for college students because stress is something many college students experience daily. According to Jan Kiecolt-Glaser, a psychologist at the Ohio State University College of Medicine, he said, “if stress is chronic every day, pumping out hormones without any escaping or fighting, then it’s not good for your immune system.” In other words, stressing less means a healthier immune system which means a healthier you. Hopefully by following these simple steps you increase your chances significantly of not getting sick. These steps do not ensure that you won’t get a sick because one little germ or bacterium can ruin that. Staying healthy in the winter is one of the biggest battles students in the northeast must deal with so good luck in your battle and hopefully you don’t fall victim to a serious “sick bug.” @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editors: mark.makowski1@ wilkes.edu or andre.spruell@ wilkes.edu �Sports The Beacon - September 13, 2016 Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu or daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu Wilkes adds men’s and women’s ice hockey for 2017-18 Conference. In recent years, Wilkes University Sports Co-sEditor has led in the dedication to grow As each year surpasses the previous athletic programs in the Middle Atlantic in all of the ways that Wilkes grows as a Conference. Including these two new University. programs, Wilkes has added seven new The next two years will be no different., programs: four men’s and three women’s. according to President Patrick Leahy, who The intent is to add to the diversity that recently announced Wilkes University sports bring to the student will be adding women’s body. and men’s ice hockey to Executive Director Ken the NCAA varsity sport Andrews spoke on behalf list for the 2017-2018 of the MAC. school year. “The MAC places a Starting in the 2017high priority on offering a 2018 academic year, wide variety of sports, and Wilkes University Wilkes has been a leader in will offer a total of 23 making that commitment,” intercollegiate sports. Andrews said. This addition will Adding these two allow the university ~Wilkes University athletic programs will to gain much wider President Patrick Leahy bring a new enthusiastic, range of students, all fun, competitive while bringing another atmosphere to Wilkes popular sport into the mix. University. President Leahy confi rmed In a press conference held on on Aug. his own enthusiasm saying, “I’ve always 29, Leahy expressed his excitement for this addition, noting all that the two said the most fun I’ve ever had was at a teams will contribute to Wilkes including, college ice hockey game.” As one of the local rivals, King’s vitality, contribution to the student College has also recently confirmed that experience and a huge addition to the its own men’s and women’s ice hockey student body. team will debut in 2017-2018 academic These two programs intend to attract year. both national students and even expand to The competition is heating up. There the international level. will be nowhere louder in town than when As Wilkes University adds ice hockey, Wilkes and Kings find each other on the it becomes one of only four NCAA ice. Division III men’s ice hockey programs As these two new programs will not only and one of five women’s programs in the contribute to the university, but also give state. Wilkes and the surrounding community While this directly reflects on Wilkes a new opportunity to come together and University’s athletic department, it also grow together. An affi liate of the Wilkesshines for the Middle Atlantic Conference. Barre Penguins has partnered with Wilkes This addition allows the MAC to offer University in order to excel the men’s and more opportunities for students. women’s ice hockey programs. It also encourages other colleges Speaking of the new partnership, Leahy and universities that are a part of the stated, “It allows us to work with an conference to grow their sports programs outstanding community partner like the as well, all while encouraging the high Penguins. Their commitment to growing quality competition that is expected from ice hockey in the community ensures each athletic team in the Middle Atlantic By Taylor Ryan “I’ve always said the most fun I’ve ever had was at a college ice hockey game.” TEAT ROWM RISK The Beacon/Taylor Ryan Wilkes-Barre Mayor Tony George is flanked by Tux, the Penguin’s mascot, and the Wilkes Colonel. The two mascots will likely be seeing a lot of each other next year when Wilkes adds men’s and women’s ice hockey to its sports offerings. Wilkes’ program will be exceptional.” The Colonels ice hockey teams will practice and compete at the Toyota SportsPlex come the 2017-2018 season. Leahy publicly thanked Tim Evans, chairman of the Coal Street Redevelopment Authority and former Colonel, at the press conference. Evans played a vital role in making this all possible. “As a former Colonel, let’s get battling boys,” Evans said, exressing his excitement. The enthusiasm from all the parties involved will lead in the success of this new community partnership, and the sports programs. The search has already begun for both a women’s and men’s head coaching staff. @wilkesbeacon taylor.ryan@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - September 13, 2016 Sports 20 Wilkes football falls to Muhlenberg in home-opening thriller By Luke Modrovsky Asst. Sports Editor Despite a 19-point deficit at halftime, Head Coach Trey Brown managed to guide his squad for a chance to tie the game not once, but twice. The standing room only crowd managed to make enough noise that Muhlenberg College had eight penalties throughout the course of the game. Visiting Head Coach Mike Donnelly would be treated to his 132nd career victory to begin the Muhlenberg football season with a 1-0 record. A 28-yard field goal from Mike Hauck would put the Colonels on the board with a 3-0 lead. Unfortunately for the Colonels, they would never again see the lead. An early second quarter Wilkes fumble would prove to be a huge momemtum swing. The Mules put up three scores in the second quarter, taking a 22-3 lead into the locker room. For the first time since the implementation of video review, officials had the opportunity to review a targeting penalty earlier in the game. After an extended twenty-five minute halftime to allow for the officiating crew to look over the footage, Wilkes fans were delighted to hear the Muhlenberg player was disqualified from the remainder of the game. Although the Colonels would be the first to score, the traveling Mules would hold on to win 29-22. Senior Ryan Dailey exceled under the lights at Schmidt Stadium throwing for over 300 yards and two touchdowns. Early indications in the preseason were the Colonels would run a pass heavy spread offense. They would hold true to their word by finding most of their yards through the air. The Colonels led a fast tempo throughout the entire game but still managed to control the clock, taking nearly half of the time of possession. The fourth quarter brought the Colonels with a chance to tie the game with under four minutes to go. A three-and-out would force Wilkes to punt away the football in a very tough situation. The Colonels were forced to make a decision. Punt or go for it on fourth and long. A punt could allow the Mules to run out the clock but going for it might give them even better field position. However, the gamble would pay off as Muhlenberg would be forced to punt after their own three-and-out. The Mules’ punt would settle the Colonels deep into their own territory. A short run by Dailey brought the stadium to their feet as fans felt Wilkes could complete the comeback. However, Members of Wilkes’ offensive line look to gain ground against Muhlenberg defenders. that excitement would be short lived as two incomplete passes would turn the ball over on downs. Muhlenberg settled into victory formation and two knees would dash Wilkes’ hopes of securing a season-opening victory. Although the loss will not impact the Colonels’ standing in conference play, Wilkes drops to 0-1 overall and Muhlenberg excels to 1-0. Wilkes has nine remaining contests in their ten game season. All of the remaining games are conference games Five of those games will be played at Schmidt Stadium, including the highly anticipated Mayor’s Cup matchup with crosstown rival King’s College. The Wilkes Football team returns to action in week two against Lebanon Valley College where they will open MAC Freedom play. Remaining Games: The Beacon/Purvit Patel Spectators fill the newly built bleachers at the Ralston Athletic Complex Sophomore Michael Murphy #25 dives for a loose ball in the home opener at Schmidt Stadium. 9/17 MISERICORDIA 1 PM 9/24 @ Widener 1 PM 10/1 FDU-Florham 1 PM 10/8 Bye Week 10/15 @ Delaware Valley 12 PM 10/22 ALBRIGHT 1 PM 10/29 LYCOMING 1 PM 11/5 @ Stevenson 1 PM 11/12 KING’S 12 PM (Mayor’s Cup) Wilkes University recently completed part of a $1 million project to upgrade its athletic facilities. The home bleachers were completed in time for the Friday Night opener. Newly constructed restrooms are expected to be open in time for the homecoming festivities at Schmidt Stadium. �The Beacon - September 13, 2016 Sports Starting a sport easy is as sending a text 21 Joining intramurals with ease; online system put in place To sign up go to: By Danny Van Brunt Sports Co- Editor What are you waiting for? Intramural sports at Wilkes are played all year and now it is much easier to sign up. Stefan Thompson, the assistant men’s basketball coach, decided to change the way Wilkes students sign up for intramurals. The sign-up page is now online at www. imleagues.com/wilkes/registration. Imleagues is a website that is partnered with more 400 different countries. Thompson believes it should get more students involved with intramurals. This way of signing up is unique because people can access the website almost like a Google Doc. Anyone can add themselves to a sport, add a team of people to a sport and recommend other sports to be played. Online sign ups should help with efficiency, schedules and rosters. Another benefit is that students can access the sign up page from their phone, and then can receive notifications about their upcoming games. The two sports that are available for this fall so far are flag football and soccer. The fall intramural sports tend to have a lower amount of players than in the spring. Thompson thinks there are many students busy with fall sports and many first-year students who do not know how to join. There are enough people to play these two sports so far, but it is not impossible to get another sport requested. “If there is a sport that you would like to play within the intramural program that is not available, contact me. If there are enough players interested, I will look into it and potentially order equipment,” Thompson said. Thompson recalled one year when students wanted to play field hockey in the spring. A few players originally contacted him asking what they would need to do to get the sport added to the program. Thompson told them that if they come back with about 15 people, then they would have the sport funded for them. The students came back with enough people and the equipment was ordered. During the games, work study applicants work side by side with Thompson to help run games smoothly. Thompson focuses on site coordination and his work study applicants are usually the referees. Luke Modrovsky is considered the assistant director of intramurals because of his involvement and enthusiasm. “I enjoy intramurals because it offers sports that can be both competitive and relaxed at the same time,” Modrovsky said. Intramurals are important to Thompson. He enjoys watching his students getting competitive and having fun. However, the most important part to him is that the students sign up. He wants as many people as possible to sign up this year so there is always enough students to play. @wilkesbeacon daniel.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu ,,,.... 1z2a . ,.........i111-■ Subs www.imleagues. com/wilkes/ registration Want to add a sport? Contact: Stefan. thompson@ wilkes.edu �The Beacon -September 13, 2016 Getting to know... Sports 22 Marcellus Hayes By Purvit Patel Sports Writer Name: Marcellus Hayes #7 Year: Senior Major(s): Marketing Hometown: Camp Hill High School: Camp Hill High School Position: Defensive Back/Corner Back Senior Football Player A: I enjoy snowboarding, playing basketball and just hanging out with the homies. Q: Who would you say is the most influential person in your life? Why? A: I can’t say one person was the most but my family has really driven me to become the man I am today and the man I want to be in the future. Hard work really does pay off and they have pushed me in ways I don’t think they even know. Q: What was the driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes? A: Having the chance to get a great education and being able to play Football. Also the people that Q: A quote you live your life by? I met when I came to visit. A: “Blood Makes You Related, Q: What are your hopes for the Loyalty Makes You Family” upcoming season? A: I hope to flip our record from Q: What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? last year and become a top team A: It means finding a way to make in the MAC. things work even though times Q: What are your hopes for your can get hard. Being resilient and picking yourself up when you get next season as a Colonel? knocked down. A: This is my last season, but I WILKES hope the guys can take something positive from my season this year and use it to better their season next year. Q: If you could have dinner with a famous person, who would it be? A: Brian Dawkins he was one of my favorite players as a kid and the Q: When/Why did you first begin things I could learn from him are endless. playing football? A: I began playing in 5th grade Q: Does the football team have when I had nothing else to do anything they would like to inform with my free time. But as time the student body? went on football became my A: This year the football team will outlet. give you something to cheer for. Q: Do you have other sports/ interest/hobbies off of the field? The Beacon/Purvit Patel �Sports The Beacon - September 13, 2016 23 Getting to know... Dre Roberts Senior Football Player By Purvit Patel Sports Writer Q: A quote you live your life by? A: Nothing worth having comes easy. You want something in life you work for it, there are always going to be obstacles in life but all obstacles can be overcome. If it was easy it wouldn’t be worth it. Name: Dre Roberts Year: Senior Major(s): Criminology and Sociology Minor (s): Psychology Hometown: Dunellen, New Jersey High School: Dunellen High Q: What does “Be Colonel” mean to School you? Position: Defensive Back A: What Be Colonel means to me: Q: What was the driving force for family, and hard work. We are all your decision to come to Wilkes? Colonels and that’s something we all have in common. Also I believe from A: The balance between academics to athletics us as Colonels academics and athletics. I felt all work extremely hard. as though I couldn’t find that in other schools. Yes I got recruited Q: If you could have dinner with a to play football here, but the academic side is just as important famous person from the past, who would it be? to me. A: Muhammad Ali, I just admire his Q: What are your hopes for the work ethic, and the way he about life upcoming season? and his profession. His mentality, A: To “Find A Way” in the words and philosophy about many things I of my head coach Trey Brown. As would like to talk to him about. a team we struggled to finish close games in the second half. My Q: Does the Wilkes Football team hope is we can turn that around have anything they would like to if we can manage to do, I expect a inform the student body? winning season for the team. A: Just be ready for a good season, Q: What are your hopes for your the team has been hard at work. next season as a Colonel? A: As a team, compete and finish towards the top of the conference, personally I just want to be one of the most dominant players at my position. The Beacon/Purvit Patel �The Beacon - September 13, 2016 Est. l936 Pa_ Ne\.vspaper Associat i on l\,fe1nber THE BEACON The news of today reported by the journalists of' tornorrow. BEACON HIRES: ~ ---- -_-_-- -- ------ -=-~ This could be you! If you have a passion for writing, design, or photography,join us! Freshmen and all majors welcome! Contact: Editor-in-Chief Sarah Bedford sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 2016 September 13th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 September 13 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/722ec75f1b1b06b6f02bc65dad072c90.pdf e703857e8887e6b065f400e95dbdcae4 PDF Text Text The Beacon - April 26, 2016 -• The Beacon/Purvit Patel Above: Juniors Dominic and Jacob Pa~anowicz clutch their tennis racquets. Learn more about their unique approach to doubles tennis on page 19. r �_J 2 Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the n~ws editor: sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Editorial .Staff 2015-16 MANAGERIAL STAFF (;dttor-in..Chief - James Jaskolka Managing Editor - Ashley Evert Adviser - Dr: Kalen Churcher Social Media Director -Alyssa Murscfl Seeking Advertising Director . SECTION EDITORS News - Sarah Bedford LA&E - NiCQle Zukowski, Justin Topa 0p_inion -Sara Pisak Sports - Rachel L.eandri ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Gabby Glinski LA&E -Austin Ely , Opinion - Luke Modrovsky . Sports - Danny Van Brunt, Andre Spurell • Nicole Kutos Israel Rodriguez JjmmyMusto l<ahdijah Venable Interested in joining~ Bea~n?To, learn more about the positions we offer·and what you can clo, contact james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu ❖ 130 S. River St First Floor, Conyngham Hall • Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 ·· Phone- (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com 7 Beacon Briefs Colonel Charity Challenge The Annual Colonel Charity Challenge is a Wilkes University event, which this year will be fundraising money for Brian Urbanas of Bart & Urby's and his fight against MS. The event will be held on May 1. Teams will consist of four people. The cost to participate is $20 a team. Teams must be all men or women. Any submitted mixed teams will be asked to be corrected. Upon registration, money must be turned in to the table in the Henry Student Center during club hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays or handed in to Coach Sumoski. Registration deadline is April 28. Veteran Expo and Career Fair ·On May 12 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the second floor of the Henry Student Center a veteran specific Career and Education Fair will be held. There will be sessions on topics such as Entitlements, Community Resource Panel, and Skill Transfer. The afternoon will consist of the Career and Education Fair. Anyone is able to attend to talk with local companies and find employment opportunities, but a main focus will be serving our veteran population. If there are any questions, contact Emily . McGaha, AmeriCorps*VISTA at emily.mcgaha@wilkes.edu SG Notes: Club reports, WilkesNow, ICA College Republicans; Blue Army; nominations move in, and Casino Night set up. Training days for Blue Army are on June 25 and July_ Staff Writer 9. Information sessions about Blue Army are On Wednesday, Wilkes · University's on April 25 at 3 p.m. and Tuesday April 26 Student Government held its weekly at 11:30 a.m .. The link to sign_up is online at meeting. http:/ /wilkes.edu/orientation. . Members of Wilkes Now delivered their Members of Enactus came 'in to make club report. This year, t~ey -added two new a fund request. They requested $2,000 to co-anchors (freshmen and senior), they hold go towards trip expenses for the national shows every Tuesday, and added a "connect competition in St. Louis. It will cover airfare with a colonel" segment. Members of Wilkes and hotels. The total cost of the trip is $6,000 . Now are also participating in the Big Event. The full $2,000 was allocated to ·Enactus for The Wilkes Ultimate Frisbee Club their conference. delivered their club report. The club The Human Resources (HR) Club came in practices on Tuesday and Thursday nights in to request club recognition. The club plans UCOM. They are currently selling Frisbees to work with the business school, create and t-shirts. They are participating in the Big -- networking and internship opportunities, Event and they plan to go to Western Wayne perform internal research and publication, High School and teach kids about playing fundraise, and participate in community Frisbee. service. The Human Resources club was The Indian Cultural Association (ICA) approved and will be a new club on campus Club delivered its club report. This ·year, in the fall semester. members belped with the One World party Members of Student Government and the multicultural party. The ICA made a · approved the $524,025.00 budget to be split donation to two young community members among 18 organizatio.ns for the 2016-2017 .. who lost their parents in a car accident. They The first week of nominations took are currently planning the B,)li show for the place for the executive board of Student fall semester. Government. The nominations were as College republicans delivered their club follows: Vice President: Cody Morcom an1 report. The club meets once a month and Kaitlin Jimison, Recording Secretary: Paige have been holding discussions and debates Gallagher and Ian Valles, Corresponding about the upcoming election. Secretary: Nicole Hughes, Caitlin Brossman, Emma Leach presented on Blue Army. Blue and Shannon Festa, Treasurer: Kyle Thomas Army is a group of student volunteers who and Dylan Fox. help Student Development with the summer Congratulations to Alexandra Grudeski on orientation sessions. Members of Blue Army her installation as the Student Government will give tours, welcome families, assist President for the 2016-2017 school year. e-mentors and orientation staff, participate in a parent panel, help with registration, table of contents By Jen Baron news ...............:2 . life, a&e............7 spread............ 12 opinion.......... 14 • sports ............ 19· Th �The Beacon - April 26, 2016 News 3 W-B area offers opportunities for those willing to network and explore By James Jaskolka Editor-in-Chief Merriam Webster defines "brain drain'' as "a situation in which many educated or professional people leave a particular place or profession and move to another one that gives them better pay or living conditions:' Because of its sometimesJw!t-up exterior, its notable former glory and its sometimes poor reputation among locals, some might say Wilkes-Barre experiences a kind of brain drain, in which students attend local universities for four years, graduate, and then leave - not allowing new jobs to develop and not assisting in revitalizing the city. Danny Lykens, recent Wilkes University graduate and co-founder of business start up Kraken Boardsports, attributes this to a lack of knowledge about the opportunities already in the area. "People miss out a lot in college. They think 'OK, I'll go to class, I'll get a piece of paper, and I'll be good' .. .they miss out on this incredible networking experience;' he said. "This area has more people than people realize ..:- if you look hard enough, there's a lot of different contacts ... [Kraken] found so much good professional business help in this area, and it's been instrumental to us:' Lykens, a Reading, Pa. local and former engineering student, was fortunate enough to find a job at a local robotics company, as well as successfully continue with his startup. He attributes this to the pursuit of opportunities already offered in the area, rather than an external search. Bridget Giunta is the director of alumni relations at Wilkes,. and in her role she has experienced people both leaving anq staying in the area after graduation. She says she doesn't consider the area itself a factor in graduates' decisions to leave. "In my experience, not a lot of recent graduates just dislike the area;' she said. "It seems people go where they have their job... a lot of it comes from internship or job opportunities they may have had here:' . Giunta agrees with Lykens in that she thinks many don't understand the opportunities already available in the area. "An important part in the ongoing revitalization of Wilkes-Barre...is making sure everyone is on the same page with the opportunities available;' she said. "It can help reset people's perception on _the area, and could get you thinking about staying here, knowing it's an up-and-coming city:' Bridget and Lykens both speak of places like the Innovation and _Small Business Devrlopment Centers located in downtown Wilkes-Barre, who assist several small, homegrown businesses. One such place is Wilkes' own Allan P. Kirby Center for ·Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, which has assisted Lykens as well as other student and business startups. The center's ultimate goal is to assist new businesses with the help that they need in order to foster growth. "They w1cre our home when we had no idea what we were doing;' . Lykens said; noting that they provided Kraken with an office and made the business "much more liable:' Since the Kirby Center has been instrumental to helping Kraken Boardsports, some serious noise:' "We have deals going to Scranton and those in charge have decided to expand their assistance to all of Wilkes-Barre through a Hazleton to do the same things and tie it new program called Wilkes-Barre Connect. all together to make an entrepreneurial The concept is simple: whatever Wilkes and ecosystem that could rival any startup the Kirby Center can't offer -- legal services, community;' he said. business insurance, etc. -- will be provided Giunta additionally thinks places like by a different branch of the "entrepreneurial this are essential and should be utilized by ecosystem:' · students looking for work. "The idea is to _connect all of these services "I think the more Wilkes invests in forging under one umbrella," Dr. Rodney Ridley, strategic business partnerships with different director of the Kirby Center, said, noting industries, the better chance we have to have that this will allow Wilkes' individual help our students go to those places for work and to small businesses to be carried through have the businesses invest back in Wilkes;' every step of the way; the Small Business she said. Development Center is .the beginning, the Lykens and his business now reside in Kirby Center and Wilkes-Barre Connect are the business incubator in. the Luzerne bank the middle, and when the business needs building. He recently turned down a job at what Ridley calls "serious capitol," they can . Apple to focus on his startup - a decision he receive loans from the eBay Enterprise office encourages others to mirror when exploring in the Innovation Center. job options. With Wilkes-Barre Connect• slated to "You go through all the way, your hand held, without getting dropped," Ridley said of officially launch in April to the community, the program, which is gearing up to launch with access to "students with great ideas" in late April. He believes this will allow more in the Fall, Ridley and his colleagues hope people to be assisted at once, which in turn to encourage long-term economic growth will get more ideas into the "entrepreneurial while developing dreams like Lykens'. The funnel:' only pieces missing are the people willing to Ridley says the growth of local businesses stay local to put the work in. will help stimulate Wilkes-Barre's economy, "There's great options in the area... don't let which may prompt people to stay after those go away just because you're chasing a graduation if jobs become available. His team dream. There's another full track right here, also hopes to expand and help stimulate the which is a great dream too;' Lykens said. He economy of the surrounding regions as well. concluded, laughing: "If you do something "The concept became, 'why wouldn't we cool enough, the boring job at a really cool do it in Scranton? Why wouldn't we do it in company will be there still." Hazleton?'" Ridley said, adding that if done ~ @wilkesbeacon correctly, Northeastern Pa. could "make • james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu Harriet Tubman boots Andrew Jackson: students respond· ByToni Penello Staff Writer As of April 20, for the very first time, the face of the US $20 bill will display someone who is not a white man. Rather than the longstanding image of Andrew Jackson, the front of the bill will picture Harriet Tubman, an escaped slave who led many other slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad. In stark, perhaps symbolic contrast, the back will still show the image of slave owner Andrew Jackson. Along with this change, according to CNN, women like Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony and Alice Paul, among others, will be added to the $5 and $10 bills. Some kind of response from American citizens is to be expected, and the opinions of Wilkes Students appear to be rather similar. Sophomore psychology major Angela Jacobs had not heard of the change, but stated that it was "interesting:' Jacobs did, however, express confusion as to Tubman said Jennifer Lee, sitting outside a Breiseth they should have stuck with it completely... no other money has two faces on it;' she sharing tl).e bill with Jac~on. Hall classroom. "I think it would make more sense for her "I don't know how I feel about Andrew explained. "Obviously they could have done more, to be on the $5 bill because Lincoln freed Jackson also being on it. I think that if the slaves. I just think that would be more they made that decision to put her on it but it is a big step so it is significant;' Lee said. appropriate;' Jacobs explained. Cameron Kazokas, a junior electrical engineering major, has no qualms with the change, and is rather indifferent about it. "I think it's big news, but I don't really have an opinion on it," Kazokas explained. "I don't see a reason for her not to be on it:' When asked what he thought about Andrew Jackson remaining on the back of the bill, Kazokas seemed displeased. "...He was a notorious slave owner. It's a big contrast. It's hypocritical;' said Kazokas. Junior electrical engineering major Mike Szumski, who was with Kazokas, agreed that he had no problem with the change. As for Jackson staying on the bill, Szumski businessinsider.com said "Hypocritical is a good word to describe This is what the front of the bill might look like, although the actual image of ' · that:' "I think it's an interesting choice. I like it;' Tubman that will be rendered has not been decided. r �·The Beacon - April 26, 2016 News 4 Students recognized for academic achievement Wilkes University students were inducted into their respective honor societies on April 7 at the social science event. Students were members of Psi Chi, Pi Sigma Alpha and Alpha Kappa Delta. Photo on left: Members of Alpha Kappa .Delta, the international sociology honor society. From left to right: Jonathan Palochko, Tanner Geake, Dr. Criag Wiernik, Taylor LE:vitsky and Brianna Baumunk. Members of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society were inducted. From left to right: Penyinema Ngoushema, Harry Gothreau, Cou rtney Moyer, Whitely Culver and Eleni Mou~a~a~ · The Beacon/ Sarah Bedford Members of Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology, were inducted into the honor society: From left to right, Taylor Hoffmann, Samantha Reed, Katie Kuntz, Derek Jolley, Abigail Boltz, Dr. Jennifer Thomas, Anna Podrasky, Jolene Domyan, Chelsea Workman, Sydney Calkins and Vanessa Erdman. · Student Government election results By Gabby Glinski Asst. News Editor The Student Government elections for the 2016-2017 year came to a dose on April 19. The resµlts are as follows: Student Government President, Allie Grudenski; IRHC President, Rachel Wood; WUPB President, Val Woods; Commuter Council President; Sarah Bedford, Multiculteral Student Coalition President, Santana Kiara Velez. Many positions ran unopposed, * Student receives Medal of the British Empire Wilkes University doctor of education Alberta Canada. allowing for a smooth campaign and student Mona Nashman-Smith will receive Nashman-Smith is slated to complete her election process. Newly elected president Allie the prestigious Medal of the British Empire doctor of education degree later this year. Grundenski is a junior Pharmacy major on May 6 in London. The medal .is presented . Her dissertation is a phenomenological case and Business Management minor, and has by Queen Elizabeth in recognition of study on the transition from elementary to secondary study for a female selective mute. served as a member of Student Government meritorious civil service. for three years. ·She held the position of Nashman-Smith was nominated for her She's not only a member oftl'l:e inaugural class Executive Recording Secretary during her · years of service as chief executive officer and of Wilkes doctor of education students in sophomore year, with the responsibilities chief superintendent of The American British Muscat, Oman, but she also helped advocate of taking minutes, keeping attendance and Academy in Muscat, Oman, an international and form the cohort. planning the Big Event. She also planned baccalaureate school supported by the Read the full story that appeared in the the Bubble Bash and Block Party. Outside British embassy. She currently serves as chief April 17 edition of the Edmonton Journal. of Student Government, Allie is a mentor executive officer and head of school for Edmonton Islamic Academy in Edmonton, to first year students. The Be~ Wil By Mar~ Sports V The v1 been rot stretch < compile1 record ~ a five f end wh season, 4) reco1 when th Head 10th se: of lasts "My1 go abov the pla for the playoffi _ game:' Whe womer: season There , and th1 �The Beacon - April 26, 2016 News 5 Biology department hosts, Grace Kimball Lecture Series: Dr. W. John Kress "Beyond the Tree of Life: Valuing Museum Collet;~ions in the Age of Biodiversity" ByToni Penello Staff Writer On April 21, Dr. W. John Kress delivered a lecture on the topic "Beyond the Tree of Life: Valuing Museum Collections in the Age of Biodiversity;' as part of the Grace Kimball Lecture Series. Kress is the director for Science in the Grand Challenges Consortium at the Smithsonian, as well as a distinguished scientist and curator with the Department of Botany at the National Museum of History. He is well known for his work with DNA barcoding. . Students attended the lecture for extra credit in their biology classes as well as for the knowledge it would provide them. 'Tm here for the experience;' said Alexis Morgan, a sophomore biology major. "This is the biggest lecture tht1,t the bio department hosts:' Madison Lawrence, a freshman • biochemistry major, admitted that she attended the lecture mostly for extra credit. "There's gonna be a bonus question on Dr. Klemow's exam;' Lawrence said. At the lectur:e, Kress discussed the importance of museum collections of biological specimens. "The collections are used primarily to understand how the world works," Kress said. He explained that there are an estimated 3 -billion biological collections worldwide, with old and new specimens. "We can tell a lot about how things have changed since these specimen were collected until today;' Kress explained. The collections are also used to digitize specimens for global study, image recognition technology, and DNA barcoding. plants which are usually indistinguishable. Kress was involved in the development of Kress received his bachelor's degree from an app called "leafsnap;' which uses image Harvard University in 1975, and his Ph.D. recognition technology to act as a kind of from Duke University in 1981. His fields of advanced field guide. The app is now used study include tropical biology, ethnobotany, worldwide, and will provide information evolution, pollination ecology, and plant about the migration of tree species as a result systematics. · of climate change. He has written over 150 popular scientific Over the last three years, the app has papers, and published several books. He is already shown some tree species migrating · a Fellow of the American Association for north, and Kress anticipates a lot more clear the Advancement of Science ahd has been data to be provided over the coming years. an Adjunct Professor of Biology at George DNA barcoding is defined as "a short Washington University in Washington, universal gene sequence taken from a DC, and Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical standardized ·portion of the genome used Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in to identify species;' according to Kress's Yunnan. powerpoint. The process is used to identify species ~ @wilkesbeacon _ of plants that are otherwise difficult to • toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu recognize, as well as to identify roots of Spring has sprung on the Wilkes University Greenway The Beacon/ Jesse Chalnick Many students enjoyed the warm weather over the past week, lounging on the Greenway, sunbathing, playing frisbee, football and studying. Public . Safety officers were even seen particpating in activities with the students, making the most out of the warm weather. r �.J The Beacon - April 19, 2016 News ·veteran Expo and Career Fair May 12, informational sessions, career prep ByToni Pennello Staff Writer A veteran focused career and education fair will be held on the second floor of the Henry Student Center on May 12 .from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. While all students are invited to attenq, the fair will focus on helping the veteran population. The fair is an excellent opportunity to meet with potential employers, especially for veterans who will receive focused attention. The fair was planned by Emily McGaha, who serves Americorps VISTA on Wilkes campus. "The goal of the Veteran E:l(po and Career Fair is to assist the veteran population both on and off campus by providing resources and awareness of job opportunities that are looking to hire our heros [sic);' McGaha said. The expo will also "assist students who are unsure of what they want to do after college," according to McGaha, as well as allow students to "see what's out there:' The event will include sessions in the morning dealing with Entith;ments, Skill Transfer; and a Community Resource Panel. "These sessions assist the veteran population by inquiring information on what they are entitled to, what resources are available to them within the community, and how to transfer their skills onto a resume," McGaha said. In the afternoon, there will be a Career and Education Fair. "Part two · is the Career and Education Fair where companies/businesses and local colleges/universities come in looking to hire veterans or inform veterans about educational opportunities at their institution;' said McGaha. "The career and education fair is also open for the rest of Wilkes community as well as community members, but the veteran specific component focuses on these workshops to assist veterans and companies looking to hire veterans:• ..a@wilkesbeacon . , toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu Weird News· By Gabby Glinski Asst. News Editor UTAH A woman dropped off a couch at her local thrift store and little did she know, her cat had crawled inside of it. Rachel Barbee and her friend, Brittnie Arroyo, decided to bring Barbee's couch to the local Deseret Industries thrift store instead of the dump. "I was helping my friend move and the couch was in the back of my truck for like 20 minutes," said Arroyo. "She obviously didn't know the cat was in the couch. She didn't meow or anything." When a woman shared photos of the cat W:ith the co_uch on Facebook, Arroyo recogmzed that 1t was Barbee's feline companion and contacted the woman. Barbee was then able to go back to the store and reclaim her cat. PHILADELPHIA Jian Zhi Li, 44 of Philadelphia was arrested ~fte~ po~ic~ found 317 pounds of marijuana m his m1mvan. Li was stopped by police for a traffic violation in Rhode Island when the officer~ dectected the distinct smell of the drug commg from the vehicle. Upon searching the van, authorities uncovered 327 vacuum-sealed plastic bundles of pot. Li is being charged with possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and other related crimes. GEORGIA A ~0-year-old Georgia man was charged for disorderly conduct, public intoxication and underage consumption of alcohol after police say he sprayed a woman in the face at bar with a product designed to smell like flatulence. BRAZIL . Two would-be robbers left a shiny impres- · s1on on police in Brazil after attempting bank robbery covered head-to-toe in aluminum foil. NAZARETH, PA _A P~nnsylvania man has been charged with finng shots at another man in a dispute about a hermit crab. Mario Ramon Maisonet was arguing with his fiancee's ex-husband over whether her sori could bring the boy's hermit crab into the house. TEXAS Library workers found an elderly-woman trapped inside a bathroom stall after being locked in for 36 hours. The staff neglected to check the restrooms before closing. _ . . .@wilkesbeacon . , gabrielle.glinski@wilkes.edu Veterans Council hosts hot dog giveaway in Greenway, April 20 .. T 6 I B A ti \\ it J: a F ii e t �. ~ Beacon - April 26, 2016 7 Life, Arts & E~tertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editors: Nicole.Zukowslci@wilkes.edu or Justin.Topa@wilkes.edu Wilkes alumna finds success in the Bi By Kimberly Hein Staff Writer New York City is the mecca of theatrical performance, the home of timeless plays and musicals. For those breaking into the world of theatre, it seems to be the perfect place to get discovered, and one former Colonel has done just that. Twenty-two-year-old Amanda Thomas graduated from Wilkes in 2015, with a bachelor's degree in theatre and a minor in dance. Right away, she knew a city would be the best place to get her career started. At first, it was a toss-up between continuing her education and breaking into the theatre world. "I was thinking to go right to grad school;' Thomas said, "but after doing some auditions and receiving some different educational offers, I decided that I wasn't ready to take on such a financial burden right awaY:' Thomas does plan to eventually get her master's degree. As she would soon find out, success was not far away. In February 2016, she joined the cast of the off-Broadway show "Speakeasy: John and Jane's Adventures in Wonderland:' Held in the Theater for New York City, the play was a "re-imagined version Alice In Wonderland . set in a 1920s speakeasy;' 1:homas said. "The musical explores the topics ofracism, 1920's queer life, sex-drugs-alcohol, prohibition and a giant queer Cinderella-esque ball:' In the production, Thomas was a member of the ensemble and a dancer. She also was a voice soloist and played saxophone for the cast'.s jazz band. "Speakeasy" concluded in March of 2016. Thomas believes her Wilkes education is what helped her to have an advantage in the competitive world of theatre, and she considers herself more marketable because of her wide range of skills. "The work I did at Wilkes University « Courtesy of Facebook/Amanda Thomas Amanda Thomas graduated from Wilkes in 2015, with a bachelor's degree in theatre and a minor in dance. Right away, she knew the city would be the best place to get her career started. In February 2016, she joined the cast of the off-Broadway show Speakeasy: John and Jane's Adventures in Wonderland. Theatre completely shaped the working professional I am today;' she explained. "I not only learned about my acting process and craft, but I am now a carpenter. I can sew. I can read and navigate a ground plan. I can hang and focus lights. You don't get that in a conservatory as a musical theatre major:' Thomas believes New York City is the place for her, and said she will always come back to it because it is "the central hub of all the auditions:' Between these auditions, Thomas moonlights at restaurants and works as a substitute teacher. Her main focus is making herself known. ''Auditions happen every day;' she said, "so it's all about getting my face and name .out there, a?d getting to meet people and to see if I'm right for anything. I cannot wait to see what's in the future, but I know · that whatever it is, Wilkes and everyone who was there with me definitely played a part in it:' ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ kimberly!hein@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - April 26, 2016 8 Life, Arts & Entertainment · Charlie Cary helps Wilkes, one bulb at a time . By Carlie_Coolbaugh StaffWriter There are many people that stand out in this world for the accomplishments they have achieved and life they have lived. Charles "Charlie" Cary is part of Wilkes University's facilities team that has been helping our campus stay maintained and energy efficient. On the job, Cary brings many great ideas to the university but outside, he lives a very entertaining lifestyle. Early on, Cary received various degrees in engineering and his master's in business administration. With his degrees, he's taught at Luzerne County Community College specializing in courses that varied from basic to advanced electrical, plumbing and heating, HVAC, and architectural drafting and design. He also spent six year.s in healthcare. Currently, he is teaching business courses along with his job here at Wilkes. His facilities career has led him to many large colleges and universities. He spent many years at a_few private colleges, 15 years at Penn State University an d a great deal of time at Purdue University and Indiana University. During his time at the Indiana schools, he helped save both universities millions of dollars with the energy they saved. With the extra funds, he and his team were able to put back into the facilities and recycling programs. Along with his job at energy conservation, Cary held the position of the secondary buyer for the natural gas at HJ. This responsibility taught him a lot about the commodities and the market of buying and selling. This appealed to him because of his admiration for business. · Since he's been at Wilkes, he and his team have already been saving our school energy. This year, he estimated that .we've saved at least .$800,000 in energy. He predicts that over the years with the new changes, Wilkes will be saving millions. Some projects he's been working on have been replacing the light bulbs in our street · many years of his lights and lights in · life and eventually th e parki ng garage ;;;.a~E-.\.t carried on th e with · LED light tradition with his bulbs. three daughters up These bulbs will until four years ago, save us from using when he decided .to 500 hertz an hour pack his climbing to as low as 15 boots away, leaving hertz an hour. This his youngest change will save daughter champion. ' thousands alone He's also enjoyed and maintenance other thrills such time because as skydiving. Now the bulbs have a his main focus is lifetime of 20 plus ._____ ' - - - - - _ j his family. He plans year~. . Courtesy of Charlie Caty to leave his career Hes also been working on behind at Wilkes replacing the HVAC in the library and the in the years to come to focus on his Darte center which will also help with the grandchildren and wonderful wife and effort to save Wilkes some energy. daughters. All of his projects help he and his team "It's been a rollercoaster, but it's been analyze new potential threats and how they fantastic:' can be resolved to help Wilkes become ~ @wilkesbeacon more energy efficient. ~ Carlie.Coo/baugh@wilkes.edu In his free time, Cary free climbed for Off Campus Prem·ium Student Housing ,, APARTMENTS Studio 1 2 & 3 bedrooms Available June 1 2016 �The Beacon - April 26, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 The process of using the Neurolraining and Research Center improvement is the goal at the center. Step one The first step was stopping by the cen1er With the end of the spring semester and to fill out a client intake form. This form the pressure of graduation looming over consisted of background questions like my head, I thought it would be a good what you're seeking help with and if you're time to utilize one of the newest resources prone to seizures. In total it took about Wilkes offers. three minutes to fill information form out. The NeuroTraining and Research Center, You could also find the form online and located on the second floor ofBreiseth Hall, e-mail it to the center. is open to all of the Wilkes community for Step two mental performance enhancement. It took almost a week to get a response Treatment depends on what one feels e-mail informing me of what the best they need help with in their life. This could treatment option was from my answers range from managing stress, holding focus on the intake form. The e-mail informed or improving energy throughout their day. me to set up an appointment with the The NeuroTraining and Research receptionist and listed an array of different Center is of no cost to students and operating hours of the center to choose the methods used have been proven to from. Since my schedule is pretty hectic enhance academic, athletic and artistic while the academic year comes to a close, performance. The treatment is said to I scheduled my appointment for a week promote better health and well-being by later. However, if I wanted a closer date reducing stress. the option was there. The center is open all With the 'if it's free, it's for me' mantra in week and is really flexible with schedules. spirit and the hopes of lowering my stress Step three level, I thought Io go through the process. · Finally it was time to actually receive I have to mention before I explain my treatment. It was recommended for me experience with the center that I'm using that I have training using Audio Visual the term 'treatment' as a helping method Entrainment, AVE, one time a week and of improvement. I feel that the term if continuing, two times a week for six 'treatment' has a stigma around it that sessions. something must be wrong when used As I walked into the office on a Friday in a medical context; on the contrary, afternoon, the lighting was low, giving off By Nicole Zukowski Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor a relaxing ambience. Two very friendly and soft-spoken interns greeted me. I was handed two informed consent forms, one to sign and another to keep. Then I followed an intern into the back room where AVE training is performed. She talked me through the training and answered my many questions. Truthfully, I was a little nervou~, but after talking with the intern iny nerves calmed. Ironically I was receiving treatment for managing· stress, and stressed out about it. As the instruction sheet that was hanging in the wall read, "AVE is a device that stimulates the brain with pulses of light and sound so as to lead the brain to adopt a certain pattern of activity:' This mixture of exposure will cause the brain to enter a temporary state that is complementary to the goals of training. I was scheduled for 15 minutes of training. That's 15 minutes oflounging in·a chair with glasses and headphones on. My first thought when the treatment started was "this is 15 minutes of being trapped in my mind:' I have a very active mind; always thinking about one thing or another. For the first few minutes I ran through the events of my day and what I still had to finish. I lost track of time after a while, and could honestly say I started to relax. There were two beeping sounds and a heart beat noise when I started the training, but towards the end the two sounds blended together and the heartbeat seemed to be a background noise to me. I was actually getting very sleepy in the chair. The session ended and the intern came in the room to help me take the equipment off. If I had five more minutes, she would have found me sleeping, no doubt. Step four The last step was a little debrief. I told the intern how I felt: relaxed but tired. My mind seemed at ease, too. Of course, since I knew what the training was supposed to do, I could have thought myself relaxed. I wanted the treatment to be successful for me, obviously. Overall I would recommend training at the NeuroTraining and Research Center. The process was incredibly simple and, I thought, very helpful. I describe my training as forced meditation. It made me sit down and clear my mind to the point of relaxation. I was recommended to go through more training to see a stronger result. If I wasn't graduating in less than a month I probably would. I wish I would have tried out the NeuroTraining and Research Center sooner and made training a part of my weekly schedule. ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ Nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu ~~f<)lffl: l¼,1~..-..,.ffl«.~llltt:lll~-1~w,a,1~♦.t•4t~;'«rac::i..,,..,.,,_.roox~c+c! ;.,~•t.a. rto:.i-~l&,J .....~-~'IS#ll>r"'ll(.. l::,,-~<.tlhlfflitln~lt>v-$:>~•. $,.