57 15 4132 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/a4da44d15e70a7832db4a57421fd0339.pdf 36838bed3d63d2e0195051daad1b9977 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 2011 November 1st Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2011 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/33464001f2fd738d42ac6d724774f5a3.pdf e670df21a6c70279b6ab438ceeb5ff64 PDF Text Text Oct. 25 , 2011 Volume 64 Issue 5 THE NEWS OF TODAY REPORTED BY THE JOURNALISTS OF TOMORROW www.thewilkesbeacon.com The Beacon/ Kirstin Cook New York Times columnist and "Squawk Box" co-host Andrew Sorkin presented a lecture last week to the Wilkes community and used observations from his best-selling book, "Too Big to Fail;' about the 2008 economy crisis to comment on current issues such as the Occupy Wall Street movement and rising student debt. scene as what could have been in America during his presentation at the Allan P. Kirby Lecture Series Failure of General Electric, Mc- on October 18. Donald's not being able make paySorkin's speech focused on the roll an 25 percent unemploy- financial crisis of 2008, which feament rate paints a grim portrait of tured the major landmarks of the society. Andrew Ross Sorkin, New sale of Merrill Lynch, the bankYork Times journalist, co-host of ruptcy of Lehman Brothers and the CNBC's "Squawk Box" and author $85 billion bailout of AIG. This of"Too Big To Fail," described this economic meltdown, Sorkin said, BY KIRSTIN COOK Editor-in-Chief ruw continues to leave scars on the economy today. Sorkin was in the middle of the whole economic disaster, reporting from his insider's view on the inner workings of Wall Street for what he termed "one of the most remarkable weekends in our economic history." A 25 percent unemployment rate in the U.S. , compared to the current Stressed students resort to drugs PAGE 7 - Arts & Entertainment Pages 13 -15 Life Pages 9-12 Opinion Pages 6-8 9.1 percent rate, is one of the stark projections Sorkin referenced in a scenario where there was no government interference on this event. " We could have been living in a very, very different world," Sorkin said. Sorkin said while these numbers are hypothetical, the very real problem of businesses struggling to pay employees was a very real in- Alcohol Awareness walk PAGE 11 • ♦ • Breaking Benjamin drummer on tour , PAGE 13 dication of how this crisis impacted more than just major corporations. "The impact was not really strictly about Wall Street. It really was about Main Street in a way that we often don't appreciate," Sorkin said. s·orkin's intimate view on the impact of this crisis led him to write his New York Times bestseller, SEE SORKIN, Page 3 Sports Pages 16-20 In-depth with special teams t PAGE 17 "' ~ Established 1936 PA Newspaper Association Member �BY AMANDA LEONARD News Editor SPRING SEMESTER REGISTRATION - Online registration for the Spring 2012 semester will begin shortly according to the following schedule: Seniors- Class of 2012 with 86 or more earned credits, registration begins 12:01 a.m. on Oct 31. Juniors - Class of 2013 with 56 or more earned credits, registration begins 12:01 a.m. on Nov 2. Sophomores - Class of 2014 with 26 or more earned credits, registration begins 12:01 a.m. on Nov 7. Freshmen - Class of 2015 with less than 26 earned credits, registration begins 12:01 a.m . on Nov. 9. The Spring 2012 Master Schedule is now available online and in printed format. Make an appoi~ent to meet with your adviser to pre-register aqd obtain your alternate PIN as soon as possible. FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE - Wilkes University Health & Wellness Department is offering flu shots for $20 payable by check made out to Wilkes University or cash. Vaccines will be given during regular office hours. A limited number of shots are available and will be offered on a first-come , first-serve basis. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the week and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays at Passan Hall. ELIE WIESEL PRIZE IN ETIDCS ESSAY CONTEST 2012 - The Elie Wiesel • Prize in Ethics Essay contest is now in its 23rd year. Students are encouraged to write thought-provoking personal essays that raise questions, single out issues and are rational arguments for ethical action.The contest is open to undergraduate, full time, juniors and seniors. Students must apply and submit es- says online, and receive online verification from their faculty sponsor. Any professor may act as a faculty sponsor and endorse the quality and authenticity of the student's work. Students must also upload a letter from the registrar or National Student Clearinghouse verifying enrollment.The deadline for submission is at 5 p.m. on Dec. 5. For more information, see flyer outside of the Interfaith Office at 204 Henry Student Center, or Contact Caitlin Czeh at caitlin.czeh@ wilkes.edu VOLUNTEER TO BE CONVERSATION PARTNER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT - The Intensive English Program (IEP) at Wilkes has created a conversation partner program. It's an opportunity for Wilkes University students to volunteer and be paired with an international student for the semester. They will meet once a week to chat, giving the American student a chance to learn about a new culture while helping an international student adjust to life in Wilkes-Barre, and giving the international student a chance to practice their English and make some new friends. The IEP has 47 international students from China, Korea and Saudi Arabia in need of conversation partners. If interested in volunteering to be a conversation partner, email kimberly.niezgoda@wilkes.edu be interested in the program, call Health Services at Ext. 4730. to register for the Weight Watchers at Work program. A minimum of 15 participants is needed for the program. In our Oct. 11 issue, The .B eacon mis. printed the dates of Student Government's SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS Casino Week. The' correct dates are: OF POLISH DESCENT - The Polish Room Committee Scholarship and The JuBingo -Tvesday, Nov. l dianne Stanitski Scholarship welcome apHorse Racing - Wednesday, Nov. 2 plications from Luzerne County residents. Texas Hold 'Em - Thursday, Nov. 3 To be considered, applicants must write a Casino Night 7 Friday, Nov. 4 brief description of their Polish heritage and what that heritage means to him or her. The Beacon apologizes for this error. This must be submitted, along with the ap- ,, plicant's name, WIN and contact information, to Melanie Mickelson, vice president for Enrollment Services. Applications can be e-mailed to melanie.mickelson@wilkes. edu. Include "Polish Heritage Scholarships" CONTACT AMANDA LEONARD AT: amandaleonard@thewilkesbeacon.com in the subject line of your e-mail. Wilkes alumnus' life in law WEIGHT WATCHERS AT WORK - The Health Services Office has had employee and student interest in continuing the Weight Watchers at Work Program for the spring semester. It will be held at the workplace at a convenient time. It would be a Weight Watchers meeting, with a weekly weigh in and a half hour meeting. The cost is $10 for each meeting. Weight Watchers has programs students can participate in for an eight week series and pay $80 for a 10 week program paid in advance. If anyone would BEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor,Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903 WEBSITE: www.thewilkesbeacon.com Photo cou rtesy of Kyle Kreider On Tuesday, Oct. 11 the Pre-Law Society at Wilkes University hosted a speech by Brad L. Williams. Williams, a 2006 alumnus who nows works as a lawyer at Fine, Wyatt & Carey, one of the oldest law firms in NEPA. Williams talked about his postWilkes experiences in law school, taking the bar exam and in the legal job market. Editorial Staff 2011-12 Meet the Staff Editor-in-Chief: Kirstin Cook News Editor: Amanda Leonard Opinion Editor: Anthony Goreczny Ill A&E Editor: Devoni Novak Life Editor: Christine Lee Sports Editor: Phat Nguyen Production Manager: Michael Klimek Advertising Manager: Brittany Battista Photo Editor: Laura Preby Online Editor: Brandon Scott Adviser: Loran Lewis Christine Lee Life Editor �THE BEACON I OCTOBER 25, 2011 SORKIN Continued from Front Page "Too Big To Fail: The Inside Story of How Wall Street and Washington Fought to Save the Financial System -- and Themselves." The goal of Sorkin 's book was to bring readers into the conference room of CEO's in major corporations so they could understand the background of the crisis. He said that many people have their opinions on what happened, but those might change with a viewpoint from the inside. "If we could get inside the room, if we could actually see what the choices were that were on the table, our perspective may ultimately be different," Sorkin said. Sorkin explained that he ultimately is not trying to shape peoples' opinions, but to simply inform them on the event. "My goal was not to tell people what to think, it was to tell people what happened, so that we could actually understand where we are today," he said. Jeffrey Alves, Sidhu School of Business Interim Dean, was involved in bringing Sorkin to the lecture and said that Sorkin has an ability to effectively inform his audience on the technicalities of the financial system. This ability was a main reason the business school invited Sorkin to Wilkes. "He 's one of those rare journalists with the 3 NEWS ability to translate that into a language that you and I can understand," Alves said. Sorkin used this event as an attempt to translate the financial situation into perspective and a bigger picture for his audience. He said that there are a lot of significant issues he hopes locals can appreciate. One focus that Sorkin took is how the poor financial state came about. He said that people often like to pick favorites to blame, but he is not sure if it can be singled out on one group. "Unfortunately there's a lot of fathers to this crisis, and a lot of blame to go around, and we can always pick out the one group that we think is more responsible than the others," Sorkin said. Sorkin said that a frequent target is the bank executives that were so involved in the event, but there are other influences that need to be considered. "We've sort of talked a lot about the banks and the role of the banks and their role and responsibility and clearly they played a huge role in the crisis, but there's also functionally the government's role, in not just exacerbating the crisis in some cases or not mitigating it the way people would have wanted but in creating the crisis unto itself." The major issue Sorkin highlighted was debt, stating that it is the major catalyst in many financial breakdowns. "You cou ld have everybody doing every- lilll#fiT., . . . .-.SPECIALS WEEKDAY SPEClllS M-TI Large Pie $7.95 Chicken Wing Pie $10 .95 thing wrong, but as long as there's not too much leverage in the system, it actually doesn't matter," Sorkin said. "It's the leverage and the debt, that is the match that lights the fire, every time." He said another major problem right now is the concentration within banks. He said bank assets are more concentrated than ever before, and that the top ten banks today control 77 percent of all bank assets. The current corporations have an issue that Sorkin terms "too big to manage." "It's hard to think that one, two, three, five, six, even a dozen people who are on a board of directors or a CEO or a management team can actually know what's going across these institutions," Sorkin said. Sorkin said he is disappointed that the glorification of greed in these corporations has continued from before the days of the meltdown. "If there's anything I was most sad about, it's actually that the ethos on Wall Street has not changed one bit," Sorkin said. "The sense that greed is good is still alive and well." This sense of greed is one thing that the recent Occupy Wall Street protestors have spoken out against. Sorkin said he bebeves many people have sympathy for the occupiers. He believes there is a main message that many are connecting with. "There's a larger message that everyone seems to be willing to agree on, which is the system isn't working for them," Sorkin said. While he said that Wall Street is not concerned with the protestors and a potential of change in their industry, they are paying attention to this larger message and the social unrest around it. Sorkin said there is some potential for change from these protests, but they will most likely be within the educational system through cheaper tuition and simplified loan processes. He said that he has been impacted by the cases of students graduating with massive debt and not having job opportunities. "I've been very moved by the stories that graduates tell about not having employment, about having some ungodly numbers in term of the debt they have to pay off, and that clearly is not working for people," Sorkin said. "That's a system that is functionally broken, I would argue." From the analysis of all of these ongoing problems, Sorkin said the most effective goal to address them is to find a leader who can truly instill hope in people. "Whether you're homeless, whether you're middle-class, or whether you have a billion dollars, you still want to be loved, you still want to be told that things are going to be great," Sorkin said. CONTACT KIRSTIN COOK AT: kirstincook@thewilkesbeacon.com IIIIE■ ■1WEIR'V' 20 E Northampton St. Wilkes Barre 825-5166 NEXT TO MOVIES 14 FREE WI-Fl In our Dining Room (carry ouVdine in only) PIZZA DOUBlES •• 2 Medium Pizzas $13.95 2 Large Pizzas $16.95 Mll&MATCH Any 3 Subs or Wings 2 Tickets to Movies 14 WB 1 Medium Pizza - 1 Topping 2 Drinks I We Cater Parties At Movies 14 $15.95 WI CATER lARGE GROUP mns PlEASE CAll BEFORE YOUR NOT MEDINGI Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. 11 am-12am Sun. 12pm-11 pm We're more than just great pizza ... see our entire menu at www.januzzispizza.com . �4 NEWS . G.I. Jobs names Wilkes military-friendly school for second consecutive year BY BILL THOMAS Assistant News Editor During his stay in the United States Navy, Wilkes-Barre native John Smith had the opportunity to travel to such faraway destinations as Thailand, Panama and Brazil, amongst others. But there was something missing from those exotic locales, something the Navy could not offer him, something that made Smith long for home. It was his family. When Smith finished his tour in the Navy, it was not long before he returned to his hometown and reunited with his loved ones. A civilian once again, Smith also had a desire to re-enter the halls of academia. Soon enough, this desire led him to enroll at Wilkes University. It was, Smith said, a perfect fit. Apparently, Smith is not the only member of the anned services who feels that way. Wilkes was recently named by G.I. Jobs magazine as one of the most military-friendly schools in America. Of the 8,000 colleges and trade schools surveyed by G.I. Jobs nationwide, Wilkes now ranks as one of the e[ite 1,518 selected for the list. This is not the first year in which the university has received this honor, and retired Air Force Lt. Col. Mark Kaster, who now works at the school teaching meteorology and advising student veterans, said he's sure it won't be the last. "This is only the second of many, many more to come," Kaster said. "I think we;ll be doing this year after year." Elaborating on the steps the school takes in an attempt to extend the olive branch to members of the military, Kaster points to his own efforts as on-campus veterans outreach counselor, as well as the university 's close relationship with Air Force ROTC Detachment 752 and NEPA Army ROTC. Particularly notable is Wilkes ' participation in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Yellow Ribbon Program. Smith agrees that Yellow Ribbon serves as one of the most attractive advantages Wilkes offers to veterans. The program, which provides enhanced education benefits for post9/ 11 veterans, was instrwnental in Smith's decision to attend Wilkes, as well as in helping him make the transition back into civilian life. "They pay a hundred percent of my tuition," Smith explained, "and they also give me a stipend to live off so I don't have to worry about work while I'm trying to learn." Joseph Brown, a former member of the Air Force who now studies computer science at Wilkes, similarly cites the university 's participation in Yellow Ribbon as a major way in which Wilkes makes itself more welcoming to veterans. However, Brown remarked that what he may benefit from most is the school's treatment of him as a student on equal footing with his non-military classmates, neither over- nor underprivileged. "I feel the fact that you're treated as just a normal student is a positive," Brown said. "You don 't have another crutch .... You have The Beacon Archives Pictured above, the Air Force ROTC Veterans Day ceremony, held on campus in 201 O, showcases Wilkes' commitment to being military-friendly. to work just as hard as everyone else." It's sentiment reiterated by Smith, who notes that although instructors are sympathetic to his status as someone who has "been out of the process of learning for so long," he doesn't feel like he is given any special treatment. At the same time, Kaster assures that "just a normal student" does not necessarily translate to "just another student." One of the things he feels veteran and non-veteran students alike mutually gain is Wilkes' overall commitment to intimate classrooms with an emphasis on students as unique individuals rather than faceless members of an anonymous mass. "As a student here," Kaster said simply, "you are not a number." CONTACT BILL THOMAS AT: william.thomas4@wilkes.edu New chemical hygiene officer position ensures safety BY LYNDSIE YAMRUS Staff Writer A new position was recently created and filled aiming at the safe handling of dangerous materials. Late last August, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Reynold Verret and UniverBIANCO sity Safety Officer James Lennox appointed Maria Bianco to the new role of university chemical hygiene officer. Maria Bianco is also the university's chemistry lab manager, with responsibilities that include inventory, classification, storage and disposal of chemicals in the Stark Leaming Center chemistry laboratories. It is al so her duty to ensure that all laboratory safety procedures are being followed. The newly-developed Chemical Hygiene Planning model that Bianco will be working on will extend into all academic departments that handle chemicals and hazardous materials. "All departments will have the same format to make the process easier," Bianco said. Bianco said that the plan is completed, and preparation of the new inventory has begun. The model includes new procedures and guidelines for chemical procurement, inventory management and disposal. Bianco's responsibilities will include cataloging the chemicals with bar code la- bels and uploading them from each department by scanning the codes into a central database. This process· will allow Bianco to know the exact location and amount of each chemical in the building. The database will allow the university to be more in control of the materials to ensure the highest level of safety for its students. Bianco said that chemicals must be handled properly "from cradle to grave" and that chemical management is an important responsibility. Verret explained that it is important to know what materials are inside the building, especially in an emergency case that would require the fire department or hazardous materials team. Centralizing the process will save money and time, which is a large advantage of the model. Upon completion of the database, each de- partment will be able to search for and transfer chemicals to and from other departments as they are needed. This sharing of resources reduces the amount of chemicals in need of both purchase and disposal, which can get costly. Bianco was chosen for this role because she is well known in the chemistry department and has the knowledge necessary to successfully execute the responsibility. "She has the expertise," Verret said, adding that Bianco is representing the university in this aspect of safety by guiding each department in the use and control of dangerous materials. Bianco is working with Lennox and the Environmental Health and Safety Committee on the Chemical Hygiene Planning model. CONTACT LYNDSIE YAMRUS AT: lyndsie.yamrt1s@wilkes.edu �THE BEACON I OCTOBER 25, 2011 s NEWS Islamic Interest Society expresses concern regarding prayer room move BY TODD ORAVIC Staff Writer The Islamic Interest Society, part of Wilkes University's Campus Interfaith, has expressed concern following the move of their designated prayer room from the library basement to the Savitz Lounge in the Henry Student Center. Starting in 200S , the ITS used the library for regularly held prayer. Over the past summer, Ebrahim Bmawi, president of the IIS, met with Wilkes Student Affairs and Global Education, and was told that because many departments on campus would be relocating, the prayer room would be moved. "They said that Wilkes needs to move the help desk to the prayer room, I think for no reason especially, to that place," Bmawi said. "Someone told Global Education that Muslim students don't use the room regularly." Brnawi stated that Muslim prayer occurs Monday through Friday four times a day, with 4S to SO people in attendance at noon Friday prayer. Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Paul Adams said, "They were already using the (Savitz Lounge) for Friday prayers last year. We asked that they use this location until we are able to identify an appropriate new space." Bmawi stated that Muslim students are more comfortable in the original prayer room in the library, because they are close to study areas. The Beacon/ Thomas Reilly The Savitz Room in the Henry Student Center is currently being used as the prayer room. "It was promised that the prayer room in the library would be a designated place after renovations," Brnawi said. "The Savitz Lounge is a public place where students can reserve the room for club activities such as parties, dancing, coffee hour and watching movies. It is not a respectful place to pray at all, and Muslim students do not feel comfortable. " The ITS has been active on campus fo r eight years and holds the Eid celebration at the end of the holy month Ramadan. The society has also held viewings of films about Islam which are open to the public, students and faculty. As of late, the ITS has sent a request to the Wilkes provost, Dr. C. Reynold Verret. The ITS received an e-mail that the request will be taken care of. "We really appreciate Wilkes University's effort and we hope that Wilkes can hear our voice as soon as possible," Brnawi said. "We just need a respectful place to pray. CONTACT TODD ORAVIC AT: todd. oravic@wilkes.edu MedExpress is making it against the flu . Witp .no" shots ju~1t ·$2Q*, it[~''. iast, · everyon~ feeling good . •• WILKES-BAR Rf;. 6T7 KidderStreet , Next to Ollie's Bargain O utlet '~ 570-825-2046 * Ages 4 and up. Offer good while su insurance wben applicable. �October 25, 2011 CONTACT EDITOR: anthonygoreczny@thewilkesbeacon.com 9-9-9? Or Nein nein nein? - Herman Cain means business BY TIMOTHY FISHER Staff writer I am not a registered voter. When I turned 18, I made a promise to myself: To not vote for a presidential candidate I did not agree with. Lo and behold, I have made it this far without voting in the presidential election. The candidates just plain suck. However, I have changed my mind this time around. Just when I thought that no real high-quality people could run for president, Herman Cain has come out of the woodwork. Cain is able. In the monotonous sea of republican candidates, he has distinguished himself in the Florida straw poll in an outright upset. Unlike Donald Trump, or even Barack Obama, Cain has real experience and success in the business district. Godfathers Pizza was on the brink of bankruptcy, and Cain brought it back from the edge of failure. He is an experienced businessman. Cain's newest proposal is called the 9-99 plan. It consists of a 9 percent flat in- come tax, a 9 percent corporate tax and a 9 percent national sales tax. So far, this is the only proposed tax overhaul proposed by the republican candidates. While Cain works to develop his plan, the other candidates criticize and ridicule his efforts. To me, it is easier to sit back and identify problems rather than try to solve them; it's funny that the guy trying to remedy our failing economy is labeled as the bad guy. Politics as usual. There is something about Herman Cain that I admire. While his 9-9-9 plan is not without its flaws, he does have gumption for declaring a plan in this stage of the presidential race. Top economists are lining up to take pot shots at the system. OK, so this plan may sound a little utopian in a sense. A 50/50 shot at fixing our economy, stimulate business, possibly make things worse. However, what is the key thing that all politicians do? They lie. It is a frequent truth in American politics. Now, what would you prefer from a politician: another set of lies, or a 50/50 choice on something important? At least you get the chance to actually see something positive accomplished with the 50/50. I am going to register for this presidential election. I will vote for Herman Cain. I will attempt to break the monotony surrounding our politics. I am sick of it. Politicians promise that they will change the way problems are dealt with in our nation. In the end, it is the same thing: a lot of rhetoric, blaming of the opposite party and nothing getting accomplished. At least with Herman Cain, I get a 50/50 chance at seeing if his proposals are right or wrong. The 9-9-9 plan will have its benefits. With taxing consumables, people will save more of their money, which is good for the economy in the long run. Now it is up for you to decide: Do you prefer lies or 50/50 chances? I know that sounds bad, but we have to start somewhere. CONTACT TIMOTHY FISHER AT: timothy.fisher@wilkes.edu BEACON POLL The Beacon poll is unscientific, and does not claim to reflect the overall attitudes of students on the Wilkes campus. These poll results are based on eight responses. Last week's question: Have you ever used the motion simulation D-box seats that are meant to enhance the theatrical experience? • No. 75% • Have not heard of them. 25% • Yes. 0% This week The Beacon asks: What type of personal phone do you own? • iPhone • Android • Blackberry • Other smartphone • Standard cellphone • Landline Cast your vote online at: www.thewilkesbeacon.com SPEAK UP! The Beacon wants to hear your voice. Send your name, major, year and opinion to: anthonygoreczny @thewilkesbeacon.com The Beacon/ Austin Loukas Two Wilkes students listening to Tom Pawlenty at the Republican debate party hosted by the College Republicans. The writer argues that candidates like Pawlenty are not as strong as Herman Cain with his experience and practicality. The Beacon reserves the right to edit submitted pieces for length and content. Anonymous letters will not be published. . �THE BEACON 7 I OCTOBER 25, 2011 Students resorting to drug use to maintain grades BY THE BEACON Editorial Staff Today many jobs require at least an associate or bachelor's degree. Even if a job doesn't, there are often people who are overqualified that are applying for the position, and a person without one of these degrees can find himself at a disadvantage. Higher level education not only increases a person's annual salary, but also decreases his chances of being unemployed. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics people who do not have a high school diploma experience an average unemployment rate of 14.9 percent and an average annual salary of $23,088, while those with a high school diploma have an unemployment rate of 10.3 percent and an annual salary of$32,552. Comparatively, people who achieve a bachelor's degree from a fouryear college have a unemployment rate of 5.4 percent and an annual salary of$53,976. Further achievement greatly increases these differences and those with Doctoral Degrees average 1.9 percent unemployment and $80,600. These calculations do not account for unpaid vacation time. With the job market becoming more competitive, a greater number of students are continuing on to college than ever before; either through personal motivation or parental influence. According to howtoedu .org 68.6 percent of High School graduates went on to become freshman at college or attend technical schools in 2008. The ever increas- ing flow of students into colleges is making college acceptance and unfortunately even the assignment of grades more competitive than ever. This puts undue amounts of academic pressure on students because due to the increased number of students attending college admission is more selective, scholarships and grading are more competitive and important classes fill up more quickly than ever before. In addition, students are also con.fronted with economic, parental, peer and self-pressure. Each of these pressures has specific problems and considerations which increase the overall pressure load on an individual. In many situations, problems with one type of pressure may compound or aggravate the pressures of another. Coming home and learning that a credit card is maxed out after failing a test can really ruin a person's day and have severe negative complications such as demotivation, depression, appetite changes and sleep pattern changes, all of which are symptoms of high levels of stress. Stress and its symptoms can have drastic effects on a person's efficiency and the process of dealing with stressors itself consumes quite-a bit of time. Very few family arguments are settled in less than ten minutes and their occurrences can rarely be prevented, even if the student happens to have a final in class the next day. Faced with a copious amount of work and a dwindling amount of time many college students have been resorting to Schedule 2 stimulants to help them focus and stay up to finish projects. Adderall and Ritalin, drugs primarily prescribed for symptoms of ADHD, are two of the drugs most commonly abused in this manner. According to a "60 Minutes" report 50-60 percent of college all juniors and seniors and more than 80 percent of those that are in fraternities or sororities use the drugs to prevent themselves from being overwhelmed by the inordinate amount of work they are expected to accomplish. Why are students laden with so much work? The source of this work is quite obviously the professors themselves, though it is not with malicious intent or due to a lack of humanity that so much work is assigned. As far as most professors are concerned they are assigning a perfectly normal workload. Reading 20 pages a night is not a difficult task. However, many professors fail to consider the amount of work assigned by other professors and how quickly it adds up. A student today may be taking as many as five or six classes a semester, assuming for now that the student has an equal spread of credit hours across the week. That creates an approximate workload of reading 60 pages every night. Add to this long term projects in every class, collegiate sports, and extracurricular activities such as school newspapers and students clubs, and students find themselves with far too much work to complete in the time that they have left. The Beacon believes that professors should be more aware of these issues and make attempts to decrease the overall amount of work assigned to be completed outside of class, or allow students who are forced to contend with multiple large projects at the same time the option of an extension. Many professors already extend this courtesy, but few mention this as they fear it will it will cause and increase in students who hand in late projects. It is entirely understandable that there are many assignments which cannot possibly be completed in the classroom and many classes require that the student practice methods or read certain literature, but work assigned for the purpose of assigning work is superfluous, and where possible, should be eliminated. CONTACT ANTHONY GORECZNY AT: an thony.goreczny@thewilkesbeacon.com Ta ffll 3D movies:fad orfuture? BY ANTHONY GORECZNY Opinion Editor Photo by The Beacon/ Laura Preby I have a great love for movies. I enjoy just about every type of film out there from "Despicable Me," to "Ten Things I Hate About You," to "300." A truly artful and well made fi lm is a pleasure to behold, no matter what genre it happens to fall into. I even have a special place in my heart for absolutely terrible movies; the ones that are so bad that by the time they are over you can barely breathe because you were laughing so hard. If you have never had the pleasure of enjoying one of these cinematographic treats I suggest you rent "Army of Darkness" or "Tank Girl.' In today's society technology is advancing at an ever increasing rate and every aspect of our lives is enjoying new innovations, and the Hollywood experience is no exception. These days movie theaters are showing 3-D films' and placing customers in "immersive experience" vibrating seats. According to SEE 3-D, Page 8 �8 • THE BEACON I OCTOBER 25, 2011 Is Corporate Anterica taking advantage of Breast Cancer? BY CARLYYAMRUS Assistant Opinion Editor October is national Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pink products line the shelf, each leading their own crusade against breast cancer. For one month out of the year, companies can guiltlessly promote their products by sporting the pink ribbon in a fayade of compassion. Breast Cancer Awareness just may be the greatest marketing scheme of all time. After all, everyone is willing to buy something that benefits both a cause and the donator. In recent years, many major consumer products companies have pumped out pink ' special edition' products for just about anything you could imagine. Some of the most ridiculous products I've seen include pink vacuum cleaners, pink ice cream scoops and even pink garbage cans. Garbage cans for the cure? Marketing has now reached a whole new low by exploiting breast cancer in favor of higher sales. \ The term "pink-washing" refers !o a _com'p~y or business that promotes pink items saicf'to benefit Breast Cancer research and treatment, while profiting off the sale of the merchandise. So where is your money really going every time you choose the pink product over the regular one? In many cases right into the \pockets of the corporatio~s. Com~anies_are relying on the customer s good mtent10ns to, sell the product. They want us to feel a good about buying a pink colored product that benefits a popular cause. In recent years, it's been hard to tell the difference between a supporter and a scam . Many companies are losing sight of the campai~ns real message to stress early ~etection as an effective treatment for a dis- ease that affects one in eight women in the United States. Breast cancer awareness has become more of a trend these days and can even be looked at as fashionable. The pink ribbon is incorporated into all sorts of consumer products such as makeup and clothing, making it feminine and pretty. Most people don't bother to read the fine print because who would want to scam people out of money using cancer as the attracting element? Sadly, the promised donation to breast cancer charities is not always made. Some companies put a cap on the amount that they will donate to the cause. Every year, the Yoplait Yogurt company launches their "Yoplait and You" fight against breast cancer campaign. Yoplait promises to donate up to $2 million to breast cancer, 10 cents for each lid sent in. Only after you bought the yogurt, cleaned the lid and mailed it back will they count each dime towards the cause. What I want to know is why Yoplait is making us waste all this time and postage on cleaning and mailing in lids, when they could just make a $2 million donation directly to the Susan G. Komen Foundation? They even set a limit on how many lids you can submit per day. Since when do "restrictions apply" on donations? Why go through all this trouble if the company is just going to end up donating $2 million in the end no matter what? It is extraordinarily disheartening to see companies taking advantage of consumer's good intentions for personal gain. If you would like to make a donation that you know will go straight to the fund, visit ww5.komen.org/ or http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/. CONTACT CARLY YAMRUS AT: carly.yamrus@wilkes.edu 3-D CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 last issues Beacon Poll O percent of respondents have used these seats while 75 percent have not, and 25 percent did not know they existed. These advances can provide a truly thrilling adventure when properly integrated into films that were created with these technologies in mind, however adapting a preciously created movie to the new technology quite often ends in disaster. A great example of this is the m<?vie "Priest." Originally filmed in standard configuration, it was later converted into 3-D. For the most part I thought that it was a pretty good movie, but one of my friends vehemently disagreed. After further conversation it came to light that this friend had seen the 3-D version of the film while I viewed the 2-D one. I talked with other friends and trend emerged that people who saw the 2-D version thought the movie was better than those who viewed it in 3-D. It has always been difficult to produce a seamless 3-D movie experience, but the creators of the movie "Avatar" set a new golden standard in the realm of 3-D cinema with their masterfully created landscapes and smoothly integrated 3-D objects. Since then there has been an explosion of 3-D films hitting the box office. ·1 enjoy a 3-D film as much as the next guy, but when it begins to take away from the actual movie that is where I draw the line. 3-D is great but there a couple of downsides to it. The first is that directors become obsessed with throwing things in your face . I enjoy the odd shiruken that comes my way and catches me off guard, but when there are cars flying at me and chunks of metal whizzing past my head it becomes a constant reminder that I am watching a movie. Also, seat placement becomes much more important. An object can only move as far as there movie screen. If you aren't seated near the middle and close to the front of the theater, objects tend to run into the edge of the screen and completely diffuse the illusion. My criteria for judging the quality of a movie is "Did it make me forget I was watching a movie?" When properly applied, 3-D can be very good at drawing a viewer into the world of the characters, but there are tripwires everywhere that many of these 3-D movies released in the post-Avatar rush get hung up up~n. 3-D movies have a place and a purpose, but not every movies released is meant to be 3-D. Until the technology is significantly improved (and becomes significantly less expensive) I will continue to stick with my 2-D movies, except on the rare occasion when something extraordinary is released, CONTACT ANTHONY GORECZNY AT: anthony.~oreczny@thewilkesbeacon.com �CONTACT EDITOR: christinelee@thewilkesbeacon.com Students promote pharmacists on 'Good Morning America' BY CHRISTINE LEE Life Editor For the last month, anyone who is friends with a pharmacy major has probably noticed their profile picture change to a red sign reading "Know Your Medicine, Know Your Pharmacist." This expression is the theme for the monthlong celebration of American Pharmacists Month, sponsored by the American Pharmacists Association. The APHA Academy of Student Pharmacists chapter at Wilkes has been especially involved in this month's celebration of pharmacists on campus. The month was kicked off with Media Day, in which pharmacy majors went into New York City to promote the month's theme, "Know Your Medicine, Know Your Pharmacists" on "Good Morning America" and the "Today" show. Students held up signs with the month's theme slogan on them in the background during live tapings of "Good Morning America" and the "Today." Junior Pl pharmacy major Meribeth Derkach was among the group of students who went. They said the day allowed them to meet with other pharmacy schools celebrating American Pharmacists Month. Photos courtesy of Emily Snyder and Meri beth Derkach Pharmacy students wave signs in the crowd of "Good Morning America" during Media Day on Oct. 6. Inset, the slogan for American Pharmacists Month. "The fact that Wilkes is such a small school \ dents are really dedicated to pharmacy. She that we could go to something like that with ~!so said that there has been a big Facebook the bigger schools was amazing," Derkach movement to celebrate this month, with tips says. "A bunch of schools from around the for better interaction with one's local pharNortheast (came), which was kind of cool' to macist. see that we were recognizJd and we had a re"APHA is trying to advertise as much as ally big following." possible to get people more aware that pharDerkach said that going to New York City macy is an important job out there," Derkach for Media Day helped Wilkes show that stu- 1 says. In addition to Media Day, pharmacy majors have been promoting American Pharmacists Month through outreach committees on campus and in the local community designed to spread awareness of health and wellness, healthy living and medication. The committees include Generation Rx, Operation Diabetes, Operation Immunization, Heartburn Awareness Challenge, Student Pharmacists Advocacy Network and International Pharmacy Student Federation. "We have been promoting heartburn awareness, telling people about the importance of getting your flu shot, doing Diabetes education," P3 pharmacy major and Operation Diabetes chair Emily Snyder said. Pharmacy students have been doing screenings for diabetes and blood pressure in the Student Union Building, usually during club hours. They have screened 32 students so far. They have rotated through Public Square, Unity Church, the Wilkes-Barre YMCA and the SUB. According to P3 pharmacy major and APha-ASP president Emily Thucti,pn, the APha-ASP chapter has been creating t-shirts for pharmacy students who are doing community awareness. She says a couple of students have appeared on WNEP to talk about SEE PHARMACY, Page 11 'Money Matters' seminar teaches financial info BY ERIN HOHOL StaffWriter I Payment history makes up 35 percent of an individual's Fair Isaac Corporation score. FICO scores are connected to car insurance. Information from bureaus known as Equifax, Experian and TransUnion put together an individual's FICO score. FICO scor,s can follow students their whole life. Many college students may not know that the FICO score is the most-used credit score. Students in both the Students in Free Enterprise Club and Money Matters club have put together informational presentations for their fellow students enrolled in two business courses: Personal Professional Development 301 and PPD 302. These students teach fellow students about practical personal finance topics in one class each semester. This fall, a team of students from both t clubs had a one-class presentation to PPD 301 students about credit. This presentation was also be opened to Wilkes students not enrolled in PPD 301, senior business administration major and SIPE president Raina Connor said. Senior accounting major and Money Matters club president Jared Sabol and Connorwere instrumental in putting the presentation. Other students who presented and had involvement with the presentation were SIPE vice presidents Alison Drake, Stephen Exeter, and Matt Ruch. In the spring, the same group of SIPE and Money Matters students will present to the PPD 302 class about retirement. Although retirement may seem far off, it is a personal financial issue that students who graduate from college will quickly encounter upon beginning their professional careers. Sabol noted that no other majors formally teach this vital information; Wilkes does not offer Credit and 401k 101. He said that the info "can be dry, but is certainly useful." The Money Matters club has much more going on than students may realize. Community service is a part of the club just as much as on campus financial awareness. In the past, they have been involved in a number of off campus activities, mainly aiming to make the surrounding community, especially non college students, more financially aware. The club teaches first-generation college students in the Upward Bound program about federal loans and other money matters associated with getting through college. The club has been involved in activities at Kid's Cafe, a place where they taught chi!dren about currency, how to be healthy, and basic leadership skills. Now they continue these activities at the McGlynn Center in Wilkes Barre. Money Matters also runs a program called Wilkes University Entrepreneurial Experi- ence for high school students. This involves meeting with kids in local area high school two to three times, in the span of which they create their own business plans and eventually come to a competition in the SUB ballroom, similar to Future Business Leaders of America projects that are popuJar in high schools nationwide. The information that the SIPE and Money Matters club make available is vital to college students, especially those approaching the end of their education and the beginning of their career in the real world. The economic context that Americans are faced with today -makes this all the more important. "In a time where we're in such an economic downturn, any little bit of basic financial knowledge helps," Sabol said. CONTACT ERIN HOHOL AT: erin.hohol@wilkes.edu . �10 Community takes ~teps toward alcohol ~awa.J BY HOLLY BOYER Assistant Life Editor Last week Wilkes celebrated the 11th annual National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week on campus. The university took part in several different activities throughout the week. The biggest and most advertised event that took place was the Walk Toward Awareness. More than 400 students, faculty and staff started the half hour walk at the greenway and headed to Kirby Park, around the pond and back to the greenway. "It was our biggest turnout this year, it even made Facebook," Health and Wellness Coordinator Gail Holby said. Wilkes community members from all over the campus participated in the walk. Many different clubs, sports teams, and even residence hall RAs and residents took part. "It was a great turnout and a beautiful day," Jessica Short, junior elementary education major, said. "Everyone seemed to have a lot of fun, it was a fun event." This is Short's second year participating in the Alcohol Awareness walk. With her being president of both Programming Board and the Education Club this year she made sure The -Beacon/Aust in Loukas The Walk Toward Alcohol Awareness was the highlight of Alcohol Awareness Week. Many clubs, residence halls and organizations took part in the walk this year. to have both organizations take part in the event. The week had several activities for students to get involved in to raise awareness about alcohol abuse. There were educational displays around campus and question-and-answer sessions hosted by guest speakers. "It was good for students to get involved because it makes them aware and bringing them together. If students see their peers participating, they'll look up to their peers and join in as well," Holby said. Along with the Health and Wellness administration, the BACCHUS club was very involved in the . organization of Alcohol Awareness Week, making signs for the week and speaking on the day of the walk. Also on the da) several different speakers to learn The tables incl Alcohol and Drug Cross with AIDS ~ Highway Safety I County DUI Che members of the " driving while und1 "It's beneficial 1 because it makes comparison of om ample," Short said "You come to 1 make good decisic lege issue, someth The National C ness Week at WiU turnout which helJ this issue. This lead for a1 the campus while together to do so. "I loved that the of Wilkes could ge awareness of alcol CONTACT HOLL, hollyboyer@thewi) Alternative fall and spring breaks: helping out while on ~ BY ABBEY HADLEMAN Staff Writer • Have you ever wanted to do something genuinely nice for someone or a group of people, but just weren' t sure how to go about it? Well, Wilkes University Alternative Fall and Spring breaks can help you out with this ambition. Every year during both the fall and spring breaks Campus Interfaith and the office of Community Service sponsors a trip or more, but not just any type of trip. This particular group of six to 12 students, along with faculty advisers, travels to different places domestically and internationally, often with other organizations, to help out. Each year the group takes two international trips and two domestic trips. On previous trips they have worked in areas affected by natural disasters or those in which are in need of educational help. While working alongside other organizations or alone, students do things such as home renovations;repairs, rebuilds, organizing, cleaning and educating. At one point the group built a house from the ground up because it was deemed less expensive than renovating. Courtesy of Caitlin Czeh Campus Interfaith Coordinator Caitlin Czeh and sophomore criminology major Anastasia Vancamp organize the basement of the Ronald McDonald House of Scranton. For this year's alternative fall break activity a group of students traveled to the Ronald McDonald House of Scranton, Pa, on Oct. 1315, where they helped to clean and rearrange the basement of the house in preparation for an inspection the building is undergoing. The international trips can take students to places such as the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica. When students travel to the Dominican Republic they stay in orphanages and help teach elementary age students there. In Costa Rica they have the ability to work alongside coffee farmers. Campus Interfaith Coordinator Caitlin Czeh, who serves as an adviser for the spring trips and coordinati finance their own t "The domestic the cheaper of the trips can cost anyv Czeh said. Caitlin also saiq fund themselves, t letters to local or~ nations, or to peor They have also ner on several d the money made a funds. For Alternative students will be tra they will work wit] the Dominican Re working at an or help out with relie and Costa Rica, w re-vitalize a schoo fee industry. The I week of March 3- CONTACT ABBEl abbey.hadleman@ �THE BEACON I OCT6l3'ER 25,' 2011 LIFE U'liMY,otfl\rtf Q14e~tioris with Important People DR. RAFAEL GARCIA, NEW ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SPANISH T e Beacon/Austin Loukas Dr. Rafael Garcia is in his first year as visiting assistant professor of Spanish. He is a native Spanish speaker from the central Spanish province of Valladolid. BY HOLLY BOYER Assistant Life Editor What is the importance of your position? Languages, especially Spanish, are becoming important as a second language here in the whole country. I can also serve as a mediator to the Spanish community. I can be very helpful. What is the best thing about your position in your opinion? I like the teaching and interaction with students. What is something interesting or funny that has recently happened to you? When I had my interview to get the job, members of the department called me by my nickname, they were calling me Dr. Campas. I was surprised, how did all these people here know my nickname that only my 11 friends and family call e back at home. They assumed my nickname was my last name because of how I had my g-mail address name set up. What is your favorite thing about being a part of Wilkes? I like the sense of community in WilkesBarre. I feel like I am a part of the community, having people to talk to, to meet, do business, especially for me as a foreigner. Do you have a favorite past time? Soccer. When I play soccer I forget about everything. It is how I can relax. I also enjoy hiking, and going out to dinner. There's something about having food with company. Where are you from originally? I am from a small town right in the heart of Spain. It's a farmer's town. The town is called Campaspero, located in the province of Valladolid. That's how I got my nickname Campas, 'cause of the town I'm from. If you could choose your ultimate dream vacation, where would you go? South America. Something about it appeals to me. Something strange, but in a good way. It is a different culture, but they speak my language. It would be nice to do that. Ever take trips to other Spanish speaking countries? I went to Peru in the winter of 2008 for ten days, over Christmas break. It was like going on an adventure. There were interesting sites, and ruins to see. We were in Lima which is by the ocean, and we were also inland. The locals there actually thought I was an American fluent in Spanish as a second language, it was funny. Do you have a favorite Spanish saying? The Spanish language is very rich in sayings. My favorite is 'poco a poco, se llega lejos' which means little by little you'l l get CONTACT HOLLY BOYER AT: hollyboyer@thewilkesbeacon.com agement which is where a patient brings all their medications in with them and the pharmacist will sit down with them and educate the patient on side effects, make sure there is no drug interaction and on the best therapy for their disease states." Snyder says part of the initiative for the month is for people to see their community pharmacists in a different light and to realize pharmacists can also give immunizations can answer questions about over-the-counter and prescription medications. , Thudium says that pharmacists are the most accessible health care professional and it doesn't cost anything to ask a question and get information about how to improve overall health. PHARMACY Continued from page 9 "I have been in touch with all of the chairs to get them to take part in creating some kind of event or activity to promote American Pharmacists' Month and the profession of pharmacy," Thudium says. Altif>ugh pharmacy students went on "Good Morning America" and the "Today" show and have been doing health care awareness, Snyder says this month is to recognize that pharmacists are important part of community health care more than people think they are. "A lot of pharmacists feel that they aren't being as utilized as heavily as they could be and pharmacists are qualified to do a lot of different (types) of things besides referring prescriptions," Snyder says. "They can take blood pressure, do diabetes screenings, counseling on diet and Medication Therapy Man- far. It's a saying about perseverance and constancy. ------Are there any upcoming events that you look forward to most? Thanksgiving break, because I am going to California to meet with a friend. Also, I am looking forward to going back to ~ain over Christmas break to see my family. It's been more than two years since I've been home. When I get there I will go there and kiss the ground. Got a favorite movie you like to watch? "The Godfather", "The Lord of the Rings", and "A Man for All Seasons". .::What is the No. 1 item on your bucket list? Traveling, I definitely want to visit other parts of South America. What is one thing that is good about being fluent in Spanish? A good thing about being able to speak Spanish as a second language is that you are capable of seeing reality in different eyes. For example, in Spanish there are different words for different kinds of love. The love for food or a car is not the same kind oflgve for your family. You get a whole different perspective. It's a good exercise to open your mind. What are you looking forward to most in your future at Wilkes? Being a part of this col'Il!11unity. Man is a social creature, not to be alone. You can ' walk to places here, everything is within walking distance. Where I was before you had to drive everywhere. When you're in a car you feel isolated to just you but, with walking you can meet new people on the street. Courtesy of Emily Snyder A group shot of pharmacy students who appeared in the crowds of "Good Morning America" and the "Today" show to promote the month's slogan on Oct. 6. CONTACT CHRISTINE LEE AT: christine/ee@thewilkesbeacon.com . �12 LIFE 'I '' I',,',., ',,,,,' I 'T ' E'Bl:A ' 'CON',,,or-+osER'iS · ...I' ' '" , 'H I , ·:2011 I, I I I I, I' I I -Weight Watchers at Work convenient way to lose weight Health Services will offer an incentive to anyone who completes the program gets a part of their money back. It currently costs $100 to enroll in the program and runs both fall and spring semester. Miller finds that it is convenient for her as a student when all the resources are all on campus. The meeting times are easy for her to attend. She thinks the incentive is a good way for Wilkes to promote a healthier learning and working community. CONTACT CHRISTINE LEE AT: christinelee@thewilkesbeacon.com Photos: The Beacon/Austin Loukas Each week of the program, participants do a weigh in before each weekly meeting. Weight Watchers at Work is based on a point system that is assigned on' an individualized basis. Weight Watchers at Work currently meets every Monday at noon in the Marts Center. Anyone who can complete the program gets a refund. BY CHRISTINE LEE Life Editor Sophomore pre-pharmacy major Julie Miller wants to stay in good shape while at school. She finds that she can maintain a good diet and exercise but needs a way to track how her eating and fitness intakes every day. Having done Weight Watchers in the past at home and having liked the experience, Miller decided to get involved with Weight Watchers at Work at Wilkes. "It's more of a lifestyle change rather than a diet because it teaches you about portion size and with weight loss," Miller says. Miller says that Weight Watchers at Work makes her more aware of what she is eating throughout the day and oftentimes people don' t realize that all the foods they are eating can be unhealthy. "They say if you put it in your mouth you have to track it, so even drinks that are sugar-free can have two or three points on the Weight Watchers points scale," Miller says. "It ju~akes you more aware of what you are eating and to re-assess that." h,r the past 10 years, the Health and Wellness Center is sponsoring an initiative to help those who want to lose weight but may not have the time to during the week. For the past few years, they have sponsored the Weight Watchers at Work program on camp1,1s, The J 0-week program is open to any students, faculty and staff. I "We had students, staff and faculty inter:l I ested in having a Weight Watchers program 1 on campus," ,says Health and Wellness Cen/ I ter office assistant Anita Burns, who coordinates the program on campus. " It makes it easier to fit into their schedules instead of having to go somewhere for a meeting if they come to campus they can do it during their lunch hour before work or afterwards rather than having to drive somewhere." Those participating meet weekly during the 10 weeks on the program to discuss how the program is working for them with a Weight Watchers representative. Each week there is a different topic that is designed to give advice while discussing topics in a weekly guide. According to Weight Watchers At Work Administrator Cindy Edwards, the program is designed for participants to learn a healthy lifestyle by losing weight and continuing to maintain it. "It is easy for anyone to follow," Edwards says. "You can eat grocery store food because it's based on a simple Points Plus value number system." The core of the Weight Watchers at Work program is the Points Plus Program. Each food has a particular point value and each person has an individual point system with a target based on gender, age and height. Each food has a point to it with recommended foods that are good to eat and foods that can counter the point value. "Each person has a Point Plus Value like a budget, so it is easy to control," Edwards says. In addition to losing weight, those employed by the university get a half reimbursement from Human Services if they complete the ' program. 146 SOUTH PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE / WILKES-BARRE, PA 18701 . I; I �OCTOBER 25, 2011 ___ CONTACT EDITOR: devoninovak@thewilkesbeacon.com .,. Chad Szeliga on tour with Black Label Society Drummer continues to perform while Breaking Benjamin is on hiatus BY DEVON I NOVAK A&EEditor Chad Szeliga knew he wanted to be a professional drummer at an early age. He began playing the drums when he was only 6, and since then Szeliga bas been drumming for most of his life. Szeliga got his first big break at age 25 when he began playing for the band, Switched, in Cleveland, Ohio. After performing with the band for some time, Szeliga heard Wilkes-Barre's Breaking Benjamin had lost their drummer and he decided to audition. In late 2004 he was hired, and has been working with the band since. Recently, legal issues came upon Breaking Benjamin after lead singer, Benjamin Burley fired two band members, Aaron Finke and Mark Klepaski. Burley filed a lawsuit against them back in June after they had given Hollywood Records permis- sion to create a new version of "Blow Me Away" for the Breaking Benjamin great- . est hits album. Because consent was given without consulting Burley, he said Klepaski and Finke were guilty of contract violation. According to Szeliga, Burley® was against putting out a greatest hits album this early in his career. Apparently, Burley refuses to purchase the album because be is ashamed of it. With just two musicians remaining, the band announced its breakup this past August. However Szeliga and Burley will continue to work together, either with new hires or as soloists. For the time being, Break.lsy ing Benjamin is on hiatus, since Szeliga explained that Burley is physically ill and ifhe is able to recover the band will continue performing. "Hopefully he can get better and we . can start pressmg on for tlie future for a new record," said Szeliga. With Breaking Benjamin on break, Szeliga is currently on tour with Black Label Society. Presently, Szeliga works with · numerous groups. To . keep his skills top · notch, he tries to " play with every band possible. e admits he is a perfectionist and dedicates himself to the art of drumming. Although it is necessary for his career, Szeliga says it is tough to be on tour. He compares going on the road to living with your colleagues 24/7. In his opinion, it is a good time for the most part, but tolerating the same people constantly can be a challenge. "Sometimes it gets annoying and gets aggravating but you [have] got to make the best of it because we 're all trying to do what we love," Szeliga said. To pass on his love for music and drumming, Szeliga also gives drumming lessons both privately, at his home and internationally, over Skype. Teaching is a new passion for Szeliga. He hopes teaching will help him to reach his ultimate goal professionally. "I think my goal is to just touch a lot of people and pass down the feeling that I have for drumming to another person and get them inspired like I've been inspired," said Szeliga. CONTACT DEVON! NOVAK AT: devoni.novak@wilkes.edu Check out these local haunts this Halloween Try a variety of seasonal scares this fall if you dare, enter at your own risk BY BILL THOMAS Assistant News Editor Every autumn, the leaves change color, the wind adopts a chilling bite and unassuming locales everywhere are transformed into dreadful domiciles for the undead and insane. Then, when Halloween passes, the ghouls go back to their day jobs and the body parts get boxed up into storage until next year. Seemingly overnight, the haunted houses vanish, as ephemeral as the ghosts they purport to lodge. Whil~ the retail giants busy themselves replacing their tricks 'n' treats with Christmas ornaments and singing stuffed Santa's, the macabre minds behind spooky seasonal attractions such as Gravestone Manor and Carnival of Souls are already toying with ideas for next year's nightmares. It's something that seems to be in their very blood. " I think I was born this way," Rick Markham said. "I built my first haunted house and charged admission to the public when I was 8 years old. It was in my parent's basement and I charged kids a nickel to go through." Now, at age 46, Markham is one of the head organizers of Gravestone Manor in Plains. It's a position he's held right from the attraction's start on throughout its 13 seasons. Markham said the key to the longevity of Gravestone Manor is its unique approach, wherein the traditional Halloween attraction is merged with live theater. "We started as a reaction to a lot of haunted houses where it's just dark with people jumping out at you with chainsaws," Markham explained. "What we wanted to do is actually present a ghostly story, an interactive mystery with a plot and a resolution that people could follow and be a part of." This year 's story, a sequel to 2005s show, is a twisted tale entitled "Killjoy's Revenge." Patrons find themselves cast into the role of prospective buyers of an abandoned mansion. As the "realtors" lead their "clients" on a tour of the foreboding abode, spine-tingling shocks are dealt out by a killer clown with a bone to pick: yours. More horrible harlequins lurk at the pitchblack heart of another NEPA haunt this year. Far from the seasoned staple that is Gravestone Manor, the upstart Tru Fear Productions unleashes Carnival of Souls in Mountain Top. Making its deadly debut, Carnival of Souls is Tru Fear's second offering, being preceded only by a free, small-scale "test" haunt that was well-received by locals in 2010. Despite being the newest monster on the block, Tru Fear founder Karl Buzak is confident that, by utilizing hightech special effects and taking inspiration from other haunts across the nation as opposed to those down the street, Carnival of Souls can provide area audiences with newer, fresher frights. "Even though it's our first SEE LOCAL HAUNTS, page 14 Courtesy of Gravestone �14 THE BEACON I OCTOB ER 25, 20 11 A&E 'American Horror Story' is a TV must see; FX creates another unique series BY MOLLY KURLANDSKI Correspondent styled house at a slightly decent price on account of the deaths of the previous owner. Here are five reasons to tune in: Warning: This article may contain spoilers 1.) There's nothing like this on television What's scarier than visiting a haunted house at Halloween? Try living in one. This is the premise of "American Horror Story," FX's hot new show. .,. Created by the same men behind the critically acclaimed "Nip/Tuck" and "Glee," "American Horror Story," this show has captivated an audience with an honest respect for being frightened on a weekly basis. The series centers on Ben Harmon (played by Dylan McDermott), his wife Vivien (played by Connie Britton) and their daughter Violet (played by Taissa Farrniga). In the first couple of minutes of the first episode it is 1963 . The viewer meets two destructive red-headed twin boys who decide to wreak havoc on ~__.. a broken-down home. They soon meet their fate when they sneak down into the basement where someone or something kills them instantly. Flash forward to present-day, and it's revealed that characters Ben and Vivien Harmon are having marital problems that included an affair on his part and a miscarriage on hers. Thinking that moving from Boston to sunny California is a way to start over - the family finds and purchases a beautiful Victorian One has to applaud FX for once again creating a show with such a unique and eerie atmosphere. Not only will this show keep the viewer on the edge of their seat, but it also provides at least one frightening scene each episode that most movies these days can't even accomplish in their allotted time frame. 2.)Tate, the patient In an attempt to be closer to his fami ly, Ben tries to open a practice of his own. As a psychiatrist, his patients are frightening and almost every single one is dangerous to either themselves or others. The first episode reveals Tate, a youth with a dangerous and destructive attitude toward life. Ben can't seem to track down any information about him, but has anyone noticed that he is never seen outside of the house and is constantly appearing and disappearing especially when he interacts with Violet? 3.) Moira, the maid Ben sees her as a young vixen in a slinky maid costume and Vivien sees her as an old and humble maid. Why? The viewer isn't quite sure but Moira (Alexandra Breckinridge) has a familiar uneasy relationship with Constance, the noisy neighbor. It is revealed in the third episode that men see Moira as what they want to see (apparently a beautiful ginger dressed up in a promiscuous Halloween ensemble) and women can see the good in her heart, so she appears as a gentle old woman. 4.)Dennis O'Hare an d Jessica Lange Dennis O'Hare plays Larry Harvey, an exconvict that killed his wife and daughters while living in the Harmon's house. He is one of the few characters that are seen outside the house; however, it is not clear if he is alive or dead or if he honestly means well by his constant threats to Ben to leave the house because it's evil. Additionally, Jessica Lange plays Constance, one of the most interesting characters of the series. She is a wacky southern Belle with a young daughter who has an unhealthy obsession with the house. Constance is both friendly and shrill with the Harmons but it's evident that she is carrying around remorse and regret and it's reflected on how she interacts with every single character. 5.) The creature in the basement and the rubber dude The creature in the basement was only seen a few times, but it definitely isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Does anyone else think it's strange that only Viola and Tate have had contact with this thing? What about all the dead baby fetuses and body parts in the jars in the basement? The rubber suit that Ben finds in the attic and throws in the trash can, ends up on someone that's not Ben. Who is the rubber dude that seduced Vivian? She finds herself pregnant immediately the next day. She assumes its Ben's, and why wouldn't she? "American Horror Story" is as interesting as its title. A combination of old Hitchcock film and a risque Stephen King novel, it provides a gripping and ultra-erotic storyline, a remarkable cast, and is easily the most provocative and captivating show on cable TV. Tune in on Wednesday at 10 p.m. on FX to see the special Halloween episode. Try not to watch it alone or in a basement. Rating: ***** CONTACT MOLLY KURLANDSKI AT: molly.kurlandski@wilkes.edu LOCAL HAU NTS Cont inued from PAGE 13 ; we're doing a lot of things other haunted houses aren't," Buzak said. " I like to think we're many, many levels above people in costumes hiding around corners." Gravestone Manor is located at 1095 Highway 315, Plains. It is open from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, and Saturday, Oct. 29, and from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30. A performance by local band Pop Rox will kick off the Oct. 30 date. Admission is $10 and all proceeds go the United 1tay of Wyoming Valley. For more information, visit www.gravestonemanor.org. Carnival of Souls is located at 15 50 Henry Drive, Mountain Top. It is open from dusk to 11 p .m . on Friday, Oct. 28, and Saturday, Oct. 29, and from 6 to 10 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30, and Monday, Oct. 31. Admission is $10. For more information, visit www. trufearproductions.org. CONTACT BILL THOMAS AT: wi lliam.thomas@wilkes.edu . �THE BEACON I OCTOBER 25, 2011 15 A&E 'The Luxe' repetitive plot points leave readers annoyed Lengthy detail and fiat characters make for an underdeveloped story goes on at parties and behind closed doors, so the characters are out of sync with each other and always need to be filled in, which led to annoying repetition. Overall the plot was solid and the characters were interesting. The time period was of drama and theatrics, which is prominently displayed in the novel. This novel seems to appeal to a narrow audience, guys may be bored with the story but I think girls will enjoy it. Think Gossip Girl in the early 1900s. Even though this book is part of a four book series, I didn't feel the desire to read the others. BY ANNIE YOSKOSKI Staff Writer Manhattan in 1899 was known to many as the "age of innocence." However, in the world Anna Godberson portrays in her novel ' The Luxe' the main characters are anything but innocent. Elizabeth and Dianna Holland are important socialites in New York City. But what happens when Elizabeth is engaged to the most eligible bad-boy bachelor, Henry Shoonmaker, the object of her best friend's desire? Putting feelings for her best friend aside Elizabeth has another problem; she is in love with a family stable hand, a man her family would never approve of. The plot may sound complicated but it is not. It is intricate, but everything is clearly defined and explained throughout the novel. One of the best things about the book is the way the chapters are outlined. I loved the fact that Godberson used fake gossip stories as if these people were real celebrities. I found character development Rating: in the novel amazing, but it became overdetailed. The descriptions of a ball gown can only go so far before you have to reach the point that says "I get it. It's a red dress and she's the villain." On the opposite end of the spectrum, some characters are completely flat. I found myself wanting to know more about the parents and why they were so desperate to marry their children off into good families. A lot ***** CONTACT ANNIE YOSKOSKI AT: an nie.yoskoski@wilkes.edu 'The Three Musketeers' is tacky adaptation of the n ov el BY BILL THOMAS Assistant News Editor I doubt when Alexandre Dumas wrote "The Three Musketeers" in the 19th century he was thinking "Dude, this would be awesome in 3-D with a bunch of flamethrowers, CGI explosions and an airship crash into Notre Dame Cathedral!" Then again, you never know. Somebody thought it was a good idea. The "somebody," in this case, is director Paul W.S. Anderson of "Resident Evil" and "Death Race" fame. ln Anderson's vision of "The Three Musketeers," we meet D ' Artagnan, a brash kid with dreams of emulating the valor o~i s heroes, the titular Musketeers: suave leader Athos, jaunty juggernaut Porthos and somber enigma Aramis. Unfortunately, when D 'Artagnan finally meets his heroes, he finds them embittered shells of their former selves. Conveniently, an insidious plot by royal adviser Cardinal Richelieu to usurp the crown of France for himself is just the spark needed to reignite the passion of the Musketeers, launching them into a desperate struggle to keep the world from collapsing into cataclysmic war. Despite swinging an ensemble cast which boasts the talents of Christoph Waltz, Mads Mikkelsen, Til Schweiger and Juno Temple, Anderson chooses to shine the limelight predominantly on hacks like blander-than-bland Logan "Percy Jackson" Lerman, or the evergrating Orlando Bloom, whose hammy performance here borrows so much from the arsenal of former "Pirates of the Caribbean" co-star Johnny Depp that it borders on plagiarism. Of the actors with substantial screen time, only Milla Jovovitch 's winking turn as the archetypal femme fatale, Milady de Winter, achieves that much-desired balance between genuine acting skill and upbeat fun. Although the characters' names are familiar to anyone who's read Dumas' novel, no reasonable person should expect a faithful adaptation from Anderson. Instead, the book's complex narrative has been reduced to a simple MacGuffinhunt, with both heroes and villains interested solely in gaining possession of an all-important plot device. Naturally, there's plenty of flashy swordplay and steampunk gadgetry throughout, with the film taking on a campy "Ocean's selves counting down the seconds between action sequences. Then again, the endless exposition, tacky one-liners and ill-advised appropriation of blockbuster tropes might put them into comas of boredom first. The only moments of the film likely to rouse authentic interest are those which are so outlandishly over-the-top that one can't help but raise an eyebrow in bemused befuddlement. Watching Anderson apply his sleek, faux-gritty, post-"Matrix" brand offilmic fetishism to this iconic tale of political intrigue and romantic melodrama is like watching someone airbrush the Mona Lisa to look more like Snooki. Mostly, it's horrifying, but there's a little part of you that almost admires the insanity and audacity it takes to do such a thing. I said "almost." Eleven"-meets-"League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" persona. While Anderson does know how to craft energetic and exciting action scenes, his ability to make something memorable without the use of swashbuckling fight choreography and copious amounts of collateral damage seems nonexistent. Some audience members will find them- Rating: ***** CONTACT BILL THOMAS AT: william.thomas@wilkes.edu . �CONTACT EDITOR: phatnguyen@thewilkesbeacon.com Football teain shows that nobody puts baby in the corner BY KIRSTIN COOK Editor-in-Chief ► The Pittsburgh Steelers started the trend when Lynn Swann, Hall of Fall wide receiver, started taking ballet, tap and jazz dance classes in the 1970s. Philadelphia Eagles jumped on the bandwagon with Randall Cunningham taking ballet to help recover from injuries. Teams like Miami Dolphins, Oakland Raiders and Arizona Cardinals have hoisted players into the spotlight of "Dancing with the Stars." Now, the Wilkes Colonels are stepping onto the dance floor. This semester, nine football players have - decided to show off their skills in introductory dance. Harry Reese, criminology senior who plays defensive line, decided to take the class to increase his dance skills. "I took it because I figured it would be a great opportunity to learn some new moves," Reese said. Athletes like Reese may have noticed the prominence of dancing athletes in media. Athletes have swept the floor in the show "Dancing with the Stars" by not only participating, but often winning the dance competition. Totalprosports.com stated that even though only 20 percent of "Dancing with the Stars" contestants have ' been athletes, they have won 50 percent of the 12 seasons. This type of success may have helped remove the stereotypes about football players taking dance. Senior business administration major and senior center Ben Webb said many of his fellow classmates in dance were surprised in the beginning at having footballers in the class. "They were definitely a little skeptical, ~t no one really knew what was going on. But after a few classes, they kind of warmed up to us," Webb said. Zach Tivald, senior physical therapy and running back, agrees with this observation. Tivald, who many of the other footballers call the "shining star" out of the bunch, was in a jazz recital last year and considers the athletes to be dedicated to the work. "I think they thought we would just fool around, but we're serious about it," Tivald said. Ryan Baicher, senior business admin- The Beacon/ Alex Zero Pictured above are Ryan Baicher, Ben Webb, Rob Paxson, Harry Reese, Zach Tivald. These Athletes are currently taking an introductory ~~nee class, which has approved their moves on the field. ---- istration major and offensive lineman, described thei~Jmfhty as a "Tuxedo T -shirt," part classy and part goofy. Despite their dedication, they still manage to fit in their fair share of fooling around in the class. Webb describes a typical class day to be full of antics. "There is another class with four underclassmen. Baicher always goes off on his little dancing tangents, or like sings to the song," Webb said. "(Josh) Brito always tries doing handstands, it never works." The players had created a reputation for themselves with the professor, Kris Cross, of being loud and rowdy in class. Cross explained that the dance culture is supposed to be quiet, but Webb said that "quiet" doesn 't exactly describe him and his fellow athletes. "The teacher puts up with a lot of it. I guess dance is supposed to be quiet. She loves us, I think," Webb said. Cross said that thjs ruckus is a part of the sport training and culture, especially in football. "The sports culture is all about rah-rah, picking up the team, boosting them up, "go!" you know, testosterone and all that," She said. However, Cross said this does not translate as well in the quiet dance studio. She said the men are rowdy every day during class, goofing off and cheering teammates on. "These guys literally cannot shut up," Cross said. "I'm always on their case. They work hard, they do good stuff, but it's like 'shut up. "' While Cross is sometimes annoyed by the ruckus, she appreciates the motivation that the football players and all athletes bring to her class. "What I like in return is athletes have a very strong work ethic," Cross said, "Because they understand that you don't get better if you don 't practice, and you don ' t get it if you stay home and read about it." She also appreciates the humor these players bring to the class in their rowdiness. "We are downright laughing out loud because they are so funny," Cross said. Conversely, the players state that part of the reason they have enjoyed their dance experience is their interaction with Cross, as they said she is a "sweetheart" and "the best." Cross said the typical football player has SEE DANCE, PAGE 19 . �17 SPORTS THE BEACON I OCTOBER 25, 201 1 Colonels football special teams gets off on the right foot Geoffrey A ren tz and Cory Cesare talk about their specialized roles on the g ridiron BY JUSTIN FRANIAK Asst. Sports Editor The old saying is that defense wins championships. Others view the offense as the main show. Specials teams can sometimes be easily overlooked. When breaking down the game of football, special teams boils down to being one-third of the game. It is where a game can be won or lost, special teams becomes a pivotal point in almost every football game. Wilkes ' Sophomore kicker Geoffrey Arentz reiterates these points. "Special teams are not usually considered big plays, but a loth of " hidden" yardage is won and lost in special teams," Arentz said "They also are very big momentum changing plays." Arentz began kicking and punting his sophomore year in high school when a friend convinced him to try it. Arentz said he messed around with the idea and eventually joined the football team. He said his kicking and punting roots were grounded in soccer although he now only plays on the gridiron in college. "I was always a soccer player. Even when I kicked in high school I still was captain of my high school soccer team. Kicking usually came second until I entered college," Arentz said. College kickers can come under extreme criticism when the game is on the line. Former Boise State kicker Kyle Brotzman received many threats after missing a crucial field goal to send the Broncos to the national championship game, but Arentz has already had experience with pressure while kicking in high school. "My senior year I kicked a field goal to win the state championship semifinal against West Catholic," Arentz said."We then went on and won the PIAA class AA state championship in a blizzard." Arentz has also shared duties punting this year along with sophomore football player Jordan Fredo. Arentz has punted twice this year and ~ eraged almost 34 yards a punt. Arentz is currentlty 2 for 5 on field goals, but has hit 75 percent of extra point attempts. Kickers are sometimes given crazy number when entering college. Arentz currently wears number 85 and explained how he wound up with the number. "I was given 85 when I came to Wilkes University and I have to admit it's been . growing on me," Arentz said. Another aspect of special teams is the re- turn game. If a team's return game is not up to par, it can effect the whole team. Sophomore Cory Cesare talked about his goal when he returns kicks. "My goal as a returner is just to set up the offense with a good spot to start with." Cesare said, "I just want to find the hole and hit it as hard as I can because the coverage team is screaming down the field." The Colonels return game has been pretty efficient this season by averaging around a 20-yard return per kick. Cesare has seen a big change from returning high school kicks to returning kicks as a collegiate player. "I did return kicks in high school and I loved it. It was a little easier in high school because the kicker wasnt as good and the coverage team wasnt as good," Cesare said. In order to adjust to the new level of kicking and speed, Cesare put in extra time and commitment in order to become the Colonels' returner. "I wound up being the kick returner by practicing it everyday and talking to coach shep and telling him I wanted a chance at that spot," Cesare said. Along with Arentz Cesare also drove home the fact that special teams can be a game changer. He said on little play can change the momentum and personality of a game. "Special teams are important Because they can win games and lose games," Cesare said, "A return for a touchdown, a blocked punt, anything like that can change the outcome of a game." Whether its returning a kick for a touchdown, placing a punt within the 10-yard line, or kicking a 50-yard field goal with the game on the line, special teams is a crucial point of any football game. The pressure special teamers take on is monumental, but they quietly accept their duties and look at it as just another day on the job. CONTACT JUSTIN FRANIAK AT: justin.franiak@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Jaclyn Palummo Jordan Fredo is set to punt the ball. Wilkes is averaging 34.5 yards per punt. The Beacon/ Michael Klimek Center Ben Webb, 51, prepares to long-snap the ball. The Colonels are very efficient on point-after attempts. �18 SCOREBOARD FOOTBALL 10/1 5 Lycoming 40-7 L WOMEN'S SOCCER 10/18 Kings 4-1 W 10/22 Deleware Valley 4-1 W -r MEN'S SOCCER 10/ 19 Kings 1-0 L 10/22 Deleware Valley 4-3 W FIELD HOCKEY 10/ 18 Kings 1-8 L I 0/22 Manhattanville 3-4 L VOLLEYBALL 10/22 Manhattanville 3-2 W WEEK AHEAD FOOTBALL 10/29 @ Kings WOMEN'S SOCCER 10/25 @ Cortland 10/29 Eastern MEN'S SOCCER 10/26 @ Lycoming 10/ 15 Eastern FIELD HOCKEY 10/25 Misericordia 10/29 @ Montclair State .