«" N~<S°~Y.......,...,<, ~{~ :~:~=~~=:::~;~::,::::::i::::~~- ~-t~~-1'11:l:h&<~~wli"",,..t""""-~__,...,.,- J/>(1'1l<$o(-«:. ~l<lf,----,0,, ~-...i.:-.-..:fflflffll(l.,,.....~IMW«...-~---...-,,._.......,.,_ '1'--~...-z-..,.._., ......,.~~,.,. .... ~~-~...,.., . The NeuroTraining and Research Center is located on the second floor of Breiseth Hall. The first step in receiving training is to fill out a client information form, found on the Wilkes website. Before any training could take place, one must fill out an informed consent form in the office. The AVE treatment consists of lounging with headphones and goggles that show flashing lights. r �_J The Beacon - April 26, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Students Showcase the Creative Process of Color and Design By Marissa Spryn Staff Writer "The Process" exhibit, organized by Dr. Sara Moore, is · an interactive gallery created by students enrolled within a Fundamentals of Color and Design course. This fun and interactive display takes the viewer through each step of the creative process. The objective of the ~ssignment was to paint on three-dimensional objects in order to create a 2D appearance. Sara originally spawned the idea for this project after being introduced to the work of Alexa Meade, an artist who paints on people in order to transport them into her work, at the TED global conference in 2013. Two pieces were created by Moore, while the rest were completed by students Zachary Berg, Elizabeth Childs, Willard Hause, Laura Kessler, Alexis Maroney, Joseph Miele and Bethany Shaud. The process of the -students inspired tangible pieces for the artists to keep, though their inspirations were less receptive to time. "With normal paintings, students · will have a physical, tangible item that they can show off or keep for themselves:' said Moore. "When they were finished painting their fruits and vegetables, they eventually had to be thrown away after p~ ing so much work into the piece. As an artist, emphasis on the process can become especially difficult when faced with the · reality of disposal. They-need to realize that beauty may not last forever:' The focus .of the gallery is the process of making art, not the final project. In this form of creation, digital photography and video are valuable artifacts in documenting the creation of art. In addition to their pieces, each student was required to create a speed-paint video that demonstrates the skills and techniques executed throughout the assignment. This, in turn, takes viewers through "the process" of tricking the mind's eye into seeing a two-dimensional surface. Focusing on the steps behind the work initiates interaction between the viewer and the piece itself. Each piece has its own unique QR code that can be scanned on a mobile device. This code links you to each video posted online. These webpages will be tracked using Google Analytics to determine the likability and number of views each painting receives. The order of the gallery paintings will be periodically updated according to these statistics. That way, student and faculty viewers have direct influence on the presentation of the gallery itself. Interaction with the exhibit will be tracked until mid-May 2016 and each painting will remain on the first floor of Breiseth Hall throughout the summer months. @wilkesbeacon Marissa.Spryn@wilkes.edu Artist: Elizabeth Childs 7 Artist: Laura Kessler Artist: Will Hauze �The Beacon - April 26, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Refresh and Renew- by Volunteering at the Big Event By Amanda Bialek Staff Writer Are you ready for a day full of serving the Wilkes-Barre community and connecting with other individuals? Wilkes University's fifth annual Big Event is on Saturday, April 30th. · Students have the opportunity to volunteer their time from 9 a.m. to I p.m. "I think service is really important because it gives students the ability to sort of ground themselves in the community that they're living in;' said Megan BooneValk:enburg, coordinator of student development. For many students Wilkes-Barre is not the community that they grew up in. Boone-Valk:enburg believes that students will become more comfortable at Wilkes as they start to build a sense of community and familiarity with the location. On the day of the Big Event, volunteers will have breakfast available to them as they register from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. There are multiple different locations that community service will" be taking place this year. . Katelyn Jimison, executive recording secretary of student government, is the coordinator.of the Big Event. "It is my responsibility to contact possible volunteer sites and coordinate what activities will be done, what supplies will be needed and how each group will get to their site;' she said. Jimison also orders the shirts and drawstring bags that each volunteer receives and organizes the breakfast and lunch. After volunteering for the day, students will return to campus for a barbecue lunch, music, lawn games, tie-dying shirts, snacks and ice cream on the greenway. "I wouldn't be able to do all of this without the help of my committee," said Jimison. "They are truly the reason this event is such a success every year:' Boone-Valkenburg · said she works behind the scenes, to support Katelyn, and helps her find locations for students to volunteer at. She makes sure that the fine details are met. "It really is a student initiated and student driven service event through Student government;' said Boone-Valk:enburg. Jimison believes community service is important because it provides students with an opportunity to give back to the community. "We have such a big impact on the residents -and businesses in the area, and they are so supportive of us all year round;' she said. The Big Event is a way for everyone to thank the residents of the community for all they do for the university. "Spring is that time of renewal and the air is fresh and the weather is perfect;' said Boone-Valk:enburg. Warm weather and sunshine is a great time for students to take advantage of being outdoors and participate in community service. ."It's something that really feeds your soul as well as helps the community out;' said Boone-Valkenburg. With hundreds of students doing beautification projects, she believes that the Big Event will have an instant impact because it is visual. "People in the communities can see that Wilkes cares about them;' said BooneValk:enburg. "We care about the footprint that we are leaving:' Whether it is a big or small a project, Wilkes has the power to make an impact and a positive change in the community. As the website change.org said, "Have a heart, lend a hand, stand. out and make a difference:' ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY • r �.J 12 The Beacon - April 26, 2016 The Guiding Ligh of the Beacon The senior graduating editors at The Beacon reflect on their time contributing to the publication. James Jaskolka Current position: Editor-in-Chief I can say with total confidence that my time at • Wilkes and as Editor-in-Chief of The Beacon have been the most formative experiences of my entire life. Stepping into a leadership position has allowed me to grow and understand myself in ways I never thought possible. I came to Wilkes an anxious and doe-eyed freshman, very ignorant to how the world works. I still have a lot to learn, and I still get anxious, but I'm better equipped to handle· it now. I wouldn't have spent the last four years anywhere else. • �12 The Beacon - April 26, 2016 Justin Topa Nicole Zukowski Current position: Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor Current position: Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor The Beacon is a perfect name for my experiences with our campus newspaper. Through my time as an editor, our publication has guided me through my writing, my leadership and most influentially, has guided me towards a great group of friends and mentors that have helped to shape the person I am and the professional I hope to become. I do not know what lies ahead but, wherever I end up, I know I can count on my time with The Beacon to help guide the way. Ashley Evert · • a r et 13 Current position: Managing Editor I can't believe I've spent four years at The Beacon. I started as a beauty columnist in my freshman year and quickly moved on to LAE assistant editor, then assistant managing editor, and maintained the managing editor position for the last two years. I've learned so much about writing in a diff~rent way than I was used to and even more about layout and design. In addition, I've learned what we jokingly call "the PR side of journalism" by managing our staff and events. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to get so much hands-on experience and I know I will take all the skills I've learned at The Beacon with me after I leave Wilkes. 1 Working four years at The Beacon has given me the opportunities that helped shape me into the professional that I am today. The skills that I've learned from having hands-on experience will most definitely help me in my future endeavors. The Beacon was such a valuable resource for me to develop and enhance my communication skills. I am truly thankful for the Communication Studies • Department for offering such a valuable opportunity that has helped in my education tremendously. Sara Pisak Current position: Opinion Editor Looking back on my time at The Beacon, I am surprised by all of the things I have learned in only two years. When I began copy-editing and writing book reviews, I never imagined I would become proficient in new programs such as InDesign, Photoshop and WordPress. I never imagined · I would be section editor and be able to mentor other writers, attend national journalism conferences and form friendships with local community figures and writers. I am thankful for all of the learning opportunities and for the staff and the adviser, Dr. Churcher, who made these accomplishments possible. �..J The Beacon - April 26, 2016 14 Things I wish I knew before I graduated -Recent Wilkes graduate offers insight into life after college By Sierra Marsh Guest Writer Sierra Marsh is a 2015 graduate of Wilkes University who holds a degree in English with minors in both sociology and womens and gender studies. She currently resides in Wilkes-Barre where she is dedicating time to building her soy candle business. The last few weeks of your final spring semester in college are· wild and not entirely in the fun, 'let's be the last ones . to leave the dance floor after pitchers' kind of way. There's essays, finals, presentations and ca,pstones to complete while somehow managing to sleep, eat and not burst into tears after the library printers refuse to work. I get it. I know because I was right where you are at this time last year. Stressing and worrying about checking every single last assignment off of your To-Do List leaves little to no time to think about what life after graduation may bring. I came up with a few things I wish I knew before I graduated college, and I hope they find you right where you are to bring you some encouragement. can pay my bills:' But it's not that simple, The awkward Thanksgiving dinner questions will continue except the pressure will be at an all-tiirie high. The ever so famous, "So.,.how is school going?" will be replaced by "So ... do you have a job yet?" but r~member, as I said, . everyone means well! They wouldn't ask if they didn't care, but we don't all have a five-year plan seemingly written in stone right after college. It's all a process, and you have to take things one day at a time regardless of any daunting underlying pressure that may come froin other people in your life. • 2. It's okay if you don't have it all · figured out. This is important to remember. Be gentle with yourself because things will begin to come together. You deserve to live a life you're proud of, and you've worked so hard to be where you are now. Remember your dreams and the_hopes you have always had for yourself whatever they may be. Refuse to lose sight of them, and you're already halfway there. 3. You'll fall out of touch with friends. Courtesy of Sierra Marsh beautiful things. They will be chasing their own goals and discover--ing life in new ways just like you. They may be starting new jobs, tackling their first semester of graduate school or moving away to an entirely different state. Plans to see each other will fall through and even text messages may eventually · come to an altogether stop. Life happens, and that's OK. It's OK because when you do see each other again, when those plans " do work out, it will feel as if no time has passed at all. Reconnecting will be effortless. You'll hear about all the things your friends have going on in their lives - big ideas, first dates, quirky co-workers, life changing opportunities - and if you're op.en to it, you'll find that they may even inspire you. Yes, the same ones you met on move in day freshman year, the ones you skipped class to walk to Dunkin with Family members, friends, peers, for 99 cent iced coffee, the ones you · coworkers, even potential employers. giggled uncontrollably with on borderline They all mostly mean well; I'm sure of delusional late nights in the library, it. But believe it or not, I have had job · and maybe even the ones you will get interviews where the interviewer has ready with the day of graduation. This is• 4. There is no such thing as a asked me, "What are you hoping to do something I wish I saw coming, but I want perfect plan. you to know it isn't a bad thing. with your English degree? Have you Have you ever talked to someone who What I mean by this is in the months considered teaching?" What I woul9 have . seemed as if they had their entire life liked to say is, "Uhm, well, for starters rm that -follow your graduation you will planned out right down to how many just hoping for you to give me a job so I see your friends do ground breaking, I. People will expect you to have it all figured out. children they want? No doubt clouds their mind at all. They want what they want, and since it's planned out, they believe it will happen. Sometimes I find myself envying people like that, but the truth is that reality has a way of breaking up even the best laid out plans. Life just happens. I say that a lot, but it's true. The fact is that you don't know what may happen to you or around you that could affect those plans, and that's why it's important to understand early on that the unanticipated twists and turns could 'turn out to be the best part of your journey. Embrace the unexpected, and don't be discouraged when things fail to go as perfectly as planned. There are far greater things ahead for you, more amazing than you could even imagine. Take a chance on the unknown, stay firm in who you are, and I promise you will -be surprised by the doors that open up before you. . �The Beacon - April 26, 2016 Opinion 15 A Tree Grows in Brooklyn: A classic for writers and everyone keep her from bettering herself through education, while not becoming jaded or cynical. Francie's quest for education should be something every reader strives to Betty Smith's A Tree Grows in Brooklyn emulate in their lives: the idea that everyone · is one classic that when read makes readers no matter their social standing deserves want to become an author. I was first introduced to the text when a friend of my to be educated and they should never stop family and a former teacher of mine gave learning. When Francie's father dies she stops me the text as a gift. Mrs. Cannon described the work as "one of my favorite books as a writing the cute, fictional stories her teacher young girl and I should never lose my thirst loves. Instead, she writes what her teacher for knowledge." Only a few pages into the describes as "sordid" literature, essentially text, a reader will more than understand nonfiction stories about her life. Her teacher why the quest and thirst for knowledge is suggests she burn these sordid stories and return to the literature which Francie does important. · A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is largely not believe in any longer. Of course, Francie continues to do what autobiographical. The main character Francie, like author Betty Smith, lived in her creator Betty Smith has done: She writes an impoverished section of town, shared what she knows. Francie would rather write the same birthday, went to college without stories which capture the human condition a high school diploma and studied at the with honesty and face criticism thap. write a University of Michigan. Also a reader finds work she does not believe in and be praised. out later in the !ext it appears both Francie Not only is Francie's condition regarding and Smith love to follow the adage, "write her work reminiscent of the criticism Smith received for A Tree Grows in Brooklyn but what you know." In writing what Betty Smith knew, it is an admirable stance for any writer to she produced a text that was realistic in adopt. I had already decided writing would displaying the human condition and which be a part of my life when I first read this treated issues of gender with sympathy. text, but Smith and Francie will always Writing what Smith knew also led to criticism as people panned the book as be a major influence on my writing style. being to political, overly compassionate to While reading this book, I decided although the poor and glorifying unions. However, fictional stories also wonderfully capture Smith's text was not read by solely· one the human condition and the human spirit, social class but was a uniting factor. Having each -ofus has a different perspective which a critically acclaimed work, which spans . is worth exploring through autobiographical societal gaps, is all any author can hope for. writing and nonfiction. l;rancie and Smith's shared view on Smith's work allows a reader to inhabit Francie's world and see global events and writing is an admirable one to adopt. More life events as she does. In doing so, the writers and readers should take a cue from . reader is also able to inhabit Francie's both authors, and write what they truly introspective nature and contemplate the believe will cause frank discussions on the world as they know it but through the lens human condition. At the end of the day, of Francie's quest for knowledge, quest for writing a work an author believes in is more herself and quest to remain innocence and important than writing only for the sake of · writing. not become pessimistic. I too hope each reader of A Tree Grows In the text, Francie like Smith writes what she knows. As a child, she is hungry in Brooklyn never loses their ques.t for to learn about the world, life and even knowledge and their love for the written word. everyday school subjects. · Since the text employs flashbacks, flashforwards and eventually comes full-circle to end where the text began, a reader is able to follow Francie's life quest to learn as much as she possibly can. Francie does ~ @wilkesbeacon let her mother's favoritism, war, death of her father, poverty and ignorant teachers ~ sara.pisak@wilkes.edu By Sara Pisak Opinion Editor 1Kessler II Hauze BETTY S ITH P!RtNNIAL Sara's ·score: n �.J The Beacon - April 26, 2016 Opinion 16 School's out for the summer; the question is, are you? By Allison Rossi Staff Writer Are you staying local this summer? Regardless of the reasoning, whether that be that you live close to campus, you are taking summer classes, you are getting a job near school or you just do not want to leave your friends, there are fun activities that an individual can do over the summer time near Wilkes-Barre. 1) Seven Tubs Natural Area: The Seven Tubs Natural Area is a publicly accessible recreation area located in Luzerne County, Pa., and owned by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. This is an easy hike and it is close to town as well. It is also a nice getaway for a family to enjoy or if you just want to hang out and explore nature with your friends. 2) Knoebels Amusement Resort: According to Knoebels' website, the amusement resort is family amusement park, complete with picnic grove and campground in Elysburg. The website boasts, "America's largest free-admission amusement part." The free admission park houses two classic Creative Commons wooden roller coasters. Visitors can also take part in Opening Day on April 30, and Scout Day on May 7. With rides for thrill-seekers and kid friendly rides Knoebels is the perfect day trip for the whole family. 3) Chacko's Family Bowling Center: According to chakosfamilybowlingcenter. com, the bowling alley consists of· 40 synthetic AMF lanes, computerized scoring, junior, adult, and senior league, automatic bumpers for children's bowling, glow bowling on Friday and Saturday nights, . senior citizen specials, memory lane lounge, Dan Chacko's pro shop, arcade with ticket redemption center, a fuH service kitchen specializing in pizza, wings and so much more. This is a great place to go when y.ou are bored or just want to be inside and have fun on a rainy day. 4) Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza: According to mohegansunarenapa.com, Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza is owned by the Luzerne County Convention Center Authority, a government body appointed by Luzerne County. The arena is managed by SMG, the world leader in entertainment and sports facilities management with catering and concessions services. The plaza has more than 8,000 seats and has the capacity to hold approximately · ten thousand people for concerts. 5) Lark Mountain Marketplace: Lark Mountain Marketplace is an antique mall. There are a variety of vendors that offer unique items such as vintage advertising, mining items, estate and costume jewelry, and even video games. 9 ProCare Located within the Wilkes-Barre YMCA Physical Therapy Your life. Our priority. 40 West Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA Phone: (570) 208-0466 We Accept ALL Insurances! Parents or f1iends visitiing campus? Suggest Don't forget to read Eric Casey's online column this week at www. thewilkesbeacon. com 58 W. River Sti·eet Wilkes-Bn,1Te, PA 18702 h. ,..._,() ,) ' - so•.) ,. h.(} 1 1.,J- ),)~ . hi1lru1dhouse@ve1i1J0n.net hilla1·dhonseinn.oom • Celelmiting om: 10th yen,r • llSO-yetir-old Sooond Empfre Oren, 1805 • Located on cnmpns •· next t.o Doane &11 •Au for Wilkes discount • lncludtl8 full b1101tld'n,st • Private en sttit.i{l bl\,tb8 �The Beacon - April 26, 2016 17 Opinion Colonels Ta.lk Back We asked:· «What do you enjoy about spring?" Interviews by Luke Modrovsky luke. modrovsky@wilkes.edu Photos,. by Jesse Chalnick jesse. chalnick@wilkes.edu As the weather warms and the calender nears May, Wilkes students are beginning to catch spring fever. With temperatures rising, members of campus try to find ways to get outside. and enjoy the warmer weather. Whether it's . taking a simple stroll by the rive_r or playing a pick-up game with friends, Wilkes University and Wilkes-Barre become very busy during the spring months. The Beacon asked members of the Wilkes Community to share what they enjoy most about the spring season. Want to be in the next Colonels Talk Back? Email luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Larissa Ressler Junior Nursing "My favorite part about spring is the warm weather and when the trees and leaves start to bloom. I like to go outside and do school work. Going outside to Kirby Park is also enjoyable as well:' Pankil Chandler Junior Sports Management ,,. "I like the change in atmosphere. Everyone seems to be in a better mood during the spring months. As a wrestler, its more enjoyable running and doing workouts outside instead of being stuck indoors:' ' Michael Condrad Junior Electrical & Mechanical Engineering "In the spring, I like to go outside and start running more. I need to get myself in shape for a body-building competition I have. I love to just be outside ,and do everything I can ~utdoors:' · Sandy Anthony Rifkin Cafe Cashier Wilkes Dining "I like to go to the beach. Usually, I pack up my house in Wilkes-Barre and I head down to the Philadelphia area-and spend some time with my family. Not only d• we go to the beach during breaks, but we try and take a trip down to Florida as well:' Amal Pillai Senior Mechanical Engineering "I definitely try to get outside and be more active. I like to play a lot of different sports in the nicer weather as well. I really enjoy playing soccer outdoors because you get to take in the fresh air:' Kaylee Caprari Sophomore Undeclared "I do a lot of hiking in the spring. One of my favorites places to go is Ricketts Glen. I like to do a lot of road tripping too. Beaches and boardwalks are fun places to go. I don't like to travel anywhere when it's cold:' r �.J The Beacon - April 26, 2016 18 Opinion Senior staff members reflect on their at Wilkes Tharlk you for all of the opportunities By Sara Pisak .Opinion Editor As I am laying out my final edition of The-Beacon, I feel the need to write one 1of · th~ longest but most ~ell deserved thank you notes. I figure if Jimmy Fallon can write out thank you notes, I can too. Thank you to the readers who have made writing my weekly book reviews not a chore but one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. I have valued your constructive critiques and your praise. I have valued all of your comments especially, "You made me want run out and buy the book!" · I never thought when I asked if I could write a small book review column two years ago that it would turn into · copy editing, a full page article·, a job as assistant opinion editor and then finally a job as opinion editor. I never thought I would become proficient in varying types of software I have been using on a weekly basis. I am ,thankful for being able to exp;md the skills I will take onto graduate school and into the work fi;,rce. . , I am thankful for the amazing friends I made on the staff. I am grateful for the opportunity as a writer to be publishing every week and to work with amazing writers, knowledgeable editors, a supportive faculty adviser, Dr. Kalen Churcher, and creative designers. I enjoyed writing opinion articles discussing hot button, trending topics, while working to shine a light on those who cannot always speak for themselves such as victims of abuse and those suffering with traumatic brain injuries. I would have never imagined when I started I would be winning a national award from Region 1 of the Society of Professional Journalists and representing Wilkes University and The Beacon on a national level. The English nerd I am loved discussing some of my favorite new works of literature and rediscovering classics. Books always will be one of the most successful ways to reach across barriers of race, gender, time and social position. In an instance, as fast as it takes to turn a page, books allow us the ability to think in ways we never could have imagined and to inhabit the lives and ideas of those we never thought possible. I hope with each article and each review, I was able to give the reader just a little piece of the magical quality of books and the powerful ability of the English language. I hope reading my articles has brought readers half of the joy they brought me while writing them. With gratitude, Sara Tell us what you think. What are some of your favorite college memories? Tell us @wilkesbeacon ~ ~ @wilkesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu The five classes that taught me the.most By James Jaskolka Editor in Chief • Higher education has always been a place for learning and growth. You spend four years taking classes that give you better insight to your particular field of study, and then you can apply those skills to a career. Sometimes, though, you end up in classes that are useful to you in other ways: you learn empathy; you learn confidence; you learn about yourself. The following · classes were chosen because they have all fostered growth in me, in more than just an academic sense. 5. soc 101 Intro to Sociology Dr. Andrew Wilczak When you grow up with a dysfunctional family that struggles to make ends meet, it's easy to lose sight of how much privilege you actually have. This course, taught in Dr. Wilczak's unique style, opened my eyes to how other people live, and I've learned to be more understanding since. 4.COM202 Interpersonal Communication Dr. Jane Elmes-Crahall You don't realize how important effective communication is in relationships, romantic or otherwise, until you're already feeling the strain. This class showed me different methods for communicating verbally and nonverbally, and has made my relationships with others much stronger. interest in, if it wasn't for this class and its reflective and research-based assignments. At our first conference, Dr. Hamill told me I should be in a major where I could write, and I listened. For me, this class was the beginning of a fundamental change in who I was and how I presented myself. So, Dr. Hamill thanks for believing in my dream. "[The class taught me] there were · o.ther people in the world just like me. I wasn't alone in my discomfort:' 3. ENG 101 Composition Dr. Thomas Hamill I came to Wilkes as a business major because I didn't think I could make any money from writing. I might have graduated as one, very unhappy in a field I had no 2. COM398 Gender and Communications Dr. Mia Briceno This class taught me about different kinds of gender identities and how people express their gender differently. It was the first time I'd encountered anything like that before, and suddenly everything clicked: there were other people in the world just like me. I wasn't alone in my discomfort. While being essential to my self-understanding, this class also taught me empathy for others. I hope they make this a required course some day. 1. PHL242 The Meaning of Life Dr. Linda Paul Despite the fact that I'm currently enrolled and it's not even over yet, I feel like this class has had the most positive influence on my development. It's a course that challenges you to reconceive how you view the whole world, from an internal and external perspective. We read excerpts from a book called "The Mindful Way Through Depression," which totally changed my perspective on life. In under a semester, I've learned to be more mindful, how to stop negative thoughts before they overcome me and, most importantly, how to recognize and unlearn habits I have that cause problems for me. I'd recommend this class to anyone who enjoyed their Philosoph~ 101 class and likes reading. ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ james.jaskolkabutler �"' The Beacon - April 26, 2016 Sports 19 Dominic and Jacob Parfianowicz:·Twin takeover of men's tennis By Andre Spruell Asst. Sports Editor When walking around campus, if you see two 6'5" students who resemble each other walking everywhere together, chances are it is the dynamic tennis duo: Dominic and Jacob Parfianowicz. The junior twins are both biology majors and were born and raised in Elmira, N.Y. From the time they were born they were· inseparable, constantly doing almost everything together, which still holds true today. "We've been doing everything together since day one," said Jacob Parfianowicz. "Every activity, sport, always doing it the same." Here at the university, the Parfianowicz twins are known for tearing it up on the tennis court in doubles action, but tennis was not their first sport. Swimming was the first sport that the pair got into, and they actually swam for a little bit in their freshman year at Wilkes. The twins actually got into into tennis when they were in elementary school, due to their fourth grade gym teacher at the time. "He was doing tennis in gym class, then he started doing individual work and got us into it," Dominic Parfianowicz. "That's when we began, and he has been training with us ever since." Their former elementary school teacher still remains in contact with the Parfianowicz brothers and still works with them on breaks and during the summer when they play tournaments' in upstate N.Y. If it were not for this teacher, the twins admitted they probably would never have gotten into tennis, as their mom did track and their dad played handball in Poland. Having a Polish heritage is something that the twins are proud of and use to their advantage. They maintain their heritage by only speaking Polish at home, and celebrate The Beacon/Purvit Patel Dominic and Jacob Parfianowicz are both juniors at Wilkes University. The Beacon/Purvit Patel Parfianowicz twins share a brotherly chest bump on the greenway. all the traditions and holidays associated with the culture. As a competitive edge, while most doubles partners use hand signals and whisper to each other, these two yell at each other in Polish, which can intimidate oppQnents. Both the Parfianowicz boys have been playing doubles together since seventh grade, and that experience together is something that most college doubles partners just do not have. "In seventh grade, it was a rough start, but we' re family and we got through it," Dominic Parfianowicz said. "Now we' re playing really good tennis, and I don't think I want a different partner because I don't think I can play with anyone else." When they first arrived on campus, the twins noted how difficult it was to make that transition from high school to college, but credit the tennis team for helping them make the transition much easier. Being so close as a team is what makes college fun and allows the team as whole to experience success on the court, which the twins say is even more true today. As playoffs are approaching, the twins are ready to flip the switch and get ready to take on some tough competition. There will be some pressure on the team as the Colonels are nationally ranked in the region for the first time in school history. If they keep playing well, they will be poised to make a deep run in Nationals. Even though they are only juniors, the twins plan on working in the biology field. Dominic will actually be taking the MCAT in June, which is a medical test taken electronically in attempts of becoming a doctor. @wilkesbeacon andre.spruell@wilkes.edu F �_J The Beacon - April 26, 2016 Sports 20 Wilkes softball: Working hard for the 2016 late-season wins By Danny Van Brunt Asst. Sports Writer The softball team recently played at home against King's in a double-header and lost both games. The first game ended 6-3, and the second game ended 7-4. The team's overall record is now 7-19. Sophomore infielder . Grace Sanzalone commented on the team's performance this season. "I think our record does not represent how much we have grown, both on and off the field, as a team from last year," Sanzalone said. "We have to keep in mind that we are a very yoJ¥].g team without senior leadership. Everything that has been brought in this season with the new coaching staff is different from last year; there has been a team-wide adjustment period that has taken a little longer than we hoped for." Sanzalone acknowledged the fact that ther~ were no returning seniors from last year. The team this season consisted of four juniors, five sophomores and five first-year students. In addition, Sanzalone mentioned her coaching staff is new as well. Sophomore Pitcher Nicole Cumbo took time to reflect on her season as well. "I love that the team is so supportive. They're a great group of friends and we have so much fun together. As a team, we have had a lot thrown at us this year with Olll' new coach. I love that we have taken everything we have learned and used it to improve," Cumbo said. · Despite having a young team, the softball team had a successful run in Myrtle Beach, S.C. After losing its opening game of the season, the team collected the next four wins. Wilkes defeated Mount Aloysius twice, first with a score of 7-0, and the second game ended 7-4. Wilkes also defeated SUNYIT, 8-0, and finally' Sweet Briar College, 19-3. The softball team stands 2-8 in the Freedom Conference. The team won its very first conference game against Eastern, 1-0. In that game, Lacey Bixler hit a double to left-center field with two. outs, and was followed by a single from Caitlin Brown. The single took Bixler home, and she scored the only point of the game. Wilkes played a double-header against Eastern. The second conference game against Eastern ended with a tough score of 2-10. The other two conference games were against Delaware Valley, in another double-header. The first game started with Delaware Valley jumping out to a fourpoint lead. Wilkes took their time to tie the game up, but Delaware Valley scored a point late in the game to win 5-4. -The other game was similar because Delaware Valley jumped out to another lead of fivepoints. Wilkes came back 5-4, but .they took the game away ending it 7-4. They also won against Lycoming. In the double-header, Lycoming won the first game by tallying five-points in the first few innings. The lead was too far for Wilkes to Freshman Caitlin Brown connects with the ball for a hit to left field in a game last Wednesday evening. come back, and left the first game 6-2. The second game was tied_ 1-1 in the third inning, and then Cumbo hit a single in the fourth sending two batters home. The score ended 3-2. Wilkes beat DeSales, 15-3, for their second Fre.edom Conference win of the season. The game only went five innings. "Our main goal is to play and ultimately win the MAC. The championship game is being held at our field, which means we want to at least be on the field playing," Sanzalone said. "We hope to take everything we have learned and better implement it in our remaining games. We plan to get some more wins and we are going to do it for Bill, our coach's cat!" Cumbo said. w @wilkesbeacon The Beacon/Purvit Patel • �The Beacon - April 26, 2016 Sports 21 Wilkes women's lacrosse: Reaching the homestretch on a high note By Mark Makowski . _ Sports Writer The Wilkes women's lacrosse team has been rolling as they are entering the home stretch of the 2016 season. The team has compiled an (11-3) record andha_s a (3-1) record in Freedom play. _They were riding a five game winning streak that would end while playing FDU Florham. Last season, the team had-a (10-5), but their (24) record in Freedom play doomed them when the playoffs came around. Head Coach Kammie Towey entered her 10th season looking to take the high points of last season and build upon them. "My expectations for this season were to go above .500 overall and make it back into the playoffs;' Towey explains. "My goal for the team is still to make it back to the playoffs and continue to improve in every game:' When looking closer into the Wilkes women's lacrosse team's success this season, you first have to look at the roster. There are eight seniors leading the squad, and the captains of the team all bring their own specialties. "Madeleine _ Brownsey, Jessica MacConchie, Emily Ketterman and Tori Kerr each bring their own facets to the team as captains;' Towey said. "Madeleine and Emily are the vocal leaders on offense and defense. Jess is the mother hen and Tori leads by example through her hard work on the field:' Senior Attacker Madeleine Brownsey has really stepped into her prime this season, and has been shattering records every time she has stepped onto the field. Brownsey is the all-time leader in goals for the Wilkes women's Lacrosse team. On April 13, Brownsey would score 11 goals in the game against Centenary, breaking a record she set in the previous season. With four games left in the season, Brownsey wants to get the best out of the squad so they can get into the playoffs and make a deep run. "We need to· concentrate on putting together a full 60 minutes;' ~he explains. "We sometimes get comfortable with the lead and then end up struggling to maintain the win in the end:' To match Brownsey's. offensive superiority, the team also has -a defensive star to hold down the other side of the field. Senior Defender Jessica MacConchie has improved tremendously since last season, she has surpassed all of her stats from last season and she still has four games left in the regular season. Sophomore Defender/Midfielder Jessyca Held entered her second · season on the team with high hopes. "When the season started I had very high hopes, and I still do;' Held explains. "We have a very talented group this year. I try to do everything I can possibly do on the for the seniors since it is their last season:' With the end of the season quickly approaching, the women's Lacrosse team needs to make sure that they keep winning as their last four games are all in conference play. With a (3-1) in Freedom play, the team will just need to make sure members keep all of their opponents in check and leap into the MAC Freedom playoffs on a high note. rd zza · elivery- Call 825-5166 • Wilkes e 1er :ar. ase to 1te. ass in :ate the To follow more coverage on the LA~ girls as they successfully finish their season, visit gowilkesU • �.J 'Ihe Beacon -April 26, 2016 Sports 22 • �The Beacon - April 26, 2016 Sports 11d floor of the nd Education )pies such as Skill Transfer. iucation Fair. lnies and find >e serving our ;ontact Emily rukes.edu rttents MA:J Senior a pitcher field. Fro t••···:2 Berks C us ey-eryd to, a student athlete. ·Balaru.;l~1~m~ studies With a Jml~sv. Leaf makes it look like it ...... 7 Q:. 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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 2016 April 26th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 April 26 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/94e7cd841f1535fff010aa3b60b16174.pdf 9a1c73d052055932cdbdc13ec7c65489 PDF Text Text The Beacon - April 19, 2016 I . Two students fight resistance from their bungees while racing to the end of the track; more photos on pages 4 and 8. The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick r �_J The Beacon - April 19, 2016 The: News Have a breaking story or ·a press release to send? Contact the news editor: sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu SG Notes: Club reports, engineering, WACA . Fund requests; Club recognition; ASME By Jen Baron Staff Writer A News - Gabt>Y punski. h l.A&E - Austin Ely .•pinion --Luke Modrovsky Sports - Danny Van Brunt, Andre ~ - DESIGN EDITORS, t4icole Kutos Israel Rodnguez ,. Jimmy Musto KahdiJab Venable lnterestedinfoinln9tbe Beacon?To learn more•~ the ,-,ltlot. we offer and what you can do, contact james.Jaskot~lbs.ef, 130 8. ftiver-· ~ •" First F l o o r , ~ Hall WIikes ·Uniteraity Wllkes-BamJ, PA 18766 Phone· (570) 498-5903' www.thewilkesbeacon.com 7 On Wednesday, Wilkes University's Student Government held its weekly meeting. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Club delivered their annual club report. IEEE organizes the annual Engineering Olympics where students from local high schools compete for money in a competition. They are also hosting a paper contest later this month. Some fundraisers ' IEEE has done are selling fleece quarter zips and they are currently selling ceramic mugs. For community service, they plan to participate in the Big Event and they talk to local high school students about the engineering program at Wilkes. The Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers (PSPE) Club also delivered their club report. For community service, they · participate iri Math Counts, which is their largest event, and they also participate in Big Event with IEEE. They also will conduct an ethics panel luncheon with a panel of professional engineers. . The Ham Radio Club also delivered · its club report. The members had a testing event last month and they will be haVIng one later this month. The club works with the national weather service and participates in the same community service events as IEEE and PSPE. The Gold Bar Club delivered its report. The club coordinates community service events for students. This year, members hosted the veterans SK, where they worked with the Wyoming Valley Veterans Council, Toys for Tots, campus clean up in November, and letters for soldiers. The Wilkes African Culture Association (WACA) came in to talk about the status of their club. The club has been inactive for many years, but there is a movement to bring it back and active on campus. They want to make students familiar with different cultures and give back to the community. Enactus, a community of student, academic, and business leaders, delivered their club report and had a fund request. This year, they have had mixers, weekly executive and team meetings, as well as fundraising meetings. They also have presentation practices to prepare for a regional competition. The club also helps coordinate the· Kirby Lecture · and participates in community service projects. The club has made a $600 profit from selling T-shirts this year. Future plans include participating in club day, selling T-shirts, continuing partnerships, and attending the national competition. Enactus is requesting $2,000 from Students Governemlit to attend a national conference in St. Louis from Mary 15th to the 18th. The funds will cover airfare and hotels. The club will vote next week on allocations. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) dub made a fund request for the second week. The club requested $1,500 for the car show on Sunday, April 17 The full amount allocated for the ASME car show. The Human Resources (HR) Club came in for club recogni(ion. They are trying to start the club and would like to be a Student Government recognized club. Their mission is to give students the opportunity to network with faculty and the Wilkes community. They want to create lasting connection that will promote success and service to others. The club wants to get involved in the community and research what promotes employee satisfaction and student satisfaction in order to implement those findings. Students will learn personal and professional skills and is valuable to all majors. Student Government will vote next week about the request. The Pre-Pharmacy Club discussed additions that were made to the constitution. These include that they are an undergraduate club and they added a chairperson for the pharmacy school senate. Event Entrepreneurship presented on the "As Colonel We All Fit Together," event that will occur on April 27 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. The event will have s'mores, t-shirt making, light it up blue sidewalks and buildings, and an autism tree. $1 , 950.59 was requested. The council reviewed the Treasurer's report. The current budget is as follows: All College: $0.00, GeQeral Funds: $9,168.13, Conference: $474.10, Spirit: $1,440 for a Student Government total of $11,082.23. spread.............12 opinion..;....... 14 • sports...:........ 19 �News The Beacon - April 19, 2016 3 *2016* STUDENT * * *GOVERNMENT * * * ELECTIONS * * * * * * * * * * * * * role in improving the campus diversity climate. Santana also had the opportunity of mentoring students from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, and she hopes to continue to be a positive agent of change as she pursues the role of MSC president. Santana believes that she is . qualified not only from her unique experiences and interactions on campus, but also having completed safe space training, receiving the D.I.V.E silver level certificate, and having served as MSC community service coordinator for the 2015-2016 school year. STUDENT GOVERNMENT PRESIDENT COMMUTER COUNCIL PRESIDENT Allie Grudeski Allie Grudeski is currently a junior Pharmacy major and Business Management minor and has served as a member of Student Government for 3 years. She held the position of Executive Recording Secretary during her sophomore year with the responsibilities of taking minutes, keeping · attendance, and planning the Big Event. She currently holds the position of Executive Vice President where she has worked one-on-one with clubs as well as planned the Bubble Bash and Block Party. Outside of Student Government, Allie is also a mentor to first year students as well as one of the Colonel Sidekicks. Sarah Bedford Sarah Bedford is a junior Communication Studies and Political Science double major. Currently in her second year as Commuter Council President, she hopes to be elected for a third year into the position. Sarah has worked to improve the commuter and off-campus parking system as well as to create a commuter lounge on campus. Prior to running, she was aware that there were obvious issues with commuter parking and felt that there was more to be done. Engaging in dialogue with both Student Affairs, Public Safety and Student Government, she continues to work towards a more succinct system to better service the student body. Sarah hopes to continue to work and serve as a voice to commuter students. • -PROGRAMMING BOARD PRESIDENT Valerie Woods Valerie Woods is running for the WUPB presidential position. Val served as the president for the 2015-2016 school year and discovered a love for event planning. Val is a Marketing and Management major with a leadership and women's and gender studies minor. She hails from Lancaster PA and has a love for Starbucks and traveling. She has been on WUPB since her freshman year and has headed events such as Pizza Wars, and planned the Hoodie Allen concert. MULTICULTURAL STUDENT COALITION PRESIDENT ·santana Kiara Velez While attending Wilkes University, Santana witnessed and played an active IRHC PRESIDENT Rachel Wood • IRHC PRESIDENT Rebecca Kilkenny Rebecca Kilkenny is a junior electrical engineering student. She has ·been in the Inter-Residence Hall Council for two years; one year on the general board and another on the executive board as the parliamentarian . She is also in clubs such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers (PSPE). She has helped with events such as the engineering Olympics, car show, amazing race and order of the engineers. She has helped with many of the IRHC events as well. She plans to take all of these experiences over the last three years and use them to better the Inter-Residence Hall Council, get more students involved and put on great event1> to get more on campus participation. She wants to plan events such as movie nights, trivia nights, and much more with the help from other executive board members and the general board. Rachel Wood is currently a sophomore pre-pharmacy student, and will be a first year pharmacy student next school year. She served as an active general board member of IRHC her freshman year and held the position of vice presiaent of IRHC this current year. She has had the privilege to work closely with the current president and learn how to organize and run meetings and events. She is a determined, organized person who likes to take control of situations. She is excited to pelp the other members' ideas for events and residence hall improvements come to life. She wants to be able to hold an event once a week for residents on campus as well as hold an event for the freshman on the first week of school to introduce them to the club. . r �.J The Beacon - April 19, 2016 News 4 Gardner Educational Forum; Mussari Block Party Fun on the Greenway What is success; life lessons More photos on page 8 Anniversary of the awarding of the Medal of Honor at the Medal of Honor convention in Gettysburg. Mussari describes it as "one of the most difficult undertakings of my What started out as a rainy, dreary day lifetime:' quickly turned to sunshine on the afternoon When asked to describe his personal of April 7. Students and faculty members philosophy of teaching, part of it revolved filed into Marts 214 and, as they sat down, around the ideas of experiential learning they found a blank notecard on the desk in and making students accountable. What is front of them. Everyone quickly realized most important, Mussari explained, is when that they needed to use the card to write "a teacher tells students what. they need to down an answer to the question projected know, not what they want to know:' on the screen. The most important educational What is success? experience of Mussari's life came when he This was how Dr. Tony Mussari began his was a junior in high school and his teacher lecture for the Drs. Robert S. and Judith A. . told him, "When I assign five pages, from Gardner Educational Forum Series. This now on, you will do 10:' His teacher saw year was Mussari's fifth year presenting at potential in him, pushed him, and told him Wilkes in either classes or the lecture series. what he needed to hear. The ·Educational Forum Series is a When talking about this moment, lecture series developed by the Garders that Mussari said, "It changed my entire life celebrates the teaching philosophy that not because, from then on, I was willing to do all learning takes place in the classroom. the extra five pages:' Mussari was invited to strengthen and In addition to his achievements with support this philosophy with his lecture documentaries, Mussari was asked to share titled, "Rules of the Road to Success: Life what he believes have been his biggest Lessons from Experience:' accomplishments in life. In the .realm of Since Mussari's presentation was education, Mussari is most proud of his grounded in the importance of learning ability to take a fledgling program in mass from experiences, he was asked to reflect communications and turn it into a very on his life and the pivotal moments that successful program. worked to shape his views and outlook on What Mussari explained to be his biggest the world. accomplishment in life was not something Mussari, when asked about where he grew that many people would even consider. Most up, described -himself as a "local boy;' as he often, accomplishments are determined by is a graduate of St. Mary's High School. For success, but Mussari said that being able to postsecondary education, Mussari attended deal with any crisis that comes along in life King.College where he majored in History is what he has been most proud of. and minored in Psychology. He received As the interview came to an end, Mussari his MA in American History from Niagara was asked: If you could send a message to University, his PhD in American History the world in 30 seconds, what would it be? from the University of Iowa, and his EdD First, Mussari recited a prayer that he says from Lehigh University. every night: "Lord let us find a pathway to In 1969, Mussari accepted a one-year peace in our communities, in our countries, visiting professorship at "a college down and across the world:' the street;' which turned out to be a 37He then continued with his message year long career. While teaching at King's, stating, "We have to learn how to love Mussari and his wife, Kitch, started their one another and how to understand one own documentary film company. another, especially those people who are The two produced numerous different than we are. We have to find a way documentaries. Two notable ones Mussari · to stop the carnage· that just draws all of addressed were the 'regional television our energy. We have to find a way to reach program, Windsor Park Stories, and Face of out· to one another, across the divide, and America Journey, which they began in 2010. appreciate our humanness, our potential, Mussari said · that his biggest our fragileness, and our need to love. We accomplishment in the years he made need a new army of the kind:' docullJ.entaries was the ability to produce · Windsor Park Stories with little to no . . . .