◄ VOLLEYBALL 10/26 FDU-Florham CROSS COUNTRY I 0/29 @ MAC Championships SPORTS Joseph Pugliese xJustin Franiak CORRESPONDENT @ The most disappointing NFL team so far is the 0-6 Colts. The Colts have won 12 games, 10 of the last 11 years and with exception of the Patriot, they have been the only automatic playoff team in the NFL. While Peyton Manning was questionable heading into the season, many, including myself, believed he would not miss a game. The fact is he will miss the rest of the season. Even without Manning, the Colts have pro-bowlers on offense and defense like Reggie Wayne, Jeff Saturday, Dwight Freeney, Robert Mathis and Adam Vinatieri. Anyone would say that the Colts are still an above average team given the amount of talent on the roster. When news came that Peyton Manning would be out for the majority of the season it was certainly a shock and expectations were lowered, Kerry Coll ins was signed and is a veteran quarterback that many thought could lead the team and make some plays, but he has done just the opposite. Collins suffered an injury and Curtis Painter has taken the reigns but he has fared no better. With Peyton Manning there is no doubt the Colts would be 5-1 and well on their way to another 12 win season but that is not the case. There is no doubt that Manning is the single most valuable player to his team in any sport. It solidifies the fact that Manning is the best QB in history. Manning is the ultimate MVP and without him, the Colts are showing they are a totally different team. While there are other teams that have been disappointing in the NFL, they are not quite on the same level. The "Dream Team" Eagles have been a disappointment at 2-4 but are only two games out of first place. The St. Louis Rams are certainly a disappointment but they have had a brutal schedule and were also seen as a "work-in progress team" and not expected to be a contending playoff team. Miami had no expectations, and while the Vikings are a disappointment, they have become the underachiever and train wreck of the NFL the last few years in a tough division with the Bears and Packers. The absence of Manning has revealed more problems than many imagined with the Colts, an aging offensive line, no heir to the Manning thrown, and a defense that is undersized and has poor fundamentals . The Colts are in serious trouble if Manning's injury is career ending, the only possible hope in sight is if they get the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, maybe then their Luck will change. Who has been the most disappointing th NFL team so far? The Options: Colts,xVikings, Eagles, Rams/;Chiefs, Dolphins 2tThe Buzz: sw11 "'' The season is almost hal~ ay over and some." teamsrare a lost cause. . ,.,m-. The Results; The t:olts and Vikings qJ:~ ~ < Wt.Nk$f}9. bQlh ~n last place and · ,, i•· . '""' cm. 11 ::ff continue to fall. "flll depateti l~i llkesbeacon.com -.i ASSISTANT $PORT51!DITOR , ,.,, The obvious choice for most disappointing in my eyes is Philadelphia Eagles. They have not lived up to the hype of the "Dream Team," and are consistently underachieving. The Colts have also produced a lackluster start to the season, but with Peyton Manning missing, this may be a year where tanking is expected. The St. Louis Rams have also not managed a win this year, after last year's stellar performance by Sam Bradford, where the rookie almost led them to the playoffs. The Chiefs also are having a bad year, after making the playoffs for the first time in a whi le, because three of their star players have torn their ACLs. With so much focus on the Eagles, Rams, Chiefs and Colts downfall, people are missing the poor performances of other teams who were expected to come out hot. I believe the Minnesota Vikings are this year's most disappointing team so far. A few years removed from and almost - trip to the Super Bowl, the Yikes do not look like their storied past.Ever since Brett Favre left town, the Vikings haven't been the same. Last year they finished 6-10, granted they were playing with a terrible quarterback. The addition of Donovan McNabb this offseason provided Minnesota with a hope of a better year. Vikings fans were ecstatic to see another proven veteran quarterback come to Minnesota to pair up with arguably the game's best running back in Adrian Peterson. The rushing offense of the Vikings is not the problem thought, it's the passing game. Donovan McNabb threw for 39 yards in one game this year, and let's face it, that doesn ' t cut it in the NFL. The defense is also letting the Vikings down. The big men up front on the defensive line are doing their job. They rank among the top in stopping the run, but teams are throwing all over them . They are ranked 31st in total passing yards, but thurd on overall running offense. They are 24th in pass yards given up, but are fifth for rushing yards given up. The Vikings just aren't the team they used to be. It seems to be ~ tale of two teams; their inconsistency is what kills them. Now that Donovan McNabb is benched, the rookie Christian Ponder is the starter. I am very high on Ponder and loved him in college, but putting a rookie behind a tired offensive line just isn't a smart move. . �THE BEACON 19 OCTOBER 25, 20 11 DANCE Continued from Page 16 some obstacles to overcome because of their body build. She explained that footballers typically have big, bulky muscles, compared to the long, lean muscles of a dancer, and this can make some dance aspect much more difficult. "It really is hard for them," Cross said, "And some of the stuff they will never get because the muscles are just too bulky." To overcome this, Cross suggests that ath letes stretch every day to lengthen muscles. Building leaner muscles is just one of the benefits athletes can gain from taking dance. Cross fee ls that dance helps to set up a flow through the body, which easily translates to performance on the field. 'I think when athletes learn to move to music there's a natural kind of flow that comes out of the body," Cross said. Other benefits include coordination, which Cross said helps athletes to play the game with their whole body, :flexibility and balance. One outcome that has surprising benefits to dancing athletes is the strengthening offeet. Cross said there are simple exercises to strengthen the often-neglected Paintball to compete in 2nd event at NEIC Describe your self in five words: Fast, patient, average height, sarcastic and outgoing. 'I r/' What was your PR for the mile? 4:38. What other distances did you run in high school? I ran the 800 and 4x800. What was your time for the 800? My PR was a 2:02 for the 800. Did your coach ever ask you to run the 4x400m? (laughs) No, and if he did I wouldn't do it. The Beacon /Jaclyn Palummo Pictured above is the Wilkes paintball team competing in nationals in Florida. After finishing first at the NEIC second event in Cream Ridge, NJ., the Colonel paintball squad looks to carry that same momentum next weekend when they travel to Syracuse, N.Y. Colonels football set to b a ttl e King's College Oct. 29th kirstin.cook@thewilkesbeacon.com Continued from Page 20 What is your favorite racing distance? I would have to say the mile because it wasn't a distance spring like the 800 meters but it wasn't a really drawn out like the two mile. It like the happy median. fe.~~:u:~;~-ger your feet are the higher you can jump, the faster you can run there's several muscle groups in the feet that we just don't train as a culture," Cross said. Webb said he has noticed a difference ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - , in his game performance since he 's been taking the class, as his muscles are looser. " It definitely keeps us stretched out," Webb said. " We're a lot looser with it. When we did ballet, she would stretch us before we went out to practice." Cross said that the football coach at her college, Ohio State University, recognized these benefits to his players when she was a student in the 70's. The coach, Woody Hayes, would make the team members summer ballet classes to improve their game. "So thfy would come in, and they looked horrible," Cross said. "They were so funny, but he made them take ballet all summer." Cross believes this technique of athletes incorporating dance into their training is going to continue, especially on the professional level. Photo Illustration/Bryan Calabro 'Tm pretty sure in the pro world, it's here to stay," Cross said. "They're going Wilkes is set to face their cross town rivals, King's, in the annual Mayor's Cup. This years game will be played at 1 p.m. Oct 29 at McCarthy Stadium, Robert L. Betzler to take dance classes." CONTACT KIRSTIN COOK AT: TIM Athletic Complex Are you surprised that Wilkes doesn't have a track team? I was, but I mean there are other teams out there that don't have a track but participate at meets anyways even though they don't have a track at their school. What do you do for fun when _you're not running around ? I do Army ROTC which takes up a bunch of my time. I work with the Boy Scouts too. Do XC and ROTC workouts go hand-inhand? Not really. PT is every Monday Wednesday and Friday at 6:30 in the morning. Then I have practice every day. It's just tiring because you have wake up every morning, but it's not bad. What is one thing that not a lot of people know about you? I am a Native American Grass Dancer. Really? Yup, through the Boy Scouts, I'm in a group called the Order of the Arrow, which is a honor society based of off scouting from Native American ideals. There's Native American activities like drumming and dancing. So I' m a part of Native American dancing and drumming. Are you part Native American? (laughs) No I'm not actually. *To see more pictures and clips of Tim Jurkowski, check out our website at www. thewilkesbeacon.com CONTACT PHAT NGUYEN AT: phat.nguyen@thewilkesbeacon.com . 1 �20 ' . Getting to know... • , BY PHAT NGUYEN Sports Editor SPORTS THE BEACON I OCTOBER 25, 20 11 rnr 1i7P~(Q)W~ -, TIM JJ \::::::!J l1'-Tu:o4 Bk, Men's Cross Coun � 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 2011 October 25th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2011 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/5fb1c8972516a1ca221145c3a94f4b9e.pdf e24dc4494f0f401fb312b4c2e25c78dc 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 2011 October 11th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2011 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/d995e0908245bdb127ecdbfbb2449ebe.pdf b6c85d2868bb31f85930449108473248 PDF Text Text Tuesday, October 4, 2011 . THE NEWS OF TODAY REPORTED BY THE JOURNALISTS OF TOMORROW Volume 64 Issue 3 Study Abroad Photo Contest gives community view of studying abroad Photo courtesy of Dr. Godlove Fonjweng Study Abroad programs can be varied to meet an individual student's needs and interests. One such place that students have traveled to is China. Here a student poses with fellow classmates from a Chinese university in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China. The picture was taken during a weekend that consisted of a trip to the Great Wall of China. BY MORGAN EVANS Correspondent • Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Wales, Spain, Dominican Republic and South Africa are just a few countries students have visited, assistant professor of political science Dr. Andrew Miller said. The best way to find out if you would be interestcd in Study Abroad is through peers, and looking at the photo memories that students have accumutated from their trips. Director of Global Education Dr. Godlove Fonjweng and Miller, coordinator of the international studies program, have announced that they are planning to release the "Wilkes Study Abroad Photo Book," which will be accessible in the E. S. Farley Library as a resource for students planning to study abroad. They turned to stu- Arts & Entertainment Pages 13-15 Life Pages 9- l 2 Blood drives on campus PAGE6 American Red Cross dents and faculty to help in the ereation of this resource by sponsoring the first Colonels Abroad photo extravaganz.a. The participants were asked to send personal photos taken from any type of study abroad nip while at Wilkes that wjJI be judged along Local bands victims I PAGE l l PAGE 15 with a description of why a submission represents the globaJization proc-ess at Wilkes. or why a student should follow in their footsteps. Only student were eligible to submit photos for a prize. SEE STUDY ABROAD, Page 9 Sports Pages 16-20 l!ill Getting to know Alex George PAGE 17 . Established 1936 PA Newspaper Assodati.on Member �_CONTACT ~[)ITOR: amandaleonard@tflewilkesbeacon.com BY AMANDA LEONARD News Editor PARTY IN -PINK, ZUMBATHON FOR CANCER - The second annual Party in Pink charity event will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 8 at Memorable Occasions, located at 268 Main St., Duryea. The cost is $.10. Zumba dancing, raffles and guest instructors are scheduled. ELIE WIESEL PRIZE IN ETHICS ESSAY CONTEST 2012 - The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay contest is now in its 23 rd year. Students are encouraged to write thought-provoking personal essays that raise questions, single out issues and are rational arguments for ethical action.The contest is open to undergraduate, full time, juniors and seniors. Students must apply and submit essays online, and receive online verification from their faculty sponsor. Any profes or may act as a faculty sponsor and endorse the quality and authenticity of the student's work. Students must also upload a letter from the registrar or National Student Clearinghouse verifying enrollment.The deadline for submission is at 5 p.m on Dec. 5. For more information, see flyer outside of the Interfaith Office at 204 Henry Stude_nt Center, or Contact Caitlin Czeh at caitlin. czeh@wilkes.edu LACKAWAl'1NA COAL MINE TOUR AND ELECTRIC CITY MUSEUM TRIP - The Office of Diversity Initiatives is sponsoring the trip. The bus will leave at 8:45 a.m. Oct. 8 from Max Roth Center. The trip is free, however, seating is limited to 23 tudents. For more information or to reserve a seat, contact Erica Acosta, associate director of diversity initiatives, Center for Global Ed ucation and Diversity at the Ma.Roth Center, or email her at erica.acosta@wilkes.edu. VOLUNTEER TO BE CONVERSATION PARTNER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT - The Intensive English Program (IEP) at Wilkes has created a conversation partner program. It's an opportunity for Wilkes University students to volunteer and be paired with an intemationaJ student for the semester. They will meet once a week to chat, giving the American student a chance to learn about a new culture while helping an international student adjust to life in Wilkes-Barre, and giving the international student a chance to practice their English and make some new friends. The IEP has 47 international students from China, Korea and Saudi Arabia in need of conversation partners. Tf interested in volunteering to be a conversation partner, email kimberly.niezgoda@wilkes.edu 15 participants is needed for the program. CORRECTION: SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS OF POLISH DESCENT - The Polish Room Committee Scholarship and The Judianne Stanitski Scholarship welcome applications from Luzerne County residents. To be considered, applicants must write a brief description of their Polish heritage and what that heritage means to him or her. This must be submitted, along with the applicant's name, WIN and contact infonnation, to Melanie Mickelson, vice president for Enrollment Services. Applications can be emailed to melanie.mickelson@wilkes. edu. Include "Polish Heritage Scholarships" in the subject line of your email. In our Sept. 7 issue, The Beacon pub0 ) ished that there is a job fair sponsored by :Career Services on Nov. 9. However, On 1N,ov. at 6 to 8 p.m. Career Services is .wi;>rking with Wilkes Alumni R~lations on 1a career education event for students called ~"Cotinectingi the Dots' ~ From Student to Professional." Alumni will be at infon;natti-On tables in the ballroom · and students can ·stop in to find out how alumni have achieved success in their majors and careers. Alumni will not be soliciting resumes for employment, but want to help students to clarify their career goals and offer suggestions and connections to assist them , in th_etr career development. The Beacon CONTACT AMANDA LEONARD AT: '. aPQlogi.ies for this errc>'r. 9tn amandaleonard@thewilkesbeacon.com FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE - Wilkes University Health & Wellness Department is offering flu shots for $20 payable by check made out to Wilkes University or cash. Vaccines will be given during regular office hours. A limited number of shots are ava ilable and will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Office hours are 8:30 a.rn. to 7 p.m. during the week and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays at Passan Hall. John Wilkes spotted in London English prbfessor Mischelle Anthony spotted a John Wilkes statue at Lincoln's Inns Fields in London, while on Sabbatical. John Wilkes was born in London and was first elected Member of Parliament in 1757. In 1774 he was elected Lord Mayor of London. He was found guilty of seditious libel and later joined the campaign for the freedom of the press, according to www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk. WEIGHT WATCHERS AT WORK - The Health Services Office has had employee and student interest in continuing the Weight Watchers at Work Program for the spring semester. It will be held at the workplace at a convenient time. It would be a Weight Watchers meeting, with a weekly weigh in and a half hour meeting. The cost is $10 for each meeting. Weight Watchers has programs students can participate in for an eight week series and pay $80 for a IO week program paid in advance. If anyone would be interested in the program, call Health Services at Ext. 4730. to register for the Weight Watchers at Work progran1. A minimWTI of BEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903 WEBSITE: www.thewilkesbeacon.com Courtesy of Mischelle Anthony Meet the Staff / Editorial Staff 2011-12 Editor-in-Chief: Kirstin Cook News Editor: Amanda Leonard Opinion Editor: Anthony Goreczny Ill A&E Editor: Devoni Novak Life Editor: Christine Lee Sports Editor: Phat Nguyen Production Manager: Michael Klimek Advertising Manager: Brittany Battista Photo Editor: laura Preby Online Editor: Brandon Scott Adviser: Loran lewis Michael Klimek Production Manager . �THE BEACON I OCTOB ER 4, 201 1 NEWS 3 UNDEF Executive Head Roland Rich presents lecture on democratization Presentation kicks off year-long United Nations Lecture series at Wilkes BY BILLTHOMAS Staff Writer A radio station in Liberia run exclusively by women. A youth parliament in Lebanon giving teenagers a chance to better understand their government. A support network in Somalia for repressed journalists. These are just a few of the projects instituted by the United Nations Democracy Fund to promote democratization around the world. UNDEF Executive Head Ro land Rich described these and other projects during his recent Wilkes University visit, which had him speaking to both students and the general public throughout the day. The vi it entailed informal meetings with three different groups of First-Year Foundations students and a 3 p.m. lecture in Gies Hall at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. " We want our students to have a global context for what they're learning here at Wilkes," said Wilkes' FYF Coordinator Ellen Flint, explaining the idea behind Rich 's isit. Rich's speech served as the inaugural oflering of the United Nations Lecture Series. The series will bring speakers to the Wi lkes campus throughout the course of the 201 lkes President Joseph Gilmour. "I don't want 12 academic year to discuss a variety of top- to talk about democracy, which is an enorics organized arow1d the theme of "Human mous subject that reaJly belongs more to the Secwity in the 21st philosophy departCentury: Challenges ment. I want to talk and Solutions." The about a real politicaJ series is being prescience issue, desented by Wilkes in mocratization - how partnership with the countries become a Higher i'ducation Aldemocracy." liance for the United Students who atNations. tended the lecture Though Rich's didn 't seem disapspeech was adverpointed by the altered tised to Wilkes studirection. Junior hisdents as dealing with tory major Alex Mathe topic "Elections daya said she did not - Road to Democracy realize Rich's speech around the World," had been promoted as Rich :freely admitted dealing with an electo shifting the focus tion theme. Sophoof his lecture. more political science " I'm sorry, Mr. major Nour Elbattah President, but I won't argued that Rich 's be talking much about lecture was a valuelections," said Rich, able experience, refollowing a brief inThe Beacon./Quyen Nguyen garclless of his topic. troduction from Wil " ft 's not often you get an oppornmity to sit in on a speaker from the U. . ," Elbattah said. "The fact that Wilkes was able to give students that opportunity is something I think more people should take advantage of.'' Following an explanation of the academic theories behind democratization, Rich exhibited a PowerPoint presentation which illustrated UNDEF's many efforts to put theory into practice, bolstering democratization in countries throughout Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Dur.ing the concluding Q-and-A session, Rich was quick to point out that one of UNDEF's primary goals is to give people around the world an opportunity to both explore and expand their freedoms within their homelands. However, he claimed, UNDEF isn't interested in telling people what they should do with those freedoms . "We fund voice," Rich said . ··we don't tell that voice what to say." For more information about the UN Lecture Series, call 570-408-4306 or vi it wv.w. wilkes.cdu. CONTACT BI LL THOMAS AT: wil1iam.thomas4@wilkes.edu Summer commencement canceled due to flood their degrees at the end of swumer and the have worked hard to be able to attend a 140 who had planned on attending were giv- ceremonial gathering are disappointed that Staff Writer en the news that there would no longer be Wilkes canceled the ceremony and is not Not only did the recent flooding cause a ceremony via the university's emergency planning to reshedule it. trauma to homeowners Northeastern Penn- Web page. Laura Boone, 2011 summer graduate, was sylvania, but it also put a stop to the summer Wben the university decided not to re- among the m~jority of students who excommencement ceremo11ies scheduled to schedule it was said to be because of short pressed discontent in Wilkes' decision. notice and only time they would be able to occur on Sept. 11 at Wilkes University. "I feel like canceling commencement was The summer commencement for 2011 make it up would be in Novem ber. a slap in the face to the summer graduates.," It is questioned as to why the Univer- she said. "We worked just as hard as any othsummer graduates has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled . Graduates are in- sity would not reer graduates and vited and encouraged to participate in the scheduJe the cerinstead of have a upcoming May graduation ceremony. emonies for the ceremony, ours Dr. Pau/~ darn , vice president of Student following weekwas cancelled and Affairs, sa id "the ilooding threat posed by end or for the near we had to get our the Susquehanna River and the mandatory future . diplomas from "In fairness to evacuation in place in Wilkes-Barre," were the mailbox." the participants the factors in, canceling the ceremonies. Graduates who had ordered their The deci ion was made by the University's and their families, President's Cabinet after the evacuation was we would never cap and gown to put into effect on Sept 4. give such a short wear at graduThe entire Wilkes campus was evacuated. notice for a reation were incerefor safety reasons and events scheduled on scheduled Courtesy of Marketing Communications structed to keep the weekend were postponed and some, such mony," Dr. Adams Above is a photo from Wilkes' 2011 spring them if they wish as the commencement, were canceled com- said . commencement. 2011 summer graduates can to participate in pletely. However, many participate in this year's spring graduation in the upcoming v{ho May. Just over 600 graduates had completed graduates May graduation. BY ABBEY HALDEMAN Adams said most of the complaints or questions asked by the graduates were not about whether or not the ceremonies would be rescheduled, but as to when their diplomas would be mailed to them. "1 understood their initial reasoning for postponing it as they obviously had no choice with the flooding, but to not reschedule it at all was definitely upsetting to say the least," Boone said. Originally, State Representative Edd ie Day Pashinski was scheduled to speak at the commencement, but now Wilkes is not sure if or when he will be able to give a speech to the campus. Wilkes is considering asking him to do so for next summer's ceremony, holding out hope that the same situation does not happen again. More inforniation regarding the cancelation i.s available at http://www.wilkes.edu/ Include/M essagetoourS eptem berG rad uates. pdf. CONTACT ABBEY HALDEMAN AT: abbey.haldeman@wUkes.edu �4 NEWS Student Government approve money for Guitar Hero fundraising event BY TODD ORAVIC Assistant News Editor tudent Govemment passed a motion at the Sept. 28 meeting lo donate $400 to a Guitar Hero event hosted by a Relay for Life team that aim to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Aaron ikles, senior mechanical engineering major and captain of the relay team, presented the donation request. "I 've been a team member and founder of the team for the relay here at Wilkes, and this will be my fourth year," Nikles said. " ince it' my senior year, I want to go out with a bang, so I ant to try to raise more than J've raised combined the e pa t three year ." The Guitar Hero e ent will take place over two days. Tentatively cheduled dates are Saturday Oct. 22 and Sunday Oct. 23 in the tudent Union Building. Events on Saturday wi.11 include a Pay-toPlay event. Costs will be $ 1 for five songs, $5 for three hours of play, and IO for allday game play. There will also be challeng- es in guitar, bass, fema le vocal, male vocal and drums. On Sunday, a tournament with a buy-in co t of 5 will be held . Tournament level will range from easy to expert. Prizes will be in the form of cash or gift cards. Projected prize amounts include . 20 per challenge winner, $40 for an easy level tournament, 5 for a medium, $80 for a hard, and $95 for an expert. Corresponding ecretary Kevin Hopper di scussed the importance of having these prizes to entice students to participate, providing hi upport for the donation request after the presentation. "As far as the prize money goes, I think [Nikles] does need to offer some cool prizes because it's a weekend to start with - we come from a pretty apathetic university, kid go home on the weekends," Hopper said. "And as far as the interest, if he always has 150 people signed up for it, and they're all paying , 5, I m sure he'll definitely beat his record last year for the amount he raised, so 1 th ink it's an awe ome event." A II proceeds from the event will go to the American Cancer Society Relay for Lite. According to the Facebook page for the Wilkes University Internship Fair Their next intern s Oct. 20th, 11-1 Henry Student Center Ballroom •• Target Osterhaut Free Library Unison (GE Corporation) Sanofi Pasteur The Institute of Human Resources & Services TMG Heath Inc. First Quality American Cancer Society FOX56 and more! Contact Sharon Castano; (570) 408-2950 or sharon.castano@wilkes.edu The Beacon archives Aaron Niki es celebrates after exceeding the Guiness World Record for consecutive Guitar Hero play. Nikles ju st received a donation for $400 fro m Student Gove rnment to fund his third Guitar Hero event event, sign-ups for the event will be held in the Henry Student Center during club hours and on the first day of the event. OtJ1er business covered at the Student Government meeting included a community flood relief update. Regular Wilkes shuttles have stopped going to flood relief si tes. However, any clubs or groups interested in setting volunteer times would he able to arrange for transportation. CONTACT TODD ORAVIC AT: toddoravic@thewilkesbeacon.com �THE BEACON I OCTOBER 4, 2011 s NEWS Ten Wilkes faculty awarded tenure this August BY KAT DODSON Correspondent This August, IO faculty members earned a pennanent home in the Wilkes family after completing the tenure process which, though long and tedious, provides multiple benefits for both the faculty receiving it and the broader university community. Looking back on the lengthy and nervewracking process, newly tenured associate professor of communications Evene Estwick said, "I'm relieved and happy it's over because it's quite an undertaking." However, once the process is complete, the benefits of tenure far exceed the job security, pay raise and promotion experienced by those on the receiving end. Dem, of Humanitie Linda A. Winkler explains tenure as being "a commitment to the faculty member, but also important to the stability of facu Ity." One factor that adds to faculty stability is academic freedom, which explains Winkler, provide "a better setting for scholarl y pursuit." Jane Elmes-Crahall, a member of the Commw1ication Studies department's personnel committee, ·aid, "The intent originally was to make sure that l (the tenured) have a feeling of security, knowing that if what I'm teaching is correct and true, and is ethical and I can back it up, and I teach weLI and do aJl these other things, I can 't be fired because someone in the administration disagrees with me," she said. "ft began as a freedom of speech issue and later evolved into job security." Winkler, CrahaU and Estw ick al l believe that when a university provides security for faculty it also secures quality of faculty uni versity is committed to keeping good people.'' In addition to tenured faculties response, Winkler said, "Faculty can build upon their career when in a permanent position and faculty careers are also Wilkes careers and their scholarship benefits our students." Crahall, too, thinks benefits for the tenured Courtesy of Marketing Communications Pictured above are: Chad Stanley, Cherie Anne Soprano, Evene Estwick, Fanhui Kong, Jonathan Ference, Justin Matus, .Lisa Kadlec, Philip Simon, Scott Bolesta and Susan Malkemes. by giving talented men and women in the teaching profession an incentive to teach there. "There are a lot of schools moving away from tenure, so tenure makes Wilkes very attractive," Estwick said. "It shows that the and benefits fo r the larger Wilkes community are inev itably intertwined . "Tenure does provide job security, but it has more to do with how much they contribute and what we would lose if they're not here," CrahaJl said. "That's say ing that you are important to this department and university and how we see ourselves changing in the future." She also feels that after spending six years with the university and being assured permanence, faculty will be more comfortable starting their own projects and classes. "So the university realJy does benefit not only in tenns of having more seasoned and proven teachers and mentors, but also from a curriculum point of view" Crahall sai d."They wi ll develop new programs that probably would not have been developed before they were tenured." Newly tenured members of the Wilkes faculty, in addition to Estwick, include Associate Professors of pharmacy Scott Bole-:;ta and Jonathan Ference, Associate Professors of nursing Susan Malkemes and Cherie Anne Soprano, Associate Professor of biology Lisa Kadlec, Associate Professor of mathematics Fanh ui Kong, Associate Professor of business Justin Matus, Associate Professor of music Philip Simon and Associate Profes or of English Chad Stanley. CONTACT KAT DODSON AT: katherine.dodson@wilkes.edu Wilkes experiences power outages and Internet challenges BY ALYSSA STENCAVAGE Correspondent Wilkes University has recently encountered several power outages and network challenges on campus. There have been numerous e-mails from the ITS dpeartment stating that there is a power outage in one building and' Internet failure .in another. While Wilkes hoped to start the academic year off strong in the IT department, the recent flooding ha · impeded this goal. Wilkes faces a situation that involves students, faculty and professors, as they all rely on Wilkes' Internet and web portal s each day. This lack of power causes frustration among those who depend on using the computers. This seems to be an ongoing issue and many are wondering: What is the reason for these technical difficulties? Gloria Barlow, chief of Information Technology Services, sent out numerous emails to the campus, notifying the community that the ITS department is "aware oftbe issues at hand and are working hard to fix each issue." The recent flooding and evacuation has impacted Wilkes' ITS department. Within the past month, the campus has experienced interruption in telephone service caused by regional circuit failures with our telephone provider during Hurricane Irene. A quick shut down of Wilkes' systems also occurred in the face of a 11ooding threat caused byTropical Storm Lee and hardware failures occured and network systems were forced to be restarted. "Restoring our network following the storms and hardware fail ure provide us with the opportunity to repair some of these past technical challenges and wi ll allow for better reliability and sufficient use in our systems and campus infrastructure," Barlow said. Because the entire campus constantly con- nects to the lntemet to access e-mail, contacts, photos, videos, coursework and other services at Wilkes, the jnterruptions that occur are not favorable. "Wilkes' system is complex and all information and resources are stored on servers, computers and equipment throughout campus buildings and other locations," Barlow said. "However, no data has been lost on the Un iversity's academic or admini strative buildings." Dr. Paul Adams, vice president of Student Affairs said that it is a co111mw1ity effort to restory Wilkes ' networks to its full capacity. "Despite the many hardships our can1pus has recently been dealing with, working together with the campus community, vendors and service providers, additional network enhancements are being planned for quicker service continuity, ea<;ier access, and improved dependability as efficiently as possib le," he said. Technicians, contractors and service provi ders are making the necessary repairs and adjustments to each of these networks and systems. "We are making progress, but we are working carefully and incrementally since networks and systems have interdependent components," Barlow said . While progress is being made to alleviate the issues at hand, Adams is con11dent Wilkes will work through it. "Please know that we understand and share your frustrations with these outages," he said. "We are committed to a satisfactory outcome for the short and Jong term." The ITS department will send emails if any other issues arise. CONTACT ALYSSA STENCAVAGE AT: a/yssa.stencavage@wil4es.edu �CONTACT EDITOR: a nthonygoreczny@thewilkesbeacon.com Wall Street protesters keeping democracy alive BY KIRSTIN COOK Editor-In-Chief If our founding fathers knew the kind of apathy that now afflicts America, they would be climbing out of their graves to shred the U.S . Constitution. Our economy and overall standard of living have plummeted than.ks, in part, to a few greedy bankers who are aided by a lack of regulation and the frequent conflict of interest within the government. For decades, U.S. citizens have regarded this deception with indifference. However some people are no longer willing to sit idly by while they are robbed as they sleep. A new movement has emerged. Occupy Wall Street i · a movement to pmtest the corporate greed and political corruption that dominates America. According to occupywallst.org, the protesters are made up of any per on or organ ization that "has an interest in returning the U.S. back into the hands of its individual citizens." These protesters have been camping in Manhattan's financial district since Sept. 17, a reported by the Huffington Post. Their tactics have included a march across the Brooklyn Bridge on Oct. l, spreading vocal messages and even distributing a newspaper, The Occupied Wall Street Journal. These protesters are anned with signs and messages addressing many major issues that have been ignored by Americans for too long: the costly war, the corporate influence on political policies, negligence of the environment and the increasing wealth gap. Many are rightfully angry that bank CEOs were not punished for their causal relationsh ip to the debt cri is. These people are showcasing what democracy should look like and are speaking for ._he 99 percent of people who are given the leftovers of the wealthy, because apparently no one else is will.ing to. Research conducted by the Institute for Policy Studies shows that the top I percent of Americans possesses nearly 40 percent of the wealth in this country. This I percent has seen increases in wealth and income even <luting an economic crisis. Business lnsider reports the incomes of the top 0.0 I of Americans averages 976 times greater than the bottom 90 percent. The remaining 99 percent of Americans have experienced a dov,11ward slooe in income. and wealth, even ,vhile the cost of living rises. These citizens are being oppressed by the wealthy, yet many are hesitant to pursue their equality. This hesitancy is demonstrated by the relatively small group of protesters. CBS News reported that the group has peaked at a few thousand. There are many unethical corporations that proliferate this socioeconomic inequality, and it appears that the only ones who care are the devoted individuals on the streets of New York City right now. The protesters have been h ighlighting the corrupt and unethical behaviors taking place in many maj or corporations, which have accelerated the decline of the economy. A Rolling Stone article described some of these actions on the part of one specific corporation; the massive banking BEACON POLL The Beacon poll is unscientific, and does not claim to reflect the overall attitudes of students on the Wi lkes campus. These poll results are based on 13 responses. Last week's question: Which homecoming events did you attend, if any? • 54% I did not attend any event s 31 % Football Game • 31 % Dance • 15% Alumni events • 8% Commun ity Service This week The Beacon asks: C fF b k ourtesy o ace oo fil nn TGl oldman . Sac~s GGroludp Posters such as the one above have been distributed nc. 1e magazme cites o . . , S h . ,• . h throughout their Facebook page, which has nearly man ac s mvo1\ ·cment m t e 'l"k , f S d t 60, 000 1 es as o un ay, Oc . 2 . • d eras11 of. tI1e housmg 111 ustry, the spike of loan debt among Americans and the hands of the people. These protesters are the inflation ofoil prices. tired of being treated as mere profits. According to the article, Goldman Sachs Unfortunately, it appears that New York manipulated consumers by false ly represent- City police officers are trying to mute these ing the quality of investments and monopo- advocates. CBS News reported that around lizing on defaulted mortgages and loans. To 800 arrests have been made throughout the get away with such manipulation, they ar- Occupy Wall Street movement. Police are ranged for politicians with ties to the bank to claiming d.isorderly conduct to justify rebecome involved in the government. These straining the Fir t Amendment rights of the politicians then rela.'led the standards that protesters. Despite the police officers' athad previously protected consumers from tempts to silence the democracy that is bedefau lting . ing exemplified, protesters continue to find Of course, the big corporations profit when means to ensure their voices are heard and Americans cannot afford to pay them back, the sound of :freedom prevails. and consequently they hope to lend to the So if you hear the cry from Wall Street, less fortunate. This is where having those know that it is the sound of democracy ringconflicts of interest within the government ing. Know that you have a right and even really comes in handy for them. a patriotic obligation to peacefully join the That is just a taste of the highly document- outcry agai nst corporate tyranny. As Thomed corruption among corporations. For de- as Jefferson once stated, "All tyranny needs cades, Americans have wordlessly watched to gain a foothold is for people of good conit happen. FinaJly, someone has decided science to remain silent." to speak up for what is right. Occupy Wall Street is a movement to take the power away CONTACT KIRSTIN COOK AT: from the corporations and put it back into kirstin cook@thewilkesbeacon.com Have you cont ributed to t he flood clean-up volunteer effort s? • Yes • No, but I plan to • No, and I do not plan to Cast you r vote online at: www.t hewilkesbeacon.com SPEAK UP! The Beacon wants to hear your voice. Send your name, major, year and opinion to: anthony.goreczny @thewilkesbeacon.com The Beacon reserves the right to edit submitted pieces for space and content. Anonymous letters will not be published. �THE BEACON I OCTOBER 4, 201 1 Students are looking for • • • convenience 1n groceries BY TIMOTHY FISHER Staff Writer As I established in last week's issue of The Beacon, Wilkes places seemingly dull eateries in conven.i ent locations. Expanding on this underlying theme of the campus, l came upon a brilliant idea the other day. I had just pressed the elevator button at the University Towers building, when I looked to my left. In that space is a lounge that nobody uses. Why is that? I strayed from the elevators and wandered into the lounge. An old television, microwave and a soda machine are all that are in the room. At one time, you could use the exit door within the lounge as another way to get out of the building, but not anymore. Observing the room, I concluded that something can surely be done with the derelict area. Listening to my fellow students and peers, r noticed a reCLm-ing problem; there is no twenty-four hour convenience store on the carnpu . The follow-up reply usually was "yeah that v,,ould be great," or "man, that place would make money." Standing in that em pty lounge and remembering these tatements, I had an epiphany. A small twentyfour hour convenience store would be the perfect entity to fill the first floor lounge space in the University Towers building. I, for one, most certainly do not go to bed at 9, 10 or even 11 p.m. I stay up until 1, 2, or 3 a.m. Most often, I am with friends or on my own doing school work. l get the munchies too, so much so that J can't stop thinking about eating. Sure, l buy food from Wal-Mart to offset my need to eat at 1 a.m., but sometimes I run out. 7 OPINION ,rmnfii There is never enough food in my cabinet during the week, so I end up ordering Domino's. In the late night food industry, Domino's Pizza is king. However, I feel the school can cut in on this action and make some money. How? Put a convenience store in the first floor lounge of Towers. When r get hungry I could j ust mosey dov.'11 the hall, r )// ride the elevator, and walk into the new convenience store. What would they have? Well , a couple of refrigerator coolers would be a start. One for beverages: soda, juice, water and energy drinks. The second cooler would contain a BY ANTHONY GORECZNY frozen section: pizza rolls, bagel bites, Eggo Opinion Edi tor waffles and ice cream. Now for the few shelves they've got: pop tarts, cereal, cookAs most people are well aware, Facebook ies and protein powder. recently released a new update for the de~ The possible food items can be the same sign of the entire site. This is not the first as any convenience store. What is the di f. of these updates, nor will it be the last. Yet ference between a Rite-Aid and the "Wilkes every time one is released, the new layout is Mart"? The Wilkes-located store can be a trending topic in dorm rooms, classrooms more easily operated by the university, and it and girls' bathrooms. There are two comis located safely on the Wilkes campus, right mon similarities in each epi sode of "New next to the public safety office. Facebook Layout Anxiety." My conclusion is simple. Clear the TowThe first i that no one ever see it comers lounge, build a small convenience store ing. The lack of foresight comes primarily there, and keep it open twenty-four hours. from the fuct that large numbers of people from these three stipulations emerges an who use Facebook are not that involved in idea with two principles in mind; ingenu- or concerned with its development. The ity and common sense. 1 pose this question average user is more concerned with their to you, the reader. Does Wilkes University Words with Friends accow1t or his or her have the common sense to see such a good best friend 's newest photo album. There are idea? We'll see. many development forums where users talk about the updates and new features . If Facebook users were trnly so concerned CONTACT TI MOTHY FISHER AT: about new updates and releases they would timothy. fisher@wilkes.edu check the forums much more often. ln reality, very few users check the forums regular.ly, or are even aware of them. This shows that few users truly care what the page layout is. 1f these people did care, they would check the forums and would know about the next update for at least a couple days beforehand. Few people seem to care about the layout enough to do anything about it, but many enjoy complaining about it. The second s imilarity is that once the update is released, the vast majority of users have a very strong dislike for the ne·w layout or feature. Multitudes of people are posting about how much they liked the old layout better and how they wish Facebook would bring it back. l thoroughly enjoy watching this play out after every update because it is clear one of The Beacon/Laura Preby three things is happening: People are mas- IPlif The Facel:xXJk Update Fiasco sive hypocrites and lie constantly, people enjoy talking about just about anything and don't always pay attention to what they say, or Facebook secretly resets everyone's mind every time they send out a new update. Though my favor.ite is the mind rebooting theory, l unfortunately have to admit that the most likely exp lanation is the lack of attention to conversation. For example, I have seen my good friend Augustine Xavier Robins update his status in a similar matter after the two most recent updates.-Both times he proclaimed his dislike for the new layout, and how much he preferred the old one. Many other people have shown similar patterns of behavior and this shows that people arc, for the most part, indifferent to the actual functional layout of Facebook, and care more about how many people they can get to like their status. One other possible conclusion is that each subsequent update has been worse th.an all the previous ones. That would indefinitely lead to an overall decrease in the number of users. According to the timeline available on Facebook, the site just recently reach over 750 million users. TI1is is undeniable proof that the updates are not getting worse. I personally enjoy the new layout. It is very streamlined and gives users quick access to the information that is most important to them. Pictures are larger in the news feed and the real-time feed on the side of the page is very useful. 1 am also pleased to see that they fixed one of the few problems I did have with the site. In the previous update the chat system received a makeover that l always found quite bothersome. That change has been undone and the old chat has been returned . The Facebook team is a large group of highly intelligent people who seem to have SEE UPDATING, Page 8 . �... . OPINION 8 THE BEACON I OCTOBER 4, 2011 Where is FEMA when the community needs it? BY THE BEACON ln an effort to help those people in the surroundjng areas that were devastated by the recent flooding, Andrew Miller has been taking groups of students to help with the cleanup and rebuilding effort. Many people have lost everything they own, and some have even lost friends and family members. According to ABC News, President Obama declared a state of emergency in both New York and Pennsylvania. This means that th e govemment should be stepping into help with the rebuilding and recovery of the flooded area. The Beacon wants to know why, despite this mandate and the clear damage, government involvement appears to be almost entirely absent. The vast majority of support fo r the victims of the flood has been coming from the citizens and students around the area. M iller stated, " I have seen only one government offic ial in the three weeks that 1 have been there, and it was an offic ial fro m the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Wha t I have seen a lot of is church es, student , and people who just call up aski ng what they can do to help.' Thi s is both appal ling and hearteni ng news. The Beacon is surprised a:t the lack of government involvement. The complete absence of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the devastated areas is a symptom of the ineffective overs ight of the current administration. Important crises and institutions are allowed to slip through the cracks while our leaders are being distracted by the upcoming election and other comparatively less trivial issues. However, to ignore the involvement of the local students and citizens would be another gross oversight. The people who are taking time out of their busy lives to help those in need are demonstrating true American spirit. We, as a nation, are a brotherhood of individuals committed to making our country a better place to live through the tradition of indivi.dual achievement, and there are few achievements that fiJ I you with the same sense of pride and good fortune as helping a fe llow American who has come upon diffi cult times. The American government is supposedly "of the people, by the people, for the people.'· The Beacon wants to know where are the people? Are they in sitting in plush otTices in Was hington, D.C., drinking coffee and chatting about the next election? No . T hey are i n NEPA and they are quite literal ly shoveling piles of garbage out of their houses. Students who wish to get involved and help out the community should email D r. M ill er at andrew.mi11er1 @ wi lkes.edu. CONTACT ANTHONY GORECZNY AT: an thony.goreczny@the wifkesbeacon.com The Beacon/Caitlin Czeh Student Government President Wille Eggleston and Samantha Bickert help clean up damage from the flooding. UPDATING Jim The new layout sucks bunghole. The old version was better as it allowed you o s ee what you missed over :the past few hours or days . Change it back, bunghole suckers!!! 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I understand that people need something to talk about, but at least try to avoid contradicting yourself or posting crazy things on your profile. Other people notice these thjngs. Best fiiends, crushes and possible employers log onto your profi le every day. People have the tendency to make themselves appear unintelligent through their Facebook use. Try not to fall into thi s trap and remember that your profi le is often one of the first things a person sees \ hen they are getting to know you, and first impressions count for a lot. CONTACT ANTHONY GORECZNY AT: anthony.goreczny@thewilkesbeacon.com �CONTACT EDITOR: christinelee@thewilkesbeacon.com Commuters like spending free time in pool room, lounge in SUB BY HOLLY BOYER Assistant Life Editor For students who live on campus or close to it, going back to your dorm or apartment is easy to do between your classes. But for commuters, it would not be convenient to dri ve back and forth to their homes between clas ses. Fortunately, the university has provided commuters with multiple areas that they can utilize in between the times that they have to be on campus for classes. Two of the more popular places on campus that commuters enjoy spending their free time in are the lounge and poolroom located on the first floor of the Student Union Building. Junior psychology and English major Ashley Bringmaun is one commuter that spends some of her time in the SUB lounge- . "1 enjoy spending time in the (lounge), it gives me a place to go and relax and hang out with people," Bringmann said. " It's a way to foe! more involved and a part of campus." Often commuters spend about five to six hours a day in between classes congregating in these lounges. ln the lounge, students have multiple couches and tables to hang out, socialize or to sit down and do school work in their spare time. In the poolroom there are various gaming opportunities, from t ~ l table to arcade games. Sot:,homore criminology major Ashley Rasfl is another commuter that regularly spends her time in the poolroom. Rash says The Beacon/Austin Loukas The Beacon/ Austin Loul<.as Junior computer information systems major Tim Cheung, a commuter, plays pool in the poolroom. Commuters like to congregate in the poolroom and lounge on the first floor of the Student Center because of its central location on campus. Two commuters enjoy lunch in the SUB first floor lounge. This lounge is popular with commuters to hang out. they also ometimes play cards or watch You Tube videos to pass the t ime. The SUB lounge room always has students relaxing in it. Junior elementary education major Amanda Coombs is one commuter who likes to meet with her friends there. "Our group likes to sit in a circle and just talk. We have a lot of fun and it gives us a chance to unwind from the stresses of the semester," Coombs said. Other places that commuters can spend is in an odd location, which contributes to why students are never there. · "It would be nice to move the commuter lounge to somewhere more convcui.ent and accessibl e for commuters," Bringmann said . "Conyngham Hall is out of the way and closer to the dorms than the parking lot, 1 have no reason to go over there." 011 the other hand, the pool room and the SUB lounge are easily accessible and better SEE COMMUTERS, Page 11 STUDY ABROAD CONTACT MORGAN EVANS AT: Continued from FRONT PAGE morgan.evans@wilkes.edu Even though faculty and staff were not eligible, they were encouraged to participate up to three photos each for submi ssio n in to the on c!mpus photo exhibition and to be published in the resource guide. First prize will receive $150, second prize will receive $100, third prize will receive 50. The prize award ceremony will be held Tuesday, Oct. 11 , in the Student Union Building lounge 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For those intere ted in the future, you still have a chance share with the Wilkes community your story, Mille-r plans on continuing this contest in future years. their free time in are the library and the commuter lounge in the basement of Conyngham Hall. Study areas and the writing center in the library are great places that students can get a lot of schoolwork done. Unfortunately, due to the location of the commuter lounge, many stray away from it. "The commuter lounge is creepy. I don 't like the idea of going to a basement to hang out," Rash said. Bringmann adds that the commuter lounge Left: Study abroad is also available for professors. Here, professor of sociology and anthropology Dr. Jim Merryman speaks to villagers in Uganda by speaking fluent Swahili before starting a community assesment meeting in Uganda. Merryman has extensive travel experience in Uganda and other parts of Africa, starting off in the Peace Corps. His work in Africa has mostly focused on the impact of wells built in Uganda. Courtesy of Dr. Godlove Fonjweng . �10 LIFE Language Partners help International students learn English BY CHRISTINE LEE Life Editor Going away to college for the first time is often intimidating for students, but it can be even- more intimidating when a student is coming from another country into the U.S. and does not speak English. A new program that pairs students in the Intensive English program with other Wilkes students is hoping to make international students' time in the U.S. more pleasant by pairing them with English-speaking Wilkes students. This year is the first year that the Intensive English program is having conversation partners fo r international students. The program pairs a volunteer student with an international student studying English as a second language. The program has partners meeting outside the classroom by talking to each other about any topic about once a week. The idea is for both students to have fun talking and to learn new things about each other and each other's cultures. The Beacon/Christine Lee Freshman international studies major Kayla Rooney chats with language partner Abdullah Zamil, who is a first year student in the Intensive English Program. "You get to ask what it's like in Saudi Arabia, have you visited other countries, what kind of food do you eat, things that you wouldn't get to experience with somebody from your own culture," Kimberly Niezgoda, assistant director of English as a second language services, said. "It's becoming friends with somebody from another cul- ture." Niezgoda says the program gives students who are taking .ESL a chance to practice English. The internationa l students are not part of university life but are in the Intensive English program taking classes five days a week in intense English. "They want a chance to just hang out with an American and someone who's not studying English with them and practice their skills," Niezgoda said. "It's up to each individual what they talk about." Niezgoda said a lot of companies are looking to hire someone with global experience and being a conversation partner can increase one's own global awareness and get places with their careers. ''l'm looking forward to learning about his culture and learning new things ab.out different countries," freshman accounting major Molly Hinkel said. "(And) just being able to comprehend other cultures and appreciate diversity in America and appreciate other cultures." Hinkel said that it is worth it to be a language partner because you never know what you' ll learn about your partner. Sophomore business administration major Michael Carone says he talked on Skype with high school students from Vietnam and wanted the chance to speak face-to-face with an international student. SEE PARTNERS, Page 11 Saudi Arabian National Da Celebration The Beacon/Michael Klimek On Friday, Sept. 30 the Center for Global Education and Diversity hosted Saudi Arabian National Day in the Henry Student Center. The event celebrated Saudi Arabian culture and included samples of native foods, flags, and traditional Saudi Arabian attire for students to try on. Observed on September 23, National Day celebrates the unification of the kingdoms of Nejd and Hejaz in 1932. The celebration took place in part because of the large number of students from Saudi Arabia . . �THE BEACON I OCTOBER 4, 2011 LIFE 11 Giving the gift of life with Red Cross blood drives BY DOMINICK COSTANTINO Staff Writer Each year, millions of people are in need of blood and each year many vol untarily give their own blood out of the goodness of their hearts. Wilkes University happens to hold blood drives throughout the school year to help the American Red Cross. The most recent blood drive was held in the Henry Student Center Ballroom on Sept. 15. The goal for this blood drive was to have 55 donors. The goal was exceeded with about 79 people showing up. Out of the participants, they got 67 productive units of blood. American Red Cross "The canceling of Club Day helped out the September blood drive because normally most students would be at club day and not giving blood," community service coordina- "The neat part of being a blood donor is that you can save up · to three lives," -Megan Boone. tor Megan Boone said. Boone said that donating blood actually makes a difference in saving lives, which is a good incentive to participate. "The neat part of being a blood donor is that you can save up to three lives,' Boone said. Junior communications m~jor Allie Naumann donated for the Sept. 15 drive. " I decided to donate because I haven't had the chance to donate in a while. It was a good experience, and I plan to donate at the next drive," Naumann said. Blood drives are held at Wilkes University every 56 days. Most of the blood drives are held in the ballroom. The typical blood dri ve runs from IO a.m. to 4 p.m. The day of the week varies, but they are usually held on Tuesdays or Thursdays during cJub hours. Once a blood drive is annOLmced, individuals can register with Boone through email, or they can register on the American Red Cross website. First time donors will need to bring a driver's license. Regul ar donors can bring their donor card. Also, Food Services at Wilkes provides food items for those concerned with low blood sugar. "We have a mix of students, faculty and staff who donate at our drives," Boone said. " Many faculty and staff are consistent donors for all our drives." The next blood drive at Wilkes will be held on from l0a.m. to 4p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29 in the Student Center Ballroom Boone said those interested in coming should stay healthy, get enough sleep, drink a Jot of water and increase iron consumption. "During the winter months, we get a lot of defers because of health reasons," Boone said. According io the American Red Cross website, the flooding on Sept. 8 forced the cancellation of more than 29 blood drives, which is causing a shortage. "Anyone eligible to donate, please try," Boone said. CONTACT DOMINICK COSTANTINO AT: dominick.costantino@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Austin Loukas Junior elementary education m ajor Amanda Coombs and junior history major Samantha Hunter, both com mut ers, check devices in the Student Center lounge. PARTNERS Cont inu ed from Page 1O The Beacon/Austin Loukas Two commuters play a card game in the SUB poolroom. The pool room is a popular spot for commuters to relax, p lay games and socialize with friends. COMMUTERS :ontinued from page 9 ;ampus life, which is why many commuters ;pend their down times playing games and ,ocializing with their friends there. They enjoy using the SUB lounges during the day, although they would love for the addition of a television as weJI as more soda machine options. CONTACT HOLLY BOYER AT: ho/lyboyer@thewilkesbeacon.com "It was the same thing except it was over the computer and l thought it would be fun to do it in person," Carone said. "I'll be able to help him with his conversational English skills and we'll learn about each others' cultures ." Students in Intensive English · program are excited to have language partners as it gives Lhem a chance to practice their English skills and to learn more about American culture and to have a good time. "To have an English partner, you improve your cultural awareness and (get) new information you didn 't have before," lntensive English student Bader Alsalamah , who is from Saudi Arabia, said, "l'd like to talk about his culture because I don't have a lot of infom1ation about American culture is and to have a fun time with him." ESL students also find that having a language partner will help them to get better at their English language skills and want to talk to students. "It 's my aim to improve my English :tO Arabic ti~f Chinese -"Friendship" language for that reason l want help from (Molly)," Faisal Alghamdi, another Intensive English student from Saudi Arabia, said, "It's a very good way to learn a new language." CONTACT CHRISTINE LEE AT: christine.lee@wilkes.edu . -- J �12 ""t Q1.1esfio')S Important People U'liW\Y.,orf THE BEACON I OCTOBER 4, 2011 LIFE with \ MARKALLEN DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS, ADVISER OF STUDENT GOVERNMENT Allen: There's always challenges whenever you're dealing with hwnan behavior, and we have wonderful students for the most part. There will always be those challenges, whether it be dealing with issues of mental health or behavioral sorts of issues - those can be very challenging, very time-consuming, because you're trying to balance what's in the best interest of the student in crisis versus what's in the best interest of the campus at large, so that can add some stresses to the job. The Beacon: ls there something people would be surprised to know about you? Allen: I have two children who are both very musically oriented. My son is a musician in Philadephia and teaches at the University of the Arts but also plays in several bands, does studio work and goes between New York and Philadephia as a professional musician. And my daughter is in her first year of college to be an opera singer. So both are very musically inclined, and 1 credit that to hav ing brought them up in a house of listening to all different types of mus ic. The other quirky little thing is that I originally went to school to be a weatherman. I started as a meteorology ma,jor but changed as time went on. The Beacon/ Austin Loukas Dean Mark Allen pictured in his office, which is located on the second floor of Passan Hall. Allen says he is surrounded with successful, intelligent people working in the multitude of departments he works with. BY KIRSTIN COOK Editor-in-Chief ,;---------------Tbe Beacon: What is your role on campus? Allen: As dean of students, I have responsibility for residence life, health and wellness - which includes campus counseling - student development - which is student activities, cooperative education, leadership programs, adventure education, campus interfaith, community service. Additionally I advise student government . ·• and I also facilitate the judicial council on campus w hich is the final appellate gro up for students who have been found guilty of infractions of university policy. And then J he!p coordinate large sea.le projects like commencement and new student orien tation and those sorts of activities. I do teach, and I'm very passionate about that, I teach two frrst-year foun dation courses, one in leadership studies, the other in American culture and values, which is a class that includes all of our first year inter\ national students as well as about domestic students, so l thoroughly enjoy that. And 1 teach topics classes in sociology in the spring, so that's a part ofmy life outside of student affairs where I get to see students at a totally different level, as a student-teacher relationship. The Beacon: What is the best part about your role? Allen: Clearly, working with students, a11d I don 't mean to sound cliche, as dean of students . There's this old exterior (to me), but on the inside J stay young just by working - in my job, f'm very fortunate that I meet 500-600 new people a year, and I get to watch them as first year students that grow and fulfill their hopes and dreams and graduate, and of course as alumni - and having had the benefit of being here over 25 years 1 observe doctors and lawyers and teacbers, all sorts of fo lks who have graduated come back, and ta lk to me. For me to feel that I've had some small part of their success is extremely gratifying. The Beacon: What is the most difficult part of your position? The Beacon : Did you ever consider becoming an artist or a musician like your children? Allen: I have very little talent. Frankly I played the accordion for about two weeks. It's remarkable that my son is a master of woodwind instruments and my daughter has a beautiful soprano voice, but I have none of thot!rtal~~ The Beacon: What is in your refrigerator right now? Allen: I think whatever I can put ketchup on. If people eat lunch with me they will have seen ketchup go on just about everything. I was in a Parisian restaurant and the waiter brought me a plate, and I made the mistake of asking for a little ketchup for it, and that was particularly offensive to him. f consider it a food group. The Beacon: If you were an animal, what type of animal would you be? Allen: Jt would probably be from the cat family I would think, because I picture a cat or a tiger or a lion as an animal that doesn' t relax often, and given the nature of my work and even in home life I am continually busy with some things. The Beacon: Are there any television shows that you are currently watching? Allen: For the most part it would be either watching the occasional football game - I'm an avid New England Patriots fan, and a Boston Red Sox fan - a little bit of the History Channel. I enjoy history, and the only show J would watch fairly faithfu lly is "The Office," l find it very funny, even as they change people out of it, it still conti nues to be fresh, that would be my favorite. The Beacon: If you \Vere to win a million dollars, what is the first thing you would do with it? Allen: I would like to be totally philanthropic and give it to a variety of causes, but there's a piece of me that would want to make sure the mortgage and kid's loans and all of that were covered, but I certainly wo uld want to put a large portion to worthy causes. I would be remiss ifI didn ' t bring up the current flood ituation. I have been out in the community a couple of times with student groups, clearing basements, and just seeing the devastation -- a large portion of that million dollars, which would only be a dent, would go immediately to those that are suffering aro und us. The Beacon : What is your favorite pastime? Allen: I play racquetball. And then a Jot of it is traveling to Philadelphia, New York, Washington to either see plays, musical perfonnances or something culturally oriented. The Beacon: So you're very into culture - theater, things like that? Allen: Yeah, 1 derive energy out of that creative arts experience. .Music is kind of a driving force in my life, and I also like other areas of the arts, including painting, movies, plays; it's just an area I tend to gravitate to as a form of stress reliefand also a rejuvenating energy that comes from the creative arts. The Beacon: What are you looking forward to in the future at Wilkes? Allen: It 's always exciting to see new growth, new building going on on campus ... and taking a look at the new science building, that's exciting, I think that kind of a project breeds enthusiasm among the community, whether you' re a biology maj or or an English major, you see that growth and you feel like you ' re part of something exciting. CONTACT KIRSTIN COOK AT: kirstincook@thewilkesbeacon.com �CONTACT EDITOR: devoninovak@thewilkesbeacon.com Local bands perform to aid flood victims in their time of strife NEPA venues hope to heal through entertainment and fundraising vocal ist Jane Moser is also one of the event -organizers. "Every cent we're making is going right to this cause. Nobody's taking a The flood of Irene wrought a scene of dim e. Everyone is donating their time, their de astation that many EPA residents had equipment. We're doing ok. It's these other never seen before. For Kingston native reg- people who need that money." "You can't say no to that," agreed Drew gae artist George Wesley, it was a tragic Kelly, a folk singer from Scranton on the bill flashback. "I witnessed and actually work ed in Ag- for the River Street show. "You put yourself nes in '72, when r was 18," he explained. " I in those people's hoes and you know that remember it very we ll. These are the kinds it's got to be tough, almost like your floatin g of things that are only supposed to happen away with the river yourself" Tickets for the Oct. 9 conceit at River once in a lifetime." Now, Wesley is hoping to do his part once Street Jazz Cafe are $10. Ages 21 + on ly, th e again . He is among several local musicians show starts at 7 p.m . For more information, who contribute to the relier effort by per- visit www. ri verstreet j azzcafe.com Tickets for the Oct. 22 concert at Diane's forming benefit concerts. On Sunday, Oct. 9, Wesley will join an eclectic line-up of six Deli & Internet Cafe are $5 . Ages 18+ on ly, act playing at the River Street Jazz Cafe the show starts at 2 p.m. For more informain Plains; proceeds will be donated to the tion, call 570-602-5700. Wyoming Valley chapter of the American CONTACT BILL THOMAS AT: Red Cross. william.thomas4@wilkes.edu Tn recent weeks, similar events have been held at the Genetti Conference Center, Liam's Place and Redwood Art Space in WiJkes-Barre. Area artists are eager to provide whatever consolation they can to the many flood victims, through both music and fundraising. "I've been affected by flooding before," said Rob Rosencrans, singer for Skin-nBones, a Scranton rock band that will be playing a separate flood relief concert at Diane's Deli & Internet Cafe in Pittston on Saturday, Oct. 22. 'The river I li ve by is only about a third of the Susquehanna, but l know the destruction [it] can do and it sucks to see people's lives wiped ~ -ay. So if we can help in any way, that's what we're going to do," Rosencrans said. The line-up for the concert at Diane's is just as diverse as the one for the River treet show and twice as large, with a total of 13 bands starting in the early afternoon and playing through the night. The proceeds will again go to the American Red Cross, and bands are asking their fans to contribute anything else they can spare, whether it's cash donation, supplies or manpower. "Every little bit, no matter how small, helps," Bill Lister, drummer for Scranton metal band Our Ashes Remain, said, whose BY BILL THOMAS Staff Writer ·- - --- -- Area artists come together for a g_ood cause: {clockwise from top) Scranton-based metal band Our Ashes Remain, Scranton-based folk rocker Drew Kelly, Scrantonbased classic rock group Skin-n-Bones and Kingston-based one-man reggae band George Wesley. All images are courtesy of band members. �14 A&E THE B'EACON OCTOBER 4, 2011 Thai Thai brings authentic Thai cuisine to downtown Wilkes-Barre Local restaurant attracts those seeking authentic Thai foods in the area BY JORDAN RAMIREZ Staff Writer .. •••••••• ••• .. •<HN ,.••• .. •••• .. -•• •••• .. . .. .... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ It took me several years to finally take the two minute trip from campus lo Thai Thai. After a three course meal, for just over $20, the restaurant is unquestionably worth the short walk, and frankly, a considerably Jon,. ger one. This elegant restaurant serves authentic Thai cuisine at a reasonable price. It is located just off the square on 41 S. Main St. Upon entering, T noticed the cleanliness and organization of the establishment. The hostess and at least three other employees kindly greeted me and my friends before we even reached our table. The waiter was on hi s game and tilled our water glasses after each sip \.Vas taken. The menu is detailed, and noticeably authentic. Foreign dishes such as Lad Nar and Plah Goong are thoroughly explained on the menu and more specifically via the knowledgeable employees. The menu offers much variety with Thai spins on traditional Ameri can dishes such as Buffalo wings and a full vegetarian menu. A large variety of sauces, the majority of them being spicy, were the highlight of the dinner. The Thai buffa lo wings were a shared appetizer that were drenched in a nostalgic yet altered version of a typical wing sauce. The waiter recommended pineapple fried rice, which sounded strangely appetizing, and the dish exceeded my expectations. The meal was topped off with fried ice cream. The waiter " poured" a blue flame over the desert making it finely caramelized. As this was undoubtedly the most unique presentation, every course was beautifully arranged on white angular plates. I have a difficult time finding anything wrong with Tl1ai Thai. The menu is expansive but provides something for everyone. The employees were friendly and welltrained and the food was prepared and displayed impeccably. Thai Thai is a fantastic, clean, and visually appealing restaurant and it may be the best and most unique place to eat in downtown Wilkes-Barre. CONTACT JORDAN RAMIREZ AT: jordan.ramirez@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Jo nathan Bowman Thai Thai is located on 41 S. Main St., a walking distance from campus. Movie Review: 'Dream House' plot twists leave audiences stumped BY BILL THOMAS Staff Writer ···-··~- ----· - - - - - - - - - - It's an old story. No, I'm not talking about the story of "Dream House." I' m talking about the story behind it. It's a of a meddling studio, an angry director and a damaged film. Amidst minor controversy over Universal Pictures' choice to not screen "Dream House" for critics prior to its release - a move many consider an ominous indication of a film's quality, or lack thereof - as well as accusations from fru trated film buffs that tbe movi e's trailer blatantly gives away key plot twists, rumors have swirled in cineaste circles that director Jim Sheridan was miffed over supposed studio interference, causing him to largely disown ~ e film. Surprisingly, ''Dream House" is hardly as bad as the negative buzz implies. Oh, it's bad all right, but not appallingly so. "Dream House" gives us Will (Dan iel Craig) and Libby (Rachel Weisz), a happily married couple leaving behind the hustle 'n' bustle of the city for a quiet life in snow-kissed suburbia. Their new home seems like the perfect place to rai e their two young daughters, except fo r the horrific massacre that occurred there five years earlier. Aside from bringing down the property value, the house's blood-soaked history attaches an aura of mystery and menace to its new inhabitants, causing the locals to treat them with hesitancy and hostility. Neighbor Ann (Naomi Watts) knows why, but her lips are sea led. Will , detennined to uncover the secrets of the house's former owner, reveals his own deeply buried connections to the building's grim pa t, ultimately bringing his whole world down. As egregious a sin as "Dream House 's" spoi ler-spittin' trailer was, Universal 's decision to market the film as an old-fashioned ghost story, when it's nothing of the sort, is arguably worse. More a psycho.logical thriller, the film 's titular house is haunted not by spirits, but by memories and il.lusions. Will 's search for answers quickly becomes a desperate struggle to reclaim real.ity itself. Unfortw1ately, "Dream House" suffers from something of a Frankenstein complex. It feels like two different movies stitched together awkwardly, leaving behind a malfo rmed oddity unsure of what it's even supposed to be. Audiences are Jikely to .t:ce:nnrow n when what started as a languid murder mystery abruptly morphs into a shaky, surrealist psychodrama. As much as I appreciate the honest, unconventional efforts to explore new territory, the results are hardly memorable. On the contrary, they tend to be surprisingly predictable and even cliche. Worse, the movie is plagued by lingering questions, absurd contrivances, gaping plot holes and undercooked characters. The acting i solid and the direction top-notch, but the rest of the bare essentia Is are left to langui sh. How can one hope to build a sturdy structure without the basic materials? Sometimes poignant, sometimes laughable, the fi lm i a flawed, uneven experiment or wasted poten ti a I. Simply put. this "Dream Ho use" is a fixer-upper. CONTACT BILL THOMAS AT: william .thomas4@thewilkesbeacon.com �THE BEACON I OCTOBER 4, 2011 15 A&E Crimson Lion an area success with exotic hookah, live performances While other businesses in Wilkes-Barre fall, lounge-coffee shop thrives BY MICHAEL WINTERMUTE Staff Writer While college students all around the Wilkes-Barre area have been watching businesses and shops close down, the Crimson Lion remains a steady place for them to relax. Though many local business owners have been forced to adapt their business plans or make cutbacks to accommodate the demanding economy of the W-B area, the Crimson Lion has been a story of improvement. Owner Mike Pasquini, who started the bu iness in 20 lO, believes that even when a business is successful, there is room for improvement. Whether it is better-tasting coffee or extic new hookah tobacco (known a shi ha), constant progress is large part of Pasquini's business plan. Starting Monday, Oct. 2, the Crimson Lion will begin opening at 10 a.m. and offering baked Danishes and cookies from a local company, Sweet Little Things. The lounge will also be serving toasted bagels with cream cheese. "We hope to offer higher quality coffee and snacks fo r people that have breaks and class early in the morning as wel l as getting some more business from the local offices," said Pasquini. Recently, employees of the Crimson Lion invented new shisha flavors named "Ginger Spice," which is a mixture pumpkin pie, vanilla and snicker doodle shishas. They also created a mixture of "Pirate's Cave" and "Apple Jax" called "Hayes Cave." According to Pasquini, both are very popular. Apart from these innovative techniques geared toward the business' large college demographic, Pasquini also utilizes more basic business strategies, including social networking. "Ini tially .l was excited to use (Faccbook) for the business but then they would not let me advertise anymore because rny we're to- bacco related ," Pasquini said. "I got a lot of fans with my first round of advertising that went through and have built upon that. It's a bit frustrating not be able to buy ads anymore." Pasquini also believes the Crimson Lion has had success with 1-i ve entertainment. which is limited to Thursday night "Open Mic" events and live perfonnances by fu ll bands once or twice a month. According to Pasquini, having live entertainment has created returning customers. The Cri mson Lion is an example of a lo~ cal business refusing to slow down with the economy. Apart from the aforementioned techniques and modem.ization, Pasquini hopes to upgrade the Lion even more. 'Tm definitely satisfied but there's always more improvements and innovations," Pasquini said. "The next project ·wi ll be something to make the place more relaxed when there's a big crowd of people in there. Something like decorated sheets spanning the ceiling and lighting better suited to the mood of the (Crimson Lion)." ...., CONTACT MICHAEL WINTERMUTE AT: michael.wintermute@wi lkes.ed u Banned books celebrated The Beacon/ Kirstin Cook English honor society Sigma Tau Delta did a live reading of several books that have been banned in the past, such as "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn;' the Harry Potter series and "The Loraz" by Dr. Suess. The presentation took place during club hours in the Student Union Building to honor National Banned Books Week, which takes place Sept. 24 through Oct. 1 annually. 146 SOUTH PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE / WILKES-BARRE, PA 18701 �Green Room is infamous area for athletes to hone their skills Coach Keith Klahold continually evolves his workouts to improve student-athletes BY JUSTIN FRANIAK Ass;:;tant Sports Editor The basement of the Marts Center holds the secret weapon for all of Wilkes Athletics. It's not some kind of magical machine or super supplement; it's good old-fashioned hard work. The keeper of this secret weapon is Keith Klahold, the strength ,md conditioning coach for Wilkes Athletics. [n his ninth year at Wilkes, Klahold has developed a reputation as a stickler for perfection and as a great motivator. .K lahold, an athletic traini.ng graduate from Slippery Rock University, decided to switch his career _paths because of his experiences in his brother's gym. Another part of his motivation was his intense dislike of seeing athletes that he was working with get injured. Injury prevention by proper strengthening and conditioning is now the backbone of his workouts. "I wanted to improve athletes and prevent injmies in the first place," KlahoJd said, "instead of having to treat them later." After getting his bachelor's degree at Slippery Rock in 1997, Klahold went on to cam hi s master's degree at California University of Pennsylvania in 2006. Since then he has working as the strength and conditioning coach at Co~rad Weiser High School, and held the same position at Florid a Atlantic University for four years before making the move to Wilkes. Klahold draws inspirations for his workouts from many different outlets. Klahold has created workouts using ideas from his interns and other colleague , and sometimes uses rehab exercises to strengthen certain parts of the athletes' bodies. He also credits NBC's show ''The Biggest Loser" for showing him a few more elements t! put into his workouts. He recently added a rope pull excercise that was on one of the latest<pisodes. Klahold said he uses elements from Crossfit trairiing to create shorter but intense workouts. These short and intense workouts have been dubbed 'Fun Fridays." Klahold thought of this idea in order for off-season athletes to enjoy their weekends, but also get a full workout in about 20 minutes. There may be some misconceptions floating around about what goes on in this place that Wilkes athletes refer to as the "Green Room." But Klahold quickly pointed out that athletes just need to realize the Green Room workouts make them fundamentally better at their craft. Ryan Wilson, the captain of the Wi lkes wrestling team, also reinforced the mental aspect of tough Green Room workouts. "Green room workouts get us in shape for the season," Wilson, a senior business administration major, said. "I t's all about mind over matter and developing a winning attitude. Klahold's workouts are adapted fo r multiple sports. Sophomore receiver Tim Bousson likes how the workouts combine cardio and weightlifting into one session. "It's a good tota l body workout," Bousson said. "I've definitely seen a noticeable change in my speed and agility on the field ." The Green Room also provides areas for baseball , soccer and softball ath letes to improve their skills. Along with pull-up bars, ropes and tire flips, the Green Room has areas to take batting practice and throw a few pitches. Junior defender Brooke Edwards e~joys kicking a soccer ball around in the downstairs of the Marts Center. "It provides us with a place to practice if it rains," Edwards, math and education major, said. "It also lets us tone our skills year round and in the offseason." The Green Room also provides an alternative to norm al. practices for the wrestling team. Being such a large area, there is lots of space for a game of handball or even kickball. Nathan W11ite, a junior psychology major and wrestler, likes how the Green Room allows the team to mix it up at practice. "Sometimes we ' ll warm up with a game of kickball or handball to get us excited for practice," ·white said. "It also creates some team bonding in the proce. s. These different kinds of warm ups usually lead to a great _practice." W11en entering the Green Room one can see sign exclaiming "caution " or "work area ahead." You may also hear moans and groan or the infamous yelling of"hard work doesn't feel good, it looks good." For someone who is unfamiliar with the Green Room it may be awkward, but for those accustomed to leaving it al l on the turt: it's just another day on the job. This is the stuff champions are made of. CONTACT JUSTIN FRANIAK AT: iustin.franiak@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Justin Franiak Amanda Pawlowski tries an exercise inspired by "The Biggest Loser:' The new exercise involves pulling a long rope with a weight attached to the other end, while staying in a plank position. The Beacon/ Just in Franiak Kris Krawchuck performs one of the many innovative exercises in the Green Room. This exercise involves lifting a half-full keg above the head, strengthening multiple muscles. " �THE BEACON IOctober 4, 2011 SPORTS Gettingtoknow .. BY PHAT NGUYEN S orts Editor Meet Alex George, sophomore business administration major of 1he football team. The sophomore quarterback is Leading a potent rushing attack that has put up backto-back 300 yard pe,:formances. George who has been named the MAC offense player of the ·week for his 5 td performance against Widenor also considers himself a quiet humble leader. but has no problem "\peaking up when he needs to. Age: 19 Major: Business Administration Hometown : York, PA . It's about two hours away. It's just below Hanisburg Wasn't LeSean McCoy from the 717 too? He went to Bi.shop McDevitt. Yeah Mechanicsburg is pretty close. Tate [MooreJacobs] is from that area too. [s there anyone professional or college player that you like to compa,·e your game play to? I think my favorite QB is Luck. His mental standpoint and preparation is the most s.i milar. l nm it more than him though. I definitely look at him the most. How were you able to have so much success against Widenor and FDU with over 500 yards total offense each game? Our wide receivers dov..-n:field blocking was phenomenal. I think it carried over to not only me, but also to [Zach] Tivald and A.uxence [WogouJ. Because we were able to get a Pass protection was awesome. It was a com 0 ing together as a group. How important was it to estabJish a good run game? We thought that we could run the ball very well. Plus I mean over the last two weeks, we've been running the ball more than passing even though you didn ' t see it in the stats. A lot of teams come into try ing to shut down [Todd] Eagles. We really wanted to establish the run early and use that to set up the pass. Do you want to give a shout out to your o-line? As a group they all did phenomenal. Obviojsly we have [Ben] Webb as the center. He's like a rock; you know what you're going to get out of him every week. Our guards [Jake] Jardel, Simon [Tkach], and [Brendon] Myer. We have a solid group on the inside we have [Joel Buffa in there too. On the outside tackles we have [Anthony] wain, [Christopher] Gru be and [Joshua] Haag. We have five starting linemen, but we have so much depth we can switch anyone m. It seems like you and Todd Eagles have been on th e same page all year. How have you guys worked to get that chemistry ALEX GEORGE Quarterback, Football r r, down? Through camp and spring ball, we just worked out the timing. It's easy to time with him as far as .l can throw the ball he can run up to it. His speed is phenomenal. He' ll go get it if it's up the re. If any thing we have more trust now. lfl throw it he'll go get it. I think we have it down. He helps my completion percentage. Even if I miss a little bit or if my accuracy is not there, he 's always going to get to the ball. I don't want to jinx you, but I've noticed you have thrown 88 passes without an interception. How were you able to have so much success so fa1·? I mean just go tbru the reads that's just how the offense is set up. When Ttalked to coach Shep and Tivald it was our goal to complete more tha11 60 percent of our passes and we don ' t want to tum the ball over. It's all set up to succeed. I. don 't want to make .it sound easy, but that 's the way our offense is set up. You should complete a lot of pass and not a lot of picks. You and Tate Moore-Jacobs were both named offensive and defensive players of the week respectively for the 2nd time. What's it feel like to receive that honor again? Whenever you get players from yo ur team in recognition, I think it defini tely brings attention to the program . I think it 's fi.mny too because we were roommates last year, and we live together now. What's a bigger hon01·, being named the MAC Offensive Player of the Week, or Beacon Student of the week'? (laughs) Probably the Beacon. I mean a lot of students won't know the MAC other than the team. So I guess a lot more people will see the paper and website. I've noticed that you like to post Bible readings on your 1\vitter. How important is yom· faith to you? It 's something very important to me. I mean I go to church every Stmday. I try to bring it into my football as well. .Do you guys lead in team prayer? We don't do one, but I'm really superstitious and like to do it before games myselt When Coach Shep comes in and tells us we have two minutes before the game, I'll usually get one in then. Do you have any other pregame rituals? Definitely, I have a lot of superstitions. r have a plain black T-shirt that I wear underneath my svveatshirt. Same socks, same tape job, eye black. Game days, T like to get into a groove and keep everything exactly the same at the same times every week. What was it like leading tbe team as a freshman last year and as sophomore now? How were you able to win the respect of the team especially the older guys? Well r mean you just have to earn their respect. I didn 't go in there as a freshman demanding respect. I went in there as a quiet leader because I knew there was a lot more people who did a lot more than I. did before l got there. Guys like Nielson and Gerhart lead the team last year and I learn a lot from them. There 's time as a quarterback where you need to step up into the offens · line. I. would never call bring them back, they al- ' ways .listen. So you and Tivald both rushed for 100 yards against Widenm: What's it like having that dual threat at any given snap? Most of our run plays are options so I could either take it myself or di sh it off to Tivald . .It's huge because it keeps defenses on the edge. A team will come in with a game plan to take the ball out of our lead back, but then we also have Aux, and I could even run the ball too. It's hard to take away just one of those guys when we have other options too. Do you play any other position other than QB? Tfthey every needed anythin else, like punt return kick return block ing as a freshman. I'm willing to do anything I need to win. Is there any background to why you wear the #14? No, T wanted ten actually but obviously Eagles had it. I always wore ten si nce I graduated in 2010, so now l wear fourteen sine I'm going to graduate in 2014. I'm going to stick with that. What's your 40 time? It's slow. (laughs) It's a like a 4 .8. A Jot of guys get on my case because I'm slow compared to everybody else. I run straight. Sometimes my vision isn't that great, but [ pride myse lf on being able to run bard. Every time l get the ball I know I' m not going to be pulling away from anyone, but it 's just that I try make it wher SEE GEORGE, PAGE 19 �18 SPORTS SCOREBOARD FOOTBALL I 0/ l FDU-Florham 45-25 W WOMEN 'S SOCCER . l 0/ I @ Misericordia 0-0 T 20T MEN'S SOCCER I 0/1 @M isericordia 0-3 L MEN'S TENNIS l 0/ 1 Lycoming 8-1 W WOMEN'S TENNIS J0/ 1 Lycoming 8-0 W V:'lleyball I 0/ l A lvernia 0-3 L LOI! Albright 1-3 L . WEEK AHEAD FOOTBALL 10/8 Deleware Valley WOMEN'S SOCCER 10/4 @ Elizabethtovm I 0/8 @ FDU-FLorham MEN'S SOCCER 10/5 Arcadia I 0/8 FDU-Florham FIELD HOCKEY I 0/4 @ Cabrini I 0/7 Deleware Valley VOLLEYBALL ~ /4 Desal.e ' .~EN'S TENNIS l 0/8 MAC Torunament 10/9 MAC Tournament GOLF 10/6 Elizabethtown lnvit The Red Sox in my opinion flat out collapsed, going 7-20 in the month of September. The Red Sox did not win consecutive games all month. The Rays also did not have what someone would say is a historic month . They went 18-1.0 for the month of September, which for a playoff team is the average month that one wou ld have, but it was not special to the point where they couldn 't be beat. They simply got hot and won games when they needed too. The Rays must be given credit though, they were le ft for dead after Pena, Crawford, Garza, Soriano and the rest of their bullpen left last year, they have a $4 J million payroll compared to the Sox $210 million payroll. The Cardinals definitely took it from the Braves more than the Braves collapsed; the Cardinals had an all-time great comeback going 23-8 in their last 31 games down the stretch. The Cardinals were a team with expectations early on which is key, the Braves simply ran out of steam. They are a very mixed team with a lot of very young players and a young manager mixed in with some ·• very old veterans. The Red Sox completely lost control in every way; some key injuries to players like Kevin Youkilis, mixed in with the divide in the clubbouse and $ 150 mil1ion players not performing made the perfect storm . The last night of the season is the perfect example. Up 3-2 on the Orioles going into the 9th; with one of the best closers in baseball Jonathan Papelbon, on the mound, the game should be well in control. Papel.bon is paid $12 million a year to close a game out, and he fails to do so. in the outfield, Carl Crawford signed a seven year $142 million contract before the season and down the stretch made four errors in the last three games, two would single handily lose them tbe game. Terry Francona lost control of his clubhouse. He allowed pitchers to drink beers in the locker room on off days; there were cliques and divides between players who probably just stopped listening to him. TI1is teams collapse wasn't so much about the numbers as it was about the expectations. They were picked by everyone to win the World Series and automatically ' the best team in baseball after the offseason. , This is by far the worst collapse in MLB history that I have ever seen. In fact, we should refer to tbis as a Boston Massacre 2.0. ·. II debate, . . our own sia~ I< but: ' ~ .t ew1 es eacon.co The Atlanta Braves got Tomahawked, and suffered one of the worst downfalls in recent MLB history. On Sept. Ist the now golfing Braves were 8.5 games up in the Wild Card, and yet still didn't make the playoffs. Being a Phillies fan it was very sweet to eliminate a team who has caused me much heartbreak in my short 20 years. That being said , the Braves capped off one of the most abysmal endings to a season. Dan Uggla had a very impressive hitting streak throughout the middle of the season, and T commend him for that, but the Braves depended on this streak way too much. Uggla raised his hitting average from .173 to .231 during his 33 game streak, but faded soon after. The pressure was then put on rookie Freddie Freeman. Freeman had a decent year hitting .277, but to depend on a rookie as your offense is a mistake in itself. Atlanta did receive amazing play from their bullpen with Johnny Venters and Craig Kimbrel, who will also most likely be rookie of the year. ,; The closer had a 2.10 ERA and compiled 46 saves over this past season. Kimbrel was having a 2008 Brad Lidge season, until his collapse against the Phillies on "The Greatest Night in Baseball." Overall the Braves hit .243, which ranked them 13th in the National League. When looking at the Braves other statistics, one of the only top five finishes they had was a fourth place hold on strikeouts. So not only were the Braves hitting way below the league average, but they were striking out almost eight times per game. With the .Phillies having a stronghold on the division for what seems like the entire season, the Braves knew they had to work extra hard to obtain the wildcard. Up until Sepe. I, Atlanta looked like the odds on favorite to win the last playoff spot. The Braves then opened up a season ending serie with the Phillies. The wor 't part about the Braves collapse was who they faced on the last game of the season. The Phillies started Joe Blanton. who had been on the disabled list the whole sea<Son, and every pitcher after him that entered the game had played a majority of their season in the minor leagues . So not only did the Braves lose that game, but they essentially lost to the Phillies Triple-A affiliate the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs . . • �THE BEACON I OCTOBER 4, 2011 GEORGE Continued from Page 17 where more than one person needs to tackle me. What was your biggest run this . 1 year? Widenor, i it was fourth and -....--""-""" four. I ran for five. I think that was the biggest run so far. Who is the fastest player on the team? Tivald. What about Eagles? He's right up there. lt would be close. I think in it would be a really close race, but Tivald might edge hjm out. Who's the slowest then? Definitely me. (laughs) I mean some of the backs are faster than me. I hate to admit it. I think by far. lower than offensive lineman? I mean l ' m faster than offensive linemen but even Dan Curry our tight end he could probably beat me in a race. (laughs) Who do you think tackles the hardest? It's probably got to be Chrismer. I've seen Joe make some big tackle . What about Tate? He makes e ery tack- 19 SPORTS le. It's like the µerfect fonn tackle every time. Who's the least likely to show up on time'! We have a huge punishment for showing up late. Everyone is always on time, but Aux is usually the last one to come in. Who's the first? T always try to be. It's usually one of the qb ·. The quarterbacks as a group always try to be the first one in and last one out. What is one thing about you that a lot of people don't know? l wrestled in high school. T know Tate knows but Is there any chance that you might try out for the WiJkes team? (laughs) No chance. I mean they have a really good team. They are doing a really good job over th.ere. Describe yourself in five words: Tough, smart, team-player, leader and quiet. Who's your FL team? Red kins. If they start at 1:00 p.m. I'll be watching from l l :00 a.m. just getting ready. What are you goals for the season? Thave to complete more than 60% of my passes. I just want to win e ery game one at a time. r want to get that MAC conference championship ring. CONTACT PHAT NGUYEN AT: phat.nguyen@wilkes.edu "I've learned how to read my notes and type up emails while I'm on the elliptical." VAROS Continued from Page 20 She went on to describe how demanding photographers are and how they don't stop shooting as the model must continually workout until then the perfect shot is taken. "You actually have to be able to do what you can do," Yaros said. "Jf you can't, it kind of drags on even longer ti II things are perfect. You can almost never get the right shot on the first move, so you' II be doing that move like a billion times until you get the perfect picture." While school is her main priority now, Yaros still makes time to work out every day. She has perfected the art of multitasking according to senior biology major Katie Jescavage who has seen here work out on an elliptical while studying from her iPad imultaneou ·ly. "She has her machine cranked up all the way while she 's looking at her bio notes on her iPad," Jescavage said. · It's abso- - Danielle Varos lutely incredible." "l usually just do a lot of cardio, and I've learned how to read my note , and type up emails while I'm on the elliptical," Yaros said. "1 basically do all my work while I'm on the elliptical, otherwise it's like a waste of time, I guess." 1 The senior biology major bas things down to a science. Whenever she commutes to ew York during the school year, she has to get up a1 4 a.m. and take the 5:30 a.m . bus to get to ew York by 9 a.m. She prefers bus over driving to allow time to ~ study and do homework while not having to worry about parking when he finally arrives in the Big Apple. The photo hoots usually last until 5 p .m. where she goes back home to do more homework and then go lo sleep. To see more pictures and video of Yaro check online at www.thewilkesbeacon.com. To view Danielle's electronic modeling portfolio check out her page at http: //v.ww.modeJ- J mayhem.com/danielleyaros. ~ j CONTACT PHAT NGUYEN AT: phat.nguyen@wilkes.edu IIIIELll-.►WIIV' 20 E Northampton St. Wilkes Barre r,11#££lr,, . . . . . . . SPECIALS WEEKDAY SPEClllS M-TH Large Pie $7.95 Chicken Wing Pie $10.95 825-5166 NEXT TO MOVIES 14 FREE WI-Fl In our Dining Room (cany out/dine in only) PIZZA DOUBIIS •• 2. 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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 2011 October 4th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2011 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/554572e1166fae0f8a4d39e72d55960c.pdf 63b1da041fa14491db5a13231378bf22 PDF Text Text Tuesday, September 27, 2011 THE NEWS OF TODAY REPORTED BY THE JOURNALISTS OF TOMORROW Volume 64 Issue 2 Courtesy of Marketing Communications The new science building, pidured above, will be placed between Conyngham Hall and Stark Leaming Center. The anticipated date of completion is spring 2013. environments, has an anticipated completion time of Spring 2013. The 70,000 square-foot "JThe new science building, which shaped" building will be placed will be the new home for biology, between Stark Leaming Center chemistry, environmental earth sci- and Conyngham Hall, with half of ence, as well as innovative learning it connecting to SLC. It will wrap BY AMANDA LEONARD News Editor around the outside of the SLC auditorium, ending on a portion of the greenway, according to Loren Prescott. It is estimated to cost in the $3035 million range. There will be a mixed source of funding, including Life Pages 9- 12 Opinion Pages 6-8 Obama neglected the economy PAGE6 $3 million that was already given funds will be raised through a capiby the state. Wilkes will borrow tal campaign in the near future. "Right now, we are in the final set other funds and implement a fiof construction and will receive the nancing plan. Loren Prescott, vice president of drawings some time this week and finance , said that tuition will not be affected by this project and that SEE SCIENCE, Page 3 Arts & Entertainment Pages 13-15 Homecoming 2011 Weekend PAGE 11 Sports Pages 16-20 Party on the Square Highlights Wreuigtmm mmabaodto &odCEIIHlp PAGE 15 PAGE 17 l:M Established 1936 PA Newspaper Association Member �BY AMANDA LEONARD News Editor PARTY lN PINK, ZUMBATHON FOR CANCE~ - The second annual Part.)' in Pink charity event will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Oct 8 at Memorable Occasions, located at 268 Main St., Duryea. The cost is $10. Zumba dancing, raffles and guest instructors are scheduled. LACKAWANNA COAL MINE TOUR AND ELECTRIC CITY MUSEUM TRIP - The Office of Diversity Initiatives is sponsoring the trip. The bus will leave at 8:45 a.m . Oct. 8 from Max Roth Center. The trip is free, however, seating is limited to 23 students. For more information or to reserve a seat, contact Erica Acosta, associate director of diversity initiatives, Center for Global Education and Diversity at the Max Roth Center, or e-mail her at erica. acosta@wilkes.edu. FLOOD RELIEF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - The university needs volunteers to staff flood relief efforts in the community. Teams will help residents wi'th clean-up in the Brookside section of the City of Wilkes-Barre. Teams will be needed for three shifts per day through this week helping residents w ith cleanup in West Pittston and assisting Corpus Christi Parish, West Pittston with serving meals, delivering food and setting up a clothing distribution center. Volunteers must be dressed appropriately, including long sleeves, jeans, work boot or study shoes, and bandanas or hats. You must be registered to volunteer. To register to volw1teer, visit our flood relief page at www.wilkes. edu/floodrelief. .• VOLUNTEER TO BE CONVERSATIO PARTNER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT - The Intensive English Program (IEP) at Wilkes has created a conversation partner program. It's an opportunity for Wilkes University students to volunteer and be paired with an international student for the semester. They will meet once a week to chat, giving the American student a chance to learn about a new culture while helping an international student adjust to life in Wilkes-Barre, and giving the international student a chance to practice their English and make some new friends. The IEP has 47 international students from China, Korea and Saudi Arabia in need of conversation partners. If interested in volunteering to be a conversation partner, please e-mail lcimberly.niezgoda@wi lkes. edu FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE - Wilkes University Health & Wellness Department is offering flu shots for $20.00 payable by check made out to Wilkes University or cash. Vaccines will be given during regular office hours. A limited number of shots are available and will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the week and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.on Fridays at Passan Hall. WEIGHT WATCHERS AT WORK - The Health Services Office has had employee and student interest in continuing the Weight Watchers At Work Program for the spring semester. It will be held at the work place at a convenient ti me. It would be a Weight Watchers meeting, with a weekly weigh in and a half hour meeting. The cost is $10 for. each meeting. Weight Watchers has programs students can participate in for an eight week series and pay $80 for a 10 week program paid in advance. If anyone would be interested in the program, call Health Services at ext. 4730. to register for the Weight Watchers At Work program. A minimum of 15 participants is needed for the program. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS OF BEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903 WEBSITE: www.thewilkesbeacon.com POLISH DESCENT - The Polish Room Committee Scholarship and The Judianne Stanitski Scholarship welcome applications from Luzerne County residents. To be considered, applicants must write a brief description of their Polish heritage and what that heritage means to him or her. This must be submitted, along with the applicant's name, WIN and contact infonnation, to Melanie Mickelson, vice president for enrollment services. Applications can be emailed to rnelanie.mickelson@wilkes.edu. Please include "Polish Heritage Scholarships" 10 the subject line of your email. to print on campus printers each semester through the Greenprint service. Due to malfunctions with the software or the printers, students are occasionally charged for pages that never print. If this happens, email a description of the malfunction to printrefund@ wilkes.edu. In your email, please describe what happened, the location on campus and which printer caused the issue. There is a Wilkes asset ID number on every printer and on the back of ever computer. STUDENT PRINTING REFUNDS - Students are allotted a certain amount of money CONTACT AMANDA LEONARD AT: AmandaLeonard@thewilkesbeacon.com Sterling deemed dangerous The Beacon/Wyatt Culler Hotel ·Sterling, located on the corner of Market St. and River St., has been under inspection by local engineers and officials. Due to recent and past flooding, the Sterling is left without proper support and a functioning roof. Editorial Staff 2011-12 Meet the Staff Editor-in-Chief: Kirstin Cook News Editor: Amanda Leonard Opinion Editor: Anthony Goreczny Il l A&E Editor: Devoni Novak Life Editor: Christine Lee Sports Editor: Phat Nguyen '. Production Manager: Michael Klimek Advertising Manager: Brittany Battista Photo Editor: Laura Preby Online Editor: Brandon Scott Adviser: Loran Lewis Amanda Leonard News Editor �THE BEACON I SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 SCIENCE NEWS the interface of the bujlding with architects. He noticed an observation from faculty and students that technology and modem innovations could not be implemented in the current learning environment in Stark. "About five years ago, we began to illscuss that the chemistry labs in particular are out of date," he said. "We got the figures and specs and realized that it would cost just as much to refurbish Stark as opposed to building a completely new structure." After the committee concluded that it would be best to plan to build a new science building, they visited colleges with similar recent additions, such as Swarthmore College, Muhlenberg College, Dickinson College and others. "Once we learned the process and found out what works, we realized we need a place to be the best we can be," Klemow said. Saylor Gregg architects have designed the building and were chosen because they had worked on campuses where a building was needed between two existing structures. There was concern that construction outside residence halls and classrooms would cause disruption. "We' re confident that there will be mini- ma! disruption to ongoing programs and classes during construction," KJemow said. Continued from Front Page The science building is planned to be as "green" as possible. Saylor Gregg is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, a after that, the bidding process will begin," non-profit organization aimed toward buildPrescott said . ing environmental-friendly buildings. The bidding process will take between six " We are looking to be as efficient as we to eight weeks and construction will begin can in the way we use energy," Klemow around March, when the weather is better said. "We will be instrumenting the buildto work with. Ground breaking was set to ing, meaning we will be measuring how occur this fall , but other proponents of the much energy, water and waste we are using project took longer than originally anticiand hope to have science courses designed pated. around the efficiency of the building." Prescott said that preliminary site work The building is aiming for Leadership in was performed over the summer and heavy Energy and Environmental Design certiexcavation, as well as a year and a half of fication, which means that a building was construction, will begin in March. designed and built to be energy and water The idea to build a five-story building in efficient. LEED certification breaks down the middle of campus came after numerous into four categories: certified, silver, gold visits to other universities who had recently and platinum. Each level is awarded based added to their campuses, extensive discuson a point system, measuring its efficiency, sion, but mainly from the idea that SLC is innovation and improved indoor environoutdated. mental quality, according to the U.S. Green Dr. Kenneth Klemow, biology professor, Build.ing Council 's website, http://www.usis the chair of the committee comprised of gbc.org/. faculty and staff and has been guiding the Currently, the building is projected to be development of the building. He leads and at the silver level, but plans are still in progorganizes meetings and has helped designed ress to achieve gold. Gloria Barlow, chief of information technology services, said that this new construction allows Wilkes to plan a network infrastructure, as opposed to trying to renovate and update older buildings, such as Stark. "We can make our networking part of the architectural plan, as well as plan any necessary wiring," she said. Barlow said that the science building will be a state-of-the-art learning environment. "We are looking for this to be a h.igh-end . facility with easy connectivity for devices, adequate wireless and modern instructional tools," she said. The lobby of the building is said to have a visualization wall, where professors can teach 3-D or classes can conCourtesy of Marketing Communications gregate to watch videos Pictured above is a rendering of the science building, as viewed from the greenway. The new building and images. Every department will will be home to biology, chemistry and environmenetal earth science. The building will be innovative, have a student lounge "green" friendly and five floors. Each floor will have numerous labs and research rooms, as well as a on its floor, which will student lound and faculty offices. 3 - Administrative offices - · Conference rooms - Lobby that includes a video wall - Delivery and field gear storage space - Loading dock - EES labs (rock/mineral lab, hydro) · 'Second floor: :- ·Bulle of biology and environmental science classrooms - Faculty offices - .Six biology labs with preparation storage rooms - Btudent lounge with high-speed Iritepiet and flat panel televisions - EES labs Third floor: - Rooms dedicated to research Mix between biology, chemistry, EES to allow for collaboration -·.Faculty offices -~ES labs Fourth floor: -•Chemistry floor -" Faculty offices Ample teaching space and labs - Geographic computer [ab - EES labs : Student loung Fifth floor: - Part rooftop greenhouse - Enclosed head house with growth chambers - ~•Green" roof include high-speed Internet and flat panel televisions. Each lounge will be in the front of the floor and facing the river. "We are planning for the future," she said. "We are very excited for Wilkes to incorporate this type of facility. " CONTACT AMANDA LEONARD AT: AmandaLeonard@thewilkesbeacon.com �4 NEWS THE BEACON I SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 Wilkes brings Pulitzer Prize winning-journalist to area for presentation Thomas Friedman to kick off Wilkes' 2011 Outstanding Leaders Forum BY TODD ORAVIC Assistant News Editor Three-time Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Thomas Friedman will deliver a lecture at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts. Friedman, an author and Foreign Affairs columnist for The New York Times, has been deemed one of "America's Best Leaders" by the U.S. News & World Report, and one of The Wall Street Journal's most "influential business thinkers." A prolific writer, Friedman has also published several books, all of which received much acclaim. His latest work, "That Used to Be Us: How America Fell Behind in the World We Invented and How We Can Come Back," was published this month and is now available at Barnes & Noble, according to Rebecca Van Jura, director of events. Coauthored with Michael Mandelbaum, the book addressed many of today's political and economic challenges. •• " We are very excited about this opportunity. (Friedman) is very worldly and can discuss a myriad of topics, ranging from journalism to politics, sustainability and business," said Van Jura. "I encourage everyone to come.' Named one of "America's Best Leaders" by U.S. News & World Report and ranked number two on The Wall Street Journal 's list of"in:fluential business thinkers," he is a frequent guest on programs such as Meet the Press, Morning Joe and Charlie Rose. His TV documentaries, Searching for the Roots of 9/11, The Other Side of Outsourcing and Addicted to Oil, have aired on the Discovery Channel. Friedman's lecture will mark the beginning of Wilkes University's 2011 Outstanding Leaders Forum. The forum, which showcases national and international leaders who embody the principles of authentic leadership and strategic excellence, has brought some of the world's top leaders, including Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS shoes, and Elie Wiese l, a Nobel Laureate and Human Rights leader, to campus. It is presented annually by Wilkes's Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership. Dr. Matthew Sowcik, director of leadership education, said that the process of choosing the speaker for this event begins in December and lasts until February, as they narrow down their list of candidates. "Mr. Friedman has been on our short list for the last few years," Sowcik said. "I believe that a great thought leader, like Mr. Friedman, provides both students and faculty with a chance to take time out of their busy days to hear a particular perspective and reflect on their own thoughts on these issues." Van Jura stated that there will be a book signing at the event and a chance to meet Friedman. CONTACT TODD ORAVIC AT: ToddOravic@thewilkesbeacon.com Courtesy of Market ing Communications �THE BEACON I SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 s NEWS President Gilmour enters his final year at Wilkes Gilmour expresses his final goals and expectations for his future predecessor BY KIRSTIN COOK Editor-in Chief Joseph (Tim) Gilmour is not planning on having an easy eleventh and final year at Wilkes University. Before he retires from Wilkes at the end of the 2011-12 academic year, he hopes to complete two major goals of getting the science building construction underway and restructuring finances. "I don't see myself coasting," he laughs. Gilmour decided to focus on these final goals with the future of Wilkes in mind. "These are two things that I think ... will provide Wilkes and the successor a really good platform from which to move further forward," Gilmour said. "I'm really very optimistic about Wilkes' future." These two goals will be stressful for Gilmour, but that does not take away from the fulfillment he gets from his job. "Doing this job is always exciting, and a lot of fun, and I do feel a great deal of pressure," he said. He is planning on having construction of the science building underway by the time he leaves the University, but this will require financing and completion of the major portion of the capital campaign. They are on track for a completion date of Spring 2013 . 'That's really a huge goal. We're right on target now," Gilmour said. Restructuring finances will involve generating more revenue by developing new programs and strengthening existing ones, along with reallocating funding to areas of greater need. Gilmour said the intent is to better match the needs of the institution with the budget. These goals are ways Gilmour is trying to ensure the University is in an ideal position to advance under a new president. "What I'm hoping is we'll hand over an institution that the new president really won't have to wony about those issues but can concentrate more on where Wilkes needs to go and how do we get there," Gilmour sa id. Gilmour's main expectation for his predecessor is simply someone who can lead Wilkes into the future in areas concerning the school's role in the community and cultivation of students. "My sense is if Wilkes is going to survive, it needs to become the premiere institution in our region, the one that contributes significantly to the region's economic development and at the same time developing students who can do all of the necessary work The Beacon/Laura Preby President Gilmour stands outside of his office, located on the second floor of the UCOM building. of the future," Gilmour said. Gilmour believes that a new president should mean a new feel for Wilkes, and that is something his predecessor should work with administration to develop. "I really think the next president, with the campus committee, needs to find what the next Wilkes will be," Gimour said. Instead of resisting changes, Gilmour feels that the Wilkes community should be open and confident about the future of Wilkes because of the possibilities that exist. He said the future president could aid in this and help develop a sense that Wilkes can make a difference. "What I think is exciting is that it is an institution that has enormous potential, and what you need is someone who can help the entire campus community find that direction and make it happen," Gilmour said. Gilmour said there are a few areas that he hopes will continue to improve after he retires from his position. He said it would be logical for Wilkes to continue to advance its historic strengths in science and mentoring, as well as its relatively new expansion into graduate studies. "It's really playing to our existing strengths, our historic strengths, but essentially looking to the future and saying 'How do 1 develop these?' and 'How do I move them?"' Gilmour said. CONTACT KIRSTIN COOK AT: KirstinCook@thewiJkesbeacon.com Wilkes opens branch in the Poconos, to offer three programs BY AMANDA LEONARD News Editor Wilkes University's Poconos branch will officially open next semester with three programs. Students in the Pocono branch 's master of business administration program began classes this fall. The ~ 2,800 square foot Pocono center is located off of the Bartonsville exit of Interstate 80, about a 45-minute drive from Wilkes ' main campus. It will hold two classrooms, a conference room and an office for two faculty members. Wireless internet will also be implemented. The concept for the Poconos branch has been in discussion for two years. After realizing that there are students who could be served in the Poconos and Tannersville area, planning began. Vernon Harper, associate provost, is the project manager and has seen a lot of interest in students wilJing to attend Wilkes in another location. "We are looking to extend the footprints of Wilkes and our education programs," he said. Students in the M.B.A. program have begun this fall at an alternate Location, but the official Poconos site will finish construction before its official opening for the spring semester. The Poconos center will have three programs: master of business administration degree, an accelerated bachelor of business administration progran1 and a master of science degree in engineering management. Other curriculum may be added based upon interest. Classes are scheduled for evenings and weekends. There will be continuing education programs held during the day at the center. The classes are designed to be at convenient and flexible times for adult learners. Kristine Pruett, assistant to the dean of graduate education, supported the project and attended discussions about planning the facility. "We realized that there are students in other areas that we could be serving and now we have the resources to do so," she said. "This is the first place we are leasing to open up an alternate Wilkes location." Pruett said that there are about a dozen students registered this fa11 for the M.B.A. program. "All but two would not have enrolled in this program at Wilkes without this location," she said. As of now, there are no solid plans of other Wilkes locations. However, Harper and Pruett agree that if there are enough interested people in an area, Wilkes will begin to re- ... ... ... . ' search programs and locations. The Poconos center will include part time faculty, as well as full time faculty that teach at Wilkes' main campus, as well. Costs for the programs vary, but financial aid is available to those who qualify. There were be a series of informational meetings at noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29 and 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 11, Oct. 17 and Oct. 25 at the Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce, 556 Main St. in Stroudsburg. The information sessions will discuss admissions process, financial aid and student services. Faculty will be present to answer questions or address concerns For more information or to register for a session, visit www.wilkes.edu/poconos. CO NTACT AMANDA LEONARD AT: AmandaLeonard@thewilkesbeacon.com �THE·BEACON I SEPTEMBER 27 7 OPINION Einstein replacement is a clone of Rifkin Cafe BY TIMOTHY FISHER Staff Writer Bagels are convenient; so are sandwiches. After Einstein Bagels left the UCOM building, speculation swarmed the Wilkes grapevine. Wbat will replace the Einstein establishment? A Panera Bread cafe? A fast-food chain? 1 thought of a different idea each time I passed the place. I strolled past the UCOM the other day, and lo and behold, there was a clone of Rifkin Cafe in the SUB. I enjoy Rifkin cafe just as anyone else. What I don't enjoy is a Jack of variety. You would laugh if they bujlt a McDonalds, then built another one fifty feet down the street. I know this is America, but come on! It's too much. Switch the scene, spice it up, do something different! The same bagels, sandwiches and wraps are all there in the UCOM again. It's no surprise that these common foodstuffs can be picked up at the Sodexo cafeteria in the SUB as well. It gets better: if I want a break, I could always head down to the square, but then again, Dunkin Donuts also has bagels and sandwiches; another establishment just feeding into the uniformity. The monotony of food choices here at Wilkes is ridiculous. I find myself walking to Crown Fried Chicken to find something that's not a bagel or wrap. I do not wish to risk life and limb to walk to interesting places to eat. Nor do I want to drive and waste money on gas. I want to experience trus thlng called convenience that other colleges have. So the two points above are not complicated, right? I would like creativity and convenience; a creative eating establish- ment in a convenient location. Wilkes has a convenient location at the UCOM. Why not place an establishment there that would actually be unique? The school could ask students through surveys wruch place to eat was their favorite. The faculty and all other staff members could be asked as well. The UCOM location has its advantages. Residents of University Towers apartments are right across the street. Proximity to the rest of the campus would allow ease of access for students and faculty. Sure, one could say that a crazy resident of WilkesBarre could walk in just as easily. However, the Public Safety office is across the street. That fact alone makes me feel better. Crown Fried Crucken is a full half-mile away and off-campus, making it a more dangerous and inconvenient spot. So let's review. The clone of the Rifkin cafe in the UCOM building is not looking to win your business. They offer the same foods as the Sodexo cafeteria and Dunkin Donuts. It would not be that difficult to come up with a student and faculty approved idea for the UCOM space. The space is clean, convenient and safe; a perfect venue for a decent establishment. Wben Einstein's Bagels left the UCOM, I hoped for a new business that would be worthy of my Wilkes flex dollars and cash. So far, Wilkes has fai led to deliver. I know this school has a strongly opinionated student body, so let us draw on the masses and find a real restaurant for the UCOM. CONTACT TIMOTHY FISHER AT: timothy.nsher@wifkes.edu The Beacon/Wyatt Culler SiP>lif Campus technology needs updating BY ANTHONY GORECZNY Opinion Editor For today's college student access to working technology is very important. Students are expected to create power points, type papers, and commurucate constantly via email. Student groups are also organized, and school events promoted through the use of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Without access to these resources it is very hard for many students to keep up with everything going on at college. Many of the computers in classrooms are in need of software updates to often used add-ons like Flash. Over the summer I worked for the Upward Bound summer program as a tutor/counselor. Toward the end of the summer I was helping the music class during study lab to prepare the songs that they would be performing for the Celebration of Achievement recognition ceremony. I had gone with them to one of the computer labs and was attempting to play the song on the Internet so that the students could sing along. I was unfortunately unable to play the song because Flash was not updated and a large majority of mp3 and video players on the internet operate on flash . I was able to find another classroom that has an updated computer and we were able to practice the song, but this is a very common problem. These updates can only be performed by people who have administrative accounts and provide the proper permissions, and thls problem is very widespread. In fact, the computers at the Wilkes Beacon office also require thls update. Without it YouTube and most videos on the Internet are inaccessible and the staff and editors cannot watch news videos or editing and design tutorials. These computers also lack some important java up- dates. Many things on the Internet that do not run on Flash often run as a Java applet. The lack of an updated and functional java add-on restricts access to many of the interactive websites on the Internet. One of the most important things a student does in college is write papers. Sometimes the outcome of a paper can either save a grade or completely destroy it. Many professors require that students hand in print copies of papers. This can be a di:ffieult task when many of the computers on campus are unable to connect to the printers. One of the printers that is often inoperable is the color printer in the library. This is the only color printer readily accessible to students and those who do not own their own printer cannot print in color for projects. I understand that the flood evacuation was unforeseen obstacle, and many precautions were taken by Information Technology to preserve the functionally and files on the Wilkes network. I admire that they took necessary steps to protect the network, as well as all the time and energy they devoted. I also understand that they are quite possibly smothered in work whlle trying to return to the network to full functionality, but the previously mentioned problems have been ongoing since before the flood evacuation. There are also smaller problems like a large quantity of broken links on the Wilkes website. Last semester I was trying to look up graduation requirements and elective classes. I found that for both the political science and theatre arts majors the link to the required classes was broken and simply reloaded the current page. On the Wilkes website it is also sometimes difficult to find a specific section or article on the website and a more streamlined interface would be very beneficial. SEE UPDATING, Page 8 . �8 OPINION THE BEACON I SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 BEACON POLL Water Damaged Rooms are a Health Concern BY CARLYYAMRUS Assistant Opinion Editor It is common for college students to wake up worrying about their homework that is due that day or a test they might have. Laura Nulton, a sophomore at Wilkes University, wakes up every morning wondering if her room is leaking again. Wilkes University Towers is generally considered a pleasant place to live. With two bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen, a living room and a balcony, there is plenty of room to live comfortably and enjoy your freedom in this spacious high-rise apartment. However, not everyone in Towers is content with their living conditions. Every time a dark cloud rolls over WilkesBarre, the student who live towards the top and ends of the building prepare to take on water. As rainwater seeps through the bricks of the building, the Towers' occupants can only watch as their walls and ceiling crwnble to pieces. There i always a possibility that mold will grow when water becomes stagnant in a small area. Although there are no visible signs of mold in the room, it makes its presence known through its distinctive stench. Water damaged rooms are a health hazard and distraction to students who are paying to live in Wilkes' University Towers. "I woke up and didn't have my glasses on, so I reached over and felt around for my phone. It was covered in water." said Nulton. Many of her personal belongings were affected. "A ll my clothes were soaked with yellow dirty water and my phone and laptop UPDATING Continued from page 7 .• All of these problems can make it very difficult to get school work and other activities done within time constraints, and this adds a large amount of additional stress on the students who use the technology available on campus. A student should not have to contend with computers that won't print because their account can't connect to the servers. I understand that fixing these problems wi ll require time and manpower, but access to functioning technology is absolutely necessary for the modern college student to succeed. CONTACT ANTHONY GORECZNY AT: anthony.goreczny@thewilkesbeacon.com both damaged as well." Laura has moved most of her furniture to the living room. The only item in her room is her bed, because there is no room for it anywhere else. She is not the only one who was forced to move out. Mark Attilio and his roommate Ed Martinko, both sophomores at Wilkes University, sleep in their living room because their room is simply inhabitable. "Water fell directly on my roommate and woke him up. We all got up in the middle of the night to put plastic bags over everything and hoped for the best." Attilio said. Laura and Mark's rooms both have visible water damage to the carpets, walls and ceilings. They cope with the leaking every time it rains. Mold can be a serious concern for people with allergies. "I wake up every morning with a stuffy nose." P oto I ustrati on/ Bry.an Ca a ro Nulton said. According to water- This is an example of a room in University Towers damagemold,org there are over that has a leak in the ceiling. Leaks have caused I 0,000 species of mold, which re- damage to ceilings and wallsproduce by releasing spores into the air. A variety of health problems may to fix it." Attilio said. " Reslife offered us arise from breathing in spores. Skin rash, another room but my roommates and I alcough, nasal congestion, lung infection and ready put hours into decorating the one we difficulty breathing are just a few effects that have now." Laura explained. Neither one mold can have on the body. It only takes 24- of them wishes to move out, and is now 48 hours for mold to form under the carpet hoping that Wilkes can make their rooms or in the walls. habitable again. Reslife and 2Fix are currently working to clean up the rooms, but can only do so much. "They know what the issue is but it costs too CONTACT CARLY YAMRUS AT: much to fix. A request was put in for money Carly.Yamrus@thewilkesbeacon.com Administrator ~ J Yo do 't c . rre tly ,ave perrn issio 1 to access t is folder. Click Continue to permanently get access to this folder. This error screen is what students see when they try to complete adminstrative tasks on the campus computers, such as updates. Since students cannot make updates, the Information Technology departments should be completing these updates. The Beacon poll is unscientific, and does not claim to reflect the overall attitudes of students on the Wilkes campus. These poll results are based on 38 responses. Last week's question: Do you believe that Wilkes University handled the flood evacuation properly? • Yes 92 % • No8% This week The Beacon asks: Which homecoming events did you attend, if any? • • • • Football Game Community Service Dance Alumni events • I did not attend any events Cast your vote on line at: www.thewilkesbeacon.com SPEAK UP! The Beacon wants to hear your voice. Send your name, major, year and opinion to: anthony.goreczny @thewilkesbeacon.com The Beacon reserves the right to edit ubmitted pieces for space and content. Anonymous letters will not be published. �'Anny of Colonels' lends ahelping hand to areas devastated by flood ___ "Usually if I would help out somebody it'would be somebody that I would know, these are complete and total strangers and so it's really interesting to see these people and Upon arrival at a residential neighborhow they're coping with the flood," Rivera hood along the Lackawanna River creek on said. Saturday, Sept. 17, a group of volunteers The 'Anny of Colonels' consists of volunwere greeted with the sight of piles of deteers who go to towns that were affected by bris in front of homes in Duryea. When the the flood and help out those in other towns volunteers entered some of the homes, they along the river weren't so fortunate, even discovered that mud-coated the insides of some that did not sustain flooding in 1972 homes and many of the homes were gutted from Hurricane Agnes. to help them air out. According to Community Service CoorAlthough it disheartening to look at the dinator Megan Boone, the need for voluninsides of homes and homeowners bringteers from Wilkes to help with relief efforts ing out mud-coated belongings, the ' Anny started when the university realized that of Colonels' formed to help those affected some of their own were directly affected by by the Sept. 8 flood have persisted in their the flood. efforts to lend a hand to those in need. Al"We have faculty, staff, students and though it may seem that students were asked Courtesy of Caitlin Czeh alumni that have lost everything or who had to volunteer for a c1ub or sports team, many Student volunteers have eagerly signed up to clean mud residue from homes in the damage," Community Service coordinator have done it purely out of the goodness of cities of West Pittston, Duryea and Brookside neighborhood in Wilkes-Barre. Megan Boone, who has been responsible for their hearts. "I don't know what we'd do without the freshman environmental engineering major coordinating volunteer efforts, said. · "I don ' t think I can say enough how aweBoone said it took some time to figure out some our students are and just the amount help," Connors said. "Every hand helps, in a Kayla Reed, freshman biology major Saof work that they are going out and doing situation like this the hardest part about the mantha Rivera and junior earth and environ- how the university could give assistance properly. Boone said that when encoW1terand not asking for anything in return; they job is to get everything wide open so we can mental science major Kim Gumaer. just want to go out and help others in need," dry it out." "It's a good feeling, people coming togeth- ing remnants of the flood, people don't reConnors says that Wilkes is to be com- er to help out," Gumaer said. "It makes me ally know what is in the remnants. Caitlin Czeh, Campus Interfaith coordinator, 'We wanted to make sure we were being careful who led the group of students to Duryea to mended for having students come and help feel good that I've done something good for help out, said. out with flood relief efforts. someone else; it shouldn't take a big event to and responsible with our students," Boone said To do this, Boone's office worked with "The homeowners are devastated, and the get people to help out, you should just come Many of those whom students have helped Marketing and Communications, Student say they are very grateful for the amount of more help and the more people that they see help out." come out and help that care, it really means effort that the Colonels have given. Reed and Rivera say that going into a com- Affairs and the Alumni Office to form a One of those is Pittston resident Jim Con- a lot," Connors said. plete stranger's house to help out is a new Among students who volunteered their experience for theqi, as neither had done nors, who is a landlord of several apartments SEE FLOOD, Page 12 that were devastated by floodwaters in Duryea. time on Saturday, Sept. 17 in Duryea were something like thafbefore. BY CHRISTINE LEE Life Editor Sustainability Salvage gives new life to old belongings BY LYNDSIE YAMRUS Staff Writer •• On Tuesday, Sept. 20, Students for Environmental Sustainability took a stand on sustainability by hosting the Sustainability Salvage, which demonstrated the concept of re-use and discouraging wasteful habits. This was the third year for the Sustainability Salvage, and it was a huge success. Wilkes students left with smiles on their faces and newly acquired belongings. Junior environmental engineering major Lizzie Helsel and junior environmental engineering major Katie Cirone, club presidents described the event as a "free yard =-== sale." At the end of each spring semester, anything that anyone on campus had and wanted to give away was collected and stored in Slocum Hall to be retrieved in the fall for the salvage. Tables were set up in the SUB first floor lounge with items such as Tupperware, laundry detergent, lamps and tables: a variety of unwanted but useful items collected from the previous school year that would have otherwise been discarded, destroyed and wasted. Students were permitted to stop by and browse the objects on the tables, and take whatever they needed or wanted without having to pay. "We want to promote re-use over just throwing stuff away," Cirone said. Helsel and Cirone said many students, especially seniors, prefer quick disposal of unwanted possessions over transferring them back home. The primary goal of the event was to try and direct these items not into the trash, but to someone who could use them. The presidents said the event has improved since it was started three years ago, and that a lot more items were put out this year. Sophomore psychology major Mariah DiGloria, who grabbed a binder and a few pantry foods at the salvage, appreciated the fact that so many students could benefit from the event. DiGloria also said that the salvage was a great way to get rid of belonging if you didn't know what to do with it. "Some people may not realize that other people need what you have," DiGloria said . DiGloria said that the people who gave away their items in the spring may not realize that their useless belongings are now of benefit to someone else. The number of students poking through the items resulted in most everything being taken quickly. The sustainability free-forall, which was expected to extend into club hours, had ended earlier than expected. SES has donated the items that were not taken at the event to the Salvation Anny. CONTACT LYNDSIE YAMRUS AT: lyndsie.yamrus@wilkes.edu �LIFE 10 THE BEACON I SEPTEMBER ; New Health and Wellness Club all about fitn! BY JANEL NARO Staff Writer Trey Tietz, senior pharmacy major, knows what it's like to have a lot on his plate. But somehow he still manages to coordinate daily workout sessions at 6 a.m. As coordinator of the Health and Wellness Club, Tietz along with faculty advisor Residence Life Director Elizabeth Swantek, show students how to improve their overall well-being. According to Tietz, their mission is, "To improve the health and wellness of the student body at Wilkes." Wilkes offered an exercise-based club in the past, but that lost its members and became inactive. To prevent this from happening to HAWC, Tietz labeled it as a "wellness" club instead of a "workout" club. In addition to daily workouts, proper nutrition is covered as well. "Myself and a couple friends last semester got started with working out in the morning. I got really into it this year. Liz (Swantek) said we should make it a club," Tietz said. HAWC offers students an encouraging, The Beacon/Austin Loukas Students perform mountain climbing exercises as part of their fitness regime. judgment-free environment to help set and reach their :fitness goals. The club provides a support system to its members as they take part in workouts and learn healthy eating habits. "It's a really supportive group. We don't judge anyone. We're here to help," Tietz said. Club members receive weekly emails which include a meal plan, schedule of workouts, healthy eating tips and motivating quotes. Workouts are offered daily to all members starting at 6:00 a.m. in the SUB ballroom. While workouts are not required, Tietz and about 10-12 other students participate each day in the Beach Body Series, including P90X and Insanity workout routines, which last approximately 50 minutes. The club also offers community service through educating children in local elementary schools and afterschool programs on the importance of healthy eating and regular exercise. Tietz wanted it to be a group effort more along the lines of a team rather than the typical club format. Instead of the president, vice president, treasure retary, the club has a coordinato dinator, representatives and publi1 It's his interest and dedication spiring for club members, but m proves to be a rewarding experien "I try to help people to reach tli Tietz said. "I iove doing it." Some of HAWC's goals includ member on the food committee i to promote more healthy choices a popularity by getting as many pe< as possible. With 98 members on 1 list already, they're off to a good In addition to this, Tietz wan members share and celebrate th1 by weighing themselves in and tal and after pictures. Next year Tietz will be at his in the pharmacy program and rn run the club, but he hopes it wi to grow. CONTACT JANEL NARO AT: janel.naro@wilkes.edu 'Everyone is Gay' speakers •• The Beacon/Laura Preby On Thursday, September 22nd, Everyone is Gay website founders Kristin Russo and Dannielle Owens-Reid gave an interactive presentation to the Wilkes community. The women answered questions.about coming out, dealing with relationships and gave advice about who you are and told several stories about coming out experiences. The women run a website support community for LGBTQ teens and young adults where they answer questions from users. · . 146 SOUTII PINNQI.YANIA AVINUI / WILICII•--- M 181 �THE BEACON I SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 LIFE 11 Homecoming Weekend 2011 started off with a pep rally on Thursday. Friday night was the homecoming dance held at Genetti's, where students danced all niglit and the court was presented. On Saturday, the Homecoming King and Queen were announced as business administration major Dan Mcloughlin and biology major Christa Filipkowski. See online for the fu ll article and more photos from Homecoming 2011. Photos: Laura Preby, Christine Lee, Meribeth Derkach, Courtney Ma last, Jessica Short - �LIFE Urii~Y,otf'trif Q14esfioris wilb , Important People WILLIE EGGLESTON STUDENT GOVERNMENT PRESIDENT BY HOLLY BOYER Assistant Life Editor The Beacon: What is your role on campus? Eggleston: "Student Body President. Running board meetings, working between students and administration, working towards bettering the campus for students." THE BEACON I SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 President Tim Gilmour, Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Paul Adams, Associate Continued from page 9 Dean of Student Development Phil Ruthkosk:y and Dean of Students Mark Allen To do this, Boone's office worked with each personally helped out as an initiative. Marketing and Communications, Student Boone says she is grateful for the campus Affairs and the Alumni Office to form a shuttle service for transportation and faciliflood response team -with constituents on - ties for allowing the Colonels to use their campus to help those associated-with the tools and donating equipment. university affected by the flood. Eventually Reed says it is very "humbling" to volunothers that were affected asked for the Colo- teer and makes you feel more grateful for nels' assistance, which created a huge task what you do have and makes you realize in trying to organize volunteers. that people do care when something like that "To make everything flow better we ere- happens. ated the Doodle link, which helps us not "Try not to focus on yourself too much, only count how many volunteers we have make sure that you reach out to your combut who's available at what time and how munity at least a little bit, even if it is just many people we would need to transp?rt," something small it makes a difference," Boone said. "That really has helped qmte a Reed said bit (with our efforts)." CONTACT CHRISTINE LEE AT: To show their support for those affected, FLOOD The Beacon: What is the greatest part about your role? · 'L'.ggleston: "Getting to know so many students, staff, and faculty. It is cool to see both sides (students and administration) and take them to be one view and one solution that everyone is happy with." The Beacon: What is your favorite thing about Wilkes? Eggleston: "The campus atmosphere - everyone The Beacon/Laura Preby knows everyone. It func· . . · h I . 1s a senior pharmacy maJor w o p ays hons more as a sma11 com- Willie Eggleston . . , . . rather than a sma11 Ultimate Frisbee and was on this years Homecoming mumty --. ·ty,, Court. uruvers1 . The Beacon: What is your favorite pass time to partake in? Eggleston: "Ultimate Frizbee, It is a lot of fun. Triathalon is a close second, but definitely frisbee." The Beacon : What is your best Wilkes memory? Eggleston : "The people I've met. I tried to tru1!k of a specific event, but I've met so many people with awesome memories. I d[ finitely don't regret coming to Wilkes at al I." The Beacon: Why did you choose to get involved in Student Government? Eggleston : "I want to make sure we're getting ever thing we can get out of our experience here." The Beacon: Name an intersting fact about yourself? Eggleston: "I just finished my first Iron Man marathon this past summer." The Beacon: What· are you looking forward to in the future? Eggleston: Starting my job, I have two more years with pharmacy. I want to do residency, get a job at a nice big hospital, that would be my ultimate goal." The Beacon: Do you have any advice for the student community? Eggleston: "Their experience at Wilkes University is what they make it. There is so much out there that you can do. There is something for everybody, you can definitely keep yourself busy." ourtesy o CONTACT HOLLY BOYER AT: ho/Jy.boyer@wilkes.edu a1t in ze Students sift through and clean up belongings at a home that was flooded. Although it isn't difficult, some of the hardships encountered include picking up items with nails in them. For additional pictures and article, visit www.thewilkesbeacon.com ,. �'Almost, Maine' debuts at Wilkes University Theater Department Romantic comedy uses eight vignettes to portray life in a small town quill holds the production together as Stage Manager. Cast members include: Alex Fahnestock (Pete), Nicole Weaver (Ginette), Luke Brady (East-End Randy), Kelly Pleva (Glory), Bill McGovern (Jimmy & Chad), Erin Weinberger (Sandrine), Nina Vazquez (Waitress & Rhonda), Lacy Willis (Marvalyn & Marci), Jamie Alderiso (Steve & Daniel), Casey Gow (Gayle & Hope), Corey Martin (Lendall & Dave), Dino Osmanouid (Ph il). The theater department and cast encourage students and community members to attend its presentation of "Almost, Maine." Performance dates are Sept. 29, 30 and Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. Admission for Wilkes students and faculty is free with valid Wilkes ID. General admission is $15, non-Wilkes student and senior citizen admission is $5. BY JORDAN RAMIREZ Staff Writer Wilkes University's Theatre Department has been preparing its own production of the complex, and often comedic, romance script. Carriani, born in Maine, took his experiences from several locations in Maine and combined them in the very precise town of Almost. The play follows eight vignettes surrounding vastly different characters; all eight vignettes occur at the same time and are related. While the entire work pertai ns to the theme of love, each vignette involves an intricate exchange between two or more characters. The department is optimistic toward the show's nature and the production quality. Professor of theater, Naomi Baker remarks, "It's a really wonderful script." Dr. Joseph Dawson, chair of the Perfo rming Arts D ivis ion at Wilkes University, is directing "Almost, Mai ne" and designing the costumes. Wilkes student Jimmy Bas- The Beacon/Jonathan Bowman Director Joseph Dawson instructs cast members on the set of "Almost, Maine:' CONTACT JORDAN RAMI REZ AT: jo rdan. ramirez@wilkes.edu Legendary R&B singer comes to Kirby Center Actress, pop icon, Golden Globe winner brings talents to Wilkes-Barre BY BILL THOMAS Staff Writer Fans of classic pop music will get their Live Motown fix this Friday, Sept. 30 when R&B legend Diana Ross comes to Wilkes-Barre's FM Kirby Center. With the venue celebrating its 25th anniversary season, Kirby Center director of marketing Will Beekman said Ross is an ideal performer to help commemorate tlj event. " We wanted someone with a rich history," explained Beekman, "and it doesn't get much better than Ross. She's had such a profound impact on pop culture, as an actress, singer and of course, as leader of perhaps the greatest Motown group ever assembled." Ross' hi story is extensive. After leaving The Supremes in the late 1960's, Ross found acclaim with a solo career that has endured fo r more than 40 years. ln addition to receiving numerous awards throughout the years (including 12 Grammys), the Guinness Book of World Records has named her the single most successful female performer in the history of the music industry. "She has just about done it all," said Beekman . "She's an Academy Award-nominated actress, a Tony and Golden Globe Award winner, an eight-time American Music Award winner, bestselling author, and has sold more than 100 million records in her lifetime. That's the stuff legends are made of, and we' re very excited and lucky to have her coming to the Kirby Center." The tour, which Ross brings to the Kirby Center, dubbed "More Today than Yesterday: The Greatest Hits Tour," takes advantage of the songstress' vast Iibrary of hits. During the concert, Ross w ill to regale audiences with renditions of songs like "Stop! ln the Name of Love," "Ain' t No Mountain High Enough," and " l 'm Coming Out," among others, all the , while accompanied by a full band, compl ete Cou rtesy of F.M. Kirby Center with horn section and back-up singers. The concert is j ust one of many events that "Our biggest aim is to celebrate our past Beekman believes wi ll capture the spirit of the while looking forward to the future," said Kirby Center's own Jong and storied history. Beekman. "We really want to find ways to say 'Thank you' to the community for helping us keep our brass doors open for the past 25 years." In addition to scheduled performances from such acts as country singer Darius Rucker and comedian L isa Lampanelli , Beekman points to an upcoming contest in which the venue will give away a 2011 Civic EX Coupe as an example of the kind of plans the Kirby Center is hoping will give the venue's silver anniversary that special commemorative touch. It doesn't end there, Beekman hinted, "a number of free and special events throughout the season, many of which have not yet been announced. " Tickets for Di ana Ross at FM Kirby Center on Friday, Sept. 30 are $79.50, $99.50 and $125. Doors open at 7 p.m . performance starts at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.kirbycenter.org. CONTACT BILL THOMAS AT: william.th omas@wilkes.edu ------ �A&E THE BEACON I SEPTE MBER 27, 2011 - 14- ------------------------- - --- - -------- - ------------------------=---- Movie Review: 'Moneyball' - good baseball story, better life story Film may disappoint baseball fans who seek more of a sports-themed story BI LL THOMAS Staff Writer Music once came in tangible form and "tweets" were something a li ttle kid with bad enunciation asked you fo r on Halloween. Back then, basebaU was the "national pastime." ow, in the Age of Blogs, statistics may have stolen that title. You can thank "Freakonomics' -- math-manipulating partisan pundits and fantasy sports leagues for that. Enter "Moneyball," a ficti onalized fi lm based on the non-fiction book of the same name. "Moneyball" tells the story of sabennetrics (the analysis of baseball statistics), a field which revolutionized the way profe sional ba eball teams were managed afte r previously skeptical industry insiders finall y began to embrace it in the early 2000's. More so, "Moneyball" tells the story of Billy Beane (Brad Pitt), GM for the Oakland A's, whose budget hampers his ability to compete with the big boys. Beane equates the A's with a " farm system." His best player get scooped up by more famous teams, who seduce them with lucrative contracts and the prom ise of fame , leaving Beane the chaff. Money talks, basebaJI walks. Hemorrhaging talent and unable to nego- tiate a decent trade to save his li fe, Beane starts looking for a new way to go toe-totoe with the ritzier teams for a third of the price. ln comes Yale-graduate economist Peter Brand (Jonah Hill). His philosophy? If you can' t beat ' em , go around 'em. Eschewing the obsolete drafting strategies of yesteryear, B eane and Brand start looking at raw data instead of star power. Together, they put together a team of under-appreciated m isfits whose subtle gifts have been overshadowed by age, appearance or personality. Of course none of which matter next to how effective they are as ballplayers. It's no use arguing their abilities to team manager Art Howe (a low-key, but scenestealing Philip Seymour Hoffinan), who actively works against Beane's efforts to reinvent the wheel. Beane knows ifhe can get people to give his strategies a shot, the tide will turn for the ailing A's. But can he? One part "Bad News Bears," two parts "The Social Network," "Moneyball" may disappoint fans of traditiona l sports flicks, as little of the film is spent out on the fiel d. However, the movie manages to make seemingly humdrum office politics as exciting as the game itself. The baseball story is good . The human story is better. Most notably, "MoneybaU" brings the sense of disposability with which athletes are treated once they' re supposedly "washed-up" into stark, haunting focus. This isn 't necessarily a story of trailblazing success, just trailblazing. History tells us nothing if not that the pioneers are the ones most likely to get dysentery and die. The ending of "Moneyball" may leave a bittersweet taste in yo ur mouth but it will also imbue your heart with a renewed sense of love for both the port and the people who play it. On the surface, the sabennetrics of"Moneyball" might seem like a cold, clinical approach to the game. But, as Beane asks in the film , "How can yo u not be romantic about baseball?" CONTACT BILL THOMAS AT: william.thomas@wilkes.edu Book Review: 'The Hunger Games' is an action packed page turner ANNIE YOS KOSKI Staff Writer Suzanne Collins puts an interesting twist on post apocalyptic North America in her book, "The Hunger Games." She creates a teenage girl main character whose biggest responsibi lity is keeping her mother and sister alive. The book reminded me of a cross between the television show Survivor and George Orwell 's novel 1984. The futuristic society is engaging, yet brutal in the way two tributes from each of the 12 districts are chosen by raffle to compete in the annual Hunger Games, a televised fight until death that every citizen has to watch. The ~ ader does not have to wait for the action to start, because it starts on the first page. Once I picked up "The Hw1ger Games" I didn 't put it down unti l [ was done. Luckily, this is the first book of a trilogy so the engaging story doe n't need to end with the last chapter. Collins embraces readers with the adventures of the characters she created. Each character is infused with such personali ty, it leaves readers feeling as if they actually know them. I counted down the days until the next book to the tri logy was published. I found the main character Katniss very relatable. She volunteers to take the place of her younger sister in the games, and sends herself into the arena. Even if you don't have Katniss's strong personality, she is relatable in her fami ly struggles, her love life and her challenges in the arena. Her sidekick, Peeta, will win the heart of readers in hjs artistic gentleness. At first, I was pulled into the book by concept alone. The description reminded me of gladiator fights and television drama. But outside of these themes, "The Hunger Games" has something for everyone. Make no mistake, this is not a light-hearted comedy, but it won 't make you sob either. The stakes of life and death are always on the table but the cut-throat plot is rounded out by ar 11,iderlv;ng iove triangle between Ka tniss, her best friend and hunting partner Gale and Peeta. This book puts adrenaline into its characters, as they face situations today 's America can' t imagine. I found the reading easy and clear no plot lines were dropped and nothing went unre olved except the answer of whom Katniss will choose, Peeta or Gale. The love story aspect of the story is left as a cliffhanger baiting readers into the next of the series. For a relatively short book, it packs adventure and suspense into every page. Collins created a world that I might not exactl y want to live in, but I couldn't stop reading about. To be blunt, I loved th is book. It is the type of book you can read again and again, picking up on new underlying themes each time you read it. Thi s seems to be the consensus from readers, since "The Hunger Games" is a New York Times number one bestseller in young adult fiction, adult fiction and science fi ction/fantasy. The movie is to be released in early 20 12 (IMBD) . CONTACT ANNIE YOSKOSKI AT: annie.yoskoski@thewilkesbeacon .com �THE BEACON I SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 Wilkes parties on the square The 8th annual college town party on the square BY DEVONI NOVAK Arts & Entertainment Editor The eighth annual college town party on the square took place last Wednesday Sept. 20. The event was an interactive success that brought college students from the area together with community members to enjoy food, music, and giveaways. Students from Wilkes, Kings, Luzerne County Community College, Penn State Wilkes-Barre and Misericordia made their way around the public square checking out more than 17 tents that housed local businesses. Some students felt this year was better than the last with more vendors and better food, while others said this year had less attendance. Penn State students from the WilkesBarre branch, Justin Manisy and Tom Barreto were less than impressed with this year's turnout. "My freshman year it was packed, it was crazy," said Barreto. "Honestly I expected a little bit more I thought there would be more tents around," said Manisy of his first year attending. · Although expectations may not have been fulfilled, the night was action packed. Party goers were taken by surprise by an outbreak: of a flash mob, two bands, Stealing Neil and No Where Slow, performed and the Domino's-sponsored pizza-eating contest. Senior marketing major at King's Col- lege Matthew Steltzer maintained undefeated status as he finished his pie first for the fourth year in a row. Steltzer said he doesn't practice but he has a strategy. "Devour and throw water in your mouth," he said. His prize was a goody bag, complete with two gift cards for free pizza. The results are pending for this year's Collegetown Cup Trophy winner. The cup is won by receiving the most cumulative points in the school spirit poster contest, mechanical bull riding and the pizza eating contest. Senior business administration major at Wilkes, Jonathan Estimoza worked with Karen Gallia to plan this year's Party on the Square while interning at the Diamond City Partnership. Estimoza said they began planning in May and sought out sponsors as early as possible. Overall, he was happy with the event's turnout. "I think it turned out great, we had a lot of students in there and a lot of students liked the giveaway items this year, which was great," said Estimoza. After enjoying a night of free entertainment, food and community company students were already looking forward to next year. Terrance Wagner and Steven Foster, seniors at King's, agreed, "I'll come back just for party on the square, we both will," Wagner said. Pizza lovers devouring pies at the Domino's-sponsored pizza-eating contest. CONTACT DEVONI NOVAK AT: devoninovak@thewilkesbeacon.com All photos by Jonathan Bowma n One of the many activities available for students included mechanical bull riding. I • • • Is your group or organIzat1on sponsoring an · event? Contact The Beacon at 5 70-408-5903. 