@wilkesbeacon ·finding for almost 11 years, as well as the , jennifer.baron 1@wilkes.edu film he and his wife made about 150th By Jen Baron Staff Writer 7 The Beacon/Theresa Couchara Beacon photographers Jesse Chalnick and Purvit Patel weren't left out either. The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick Students get a chance to try their ha~d at being a hungry hippo. �The Beacon - April 19, 2016 5 News WGS department holds product drive to benefit local homeless ByToni Penello Staff Writer A Huffington Post article written by Jessica Kane last May calculated that a woman will spend an estimated $18,171 in her lifetime to take care of a bodily function over which she has no control: her menstrual cycle. That's $18,171 more dollars than a person with a Y chromosome will spend. Why is that extra X chromosome so expensive, and how do local homeless women tend to this inevitable monthly issue? The Women's and Gender Studies Department at Wilkes is taking a step to help women overcome this obstacle. The Women's and Gender Studies department is holding a feminine hygienl! drive, from which 100 percent of proceeds will go to Ruth's Place, a local women's shelter. The department is requesting pads, tampons, baby wipes, panty liners and other feminine hygiene products, as well as coupons for these products. Donations can be brought to Breiseth 323, the SUB lounge, or donation boxes located in residence halls. "When people think homeless, they think of veterans and drug addicts, but they think of men, because women have kids and stuff, so it's so much less safe for women to be homeless;' said Dr. Jennifer Thomas, chair of the department. The drive was the brain-child of psychology major and women's studies intern Alexandra Devarie, who said she was inspired by it being Victims' Awareness Month. "I wanted (Alexandra) to put on an event, and internationally menstruation is a barrier Courtesy of Alexandra Devarie to women's education;' Thomas stated. Thomas pointed out the efforts taking place in third world countries, where girls' periods are causing them to miss a significant amount of school because they lack the funds for hygiene products and may lack water in schools. "That leads us to here to where we take for granted how expensive it is to be a woman compared to a man;' Thomas said, adding that the discussion was brought up in class and one of her male students had never thought of the issue of menstruation in homeless women before. ·· In addition to the drive, which is projected to be taking place until late - May, the · department will be making other fundraising efforts, which students can keep an eye out for. "We are definitely going to do a bake sale type-deal to fund raise and we will also have a donation jar that individuals can feel free to donate to if they wish;' Devarie said. ~ , @wilkesbeacon toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu Wilkes, Kings: Womelfs an4 Gender Studies Conference • The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick Students, faculty and staff from Wilkes University and King's College gathered on April 11 and 12 for the 5th annual Women and Gender Studies Conference on Women, Politics and Activism. Students teamed up with faculty to discuss prevalent issues on a variety of topics. . r �_J The Beacon - April 19, 2016 News 6 A very ''fracking'' spirited panel, April 14 panel discussion ByToni Pennello Staff Writer "Frack it or Leave it," a panel discussion which took place on April 14 in the Henry Student .Center Ballroom, spurred a discussion of opposing viewpoints as well as some anger in the audience. The panel was moderated by Wilkes political science professor Dr. Thomas Baldino, who began by thanking political science honor society Pi Sigma Alpha who provided most of the funding as well as Department Chair Dr. . Kyle Kreider and Dean Paul Riggs and other administrative staff who provided support. The panel was kicked off by Philadelphia Inquirer journalist Andrew Maykuth, who presented what Baldino described as an unbiased viewpoint. Maykuth discussed the great strides that have been made in the industry of fracking, pointing out that in his recent time visiting fracking sites he has noticed that efforts have "moved out of exploration and into production:• He described the boom of shale gas drilling by saying "immediate economic prosperity trumped environmental concerns." When discussing Pennsylvania's fracking policy, Maykuth said that the legislature is constantly "playing catch-up;' citing·the fact that regulations were not made regarding the dumping of waste water resulting from fracking until · drinking water in certain regions was affected. Associate professor of political science Sarah Pralle from Syracuse University spoke next, taking a more opinionated, proenvironment stance on the issue. She explained that she and her environmentally sensitive colleagues initially saw the drilling of shale gas as a good thing, because it would burn cleaner than other fossil fuels such as ,oal and oil. However, the sentiment changed as soon as the other environmental impacts were explored. According to Pralle, the federal government has been fairly "MIA" when it comes to fracking policy, leaving the jurisdiction to regulate in the hands of states and localities. The fracking industry, according to Pralle, is exempt from certain laws that would regulate it such as the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the usually mandatory submission of a toxic release form that would _list the toxi_ns that might enter the environment from fracking. "Congress isn't doing much of anything these days, which supports the status quo," Pralle said. Pralle also explained that the uncertainty associated with the environmental effects of fracking has bred mistrust among citizens, as has the arguably sketchy nature of the industry's evasion of regulations. Michael Helbing, an attorney from Pennfuture presented another anti-fracking case, talking about specific environmental impacts of fracking, and spent a lot of time discussion methane emissions. . The methane em1ss10ns, Helbing explained, were significant contributors to the greenhouse effect and climate change. Helbing also discussion opposing advantages to fracking, which he said are "new and significant." Other environmental concerns addressed by Helbing were deforestation, chemicals, air quality, destruction of infrastructure, and more. . . Attorney Lee S. Piatt ofRosenn Jenkins and Greenwald proposed the only moderately pro-fracking stance. Overall, Piatt's argument, which he described as the "common sense, layman's" argument, was that leaving natural gases in the ground would be detrimental to the economy, and also that not using shale gas would be more detrimental to the environment than using it. This is because the shale gas is a cleaner alternative to other fossil fuels. Shale gas would present "some degree of improvement," according to Piatt. The panel was relatively uneventful and smooth until the questions section of the panel. Two audience members took the opportunity to present their own opinions on the issue of fracking, and both were overwhelmingly opposed. One audience member called angrily for the destruction of capitalism, while the other directed his loud, angry comment about the benefits of fracking not outweighing the detriments at Piatt. .~ • @wilkesbeacon toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Ton i Pennello Top- From left to right: Michael Helbing, Lee S. Piatt, Sarah Pralle, and Andrew Maykuth Center- Dr. Thomas Baldino moderates the panel discussion.., Bottom- Sarah Pralle presents her discussion with Helbing and Maykuth to her left and right. �The Beacon - April 19, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editors: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu or Justin.Topa@wilkes.edu Rhyming to his future wife; surprise proposal happens at Talent Show By Kimberly Hein Staff Writer Corey Bullock had a special performance planned for the MSC Talent Show on April 7. He performed a rap where he proposed to his girlfriend of 2 years and 9 months, Emily Grullon. At the end of the rap, he said the line 'J\s long as I got you, I know I'll be alright. Forever in my life so I gotta ask:' and then he asked her that one special question to become his wife. When Corey got down on one knee, the whole crowd flooded around the couple whether it was to get a picture, or just to see what was going on. Senior, Tyheed Jackson, one of the hosts at the talent show said, "There were tears coming out of people's eyes; it was a really cool experience!" "She didn't see it coming at all. I told her I was performing one of my other songs and I even went as far as to practice that song in front of her to make sure she had no idea. Once the slide show came on and she saw her picture on the screen, I think she started to question everything. Her face was priceless," Bullock said. best ofluck. Corey stole the show with the Grullon admits that she was speechless proposal and I give him a lot of respect for whlle the proposal was happening. preparing a song· and expressing•his love "I was so confused when I saw my picture for his fiance:• Jackson said. pop up. I thought to myself, 'Oh my gosh The couple began talking when Grullon what is he about to do?' I looked at him lived in Florida and Bullock lived in probably with a confused look on my face Wilkes-Barre. After about six months of and he just smiled at me from the stage:• talking long distance, Grullon moved back Grullon stated. to Wilkes-Barce. The couple instantly had As soon as she heard him start rapping, their first date that took place at the mall. "The second I started walking towards she instantly got butterflies. She said that the rap was beautiful and the lyrics meant him, he ran over to me and lifted me up so much to her. and hugged me. We just spent the date "We didn't look away from each other . walking, talking and goofing around. I the entire time he was rapping. It was just was incredibly nervous so his silliness such a special moment," she continued. definitely helped to break the ice," Grullon Leading up to the proposal, Bullock only stated in regards to the date. 'J\s corny as this sounds I would say I told people on a need-to-know basis. He told the people that he needed help from knew I wanted to marry her the very first to pull it off as well as her family. day we met when she came back up from Tyheed Jackson was one of the few people Florida," Bullock stated. who had to keep this secret and he admits When looking towards the future, that seeing this take place was a very cool Grullon said that she is looking forward experience. to marrying the love of her life and being "I didn't know how to react so I just able to come home to her husband. She screamed and was smiling from ear to ear. said that it will be nice knowing that no It was very exciting and I wish them the matte what happens throughout the day, she knows that it would be okay because she would be able to see him at home and he will make everything better. When talking about life after college, Bullock said, "I'm not the materialistic type of person. Whether I'm working a career in criminology or if my music gets bigger, either way I'll be happy and successful because I already have the most important part of my life, and that's Emily. I know we both have a bright and exciting future ahead of us:• Bullock admits that · he went back and forth with nerves before the proposal. He said, "For the most part though, I wasn't nervous . because we've been together so long, we are one another's rock. I found my soul mate, and I knew it was all going to be alright:' . . .@wilkesbeacon ~ kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu Photos Courtesy of Bullock and Grullon On April 7, Corey Bullock performed a rap song to propose to Emily Grullon during the MSC Talent Show. r �...J The Beacon - April 19, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 'Go Big or Go Home' Block Party 8 11 Victim's Resource Center Shares M~ssages By Austin Ely Asst .Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor survivors and victims a face and voice against the violence they experienced. The second display featured within Barnes and Noble and across the Wyoming Valley is known as the "Shoe Project:' This · display consists of the shoes worn by sexual assault victims accompanied by a sheet of paper giving a glimpse into the various · situations in which these men, women and children found themselves victimized. "This is the shoe they found in his backyard the next day," said one of the attached stories. "They still haven't found The Victim's Resource Center has set up a number of powerful displays throughout · the Greater Wilkes-Barre region, including one within the cafe of our Barnes and Noble College Bookstore located on South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre. The displays provide victims of violence, sexual assault and rape a chance to tell their stories of survival, while demonstrating to the community a small sample of the violent acts that haunt members of our own communitjes. The first display is called the "Clothesline Project" and consists of shirts designed by survivors or family members of victims of rape, sexual assault and incest. . · According to the display, the shirts . are made by victims from Wyoming, Luzerne and Carbon counties. The "Clothesline Project" is part of a national and international project, which gives I me:' On the display card, the Victims Resource Center provides a support number, 1-610379-0151, for those experiencing or those who knows someone who is experiencing sexual violence. It also suggests visiting their website, www.vrcnepa.org for information about services and help. ~ @wilkesbeacon ~ austin.ely@wilkes.edu __ wi kil President Leahy watches and takes photos as students play a life-size version of Hungry Hungry Hippos....,....,. co fir, pe Ut'h ..• ";,i.,\t ,\ '6·,\0t' . (D re, ev1 be wl Beacqn photographer Purvit Patel, sophomore, and Ally Rossi, sophomore, duke it out with giant crayons. The Victim's Resource Center has set up a number of powerful displays throughout the Greater Wilkes-Barre region, including one within the cafe of our Barnes and Noble College Bookstore located on Sout h Main Street. of Tn I'n aI toe �The Beacon - April 19, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 9 Reach_New Heights ~ -Climbing Club Encourages with 'Vertical Dancing' New Members to Join By Amanda Bialek Staff Writer • Price enjoys moving and turning her feet and leaning back while climbing. . "I like rock climbing for its physical Why not come out and climb to new contortion," she said. heights at the Wilkes Rock Wall or Rock Price finds this activity to be mentally Gym? Whether you want to observe, belay relieving because you can't really think of or climb, there is something for everyone anything else when you are focusing on the to try. climbing in front of you. There is open rock wall climbing available Rock climbing, which is also called to students on Mondays and Fridays from "vertical dancing;' is . not only an 7 to 9 p.m. in the University Center on exhilarating experience but it also allows Main (UCOM). The rock wall is about 30 people to connect with others and hang feet tall and offers both beginner to more out together for a good time. advanced climbing. If you're nervous about climbing for Students also have the opportunity to first time, Price recommends coming and climb at the Wilkes-Barre Rock Climbing learning how to belay. Gym located on South -Main Street. The According to climbing.about.com, gym is open for students every week on belaying is the technique for holding the Wednesday nights from 5 to 10 p.m. It climbing rope and costs $10 for an turning it into entire semester to "It's a pretty amazing · a safety tool to climb at the Rock make sure that the Gym. opportunity to fill your climber is secure. "It's a local run "Sometimes once business, and it's bucket up with some you understand a facility that has recreation that otherwise how something everything from works its easier to no rope climbing, costs a lot outside of this trust it," Price said. which is called . t '' envrronmen . Wilkes offers bouldering, to lead free rock climbing Jill Price climbing which is and has access to Adeventure Education Coordinator pretty advanced additional climbing techniques;' said Jill that is offered at an Price, adventure education coordinator. inexpensive price at the local Rock Gym. According to indoorclimbing.com, rock "It's a pretty amazing opportunity to climbing gives you a great workout that fill your bucket up with some _recreatio~ both the mind and body will benefit from. that otherwise costs a lot outside of this Climbing as exercise helps you learn environment;' Price said. mental control, practice strength training, For more information, please contact engages all of your muscle groups, and also Jill Price at jill.price@wilkes.edu or the improves your balance and coordination Wilkes-Barre Rock Gym at 570-824-7633. skills. Wilkes Adventure Education is also Price recalls that her heart was beating planning a number of trips and excursions very strong during her first time rock to celebrate the warmer spring weather. climbing in North Carolina because To see what types of adventures could she was so excited to have discovered be in store for our students, those within something new. the Wilkes University community are "I climbed up to the top really fast and encouraged to contact Price or stop in to then I didn't know how I was going to get the office. down;' Price said. "My legs were shaking @wilkesbeacon like crazy from both excitement and the Amanda.Bialek@wilkes.edu unknown:• By Jacob Chielli Contributing Writer available to the club is in the campus' UCOM gymnasium. "Our wall is a great spot to learn basic With one member, the Wtlkes skills;' Price said. University Climbing Club is off to a The best part is that the gym is free to rocky start. According to club president Wtllces students. On the other hand, the David Heinz, a freshman environmental Wilkes-Barre Rock Gym costs $9 per engineering major at Wtlkes University, person for a day pass, but there are some the club is starting at square one and benefits to that location. struggling to get a footing. "The other gym (Rock Gym) has a lot Although the club has been around more to explore. It's great for people to more than a decade, it is entering another learn, and for people who know a lot, to rebuilding stage. Jill Price, Adventure challenge themselves," she a,dded. Education coordinator and adviser to Many people are unaware of how the Climbing Club, says this is because challenging rock climbing actually is. the club recently had a lot ofleaders who "You will gain a new level of mental · graduated. Now, there is new leadership toughness and concentration," said Heinz, in place and she is e~cting growth to adding, "you can go at your own pace or follow. you can challenge yourse~ as much as you Another reason - . the Climbing want." Club is struggling,to gaiwDew members.. Currently; Heinz is trying to determine is because people are not aware it exists. the level of interest people have in climbing The Climbing Club was not present as an activity. If it is determined that there during Club Day, where students get is not enough interest to form a club, Heinz a chance to review all the student-run, intends to go on rock climbing events that extra-curricular activities. are sponsored by Adventure Education. Despite the lack of members, the club This means that in the future the is in a good position to take off at any Climbing Club and Adventure Education time. Wilkes-Barre sports two different may eventually morph together. climbing walls, both of which have @wilkesbeacon different qualities to offer climbers of Jacob.Chielli@wilkes.edu all skill levels. The first climbing wall Have any like . r �_J The Beacon - April 19, 2016 - Life, Arts & Entertainment ..Showcasing a wide range of talent from Kings and Wilkes students By Carlie Coolbaugh Staff Writer Lights, camera, action! On April 7, the MSC hosted the annual Wilkes-Kings Talent Show. The Multicultural Student Coalition group celebrates the diversity that is brought to Wilkes University and the community of Wilkes-Barre. The interesting aspect of this year's talent show was that King's College student performers were pinned against the Wilkes University student performers. During the event, many of the acts ranged from singing and dancing, to baton twirling and m~gic. · Raffle prizes were offered to attendees. Specific performances helped the WilkesKings judge panel narrow down the winners of the MSC 4th' Annual .Talent Show. Nicole Boyce, Kings, performed Adele's "Someone Like You" which landed her third place. Jasleen Kaur, Kings, performed a classic-modern mix Bollywood dance which awarded her second place. The first place winners claimed their title by performing a series of dances to a song mashup. The group included Wilkes student's Shamiah Baker, Kala Walker, Nia Williams, Michael Carberry and Nshimirimana Zawadi. Along with the amazing acts performed on that night, a freestyle rap ended in a successful proposal with two of our own Wilkes University students. Corey Bullock and Emily Grullon. The Multicultural Student Coalition holds activities through-out the ·year to help motivate intercultural understanding. @wilkesbeacon carlie.coo/baugh@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Carlie Coolbaugh Wilkes students, winners of the MSC Talent Show, perform their dance to a song mashup. C'MON! WE KNOW YOU'VE GOT IT IN YOU! ~Donate Plasma Today~ Applicant Donors Earn up to $250 on your first FIVE donations Interstate Blood ano Plasma 665 Carey Ave. Wilkes-Barre PA 18702 The Beacon/ Carlie Coolbaugh Wilkes student, Havier Rodriguez performed at the MSC Talent Show on April 7. Rodriguez sang while his peer, Jared Powell, not pictured, freestyle rapped. HOURS: ·MONDAY-THURSDAY: 7AM TO 6PM FRIDAY: 7AM TO 4PM SATURDAY: 7AM TO 1PM �The Beacon - April 19, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Wilkes club urges (ommunity to go green with reusable bottles engineering major and Vice President of the SES said. Staff Writer During the fall semester, the students of U.S. landfills are overflowing with 2 SES conducted an experiment. They had million· tons of discarded water bottles other students taste test bottled water and alone. Water bottles have become more tap water. Fifty percent of the students than a luxury since the production of them preferred bottled, 33 percent preferred in the 1970's. the tap and 17 percent saw no difference Wilkes University encourages students between the two. In the end, both waters to go green and support the effort for a were from the exact same source. more eco-centric community. "We had a Water Taste Test Table in the The SES Club, Students for SUB during club hours ·where students Environmental Sustainability, works with were able to taste two different types of · many environmental organizations to help water: filtered · and tap. The cups were encourage university students, faculty and labeled with numbers so they had no idea the community of Wilkes Barre to recycle which water they were drinking;' stated if they are using water bottles or to stop Hodgins. · using them completely. Their main goal is Members of the SES keep urging students to educate people on the harmful effects to use reusable water bottles and replace plastics pose on the earth. ' bottled water with filtration systems. Both "SES has tried reducing the use of plastics are effective ways to stay green and save on Wilkes' campus by educating students some green. The Beacon/ Nicole Zukowski about plastic water bottles and the threat they · pose to · the environment;' Rachel . . . . @wilkesbeacon Harry the humpback whale rests on tables in the SUB as a reminder for the Hodgins, sophomore environmental ~ carlie.coolbaugh@wilkes.edu Wilkes community to reduce plastic use for a better environment. By Carlie Coolbaugh HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY • r �_J 12 The Beacon - A ril 19 2016 Written by Sarah Bedford History may repeat itself in the 2016 election as a potential Rep~lican Party realignment may be taking place. According to Wilkes University political science professor, Dr. Thomas Baldino, the stances taken by Republican front-runner Donald Trump reflect those of 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan. •«1 think we're seeing the same thing now. Trump's appealing to the same kind of voters Reagan appealed to: People who are socially conservative," and "law and order types:• Baldino explained. Trump has been dominating the headlines as his campflign to the presidency continues to shock and draw attention from the American electorate. Baldino explained that much of Trump's appeal to voters is.that he acknowledges their fears emphasizes with those angered by Washington gridlock. "There are thoughtful people who are Trump supporters because they are angry," Baldino said. "So you have Trump tapping into this other side of the electorate. They feel the government hasn't been tough enough on things like immigration." Baldino explained that Trump is not the only candidate gaining attention in this way. Democratic candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, has employed similar tactics. an& Design By Israel Rodriguez As more democrats also become angered with Washington rhetoric, many flock to Sanders and leave the Hillary Clinton camp to join what Baldino describes as populist politicians. Populists are those who appeaf to people's fears and angers, making promises to the people based on "what the people want to hear, not necessarily what they should hear," Baldino explained. For Sanders, this is connecting to young voters on issues such as higher education and free college tuition. While Sanders has been successful in reaching that demographic through social media, that isn't the only reason millennials support him. "It's not solely social media ... the message is genuine," Baldino said. While Trump can be found on social media and many suggest that his intentions are true, Baldino explains that it is Trump's character that captures voters' attention. "Trump built his candidacy around himself. Without that celebrity he wouldn't be who he is," Baldino explained. "It's Trump. It's not his position per se, it's Trump and how he represents those issues:• ,· The appeal to Trump is also in his ability to target some portions of the entire Republican partr while also reaching out to Demo.crats who feel the country is going in a direction they do not agree with. T �13 The Beacon -April 19, 2016 The Four Branches of the Republican Party Baldino explained that since the 1980s, the Republican Party can be broken into four categories: the establishment, libertarians, neo conservatives and the socially/ religiously conservative. All of the four categories existed under the Reagan administration. Establishment Republicans are those who focus on financial security, capitalism, free enterprise and minimal government involvement. The libertarian wing wants no government involvement. Neo conservatives are typically identified as the militant wing of party who project American authority and force on world stage. They are also known as "war hawks." Those who are part of the socially/ religiously conservative were not part of politics until the Reagan administration brought them in and shared similar religious sentiments. While Trump is able to gain supporters from both the right and left, it has many questioning what the new Republican party and who has found a pl~ce within the party. The Changing Image When one says "Republican" the image that may come to mind is white, affluent and male. But that is not what the typical Republican looks like today. Kyle Thomas, 19, explained that in many ways he does fit the Republican mold, except for one category. "Probably the fact that I'm a homosexual;' Thomas explained, "(and) maybe because I'm not a SO-year-old man," he added, laughing. Thomas explained that he sees the party changing in many ways as older generations die and the Millennial generation takes a new role. "I feel like it's shifting just because the people with the extreme old J fashion values - this is going to sound harsh - are dying. The new people coming into it have progressive views," Thomas said. "In the world now, you have to be more accepting and not judging," adding, "I think we're going to be open to more ideas." Some Republicans attribute this change to the independence of Republican voters. Dave Baloga, 57, elected Pennsylvania Representative Party State Committeeman who also serves as a union president, explained that many Republicans are not straight ticket voters and enjoy choice. "The beauty of Republican voters is that they are fiercely independent. We are immensely proud to be recognized as mavericks," Baloga said. "That causes problems as it fragments the votes but it is the spirit of the rugged individual ... that makes us this way." Baloga explained that even the use of party alignment isn't as relevant to voters as it may appear. "It is the ideals we desire, each one's criteria.is individually suited to the voter. It is tough for a Republican to vote straight party; it just does not feel right." , · Baloga explained that the Republican Party has become a traditional party as more voters and politicians find that societal views are changing. "It was an exciting time to see the huge field of Republican candidates speaking about more than the classic talking points as habitually has occurred in past presidential primaries;' Baloga said. "Now the narrow field is facing even more scrutiny as they are grilled on evolving situations nationally as well as globally. The lines between the parties are very starkly illustrated:' Ronald Espinosa, 22, who is the current Pennsylvania Deputy Director for Students4Trump explained that Trump has a way of addressing these values of the electorate while showing he has no favors to give to anyone. "People have to keep in mind it's his whole stance," Espinosa said. "He doesn't have supporters or backers." Thomas agreed, saying, "I think the fact that he has so much money and he could do whatever he wanted, but he's · taking time out of his life to run for president, says a lot:' Espinosa added his unique perspective as an immigrant from Brazil and how his views are most reflective of Trumps. "I'm an immigrant ... people make it seem that he doesn't want them to be here," Espinosa said on Trump's policy. "He wants thein to do it the right way... everyone is held accountable." The common sentiment between Espinosa and Thomas was that many individual's think there is a negative connotation with the term "Republican." "People try to hide it but I don't think you should hide the things you believe in," Espinosa said. "Everyone is entitled to their opinion and to have a voice." "I feel like everyone was too scared to say it because they were afraid this party won't accept me because I am this," Thomas said. That is why Espinosa said Students4Trump has had so much success. "It's nice to be around like minded people," Espinosa said. "People aren't judging you." To join Students4Trump, students can reach out to Espinosa at ronald. espinosa@wilkes.edu. The group can also be followed@Wilkes4Trump on Twitter. • @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu RESULTS TO STUDENT MOCK ELECTION ■ CLINTON ■ SANDERS CRUZ ■ RUBIO ■ CARSON KASICH • TRUMP On April 8, high school students from across the re'gion participated in a mock election at the 16th annual Tom Bigler Journalism Conference. In total, 101 students participated. r �_J 14 Have an opinion or want to write a gu~st column? Contact the opinion editor: sara.pisak@wilkes.edu Why baseball is America's pastime Local sports director offers insight into baseball as a unifying culture By Eric DeBerardinis Guest Writer Eric DeBerardinis the Sports Director at WYLN-TV in Hazleton, covering all that Northeastern Pennsylvania has . to offer. He is a 2014 graduate of Penn State University and is originally from outside of Philadelphia. Estados unidos? " \ "Yeah!" "Beisbol?" "Yeah, errr, si!" "Sabes Puig? • "Well..:' "Sabes Chapman, Cespedes, Morales?" "How do I say this? I know who they are, but I don't KNOW them." That's a sampling of my most frequent conversation from a trip to Cuba two years ago. The exchange always concerned America's pastime. And it makes· sense, for a country stuck in the past. Pasti.me can be simply defined as a "hobby; but it's more appropriately a hobby that defines something. In this case, that something, is a big land mass. Third grade teachers stress the difference of homophones, "past" and "passed;' but in this regard, the words serve the same purpose. Examining the history of what we consider the "Big 4" sports in America, baseball has the longest 'past'. The first 7 baseball game was played in 1846, nearly three decades before · the first hockey game (1875); three-plus decades before football and four-plus before basketball. The advantage of time and the exposure due to time is a hiige benefit. Examining the very nature of baseball, it's a sport that literally passed time. No clock, no ties, non-stop for six months out of the year. Since the start of the 20th century, Major League Baseball regular seasons have consisted · of somewhere between 140 and 162 games. That everyday presence is essential to the growth and popularity baseball exp~rienced from the sport's infancy, even up until now. For half a year, baseball was and still can be a rallying point and a talking point. "Your" team serves as a unifying force that dictates emotions and updates on a daily basis. Courtesy of Eric DeBerardinis That consistency also symbolizes America, because baseball is relatable game·, and what could have and might and baseball is blue-collar. You have have, but didn't happen in the game. a bad day, go out, work hard, and try · "It's the craziest thing I've seen in my to make the next one better. You lose a life." game, in less than 24 hours, there is the That's what sports do, here. chance to improve, and win. That's what sports mean, here. And Follow me with this .. .ln a stand up when we started 'that', baseball took a special, South African comedian Trevor more t\}an comfortable lead · off first, Noah, characterized sports in _America compared to others. by saying, ''I've never seen more focus The media, as always, certainly played put on sports than anywhere else in the a role in developing the "America's world. pastime" reputation and America's '':Americans love their sports back to reputation for "putting more focus on front. _ sports than anywhere else in the world". "You analyze them. The comprehensive analysis began "You worship them. with newspapers and letters to newspaper "You watch the game before the gaine. editors and barbershop chats about what "You watch the game after the game. was written in newspapers. Baseball "You talk about what might happen in certainly translates well to radio, because the game. the inaction of a nine-inning affair "You talk about what's h_appening in outweighs the action. There's the pitch, the game. and there's a 30-second conversation "You talk about what happened in the related or unrelated until the next pitch. Just like the conversations people would have if at a game. • Before America became a country of subccultures, baseball was adopted as the common culture. In Havana, the association was clear. While my lack of personal friendship with Cuban's finest baseball exports may have been a letdown, the ensuing Phillies photos stored on my iPhone and a toss with a tennis ball I carried with me, were not. Even out of America, baseball was America. What do you think? What are some of your favorite baseball memories? Tell us on Twitter @wilkesbeacon �The Beacon - April 19th, 2016 ents By Sara Pisak ie Coolbaugh ,u1 D1PM 1. Bossypants: A winning combination of wit and wisdo Opinion Editor :e to a song Opinion willingness to dive into the world of internet criticism as well as applauded for reducing the anonymity of internet users who use screen names to hide their identity and personally attack others. All aspects considered, what makes her response a standout in the text is the quote showcases the wit audiences have come to expect and love. Although actress and comedian Tina Fey wrote her National Bestseller Bossypants in 2011, the book finally made its way to the top of my "to read pile" of texts. I had been interested in reading this book for some time, howeve; reading for work and school always seemed to get in the way. 2. "Whatever the problem, be part of Needless to say I was thrilled when the solution. Don't just sit around raising an assignment for completing my senior, questions and pointing out obstacles." creative writing capstone was to read Fey's I imagine everyone can relate to this idea. work and pay attention to the framework of . A reader either has this person in their life or her text and her incorporation of sarcasm and sometimes a reader is that person to others: wisdom into the commentary on her life. . the one ·who is constantly pointing out the Fey's commentary is a mixture of wit and holes in a leaky boat instead of helping insight, and I would be reniiss if I did not fix the problem. The easiest way to fix a count down my five favorite one-liners in problem is to be proactive. Working to be Bossypants. part of the solutions instead of contributing to the problems is life advice everyone can 5. "For Jeanne Fey: Happy Mother's use and apply to their lives. This quote adds Day. I made this out of macaroni for you." to the universal appeal of this work. The preceding lines are the dedication 1. "I was a little excited but mostly of the text. As the dedication page is one of the first pages of the text, this line is blorft. "Blorft is an adjective I just made representative of what the reader can look up that means completely overwhelmed forward to: wit, wisdom and a relatable text. . but proceeding as if everything is fine and Fey 's macaroni text is a sarcastic but realistic reacting to the stress with the torpor of a look at life which any reader should consider possum." This is my favorite quote in the book .· a gift. In short, Fey 's text is as relatable as the childhood pastime we have experienced: for the simple reason that I have mastered the blorft expression. My friends, family making art with macaroni. and even professors joke when others are 4. Again, don't waste your energy trying overwhelmed they show it but I somehow to educate or change opinions. Go 'Over! manage to keep the same calm expression Under! Through!' and opinions will on my face no matter what is thrown in my change organicaUy when you're the boss. direction. I normally joke that remaining calm on Or they won't. Who cares?" Fey is discussing being in charge where the outside, while silently freaking out on occasional conflicts arise. These lines the inside, essentially being blorft, is going showcase the important idea: Not everyone on the special skills section of my resume. has to like you when you are the boss. It I, without a doubt, wish I invented the word is not your job to change or educate the blorft. The quote j s my preferred line to opinions of others. Often it is just better to let revisit. ideas and opinions ebb and flow. Fey drives As a re.ader comes to the final pages, it home the idea that at the end of the day your becomes clear that Fey works to blend wit worth is not measured by the attitudes and and wisdom to create a life story which is not only worth telling but worth learning from. opinions of others. What Fey produces is a work which is 3. "To say I am an overrated troU, when universally appealing and relatable, while you have never even seen me guard a causing ~eaders to irresistibly laugh out loud. bridge, is patently unfair." The line is included in the chapter, "Dear Internet." Fey's statement is a way to answer those internet posts attacking her. This line is Fey's response to a comment on a website ~ @wilkesbeacon · in which the user calls Fey an "overrated troll." Fey should be commended for her • sara.pisak@wilkes.edu "Amazingly, ab urdlv, deliriou ly funny.'; · -Los Angeles Times Courtesy of Sara Pisak Sara's Score: �..J The Beacon -April 19, 2016 Opinion 16 Nev,e_r_S_ettte: How1o help y_o1Jiself_and_o1hers_ha\le_a_b_righter futuI_ e__ Wilkes student offers advice about making a difference in career and society focused on complying with management as a long-term strategy to get more stuff and Guest Writer becoming more secure. Maliciously, your amygdala hates it when y~u read articles like Luke Zack is a 5th year pharmacy this. student and has a minor in chemistry. Unfortunately, years of school have been a On campus, he has done biochemistry source of this fear and compliance. research, helped cofound the Wilkes Why? University Industry Pharmacist Because school has taught us fear. Fear of Organization and Teach Assisted in getting a D on a test, Medical Anatomy and Physiology. fear of not getting a He is currently employed by Noven job right out of school, Pharmaceuticals which is located in the fear of not fitting in. Empire State Building in Manhattan. More importantly, Luke absolutely loves to read and write, most of us do not and he enjoys using this skill to help . intend to be in others realize their full potential. school . forever. In few circumstances "Do not internalize the industrial in the real world do model. You are not one of the myriad of you have to look interchangeable pieces, but a unique human through textbooks being, and if you've got something to say, for answers that are say it, and think well of yourself while you' re already known by learning to say it better."- David Mamet supervisor (teacher) only to regurgitate Dear Students, those facts again in a high-pressure setting. The world has changed. We are now facing In the real world, if a hyper-competitive domain involving all you have to offer art, gifts, fear and the ability to make an is that you know a lot of reference book indispensable contribution to something you information, you lose, because the internet really care about. knows more than you do, and everyone has Yes, you have the choice to become the internet accessible in their hands. Strong indispensable in your future work. You words but true. have the choice to buy into the fear or, to Teachers usually don't want to do this, chart your own path and create the value if they do not want to instill fear and obedience you want. Every day, people like you are into us, but the system often gives them no choosing to go down a less well-defined choice, and it's the only legal way we can path, one in which they make choices, make achieve certain positions in the working a difference, and become indispensable. world. Why is there resistance to becoming To further the argument, the work of indispensable? creating a positive change in the classroom #1, it turns out, it is biological and has is daunting, and without enough support is been enforced, and #2, we have been nearly impossible. We cannot blame teachers, brainwashed. but we can blame the corporate system that Let's look into each one a little more. is still training compliant workers that score l . Deep within our brains lays the well on tests. amygdala, or our primitive mind, or lizard 2. Here's the deal our parents signed us brain. It exists to do one thing, sabotage up for: Factories, hospitals, companies, etc. anything that feels threatening, risky, or need workers. generous. If you learn how to be one of these It prevents you from being brave enough workers, if you pay attention in school, to make a difference. follow instructions, show up on time, and try It wants you to fit in, to be average and hard, then you will be taken care of. You will safe. be paid a lot of money; will receive health Until you recognize and deal with this insurance and job security. You won't have resistance, there is a good chance you will to be brilliant or creative or take risks. remain frustrated. Until then, you may be By Luke Zack It is a seductive giveaway. Conversely, in today's world, job growth is flat at best, and the educated, hardworking masses are still doing what they're told, but are no longer getting what they deserve. We agree to do a job in exchange for a set of instructions, something that has litt1e value. The rules of the game have changed, and unfortunately, no one has told you yet. You better believe that there are no longer any great jobs out there where someone else tells you precisely what to do. How do we combat this? How do we become indispensable? Courtesy of Luke Zack What's the secret? Here is a list of things to th•~ ----Yes~you all have theahllity-to do these Jl . about that will things, but the barrier to success and being help you become indispensable is a choice. indispensable in your It is up to you. future work. Make the right choice; because you are a l. Providing a genius, and we all need your contribution for unique interface between members of the a better future. organization Never Settle, 2. Delivering unique creativity 3. Managing a situation or organization of -Luke Zack great complexity 4. Leading other employees and customers 5. Inspiring staff 6. Providing deep domain of knowledge for others 7. Possessing unique talent 8. Making other feel safe to be innovative Lastly, we need to self-educate ourselves. We are not taught in class to take initiative, How can you work hard to become remarkable artists, to question in your daily life to the status quo, to lead! or to interact with transparency (we are taught the opposite). "never settle?" We need to learn how to combine depth of knowledge with good judgement, how to work with our feelings, and use them to Tell us on Twitter expose creativity. @wilkesbeacon We need to learn how to feel fear, acknowledge it, and then proceed forWard. We need to learn how to look at failure differently, using it as feedback, rather than enhancing resistance. We need to stand up and be remarkable, be human, contribute, interact, take the risk that might make someone upset with your initiative, innovation, and insight. "It is up to you. Make the right choice, because . YOU are a genlUS, and We a ll need Your a -- contribution 7or a better future. ,, Luke Zack 7 What do you . k? thlll . . �8 The Beacon - April 19, 2016 his · the 1und urce 610- 17 Colonels Talk Back roice ithin ning This ocual et of fous and Opinion We asked: "What are your thoughts on the upcoming election?" Interviews by Luke Modrovsky luke. modrovsky@wilkes.edu Photos by Jesse Chalnick jesse.chalnick@wilkes.edu With the Pennsylvania Primary approaching in the coming weeks, vote·rs will take it to the polls to decide a few contentious races. With the Presidential Rate in national news, we asked six people about their political stances, Jheir voter registration status, and how they hoped the election would end. Want to be in the next Colonels Talk Back? Email luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu lOSe cing ,ting for Nicole Gaetani Freshman Education "If Trump gets in and wins, I think there will be a lot of chaos. He might even get killed. If he takes office, I will be extremely concerned. It would be nice to have a first woman President, but I'm not sure if people will react in the right waY:' Gabby Lajara Freshman Criminology "Around here, a lot of people support (Donald) Trump and that scares me. I'm really pulling for Bernie Sanders. After eveFything I have seen, Sanders seems to be the most decent human being, so that's where I'm going right now:• Joshua Shepard Freshman Musical Theatre Ely )Ur "To be completely honest, I'm not a fan of the current frontrunners, Clinton and Trump are not on my list. I like Sanders but I'm still gathering a few facts. I'm more of a Democrat than a Republican so I'm not too interested in their race right now:' • Justin Gaskill Freshman Musical Theatre "I don't like Donald Trump. He's a horrible human being and everything he stands for is disgusting. I'm pulling for Bernie Sanders. His views align with my views, so that's why I'm pulling for him:' Claire Parker Sophomore . Business Management · "Things seem to be getting out of hand and people are being stupid with what they saw and how they act. I don't feel like we are really getting anywhere. I'm not a big fan of Donald Trump. I'm not quite sure who I would vote for. " Linda Cohen Henry's Food Court Wilkes Dining "While . I really want to see a woman •in the White House, I cannot endorse a candidate who let their husband slide the way he did. I don't want to see a Clinton back in the White House. Even though I am a New Yorker and Donald Trump has the money to back everything, I am still uncertain about him:' r �.J The Beacon - April 19, 2016 '- Opinion 18 Nine year old reports news faster than .competitors Receives backlash on social media By Luke Modrovsky Asst. Opinion Editor .Hilde Kate Lysiak isn't your typical 9-year-old girl. Actually, nothing about Lysiak is typical. How many people do you know under the age of 12 that have nearly 600,000 hits on WordPress and almost 20,000 likes for a page on Facebook? The number of likes of her newspaper 's Facebook · page nearly quadruples the current population of Selinsgrove, . Pa., where Lysiak resides. According to the latest census statistics, that number rests · at 5,654. Lysiak' has taken the world of journalism by storm. Following in the footsteps of her father, former New York Daily News reporter Matthew Lysiak, Hilde is the editor-in-chief for the Orange Street News. For only $14.99, she sends out 12 issues per year right to your doorstep. She also posts most of her stories online. When she first started publishing in November 2014, she wanted to report issues such a_s vandalism and drug problems within the Selinsgrove community. However, that drastically changed when an alleged murder occurred on 9th Street in Selinsgrove. Lysiak received a tip from her sources that Pennsylvania State Police, local Chief of Police, local District Attorney, and county Coroner were on the scene of a potential crime scene. Although she could not get police to reveal particular details, she still crushed the other local news organizations by being the first to report the happenings. However, in the ~coming days later, Lysiak received backlash .from some of her followers. Some commented on the accuracy of her story, while others questioned the thought of a 9-year-old girl reporting a murder. One person commented, "This article, paper, whatever the heck it is, is a complete joke! Horrible". Another wrote, "I am disgusted that this cute little girl things ~he is a ,real journalist. What happened to tea parties?" It's one thing to trash a horrible adult writer, but these folks find it necessary to attack a 9-year-old girl who does a pretty fine job. . And this is a girl who provides legitimate news, instead of whatever some of the other news outlets say they do. This is exactly what is wrong with the world we live in. Here, we have a motivated 9 year old who found something she is good at, and some folks have the · audacity