1 Area college students taking advantage of free food. Matt Steltzer, senior at King's College, defended his pizza-eating title. I . �Editor: phatnguyen@thewilkesbeacon.com Colonelsdown Widener; secure first win in homecoming game Wilkes tacks on 508 total yards and fo rces 6 turnovers in convincing conference win BY M ARK RICCI Staff Writer Rollie Schmidt, the fo rmer Wilkes football coach leading in all-time wins, had the name of the foo tball stadium dedicated in hi s honor. The Ralston Athletic Comp lex is where the honorary ceremony had taken place at around 12:30 PM. Shcmidt undoubtedly deserved this recognition. With a remarkable 32 game win streak within his career, Schmidt put Wilkes on the map of collegiate football , and even gaining the university itself greater popularity. Schmidt did more for Wilkes than just coach football. He coached the baseball and golf teams as well. And his grand leadership resulted in both teams winning MAC titles within his career. Three golf championships, and one baseball. Schmidt retired after 32 years of coaching, and was inducted into the Wilkes ' Hall of Fame in 1994, earning him Emeritus Faculty Status. Wilkes Quarterback Alex George had extra motivation going into Saturday's homecoming game especially with the dedication to former head coach Rollie Schmidt. "Rollie Schmidt really made Wilkes the program that it is, and it just gives me extra motivation to be a part of something like that," George, sophomore business administration major, said. The game was some Widener defeated the Colonels last season, but this time around the Colonels were fully determined in beating their opponent. There was a greater sense of purpose and it resulted in their 35-27 victory newly honored Schmidt Stadium. The Colonel offense wore down Widener with a rushing attack that piled up 332 yards on the ground, which nearly doubled their seaf on average of 170 yards per game. In addition to their prolific run game, the Colo,-nels were also very successful on the other side of the ball forcing 6 turnovers which lead to 3 touchdown drives. Alex George had a breakthrough game as he was involved in every touchdown scored. On the day, George had 3 passing touchdowns along with 2 rushing scores in a game where he accumulated 288 yards of total offense. Senior captain Zach Tivald also rushed for a season-high 147 yards on 21 carries. George credits the success to the blocking of his teammates that opened up running lanes fo r a Colonel rushing attack that totaled 332 yards rushing. "The major thing was the performance by the offense line and the blocking by wide receivers down field," George, who accounted for 107 yards rushing and two scores, said. "The blocking was great and allowed for great performance by everyone on our offense." Along with proving of being a good quarterback, George is also a man of his word . Prior to the game, he believed with wholehearted confidence that they would get the win in the former coach's honor. "We're going to get that Win dedication to Rollie," George said. Another big factor for the victory was the support of the 12th man, the Wilkes cheering section which totaled 2335 fans. Student Government even handed out T-shirts and rally towels to get the community out to cheer. Members of the football team were very excited to see a rowdy crowd. "Nothing is better than coming out to a packed crowd," George said. "The student support was awesome and we can only hope that more students make it out to all of our home games." Auxence Wogou, a sophomore business major, was also very excited to see a big turnout from the Wilkes community. "There's nothing better than winning in front of the home crowd and alumni," Wogou said. " It felt great to getthe first win under our belt." CONTACT MARK RICCI AT: mark.ricci@wilkes.edu The Beacon/ Kirstin Cook Joe Chrismer (left) celebrates after recovering a fumble with teammate Jordan Fredo (right) . The Wilkes defense forced 6 turnovers in the win over Widener. The Beacon/ Laura Preby Wilkes dominated the trenches by accumulating over 300 yards rushing based off of great blocking. The Colonels had two 100-yard rushers on the day. ... �THE BEACON! SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 SPORTS Wilkes athletes pick up the pieces after floqd Multiple sports teams volunteer to help local victims of recent flooding BY JUSTIN FRANIAK Asst. Sports Editor A team is defined as a group of people linked in a common purpose. This common purpose is not to beat King's, win a MAC or Metro title, or qualify for nationals, but rather help those in need. The Wilkes area of River Street was lucky enough not to experience major damage in the recent floods, but others in the community were not so lucky. Many Wilkes athletic teams took time out of their busy schedules and training to participate in well needed community service. "I knew there was need of help in certain spots and I wanted to be able to go out and coach and school gave us the opportunity to help," Katy Fissel, a senior intergrated media major and women's soccer player, said. She along with a few other women's soccer players were sent to a few houses where they performed various tasks. Fissel said she tore down drywall and wall boards that had been touched by the flood waters. "We had to be very careful with what we touched and had to clean everything, clothes, body, etc multiple times because instead of flood water some houses had sewage water," Fissel said. Taking out all the affected belongings, cleaning basement, and organizing trash to be picked up was also taken on by the team. Coach John Sumoski was very proud of his players after their volunteering hours and believes their hard work paid off in multiple ways. "I believe that this selflessness brings out the best of the team it helps them get the job done and helps them realize that giving is more important than receiving." Along with the women's soccer team, Wilkes ' wrestling team also volunteered to help flood victims. Coach Jon Laudenslager of the wrestling team reiterated the fact that team bonding was also a benefit of his team volunteering. " In our sport, or any other sport that is one vs. one, you're not relying on a teammate for help in the competition, but there's the old saying that you're only as good as your teammates make you," he said. Junior engineering major and wrestler Griffin Panicucci helped sanitize and sal- Photo courtesy of Sports Information Members of the Wilkes University wrestling team helped local flood victims. vage textbooks and reading materials at a local church and library, while other wrestlers helped move garbage and clean-up debris from victims' houses. "It made me feel like a part of the community I'm living in," Paniccuci said about volunteering. " It gave us a chance to get out and see that, even though our campus was fine, others didn' t have it as good. It would be good to get out there again, considering we are a large team , and put a dent in what needs to be done and giving the relief workers a little break." SEE FLOOD, PAGE 19 Colonels play .1Fall Ball' to prepare for spring Baseball team looks to take full advantage of off-season with scrimmages BY PHAT NGUYEN Sports Editor The typical offseason is usually a time in sports where there is no official competition, a recess if you will. However, at Wilkes University, this offseason is has been far from typical. The Colonel baseball team has 14 approved NCAA regulated practices this fall that will be used for intra-squad scrimmages and pJ¥tices. Head Coach Joe Folek will host these faJI baseball practice sessions three to four times a week, where he will bring the team to compete against one another to give them an outlook of things to come for the spring. Folek believes it gives the newer guys something to work and know what to expect once spring hits. Senior closer Mark Siebel notes how welJ some of his teammates have been playing during these fall ball sessions. For example, he believes his fellow senior teammate Michael Olerta has made significant strides to improve his game, including losing weight. "Mike 'Snail' Olerta has Jost 30 pounds in the off-season and is going to be competing for starting first base and third base as well as designated hitter," Siebel, a business administration major, said. "His hitting, running and everything has really improved since last year. He's really impressed me so far." Another Colonel who has been playing weJI is A.I. Mihaly, according to center fielder Angelo Trento. "He's going to be one of our starting pitchers and a stud center fielder," Trento, junior crimminology major, said. "He's already hit three or four home runs already." With the loss of last year's seniors, Al Clocker and Rich Cosgrove, and also last year's batting champion Angus Neary -who left school to attend the police academy -- this year's team hopes to focus on less power hitting and more situation play to score runs. "The offense has changed to more of team effort instead of just relying on the number three and four guys to hit, we have to depend the entire lineup, one through nine," Trento said. "We're missing a lot with Angus, but we are returning a lot of bats," Siebel said. "We're going to have to rely on base-tobase hits, hitting the gap and your occasional home run here and there. Plus, we have Steve Ruch now, so we 'll be ok." Steve Ruch, the brother of current captain Matt Ruch, is a local multi-sport standout from Holy Redeemer, that looks to add another big bat to the lineup. Not only have the returners have been looking good, but some of the new players, especially the freshman have also brought their a-game. 'There are five or six really good freshmen pitchers who have seen lot of innings already," Siebel said. "It's always interesting to see who's going to replace us when we're gone." When asked about what could be improved from years past, Trento responded without hesitation that egos were a major problem and will not be tolerated if the Colonels are going to be a winning team. "Team chemistry I 00 percent," Trento said. "There were a lot of egos on the team last year, none of that cramp last year problem for the last year... one of the best team best teams in the country ifwe get our chemistry down." Trento and Siebel are both taking the measures to improve team dynamic. The two are big on bonding espescially with a focus on looking out for the younger guys on the team. "This year, the seniors of the team will adopt one freshman to mentor," Siebel said. "We're going to have an iniation night to show the freshmen what it's like to be a Colonel. It's really going to bring everyone together, but it's nothing illegal so don't worry." Leadership is not only limited to seniors who are stepping up, but also Trento who is only a junior and is looking out for all the new players on the team. SEE-BASEBALL, PAGE 19 �18 1 SPORTS SCOREBOARD THE BEACON SEPTEMBER 27, 20 11 Are ''Sup~r Conferences'' good for NCAA? FOOTBALL 9/24 vs. Widener 35-27 W WOMEN'S SOCCER 9/21 Baptist Bible 4-0 W 9/24 Arcadia 1-2 L OT SUPER-SIZE ME MEN'S SOCCER 9/20 @ Penn College 1-0 W 9/22 @ Baptist Bible 2-1 W OT 9/24 @LEbanon Valley 2-1 W FIELD HOCKEY 9/20 Elizabethtown 2-5 L 9/24 @ Eastern l-6 L ~ VOLLEYBALL 9/24 @ PSU Berk 0-3 L 9/24 @ Monclair State 2-3 L WEEK AHEAD FOOTBALL 10/ 1 @ FDU-Florharn WOMEN 'S SOCCER 9/28 @ Susquehenna 10/1 @Misericordia MEN'S SOCCER I 0/ 1 @ Misericordia 10/5 Arcadia FIELD HOCKEY 10/4 @ Cabrini VOLLEYBALL .• 9/28 @ Kings 10/1 @ Albright, Arcadia I 0/4 Desales MEN'S TENNIS · 10/1 Lycoming GOLF 9/27 @ U of Scranton \ l Super Conferences in collegiate sports would be a great change. In the college football landscape there are 21 conferences for 120 schools in division IA also known as the FBS or the Football Bowl Subdivision. The FBS is the only collegiate athletics league that does not have a playoff system in place. Super Conferences could possibly change this. The news lately has been filled with rumors of schoo ls possibly leav ing one conference to join another. The rumor mill has not stopped spinning in the last few months , and it has become a Hollywood gossip session more than business ordeal. The NCAA has dropped the ball in letting this free-forall style to be allowed in their system. While we are well on our way to super conferences and few can deny that, the road to get there has no street signs to direct the schools where to go, and the NCAA must step in. The NCAA needs to sit every school down in one congregation to discuss and map out conferences that would ultimately provide for the prosperity of college sports. The ideal number many would look for is eight super conferences in the FBS to help establish either a 32, 16 or eight team playoff system that would work. This would ensure top competition in each conference, so no more untested Boise St. controversy. The SEC would not be the sole power conference and no longer be first in line to every bowl game. The new playoff structure would not necessarily eliminate bowl games, it would simply make bowl games more significant. You can still have The Rose Bowl as a semifinal game, it just puts meaning behind each game. No longer would we have to wait three weeks in-between the bowl games and the last regular season games, thus allowing the college football season to still finish in the same timeframe, while still putting important games in between the national championship and the last regular season game. Essentially the college landscape is moving towards these major super conferences. However, they need support and guidance from the NCAA. LONG LIVE THE RIVALRY The new trend in College Football is the idea of "Super Conferences," so essentially having the Pac-IO become the Pac-57. Being a college football traditionalist, I am completely against this idea.For one, the best thing in college football is rivalries. Being a Penn State fan, I loathe the existence of Ohio State, but I love playing them every year. If, for example, the Big Ten were to jump to around 20 teams, this rivalry would diminish because teams would only play each other once every few years, instead of beating each other up annually. I love to watch Notre Dame get beat by different teams every year, but by instilling "Super Conferences" Notre Dame, being independent, would be forced to play lesser competition. This would be caused by teams only playing other schools in their conference. Out-of-conference play would totally be dimished as every game played would need to have some playoff implications. Another negative is the the travel time and schedule instilled on the athletes. Some people forget that these college football athletes are still in college, they do need an education because they are not all going professional. By having these huge conferences, travel time would only be extended. Instead of the Pac10 only being a West Coast league, it would begin to jump into the middle of the country because of mthe absortion of new teams. This would cause teams to have to leave earlier from school and stay longer at their desired locations. In the end this would only hinder getting their diploma. Some say it would help develop a college football playoff system. I believe with the current ranking system, a decent playoff system could be developed. Currently there are l l football conferences. You keep the. the BCS rankings and at the end of the season every conference winner is pulled out of the top 25. The teams that then fall within the top 5 after the pulling of the other teams are considered wild cards. This would set-up a 16 team playoff, which would only take four weeks to complete, around the same time the college championship is played. �____________ ....,. ... THE BEACON I SEPTEMBER 27,______________________________________________ 2011 SPORTS 19 __; FISSEL Continued from Page 20 What's it like being named Freedom Conference player of the Week along with your teammate Sam Lindo? I think that's great for our team and the face of our team. I think it really shows a lot of our dedication I haven't been able to show my strengths since I got hurt. I'm really happy for Sam because she didn't get much time last year, and she has come right into things now. What are you listening on your iPod before games? Mostly classics like "Heart of the Champion" ... The Gatorade "G" clapping song really gets me in the zone too. What do you guys do to improve team chemistry? We like to eat most of our meals together in the cafe, and in preseason we'll make T-shirt and things like that. Does the team have any traditoos before games? We come out holding hands to the game, no one hits the wall like football. Who's your favorite teacher on campus? Sara Pisarchick, she's into graphic design so she helps because I didn't lylow much about the program when I got here. Sara wants to get your name out to there with all these internships. Some people have gotten big jobs after graduation. How do you feel about Rubie the IM dog? I love the dog being down there with us. She makes us happy whenever we see her. Do you ever feed her? No, I don't feed her. (laughs) I know not to feed them when you have a dog yourself. Is there any reason why you rock the #8? It's just always been my number. There's no real background to it. Once I got to college though, it's been mine. BASEBALL FLOOD Continued from Page 17 Continued from Page 17 "I like to consider myself the personality of the team," Trento said. "I'm the one you'll hear when you show up to practices. I'm going to take all the freshmen under my wing and answer any questions like where do I go, how do I do this? I know my freshman year, I liked when upperclassmen helped me out." With the loss of egos and a balancing acting to help bring the team closer, tbe Colonel baseball team looks to achieve great success this coming spring. "\A.-'.• don't have any real big super stars o its going to have to be everyone coming together for us to win this semester," Siebel said. "We'r~ all together with the same goal to make the playoffs, and we're going to make it happen this year," Trento said. CONTACT PHAT NGUYEN AT: phat.nguyen@wilkes.edu Senior education major and women's soccer player Megan Clementson believes she took some stress off of the victims. "The older lady we helped kept asking us how she could repay us for our work," Clementson said. "It was great to say, 'Nothing,' we came because we wanted to help you." Clementson said it was satisfying to see the burden lifted off the victims shoulders and would definitely want to hefp again. Whether it was cleaning basements, ripping down walls, or putting trash at the curb, this army of volunteers definitely made its mark on the community and maybe gained a few more fans. "We actually gained a couple fans at our game following our volunteer work. A couple of individuals that were helping with us admired our desire to help and thought it would be nice to support us by coming to our ' game," Clementson said. CONTACT JUSTIN FRANIAK AT: . justin.franiak@wilkes.edu What are some of your goals for , the team? I want to be nationall y ranked, or at l~ast regionally ranked. I want to show everyone what we're made of. to keep America interested? I think women should stay around and get more girls to games like that. And have teams travel and do camps keep people interested. How would the team get ranked? I think it depends on our record. I'm not sure if they take the points differential into consideration. We're 4-2 right now, so basically we just have to win the _next two or three games. We want to win every game. What's an interesting fact about you that no one knows? I'm a big freak about being organized. Everything at my desk is very particular. Some people find it funny. Back in ..., freshmen year, my roommate Megan Clementson borrowed my stapler and put it back facing the other way. I knew because I always have my desk work all set out and my stapler is facing the other way. Every time I tell that story people laugh at me. How do you like Hope Solo's chances on "Dancing with the Stars"? I haven't watched it yet, but I see her on Twitter promoting it. I love Twitter. I want to see what she 's made. Most people complain about bandwagons, but I really believe that getting a bandwagon of fans for soccer could do so much for women's soccer in the states. What do you think professional women soccer players could do Tell us five things about yourself: I'm always happy and optimistic. I love being a leader, I'll always stam;: my ground, and I love community service and volunteering. CONTACT PHAT NGUYEN AT: phat.nguyen@wilkes.edu �I • L � 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 2011 September 27th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2011 September 27 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/dffa8f3296da63bdf3d797891c35f278.pdf 7927baa43a6e789bb2ad84bb51ab06a9 PDF Text Text Tuesday, September 20, 2011 THE NEWS OF TODAY REPORTED BY THE JOURNALISTS OF TOMORROW Volume 64 Issue 1 Wilkes presidential search identifies ideal candidate traits The Beacon/Laura Preby Search consultant Steve Leo is working with the presidetial search team on the priminary steps to find President Joseph (Tim) Gilmour's predecessor. The first stage consists mostly of collecting ideal characteristics the president position requires, and relies heavily on feedback from falcul~, staff and students. Pictured is President Gilmour. BY KIRSTIN COOK Editor-in-Chief Passiol, resourcefulness and an ability to communicate have been identified as some of the most essential traits for Wtlkes' next president. The search to find a replacement for President Joseph (Tim) Gilmour next year has begun with an accumulation of traits important for the next president. Steve Leo, search consultant from Storbeck/ Pimental & Associates, is organiz- ing idealistic traits for the processor, which are gathered from faculty, staff and students. The main tool Leo is using to collect expectations for candidates is through an online survey posted in the summer, which will remain Life Pages 9-12 Opinion Pages 6-8 End of the world in 2012 a hoax PAGE? open until early October. In addition, Leo bas held more than 20 meetings on campus to gain feedback. Out of the responses, enthusiasm about Wilkes is one thing that stands out to Leo. "I think people are very passion- Arts & Entertainment Pages 13-15 Getting to know Dr. Paul Adams PAGE 10 Mass con- ate about the university ... so I think that people who will be attracted to this position are going to need to match that passion," Leo said. Continued on page 3 Sports Pages 16-20 sumption Moore-Jaoom namedAI- artist Amelbn PAGE 13 PAGE 16 . Established 1936 PA Newspaper Association Member �PARTY IN PINK, ZUMBATHON FOR CANCER - The second annual Party in Pink charity event will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 8 at Memorable Occasions, 268 Main St., Duryea. The cost is $10. Zumba dancing, raffles and guest instructors are scheduled. LACKAWANNA COAL MINE TOUR AND ELECTRIC CITY MUSEUM TRIP The Office of Diversity Initiatives is sponsoring the trip. The bus will leave at 8:45 a.m. Oct. 8 from the Max Roth Center. The trip is free, however, seating is limited to 23 students. For more information or to reserve your seat, contact Erica Acosta, associate director of diversity initiatives, Center for Global Education and Diversity at the Max Roth Center, or email her at erica.acosta@ wilkes.edu. FLOOD RELIEF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - The university needs volunteers to staff flood relief efforts in the community. Teams will help residents with clean-up in the Brookside section of the Wilkes-Barre. Teams will be needed for three shifts per day through thi week helping residents with cleanup in West Pittston and assisting Corpus Christi Parish, West Pittston with serving meals, delivering food and setting up a clothing distribution center. Volunteers must be dressed appropriately, including long sleeves jeans, work boot or study shoes, and bandanas or hats. You must be registered to volunteer. PTo register to volunteer, visit the fl ood relief page atwww.wilkes.edu/floodrelief. .• SORDONI ART GALLERY RECEPTION RES CHEDULED - The Sordoni Art Gallery has rescheduled the opening reception for the current exhibition from noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 25 . VOLUNTEER TO BE CONVERSATION PARTNER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT - The Intensive English Program at Wilkes has created a conversation partner program. It's an opportunity for Wilkes University students to volunteer and be paired with an international student for the semester. They will meet once a week to chat, giving the American student a chance to learn about a new culture while helping an international student adjust to life in WilkesBarre, and giving the international students a chance to practice their English and make some new friends. The IEP has 47 international students from China, Korea and Saudi Arabia in need of conversation partners. If interested in volunteering to be a conversation partner, email kimberly.niezgoda@wilkes.edu FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE - Wilkes University Health & Wellness Department is offering flu shots for $20 payable by check made out to Wilkes University or cash. Vaccines will be given during regular office hours. A limited number of shots are available and will be offered on a first-come, firstserve basis. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 to 4 p.m. on Fridays at Passan Hall. STUDENT GOVERNMENT AND HOMECOMING ELECTIONS - Student Government Elections for freshman class office and vacant upperclassmen positions are now under way. Election Guidelines and Signature Sheets will be available outside the Student Government Office in the Henry Student Center starting Wednesday, Sept. 13. All election sheets must be in the Parliamentarian's mailbox by 5 p.m. Sept. 21. No exceptions will be made. Elections will start Sept. 23 and will end at 4 p.m. on Sept. 27. Voting for Homecoming King and Queen will begin Sept. 20 and end at 5 p.m. BEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903 WEBSITE: www.thewilkesbeacon.com Sept. 23. All ballots take place via email. Contact Ian Foley at ian.foley@wilkes.edu with any questions or concerns. WEIGHT WATCHERS AT WORK PROGRAM - The Health Services Office has had employee and student interest in continuing the Weight Watchers At Work Program for the spring semester. It will be held at the work place at a convenient time. It would be a regular Weight Watchers meeting, with a weekly weigh in and a half hour meeting. The cost is $10 for each meeting. Weight Watchers has programs students can participate in an eight week series and pay $80 for a 10 week program for $100 paid in advance. If anyone would be interested in the program call Health Services at ext. 4730. A minimum of 15 participants is needed for the program. As part of the university's ongoing Employee Wellness Initiative, there will be a reimbursement to all full-time faculty and staff that complete the series of half of the cost of whichever program we choose. If anyone is interested, contact Anita in Health Services at ext. 4730 to register. CONTACT AMANDA LEONARD AT: amanda./eonard 1@wilkes.edu Staff Ineinber dies in car crash Robert Swetts, member of the University's Facilities Department and manager of Preventative Maintenance, has died Wednesday, Sept. 14, due to a car accident. Swetts owned and operated Commercial Refrigeration Services and has been employed at Wilkes for 15 years. During this time, he has consistently exemplified hard work and dedication at Wilkes, including the evacuation process during the recent flood. Swetts was heavily involved in the eightweek RecycleMania competition, held annually in the dormitories. The previous spring semester marked its fifth year. As a manager of preventative maintenance, Swetts eI?phasized the importance of recycling to the students and commented, in an article published in February by Jacqueline Lukas, that the blue recycling bins found at various locations around campus reflect an effort to promote recycling. According to the Wilkes portal, funeral arrangements are yet to be determined. Mem- hers of the Facilities Department and the campus community .will be notified when details become available. Courtesy of Wayne Miller Meet the Staff Editorial Staff 2011-12 Editor-in-Chief: Kirstin Cook News Editor: Amanda Leonard Opinion Editor: Anthony Goreczny Ill A&E Editor: Devoni Novak Life Editor: Christine Lee Sports Editor: Phat Nguyen Production Manager: Michael Klimek Advertising Manager: Brittany Battista Photo Editor: Laura Preby Online Editor: Brandon Scott Adviser: Loran Lewi s Kirstin Cook . Editor-jn-Chief " �IE I THE BEACON I SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 PRESIDENT Continued from FRONT PAGE Leo hopes to use input to understand positives about Wilkes that might attract candidates, problems the next president would have to face in improving Wilkes and the type of person Wilkes is looking for in this position. The results of the forum and the survey will shape the job description that will be publicized. Virginia Sikes, chair of the search committee, said the top responses in the survey have already aided in the construction of the description through background information about Wilkes and a list of desired experiences and opportunities. "They're already feeding into the job description . . . these things that are highly ranked, it 's no surprise that they're showing up there," Sikes said. So far, Sikes said the survey has identified a need for building financial sustainability of the university, which includes fundraising, creating new programs to bring in revenue NEWS and conserving resources. Other top-ranking ideals from the survey include a background of building strong teams of faculty and staff, as well as ability to communicate with all types of community members. Sikes said these top-ranking responses are going to be areas the committee will focus on when they recommend final candidates to the board of trustees, which will ultimately decide the next president. "There's not going to be a person who can do the 300 things that we've heard so far would be desired, but those that you hear a lot you're going to have those in the back of your mind when you're trying to decide," Sikes said. Sikes said student input is vital and will affect the search. "It really is what everybody's focused on . . . the students, so we want to know what the students think is important," Sikes said. She explained that while certain presidential traits are a given, involvement in the search process allows individuals to emphasize what is important to them personally. "It really has an impact when people speak 3 deepl'y about what matters to them," Sikes said. Sikes said there have been about 20 attendees 1at each of the faculty and staff forums. Six students attended the student forum , incl ding the two student committee members. Sikes said she would prefer to see participation at 100 percent. "I think all we can do is to keep emphasizing people to get the word out and tell the people who aren't here to participate at least through the survey," Sikes said. Leo said the online survey gives people a chance to give feedback even when they can't make it to meetings and forums . He said that there have been almost 600 respondents to the survey so far, and students made up the top respondent group. "That is unusual, and something the university should be proud of," Leo said. Alexandra Madaya, a junior history major who is one of the student representatives on the search committee, thinks it is important to show up to forums and fill out the survey. "There's only so much you can do to get people to show up, and the people who do show up are the ones who care," Madaya said. A close relationship with the future president is one of the incentives that Madaya said should encourage students to make their voice heard. "This is our school," Madaya said. "We are close to many of our professors. We are close to many of the faculty. Why shouldn 't we be close to our president?" Sikes encouraged all faculty, staff and students to take the survey at https://www. surveymonkey.com/s/WilkesPresidentialSearchSurvey. Even after the survey is over, she urges anyone to share thoughts with student and faculty representatives on the committee and feel free to recommend candidates. For more information, see the presidential search page on www.wilkes.edu (http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/4448 .asp) CONTACT KIRSTIN.COOK AT: kirstin.cook@wilkes.edu Institute tackles problems of future energy sources and awareness BY LYNDSIE YAMRUS Staff Writer Last October, a $1 million grant was awarded to the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research, an organization Wilkes University is involved in, to be used toward research on concerns related to Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling. Almost a year later, Wilkes University has made strides in researching and informing the public about drilling in the Marcellus formation. Intense debates have risen as to whether or not the drilling is negatively affecting the surrounding area. "People say, 'Are you pro-drilling or antidrilling?"' explained Dr. Ken Klemow, a biology professor at Wilkes and the associate director of the IEER. "Well, neither. What we are is pro-science, and pro-the-application-1«-good-science, to good decisionmaking." K.lemow believes education is key in moving forward with this project. He described the process for success in three steps: obtaining the science, educating the community on that science, and having the public accept it. "It's important for us to capitalize and use our expertise to be able to teach the community, but also to teach our students," Klemow said. Christa Filipkowski, a senior biology major at Wilkes University, is one of three students that is working with the IEER on the institute's website to provide information. "It's about knowing bow to find the research," said Filipkowski, who said the website contains summaries, videos, lectures, abstracts and peer-reviewed articles, among other forms of research, that are available to help the community better understand Marcellus-related issues. Filipkowski referred to the shale drilling as a "big topic," stressing that the IEER's website breaks down the material for those who may not know much about it. She added that the content presented on the website can help people form their own opinions on the subject. Filipkowski and Klemow agree that educating the public and Wilkes' students on not only Marcellus concerns, but on energy concerns in general, is a large goal of the institute. Another objective relating to this is tying energy-related material into the university's curriculum, such as courses, small programs or concentrations regarding energy. Klemow added his belief that there are many current students who would be interested in entering this area, and that the programs would attract a whole new group of students who normally would not look into applying to Wilkes. Furthermore, Filipkowski clarified that this " different avenue" could assist people who are interested in researching other energy sources, not strictly natural gas. K.lemow emphasized the importance of all branches of learning in energy matters, including business and philosophy, rather than science paths alone. "Energy issues transcend any one discipline," K.lemow said. "It's not just science, it's not just policy, it's everything. We have a lot of resources that we can draw from ." Klemow is hopeful that in the near future, Wilkes University can to make even larger contributions to the field of energy and more specifically, Marcellus Shale drilling, along with other issues in the environment. The Beacon/Bryan Calabro Alternate forms of energy are being researched. Water plays a big role as an alternate energy source and IEER will be conducting research to find out more information. CONTACT LYNDSIE YAMRUS AT: lyndsie.yamrus@wilkes.edu �4 THE BEACON I SEPTEMBER 20, 20 NEWS Wilkes 2011 alum Borzell dies, leaves impact on his professors BY KIRSTIN COOK Editor-in-Chief Motorcycle helmet in hand, John Beno Borzell u ed to stop by Prahlad Murthy's office in the Stark Leaming Center on a regular basis while he was a student. With a smile on his face, he would ask M urthy to unlock one of the environmental engineering and earth science laboratories to access the GPS equipment. "He would be one of the earliest ones to show up to get into the room and use the instruments," said Mwthy, an EEES professor. Murthy said he would always joke with Borzell and tell him he was going to charge him a fee. That daily interaction was something that Murthy said he always enjoyed, because of Borzell 's good-natured and conversational manner. On Thursday, Sept. 1, Borzell was involved in a motorcycle crash in Hughestown. He died on Sept. 4 from blood loss, according to Karley Atiyeh, who was a close fr iend and is a junior crim inology and psychology maj or at Wilkes. Borzell was 22 years old. Borzell 's family notified Atiyeh shortly after the accident and she stayed at the hospital with his family members for three straight days. She waited until Saturday to finally hear from doctors about the extent of Borzell's condition. "The doctors didn ' t really tell us much, there were hours between when they were coming out to say what was going on with him," Atiyeh said. "So pretty much the entire fami ly was there up until Saturday evening, and the doctors fi nally told us Saturday .;ii Co urtesy of Karley At iyeh what was going on with him, and it was ally hard." Atiyeh said the crash occurred when E zell's motorcycle brakes locked up, wh sent him and his bike into a stop sign. It is unknown what caused them to rr function. Atiyeh said that Borzell was ways cautious on his bike and always w, his helmet, including during the crash. "He wasn't reckless about it, I wish I kn how the bike locked up and everything; one really knows," Atiyeh said. Atiyeh said Borzell had been on his w home from exercising with friends at 1 gym when his motorcycle crashed. f friends were in a car behind him and saw t accident. Atiyeh said working out was one thing tt Borzell loved to do. He also enjoyed beiJ with his family and his dog. "He was obsessed with his dog, Noel. Th was like his favorite person in the world Atiyeh said. She said that Borzell had a goofy sense , humor, but at the same tilrne he was very se1 ous about school. This photo was from the trip to Yellowstone Park that Borzell attended with Halsor. 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However, a mere 39 years later, a storm producing more damage and higher cresting floodwater hit Northeast Pennsylvania. On September 9, the Susquehanna River crested at 42.66 feet and is the highest recorded flood level in Wilkes-Barre's history. Hundreds of thousands of residents were evacuated to avoid the raging water, incl uding Wilkes University residents, and thousands of local families and businesses have been displaced due to damages. Mark Allen, dean of student affairs, was very involved in Wilkes' evacuation process and followed Wilkes-Barre officials' orders to evacuate by 4 p.m. Thursday. Students who were unable to traverse to their homes quickly were able to evacuate to the University of Scranton, where students were treated hospitably and were even given passes to use the university's facilities. "The decision to evacuate campus was in response to a directive from the city to evacuate," Allen said. "The University's leadership met prior to the evacuation notice to discuss class cancellation and plans to relocate students, how to protect the Univer- BORZELL Continued from Page 4 Atiyeh said there were often times when he would stay up until 5 a.m. studying, and would be right back in class at 8 a.m . That type of work and dedication, BORZELL along with his pleasant personality and love for his family, was what Atiyeh said he would like to be remembered for. Murthy saw this dedication every time Borzell came early to spend hours in the EEES laboratories. Even with a heavy workload, Murthy never observed him become upset. "He was always smiling. I never saw him getting frustrated or getting angry," Murthy said. sity's records, equipment and facilities and to coordinate a communication plan to keep the community regularly informed regarding the Uni versity's response to the ongoing crisis." The moving of campus equipment was a community effort that included students, staff and faculty. The facilities staff and the football team also helped move equipment to higher ground . The IT department was quick to put up an emergency bulletin on Wilkes' website, which was updated frequently to inform students of evacuation procedures, server outages and class cancellations. "As soon as students were informed of the cancellation of classes for Thursday and Friday, an overwhelming majority chose to go home," he said. Approximately 50 students who were unable to go home were evacuated to the University of Scranton and some international students went to hotels, the cost of which was assumed by their governments. The damage to Wilkes' campus was minimal, however, there were a few damp basements and some roof leaks. The cancellation of classes on Sept. 12 allowed for faculty to clean up any damage Wilkes ensued. Local news stations, such as WBRE, covered the flood intensively and the station was live for three days during the flood . Kyla Campbell and Dave Skutnik averaged the most anchoring each day at 12-l 6 hours. Campbell said that they endure the long shifts so they can inform the public of county evacuations, water levels and to share multimedia from social networking sites. Wilkes-Barre bas set up a recovery page for anyone who has endured flood damage. To access the Website, go to http://wbcityrecovery.com. The Beacon/ Austin Loukas The Riverfront is pictured early Sept. 8, prior to evacuation. The Susquehanna River inundated the entire Riverfront and began to seep under the Market St. floodgates. Murthy appreciated this constant positive attitude in the classroom, which he said is a rarity for the majority of students. "That might not mean a lot of things to others, but as an instructor, it made my work so much easier - to have a pleasant face in the classroom," Murthy said. meetings and field work. Halsor said he made a good role model for other students in how he would conduct himself and approach assignments and tasks. "From a field scientist standpoint, he was like a dream student," Halsor said. Halsor attended a trip to Yellowstone Na- "He was a great ambassador, I mean.one would never tell anything negative about him, and I've never heard anything negative from his mouth." -Prahlad Murthy, EEES professor Borzell's outlook, along with his work ethic, was a major way that be contributed to the EEES department, and Murthy said that others also noticed these traits. "He was a great ambassador, I mean one would never tell anything negative about him, and I've never heard anything negative from bis mouth," Murthy said. Sid Halsor, who was also one ofBorzell's EEES professors, got to know Borzell better outside of the classroom, in laboratories, tional Park with Borzell and a few other EEES students to practice using equipment and collecting data. He said that Borzell gave up an internship so he could attend the trip, so it meant a lot to him. Halsor said Borzel I had an "intense love of the outdoors and all things natural." Borzell had just started working as an Environmental Scientist at Enviro-Sciences of Delaware seven weeks ago. Murthy said that Borzell entered the work CONTACT AMANDA LEONARD AT: amanda.leonard 7@wilkes.edu force well-prepared to tackle any problems thrown at him with his well-rounded education and work ethic. These characteristics are some of the many that Murthy regrets not being able to express appreciation for before Borzell's death. "It's sad that we realize it now, we could have said these things before ... but he left so many pleasant memories, we need to thank him for that," Murthy said. Memories of having Borzell 's daily visits to hi s office are going to be some of the fondest for Murthy to reflect on, and will be some of the moments he will miss the most. "I'd see him all day," Murthy said, "Hi s helmet in his hand, walking here, asking for the keys and then I would just tease him 'show me the money' or something - I'm going to miss that. . .it's going to be hard." CONTACT KIRSTIN.COOK AT: kirstin.cook@'(filkes.edu �I illIIIID rtB ffifiBltIID ~ lliillJl TI CONTACT EDITOR: anthonygoreczny@thewilkesbeacon.com Presidential search neglected by lack of student involvement BY EDITORIAL BOARD ft appears that many students on campus are oblivious to the fact that Wilkes University is searching for a new president to take charge of the university starting next year. At least, that was the impression from the recent open student forum with presidential search consultant, Steve Leo. The forum was intended to allow the student body to let the search consultant know what qualifications and qualities students are looking for in the new president, as well as any improvements they would expect the president to make to the school. Out of the 2,300 full time students at Wilkes University, only five attended, two of which are on the search committee. The Beacon believes that the presidential search is a very important event that many students are dismissing far too easily. It is impossible that five students can accurately represent the views and concerns of the entire student body. There are countless opportunities for students to get involved, such as attending forums and providing feedback, completing the online survey the search committee is offering and talking to representatives on the search committee. These resources are not being utilized as much as they should be. The issues discussed in the forum, along with the results of the online survey, are being used to mold the job description and define the person that Wilkes will be looking for to fiU these very important shoes. The search committee stated that many of the more frequent responses have already been ~ orked into the job description. By not attending the forum, students are essentially telling Wilkes University that they simply do not care abo ut who the next president will be. For those students who do not care enough to participate, it may be that they do not realize the importance of selecting a capable president. Among other things, the president is responsible for the reputation of the university. It is his or her duty to make sure that the quality of education does not decrease, and, if possible, to emphasize the learning experience by retaining and recruiting exem- The Beacon/Kirstin Cook Only five students attending the forum to help determine what the presidential search team should focus on when recruiting candidates to replace our current university president next year. plary professors and other faculty and staff. The president also has a vital role in maintaining the university 's financial stability. With the economy and budget cuts that are dominating the times, this ability must be honed in order for Wilkes to sustain itself and move forward. Toe president takes an essential role in overseeing the university budget distribution, as well as bringing in the funding to pay for programs. If it was not for the effort of the president, major projects such as the SHE building would not be possible. The president plays an important role in solving problems encountered by the school. -- --~-- Students often complain about problems they have with various aspects of Wilkes, but very few of them are using this search to make their issues known. This is the chance to make a difference and have your voice heard. The placement of a sixth president at Wilkes is a historic event and will impact the university immensely. The Beacon believes it is an honor for students to be able to influence such a significant occasion. The online survey is still active and will remain open until early October, allowing a quick and easy way to give feedback about the next president. You can find a link to this survey along with updates news and information about the process at the Wilkes.edu page dedicated to the presidential search: http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/4448.asp. CONTACT ANTHONY GORECZNY AT: anthony.goreczny@wifkes.edu �THE BEACON I SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 Its the end of the world as we know it only not really BY TIMOTHY FISHER Staff Writer There's been much talk about the apocalypse in 2012. The numerous predictions of Armageddon are getting stronger. Why? Black Birds are falling from the sky. Fish are washing up on shores dead. Wayward whales are beaching themselves upon our shores. Now, the flooding of the Susquehanna River has swept away homes and caused billions of dollars in damage. However, it's a cop-out to say these phenomena are leading to our judgment day. Yes, these happenings are unsettling to everyone. The peace is breached. People are affected. Yet, I cannot advocate the spread of doom-saying. What makes the end-time of next year a hoax? It is the very predictions that enamor it. One such assumption concerns the asteroid Eros. As a near-earth asteroid, Eros was predicted to pass by earth during January next year ... during January. Not during the predicted Mayan apocalypse of December 2012? I recommend you buy a telescope instead of panicking. Let us discuss this Mayan calendar. Initial theories concerning it said our end would come May 2003. Are we still here? Yes. So the date was moved back to December 2012; this coincides with the calendar's end. Will we still be here? Yes. Why such confidence? The answers lie in the facts. Russian astrologists made their claim two years ago: The issue of apocalypse is in our minds. After the movie 2012, NASA made its own statement (WHERE DID YOU FIND): "Credible scientists worldwide know of no threat associated with 2012." NASA went on further to debunk claims of geomagnetic storms and magnetic reversal of earth's poles. NASA concluded that "A magnetic reversal would not cause harm to any life on earth". Humanity has suffered through great atrocities. Humanity has prevailed to this day. Throughout those times, fear of Armageddon was ever present. The Russians said it themselves, Judgment Day is in our minds. Fear is also in your mind. Therefore, you must decide for yourself whether the current facts satisfy your concerns. I, for one, will not contribute to fear. The Apocalypse is a laughable facade created by defamers. Where is the proof? The apocalypse theorists don 't have solid evidence. There are people paid solely to watch fo r signs of doomsday. These individuals work in all governments worldwide. Have they alerted their governments to our approaching end yet? No. Nothing will happen in 2012. As our great President Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, "There is nothing to fear but fear itself." The 2012 apocalypse will stir everybody up. Personally, I'm going to invite some friends over and make a celebration out of it. For one whole night in December, we can pretend the world is ending, and then the sun will shine the next day. Everyone will go home, and life will go on, the same way it has for thousands of years. I will bask in the moment when the 2012 Armageddon theory fails. The best part will be the next day. I will simply say "I'm here," and the tranquility of my existence will say the rest. Do not worry. Hurry, hurry to your family, your fellow man, your country, and enjoy life. A life of fear is a life ofregret. CONTACT TIMOTHY FISHER AT: timothy.fisher@wilkes.edu Natural disasters like the recent flooding has wused some unneccessary hype about the end of the world. The Beacon/Austin Loukas Apple Takes Advantage of Customers BY ANTHONY GORECZNY Opinion Editor Recently I have seen a number of rumors flying around about the iPhone 5. Supposedly one of the "top secret'' prototypes was left at a bar by an absent minded Apple employee and ended up being sold on Craigslist for $200 according to ibtimes.com. Apple has put a lot of effort into protecting these test prototypes. They even have them specially designed to look like the previous model, so it is not obvious that the phone is the prototype. It is apparently not enough, though. Last year, a similar thing happened with the iPhone 4 prototype. It ended up in the hands of the tech website Gizmodo, as was reported by cnet.com, who used it as an opportunity to get an exclusive sneak peek into the iPhone and its new feature . It's amazing that a company who has a habit of losing its prototypes is still in business. The secret behind Apple's success is that it has the terrifying ability to convince people to spend $500 on a product they already own. Apple comes out with a new version of the iPhone or iPod almost every year. Why? It is because consumers buy these new models to replace their old ones; most of which are still fully functional and undamaged. Apple convinces consumers to upgrade their devi ces by throwing in gimmicks or unnecessary upgrades. The iPhone 4 came with an A4 processor, which is twice as fast as the processor in the 3GS. However the 4 still runs on the same operating system and has access to the same apps available. iOS, the iPhone operating system, has been running fine and the apps have been running fine ever since the original iPhone, which had a quarter of the processing power of the iPhone 4. The iPhone 4 also comes with a second forward facing VGA camera that is used for FaceTime, an app that is supposed to provide mobile video communication along the lines of Skype. FaceTime requires the presence of a Wi-Fi network to run and cannot be used on 3G or 4G connections. The VGA camera has a resolution of only .3 megapixels. The iPhone 4 also supports a 960x640 pixel "Retina Display" screen. The vast majority of apps do not output to this resolution and this can be likened to using a 1080p HDTV to play Mario Kart on Nintendo 64. The resolution of the picture displayed can be no greater then what application output. Apple also claims that this screen is the maximum resolution that a human can see at 12 inches. <a title="Raymond Soneira (page does not exist)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/ index. php?title=Raymond_ Soneira&amp ;action=edit&amp;redlink= I ">Raymond Soneira</a>, the president of Displaymate Technologies disagrees According to wired. com, he stated that, "It is reasonably close to being a perfect display, but Steve pushed it a little too far." Another trap for consumers is that claim that the new iPhones have "4G" connectivity. The "4G" is in quotations because there is currently no set definition as to what 4G actually is. Different companies are operating networks based on different technologies and with di fferent capabilities and calling them all 4G networks. However, that is another issue altogether. The significance of"4G" is that many people buy one of these devices expecting to get "4G" speeds but they live in an area without a "4G" network. These networks are currently only really in large population centers like Pittsburgh and New York City. Even though the iPhone 4 is an impressive device, upgrading to a brand new iPhone when the consumer already has a perfectly operational one is a complete waste of money. Taking i.nto account the mitigating factors by upgrading in SEE APPLE, Page 8 �-8- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~ O ~ P ~ I N ~ l ~ O ~ N ! . . . . __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __!T~HE BEACON I SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 BEACON POLL APPLE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 This week The Beacon asks: Do you believe that Wilkes University handled the flood evacuation properly? megapixel camera with 24x optical zoom. Keep this in mind when the iPhone 5 is released and don't waste money on something you already own. Also, when you finally do need a new phone or have a free upgrade, there are many other devices out there with different pros and cons including Android, Blackberry, and Windows Mobile. In this age of technology there are many way to find information about new products advantages and disadvantages, so don't just get what is supposedly "cool" and fall for the Apple gimmick. • Yes • No CONTACT TONY GORECZNY AT: www.freedigitalphotos.net anthony.goreczny@wilkes.edu Cast yo1.1r vote online at: www.thewilkesbeacon.com Stay aware when dealing with Wilkes-Barre police SPEAK UP! BY CARLY YAMRUS Assistant Opinion Editor ·• The streets of Wilkes-Barre are not what anyone would call 'ideal'. For those of you who are new to Wilkes University, or for those of you who just need a reminder, they need to be taken seriously, especially for the first few weeks of school. Wilkes-Barre Police will be patrolling the streets looking for young, unaware people to make one wrong move. This seems to be their favorite activity. They are too concerned with catching unruly college kids and should focus more on the city itself. We already have public safety watching our every move; we don't need an additional authority breathing down our necks. Not only am I writing this to forewarn you of authority, but to· express the dangers of being on the streets. Young adults are susceptible to a variety of threats. Be aware of gangs and muggers. There have been incidents in the past involving weapons, so it is best to be aware of the surrounding areas so you can avoid contact with any dangerous people. With so many ways to bring attention to yourself, it is advised that you be as quiet and careful as possible. Even if you what you are doing is completely legal, you could be stopped and questioned by the authorities. I have been stopped by law enforcement before, and instead of being stopped for something legitimate, I was stopped simply because I did not properly navigate the sidewalk. Now I don't expect them to be perfect, but the sidewalks in Wilkes-Barre are subpar. After classily tripping in a ditch on Ross Street, a cop noticed me and made a beeline straight to where I was walking and demanded where I had been that night. This past weekend, I was stopped again by two police officers on foot. I was walking silently with two friends when they stopped us and asked where we were coming from. We told them and they continued to hassle us about underage drinking. I am appalled at this city's methods of control. Though I would like to think of my encounters as "wrong place, wrong time" situations, that the officer was watching my every move and waited until I made an error so he could stop me. The two officers that stopped my friends and I last weekend stopped us solely because they could. You can never completely rule out the chance of getting stopped, but you can try and be as discreet as possible to avoid any encounters with the Wilkes-Barre Police. Simply be quiet. The less attention you can bring to yourself, the better. Don't be obnoxious or loud. As simple as it sounds, watch your step and walk in a straight line. Police are lurking everywhere, and they will find you. Ryan McKeown, a sophomore at Wilkes University, agreed that this is a real issue with students on and off campus. "Don't walk in groups. Walk by yourself." McKeown said. This seems to be a contradictory issue. If you walk in a large group, you are more likely to get stopped by authority, but if you walk alone you are vulnerable to attacks. Students should not have to walk in fear knowi.t_ig that police officers are on every comer, ready to cite them. The Beacon wants to hear your voice. Send your name, major, year and opinion to: wilkesbeacon.oped@gmail.com The Beacon reserves the right to edit submitted pieces for space and content. Anonymous letters will not be published. The police have every reason to assume that you are under the influence, and that is exactly what they are doing. If the opportunity presents itself, they will not hesitate to stop you. CONTACT CARLY YAMRUS AT: carley.yamrus@wilkes.edu . �CONTACT EDITOR: christinelee@thewilkesbeacon.com Heavy lifting, appliance trouble, and othermemoriesfrom move-in BY KIRSTIN COOK & Editor-in-Chief JANEL NARO Staff Writer With three weeks down already in the first semester, it seems like just yesterday students were moving into their dorms. Most of us can look back to move in weekend and remember the difficulties and challenges we faced, hopefully along with some funny stories as well. One of the biggest problems students faced during move in weekend was the amount of heavy lifting required. Carrying things such as luggage, refrigerators, and printers don't exactly make moving to the second floor (or higher in some cases) any easier. Freshman Phannacy major Sarah Fillman and her father experienced this the hard way while attempting to carry her mini-fridge up two flights of stairs in Roth. "We were hoping to find some football players to help with that, but no one was around," Fillman said. Julicia Jones, a sophomore Nursing major who lives on the twelfth floor of University Towers experienced some difficulty moving her stuff up to her room as well. She had to wait in line 15 minutes to use the elevator because of the crowd of students all trying to move in at the same time. She didn't expect to see that many people there by 10 a.m. on Thursday August 25. ing on campus, had a few minor technical difficulties the first week here. Excited about having a kitchen and appliances, Bailey tried using the dishwasher and he fi lied it up and left the room for a few minutes. "When I came back, there was basically a JaThe Beacon/Austin Loukas cuzzi in my Dan Lykens is shown in his dorm room with his colorful carpet. kitchen " Bai~ ' "That's why I came early, because I didn't think there'd be that many, but I guess everyone had the same mindset - 'maybe if I come early, there won't be that many people,'" Jones said. By Friday August 26 the rushseemed to have calmed down a bit. "By the time I got there, most of the kids were already moved in," said Adam Bailey, a sophomore Premed major living on the third floor of University Towers. Bailey, like most students adjusting to !iv- ley said. This didn't get him down though. "Moving in was a very pleasant experience," Bailey said. "I really enjoyed it." Bailey spent his freshman year commuting an hour round trip from Scranton every day. He appreciates being able to get to class in five minutes, one of the many advantages to living on campus. "It's a million times better than commuting. I love living on campus rather than drive home every night." Athletes had the opportunity of moving in earlier than other students. One cross coun- try athlete, freshman Mechanical Engineering major Dan Lykens, used the extra time to make his room unique. With bright colors and a bicycle in there it's easy to see how he spiced things up. He even managed to make a device out of paper clips, rubber bands and a command hook to turn off the light without having to get out of bed. Perhaps one of the most interesting things in Lykens' room (besides the bike of course) is a carpet with roads and buildings on it intended for children. He said regretfully that he left his toy cars at home. Maybe that will make the list of things to bring next year. CONTACT KI RSTIN COOK AT: kirstin.cook@wilkes.edu ~instein replacement offers a new dining spot BY CHRISTINE LEE Life Editor Students wishing to grab a bagel from the Einstein Brothers Bagels Cafe may be surprised to find that another cafe has taken its spot in the UCOM building. The decision to replace Einstein Brothers on campus was made after the university was notified that the franchise agreement between Sodexo and Einstein Brothers was ending soon. It was decided to replace Einstein with another cafe with different dining options available. "The dining committee had several meetings and discussed various options throughnnt thP ?O 1 f)_ 11 "r.,.nPmir. vP."r" •rnv" Prn- curement Office Director Justin Kraynack. "Sodexo conducted on-campus surveys to poll student dining preferences and establish if a change in the UCOM facility would be desirable." The preferences from students indicated that if there were a change in name and layout for the cafe, there should be a larger variety of food products at more reasonable prices. Kraynack said that although the university had accepted Sodexo's partnership with Einstein Brothers Bagels in March of last year, it was "necessary" to change the dining concepts at the cafe to better serve the changing student population. According to Dining Services General Manager Michael Molnar, Marketing and Dining Services will be working with the student population to come up with a new name for the cafe, which is now being referred to as the Cafe at UCOM until an official name is decided upon. Although some Sodexo employees have asked Marketing for the cafe to be re-named after late food services employee Glenn Gambini, this is one option that has been presented to Marketing and Communications. "There have been some people that have asked about (renaming the cafe after Glenn) but as far as dining services, we are leaving that (decision) up to Lisa Reynolds and the Marketing department and Wilkes senior staff," Molnar said. Molnar said that Dining Services is open to any kind of dining concept that Marketing and the student population would like to have. He says that they would like to stay away from a mainstream brand like Einstein Brothers because it would alJow Wilkes and Sodexo to change the menu. "With Einstein's and with some other brands you don't have that latitude to change those kinds of things," Molnar said. "It gives students, faculty, staff and the public another option of some type of a dining services outlet." ... SEE EINSTEIN, page 12~ j �10 THE BEACON I SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 LIFE UrtiW\Y,orf"rtt Q14e~fiorJS witb Departments help students Important People follow ideal career paths DR. PAULADAMS VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS BY HOLLY BOYER Assistant Life Editor BY CHRISTINE LEE Life Editor The Beacon: What responsibilities do you have as Vice President of Student Affairs? Adams: As Vice President of Student Affairs, I'm a member of the President's Cabinet, (who) are the direct reports to the President. I have responsibility for Student Affairs as The Beacon/Austin Loukas well as Information Dr. Paul Adams has been a part of Wilkes since 1979. His ofTechnology, the Center fice is located on the second floor of the UCOM building. for Global Education for any of the students that choose to atand Diversity, University College, and In- tend here: that it provides opportunity and tercollegiate Athletics. Working with me is challenge. the Dean of Students and (Associate) Dean Barbara King, who does all the judicial and The Beacon: Can you define specifically commuter affairs. what 'Student Affairs' entail? The Beacon: What are some interesting facts about yourself? Adams: One thing people may or may not know is that my wife, Jean Adams is parttime member of the art faculty here. She teaches the clay classes on campus so we've been part of Wilkes for a lot of years and we both met here when we were students at Wilkes. The Beacon: What is something that you think people should know about you? Adams: I would hope that (people) would always believe me to be approachable and willing to help make their situations here at the university positive and successful. Unfortunately I'm in a position where I'm not always able to say yes to everything that ev~ rybody wants but I hope that I leave every situation as positive as it can be handled. You always work from that mantra, 'leave the situation better than you found it,' and I hope that's the way I approach my work with students here. ?• The Beacon: What is your favorite thing ut Wilkes? ·ms: I can't say enough about Wilkes certainly it's given me wonderful 'v after opportunity after oppor·er it has been as a student or ~. I'd like to think that what ~or me is what Wilkes does Often students are unsure of what exactly they want to do with their futures, even in college. Whether they cannot decide what branch of their major they want to pursue or even what they want to major in, students are stuck making this decision that begins the rest of their lives. That kind of decision that can be very overwhelming for a young adult, which is why Career Services can be a very beneficial resource to take advantage of. Career Services, which is located on the second floor of Conyngham Hall, aids students that range from freshman to alumni. People in this department help students such as freshman and sophomores decide on a major or change a major. They look at the students' strengths and interests as well as what skills are related to majors to build a path. They also assist others, mostly upperclassmen and alumni, in creating a solid resume, practice interviewing, and applying for jobs. They can also assist in connecting students with companies for careers after they graduate. Their major goal is to help students be successful. "We help (students) clarify what they want and help coach them through a plan to get it," says Carol Bosack-Kosak, director of Career Services. Another way they try to aid students is by holding job fairs. The first one will be held on Nov. 9 in the ballroom of the Student Union Building at 6 p.m. There will be many networking opportunities, with employers at tables for students to interact with to help clarify their career choices. SEE CAREERS, Page 12 Adams: Student Affairs is a lot of the outof-the-classroom experiences for students. Specifically it is the non-academic aspects of university life outside of the financial aid, finance, and registration real.ms. It's housing, activities, athletics, health services, community services, interfaith, the Ementor program, alJ of orientation, support for academic advisers, disability support services, creating transitional programs for underprivileged high school students, providing health, wellness and counseling services, intramurals, and intercollegiate athletics. The Beacon: What do you like best about your role? Adams: I have the privilege of working with a lot of wonderful people. I have always enjoyed the opportunity to work with young people and help create success for them here at the University. Beyond that I think what you come to enjoy about a role like this is that no two days are the same. You always think with full-time students (that) there are 2,200 stories out there and each one requires special attention and care and it's a tremendous responsibility but it's what I've come to love and what I've done for the past 30 plus years at Wilkes. CONTACT CHRISTINE LEE AT: christine.lee@wilkes.edu H 1111 M w - I ; • .·. s .s ... 146 SOUTH PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE/ WILKES-BARRE, PA 18701 ---- �THE BEACON I SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 See additional photos at www.thewilkesbeacon.com LIFE �12 LIFE THE BEACON I SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 Fall Fest 2011 Highlights IRHC hosts Pancakes in the PM T e Beacon/( r stine Lee On Monday~ September 5 the Inter-Residence Hall Council served free pancakes to studen~s in t he evening to highlight the start of the Fall semester. According to IRHC Pres1~ent Beth~ny Sharpl~ss, the event was highly successful with the pancakes p ro~1ded running out quickly before the night was over. Various toppings were provided for the pancakes including M&M's and chocolate chips. The IRHC a lso hosted a showing of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides in the Marts Cente r to kick off Fall Fest. Continu ed from page 1O -- ~- The Beacon/ Laura Preby and Austin Lou ka s To~, students c~nverse while wearing balloon hats. Left, students dress up in 1980's attire for t~e 80 s ~oiler Derby. A~ove, a student tests his strength at the bell tower. Fall Fest this year included an 80 s Roller Derby and Carnival. For more photos, visit www.thewilkesbeacon.com EINSTEIN Cttntinued from Page 9 Students will still be allowed to use Dining Dollars and Flex Dollars as they had before at the Cafe at UCOM. The cafe serves the same food all day and is open on both Saturdays and Sundays. There are new food options to provide a more "grab-n-go" style of dining, according to Kraynack. "New sandwiches, wraps and quesadiJlas were added to expand variety," Kraynack said. ''Coffee and bagels are still part of the breakfastmenu,just with different brands and variations." Kraynack said that he is working with Web Communications Director Craig Thomas to develop the naming contest. It has currently been delayed due to the recent flooding. "Whatever the (cafe) becomes, it will be a well thought-out plan that will service the students, faculty, staff, and the community in the best way that it can," Molnar said. CONTACT CHRISTINE LEE AT: christine./ee@wilkes.edu players tables for students to interact with to help clarify their career choices. Another department that is used as a resource for students' futures is the internships and mentoring office. The most beneficial part of taking part of an internship is that they may develop into an actual career. When meeting with Internship and Mentoring Coordinator Sharon Castano, students bring a draft of their resumes. Castano works with students to make changes to better their resume for potential employers. She then matches students with local sites that helps solidify a career choice. "We work together to find a site that works best for both the site and the student," says Castano There is also an internship fair that will be held in the ballroom of the Student Center on October 20th. There will be approximately 40 to 45 employers that meet with about 120 to 130 students who are interested in having Wilkes students as interns. Taking part in an internship can be very beneficial to students for their future. Senior psychology major Justine Adams took part in an internship last year to better her career experience. ' --- .. "I really enjoyed my internship at Geisinger Rehab Hospital, it was a great way to have a first-hand perspective of my future career and affirmed my choice to pursue occupational therapy," says Adams. By taking part in an internship, students can not only gain experience, but also credits for the internship. Students can gain three credits for 150 hours and six credits for 200 hours for the semester of interning. Internships work just like a class; you earn credits and get a grade, with the added bonus of first hand familiarity. Meeting to find an internship however is a team effort. There is an emphasis on students having a major roll in where they intern. It is students going out and seeking where they want to be based on their career interests and skills. "Resumes get you in the door, experience and good interviews get you hired," Castano said. "We prepare you for both." CONTACT HOLLY BOYER AT: holly.boyer@~i/kes.edu �CONTACT EDITOR: devoninovak@thewilkesbeacon.com Exhibit demonstrates 'one man's trash is another man's treasure' BY BILL THOMAS Staff Writer Most people throw away their used water bottles, grocery bags and soda cans. Seattlebased photographer Chris Jordan makes art out of them. Since 2003, Jordan has been drawing attention to the issue of mass consumption with photo exhibits like "Running the Numbers: An American Self-Portrait," which is currently on display at Wilkes University's Sordoni Art Gallery, until Dec. 11. Jordan admits he wasn't always interested in environmentalism. "For many years I was focused on just pure, aesthetic beauty," Jordan explained. "It was a very formal approach, where I was just trying to take beautiful photographs and didn't really care about the subjects. But I always sensed that the work wasn' t really relevant. That's what got me started down this path." Jordan 's quest for relevance quickly led him to the realization that some issues are harder to illustrate than others. His first attempt, a project entitled "Intolerable Beauty: Portraits of American Mass Consumption," saw him photographing landfills and recycling plants in an attempt to capture the sheer size of the subject. Jordan found his Photographer Jordan's 'Running the Numbers' at Sardoni goal to be easier said than done. "As I was nearing the end of the 'Intolerable Beauty' series, I had the resources and the desire to go anywhere to photograph the scale of our mass consumption," Jordan said. "But there is no place where you can go that's like the Grand Canyon of our garbage. It's all divided up over hundreds of thousands, even millions of separate locations. So I was in this frustrated place as a photographer, because the issue is fundamentally invisible." The solution Jordan came up with can be seen in "Running the Numbers." Rather than traveling to junkyards and photographing isolated images, Jordan stages in-studio photo shoots, taking pictures of trash. He then makes deft use of computer programs Like Adobe Photoshop to combine thousands of tiny, but highly detailed photos into huge, elaborate designs. Some pieces duplicate iconic images. "Cans Seurat," for example, recreates artist Georges Seurat's famous 1884 painting "Sunday Afternoon at the Grand Jatte" with 106,000 aluminum cans, the number, according to Jordan, that Americans consume every 30 seconds. The process is tedious but has its benefits. For one, it allows Jordan to keep count of bow many items he's photographing, thus helping him more accurately represent a statistic. Because every large image is made up of many smaller ones, Jordan believes viewers are drawn in to observe each piece in greater detail. Jordan hopes his technique will show viewers the enormity of the issue and make them question their own role in consumption. "That's one of the great powers of art," Jordan said." It reaches us where we feel. Statistics alone just can't get there." "Running the Numbers" at Sordoni is free and open to the public daily from noon to 4:30p.m. Pictured above is Chris Jordan's "Running the Numbers: An American Self Portrait" featured at Sordoni Art Gallery 'Poetry in Transit' brings culture to bus riders BY MICHAEL WINTERMUTE A&E Assistant Editor Poetry in Transit, developed by Wilkes University English professor Mischelle Anthony btlngs classic and original poetry to bus riders in Luzerne County for the fifth year this month. To showcase the work of 14 northeast Pennsylvania poets and unveil 15 new placards that will be displayed in spaces traditionally reserved for commercial advertising, Poetry in Transit will hold a commemorative event at the new Intermodal Center in Wilkes-Barre Friday Sept. 30 at 5:30 p.m. Anthony created Poetry in Transit in 2007 and has coordinated the program with support from Luzerne County Transit Authority (LCTA), Quick Printers, and Lamar Ad- Work of northeast Pensylvania poets showcased at lntermodal Center vertising since it began. She said a similar program, Poems on the Underground, which began in England in 1986, inspired her. "I always thought that was a great idea: to put poetry and art where people are standing around anyway," Anthony said. "I didn't think of it again until I was riding the bus everyday, saw the McDonald's ads above the seats and I heard people talking about McDonalds. I thought, wouldn't it be neat if they were talking about poetry instead?" Poems were solicited for this years program in the beginning of April and announcements were made throughout the Wilkes campus, including the graduate creative writing program. Anthony also outsourced to the Kingston-based Paper Kite Press, Diamond City, Weekender and a local youth bookstore. Entries were selected by Anthony, Jim Warner, assistant director of the graduate creative writing program; King's College English professors Noreen O'Connor and Jennifer Yonkoski; Ann Brennan, English instructor at Penn State Wilkes-Barre; and Andrew Petonak, journalism faculty member from Luzerne County Community College. Anthony believes the program has been a success thus far and sees the most feedback from pleased bus drivers and other LCTA employees. Her accomplishment with the program she believes, came from colleague support. " [I want to thank] The Marketing Communications Office at Wilkes, Stan Strelish, Executive Director at LCTA, Lamar Advertising, and Mark Golaszewski, who does the design and photography, most of the work each year for the project," Anthony_ said, "Every one of these people said, ' Yes!' when they could have said, 'Well, that's a good idea, but it's going to take a lot of effort and time."' For next years poetry selection, Anthony will put out a call in campus and local media, likely in February or March. She encourages students, along with community members, to submit their work. �• 14 A&E THE BEACON I SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 Movie review-: Apollo 18 is a failed tnission of poor acting JORDAN RAMERIZ I, Beacon Staff Writer I must admit, I saw the trailer for Apollo 18 and was not immune to its "charms." "Historical fiction blended with science fiction: a film-making goldmine," I thought. Unfortunately, and much to my chagrin, this film lulled me to sleep for the majority of its eighty-six minute running time. As advertised, this film is yet another addition to the grainy, found-footage, horror movie genre. The film tried to recreate the home video "mockumentary" genre of The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity. The concept is highly specific, yet the formula has not changed. Except for our antagonists; think of the most typical villain you would expect to find on the moon in a science-fiction horror film ... yes, precisely. In Apollo 18, a few astronauts are sent on the final manned mission to the moon. In reality, the Apollo 18 mission was canceled, but this so-called "uncovered footage" is the film 's way of explaining what really took I _ _ - place. Originally, the astronauts believed that they would be installing a transmitter that would pick up usable Soviet intelligence. Unsurprisingly, they begin to uncover the real reason for the mission. In essence, the movie is composed of uninteresting astronaut attempts to assess their situation of being stranded on the moon with alien life forms. An unfortunate situation indeed, to which the men frequently react by delivering groundbreaking lines such as "What was that? Did you hear that? Look at that!" and never expecting a response. So they are stranded, and naturally they make their way out of the ir landing pod and walk around the moon aimlessly. The footage on the moon is actually impressively done and offers few, though noteworthy, scares. The scenery is by far the best part of this film, especially with the painfully low budget of $5 million according to boxofficemojo.com. The actors are a clear explanation for that low budget. The bottom line is, since the characters were not acted naturally and were not interesting, I never felt the need to sympathize with their situation. This film relies heavily upon tense situations which makes most of the scares very predictable. And in my opinion, the astronauts played their cards way too casually. My guess is, being trapped on the moon with alien life forms -- training aside -- will result in far more serious instances of mental instability. The cinematography can certainly contri bute to the suspension of disbelief, but it all comes rearing back to the acting with a screeching halt. Overall, Apollo 18 tries to scare and intrigue the audience, but the all too familiar formula and wooden acting prevent it from being a classic in the genre. If you loved the "found-footage" of Cloverfield, The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity, maybe this will entice you. Otherwise, I don't think you'll be getting your money 's worth at the theater. �THE BEACON I SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 A&E Art Corner 15 Generation2Generation aims to bring young, old back to the dance floor 4th annual event to be held Sept. 25 at Genetti s Best Western Hotel in Wilkes-Barre BY DEVON I NOVAK Arts & Entertainment Editor The Beacon/Devoni Novak Nicholas Wesley holds his painting on canvas. 'Untitled' a work in progress Painting is a hobby of self satisfaction for Nicholas Wesley, junior entrepreneurship major. Pictured above is one of his many artistic works. Originally the painting, Untitled, was of a face that Wesley planned to sell on e-bay. Unfortunately the piece never sold and Wesley decided to paint over it instead of buying a new canvas. Keeping the eye from the first painting, Wesley expanded around it based on what he was feeling. The process of his creation has been very lengthy. Wesley has been working on this piece for three years and said it is still not done. He believes one cannot begin a painting with anticipation of a finished product. "You can't come into these things expecting to reach something. You have to kind of just go with it. The painting will tell me when it's done," said Wesley. The fourth annual Lee Vincent Generation2 Generation dance is an opportunity to serve the community while having a good time. This inter-generational event aims to bring family and community members together in today's on-the-go society. This year's dance will be held Sunday, Sept. 25, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Genetti's Best Western Hotel. Volunteers may attend free of cost or call 675-4270 to gain complimentary admission with invitation. Everyone in the community is invited to attend and encouraged to bring along family and friends. Linda Kohut, of the Area Agency on Aging, has coordinated the Generation2Generation dance every year since its beginning. The dance was named in honor of Lee Vincent, a local band orchestra leader who was dedicated to involvement in the community. Kohut believes the dance has consistently been an enjoyable learning experience for all who attend. "It's a great venue to have families get together because the generations don't tend to mingle as much anymore," said Kohut. "For one day at least it's a learning experience for all involved." The purpose of the dance is to provide entertainment for all age groups throughout the Wilkes-Barre community. Kohut believes that it is difficult to stay in touch with fami ly because society today is so mobile. She hopes the Generation2Generation dance will be an event that brings the idea of family back together. Kohut looks forward to this year's dance; each year has something different to offer. "Every year brings its own little change "It's a great venue to have families get together because the generations don't tend to mingle as much anymore For one day at least it's a learning . expenence for all 1nvolved." to itself I think depending on the crowd, who comes, and what peopte are looking for," said Kohut. Five performing groups will provide live music. The performers include: The Klezmer Band, The JCC Youth Choir, Color Esperanza Migrant Education Dance Group and Youth Choir, The Lee Vincent Tribute Band, and Eddie Day and the Starfires. The Luzerne County Community College Culinary Arts Department has agreed to donate custom cake for the event; other refreshments will be available for purchase. Those who wish to volunteer should register with Megan Boone by Wednesday Sept. 21 at the Wilkes University Community Service office located on the second floor of the SUB. Boone believes anyone has the ability to be an effective volunteer and encourages everyone to participate. "I think that any person can volunteer," said Boone, " It doesn't matter your ability, it doesn't matter you education level, you just have to have a heart for service." '"I : Is your group or organization sponsoring an event? Contact The Beacon at S70-408-5903 . .. . . �l, s~;h;~ore linebacker works to leave his mark ~~o•;;1gd•1;~w~esbeacon.com Tate Moore-Jacobs named pre-season All-American cago Bear's great Walter Payton. "I took number 34 (his jersey number) because it was Walter's famous number, and I want to be remembered as the guy who since my high school number forty four is - leaves it all on the field. That's what Tate retired here at Wilkes, I wanted to start a Moore-Jacobs told me as we sat down for new legacy." Moore-Jacobs legacy extends beyond our interview at Rifkin Cafe. As a man who leads through is actions, Moore-Jacobs has football as well. Along with being a very certainly left it all on the field as he was re- likeable and outgoing guy, Moore-Jacobs cently named a pre-season All-American by also wrestled and ran track in high school. "Wrestling definitely helped me with the Sporting News. "I was very surprised by coach Sheptock football," Moore-Jacobs said. "It was just calling me and saying I had received the you and another guy on the mat, and bis one award," Moore-Jacobs said. "It actually goal was to embarrass you. Now when I step took a while to settle in." on the field I imagine the offense is trying But settling in is not a problem for the to embarrass me, and it gets me hyped up." Although Tate is hesitant to say it, it is sophomore starting middle linebacker. According to Wilkes sports information, very apparent that he is quickly becoming through his first 12 collea leader on the team. He "Now when I step on says giate games he has only once he looks up to the sethe field, I imagine niors to guide him, but also dipped below the double digit tackle mark. Through this the offense is trying senses that the younger year's first two games Moorelinebackers also look to Jacobs has tacked on 21 tack- to embarass me and it him for guidance. Tate's big game mentality !es including one interception. gets me hyped up." comes from his experience at When asked about the pressures of following up such a stellar freshmen season states with his high school wrestling team, and becoming an All-American, he felt and constantly playing big names while in "I try to look past it and become better and high school. better every game," Moore-Jacobs said. "Playing football at a quad-A high school The Cedar Cliff High School graduate helped me develop speed and agility because gives credit to many people and experiences I was consistently going against the best in that have helped him improve, "Playing in a the state," Moore-Jacobs said. He says his favorite football moment was tough league in high school as well as Coach Sheptock's coaching definitely has made me that first collegiate start and playing in the midget football "Super Bowl" with his youth get better with every game." Moore-Jacobs stepped into his starting team the Cowboys, but this did not sway his role as a freshman and hasn't looked back. decision to become a Dallas fan. His first college game saw him tally 13 tackStarting junior right tackle Christopher • Jes including one for loss. In his 20 l O cam- Grube loves having the All-American linepaign alone Moore-Jacobs totaled 145 total backer on his squad and definitely believes tackles with 79 of them being solo tackles. he lives up to the hype. "It's great having Tate on the team," Grube He also had 8.5 tackles for a loss. Tate dou- . bled last year's interception total from last said. "Whenever gets on the field to play deyear with his interception versus Susque- fense, he goes into beast mode. It's amazing, you just gotta see him play." hanna in this season's opener. Moore-Jacobs also said that one of his biggest inspirations to play is his grandmother, CONTACT JUSTIN FRANIAK AT: Kathy Packer, who is a breast cancer survi- justin.franiak@wilkes.edu vor. He also says his football hero is ChiBY JUSTIN FRANIAK , Asst. S arts Editor be Beacon/ Alex Zero Photo Illustration Bryan Calabro Tate Moore-Jacobs named Pre-Season All-American �THE BEACON! September 20, 2011 SPORTS Alexis brings a winning attitude to court Local highschool standout hired as Wilkes head coach BY PHAT NGUYEN Sports Editor When Wilkes University hired Meredith Alexis as the new head coach of the women's volleyball program, they also brought in a-ehamp i-OAshif}--1 evel-a-tt-itucle--leae-te-thei-r young squad. Alexis believes that her biggest strength as a coach is part of her knowledge of the game as a competitor and as a dominant role player. She hopes to her winning attitude catches on. "I think my biggest strength is knowing how to win and wanting to win," Alexis said. "I know we're winners and want to instill it in these girls that they' re winners. When it's all said and done and when the rubble clears, we're going to come down out on top." This is the same mentality that made her the player that she is today. After first team all-state performances in basketball and volleyball at Bishop Hoban High School, now Holy Redeemer. After high school, she took her talents to James Madison where she currently holds the schools record for career points (1,760) and the conference record for career rebounds (1,313). She currently ranks seventh in the NCAA record books in career rebounds, 37th in points scored, and 41st in field goal percentage (52 .5%). Meredith believes that her rebounding prowess came with a toughness mentality. Rebounding, to her, is not so much a skill but a desire, a toughness that she hopes to bottle and bring with her to young Wilkes squad. "I want my girls to think, that's my ball, I want it," Alexis said. "I tell my girls to be aggressive, put a hole in the ground every time you spike it. They should want that first contact, and they should call out their sets every time." After.~ aduating from James Madison, she participated in WNBA training camps with the Washington Mystics and the Connecticut Sun in 2007 and 2008. She also played professionally in Europe for Energa Torun in Poland, USSO Mandeville in France and Extrugasa de Arosa in Spain. When she finished playing overseas and knew it wasn't for her, she looked to use her degrees in finance and communications/ public relations for employment, but unfor- tunately she feel into what she believes was now I' IL stop a play and explain how and one of the worst economic opportunities why things happen. possible due to the recession. While Alexis was first team all-state at "I never planned to be a professional Bishop Hoban for volleyball, a few of the basketball player," Alexis said. "I actually players feel that she might be losing her planned to be an investment banker, but I touch a little. Brianna Edgar, a senior psycouldn't find a job anywhere at the ti.me. It chology major, believes that some of the was the worst economic downfall." Wilkes girls have a harder spike to dig. It wasn't until her former high school "Despite her height, her form and approach coach John Kablick gave her the opportu- isn't always there, so she either swings in the nity to help coach the men's volleyball pro- net or out," Edgar said. "When she does put gram at Holy Redeemer High School when it down, I'd say it isn't harder than Paige's they were ranked top eighth in the state. spike, but she might be letting up on us to __,.._.,.._......, make it realistic." This is where she believes that her "Paige and Emily love for the game give me a run for my grew stronger. money, but more im"He got me portantly, they also to really fall in play smart and know love with coachhow to win the point," ing," Alexis said. Alexis said. "Now I really love While the team's recoaching volleycord is only 1-7 at the ball as much as I moment, it doesn't do playing. " show how close their Not only did it games really are. Not open her eyes to to mention the girls new perspective lost arguably two of of the game, he the best players to ever also got her into go through the Wilkes logistics and how program in Marissa to focus a team Harrison, the all-time come game day. kills leader, and AlliHer high school The Beacon/Alex Zero son Kelleher, the allcoaches were an instrumental part of her time digs leader, who growth as a player and now as a coach. She are both graduate assistants for the team even sometimes sees bits and pieces of her now. Coach Alexis is very excited to still former mentors in herself when she is hold- have them a part of a team. ing the clipboard. At Hoban, John Kablick "It's great having Marissa and Allie inand Bob SchuJer, her basketball coach, made volved with the program," Alexis said. a big impact and were different from Kenny "They know volleyball and they bring an Brooks, her basketball coach at JMU. intrapersonal relationship wi"th the team that "Coach Schuler and coach Kablick ran creates a positive dynamic." really disciplined teams at Hoban," Alexis "I think her competitive spirit is somesaid. "You knew where you needed to be at thing that the girls can look up to and learn all times, and if you didn't they would stop from," Kelleher, • a P2 pharmacy student, and let you know immediately. They weren't said. "She is going to greatly improve our afraid to get in your face." program, especially through recruiting, con"Coach Brooks was more laid back and ditioning, and game preparation strategies." had a more hand on method," Alexis said. "He would always say things like I'm only going say this one time." Now, she sees herself as a combination of her mentors as she developed a listen to me first attitude, but still gives the opportunity CONTACT PHAT NGUYEN AT: to have fun. If Alexis sees something wrong phat.nguyen@wilkes.edu NI Cy Young Race: Down to the wire BY PHAT NGUYEN Sports Editor The year of the pitcher has lived up to all the hype. Across the MLB, batting averages and homeruns have noticeably dropped since from the end of the steroid era. With the regular season coming down to an end, it's about that time of year again where the debate for the year's best pitchers from each division become a hot debate topic. For the Al, I hope you can all agree with me that it's pretty clear Justin Verlander is in a league of his own and has a legitimate shot at Al MVP as well as Cy Young. However for the NI, I believe that there is pretty legitimate three man race that this point between Ian Kennedy, Roy Halladay and Clayton Kershaw. Kennedy is quietly putting up solid numbers that are oddly similar to C.C. Sabbathia 's in the almost exact same case in last year Al Cy Young race. Kennedy has had a very impressive record with only 4 losses so far, and he has already helped-put his team in first place past the reigning World Series champions, the San Francisco Giants. While Halladay is right with Kershaw in IP, a statistic that is usually lead by Halladay, it should be noted that Kershaw was ejected in for hitting Gerarado Parra during a onehitter in the fifth inning of a game! How could you eject a pitcher during a one-hitter? While we may never know how much more Kershaw could have that game, one would think given his success that he should be able to pitch for more than 5 innings given his season thus far. With all due respect to Roy Halladay who has been one of the best pitchers in all of baseball for the past what it seems decade, I believe that Kershaw should be the leading man due to his potential triple crown pitching title. History shows whenever a pitcher wins the Triple Crown, they usually also win the Cy Young. So for Kershaw to be leading in innings pitched wins and strikeouts right now, it gives just one more reason why he should be, in my mind, the clear cut favorite for the award. As we all learned in last year's Al Cy Young voting, a pitcher's wins/loss record is his most telling statistic as Seattle's Felix Hernandez won the award last year with a 13-12 record. More importantly, voters real- SEE CY. PAGE 19 . �18 SPORTS THEBEACON I Believe in the brew crew NLMVP: My pick for National League MVP is Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers. There are several other candidates that deserve consideration, but ultimately I believe Braun is the clear winner. Braun is well on his way to not only a 30hr-30sb season -which has only happened 54 times in all of baseball history by only 34 different players - but a300BA/30HR/30SB/ l 00RBI season is very rare in to see as it is the ultimate show of speed, power and consistency. Braun is the top dog in the national league with a .333 average batting average, and he leads the league in slugging with .579 and OPS with .974. He has batted 31 homeruns, 103 RBIs and 31 stolen bases which are all in the top ten for the NL Braun also has a 6.9 Wms Above Replacement (WAR), which measures how many more wins a player produces for his team versus the average player for his position. Braun measures 2nd in the NJ, only behind Dodgers player Matt Kemp who has an 8.6 WAR. The reason I am not giving the award to Kemp, even though he has put up great numbers and is leading in WAR, is that he his team not contending for a playoff bid. The fact that he is on a team that is 14 games out and three games under .500. Kemp is also producing a .300BA/30HR/30SB/ 100RBI season. The numbers between Kemp and Braun are eerily similar, though Kemp has more homeruns, RBIs and SB with 33, 1 l 1 and 40 respectively. But an MVP on a non-playoff team is hard to make a case for unless the numbers are astro- nomical. The old expression in sports is ''we can lose with you or without you." If Kemp is receiving serious consideration, you have to put players like Jose Reyes, Joey Votto and Albert Pujols in the mix. Reyes had great numbers before his injuries and is second in the league in hitting and triples. However, the record season he was on pace for is just going to be a great season plagued by injury. Votto is in a similar position as Kemp, where he has great numbers but is on a team thirteen games out of the playoffs. Note the only other players I would put in the running are Prince Fielder and Justin Upton. Fielder, Braun's teammate, is a candidate by leading the league in games played and is in the top five in home runs and Runs Batted In. However, his batting average more than forty points lower than Braun's and he doesn't have nearly the same impact on the field and on the bases as Braun. Upton is making a very strong case playing in Arizona and leading the surprise team of the year to first place. Upton only leads the league in doubles and has no outstanding statistics that would make him MVP worthy, but when you look at his team and where they are there are only two players that stand out: Upton and Ian Kennedy. If we consider pitchers like Kennedy then we have to put Cliff Lee and Craig Kimbrel in the discussion, neither of whom are having a season like Justin Verlander in the AL so I would not seriously consider them. Ultimately I give MVP to Braun, with Matt Kemp finishing 2nd and Justin Upton coming in 3rd in the race. The tigers' on the prowl AIMVP: This year's Al MVP race has so many good front runners this year, but I truly believe a • pitcher might be the best guy for that argument. With all respect to the great everyday players like Curtis Granderson, Jose Bautista, and those three guys from Boston, I think that Justin Verlander should win the AL MVP over all of them. Verlander is having his best season ever and is leading his red hot Detroit Tigers in first place. If you love st.a.ts as much as I do, when you look WAR, or wins above replacement, Verlander is hovering around a solid 8.0 mark according to baseball-reference.com. Jose Bautista actually leads the AL right now in WAR with an 8.6 and has a league leading 42 homeruns, but his team is 15.5 games back and is heading straight to the golf course instead of the postseason. Lots of voters will argue Curtis Granderson, but even I could hit 40 homeruns in Yankee Stadium on that short porch. I'm not discrediting the guy, I mean he's having a great season, but I just don't think he wins the MVP. Yankees fans will always argue for Cano, but his numbers just don't add up this year. Even though he is tied for the league lead in RBI's, he's only hitting .306 and which is good, but not good enough to score an MVP award. My close second place to Verlander is Adrian Gonzalez. Gonzalez is hitting .337 with 26 homeruns and 111 RBI's and his team is still in the race for first and the playoffs. Gonzo has a few teammates in the running with him too. Both Dustin Pedroia and Jacoby Ellsbury should get thrown into the mix as well. Respectively they are hitting .309 and .319 and Pedroia has one of the best WAR ratings in the league at 6.7. Usually the MVP goes to an everyday player because voters look for a guy who plays a lot of games on offense and defense, but I think this year is different. Verlander has a league leading 23 wins with just 5 losses. His ERA is the lowest it's been in his career at 2.36. He is almost at his career high in strikeouts and also leads the league with them, at 238. Verlander also possesses intangibles that make his teammates better. When Doug Fister was traded to the Tigers this year he had a 3-12 record with a 3 .33 ERA, granted he was on the Mariners. Since coming over from Seattle, Fister has a record of 6- 1 and his ERA is 2.12. Fister has been let loose this season because of the man starting in front of him, Verlander. These two combine for what in my opinion is the best 1-2 in baseball right now. Realistically year, the Tiger's a .500 team without their ace and are giving up nearly 5 runs a game. Verlander is steam rolling to the playoffs this year and that's why I think he deserves the MVP. �THE BEACON I September 20, 2011 ASARE Continued from Page 20 What's your favorite food? Jollof rice. It's like orange rice. Fufu which is like pounded yam. What's your favorite American food? I like burgers. I prefer Red Robin over McDonald's. SPORTS What's the weirdest American custom that you've come across? Drinking while watching football games, what's the point? If you're drunk, how are you going to know what's going on? Who are your favorite soccer players? Tierry Henry and Cedric Fabrigas. So no love for US players? (laughs) No love. What's the worst food you've bad? Everything on campus is bad. I don't eat from the cafe, it makes me sick. What would you do to help us out if you could give Team USA a few pointers? I think US players go into opposition giving too much respect. For example, the game at MuhlenDo you have any pregame rituberg, everyone was so tense just als? I like to eat oats, and I like to because they were ranked nationally. listen to anything really, but my go_ You just need to play your game. We to is an African artist. You wouldn 't would take a touch then give it up. know him. Young Continued from Page 17 Beacon Sports Staff Picks: NI MVP: Ryan Braun, Milwakee Brewers ized the greatness of King Felix's season and looked past his record, and focused on his 249.2 IP and 2.27 ERA which was best in all of the majors. With two weeks remaining in the season, it will be a great race to the finish to see how Halladay and Kennedy close out there seasons, but I my vote right now would have to be for Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers. Al Cy Young: Justin Verlander, Detroi Tigers CONTACT PHAT NGUYEN AT: NI Rookie of the Year: Craig Kimbrel, Alanta Braves Al MVP: Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers NI Cy Young: Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers phat.nguyen@wilkes.edu • Al Rookie of the Year: Mark Trumbo, Los Angeles Angels NI Manager of the Year: Kirk Gibson, Arizona Diamond Backs AL Manager of t he Year: Mike Scioscia, Los Angeles Angel s CONTACT PHAT NGUYEN AT: phat.nguyen@wilkes.edu We can't be one touching the ball so much. Don 't respect the team so much that you 're panicking. Go into the game like you're going to win. Why would you play otherwise? To play soccer you need to be good. If you're not, you 're not going to be playing. Once you give them too much respect, you already lost the game. What sport would you be playing if you weren't playing soccer? In high school I played more basketball than soccer. I was hurt during soccer season. Who can you compare you basketball skills to? Chris Paul. 19 What are your goals this year? To make the MAC tournament. Describe yourself in 5 words: I never-back-down, I'm aggressive, determined, romantic and outgoing. Romantic? You know a lot of girls will be picking this up right? Yeah, but I'm out of cash at the moment. What should people do when if they see you on campus? Just come talk to me. I'm a cool guy. If you see me around on campus, just say hi. CONTACT PHAT NGUYEN AT: phat.nguyen@wilkes.edu How long have you been playing soccer? I've been playing competitively since middle school. �20 Gettim.g to know .. SEPTMEBER 20, 2011 SPORTS NDREW~ BY PHAT NGUYEN Sports Editor Meet Andrew Asare, a sophomore mechanical engineering major of the mens soccer team. In just his second season with the Colonels, Asare is currently leading the team with two goals and four points as a forward after the.first few games. N ot only has he been one of the best players on the team, but he also sports arguably the best haircut on the team and could play basketball like Chris Paul. idyou have alls.meAfri Men's Soccer What did it feel like hitting that first goal for the season: It was good to make the first shot. It took the pressure off the team. Everyone wanted that first goal. It was nice scoring a goal for the team. I didn 't ast year and I'm ree more this year. otivation teHing me every time I te n ast name) the fr~hman to warm-up, =-o call me "Gatfuso e e 1an p ayer that's wh ,:_ ore ti goals. When ho plays hard and goes in on tackles. look and see ••oh, he's warming up I better go score. hat's It IQc.e a ·a ·your brother ' ' of my m n every game yoascpred a goal him play, so t Y,ear, you guys went unde-, goals so he What happened that first hJtd arub e this year? ~ 1st game we t team. If he should' ve won, · .. . SEEASARE, PAGE 19 The Beacon/ Laura Preby � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 2011 September 20th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2011 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/7acdbadb5e5c7afb4714047b0ee15a05.pdf c078f2e1cf5c86676dd94dbb9753bf2d PDF Text Text Tuesday, April 19, 2011 THE NEWS OF TODAY REPORTED BY THE JOURNALISTS OF TOMORROW Volume 63 Issue 20 StudentsFirst CEO to speak Rhee will deliver Rosenn Lecture on education BY TODD ORAVIC Staff Writer The Beacon/Laura Preby Color Wars a hit at Wilkes To celebrate the Indian holiday of Holi, the festival of colors, the Wilkes Indian Cultural Association held Color Wars. The event involved throwing colored powder and water balloons. Seen above are Olivia Andersen, left, and Alex Paranac, right. As Wilkes celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Rosenn Lecture in Law and Humanities, the university welcomes its newest speaker. Michelle Rhee, founder and CEO ofStudentsFirst, has been a driving force behind the betterment of education in the public school setting. "[Rhee's] work, though controversial, is focusing the nation on issues that need to be brought to the table and discussed in a professional, informed manner," says Dr. Caroline Maurer, chair of Wilkes' education department "We must all work to ensure that the children of America - whether in rural, urban or suburban schools - are provided with the best education possible." Recognizing the monumental importance of teachers and teaching in the educational development of students, Rhee has helped develop a number of programs over the years in addition to StudentsFirst. Two of these programs, Teach for America and The New Teacher Project, proposed new methods of hiring teachers as a way to ensure the continued practice of keeping students at the forefront in the world of education. "Ms. Rhee has caused educators and non-educators alike to think about schools, school reform and brainstorm ideas about what we would do if we were in charge and expected to make big changes in low achieving schools," Maurer said. After years of focusing much of her work in Washington, D.C., public schools which, according to the profile of Rhee on www. StudentsFirst.org, represented "the worst performing school district in the country," Rhee was appointed by the mayor of Washington, D.C. to lead the school district towards reformation. An "unprecedented" growth in the test scores of students, enrollment numbers, attendance and graduation rates resulted RHEE because of the work she conducted in this district. Rhee's lecture is to be held at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, in the Arnaud C. Marts Center on 274 S. Franklin St. Visit www.StudentsFirst.org for more information on the organization. CONTACT TODD ORAVIC AT: todd.oravic@wilkes.edu Student sexually assaulted in Stark Learning Center BY KIRSTIN COOK News Editor A Wilkes student was sexually assaulted in the Stark Learning Center basement last week. The incident occurred around 5 :30 p.m. on April 11 in the women's rest room, Room 6. Paul Adams, vice president of student affairs, said the female victim was not se- verely injured during the attack. The victim described the attacker as a white male of traditional college student age, with long fingernails and wearing blue jeans and a Tshirt. Vicki Mayk, associate director of marketing communications, said a suspect has not yet been identified, but the university hopes for a successful investigation. "I think certainly there's always the hope and concern of following up with an investigation that it might be possible to track a suspect down, identify him," Mayk said. Adams said the police investigation depends on participation from the victim, as she was the only witness. He said this type of assault is not a frequent occurrence on campus. "It is an extreme incident and, thankfully, not something that happens with any regularity," Adams said. The school is in the process of analyzing the event and determining what could have been done differently, such as preventive measures to avoid future incidents. "I think the university, certainly with any incident like this, you' re going to look at the episode and evaluate it and think about what might have been done or what could be done going forward," Adams said. An immediate response was an increase in Public Safety patrols on campus, especially SEE ASSAULT, Page 3 News Pages 1-4 Life Pages 5-6 Arts & Entertainment Pages 15-16 Sports Pages 17-20 Technology in classrooms Tips for Preparing for Finals Young pianist's big gig Five professors received grants to use technology and enhance course content. University College offers tips on how students can best study and take upcoming final exams. 13-year-old Wilkes conservatory student Sienna Tabron played for the second time at Carnegie Hall in NYC. Cheerleaders present grant proposal for new uniforms after current ones were confiscated for inappropriateness. PAGE2 PAGE S PAGE 15 PAGE 17 Uniform Controversy Established 1936 PA Newspaper Association Member �CONTACT US: wilkesbeacon.news@gmail.corr APRIL 19, 2011 J Students lobby in capital about budget cuts t BY DEVONI NOVAK Staff Writer Seven Wilkes University PHEAA Grant recipients accompanied political science professor, Dr. Thomas Baldino to Harrisburg on April 12 to state their opinions on educational budget cuts to Senate and House members. The Wilkes students spoke to representatives for their hometown communities and the Wilkes-Barre area. This process, along with a tour of the State Capitol Building, was part of the annual Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania Lobby Day. "The students had an opportunity to express their opinions and their thoughts about the importance of PHEAA to the legislators," Baldino said. "I let (the legislators) know that Wilkes is important to them and that their constituents are attending Wilkes and need the legislators' support." This year, Lobby Day was an even bigger entity because of extensive cuts to educational funding that have been proposed. Each Wilkes student who attended relies heavily on state funding for their college educations. Without the funding, some students may be left with no choice but to discontinue their schooling. "Without PHEAA a lot of students would not pursue a college education," said Brandon Dixon, a junior political science major. Randy Keiser, a junior criminology and political science major, accredits Dixon's statement. "I wouldn't be able to do college without the PHEAA Grant," said Keiser, who is also president of the Pre-Law Society. Students were well aware how imperative it was to get their points across and for their voices to be heard. Some believe cutting education may create an even bigger problem than their own financial dilemma. "Education is essential for not only the present students, but students of the future and for the United States and the state as a whole," Keiser said. "Education provides multiple different avenues for new business and new industry and economic development." s The Beacon/Devoni Now Students pictured above meet wit h Phyllis Mundy, state representative for Luzem County, to speak about PHEAA funding cuts. Seen from left to right: Yasmin Aya~ Yasmine Solomon, Mundy, Nour Elbattah, Brandon Dixon, Randy Keiser, Jason lit 1 bauer. In the back row: Sarah Seman, Dr. Thomas Baldino. After a long day oflobbying, the students felt like it was worth the trip. "I think we were successful," said Yasmine Solomon, a junior criminology major. "It could have been that they already knew what we wanted to hear but I feel like the were content and serious about it." CONTACT DEVON I NOVAK AT: devoni.novak@wilkes.edu Professors incorporating more technology in the classroo111 BY MARK RICCI Correspondent Five faculty members have been issued technology grants for promoting innovative use in the classroom. The grant was presented by the Teaching Commons, with fiscal support from the Office of the Provost and the Information Technology Department. .• The professors who received this grant are Dr. Loran Lewis, Dr. Helen Davis, Dr. Meridith Selden, Dr. Caroline Maurer and Dr. Janet Stamer. Maurer, chair of the department of undergraduate education, is using her grant for a Digital Photography in the Classroom Action Research Project. The project is made up of Wilkes education students and teachers at Heights-Murray Elementary School in Wilkes-Barre. "I was really looking for a way for Wilkes students to collaborate with the school district so that they have some hands-on experience when they move onto the real world," Maurer said. Stamer, associate professor of English, is using her grant in a different manner. She is using mobile devices, such as e-readers and iPads, in the classroom environment. Stamer sees great potential in the benefits of this ~BEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903 E-MAIL: wilkesbeacon@gmail.com technology to enhance the course content. "One of the big problems that keeps students from reading better and writing better is that they don't mark up their text, they skim through it. My theory was that if I could get students to do deep reading and do annotations, perhaps comprehension would improve, and the written products that come out of that reading would improve as well," Stamer said. Although the iPad and e-reader brought great assistance to the academic arena, they do have their flaws. "The larger problem is the way that books are published electronically. With the iPad 0 s, is r 0 is fo and e-readers, you can expand and condei the font, which means that the page you on changes as well, so it is a nightrnarel citation," Stamer said. There are also issues with the Internet CJ nection on campus. "The Wi-Fi obstacle is only one prob! and I expect that to be solved because• the time we get to back to campus in the there will be Wi-Fi everywhere," Stam said. CONTACT MARK RICCI AT: mark.ricci@w ilkes.edu Meetthe Staff Editorial Staff 2010-11 Editors-in-Chief: Michael Cignoli & Jacqueline Lukas News Editor: Kirstin Cook Online Editor: Bryan Calabro Opinion Editor: Anthony Truppo Advertising Manager: Whitney Roper A&E Editor: Molly Kurlandski Photo Editor: Allison Roth Life Editor: Christine Lee Design Editor: Michael Klimek Sports Editor: Christopher Hopkins Special Projects Manager: Anthony Dorunda Adviser: Loran Lewis . Holly Boyer Correspondent Wi tH �THE BEACON I APRTL 19, 2011 NEWS 3 Campus election results Weiss Hall wins Recyclemania ii.com i Novak ,uzerne Ayarci, ;on Ge- ke they A new group of students has taken leadership positions on campus. Willie Eggleston was voted next year's SG president, defeating opponent John Sweeney. Other winners were Jessica Short for Programming Board president, Bethany Sharpless for InterResidence Hall Council president, Shadae Gates for Multicultural Student Coalition president, Nicholas Wierman for Off-Campus Council president and Cortny Sasserson for Commuter Council ptesident. Here is some background about these students and what they hope to do with their positions. SG President: Willie Eggleston Year: Junior Major: Pharmacy Why he decided to run: "I really enjoyed having the chance to be on executive board this year and sort of stepping up and being kind of a voice to the students ... and I think the position of president can help me do that to an even further degree." Changes he would like to make: Eggleston would like to see more funding toward educational and professional services. "One of the big things we've noticed this year is more and more students are coming in for money for academic reasons," he said. EGGLESTON Also, he would like to see an improvement in communication with students, with options such as a forum in the Student Union Building, or a blog for suggestions or complaints. "I feel like there's a big disconnect between students and administration, and I feel that's our job as the middlemen to take care of that, and I don't think we're doing the best job we can right now," he said. Programming Board President: Jessica Short Year: Sophomore Major: Elementary education Changes she would like to make: Short would like to develop smaller activities on campus scheduled for the weekend, so there is always something to do on campus. She also hopes to use local resources, such as small businesses in Wilkes-Barre, to get activity ideas. In promoting these events, she would like to improve the usage of the Facebook page and other promotional tools. "Our weakness is sometimes getting information out fast enough and early enough for students to know," Short said. ondense you are :nare for net conJroblem, :ause by 1 the fall Stamer SHARPLESS SHORT Inter-Residence Hall Council: Bethany Sharpless Year: Sophomore Major: Pre-pharmacy Changes she would like to make: Sharpless would like to expand IRHC participation among general board members, instead of just among executive board members, by getting them involved with voting and finances. "There is an untapped resource in our general board members, with a lot of creativity and interesting ideas for activities and programming we can put on with a low budget," she said. She would also like to try to keep residents on campus and involved on the weekends. Multicultural Student Coalition: Shadae Gates Year: Junior Major: Political science, criminology and international studies Changes she would like to make: Gates would like to see more cooperation with other cultural clubs on campus. "One of the weaknesses that we do have is that we don't work well with the other diversity clubs on campus . . . we can build better community with those clubs and open up better doors with communication," Gates said. She would like to start an event called Challenge Day, which would show people that they may be different on the outside but they are the same inside. - KIRSTIN COOK, News Editor BY HOLLY BOYER Correspondent The nine-week event of Recyclemania Wars has finally ended - and Weiss Hall has won the Wilkes event. The event was brought on as a competition for many resident assistants to do with their hall. The event, which is national competition, was broken down into two different levels. There was a competition between the different floors of University Towers and the other on-campus residence halls. There's also a contrast between universities. The competition is a 10 week process; however, Wilkes used the first week as a trial run. "Going green is easy to get involved in, and it makes a difference, not only in the community, but the world. And it's good that it is a competition," said Trey Tietz, University Towers 10th floor RA. To figure out the winners, the Office of Residence Life, divided the number of bags recycled by the number of students that reside in the building or on the floor for each team. After adding up the results, the winner of the Wilkes competition was Weiss Hall. They won with 39 bags recycled during the nine-week competition process. The winners then will receive a free party sponsored by the IRHC. "The event has gotten a lot better and there has been more participation. The difference you can make is becoming a lot more known," Tietz said. Along with raising awareness on campus, there are thoughts of having more promotion and more participation on campus for recycling, as well as expectations of surely continuing to improve in the future years. "Every year we do a little bit better. We try to step it up a notch, especially to increase student involvement," said Robert Swetts, manager of capital assets. • In an attempt to improve recycling, Wilkes put up new signs around campus clarifying what can and cannot be recycled. They have also recently gotten additional recycling containers for a few common areas on campus, such as Stark, Breiseth, and the SUB. These new bins allow students to recycle other things such as ink cartridges and batteries. Having more marketing announcements as well as communication and awareness are things some more things to improve for recycling. It is always a good idea to recycle. Everyone knows it is good for the environment, but specifically it helps to do things such as reducing waste in landfills and reducing costs of removing solid wastes away. An idea of having a set goal for the university would help to get more people involved on campus in future years for this event. Also, having a weekly update of the competition between the halls to see where everyone is at is a good way to promote involvement even more. "The event was a success. I am happy and impressed with the results, but I always want to get better," Tietz said. CONTACT HOLLY BOYER AT: holly.boyer@wilkes.edu ASSAULT Continued from FRONT PAGE in SLC. There has been some preliminary discussion about improving building access to SLC. Adams said the victim indicated she had been in the location to pick up artwork from Room 7. However, he added there was a class in that room, which may have prevented her from entering. The university followed up by speaking with the victim on several occasions and providing her with supportive services. To avoid future incid nts, Adams advises students to always travel using the buddy system, look out for fellow students and remain vigilant about their environment. The Beacon/Laura Preby GATES CONTACT KIRSTIN COOK AT: kirstin.cook@wilkes.edu The assault occurred in the women's restroom in the basement of Stark Learning Center. �4 NEWS THE BEACON I APRIL 19, 2011 A Graduate Degree from ESU is Good for Life! Lifetime earnings for college grads average twice that of non-graduates. For those with graduate degrees, the average lifetime earning is even more impressive - about a third more than those with bachelor's degrees and nearly triple that of people with high school diplomas. Learn about ESU's 23 graduate degree programs during the Graduate College Open House. • Meet program coordinators and learn about opportunities within their programs • Hear about first-hand experiences from current graduate students • Register today atwww.esu.edu/graduate Saturday, April 30th • Noon-2 p.m. HOEFFNER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 fl II I I I I I II I I I 111111111111111 FOR MORE INFORMATION: call 570-422-3890 or email kquintero@esu.edu �APRIL 19, 2011 SIFE a reputable and charitable dub that helps students get jobs BY CHRISTINE LEE Life Editor Students in Free Enterprise club is more than meets the eye. SIFE creates and executes projects that are designed to help the community achieve economic success. The club, which is one of 1,200 different SIFE organizations around the world, is in its 17th year at Wilkes and is advised by entrepreneurship chair Dr. Jeffrey Alves. Globally, SIFE has tens of thousands of members who contribute hundreds of thousands of hours each year to various outreach projects. According to Wilkes SIFE President Raina Connor, most community outreach programs are created by individual SIFE teams, but one can also partner with organizations to help them out. This year SIFE teamed up with two community volunteer centers that are in need to financial help. SIFE also took over the Money Matters club on campus this year and created a whole series of projects for them, one of which was the financial planning seminar for college students. Their intent in taking up Money Matters was to not see the club disappear. "We are a successful club on campus and we want there to be other clubs and this was another business club that we were acquainted with and you don't want to see them just go away," SIFE Vice President Alison Drake said. "We try to bring some te T e Beacon/Christine Lee Wilkes SIFE has garnered several awards at regional competitions over the years. They will next compete at the SIFE national competition in Minneapolis, Minn., during finals week. leadership into (the club) and keep some of the members that were in it and just keep it going." Each year, dozens of SIFE organizations from around the country compete in national and regional competitions, one of which will be occurring during finals week. SIFE teams compete with one another through verbal and audio presentations of the projects accomplished and how many people one affects and the impacts they have made in the community. "We have 24 minutes to talk about whichever projects we want. We usually try to pick a good handful of about five or six projects that highlight the different areas of our SIFE team be- cause all of our projects address different needs in our community," Connor said. There are six teams that compete in one league and three of those teams are selected to go onto nationals. Those teams then advance to the SIFE World Cup. One important part of regional and national SIFE competitions is the ability to attend a large job and career fair for internships for SIFE students only. This May, students involved in SIFE will have the opportunity to compete in this year's national competition in Minneapolis, Minn. They advanced to the national competition after winning the regional competition on April 6. "You really get to connect with the other SIFE teams being there for almost a whole week. And you feed ideas off each other and really get to know what other teams are doing and maybe set up stuff with them or just bring ideas to bring back to your team to talk about," Drake said. All of the projects presented and_iudged at the competitions must target peopfe in need and has to have considered economic, social and environmental factors. One also has to apply business and economic concepts and an entrepreneurial approach. The outcomes of the projects are an improved standard of living and quality of life for the people that one is helping. "I think that's where a lot of people have a misconception that we're a business club," Connor said. "We're a community service club first, business club second." Both Connors and Drake encourage students who are interested in community service and getting involved in a very reputable organization to join and are open to project suggestions as well as helping students start their own projects. "No matter what your major is, if you are involved in a club like SIFE that is heavily focused on community service and hands-on (activities) then it's going to help you in your future career, in getting (and) attaining a job and just living a good life," Connor said. "Giving back feels good." CONTACT CHRISTINE LEE AT: christine.lee@wilkes.edu Sink or swim: helpful tips for finals success BY KATY BETNAR Learning Specialist, University College 111111111 •Begin your final exam preparations a few weeks before the tests are scheduled. You might find it helpful to make a study schedule, where you allocate blocks of time over a few weeks, with two to three hours devoted to each time block. Study in short, manageable blocks of time with breaks in between rather than cramming. •Find a quiet place to study that is conducive for concentrating and learning which should be quiet, comfortable, and distraction-free (no cell phones, Facebook, etc.). •Identify what materials are going to be tested on the final. Is the final going to concentrate on materials since the midterm took place or is it going to be a cumulative final covering everything since the beginning of the semester? Knowing the extent and the limits of the exam will make it much easier to organize and structure your studying. •Request assistance from your professors, classmates and tutors who might have taken the same class with you or before. This allows for clarification of difficult material or reinforcement of other concepts that you may need to know for your exam. •Collect and organize the material you'll be responsible for knowing on each exam by compiling lists of key concepts and ideas and then assess your comprehension of the material on the lists by comparing what you know to the information in your class notes or textbooks. Finally, look at each concept on the list and practice retrieving as much information as you can from memory. •Attend all review sessions and schedule tutoring/SI sessions prior to the exams. •Practice self-testing. Go through your notes and then prepare a list of probable test questions. "Take the test" under test conditions to see how well you can answer them. Don't forget to go back to your notes and study the subjects you could not answer properly. •Get a good night's sleep before each final exam. Adequate sleep will improve your concentration and memory, and boost your critical thinking skills. •Visualize it all by imagining yourselftak- ing the test and feeling confident that you know all the information and earned an A on the exam. •Answer the easy questions first and mark any questions that appear difficult to answer (you can go back to these later). Attack only one question at a time without worrying about the ones to come. •Remain calm after the exam. Even if you think you did horribly, worrying about it afterward will not change a thing; it may however, affect how you do on you other finals. Keep your head up and move on to the next exam. CONTACT KATY BETNAR AT: katy.betnar@wilkes.edu �Spanish Club travels to NYC; visits photo museum, restaurant BY BRITTANY BATTISTA Correspondent order in Spanish and listen to Cuban music. The Spanish Club is advised by Dr. Paola Bianco, associate professor of foreign languages. Not only is Bianco a Spanish professor, but she is also fluent in English, Italian and French. Bianco and the Spanish Club take one trip a year and also lunch or dinner twice a year. Along with the trip to New York, the Spanish Club also participates in community activities and dinners. This year they provided much needed bilingual books and school supplies for Hispanic children attending St. Nicholas and St. Mary's Church. Next year, Bianco will be taking a sabbatical leave traveling abroad to Latin America to do research and interview women writers. A new professor will be hired to take her place. The new professor will have the interesting tasks of taking over for Bianco as an Every year Wilkes' Spanish Club takes an educational trip relating to the culture of Spain or Latin America. On April 2, 2011, 15 members of the club took a trip to New York City. The group visited the International Center of Photography. The ICP exhibited Spanish pieces from "La Guerra Civil" which are photographs of the Spanish Civil War that lasted from 1936 to 1939. The exhibition also included photos by Robert Capa and Gerda Taro, two influential Spanish photographers. The blackand-white photos revealed the difficult times and destruction of Spain during the civil war. After some history and culture of Spain, the students dined at a Cuban restaurant, Havana. Havana is famously known for Latin American cuisine. One of the foods the students enjoyed was a dish called "tostones," which are fried plantains that resemble potato chips. During the trip, junior education major Rachel Greenlaw, says she was mostly interested in trying new food at the Cuban Courtesy of Dr. Pao a Bianco restaurant. Members of the Spanish Club and family of club adviser Dr. Paola Bianco pose in "I had oxtail. It was wicked good," Greenlaw said. The students had opportunities to front of a painting that is a part of the exhibit "La Guerra Civil" in New York City. SPECIALS WEEKDAY SPECIAlS M-TI Large Pie $7.95 Chicken Wing Pie $10 .95 assistant professor and also adviser of the Spanish Club. "The students are doing a great job," Bianco said. "I had such a good time in New York, I can't wait for next year," Greenlaw said. CONTACT BRITTANY BATTISTA AT: brittany.battista@wilkes.edu History Day 2011 Courtesy of Amanda Coombs History Club vice president and education major Jennifer Earley smiles after being pied in the face during History Day. 20 E Northampton St. Wilkes Barre 825-5166 NEXT TO MOVIES 14 FREE WI-Fl in our Dining Room (cany out/dine in only) PIZZI DOUBlES 2 Medium Pizzas $13.95 2 Large Pizzas $16.95 Mll&MATCH Any 3 Subs or Wings 2 Tickets to Movies 14 WB 1 Medium Pizza - 1 Topping 2 Drinks We Cater Parties At Movies 14 $15.95 WE CATER LARGE GROUP EVENTS PlEASE CAU BEFORE YOUR NEil MEDINGI Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. 11 am-12am Sun. 12pm-11pm We're more than just great pizza ... see our entire menu at www.januzzispizza.com �.t the Bic, I 1 Jmbs ucailfter ;tory With graduation rapidly approaching, The Beacon celebrates the Class of 2011's.. achievements by taking a look at Wilkes' past four years. Relive some of the biggest stories to hit Wilkes' campus since fall 2007 by taking a walk down the road to graduation. Pages 10-11 za ..• See if you made the cut as we reprint some of our top photos from this year's archives. Pages 9, 12 Beacon seniors have one last chance to tell the university how they really feel. Pages 8, 13-14 �Career takes Hopkins Fonner adviser's support from court to press box resonates with Dorunda BY CHRISTOPHER HOPKINS Sports Editor Sports were the first thoughts on my mind coming into Wilkes University and the final thoughts as I'm leaving. While sports ha;estayed consistent in my time here at Wilkes, the matter of my participation has changed quite a bit. As a high school senior four years ago, my No. 1 concern about prospective schools was sports. I wanted to continue playing basketball in college, and I made that Al on my list when it came to deciding where I would go. I still had no idea what I wanted to study or what I wanted to do after college. I chose Wilkes with no idea what I wanted to do, other than play basketball. I started off undeclared, ta king only general education classes. Throughout freshman year I bounced ideas back and forth; history, business, psychology. Still wasn't sure. Now, only weeks away from graduating college, sports are still the center of my work, but from a different viewpoint. No longer do I see games from the court as a player, I now see them through a writer's eye in the stands. It was my sophomore year, after deciding that college basketball was not for me, I found a way in which I could keep up with the games I had long been a part of my whole life. Working with The Beacons sports section first as assistant and now as sports editor has given me a chance to continue to be a part of the game. Through my time as an editor of the sports section I have not just been able to learn what it takes to be on a paper and better my writing skills, but have been able to gain a perspective of the games that I had never had before. I was able to not just get the story of what happened on the court, but what goes on off it, too. Anyone can write a recap of a game, but what I have enjoyed the most is learning what makes the sport what it is. Whether it was the 36 years Eddie Elgonitis has been front row at Wilkes basketball games or Coach Victor Jones' journey from the NFL to Wilkes, it was a great experience to get the stories out of what everyone doesn't see during the game. I have learned a lot during my time as a Colonel. Wilkes gave me the opportunity to come in unsure of a major and allowed me to now become sports editor. Especially this year, I have really enjoyed my time here as I grew as both a student and writer. CONTACT CHRISTOPHER HOPKINS AT: christopher.hopkins@wilkes. edu BY ANTHONY DORUNDA Special Projects Manager "What you do in life, echoes in eternity." That's my favorite quote from my favorite movie of all time, "Gladiator." Those who know me understand my freakish obsession with that movie. Think of that storyline: A general who becomes a slave; a slave who becomes a gladiator; a gladiator who defies an empire (for the better, obviously). That's epic stuff. But it's also a little off topic, and not what I want to discuss. That's the quote I think of when I wake up and want to skip class or slack on a project. It's what I think about when I question if I am making the right decision. And it's also, somehow, the quote that comes to mind when I think of the person I owe a greater majority of my successes over the last four years to, because it was she who encouraged me to do the things that I would cherish forever. When I came to Wilkes University, I was shy, a bit timid and completely unsure of myself. I literally came to college because I thought it's what you had to do - that it was a natural progression in the timeline of my life. But what I didn't know was what it was I wanted to do with my life, making that transition to college tougher ---especially when all of your friends are gung-ho on becoming engineers or pharmacists. Here I was, the kid who was just going through the motions of being a college student. But behind the scenes those first two years was someone who was pushing me to try things that I no way in hell would motivate myself to do. She encouraged- to the point of forced - me to get an internship as a sophomore, which I was too scared to do. Thank you for that. She flat out told me that I was going to Italy to study abroad. That ended up being the single greatest experience of my college career. Thank you for that. And she urged me to become involved with this paper. Thank you for that. Although Andrea Frantz is not here at Wilkes anymore, if not for her, I wouldn't be the aspiring journalist that I am today. If not for her, I wouldn't be writing this senior send-off article. She pushed me outside of my comfort zone, and a simple thank you could never do her impact on my time here justice. To me, that quote inspires me to do something with my life that I will forever remember. And thanks to Andrea, as I leave Wilkes, I can officially say that the experiences 1 had at Wilkes will, indeed, echo in my own eternity. CONTACT ANTHONY DORUNDA AT: anthony.dorunda@wilkes.edu �t l ed at n't h.is ne pie my 11e- re:es, :s I ,wn . ion in the uring ASB ome fun o Top: The cheerleaders pose with the Colonel during a football game. Right: Students play a game of balloon basketball during Winter Weekend festivities. woman is served ft: Students have course during SG's �The Beacon has provided a road map of the top stories to hit the Wilkes campus since fall 2007. ��□ ove e : right: A student poses during MSC's annual spring dents release balloons with personalized messages t for Life. ' Top: A girl flashes a smile during the Homecoming dance. Right: Garrett Schrader celebrates his team's Winter Weekend victory. . . Below: Stu s' 2011 Rela �Focus on writing at Wilkes is commendable BY ANTHONY TRUPPO Opinion Editor . Since I entered Wilkes University, creative and journalistic writing have been my two main passions. My goal for my college education was to build my skills for writing to specific audiences. Almost every course I have taken at Wilkes focused on writing in some way or another. I feel that being able to write for many different disciplines is a valuable quality that will greatly assist me in the future, and I would like to offer praise to Wilkes for its emphasis on writing. Although a majority of my training as a writer came from the marvelous professors in the English program, the methods of writing I have learned in other courses are equally valuable. Courses in history, philosophy, psychology and many other disciplines were often composed of written exams and assignments. Certain students may deny being writers, showing disdain for any writing assignment that must be completed. Fortunately, professors at Wilkes realize not everyone is born to be a writer or even enjoys writing, for that matter. One of the greatest features of Wilkes' professors is that they are experts at creating assignments that are not overly difficult for less-experienced writers and not excessively simple for more seasoned writers. No matter the field of work one plans to enter, writing will always be required in one way or another, and professors at Wilkes are always mindful of this truth. Even if you have a job in which no writing is directly required, you may need to write yourself lists or reminders. Professors at Wilkes have also taught me the importance of writing not only in academics and the workforce, but in home life as well. Most college writing assignments consist of the writer making an argument and supporting his or her argument with facts. Persuasive skills are also emphasized. Teaching me how to convey my thoughts and feelings to others, Wilkes professors provided me with the skills I would need to improve my home life. I can now use what I have learned about argumentative writing for issues as minor as having a closed Amazon.com account reopened and as large as persuading computer game developers to create sequels to my favorite games. Before I leave Wilkes, I would like to offer praise to the university for having such a pronounced focus on writing in all disciplines. If you are a current or future student at Wilkes and you feel that writing is not your strong suit, there is no need to worry, as professors at Wilkes have always done their best at making writing an enjoyable and educational experience for all. CONTACT ANTHONY TRUPPO AT: anthony.truppo@wilkes.edu Cameras help Roth leave mark Involved in sports through pies BY ALLISON ROTH Photo Editor lie It's difficult to sum up the best four years of my life in one simple paragraph. It's also hard to sum up what I learned over those four years about myself and my future, but when I look back, I'll start with my pictures. A camera is the one object that has consistently stayed by my side through my Wilkes years, and photography is the one hobby that has connected me to countless events on and off campus. It has also led me to meet hundreds of students, faculty and staff. This interest of mine started m high school and eventually faded away. Luckily it started back up again when I wanted to become more involved on campus, which directed me to The Beacon. The Beacon then led me to some side photography for the Marketing Communications Department at Wilkes. Taking photos for The Beacon and Marketing Communications was an amazing adventure. Capturing everything including sporting events, lectures, student-run events, hang-outs on the greenway, and new and old friendships was an experience I' 11 never forget. It's crazy how a small interest in something could go so far. My small initial liking for it has now turned into a love. Without taking a chance in photography I wouldn't be leaving here feeling like I left a small mark on campus. And that's a great feeling. CONTACT ALLISON ROTH AT: allison.roth@wilkes.edu BY MELISSA POLCHINKSI Staff Photographer Soccer and playing sports has always been a very big part of my life. I even based my college decision on playing soccer. There were numerous other schools I could have gone to, but ifl did I wouldn't have had the opportunity to play. Wilkes was one of the schools where I was able to continue my love for the game. One of the greatest benefits of playing a sport here at Wilkes is that it creates structure in your life and your team becomes more than a team. You become family. One of my greatest hardships I went through in college was having to stop playing soccer my junior year. There were numerous reasons why I had to end my collegiate career, but sometimes in life things don't go your way and you have to adapt, which I did. During the end of my sophomore year I talked to one of my professors who said The Beacon was in need of photographers. Due to past projects I had from different classes I was able to become very familiar with a camera. Since I wasn't playing sports anymore, I figured I would pick up a new hobby and I was then committed to becoming a photographer for The Beacon. I noticed that my sports photos specifically came out best of all my photos. I then kind of drifted into just taking sports photos, which I did not mind. Becoming the sports photographer for The Beacon was one of the best things that could have happened to me. Not only am I taking photos, I am taking photos of sports which go hand in hand with one another By being the sports photographer for The Beacon, I was able to take my love for sports and apply it in a different way than actually playing. Although I miss playing a lot, by being the sports photographer for The Beacon I am still able to be a part of Wilkes University athletics. CONTACT MELISSA POLCHINKSI AT: melissa.po/chinski@wilkes.edu �Last-minute decision shapes editor's future BY JACQUELINE LUKAS Editor-in-Chief Transferring from Penn State Wilkes-Barre to Wilkes University has been the biggest decision of my life thus far. At the end of my freshman year, I was planning on going to Penn State University Park, but I transferred to Wilkes after a last-minute decision. Although it was a spur-of-the-moment decision, it was one that will forever shape my life. When I began, I didn't really know what I wanted to get out of it. I didn't know how I would get a great education, but I knew I wanted one. But I never thought I would love being a student as much as I do. Looking back, I loved going to class. I loved talking to my professors and understanding a different point of view than my own. Then, my sophomore year, when I transferred here from Penn State, I realized that I could be a student forever through my job choice. I chose journalism because it was the way that I could be a life-long student. As a journalist, I can learn about something new every single day, while also writing for the public good and public awareness. I can go on a story assignment and learn about pipe smoking or worm fertilizer or how Wilkes becomes accredited. My career choice has definitely been fueled by my experiences at Wilkes. You hear people say that an education is the most powerful tool you can have, and through my time at Wilkes, I've really taken advantage of what's been offered to me. I've been to four countries via Wilkes trips. I've spent many valuable hours at The Beacon, worked on numerous public relations campaigns through Zebra Communications and helped plan the last two Tom Bigler Journalism Conferences If not for Wilkes, I don't know that I would have gotten to do any of that. At Wilkes, I learned to juggle many jobs and that's what I love to do. I love being busy, trying new things and stepping out of my comfort zone. As I leave here, I feel prepared. I put a lot into my education: a lot of time, a lot of effort, a lot of smiles and a lot of tears. You get what you put into it. I did my part during college because I had a vision. Maybe it didn't go exactly as I planned, but it turned out pretty great. I got exactly what I wanted through my own efforts, as well as the wonderful efforts of my fellow students at Wilkes. As I leave Wilkes, I'm excited to start the beginning of my professional career, but I' 11 never forget the experiences that Wilkes gave me, which shaped me and pushed me into finding the perfect career. CONTACT JACQUELINE LUKAS AT: jacqueline.lukas@wilkes.edu Murley's goal helped editor achieve his BY MICHAEL CIGNOLI Editor-in-Chief The person who had the biggest impact on my enrollment at Wilkes University never attended the school. I've never even met him. In May 2004, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and Hartford Wolf Pack were mired in a best-of-seven playoff series. The winning team would advance to the final round of the American Hockey League playoffs. Hartford, my hometown team, was the No. 1 seed and the heavy favorite. But the Penguins, thanks to a Herculean effort by a rookie goaltender, drew the series out to a decisive seventh game. And 13 :21 into overtime of Game 7, winger Matt Murley deflected a puck through the legs of Hartford's goalie, Jason LaBarbera, for the serieswinning goal. As a die-hard fan, it was painful to see Hartford's dream season end with a dramatic thud. I still haven't entirely gotten over the loss, as that was the closest any of my favorite teams have come remotely close to winning a championship. Fast-forward to a college fair in my junior year of high school. On a night where my school's gymnasium was packed with more than 100 college reps, no university really stood out in the crowd. Except for one item in the program that was truly painful to behold: Wilkes University- Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Ironically wearing the jersey of the Hartford goalie who let in the gamewinner, I distinctly remember walking up to Wilkes' rep, Matt McCaffrey, and very sternly saying, "Wilkes-Barre, eh? That's where the Penguins play." Indeed it was, he countered. I really don't remember what exactly Mr. McCaffrey and I discussed that night, other than the 2004 series, the Penguins and minor league hockey as a whole. He probably mentioned Wilkes had a strong communications program, but I'm not entirely sure. All I know is if Murley hadn't tipped that puck home in 2004, I would have had absolutely no reason to walk up to Mr. McCaffrey that night in the Watertown High School gymnasium. And as a result, I would have missed out on getting a great education and spending the past four years of my life with the best group of friends I could've ever asked for. When I started to sit down and write this column, I figured it'd balloon into one of those cliche Oscar acceptance speeches where the winner takes an index card out of their tuxedo and starts thanking everyone who's helped them in their career. But at some point or another, I've thanked everyone who has had an impact on my life here at Wilkes, whether it was someone who helped me with my homework or gave me some career advice. The one person I haven't thanked, though, is the person who made it all possible. So here's four words that the 14-yearold heartbroken Hartford Wolf Pack fan in me never thought I would say. Thank you, Matt Murley. . CONTACT MICHAEL CIGNOLI AT: michae/.cignoli@wilkes.edu �APRIL 19, 2011 CONTACT US: wilkesbeacon.ae@gmail.com Music Review: Bright Eyes provides a unique blend Eyes' new album 'The People's Key' offers focus on religion and culture BY ANTHONY TRUPPO Opinion Editor Ten years ago, when Bright Eyes was only a boy from Omaha fueled by sadness and his love for folk heroes Elliott Smith and Daniel Johnston, no one would have expected Conor Oberst to retire the Bright Eyes moniker with a synthpop album. Although many longtime Bright Eyes fans will be disappointed by Oberst's newfound love of synthesizers and electric guitars, Oberst's brilliant songwriting remains as lustrous as ever. "The People's Key" is easily Bright Eyes' most accessible album, filled with poppy choruses and even a few radio-friendly songs. "Jejune Stars" and "Haile Selassie" come to mind as songs that would frequently appear on college radio stations across the United States. Listeners who have been following Bright Eyes know by now that he almost always begins his albums with some sort of spoken story, which is done quite well in "The People's Key." The album begins with Danny Brewer, a man who is most likely insane, rambling about humans with reptilian features. While Brewer's vocals create convolution, his voice is used well throughout the album. I have always been a fan of Bright Eyes' use of multiple instruments creating a conglomeration of unique sounds. Unfortunately, "The People's Key" is not exactly unique in its instrumentation. The synthesizer sounds have already been heard throughout the 1980s, the electric guitars are quite mundane and there is little use of strings. Also, the piano melody in "Ladder Song" sounds almost as if it was lifted directly from Pink Floyd's "Nobody Home." The only element that continues to stand out is Oberst's vocals. Although Oberst will not win any "American Idol" competitions, his voice has always been the driving force in his music. Oberst has altered his singing style a bit, avoiding the scatchy, emotional screams of which he was quite fond before the release of"Cassadaga" in 2007, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Whereas the influence of David Dondero and Violent Femmes can still be heard in Oberst's voice, at times, his voice sounds eerily similar to that of psychedelic guru Avey Tare of Animal Collective. At the end of "Firewall," when Oberst repeatedly chants "Seen yeah seen by I and I," it almost sounds as if he is being possessed by Tare. SEE REVIEW, Page 16 The Beacon/Molly Kurlandski Bright Eyes' latest album, "The People's Key;' is different from past albums but offers a unique blend of religion and culture. Conservatory student pianist plays at Carnegie Hall in NYC BY DEVONI NOVAK Staff Writer A 13-year-old Wilkes Conservatory pianist played at Carnegie Hall this spring, marking her second consecutive year playing at the prestigous theater. Sienna Tabron was granted the opportunity to play at the prestigious New York City venue once again after receiving a perfect score and two bonus points for her performance at the Northeastern Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association Honors Recital in January. Although Tabron was also selected last year, she was surprised to be chosen again. "I was really excited," she said. "I didn't think I was actually going to make it." At the audition recital, Tabron, along with 245 other musicians above the age of 7 performed. They were hoping to be one of the 34 chosen to play at Carnegie Hall. The musicians were scored on technique, performance, poise, dynamic contrast, character of the piece and difficulty of the piece. Age was also taken into consideration. In each category, points were awarded ranging from 1 to 10. Tabron was one of six other 13-year-olds who received a high enough score to play in NYC. The aspiring professional musician first became interested in piano when her sister started taking lessons at their home in Wilkes-Barre. Now Tabron has been playing for almost eight years, four of which she has been taking les- sons with Pamela Carroll of the Wilkes University Conservatory. Carroll quickly noticed Tabron's talent and gave her the guidance she needed to excel. "I knew that she was very talented but she didn't have direction and that's what I gave her was direction," Carroll said. "She had ambition and she just needed knowledge to fill in the gaps." After performing at Carnegie Hall last year, Tabron became more motivated to play deeper songs. Recently Tabron began selecting her own music including the piece she played this year at Carnegie Hall, Rachmaninoff's "Prelude in C-Minor." Carroll explained tha Tabron's dedication to the instrument is the source of her success. "Ninety percent of learning to play an instrument well is practicing and 10 percent is talent I think," Carroll said. "Sienna was always a great practicer and always put a lot of time in on her instrument and that's what made her so good." Carroll is very pleased with the progress Tabron has made and enjoys working with someone who is so committed. "She is an extremely talented person and it's a joy to work with someone who is so interested and it's just a joy as a teacher to work with someone like her." CONTACT DEVONI NOVAK AT: devoni.novak@wilkes.edu �ZerCross "World Languages" 5 BY ASHLEY ZERFOSS 7 Correspondent 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 16 1. Krey<'>! ayisyen 4. Espanol 5. N ederlandse 6. Deutsch 7. Danske 8. Galego 10. Malti 12.Svenska 15. islenska 16. Turk 17. Euskal 18. Suomalainen 19. Franr;:aise 20. Catala ( 2. Italiano 3. Eesti 9. Ceske 11. Hrvatski 13. Na hEireann 14. Magyar ' 81 As Ul1 al fo e CONTACT ASHLEY ZERFOSS AT: G ash/ey.zerfoss@wilkes.edu REVIEW Continued from Page 15 Although I was not impressed with the instrumentation in "The People's Key," the songwriting is stellar, which can always be expected from Oberst. The album has a strong religious theme, religious cultural references being woven throughout the album. While focusing mainly on religion, "The People's Key" tackles a broad area of subjects, such as time, human relationships, electronics and the universe itself all in the span of 4 7 minutes. Oberst attempts to appeal to historians and fans of literature, alluding to figures such as Hitler, Eva Braun, Caesar and Jules Verne. He even alludes to Bright Eyes' previous album in "Firewall." One of the album's most notable features is its cohesiveness. A phrase, such as, "We an. starting over" will appear in one song, and then "You keep starting over" will be heard two songs later. Starting anew is one of the many themes present throughout "The People's Key," which is a bit ironic because "The People's Key" is Bright Eyes' final album. While the instrumentation in "The Peo'ple 's Key" is different than what one would typically encounter in a Bright Eyes record, Oberst has proven once again that he is one of the most important songwriters of our generation. I am hoping "The People's Key" is not the last we hear of Mr. Oberst. Rating: 3.5/5 stars ui ur Celebrity Chatter P1 th UNDERAGE DRINKING IS REALLY BY MOLLY KURLANDSKI A&E Editor Nicholas Cage arrested Cage was arrested this past weekend in New Orleans on charges of domestic abuse and disorderly conduct. Apparently, he had grabbed his wife rather roughly while arguing over a home that they had rented. This disagreement continued for a couple of hours with Cage punching vehicles and screaming at people who tried to calm him down. Oh Nicholas Cage, just because your only salvation is your "National Treasure" movies, and it seems like you might be going a little insane, that doesn't mean you should take your anger out on others. COOL... e> a1 C t Ill fc e1 fi a1 lI n b p 11 ISN'T IT? Erica Cane will be no more If you haven't heard already, ABC has plans to cancel two of its daytime soap operas, "All My Children" and "One Life to Live." Unfortunately, series regular Susan Lucci will no longer be playing the stunning role of Erica Cane. We hate to hear this, especially since Lucci has been on the show for more than 15 years. Lucci even stated herself that she had no idea of the cancellation until it actually happened. Don't worry Susan, you can make a home with "General Hospital." C 0 0 0 e 1) a CONTACT ANTHONY TRUPPO AT: CONTACT MOLLY KURLANDSKI AT: - ... ~ .. iot•lo-1991""""--F,-•""'"'"'"""l"lo~tqaealroleo.., anthony.truppo@wilkes.edu molly.kurlandski@wilkes.edu "'""'-""'~«T1Y(71~ll'l-,"ll'i _,....._,_ ~.... ~ - - . - . - .... the!,.-•~Poicyt<ud. _by, llat-12'1Gradt,ll><IC.,,,-<'i,IJ~ ,1¢&:lr.d lb,tcndkeaii<:8,jO.,,,.-C,.,, �APRIL 19, 2011 CONTACT US: wilkesbeacon.sports@gmail.com Cheerleader uniform controversy settled· SG, Student Affairs split $4,000 grant proposal for team's new uniforms BY PHAT NGUYEN Assistant Sports Editor I r , • The Wilkes University cheerleading uniform controversy has ended with the allocation of a $4,000 grant for new uniforms. Last week, the cheerleaders presented a two week proposal before Student Government requesting money for new unifonns. This came after their newest uniforms were confiscated by Wilkes President Tim Gilmour, who considered them inappropriate. Cheerleading coach Lauren Pluskey explained the uniforms were deemed inappropriate because the design was incorrect. The letter on the uniforms wasn't the traditional Wilkes "Flying W," but more of a stylized letter "W," she said. "The cheerleaders had the same uniforms for the last five years," Pluskey said. "Typically they get new uniforms every four years. This past year is the fifth year. They are very ripped and torn, and we would like to get new ones. During basketball season the girls paid for new ones." Issues were raised about who should be funding cheerleading. The athletic department used to fund all of cheerleading, but Student Government has funded cheerleading since it was moved to a club. "It's my understanding that we are a club and we are taken off the budget," Pluskey said. "Cheerleading has been a club for a past few years." Confusion arose about funding due to the fact that the cheerleading coaches and staff are paid by athletics while the cheerleaders are not recognized as an official team by the school. Dean of Student Affairs Mark Allen clarified the situation. ''They do not qualify by virtually a number of different reasons to be an exclusive official team, so they fall back on that club status," Allen said. "However, athletics supports them through staffing as well as space and training." SG showed support and most of the Courtesy of Meribeth Derkach Photo Illustration: The Beacon/Michael Klimek Cheerleaders display their traditional uniforms on the left and their most recent uniforms on the right. members were impressed with the amount uniforms and therefore, we felt it was fair Croyden said. "Most people don't realize of research and style of the presentation to split this fund request to take care of is that cheerleading is expensive, and unipresented during the two-week proposal. the uniform problem," Allen said. "We forms can cost a lot of money." Cody Bauman, freshman class president, hope that Student Government does conTo avoid any further controversy, was one of those members who voted in tinue to recognize the cheerleaders as a Croyden went on to say that once the club with spirited activity rather than an girls do pick out a new design for their favor of allocation. "They really did their homework, and I athletic team." uniforms, they will present the idea to was impressed with how they handled the The conflict came to an end with the a committee to determine if they are situation," Bauman said. unanimous decision from the present appropriate and acceptable. While the Allen was also in favor of allocating members of SG. The decision was made cheerleaders have not picked out a parmoney to the cheerleaders' new unifonn.s. to accept the request of $4,000 for new ticular design at the moment, they are "Honestly, I feel that the cheerleaders uniforn1s with a $2,000 check from both excited to give a whole new look this give a deal of spirit to the athletic events, SG and Student Affairs. upcoming football season. and I think everyone wants to recognize The coaches and the cheerleaders were "We are excited and grateful," sophoand support that," Allen said. gracious to have be awarded the money more pre-pharmacy major Meribeth During deliberations, SG President Ben for new uniforms. The grant money will Derkach said. "We feel that we do a lot for Beidel announced that Student Affairs mostly go toward these new uniforms the university and wish to represent it the best we possibly can." had offered to split the fund request stat- which includes pompoms. ing it was unfair for the SG budget to suf"We're hoping to update our look now with new uniforms, but we haven't picked CONTACT PHAT NGUYEN AT: fer. "There was some confusion about the out a design yet," senior captain Nicole phat.nguyen@wilkes.edu �1.8 SCOREBOARD MEN'S BASEBALL 4/13 @ PSU Wilkes-Barre - Postponed 4/15 vs. Misericordia 3-4 L SPORTS FACECIFF Should steroid users be elected in the Hall of Fame? No way,Jose WOMEN'S SOFTBALL M13 @ Lebanon Valley - Canceled 4/14 vs. Susquehanna (DH) 0-2 L, 3-7 L WOMEN'S LACROSSE 4/13 vs. Arcadia 3-19 L 4/16 @FDU-Florham 4-16 L WOMEN'S TENNIS 4/13 @Marywood - Canceled 4/14 vs. Manhattanville 9-0 W 4/15 vs. Eastern 9-0 W MEN'S TENNIS 4/14 vs. Manhattanville 8-1 W 4/15 vs. Eastern 8-1 W WEEK AHEAD "Ruth did it on hot dogs and beer. Aaron did it with class. How did you do it?" Phillies fans said it best when Barry Bonds made his first trip to Citizens Bank Park after the whole news of the BALCO case made news. Bonds, the poster child for steroids and the Dark Age in baseball that is slowly coming to an end, has recently been convicted of obstruction of justice for "knowingly giving material testimony that was intentionally evasive, false or misleading" from his 2003 trial with Congress about steroid use. Bonds is certainly not the only one to take part in the Steroid Era of baseball. Jose Canseco estimated that 80 to 90 percent of major league players were using or have used steroids. Most recently, we saw one of the greatest right-handed hitters of all-time in Manny Ramirez test positive for an illegal substance for the second time in two years. Ramirez has put up immortal numbers throughout his career, hitting .312 4/20 vs. Delaware Valley 3:30 p.m. 4/21 @Delaware Valley (DH) 12 p.m. 4/22 vs Baptist Bible 11 a.m. 41·1' @ Alvernia (DH) 3 p.m. 4/21 vs. Misericordia (DH) 1 p.m. WOMEN'S LACROSSE 4/20 vs. King's 4 p.m. WOMEN'S TENNIS 4/21 vs. Misericordia 3:30 p.m. MEN'S GOLF 4/21 @ Susquehanna Invitational 1 p.m. with a .411 on base percentage, and a .585 slugging percentage. Not to mention his 555 home runs and 1,831 RBIs, which places him 14th and 18th all-time respectively. As great as these numbers look, they are not too unusual with players from the past decade. Steroids made good players great and great players the best the game has seen. Some of the best players of my childhood, Bonds, Ramirez, Sammy Sosa, Roger Clemens, Mark McGwire, and Jason Giambi to name a few, have been associated with steroids and has cast a giant shadow over this great game. Just by looking at these stellar career numbers of these great players, it would seem ridiculous to not consider them for the Hall of Fame, where the greatest of all-time are put together to recognize their excellence. These players' numbers put them right at the top of some of the greatest to ever play. However, with the help of performance enhancing drugs and human growth hormones, these players not only deserve to be left out of Cooperstown, but should be kicked out of the game all together. To include these players in the Hall of Fame would just be an insult to the integrity and pur- ism that baseball has been so strongly built on. Players like Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, and Ted Williams played the game that it was supposed to be played. They had no outside substances aiding their game and padding their stats. These players who felt that they could take a shortcut and cheat the game don't deserve to be honored the same way that these legends do. The way the drug testing is currently set up, players are suspended 50 games for their first time failing, 100 games for a second fail, and are banned for life on a third strike. This policy is way too lenient on the players. Ramirez is the first and only big name player to fail twice, and just retired instead of facing the consequences. If you don't respect the game enough to continue to take PEDs after failing once, you deserve a permanent ban. What Pete Rose did betting on baseball warrants a lot less than second drug test failure, and he was banned on his first violation. So as all the Steroid Era players grow older and retire and begin to be put on the Hall of Fame ballot, there is no question that these players have no place in Cooperstown. I just hope the voters keep the integrity of the game alive and keep the true legends separate from today's wannabes. Rampant raids unregulated MEN'S BASEBALL WOMEN'S SOFTBALL THE BEACON I APRIL 19, 2011 With the recent news of Manny Ramirez failing another drug test, the debate of whether or not players tied to performance enhancing drugs deserve Hall of Fame recognition has become popular yet again. The mindset of most voters is they will not vote for any player tied to performance enhancing drugs. One of the most respected voters includes ESPN baseball analyst Buster Olney, who has been more understanding on the subject and has voted for guys like Mark McGwire, and he will also vote Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Alex Rodriguez when they become eligible. Olney goes on to explain that the only fair thing to do would be to vote for no one that played during the steroid era, or vote for the best players regardless of ties to steroids or other performance-enhancing drugs since Major League Baseball looked the other way. The guidelines for HOF voting clearly state that voting shall be based upon the player's record, playing ability, integrity, sportsmanship, character and contributions to the team on which the player played. So should we side with the majority of HOF voters and exclude those tied to admitted drug use? Or should we pardon players to be allowed into baseball's most prestigious club after understanding the circumstances? I think everyone has to realize that steroids were a huge part of baseball for the last few decades. If we snub every deserving player tied to steroid use out of the Hall, then we would be left with 20 years of baseball vanishing into thin air. I don't condone cheating at all, but I believe in a time when everyone around you was cheating, it is easy to see why so many players chose to do so. Even if you were taking some kind of steroid, does that guarantee that you will hit a homerun every at bat? No, it means that you can recover faster from workouts and helps you play more games. Do steroids help your hand eye coordination and swing mechanics? No, hitting in baseball is all about reaction time, whether it's a curve ball or 90 mph fastball. And why do the players get all the blame? What if I told you that during the years of the most rampant drug use, that Major League Baseball sat back and ignored the obvious notion of performance enhancing drugs. One could argue that these seasons even saved baseball after the 1994 strike and season cancelation. That year saw a considerable increase in attendance and profits, while the MLB and commissioner Bud Selig both looked the other way when players like Bonds, Sosa and McGwire were breaking historic home run records. Ultimately, it should be left to the fans to decide whether players should be condemned for staying competitive in a crooked league. I believe that the credibility of the Hall ofFame will be jeopardized when the best players of the era aren't recognized. As a fan of the sport, I would like to be able to decide for myself. I'd rather see all of the game's history acknowledged rather than just those moments suitable for all audiences over arbitrary judgment any day. If everyone ~d access to the same drugs and training methods, that makes it a level playing field. How could you punish the best players of an era with a crooked commissioner who did �THE BEACON I APRIL 19, 2011 BIXLER Continued from Page 20 SPORTS . What's your best pitch? I've just been living on inside corner. No one's been turning on it. So basically inside fastball or screwball. Are you a baseball fan? I was a Phillies fan, but then they got rid of Jayson Werth, who's my favorite guy. So I guess now I'm a Nationals fan. They aren't a very good team, but that's ok. Everyone likes the Phillies, so I fell off the bandwagon. I follow players more than teams. Do you have any pre-game rituals other than the pb &j? I have a three year old sister and I make sure I get a 'good luck' hug from her. My family has come to every home game so far. It's nice. It was another reason why I chose Wilkes because it's close enough, but far enough away. What was your favorite moment of the season? The Delaware Valley game we were down by one going into the bottom of the seventh, and I had to lead off our first home game and conference game. I was so nervous because I knew I had to get on base, but Jordan Borger calmed me down. I managed to 19 get a hit, then coach wanted me to steal second. I was like 'oh my gosh I'm going to get thrown out.' Jordan hit a double off the fence, and the next pitch was wild so I got to steal home. We eventually came back and won the game for our first of the season. How do you like the 7 a.m.s vs afternoon practices? I'm a morning person, so I was completely fine with it. I would go to bed at ten and wake up. I was ok with that because you had all afternoon to do your homework. Now its like 4:30, so its like I'm sleeping more because I don't have anything to do. If anyone else heard that they would kick my butt. They all hated them, but I liked them. Most of the girls are underclassmen, are you guys going to be a powerhouse in the future? I hope so. We are a young team and I think we all know what we are capable of. If everyone sticks with it, I think we are only losing two seniors, so its definitely doable. Describe yourself 5 words. Fun-loving, easy going, hyper, nice, and selfish, at times. I'll be honest. 