to trash a young girl's work. What a horrible display those backlashers have put on this young girl. Luckily, Lysiak will not be going anywhere. She posted a response video responding to her critics. "I know this makes some of you uncomfortable" Hilde says, "and I know some of you just want me to sit down and be quiet because I'm nine. But if you want me to stop covering news, then you get off of your computer and start doing something about the news." She finishes with "Is that cute enough for you?" After it's all said and done, I have one message for the up and coming reporter: You go, girl! · • Want to read more? Visit Lysiak's website at https:// orangestreetnews.com W' @wilkesbeacon luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Rachel Leandri: Letter to my future daughter By Rachel Leandri Sports Editor One day, when I get to meet you and have the pleasure of watching you grow, I hope to instill in you the ideal to be a victim of your own optimism and to never stop smiling. Some days the world is at odds against you, and you won't like the person you are or want to leave your bed. Realize that nothing lasts forever, and better days do lie ahead ... I promise. All of your problems will not be solved in a day, but just stay calm, and know you are never given an obstacle that you are not strong enough to handle. Please understand that there are just some things you cannot control, and that's perfectly OK. We aren't always meant to know what is going to happen in the future. If you're anything like your mother and her perfectionist ways, this will not be the easiest thing to grasp. Be a firm believer · that everything happens for a reason, and there's a new lifelesson to be learned almost every day, some · more valuable than others. Always do things with meaningful intentions. Don't do them for popularity, or social media likes and favorites, or ever because you feel pressured or afraid. Sit with the girl who is sitting alone at lunch, make an effort to visit your loud grandparents who never stop pryiqg about how college is going, be the first to say hi when you see someone you never quite clicked with in high-school. I cannot stress enough to you, to love. Love fiercely and freely, in all ways. Fall in love with a boy, fall in love with your relatives, fall in love with your friends. Do it often and do it without fear, because things can change in the blink of an eye, and you never know when the last time .with someone close to your heart is going to be. Test your limits and work hard for what go far. you want. Be passionately involved with Most importantly, be appreciative. anything and everything that · interests There are times you will be discouraged you despite of what the rest of the crowd with peers who make you feel that they is doing. Joining clubs and groups in high are more fortunate than you are, and this school and college helped define the person sometimes will hold true. The truth is I am today riot only academically, but also there wi!J- always be someone who has it personally and professionally. T better than you and someone who has it ry out for varsity cheerleading even if worse than you. you aren't the most coordinated or apply for Life is all about perspective, and those that internship you've heard how difficult -that are thankful for what they have are it is to get picked for. always rewarded with more. What took me almost 21 years of my life to learn, is to not worry about what anyone else is doing, but yourself. Your biggest competitor in this world, is you. Please do not compare yourself to other girls. Your foc us should be to become a better version of yourse_lf than the person you were yesterday. @wilkesbeacon Success is believing in YOUR abilities and the person YOU are. If you put yourself rache/./eandri@wilkes.edu out there regardless of what anyone else is doing or saying with confidence, you will W �6 The Beacon - April 19, 2016 Sports 19 l were tence :tion l his ts of its at To stay or not to stay: Discussions with student-athletes By Kimberly Hein Sports Writer ello 1er Being a student-athlete can be challenging. Some student-athletes may experience time management issues; some may feel under appreciated and some others may be unable to focus on classes. There are personality conflicts with teammates and disagreements with coaches. Some student-athletes may even lose their love for the game. Many student-athletes come to college eager to continue the sport they were passionate about for their whole_ lives. Although that is true, it is Ulll"Calistic to think that every student who comes in as an athlete will graduate as one. Many athletes report losin, their passion for the game while playing at the collegiate level. "I stopped playing sports when I realized I didn't love it anymore. It was no longer fun; it was a chore," said junior Devon Kriebel, who played 2½ seasons of Wilkes field hockey. Tim Linder, who stopped playing football after two seasons, agreed with Kriebel's first statement. "I discontinued with my participation in the sport largely due to the loss of passion I had initially had when I first started," · Linder said. "This game that I had once found exciting and was enthusiastic about participating in became a burden for me and wasn't something I looked forward to spending my time with." He decided to put more emphasis on his education after there were some staff changes that he did not believe were the right fit for him. He did, however, say that in the end, he made the better decision. Former football player Nate Hughes cited similar reasons for leaving. "One reason was simply because of a coaching change," he explained. "Another reason was that I felt it was time to move on to things that would help me in the future and let go of something that I wasn't getting anything positive out of. It became more like a job rather than something I Courtesy of GoWilkesU Michael Condrad takes the field his sophomore year when still on the football team. looked forward to doing." Michael Condrad also had experience with leaving the football team after 1½ years due to the coaching change. "The style of coaching switched up a little bit. No disrespect to Coach Brown; I think he is a very, very good man. However, his style of play and my style of play were a little too different for me to want to continue playing here," he explained. Coach Trey Brown had "no comment," in regard to students choosing to leave the football team. During his . time on the football team, Condrad's favorite thing about playing was when he first came to Wilkes because of the intensity of (former) Coach Frank Sheptock. "He reminded me of my high school coach, very intense and a lot of passion and emotion went into the game," Condrad explained. Michael Fitz, a current junior football player, appreciates Brown's coaching, even if he does not always agree with him. "I think Coach Brown's method of coaching puts the best men on the field," Fitz said. "He's not afraid to take risks. Don't get me wrong, there are some things he does which I don't agree with, but I still put my trust in him." Although the students no longer play for the school, most would still recommend playing sports to others. "I would recommend this sport to others but make sure your goals match those of the program because it is a team sport that requires a lot of time and dedication," Hughes said. Linder agreed that he would recommend this sport to others. He emphasized that participating in a sport was a great way to make new friends. Coming in as a freshman, he said there was i comfort factor with upperclassmen being able to give him advice while he was trying to feel his first year of college out. "I made some of my closest friends through the sport and I would go back and do it all over again ifl could," he said. "Nothing lasts forever," Linder said in regard to advising incoming students to imagine going to a school wherever they decide, with the possibility of not playing their sport anymore. He suggests that before committing to a program they should make sure that their. philosophy is cohesive with that of the coaches for a strong fit. Fitz explained that his favorite thing about being on the team currently, is building camaraderie, not just on the field but off the field as well. He went on to say that whenever he is in a situation, he knows that he has all of his teammates behind him. ''We're a family," he said. Fitz admited that there have been days where he thought about not playing anymore because of frustration. "Ultimately I couldn't give up because I knew I wasn't the only one on the team feeling this frustration," he continued. " ... The transition from high school football to college football was one I was just thrown into. "It was hard. Some aren't cut out to make that transition." Field Hockey Coach Sara Myers had no comment about players quitting the team. Although Kriebel had a bad experience with the field hockey team, this. past year, seven Wilkes field hockey players were named. to NFHCA Division III Academic Squad. Similarly, nine football players were named to ALL-MAC football teams. W' @wilkesbeacon kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - April 19, 2016 Sports 20 Working ha(d-in the offseason to be successful --in season By Andre Spurell Asst. Sports Writer Around this time of year, mauy students are worried about final exams, final grades, and many other factors as the end of the spring semester is approaching. For studentathletes, it is also a time to better themselves, both physically and mentally. The student-athletes who participate in sports during the fall and winter seasons are currently participating in offseason lifting programs. This time of year is a chance for student-athletes to achieve physical goals of gaining or losing weight. It also gives them chance to work on improving any weaknesses from last year and improve those skills in the upcoming seasons. "The offseason is a crucial time for us, especially in the spring," said sophomore running back Paul Martin. "We have been focusing especially on our conditioning with our football coaches; we go over plays almost every day, and since we're in spring ball right now, we lift light in the weight room." · The workouts are set up and monitored by strength and conditioning coach/fitness coordinator Coach Keith Klahold, with the help of his assistant, Coach Chris._Even if a student is not an athlete but goes down to the fitness room (located in the basement of the Arnaud C. Marts Center), these two coaches will almost always be seen together. Student-athletes are signed up to a website called TeamBuilder. Through this app/website, there are certain workouts that must be completed throughout the week. There are two days when a studentathlete can come in on his/her own time to complete the workouts. On the other two · days, student-athletes are supposed to lift with their teammates at a certain time in the morning or in the afternoon. Sophomore swimmer Michael Henne said, "The team usually works out together, and since the guys and the girls have the same workouts, we can all lift together, which makes us even closer as a team. We always work out Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as well as being able to swim at the local YMCA." The sport a student plays will determine how often a student-athlete will have to work out. While sports like swimming work out three days a week,_ other sports, like wrestling and basketball, work out ·four days a week Sophomore wrestler Billy Bici said, "Since this the second offseason I will have under my belt, I already know what to expect and what I need to work on. The goal is to just get better and better, year after year." The offseason is a crucial time for any sports team. It is the time of the year that can pre-determine a team's success, depending on whether a team just slouches around as a whole, or collectively works hard together to ensure a chance of having a successful season and ultimately bring home championships. @wilkesbeacon andre.spurell@wilkes.edu • The Beacon/Jesse Chai nick Men's basketball freshman Marcus Robinson performs a hang clean as a part of his offseason workout ar Martz. CALLING ALL BUSINESS MAJORS: The Beacon is seeking someone to manage advertising accounts Tuition stipends available Work your own hours Great resume builder · rcher@wilkes.edu for m 7 �4 ray ~alnick (. 'Ihe Beacon - April 19. 2016 Sports 21 Head·baseball coach gets roasted by players for charity By Jared Powell Sports Writer The Embrace a Child account team held its first annual Roast 'N' Toast event last Thursday in the ballroom of the Student Union Building. This event was a fundraiser for the account team, from which all proceeds would be donated to orphans in Tanzania. They really put the "fun" in fundraiser this time around: All of the Communication Studies Department faculty were in attendance, however, not one built the courage to stand on stage and roast any students. The event was $5 to enter, and $1 a minute to roast or toast a faculty member or co,ach. There were unlimited wings that came with the price of admission. These wings were donated from five different local wing places including Rodanos, Whiskey Business, Januzzi's Pizza, Burt & Urby's, and Buffalo Wild Wings. At the end of the event, Whiskey Business was crowned with having the best wings, receiving a plaque. The Wilkes Baseball team was the only athletic team to come out and support this event. Head Coach Nate Ramsey felt the need to come out and support his Senior captain Marcus Leaf. "Marcus Leaf was one of the guys to help organize and put this together, so obviously we are going to come out and support him and this great cause:• Ramsey said . · Junior outfielder Alex Kramer ended up stealing the show with a five-minute roast on his head coach. It may have been all fun and games, but Kramer may end up paying for some of the comments on his coach. That being said, Kramer ~long with his teammates seemed to enjoy the roast, and even said they would come out again next year. "I thought it was one of the better events that I have been to here. Not only was it fun to get a chance to say a few words about our coach, but it was also for a great cause;' Kramer said. The event was· very successful in the fact that it not only raised awareness, but also raised $2,165.37: Embrace a Child's account team _did an excellent job organizing this event, and getting people to come out and actually roast or toast someone in the audience. The wings were a plus, and Whiskey Business is the first annual winner of the Roast 'N' Toast wing contest. · "Th~ wings were delicious, we had just played a game so I was starving and went up about three times:• Kramer added. The Embrace a Child account team would like to thank everyone who attended, and send a special thanks to Coach Ramsey, and the Wilkes Baseball team. Good luck with . the rest of your season. ~ · @wilkesbeacon J , jared.powellll@wilkes.edu All photos by: The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick Attendees did not miss out on taking advantage of the favorite-wing contest at the Roast'N'Toast this pastThursday hosted by Zebra Communications. uchara er. alnick Junior Alex Kramer entertains the crowd as he pokes fun at Coach Ramsey. The baseball team reacts with laughter to Kramer's roast. �T .J Sports The Beacon -April 19, 2016 ' ·ii? ¾> Jenna Graziano is with as a double.major Criminology. She also Gender Studies--. NJ, Jenna plaJ$·on the softball ttam as an Infielder. :Th " Q. What was ~~for(e ~;~ decision t o ~ to Wilka? . A. ~ o&red 1114 the. most opportunitif,& out of the ~ schools i ~to. Q. What are your ·~ for the, upcoming seaso.n1 A. My hopes t h e ~ seeson are 1or us to be p)qing.in the M.A.A.C mr Championship~ Q. What are your hopes mr.your next season as a Colonel? A. My hopes for nut season as a Colonel m to litriVe to do better and be better than this season. Q. When/Why did you ~ begin playing softball? A. I first began playing tee ball I when 7 ' Q. $;Who iniluentW the . 22 �Sports The Beacon - April 19, 2016 ents •...2 •••7 .12 Josh Slocunt· js 8 l(~ · ~ ~~~~,= . plays u:i the outfield afid iS • designated hitter fut the Wilkes U~Colonels. your Q,What Wa$ the·artriri&~ for decision to come to Wilkes? A. I was looking for a ~ that had .a good engineering program ind a school that would · ~ me to play baseball . 14 Wdbshadboth. Q. What. are your hopes for the upcoming season? A. Wming&e:MACdlampionsh,ip. Q..Wltat• are your bo~ f9t· your nm season as a CoJom,lJ, , A.Potmyftnalyni-asa~Ibopi the team improves overall ~ t h e bt£ season so that we can cotne back even better than this year. l9 Q. When/Why did you 6rst ~ playing baseball? . A. I first started playing Teeball whenJ. was 5. I always liked w,ttbipg baseball Q1l TV so I decided to give it a tty. . �f _J The Beacon - April 19; 2016 . ' 1 ., ProCare Puzzled on how to reach students? Physical Therapy 40 West Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA Phone: (570) 208-0466 We Accept ALL Insurances! WILKES UNIVERSITY'S I s Located within the Wilkes-Barre YMCA Your life. Our priority. BEACON . h r o u 9 AWARD-WINNING CAMPUS Follow us on Twitter! NEWSPAPER e For more information, contact Ashley Evert, managing editor Ashley.Evert@Wilkes.edu @wilkesbeacon 1zza . Subs-) ! Next to Mo,vies 14 • For Delivery- Call 825-5166 • Wilkes -Barre. Kingston. ' -lains. Plym·outh. Nanticoki 4 . . ~ .- � 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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Contact the news editor: sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs Wyoming Valley Children's Association Walk-a-Thon Biology Club's Fear Factor Competition Edltor...frt.;Chief - James Jaskollra Managing Editor -Ashley Evert Adviser - Or. Kalen Churcher Social Media Director -Alyssa Mursch Seeking Advertisintl Dlr8cfor SECTION EDITORS News - Sarah Bedford LA&E - Nicole Zukowski, Justin Topa Opinion - Sara Pisak Sports - Rachel Leandri ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Gabby Glinski LA&E -Austin Ely . Opinion - Luke Modrovsky Sports - Danny Van Brunt. Andre Spuntll DESIGN EDITORS . NlcoleKutos Israel Rodriguez JlmmyMU5!0 Kahdijah Venable * Interested injoiningtheBNcon?To leant more about the po9ltlons we offer and what you can do. contact James.Jaskolkabutler@Wilkes.edu 130 S. River St First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 _Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com Biology Club will be hosting their annual Fear Factor competition. There will be free t-shirts for all participants and cash prizes for those who make it to the final round. The Fear Factor event will take place on April 11 at 7 p.m. in SLC 101. In order to participate in the competition, participants must sign up in the Henry Student Center on April 5 and 7 during club hours. There is no cost to participate, and an unlimited amount of spaces for participants. The Wyoming Valley Children's Association will be holding a Walk-A-Thon on April 16 at the Association center in Forty Fort. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with the walk starting at 10 a.m. Post-walk events and awards begin at 10:45 a.m. which iAcludes food, make-and-take crafts, a moon bounce, raffle baskets, face painting and more. Cost to participate is $25 for an adult, $15 for a child 7-13, and free for 6 & under. At-shirt is included in registration along with food and drinks. For more. information or to register a team, contact Donna Sedor at 570714-1246, ext. 306 or email dsedor@wvcakids.org. SG Notes: Club reports, Relay for Life; Fund requests, Video Game club; nominations By Jen Baron Staff Writer On Wednesday, Wilkes University's Student Government held its weekly meeting. Members of Colleges Against Cancer delivered their club report and discussed their biggest upcoming event, Relay for Life. Relay for Life will take place on April 23 and last from- 12 to 9 p.m. on the Greenway. The theme for this year i_s "Carnival for a Cure:' Relay for Life is an opportunity to celebrate survivors, remember loved ones, and fight back. Last year, the club raised $10,495 from Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society and 15 teams participated. So far for this year's Relay for Life consists of 11 teams, 43 participants, and over $3,000 has been raised. Matthew Snyder, president of the Video Game club, requested funds for the club's NBA 2Kl6 Tribute to Cancer Tournament. lhis will be a video ga~e tournament at the end of April in which-all money will go to the American Cancer Society. The tournament will consist of short, double elimination, one one-on-one games and there will be a $10 donation to get a spot on the bracket. The club is requesting $630 from Student Government, which will cover the cost of the prizes that will be given away, inlcuding $537.76 that will go to a ball aut.,ographed by Carmello Anthony as the first place prize; $50 will go to a gift card for second place ; and $25 will go to a gift card for third place. The club will vote next week. Valerie Woods, president of Programming Board, discussed the updates made to their constitution. Notable changes include: Any general board members who would like to run for executive board can be excused for one of two semesters when it comes to meeting and event attendance if they have a class conflict, a marketing chairperson has been added to the executive board, and in order to be president of Programming Board you must have served in another position on executive board for at least one year. Members of Student Government approved all of the updates. The Faculty and Staff Choice Award Nominations began for the first of two weeks. The faculty nominations are as follows: Dr. Jon Ference, Dr. Maria Grandinetti, Dr. Marcia Balaster, Dr. Edward Bednarz, and Dr. Edward Schicatano. The staff nominations are as. follows: Reka Shayka, Mark Stapleton, _Jill Price, Linda, and Barbra Gimble. These nominations will be emailed to the student body so everyone has a chance_to vote. Alexandra Grudeski was nominated for the Student Government President for the 2016-2017 school year. The members will vote next week. Student Go~ernment voted on Club of the Month. The nominations were BACCHUS and Baja Club with BACCHUS winning Club of the Month for March. Students Government also voted orr Member of the Month. The nominations included Christian Giovannini, John S!=alese, Shannon Festa, Ian Valles, Kyle Thomas, Michaela Chidiac, and Aislinn Speranza. Congratulations to Christian Giovannini on being voted Students Government Member of the Month for March. The council reviewed the Treasurer's report. The current budget is ·as follows: All College: $0.00, General Funds: $9,620.39, Conference: $474.10, Spirit: $1,440 for a Student Government total of $11,534.49. table of contents news........~·······2 life, a&e........... 7 spread............ 12 opinion.......... 14 spo~ts ............ 19 �The Beacon - April 6, 2016 News 3 All terrorism is not the same; motives, tactics Recent terror attacks bring questions of motives, who is to blame,· what can be done By Sarah Bedford News Editor After recent terror attacks in Pakistan, Turkey and Belgium, the international community has posed the question of who's to blame and what can be done. The key component to the complicated issue is that while many tactics are similar in these attacks, no two terror groups are the same, according to Dr. Andreea Maierean, assistant professor of political science. . "Terrorism is a global phenomenon but it has some distinct local flavors;' Maierean said. . Maierean explained that the attacks in Brussels, Belgium, had very similar tactics used to those in the November 2015 Paris attacks, including the involvement ofNajim Laachraoui, who served as one of the suicide bombers. "Brussels and Paris are very similar;' Maierean said, later adding, "In Europe right now, Paris, (and) Brussels definitely look like a group of alienated young people who have been radicalized:' While much of this radicalization occurs within the specific groups, some of it begins with self-radicalization. "In the United States, San Bernardino for instance, looks like two lone wolves--people who get self-radicalized over the internet:' But as Maierean explained, it's the "local flavors" that make recent terror acts more complex. "If we think about Pakistan, that's a completely different story there;' she said. "There are factions of the Taliban who want • to regain control over lost territory:' There are distinctions between · the Pakistani Taliban and the Afghani Taliban however. Maierean explained that each have their "own set of requests... different set of objectives" and that "they do not like each other and the Afghani Talibans do not like ISIS:' . The Pakistani Taliban is b·eing held responsible for the Easter night attacks in Lahore after targeting women and children Christians. Maierean linked the att_ack to a retaliation of military action the Pakistani government had taken. Wanting "sympathy for their cause" Maierean explained that attacking a minority group like Christians was a clear tac_tic in gaining momentum. "Sadly, attacking minorities help with their cause domestically with the hardliners," she explain~d, adding that in having a successful attack, the group also gained fame internationally. While the recent terror attacks, such as in Lahore, have been extraordinarily violent and deadly, studies have shown that the amount of terror attacks in Western Europe has·decreased. · According to Statista, while . the overall number of incidents has been on the decline, the ferocity of attacks has spiked from the early 2000s to present day. "Fewer attacks succeed, but they are more deadly," Maierean said. In the 2004 Madrid terror attacks, 191 people were killed; 2005 London attacks, 52 killed; 2011 attacks in Norway, 77 killed, and according to news reports 147 people were killed Graphic by Israel Rodriguez in the 2015 Paris attacks. These numbers compare drastically Information from, https://www.statista.com/chart/4093/people~killed-by-terrorist-attacks- · to incidents of the 1970s, in-western-europe-since-1970/ such as an attack in Munich Statistal data shows the while the overall number of acts of terrorism have decreased, the which led to the deaths of 17 ferocity of the attacks has increased. individuals while there were many more attacks in that year. While the local scale approach is everywhere can take a stance. Even with the data compiled, the question important, the issue of governmental "No region is immune, it happens still stands on what the world is to do in the structure and political rhetoric is also everywhere;' she said. "We should just try face of global terrorism. to make an effort ... and be more aware. (Be) crucial. "Because of the complexity of the "In parts of the world for many years empathetic of all regions of the world where phenomena ... we should not expect an easy we've had authoritarian or totalitarian it happens:' answer;' Maierean said. governments that created radicalization;' Maierean explained that while military Maierean said. ~ @wilkesbeacon intervention is part of the solution, it can't , sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu However, she added that democratic be the final answer. countries promote radicalization, too. "A military approach is needed, but if we "But even if we look at our world ... look at Syria or Afghanistan what's the major democratic world, our politicians are not Check out Sarah's story story there? A military conflict created both doing much better;' she said. "Political a refugee crisis and a terrorist crisis:' on the L015 Paris discourse is becoming very radical:' Maierean went on to add that the local She explained that especially during . attacks at the Beacon's communities need to be doing more in an election year, the candidates as well seeking out these individuals who become as politicians "feed (the) population with -0nline self-radicalized before it becomes a tragedy. populistic remarks" which is a major point "Police need to be more involved in of concern . . archives: dealing with some issues more effectively;' As the political discourse continues, she said, adding they need to "try to target Maiereah explained that individuals thewilkesbeacon.com things before they get too big:' r �.J The Beacon - April 5, 2016 News 4 1 Annual Bigler Conference to take place By Zachary Benedict Special to the Beacon High school students from across the region will gather April 8 on the Wilkes University campus for a common reason: to gain insight into the world of journalism. The 16th annual Tom Bigler Journalism Conference is organized by the Communication Sti,idies Department and gives high school students a chance to learn more about the various fields in the communications industry. This year's theme is Politics in Media. The conference will be held in the ballroom of the Henry Student Center and will run from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Not only do students get insight from various speakers in different areas, but students also get the opportunity to receive hands-on experience with television, radio, print and other journalism-related areas Dr. Kalen Churcher, assistant professor of communication studies, is the faculty •coordinator of tne Bigler conference. Churcher says the day is a fun and educational experience. "It's a great way to get a lot of information about different mass communication fields in a short amount of time. It gives high school students the opportunity to see what a communication studies major is like:' This year's keynote speaker is Lane Filler, a columnist for NewsDay in Long Island, NY. Filler was also a finalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in editorial writing. Colleen O' Callaghan, a senior communication studies major, said that she is looking forward to the Tom Bigler Conference. "I am excited for the sessions in the Shelburne Telecommunications Center that I, and the rest of the e-staff of Wilkes Now, have been working on for the perspective students that day;' she said. Other conference speakers include Scott Schafer of WNEP TV, Andy Mehalshick of WBRE TV and Chris Norton, senior ·vice president of WVIA. There will also be other speakers for other areas of mass media and communication, and several other hands on workshops. James Jaskolka, a senior communication studies major and member of the conference's executive committee, said that they are excited about all the high school students attending. "I like the fact that we can show them what being a communication studies major is like, more specifically what it's like here at Wilkes;' Jaskolka said. "We're shaping their minds while they're in a crucial stage and we can possibly influence them:' Tom Bigler, for whom the conference is named, was a journalism professor at Wilkes University. Bigler was a World War II veteran and held many positions in the local media. Over the years he received many awards. Teaching and giving back to the community were two of his passions. Editor's Note: This story contains comments from members of The Beacon staff. a h ti s s V H ~ b e d a a s il C 156 SOUTH PENNSYLVANIA • WILKES-BARRE • 570.823.9272 iiR1TS·tt©. M Weird News By Gabby Glinski Asst. News Editor • The Big Event is the largest community service project at Wilkes University. Every year, around 400 students from all majors sign up to volunteer at one of the Big Event work sites in the community, promoting unity between the campus and the community. April 30 marks Wilkes' fifth year in particpating in the service day. Students, faculty, staff and alumni will work in teamsto complete service projects as a way to say "thank you" to the community for supporting Wilkes students. Past work sites include places like Hillside Farms, Blue Chip, the Riverfront and CEO Foodbank where participants partake in raking yards, painting fences and grooming gardens. The Big Event was started- by Joe Nussbaum, the Vice President of Student Government Association at Texas A&M, in 1982 as a way to give back to the surrounding community. . It began as a one-day service project where the students could show their appreciation of local residents by completing services to their homes. Students, faculty, staff and alumni are encouraged to register. Registration includes breakfast and lunch on the day of the event, as well as a free t-shirt and drawstring bag. Register individually or with a group. · Individuals or groups who are interested in registering are asked to sign up on the Wilkes' online registration page at www.wilkes.edu/BigEvent. Questions may be directed to Katelyn Jimison at katelyn.jimison.wilkes. edu. a ii The Big Event; largest service event Students give back to the community Asst. News Editor ti ti By Gabby Glinski MASSACHUSETTS A man was arrested for speeding away from a Taco Bell and crashing into an ATM building after an employee informed him the restaurant was closed. The man, Derrick Laforest, visited his local Taco Bell at 1:30 a.m., and when no one serviced him at the drive-thru, he honked his ho..rn for two minutes before driving off, Grashing and rendering himself unconscious. He was arrested for reckless endangerment. horses. Warnings are issued for first time offenders but if the owners continue to ignore the law, they will be written a citation. NEW ZEALAND Brigit the cat is stealing men's underwear, bringing home more than 50 pairs of socks and 11 pairs of briefs in two months. Brigit's owner, Sarah Nathan, posted a picture of the cat's loot on Facebook to find the clothing's owners. The behavior is not new for the 6-year-old cat; the cat's previously brought home women's underwear, men's underwear and even -a hockey shin pad. Nathan notes that the items are clean and "crispy" as if they've come ciff a washing line. OREGON A man has won the right to wear a "silly The city of Selma has enforced a law fox hat" in his driver's license ID photo. The requiring horses to wear diapers when man, Bishop, said he wears the hat wherever they walk through city streets. Selma's City he goes. The fox is a symbol of his spirit and Council passed the law three years ago, but part of his religion. Bishop took his case riders are negligent about the law. Some to court after being confronted by a state residents are bothered by the smell and · worker, which lead to 'I\ nine-month court sanitar:y issues created by the diaperless battle, in which he won. Courtesy of WBRE ATLANTA �The Beacon - April 5, 2016 5 News Objects as storytellers: Marilyn's Lunchbox available through records; this is especially true, according to Reis, of women's history, Staff Writer because women historically have not had A lunchbox from the 1970s was the focal much chance of recording their own history. According to Reis, McCusker's lunchbox point of a lecture given on March 29 in is important u:i understanding "not only her honor of Women's History Month. The lunchbox belonged to Marilyn story, but the broader story of 20th century Mccusker, who was one of the first female women:' Reis feels that the artifact has a poignant coal miners in the region. McCusker faced gender discrimination in way of conv~ying history. "This object has the power to move me to the process of being employed as a miner in Rushton, Centre County, and she and other tears," she said in the lecture. Reis reiterated many times that McCusker women fought and won in court for the was not a radical feminist, but an average high paying job. In October 1979, Mccusker was killed woman who wanted a higher paying job in in the mines when there was a fall of slate. order to support her son. Reis went on to describe the various ways This, ironically, made her the first woman to . die on the job. Her lunchbox was nearby at that women have made progress in society, the time of her passing, and is an important such as laws being rewritten using gender neutral language. Reis did, however, say artifact for this reason. The !ecture was given by Linda Reis, a that issues of reproductive rights, domestic retired archivist with the Pennsylvania state violence and pay equity will require diligence to be overcome. archives. Reis explained that artifacts are primary sources, because they "bear dramatic @wilkesbeacon witness" to history and can provide toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu important information that may not be ByToni Penello The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick Person on the Street: Students' input on presidential election By Dan Mathel Special to The Beacon As the 2016 presidential candidates continue to ba ttle, the favorite among many Wilkes students appears to be Bernie Sanders. A Vermont senator and Democratic nominee, Sanders is extremely popular among the 18 to 34 demographic, which makes it no surprise he is leader on the Wilkes University campus. Of the 50 students polled 26, or 52 percent, said they would vote for Sanders, who is one of five main candidates left remaining in the presidential race. "I would vote for Sanders because I feel like he appeals to the millennial generation and is a well rounded candidate with good policies he wants to put in place;' said Nick Sweitzer, a freshman -football player. Senior business major Joseph Lane likes Sanders' plan to make tuition for public colleges and universities free. "If college is free I think that it will help a lot of people who can't afford college be able to further their education while also reducing the amount of debt people have 0 • .Photo from berniesanders.com Sanders is the favorite candidate among many Wi lkes students. Of students polled, 52% said they would vote for Sanders. from taking loans;' Lane said. Republican· candidate and businessman Donald Trump fi nished second in the poll gathering 17 vot_~s. "I would definitely vote for Donald Trump. Trump is real, he doesn't try to sugarcoat anything or give B.S. responses to questions like the other candidates do;' said Jake Dimarsico, a sophomore wrestler. While Trump has many supporters who laud him, he also has his fair share of detractors. "I don't really care who's elected, I just hope that it's anybody other than Trump;' said Havier Rodriguez, a junior football player. Hillary Clinton· also received multiple votes in the poll. "I want Clinton because I think that this country would be better served with a woman president in office;' said Josh Farrell, a junior business major. "I think having a woman president will give our country a new perspective on some issues and Clinton has a lot of experience in Washington:' Political Science Professor Dr. Thomas Baldino thinks Clinton has the best shot to win despite some controversy surrounding her candidacy. "I think that Clinton is likely going to be the democratic nominee;' Baldino said. "Clinton will likely have a crafted response to any questions about about her past and the email controversy, and be able to be the nominee:' Editor's Note: The Beacon does not endorse any specific presidential candidate, nor any political party, for the 2016 presidential election. . @wi/kesbeacon daniel.mathel@wilkes.edu r �.J The Beacon - April 5, 2016 News 6 1 ?re-Law Society hosts Law Day, panel, information sessions E j The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick On March 29, Wilkes hosted a Law Day seminar in the Miller Room for students interested in the legal field and law school. Topics of discussion included the stages prior to entering law school, resume reviews, keeping current in the legal field and how to become a successful lawyer. Christie O'Brien, President of the Pre Law Society stated, "Law Day is an excellent opportunity for those interested in a career in the legal field to gain an understanding of what pre law and law school enta ils:' Christie hopes the event will encourage students to pursue their interests in the legal system. What the «frack" is happening with Pennsylvania fracking policy?: Political Science department to host fracking panel discussion, April 14 ByToni Pennello Staff Writer A panel discussion entitled "Frack It Or Leave It" will be presented at Wilkes on Aprij, 14 at 4 p.m. in the Henry Student Center Ballroom, funded by a grant from Pi Sigma Alpha The panel will be moderated by political science professor Dr. Thomas Baldino. "The purpose of the panei is to take _a public policy approach to this issue of fracking;' Baldino explained. · Fracking is short for "hydraulic fracturing;' and is the process of injecting liquid into the ground at a high pressure in order to create fissures for natural gas to escape from the Marcellus Shale found in the ground. · The technology needed for extracting this natural gas has been around since 1970, but in 2009 the process became cost efficient with the use of fracking. Fracking has been a cause for controversy in the US, with concerns about the _environmental effects and efficiency, among other things. "There have been many discussions around the science of fracking.. . in response to fracking, the government, in Pennsylvania in particular, has regulated it, or attempted to regulate it in various ways, so what this panel is going to examine is the history of the fracking policy, not the science of it;' Baldino said. Several guest speakers will be involved in the discussion, each serving a particular purpose in meeting the goals of the panel: Andrew Maykuth, Sarah Pralle, Michael Helbing and Lee S. Piatt. Baldino is particularly excited about Maykuth's contribution. Maykuth is a journalist for the Philadelphia Inquirer, who has been writing about energy policy since 2009. Maykuth has been following the developments in shale-gas since its early days. ''I've been reading his columns on fracking and energy policy for a long time, and he is very good;' Baldino said. "He's going to· objectively present the overview of what · Pennsylvania has done. The political scientist on the panel, Sarah Pralle, is going to do a multi-state comparison; what have other states done with regards to regulating and managing shale gas;' Baldino said. Pralle is an associate professor and senior researcher at the Campbell Public Affairs Institute at the Maxwell School, as well as the author of a book entitled "Branching Out, Digging . In: Environmental Advocacy and Agenda Setting:' Pralle has also written several articles regarding environmental policy. Michael Helbing; attorney from Pennfuture, a pro environmental advocacy group, will present a case against fracking, and attorney Lee S. Piatt of Rosenn Jenkins and Greenwald will present a case for fracking. Piatt is also an advisory board member of both the King's College Family Business Forum and the Wilkes University Family Business Alliance. Piatt served as funding co-chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association's shale energy law committee. "They will discuss the implications and consequences of what Pennsylvania has done on .a practical level;' Baldino explained. The panel will then be opened up for questions. "The first two presentations will be neutral and objective, the other two will have a flavor to them ... I'm hoping that students will take from this enough information that each student can form his or her own opinion on the matter, and be more informed on the matter:' For more information, contact Dr. Thomas Baldino at thomas.baldino@ wilkes.edu. .. @wilkesbeacon toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - April 5, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Life, Arts & Entertainment Have-a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editors: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu or Justin.Topa@wilkes.edu Don't believe her, just watch: New R~ in the spotlight willing to put yourself out there in ways that will benefit not only yourself, but people around you as well;' Walsh said. "It In an attempt to stand out from other is not an attitude I only carry while I'm on candidates, one Wilkes University Colonel campus, but a lifestyle that I have chosen to has garnered national attention with her implement every day. I can say confidently creative application for a resident assistant that all of the people that I've met on position. campus ' share this same attitude, whether Christine Walsh is a freshman honors professors, students or other faculty:' student studying under the dual While transitioning into the college concentrations of business -management student lifestyle, her own resident assistant, and integrative media. After a few months Valerie Woods, was able to influence Walsh of life as a Colonel, she made the decision to get involved on campus and take hold to apply for a resident assistant position so over new opportunities. Walsh credits her that she can help future students with their RA for being a driving influence behind own transitions. applying for the position. The way in which she applied, through "I honestly never considered being an a music video parody set to the tune RA until I met my RA, Valerie Woods, at of "Uptown Funk;' has fixed a national the beginning of first semester;' Walsh said. spotlight on the first-year student "I was terrified to come to college. I was The video has reached about 20,000 nervous about making friends, succeeding views on YouTube and Walsh has received in classes, and getting involved on campus. kudos and job offers from higher education institutions across the map. She won't be Val helped make my transition much smoother than I ever thought it would or • leaving campus any time soon, though, as she finds Wilkes University and the Colonel could be. "The thought of being able to help my lifestyle is the perfect atmosphere for future residents the way that Val has helped academic success and personal growth. "The willingness of all members of the me is something that motivates me to be the best I can be every day;' she added. Wilkes community to lend a helping hand, Woods finds that having Walsh as a whether in the form of simply holding resident has been equally rewarding. • the door for the person behind you or "She has made me so proud as an RA;' volunteering your Woods said. "She time to tutor a peer, "Being Colonel means being remains involved is something that sets us apart from other ready and willing to put yourself in the hall and on out there in ways that will campus as a whole, amazing colleges and going above and universities;' Walsh benefit not only yourself, but beyond in everything said. "I could not be does. She's truly a happier about my people around you as well." she model Colonel:' decision to attend While Walsh's Christine Walsh, Wilkes. This place YouTube channel is my second home 2016-2017 Resident Assistant has a number of and I feel blessed to well-received videos be here:' of cover songs and her video editing is Walsh finds that 'being Colonel' is one characteristic that will play a role in her commendable, the freshman has only recently felt comfortable sharing her talents future success. after some encouragement from her fellow "Being Colonel means being ready and classmates. By Justin Topa Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor Courtesy of YouTube/Christine Walsh Christine Walsh (center) is joined by Kya Lewis (left) and Anne Stramara (right) in her musical parody that started out as an attempt to become an RA and has now received nationwide attention. "There was always a part of me that wanted to get on stage, but I had severe performance anxiety that held me back;' admitted Walsh. "When I got to Wilkes, my roommates heard me singing in my room, and they pushed me upload covers to YouTube. Since then, I have started to come out my shell in terms of singing in front of others, but there is still a long way for me to go before I feel completely comfortable performing regularly:• Despite the recent attention, Walsh has different plans for her future after Wilkes University. "I hope to own my own company one day;' Walsh said. "I love taking on tasks in their very early stages, and seeing them through to the end. I'd love to own and operate a non-profit, as service and giving back has always been an integral part of my life:' Walsh has secured a position as a resident assistant for the 2016-2017 academic year and hopes that other students are able to use their own passions to create an awarding experience during their time as undergraduate students. "The entire video experience has been an honor and I feel truly humbled by the positive support I've received around campus;' said Walsh. ''I think it's really important for all Wilkes students to understand that actively seeking out opportunities to express yourself, your passions and your talents is going to be the difference between having a good experience as a Colonel, and having the BEST experience you could have:' @wilkesbeacon justia. topa@wilkes.edu r �_, • Life, Arts & Entertainment The Beacon - April 5, 2016 8 'WilkesNow' spreads the news Local destinations to help clear your mind By Zachary Benedict Contributi']g Writer Fast paced news music, bright lights, cameras, computers and a tasteful studio. Anticipation runs high until the final command from the director. "Fade to black." You've entered the world ofWilkesNow. WilkesNow is a weekly news program that airs on Service Electric Cable charmel 97. The program airs live, every Tuesday at noon. The program also re-airs every weeknight at 7:30 p.m. . At WilkesNow, students can gain experience with field reporting, behind the scenes work and even anchoring experience. Nick Durdan; producer of WilkesNow, said that he never expected to become producer when he first started. "I didn't even expect to become a reporter when I first joined the club;' said Durdan. "I didn't like doing it, but I did it." Annelise Przywara, director of WilkesNow, said she has a strong desire to advance in the club. "I knew from when I first started that I wanted to work my way up;' said Przywara. "I went through everything hoping that I would gain the experience to someday get By Emily DeAngeli~ Staff Writer the position." The staff of WilkesNow produces a 30-minute live show in the Shelburne Telecommunications Center located in the basement of the Stark Learning Center. The goal is to produce a professional newscast that simulates a local news broadcast and help students gain the experience they can use in a real world scenario. "I don't think people realize how much work we put in, and how professionally run it [WilkesNow] is," Przywara said. "W,e all coII aborate re ally we11 t o put on the show. We're learning the whole 'teamwork' concept." Durdan added that even if you are not a communications studies major, there are still skills everybody can learn. "You learn interpersonal communication Skills. Yiou also learn how to deal WI.th different situations. It really teaches you how to get to know people and learn how to walk up to someone and ask them for an interview," h; said. Wilkes:Now is open to all majors, and meets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays in the basement of the Stark Learning Center. @wilkesbeacon Zachary.Benedict@wilkes.edu I M!l The Beacon/Austin Ely WilkesNow is filmed within the Shelburne Television Studio located in the basement of Stark Learning Center. The weekly news program airs live every Tuesday at noon and re-airs every weekday at 7:30 p,m. on channel 97. It's the time when _amidst growing piles of papers and tests - a desire starts to grow called wanderlust. Commonly defined·by scholars and students alike as an innate desire for travel, wanderlust emerges with the cha_nging of the season and nearing end of the semester. Well, wanderlusters, you're in luck, because a 2011 study at the University of Illinois proved that a break from studies makes the brain work more effectively. If you're looking for options for a daytrip or hike, here are a few in our area of PA: 1. Ringing Rocks, Upper Black Eddy ( I :40 from Wilkes) · True to its name, Ringing Rocks consists of a boulder field where striking the rocks · m · vanous · actu ally causes t h em to nng metalljc tones. Bringing a hammer or different objects is suggested, but not required because there are several smaller rocks that can be used to elicit music from the boulders. Sites like this typically require a challenging hike to reach the boulders, but Ringing Rocks has a parking lot located only a short .25 miles from the field. 2. Mauch Chunk Lake, Jim Thorpe (I hour from Wilkes) A combination of lake scenery ·and secluded . trails make Mauch Chunk a perfect trip for groups with diverse interests. A boat rental is located on site for kayaking and canoeing, and although prices vary during the season, they tend to fall around $12/hr. Mauch Chunk Lake Par~ is located just min~tes from the to~ . - of Jrm Thorpe, filled with coffee and ice cream.shops and other attractions. 