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"if'• ;til,i ~ ' '"f,j;; .. ~~~et vousbe~iaus: t,nte~'o~anyone'.s to , · gini~J anyone, . a~h :or stbaJI, Lin say .. · say ge · e 13,l\tXtmeAt ·. • e -o;, ""' (>t • 'ju as more m0svement: It alt 4e- , 'S; Jhe ,~ f g!lllC: USUJ¼llY Lindnd Jeams get iis~d' to her ball ilb,." . · , · ~· .;;. ' ·.. ·_,· .. . , - ,, . . ' ,. " littl~ ··-,_,,,,. . faster. s .,.; ,. . . .·£Z � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 2011 April 19th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2011 April 19 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/611ae01fd21150c5c73fce488da421fb.pdf 9891dc76dbd88a2058135b3f991a80d7 PDF Text Text Tuesday, April 12, 2011 THE NEWS OF TODAY REPORTED BY THE JOURNALISTS OF TOMORROW Volume 63 Issue 19 Relay for Life honors cancer survivors 'Satanic Verses' author to visit Wilkes campus BY AMANDA LEONARD • Assistant News Editor Internationally acclaimed author Salman Rushdie will present his lecture "Public Events, Privates Lives: Literature and Politics in the Modem World" at 6 p.m. on April 19 in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. The event is presented by the English department and is sponsored by the Allan Hamilton Dickson Fund. The fund has brought authors such as Joyce Carol Oates, John Updike and Richard Wilbur to speak at Wilkes in the past. The British-Indian novelist was chosen by Dr. Lawrence Kuhar, humanities chairman and professor, as an opportunity to show the core values of both Wilkes' English program and the university as a whole. "Ultimately, we see this serving both our students and our program," he said. "This is a good opportunity to grow the profile of the English program on campus and also to prospective students." Rushdie's lecture will focus on the values of literature and writing, the current condiThe Beacon/ Allison Roth tions of literature and the role it plays in a Participants cheer as cancer survivors did a survivor lap at Relay for Life on April 9. Eddie Elgonitis, mail room employee at Wil- global society. kes, is shown celebrating with students during the ceremony. To see more about Relay for Life, see Page 12. SEE RUSHDIE, Page 3 SG presidential candidates focus on student communication BY KIRSTIN COOK News Editor Signs around campus stating "I'm not a meanie, vote for Sweeney" and "Don't be silly, vote for Willie" can only mean one thing. It's election time. Voting for candidates will continue through April 12. Communication with the student body is a Opinion Pages 6-7 key issue in this year's Student Government presidential race. At the tri-council forum on April 7, the two candidates both agreed that this is an area that can be improved. Candidate Willie Eggleston, a junior prepharmacy major who is currently serving as the SG executive board treasurer, said there are student issues going unresolved because of a Jack of communication. "I feel like there's a big disconnect beA&E Pages 8-9 tween students and administration and I feel that's our job as the middlemen to take care of that and I don't think we're doing the best job we can right now," Eggleston said. Eggleston proposed that a bimonthly forum be set-up in the Student Union Building during club hours. He also felt the Wednesday SG meeting slot of 6 p.m. is a difficult time, and there should be a more convenient way to express concerns. Life Pages I 0-13 Eggleston would like to see a blog or online forum developed where students can provide feedback. "I feel like convenience is big, because no one's going to come out on a Wednesday night at 6 o'clock - they have dinner, they're studying - but if some has five minutes and can jump on the website, and they have a serious complaint they want to bring SEE CANDIDATES, Page 2 Sports Pages 16-20 Financial investments Director Brian Douglas talks film Campus help for Japan Low recruiting budget College students should make an effort to secure their finances for the future. PAGE6 California native creates award-winning movie. PAGE8 Several campus clubs and organizations are raising money to benefit Japan. PAGE9 Wilkes' recruiting expenses were the lowest in the MAC, $28K below the average. PAGE 14 �CONTACT US: wilkesbeacon.news@gmail.com Many election positions are unopposed BY KIRSTIN COOK News Editor The Beacon/Laura Preby From left to right: Willie Eggleston, SG president candidate; John Sweeney, SG president candidate; Jessica Short, Programming Board president candidate; Lindsey Coval, Programming Board president candidate; Bethany Sharpless, IRHC president candidate; Cortny Sasserson, Commuter Council president candidate; and Shadae Gates, MSC president candidate. CANDIDATES Continued from FRONT PAGE about, they can do it really quickly that way, and they can do it in their dorm at 11 o'clock at night," Eggleston said. The other presidential candidate, accounting and business administration sophomore John Sweeney, agreed there should be more outlets for students. "Ultimately, we are here to serve the student body, so I think we should be in close contact with them," Sweeney said. In addition to increased electronic contact, Sweeney promised to hold personal office hours at least twice a week for students to come into the SG office and express concerns and suggestions. He would encourage other members to hold office hours as well, so there would ultimately be a representative in the ~ce every day. Through the presidential position, Sweeney hoped to bring more impromptu events to campus, such as the past examples of hot chocolate offered on Sundays and free Rita's Italian water ice randomly in the SUB. "I think it's good to just provide that little support, and little extra bright spot in the day," Sweeney said. In terms of programming, Eggleston would like to strengthen current events by increasing participation and school spirit. "That's one thing that bugs me about Wilkes, that there's not a whole lot of excitement to be here, and I think that that's partially our fault, because it's our job to make the campus a welcoming and fun environment to be one," Eggleston said. Eggleston cited strong event planning this year that he would like to maintain through techniques like cutting admission costs. He said Spring Fling attendance increased from about 130 to 320 students, and Winter Weekend rose from 50 attendees to about 150. A trend that Eggleston noticed was more student requests for funding to further careers, such as money to pay for conferences and academic organizations Eggleston said he would like a more even balance between entertainment and academics. "One of the big things we've noticed this year is more and more students are coming in for money for academic reasons," Eggleston ~BEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903 E-MAIL: wilkesbeacon@gmail.com said. "I think the demand is really increasing for students who want to use their activities fees for things to further their career, or build their resume." One goal that both candidates have is building global initiatives, which began as an idea from the current SG president, Benjamin Beidel. These would include displays and sessions to increase awareness on issues about diversity and safety. "I think that's something that's really important, and something that can be brought to this campus," Eggleston said. Sweeney has been involved SG for two years as treasurer and vice-president/acting president for the class of 2013. He has helped organize Fall Fest, Casino Night and Winter Weekend. Eggleston also has two years experience with SG, as treasurer and class representative for the class of 2012. He coordinated and ran the two most recent Casino Nights. Voting instructions were sent to all students, and votes will be accepted until April 12. The races for SG president and Programming Board will be the most highly-contested elections this year, largely because they are the only ones contested. Candidates are running unopposed for presidential roles in Inter-Residence Hall Council, Commuter Council, Off Campus Council and Multicultural Student Coalition. Lindsey Coval and Jessica Short are running head-to-head for Programming Board president. Both candidates would like to work to develop smaller activities on campus so that events are always happening and there's more to do on the weekends. Bethany Sharpless, sophomore prepharmacy major who is running for IRHC president, said there were a few transitional reasons for low participation. She explained that, within IRHC, many students were granted Residence Assistant positions and were no longer eligible to run for IRHC executive board. Also, there is a lack of students involved with the club overall. "We're dealing with a smaller part of the student population, and our name isn't quite out there, so we didn't have of interest in (students) taking large leadership roles here," Sharpless said. Other students running for leadership positions include Shadae Gates for MSC president, Nicholas Wierman for Off Campus Council president, Cortny Sasserson for Commuter Council president. CONTACT KIRSTIN COOK AT: CONTACT KIRSTIN COOK AT: kirstin.cook@wilkes.edu kirstin.cook@wilkes.edu Editorial Staff 2010-11 Editors-in-Chief: Michael Cignoli & Jacqueline Lukas News Editor: Kirstin Cook Online Editor: Bryan Calabro Opinion Editor: AnthonyTruppo Advertising Manager: Whitney Roper A&E Editor: Molly Kurlandski Photo Editor: Allison Roth Life Editor: Christine Lee Design Editor: Michael Klimek Sports Editor: Christopher Hopkins Special Projects Manager: Anthony Dorunda Adviser: Loran Lewis Meet the Staff Laura Preby Photographer �THE BEACON I NEWS APRIL 12, 2011 3 IEEE sponsors second annual Engineering Olympics BY KIRSTIN COOK News Editor High school students got a taste of what engineering is all about at the second annual Engineering Olympics at Wilkes University. Ten teams from area high schools competed in several events to demonstrate their engineering abilities. Crestwood High School took the first place position, as well as a $40,000 scholarship to be divided as $1,000 per student for every year they attend Wilkes, if they decide to enroll in the school. E.L. Meyers High School came in second place, and LaSalle College High School placed in third. Rodney Ridley, director of engineering, said that the event is a good way to get Wilkes' name out there and draw in prospective students. He explained that the teams were made up of high school juniors who are still early in their college decision process. "The idea is, we want to get a lot of local high schools in to give them a chance to show their abilities and also it's a very good marketing tool for us," Ridley said. The hands-on competitions were skyscraper building, electrical circuit, self-propelled vehicle, MacGyver competition and a launcher design. The event, run by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, also aimed at building relationships with the faculty at local high schools. Ridley said a strong bond with teachers would allow them to promote the school to their students. Jeff Samselski, a junior electrical engineering major, was the student coordinator for the event. He said a main reason he got involved was to benefit high school students and encourage them to pursue engineering. Samselski said a lot of people get the wrong impression of the engineering discipline and think it's all about math and physics problems, when in reality this focus is mostly in introduction classes. "If we can show that to them early enough, it's beneficial because they won't necessarily be afraid of engineering or something in that area," Samselski said. Engineering The Beacon/Kirstin Cook Olympics had Students from LaSalle College High School wait by their skyscrapbeen held at Wiler creation at the earthquake simulator station. LaSalle came in kes in the past third place for the Engineering Olympics. by engineering professors, and "It's a good day for the students, and it's a the group decided to start it up again. Ridley said that IEEE is working on perfecting good day for the school." the details of the program, but several areas CONTACT KIRSTIN COOK AT: were an improvement on last year. kirstin.cook@wilkes.edu RUSHDIE Continued from FRONT PAGE Photo courtesy of Peter Byck Carbon Nation to be shown at Wilkes BY EMMA ZIMMERMAN Correspondent Wilkes will be showing the documentary "Carbon Nation" at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, in Room 166 in the Stark Learning Center. The film is going to be shown simultaneously at 20 colleges across the country. After the film, questions via Skype, Facebook and Twitter will be sent to the director, Peter Byck. The free screening is open to the public. "Carbon Nation" focuses on the stories of several people across the country from CEOs of major companies to farmers and what they are doing to promote green energy. The documentary does not take a certain side on the debate but presents the alternatives these people practice. The Wilkes Students for Environmental Sustainability Club helped to put the screening of the documentary together. The club will have a presence at the screening and will be available to discuss the club's ideas with anyone. Pictured above is cotton farmer Cliff Etheridge, who gathers small farmers to build a wind farm that will be able to supply power for their area. The film reiterates how ideas like this are smart for the country because it improves the environment and is good business. CONTACT EMMA ZIMMERMAN AT: emma.zimmerman@wilkes.edu Marcia Farrell, an English professor and coordinator of the event, is teaching a seminar based on Rushdie's works. The 12 students in the class have read various books of his, including "Midnight's Children," "The Satanic Verses" and "The Mistress of Spices." "The students love his work and we've been having a good time with it," Farrell said. "We've talked about his critical work, watched some of his interviews and the students have really enjoyed learning about him." Rushdie tends to speak at bigger venues. He has been the keynote speaker for a handful of universities and colleges and often presents at larger conferences. He is scheduled to present at Duke University a few days before coming to Wilkes. "When he speaks he tends to be very optimistic about the role of art and literature, " Farrell said. "I find it very inspiring." Kuhar said that Rushdie's position meshes well with other educators' philosophies. "We as educators are very optimistic about the arts and the world at large doesn't always align with that," he said. "The function of literature helps us understand our contemporary role." A lot of Rushdie's work critiques contemporary lives and identities and the role of storytelling. His works, often classified as magic realism, have won many awards and recog- nition. His novel "Midnight's Children" won the Booker Prize in 1981. One of his more popular works, "The Satanic Verses," sparked controversy and misunderstandings between him and Muslims when they believed that he was mocking their faith. Rushdie's lecture will spotlight the influence that literature has had on today's society. Courtesy of Beowulf Sheehan "We see RUSHDIE our core values of our program, which include excellence in the classroom, opportunities that compare with other higher profile programs and institutions, in this event," Kuhar said. Farrell said his presentation will energize students toward the university's ultimate goal of lifelong learning. "The students involved with the program will remember this event for the rest of their lives," Kuhar said. There will be a book signing directly after Rushdie's lecture. The event is free and open the public; however, seating is limited. CONTACT AMANDA LEONARD AT: amanda./eonard 1@wilkes.edu �4 NEWS THE BEACON I APRIL 12, 2011 Nesi, Shedden win $S00 each for Wilkes video contest submissions BY DEVONI NOVAK Staff Writer The Marketing Communications Department announced the winners of its student video contest on April 4. After receiving the highest amount of votes for their homemade videos, Jared Nesi and Kathleen Shedden were declared the winners. Nesi, a junior integrative media major, and Shedden, a junior, will each receive the grand prize: $500 and their videos will be posted on YouTube and Wilkes' website. Shedden got inspiration for her video's theme from a Wilkes staff member. "Sharon Castano, the e-mentoring coordinator, recently asked me 'Why Wilkes?' It made me think of all the reasons I chose Wilkes and why I would tell people to choose Wilkes now that I'm here," Shedden said. "I thought it would be interesting to get a lot of different students' perspectives to see the similarities and differences." Even though only three videos were submitted, Shedden still believes the contest was a success because all of the videos received a great deal of attention. Sophomore communication studies major Kyle Wolfe's third-place video will also be posted to the Wilkes website, and as the only other participant, he will be given a $25 check. When Wolfe first heard about the contest he knew he had to be involved since he loved creating videos in high school for the afternoon announcements. Wolfe said a friend helped him come up with his video's theme. "I was talking to one of my friends about the contest when I came up with the idea to ask people what they thought 'Being Colonel' was," Wolfe said. "I thought it was a great topic because everyone at Wilkes has a different definition of what they think it is to 'Be Colonel."' The purpose of the contest was for students to create their own 3 to 4 minute video that reflected Wilkes University through any perspective that participants chose. Videos included: 'Virtual Campus Tour' by Nesi, 'Why Wilkes' by Shedden and Wolfe's 'What is Being Colonel?'. Nesi's video was in first with 736 votes. Shedden's film came in second with 632 and Wolfe's followed with 531. Anyone who encountered the videos via Facebook, YouTube or the Wilkes website could have voted between March 21 and April 1. Although only three of the 14 students who showed interest actually submitted a video, Craig Thomas, web assistant of the marketing communications department, considered the contest a success. "I think what they came up with was very good," he said. "We are all really happy with the turnout and with the way the videos were presented and the amount of activity we got out of it." Posting the videos online gave Wilkes a lot of publicity. All three of the videos were viewed 1,684 times cumulatively and 70 new likes were gained on the University's Facebook page. "We're just really thrilled about the activity that we've seen in the social media route," Thomas said. "We wanted to get everybody excited about what it is to be a Wilkes student and show that to the perspective student." This was the first year the department has ever had a contest. Thomas said that next year the Marketing Communications Department plans to have another contest running on the same theme . Until then, Above is a screenshot of Shedden's video which asked various students "Why Wilkes?" this year's videos will remain online as a recruiting tool for students who are considering attending Wilkes. Thomas is very pleased with the content of the videos that Wilkes is now able to offer. "I can't say it enough how much effort the students did put in to make the contest what it was," he said. CONTACT DEVON I NOVAK AT: devoni.novak@wilkes.edu Proposed SG budget total $40,000 ntore than last year BY KIRSTIN COOK News Editor Student Government proposed a $480,000 budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year at their April 6 meeting. This amount, an increase from last year's budget of $440,000, took into account a new organization, cuts to some areas and raises for some successful organizations. The Adventure Education program, a $34,000 addition to the budget, was the top cause for EGGLESTON the increase. Two organizations were cut from the budget: Circle K and the Student Health Ally Coalition (SHAC). Willie Eggleston, SG treasurer, explained that Circle K was removed mainly because of the existing community service office, which is funded by SG. He said the group is pursuing being recognized as a club to receive club funding. Also, SHAC was discontinued because Gail Holby, coordinator of health and wellness services, decided to stop offering the organization. The SG funds, which are allotted to clubs and student activities, were increased by $1,500, which Eggleston said would go toward the conference fund. Also, the SG vans budget rose by $1,000. "The two raises that come from SG are not raises that necessarily benefit us, but they're raises that benefit the entire student body," Eggleston said. One organization that received less funds compared to last year was Residence Life, which saw a $500 drop. Eggleston said the reasoning was to distribute the money to make a greater impact for students, because while Residence Life programming is open to all students, it is more geared toward residents. "When you break it down and you look at these programs, there's no legitimate argument that you can make that these programs are well-advertised and well-open to the student body," Eggleston said. During the meeting discussion, Meribeth Derkach, a sophomore SG representative and residence assistant on the fourth floor of Evans Hall, was concerned by these cuts. Derkach was worried about inadequate funds for activities and issues such as having to tum away students from other floors. "As an RA ... I just feel really limited by this," Derkach said. Another group that received cuts was Off Campus Council, which Eggleston hoped would encourage the group to consider less expensive options for their main event, Block Party, besides the usual Phantom Entertainment choice. "We felt that the spending for Block Party was a bit wasteful," Eggleston said. The Multicultural Student Coalition requested a $6,950 raise, but the budget committee decided to keep them at their last year's budget amount of$12,500 because of past spending negligence. "Based on how they spend their money, we felt that they were - based on our spectrum of clubs - probably the most fiscally irresponsible group. We didn't feel that bump was necessary. We didn't feel it was earned. We want to see a little more work, proper management of that money," Eggleston said. The Amnicola Yearbook committee was granted a $4,700 raise, which Eggleston said was mostly to pay for younger, less-experienced students to attend a conference. InterResidence Hall Council will be re- ceiving $2,000 more next year, which Eggleston said was due to effective fund management. "They were one of the most fiscally responsible groups we saw, so we were very happy with them," Eggleston said. Other Business: Paintball Club - The club was granted $1,500 to compete in the NCPA's National Collegiate Paintball Championship in Lakeland, Fl. by a vote of36-l-3. Buffer Fund Presentation - By a vote of 36-0-4, $10,000 was granted to the Farley Library to purchase an Integrated Library System. CONTACT KIRSTIN COOK AT: kirstin.cook@wilkes.edu .I1~ ;t•) •X!l-i iC•) ~ • ~ C•Ji =i Due to tec:hrdtal diffkulties, this w. :eek's issue of 1he Beacon is 16 pages,t1ot lts ;usual 20. TheBea,onapoJogkes for the [reduction. ,.. ¾ r.. MichaetCignoli &Jacqueline Lukas Editcrs-in-Chief THE �THE BEACON APRIL 12, 2011 NEWS 5 UNDERAGE DRINKING IS REALLY COOL... ISN'T IT? L- ed 1al ce- , of -ley :ary i) 1ek's ~its rthe :as ~~~uor Alcohol Educatitm Poster was reproduced as part of the Commonwealth 1994 Alcohol Awanrness Education Program, a joint undertaking of 1he Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, Pennsylvania Departmen<.s of Education and Health and the Govemm's Drug Policy Council. FOi' mOl'e infotmaoon. call 1-000-453.PLCB or TTY (717) 772-3725, MVW.lcb,stale,paus/edu/ Posta by: Matt Scicchitano, 12th Grade, Mount Garmel Jr./Sr, High School Mount Garinel Area School District, N01lhumbertand Counly �CONTACT US: wilkesbeacon.oped@gmail.com APRIL 12, 2011 Long-term financial investments are important BY THE BEACON Editorial Board Planning for your financial future is one of the most important things young people can do to be secure later in life. Although students have already taken part of that step by attending college, The Beacon feels that students need to do more to create financial security in their futures. On March 31, Wilkes University's Students in Free Enterprise and Money Matters clubs delivered a presentation on longterm financial planning. Only one student attended the presentation given by two business students from Wilkes. The poor turnout of the presentation gave way to an issue greater than just not planning for the future - that students just don't care about pianning for their financial futures. Although we are young, students should begin to start thinking about good ways to plan for their futures once they become employed out of college. Raina Connor, a junior business administration major, took part in the presentation and discussed the importance of long-term financial planning because it is "necessary to budget your expenses accordingly throughout all stages of your life." Financial planning can be used for paying off loans, buying a house and saving for retirement. Connor talked about a few important ways to save and invest, such as investing in the stock market or opening an Individual Retirement Account or a Roth IRA. An IRA is extremely important because our generation is probably the first that will have to completely finance its own retirement. Students cannot count on Social Security because that program is aiready greatiy in debt. The Beacon/Thomas Reilly A student removes cash from his wallet. Most students are more concerned with spending money than saving money, yet many do not realize the importance of long-term financial investments. The difference between a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA is the traditional IRA is taxed when money is withdrawn. Therefore, the money will be taxed at the tax rate when we are in our 60s. A Roth IRA is similar, but when you put money in, the money is taxed immediately, so you can withdraw any amount later in life without being taxed. For younger people, a Roth IRA is a good way to go because tax rates will probably be much higher later in life. In addition, once students are employed after college, they should begin thinking about a 401K, which is an employer-sponsored retirement program in which an employee saves for retirement with a monthly deduction from his or her paycheck. A 401K is a great plan because employees can contribute as much as they possibly can until the "match point," which is the maximum the empioyer wiii match their savings. This match point is usually about $16,000. Another important point to remember is that the money you have saved in a 401K at one job will still be yours if you leave or are fired from the job. Connor gave examples of how saving for retirement can really affect your financial life. At 25 years old, with an initial investment into an IRA of$1,000 with a monthly addition of $500 and an interest rate of 5 percent, a person could invest for 40 years and invest about $240,000. This would lead to interest totaling about $532,000 with total savings being about $774,000. Earning more than $530,000 in interest is definitely a great step in planning for your future. Let's say you started when you were 35 years old, instead of 25 years old, with all of the conditions the same. You would end up investing $181,000 with a total interest of $241 ,000, which gives a grand total of about $422,000. That amount is little more than half of what you could have saved if you started saving 10 years earlier. Later in life, you will want to have money to fall back on and to make sure you can provide for your family. The Beacon feels that opening an IRA and working with your employer to ensure your 401K is secure is a great way of getting a head start in investing for your future. BEACON POLL The Beacon poll is unscientific and does not claim to reflect the overall attitudes of students on the Wilkes campus. This poll is based on 14 responses. Last week's question: s Is it important that the university president keep in contact with the Wilkes community? q a • Yes 86% • No 14% y e C This week's question: Have you thought about saving money in a 401 K after college? a 0 • Yes • No Cast your vote online at: www.wilkesbeacon.com I SPEAK UP! SI e1 al t b t The Beacon wants A to hear your voice. 0 Send your name, major, year and opinion to: 0 wilkesbeacon.oped@gmail.com The Beacon reserves the right to edit submitted pieces for space and content. Anonymous letters will not be published. 11 b f1 p 0 s s e x �THE BEACON I APRIL 12, 2011 7 OPINION Pajamas ifl public: just say no acceptable to pajamas, though they are not preferred as a substitute. You have options, Assistant Opinion Editor my sisters and brothers of Earth. Assuming time is another issue and not There are certain things that are social- just comfort, this begs a question, folks: ly acceptable. Examples include greeting How long does it take you to change pants? friends, greeting strangers and greeting One, maybe two minutes? At best. One no one. What do all of those things have could argue it really takes more like 10 to in common? People are generally always 30 seconds. How can this possibly be too wearing pants. Or a pants equivalent. much time to take one thing off and replace However, something that is not equiva- it with another? lent to pants, which people tend to consider If style is your thing and you are wearequal, is the pajama pant. ing these garments meant for the Bordeaux Sure, pajamas cover your nudey parts. as a means of self-expression, just don't do Sure, pajamas are comfortable and often it. Do you know what wearing pajamas in quite decorative. public says about If you read my you? It says you article hating on are lazy. Or you worst-dressed lists, are sleepwalking. you will know I am If you are sleepwalking, you, of myself quite tolerant of people's course, cannot chosen attire. help yourself. In I do not care this case, we all what you wear, so appreciate your long as it is in the wearing pants in appropriate setting. the first place. If it is the former, Everyone does or should agree just stop it. There with this. This is is no justificawhat I now and tion for this. Saywill always asing you just love sume. Thus, evthem so much is eryone should then moot. understand also understand I they can be awethat something some. I have some meant and defined by being meant super-fly pajama pants myself. to be worn for the The problem is, purpose of sleepThe Beacon/Thomas Reilly no one cares how ing should only be worn for sleeping A local high school student takes a stroll much I love said Betty or directly before down the sidewalk in pajama pants. Al- super-fly or after sleeping. though pajama pants are comfortable, they Boop Christmasthemed pajamas The above words should only be worn indoors. if I am wearing could be considered beating around the bush. To be clear, them in a public setting. No one would what I mean is this: Do not wear pajamas give two Boop-a-doops what would posin public. Please. Pretty please. With sugar sess me to wear Ms. Boop as my preferred and/or other appropriate toppings on top. I cartoon/Christmas pant theme in a place which wasn't a place I planned on sleepbeg of you. As above stated, pajamas are very com- ing. Mostly because I'd look like a moron. fortable. Having said this, all of your other Normally, I do not side with the rappers pants should be comfortable enough to of today's society, but if your decision is wear or they should not have been pur- between "them Apple Bottom jeans and boots with the fur, baggy sweat pants and chased. Assuming they are then comfortable, you them Reeboks with the straps" or some pashould have no problem wearing them in- jamas and any shoes, please, go with the former two. stead of pajamas. In case "other pants" is not specific enough, here are some examples: jeans, khakis, corduroys, dress slacks, overalls, CONTACT CATHRYN FREAR AT: coveralls, yes - even sweat pants are more cathryn.frear@wilkes.edu The Spyglass BY CATHRYN FREAR I\ lit lt. d. Plus one for Google's +1 feature BY ANTHONYTRUPPO Opinion Editor Since Google was founded in 1998, the corporation has become one of the most prominent across the planet. Google is the No. 1 go-to search engine for almost all Internet users and since its beginning, has expanded to include free e-mail, maps, shopping and much more. The newest addition to Google will be the + 1 feature, which is not only Google's attempt to make Internet searching simpler, but to create and maintain small communities among Internet searchers. The new + 1 feature is an attempt by Google to make things easier for users, rather than to gain new users. According to official documents released by Google engineers, the corporation runs more than one million servers around the world, processing more than one billion search requests and about 24 petabytes, or 24,000 terabytes of data, per day. These numbers show Google has no need to increase its user base, yet Google continues to implement new features. On Google's "About Google" page, the company's mission statement, which has been its mission statement from the start, reads, "Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful." Adding the + 1 feature, the corporation is attempting to make the world's information even easier to access. Simply clicking the + 1 button next to a search result, the user will share this link with those who are connected to his or her Gmail address. Say you are planning a vacation to Oahu, Hawaii, and you are looking for some fun activities to do while you are there. Your uncle has been all over Hawaii many times and he wishes to share some information with you. Your uncle clicks the + 1 button next to his favorite vacation planning website. Now, when you search for "things to do in Oahu," you will see a+ 1 next to the result your uncle has recommended. If you are looking for a place to eat locally and a bunch of your friends are fond of the local T.G.I. Friday's, they can each click the + l button, so when you search for ~ cal restaurants, you may say to yourself, "Self, I noticed a lot of my friends really like T. G .I. Friday's. I'd better check it out." One of the best things about the + 1 feature is the recommendations will only come from people you know, so you do not have to worry about being recommended sock stores in Bulgaria by children in Lithuania. Also, links that have been + 1ed will only appear in your search results. You will not be bombarded with e-mails each time one of your contacts clicks the + l button. Advertisements can also be +led, so if you see an advertisement for a coffee machine your mother would greatly appreciate, you can click the + I button and whenever your mother sees the advertisement, she will see you have recommended it. Even though the feature is still in its experimental stages, some Internet users have already started bashing the feature. The most popular argument against the feature is that the feature is a rip-off of Facebook's Like feature. Google, however, is not implementing this feature to become a social network and compete with Facebook, but to improve convenience for its users. Not to bash Facebook's Like button, but the feature in itself is not always useful to its users. If Cecil Johnson enters "Monkeys!" as his current status and 17 of my friends like this status, I am not necessarily acquiring any valuable information. Google's + 1 feature is meant to make online searching easier and although someone may like monkeys, he or she may want to learn more about monkeys. The monkey fan can have entire websites recommended to him or her, rather than a single word. Although Google's + 1 feature is still being tested, once released, the feature will prove useful in its ability to allow users to share search results with online contacts. Implementing this new feature, Google's intentions are not to compete with social networks or expand its user base, but to make Internet searching easier for its millions of users worldwide. CONTACT ANTHONY TRUPPO AT: anthony.truppo@wilkes.edu �CONTACT US: wilkesbeacon.ae@gmail.com APRIL 12, 2011 Director of 'I'm Just Saying' dishes on film BY MOLLY KURLANDSKI A&EEditor It all began with a break-dancing video in seventh grade. As a native Californian, Brian Douglas had always had an interest in the entertainment industry. The breakdancing video was his first creation and since then, he has worked with television and film. Douglas graduated from UC Davis with a political science degree then pursued his graduate degree from George Washington University in public administration. Douglas served as A&M Records international publicity and promotion representative and liaison for the company's global record labels and clients including Sheryl Crow, Soundgarden and Ice Cube. After his departure from A&M, Douglas became manager of scheduling and programming for the Hallmark Channel, trained by some of television's most successful programmers. In 2008, Brian directed and produced "I'm Just Saying," his first full-length feature film, which is based on his novel and produced by Traverse Entertainment. Not only has Douglas' film "I'm Just Saying" received high acclaim, the film has received a great number of awards. Did you always have an interest in film? Yes, but I always (was) more interested in writing than actually directing or making a film. ••What prompted you to create your recent movie? Timing more than anything. I was getting close to finishing the screenplay, and my friend, Michael R. Morris, the director of photography on the movie had some free time in between his films. So he said, "Hey Brian, if you want to do it, now's the time."' I think that was a Friday and I went to work on Monday and told them I was leaving to go make a movie. This is a tough business to get into. Are there any days you feel like quitting? Absolutely. Right now, I actually see filmmaking as a hobby rather than a career. Brian Douglas, who lives in Washington, D.C. is working diligently on his next novel and screenplay. However, if I can be lucky enough to make it into a career, I absolutely will. I love it. Creating is so exciting and exhilarating. Who is your inspiration? I have many actually. My mom, dad, brother, sister and now my new wife, who was also our line producer. (Yet) another reason to make a movie. I do remember one thing that I have never forgotten. When I was a little kid, I remember my parents telling me that I could do anything I wanted in life. I'm just sad that my dad died young and never saw that I followed their advice. What inspired you to make your recent movie? Writing the screenplay is something I always wanted to do. I think the final straw was listening to the news night after night being lectured by political pundits telling me that I am stupid, that I should believe everything they do, and do it without thinking. That pushed me to continue writing. I wanted to make a movie that took on these issues, such as politics, religion and sexuality, but do it in a way that is sincere ... that treats everyone intelligently providing two sides to a story, and have non-preachy conversations because nobody wants to be preached to or told they are dumb. At the same time, I wanted the conversations to be warm-spirited while also being profound and sometimes comedic and challenging. How long did it take you to create the movie? The writing took several years. I wrote the story as a book first, then changed it into a screenplay ... the editing of the movie took around a year, and because as an artist, nothing is ever really done. I kept playing around, trying different things (and) different cuts. What do you want an audience to experience when seeing your movie? I want the audience to know that I treated them like intelligent people, allowing them to see different sides of the story and issues. I truly believe that when people are treated like intelligent people, they appreciate it. In fact, they are very happy to have intelligent and non-abusive conversations about politics, religions, sexuality and social norms. One of the things that was extremely im• portant to me was to show both sides of the story throughout the movie. I scatter paradoxes throughout the movie. Sometimes immediately, and other times, they are very subtle. I want the audience to decide. People should have their own beliefs. I did not want to tell them what to think, just like I don't want other people telling me what to think. This movie is made for people who have the strength of mind to test their own belief structure. Any advice to other filmmakers? If you want to make a movie. Do not wait. Life is way too short to wait around for someone else to see your abilities. Gather some friends and family and make a movie. With today's technology, all you need is the drive and the courage, and you can do anything. For more information on Brian Douglai, contact imjustsayingmovie@yahoo.com. CONTACT MOLLY KURLANDSKI AT: molly.kurlandski@wilkes.edu �THE BEACON A&E APRIL 12, 2011 2 . 3 9 ZerCross Flower Power 5 7 BY ASHLEY ZERFOSS Correspondent g Across 10 ll 13 14 15 Hi l7 11! 2. Resembles a tropical aviary creature 5. Can have a variety of scents (rose, orange, apple, or peppermint) 6. Pink blossoms on a fruity tree 8. Oval or heart-shaped blooms that are cold-hardy 9. Greek meaning ofthis flower is "rainbow" 11. Used to make drugs like morphine 12. Golden flower with trumpet-like center surrounded by petals 16. Also the name of a Disney Princess 18. Seed pods release impatient little seeds at the slightest touch Down 1. Resembles an exotic striped feline 3. Fuzzy silver flowers 4. Indiana's state flower 7. Cup-like flower found in Mississippi and Texas 10. Little flowers that grow in conical bunches • 13. Commonly known as Lady's Fingers 14. Often bought on Valentine's Day 15. Find these by windmills in Holland 17. First golden, then fluffy and white with seeds that fly in the breeze CONTACT ASHLEY ZERFOSS AT: ashley.zerfoss@wilkes.edu 'Source Code' is worthwhile glas BY KIRSTIN COOK News Editor Imf the ,araimes very Peoj not ike I 1at to who · own o not round lities. make 11 you 1d you mglas, :om. T: Editor's Note: This article contains spoilers. For the first 80 minutes, "Source Code" was a generic action movie with an interesting time travel plot. But, the last 10 minutes completely changed the meaning of the whole movie and left a confused audience reconsidering everything they just saw. The movie starts off with Colter Stevens, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, waking up on a commuter train to Chicago. Everyone on the train seems to know what is going on except for him. The last thing he remembers was flying a helicopter while serving with the United States Army in Afghanistan. As Stevens desperately tries the find out what is going on, the train blows up eight minutes later and the scene jumps to Stevens strapped in a pod in his army gear. An official named Carol Goodwin (Vera Farmiga) tells Stevens that his mission is to find the person responsible for the bomb on the train, and then presses a few buttons to send Stevens back to the train scenario. Stevens then finds himself in the same exact position on the train as when the movie opened, and he relives the exact moments as before. Stevens assumes that this mission is some type of simulation program through the army, but the movie is not shy in correcting this. Before long, it is revealed that the train had actually exploded earlier that day, and Stevens was being sent to that event through the identity of one of the deceased passengers. The goal is to identify the bomber to prevent a future second bomb, which was aimed for Chicago. Stevens begins to fall for one of the passengers on the train, Christina Warren (Michelle Monaghan). As he is sent repeatedly back into the eight minute time frame to relive the explosion, he takes different approaches to find the bomber and also pursues changing reality and saving Warren from her peril in the explosion. The movie is attention-grabbing, and not just through Gyllenhaal's good looks. The plot is thrilling, and appeals to most audiences with its apparent simplicity. However, if you choose to, you can look deeper into the series of events and uncover some deeper themes, especially after the last 10 minutes. Rating: 4/5 stars CONTACT KIRSTIN COOK AT: �TH V B'1 Ste APRIL 12, 2011 CONTACT US: wilkesbeacon.lifestyles@gmail.com Campus action and support for the people of Japan Several clubs and organizations holding fundraisers to help with relief efforts BY HOLLY BOYER Staff Writer The International Service Club, with the help of the Pre-Law Society, is working with the Red Cross to raise money to help out Japan after the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck on March 11. This earthquake has had a devastating environmental and nuclear impact on the people of Japan. Since the disaster, several clubs and individuals on campus have been raising money to help the people of Japan with their relief efforts. To help contribute to the continuing relief effort; the ISC has decided to construct a Japanese-inspired dinner. These clubs are looking to go to several local Japanese restaurants, including Katana, Asaki and Mizu Sushi to ask them to help out by donating food. They are planning to sell tickets for $10 each and also accept donations at the dinner. The proceeds will then go to helping with relief efforts in Japan. This dinner will include an informational session related to the services helping in Japan, with a particular emphasis on the Red Cross' efforts to help the people of Japan. It will be held in the Henry Student Center Ballroom this week. Their goals are raise at least $1,000 for Japan and get Photo: The Beacon/ Allison Roth The Center for Global Education and Diversity and other clubs are collecting donations to help out several charitable organizations providing aid to those affected by the earthquake in Japan. Fliers shown here and around campus were designed by junior integrative media major lkufumi Takemura, who is from Japan. at least 100 people to attend the dinner fundraiser. When thinking of some way to raise money for the people in Japan, the ISC wanted to think of a bigger event that would bring in as much money as possible. ISC Vice President Sara Wolman wanted to do something more than sell some bracelets and make a small donation and they wanted to raise a big chunk of money. A dinner event was the perfect idea to get many people together to raise money as well as awareness of the disaster that occurred. "The dinner is open to the public, we are trying to make it as big an event as we can," Wolman said. "We should be grateful for what we have and anything we can give." The club will also be accepting additional donations if people cannot attend the dinner. Anyone can contact people involved in the ISC to give donations, as they have established a fund for the Red Cross specifically for the ISC to help with relief efforts in Japan. The Center for Global Education and Diversity is also working to raise funds for Japan. They are collecting money for C.A.RE. for Japan. "The idea of the fundraiser came the day after the terrible tsunami hit and (we) were beginning to see that the long-ranging damage was unfathomable," said Felixa Wmgen, assistant director of International Student Services. The fundraising for Japan by The Center of Global Education and Diversity has been done in part because Wilkes has a student from Japan studying here. The center has had a table set up at in the SUB during club hours to collect donations, and they plan on having a table again on Thursday, April 14, for more donations to be collected. In addition, fliers hung up around campus as well are promoting fundraising for Japan. The fliers were created by Ikufumi Takemura, a student from Japan. They also have a large bottle for collecting the funds in the Center for Global Education and Diversity. "It's people helping people, not governments helping governments," said Dan Hunter, senior political science major. That's always important." CONTACT HOLLY BOYER AT: hol/y.boyer@wilkes.edu Comer en mi St1 ga flo n an St wi ve pa tu1 pr wl an Wi ne WI K sp aIJ B Lil a es ~ m dl y C t f a t a z ( �THE BEACON I APRIL 12, 2011 LIFE 11 Women's Studies Conference highlights 'Women in Popular Culture' BY DEVON I NOVAK Staff Writer This year's Women's Studies Conference provided participants with information on "Women in Popular Culture." Students gave various presentations regarding this year's theme on the second floor of the Henry Student Center on Thursday, April 7 and Friday April 8. Assistant professor of sociology and anthropology Dr. Ebonie Cunningham Stringer, who coordinated the conference with two women's studies interns, was very pleased with the conference participation. "I think overall we had a really good turnout," Stringer said. "I was really proud of our students and staff and faculty who came out and supported the sessions and we got a lot of good feedback that it was enlightening and that people learned new things that they will be able to take with them so, mission accomplished." Stringer, as well as interns Amanda Kaster and Danielle Sanko, selected the speakers, which included Wilkes students and faculty along with outside sources "The Group: A Dramatic Reading," which was presented by eight students under the direction of associate English professor Dr. Mischelle Anthony. ' A panel was held at the end of the conference to discuss the theme "Women in Popular Culture." The panel was made up of five professionals and two students who shared their opinions on equality. Those in the audience were invited to participate and share their input in the discussion as well. Thursday and Friday's schedule consistOtoiThtBeacon ISOn Ot ed of 12 presentations by deans, proitsJunior political science, international studies and criminology major Shadae Gates sors and students. presents her poster to viewers during last week's Women's Studies Conference. Senior psychology, criminology and who spoke on the behalf of women's em- offer as they presented posters they cre- Spanish major Sean Lafleur, who presented this year on "Gender and Popular powerment and gender equality associa- ated on influential women. "I think it is important to have activi- Culture,"said the festival needs to see an tions. Each session, which usually lasted ties like this on campus because I think increased attendance by men. "I think more men should get involved about an hour, offered two different pre- that sometimes people are not exposed to sentations that observers could choose alternative points of view too often, and and I think that they need to understand I think this really helps drive home the the fact you're actually a better person fm from. Highlights from Thursday included a feminist women's point of view," said ju- taking on another perspective," Lafleur banned book fair and a Wilkes theater nior history major Alex Madaya, one of said. presentation titled "Reasons to Be Pretty." this year's presenters. Students from Stringer's Women's Friday's highlights consisted of a read- CONTACT DEVON I NOVAK AT: Studies 101 class also had something to ing from Mercy Otis Warren's 1775 play, devoni.novak@wilkes.edu Spring Fling attendance hiples to record high this year BY CHRISTINE LEE Life Editor Decreased ticket prices, raffle prizes and a change in the dress code led to the highest-attended Spring Fling dinner dance in Wilkes Student Government history at Genetti's on Friday night. "There (were) 348 people on the attendance list, which is almost triple of last year's number," said Kevin Hopper, SG's corresponding secretary. Hopper said there were a few reasons that the attendance tripled. For one, SG slashed ticket prices in half. If students dressed in accordance with the black-and-white ball theme, they received a raffle ticket good for a chance to win a Tiffany's bracelet, a Citizen watch and an iPad 2. "This year we (started) our raffle for Spring Fling to try to get people to show an interest, to participate in our event, so I definitely think the raffles are something that (drew) attention," Hopper said. "With the raffles we (did) the black and white dress code as to try to create a sense of unity." According to Student Government recording secretary Samantha Schuler, Student Government created more hype for this year's Spring Fling through other means besides traditionally selling tickets in the SUB. Photo: The Beacon/Laura Preby Students enjoy themselves dancing at the black and white formal Spring Fling last Friday, April 8. "We (had) signs around the SUB promoting (Spring Fling)," she said. "We've also handed out candy bars this year, we've advertised what we're giving out." Students received champagne glasses as souvenirs, so even if they didn't win a raffle, they didn't go home empty-handed. Sophomore environmental engineering major Elizabeth Heisel, who won the iPad 2, said she was planning to call just about everyone she knew after her number came up in the raffle. "I don't win anything usually," Heisel said. On the other hand, sophomore pharmacy major Brenton Shaffer had a feeling he would be the one to win the Citizen watch. "In the back of my head I was, 'I want to win this so bad,' cause I really wanted it so bad and when they started (calling names) I was like, 'I think this is going to be me,' and it was,'' Shaffer said. "It's a good feeling." A photo booth was also available throughout the night for students to take photos with their friends. "I think we took on more responsibility for these dances like by getting more favors, making more of. the things ourselves, having new ideas come about," Schuler said. "It's just been really on top of things this year compared to last year." Most students who attended this year's Spring Fling enjoyed themselves and some even noted that the ballroom was fuller than it was in previous years. "It's a splendid time. I was here last year and they always have a pretty good DJ, the food's always pleasant, and I'm very glad; I just love to dance," said sophomore crimiL nology major Tim Fisher. Fisher and his date, freshman pharmacy major Julie Miller, were pleased with the decorations this year. Miller thought the souvenir glasses inscribed with Spring Fling 2011 were nice to commemorate the moment. "I think it (was) up to my expectations,'' Fisher said. "It didn't overly exceed them but I was very happy with the night's offerings," Fisher said. Miller agreed, adding that she liked how the black-and-white dress code wasn't strictly enforced. "I liked how it was a black and white theme but you didn't have to wear black and white, it was just encouraged but there (was) a big mix out there,'' Miller said. SEE SPRING FLING, PAGE 12 �LIFE THE BEACON I APRIL 12, 2011 Night of laughs, fun for students at 'Minute to Wm It' BY CHRISTINE LEE Life Editor Some very brave students and staff engaged a round of golf ball stacking, tissue pulling, and grabbing paper bags with their mouths on Tuesday, April 5. It was all a part of the Student Alumni Association's annual game night. This year's game was "Minute to Win It." "I wasn't sure what to expect going into (the game) but it was definitely entertaining," says Pl pharmacy major Adam Burt, who participated this year in a round of wacky tasks along with partner and elementary education major Robin Sorber. Hosted by Brian Switay, Student Development's graduate assistant, "Minute to Win It" was chosen by the Student Alumni Association based on the popular NBC show. During the game, contestants entered to compete in three levels. In each level, contestants were challenged to do a variety of odd tasks in only a minute. If they didn't complete the challenge during that time, they were eliminated. Prizes included gift cards of various amounts to different places and Wilkes alumni gear. Having previously been involved in the Student Alumni Association and host- The Beacon/Allison Roth Student Development activities assistant Jamie Miller and Sports Information graduate assistant Rich Cloeter pull tissues out one by one during SAA's Minute to Win It last Tuesday. Not only was the night one for students ing last year's game night of "The Price is Right," Switay was persuaded to come back to relax and have some fun, it was also to bring awareness to the Student Alumni Asand host this year's "Minute to Win It". He says that having a game show night sociation. "(The SAA) decided to hold a game show has prompted an increase in attendance night to bring awareness to the organizafrom students. "This year, I think (with) the whole game tion and provide a fun night for students show interaction, you expect prizes by play- on campus," said alumni associate director ing games that (students) play at home with Bridget Giunta Husted, who is also the adfriends, triggers the feeling of playing at viser for the Student Alumni Association. Some of the challenges included: tossing home," Switay said. SPRING FLING and trying to maintain three balloons in the air at the same time, stacking dice on a stick at the end of a popsicle stick in one's mouth, stacking apples on top of each other, and arraigning cans of soda in order by the number of coins in each can. "It was challenging, I was very shaky going into it," Sorber said. "I thought (the challenges) were easier than a lot of the other ones we saw even in the first round." Burt agreed and said that their third challenge was the most difficult on the basis of having to mentally prepare for it. "I thought the first two (challenges) were easy but the third one (was hard because) you have to think in why you're doing (and) it takes a lot of coordination to pull it off so it took a lot of planning," Burt said. Although their challenges were tough, both Sorber and Burt had a good time and both would want to come back and participate in a similar event in the future. "It's a good time. I didn't know what to expect coming up here, I had no idea what was going to go on and I just thought it was fun watching other people," Burt said. "It was fun laughing at (other) people and have other people laugh at you; it's just (a) good time." CONTACT CHRISTINE LEE AT: christine.lee@wilkes.edu Programming Board's Carnival Continued from Page 11 Miller and Fisher said they are glad with thi~ year's Spring Fling turnout and would be more than willing to go to another dance like this one. · SG is pleased Spring Fling went well and said it will continue with its advertising, raffles and favors as promotion incentives for students to attend future events they host. CONTACT CHRISTINE LEE AT: chrfs tine./ee@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Laura Preby SG corresponding secretary Kevin Hopper announces a raffle winner. On Tuesday, April 5, students were invited to partake in various carnival games including sling-shot as shown here in the SUB lounge. The carnival was organized by sophomore pharmacy major Lindsay Coval as a way of drawing in votes for president of the Programming Board. The carnival was one way student candidates such as Coval have been attempting to draw votes from students. The Beacon/Laura Preby The DJ for the night plays some fun tunes for the crowd. . s Stuc abo1 Me11 side �THE BEACON I APRIL 12, 2011 LIFE 13 Some highlights from Wilkes Relay for Life Students release balloons with messages of hope and encouragement into the air above the Quad for the start of Relay for Life 2011. This year, 15 teams competed. Members of the local communitywalkalongside one another in front of Evans Hall • Members of Team Ninja Warriors battle it out on the Quad. Photos: The Beacon/Allison Roth and Austin Loukas Student government members sit after being being "pied" with whipped crea • Student government offered pieings of members for $1 as part of the fundraising at Relay for Life. 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S Hollu::ta;ys1:::n.1r,;;, A ~ School Distric t Blair County �MEN N:wntcwWMWrrnttt? , .....--rx· ··t@ , APRIL 12, 2011 CONTACT US: wilkesbeacon.sports@gmail.com Wilkes' recruiting expenses lowest in con£erence 4/5 VS 4/9 vs. WOI\ 4/5 @ University nearly $28K below MAC average budget BY MICHAEL CIGNOLI Editor-in-Chief Wilkes spent roughly $1.825 million on its athletic program during the 2009-10 school year, according to data provided by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education, but less than 1 percent of that money was spent on recruiting. The university's recruiting expenses, $16,623, were the lowest among the eight football-playing schools in the Middle Athletic Conference. "We actually go over a little of what we're allotted," said Adelene Malatesta, Wilkes' athletic director. "That's another area where our coaches take great pride. The returns on our investment in athletic recruiting based on the numbers is incredible for us." By law, every co-educational school that participates in federal student aid programs and has an intercollegiate athletics program is required to submit yearly data about the program's finances. The OPE makes the data available to the public through its Equity in Athletics Data Analysis Cutting Tool, which provides everything from the number of student-athletes at a school to coaches' salaries. The average recruiting expenses among • the MA C's eight football schools were $44,483, the OPE said, with Lebanon Valley's 23 teams topping the list at $83,574. Wilkes, which has 16 teams, ranked near-.,- ly $8,000 below No. 7 Albright's recruiting expenses of$24,447 and nearly $20,000 below No. 6 FDU-Florham's total of $36,468. Malatesta said this isn't because Wilkes coaches aren't going after prospective student-athletes. They are, but they're being frugal. "We're cost-effective," Malatesta said. "Our veteran coaches, including football, they've learned to work with what they have." She added that she's never told a coach to The Beacon/Michael Cignoli Freshman forward Michael Turner advances the ball during a soccer match against Lebanon Valley last fall. Wilkes spent nearly $70,000 less than Lebanon Valley on recruiting in 2009-10 and its $16,623 expense was the lowest in the MAC. stop recruiting. If coaches came to her and said they needed to go back to watch another prospect's game or do another in-home visit, she would somehow find the money. "If it meant that you're going to say to me, 'If I just touch base with this young man one more time, we're going to have a great student-athlete for the next four years. I just want to get there one more time,' I would never say no." With a combined record of 151 -140-4 during the 2009-10 school year, Wilkes' 16 teams amassed a collective win percentage of.511. While Malatesta would be hard-pressed to find a coach who wouldn't want to see their recruiting budgets increase, she's unsure if an increase in spending would translate to a more dominant on-field performance. "Would anybody want more? Yes, they would," she said. "Would it yield more? I'm not so sure. We've got people that have pretty good recruiting plans in place." The basic plan, Malatesta said, is to start where Wilkes has a pipeline. As an example, 87 of the 94 members of this year's football team hailed from either Pennsylvania or New Jersey. "Wilkes University is pretty regional as a whole," men's and women's tennis coach Chris Leicht said. "For me personally with tennis, I look at a three-hour border around the school and that's my main territory." Leicht, who has one of the smallest recruiting budgets on campus, exemplifies how recruiting on a budget can be effective. His women's tennis team, allotted $750 in recruiting money, has gone 59-9 since 2007 and has produced three of the last four conference players of the week. Leicht uses an online service to recruit players for his teams, which is a relatively inexpensive way to keep tabs on prospects. Wilkes also benefits from student-athletes going back to their hometowns and sharing positive experiences with their high school coaches. Malatesta added that the university excels at convincing younger siblings of former Colonels to emoll at Wilkes. Malatesta said those recruits, which help the athletic program and university without having a high cost, are godsends for her department. "You have to be able to be an asset when you're an emollment-driven institution," Malatesta said. "Athletics has to be viewed as not a financial burden, but an asset generate emollment. When we hire coache1 that's very crystal clear." The coaches, Malatesta said, are who ~ ally make Wilkes' budget recruiting pos ble. She knows of several coaches who pa, for some recruiting costs out of their 0~1 pockets, which don't count toward Wilk~ expenses. Usually, this involves not sub1111 ting mileage for reimbursement. Malatesta would never tell them to do tll1l. she said, but the coaches do it on their own "f~ the love of the sport and a love of the team." The coaches also play a major role when student-athletes visit campus, giving prospective team members tours, sitting wiili them at lunches and introducing them their potential teammates. Malatesta sai these campus visits are "critical" to Wilke1 recruiting plan. "Our coaches do a fantastic job sellin Wilkes when that student-athlete and thej parents are on campus," Malatesta sail "The other thing that we have going for is our coaches are actively involved in opa houses, in VIP days. They're here, they're taking to people, it's interactive. We're pretty proud of how we do that." Leicht said the key to his program's recruiting record is simply hard work. He sail he outdoes many of the other conference tennis coaches, something that shows in hl, team's record. "It's such a big part of how successful your program is going to be is what kinl of players you're bringing in," Leicht sail "I'm willing to put in some extra hollll whether it's traveling on some weeken~ and things like that just to see people p~ and give some more personal attention I some of the recruits." Ultimately, Malatesta said, that's w~ makes Wilkes attractive to student-athleti and their parents. "There's no question in our minds," M, latesta said. "We want to win, but we'reoo going to do it at the cost of sacrificing student-athletes' academic experience or thei overall experience." 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No · No. 1 seeds made it to the Final Four, which featured a matchup between an eight seed and an 11 seed in Butler and Vrrginia Commonwealth. Now that everyone has surely crumpled up their own brackets and tlrrown it away in frustration of being way off, it comes time for these athletes to make a big decision: whether to enter the NBA draft. Many of the top pro prospects this year are underclassmen, mearting it's up to them whether they'll stay in school or leave early to enter the NBA. We've already seen Kyrie Irving, who only played in only 11 games this year due to injury, and the Morris twins from Kansas officially decide to leave school early to enter the pros, despite the possibility of a lock out next season. While there is no true dominant player in tllis year's draft class that stands above the rest, it has opened up debate on who will have the best career. Irving has been picked to be the probable No. 1 pick, even with his limited play in college. Harrison Barnes, a forward from North Carolina, was named preseason AllAmerican before he had ever even stepped on the court and also looks to have a pronlising NBA career. However, the player the will have the best career in the pros comes from the west coast, Arizona's Derrick Williams. Williams had a dominant sophomore season for the Wildcats, posting 19.5 points per game to go with 8.3 rebounds per game. At only 19 years old he stands at 6-8, a perfect height for a small forward in the NBA. Williams brings a lot to the table for his team, succeeding at both the offensive and defensive ends of the court. What makes Williams so special and such a great fit for a small forward is his ability to score both inside and outside of the paint. Throughout the tournament, he showed that he can get physical down low against anyone, but can also bring his game outside and knock down f a three-pointer. lbis season, Williams was very efficient with the ball, both by very rarely turning over the ball and taking only good shots. He shot almost 60 percent from the field, inclu · 57 percent from behind the tlrree-point line. By having an outside shot to go along with his size and interior game, Williams has the ability to draw his defenders outside where they' re most likely not comfortable and create space to find a good shot. Williams has also been considered to be one of the higher basketball IQ players in tllis year's class, showing that he knows'how to score and make plays on the floor and doesn't solely rely on his athleticism. So as tllis year's NBA season draws to a close, look for these new names to become the topic of conversation again as they look to bring their talents to the pros. While there is a lot of good talent in the field tllis year, Williams shows the most pronlise in the long run in his future career. ability to sink threes well beyond the NBA three-point range, I have some concerns of how his game will translate at the pro level. He is not the most athletic player and I can't really see him being more than just a spot-shooter or a sharpshooter in the NBA, not necessarily a scorer. I know he was highly touted and picked as a preseason All-American, but even with his slow start - let's call it an adjustment to the college level - he was able to improve all season long. In the second half of the season, he averaged 21 points per game, eight rebounds and two assists, carrying North Carolina before losing to Kentucky in the Elite Eight. What impresses me most about Barnes is his desire to win and the way he wants the ball at key crucial moments - which has future superstar written all over it. During the ACC tournament, this freshman was demanding the ball and delivered some magnificent performances. The 6-8 freshman also creates matchup problems for most of his defenders. Barnes is a scary type of player who can beat you by going down low and taking the ball inside, but he also has the ability to find his stroke from threepoint range. Despite being only 18 years old, Barnes is a player who has shown tremendous character, which is something to be noted among his coaches and teammates. He has matured both as a player and a person who is ready to represent his team to high standards. He has raised his game play considerably by nearly doubling his scoring output in the second half of the season. Barnes is just the new type of athlete that is taking the NBA by storm. At 6-8, he has an NBA-type body, one that scouts salivate . over. His impressive height and athletic ability combined with his intensity gives him an edge on defense. While he has not collected a monster number of blocks or steals, he is a team player who knows how to take his team to the next level, which I believe he will do once he is drafted. Barnes is the type of player who will be an asset to any team whether he has a complementary role or is called upon to eventually become the leader. 4/12 vs. PSU Hazleton 3 :30 p.m. ve going for wolved in o 4/13 vs. PSU Wilkes-Barre (DH) 2:30 p.m. 4/15 vs. Misericordia 3:30 p.m. The next big step 4/16 @ Misericordia (DH) 1 p.m. .s program's :d work. He s ,ther confere hat shows in how success be is what · in," Leicht s · ,me extra ho some weeke > see people p ;onal attention WOMEN'S SOFTBALL GNOLI AT: 1U RHATJIGlllEN 4/14 vs. Susquehanna (DH) 3 p.m. f, 4/16 @FDU-Florham (DH) 1 p.m. With so many good college players around this year, it's hard for me to pick who had the best season and probably even harder to pick who might have the best NBA career, but North Carolina's freshman sensation Harrison Barnes is my pick for the top NBA prospect for this year. I'm picking him over Kemba Walker and Jimmer Freddette, a few of the top players in the country this year who are just not as athletically gifted as Barnes. I believe that while Walker has proven himself to be a winner at Connecticut, winning both the Big East tournament and the NCAA national title, his height at 6-1 will be a problem. He will be matching up against bigger and stronger elite point guards in the NBA. While Jimrner Fredette has an uncanny WOMEN'S LACROSSE 4/13 vs. Arcadia 4 p.m. 4/16 @FDU-Florham 1 p.m. 4/18@ Lycoming 4 p.m. WOMEN'S TENNIS 4/14 vs. Manhattanville 3:30 p.m. 4/lS@Haverford 3:30 p.m. 4/16vs. Eastern 1 p.m. 4/18 vs. Scranton 3:30 p.m. 1 our minds," win, but we're of sacrificing :xperience or ~Splllts.Editoi 4/13 @Lebanon Valley (DH) 3 p.m. MEN'S TENNIS 4/14 vs. Manhattanville 3:30 p.m. 4/16 vs. Eastern 1 p.m. 4/l?@Scranton 1 p.m. �THE BEACON SPORTS 1 I APRIL 12, 2011 Wilkes Cross Country host Colonels Run for kids SK BY PHAT NGUYEN A,2sistant Sports Editor The Wilkes men's and women's cross country team hosted their third annual Colonels Run for the Kids SK last Saturday at Kirby Park. The race had a record number of runners, \!'ith 47 runners participating this year, beating the previous year's mark at 46. Tim Fisher, sophomore criminology major and member of the Colonels cross country team, was very pleased with the turnout. "It was a great feeling," Fisher said. "This year we had a pretty big turnout. It was a bit brisk, but didn't deter a lot of the runners from coming out and participating." The team was up at Kirby Park at 7 a.m., two hours before the race start. Coach Nicholas Wadas had no problems g,.etting his team out and even notes how they really took charge. "It wasn't a problem making sure to get the kids out," Wadas said. "Every year we get a little more organized. The kids on team really take a role to be more than just runners." The race served as a dual fundraiser raising money for the cross country team and Vapey Santa, an organization that relies on donations to purchase Christmas toys and gifts for children whose parents cannot afford to buy them. The race raised $4 75 for the team and $175 for Valley Santa. Wadas was pleased with the efforts but wishes he was able to raise more for the charity. "In the past we were able to give more money because of our sponsors, but this year we short of sponsors," Wadas said. "I know the people who work for the program will appreciate anything that we can provide and they do so graciously. I like that organization and I would like to give whatever we can raise as a team to them." "It's really cool that we had a chance to raise money for a charity especially Valley Santa," Fisher said. "Knowing that you are doing something for a greater cause makes you feel pretty good." The race started at the entrance from Market street to Kirby Park following that path all the way wrapping around the tennis courts taking a left down the levee wall going all the way down the le- vee wall under the market street bridge and turning back under the Pierce street bridge where the runners turned around. "I think it was a really good course," Fisher said. "It was very simple it was a run down, run back. You just come down the way you came down." Coach Wadas had the team strategically placed in a number of ways directing runners on course by using cones, chalk and spray paint all along the course. The runners were led by Chris Manzi, junior criminology and psychology major, who trudged through the mud and hills. The race had ideal conditions with a brisk overcast day that was not too windy. While runners said it was mainly flat and fast, some parts were muddy and wet causing a few slips. One of the top runners fell and cut his leg, but got right back up and finished strong. "I want to give a shout out to the top two finishers, who both broke eighteen minutes which is pretty hard to do," Fisher said. "The runner in second place fell and got a big gash on his leg, but if he didn't fall I think he would've given the other guy a run for his money." RAG& Photo courtesy of Nicholas Wadas This logo for the race was present on T-shirts of participants and all advertising for the event. To see the race results, visit www. neparunner.com. CONTACT PHAT NGUYEN AT: phat.nguyen@wilkes.edu ~RIDAY & SATURDAY IIAPPYIIOUR 18-1! Daily lunch special. fS.95 & nightly dinner s WWW.ltOD&Not..atM � 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 2011 April 12th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2011 April 12 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/03e8e6aedd680c4b7352e3ec7f7b77d6.pdf e28399828dbc428cb61cdb843d55a538 PDF Text Text Tuesday, April 5, 2011 THE NEWS OF TODAY REPORTED BY THE JOURNALISTS OF TOMORROW Volume 63 Issue 18 Women in popular culture BY KIRSTIN COOK News Editor The Beacon/Laura Preby Nona Poehler, sophomore integrative media major, designed the logo for the women and gender studies conference. The upcoming Woman's and Gender Studies Conference is tackling several contemporary women issues involving women in the media. The conference, which is themed "Women in Popular Culture," will be a two day event on April 7 and 8. The conference, hosted by the Women's and Gender Studies department, will include speaker presentations, film screenings, discussions and activities that deal with issues showcased by women throughout media. Some of the issues addressed will be eating disorders and increases in cosmetic surgery. Ebonie Cunningham Stringer, assistant professor and director of sociology and anthropology, aided in the coordination of the event. She said this event will effectively portray important subjects of images in media. "We want to bring women issues and gender issues front and center, so it's a great platform to do that," SEE CONFERENCE, Page 5 The Beacon/Jonathon Bowman MSC Fashion Show displays campus culture and style Konstantina Papathomas, a senior pre-med major, participated in this year's MSC Spring 2011 Fashion Show. The event took place on April 2 and focused on raising awareness toward several social issues. Some styles showcased were evening wear, military, urban and preppy. At the show, MSC auctioned off accessories to help raise money for the American Cancer Society. To see more photos and read about the fashion show, see page 11 in Lifestyles. Listenbee to deliver 64th commencement address BY JACQUELINE LUKAS Editor-in-Chief Experience, inspiration and leadership are just a few of the numerous qualities the 64th annual Spring Commencement speaker possesses. Attorney Robert Listenbee was selected by a committee and approved by the Board of Trustees on April 1, 2011, to speak at this year's spring graduation ceremony. Listenbee will also be receiving an honorary degree in doctor of laws. Since 1987, he has been a trial lawyer at the Defender Association of Philadelphia and since 1997, he has been the chief of the juvenile unit. The speaker selection committee specifically wanted to bring in someone who had been part of the effort reform juvenile justice in the state because it is·an important system, said Loren "Chip" Prescott, vice president for finance and general counsel. "I just happened to know Bob Listenbee and know of his work," said Prescott. "He is a very highly respected and talented lawyer and a genuine expert on juvenile justice." Dr. Paul Adams, vice president of student affairs, said that the selection committee also looks for speakers that will give "inspiring and worthwhile" speeches, while also presenting an interesting and thought-provoking message to graduates. "(Listenbee has) some very unique insight on this whole judicial challenge of Luzerne County," said Adams. "That's what the Hon- Opinion Pages 6-8 Life Pages 9-12 Arts & Entertainment Pages 13-15 Our next president Multicultural Awards Kirby Center holds festival There are certain qualities our next university president must possess. Nominations being accepted for awards honoring members of the Wilkes community who promote diversity. "I Love You, Phillip Morris" will be the first of many films to be aired during Kirby's annual film festival. PAGE6 PAGE 11 PAGE 15 orary Degree Committee wanted to do ... to make a statement about what's going on here and recognize someone who is making a difference to make our community better and who has been a leading thinker in juvenile justice . .. and acts daily to improve lives and we think Mr. Listenbee does that." SEE COMMENCEMENT, Page 4 Sports Pages 16-20 Taking care of business Mark Siebel has been dominate this season as the closer for the the Colonels racking up five saves so far. PAGE 16 Established 1936 PA Newspaper Association Member �B APRIL 5, 2011 N Students gain first-hand experience in politics er BY DEVONI NOVAK Staff Writer groups like SAAPA our congressmen in Harrisburg rethink their stance on cutting funding to so many that rely on it," said SeStudents to protest state educa- man. SAAPA is a lobbyist group that suption budget cuts ports state funding to private schools and Political science students who receive the their students. Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Baldino said about eight students have Agency Grant will accompany Dr. Thomas shown interest in attending so far. Baldino, political science professor, to Har"I try to find students who are constituents risburg to protest cuts being made to educa- of the members that we visit," Baldino said. tional aid. "One of the reasons that we do this is beThe event, titled Lobby Day, is a yearly cause members are far more sympathetic to event coordinated by the Association of an immediate constituent." Independent Colleges and Universities of Baldino and the Wilkes students on the trip Pennsylvania, an organization that repre- will have a I 0-15 minute group discussion sents the interest of private colleges and uni- with as many of these members as possible. versities in Pennsylvania to state and local During the meetings, students will be able to governments and to the general public. discuss their concerns with the budget and Every year during the time of the bud- their perspectives on why funding should eiget proposals, which is usually late March ther remain consistent or increase. or early April, AICUP invites its member "I also went on the Lobby Day trip with schools to send a faculty representative and Dr. Baldino last year. I was pleasantly sura group of students to Harrisburg. The pur- prised at how receptive our representatives pose of Lobby Day is for those who are af- were to listening to us as we all spoke our fected by the budget to meet with Congress peace on funding," Seman said. "They lismembers who represent their local area and tened to our concerns about the budget and the area of the university they attend. how it might possibly affect our continued Sarah Seman, a sophomore political sci- stay at school." ence and international studies major and AICUP provides each group with a packet member of the Student Aid Advisory Coun- that presents information to the legislature cil for SAAPA (Student Aid Alliance) shared as to why the private school sector should her expectations of the protest. continue to receive as much money as they "I hope that with this trip and through have in previous years ,or if possible, why funding should be increased. Baldino, who has been taking students on this trip for 20 years, usually schedules other Stud@nts can spark their political intereducational activities after the meetings are ests by discussing polls and predictions at over. However, with educational budget cuts "Polling Pennsylvania" on 7-Wednesday, being a major issue this year, Baldino may April 6 at 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Henry Stuput other plans on hold in order to meet with dent Center ballroom. The political science the maximum number of Congress members department and the Pi Sigma Alpha chapter possible. is coordinating a panel to discuss polls that "This year, it is even more vital that we predict the outcomes of political elections. make ourselves known, as the Pell Grants as well as the school's funding, are facing serious cuts in the budget under Gov. Corbett," Seman said. DC visit aimed to witness Supreme Court hearing Last week Wilkes students traveled to Washington, D.C., in hopes of witnessing the Supreme Court in action. Although the students were not able to get in during oral argument, they still felt the trip was worthwhile. During the early hours of Monday morning, the group of nine selected upperclassmen political science students waited outside of the Supreme Court building eager to see the court. Between 50 and 100 seats are reserved for the general public and only the first in line receive tickets to gain access. Unfortunately the crowd was too great, and tickets were not granted to the Wilkes group. Junior political science major Molly McDonough explained why it was so difficult to see the Supreme Court. "Since the Supreme Court only sees about 60 to 80 cases a session and there's between 50 and I 00 seats for the general public, that means that less than 8,000 citizens get to see the Supreme court a year if they want to," McDonough said. Despite the initial let down, the students were able to do a variety of other activities. They met with Wilkes graduate Laurence Socci who runs his own lobbyist finn in D.C. They also met with staff members of Lou Barletta and Sen. Robert Casey and toured the Capitol and Supreme Court buildings. Randy Keiser, criminology and political science major and president of Pre-Law Society, initiated the idea for the trip to see the Supreme Court hearing. "There were other things we ended up doing that were just as exciting," Keiser said. "We saw the Senate hearing on the Armed Services Committee where they were discussing the latest actions in Libya, so that was interesting." Political science professor Dr. Kyle Kreider said this was the first time the department has ever organized a trip to see the Supreme Court. He hopes to try the trip again another year. However, Kreider still felt the trip was a success. "I think the experience was good, it think they loved it, I mean they were disappointed that they were not able to experience oral argument but I think they got a flavor for why it's difficult to get into the Supreme Court," Kreider said. a as gi· m Il pl co w re 0 co G OU CONTACT DEVONI NOVAK AT: devoni.novak@wilkes.edu POLLING IN PA ~BEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903 E-MAIL: wilkesbeacon@gmail.com b d t s The Beacon/Kirstin Cook On their recent trip, the students toured the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Editorial Staff 2010-11 Editors-in-Chief: Michael Cignoli & Jacqueline Lukas News Editor: Kirstin Cook Online Editor: Bryan Calabro Opinion Editor: AnthonyTruppo Advertising Manager: Whitney Roper A&E Editor: Molly Kurlandski Photo Editor: Allison Roth Life Editor: Christine Lee Design Editor: Michael Klimek Sports Editor: Christopher Hopkins Special Projects Manager: Anthony Dorunda Adviser: Loran Lewis Meet the Staff d ~ a s p Devoni Novak Staff Writer I �THE BEACON I APRIL 5, 2011 NEWS 3 Wilkes faculty members weigh in on Rate My Professors BY KIRSTIN COOK News Editor "The grunge Santa." "Jerry Garcia from the Grateful Dead on crack." "The wolf." "Very easygoing hippy who doesn 't give a (expletive)." These are just some of the comments on RateMyProfessors.com to describe sociology professor Dr. Michael Garr. Garr is one of 283 Wilkes instructors that have a profile on the website. RateMyProfessors.com describes itself as "the Internet's largest listing of collegiate professor ratings, with more than 11 million student-generated ratings of over I million professors." The site provides a place for students to anonymously rate and comment on their professors. Garr heard about the site from students when it first came out in 1999 and chose to read them for amusement. "I don't mind either the good comments or the bad comments, as long as the bad comments are done in sense of humor," Garr said. "I can deal with that." Garr has an overall quality rating of 3.5 out of S based on 29 ratings, slightly over the Wilkes average of 3.24 with which he was satisfied. "I was kind of shocked that it was that high," he said. As for the Santa Claus comments, Garr cannot say they are inaccurate. "The sociologist in me has to say that if that's how I'm being perceived, then that's an accurate perception," he said. Garr has used Rate My Professors as a tool in the classroom to understand student perceptions of him. For example, many students referred to him as being laid-back but a difficult tester, which led him to give disclaimers to students that he may appear to be laid-back in lectures, but the tests are serious. Garr did not just check out his profile - he was curious to see the ratings of other professors at Wilkes, as well. "It's like Facebook stalking," he said. "You're Rate My Professor stalking, so you want to see how other people at Wilkes are doing." While most of the comments about Garr were relatively civil, Cynthia Novak, an adjunct math and computer science professor, did not get this same courtesy on her profile. Novak received a 1.6 overall rating and many negative remarks on her teaching abilities. "I wasn't terribly fond of all the negativ- Photographs: The Beacon/Laura Pre by; Graphics: The Beacon/Michael Klimek ity, although I'll try not to let it affect me," Novak said. Novak attributes much of the rude feedback to the subject, because she said most students have strong feelings about math. She feels many of these ratings stem from a frustration with the subject and poor performance. "Students have a right to their opinion and their feelings ... everybody has their right to vent," she said. Also, she explained that as an adjunct professor, she may have to teach a new course without much advance notice, so often times she does not have much time to prepare. While she realizes there are things she can improve in her teaching, she said many of the comments toward her character are invalid. "I don't think I'm a bad person," she said. "I'm certainly not unintelligent, so some of those comments are kind of uncalled for." Novak realizes that the comments posted are from a small percentage of students that had bad experiences with the class. The remarks represent 29 students out of hundreds over several years, and Novak said they contrast with the results of student evaluations. "It's a small percentage of students that have that negativity, and generally something like that - you're going to get the ones that feel very strongly one way or the other," Novak said. On the other hand, Mark Harris, assistant professor of Spanish, attracted all positive remarks. His Rate My Professors rating is the only one with a perfect rating in all areas, based on seven student responses. "I'm pretty proud of that, and I think I could attribute that to the fact that ... the bottom line is I'm there for the sake of the students, and I am interested in sharing what I know with students," Harris said. Harris has been tracking his profile since around 2004, and he has applied the comments made to his teaching just as he does for the student evaluations developed by Wilkes. He said that the site serves a similar purpose as the student evaluations done by the school, but is just a modernized version more geared toward students involved in technology. "I do periodically check the comments because I think it's a good anonymous way for students to comment on the quality of their education and I think it's a useful tool for me as a teacher," he said. Harris observed that his profile has not received as much activity as it has in the past. "What I have noticed about that site is there seems to be a little less interest nowadays than there had been a few years ago, so I don't know if it has gone down in popularity or not," he said. He thinks that students should use the site more as a resource in their education. "I really wish that more students would take advantage of something like that," Harris said. Jessica George, a sophomore Spanish major, uses the site a little differently. She goes on the site to find out about her professors to prepare herself for the class. "Sometimes afterwards, once I see what professors I'm going to have, I look on Rate My Professor and see what students have said before about the professor, and I kind of prepare myself," she said. George also uses the site to reaffirm her experience in the class with past students, such as if she is having difficulty with something. She said that many of her friends use the site mostly to decide on scheduling classes. "It seems like most of the kids I know, they use it to choose what courses they're going to take, depending on whether or not the professor is good or not," George said. While she thinks it is a good tool, she said students need to remember that every situation is different and to use good judgment when reading comments. "You kind of have to gauge it ... you kind of have to go by what the majority says." CONTACT KIRSTIN COOK AT: kirstin.cook@wilkes.edu �~- -------- - - THE BEACON I APRIL 5, 2011 T Grzech's lively acronym chosen for WebCT's replacement Co NEWS 4 BY AMANDA LEONARD Assistant News Editor "Leaming is virtually everywhere," Wilkes' new online learning platform, will soon go "LIVE." After Wilkes announced that a new system, Desire2Leam, would replace the outdated online learning platform WebCT, the ITS department needed a fun, catchy acronym for the new platform. Michael Grzech, a senior engineering management major submitted the acronym, LIVE, for "learning is virtually everywhere," and was chosen as the winner. Gloria Barlow, chief of information technology services, said that there were around 43 submissions from students, mostly undergraduate. "It really was a hard decision to make and we narrowed it down to about the top five At right is an artist's rendering of what Wilkes' new online learning platform, LIVE, will look like. LIVE, short for "Learning is Virtually Everywhere:' was the name chosen for the new Desire2Learn platform, which is replacing WebCT. The image was derived from the Wilkes' Desire2Learn transitional website. really excellent acronyms," she said. For his submission, Grzech won an iPod touch engraved with "LIVE! Wilkes University 2011." Barlow amongst other faculty involved in the project was looking for an acronym that encapsulated the university's goals of continued learning and the lifelong process it creates. "We wanted some snappy phrase that was exciting and cutting-edge for this 2.0 learning management system and also something that was easy for people to remember," she said. "LIVE had all of those elements." The web address for the platform is live. wilkes.edu and all courses, grades and other features that WebCT did not offer will be fully available by next semester. "LIVE sends so many different meanings such as the university's commitment to its students and learning without walls," she said. "We are in the process of increasing our online community." Grzech is very optimistic about the new platform and chose the acronym due to its relevance. "I liked that D2L had "learn" in its name and I wanted to keep it in," he said. "I realized that the main purpose of this new portal is to communicate and teach anywhere virtually, so I found that learning is virtually everywhere." Grzech has used WebCT for other classes and found that online learning platforms allow more flexibility in students' busy schedules. "I don't have to be at the school for acertain time now and I can do the work on my time," he said. In late April, ITS will be doing demonstrations for students and faculty in the Student Union Building during club hours. Events - This would display events going on at Wilkes. CONTACT AMANDA LEONARD AT: amanda.leonard 1@wilkes.edu Welcome, Biyan! My Settings: • M¥.£u~.mre~~ces • kb' Email ~\do,-ess " My.f'asaWQ!d Courses - Current courses that students are enrolled in would be accessable on the home page. 'M1.l.Qs:;!!.w • MY Personal Homepage Settings - This section would allow users to change their account preferences. "We want to have the site up and running for the sessions and we are hoping that students come out to ask any questions or concerns that they might have," Barlow said. As of right now, there is a website one can visit that will provide information about LIVE. The web address is http://web.wilkes. edu/eleaming/d21/ and it gives transitional information about WebCT to D2L. Students can submit questions they have and they will be forwarded to a staff member who can answer it directly. There will also be training videos available for those who are interested. "We're really excited about this," said Barlow. "I think the students and faculty will be very happy with it." News - News updates would be dis· played on the home page of the site. Welcome . ~ . t~1Y.f.tO~W~';} My Wilkes University Courses Events 00 Communicatkm 0-!titism/WSM 1J Computer Graphics II ® 1M Prine or Motion & Layering Graphic: The Beacon/Bryan Calabro Meet and Groot COMMENCEMENT .Continued from FRONT PAGE Prescott recommended Listenbee, whom he met through his wife, to the committee. His wife, Nancy Prescott, is a juvenile defense lawyer and one of the statewide leaders in juvenile criminal defense juvenile criminal defense reform. Nancy and Listenbee met through the Juvenile Defense Attorneys of LISTENBEE Pennsylvania (JDAP), of which Listenbee is the chair. "Bob Listenbee has been a leader in the juvenile criminal defense movement, and more specifically and more recently, the reform movement," Prescott said. "In part because of his role as the chief of the juvenile unit in the Philadelphia Public Defender's Office." Because of the corruption in Luzerne County and the indictments of two judges, Mark Ciaverlla and Michael Conahan, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court appointed a task force to investigate the current juvenile code and the standards being used to evaluate juvenile cases. "That task force produced a significant number ofrecommendations, and now one of the projects that JDAP has taken on under the leadership of Bob Listenbee is the drafting of new rules that would serve as guidelines for the implementation of those recommendations (by the task force)," said Prescott. Listenbee, a 1972 Harvard University graduate, has a prestigious background in his work in academic, as well as in his professional law career. He serves on a number of boards including the Disproportionate Minority Contact Subcommittee of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Committee. "He's done all sorts of other extraordinary things in his life that are unrelated to his practice of law and you know a lot of people, you can't say that about," said Prescott. "You see a guy like Bob Listenbee who has found a way to really take significant pieces of his life and dedicate them to others." Adams said that in additional to his academic and professional careers, Listenbee taught chemistry, physics and math in Kenya a for 3 years and created his own exchange program for Kenyan students. Prescott said that when Listenbee received the news about speaking at Wilkes University's commencement, he was honored and humbled by the invitation. "(Listenbee) told us there were a lot of things he has dreamed about, but he never imagined that he would be invited to be a commencement speaker or be honored wiili an honorary degree," Prescott said. Adams said he would hope Wilkes stu• dents react warmly to the announcement o! Listenbee's speech and appreciate the message he brings to campus. . CONTACT JACQUELINE LUKAS AT: jacqueline.lukas@wilkes.edu gra up dis s wi �THE BEACON I APRIL 5, 2011 CONFERENCE Continued from FRONT PAGE g ne ut s. al ts ill n- Stringer said. .. She said that culture consumes media images, and young people are especially venerable to the messages and images displayed. The conference will also examine crosssections involving what these images mean to women in different minorities and different sexualities. Stringer felt that this event is a good chance to bring together not only scholars at Wilkes, but scholars all over the country and representatives from University of Scranton and Keystone College. "It's a wonderful opportunity to bring our community together to collaborate on this effort," Stringer said. The purpose of the event is not only to bring light to these issues, but to showcase what the Women's and Gender Studies program is all about. Stringer said it will clear up some myths that people have about the discipline. Stringer said that this year 's conference will examine issues that have not really s NEWS been developed in past conferences. "We' re branching out into new areas that we haven't necessary emphasized before," she said. Nona Poehler, a sophomore integrative media major, was recruited to create the logo for the conference. "I'm always jumping at the opportunity to do logos, graphics and illustrations, so I volunteered," Poehler said. "I'm glad to say I'm involved, I think it's good that it's a woman that made the logo." Naomi Baker, assistant professor of visual and performing arts, will have her acting II class perform selected scenes and monologues from "Reasons to be Pretty" by Neil LaBute. "I find it incredibly relevant to gender and women's studies, it is about our view of beauty and our need to be pretty," Baker said. There are six students who will be performing in the presentation, and each of them will play the same part in different scenes. CONTACT KIRSTIN COOKAT: kirstin.cook@wilkes.edu CONFERENCE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ts n ro ge ved erand of ver ea ith s~ t of es- Thursday: Miller Room 9:00-11 :00: UN and Reproductive Rights of Women Film Screening by Dean Winkler 11:00-12:10: Sex and Age Differences in Adolescents' Susceptibility to Positive Peer Influence 12:10-1:00: Water in Africa by Dr. Godlove Fonjweng and Dr. Jim Merryman 1:00-2:15: Gender and Popular Culture Discussion/Presentation by Dr. Chad Stanley; The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Presentation by Sean Lafleur 2:15-3:45: Women's and Gender Studies Round Table Discussion with minors Ballroom 1:00-2:15: Poster Presentation by the Women's Studies 101 Students 2:15-3:45: "Reasons to be Pretty": A Dramatic Presentation by Dr. Naorni Baker Student Lounge 12:15-1:00: Banned Book Reading/Book Fair by Students Hiscox Room 11:00-12:00: Literature and Gender Presentation/Discussion by Dr. Chad Stanley Friday: Miller Room 9:30-10:45: Countering Pornographic Images Presentation 11:00-12:15: The Victimization of Girls and Women 12: 15-1:00: Anti-Trafficking Presentation by Sabrina Hannon 1:00-2:15: Girls and Women in the Media Presentation; Where Do We Fit In? Exploring Black Women in Popular Culture Student Lounge 9:30-10:45: Poetry Slam by Wilkes Students and Alumni 1:00-2:15 : Out of Silence Film Screening and Director's Session Savitz Lounge 11:00-12:00: Women's Health Project by Katelyn Aldinger 12:15-1:00: Women in International Business and Politics by Dr. Andrew Ballroom 2:30-3:45: Woman and popular culture conference panel and reception Poster was reprod~ as pan of the ~nsylv~ llqwl Control Board's m Alcohol Awarer.ess Poster Contest I ~nsylvania NorJw.-est Offic& !kildir,g, Hattisbvrg PA 17124,0001 uw• co,rM, 10"0 Fol more in!orma!ioll. ~ease call: 1(800l 453-PLCB {7522i mOHO, !OJCAllON ~using a TTY line, please caU: (717) 772,3725 ,l/\',cil>/S1.t<1YK>:.ffill /Vi(i,>~ Joon f. ~ Carm: Sc.>oo Du:oo!C!Piltst(l\\!I ~,~Coat}> �CONTACT US: wilkesbeacon.oped@gmail.com APRIL 5, 2011 Which qualities should we look for in our next president? Leadership qualities are crucial to the president of a university BY THE BEACON Editorial Board After the spring 2012 semester, Dr. Tim Gilmour, who has been the president of Wilkes University since June 2001, will retire from his position. Dr. Gilmour is the university's fifth president and has reached many remarkable achievements in his time at Wilkes. Now that Gilmour is leaving, the Wilkes community must begin the search for its next president. In the decade Gilmour has been president of Wilkes, he has displayed valuable qualities that will be difficult to match. The Beacon recognizes there are certain qualities a university president must have. The Beacon suggests we look for these qualities in Gilmour's successor. Perhaps the most important quality a university president must have is the most obvious quality, leadership. Leadership often goes hand in hand with communication, as a successful leader must not only deliver information to the community effectively, but must also receive and consider information from others. An effective leader exerts a tone of confidence and understanding while speaking to others. Feeling comfort in speaking before large groups is a must. As the spokesperson of the university, he or she will undoubtedly deal with the media, which requires first-rate communication skills. Keeping faculty, staff and students aware of changes to the university is vital to communication. Listening skills are also valuable, as a leader can only lead if he or she is considerate of the community's desires and concerns. Another important quality a university president must have is the ability to maintain order and tranquility in a time of crisis. If an The Beacon/Thomas Reilly The statue of John Wilkes standing in the Fenner Quadrangle is an embodiment of the qualities we need to look for in our university's next president. Wilkes was an excellent public speaker and a revered politician in his time. incident was to occur on or around campus, the president would be the first person to which the Wilkes community would tum. It is not only important that the president take action to resolve the dilemma or prevent future incidents, but that he or she assures all members of the community maximum safety and comfort regarding the matter. Representing the entire university, the president would need to maintain a good image in his or her public and private life. If something was to happen that would harm the president's reputation, the entire university could, then, be perceived in a negative light. Representing the university, skills in planning and organization are also necessary. He or she will be able to create both short-term and long-term plans and stick to those plans, altering them as necessary, all the while keeping the community informed on the progress that has been made. Having keen eyes and keen ears when walking around campus are also essential, as the president can learn a great deal about the community's morale by remaining observant at all times. Also, people are more likely to express their desires for change when performing nonacademic activities, such as pacing through the Fenner Quad with friends or colleagues. If the president is skilled in observation, he or she will also be able to ensure the university's academic and business policies are being followed. Because funding is undoubtedly an important piece of any university, ensuring the university's funds are kept in check and are being devoted to valuable resources is vital to the university. Because funds are always going into and coming out of the university, the president should always be aware ofhow funds are being used and how funds can be used to better the community. Most of all, since Wilkes is an institution dedicated to learning, the ideal president would do everything in his or her power to promote learning in a healthy environment. The main reason university presidents tend SEE PRESIDENT, Page 8 BEACON POLL The Beacon poll is unscientific and does not claim to reflect the overall attitudes of students on the Wilkes campus. This poll is based on 12 responses. Last week's question: If Westboro Baptist Church parishioners held a protest in Wilkes-Barre, would you protest their appearance? • Yes 83% • No 17% This week's question: Is it important that the university president keep in contact with the Wilkes community? • Yes • No Cast your vote online at: www.wilkesbeacon.com SPEAK UP! The Beacon wants to hear your voice. Send your name, major, year and opinion to: wilkesbeacon.oped@gmail.com The Beacon reserves the right to edit submitted pieces for space and content. Anonymous letters will not be published. �The Spyglass Religion isn't something that . should be forced onto others I'm not an atheist, but I'm also not going to say which religion I do practice. Continuing, forcing your religion on someone isn't going to make them convert, In our society, there are certain factors in case you didn't know or realize this. Situconsidered most important. One of these ations do exist where it is okay to tell somefactors is one's religion. While some con- one about your religion, of course. sider it a taboo or outright rude topic to If they ask or if it's just natural in conbring up, others choose to speak freely versation, go for it. But holding a discusabout what they believe. For those who sion with someone and bombarding that choose to discuss it, it's often a subject of person with information are not one and the much debate. same. If someThose with reone doesn't ligious beliefs, want to discuss when they oppose something as each other, can sensitive as reliclash. gion, you really Religion has should just let it caused many go. battles and wars Chances are throughout histoin the United ry; however, there States, whoever is one thing genyou are talking erally considered to has heard of worse than an opyour religion, posing religion: no at least. Unless religion at all. you are a part Atheists are ofof some hipten the butt of ster, super-unmany jokes, as if derground tray they have no sense table-worshipat all. After all, as ping religion compared to the or something. abilities of a morThen, sure. tal being, most You're probably deities are basicalgiving them ly magicians and something new. how could someAs far as beone not believe in ing a Christian, magic? Jew, Muslim, Don't get me Hindu, Pagan, wrong, I like Wiccan, etc. watching a volgoes, people unteer from the probably know. The Beacon/Thomas Reilly audience get cut Maybe just not in half as much St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Wilkes-Barre, in detail, but it's pictured above, is one of the many churches in as the next gal, not like they're the area. There is nothing wrong with practicbut I don't think ignoring your anyone should be ing religion, yet people should not try to force religion, it's they their religions onto others. forced to allow a just don't care. stranger to saw Forcing them to through him or her. listen to what you have to say is not going to Yes, everyone has the right to be an in- convince them. nocent bystander when it comes to magic. Another issue I've encountered in reliUnless this magic involves religion. gious discussion is it seems those with reIt seems many religious people feel the ligion at times tend to take pity on people need to push their religion on those around them. Frankly, it's insulting to the atheists. SEE RELIGION, Page 8 BY CATHRYN FREAR Assistant Opinion Editor The brand new Nintendo 3DS? More like Nintendo 3D-Yes. BY ANTHONY TRUPPO Opinion Editor Over the past few years, 3D technology has become much more prominent in the entertainment industry. Years ago, 3D movies would only be released a few times a year, but now it seems as if there is always at least one 3D movie being shown in a theater at any given time. People are even able to enjoy 3D movies in the comfort of their own homes with 3D televisions. The only thing we have not seen until now is a 3D video gaming system, and thanks to Nintendo, 3D video gaming has become reality. Since the 1970s, Nintendo has remained one of the most influential players in the video game industry. Nintendo launched the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1984, and since then, the company has been involved in many "console wars," the most prominent being those against Microsoft and Sony. According to GamePro.com, Nintendo has been involved in four out of five of the biggest console wars in the history of video gaming. The No. 1 console war, according to GamePro.com, is the Super Nintendo Entertainment System versus Sega Genesis war, which Nintendo won by a large margin. In 1996, Nintendo released the Nintendo 64, which did not sell nearly as many units as Sony's PlayStation. According to Business Week, as of April 2005, Sony has shipped out 102 .49 million PlayStations to stores worldwide, while Nintendo only shipped 32.93 million Nintendo 64 units as of January 2011. Nintendo's Wii, an innovative gaming system released in 2006, helped Nintendo fight back against its major competitors. According to Nintendo's official website, Nintendo has sold 84.64 million Wii consoles as of January 2011. Nintendo's competitors did not score as well this time around, reaching only j little more than half of Nintendo's sales. The Nintendo 3DS' predecessor, the Nintendo DS, outsold the Game Boy Advance and PlayStation Portable by a significant amount. According to Nintendo's official website, 144.59 million Nintendo DS units have been sold to stores worldwide as of January 2011. According to Nintendo and Sony, The Game Boy Advance and PlayStation Portable consoles have sold 81.51 million units and 51.6 million units, respectively. Being the first company to offer a 3D gaming console, Nintendo plans to jump even further ahead in the console wars. The Nintendo 3DS, now available in stores worldwide for $249.99, features 3D graphics with no need for those bulky, uncomfortable glasses required for 3D movie and television viewing. The Nintendo 3DS has a built-in 3D depth slider, so if you are not in the mood for too much 3D, or wish to downgrade to 2D, you can move the slider down. The device also has two outer cameras the system uses to project 3D images. Backwards compatibility is also a plus for those who wish to play Nintendo DS games. Unlike the Nintendo DS, the stylus for the 3DS is adjustable for those who prefer a more versatile stylus. Another upgrade from the Nintendo DS is the 3DS' analog control pad, which is similar to the control stick on PlayStation controllers. Perhaps the most interesting feature of the console is its StreetPass feature. Users can exchange data such as Mii characters, high scores and custom characters with any other Nintendo 3DS user. Many games are already available for the Nintendo 3DS, such as "The Sims 3," "Super Monkey Ball 3D" and "Madden NFL Football." "Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D" is currently in production. Having only been in stores for a week, the Nintendo 3DS has been selling quite well. SEE NINTENDO, Page 8 �Funding for Planned Parenthood should not be cut In 1916, an organization was established that helped women obtain birth control information, contraceptives and information pertaining to legal forms of abortion. The organization, now known as Planned Parenthood, had a rough start, being raided by cops and having its founder, Margaret Sanger, arrested for delivering such obscene information. After a controversial court case, the American Medical Association eventually recognized birth control as an essential part of medicine and sex education. By the 1960s, Planned Parenthood became a powerful voice for women's rights and increased access to birth control, family planning programs and helped develop what we now know as "the pill." Planned Parenthood now offers free exams, contraceptives, tubal sterilizations, vasectomies, emergency contraception, testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and infections (including HIV), breast exams and abortion procedures. According to PlannedParenthood.org, 1.25 million men and women visit Planned Parenthood each month, most of whom are teenagers and college students. But the 2011 federal budget will remove all federal funding for Planned Parenthood which puts young men and women out of reach of such accessible services. The country is at an economic crisis, so eliminating Planned Parenthood seemed to be the way out. If the organization does in fact get its funding cut, many women and men will have to resort to ordinary means of health care, which can be quite difficult to afford and obtain. Most politicians are against Planned Parenthood for its abortion services, but in truth, there is a law preventing Planned Parenthood from using federal funding for abortions. Local Planned Parenthoods can only refer women to abortion services made possible by larger health organizations. According to DailyOrange.com, only 7 percent of Planned Parenthood's services are for abortions. Since the United States is a pro-choice country, that number seems surprisingly low to me. According to The Guttmacher Institute, approximately 17 percent of teens get abortions each year. It seems as if half of the abortions teenagers are getting are being done by Planned Parenthood, which is a great thing. Planned Parenthood is helping teen moms complete their lives without a child to complicate plans for the future. Teenagers cannot afford children and are definitely not mature enough to raise a child. If anyone has seen the show "Teen Mom" (yes, I despise reality television), I am sure you would agree with me on that. The teen moms on this show cannot afford cribs, but can get pedicures and cannot attend college due to their child, but they can party almost every night. "Teen Mom" is a prime example of what Planned Parenthood is accomplishing and how the organization is saving our country from increasing the number of irresponsible parents. There are numerous ways to help Planned Parenthood. Get out, make a sign, and hold it up high in support of the organization that helps many people plan their lives with children, avoid having children and get rid of or prevent diseases. Monetary donations are accepted at any location. You can also visit PlannedParenthood.org PRESIDENT RELIGION NINTENDO Continued from Page 6 Continued from Page 7 Continued from Page 7 to ~ former professors is they understand the importance of learning. A president can be the most qualified man or woman in the U.S. for the job, yet ifhe or she does not have a passion for the wonders of learning, the person's skills would not be used effectively and the university would ultimately suffer. Following in the footsteps of President Gilmour, the university's next president must embody many important qualities to be an effective leader. The Beacon feels that in searching for the university's next president, the Wilkes community would benefit greatly by seeking out these qualities. without one. This is really just ridiculous, folks. People without religion aren't necessarily sad or recluses. Some people are just brought up without religion or decide at some point they don't believe in the religion in which they were brought up. These people can be completely normal, sane, moral people. Let them be. Maybe they're comfortably numb. In sum, my advice on talking about religion is to yes, discuss it, debate it, but don't force it. Didn't your religion teach you any manners? According to Nintendo, on the first day the system was released, the system's sales were the highest of any Nintendo handheld gaming system in the company's history, which is a record for the video gaming industry. The Nintendo 3DS is already being praised by reviewers. TechRadar.com, a website dedicated to video game reviews, awarded the console four and one-half stars. TechRadar.com's only major complaint was that the device's camera is not much more than a gimmick. TechRadar.com praised the device's graphics, extended battery life and superior performance. BY STEPHANIE WILKIE Staff Writer CONTACT CATHRYN FREAR AT: cathryn.frear@wilkes.edu BYCI- Life fQ On Studit Ovari floor i ganiz Monti name Am tory said t Worn empo "WI ing Histo only~ mem now.' The Beacon/Thomas Reilly Planned Parenthood, located in the Kirby Health Center on N. Franklin Street, offers walk-in services to all. Funding for Planned Parenthood should not be cut, because Planned Parenthood is saving the U.S. from parents who are not prepared to care for children. The signe erect who to sign an open letter to Washington officials. We should all do our best to help support men and women from avoiding diseases and unwanted pregnancies by supporting Planned Parenthood. Doll to the Now, cates CONTACT STEPHANIE WILKIE AT: stephaine.wilkie@wilkes.edu survi1 what worn chal11 Although 3DS sales in Japan have not been up to par with Nintendo's expectations, sales in the U.K. have been much higher than expected. U.S. sales figures will not be calculated until mid-April. I myself have not yet had the opportunity to try the Nintendo 3DS. As a self-proclaimed video game aficionado, I am anxious to see how the device performs. While some feel Nintendo has been losing the battle against Microsoft and Sony, with the release of the 3DS, Nintendo has proven once again that the company will always be a force to be reckoned with in the video gaming industry. 0 A 1 CONTACT ANTHONY TRUPPO AT: anthony.truppo@wilkes.edu is scJ lays point charB thee �APRIL 5, 2011 CONTACT US: wilkesbeacon.lifestyles@gmail.com Women share stories of hiumph during open-mic night BY CHRISTINE LEE Life Editor ly ·s e ie g Dt a:h :d ty D- ;e s.y, as ill In On March 30 the Women's and Gender Studies Department hosted "That Takes Ovaries!," an open-mic night in the first floor salon of Kirby Hall. The event was organized in celebration of Women's History Month and inspired by a book of the same name by Rivka Solomon. Amanda Kaster, a senior English and history major with a women's studies minor, said the event was organized to celebrate Women's History Month by doing a female empowerment session. "When you hear people talk sometimes they say, 'Oh, grow some balls.' We wanted to take that to a different level and say 'That takes ovaries,"' Kaster said. "And leaving (people) with a reminder that Women's History Month is important because it's not 1 only about remembering the past but it's remembering the present too and women right now." The event is part of a national program designed to not only help women feel empowered but to encourage support for women who are in need. Donations from the program were donated to the Victims' Resource Center and Equality Now, an international organization that advocates for women's rights around the world. "One of the things that helps to give us the courage to make it through (tough times), to persevere, to stay strong, is to know that someone else survived and sometimes they survived things that are more difficult than what our current situation is, so that helps women to push through some of the daily challenges that are gendered in their lives The Beacon/Christine Lee Sophmore nursing major Taylor Holecek reads a poem by Sandra Cisneros of a "gutsy, bold and courageous" woman, at the That Takes Ovaries! open-mic reading. that they face every day," said assistant professor of criminology and sociology Dr. Ebonie Cunningham Stringer, who also directs the women's studies program. The event was designed to show the "gutsy, bold and courageous acts" of women and girls. Students in the audience were encouraged to share their own stories of bold and courageous acts they have performed. They were then invited to share original poetry or their own stories and others' stories of overcoming adversity. "You recognize that are so many different new obstacles between women and yet it unites all ofus together," Kaster said. Stringer also said that it is equally as important that men understand what women have to contend with and better understand in order to support women. "(Men) need to know what women are contending with and I think that it helps to give them a greater respect for that and also hopefully will inspire them to support women's issues and to stand side-by-side with women who are fighting for equality," Stringer said. Kaster said sharing personal stories covers a wider demographic and covers more people, being equally as inspiring. The kinds of stories told at the reading included one about a woman's experience being a volunteer firefighter in her hometown, one about a girl's fight to bring her same-sex partner to prom and one about a black woman who was beaten horribly during the Civil Rights Movement. Stringer and Kaster agreed women contin- ue to be isolated and marginalized by several factors, including class and education, race and religious beliefs. They believe through events like "That Takes Ovaries!," one can hear about different kinds of women that don't receive the spotlight treatment. "Through events like this you focus on wo~ en that aren't directly in the media, who aren't seen (as often)," Kaster said. "You get shot on cover and see these women who are doing amazing work in their communities and who are fighting for the rights of young women and girls and that just bring them to light instead of just the mainstream (woman)." The event also hopes to emphasize the importance of the women's and gender studies program and to spread the word about the program on campus. Next week they will be hosting the Women's and Gender Studies Conference for two days, which Stringer hopes will be inspirational on a whole different level. "Hopefully, people will make connections not only to their personal experiences but they'll connect this to their field and it'll change how they do accounting, or English, or criminology, whatever it is." Kaster said that the department really relies on student contributions in terms of ideas. She says that if students have ideas for events, to let her or Stringer know because the department is ultimately their department. "(There's) something for everybody," Stringer said. CONTACT CHRISTINE LEE AT: christine./ee@wilkes.edu Organizers expect improved turnout at this year's Relay for Life Annual walk-a than to spread cancer awarness set for April 9 and 10 this year BY HOLLY BOYER Staff Writer The turnout at Wilkes' 2011 Relay for Life is slated to be significantly higher than the showing last year, event coordinators say. The annual anti-cancer fundraising event is scheduled for April 9 and 10. Other Relays for Life are held nationwide at various points throughout the year. The chapter in charge of organizing Wilkes' relay promoted the event on campus with flyers and hand- outs, radio, and at local health centers to help spread the word. "It (has) a lot better turnout than last year. A whole entire team signed up; We got some interest, handed out forms, and got people to register," said senior psychology and premed major Lisa Bova, this year's Wilkes University Relay for Life co-chair. Bova is co-chair along with senior nursing major Mary Kate Brady. They've both been working with Relay for Life since their freshman year. They run tlie entire relay at Wilkes and watch ove_r the _entire proce~s o~the event. The registration process 1s simple for students. Interested students can go to Relay for Life's website, and either create a new team or join an existing group. After that, the only thing left is to show up with your team ready for the relay. There is no payment involved for students to register for the relay. However, each team is urged to raise as much money as it can to go toward the American Cancer Society and every little bit counts. "It's good to participate because one third of people will be diagnosed with cancer, and that is a very frightening statistic," said sophomore pharmacy major Bethany Sharpless, who is this year's Relay for Life team development and online chair. The co-chairs have decided to help in another way by going green for sign ups. All SEE RELAY FOR LIFE, PAGE 11 �New jewelry store brings affordable fashion to downtown W-8 Relocated Outrageous jewelry store already a hit with some Wilkes students BY CHRISTINE LEE I""""-----.-- "'w'.'""'77'"';:'"'l~""ill:.!1""!'"'7 Life Editor While out on a trip to Barnes and Noble in Public Square with a friend, freshman pharmacy major Stephanie Horger stumbled upon Outrageous, which is new to downtown Wilkes-Barre. "(My friend and I) thought it looked really neat from the outside so we just went in," Horger said. Horger then told her roommate and fellow freshman pharmacy major Elizabeth Walters about it and took her to visit the new MidTown Village store. Walters and Horger were immediately attracted to the store because it was selling what they both like. "It was just a cool store because we both like jewelry and accessories," Walters said. "We like the window displays." Outrageous, which opened earlier in March, is owned by adjunct Misericordia University business faculty member Paul Nardone and managed by his sister Maria Yurchision. RPf"';lll~P ~1Qn ~nnthPr n11tr!:I______ ..., _ thP" ........ -J -·~ ..... nnPr!ltP ..,..t'_ .... ____ .................. _ ......... _ ...... ..... geous store in downtown Scranton, it seemed reasonable to them to move the store from the back mountains of Dallas to downtown Wilkes-Barre, primarily to pick up some of the synergy of the downtown. "There's other businesses, there's people moving about, there's people who work in the city, people who live in the city, people who come (to the city) for entertainment and all kinds of other things and we wanted to be able to pick up some of that traffic," Nardone said. The Beacon/Allison Roth Manager Maria Yurchision and owner Paul Nardone (not pictured) of Outrageous give a 1O percent discount to students with their student IDs. The boutique jewelry shop, which was originally started in the Back Mountain in 2002 in a small space as a side activity for Nardone and Yurchision, has been evolving its product design over nine years to evolve into what the Outrageous brand is today. "Outrageous, the brand, is all about affordable style, kind of unique things you won't find everywhere else that doesn't break the bank," Nardone said. "So we give you that boutique shopping experience but we don't gouge you with the prices, we keep it reasonable." Lines currently sold by Outrageous include fashion and sterling silver jewelry, accessories which include scarves, headbands, purses and bags. Outrageous also sells its own gift line that is designed to sell "unique, kitchy, and fun," items that one would not find in a normal gift shop. Nardone and Yurchision are especially pleased to have moved within walking dist:mr,P h:i<: :ii----- - nf -- WilkP<: .. ----- TTnivPr<:itv --- . -----.1, whit·h ·· ----- ------- ready become more well-known on campus. "It's reasonably priced and the items that they have are really nice," Walters said. Borger agreed and says that it has a great appeal to a wide range of people with varying interests. "It fits a lot of peoples' personalities, so anyone can shop there," Borger said. Outrageous' affordable prices and style are how the store has appealed to students. Nardone says that the prices are affordable enough that students can come by and easily purchase something of their choosing. "Our product line is really suitable for students; you can come here on a student budget and buy something for yourself, buy a gift for a friend, and what we carry is demographically (appropriate)," Nardone said. The store offers a 10 percen student discount at both their stores with a student's ID present. This is one way that students have been drawn to stores like this one in the downtown area and because of the variety of accessories on sale, students like Walters and Horger would definitely recommend it. "The stuff is really cute," Horger said. "There's a lot of color (so) you can find any color to match any outfit; it's the best store around here to accessorize." Nardone and Yurchision say they are happy to be in Wilkes-Barre and love their new location and space. They say they have gotten a very nice reception from members of the local community. "The customers are thrilled to have us around, out on their lunch hour shopping," Yurchision said. The store will also be participating in the Wilkes-Barre's Third Fridays Art Walk celebration, which is a city-wide event that emphasizes the arts and culture in the city. Nardone says participating in Third Fridays it would allow Outrageous to connect with all the businesses in the downtown area and become more integrated into the downtown Wilkes-Barre scene. CONTACT CHRISTINE LEE AT: christine./ee@wilkes.edu MSC Fashion Show delights with new causes and model confidence BY KATHERINE DOTSON Correspondent This year, in addition to the Multicultural Studeit Coalition's usual goals of promoting diversity, positive self-image, creative expression and modem fashion during their annual spring fashion show, it was also dedicated to raising awareness for various causes that affect society. The show, held Saturday, April 2, was free for students and raised money by collecting donations of merchandise, like jewelry and accessories, and coupons from apparel stores in the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton area to sell or to raffle of at a charge of one dollar per chance. MSC intends to put these benefits toward the Relay for Life event Social awareness was incorporated into the show with a segment called "Fashion for a Cause," which, as senior business administration and marketing major and show coordinator Matthew Vital said is, "comprised of outfits that center upon the colors of the ribbons associated with each illness or social problem." Models wore monochrome ensembles of such colors as peach (for uterine cancer), red (for AIDS/HIV, substance abuse, and drunk driving), yellow (for cancer of the bladder or bone, and sarcoma), teal (for ovarian cancer and sexual assault), blue (for colon cancer and child abuse), purple (for pancreatic cancer, Alzheimer's, and domestic violence), black (for mourning and melanoma), and pink (for breast cancer) to stress the existence of various social dilemmas and the need to continue the fight against them. MSC connected itself to this topic and a fashion show was chosen rather than another means of fund-raising because of their overall theme of diversity. "It used to be a multicultural fashion show, to show off different ethnicities, but then we realized that 'diversity' could be expressed in different ways," said junior international studies, criminology, and political science major Shadae Gates who is president ofMSC. It was this expression of diversity that led the MSC to consider exploring other social problems that affect individuals as a theme for the show. Traces of the original multicultl.ll'al theme were present in the show's featuring of male and female models of different ethnicities. Other forms of diversity were also apparent in the show. For instance, Rifkin Cafe employee Sandy Anthony, who helped recruit some ofthis year's models as a volunteer, that there was fur more variation in clothing this year. The show featured 13 different collections- consisting of clothing donated by Ga Bree's Boutiqtl; Bratty Natty's Boutique, and Rarnpel Royal BlU! Stylish Boutique- that included a wide range of styles. Hippy/boho, rreppy, uroon, busines.5 ca5Ual, evening wear, and military-inspired clothing all made an appearance. This year's show featured several new changes, such as the addition of a raffle, a new name, and a more space-efficient layout. Also for the first time, the event opened and closed with dance routines performed by several models in the show. Gates said she was happy that the turnout was an improvement over last year's show and is hopeful that based on the improved SEE MSC FJ'SHION SHOW, PAGE 11 onli1 Th and out, ball acti~ n from La· and darl~ Al: have �THE BEACON I APRIL 5, 2011 MSC FASHION SHOW Continued from Page 10 and is hopeful that based on the improved turnout; the MSC will raise the same amount of funds it hoped to raise. The models themselves were enthusiastic both during and after the show. Young men and women on the runway exuded an energetic attitude that showed that they were clearly enjoying entertaining their peers. Many of the girls, including the show's youngest model Carla, showed confidence on stage, proving that the show fulfilled its goal of promoting a positive self-image. Older models also expressing how enjoyable the experience was for them and how wonderful it made them feel to present themselves on a runway. Some participated last year, and many now wish to participate again. With such an abundance of enthusiasm and new ideas and more time to polish what has already been a success, next year can hardly be a disappointment. For additional runway photos, check out The Beacon's website. Highlights from !!l~h<J!!, CONTACT KATHERINE DOTSON AT: katherine.dotson@wilkes.edu Senior Lorelay Mercedes models a dress representing colon cancer and child abuse as problems in society. This year the organizers of the show decided to represent different societal causes to represent different aspects of'diversity: with a different color representing a different issue to combat. Model participants in the MSC Fashion show pose as a group on the runway of the Marts Gym. Participants signed up to participate in this year's show and modeled various colord outfits representing various social issues that need to be addressed. RELAY FOR LIFE Continued from Page 9 For this year, all registration is to be done online to save on paper. The event will entail lots of excitement and entertainment. There will be a cookout, the opening ceremony, a DJ, a wiffie ball tournament, and many other outdoor activities. There will also be fundraisers and events from many of the teams involved. Later in the afternoon, the survivor lap and care giver lap will start. Once it gets dark, a luminary ceremony will take place. Also this year, the organizers decided to have the night time events take place inside the Marts Gym, starting at 9 p.m. There will be where entertaining events such as a talent show, the Mr. Wilkes pageant, and the spirit competition take place. "Each year keeps getting better and better but this year is going to top it off because we will (expect to) have the biggest turnout," Bova said. The spirit competition is one of the main events, in which team members dress up and decorate their designated area according to their theme. This year's theme is reality TV and game shows with group ideas such as "Wtld and Crazy Kids," "Legends of the Hidden Temple," "Fear Factor" and "Survivor." "It is a fun event. You won't be bored, fun- draising is not difficult and you are helping to fundraise for the largest non-government cancer research in the states," Sharpless said. As of last week, the event has about 20 teams registered involving about 162 participants. Last year there were 18 teams by the day of the relay, and with it being a few weeks until the relay, they are ahead of schedule. They have even raised over $9,000 so far. "Last year was the highest attendance that Wilkes University had for their relay, and we have already exceeded (that record) for this year," Sharpless said. Sharpless added that his is a great event to get involved in because it helps raise money for a good cause while still have a fun filled time. She also says the proceeds help to fight cancer, and it is another great opportunity to bond with friends or even make new ones around the community. "It is very exciting to see that students are passionate about serving the community and the grater community. This even is a demonstration of that," Sharpless said. Students can still register for Wilkes Relay for Life by logging onto: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=309 l 0&pg=entry. CONTACT HOLLY BOYER AT: holly.boyer@wilkes.edu �12 THE BEACON I APRIL 5, 2011 LIFE Gay-Straight Alliance: a growing, suppo~ve club BY EMMA ZIMMERMAN ...,..,__..,......, ==== """"'....,.,,__....................._ __,,,"'""",,......,,""""""'"""",...,. _...,.,.,,,,,,,,.,. Staff Writer V I seen positive outcomes from our mteractlons. It's helped the comfort level on campus. It's a beginning." Last semester, the GSA held a candle vigil in honor of the recent suicides caused by bullying in schools. Davis said that it helped straight students to become more involved with the club. "Our straight allies are important to use," she said. "They want to support the group and community just as much." The GSA hopes to expand and become as active as it has been in the past. Bortz is working on getting two speakers to visit the campus next semester. "I would love to have more people come," she said. "Of course we're trying to be proactive, but mostly it's about having a place to come and hang out and be yourself. We encourage people to come out and anything you can get out of the club is what counts." The club hopes to continue raising awareness on campus. "Even if you don't want to be involved with GSA or it's not relevant to your life, the main point is to be respectful of others," Bortz said. "Stop perpetuating stereotypes or using derogatory words. (These are) simple things people can do to make the environment at Wilkes better." The Gay Straight Alliance on Wilkes Campus is rebuilding as a club that was once active and had died down. Originally referred to as the Free Spirit Club, Advisor Helen Davis took over three years ago. "The presence on campus is stronger," she said. ,"We're happy with where we are." This semester, the club has grown to having over 50 students on their mailing list with 15 to 20 showing up during club meetings. Wilkes performed a climate survey that asked questions connected to diversity. Photo:The Beacon/Allison Roth " Students express a level of concern about The Gay-Straight Alliance is a recently-reformed campus club that provides a suptheir support," Davis said. "There needs to portive and caring environmnent for all sexual orientations. be other institutionalized support so they the club hopes to raise awareness on bully"It gives you a sense of somewhere to beknow they' re not alone." ing the day before by showing short films long," Bortz said. "Part of the trouble (for The GSA hopes to raise awareness through and clips from the Get Better Campaign. students) is the feeling of not fitting in with social activites they' ll be doing on campus. The initiative of The National Day of Si- anyone." "It's important to know we exist," Davis lence is for those participating to be silent During the meetings, club members work said. "We need to be taken seriously." that day in order to stop bullying due to sex- on organizing their events and discussing The club is sponsoring a screening of the ual orientation, among other things. social issues, but also it's about networking documentary Out in the Silence this Fri"The club serves an essential function," with others who share common interests and day, April 8. The documentary is about the Davis said. "There are needs that need to be experiences. LGBT community in Oiltown, Pennsylva- met and we're working to meet them. We "We share our stories and our troubles," nia, and the director will be there to answer want to make sure the students are success- Bortz said. "You know you're not the only questions after the film. ful and happy." one going through this." "It's going to be a big thing," Club PresiWhile raising awareness is an important Having the diverse group discuss issues dent Alyssa Bortz said. "We're very excited purpose for the club, they wish to offer a and tell their stories from meeting to meetabout that," Davis said. The National Day of supportive community where students can ing, Davis says it really helps. "It's certainly CONTACT EMMA ZIMMERMAN AT: Silence is being observed on April 15, and --=c~o:.:m:.:e:..:an=d:..:b:.:e:..:t::;h:;:;em=se:.:l:.:.v:;:;es:..w.;.;..:;it::;h:::.ou;:.t::...w;.;..:.o~;__--,,--im--!.p_ac_t_ed_m_e-'p:...e_r_so_n_a_ll.:.y.;...,"_sh_e_s_a_id_._'_'I_'v_e--r-~:,:,:,~~~~~~~.;.;.;;;;~.;.;.;.;.;.;.;;;:==----- What is your favorite 90s song? Amber Konopka Joe Pugliese Melanie Mickelson Freshman middle school education major Sophmore political science major Vice President for Enrollment al ni p sfi dt ri fa "'Amber; by 311 :' "'Dammit; by Blink 182:' Tony Palermo "'One Headlight; by The Wallflowers:' Tori Sallo Trevor Hirsh r thJ Public Safety Officer Photos:The Beacon/Allison Roth "'Smells Life Teen Spirit; by Nirvana:' enior business major Freshman pharmacy major "'Sweetness; by Jimmy Eat World:' IS (s 0 "'Stuck in a Moment; by u2:' . �CONTACT US: wilkesbeacon.ae@gmail.com APRIL 5, 2011 Student Activities BY MOLLY KURLANDSKI A&EEditor The Beacon/Jonathan Bowman Kirby Center begins filn1 festival this week BY MOLLY KURLANDSKI A&EEditor Movie buffs and cinema lovers will be able to experience a film-tastic event beginning this week. The F.M. Kirby Center for Performing Arts will be presenting a special showing of independent and foreign films during the annual W. Curtis Montz Film Series. The series, which starts April 6, will provide the community a chance to see films that were not available to see upon their initial release. The series will run every Wednesday until August, with screenings at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Admission is $4 to the matinee, $6 for the night screening, and $3 for full-time students. The Kirby Center is just one of the many theater venues that take part in showing the film series. Named after one of the original programmers of the theater, each year, the event presents the most interesting films of the year in remembrance of recently retired Montz. Frances Egler, director of programming of the Kirby Center, has seen a lot of the films in the series and stated that the Kirby Center is the "only consistent screener of films that (show films) weekly" within the area. "The Kirby Center does this pretty much once or twice a year when our schedule permits us," Egler said. "(The process) deals with keeping on top of reviews of foreign films and movie distributors in other cities so that we know what is likely to be sue- Movie P1·emie1·e Date Desc1iption April6 This fihn stars belo"·ed funnyman Jim Caney alongside Ewan McGregor u troublemaking companions. Catre} plays Steven Rus.sell. a quiet and small.to"'n businesmian who one day decidu to r<!evaluate hi$ life and tum into a crimmal v.ith the love ofm life (McGregor), I Love You, Phillip Morm (R) Rwming Time: 1 hour 40 minutes Directed by Gl<!uu Ficarra & John Requa .Am:illl The Way Back(PG-13) Rwming Time: Z hours lZ minutes Directed by Peter \\'eir nus fihn is set during \Vorld War Ilandbased on a tru, story. Jim Sturgess,. Colin Fa:nell and Ed Hanis star as a band of prisoners xWdng their lives to escape death. ~ A story of a .struggling man who copes ""ith all the emotions that goei. into d<!allng \\.ith raising a family in a conupt under-world of modem Barcelon2. Biudfw(R) Running Time: 2 h.o urs 27 minutes Directed by Alejandro Gonz.alu Inarritu (l\lexico} ln Spanish with English subtides ~ The lliwionist(PG-U} Running Time: 80 min11us Directed by Sylvain Clu>met (France) Iu. French with Englh:h $1Jbddu One of Edward Norton' s be:1st films, this film centeu on a magician during the tum-of-the-century \\-'ho wes his 'powers' to claint the women he loves who is of a different cla!ts. Mnll Ba.sed on the true story of Li Cunxin, this film tells his jowney tron1 low class to global and tnfamous ballet dancer. Aetao's Last Dancer (PG) Running Iime: Z houn 7 minutes Direckd by Bruce Beresford (Australia) In English and ~tandarin with subdde..s Courtesy of the Kirby Center/Frances Egler Pictured above is the breakdown for the first five movies to be premiered at the Kirby Center. cessful and appealing to the audiences here." Brian McCann, a Wilkes-Barre native, considers himself a movie fanatic and saidhow he was excited for an event like this. "These type of ·movies are so interesting and they never seem to make the cut with the theaters around here" McCann said. The Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock will also take part with the festival but will follow a different schedule of the film series presenting three or four films a day over the course of a two-week period. For more informatidn, visit kirbycenter. org All students are invited to attend ar~ nteresting display of competition. The event will start at 7 p.m. in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. Sponsored by the Student Alumni Association Game Show Night, the event serves to bring back Wilkes graduates to compete against one another for the chance to test their wits. The theater department will be presenting "A Midsummer's Night Dream" at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 7 at 8 p.m. The story centers on life and love, courtesy of infamous writer William Shakespeare. General admission is $15, admission for students and seniors is $5 and free for faculty and students who present their Wilkes • ID at the door. The show will be presented in the Darte Center on the main stage. Other show dates are 8 p.m. April 8 and at and 2 p.m. April 10 .. For more information, contact the Darte Center Box Office at 570-408-4540. The Sordoni Art Gallery will be presenting its latest exhibition, "Elise Wagner-A Decade in Painting." Wagner's reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. this Friday, April 8 with a meet and greet with Wagner herself. Much of Wagner's art revolves around discovering the relationship between different sciences including art, astronomy and meteorology. The exhibit, which began on March 28, will run until May 22. Students and members of the community are welcome to stop by and check out the exhibit during the gallery's daily hours. Newly released film "Source Code" stars Jake Gyllenhaal in this intense action thriller, where he is sent by the government repeatedly back into a bombing to prevent it from happening. Rated PG-13 Movie tickets, selling for $3, will be available this week on the first floor of the Henry Student Center. CONTACT MOLLY KURLANDSKI AT: CONTACT MOLLY KURLANDSKI AT: mo/ly.kurlandski@wilkes.edu mo/ly.kurlandski@wilkes.edu �Music Review: The best recently released music Beacon staff and Wilkes students speak out about their favorites BY MOLLY KURLANDSKI A&EEditor Britney Spears: Bold and we love it With the release of Britney Spear's latest album, "Femme Fatale," it's hard to remember that she ever really disappeared from the music scene at all. The album, which consists of party jams, "Hold it Against Me" and "'Ti! the World Ends," has topped the charts and it's plain to see that she will not be going away anytime soon. --.__ With collaborations from Dr. Luke and Max Martin (old producers on past Britney records), Spears fans should be content with most likely one of the most impressive albums of Spears since "In the Zone." Every song on the album has a catchy album reminding us what Spears is known for; a good tune with a dance-worthy chorus. Who cares if she can't dance like she used to, I'll attempt to do it for her. It doesn't really matter because she produces danceworthy music that will most likely be played repeatedly in dance clubs across the world. Rating: 4/5 stars - Molly Kurlandski, A&E Editor Adele's "21," best album in a while Adele came out of nowhere, but her album is fantastic. Her voice has a combination of rawness and powerhouse-type vixen that honestly makes for one of the best albums of the year. "Rolling in the Deep" is a deep and beattapping ballad that makes your heart race with excitement, while "Set Fire to the Rain" is soothing and mesmerizing in harmony and lyrics. All of the tracks on the album are meaningful. She is not a poser and her album is a true tribute to what music should be about, being unique and singing from where it counts; the soul. Rating: 5/5 stars - Maggie Wesolowski, senior business major Reunited and it feels so good The Strokes' released their new album "Angles" on March 22, after leaving their fans on a five-year dry spell. More experimental and upbeat than their previous albums, the album is a short, easy listen. The opening song, "Machu Picchu" has an up tempo, poppy sound with lyrics that lead singer Julian Casablancas belts out. Their first released single of their album, "Under Cover of Darkness," is another catchy, highly energetic tune that has Casablancas' layered vocals and other band members' undulating guitars. The rest of the album consists of heavy melodic songs that carry The Strokes' collective sound. Rating: 4.5/5 stars - Amanda Leonard, Asst. News Editor Amore," a continuation of Atkins' unique style. Atkins' penchant for '60s pop fused with psychedelic elements is apparent throughout the IO-track album. Unlike her debut album, Atkins adds country elements to her tunes, specifically in "My Baby Don't Lie," in which she em· ploys a near-perfect Southern drawl. The epic, orchestral ballads that made her selftitled debut a success are further explored most prominently in the album's closer, "The Tower." While "Mondo Amore" has something for everyone, my only complaint is the album's length, which barely scrape, the 40-minute mark. Otherwise, I highly rec· ommend this album to anyone interestedin talented up-and-coming artists. Rating: 4.5/5 stars - Anthony Truppo, Opinion Editor Nicole Atkins: Up and comer with flair Those who appreciated the '60s noir pop of Nicole Atkins' self-titled debut will thoroughly enjoy Atkins' latest release, "Mondo CONTACT MOLLY KURLANDSKI AT: molly.kurlandski@wilkes.edu TV must-sees for this week BY MOLLY KURLANDSKI A&EEditor "Dancing with the Stars" - ABC - Tonight at 9 p.m. Besides the fantastic dancing, Selena Gomez and the Scene perform. Celebrities compete in this likeable and equally entertaining competition that pits reality stars versus older stars versus stars we thought were dead. Many of the contenders have already started out very strong, a surprise of the season with Chris Jericho, Lil Romeo and Kirstie Alley earning the top grades. , v00w□ CREEN PRINTING•EMBROIDERY•PRO 570.823.9272 "Body of Proof' - ABC - Tonight at 10 p.m." Dana Delaney stars in this interesting new crime show. After leaving "Desperate Housewives" to have her own show, Delaney is wickedly smart. Delaney stars as a investigator who solves crime in a unique way that takes her one step ahead of her superiors. "The Real World" - MTV - Tonight at 9p.m. One of the first reality shows in its 10 millionth season, but yet it still offers some sort of entertainment and a decent memory ol what life was like without "Jersey Shore." "Teen Mom 2" - MTV - Wednesday 11 9p.m. The girls discuss and reflect on the season and their struggles with motherhood al a young age. "40 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of tht '90s" - VHI - Wednesday at 9 p.m. How could you say no to this? This is mm: likely the decade of all four classes. Tunec to see if "99 Red Balloons" makes the cut. "Britney Spears Special-Femme F• tale"- VHI - Thursday 8 p.m. VHl is airing a special presentation ol Spears as she shoots her music video forllr second song off her recently released album "Femme Fatale." "Raiders of the Lost Ark" - USA- Fri• day8 p.m. For all those students who want to stay in and watch a movie on television, this film is full of action, comedy and Harrison Ford in his prime. . CONTACT MOLLY KURLANDSKI AT: molly.kurlandski@wilkes.edu I B' Cc hi Ii 0 D n C tl ti b: e1 e1 II tc tc tl �THE BEACON I APRIL 5, 2011 A&E ZerCross "Famous Literature" e BY ASHLEY ZERFOSS Correspondent d nt , ds Across Uy m- 2. Geoffrey Chaucer 3. Oscar Wilde 4. Nathaniel Hawthorne 5. Thomas Paine 8. Plato 9. Sun Tzu 10. J.M. Barrie 11 . Voltaire 12. Robert Louis Stevenson 14. Edgar Allen Poe 16. Emily Bronte 17. Arthur Miller 18. Sophocles 19. Jane Austen he lfed, Down 1. Upton Sinclair 4. Mark Twain 6. Bram Stoker 7. Elie Weisel 13. Homer 15. Mary Shelley CONTACT ASHLEY ZERFOSS AT: ashley.zerfoss@wilkes.edu eason ti at a of the is most Tune in Le cut. ne Fa- 1tion of :> for the d album A- Fri.o stay in Lis film is n Ford in IAT: Ramirez Review: 'Paul' is 'Pinapple Express' in 3D view BY JORDAN RAMIREZ Correspondent I have seen nearly every film Seth Rogen has starred in and have developed a checklist of cliche moments that seem to always occ~unny? Check. Stupid? Bold check. Drug use? Check. Well, if you think "Paul" is going to be revolutionary, you are most definitely incorrect because it contains all of these things. Seth Rogen stars as a CGI alien named Paul who comes into contact with two new comic book-loving nerds played by Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (screenwriters). Now, I get the idea to make a sort of clever spin-off of "E.T." and every other alien movie, but for me it simply did not come together that well. Granted, this film is sure to find some laughs, but it doesn't do anything particularly great. "Paul" is basically a shadow of the typical Seth Rogen character with the only exception being that he's an alien. His voice can be picked out instantly and basically everything he does is reminiscent of the pot-smoking Dale Denton from "Pineapple Express" including his trademark act. There really is not much to say about the plot other than what has already been mentioned, aside from an unnecessary side plot which circles around an attempt to devalue the purpose of religion. I have to give credit to the three comedians for their overall screen presence. Pegg and Frost have worked together for years on various films and their British comedy is still guaranteed to incite laughter. The reason that this movie is not completely devoid of watchable content is that Rogen's comedic style complements the two Englishmen quite well and it is the sole reason I didn't end up falling asleep in the theater. Seth Rogen voices title character in "Paul:' It is particularly frustrating because of the various attempts this film makes at being clever. I know Greg l'ylottola ("Superbad") has the ability to make an insanely funny movie, but after seeing "Paul" it became clear to me that an ingenious film is unlikely to be spawned from him. Visually, the main Courtesy of Facebook character, Paul, looks pretty convincing, but the supplementary shots are nothing to write home about. CONTACT JORDAN RAMIREZ AT: jordan.ram �T ( Co ca th APRIL 5, 2011 Siebel takes care of business on mound m I' hi Jf it g, b 0 BY PHAT NGUYEN s Assistant Sports Editor t< ti IHE'-"FUTUREemadf§ediate~~row The Beacon/Melissa Polchinski I I Freshmen's impact a bright spot for Lady Colonels softball BY CHRISTOPHER HOPKINS Sports Editor College sports provide athletes with four years of eligibility, allowing them to play for the full length of their college careers. While eligible from their freshman year, a majority of athletes don't make a strong impact on their teams until they are upperclassmen and have time to learn the game and schemes of the higher level. However, for three freshmen on the Wilkes softball team, no time was wasted before their presence was felt. Only a few weeks into their college softball careers, Kait Brown, Alysha Bixler, and Jordan Borger have made an immediate impact in the Lady Colonels' lineup. As the 1-2-3 hitters in Wilkes' lineup, the trio has led the team in batting thus far, hitting .406, .3 79, and .417 respectively. They have also combined for three homeruns and 17 RBIs. While the actual season is only a few weeks old to this point, the Lady Colonels have been hard at work throughout the winter, fine tuning their skills in preparation for the real games. "A lot of it goes to working hard in the winter," said Bixler, who has provided support for Wilkes in both the outfield and as a pitcher. "We would practice a lot all throughout winter. We also had 7 a.m. practice five days a week. All during this time we were always hitting." With the recent string of bad weather, the biggest challenge for the Lady Colonels has been just getting out on the field. They have had several matchups within the past two weeks postponed to later in the season, creating a logjam of games later on. It would SEE SOFTBALL, Page 19 The Wilkes University men's baseball team has seen flashes of success this season, The team was recently on an eight game win streak. The Colonels have been anchored by great pitching all season long, and while it's hard to pick just one of the pitchers, a major reason for the success is their closer, junior business administration major Mark Siebel. Siebel has been a dynamic force all season. He started the first game of the season, going six strong innings against Johnson and Wales, but since then he has been converted to the closer. "Coming into the season I was getting ready to become a starter," said Siebel. "I didn't know exactly how the coaching staff was going to use me, but I was throwing a lot of pitches on the side. Now as the closer, my arm is able to bounce back very well. It's easy for me to go whenever." Senior captain Al Clocker has been impressed with his workload this off-season. "Mark has been throwing extremely well. He worked hard in the off season and the results have been impressive," Clocker said. "He is also versatile as he has pitched backto-back days out of the bullpen and started a game." The position of closer comes with the mindset to finish out games when the moments matter the most. Often, closers will enter high-pressure situations where their job and execution needs to be on key. The transition for Siebel though, has been almost flawless - going a perfect 5-5 in save attempts. "When I was.. starting, I wanted to pace myself to go 6-7 innings," Siebel said. "Now that I'm closing, I want to throw as hard as I SEE CLOSER, Page 17 0 a fi s l e t �THE BEACON I APRIL 5, 2011 CLOSER Continued from Page 16 SPORTS . can and try to make the best decisions that I can. I always had a pitch-by-pitch mentality. I just let everything go when I'm closing." Siebel says it doesn't take much to get him fired up. In fact, whenever Coach Jerry Bavitz calls his number to warm up, it has always been enough motivation to get the ·adrenaline going. Getting the first batter out is just the next step. "First guy is always the hardest to get out and I put a lot of importance in that," Siebel said. "If I can do that it relieves a ton of pressure. I' II settle in and know its time to get the other two out." Siebel likes to throw pitches with a lot of movement. Defense is very important and he likes to keep his infield and outfield involved. "Strikeouts are boring to me," Siebel said. "I think it's better if more guys are involved. For me at least, I think its more exciting to turn the double play then getting a strikeout." The role of the closer comes with uncertainty. Closers will never know going into a game if they're needed or not, which is why the focus should always be ready to go at any time, sometimes backto-back days on short rest or sometimes not at all. In the final two games, his number was called twice and he responded with by closing out the games - going both the sixth and seventh innings - retiring every batter he faced. "I came in with the mindset to keep winning streak going especially with conference wins on the line," Siebel said. "The offense stepped it up and I just wanted to keep it where it was and end the game." You might ask how he can recover on such little rest, and the answer is simple. He utilizes a lot of ice - and chocolate milk. For the rest of the season, whenever the Colonels get stuck in a sticky situation, look for their closer Mark Siebel. He has been dominant in his save chances and will look to anchor a very strong Wilkes squad. Clocker has full confidence in handing the ball over to Mark to finish up games. "He's the anchor of the bullpen and we are very confident he will get the job done late in the game," Clocker said. 17 Colonels lose in 12th inning COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMATION Photo courtesy of Steve Finkernagel Mark Siebel has been dominate as the Colonels closer this season. He has converted all five of his save opportunities while posting a 3.00 ERA. CONTACT PHAT NGUYEN AT: phat nguyen@wilkes.edu Ii. ■-•., 1111. .,r SPECIALS WEEKDAY SPECIALS M-TI Large Pie $7.95 Chicken Wing Pie $10.95 King's Tim Zaccone crossed the plate for the game-winning run in the bottom of the 12th inning as Wilkes University fell to rival King's College 4-3 in the third game a F.reedom Conference baseball series on Wednesday afternoon. The loss ended the Colonels eight-game winning streak and prevented a secojd straight conference sweep and a 6-0 Freedom record to open the season. The Colonels trailed 3-2 heading into the eighth, but took advantage of two errors by King's and knotted the game at three-apiece, eventually sending it into extra innings. Joey Troxell picked up the win for the Monarchs, giving up just one hit over the final 4.2 innings, striking out six and walking three. Matt Ruch went 3-for-4 to pace the Colonels while Tay Sidler and Eric Bidwell each collected two hits. 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(DH) 8-7 W, 7-14 L 1 3/28 @Eastern (DH) 5-7 L, 6-5 W 4/3 vs. Lycoming DH - Cancelled WOMEN'S LACROSSE 3/31 vs. Cedar Crest 18-8 W 4/2@Alvernia3-16 WOMEN'S TENNIS 3/30 @ PSU Berks - Postponed 4/2 @ King's 9-0 W fJIEN'S TENNIS 3/30 vs. PSU Berks - Postponed 4/2 @ King's 8-1 W WEEKAHEAD SPQl1$ft/itOt CHRISTOF?HER HOPKI With the regular season in the NBA wrapping up on April 13, we can start debating all of the postseason topics. Sixth man, coach of the year, and comeback player of the year are all awards that will begin to be handed out to deserving individuals from this season, with the granddaddy of them all, league MVP, coming last. The last two seasons have featured LeBron James taking home the honor as part of the Cleveland Cavaliers, a team where he truly was the most valuable. Just look at how the Cavs fared this season without the king. However, this season as part of the "Big Three" on the Miami Heat, despite his stellar numbers, it's very hard to say they would be hurting without him. At this point in the season, it seems the media has already dubbed Chicago Bulls' guard Derrick Rose this year's Most Valuable Player, with still about 10 games left to play. Rose has led his team to a current first place standing and has had a career year so far, making it hard to argue his case. However, there is one very big man in Orlando who has gone quietly under the radar and is more deserving of the award. Magic center Dwight Howard has taken this team on his back for a majority of the season. This season, Howard has career highs in points per game with 23 .1 and rebounds per game with 14.2. With a weak supporting cast, Howard has had to take control of games, something that is difficult for centers to do, being that they don't bring the ball up and are forced to relay on their teammates to get them the ball. He has done the job so far, as the Magic are currently in fourth place and 19 games over .500. The east may be weak this year compared to the west, but to be in the top half of the playoff teams is still an impressive feat. The key to my argument here is the fact that the award is named Most Valuable Player, not Most Talented Player or best player. While some players may have slightly more impressive statistics than Howard, Howard is in my mind no question the most valuable to his team. Outside of Howard, the Magic roster is made up of a lot of players that are on the wrong end of their peak and are role players at best. Without Howard, the Magic are not anywhere close to a playoff team. He makes the players around him better by drawing double teams on the inside and allowing them to get open shots. Howard is the cornerstone of the team and easily deserves this postseason honor. Far and away the best at a position that is so scarce in the NBA today, Howard is a player that could help almost every team become a playoff team instantly. The center position is so thin in the current league and to have a player so talented and dominant at the position easily is enough to make him the MVP. MEN'S BASEBALL 4/5 vs. Baptist Bible 3:30 p.m. 4/8 @FDU-Florham 3:30 p.m. 4/9 vs. FDU-Florham (DH) 1:00 p.m. COUR' The Rose of the league WOMEN'S SOFTBALL 4/5 @ Scranton (DH) 4:00 p.m. 4/6 vs. Baptist Bible (DH) 6:00 p.m. 4/7 @ William Paterson (DH) I :00 p.m. 4/9 vs. DeSales (DH) 1:00 p.m. 4~ 0 vs. Marywood (DH) 1:00 p.m. WOMEN'S LACROSSE 4/6 vs. Widener 4:00 p.m. 4/8 vs. Lebanon Valley 5 :00 p.m. 4/9 @ Eastern 1:30 p.m. 4/11 vs. Rosemont 4:00 p.m. WOMEN'S TENNIS 4/9 @ FDU-Florham 11 a.m. MEN'S TENNIS 4/6 vs. Moravian 3:30 p.m. 4/9 @ FDU-Florham 11 a.m. seem ~ would 1 that are trio has Even did not have n fres hm growin your ro to this J "I di off this plain," do my "At f said B Lady ( tion ha it woul Comi er can Everyo previoJ roles t still se A.