3. Ricketts Glen State Park, Benton, (1 hour from Wilkes) While the weather is warming up, so are the 21 falls located in Ricketts Glen State . . Park. Trails vary in distance and difficulty, with one of the longest making a full loop of the trails in 7.2 miles. Several trails connect so that hikers can see the falls without taking the longest loop. 4. The Pinnacle, Berks County {1:20 from Wilkes) The Pinnacle is the local high point on the Blue Ridge Mountains, centered . between Philadelphia and Harrisburg. Most routes to this spot are arol.Uld 6 miles, but the uphill hike will be worth the view. Pharmacy majors Amanda Gingrich, Dylan Smith, Dylan Fox and Aaron Knopp recently visited this spot and captured great shots of their view. 5. World's End State Park, Forksville {1:20 from Wilkes) Listed by the PA Department of Nature Resources and Conservation as a "MustSee Pennsylvania State Park;' World's End is full of captivating views and attractions. The park remains very wild and rugged, and although it tends to get hot in the summer, there are several swimming holes. ~ ~ @wilkesbeacon emily.deangelis@wilkes.edu The Beecon/Austin Ely Pictured left to right: Alex Ponce, Dylan Smith, Dylan Fox and Aaron Knopp stand on a mountain. This photo was taken atThe Pinnacle in Blue Ridge Mountain. �The Beacon - April 5, 2016 9, . Life, Arts & Entertainment Young Frankenstein-comes to Little Theatre By Amanda Bialek Staff Witer • Need a good laugh? Looking for some lighthearted entertainment? Check out the comedy Young Frankenstein. The production of this show will be performed at Little Theatre from April 15 to the 24. Wilkes University alumni and professors are starring as the characters in this show which is directed by Wilkes alumnus, James Daly. Daly always wanted a job where each day he would be doing something different. This led him to taking courses in directing, acting and scenic design at Wilkes University. He graduated from Wilkes with a Bachelor's degree in Theatre. Daly enjoys finding new ways of telling stories. During his time at Wilkes, he managed a show, assistant managed some and codirected a few classmate capstones: Now, he is working together with professors and alumni to create a slightly different version of the original play, Young Frankenstein. "I think it is a really cool experience to be able to work with Wilkes University alumni and professors; Daly said. "We all just happen to be a part of.the show and it is a great experience to share with the community:' This version of Young Frankenstein is set two generations later than the story most people know, Daly said. "Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, the last living relative, must travel to Transylvania where he has inherited the castle of the late Victor Von Frankenstein," Daly said. "With some help and much laughter along the way, he is· able to 'join the family business' and attempt an experiment of his own:' Dr. Thomas Franko, a Wilkes University assistant pharmacy professor, stars as the main character, Frederick Frankenstein. Franko said that he is a big fan of the Young Frankenstein movie and th_a t it is probably one of his favorite Mel Brooks films. Of the four to five years he has been involved with theatre productions, he never had an outright humorous role. This all changed once he had the opportunity to play Frankenstein. "Getting a chance to exercise more of a comedic role over a serious role or ~ serious role that has some comedic moments is a welcomed change;' said Franko. 1 ii= / Photo Courtesy/Angel Berlane Mulcahy, On My Cue Photography Young Frankenstein, which is staged largely in black and white, with pops of color, features a variety of catchy song:;, humorous dialogue and high-energy dances. From 'left, are Deirde Lynch as Inga; Tom Franko, Dr. Frederick Frankenstein; and David Giordano as Igor. He really enjoys not having to dance a lot lots of comedy consider seeing Young Frankenstein. as Frankenstein. The cost of tickets for the general public "We're doing a song right now where currently all I need to do is sit in a chair, is $20. Students have free admission with and everybody is dancing around me;' he their Wilkes ID. If you have any questions, please email laughs. On a more serious note, Franko likes that • the Little Theatre at ltwb@hotmail.com or he has to seek out the humor in his leading call at 570-823-1875. For more information character role. His script is not necessarily on show dates and times, you can also visit written in an overly comedic way. It is ltwb.org. a nice challenge for him to uncover the @wilkesbeacon funny parts of his scripted lines through his · amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu presentation onstage. The cast has been preparing for the show since February. They rehearse four days a week; Monday through Thursday. With At right: Katie Owens, as Elizabeth, opening night quickly approaching, the makes a grand entrance, blocking and polishing rehearsals have already begun. If you're interested in seeing a ·show Photo Cou rtesy/AngelBerlane Mulcahy, full of catchy music, tap dancing and On My Cue Photog_raphy / r �_J ' The Beacon - April 5, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 Tl ·Calling attention to ordinary women that help maintain daily life By Nicole Zukowski Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor I can't sit still long. I like to be in action. My mom was a knitter, my aunt was a sewer and my grandmother did quilts. Crafts are a skills and I didn't want to be left out. There is magic when you could take your hands and create something. Why did you pick these 12 occupations? Thackara: Mary Ruth [the Luzerne County Historical Society curator] and I had talked about a representational scope of people. If we included everyone and all of the occupations we would be covering essentially a semi-truck with a quilt. We tried to narrow it down by going through the history of the valley. We narrowed occupations down to who were widely influential for the valley. I could probably do another three quilts with this idea alone. What is the me3Jllllg behind the middle of the quilt? . Thackara: Back in the day there was The Beacon/ Austin Ely a woman who designed blocks for the Chicago Tribune. It was a big thing because Professor Gina Thackara created a quilt to honor women's history. The quilt people would buy the newspaper for these features 12 different occupations and could be seen currently in the Farley designs; it kept the newspap_er business running. This block designed by Nancy Cabot as part of her 1930s block design segment for the Chicago paper to honor geographic areas of our country. This is the Wyoming Valley block. It was actually designed for this area. This middle block shows a landscape of stars in the night sky, rolling green mountains, blue shades of a river and large rocks boarding, Pennsylvania's state flower (mountain la~rel) and other leaves common to the woodsy areas of" Pennsylvania._ This landscape depiction could be admiring everyday living in the Wyoming Valley. Currently on display in the Farley Library is an exhibit entitled "Caution: Women at Work:' With guiding yellow and black caution signs, the exhibit allows one an educational jou"rney through the history of occupations and career fields women have worked in over the years. The exhibit is anchored around a large quilt hanging in the center of the display. The quilt, created by Wilkes Professor of Spanish Gina Thackara, forces the viewer to explore 12 different occupations representing a general scope of female occupations from the early development of the Wyoming Valley to now. The Beacon had the opportunity to sit down with Thackara to discuss her inspiration for the development of the quilt and her appreciation for the ordinary women that kept life running smoothly and society progressing through the generations. The quilt takes a journey from different groups of women categorized by occupations that tie back to the development of the Wyoming Valley. What was your motivation for creating this quilt that represents this? Thackara: I wanted to honor the gals, the invisible people who actually carried an awful lot of society forward. The ones who got up every morning, went to work and supported their kids. The single women who didn't ~ ant to be depend on dad and mom, who wanted something bigger for themselves. The women who worked hard and gave it their all. I wanted to show and honor these women. What is the main message that you want people to understand or appreciate about the quilt? Thack.tra: When I talked with the curator over here [Luzerne County Historical The 12 occupations include military Society], we discussed how the men thaJ women, pioneer women, miner's wives always honored. What about the girls? and maids, nurses, teachers, clergy wives, What about the women? This is for the clerks and waitresses, telephone operators, ordinary gals, the invisible people. These female barge workers, nuns, secretaries are not the people who you will read about and factory workers. To learn more about in the history books. They are not famous. the blocks of the quilt, visit the exhibit in I want people to recognize the ones who the Farley Library. contribute the same to make history happen. How did you pick up the hobby of quilting? ~ ·@wilkesbeacon . 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Each student received a white T-shirt with the Glow Run Logo on it, and had the option to be sprayed with washable, glowing paint. All proceeds went to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Clockwise from top right: A student gets her face painted before heading · out to run; a runner gets sprayed with a paint gun; a. group of students poses with their faces painted; students select glow-in-the-dark bracelets to accessorize. All photos The Beacon/Theresa Couchara �The Beacon - April 5, 2016 13 All photos the Beacon/Theresa Couchara Above: participants get sprayed with paint guns as they run past the Farley Library. Top: Runners smile for the camera as they go by. . Bottom: A group of participants, covered in paint and sweat, pose for a photo. r �.J The Beacon - April 5, 2016 Wilkes alumna offers Title IX clarifications Laura Laughlin, lawyer at Freiwald Law, shares: It is m ore than just sports By Laura Laughlin Guest Writer When most people hear Title IX, they think of sports. However, Title IX gives rights that extend beyond ensuring that women and men have equal sports' teams on campus. In fact, Title IX has nothing to do with sports, despite it being used and referenced in that context most frequently. The actual text of Title IX states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance ..." As you can see, Title IX has nothing to do with sports. Instead, it guarantees equal rights to students in colleges that receive Federal funding. Although these rights do extend to equal rights in the context of sports, they also apply to students who are victims of crime on campus. Specifically, students who are victims of sexual assault have rights and protections under Title IX. Sexual violence is an extreme form of sexual harassment and schools have an obligation to respond and give the student equal access to his or her education. What obligations does Wilkes University have? Generally, schools have an obligation to train their staff regarding sexual assault on campus. They also must have some way for students to report sexual assault. Once the sexual assault is reported, th~ school 7 must investigate and if appropriate, adjudicate. Adjudicating could mean anything from bringing charges under the school's student code of conduct, holding a hearing to determine what happened, or issuing punishment. If the school is going to adjudicate the abuser, the _b urden of proof is less than that of a criminal case. In these types of adjudications, the .burden is a "preponderance of the evidence." A preponderance of the evidence means that more likely than not, the allegations occurred. "A preponderance of the evidence" is the standard used in civil cases. "Beyond a reasonable doubt" is the standard used in a criminal case. Also, if the school knows - or reasonably should know about student on student harassment that creates a hostile environment (if the harassment interferes with your ability to learn or participate in educational or extracurricular activities, it can usually be considered "hostile"') the school must take immediate action to: 1. Eliminate the harassment; 2. Prevent its recurrence; and 3. Address the effects of the harassment. Addressing the effects of the harassment can include an obligation on the school to prevent retaliation by other students due to the sexual assault. What are my rights at the Campus Disciplinary Proceedings? You have the right to a prompt and equitable grievance procedure. Prompt means that the investigation should be completed within 60 days. Equitable means that the victim is entitled to everything the accused gets, including finding out what the charges against the accused are, the ability to see all the Courtesy of Laura Laughlin evidence, the right to an appeal and if the accused is allowed an attorney, then you can have one as well. What kind of accommodations can I ask Wilkes for? The following accommodations are not guaranteed, but are examples of ways that schools have assisted students in th<! past. - A No Contact Order between you and your abuser - Establishing set times that the abuser can access the cafeteria or library to prevent you from running into them - That the abuser be transferred into a different class for the classes you have together - That the abuser be moved to a do_rmitory separate from yours - Receiving a designated school administrator to help you inform your professors about what happened that could potentially lead to additional time for assignments or other accommodations to assist in keeping • your grades up - Access to tutoring for your classes · - Psychological treatment or other mental health services What can I do to exercise my rights? Wilkes has designated Title IX Coordinators on campus. Here's a link to Wilkes' website for more information on who to contact regarding issues related to Title IX. http ://www.wilkes.edu/campus-life/ student-affairs/ sexual-misconduct/ title-ix -coordinators/ In addition, http:/ /knowyourix.org/ is an informative, helpful website with more information about Title IX rights. As an attorney representing crime victims and others who have suffered serious injury, I see all too often the impact that violent crime or carelessness can have upon a person. A crime or careless act could also have repercussions outside of the Wilkes campus. For example, civil litigation is when a person files a lawsuit for . money damages. Civil litigation is not only about receiving financial compensation, but can help to change policies and procedures at your school for the better. However, civil litigation is bound by strict time limitations. In most cases, if you wait longer than two years, you could lose the rights to potential claims you might have. It's always good to know your rights and be prepared to enforce them, if you so choose. �lO 15 Opinion The Beacon -April 5, 2016 Crime and Punishment: a classic, psychological study By Sara Pisak .. Opinion Editor Author 's Note: Slight spelling variations of Fyodor Dostoevsky :S name appear depending on the editors/translators of Crime and Punishment. l Ely Fyodor Do~toevsky 's classic Russian text, Crime and Punishment, has been a favorite of mine for as long as I can remember. Who does not love interconnected character plots and characters with classic Russian, hard to pronounce, similar names? Although I love all of those aspects of Crime and Punishment, what I love about this text is the complex plot structure and surviving themes. Although published in 1866, Crime and Punishment:S themes are as contemporary today· as they were at the time of the book's first publishing. Crime and Punishment tackles subjects such as alienation, poverty and nihilism. However, the theme I hear discussed most often and the theme I view as most prolific in the text is the psychological study of crime and punishment. Dostoevsky is known for producing great psychological works which are undercut by social, religious and political issues and institutions. Personally, I view Crime and Punishment as a classic black and white Film Noir and Dostoevsky as an Alfred Hitchcock like director. Like any great Film Noir, the viewer is in for a wild psychological and corporeal ride. The psychological tension in the work arises in two distinct moments. First, fairly quickly into the text, the audience knows Raskolnikov is a desperate, impoverished man who commits two gruesome murders. The audience is also aware of several of the other characters' downfalls including greed,. alcoholtsm and stalking. However, the reader must wait until the very end of the text before Raskolnikov's punishment for committing murder · is revealed; at roughly 500 pages a reader has quite a long wait. When Raskolnikov's personality dramatically swings and he carries out his plan to murder pawnbroker Ivanovna and then her sister, who interrupts his plan, the reader acts as a witness to the crime. Dostoevsky plays with the spacing between the crimeiind the punishment to create a deeper psychological tension for Raskolnikov and the witness (the reader). Not only is Raskolnikov . tortured by the time span, which contributes to his guilt but so is the reader. The time span allows the reader to not only be physically affected but to also be emotionally affected. The time span allows the reader, as a witness to the crime, to be held effectively silent, unable to give testimony while Raskolnikov is with his family and with investigators. The second moment of psychological tension occurs when Raskolnikov 's mental state further deteriorates and he begins to relive his crime through nightmares, hallucinations and flashbacks . Raskolnikov reliving his crime forces the reader to also relive the crimes over again as well. Crime and Punishment is written as a corporeal novel, where the physicality and bodily nature of the crime and guilt are intensely portrayed and described. The reader is not simply along for the ride but actively involved in the text, feeling the same emotions and physical pains of Raskolnikov who Dostoevsky has granted access to his inner most psyche. When Raskolnikov falls physically ill with grief and guilt, ·the re,ader has intimate knowledge of Raskolnikov 's guilt and physical symptoms. Inside Raskolnikov's psyche, the reader not only feels his guilt but also feels guilt stemming from having _intimate knowledge of the crime, which the reader cannot unburden or do the right thing by testifying to the crime. While waiting for the actual punishment to be revealed, the reader comes to the realization that justice, according to the law, carries little weight as the real punishment is the mental anguish one experiences. Since Dostoevsky's writing allows the reader to become so entrenched in Raskolnikov's mind, a reader also comes to comprehend the mind games the other characters and Raskolnikov play. These consuming mind games are all inevitable punishments already set in place by the complexity of the human mind. The psychological elements of the text are what make Crime and Punishment an outstanding work and a classic which has stood the test of time. Few works have been able to replicate the way in which Dostoevsky is able to build a psychological profile, while still granting equal attention to setting, motives of the text and poetic flowing lines. I would argue that Dostoevsky's portrayal of character consciousness is the basis of many of the character ·representations and interpretations of self-awareness readers have seen since. A novel with this much intensity and enriching knowledge into the human consciousness is too extraordinary not be read and reread. CR I l\ 1E 1 P U 1JJSl-l Fl (}l)()H I Cou rtesy of Sara Pisak · Sara's Score: @wilkesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon -April 5, 2016 Opinion 16 Sturle_nts sha re~t-beir_vtews_o_n_Kesha__a ad_stoppJag assa uIt By Aislinn Speranza · Special to the Beacon . Recent headlines have revealed that singer and songwriter Kesha - famous for her hits ."Tik Tok" and "We R Who We R" - wants to be relieved of her recording contract after claiming to be a victim of sexual assault for 10 years. The alleged assailant? Her producer, Dr. Luke. After being denied the ability to break her contract with Dr. Luke, Kesha was called a liar who is trying to "extort contract negotiation and money," according to a Rolling Stone article. "I doubt that someone would lie about something like that,"· said sophomore Patrick Lindmeier. "I think she should be relieved of her contract because I think nobody should be forced to have to deal with the person that c_ommitted the crime against them." · Sophomore Jordan Lindley agrees. "Kesha should be able to be freed from her contract given the situation," said the cross-country school record holder. "The situation is messed up and she shouldn't be in a contract with -someone who abuses/assaults her like that." At this point, allegations against Dr. Luke are simply that - allegations. He has not been found guilty by the court system, · and he has denied the accusations against victims of sexual assault within their first 15 weeks at college; however, only five percent of these students report it. "I'm not surprised," said sophomore Michael Henne. "People just don't want others to know about it. They don't want to be thought of as something less." Unlike Henne, sophomore Morgan Fuller and freshman Emily Wirth were shocked by the facts presented. "It is surprising that this many students do get sexually assaulted but definitely when you come to college, you're always told what to do and what rocedures concludes. As individuals, especially men, if they change their visual towards women, I think that'll help a lot more. Everyone needs to l).ave respect for each other." Want to read more? Read Columnist Allison Rossi's thoughts about Kesha online at www.thebeacon.com. ____ __'---------------------------- ..._ _._ • You Just found it at ..... MavflQWer Crossing · ✓A, artments Proud o be pet friendly* (certain breed restrictions~') • Heat· Included • 2 Bedrpom specials now going fastl • Washer/ Dryer in every unit him. Freshman Nick Evangelista believes that Kesha is making the situation more dramatic than it needs to be. "I can see. her being money hungry and try to make a publicity stunt out of it," the prospective environmental engineer said. After hearing about Kesha for the first time, Thomas Krustick believes more evidence is needed to free her of her contract. The freshman thinks · the dispute would be civil rather than criminal. "I feel like there should be some solid evidence· if she was physically or sexually abused. There would be reports filed on that . separately." · Not rt?porting the abuse immediately is very common, especially at a college level. That is why Kesha supporters like Lady Gaga and Diane Warren were passionate about spreading awareness through the "It's On Us" organization and other organizations against sexual assault. According to . The Other Freshman 15, one in five women and one in six men are and precautions to follow when in that situation." "I educated myself," pharmacy freshman Geraldine Ojukwu said. "People need to talk about it more and educate themselves. It's a stigma from a male and female perspective. It's a very repressed subject." Kesha and other celebrities prove that sexual assault is a difficult subject to talk about. How do we · combat sexual assault and make it easier to talk about? 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The Beacon - April 5, 2016 Opinion 17 �_J The Beacon -April j, 2016 Opinion 18 Letter to the -Editor: Thank you Public Safety for your presence on campus alone. Even if a student doesn't have a friend to walk with, they can call public safety and ask for an escort. For those that argue further steps can be taken to increase campus safety, that;t something else that is true of anywhere. However, I am pleased with the improvements I have seen and can say firs t-hand that I feel safe. As a student who is earning a wellrounded education, experiencing amazing opportunities and receiving guidance from outstanding professors, I wouldn't want someone to miss out on an education here because they're scared of what they've heard. By Alyssa Mursch Special to The Beacon As a student of Wilkes University, I take it personally when our campus is labeled as "unsafe:' Not only does this scare away potential students from an education with incredible professors, a welcoming and tight-knit community an~ a vast am ount of clubs and activities, it's also untrue. Living in Wilkes-Barre is just like living in any city. I won't deny that there are areas we shy away from, but that is true anywhere. I have attended this university for more than two years and have never felt unsafe on campus. Public safety has a strong presence on campus and I see them multiple times a day. At night, I will stay at the library late without fear of walking the short distance to my apartment because I know campus security as well as my peers are looking out for me. · Moreover, I have seen Wilkes take great The Beacon/Gabby Glinski The Public Safety building, at 148 S Main St., houses the officers who patrol campus. strides to further enhance our safety. They have taken actions such as arming five out of the 16 public safety officers who have Act 120 training, which requires more than 700 hours of comprehensive training covering every aspect of law enforcement and firearm management. Along with steps taken by public safety, students also take conscious· steps to enhance their safety. There have been efforts to raise awareness and ensure that no one walks Do you think Wilkes is a safe campus? Let us know: @wilkesbeacon @wilkesbeacon alyssa.mursch@wilkes.edu Vegetarian shaming: Why am I not allowed to abstain from meat? By Ian Valles Staff Writer In the past year, I have slowly been weaning myself off of meat. A couple of months ago, I decided to tell my friends, my mother and my significant other. Almost universal acceptance was what I received from them, and that's all I expected from the matter. A couple of weeks later, I was busy ordering food before a class at Which Wich, and I 'complained to myself out loud that there aren't enough vegetarian options, I overheard another student say I should "get over it and eat a burger:' This was a person whom I did not know, and had no business commenting on what I had said, yet they felt the need to chastise my dec-ision to not eat meat, and my feelings that there was not a fair amount of selections. Another time, someone asked me why I didn't get any meat for my meal. I plainly told them that I don't eat meat, unless when absolutely necessary. They took great offense to this statement, and said that there was "nothing wrong with eating meat" and that I should "stop judging [them) :' It is of great irony that they accused me of judging them, when they were sitting across from me, persecuting my choice, which they had asked me about in the first place. I have received more of the same criticism, as has my boyfriend who also adopted a similar vegetarian lifestyle. We are constantly sent snide remarks and angry glares by passerby students, and even sometimes our friends, who are jaded that we won't eat meat with them when we are out having fun . I raise the - question, why can I not choose to eat meat, why is this such a public decision? I do not tell people that I am a vegetarian unless they ask. I am not the type of vegetarian who pr01potes the shaming of meat eaters. I just want to live my life how I see fit. Please leave you opinion out of my, and my boyfriend's choice to abstain from meat. We do not judge you-for not eating meat, so please do not judge us for choosing not to. What are some of your favorite vegetarian dishes? Tell us on Twitter @wilkesbeacon @wilkesbeacon ian.valles@wilkes.edu �19 Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Rachel.1:eandri@wilkes.edu Wilkes ·Baseball SV\/eeps Del Val for First.Conference Win By Danny Van Brunt Asst. Sports Editor: ,er !SS ity as 3ar :ee. )nS nia ino for In a three-game series with Delaware Valley University, the Wilkes Baseball team defeated them three-for-three. "This season has been great so far. W~ hav·e taken a step forward this year, holding a record of 12-8," sophomore outfielder Darien Rivera said. The first game was played in Doylestown, Pa. and it was very close. It was a stand-off between the two pitchers, Wilkes pitcher Quinn Kelly and Delaware Valley's Jeremy Hefele, for seven innings. The first seven innings remained scoreless. The first score of the game came in the top of the eighth by Matthew Reese from Wilkes, after James Brown hit a double into the left center field gap. In the bottom of the eighth, Matt Kaster was brought in. to finish the inning. However, he gave up a single run to tie the game going into the final inning. In the final inning, Joe Champi led off the inning with a walk. Ryan Herbst then followed with a double, bringing Champi to third. Finally, Joshua Slocum hit a fly ball to send Champi home for the final poi_nt of the game. The game finished 2-1, and Kaster finished out the ninth without any following points. Wilkes had a tough start to the second game: Senior Marcus Leaf pitched, giving up four runs in the first inning and one in the second. This took Delaware Valley to an early 5-0 lead. In the bottom of the sixth, Wilkes Courtesy of GoWilkesU Josh Slocum hits sac fly to take the lead in game one of Del Val series. scored three runs off of three hits. The following inning, Champi hit a double and brought in two runs, which tied the score at 5-5. Ryan Herbst finished the game in the bottom of the ninth by hitting a homerun over the left field fence bringing Brown home with him. This gave the Colonels the second of three wins, with a final score of 7-5. In the final game, Wilkes remained in the lead throughout the game. Wilkes scored runs in the first, third and fifth, which put three points on the board. Delaware Valley posted two points on the board in the top of the second. It remained close until Wilkes had six hits in the bottom of the sixth, scoring five runs. The game ended 8-2. "What I like most about the team is that we are a family. We have grown to love one another and will always be there fot each other. Coming off a successful trip to Florida, we came and lost three conference games. However, we stayed focused and motivated, which drove us to our victory over Del Val. It felt good to get those wins under our belts to fuel our way for the rest of the season," Rivera said. @wilkesbeacon daniel. vanbrunt@wilkes.edu be two Jing ,ugh orm and Dr. Having a sucessful sports season? Let Sports Editor Rachel Leandri know! no@ rachel.leandri@wilkes.edu r �_J The Beacon - April 5, 2016 Sports ff,.:_ ~ r... 1.. 2~ ' Co-cu rric4J ar allows students to "R.oast and Toast" coaches, professors By Evan Willey Sports Writer In honor of teacher appreciation w~ek, Zebra Communications has something special up its sleeves. The Embrace a Child in Tanzania account team for Spring 2016 has prepared an event that allows students to honor some of their favorite professors and coaches, while raising awareness and funds for their account. The group is hosting the Roast N' Toast of local educators and coaches as well as a favorite wing eating competition. The event will take place April 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Wilkes University's Henry Student Center ballroom. There will be an entrance fee of $5 that covers all the wings and other foods you can eat, not to mention the chance to roast and/or toast your professor or coach. Students are encouraged to get up on stage and say a few things about one of their mentors that has left a lasting impression on them. It will cost $1 a minute to roast or toast your mentor of choice. There will also be a DJ present entertaining the audience in between speeches. The main goal of this event is to raise awareness of issues in Tanzania, especially inequalities in access to education for the general public. The event also plans to raise funds to sponsor two young girls and a young boy from Tanzania for education, clothing, school supplies, etc. Dr. Linda Winkler, founder of the organization, has a desired amount of$3,000 to raise this semester for three young children who cannot afford to obtain an education, and it is for this reason that the ECA account team are ho)ding the event. Any excess funds will support Kihinga George, a success story from the EAC account team. Throughout the years, all the funds Zebra has raised has given Kihinga the opportunity to go to high school and receive a diploma. He is now enrolled in a Tanzanian University because of the volunteerism at Wilkes. To continue this legacy of providing for others, the EAC account team is more motivated than ever to reach their goal. Zebra Communications · is a student run public relations agency from Wilkes University. This semester, the advanced PR class is not just a public relations class, but also an integrative media class. Jane Elrnes-Crahall and Sarah Moore coteach the course to a mix of communication studies majors and integrative media majors, brought together to combihe their individual EMBRAC E A CHILD in tanzania Logo by Zebra Communications skills for a better outcome. Both professors have chosen the· accounts Zebra will be taking and which students will work on each account team together. Working on the Embrace a Child in Tanzania account are returning account members: Evan Willey, Marcus Leaf, and Rachel Leandri. This account team has two new members: Eric Casey and Annie Stauffer, who have never worked on the Embrace a Child account team before. The account team is very excited for this event and encourages everyone to come out and celebrate teacher appreciation week with a Roast N' Toast of Your Prof or Coach. This will be a chance reminisce with your educators while raising money for a great cause. Off Campus Premium Student Housing APARTMENTS Studio, 1, 2, & 3 bedrooms Available June 1, 2016 �The Beacon - April 5, 2016 Sports 21 Interaction throu h intramurals shows Colonel Pride By Andre Spruell Asst. Sports Editor Intramurals are a great way to stay in shape and meet some great people by bonding and having fun while playing sports. What are intramurals? They are a chance for students to get with their friends and assemble teams to play two games a week during the fall or spring semesters. This semester, the intramural sports are indoor soccer, basketball, volleyball and floor hockey. "This is my second year being the Intramural Coordinator, and comparing this spring's turnout to last spring's turnout, there has been an even ·greater interest level and way more participation than the fall semester;' said Stefan Thompson; director of intramurals and assistant coach of the men's basketball team. Each year, the intramural offerings, especially in the spring ~emester, keep drawing more people in, with indoor soccer and basketball being the most popular sports among the students. Sophomore accounting major Brian Schumaker, who is curreptly participating in intramural basketball, said, "I didn't get a chance to play last year, but playing this year The Beacon/Purvit Patel Junior Marcellus Hayes participates in an intramural game of basketball this past Wednesday night. has been really fun because I get to spend time with my friends and make new ones along the way. Also, it is a nice get away from being in class and doing work all the time:' Part of the reason why there have been so P11zzledon how to reach students? many students participating in intramurals is the fact that now, students who play a varsity sport on campus can still play that same sport on an intramural team. For example, ~ member of the men's or women's soccer team also has a chance to play indoor soccer, despite playing the sport on the varsity division 3 level. With this change, it allows equal opportunity for all students without restricting certain student-athletes and makes it more fun and competitive as a result. Sophomore wrestler Bilal Bici said, ''.After wrestling is over I am never really sure what to do besides lift. Being able to play soccer is a fun way for me to stay in shape during the offseason:' Perhaps the biggest takeaway from intramurals is that they are a great way for students to make connections and meet new people. Oftentimes students' relations*s are limited, perhaps only interacting in the classroom or the dining hall; intramurals give students another outlet to get to know one another. When asked if more students should play, Thompson said, ''.Absolutely! The greater the turnout of students, the more avenues of interaction are created, and I believe it builds a greater sense of Wilkes University pride and togetherness:' @wilkesbeacon andre.spurell@wilkes.edu What is your intramural sport up to? Tweet us BEACON > WILKES UNIVERSITY'S AWARD-WINNING CAMPUS s NEWSPAPER ProCare Physical Therapy e For more information, contact Ashley Evert, man~ editor Ashley.Evert@Wilkes.edu ,,> Your life. Our priority. 40 West Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA Phone: (570) 208-0466 9 Located within the Wilkes-Barre YMCA l¥J We Accept ALL Insurances! r �_J C. By Purvit Patel & Efyse&Jzlewkz Sports Writer, Copy Edtlor Tori Ken is a senior $Qciol0&1 and , CrimiJlology major from Beacon. NtW' York. She graduated nm Beacon Uip School bi 2012. . Q: Who,,. would you·•· say i$ the 'most ~ ~ b i your life?Whyt . . A: '1he most ~ person in my • . WJ)Uld bemydadi }¥haittaught me so much ~the.,... and hes always been.my Q:Wbat WU the driving force ~ ~anefan. our decision to come to Wilkes? Q:Is there a ~ youliw~ life hr. A: 1he main reason I decided to come A: A ~ I live my~ by would be;• If to Wilkes was because of Coach ~ I youui't first.. you•re tasr -Ricky Bobby to play lacrosse bi COU. and get away from home. · Q: Whalcfues ~Colonel"~ to youf A: To always work hard md achieve your . Q: What are your hoi;,es for your final goal&! season as a Colonel? 2\: I have extremely high hope; for the Q: If yoq couW.have dinner witb a famous upcoming season. As a team work bard person from the~ who would it be? · and have so much potential. . A: If I had to have dinner witb a famous Q: When and . why did you first begin person from the past it would have to be with . •e playing lacro•? A: I first began playing lacrosse my freshman year ofbigh school. It·was a new program at·my high school and rve always wanted to try it. Over the years, I picked up the sport fairly quickly and rm glad I stuck with it. Q: Do you have other sports, interests, or hobbies off of the field? BigAng. Q: Does the lacrosse team have anything they would like to inform the student body? . A: 'Ihe Wilkes women's lacrosse team would like to inform the student body to always strive to be great. @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu �2 The Beacon• Aprils, 2016 Sports tg ty 0 h le >r is ie- 1- s off or hobbies of the1idd? A: I don't really d o ~ ljust go to the palot. Max .Apello 1 who hails from Sparta, NJ, : 8Who wo the most ·al person y? y dad; just a ~ an.a he hard, so tt llletokeepc . an keeppushing re all the t.hmf; He probably my best d. Q: What was your decision to c A: Coach Chris Q: What are for the . upcomingseason? A: I hope to make the tound of 16 at nationals. Q; · What are your ho~ for ·your next season as a Colonel? A: I may try out for the baseball team! Q: When/Why did· you first begin playing tennis? A: When I was 6, I started lessons in my hometown. ' . Q: Is there a q~you live your life by? A: "Live in the moment." Q: What does "'Be Colonel" mean to you? A: It means to be respectful and respectable and to always want more. · @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu Q: Do you have other sports, interests, r �_J - The Beacon -April 5, 2016 • � 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 2016 April 5th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 April 5 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/37a03a028b3bd1ae9d02f113b4166384.pdf 86b1a2f25c02fc5916603523e2c604a8 PDF Text Text The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 69 Issue 16 THE BEACON The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Wonder Women: The Beacon The Beacon highlights highlights women’s women's sports sports captains captains for fo r Women’s Women's History History Month Month -- pages pages 12-13 12-13 Madison Salmon prepares to hit the ball. The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick �News The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Editorial Staff 2015-16 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - James Jaskolka Managing Editor - Ashley Evert Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher Social Media Director - Alyssa Mursch Seeking Advertising Director SECTION EDITORS News - Sarah Bedford LA&E - Nicole Zukowski, Justin Topa Opinion - Sara Pisak Sports - Rachel Leandri ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Gabby Glinski LA&E - Austin Ely Opinion - Luke Modrovsky Sports - Danny Van Brunt, Andre Spurell DESIGN EDITORS Nicole Kutos Israel Rodriguez Jimmy Musto Kahdijah Venable Interested in joining the Beacon? To learn more about the positions we offer and what you can do, contact james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com 2 News Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs Law Day Wilkes University is hosting Law Day on March 29. The goal of this event is to educate students on careers in this dynamic field and provide guidelines on how to be successful in law school. Law Day will be held in the Miller Room in the Henry Student Center from 8:30 until 11:45 a.m. Three seminars are included, as well as breakfast and lunch. To register, visit the Wilkes University website under the “Pre Law” major. For more information, contact Dr. Kreider at kyle.kreider@wilkes.edu. Glow Run 5K for Suicide Awareness The third annual “Glow the Distance” Glow Run 5K will be held April 1. The run is organized by the Office of Residence Life, and all proceeds go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Registration will begin at 7 p.m., and the race will begin at 9 p.m. on April 1. There will be three waves: competitive runners, non-competitive runners, and walkers The online registration cost is $5 for undergraduate students, and $10 for graduate students/non-students. Registration includes a free T-shirt. The registration deadline,with guaranteed T-shirts, has been extended until March 23. SG Notes: Fund requests approved; PSEA, Capital Projects, Big Event; constitutions By Jen Baron Staff Writer On Wednesday, Wilkes University’s Student Government held its weekly meeting. Sarah Kennedy, member of the Wilkes University Dance Team delivered thei club report. The team danced at some of the home basketball games and had many different clothing fund raisers. The club recently collected prom dresses from Wilkes students and donated them to local high schools for students who could not afford to buy dresses. The club has participated in BIG Event in the past and plans to do so again this year. They hope to increase their presence at basketball games in the future. Lennae Thompson (President), Karissa Hensel (Vice President), Dian McKinney (Secretary), Sarah Kennedy, and Jennifer Baron, members of the Education Club came in for week 2 of 2 to make a fund request for the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) Conference they will be attending in Valley Forge from March 31st to April 2nd. The club requested $1,600, which would cover registration, hotels, and gas for 12 students. Student Government allocated $75 per student for up to 12 students and $40 for gas reimbursement for a total of $940. The Capital Projects group made a fund request for the second week. The group is hoping to get new materials and appliances for the facilities department at Wilkes. Items they wanted to purchase included two new grills, materials to make renovations on the volleyball court between Roth and Pearsall, volleyball net, one generator, 100 tables, and 100 chairs. They requested $13,938 to cover the costs. Student Government members decided to allocate $3,638 for two grills, volleyball court reconstruction, and a new net. They decided against a generator and instead increased the amount of tables to 125 and chairs to 250, which will cost $14,375. In total, Capital Projects was granted $18,013. As a part of this motion, members of Student Government also allocated $129 to purchase 10 new first aid kits for BIG Event. Katelyn Jimison made a fund request for Big Event for week 2 of 2. Big Event is a day where Wilkes students participate in various community service events in the area. Big Event will take place on Saturday, April 30. Individuals or groups can register at wilkes. edu/BigEvent. Everyone who signs up will receive a T-shirt and drawstring bag. The request is for $5,764.26, which covers food, T-shirts, bags, and buses. She was allocated the full amount requested for BIG Event. Valerie Woods, president of Programming Board, discussed the updates made to the group’s constitution. Notable changes include: Any general board members who would like to run for executive board can be excused for one of two semesters when it comes to meeting and event attendance if they have a class conflict, a marketing chairperson has been added to the executive board, and that in order to be president of Programming Board you must have served in another position on executive board for at least one year. Members of Student Government approved all of the updates. The council reviewed the Treasurer’s report. The current budget is as follows: All College: $5,081.00, General Funds: $11,337.05, Conference: $414.10, Spirit: $1,440.00 for a Student Government total of $18,272.15. table of contents news................2 life, a&e...........7 spread............12 opinion..........14 sports............19 �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 News 3 Mary Fisher: “Be a messenger, not a victim” HIV, AIDS activist speaks out on entrepreneurship in global world By Sarah Bedford News Editor On March 16, Mary Fisher, author, artist, advocate and social entrepreneur met with a group of Wilkes University students to discuss entrepreneurship as well as her story of HIV prior to her Allan P. Kirby lecture. The discussion, held in the Henry Student Center Miller Room, allowed students to ask Fisher questions on her business skills while gaining a better understanding of the HIV and AIDS virus. Fisher, who is a mother of two and whose ex-husband died in 1993 from AIDS explained that her children, Max and Zachary, helped her at her lowest points. “Those days, it was very much a death sentence,” Fisher said. She explained that while medication existed, she wasn’t able to take it, and many felt that the drug was actually killing people with the disease. Fisher explained that she became an activist for her children because she “didn’t want them to feel the shame as they were growing up and going to school,” as she recalled a time when her sons were still young and they weren’t allowed to bring home teddy bears from school because people thought HIV could be spread through the home, which was -- and is -- not the case. Fisher acknowledged that people were uneducated on the disease and her advocacy works to tell people how they can protect themselves. Part of this work is done through Fisher’s work with women in Africa. She explained that she began teaching women in seven African countries how to make jewelry such as the “100 Good Deeds” bracelets because it gave them not only a trait but employment and responsibility. Students asked Fisher questions on her life but also on entrepreneurship. Fisher explained that a good entrepreneur must be creative, willing to take a risk, have business and marketing skills as well as getting “no sleep.” - w WILKES UNIVERSITY Above, Fisher. She added that one of the biggest problems for entrepreneurs in Third World Countries is poverty. Because of this, Fisher teaches the women in these areas a trait which they can then use to invest in themselves and their families. Fisher shared stories of women who have been able to get other jobs, expanded their market place and now even rent homes. Fisher later added that she visits these countries to help the women, regardless of her health. “I go everywhere,” she said. “I don’t care so very much,” she explained of a trip to Liberia that was eventually canceled due to an ebola outbreak, only after her doctors urged her not to attend. Fisher was also asked about the current AIDS epidemic and if she found any changes since her diagnosis in 1991. She explained, “It’s still an epidemic; people just aren’t talking about it.” Fisher said that with new medical advances, the disease is no longer a death sentence but the stigma surrounding it discourages people from seeking treatment. She added that in the United States alone, 1.2 million Americans have the disease whereas 850,000 people have died from it and 15 percent of Americans have it but are undiagnosed. Fisher said that it continues to be the same story it was 25 years ago even though their The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick have been strides in research and medication but stigmas still exist. “I don’t feel like I’m a bad person and I don’t feel like I’m a victim,” she said. “It’s a disease like any other.” Fisher explained that while her art and her businesses do help those infected with the virus, the most she can do to help other women is to share her story. “Be a messenger, not a victim.” The 100 Good Deed Bracelets are available online at http://www.maryfisher.com/ collections/bliss and can also be purchased at Macy’s. @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Allan P. Kirby Lecture; Fisher covers variety of topics; election to stigmas By Toni Pennello Staff Writer At the Allan P. Kirby lecture Mary Fisher gave at the Dorothy Dixon Darte Center on March 16, Fisher spoke on such topics as the epidemic of xenophobia and the “othering” of groups of people, in wake of the rhetoric of “certain republican candidates.” Fisher related this to her plight as an HIV positive individual, telling stories about her and her children being ostracized. “I have learned what it means to be the other. That stigma kills us before the virus,” Fisher said. Fisher also related the topic of “othering” to entrepreneurship, saying that the most successful business in today’s world is global; thus xenophobia is the enemy of entrepreneurship. “The other disappears when we are all colleagues,” Fisher said in the lecture. Fisher also discussed women’s issues in the world of business, saying that poverty, lack of education, illness, and injustice are the main things holding women and other oppressed individuals back. “Investing in women and girls is a powerful global tool,” Fisher said. Fisher maintained throughout the lecture that she is an optimist, and there is always hope despite opposition. @wilkesbeacon toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 News 4 Law Day, Political Science Dept. By Moriah Teed Correspondent Wilkes University is hosting Law Day on March 29 for all of those interested in attending law school and getting involved in the legal field. Law Day will be held in the Miller Room in the Henry Student Center on campus from 8:30 to 11:45 a.m. Registration can be completed on the Wilkes University website beneath the Pre Law tab. For additional information, contact Dr. Kyle Kreider at kyle.kreider@wilkes.edu. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Between the scheduled meal times, three seminars will take place. The first (9:009:45) is “High School, Pre Law and the Undergraduate Experience.” This seminar will discuss what can be done now, in the stages prior to entering law school. It will provide helpful tips on how to improve one’s resume and application and share other ways to become more prepared for the legal field. The second seminar (10:00-10:45) is “How to Succeed in Law School.” As its title suggests, this will cover methods that will help individuals once they get accepted into a law school. Finally, the third seminar (11:00-11:45), “Careers in Law: How to Be a Successful Lawyer,” will include information on the legal field and how to stay up-to-date in the future, as well as how to succeed as a lawyer. This event is intended to be interactive, so the seminars are set up in a panel-like style, where students can ask questions. Each panel will consist of area lawyers and experienced faculty from Wilkes University. Those attending this event will learn tips from the professionals themselves. Members of the Pre Law Society will also be present to offer advice and answers to any questions students and parents may have. “Law Day is an excellent opportunity for those interested in a career in the legal field to gain an understanding of what pre law and law school entails,” said Christie O’Brien, president of the Pre Law Society. She added that she hopes this event will spark the minds of students who have a true passion for the legal system. Off Campus Premium Student Housing H 156 SOUTH PENNSYLVANIA •WILKES-BARRE• 570.823.9272 Health and Wellness Fair to be held Health and Wellness Services, BACCHUS Staff Report On March 31, Health and Wellness Services in conjunction with BACCHUS and contributions from Human Resources, will host a Health and Wellness Fair. Educational topics include fitness and sports medicine, stress management, hollistic education, chiropractic evaluation, STI education, contraceptives, nutrition, dental, vision and more. At the event there will also be bone density and blood pressure screenings. They will be offering massages, blood glucose testings, hearing and cholesterol screenings as well as stroke prevention and thyroid screenings. For screenings, there is a $30 charge with $10 being donated toward the screening. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. For more information: Contact Health and Wellness Services: (570) 408-4730 �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 News ISIS economy reliant on female sex slave trade By Toni Penello Staff Writer ISIS is repeatedly committing a heinous crime on humanity, one that is spoken about markedly less often than the group’s other acts of terrorism that make headlines. Sex slavery is a growing epidemic in the Islamic State. According to Dr. Jonathan Kuiken, assistant professor of global history and languages, sex slavery is permitted by the religious law of ISIS. While raping sex slaves is permitted by ISIS law, women who are pregnant and Muslim women are not permitted to be sex slaves. “A lot of these laws that ISIS is calling on to justify what they’re doing were actually laws sometimes from the preaching of the Prophet Mohammed himself, sometimes from these early years of Islam,” Kuiken explained. The early years, according to Kuiken, were the first 70 or 80 years. He went on to explain that these laws were written in the 7th century, when the usual practice of a marauding army was to rape and pillage. The laws were meant to allow rape and pillaging, with the moral limitation of never injuring a child and never raping Muslim women. “Of course as society evolves in the Middle East and elsewhere, we kind of move away from this idea that you have a right to rape and pillage. “So in some kind of odd way, ISIS is taking these laws, that were actually somewhat progressive in the 7th century, and applying them in the 21st century in really retrograde ways,” Kuiken said. Women of Yazidi origin in regions that ISIS overtook were highly prized because they fell into the slim category that allowed them to be taken as slaves by the ISIS law. Thus, they could promise foreign fighters that if they fought for ISIS, they would receive sex slaves among all of the other things promised, such as housing and money, Kuiken said. However, if these women were to become pregnant, they would not be able to be used in the sex trade. “So there have been reports that they are forcing these sexual slaves to take contraceptives so that they don’t get pregnant, and it shows in some ways that these women are actually a very important part of the ISIS economy,” Kuiken said. Kuiken reluctantly described the scenario in black and white terms, saying that there is a large demand for these slaves, with a very limited supply because of the limitations on who can be used as a sex slave. “Supposedly, these women get passed from fighter to fighter; as the fighter gets killed in battle or blows himself up, his sex slave gets passed to the next foreign fighter,” Kuiken said. “So if they get pregnant, ISIS loses that ability to use them as a bargaining chip, as a form of payment. It’s kind of a very perverse logic, but a logic nonetheless.” Kuiken maintains that ISIS law is quite different from Islamic law. 5 “They [ISIS] pick and chose their history… in theory, what they claim to want is to return to this time of really early Islamic history… It makes it very convenient because you can pick little bits and pieces to construct the world that you want. “It’s kind of a gross misuse of history and theology in order to kind of do what they want to do... it is a deeply developed school of thought, I mean many of them are very smart, but most Islamic scholars, I think, would point out that they are misusing some of this historical precedent or twisting it,” Kuiken explained. “A smart bad guy never just makes stuff up. They always take something that is legitimate and twist it to meet their own ends. So basically, everything that ISIS teaches and preaches does have some tie to actual Islamic history or teaching, but not in a way that most scholars would recognize as valid or legitimate.” @wilkesbeacon toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu Ambassador, Permanent Rep. of Republic of Palau discusses climate change The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick On March 15, Dr. Caleb Otto, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Palau to the United Nations presented “Climate Change, Small Island Developing States, and the United Nations” as part of the U.N. Lecture series. Educated in medicine and health management, Otto has work experience in health and policy development both in national and international arenas, having served in the Senate of the Palau national congress (OEK). �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 News 6 Hoverboard regulations in effect, University sets safety standards: Possession, use and storage, and safety in operation issues addressed By Gabby Glinski Asst. News Editor A ban on the use and possession of hoverboards has taken place on the Wilkes campus due to hoverboards’ potential as a fire hazard. The ban states that possession, use and storage of hoverboards on all university property, including university shuttles and vehicles, due to the reputation of the device’s battery to overheat and catch on fire is prohibited. The decision to ban hoverboards from campus was made in late November before the holiday season when the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission stated concerns about the product. Justin Kraynack, chief risk and compliance officer, researched the risks of the devices and collaborated with Student Affairs and Residence Life to establish the ban. “If you go to Philadelphia, there’s hoverboards everywhere, but it doesn’t seem to be as common in Wilkes-Barre so the campus didn’t seem to have a problem with the ban,” Kraynack said. He disclosed that soon after establishing the ban, a student emailed him thanking him for banning the devices. The problem with the hoverboards lies in the lithium battery and battery casing that is used in numerous models. The battery is reported to heat up during charging and use and does not cool down, thus causing fires. “ T h e battery is the same one that is used in cell phones,” Kraynack stated. “However, the size of the battery used in the hoverboards creates the problem.” Kraynack states part of the problem with the hoverboards is that cheap versions were being manufactured after the market saw there was a demand for the new devices, stating that the problem does not always Catching up with Beth Gilbert By Gabby Glinski Asst. News Editor Wilkes senior and Wilkes-Barre City Councilwoman Beth Gilbert, elected for District C seat in January, discusses future plans for after graduation. Gilbert has been working in her new positon to improve the neighborhood she represents. Recently, she welcomed Hertitage Point Apartments, a new apartment building on the corner of Grove and Dana Streets in Wilkes-Barre. Gilbert is also supporting a project to create an outdoor skate in Wilkes-Barre. In late February, Gilbert traveled to Washington D.C to attend CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference to advocate for the credit union movement. After graduation, Gilbert intends to continue with a career in public service, working behind the scenes to directly serve the public. “I can’t see myself ever leaving this field,” stated Gilbert in an interview. “Becoming elected has helped me to put everything I learned at Wilkes into real world context. I am a firm believer that all public officials should have at least some education in political science or policy studies. “While it is essential to have real world experience, the education earned from a degree in this field is truly fundamental.” Gilbert encourages students to become involved in the Wilkes-Barre community off campus. There is a plethora of community service programs available for the surrounding area. To become involved, Gilbert suggests reaching out to small businesses or charities in the community and asking how to become more involved. “College students are an essential part of our community here in Wilkes-Barre, and I would love to see more of these students become more active in our city,” Gilbert said. Gilbert will host a District C Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, March 30 at 7 p.m. at Marymount Parish Center, 154 South Hancock Street. The meeting will be held to congregate the community and address any concerns and issues the community members may have. @wilkesbeacon gabrielle.glinski@wilkes.edu occur but happens enough to need to eliminate the opportunity. Public Safety is in charge of enforcing the new ban. If there were a hoverboard found on campus, Public Safety would contain the hoverboard in a concrete room in the offices and wrap it in fireproof blankets to prevent any incidents. The hoverboard would then be removed by outside services. As of right now, hoverboards are not allowed on campus until the university hears the products have been greatly improved and have surpassed testing. United States Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairman Elliot F. Kaye states in an offical statement about the concern of gifting and owning hoverboards, “Anyone who purchased one to give as a gift during the holidays, or who is thinking about buying one deserves to know if there is a safety defect.” Anyone with a hoverboard is urged by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to take caution when charging and operating the product. It is advised to not charge a hoverboard overnight or when the hoverboard is out of sight. When charging, the hoverboard should be kept and stored in an open, dry area away from flammable objects. It is also advised to not charge the device directly after operating it, giving it a chance to cool down before the battery becomes heated again due to charging. Reported injuries to the commission include concussions, fractures, contusions and abrasions and internal organ injuries. It is advised to always wear a proper helmet and padding while using this product and to not operate the device near traffic. Any questions or concerns about hoverboard safety on campus or the ban can be emailed or called in to Justin Kraynack at justin.kraynack@wilkes.edu or (570) 4084554. FOR RENT APARTMENTS Studio, 1, 2, & 3 bedrooms Available June 1, 2016 www. Dream Rentals. net Call Jim (570) 288-3375 �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editors: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu or Justin.Topa@wilkes.edu Think before you underage drink at Wilkes Did You Know... By Amanda Bialek Staff Witer All it takes is one time. A night out partying with friends and getting caught drinking underage can have some serious repercussions on your future. “Underage drinking is a challenge on college campuses across the country, and Wilkes is certainly not immune to it,” Dr. Philip Ruthkosky, associate dean of student affairs/development said. According to the Wilkes University Clery Report of 2014, there has been a significant increase in the amount of liquor law violations on campus over the last few years. In 2011, there were 88 liquor law violations; in 2014 there were 172. Underage drinking is a pressing issue college campuses everywhere face. Christopher Jagoe, director of Public Safety, believes that the drinking culture is heavily glorified in movies and television are attached to drinking underage, Jagoe said. Some risky behaviors associated shows. This ultimately leads to an expectation with alcohol are sexual assault, damaging public property and inflicting injury upon for underage drinking to occur in college. When students have the opportunity to yourself or another individual. According to the Journal of American be away from their parents and support systems, they tend to be more independent, College Health, a 2009 study found that “more than 80 percent of campus sexual Jagoe said. This independence may involve drinking assaults involve alcohol.” Mike Lyttle, regional supervisor for underage for some students. In 2015, Sergeant Seth Pesta reported the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's that there were 106 disciplinary referrals Nashville crime lab, said, “Alcohol is the on campus: Of them, 89 occurred in number one date rape drug,” according to residence halls. The majority of these a USATODAY.com story. Students who choose to drink underage liquor law violations were underage may assume that it will not affect them drinking incidents. “It’s rare that we have a liquor law later on in life. They are wrong, officials state. violation on campus that’s not involving a Background checks are an important student,” Philip Miller, lieutenant of Public part of the job application process. Even if Safety said. There are problematic behaviors that a student does not get in trouble with the legal system, an incident that was only sanctioned through the university can still be traced when applying for a job, people, age 12-20, engaged Miller said. This could cause in heavy drinking embarrassment when speaking to a potential employer. With the competitive job market, a company will choose people, age 12-20, reported someone to fill a position over drinking in the past month you if they have no alcohol incidents and you do. “One time going out and having a couple of drinks, using a fake ID, or going to someone’s apartment or doing something in one of the residence halls of referrals on campus and you’re underage, you place occured in residence halls yourself in jeopardy if you’re caught with that sort of thing,” Jagoe said. -c 1.4 million 8.7 million 84% { The Beacon/Will Richardson and Ashley Evert Wilkes is not an exception when it comes to college safety problems, especially underage drinking. However, Wilkes does take initiatives to decrease issues. ~ OnlyInYourState.com survayed Pennsylvainia counties to see where in Pa., the population of most alcohol drinkers live. The following are 14 counties in Pa., listed in order, where 20% or more residents self-reported participating in either binge drinking or heavy drinking. 1.) Clinton County 2.) Lackawanna County 3.) Elk County 4.) Fulton County 5.) Monroe County 6.) Warren County 7.) Wyoming County 8.) Armstrong County 9.) Jefferson County 10.) Delaware County 11.) Hungtindon County 12.) Luzerne County 13.) Greene County 14.) Somerset County @wilkesbeacon amanda.bialek@wilkes.edu http://www.onlyinyourstate.com �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Lenten update Students twice as lucky at St. Patty’s Bingo 8 By Austin Ely Life, Arts & Entertainment Asst. Editor Lent and the Christian religion, which guides the principles of the season, is not only a religious custom. It has become a tradition and custom to those who wish to resist temptation in general. Whether it is to give up drinking coffee, stop smoking or discontinue procrastinating, Lent is a 40-day span in which many people attempt to rid themselves of something negative in their lives. Peyton Heishman, a freshman biochemistry major at Wilkes University, said his Lenten sacrifice was to give-up “sweets,” such as candy, soda and things made with sugar. Neishman commented, “I will surely keep my Lent promise until Easter.” Trent Force is another student who has stayed true to Lent, making a personal promise to give up drinking tea. “All kinds of tea,” Force added, citing his excessive drinking of tea. The Beacon/Marissa Spryn However, some of those who were Members of WUPB, decked out in green for St. Patrick’s Day, work the prize table at Bingo Night last Thursday in the SUB. questioned about their Lenten promises were disappointed that they weren’t able to fulfill them due to the intensity of school and work. Both Corene Parish and Chelsea Brodrick, who are enrolled in the accelerated nursing program at Wilkes University, expressed that despite their wishes, they could not commit to their Lenten give-ups like coffee and processed food. “It sucks because I don’t have time because of school,” Brodrick said. Parish iterated the intensity of the accelerated nursing program and going to school itself for not observing the custom of Lent. Observing Lent is solely a Christian tradition but the idea of Lent can also be observed as a social custom. While some refrain from small things and temptations like candy, coffee and spending too much time online, others refrain from Lent, as well, and for good reason. For those who cannot wait to release themselves from the chains of Lent, fear not. Easter is just around the corner. The Beacon/Marissa Spryn @wilkesbeacon Emma Kraemer (center) poses with her prize basket full of green surprises awarded at Programming Board’s St. Patrick’s Austin.Ely@wilkes.edu Day Bingo event. Tori Rudovitz (left) and Lara McQue (right) are happy to see their friend win at the event. �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Kanye cries money trouble; asks Zuckerberg for bailout major, offered a different view of Kanye’s recent twitter tirade by noting the expensive price of Kanye’s clothing line. For many people $53 million dollars is “The pricing of his clothing is ridiculous, a considerably large amount of money. have you seen the cost for a pair of Yeezy’s?” However, one celebrity feels he is entitled Venerable said. “The man is asking a to more. thousand dollars for a pair of shoes…it is Kanye West recently went on Twitter no wonder he is losing money.” claiming he was more than $53 million in Fellow integrative media major Annie debt. This news was shocking considering Stauffer was shocked that Kanye had the The College Dropout’s prominence in the audacity to ask Mark Zuckerberg for the music industry and many business ventures. money over Twitter. Kanye went as Other students like Aneal far as to beg Mark Knowles, an undeclared Zuckerberg, freshman, believe this is all the creator of a publicity stunt for more Facebook, to bail attention, and feel no one him out via a should give Kanye any money. tweet. “He is an egotistical jerk,” The reaction Knowles said. to Kanye’s recent Khadijah Venable, However not all students public declaration integrative media major had negative things to say also spurred about Kanye. a GoFundMe Both Aneal and Stauffer campaign spearheaded by Jeremy Piatt. agreed that when Kanye first emerged on Wilkes students, however, were not as to the music scene, he was an excellent concerned for Kanye’s financial state. producer, a feat no one can take that away Michael Legg, a history major, felt Kanye from him. accumulated this much debt by living the In general, students seem confused by rockstar lifestyle filled with “tons of … the recent shenanigans, including biology partying.” major Vihesh Ramlall. When asked how he believed Kanye lost “I actually do not mind him,” Ramlall so much money, computer science major said. “He made a couple good songs, but he Collin Gryskiewicz echoed words similar made no good life decisions. He married a to Legg’s. Kardashian and named his son North. Is he Khadijah Venable, an integrative media trying to make a compass now?” By John Michael Rey Contributing Writer 9 HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY “The pricing of his clothing is ridiculous, have you seen the cost for a pair of Yeezy’s?” ProCare Physical Therapy Located within the Wilkes-Barre YMCA Your life. Our priority. 40 West Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA Phone: (570) 208-0466 We Accept ALL Insurances! The Beacon/Alexandra Devarie “I chose mechanical engineering because I wanted to do something with my life that I knew I would enjoy and that I could create a career with. I like to think of myself as a problem solver, so I knew that this was something that was definitely meant for me. I like being pushed and pushing myself to understand things. I feel like the hardest thing I have experienced so far is just managing the homework. It might surprise you but sometimes the homework assignments can take 12 to 15 hours. I’m happy with my choice and am excited about doing this for the rest of my life. It’s something that I have been thinking of as my junior year comes to an end. ” -Trevor McNulty �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Libby takes part in student’s psychology capstone research By Carlie Coolbaugh Staff Writer A dog of all traits. That is how one could decribe Cadet Libby, Wilkes’ resident psychological service dog who is also taking part in a junior’s psychology capstone. Kavan Rai, a junior psychology major and women’s and gender studies minor, was assigned a capstone project by her psychology professors for graduation credit. The psychology capstone at Wilkes is a two-semester study on independent research of a problem or question that intrigues the individual conducting the experiment. Many universities believe that this type of study really shows the progress the students have made and helps prepare the individuals for their careers. The Southern Oregon University states that the purpose of a capstone is “to help you critically reflect on, review the scientific basis for, and integrate what you have learned and accomplished as a psychology major.” Here at Wilkes, it is madatory for each academic department to have a set course or courses that help the students gain hands-on experience or further academic research in their chossen field. “The project helps with the process of looking into graduate schools. Many programs ask for experience in research, so I’m thankful for the opportunity. I’m a fan,” Rai said. Rai decided to test a myth widely known by the general public: Do dogs actually relieve stress? From personal experience, she said that her dog always makes her feel better and she looks forward to seeing her. Rai added, “I know it works for me, so I wanted to see if it worked for other people, too.” Rai decided that there was no better test subject for her study than Wilkes’ own ROTC pup, Libby. Libby, a 9-month-old wirehaired pointing griffon, is Wilkes’ Air Force ROTC dog that provides emotional support for the campus and the community. She thought that using Libby would help give her a real world response to the myth. Although at the time Rai had not been able to see her results, she was able to reflect upon her experiences with Libby. While out in the field, she was able to see physical changes from her interactions with people and Libby. She saw that the blood pressure of her interviewees dropped after confronting the puppy. “It was cool to see the drops in blood pressure after encountering Libby. Being around Libby made others feel better, too.” Rai said that using a puppy had a lot more liability than she had initially expected, but she only gained positive experience throughout the experiment. Rai had to take into account that Libby was her responsibility and had to treat her exactly as she had been trained to behave. “Working with a puppy was a lot of work, and I’m thankful for Libby. I don’t think I could’ve done the experiment without the help of an animal,” Rai said. Rai stated in the end, even though it -Kavan Rai was more of a struggle to get her project approved, she had a very positive experience and would definitely do this kind of study again. She had no regrets apprenticing Libby and would love to re-conduct the experiment in the future when Libby is older to see if there are any changes that may affect the study. “Working with a puppy was a lot of work, and I’m thankful for Libby. I don’t think I could’ve done the experiment without the help of an animal.” @wilkesbeacon carlie.coolbaugh@wilkes.edu 10 The Beacon/ Carlie Coolbaugh Libby, the AFROTC psychological service dog, lays as Kavan Rai pets her chin. Libby is a featured resource in research for Rai’s psychology capstone. C'MON! WE KNOW YOU'VE GOT IT IN YOU! ~Donate Plasma Today~ Applicant Donors Earn up to $250 on your first FIVE donations Interstate Blood artd Plasma 665 Carey Ave. Wilkes-Barre PA 18702 HOURS: MONDAY-THURSDAY: 7AM TO 6PM FRIDAY: 7AM TO 4PM SATURDAY: 7AM TO 1PM �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Students can try to get lucky during Casino Week By Austin Ely Asst. Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor Casino Week at Wilkes University is one of many events Student Government works tirelessly on in order to offer students a fun and exciting experience. This year’s casino week will be happening between April 5 and 7. In the meantime, those who set their eyes on particular prizes can begin strategically planning for bringing home the big ones. For those who decide to make it a fun night out with friends, well, it’s a time to get out, have fun and possibly win a prize. No matter the motivation, students can expect to see prizes on display within the Student Union Building within the coming weeks. Sophomore Cody Morcom, executive treasurer of Student Government, is responsible for formulating a budget for casino week and said the event was awarded around $13,000, including prizes and supplies. The Student Government body, as a whole, has already met several times to decide what prizes students might expect to see. Morcom expressed that there are a number of changes being made to this year’s casino week, as well. The first change is in regard to the size of the prizes. Fifteen prizes have been chosen to entice students to play, from a kayak to a mountain bike and various seasonal items, as well. The second change comes in an attempt to simplify the chip system. In years past, two different colors of chips were used to represent different values toward being awarded tickets for prizes. However, this year, the two chip system is no more and has been implemented with a simpler, one chip system. “A lot of people in Student Government put a lot of work into Casino Week and all of the events on campus,” Morcom said. “We want to make everything all about our students and making their experience both eventful and exciting.” Casino Week has been an extension of student government activities for many years; however, the student turnout has increased ever since its creation. Morcom referenced the record-breaking number of students who had attended last year’s casino week and is confident in witnessing an even more fruitful turnout this year. 1zza _ .elivery- Call 825-5166 • Wilkes - @wilkesbeacon austin.ely@wilkes.edu Casino Week Schedule Tuesday, April 5 Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament SUB Ballroom at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 Bingo SUB Ballroom at 8 p.m. Friday, April 8 Casino Night SUB Ballroom, Miller Room and Lobby �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 12 Wonder Women Spotlighted in March Story by Rachel Leandri Photos by Jesse Chalnick Sarah Birchmeier catching a flyball at a recent practice. Top to Bottom, Left to Right: Tennis: Madison Salmon, Taylor Hoffmann and Olivia Hewison Golf: Christy Taylor and Kate Mahoney Lax: Tori Kerr, Madeleine Brownsey, Emily Ketterman and Jessica MacConchie �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 13 Women’s lacrosse team playing against Smith College at a home game this past Thursday earning a 13-10 victory. M arch is Women’s History Month, a time that highlights the contributions of women in history and contemporary society. The Beacon sports section has chosen to highlight the female captains of Wilkes’ spring athletic teams for their strength, leadership and perseverance. For these women, springtime is not just about flip flops or being a step closer to summer. For them, it means game time. Preparing on and off the field or court, a captain becomes the lifeline of her team. Sarah Birchmeier feels that for her to be a strong leader on the softball team, it takes the same qualities as a man to be a strong leader. “I need to be the first to serve and the last to be served. If I lead by example, they will follow,” Birchmeier explained. “I cannot demand respect, I must earn it. To be a great leader, I praise others, protect and defend my team, become a problem solver and am mentally tough.” With the victories and accomplishments of every team comes with the struggles and obstacles to hurdle, and that is where a female captain’s role is essential. Taylor Hoffman, captain of the women’s tennis team, feels patience and understanding is a huge part of her job because at the end of the day, she wants her team to look back on the great memories. “With any team there is always going to be bad days, and as a captain it is your job to make sure those bad days are minimal and to try make the best of them,” Hoffman said. Besides staying positive, captains must remain effective communicators to their fellow teammates no matter what the particular sport. “When a leader cannot communicate, there is no team unity,” said Madeleine Brownsey, women’s lacrosse captain. “When communicating with my team, an obstacle I face is knowing that as a captain I sometimes have to be the bad guy. Constructive criticism is needed to pinpoint what is wrong and how we can get better.” Birchmeier uses a similar mindset when leading the softball team. “It’s not always easy because at times I will be the mediator, presenting unwanted and unfavorable news, and there may be times that I will be doing the work no one wants to do,” she said. With all that entails to be an effective team captain, many agree that it is crucial that universities such as Wilkes have female sports teams so equal opportunity is provided for both men and women in college. Therefore, the notion of having a Women’s History Month is both appreciated and valued by female athletes campus wide. “This month of March inspires female athletes to keep going and reassures them that women can accomplish anything men could,” Hoffman said. “Women’s History Month allows women to celebrate what those before us have accomplished, and among those women are athletes who have shaped the history of sports.” Women honored throughout March trademarked within history books and classrooms everyday exemplify similar qualities of female captains in college athletics. “Every moment is worth it because any chance I have to be a part of something great and have my team by my side, the blood, sweat and tears will all have had a purpose,” Birchmeier said. @wilkesbeacon rachel.leandri@wilkes.edu �Opinion The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: sara.pisak@wilkes.edu Women’s History Month: Women in Politics Wilkes professor offers insight into women’s representation in politics such as peace, education, and health care. If women politicians are so important, Guest Writer why are there so few of them? I have been Dr. Thomas is an associate professor of asked this question many times. Those Psychology and the Chair of the Women’s who pose it often inform me that women just “don’t care about politics.” In other and Gender Studies Department. March is Women’s History Month. words, it is women’s “fault” that gender However, While our country has made great strides inequity in politics exists. multiple research studies indicate this is not toward recognizing and celebrating women’s contributions to society, gender true. Women vote more often than do men. And in the 2008 presidential election, 18 inequity continues to exist. One place where gender inequity is to 25-year-old women were significantly glaringly obvious is the political realm. more likely to engage in political activism Politics is typically viewed as a masculine than were same aged men. Anecdotally, the young women domain. Not I interact with are surprisingly, the extremely passionate majority of formal about making the political positions world a better place. are held by men. They volunteer their Although women time at food banks, represent half of medical clinics, and the population, domestic violence there has never shelters. They rally been a woman others to donate time president and only - Dr. Jennifer Thomas and money for causes 18.5 percent of to help those who are congressional seats are held by women. This is disconcerting less fortunate. Young women care deeply because we will not have a true democracy about the state of affairs in the U.S. and until all voices in a population are abroad. Although, young women are more represented. Why should we care about the lack of politically active than young men, it is gender equity in politics? In addition true that they are far less likely to consider to helping our society becoming a true politics as a career path and to describe democracy, women politicians serve themselves as “political.” Instead of not important symbolic and practical roles. caring about politics, many barriers exist Symbolically, both men’s and women’s that prevent women from entering the assessments of women’s capabilities political world. Sexism and discrimination improve when women are political have been identified as primary obstacles. representatives. Additionally, women For instance, media coverage of women politicians serve as important role who run for office tends to be sexist. In models, leading to greater interest and fact, women candidates receive more involvement in the politics by girls and attention for their appearance, personality women. Furthermore, women political and family compared to men. These representatives make laws and public comments distract the public from learning policies. They are more apt to favor more about important issues, such as a legislation that addresses social issues candidate’s views on policy issues and By Dr. Jennifer Thomas “This is disconcerting because we will not have a true democracy until all voices in a population are represented.” Creative Commons his or her leadership style. In addition, experimental research has shown that when a woman candidate is exposed to sexist questions and comments, we like her less and we are less willing to vote for her. Thus, sexist media coverage has real costs to women who are running for public office. Traditional gender stereotypes and socialization pressures also limit young women’s political aspirations. Boys are encouraged to be aggressive, dominant, independent, and strong while girls are taught to be submissive, nurturing, and emotional. Masculine traits embody what we believe encompasses a “good leader,” thus many consciously or unconsciously think men would be better suited for political roles. In line with these stereotypes, young men are more likely to be socialized by parents to consider politics as a career path. Furthermore, experiences with teachers, peers, and media indicate that young women are exposed to less political information and discussion than young men. And young women receive less encouragement from parents, mentors, and party representatives to run for office. Finally, because there are so few women in positions of power, young women lack role models. All of these factors contribute to young women having less confidence in their ability to run for office compared to young men. And young women are less likely than young men to think they will be qualified to run, even when they are established in their careers. What can be done to encourage more young women to consider political careers? Drawing awareness to the damaging effects of gender stereotypes and demanding that the media present candidates in less sexist ways would help. Because young women engage in political activism and care deeply about helping others, reframing what “politics” means – in other words, highlighting how real change can come from serving as a political representative – would likely motivate more young women to enter politics. In terms of becoming “qualified” to run, nonprofit organizations such as Ready to Run, teach young women campaign training skills and allow networking opportunities that boost young women’s confidence and help them navigate the political world. Want to learn more about women and politics? The theme of this year’s Women’s and Gender Studies conference is “Women, Politics, and Activism.” It will be held at Wilkes University on April 11 and 12. The keynote address, “Double Standard: Media Treatment of Women Politicians and Why it Matters,” will be given by Dr. Jennie Sweet-Cushman, assistant director for the Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics and Assistant Professor of Political Science at Chatham University, on Tuesday, April 12, at 7 p.m. in the Stark Learning Center, room 101 Wilkes University. �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Opinion 15 Sum It Up: 1,098 Victories, a Couple of Irrelevant Losses, an a Life in Perspective By Sara Pisak Opinion Editor Sum It Up is an autobiography written by legendary Tennessee basketball coach Pat Summitt and close friend, journalist, Sally Jenkins. Sum it Up is the remarkable story of Summitt’s resiliency, barrier breaking and determination spanning her childhood in Clarksville and Henrietta, Tennessee to her present day triumph in dealing with early onset Alzheimer’s. I originally bought this book as a gift for my mom, a former basketball player herself and the person who introduced me, at a young age, to Summitt and the Tennessee Lady Vols. With the arrival of March and March Madness (The NCAA Basketball Tournament), I figured there would be no better autobiography to review than Summitt’s, since she is the person who has consistently dominated the month of March. What I love about this text is its conversational style. Imagine sitting down at your kitchen table with a hot cup of coffee and chatting with your best friend. This warm, friendly, inspiring and welcoming conversation is how Summitt addresses her readers. Summitt is raw and honest. She is never phony or high and mighty. Above all, Summitt is a humble trailblazer who cares more about people than individual accomplishments. Sum It Up flawlessly describes Summitt’s love of the people whose lives she’s touched. Summitt has many individual accomplishments, and no review of her life, including this book, would be complete without listing a few achievements: 1,098 wins are the most by any coach, man or woman, in NCAA history; eight NCAA titles; gold and silver Olympic Medals; seven time NCAA coach of the year and Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree. Summitt appreciates her success and relishes the hard work it required for these honors but she is more concerned with the people in her life: her family, friends and the girls she coached. Sum It Up is just as much about honoring them as it is about honoring Summitt. Pat Summitt has influenced the lives of great coaches and athletes such as Tamika Catchings, Holly Warlick and Candace Parker and under her leadership the Tennessee Lady Vols have experienced a 100 percent graduation rate. These graduates have gone on to become successful coaches, professional basketball players, nonprofit founders, and school teachers. The jobs, many graduates hold, look to shape the lives of others, reflecting what Summitt has done for them. When speaking of her recent diagnosis with early onset Alzheimer’s, Summitt lists her players as memories she will never forget. She describes each player as a tattoo on her heart which cannot be erased. The book relays touching tales of former players who rejoined her staff, others whom she has kept in touch with. One of the most notably tales showcases Summitt sitting at player Lisa McGill’s bedside and assisting in her recovery after a horrible accident. Viewing the lives she touched as her greatest accomplishments “sums up” what a selfless and loving person Summitt is. Another great aspect of Sum It Up is how Summitt explains her tough love and determination to succeed. As a child, Summitt worked on her family’s farm every day, where her father expected her to work side by side and complete the same tasks as her brothers. Only after their chores, could Summitt and her brothers play basketball in the barn. There were no fouls and Summitt once again held her own. While a young college player and a young coach (she was named Tennessee’s head coach at the age of 22) Title IX was not yet passed and when passed was only in its infancy. Women’s sports were not given the same funding as men’s. While the men flew to games, Summitt’s teams rode in broken down vans which she often drove. From these humble beginnings, Summitt turned herself and the Tennessee program into the powerhouse they are today. It is through her tough love and her uncanny ability to read people, which allowed her to break down her players through grueling workouts, discipline and frank discussions all while building their confidence and bringing out the best in each player. Finally, Summitt speaks frankly about being diagnosed with arthritis, early onset Alzheimer’s and stepping aside to become coach emeritus. Sum It Up allows Summitt to speak of her goal of bringing awareness to dementia and Alzheimer’s. Summitt deserves to be celebrated for openly coaching with the disease and staying active by attending practices. She successfully proves people with Alzheimer’s should not be shut away. Summitt speaks candidly about her close relationship and reliance on her son, Tyler, as they both work to bring awareness to and eradication of Alzheimer’s. Their relationship and bravery is inspiring and admirable. Sum It Up makes it clear, Pat Summitt beats Alzheimer’s by the way she continues to live her life and her positive outlook for the future. If you would like to learn more about Alzheimer’s and The Pat Summitt Foundation please visit: http://www.patsummitt.org/. Courtesy of Sara Pisak Sara’s Score: @wilkesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Opinion 16 Media portray political race as entertainment; student asks for facts By Amanda Kornak Special to The Beacon Author’s Note: Ben Carson has since suspended his campaign. The 2016 Presidential Election has this young voter concerned about the priorities of American media. As a communication studies major, I am aware of the importance of a good rating and the importance of sustaining a high viewership. However, I am concerned as a young voter that these factors outshine the seriousness of an election, especially a presidential election. I am concerned as a young voter because most of the headlines in the media revolve around two presidential candidates, both who are doing very well in the primary elections by the way. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have taken much of the focus and much of the media’s attention, which leaves candidates like Ben Carson without a fighting chance to get his name out there. Yes, I said his name rather than choosing to say his views, positions, and plans. The headlines currently read things like, “Is the Trump Show Ready for Prime Time?” and “The 23 Must-Read Emails from Clinton’s Inbox.” These are two headliners from Politico that make me wonder, is this politics or pop culture? I was hoping to be able to turn my attention to the GOP and Democratic debates in order to get the information I was searching for. I cannot say I was surprised, but I was again disappointed with the chaos of these debates. Unfortunately for me, I found myself watching grown men and women, current and future leaders of our country, verbally attacking each other. Video clips, I have learned, are very affective when calling a candidate out on changing a position from years back. One Democratic debate that aired on PBS had me hopeful. I was happy to finally be able to clearly understand both Sanders and Clinton and their priorities and missions. That is of course until Clinton decided to go after Sanders at the end and called him out calling President Obama “weak, he has called him a disappointment, and wrote a forward in a book that basically argues that voters should have buyer’s remorse…” This attack, like all of them I have witnessed during debates, was followed by chaos, talking over one another, and most importantly, neglecting the real issues. At the end of the day I am confused, as you could guess, as to who I plan to vote for. This, however, does not concern me much since most people seem to be undecided at this stage of the “game.” My main concern is that I cannot choose who the best candidate is because the media have neglected to focus on what Trump and the other candidates plan to do to better my future. Thus far, the media have taught me about Trump’s hair, his feud with Megyn Kelly and his feud with the Pope. I know about Clinton’s email scandal and I know about Sanders’ free public college idea. I have learned about the chaos of politics and the circus it has become. I have learned that the media care more about the entertaining content rather than what is important for voters to not only know but understand. I applaud the Town Hall Meetings for having one candidate on stage at a time to eliminate this chaos. The CNN Town Hall was the first chance I had to get to know Ben Carson. @wilkesbeacon amanda.kornak@wilkes.edu You Just found it at ... 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The first is known as “Spring Break” and the second is called “Holiday Break”. Resident students do not usually have the ability to travel home that often during the course of a semester, except on breaks. Some students develop homesickness while others tend to adjust well. Photos by Jesse Chalnick jesse.chalnick@wilkes.edu The Beacon asked members of the Wilkes Community to share what they miss most about home. Want to be in the next Colonels Talk Back? Email luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Bryan Bilbao Junior Pyschology & Minor: Neroscience “I miss my family and friends because I miss the constant comfort and unity of being at home. My friends out here make up for it though. I really miss my mom’s cooking and my Xbox.” Brendon Kelly Freshman Biology “I don’t get to see my dog a lot since he’s back home. I really miss the delis and diners of New Jersey. I left a few comic books back home but I have a bunch here so it’s all good. I don’t have a car here so I miss driving.” Ethan Robinson Sophomore Criminology & Psychology & Sociology “The thing that I miss the most about breaks is that I get to see my family because I really don’t get to see them a lot, especially my brothers. I really like Joey’s Pizza back in my hometown. Homemade pizza made over a fire tastes really good.” Dafer Alshiban Junior Finance & Accounting “I miss my family and friends the most. It’s a big difference from here to there. The culture is a lot different. I really miss the beach back home. It’s relaxing just to either hang out or take a walk along it.” Elliot DeMesa Junior Psychology “I miss not having much to do. I enjoy hanging out with my sisters and pets. Having free time is pretty cool while on break. Usually when I’m at home, my friends and I go hiking. My PlayStation 3 is at home and I really miss that too.” Ashley Smith Sophomore Pharmacy & Spanish “I miss my three cats and two dogs the most. The home cooked meals are something I miss too. There is a fantastic movie theater back in Freehold, New Jersey. It has those big reclining chairs and it’s really relaxing to watch a movie there.” �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Opinion Teachers still make a difference without a budget By Veronica Romanelli Guest Writer Editor’s Note: This piece is a personal reflection which serves as a continuation of a series exploring the state of education without an state budget. Veronica Romanelli is a 10th grade student at Meyers High School. She is a hip hop and ballroom dancer at Cooper Dance Academy. Aside from writing and dancing, Veronica’s hobbies include eating pizza and dog walking. For 10 months a year, five days a week, and roughly six hours a day, parents and guardians everywhere trust a bundle of adults to take care of their children and teach them all they need to know. At least one thing about every teacher I’ve ever had has stuck with me, whether the memories are fond or negative is almost entirely up to them. I’ve been fortunate enough to have a copious amount of phenomenal teachers who have influenced me greatly, but I’ve also had to learn to take the good with the bad. I’ve noticed that no matter who the student is, nobody thrives when a teacher is constantly putting him or her down. In eighth grade, my class had to do a project on what we wanted to be when we grew 18 up. My teacher altogether. went around the While I’ve room asking us dealt with what we might negativity from be interested in teachers, there for the future, and are also many when I told him who have made I’d like to dance, a positive impact. he immediately I had a teacher shot the idea in seventh grade down and told me who was all I “might want to about making choose something our school and more realistic.” the world a better An article from place. Three years edutopia.org after being in her states, “A painful class, I still visit few educators her classroom regularly appear every day. bored with their Passingthebaton. subject material, org lists lecture constantly investment as one Courtesy of Veronica Romanelli of the top five ways instead of engaging students for teachers to in intellectual conversation, or even seem make a positive difference, and this teacher to specialize in classroom put-downs.” is definitely invested in her students. She’s These types of teachers have been the the first to say something whenever a kid is worst to deal with in my experience. I being bullied. Her door is always open for had this teacher who would gossip about anyone who is having a rough day and just students and tell kids in the class that their needs to talk. Her caring nature reminds me questions were dumb, so it didn’t take long how important it is to be a good person. for the whole class to stop asking questions Last year, I became too overwhelmed with the pressure I felt at school, so I started cyber schooling. I went back to public school this year, and after a while, began to feel it was a big mistake. I almost made the decision to return to cyber, but the person who kept me in school was my English teacher. I knew that if I left, I’d miss his class too much. I have never seen a teacher care as much as he does, and it makes such a big difference. He has such a positive attitude, and doesn’t make his students feel bad if they mess up. Writing about teachers, The Itawamba County Times writes, “I’m sure there were many times they had absolutely no idea that what they were saying or doing before a classroom of students would have the effect that it did,” and I’m sure this is true. I bet he didn’t tell me my paper was a masterpiece and underline part of it in three different colored pens because he knew I’d beam to my family about it, but that’s what happened. He treats all of his students with respect, and it’s refreshing to see that he actually cares. I will always be grateful for the remarkable teachers I’ve had the privilege of learning from. want to do this, as I have mentioned in my other articles, we humans prefer to play the victim role. We much rather see odds stacked against us and use them to live a mediocre life. Manhood in our modern time is becoming diluted. It is just the way of society today. Years ago, we had to hunt and gather in order for our species to thrive. To complain about the way things were at the time was useless. But now, we have supermarkets, restaurants, and police and firearms. We no longer have to hunt and gather, nor defend and protect. Surviving has never been easier, and thus we now can pick the role we want to play in society. Typically, we aim for a role that requires less work, less effort and less freedom. We can live in society today and have to do very little. We can get away with laziness and we can thrive being insolent. But we cannot truly experience the gift of life if we complain, quit, cower in fear or wilt under do my work, when I skip my training in the gym, when I eat the dessert or when I look at someone’s life and envy. Despite this, deep down, we are still warriors, and our history is filled with them to use as examples. How Can We Stop This? Do the things in your own life that will make you tough. Make big decisions and little decisions. Get up earlier than you are now, do your errands every day, keep yourself and your room clean, get to the gym, skip dessert, work hard, work harder, set bigger goals and push yourself. Persist, by God persist. Don’t you dare even think about quitting. Life is not a race, it matters where you end up, not where you start or how quick you get to the finish line. Remember, life is unkind and full of adversity, but you are a warrior and the world needs you to act as such, and live as such. Never Settle, -Luke Zack Never Settle: Success is not an option but a duty By Luke Zack Guest Writer Luke Zack is a 5th year pharmacy student and has a minor in chemistry. On campus, he has done biochemistry research, helped co-found the Wilkes University Industry Pharmacist Organization and assisted in teaching Medical Anatomy and Physiology. He is currently employed by Noven Pharmaceuticals which is located in the Empire State Building in Manhattan. Luke absolutely loves to read and write, and he enjoys using this skill to help others realize their full potential. What would you think if I said that success was not an option, but a duty? Yes, it is a duty for every man and woman, no matter his or her color, creed, religion, social status, or environment. In every situation we must use what we have, and we must accept responsibility for making the most of our situations. Few in our society pressure. We cannot be free if we constantly succumb to this fear in the world. We once really knew why we were all here, we all sought something more, but now, we would rather have less responsibility, and as a result, less freedom. We are afraid, and rather than being responsible for our own safety, we want to give that responsibility to a governing body. We don’t want to think. We don’t want to defend. We take everything we have for granted and yet we w a n t more. We compare ourselves to others and we want what they have. What sucks is that you actually have to work for what you want rather than hanging out, talking about it and wishing for it to occur. This movement was born out of both weakness, ignorance and the desire for less responsibility. I do not mean to point fingers, but we are just unknowing of these things. I slide into this cowardly role when I complain of school and work, when I sleep in and don’t �Sports The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Rachel.Leandri@wilkes.edu Bang bang, chicken and shrimp: The legacy of Tanner Stengel By Jared Powell Sports Writer The Wilkes University Football team held its annual banquet on March 14 in the Student Union Ballroom. Junior middle linebacker Tanner Stengel woke up that morning not having any idea that he would be stealing the spotlight. During the banquet, Tanner was named Defensive MVP and Special Teams MVP. This means he never comes off the field and he never takes a play off. Stengel is from Parkland High School, a team that has won the last four district titles. When Tanner was a senior, he led his team to the first title of the era, and the team has won ever since. “It’s a big school, where the mentality was if you weren’t playing well the next man would step into your position,” Stengel said. “So I always had to play to my highest potential to keep my spot.” This has shaped him into the competitor that his teammates and coaches know him as today. When Tanner was a freshman at Wilkes, he was placed on the JV team: This did not sit well with him. He came back his sophomore season bigger, faster and stronger than ever. He did not start the first game, but this was not a problem: He still started the nextnine and finished the season leading the Middle Atlantic Conference in tackles. This was Stengel’s coming out party. In 2015, during his junior campaign, he accumulated 129 tackles which led the conference again and was fourth most in all of Division III. 70 of those tackles were solo, which ranked highest in the MAC and sixth in all of Division III. On top of those impressive numbers, Stengel racked up 4.5 sacks and 15 tackles for loss. However, he was sold short in MAC honor, receiving second team allconference rather than first team. “He also appears to have a grasp on the notion that there are no shortcuts to success and that attention to detail is critical in his preparation for tasks at hand. As his Position Coach, I can state with certainty that even in defeat, he consistently gives maximum effort and has a ‘Never Say Die’ attitude,” said Coach Jefferson. With one season left of eligibility, Stengel is not done. He set pretty clear goals for himself and his team. Some of his personal goals include leading the conference for the third time and cracking the All-American list for the first time in his career. As for his team, he hopes to be the best team in the conference and bring home the championship for his brothers, coaches and the Wilkes University campus. There have been a bunch of doubters, but they just add fuel to the fire. Head Coach Trey Brown just wants Stengel to continue what he’s been doing which is being a leader to his teammates. “I think the leadership piece will always be the big one for me. Anyone can lead if they possess that ability, but it’s obviously easier to lead if you perform at a consistent level,” Brown said. Courtesy of Tanner Stengel; Photo by Warren Ruda Tanner Stengel looks to the sidelines to receive the play call at the Wilkes/King’s game. Have you been honored with a sports award this season? Let Sports Editor Rachel Leandri know rachel.leandri@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Sports 20 Wilkes baseball takes 2016 spring break road trip By Mark Makowski Sports Writer Just like other students, members of the Wilkes Colonels baseball team returned to campus last week after spring break. However, they spent their time in Florida, not partying, but hard at work on the baseball field. The Colonels spent the week in Fort Pierce, Fla., for the second year in a row. The team compiled a (6-3) record while facing Westminster College, Kenyon College, Penn State Behrend, La Roche College, Geneva College, Widener University and Hilbert College twice. The trip was filled with several high points for the Colonels. Senior pitcher Marcus Leaf showed that he is ready to start the season hot with his performance against Geneva College. Leaf gave up four hits, one run and 10 strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings. In this game, the offense stepped up to match Leaf’s strong performance on the mound. With this formula, the Colonels stopped a three game losing streak; they would not lose again in Florida., adding the next three games to the win column. Leaf enjoyed the opportunity to be in Florida again this spring break. “It was great to be down in Florida with the warm weather, great baseball, and hanging out with my closest buddies,” Leaf said. Nate Ramsey enters the 2016 season as his first year a head coach. Ramsey spent last season as an assistant coach with the team and looks to build upon the (18-20) record that last year’s team accomplished. However, the Colonels were left out of the playoffs, ending up on the wrong side of a tiebreaker. Coach Ramsey believes that taking the team to Florida can present its challenges and distractions. “I think distractions present themselves on every road trip in some way, shape or form. Baseball is an uncommon game, and Florida is an uncommon trip for many teams, so naturally, there can be distractions everywhere,” Ramsey explains. “For us, that was seven or eight guys’ first time on a plane. Acting professional, and treating the trip as business is the key to having a good trip down there.” This year’s Florida trip was very different than last year’s trip: The schedule was a much more difficult than last season, but the Colonels were up for it. According to Leaf, “Last year we won two out of nine games to mediocre teams. This year we had a difficult schedule and played some of the best baseball, our pitching dominated teams and our bats supported us throughout the trip. Nothing beats winning close baseball games.” The Colonels have a roster that is loaded with depth in all positions. Coach Ramsey is not only impressed with the depth that the team has but he is also impressed with the team’s “passion.” Having 13 upperclassmen on any roster generally means that you have a team that is loaded with experience and can teach the freshman and sophomores the ropes for when it is their turn to lead the team. Leaf is impressed with the pitching of the team, and with the bats finding their stride, they have a great formula for success. Courtesy of Ben Kramer Shortstop Mike Wozniak recieves throw at 2nd base against Dickinson College. “Our pitching this year is unbelievable: we have four starters that dominate for five or six innings and then have a bullpen that has been lights out all around, our pitching staff is confident that any team we face will be shut down,” Leaf explained. “The hitting started slow, but came around as we got further into the games in Florida. Our goal is to get better and better each week: If we continue dominating on the mound and in the box, the MAC title is ours without a doubt.” 2016 is going to be the year that will see the Wilkes baseball team accomplish several things: They are poised to make their name known when the team enters conference play. They hope that their record will be better than last year’s so they can secure a spot in the playoffs and not have to worry about being on the right side of a tiebreaker. @wilkesbeacon mark.makowski@wilkes.edu Women’s golf: Lady Colonels are ready to tee off By Evan Willey Sports Writer As winter slowly (or in our case, quickly) fades into spring, a new sports season has begun. Spring sports have gotten really lucky with such great warm weather so early in the season. Head Coach Elizabeth Spencer and her new team of female golfers are ready to start teeing off. The female golf team is a new addition to the Wilkes Colonels. This is only the second year with the program. The unique thing about this sport is that it is played both in the fall and spring sports seasons. In the fall, the Lady Colonels took on Marywood and Misericordia. This season there are only nine girls on the roster. Some might think that is too small for a team, but others look at it as a perfect opportunity to stand out more. The team’s co- captains are both returning seniors. Kate Mahoney balances golf along with soccer in the fall: “I have only been on the golf team for two years but I’ve loved every second of it.” Christy Taylor is also this season’s cocaptain. She is a pharmacy major from Carlstad, New Jersey. Coach Spencer states, “They have both been with the program since the beginning and are wonderful leaders.” Coach Spencer emphasizes often that her golf program is young, but her players have a lot of potential. All she wants from her team is for them to work hard and move forward. Her goals for the season are for her Lady Colonels to continue to improve their game. Mahoney also agrees with her coach, stating that she hopes for the program to strengthen and that she wants to win a couple matches. The team also welcomes four new freshman players, the largest class on the team. With most of the players still young, this gives the women’s golf team a strong foundation to grow. Freshman Alexa Flood, who has been playing golf for seven years, is very happy that the team made her feel really welcomed. “My coach has been very helpful with golf and school, along with the girls who’ve been on the team. Everyone on the team has been very nice to each other, making it welcoming on the team.” She hopes to improve her performance this spring season. To stay updated on the women’s golf team, visit gowilkesu.com! @wilkesbeacon evan.willey@wilkes.edu I �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 21 Sports Nick Racanelli brings Colonel Pride to Cedar Rapids By Danny Van Brunt Asst. Sports Editor For 10 years, the Wilkes Wrestling program has qualified at least one wrestler to the national tournament each year. Nick Racanelli was the lone wrestler to qualify for the tournament in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Racanelli is a sophomore who wrestles at the 157-pound weight class, and he finished his second season with a record of 24-11. In order to qualify for the national tournament, Racanelli had to place in the top three of the regional tournament. He took second place in the regional tournament. He qualified after wrestling Ian Evans of Scranton. In that semi-final match, Racanelli took down his opponent in overtime to win, 3-1. After that, he wrestled in the finals with Brett Beltz of Thiel and got pinned by him for second place. “Qualifying for nationals was awesome. I accomplished my one goal this year and that was making it to the NCAA tournament,” Racanelli said. His first opponent in the national tournament was a familiar one: Raymond Jazikoff of NYU had wrestled Racanelli earlier in the year during the dual match between both schools. The match earlier in the year ended 7-6 and Racanelli won. The match at the national tournament was very close as well, but Racanelli lost 10-8. “Facing Jazikoff in the first round was rough because he was a tough wrestler who I had beaten in a very close match. I knew I Nick Racanelli during his recent match at the NCAA Championship Tournament. had to be ready to go,” Racanelli said. national tournament run. He has two In the wrestle back round, Racanelli more national tournaments that he could faced Brandon Arteaga of Wisconsin- potentially qualify for, but the seniors Whitewater. This match was fairly close as who hoped for one more shot were well. Racanelli fell 4-2 and ended his run in devastated. Senior Michael Fleck, ranked his first national tournament. in the top-ten for most of his final season, “Unfortunately, I did not wrestle to the was picked to take a second place in the best of my ability and was eliminated the national tournament before the regional first day, but it motivates me to be an All- tournament. He injury-forfeited his final American even more. My ultimate goal by match for sixth place in the regional. Kyle my senior year is to become the national Diesel was also ranked in the top ten for champion,” Racanelli said. most of his season, yet placed fifth in the Racanelli’s season ended after his regional. Courtesy of GoWilkesU “Next year, I will miss the seniors because I became really close with all of them. Brian Broderick [the graduate assistant] will also be missed; I knew him coming into my freshman year. He always kept me on track and would train with me whenever I needed to. He really had me prepared for the post-season,” Racanelli said. @wilkesbeacon danny.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu Wilkes tennis caps off break with the Special Olympics By Andre Spruell Asst. Sports Editor Over the spring break, while most students were back home or on vacation somewhere, the Wilkes men’s and women’s teams both went down to Hilton Head Island, S.C. for a series of matches and to take part in a special event that the players will never forget. The men’s and women’s tennis teams have been dominant on the Division III level, winning eight and nine conference championships respectively, accompanied by NCAA tournament appearances. Despite experiencing success in the series of matches in South Carolina, being able to spend time with the boys and girls from the Special Olympics down there in Indigo Run was a great perk. To take a break from playing competitively on the court against other schools, both tennis teams spent time teaching children that are part of the Special Olympics how to play tennis. Andrew Neidig, a sophomore on the men’s team said, “Working with the Special Olympics was great. Getting to teach the kids tennis and helping out others was a great opportunity for the team.” Aside from just teaching the kids how to play tennis, the team also played classic playground games and even danced with the kids. “It was not hard at all to recognize how excited the kids were, they had so much fun with us that they can’t wait for us to go back down next year,” said Artyom Nabokin, a sophomore on the men’s team. Overall, the team was very excited to help out the children that were part of the Special Olympics program. From talking to members of both teams, it was a rewarding experience and is something every player looks forward to do every spring break. The tennis team getting involved with the Special Olympics has been going on for about the last five years and is something that many people do not know about. For the actual games, the women finished second, losing the finale 6-3 against Berry College, while the men swept the competition and took first place by notching 8-1 consecutive victories on the final day against Berry College and Belmont Abbey. Probably the most important part of the trip, besides working with the children in the Special Olympics and experiencing success on the court, was the teams being able to bond by doing things like watching movies, going to restaurants, outlets, spending team at the beach and even having a team picnic. Nabokin said, “You don’t get to know everyone as well as you would like because of things like classes and homework, but the break definitely brought us all together.” For upcoming games, the women will travel to Swarthmore, PA to take on Swarthmore College on the 24th, while the men will take on Ursinus College down in Collegeville, PA on the 28th before both teams open up MAC Freedom play against Misericordia on April 2nd. �Sports The Beacon -March 22, 2016 22 Getting to know... Grace Graham Freshman Tennis Player By Purvit Patel & Elyse Guziewicz Sports Writer; Copy Edtior Grace Graham is a freshman English major from Rockville Centre. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy High School in 2015. Q: What was the driving force behind your decision to come to Wilkes? A: I took one of the campus tours and loved the people and atmosphere. Q: Who would you say is the most influential person in your life? Why? A: My mom is the most influential person in my life because she is a hard worker and always puts others before herself. Q: Is there a quote you live your life by? A: “If you can dream it, you can do it.” – Walt Disney Q: Do you have any post-graduation plans in terms of a career? A: I’d like to try and become a book editor for a publishing company. Q: What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? A: To me, “Be Colonel” means giving it your all, and never giving up no matter how difficult things get. Q: What are your hopes for your first season as a Colonel? A: To play my best and help the team out as much as I can. Q: If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? A: If I could have dinner with a famous person from the past, it would be with Alexander Hamilton. Q: When and why did you first begin playing tennis? A: I first started playing tennis when I was little, but it became the only sport I played in high school because I liked it the most. Q: Do you have other sports, interests or hobbies off of the field? A: I love playing soccer and volleyball, and enjoy watching football during the fall. Q: Does the tennis team have anything they would like to inform the student body? A: Dig deep, stay steady and rally! @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Purvit Patel �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 Sports 23 Getting to know... Ryan Dupre Junior Football Player By Purvit Patel & Elyse Guziewicz Sports Writer; Copy Editor Ryan Dupre is a junior entrepreneurship major with a management minor. He is from Parkland High School in Allentown. Q: What was the driving force behind your decision to come to Wilkes? A: What really drove my decision to come to Wilkes is that I had an opportunity to play football as a freshman, and also Wilkes offered my major of interest which is entrepreneurship along with being able to get an MBA in only one year. Q: What are your hopes for your next season as a Colonel? A: My only hope for this upcoming season is that we are able to put the final pieces together and click as a team. We have a lot of talented players and will be a dangerous unit once we get rolling. This being my last season ever, it would be great to go out winning some games and to help contribute to the rise of the program. Q: When and why did you first begin playing football? A: I first started playing football in first grade with former athlete of the week Tanner Stengel. I grew to love the game and have been playing ever since. Q: Do you have other sports, interests, or hobbies off the field? A: I enjoy long walks on the beach, golfing, hunting, traveling, hanging with friends and Amy Beckwith. Q: Who would you say is the most influential person in your life? Why? A: I would have to say my father is the most influential person in my life. He is the most selfless person I know, and has taught me many things that I will carry with me the rest of my life. It took me till later in life to truly appreciate that I was never forced to participate in any sports or activities. He has always encouraged me to work hard, but has never forced or pushed me to do something unlike most parents. He told me one day that he did this so that I would be able to find a self-desire in my interests, which allowed me to be able to motivate myself and therefore have true love for the game, which I believe I have. Q: Is there a quote you live your life by? A: “What we do in this life echoes in eternity”-- Gladiator. Q: What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? A: It means be a savage. Guys or girls, live your life to the fullest and achieve everything you want to. Beat King’s! Q: If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? A: I would want to have dinner with Walt Disney. @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Purvit Patel �The Beacon - March 22, 2016 take classes at wilkes Only $520 per credit! Classes are conveniently scheduled to fit your summer lifestyle. 3-week presession: May 23 to June 10 Full session: May 23 to Aug. 19 Summer session I: June 13 to July 15 9-week session: June 13 to Aug. 16 Summer session II: July 18 to Aug. 19 REGISTER NOW! MEET WITH YOUR ADVISOR AND VISIT WILKES.EDU/SUMMER. � 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 2016 March 21st Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 March 21 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/b2e8f73bd5fd5cffecfc6562e47120c8.pdf 0f324776eeac2b8d893c21707b714882 PDF Text Text The Beacon - March 1, 2016 THE BEACON Est. 1936 Pa. Newspaper Association Member Volume 69 Issue 15 The news of today reported by the journalists of tomorrow. Catching Ullf up fflttlln with Cadet Libby ~ ILlilb>Th>y 0 Wilkes Air Force ROTC’s “Canine Cadet” gets accustomed to campus - page 6 The Beacon/Gabby Glinski �News The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Editorial Staff 2015-16 MANAGERIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief - James Jaskolka Managing Editor - Ashley Evert Adviser - Dr. Kalen Churcher Social Media Director - Alyssa Mursch Seeking Advertising Director SECTION EDITORS News - Sarah Bedford LA&E - Nicole Zukowski, Justin Topa Opinion - Sara Pisak Sports - Rachel Leandri ASSISTANT EDITORS News - Gabby Glinski LA&E - Austin Ely Opinion - Luke Modrovsky Sports - Danny Van Brunt, Andre Spurell DESIGN EDITORS Nicole Kutos Israel Rodriguez Jimmy Musto Kahdijah Venable Interested in joining the Beacon? To learn more about the positions we offer and what you can do, contact james.jaskolkabutler@wilkes.edu 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone - (570) 408-5903 www.thewilkesbeacon.com 2 News Have a breaking story or a press release to send? Contact the news editor: sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu Beacon Briefs Women’s and Gender Studies newsletter now available The latest edition of the WGS newsletter is now available online. Information about the upcoming WGS conference, campus happenings and more can be found in this issue. Find the newsletter at: http://www.wilkes.edu/academics/colleges/artshumanities-social-sciences/behavioral-social-sciences/womensand-gender-studies/newsletter/index.aspx Chemistry Club’s FabuLASH Fundraiser Wilkes University Chemistry Club is hosting a Lash Bash Fundraiser with Younique. Twenty percent of purchases will be donated directly to the club. Younique is an all natural company that focuses on the science behind cosmetics to give you the highest quality of products. Their “claim to fame” is the 3D Fiber Lash Mascara that gives you 400% more volume. Younique offers products that are gluten free, paraben free, vegan friendly, and cruelty free. Interested individuals can order online until March 3 and have shipped directly at: https://www.youniqueproducts. com/jshortbeauty/party/3511371/view. Law Day Wilkes University is hosting Law Day on March 29. The goal of this event is to educate students on careers in this dynamic field and provide guidelines on how to be successful in law school. Law Day will be held in the Miller Room in the Henry Student Center from 8:30 until 11:45 a.m. Three seminars are included, as well as breakfast and lunch. To register, visit the Wilkes University website under the “Pre Law” major. For more information, contact Dr. Kreider at kyle.kreider@wilkes.edu. Career Day, Tuesday March 1, Ballroom On March 1, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the ballroom, students will have the opportunity to apply for a job, internship, volunteer or shadowing hours. Nearly 40 agencies and businesses will be present--federal agencies, hospitals, children’s services, social services and corporations with a wide variety of options and information will be available. SG Notes: Fund requests approved; LKS, Capital Projects, Casino Week, Block Party Staff Report On Wednesday, Wilkes University’s Student Government held its weekly meeting. Lambda Kappa Sigma (LKS), a professional pharmacy fraternity, came in to request funds for a conference they will host in Scranton from July 20-23. There will be 13 students attending the conference and they will go to leadership workshops and network with current and former LKS members. The board voted with a motion of 20-10-6 allocating $325 per student for up to 13 students for $4225, with a stipulation that if students drop out money is returned. Residence Life representatives came in for week one of two for the 3rd annual Glow Run. The run will take place on April 1 at 9 p.m. with proceeds benefitting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. They are currently reaching out to other organizations for funding. The board will vote next week. PBL also came to Student Government for week one of two for its fund request for the 45 annual state leadership conference where students will have networking opportunities, internship opportunities, understanding business practices and the opportunity to advance to nationals in Atlanta, Georgia this summer. The group is requesting $2,000 for the registration costs for 20 students. The board will vote next week. Capital Projects came in for a third week to request additional funds of $1,385 for 20 harnesses and five belay devices and five carabineers to go along with the other supplies they requested. The board voted with the motion passing 27-0-9. Casino Week, which is April 5-8 came in for week two of two for its fund request. Prizes for Casino Night include ultimate selfie stick, Love Your Melon and outdoor bundle among others. The board voted passing the motion 28-3-5 for $12,889. Block Party was in for week two of two for the event on April 16 from 12-4. The theme, “Go Big or Go Home” is seen through the giant blow up games, food and more. The board voted passing the motion for $12,450 with a vote of 21-8-7. The council reviewed the Treasurer’s report. The current budget is as follows: All College: $30,420, General Funds: $21,512.05, Conference: $414.10, Spirit: $1,440 for a Student Government total of $53,786.15. @wilkesbeacon table of contents news................2 life, a&e...........7 spread............12 opinion..........14 sports............19 �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 News 3 Wilkes University joins national efforts to combat sexual assaults “It’s on Us” video promotes awareness of sexual assault on college campuses By Sarah Bedford News Editor Through collaboration with Wilkes University Student Government, Student Development and Fenner Productions, the family of Colonels has made a stance against sexual assaults on college campuses. Joining the “It’s on Us” campaign as part of President Barack Obama’s September 2014 initiative, Wilkes has joined a list of universities nationwide working toward the cause. “Being a part of the ‘It’s on Us’ video meant so much to me,” said junior marketing and management major Val Woods. “I’ve seen videos and movements like this at larger schools so seeing Wilkes join the efforts makes me very proud to be a student here. We’re a small school doing big things.” Dr. Philip Ruthkosky, associate dean of student development, explained that Student Government President Anthony Fanucci reached out to him to take part in the movement. “As an institution, Wilkes is committed to being proactive and engaging students on the topic of sexual misconduct,” Ruthkosky said. “So I was delighted when Anthony approached me and expressed an interest in getting Student Government involved.” “I hope students will see exactly where we stand as Colonels, and I hope students will feel safe and protected at our university,” Fanucci said. “It truly is on us as students to take a stand because our generation is heavily affected by the crisis that exists. I hope that students will have a realization just like I did, one that makes them realize they aren't doing enough, but it isn't too late to take action.” The video features approximately 40 Wilkes students reciting lines such as, “It’s on us to be more than a bystander, because when someone is sexually assaulted it's not ‘that guy’ or ‘that girl’ it's one of us. A Colonel.” Fenner Production's Ryan Wood and Todd Oravick, both Wilkes alumni and members of the class of 2013, explained that the idea for this video came from a bystander intervention training video created over a year ago. The award winning video was titled “Colonels Don’t Stand By.” “The award we were given was in recognition of the university’s overall approach and training program on matters related to sexual misconduct,” Ruthkosky said. “The name of the award is the NASPA Grand Gold Excellence Award recognizing excellence and innovation in Student Affairs programs and initiatives. More specifically, we were presented with the Grand Gold Award, which is the top national honor.” In regards to the “It's on Us” video, Wood The Beacon/ Sarah Bedford From right Ryan Wood, Todd Oravick, and Jeremey Tomaine. Wood and Oravick prepare for the next seen of “It’s on Us” with a line reading by Tomaine, the freshman class president. Above: Tomaine recites lines. Left: Myles Webb lines up before the camera to deliver his lines as Oravick checks sound. The Wilkes “It’s on Us” video will be available later this semester and will be shown at orientation sessions. explains that the video was a simple way to share a bigger message and an important one. “We’ve seen some other university’s videos of this.. It’s a very simple, direct way to get the message out there,” Wood explained. Rachel Constant, a P2 student, agreed. “I love the way each one of us came together as a whole to speak up and promote awareness for such a huge topic in today’s society.” “It’s an ongoing problem and it tends to be a quite problem,unfortunately,” said Oravick. While participating in the video is one way students can be involved in the movement, there is also a pledge available online for students to sign. The pledge states, “This pledge is a personal commitment to help keep women and men safe from sexual assault. It is a promise not to be a bystander to the problem, but to be a part of the solution.” Other resources exist with the movement like a tip page discussing consent and rape as well as other outreach videos large universities across the nation have created as well as celebrities. While Wilkes is not the largest university to join the movement, the student body had a lot of enthusiasm. “We have this small, tiny, little, private institution in Wilkes-Barre Pa. and a ton of students were on board and not just on board for it but pumped,” Wood said. Ruthkosky explained that it gives him hope for students when such excitement is shown to support a cause. “It gives me great pride and optimism when I see students wanting to participate in initiatives such as this and the Bystander video,” Ruthkosky said. “Students have the opportunity to make a profound impact.” The Wilkes University “It's on Us” video will be available to view later in the semester and will likely be shared with the campus community on Wilkes Today. To sign the pledge or find out more on “It's on Us” visit itsonus.org. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, visit www.notalone.gov. @wilkesbeacon sarah.bedford@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 News 4 Apple v. FBI; First Amendment By Gabby Glinski Asst. News Editor A tense struggle between Apple and the government brought up hot issues of security, privacy and encryption. The U.S. Department of Justice recently asked Apple to write a code for the FBI that would allow the bypass of iPhone’s lock-out function. The phone in question is an iPhone that had belonged to one of two terrorists in the 2015 shooting in San Bernardino, California. The shooting left 14 dead and 24 injured. The FBI states if Apple helpes it unlock the recovered iPhone, the information could aid in helping prevent future attacks. Apple argued that the court order violated their first and fith amendment rights, and the action would endanger the safety of individual’s information. The courts established code as protected speech in Bernstein v. US Department of Justice in 1999. Apple representatives have stated the demands would make iPhones less safe; ultimately creating a “back door” for law enforcement. “This is not a case about one isolated iPhone,” stated Apple attorney Marc Zwillinger. “Rather, this case is about the Department of Justice and the FBI seeking through the courts a dangerous power that Congress and the American people have withheld: the ability to force companies like Apple to undermine the basic security and privacy interests of hundreds of millions of individuals around the globe. “The government wants to compel Apple to create a crippled and insecure product,” Apple said in court documents. Apple revealed that it could meet the FBI’s demands by assigning engineers to work from two to four weeks. In a written testimony, an Apple employee nicknamed the software “GovtOS.” The government will have the chance to respond to Apple on March 10, and Apple can offer a reply by March 15. ~ @FIGshirts rJ FIGshirts W @FIGshirts @wilkesbeacon gabrielle.glinski@wilkes.edu Off Campus Premium Student Housing Activist and Artist announced for Kirby Lecture Courtesy of Marketing Communications Mary Fisher, activist, author and artist, will speak on “Freeing the Entrepreneur for the Global Good” at the Allan P. Kirby Lecture in Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship on March 16. The lecture will be in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. The lecture is co-sponsored by the Wilkes University Family Business Alliance, and is free and open to the public. Fisher is a global leader in the arena of social change. Diagnosed with HIV in 1991 and with breast cancer in 2012, Fisher is an outspoken advocate. She delivered a keynote address following her HIV diagnosis at the 1992 Republican National Convention that is ranked among “the best 100 American speeches of the 20th century” by Oxford University Press. Her early experience was first in public and commercial broadcast media and then in high-profile positions that included being the first female “advanceman” for a U.S. president, Gerald R. Ford. These experiences equipped her to urge transformation in health care, revise perceptions and responses to AIDS, and enable women’s global empowerment. Her sculpture, handmade papers, jewelry and fiber arts, have earned praise as she has refined a design aesthetic that is elegant and accessible. Her designs are commercially available in her named line within Lee Jofa’s Groundworks collection. Fisher also has trained women world wide to use her original concepts to find pride and dignity in work. This work has included a line of bracelets produced by women in Africa. Fisher is the author of six books, including her current best-selling memoir, Messenger, and is launching the latest expression of her creative philosophy, The 100 Good Deeds Bracelet, sold in partnership with Macy’s. �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 News Solitary confinement: Punishment or torture? Inside the Louisiana State Penitentiary. By Toni Penello Staff Writer Forty-three years, 23 hours a day spent in a room alone. Only a few books and magazines to pass the time, and only one hour a day spent out of the room, handcuffed and leg ironed in a small fenced off area outdoors, rain or shine. This was the plight of Albert Woodfox, a former Black Panther held in a Louisiana prison, until he was released on Feb. 19. According to CNN.com, Woodfox was accused, along with two other prisoners, of killing a prison guard in 1972. At the time he was serving a five year sentence for armed robbery. He underwent three trials since then, and his case was overturned several times. After it was overturned in 2014 he spent more time in isolation because of a long appeal process. Woodfox pleaded no contest to lesser charges on the day he was released, telling CNN “Although I was looking forward to proving my innocence at a new trial, concerns about my health and my age have caused me to resolve this case.” According to Dr. Craig Wiernik, assistant professor of sociology and anthropology, there are two different kinds of solitary confinement: protective custody and administrative segregation. Protected custody is used in situations Photo Courtesy Kalen Churcher where a prisoner needs to be protected from the general population, such as in the case of child molesters and people who have given information to the authorities, who are often attacked by other prisoners. Administrative segregation is used in the case where prisoners are accused of break ing some kind of institutional rule, as in the case of Woodfox. “Inmates in prison facilities have all sorts of rules to follow. From an inmate perspective some of those rules are arbitrary,” Wiernik explained. David Hazlak, an adjunct professor of psychology who has 40 years of experience working as a psychiatrist in prison facilities, elaborated on Wiernik’s point, drawing attention to mentally ill prisoners. “Around 50 percent of our inmate population today have mental health issues, which is in striking contrast to thirty-five years ago, because prisons have become almost effective mental health facilities, which is a concern.” Hazlak said. Hazlak went on to explain that many of the regulations set forth in prisons are difficult for these mentally ill prisoners to follow, and that they are more likely to find themselves in solitary confinement. This is a serious issue according to Hazlak. “If we just look at the research and what people talk about in terms of segregation [solitary confinement], it’s pretty clear you talk about things like depression, anxiety, impulse control disorders, cognitive and perceptual distortions, obsessive thoughts, paranoia and even psychosis,” Hazlak said. “That’s true, but there’s a caveat; we find those more frequently in individuals who are placed in those settings that had a previously existing mental health issue. “Prisons are bad for individuals with mental illness, prisons are dumping grounds for these people sometimes. People with mental health issues already are stigmatized and discriminated against because of their mental health, and it doesn’t get better when they go into prison. “People can respond to effective treatment, but the question is: Do we have available resources and effective prison management that allows that to occur in our prison systems?” Hazlak described the method of psychological treatment for individuals in solitary confinement as talk therapy while the prisoner is in a phone booth sized cage, hands and ankles shackled to the bottom of it. Hazlak argued that this method was not necessarily conducive to effective treatment. Hazlak also brought attention to the high suicide rates in solitary confinement, 5 pointing out the irony that these are individuals under the most surveillance. “Suicide rates in RHU [Resitricted Housing Units] are disproportionate to the rate in units outside of segregation,” Hazlak said. “What might account for that is the stress, the lack of any kind of meaningful relationship, lack of social contact… and the unstructured, limitless, timeless day that they have,” he explained. “They have no control of when the meal comes, the temperature of the meal, what’s on the tray… they have no sense of when they’re going to be taken out of the cell for exercise.” According to Hazlak, while studies show that many prisoners leave solitary confinement showing amplified symptoms of mental illness, there is no proof of a direct causal link. Hazlak also discussed the scenario of extremely dangerous prisoners who simply cannot be placed in general population for the safety of other prisoners and staff. The use of long term solitary confinement is an issue that draws up a lot of controversy about the 8th Amendment, which prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. @wilkesbeacon ~ toniann.pennello@wilkes.edu IIIIIIIIIIII I I I I I I I I I I Solitary Confinement Facts - - Spend 22-24 hours behind the steel doors - 80,000 people endure various forms of solitary confinement - 40 states have super-maximum security facilities primarily designed to hold people in long-term isolation. -Effects of Solitary confinement Visual and auditory hallucinations Hypersensitivity to noise and touch Insomnia and paranoia Uncontrollable feelings of rage and fear Distortions of time and perception Increased risk of suicide Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) I I I I I I I I I I IIIIIIIIIIII �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 News 6 Catching up with Cadet Libby; more training, spreading love By Gabby Glinski Asst. News Editor Cadet Libby, Wilkes University Air Force ROTC psychological service dog, has grown in size and students’ hearts since her arrival in the fall. The canine cadet was brought to campus in September to train and serve as a psychological service dog, helping to provide emotional support for the campus community and veterans as they adjust to college life. Eventually, Libby will also work off campus. Libby, now 7 months old, has won over the hearts of the students, AFROTC Cadets and Cadre and Public Safety while continuing her socialization training. “We’re continuing to curb her manners,” stated Lt. Col. John “Slick” Baum, Air Force ROTC detachment commander, on Libby’s puppy mannerisms. Service dogs begin training when they are anywhere from one to two-years-old. Baum continues Libby’s training with an electronic clicker, which emits a sound on her collar via remote control when clicked. Baum uses positive reinforcement and utilizes the clicker when Libby performs well. The clicker, with a long distance range, would also help Libby know if she wandered too far. Libby is currently working with senior psychology major Kavan Rai on her psychology capstone project. Libby works with Rai three times a week and enjoys being put to work. “We are proud of her for contributing in her second semester.” Baum stated proudly. Future plans include “getting through the growing pains” and continuing to integrate her into campus life by getting her involved with as many activities as possible. “Everyone loves her,” Baum shared on Libby’s growing social life. AFROTC Cadets and students alike have jumped at the opportunity to take her on walks, which only helps Libby become a better service dog. Libby maintains an instagram account: @cadetlibby. @wilkesbeacon gabrielle.glinski@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Gabby Glinski Libby enjoys playing fetch and a “goalie” type game where she trys to keep two balls away from Baum. APARTMENTS Studio, 1, 2, & 3 bedrooms Avai lable June 1, 2016 The Beacon/Gabby Glinski Cadet Libby looks over the Sept. 29 issue of The Beacon featuring herself, and reflects on how far she has come. �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Life, Arts & Entertainment 7 Have a story or want your event to be featured? Contact the Life, A&E Editors: Nicole.Zukowski@wilkes.edu or Justin.Topa@wilkes.edu Civic Band set to perform at State Conference By Nicole Zukowski Life, Arts and Entertainment Editor The Wilkes University Civic Band has been invited to perform for the Pennsylvania Music Educators Spring Inservice Conference. Wilkes is one of three collegiate bands chosen to perform during the conference. The band was selected from a field of 130 auditioned groups to present a concert as the featured college/community ensemble. “I submitted a recording to be eligible,” Dr. Simon, Director of Bands, said. “It’s an honor to be chosen.” This is the first time in the history of the Wilkes Music Program that an ensemble of Wilkes musicians has performed for a State conference. Civic Band is preparing to perform two numbers at the conference that takes place in Hershey, Pa. on March 31. The one performance will be under the direction of Professor Bruce Yurko. Yurko is an eminent American composer and experienced conductor. He is also a 1969 graduate of Wilkes. When Simon reached out to Yurko with an invitation to guest conduct one of his pieces at the conference, Yurko excitedly accepted. “I was really thrilled when he [Dr. Simon] called and asked me to come back,” Yurko said. The concert band will perform Yurko’s 1994 Night Dances Number II, which is the sequel of his famous Night Dances composition. “Night Dances is the piece that sells out over everything I wrote,” Yurko explained. “The piece was tailor-made to the original high school band that performed it. It was centered around the band playing together then having each chorus play separately.” Planning to be published in the spring, Night Dances Number II as Yurko explains takes it up a notch. “Night Dances Number II is more difficult than the original Night Dances,” Yurko said. Yurko isn’t the only person excited about the conference. “When playing a piece of music, it's one thing for the band director to interpret what the composer would have wanted to express through his or her composition, but because Mr. Yurko will be joining us and conducting his piece, we will be getting first-hand experience as to what the piece really means and exactly what he had in mind while writing it,” said Marina Barnes, Wilkes senior and Civic Band member. The fact that Yurko is a Wilkes alumnus is proving to contribute to the excitement. “It's always a great opportunity to meet and work with a composer. Especially with Mr. Yurko being a Wilkes alum, it will give off such a great sense of pride,” Barnes said. “I have no doubt that it will be an incredible experience for all of us.” Simon added,“Bruce is considered one of the nation’s most respected composers.” The other performance planned for the conference is three parts of a five-movement suite of dances arranged by Eugene Magalif called Dances of the Royal Court. “Eugene is a good friend to us,” Simon said. “He has already composed one piece for us that we premiered at Wilkes last year, now this suite will be played at the conference.” Barnes will be singing a solo at the Conference. “The piece that I am singing in is titled ‘Four Maryland Songs’ by Jack Stamp. The piece is composed of four poems written by Maryland poets that are set to music. The soprano soloist sings those poems while the band brings them to life with music,” Barnes said. The two performances weren’t chosen at random from the Civic Band. They chose a theme of performing pieces from composers who were born in Pennsylvania or have ties to the area. This theme is the same for the Civic Band’s Wilkes spring concert. “The reason that this piece was chosen to be performed at the Pennsylvania Music Educator's Association conference is that although Jack Stamp was born in Maryland, he received his undergraduate degree in music from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and was the Director of Band Studies there for 25 years,” Barnes explained. She added, “I am so honored to have been asked to sing the soprano solo for the performance and I am excited to work with the Civic Band to help make this piece something really special.” The other collegiate bands to perform at the conference at the University level are the Duquesne University Wind Ensemble and the Mansfield University Wind Symphony. Currently the Civic Band is fundraising for their trip to Hershey. The purpose of the Instrumental Music Ensembles is to provide an opportunity for student and community band and orchestral ensemble musicians to perform the artistically significant literature for their respective ensembles. @wilkesbeacon nicole.zukowski@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Nicole Zukowski On March 31, Dr. Phil Simon will conduct the Civic Band in a special invitation performance at the PA Music Educators Association Spring Conference. This will be the seventh world premier performance given by Simon and the Civic Band. �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment Nursing students celebrate heart health at Boscov’s The Beacon/Justin Topa Students from the Passan School of Nursing conducted a flash mob performance of “Stayin’ Alive” in order to promote Healthy Heart month. The Beacon/Justin Topa The Wilkes University Colonel joins in on the flash mob after learning how to conduct hands-only CPR under the instruction of the Wilkes nursing students. 8 The Beacon/Justin Topa On Feb. 26, the group of nursing students participated in Boscov’s Heart Health event, in which they taught shoppers how to conduct hands-only CPR. The Beacon/Justin Topa The song “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees was chosen by the group because the beat of the song is the same rhythm in which one should administer CPR. �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 -Justin Larsen “When I was in the fourth grade I was diagnosed with epilepsy. It was hard to deal with it at first and, being that I was so young, it really made a huge impact on my life. Having epilepsy made me want to know more about it; it pushed me to learn more and constantly increased my curiosities about this thing that was happening to me. When I went to high school I took the technical health route because it was still something important to me. Now that I am in college, I am taking the pre-med route because I have known for a long time that I wanted to become a doctor. ” The Beacon/Alexandra Devarie 9 HUMANS OF WILKES UNIVERSITY Life, Arts & Entertainment @wilkesbeacon christopher.bright@wilkes.edu Even if the signal is green, danger may still be present so it is important to know what to do if you should find yourself in trouble with the unfavorable water conditions. The undertow is the water under the waves that pushes back into the ocean while the waves on top crash in towards the beach. If you find yourself being influenced by the undertow and cannot keep your footing, do not panic. The undertow is a fluctuating occurrence and will die down as the waves crash. Simply let your body be taken with the current until the wave passes then move towards shore when the undertow is at it’s weakest. Unlike undertows, a rip current normally doesn’t cause a person to go under water. Rip currents can occur in many different situations but can are more often seen and can be worse when there are strong winds and strong waves. If you are caught in a rip current, the flow of the water will begin taking you away from the shore. Instincts will normally make a swimmer try to swim in a direct line back the way they came from. However, this is the worst thing you can do as the strength of the current can hold back even the strongest swimmers. If you find yourself caught in a rip current, do not panic. Instead of swimming directly towards shore, swim sideways, parallel to the beach. Eventually you will get outside the rip current and the normal flow of the water will begin to move you back towards land. Spring Break Survival Tips: Water safety By Christopher Bright Contributing Writer Let’s talk about how to stay safe in the water. If you are going out in a boat or may be spending time near deeper water, be sure to bring a life vest. Just because you may know how to swim doesn’t mean that accidents can’t and won’t happen. Always plan and pack safely so you don’t need to be sorry later. If you will be drinking any amount of alcohol you should always be with at least one friend you trust at all times. This is definitely important when you’re at the beach and in the water even if you are not drinking. According to the CDC, there were more than 3,500 unintentional deaths recorded from 2005 to 2009. Swimming after drinking alcohol can significantly increase your risk of have an accident. Even if you are in shallow water, it can be easy to be knocked down and sustain an injury to an arm or leg or to hit your head. Almost any beach that you visit will have some sort of flag warning system that is meant to alert visitors of the condition of the water. Generally, a black or red flag is flown to show that the water is dangerous and should not be entered due to the presence of severe undertow and rip currents. An orange flag is flown to tell swimmers that extreme caution should be exercised while in the water due to the chance of experiencing undertow and rip currents. Finally, a green flag is flown to show the water has been calm and should be safe to enter. Have any article topics you would like The Beacon to cover? Let us know on Twitter! @WilkesBeacon ~ �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 10 AFROTC on ‘Wingmanship’ By Cadet Rey-Anthony LaRuy Contributing Writer AFROTC Detachment 752 has a long history of serving the Wilkes-Barre community and constantly strives to improve and expand its abilities to benefit both the city and the university. The Detachment has always attempted to contribute as much as possible to the public and, whether its efforts take the form of Honor Guard appearances in local sporting events or acts of community service, all members of Det. 752, including their psychological service dog, Libby, strive to exemplify the Air Force core value of “Service Before Self ” every day. Wilkes University has been training Airmen to fly, fight and win since 1973 and has taught and prepared hundreds of young men and women to serve as officers in the world’s greatest Air Force ever since. One notable success story is Detachment 752 graduate, Captain Candice Adams Ismirle, who, in spite of her battle with cancer, was not only a shining example of an outstanding Air Force Officer, but was also a distinct display of the strength and honor that each and every Airman exemplifies. The Detachment continues to grow in number, strength and spirit. In fact, some recent groundbreaking improvements can be seen in its move to the University Center on Main and its instillation of the Cadre Office and Cadet Lounge. In the past, Det. 752 moved around the Wilkes University campus in search of a new home at an average of every two years. It has since seen a serious upgrade and now experiences a more effective work environment than ever before. As a result, the cadets are not only more productive than ever but have also grown stronger as a team and a family. While the Detachment’s mission is to develop leaders for the Air Force with discipline and integrity, dedicated to serving the nation, one of the most important lessons that graduates come away with is that of wingmanship. A term that is not often heard outside of the Air Force, wingmanship means looking out for and taking care of one another and at all times, even when it may not be convenient. It means mutual support, situational awareness, and individual reliability. It is a concept as old as the Air Force itself, and the Cadre does everything in their power to instill this in cadets as they guide them towards the end goal of commissioning as an officer in the Air Force. During their time in the program, cadets are strongly encouraged to practice comradery. Det. 752 looks toward Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark A Welsh III, as a model for showing their care for others. "Caring for each other is one of the Air Force's three keys to success, along with common sense and communication,” said Welsh during a visit to South Korea, according to a press release by the United States Air Force. “I know that all of you care a lot. You care about each other, your professions and your families. Think about the people you work with, that you're sitting beside, think about your family and theirs. We'll never care enough about them. We have to care more." Detachment 752 has always cared for all of its members and for those in the Wilkes community and will continue to do so in the years to come. Courtesy of Jolene Domyan Libby, the AFROTC psychological service dog, visits with Jolene Domyan and Makia Stocker in the Neuroscience Center located in Breiseth Hall. C'MON! WE KNOW YOU'VE GOT IT IN YOU! ~Donate Plasma Today~ Applicant Donors Earn up to $250 on your first FIVE donations Interstate Blood artd Plasma 665 Carey Ave. Wilkes-Barre PA 18702 HOURS: MONDAY-THURSDAY: 7AM TO 6PM FRIDAY: 7AM TO 4PM SATURDAY: 7AM TO 1PM Courtesy of AFROTC Det. 752 �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Life, Arts & Entertainment 11 Love Your Career Month helps future employees By Austin Ely Asst. Life, Arts & Entertainment Editor The beginning steps to applying for a job and the preceding interview are possibly the most difficult steps to getting hired. On Feb. 17, as part of “Love Your Career Month,” Wilkes University’s career planning department held a seminar titled “Would you love to get hired?” in the Miller Room of the Henry Student Union Building. Jackie Kendzor, human resource manager for Berkshire Hathaway Guard Insurance company, and Guard recruiter, Krissy Byrk, presented at the seminar. The topics ranged from resumé tips, dress tips and interview tips, all in which are from the perspective of human resource professionals for a company that hires people for many positions and with various majors. “Sometimes less is more,” explained Kendzor. “Your resumé should be short, sweet and simple.” Kendzor and Byrk also advise to remove the objective part of the resumé saying, “It gets people in trouble. The objective is to get a job or career.” They advised students on how to answer common questions that are asked by employers like, “what are your weaknesses?” and “why should the company hire you?” To “what are your weaknesses?” Kendzor advised students to: “highlight a strength and possible solutions to weakness.” To “why should the company hire you?” Kendzor answered: “That is a chance to summarize your experience and what makes you different.” There were about 35 students in attendance and although the seminar targeted juniors and seniors, specifically, the seminar could apply to all students. Alex Premici, a sophomore finance major at Wilkes University and an attendee of the seminar, said, “the seminar was beneficial and very helpful to me because it put into perspective what interviewers expect from you.” “Sometimes, less is more. Your resume should be short, sweet and simple.” -Jackie Kendzor, human resources manager 1zza _ .elivery- Call 825-5166 • Wilkes - Premici encourages students of any major to attend a seminar like this, citing the inevitable interview process that comes with job searching. Though many are far from graduating college, those who come closer to it this May will need to be relatively up to date on how to navigate the critical time of job searching and develop relative interpersonal skills which will aid them in the interviewing process. Knowing what the employer is looking for beforehand will give anyone the upper hand. For more information on ways to prepare for your future after graduation, students are asked to contact Career Services or visit the office located in Conyngham Hall. @wilkesbeacon austin.ely@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 12 Make Family Fur-Ever Some families are made through blood and some through close friendship, but many would argue the best family members usually walk on all fours and love us ‘fur-ever’. Those interested in adopting a furry, new family member are encouraged to consider adoption through the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The SPCA of Luzerne County is an open admission shelter that takes in between 240 and 270 surrendered, stray, abused, neglected or abandoned animals at a time. Being an “open” shelter means that no dog is discriminated against because of breed, age or condition. Kennels fill up with about 5,000 animals per year, consisting mostly of dogs. This nonprofit organization aims to connect abandoned or surrendered dogs with a “forever family” that can provide them with the love and basic attention a healthy dog needs and desires. Throughout the United States, approximately 3.9 million dogs enter animal shelters per year. Since there is no set time constraint, some dogs might stay in the shelter for years before being adopted. Peggy Nork, development director of the SPCA of Luzerne County, commented that a huge contributor to the rise of these numbers is overpopulation. “The issue is that there are too many dogs and too few homes for all of them,” said Nork. “Many puppies are born in unwanted litters, whether it be from an unneutered or spayed dog roaming the streets, a breeder that finds flaws with the puppy and deems it unsellable or from a family who is unable to financially support them.” The main goal of the SPCA is to rehabilitate abandoned and abused dogs and find loving homes that each pooch deserves. “If everyone adopted animals that already exist instead of going through breeders and puppy mills, places like us would go out of business,” said Nork. “Believe it or not, that’s our goal!” Evan Willey, senior within the department of communication studies, talked about her experience adopting her dog, King. She had received King as a Christmas present from her boyfriend back in 2014. When asked about the benefits of adopting a dog, she mentioned that it was a give-and-take King poses for a picture with his adoptive parent, Evan Willey, who is a senior communication studies student at Wilkes University. King was adopted during the 2014 Christmas season. Since his adoption, Evan ‘can’t imagine life without him’. cycle. King had been given a forever family, but she had also found her greatest companion. “The best part is that we were able to give him a better life,” said Willey. “Now, King is my best friend and I can’t imagine my life without him. We’re a family.” Local radio station 97.9X workers are proud supporters of the SPCA of Luzerne County and are currently holding a fundraiser to help pay for animal food and supplies. Their goal is to raise at least $3,000 to help support the SPCA and if they meet that goal, the entire staff has pledged to walk in the St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 13th – completely naked. Those who donate to the cause also have a chance to win autographed merchandise and concert tickets. If you don’t plan on adoption, please consider throwing them a bone by making a small donation on the SPCA website. �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 13 Snickers Elanor Bulldog Mix ix d Pitbull M n a r io r r e T Unknown Labrador FOOD Rusty nd Pitbull Mix Terrior a Unknow n Labrado r and Ho und Mix Marissa Spryn Staff Writer and Photographer �Opinion The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Opinion 14 Have an opinion or want to write a guest column? Contact the opinion editor: sara.pisak@wilkes.edu Prepping for success: Meal prep saves the day Local fitness coach offers tips to prepare healthy meals each day By Maria Currie Guest Writer Maria Currie is a Independent Team Beachbody Coach. We all know the dreaded scenario. Walk in from a busy day at school or work. What to eat? When it comes to your fitness and nutrition it is best to have a game plan. You don’t want to walk into a gym and wander aimlessly around or workout at home without a game plan on what to do to achieve your goals. The same rules apply in the kitchen. Luckily, planning and preparing your meals ahead of time will make healthy choices a no-brainer. Instead of running out for fast food, you’ll have a home cooked feast on hand. Plus, this leaves you with more time to squeeze in your daily workout and you’ll save money while you’re at it. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. A study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine suggests that spending time on preparing and cooking meals at home is linked with better dietary habits. In this study, 1,319 adults were asked about the amount of time they spent preparing, cooking and cleaning up after meals. Of the respondents, 16 percent said that they spent less than one hour on food prep; 43 percent said they prepped for one to two hours; and 41 percent said that they prepped for two hours a day or more. Bottom line, the more you prep the less likely you are to go off track. Below are tricks to hack meal prep and to help make assembling delicious meals a breeze. 1. Season meat three ways using just one pan. If you’re sticking to lean meats like chicken, spice up your meals. Save time without boring your taste buds by preparing two or three variations of chicken at once, using aluminum foil dividers in your pan. 2. Freeze blended smoothies in muffin tins. Save time by buying the ingredients in bulk, blending, and then freezing the mixture in muffin tins. Next time you need a shake or smoothie toss two or three “smoothie cups” in a blender for a quick and easy breakfast. You can also separate your frozen berries, ice, spinach, etc into plastic baggies and freeze. - Maria Currie 3. Chop raw vegetables in advance. Cutting up your carrots, celery, peppers and cucumbers (to name a few) in advance will save time during the week and you can easily throw them on your salad or in a baggie as a snack. This is a great time to also boil and cook your quinoa, rice and other grains. 4. Use muffin tins for eggs on the go. You could enjoy a frittata every morning of the week by making Egg muffins. Make with any ingredients you desire and they can be stored in the fridge for up to five days. All you have to do is wrap them in a paper towel to microwave them so they won’t dry out. Another eggcellent idea is hard boiling a dozen eggs to have on hand throughout the week. 5. Make your own protein-rich snacks. Protein is essential for muscle recovery after a tough workout and it also What do you think? “Another egg-cellent idea is hard boiling a dozen eggs to have on hand throughout the week.” What are some of your favorite smoothie ingredients? Courtesy of Maria Currie Maria Currie, local fitness coach, offers tips to a healthy lifestyle. keeps hunger at bay — making it a great snack. Grabbing for a convince store bar could leave you consuming more calories and sugar than is required for a day, let alone a meal. Making your own energy balls and protein bars is easier than you think. Make it a part of your meal prep process. Meal prep can mean different things to each person, so it is important you find a routine that works for you. Whether it is snacks, breakfast or a bigger meal, planning is key. Get yourself into the actions and the proper daily habits for success. Go and invest in some good quality containers and write out the meals you want to tackle first. Having recipes on hand for the meals you want to make will help you avoid the grocery store drama. Tell us on Twitter @wilkesbeacon Graphic Courtesy of Ashley Evert �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Opinion 15 Moby Dick in Pictures: One Drawing For Every Page By Sara Pisak Opinion Editor Moby Dick in Pictures: One Drawing For Every Page is the amazing work by artist Matt Kish. The title describes what a reader will find when viewing this work. Kish selects a poignant quote from each page of Moby Dick, the classic work originally composed by Herman Melville in 1851. Kish then creates his own interpretive drawing based on the quote. Kish uses varying mediums to create his work, ranging from pencil, pen, marker and colored pencil. Kish normally composes his work on found paper, which can showcase his drawings on bills, menus, grocery lists, receipts, etc. It is through this artistic layering technique that he is able to add to the layers of Moby Dick’s original story. Kish is unique because he is a self-taught artist and not a literary critic or professor. He is simply a lover of Moby Dick and its complicated, layered message. Kish has an eye for uniquely powerful passages in the text as well as a gift for translating these messages into visual art. In the forward of the text, Kish describes his reasons for creating a combined art and written text of Moby Dick. “Really, I just wanted to make a version of Moby Dick that looks like how I see it […] Moby Dick is a book about everything. God. Love. Hate. Identity. Race. Sex. Humor. Obsession. History. Work. Capitalism. I could go on and on. I see every aspect of life reflected in the bizarre mosaic of this book.” Kish is more than correct stating within Moby Dick and its characters a reader can find allusions to every theme. What Kish succeeds in is bringing these themes to life both through the quotations he selects and the way in which he represents these quotes through his art. Kish’s works often have a mosaic quality, which is particularly important since he describes Moby Dick and the book’s interwoven themes and characters in the same manner. As one might imagine, Kish’s description of the whale is of extreme importance. As a reader peruses the 552 page work, they will notice Kish works diligently to portray the themes of God, love, hate, obsession and capitalism solely in the whale’s depiction. The whale’s portrayal ranges from menacing and terrifying to peaceful and heavenly with the single turn of a page. In one drawing the whale with fangs terrorizes the occupants of the Pequod, while another shows the whale as being inspired by Van Gough’s Starry Night. A reader of Melville’s original work will notice Melville often describes the whale in contradictory terms based on specific moments within the text or a specific character’s relationship to the whale. Trying to narrow down some of my favorite art works within this book was difficult. There are several amazing works which blend and translate Melville’s words into artistic masterpieces. Although there are several hundred amazing works within this text, if I had to select two that stood out and completely brought Melville’s words graphically to life, I would choose the two pieces which Kish created to represent the whale in its fullest symbolic potential. The first pictures employees the quote: “declaring Moby Dick not only ubiquitous, but immortal (for immorality is but ubiquity in time)…”. For this quote Kish, draws a picture of a green whale breeching the water. The green whale serves as a representation of the tree life as a large sunflower reaches into a halo of yellow light from above. My second favorite picture utilizes the quote: “It was the whiteness of the whale that above all things appalled me.” In this particular picture, Kish draws the whale as a white balloon hovering above a diminutive small city hosting a carnival. In comparison to the other balloons and figures, the whale and its whiteness overtakes the picture. A reader of Moby Dick will notice this is a representation of the affect the whale has over Ahab. This book is perfect for the art lover as well as the lover of Melville’s classic transcendental text. If a reader is appreciative of both art and the original written text, Kish’s work will unlock a special meaning. Moby Dick in Pictures One Drawing For Every Page is the perfect synergy of written classic and visual artistry. @wilkesbeacon sara.pisak@wilkes.edu Courtesy of Sara Pisak 17 5 ~":::;l::!.u."":.., immorul(fo,u"-"''"1' """'""°"""''""_,_ r::::::!·-· ------· Courtesy of Sara Pisak Sara’s Score: �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Opinion Love your Melon offers a way to give back By Allison Rossi Staff Writer There are many slogans that support types of cancer. Some slogans are “Fight Like A Girl,” “Cancer Sucks,” “Choose Hope,” “No One Fights Alone,” “I’m Stronger Than You Think” and “Together We Will Win.” One cancer slogan that has become a social media phenomenon is called “Love Your Melon.” Love Your Melon is an organization that has spread to various college campuses and is trending across the nation. According to Love Your Melon, the organization was founded in an entrepreneurship class at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn., by two friends, Zach and Brian. On a mission to improve the lives of children battling cancer since October 22, 2012, Zach and Brian began with the simple idea of putting a hat on every child battling cancer in America. The organization, which can be found at www.loveyourmelon.com, stated “Love Your Melon” embarked on two nationwide tours in 2014 to spread its mission from coast to coast. It has since worked to establish a network of Part of the Wilkes installment of Love Your Melon. college students called Love Your Melon Ambassadors who are responsible for spreading the mission of the organization in their own city. To date, more than 9,000 college students at over 575 different schools nationally have signed on as ambassadors to sell and donate hats. As a part of the new partnership with Cure Search and The Pinky Swear Foundation, “ambassadors will work directly with both organizations in the fight against cancer.” For those who do not already know, “Love Your Melon” has come The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick to Wilkes. “Love Your Melon” has beanies in multiple colors and styles. The organization also has baseball caps. Many people have been wearing them on and off campus and the best part is that when you see one person wearing a hat that means a child that is suffering from cancer is wearing theirs as well. The Wilkes club consists of 21 members who are all trying to spread the word to support cancer research and support those who are struggling. If an individual cannot afford a hat, then simply spreading the word helps the message get across as 16 well. Awareness is essential. “Love Your Melon” Wilkes University club member Ashley Weber had a lot to say about this great cause. “Twenty-five percent of the proceeds goes to Pinky Swear, a foundation that provides financial support to families for medical bills, transportation costs to and from treatment, etc,” Weber explained. “The other 75 percent of the proceeds goes to Cure Search, which is pediatric cancer research. Love Your Melon is such an important organization, as no child should have to battle cancer alone.” The mission for “Love Your Melon” is to provide a beanie to every child in America who is battling cancer. When a child gets a beanie, Wilkes University campus club members go to a home, hospital and or treatment center and provide an “adventure” for that child. If you or someone you know would like to purchase a hat online please go to www.loveyourmelon.com and select Wilkes at checkout. You can follow LYM on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more details. @wilkesbeacon allison.rossi@wilkes.edu Adventures on a budget for college students By Emily DeAngelis Staff Writer Let’s face it: college creates a big dilemma. College is expensive, but college students also love different options to distract them from the inevitable pile of homework that awaits them. I admit, I am no expert. I often fill spare time creating an Amazon cart full of dreams, only to head to check out and laugh/cry at the balance of over $300. I close the tab and move on. This semester, I have been trying to find more practical options that students can enjoy without feeling like they are on a budget. There are several options on and around campus that allow for quality time without spending too much, here’s some that I’ve found: 1. Boscov’s Wilkes-Barre Public Square is home to a super Boscov’s. Whether you are looking to kill an hour or a day, Boscov’s is the answer to the crisis. With four floors and a cafe, Boscov’s allows one to spend hours shopping while enjoying coveted discounts. P1 Pharmacy student Haley Mesaros says, “Boscov’s is a great place to find bargainsespecially the basement! The people who work there are genuinely nice and I always have a great experience!” 2. Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre Located at 537 North Main Street, only a mile off campus, this is a local venue with big reviews. Trip Advisor rates The Little Theatre five stars in all areas. Filled with talented performers and a variety of shows, The Little Theatre is a cost efficient choice for a night out on the town. Many events are free to Wilkes students with a Wilkes ID. 3. Wilkes Thursdays Looking for a night of free fun on campus? Take advantage of Programming Board’s Thursday night events. Follow Wilkes University Programming Board on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter for more information and updates. They also recently announced Lupe Fiasco will be performing at the Spring Concert. 4. Sky Zone Text anxiety making you jumpy? Sky Zone is a great way to get out some energy for half an hour or an hour increments. An hour of jumping is only $17 with socks included. 5. The YMCA The new fitness craze has several students looking for bigger name gym options. However, at no cost to Wilkes students, the YMCA is a comprehensive choice for beginner and advanced gym-goers. With several cardio choices, two weight lifting areas, a room full of machines, a pool and several classes available to students, the Y has everything you need to get into shape. Where or how do you like to spend time? Tell us on Twitter @wilkesbeacon @wilkesbeacon emily.deangelis@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Opinion Colonels Talk Back 17 We asked: “What’s your favorite off-campus restaurant?” Interviews by Luke Modrovsky luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Photos by Jesse Chalnick jesse.chalnick@wilkes.edu Downtown Wilkes-Barre has a variety of places to eat. After a long day of classes, students will usually go out on the weekend to one of the local eateries with friends as a way to enjoy themselves during the time away from the classroom. The Beacon asked members of the Wilkes Community to share what their favorite restraurant is and what their favorite order is when they get there. Want to be in the next Colonels Talk Back? Email luke.modrovsky@wilkes.edu Kaitlynne Young Junior Accounting Yousif Al Momen Graduate Student Mechanical Engineering “One of my favorite places to go eat is Applebee’s. I loved getting their loaded mac’ and cheese. It’s loaded with four different cheeses, bacon, and I usually ask them to keep the onions to the side because I don’t really like onions that much.” “On Fridays, I usually go to the Jerusalem Market on George Street. It’s a bunch of different styles of food. I prefer the rice and grilled chicken because it tastes really good to me.” Ethan Longstein Junior Management Grace Cadigan Junior Biology “I love going out to eat with my parents at the Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse at the Mohegan Sun Casino. I usually get a nice steak topped off with garlic and onions. Ever since my 21st birthday, I’ve really enjoyed their mixed cocktails.” “I love going to Gerry’s Pizzeria. I like getting their thick crust, extra sweet sauce pizza. It’s the best. I like to drink purple Gatorade with my sweet sauce pizza.” Madalyn Pfaff Freshman Nursing “I love heading out to Mirakuya. My usual Hibachi order is the lunch version of chicken and shrimp. My favorite trick that the chef does is when he puts the egg into his hat. My favorite drink at Mirakuya is Dr. Pepper because it tastes really good.” Skyee Edwards Freshman Pharmacy “I love going with Madalyn to Mirakuya. Hibachi food is definitely one of my favorites. I love getting the Hibachi chicken. My favorite trick that the chef does is when he builds the volcano out of vegetbales and lights it on fire. I usually drink Diet Pepsi when I’m there as my go to beverage.“ �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Opinion Gun control is not the answer to the problem By Bernard Socha Guest Writer Bernard Socha is senior mechanical and electrical engineering double major with a minor in physics. He is the president of the IEEE and amateur radio club and treasurer of college republicans and PSPE. “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Twenty-seven words written by our founding fathers to ensure the ultimate check on government and the fastest most reliable self-defense, the right for the average citizen to own and use a firearm. Jefferson himself said, “No freeman shall ever be debarred the use of arms.” Before the formation of the United States or the ratification of the Bill of Rights, the United States Colonies were dependent on their ability to know how to use a gun. Frequent defense and putting dinner on the table were a must for settlers. Once the tyrannies of England became too great, the colonists turned to their simple muzzleloading rifle. This tool freed the United States, allowed it to grow into the country we have become, and have kept it free against attacks of all kinds. James Agresti, president of “Just Facts” research and nearly 55 people educational are killed driving institute, has for every gun found that death, according nearly half of to the highway all American safety institute households have and the University at least one gun, of Utah. and they are used Today, many an estimated one liberals and million times per the media aim year in defense. to revoke the In a study of fundamental right prisoners, more to own and use than a third of a firearm, citing those interviewed mass shooting, were scared off gun violence, by their victim and the lack having a gun and of intelligence two out of five of American criminals did not citizens to house attempt to commit Courtesy of Bernard Socha a weapon. The the crime due to the largest school victim owning a gun. killing occurred in 1927, killed 38 elementary Agresti has also found that of the non-fatal children and not a shot was fired. Andrew accidents in the US, 46 percent are due to Kehoe used explosives in Bath Township falls, 9 percent to poisoning, and only 0.4 Michigan to kill a total of 44 and injured 58. percent to guns. You are more than 20 times Criminals by definition break the law. more likely to be injured by poison in 2016 Curbing the public’s right to own a weapon than a gun and one hundred times more likely will have no effect. Angela Valdez, author to fall and hurt yourself. Of fatal accidents and researcher, has found that four of every 18 five guns used in a crime are acquired illegally. There is no way to control the spread of illegal weapons, just as the fight to control illegal drugs fails. Valdez also found the opposite to be true; of the six states with the strictest gun control, crime rates are 23 percent higher, an additional one in four crimes. DC banned handguns in 1977 and by 1990 homicides tripled. The Chinese removed the gun rights of their people in 1935 and between 1948 and 1952 over twenty million were killed. The Soviet Union did the same and between 1915 and 1917 an additional 20 million were killed. Geraldine Wood states in 1934 Canada registered handguns, and 61 years later banned them. By 2003, all rifles and shotguns were registered, likely to slowly go the way of their handguns. The U.S. has also enacted gun control over the last century. In 1934 automatic weapons and in 1990 semiautomatic weapons, the kind used in many mass shootings were banned. Just less than 2,000 felons were denied access to guns and 30 years later the mentally ill were barred from owning all weapons. Criminals will always have access to weapons, and a gun is just a tool until a criminal pulls the trigger. Holding hands: The uncomfortable realization By Ian Valles Staff Writer Sometimes when my boyfriend and I walk along the campus paths, traveling from class to class, grabbing a bite to eat, or simply going for a stroll in the sunlight, I get a sensation. Holding his hand is one of the greatest feelings in the world. He makes me feel complete, and makes my life whole. We make mistakes, all couples do, but we always overcome them, something some couples do not. So when I walk with him, I feel a desire to hold his hand. I know we live in a society where LGBTQ+ people are accepted by the majority, adored by many, and sought after by some. I understand the number of homophobes will never be zero. But when I walk with my boyfriend, I get an uncomfortable feeling that intrudes my delight of holding him closely, it is that I make others, a small few, uncomfortable and receive a feeling of disdain or questioning. We live in an age of “marriage equality,” “pride parades,” and “same love,” but for all of the smiles or passive contentedness we receive from fellow students, I always feel a kernel of rage explode within me when I catch a glare or overly long, seemingly confused glance. The reason for my anger isn’t shame or embarrassment, but for all the hypocrisy that is contained in that glare or near silent grunt. I see constant displays of affection from heterosexual couples, ranging from publicly acceptable, like holding hands or simple kissing, to obscene levels of making out and fondling. I never see or hear the same dissatisfaction for these people. It makes me irate that a man and a woman can do as they please, but if I hold my boyfriend’s hand, I get a glaze of disdain from people who don’t even know me or my boyfriend. If you’re going to do it to me, you better make it equal across the board. We are equal, we are the same, we are all ProCare Physical Therapy human beings. Start treating us as though we are the same. I am not asking nor demanding, I am simply expecting it from you. Located within the Wilkes-Barre YMCA Your life. Our priority. 40 West Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA Phone: (570) 208-0466 We Accept ALL Insurances! �Sports The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Sports 19 Want your sport covered? Contact the sports editor: Rachel.Leandri@wilkes.edu Punishment necessary to maintain standards By Kimberly Hein Sports Writer Student-athletes are often held to a higher standard than non-athletes, due to the fact that they are a walking representation of the school, their team and their coaching staff. Punishments brought to athletes are always up in the air. Some may wonder if the coaches are in charge of punishing students when they get in trouble, or if the coaches strictly leave it up to the police or the university’s leadership. “Our Code of Conduct is very simple. One, do the right thing and two, team above self. It is a privilege, not a right, to be an NCAA athlete, and I have control over that,” said men’s lacrosse head coach Curtis Jaques. Jaques continued to say that if a team member was given a drug or alcohol related sanction through the university that there would be consequences. “Was the player doing the right thing by using drugs or alcohol? No. Was the player putting the team above themselves by using drugs or alcohol? Nope. So, yes there are consequences for breaking our code of conduct,” he explained. In similar regards, Marcus Leaf, a senior baseball played stated, “If a player is caught drinking or caught with some sort of drug, they are suspended either for that week or a game, depending on how serious the matter is.” “If a player gets in trouble outside of baseball and the coach finds out about it, he goes to the captains and has them take care of the situation, which usually results in early morning running or plate pushes in the green room,” Leaf continued. Head coach of men’s basketball, Izzi Metz stated, “I try to be more of an educator and help young people mature. We try and recruit high character people who want to achieve in the classroom and on the court so that we don’t have a lot of disciplinary issues.” When asked about student athletes getting in trouble outside of the gym, Jaques said, “It is my job to teach young men how to uphold those standards and be accountable for their actions on and off the field. I have Lacrosse player Melanie Rivera punished with push-ups for not scooping a ball with both hands on the stick by her coach. many creative techniques to reinforce or reduce specific behaviors.” “We treat each issue individually rather than having a uniform policy because a lot of times these are subjective,” Metz said. The most important part of being a student-athlete is being a student. That means going to class, and keeping up their grades. Leaf mentioned that the academic standing that each player on the team is asked to obtain is a 2.3. Anyone that falls below that has to go to mandatory study hall on Sunday mornings at 8 a.m. Jaques chooses not to use a number to maintain academic standards, due to the fact that it would be a goal driven by outcomes. “We like to set process oriented goals and reward growth. It serves no purpose for a student with a 3.5 potential to settle for a 3.0 because a team standard is 2.5,” he stated. “My best friend in college slept through every class, showed up when he wanted to, and graduated with a 3.5. It was not fair and I will not allow my players to underachieve. My academic standard is specific to each player’s cumulative GPA. Each semester their GPA must be higher than their cumulative GPA. This tells me they are growing in the classroom. They are becoming better students, developing better study habits, and finding more passion the deeper they get into their major,” Jaques continued. In movies or television shows, sports team traditions seem to be over exaggerated and made a bigger deal than they are. Leaf said that there are currently no traditions for the baseball team, they just ask each other to think about the team when put in difficult situations. Similar to that, the lacrosse team has only been an NCAA Varsity team for 6 months. Coach Jauqes is excited to watch the team dynamics in action while developing the team traditions. On the contrary, Amanda Stickles, a senior on the swim team, said, “Since we are a second year team there are no standing traditions. However, we have started to have pasta parties the night before big meets to get us ready. I think over time that will become a type of tradition.” Another thing that seems to be prevalent in movies is players getting in trouble for forgetting a part of their uniform. It seems odd to think that one may forget something as simple as their ball cap, glove, or swimsuit at home when going to their game The Beacon/Jesse Chalnick but it has happened. Leaf said, “If a player forgets part of their uniform, the coach may take into consideration that the player is not focused and could result in not playing for that game in some cases.” When it comes to the lacrosse team, Jaques said that he would use that opportunity to show the team how important it is to learn attention to detail. Instead of punishing the student that forgot something, he would punish the player who is in charge of packing the back-up equipment bag might be more effective for the team to learn attention to detail.” Stickles, however said that there is no punishment on the swim team when someone forgets part of their uniform. “Players are driven by different motives. It is my job to know the right buttons to press to reduce or reinforce specific behaviors,” Jaques said. There were numerous coaches and athletes interviewed for this article; however, some athletes had no comment in fear of getting in trouble by their coaches. @wilkesbeacon kimberly.hein@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Sports 20 Upset sends Wilkes into the MAC Freedom Championship By Danny Van Brunt Asst. Sports Editor After losing to DeSales twice already this year, the Men’s Basketball team pulled off a huge win against the No. 1 ranked team at an away game with a score of 72-62. “Everyone is excited about the win against DeSales. We played great down the stretch,” sophomore Zach Brunner said. Wilkes has competed very well with the ranked DeSales team this season. The first match-up between Wilkes and DeSales ended 72-73, and the second game ended 6776. DeSales led the Freedom Conference, ranked No. 1, and Wilkes finally defeated despite being ranked No. 4. The other two teams in the tournament were Misericordia and Delaware Valley. Delaware Valley defeated Misericordia off of a buzzer-beater with a score of 6867. Wilkes will travel to Delaware Valley to play for the championship. Wilkes has played Delaware Valley twice this season as well, beating them once. Wilkes won the first game, 60-57, and lost the second game, 60-72. “To have a chance to win the conference is a pretty awesome feeling and the team is excited for the seniors who deserve to be here. The seniors have done so much in the past couple of years. We know going into The Beacon/Purvit Patel Devin Dun (#21) and Zachary Brunner (#33) looking for a rebound last week. the game that it’s going to be a tough game. We are going to have to play our game, and in order to have a chance to win, we’re going to have to take care of the ball and play team defense,” said Brunner. The beginning of the game started very slowly. In the first ten minutes, Wilkes went one for seven shots and DeSales went one for six. The missed shots kept the score low and the tensions high. Wilkes picked up the pace and went on a 16-point run that took their lead to 28-14. Before the half was over, Connor Evans made two back to back three-pointers. Those three-pointers put Wilkes ahead at halftime, 34-19. DeSales looked ready to play coming into the second half. DeSales collected some plan. Junior goalkeeper Bobby Lok described his coach using the word organized. This is no coincidence to a VMI graduate. Seeing how this is Jaques’ first year with the team, he has a clear goal for the season. His goal is to teach his players how to compete against themselves. “I have three goals for every practice. When we leave the field, I want my players to be sweating, smiling and feeling a mental or emotional response to success or failure.” said coach Jaques. One of his long term goals for the university is to be driving down Main St., and seeing kids in the city playing wall ball and carrying baskets in order to close the lead, but Alec Wizar dropped a three-pointer to push the score to 39-29. For the rest of the half, Wilkes kept their lead seven points ahead of DeSales until the very end. Wilkes remained in the lead, but DeSales closed the gap to four points towards the end. The end of the game was filled with fouls that stopped the clock. It prolonged the game so DeSales could try and take the lead in the shortest time possible. Wilkes, however, capitalized on their foul shots, collecting six unanswered points to win the game 72-62. “This is the best feeling I’ve had in awhile! When teams enter the playoffs, it doesn’t matter what your record is or how you got there. It’s about how you perform in the big moment, and we did everything we needed to do to get the job done. We always knew it was possible, all we had to do was believe,” said freshman Marcus Robinson. Wizar led the team with 17 points, four rebounds and three assists. Marcus Robinson finished with a double-double, which included 14 points and 12 rebounds. Connor Evans finished with 11 points, four assists and six rebounds, with Clay Basalyga netting 12 points. @wilkesbeacon danny.vanbrunt@wilkes.edu The Inaugural Season of 2016 Wilkes Lacrosse By Jared Powell Sports Writer The Wilkes Lacrosse team will begin its inaugural season on March 8th in Ferrum, VA, where they will take on Ferrum College. Wilkes will be joining the Middle Atlantic Conference, in which they are projected to finish eighth. Head Coach Curtis Jaques will be pursuing his first ever head coaching position. He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute; however, Jaques does not consider himself a “military man.” “I am a teacher. I know a thing or two about leadership, teamwork, and the game of Lacrosse, but winning and losing in my profession does not result in life or death,” said Jaques. Coach Jaques has a military background, but there are certain things that carry over to the field, and certain things that do not. He does not want his players to be robots. What he means by this is simple: in the military, they tell you what to do and you do it. In a sports setting, his job is to teach you what to do, and your job is to apply what is taught in live situations. There is a distinct difference, you can not expect everything in a game to go exactly as you Curtis Jaques signaling to his players on the field at a recent practice. The Beacon/Purvit Patel around lacrosse sticks. “One thing that separates coach Jaques is that he not only wants to be your coach, but he also wants to be your friend.” said Lok. Being the head coach of Wilkes Lacrosse is more than just a position to Jaques. He is taking this opportunity to carve the young men on his team into men that will succeed after graduation. The main thing Coach Jaques emphasized to me was the word “family.” Family is one of the most important things to him. He went on to say, “at the end of each day, I goes home to my wife and two daughters.” Without that balance in his life he would burn up quick. With the help of his players, Coach Jaques, and his players should have a productive season. Jaques could not express enough that it is not about the wins and losses. It is more about where his team was a year, month and week ago, and where they will be in a week, a month and a year. @wilkesbeacon jared.powell@wilkes.edu �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Sports 2016 NCAA Tournament Preview: Expect Madness By Mark Mahowski Sports Writer March 15 is the day that kicks off March Madness, or as it is formally called, the 2016 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament. The last two of the 68 teams left in the tournament will meet at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on April 4 to decide a champion. If there is a word that can define the 2015-16 season, it is parity. Throughout the season, there has not been a team that has looked like it could be the number one threat to take home the title. The North Carolina Tar Heels were the preseason number one team in the nation. No team has won the National Championship from this spot since the 2008-09 season, the last time the Tar Heels hoisted the trophy. North Carolina currently has a (22-5) record and looking like a championship caliber team in some games, while in others they are just trying to survive. The Kentucky Wildcats were also seen as a contender this season, just like they have been every other season of this decade. The John Calipari led squad was looking to make its fourth Final Four appearance in the last five years. As usual, Kentucky has a squad full of some of the top freshmen in the nation. However, the Wildcats have not been able to capitalize on this like in previous seasons. Kentucky would start the season ranked second in the AP Top 25, and would eventually climb into the number one spot. However, they would hit several speed bumps and are currently ranked 16th with a (20-7) record. The Villanova Wildcats have been number one in the AP Top 25 for three weeks now. The team also holds the number one spot in the ESPN.com Power Rankings. But many do not put a lot of faith into Villanova once the fight begins. Since their loss in the Final Four to North Carolina in 2009, Villanova has never made it past the first round of the tournament. One team to keep an eye on is the Oklahoma Sooners. The Sooners are currently ranked 4th in the nation and they have been in the top 10 for almost the entire season. They are a team that has performed well the last couple of seasons. They were nothing compared to the Blake Griffin-led squads of the late 2000s. This year’s team is very different from the past: they are a hard nosed team that can handle the pressure and has handled it all season. Another team that can make some noise this March is the Michigan State Spartans. Tom Izzo has his team poised to make another deep run after last year’s Final Four appearance. The Spartans have also been a team that has hung around all season, much like Oklahoma and North Carolina. Michigan State can stumble into the tournament and wreak havoc for contending teams and make their own path to the Final Four. Senior criminology student Mike Jorda is very excited for the start of the tournament. “Its great to see all of these teams going at it,” Jorda said. “You really learn what teams are for real when this time of the year rolls around. The best part of the tournament is when the Cinderella team shows itself, and they start to make an improbable run.” One great thing about March Madness is that you do not know anything. Yes, sports writers, analysts, and every person who will be filling out a bracket for fun or for money has no clue how things can turn out. That is the great part: this is madness. We have 68 teams looking to become a national champions and write their names in the history books. These teams are so vastly different. We have powerhouse contenders like North Carolina and Kansas year in and year out. You can have the Cinderella teams like George Mason who made an improbable run to the Final Four in 2006, or VCU who made the run in 2011. This 2016 tournament is going to be a year where very little brackets will be perfect after the end of the first day. This can be a season where we see monumental upsets and head scratchers. But that’s what makes this such a great time of the year, 68 teams competing for one thing: a championship. You Just found it at ... 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A: I had never actually heard of Wilkes until I was recruited by a former Wilkes field hockey coach at one of my high school tournaments. I came here to play field hockey originally and then ended up switching over to lacrosse. Q: Do you have other sports/interests/ hobbies off of the field? A: I’m a big Flyers fan, and my hobbies include weekly trips to Dagwood’s. Q: Who would you say is the most influential person in your life? Why? A: The most influential person in my life is probably my dad. He was a lacrosse player for Penn State, so he’s always been my coach from home. He’s really shaped me into the athlete I am today. Q: A quote you live your life by? A: “All things must pass.” - George Harrison Q: Do you have any post-graduation plans in terms of a career? A: I really enjoy event planning and creative advertising, so I’m thinking I’ll head in one of those directions post-graduation. My ultimate goal is to work on the business side for a major league sports team. Q: What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? A: “Being Colonel” is representing this school in a way that shows pride, dedication,commitment and the ability to excel in anything that you are passionate about, regardless of who you are or what you enjoy. Q:What are your hopes for your next season as a Colonel? A: My hope for this season, like any season, is to make it to the MAC championship. It’d be an awesome way for the rest of the seniors and me to finish our college careers. Q: If you could have dinner with a famous person from the past, who would it be? A: I would love to have dinner with Anne Shirley. Q: When and why did you first begin playing lacrosse? A: I played for a club team in grade school but had to stop playing in high school because my school did not have it. I kind of just picked it back up in college. @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Purvit Patel �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 Sports 23 Getting to know... Weston Miller Sophomore Lacrosse Midfielder By Purvit Patel & Elyse Guziewicz Sports Writer; Copy Editor Q: Who would you say is the most infl uential person in your life? Why? Weston Miller is a sophomore midfielder A: My brother is the most influential and engineering major from Lower person in my life. I have looked up to him Dauphin High School in Hummelstown. my entire life and he has always looked out Q:What was the driving force for your for me whether I liked it or not. decision to come to Wilkes? Q: A quote you live your life by? A: I liked the small school atmosphere A: Psalm 73:26 – My flesh and my heart where you not only know all the students in your classes but you also get to know your may fail but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. professors. Q: What does “Be Colonel” mean to you? Q: Do you have any post-graduation A: It means treat every moment of the plans in terms of a career? A: I plan to get a job as an Electrical day like you are representing the Wilkes Engineer working with alternative power Colonels, whether you are on campus or at home: when you wear Wilkes Colonels gear, sources you are representing the University and the Q:What are your hopes for your next rest of your peers. season as a Colonel? Q: If you could have dinner with a famous A: We have our inaugural season coming up this spring and I hope that we are able person from the past, who would it be? A: I would have dinner with Mario to establish ourselves in the MAC as the newest team and maybe surprise some Lemieux, because I am a big Penguins fan and he is one of the greats of hockey. people along the way. Q: Does the lacrosse team have anything Q: When and why did you first begin they would like to inform the student body? playing Lacrosse? A: Being a new program, we need the A: I started playing lacrosse in third entire university behind us to really be grade because my neighbor was the coach of the elementary team and was telling me successful, so come support. about the sport, so I decided to play and have loved the sport since. Q: Do you have other sports/interest/ hobbies off of the field? A: I am an outdoors kind of person. I hunt, fish, hike, mountain bike, and pretty much anything else outdoors. @wilkesbeacon purvit.patel@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Purvit Patel �The Beacon - March 1, 2016 take classes at wilkes Only $520 per credit! Classes are conveniently scheduled to fit your summer lifestyle. 3-week presession: May 23 to June 10 Full session: May 23 to Aug. 19 REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 21! TALK TO YOUR ADVISOR AND VISIT WILKES.EDU/SUMMER. Summer session I: June 13 to July 15 9-week session: June 13 to Aug. 6 Summer session II: July 18 to Aug. 19 � 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 2016 March 1st Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 March 1 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University