$csistont~Editor AllliUY£:H1- - This NBA season has been quite a remarkable one so far. It features much more drama and villains across the league given the league's off-season expectations for perennial powerhouse teams to dominate, but in reality two teams have taken the lead from early season favorites. I don't know if anyone expected the San Antonio Spurs and Chicago Bulls to have the best records in their respective conferences, especially against the perennial powerhouse teams currently out there like the Lakers and Celtics. Honestly, I used to believe the MVP trophy belongs to the entire San Antonio Spurs basketball team who plays true team basketball and has led the league with the best record for nearly the entire season. Recently they have hit somewhat of a slump, losing six games in a row, but that can be attributed to mJur1es to key players like Tony Parker, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili. But in the Eastern conference you would probably expect the Miami Heat or Boston Celtics to easily be the runaway best team with their all-star studded lineups, but the Chicago "Baby" Bulls are not only one of the youngest teams out there, they're one of the best with special thanks to Derrick Rose. I've done some research and I will throw out the names LeBron James, Dwight Howard and Kobe Bryant for MVP candidates, but my pick has to be Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose. He is having a career season in all of his major statistical categories including adding a three point shot to his repertoire. In his first two seasons in the NBA, Rose has always been criticized for his lack of range shooting the ball making only 32 three pointers. This year, he has already made 119. Rose is averaging 25 points, eight assists and four rebounds per game, which are all good for career bests, all while shooting career highs in three point and free throw percentage. The only statistic that he has not increased significantly is his field goal percentage, which is not the best indicator of skill. It's also interesting to note that Rose is loyal and gladly playing for his hometown. Remember, the media votes for the MVP award, and the members who vote clearly have been eating that up and have been delighted by Rose's focus and determination for the game. You could argue that LeBron James has maybe the best numbers statistically for all MVP front runners, but I think most people will factor in that he has two all stars in Chris Bosh and Dwayne Wade. Russsel Westbrook is having a great year too, but he has Kevin Durant. Derrick Rose has led the Bulls to the best record in the East with a young team that plays hard defense and has missed big men to injury with Joakim Noah missing 32 games and Carlos Boozer missing 19 on the season. He's doing it mainly on his own too, which is why I have him as my favorite for this year's MVP. Mel double ily ha Colone tennis by Par Nolt men ' noon Mc roll i �THE BEACON I ·APRIL 5,· 1011 SPORTS • 19 SOFTBALL Continued from Page 16 seem with such a chaotic schedule, it would be hard, especially for freshman that are still learning, to stay sharp. This trio has had no issues so far with that. Even for these three, coming in they did not expect to play the roles that they have now so early on. As with most freshmen, you expect to have some growing pains while you develop into your role. They have been the exception to this point. "I didn't really see that (I would start off this way), but I'm not going to complain," Bixler said. "I'm glad that I can do my part." "At first I expected to be nervous," said Brown, second baseman for the Lady Colonels. "But so far the transition hasn't been as difficult as I thought it would be." Coming into a team being the newcomer can be an intimidating experience. Everyone else knows each other from previous seasons and already has their roles established, while a freshman is stil) searching for theirs. For these three, Photo courtesy of Steve Finkernagel The freshman trio lead the Lady Colonels' lineup, not only in order, but in batting average. The three have hit very strongly, all averaging at least .370 for the season. coming in together and having similar responsibilities and roles has certainly made the transition easier. "We're all pretty close," Bixler said. "We're always joking Tennis sweeps Monarchs COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMATION Melanie Nolt took wins in both singles and doubles top spots as Wilkes University easily handled King's College 9-0 in the Lady Colonels Freedom Conference women's tennis opener on Saturday afternoon in Kirby Park. Nolt blanked King's Diana Darby at No. 1 singles, 6-0, 6-0, and teamed with Ally Kristofco at the first doubles spot to defeat Darby and Lauren breen 8-2. Kristofco also beat Breen 6-1, 6-0 at No. 2 singles, while Victoria Bybel, Alexis Donner, Rebekah Shanaman and Amanda Holyk each had singles victories. Rounding out doubles action, Donner and Lynn defeated Rachel Hoffnagle and Maria Cometa 8-2 in the second spot while Bybel and Michelle Knight beat Jen Bader and Liz Demko 8-1 at three. Wes McCollum had wins at the No. 1 singles and doubles spots as Wilkes University cruised past rival King's College 8-1 in the Colonels Freedom Conference men's tennis opener on Saturday afternoon in Kirby Park. McCollum blanked King's Tim Carroll in singles, 6-0, 6-0, and paired with Evan Katz for an 8-4 win over Carroll and Tony Bevevino in doubles action. Katz picked up a singles victory at No. 2, beating Bevevino 6-2, 6-0. Along with McCollum and Katz, Clarke Freeman, Dakkota Deem and Alex Makos each won their singles matches. On the doubles side, Freeman and Makos paired at No. 2 for an 8-1 win and Deem teamed with Brandon Helfrich for an 8-2 victory at three. Singles Nolt def. Diana Darby 6-0, 6-0 Kristofco def. Lauren Breen 6-1, 6-0 Bybel def. Rachel Hoffnagle 6-3, 6-2 Donner def. Maria Cometa 6-0, 6-0 Shanaman def. Jen Bader 6-1, 6-1 Holyk def. Nicole Molino 6-2, 6-1 Doubles Nolt/Kristofco def. Darby/Breen 8-2 Donner/Lynn def. Hoffnagle/Cometa 8-2 Bybel/Knight def. Bader/Liz Demko 8-1 Singles McCollum def. Tim Carroll 6-0, 6-0 Katz def. Tony Bevevino 6-2, 6-0 Freeman def. Mike Steinberger 6-2, 6-0 Deem def. Nick Conte 6-2, 6-4 Makos def. Jake Rohring 6-1, 6-3 Chris Dimino def. Bao Nguyen 7-5, 6-4 Doubles McCollum/Katz def. Carroll/Bevevino 8-4 Freeman/Makos def. Steinberger/Romano 8-1 Deem/Helfrich def. Rohring/Dimino 8-2 around with each other, being the first three in the lineup, saying 'you gotta do you're job so I can do mine."' "We're always picking each other up, too," Brown added. "We always stay positive and help one another out." Seeing two other freshman succeeding so well at the plate has not only helped the transition for these players, but has provided some motivation to see them- selves perform at a high level as well. In a sport where you relay heavily on what others around you do, these freshman have used this to inspire their own production. "I think it challenges you because you look at them and think they're a freshman, too, so if they're doing good, I have to do good as well," Bixler said. "In a way it pushes you to do better yourself." As freshman, these three still have a lot of softball left in their careers, but are looking forward to the season at hand first . "I Just . . what we're• want to k eep d omg doing," Brown said. "This season, we just need to come together as a team and make the playoffs.' "Making the playoffs is definitely my first goal," Bixler said. "We're continuing to improve from where we were in the beginning of the season and look to just keep getting better." CONTACT CHRISTOPHER HOPKINS AT: christopher.hopkins@wilkes.edu UNDERAGE DRINKING IS REALLY COOL... ISN'T IT? ,,,.,.,,,. Mal Sacch!tano, 121n Gi.te, Moo; Camel ,k/311-fg,School Ma.n:Car'l'IMArea$dloolOistrd,No'1turtier:.-idCoul1y �0 SPORTS THE BEACON I APRIL 5, 2011 Getting to know ... MICHELLE KNI Meet Michelle Knight, senior captain ofthe womens tennis team. In her four years at Wilkes, the womens tennis team has claimed three conference championships, earned a berth in the NCAA playoffs every year, and has sported a record of 55-8. With her last year coming to a close - but two years of schooling left - Knight has decided to take her talents to another court this upcoming fall. ' *To read the entire interview, logon to www. wilkesbe11qon. com Age:21 MajQt:}>2 (Pharmacy) Hontetc:,wn:That's a good one, rve moved around a lot. Right now it's Roaming Shores, Ohio. But I was born in Euclid Ofil6, I lived in Willoughby, Ohio for a couple of years, I went to kindergarten in Menter, Ohio, thfflweIDoved; to Jeffe.rson►.Qhlot ~d I was there from thitd to eighth grade. Then I weQt to High Sc}i.oQ.1 in Washitlg-ton, Pa. And When I crune to Wilkes my family moved to Madis~. Ohio, and firudly to Roaming Shores, Ohio You went to high school at Trinity, what is something.that stan:d$ out about your high school? That we had the worst mascot ever, the ,Hillers. No one knew what it was. Anytime we needed a mascet, we would take pictures with the cadet statue outside of our school. But no one knew what a Hiller was. So did you ha -a logo, or mascot? Nope. There used to be contests to see who could come up with a Hiller, but no one ever came up with anything. Talk about the famous hot spot in Washington, Shorty's. They have w:orld renowned hot dogs. Were you a frequent customer? No, ancl was always made fun of because I never been there. I went there once, and I had fries, and that's i t everyone at that school knows about, but everyone is local and has been going there their whole life, so I had no idea what it was. So I was an outcast for a Jot of things, especially that. So I didn't actually end up going until my senior year. Favorite movie? "Lord Of the Rings." Which one? All three. If I had to pick, it would be third one but I tove all three of them. I love fantasy movies, and I read the books, and those three are just awesome. I love the action and each movie has something different. The first one sets the scene, the second has a lot of action and the third one has a great finale. Everything about them is awesome. Favorite restaurant? Applebee's. I go there a lot; I can't even tell you how many times I've been there this year. I love the queso and chips. Everyone always gets mad at me because that is always where I want to go, I never want to change it. Best date you've ever gone on? Probably my first date with my bo~end now. He took me for a ride on his crotch rocket, and I thought it was the coolest thing ever. And I was being bad because my parents wouldn't allow me to do that. They know now, but they hate it. What made you come to Wilkes? I was going to high school in Pa., at the time, and it fit my needs perfectly, I wanted a phannacy school I could play tennis at, and that's exactly what Wilkes was. You have never seen a season without a conference championship, how do you girls continue to be lights out on the court? lt seems like there is no competition.We've always been very strong in our conference. I feel like every year we've gotten stronger players coming in, our lineup has never gotten weaker. We've kept those players who win instantly. We're very consistent. and obviously we work hard. What are the team's goals for this season? Is it to make it fur• ther in the NCAA's? This season, we definitely want to try and make it past the first round. Last season it was just to win but now that we know we're capable ofwinnin it, we want to go past that. We can do it, w~ just need to focus and work hard. I heard through the grapevine that next year, you may use that fifth year of eligibility to play another sport, is that true? Yes it is. I'm very excited to play volleyball next season. I've alread been talking with the team, and the girl' havt been vety supportive and helpftt}. l'm excited; I'm ;going to work hard get as good as 1 can i,n three months, have a lot of respect for the girls tliat play alrelfdy~ lt"s a difficult sport, and l n,s~et h(:),W luu'd they work. and I loolc (6rward to pfaying them. Now where did this idea spring up, why play voJleyba)J, or another sport for that matter, in your 5th year? I was talking with Tori (Bybel) in prac~ tice one day, and she mentioned that you get one other yeatr;pf eligibility in another sport, and I immediately knew what sport I wanted to play and I immediately contacted the coach. I always played tennis in high school because Pv ··· always been better, but if they were in different seasons I would definitely play both. Have you evel'. played volleyball before? Not for a team, but I've played recreationally. I've got some skills. Tennis definitely helps in volleyball. Bow so? A lot o the motions are th T lI ] ~itb motion is sin:u• lar, the spike mo• tion is similar and you're still moving to the ball]They're all things tha will help me. They're similar, but they are fer- still F. • E n s V ( s � 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 2011 April 5th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2011 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/69dd3da03ddd34ab95619ae81b7a17dd.pdf 0c8a4b0fb670ec0f182a0d16834b62ed PDF Text Text )11 ne. llool :an? mes cted you lon't but ught : got ;vere 1ave .vormed )l. :ems und. uted :h in end;vere 11 of > the 'it's I got ·eshmes, that Eight students . gain experiences from ASB voyag~ BY JACQUELINE LUKAS Editor-in-Chief Editor 's note: The author and photographer attended this trip, but interviews were done with members ofthe group to maintain journalistic standards and to avoid a conflict of interest. "Pura Vida" is a Costa Rican expression used to convey satisfaction about life. And for a group of eight students on an Alternative Spring Break trip to Costa Rica, it really was the most fulfilling trip of their lives. From the food, to the air and the scenery, everything seemed to just be a little bit better in Costa Rica. Pura Vida. Dr. Andrew Miller, professor of political science, said that this trip was better than a vacation because the students who embarked on the 2,000 mile excursion got something more than just rest and relaxation. In fact, those students will never forget the experiences they had during that week. "A vacation to Costa Rica is fun," Miller The Beacon/Allison Roth said. "But think about the things you could On a coffee plantation in Costa Rica, sophomore Chelsea Uselding turns coffee beans to dry them properly during a volunteer project. To learn more about the student's experiences, check out the rest of the story and additional photographs on page 1o. SEE COSTA RICA, Page 10 Wilkes relying on incoming students to reduce hole Increased enrollment, 4 percent tuition raise among efforts to balance deficit BY DEVONI NOVAK Staff Writer The Wilkes University budget committee's strategic plan to balance a $5.3 million deficit for the fiscal year 2012 depends heavily on current and incoming students. The budget committee is concentrating on cutting costs and gaining revenue in three major areas: throughout the university, as well as within the academic units and the administrative units. To gain revenue, the controller's office is assuming the amount of incoming students and transfer students will increase. They hope these higher numbers are met in order to gain revenue from students' tuition. It was also suggested to raise the auxiliary income, which is the amount students pay to live and eat on campus. The cost of tuition will also rise four percent for undergraduate and two percent for graduate students. In order to contain costs univer- sity-wide, all open staff positions will not be filled. However, no employees on the faculty or staff will be fired to cut cost. Wilkes will also be making modifications to SEE BUDGET, Page 3 Opinion Pages 6-8 Life Pages 9-12 Arts & Entertainment Pages 13-15 Pell Grant cuts Student teachers Movie Review: "Hall Pass" A proposed federal budget plans to cut the maximum award for Pell Grants, which will harm students. A few students talk about the challenges and rewards of student teaching. Farrelly brothers offer the same old slapstick humor that viewers are used to. Wilkes baseball swept :Eastern over the weekend to extend its win streak to five games. PAGE6 PAGE 9 PAGE 15 PAGE 16 Sports Pages 16-20 Colonels sweep Eastern in DH Established 1936 PA Newspaper Assodation Member �TH CONTACT US: wilkesbeacon.news@gmail.com MARCH 22, 2011 Wilkes will not renew YMCA lease for residence BY AMANDA LEONARD Assistant News Editor Wilkes University's IO-year lease with the YMCA, which gave the university 21 beds on the building's fourth floor, is set to expire at the end of the academic year. The 13 students that currently call the YMCA home will be considered displaced and will need to find another place to live. A few years after the current lease was signed, Wilkes purchased University Towers. The transaction brought over 327 beds to Wilkes' residence life system and provided more then enough space for students to reside on campus. Elizabeth Swantek, director of residence life, said there is no need to renew the YMCA lease. She said all of the beds avail- able to Wilkes students in the YMCA are not being used because more and more students are requesting University Towers. She does not foresee any problems with dropping the YMCA from Wilkes' lineup of housing options, but said students did have fun staying there. "There are a lot of pros and students really liked it," she said. "They were at the YMCA on the fourth floor, living in their own apartment with a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and a living room and then we acquired University Towers and more students began to move-in there and saw that as the new featured apartment." However, she said that some of those students were placed in the YMCA based on their request for a double apartment, which were unavailable in University Towers. This semester, not all of the rooms in University Towers are occupied and a few spots were left open. "All triple and double apartments are full and a few tenants unrelated to Wilkes still reside there, as well as staff members on various floors," Swantek said. "There are few single spots that SEE YMCA, Page 3 The Beacon/Laura Preby Luke Brady, sophomore theatre arts major, spends time in his YMCA dorm room. Brady is one of several students who will be relocated next year. el. Wi is ho grad pus vario pus ~ ever, offer even the Not proce other buildi tions hold Dean pared funds . Yogurt tycoon to lecture students about sustainability BY TODD ORAVIC Correspondent In 1983, Gary Hirshberg was a man with a seven-cow farm and a recipe for yogurt. Now, he's the "CE-Yo" ofStonyfield Farm, one of the nation's leading organic food companies. And he's coming to Wilkes on Tuesday, March 22, to deliver the Allan P. Kirby Lecture in Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. Hirshberg's lecture, "Win-Win: Why 'Good for All' Will Save the Planet," is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. The event is free ai d open to the public. Although Stonyfield has grown from a small farming school that provided education on sustainable agriculture, to a company that operates over 100,000 acres of farmland, Mr. Hirshberg insisted that, to this day, "It's been one cup at a time." During Stonyfield's embryonic years, budgets were tight due to the government's cutting of funding for renewable energy and sustainable agriculture. "We literally sat at board meetings trying to figure out how we were going to keep our farming school alive," Hirshberg said. Enter the delicious yogurt recipe of Samuel Kaymen, Hirshberg's business partner, and the idea of selling the yogurt to hungry patrons. "We thought of this as a survival strategy for the farming school," Hirshberg said. The duo's yogurt has not only won many awards - including one from the Good House Keeping Institute in 2009 - but the company itself has been recognized and lauded for its safe environmental and sustainability practices, according to Stonyfield Farm's website. From a business perspective, Hirshberg believes in keeping production costs consis- ~BEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903 E-MAIL: wilkesbeacon@gmail.com tent as well as treating his employees fairly. "We have a very different business approach that entails properly paying farmers," Hirshberg said, in exchange for the use of heavy advertisement. Because the business had grown from word of mouth, Hirshberg still believes he can "ship the yogurt 3,000 miles, but it's the last eighteen inches that make all the difference." Hirshberg, who began his career as an environmental activist, has been vigorous in his efforts to establish Stonyfield as an "environmentally aware" farm. "We have been actively engaged in literally hundreds of initiatives in our company to reduce our carbon footprint -- that is our contribution to climate change -- our water footprint, our energy footprint, and our toxic footprint," he said. Hirshberg's book, "Stirring it Up: How to Make Money and Save the World," pub- lished in 2008, deals with how investments into "green strategies" can be profitable, as well as how they can help sustain the health of the environment and the planet as a whole. To college students about to enter into the workforce, Hirshberg said there's a world of possibility regarding jobs in environmental sustainability. "I see some very serious and real career opportunities that are going to dominate the way we do business in the 21st century," he said. Teaching the benefits of being an advocate for the health of the planet is important to Hirshberg in the effort to dispel any myths about the way people think about the planet. "We've though it was infinitely resilient against our needs," he said, adding that it isn't. The company's advocacy of sustainability Editorial Staff 2010-11 Editors-in-Chief: Michael Cignoli & Jacqueline Lukas News Editor: Kirstin Cook Online Editor: Bryan Calabro Opinion Editor: Anthony Truppo Advertising Manager: Whitney Roper A&E Editor: Molly Kurlandski Photo Editor: Allison Roth Life Editor: Christine Lee Design Editor: Michael Klimek Sports Editor: Christopher Hopkins Special Projects Manager: Anthony Dorunda Adviser: Loran Lewis SEE YOGURT, Page 3 Meet the Staff projec "I'm YM ecutiv renov semes "Wi and w of that said. Whi stages, it beco will be Thee Thomas Reilly Photographer �THE BEACON I MARCH 22, 2011 BUDGET NEWS 3 . 2400 (ontinued from FRONT PAGE m~zz the way they spend money on food and travel. Within the academic units the committee is hoping to gain revenue by enhancing the graduate programs, building a branch campus in the Pocono Area and adjusting the various lab fees. Building the branch campus will initially demand extra money. However, the committee believes once classes are offered in fall 2012, the project will break even and become a big income provider in the future. Not only is building a branch campus in process, but the university is working on other major projects such as a new science building and renovating the library. Renovations on the library will temporarily be on hold while other projects are happening. Dean ofFarley Library, John Stachez, is prepared to work with the reduction in library funds. "Libraries are long practiced in working with tight budgets. We are very, very conscious of how prudent we have to be with our spending and how we have to be as thrifty as possible," Stachez said. However, plans for the new science building will continue as scheduled. "We weren't forced to make any compromises on that portion of the budget that is currently dedicated to helping us to finance the new science building," said Loren Prescott, vice president of finance and support operations. Prescott is not concerned with the new projects that the university is taking on. "I'm not concerned about it but that's al- YMCA (ontinued from Page 2 were left unoccupied this semester." With Wilkes moving out, Jim Thomas, executive director of the YMCA, said major renovations are scheduled at the end of the semester to be completed by fall of 2012. "Wilkes' lease is up at the end of the term and we have plans for a major renovation of that space starting this summer," Thomas said. While the renovation is still in its early stages, more information will be shared once it becomes available. He does not know who will be leasing out the fourth floor next year. The ending of this lease will have no effect on Wilkes students' complimentary memberships to the YMCA, as the two leases are unrelated. The students living in the YMCA will be given first preference as to where they want 20 II . sl For ~«;&t;6t 'Drjica- j:l 221 os21a I 6724301 oaa 11• ?c~ 12. 91-548/ 1221 s,Joo,ooo ~ 240011 • ways a possibility," he said. "At some point when you take on a new project, you have to have some confidence that the research you've done and the plan that you've put together is realistic enough so that you will be able to actually achieve those objectives." The budget committee and the President Gilmour's cabinet have proposed a number of other techniques in order to contain costs and produce further revenue for the school. The goal of the committee is to cut cost where it is possible while still offering an efficient educational program. This year, balancing the budget come with new challenges because the university is trying to expand. In order for Wilkes to grow it is necessary to find new revenue sources to fund expansion projects. "We're always looking for opportunities to continue to deliver the various programs and services as efficiently as possible," Prescott said. The budget committee has come up with a dual process in order to achieve their goals in financial planning. First of the two is the improved process. This procedure helps to better understand, from a financial perspective, how the academic units operate. The purpose of the improved process is to provide more useful information to the deans and department chairs on the financial operations of the academic units they work within. Having an understanding of how the academic units operate will allow the deans and chairs to make smart decisions when it comes to deciding on how to manage their budget. The second of the processes is nameless but it represents the actual work done by the budget committee and the President's cabinet on the financial plan. Although fiscal year 2012 does not officially start until June, planning began back in the 2010 fall semester when the committee and cabinet began working on an approach to an expected significant operating deficit. In the past three to four years, the fiscal year began with what the budget committee and cabinet thought to be a reasonable budget however, later in those years, it was realized that the revenue projections were too optimistic and they had to go through a budget cutting process mid-year. At the beginning of 2012 financial planning, the controller's office reported that 3.7 million dollars, of the 5.3 million dollar deficit, was being counted on by overly ambitious revenue forecasting. To avoid making this past mistake, the committee revised their methods of gaining revenue. "We want to try to put that to an end because that's worry some for everybody and it makes it very difficult to plan when you start with an initial operating budget and then you're forced to make changes in the middle of the academic year," Prescott said. to live on campus next year. "Since we're telling them they can't live at the YMCA anymore, they have first choice and we guarantee housing for those who submit an application," Swantek said. Upperclassmen will now choose from University Towers, Weiss, Sterling, Rifkin and Sullivan for housing next year. "There should be more than enough space for housing, if not, there are buildings on campus that we are not currently using that we could pull in for extra space," Swantek said. Morgan Thomas, the YMCA's resident assistant, disclosed the information about the lease to her residents after spring break. Housing applications and contracts are now available online and can also be found on the third flood of Passan Hall. YOGURT he was chosen to speak at Wilkes. "His business has grown and flourished exponentially since the 1980s," Mayk said. Mayk said that students could benefit HIRSHBERG from attending the lecture and learning about the development of Stonyfield Farm. "The students will be able to take some very valuable information from Hirshberg's presentation." CONTACT AMANDA LEONARD AT: amanda./eonard 1@wilkes.edu Continued from Page 2 has even saved the company from unnecessary expenditures. They have put their philosophy into practice. "We generate a gas from our wastewater treatment plant that we use to operate the facility, and it saves us money," Hirshberg said. On the reason that he enjoys visiting college campuses like Wilkes, Hirshberg said students, "are really what this whole topic is about." "If I could be of any use in this world, I think its inspiring the folks who are going to be in charge soon to avoid some of the mistakes my generation has made and to seize the opportunities," he added. Vicki Mayk, associate director of marketing communications, said that Hirshberg's longtime success was a reason why CONTACT DEVONI NOVAK AT: devoni.novak@wilkes.edu CONTACT TODD ORAVIC AT: todd.oravic@wilkes.edu �THEBI 4 NEWS THE BEACON I MARCH 22, 20P S(j BYKIRS News Edi This si sino Nig SG is good tun events ir which and Bing ditional the class1 students actual m1 The Ca SG's Mai Willie J �SG hopes ~asino Night changes will hit jackpot BY KIRSTIN COOK News Editor Night budget. He said spreading the event throughout the week would give students more opportunities to get involved and win This semester, Student Government's Ca- prizes. sino Night is more of a Casino Week. Eggleston wanted to improve this event SO is trying to up its odds of receiving a because of its popularity compared to other good turnout at the event by bringing two SG events. events into the mix: Night at the Races, "Traditionally, just based on attendance thich will allow students to bet on horses, and prizes and things like that, Casino Night and Bingo. Those two events join the tra- has always been the most attended SG ditional Texas Hold 'Em Tournament and event, so the other events, they're always ilie classic Casino Night, which both allow trying to struggle with attendance and find students to win prizes without spending any ways to change them to up the attendance," actual money. Eggleston said. The Casino Night budget was presented at Eggleston said Night at the Races was a SG's March 16 meeting. new activity at Casino Night last year, and Willie Eggleston, SG treasurer and a junior he decided to make it a separate event bephannacy major, was in charge of the Casino cause of the success it had. Although the Casino Night now spans four days, Eggleston said he only spent about $1,000 extra. "I figured it was worth it," Eggleston said. He did this by strategically eliminating four or five smaller prizes that were not as popular and saving decorations from last year to reuse. John Sweeney, vice president of sophomore ictured above are students enjoying Casino Night in Nov. 2009. the class, said it is ver the years SG has changed the events and prizes offered to important for SG to have variety with events, as repeating annual events can get boring. The business administration and accounting double major was impressed by Eggleston's budget, comparing it to last year's budget of $12,500. "It's impressive that he's added that much, and there's that many more activities for the students to participate in which is really important, and it's really not that much more expensive so he's really being cost-effective," Sweeney said. Along with the increased activities, SG is hoping the new prizes will draw more students to participate. Eggleston announced that the grand prize this year would be a shopping spree to the King of Prussia Mall. SG members took a hand vote and decided that the SG van would be an acceptable option for students to travel to the mall. Students would have the option of being driven to the mall by SG in the van and shop from open to close, or they could shop on their free time using their own means of transportation. The students would be given a $1,000 mall gift card to spend at any store in the mall. Other new prizes include a hot air balloon ride, a spa package and a parking pass. These replace less successful prizes from previous years, such as the Oakley sunglasses and Rifkin gift cards. Eggleston said they determine what prizes to change by how many tickets are submitted for each object, which they save and count after Casino Night. Another change to Casino Night this year will be the free pizza. SG typically orders the pizza from Januzzi's, but as Januzzi's dropped from first to third place at this year's Pizza Wars they decided to switch. They instead chose the second place winner, Pronto Pizza, which Eggleston said gave him a better deal. "Pronto is a new business, they opened I think a couple of months ago, so we thought we'd try them out, help them out to welcome them to the area type thing," Eggleston said. Eggleston said that he has already gotten feedback that Januzzi's was not happy with this change. A motion passed to allocate $12,700 to fund the week of Casino Night with a vote of 360-4. Texas Hold 'Em will take place on March 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the ballroom. Night at the Races will be Wednesday, March 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Student Union Building. Bingo will be Thursday, March 24 from 7 to 10 p.m. in the ballroom. The full Casino Night will take place on Friday, March 25 from 7 to 10 p.m. in the SUB. New business: ASME Fund Request (Week 1 of 2) - The American Society of Mechanical Engineers requested $2,006 to help finance the 5th Annual Wilkes ASME Car Show. The majority of funds would go toward t-shirts and a dyno, which tells attendees how much power their car is emitting. A decision will be made next week. Committees: Residents Life - Housing portals are now available on the MyWilkes portal. CONTACT KIRSTIN COOK AT: kirstin.cook@wilkes.edu eminar enriches student knowledge of credit cards and scores YEMMA ZIMMERMAN At the beginning of its credit seminar on arch 17, the Money Matters club asked dents what they thought of when they ard the word credit. The most common answer was debt. But the presentation was designed to disrove the misconception that credit is always ut debt. It provided an overview on why ood credit is important, the different types ailable and advice on how to manage cred. President Jared Sabol explained that havga credit card is important to make major urchases and how having a better credit ore means more money. Asecond Money Matters presentation will be held Thursday March 31 in Breiseth 107 at 11 :30 a.m. with further information to be released at a later date. "I learned a lot," sophomore Jasmine Edwards said of the first session. "The presentation showed that [credit] is good, and it'll help me in the future." Money Matters club members explained the differences between the two different categories of credit: secured and unsecured. Secured credit is when a company uses collateral if the bill is not paid on time, such as a mortgage. Collateral is a pledge of assets to the lender in order to secure repayment. Unsecured credit is only given out on the debtor's promise to repay - and there is no collateral. The typical form of this is the credit card. An easy way to establish good credit when starting out is to pay small bills such as the phone and utilities on the card or opening a small personal loan. Club member Raina Connor took over to explain how credit works. "The FICO score is the most commonly used credit score," she said. The FICO score, which is named after the California company that developed the system upon which it is based, Fair Isaac Corporation, is a way of measuring one's credit worthiness. Scores range from 300 to 850 with anything above 750 being the best possible score. Between 620 and 580 is low, but an account can still be opened with possibly higher than average rates. Below 580 is considered low enhugh to not be able to open new accounts. Managing credit well can be obtained by following simple rules. Connor explained it is vital to pay bills on time and always pay more than just the minimum amount. "Most important, never purchase something you can't afford," Connor said. "That's the first step into bad debt." If debt is an issue, Connor offered ways to deal with it. After facing the debt, it is important to call to negotiate interest rates. Transferring balances to cards with lower interest rates is an easy way to pay less. Organizing the debt to form a payment plan is an easy way to start, then pay off the card with the highest interest rate first and so forth. Connor suggested that spreadsheets be used to aid in this organization. CONTACT EMMA ZIMMERMAN AT: emma.zimmerman@wilkes.edu �MARCH 22, 2011 CONTACT US: wilkesbeacon.oped@gmail.com Pell Grant cuts -will hartn college students BY THE BEACON Editorial Board Every person in the United States should be given the opportunity to attend college. Many, however, have difficulty affording a college education and are only able to pursue their education through financial aid. Unfortunately, due to possible cuts to financial aid programs, paying the high costs of college may become even more difficult for some. Even though H.R. 1 was passed by the House of Representatives, the budget was rejected by the Senate with a vote of 44-56. Unfortunately though, Pell Grants remain in danger, as some of the proposed cuts may still be approved. If the budget is approved, the maximum award for Pell Grants, which are important to many college students, will be reduced from $5,550 to $4,705 for the 2011-12 academic year. The Beacon feels that cutting funding for Pell Grants will negatively affect many students throughout Pennsylvania. The Beacon also feels that we, as members of the Wilkes community, should make our senators and representatives aware of the negative impact these cuts will have on cur- rent and future college students. Reducing the maximum award for Pell Grants would have harsh negative effects on many students here at Wilkes. Currently, 36 percent of Wilkes students receive Pell Grants. Each year, the program gives 794 students the chance to enroll at Wilkes. The federal Pell Grant Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, provides grants to low-income undergraduate students. The major benefit of Pell Grants is that these awards do not require repayment. According to the Department of Education's official website, the size of the award given depends on the applicant's financial need, tuition costs, status as a full-time or parttime student and plans to attend college or university for an entire academic year or less. A student can apply for a Pell Grant through FAFSA. The maximum Pell Grant award has been rising steadily since 1973, facing a few cuts, but none exceeding $100. The maximum Pell Grant award will now suffer its greatest cut of$845, or 15.2 percent. The U.S. Department of Education released the 2011-12 Pell Grant payment schedules on Feb. 1, 2011 , which list the maximum grant amount as $5,550, the cur- The Beacon/Thomas Reilly If the maximum award for Pell Grants is decreased, college students may need to turn to local student loan agencies such as Sallie Mae, which has high interest rates and demands repayment for student loans. rent maximum. Many students have already received their grants and if these grants are reduced, these students' plans for attending Wilkes in the fall may be severely impacted. Whereas larger colleges and universities receive levels of state funding much higher than independent colleges and universities such as Wilkes, 41 percent of students in Pennsylvania are enrolled in independent colleges and universities. If the state funding for these independent institutions is reduced even more, the number of students enrolled will also decrease. Another major issue is that the proposed cut would completely eliminate Pell Grant funding for summer classes. Summer classes are a viable option for low-income students, as Wilkes offers undergraduate courses in the summer for $495 per credit, in contrast to fall and spring classes, which cost $610 per credit hour as of2010-11. Summer classes help many students get through college by lightening a student's course load or helping the student graduate early. The cut on Pell Grants will not only affect college students directly, but will also affect the economy as a whole. A college education creates productive members of society, and ifless people are able to get a college education, less people will ultimately contribute to the economy. Independent colleges and universities offer programs important to our current society, such as sciences, technology, engineering and math. As a whole, independent colleges and universities award more degrees in these areas than all public universities combined. For economic and societal progress to occur, people pursuing employment in these areas need to be well-educated and often cannot even apply to jobs in these areas without an undergraduate degree. If students cannot receive adequate funding through Pell Grants, students may need to turn to student loan agencies, which require reimbursement and often have high interest rates. The Beacon urges all members of the Wilkes community to contact their senators and representatives in effort to prevent these cuts from occurring. Pell Grants are crucial to many students and we should let our political leaders know that these cuts will not only harm our students, but our economy as well. BEACON POLL The Beacon poll is unscientific and does not claim to reflect the overall attitudes of students on the Wilkes campus. This poll is based on 24 responses. Last week's question: Have you ever ignored a fire alarm? • Yes 58% • No 42% This week's question: Do you depend on Pell Grants for your college tuition? • Yes • No Cast your vote online at: www.wilkesbeacon.com SPEAK UP! The Beacon wants to hear your voice. Send your name, major, year and opinion to: wilkesbeacon.oped@gmail.com The Beacon reserves the right to edit submitted pieces for space and content. Anonymous letters will not be published. �THE BEACON I MARCH 22, 2011 . Americans should pay attention to issues in international news area right there. Another major reason that Americans tend to not pay attention to international news is The Egyptian people recently protested they don't think it has much bearing on their hard enough to overthrow their government. lives and so it is moot for them to pay it any mind. But it really isn't. Peacefully. A state of emergency was recently declared Japan was literally shaken with an earthquake and subsequent tsunami causing in Yemen by its president. Yemen's citizens damage comparable to the atomic bombs of have been protesting their government much the same way other WWII. 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People should pay as ever, it's a huge deal in a global bust, but the much attention to international news internationally and many people have world is booming with as U.S. news. been letting the news action. The real issue here is the question of why pass by as if nothing is happening. The quake which destroyed Sendai, Miyagi Americans ignore international issues so unabashedly. What will it take for people to start Prefecture, Japan via tsunami has also sent waves into Hawaii, causing millions of dolpaying attention? It could very well be we haven't had a lars worth of damage. In Things-Adorablewhole lot of threats to domestic soil, histori- But-Being-Mowed-Down-By-A-Tsunami cally. There were some major ones, not the news, nests of defenseless seabird chicks least of which include Pearl Harbor and the were washed away at a refuge in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. Sept. 11 attacks. According to CNN.com, 110,000 chicks Considering this, in modem day, it doesn't seem as though even something as extreme as and 2,000 adult albatrosses were killed. attacks on our grounds affect people's desire While biologists say that the albatrosses can survive and repopulate despite the loss, only for international information.. For example, the capture of Osama bin time will tell the effect this will have on HaLaden is a kind of hybrid international and waii's ecological system. The point is, what happens to the world national issue. It affects America, Afghanistan and arguably the rest of the world. But, happens to America. We have our hand in if you consider "the medium is the message" everything and lots of things are exploding. and American citizens work as a medium dic- Lots of changes are taking place. Do your tating what we want out of our government, best to take advantage of the technological we have not been conveying a message of age. Don't miss out. capture. Instead, we have no idea where he is. We think he's in the mountains of either CONTACT CATHRYN FREAR AT: Afghanistan or Pakistan. That's a pretty big cathryn.frear@wilkes.edu BY CATHRYN FREAR Assistant Opinion Editor to: om edit tent. hed. The Spyglass ~ Brain exercise is equally as important as body exercise BY ANTHONYTRUPPO Opinion Editor The human brain is a three-pound Jump of neurons that allows you to do everything from choosing between rice and chicken for dinner to daydreaming in class about becoming a famous musician. While your brain is not a muscle, your brain can gain long-lasting benefits from regular exercise. Unlike physical exercises such as military presses and hammer curls, brain exercises require no physical activity, unless you consider using a pencil as exercise, which your high school gym teacher hopes is not the case. Physical exercise certainly is important, and although recent studies show that physical exercise will keep your mind sharp as you age, mental exercises are just as important. The brain is the center of the nervous system. According to a publication on The Franklin Institute's official website, nerve cells first developed a half-billion years ago. The purpose of the nervous system was to coordinate movement, so animals such as jellyfish would be able to seek out food, rather than wait for food to come near them. Movement is still the primary motive of the nervous system, yet brains have advanced to such a state where we can influence the growth of our brains. Each neuron in our brain is linked to tens of thousands of other neurons and brain exercises can not only help our neurons remain healthy, but can actually create new neurons. Brain exercises are mainly referred to as neurobics. Some simple neurobic activities are brushing your teeth or dialing a phone with your non-dominant hand. The human brain has two separate hemispheres that are joined by a bundle of neural fibers known as the corpus callosum. Although the hemispheres are connected, each hemisphere performs different activities. The right hemisphere, or right brain, is visual, whereas the left brain is verbal. Since I am left-handed, there is a good chance that I am right brain dominant, which I am inclined to accept as the truth. If I were to try brushing my teeth with my right hand, I would be using my left brain. Working my left brain, there is a chance that I can develop certain skills specific to the left brain, such as the ability to look at parts of something and determine how those parts come together to form a whole. If you are interested in activities that will challenge your brain, popular brain exercises such as crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, chess, and Sudoku are viable options. Crossword puzzles are undoubtedly the most popular brain exercises and have been included in newspapers since the early 1900s. Studies have shown that more than 50 million Americans solve or attempt to solve crossword puzzles each week. Crossword puzzles can prevent memory loss and increase your vocabulary. They can also cause stress, which is counter-productive to brain exercise, so remember to take a break after you spend 10 minutes trying to figure out a seven-letter word for a town hall in Germany. My preferred brain exercises are puzzles, specifically those found in certain video games. Puzzles will not only keep your mind sharp, but will also help you in your daily life. Puzzles can teach us how to find alternate solutions to a problem when the obvious solutions do not work. Puzzles can also provide us with feelings of confidence after they are completed. A few of my favorite puzzle video games are "Machinarium" and "Puzzle Agent," which I would highly recommend to all interested in sharpening their brains. With our busy schedules, it is often difficult to dedicate time exclusively to the brain, yet spending only a few minutes a day performing brain exercises can reap long-lasting benefits. CONTACT ANTHONY TRUPPO AT: anthony.truppo@wilkes.edu �THE BEACON I MARCH 22, 2011 Change to University Towers access is alarming and unnecessary BY TONY GORECZNY Correspondent The last thing University Towers needed was more alarms. Yet when students arrived back to school after spring break, they discovered that they were no longer allowed to use the stairwells to enter or exit the building. If students try and exit the building through either stairwell, an alarm will sound. The same goes for the door located in the building lounge. What used to be a quicker route to the UCOM or the buildings on the greenway is now strictly an emergency exit. Student must now exit through the building's sliding doors, which takes a little bit longer, but other than that is not a major issue. The problem is that students can no longer leave or enter UT through the stairwell by the parking lot behind UT. The major drawback is that all traffic in and out of UT is now directed through the slow and unreliable elevators. This increase is due to the fact that students who live on floors one through three, and some others as well, usually prefer to take the stairs. It is often much quicker, especially on the lower floors, to take the stairs rather than wait for the elevator. These students are now forced to take the elevator, as the door to the stairwell will not open from the outside and will set off the fire alarm if opened from the inside. This has not only increased the wait for the elevators but also the wear and tear on them. Whereas the elevators used to skip floors one through three, they must now stop there as much as on the other floors . One day on my way class, I waited while my Zune cycled through two entire songs, which is the equivalent of 5-10 minutes based on the length of the song. There is also a larger quantity of students riding the elevators both before and after classes. As a result, there is often a line leading into the elevators and the elevators must stop on almost every floor of the 13-story building both to let people off and on. Due to the larger amount of elevator traffic , an elevator often stops on a floor and is already full, so the student must wait for the next elevator, which may also be full. The elevators in UT are also notorious for constantly breaking down. On the first Tuesday back from spring break, one of the elevators was broken down and waiting for the other elevator took nearly 20 minutes. I live on the eighth floor and have often taken the stairs either because I felt like it or because I did not wish to wait for the elevator. Even going up to the eighth floor, the stairwells take a maximum of two minutes to climb. I understand Wilkes University and Public Safety may have legitimate reasons for making these changes (though I am hard-pressed to think of any), but the increased maintenance problems along with the massive inconvenience for students far outweigh any trivial benefits of restricting the flow of students in and out of UT to the elevators. an gai fie J The Beacon/Thomas Reilly Since the stairs in University Towers have been closed, all residents must use the elevators to get CONTACT TONY GORECZNY AT: to and from their rooms. Unfortu~ately, the eleva·tk d tors are very slow and often unreliable. anth ony.goreczny@w1 es.e u PSSAs a waste of time, leave H.S. students P.O.'d BY STEPHANIE WILKIE Staff Writer In my junior year of high school, I almost got arrested for expressing my frustration toward Pennsylvania's standardized tests, the PSSAs. Thankfully, I didn't get taken out of my school in handcuffs. My anti-PSSA tirade, though, did get all of my classmates' test s~res canceled. For those of you who are from out-ofstate, PSSAs are designed by the government to measure the amount of funding a district deserves according to how well the district performs on the test. Or at least it seems that way. Standardized testing has been an unsettling issue since it first arose during World War I to determine the mental statuses of army recruits. These tests were called Army Alpha and Beta tests and were comprised of written and pictorial examinations. Now, it seems standardized testing has taken on a whole new level of testing itself. The PSSAs are comprised of reading, writing, arithmetic and more recently, science. A student must pass these four subjects or they may be held back a grade. Even worse, they may not even be able to graduate. The problem is that students from low-income or minority backgrounds are likely to be held back in their curriculum while highincome students often take AP courses. This means students from high-income families are more likely to do well on the test due to their exposure to higher-level classes. Also, the test is based on knowledge every student at a certain grade level must know, rather than being based on what they did in fact learn. This requires students to learn material outside of their grade level simply to pass the PSSA. Another issue is that the tests take time away from students' individual talents and certain classes. Art classes, music classes and extra-curricular activities are cut back to fund the test. The tests also take a sufficient amount of time to prepare for and take. Educators lose weeks of valuable time providing students with practice tests and workshops. The Keystone Exams are even more controversial. The Keystone Exams will also focus on the core curriculum, but will include science and history. The exams will also determine if a student is eligible to graduate. Also, the score a student receives on the exam in certain subjects counts as one-third of the grade the student receives in the corresponding course. So, not only are the exams also a determinant of a student graduating, but they will effect the grade a student receives in a course. The Keystone Exams add more pressure for all students to lose their individuality and to become just as mentally capable as the other guy. The Keystone Exams are not even set in stone yet, which will probably mean that even more class time and budget funds will be lost due to preparation for their proposed arrival. Teachers will have to waste even more class time prepping for an exam that may or may not have to be proctored. The Keystone Exams may take the place of the 11th grade PSSAs. This implication means students will still be prepping and taking the PSSAs while possibly prepping and taking an even more difficult exam. Teachers must meet their curriculum standards while making room for the PSSAs and possibly the Keystone Exams, and students must complete their regular course work while prepping for and taking exams that only tell government officials what students' overall success is, and not individual talent. Standardized testing causes extreme damage to education. The exams are not very accountable, since they are purely multiple choice. Multiple choice cannot determine a student's intelligence, but may determine how good they are at guessing. The tests do not reflect a school's success nor do they reflect the intelligence that students may withhold. America should strive more to recognize individual talent. Other nations use essays, projects or activities that relate to a student's individual talent, rather than a generalized test designed for every mediocre student. We need to take a stand against standardized testing and help students realize that their multiple intelligences should not be stifled. . CONTACT STEPHANIE WILKIE AT: stephaine.wilkie@wilkes.edu �CONTACT US: wilkesbeaconJifestyles@gmail.com Student teachers take the plunge in a real-world classroom BY CHRISTINE LEE Life Editor y n t Like many of her fellow education majors, Sherilyn Jones is in a new situation this semester. She's not only completing homework assignments as a college student, but also assigning them as a student teacher. This semester, senior education majors and minors are teaching at area schools to gain experience necessary to become a certified teacher. Jones has found that the hardest thing about the process is being organized. "lf you are not organized, your week is thrown off, (so) what it has taught me is to definitely be organized," said Jones, an elementary education major teaching fourth grade. Stephanie Branas, a history major who teaches grades 8, 11 and 12, said it has been hard being able to prepare everything she wants to teach in one period. "The hardest thing (for me) is having the time to prepare everything that I need to do because I'm teaching four different periods and its three different classes and I didn't think of all the effort and the preparation that really had to go in (teaching)," Branas said. Tony Ferrese, a history major with a certification in secondary education said that part of the difficulty has to do with accommodating the needs of every student. "I teach 30 students, of which 10 to 15 in each class have an individualized education plan and so having to accommodate those is hard, especially with special education be- The Beacon/Christine Lee Senior elementary education major and student teachers Sherilyn Jones grades papers to be handed back in to fourth graders. Being organized is something that many student teachers have had to learn to cope with this semester. ing so minimal," said Ferrese, who teaches seventh grade. Branas said the cooperating teacher, the main teacher in charge of classes to which the student teachers are assigned, has been helpful by providing important resources and help with what she is going to be doing. "I feel like that help at the beginning is going to really help me to become independent in the end," Branas said. One of the biggest adjustments Jones has had to make as a student teacher has been in dealing with a new classroom space. She has had to adapt to the new space so that she can teach her own lessons while being able to stay on task. "You have to be very adaptable student teaching," Jones said. "It's definitely taught me to be on task all the time as much as I want to hear these 9 and 10-year-old stories for 10 minutes." As a student teacher, seniors are assigned to different grades of students depending on their concentration, ranging from elementary to high school. The perception of the student teachers by the students they are assigned to teach has is very different. "They really like me; they feel comfortable enough to ask me questions on tests and if I assign something they don't understand, they come right up to me and say, 'I don't get this,"' Jones said. "I really like that 'cause I don't want to intimidate people but want them to know 'I'm the boss, listen to me."' Ferrese said most of his students like him because he is teaching alongside another s~ dent teacher, but his age both works for and against him when teaching middle school students. "It makes you relatable but it can be hard to get respect at the same time," Ferrese said. "There are some kids (I'm teaching) that are not respectable to anyone so being young and a student teacher can be tough." The same is true with Branas, whose students tend to think that they are more in charge than the teacher. "A lot of the students think that they're running the show so you really have to get them to know that you're holding them accountable for the work that they're doing," Branas said. But student teaching is very rewarding to the student teachers, especially when they teach a subject that is of particular interest to their students. "When you find a topic they're into and they are really into it and asking questions, it's a good feeling," said Ferrese. "You can see it in their faces when they really understand something and when they really want to get involved and it makes me really happy that they're able to learn (the material) and they're excited about it," Branas said. CONTACT CHRISTINE LEE AT: christine.lee@wilkes.edu Program aids H.S. kids with prep for college BY CHRISTINE LEE Life Editor inst aluld Wilkes University's Upward Bound program is, in a sense, a hidden gem. For one, it caters to high school students. Wilkes students, then, normally wouldn't be looking at the federally funded program once they arrive on campus as freshmen. But the program, currently in its 44th year at Wilkes, helps kids whose parents never went to college apply to schools and achieve their goals of getting a higher education. The program is the longest continually funded program in the state and has assisted many first-generation college freshmen. One such student to benefit is current Upward Bound Coordinator Sarah Lloyd, who graduated from the program in 2001. SEE PROGRAM, Page 12 The Beacon/Allison Roth Coordinator Sarah Lloyd and director Peggy Espanda are two of the many people who run Wilkes' Upward Bound program on the third floor of Conyngham Hall. �10 COSTA RICA Continued from FRONT PAGE never do except on a trip like this, like eat dinner in (a coffee farmer's kitchen), or have coffee with a coffee farmer's mother. All of these things actually make this trip better than a vacation." The reason it was such a fulfilling trip and much better than any vacation is twofold: the work prior to the trip and the service work the students did while in Costa Rica. All eight students are taking or took Miller's PS 298: The Politics of Coffee. They have been studying about coffee and how Costa Rica in particular has been affected by the coffee business. In addition, the students were involved in multiple ASB fundraisers including the spaghetti dinner, Jail-N-Bail and StickEm-Up, as well as attending weekly meetings. "Each (ASB) trip has its own unique qualities," said Megan Boone, community service coordinator, who has been on other ASB trips before. She said the Costa Rica trip is different because of the coursework prior to the trip and the focus on one particular niche of international business: coffee. The group The preparation made the eight students on the trip excited, but also somewhat anxious. They didn't know what to expect from the group because they didn't really know each other prior to going. But, with time, the strangers became friends. Miller said the group dynamic is something that just comes by chance, but it creates a special bond when the right group of people is combined. "I just didn't expect everyone to get along as well as they did," said Chelsea Uselding, a junior psychology and international studies major. Senior communication studies major Allison Roth agreed but added that bonding experiences helped to build the group dynamic. "It definitely helped that we had a lot of bonding exeriences from soccer to karaoke to just being in such close quarters with each other 24/7 ," Roth said. "And going out every day and doing fun stuff, too," Miller added. The students were active every day with interesting and different activities, from 6 a.m. until after dinner. "The entire time we were doing something interesting," Uselding said. "There was never a second of boredom." And there was no typical day. Day 1 The first day, they went exploring through the town of San Marcos, practiced their Spanish and got to know each other a little bit better. Later in the day, they had dinner at a coffee farmer's mother's house. Felix Monge used to be a coffee farmer, but now works with the coffee co-op, CoopeTarrazu. Monge invited everyone to his mother's house for a traditional Costa Rican meal, which was one of the most memorable things for the students. Day2 Day two was full of coffee bean picking and cleaning the coffee plants to get them ready for the next harvest. The students also toured CoopeTarrazu, the largest coffee cooperative in Costa The Beacon/Allison Roth Left: David Urena, the group's guide for all things coffee, shows the group how to pick coffee properly. Inset: Each coffee cherry contains two coffee beans, during prime picking season, only the red beans are picked from the plants. Rica. Here the students learned about the coffee process and how coffee gets from the plant to the cup. CoopeTarrazu accepts coffee from farms all over the region and then the cooperative processes it so the farms don't have to spend money on expensive coffee milling machinery. The coffee beans are grown on plants, which produce coffee cherries. This cherry is a red shell that encapsulates two coffee beans. Coffee picking is no easy task. First, during the primepicking season, only red coffee cherries can be picked; so pickers have to scour the plants to select only the red cherries. Next, many coffee plants are on an extremely steep incline because highergrade coffee grows at a higher altitude. Each student barely filled one basket while the best Above, the students get and board members from dents' knowledge of co er, sophomore political · and Jacqueline Lukas, seni ROW 2: Kattya Lomel, the gan Boone, Wilkes com1111111tairvt, tions major; Chelsea U ROW 3: Daniel Kautz, s major; Jason Gebauer, from CoopeTarrazu; Sean major; Dr. Andrew Miller, pickers can fill between 2035 per day. "I really enjoyed (picking coffee beans)," said sophomore political science Christine Shaneberger. "But it really gave me an appreciation for people who do jobs like that, especially in the developing world. It became very real to me how little money they make . . . but how time consuming it was." Coffee is not just a job for 3 were mony �trip to Costa Rica; this was more of a relaxing time. Manuel Antonio is one of Costa Rica's national parks, where the students ventured into the rainforest or waded into the lukewarm waters of the Pacific. Although they were only on the beach a short time, it was worth the scenic drive to get there. Mt-.-. for dinner with the coffee farmers, tour guides -,ieTarrazu. These people were vital to the stuing in Costa Rica. lvid Urena, the coffee guide; Christine Shanebergt major; Felix Monge, a CoopeTarrazu employee 1111munications major. sguide; Christy Miller, wife of Dr. Andrew Miller; Me·ce coordinator; Allison Roth, senior communica. rpsychology and international studies major munications major; Derek Nye, senior biology ernational studies major; two board members ~81Ml.l!llr, senior criminology, psychology and Spanish I science professor. y Costa Ricans in this it is a lifestyle. very aspect of the town, ty ... everything is d to coffee," Miller vel:very ney time for students went to an entary school to paint i(ence and do some other but when they arrived, were greeted with a ony on International Women's Day, which was Tuesday, March 8. The women in the group were given a poem about privileges of being a woman. Afterward, the students were invited into the elementary school classrooms to talk with the children and even teach a short English lesson. Teaching in the school wasn't scary, but it wasn't as easy as senior criminology major Sean Lafleur thought it was going to be. "Being the only one in the room that knew Spanish and could translate it to English ... that was a little bit difficult," said Lafleur, who also studied in Spain. "It did make me realize that I knew a lot more Spanish than I thought I did and sometimes a lot less Spanish than I thought I did." Then, the Wilkes students sanded and painted the school's fence and also painted a cinder block wall to give a little face-lift to the outside of the school. Day4 The students went to a smaller coffee farm called La Lia, where farmers grow, pick, process, dry and roast the coffee, as opposed to giving it to a co-op after picking the cherries. Oscar, one of the farm owners, showed the students around his farm, which was smaller than CoopeTarrazu, but still reasonably sized. His mother invited the students into their home for fresh coffee and cookies, which was a moment that the students will never forget. Later in the day, Wilkes students went to a technical five-year high school in San Pablo to do some work with recycling, but Lafleur noticed that the school was much different than he anticipated because of all the technology it had. "I was shocked by the school; that was probably the most shocking part of the trip for me," Shaneberger said. "I thought that high school, in a lot of ways, was nicer than my high school. I thought they got a pretty decent education there." Days Manuel Antonio was the next stop on the student's Pura Vida But what the students were most impressed with most was the hospitality of the Costa Ricans they encountered on their service trip. "They really want you to be happy while you're there," Uselding said. "I feel like (in the U.S.), people say, 'If you're paying me, I'll slap on a smile and give you what you want.' It's not genuine." The coffee and homemade dinner: they were genuine. Roth added that there would never be any form of payback that these eight students could ever give to the coffee farmers that taught the students so much, but that she hopes their enthusiasm about the subject was enough. Miller said that Costa Ricans really want others to enjoy their lifestyle. The Pura Vida lifestyle, which is the standard that life is good and that living in Costa Rica is the "good life." "It's just the vibe of the trip," Shaneberger said. "If you're not going to go there to experience everything ... experience their food, their culture. Why go?" Go out and do it These students highly recommend this trip to other students because of the great lessons that it has given them. "I have a lot of friends who were like me, they didn't want to sign up because they've never been out of the country, but I've been telling them that they should try as hard as possible to go," Uselding said. Shaneberger said that tourists don't get to see what students on a service trip get to experience. "We got to see a part of the country that (tourists) don't even know exists," Shaneberger said. "We got to see what (Costa Ricans) are really about." These students lived it. They lived Pura Vida. CONTACT JACQUELINE LUKAS AT: jacqueline./ukas@wilkes.edu oto ourtesy o ason e auer Left: The group watched professionals from CoopeTarrazu taste coffee for quality assurance; they smell and taste about 200 cups of coffee per day. �12 PROGRAM Continued from Page 9 "When I joined Upward Bound, I didn't know and my family didn't know the first steps of actually going to college like how do you apply, what are deadlines," Lloyd said. "I don't know if I ever would have actually gone (to college) without Upward Bound kind of pushing me and telling me, 'Yes, you're going to college and we know how to get you there and we'll help you to get there."' One of the most valuable parts of the program, director Peggy Espada said, is the summer residential program. This program requires each enrolled student to live on campus for six weeks during the summer. It is an important part of Upward Bound because it helps students see they are able to live independently and manage their time effectively. "We work a lot on self-esteem and teambuil'iiing and self-confidence and trying to get students to understand that they're capable of (managing their own time)," Espada said. Community outreach at local high schools during the fall is one way that students find out about the program. The program al- LIFE lows for incoming high school sophomores to meet and discuss with Upward Bound alumni about their experiences, which is how many get enrolled in the program. "We present the program and he had some marketing community fellows with us this year who are Upward Bound alumni that go to Wilkes and they kind of told their stories about how the program helped them so much," Lloyd said. "So that's kind of how we meet our new sophomores coming into the program and then they apply (as a result)." Community Fellows is Upward Bound's newest outreach program. Implemented just this year, the program allows Upward Bound alums to volunteer their time to the program and receive a an award as a result of their service. "We're dedicating 300 hours of community service to Upward Bound and we're doing things like tutoring the students and helping out with office work and workshops that they have on Saturdays," said sophomore education major Jennifer Earley, a community fellsow. Earley said that Upward Bound contributed to her success right now in college by helping her academically with such programs as the Bridge Program, which allows high school seniors to take college classes the summer before they start college. "That helped me significantly because I knew what I was getting into," Earley said. "Socially it pushed me out of my shell; I'm no longer a shy student like I was in high school." Some of the other ways in which Upward Bound helps students prepare for college is with writing seminar class, which help prepare students to write a college-level paper. "Your senior year you take Senior Seminar, (in) which they help you with everything from the FAFSA (form) to filling out your college applications," Earley said. "Without those two classes and the support of the entire staff I wouldn't have known how to get to college." Upward Bound programs are also open to alumni and friends of students in the program and its location on campus makes it ideal for program alumni to stop by. "A lot of the programs that we do are also open to alumni or friends of students so I get to keep in touch that way (by) going to programs that are open to alumni and just going to visit because the office is right on campus so we spend a lot of time up there just talking to everyone (on staff)," Earley said. THE BEACON I MARCH 22, 20'! 1 STREET BEAT -----------------If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be? Chelsea Uselding Junior psychology and International studies major "London because it's t------c============='--------------1 June Lor Senior international "South Korea. I would travel all through the country:' l------'='==========""=e..__--1- - - - -----j Tay or Bridges Senior pharmacy major "Rome because it's the next adventure on my CONTACT CHRISTINE LEE AT: christine.lee@wilkes.edu C r Don't want to nm the show? Don't worry. There are plenty of other Beacon jobs you can apply for. News Editor Design Editor Opinion Editor Online Editor Life Editor Photo Editor A&E Editor Staff Writers Sports Editor Staff Photographers Asst. Section Editors AND MORE! a b r C u �MARCH 22, 2011 CONTACT US: wilkesbeacon.ae@gmail.com Music Spotlight: Yellowcard drummer opens up about the band BY MOLLY KURLANDSKI A&EEditor Longineu Parsons III is not new to the music scene. Having been around music his entire life, music has become more than a hobby, but a way oflife of which millions of fans can't get enough. As he began to set up his drum set for the concert at the Kingston Annory, it was apparent that he did not have a single nervous bone in his body. Yellowcard began in 1997 with original members Parsons, Ben Harper and Sean Mackin. Since then, close friend of Harper, Ryan Key has replaced him as lead vocals and guitar along with bringing guitarist Ryan Mendez into the mix. But throughout the ups and downs, Yellowcard's success is a classic musician's fairytale, starting as a garage band that now plays in sold out concerts around the world. Parsons, nicknamed L.P. for short, has been with Yellowcard from the beginning and will be with them to the end. In 2008, Yellowcard went on a hiatus with no promise of a return, but when the time came for a chance to have a comeback, none of the members could say no. L.P. being one of them. When did you realize that Yellowcard had become a household name? With our release of "Ocean Avenue," the band traveled across Europe and Japan and when we came back we were booking venues from 1,000-1,500 (people). Every show after that was progressively getting larger. We went platinum and multi-platinum, and then won a VMA (Video Music Award). We got to perform with bands like the Foo Fighters and Lagwagon, (musicians) who paved the way for us in a big way. Since there are different band members, did that affect your fan base? Well, we were a different band back then. Our fans changed especially due the music change, but now I think that our music can relate to people of all types. Our fans were a lot more hardcore back then, now we've branched over to an eclectic crowd. Why such a change in your music? We were heavily influenced by old punk rock bands back in the day like Bad Religion and Pennywise. With all these bands, we became a close knit circle because we all grew up together. Courtesy of Hopeless Records/Eddie Horn Once a multi-platinum rock band, Yellowcard has returned in hope to attract a wider audience of music lovers by picking up where it left off. What kinds of changes have happened within the group? The thing about Yellowcard, even before the changes happened, we were a11 best friends coming through school. We would have band practice, and all of us individually were part of different bands. I would definitely say there's a tighter bond inside the group, this is the best lineup we've ever had. We all compliment each other with our personalities and performances. What prompted your return? We took three years to each do our own thing and I actually started playing with Adam Lambert. But I didn't get to express what I loved, which is my band. I've been with them from the beginning. I wanted to feel that energy with the band I started with years ago. We built a fan base from nothing. It's literally a family - and we worked out our differences -and realized that we have something special when we are on stage rocking together. Are you currently working on anything new? "When Your Through Thinking, Say Yes" is released on March 22 and then we're doing a world tour. What is the craziest story since you got into music? When Yellowcard played Summer Sonic in Japan, we stepped on stage with 80,000 people where everyone was singing (our) song. The energy is incredible and to see someone in a different culture singing along to your music is an incredible feeling. What's next? I have two solo records that Ryan Key is helping produce, and I am getting ready to release a LMPD project which is a combination of drumming a1i1d DJing. Both will be available on iTunes. How do you react to negative comments? Constructive criticism is something you can take and learn from. There are always going to be people who have an opinion and that's the way music is. In the end, if you please yourself and you're happy with what you do, it doesn't matter anyone says. What do you hope your fans to get from music? We write music for us and the kids who want to hear us. We love what we do and that's where it is. Check out Wilkes students' reactions to the concert on Page 14. For more information on the band's newest music, visit yellowcardrock.com CONTACT MOLLY KURLANDSKI AT: molly.kurlandski@wifkes.edu �14 I MARCH 22, 2011 Yellowcard begins return with performance at the Armory BY ANTHONY DORUNDA Special Project Editor After a three-year hiatus, Los Angelesbased pop-punk/alternative band Yellowcard returned to the East Coast concert scene Friday, March 18, at the Kingston Armory. Yellowcard performed its biggest hits from over the years, unveiled a few new songs and marketed their new album, "When You're Through Thinking, Say Yes," which will be released March 22. For the most part, the concert, which also featured We The Kings, got positive reviews. "I liked it, I enjoyed it. I actually liked both them quite a bit," senior Andrew Bookin said, a mechanical engineering major. "Yellowcard's music sounded really good, and I really enjoyed the violinist. I didn't vote for Yellowcard; I voted for Sum 41, and I was surprised it wasn't them who .,_ won, so it wasn't my first choice but I still wanted to go. "Considering how cheap it is to go and see a big-name band, it was definitely worth it," he said. The show, the latest in Programming Board's long-standing spring concert tra- dition, served as a prelude to Yellowcard's upcoming tour with All Time Low. That's set to begin tonight, March 22, at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia. After announcing in 2008 that they would be taking an "indefinite hiatus" from touring, the five-man-band, which made the violin trendy in pop-rock music, disclosed this past fall they would be launching a US tour -with Wilkes-Barre serving as the launching pad. We The Kings performed hits such as "Secret Valentine," "Check Yes Juliet" and even a reggae-acoustic version of their smash hit "We'll Be A Dream." The Bradenton, Fla., natives provided plenty of entertainment; even serenading a star struck fan with an acoustic version of "All Again For You." Moving through each song with little time to think in between, Yellowcard continued to elicit excitement by playing all of their biggest hits - allowing students to relive our high school memories - and finished off the show by playing their biggest hit, "Ocean Avenue." Senior Cody Null, who serves as one of the two ad hoc chairs for Programming Board, has been to each concert since com- The Beacon/Austin Loukas Yellowcard performed at the The Kingston Armory last Friday to Wilkes students and many loyal fans within the area. ing to Wilkes. He said this show was right on par with the rest of them. "We had a good turnout, the bands put on a great show, and there were no problems with anyone there," Null said. "Yellowcard is a time-tested band that puts out music that most people generally enjoy. C:IIIIFlfr., . . . .-.SPECIALS WEEKDAY SPECIAlS M-TI Large Pie $7. 95 Chicken Wing Pie $10.95 We the Kings have been on the radio and are always putting on a good show. So whether you are a die-hard fan or just a music lover both bands are very musically talented and the concert-goers ~ad a lot of fun at the show." CONTACT ANTHONY DORUNDA AT: anthony.dorunda@wilkes.edu .. 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I'm a beast, I'm an animal/I'm that monster in the mirror/The headliner, finisher/I'm the closer, winner 16. There's a million other girls who do it just like you/ Looking as innocent as possible to get to who/They want and what they want, it's easy if you do it right 17. Girl, don't feel outta place/Cuz I, I'm in love with this feelin' 18. Now I'm not sayin' that she's cheatin'/ But seein' is believin'/Can't believe it, what I'm seein' when I stepped inside 19. I love when it's all too much/Five a.m. turn the radio up/Where's the rock and roll? 20. Now five years later on, you've got the world at your feet/Success has been so easy for you/But don't forget it's me who put you where you are now CONTACT ASHLEY ZERFOSS ash/ey.zerfoss@wilkes.edu Down 1. Back door cracked, we don't need a key/ We get in for free, no VIP sleaze 2. Flip to MTV so they can teach me how to Dougie 3. I remember black skies the lightning all around me/I remember each flash as t!tne began to burn 5. 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I can feel you falling away/No longer the lost, no longer the same/And I can see you starting to break Movie Review: 'Hall Pass' brings the same old slapstick humor BY JORDAN RAMIREZ Correspondent If you are not familiar with the Farrelly Brothers' past work, it may be a good idea to do some research before purchasing a ticket for "Hall Pass." The comedy portrayed in nearly all of their films is generally over-the-top, vulgar, and offensive at times. "Hall Pass" falls under this same description; however, the popular formula continues to run fairly smooth for the screenwriting/directing pair. The film introduces Rick and Fred (Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis), two friends, both married and middleaged, who are frequently gawking at young and beautiful women. Their wives (Maggie and Grace), who are played quite convinc- ingly by Jenna Fischer and Christina Applegate, catch them rubbernecking and gradually become fed up with the situation. Rick and Fred represent the vast majority of men who ( despite being married and in love) cannot help but notice a very pretty, very young woman. Historically, the hypothalamus-controlled sex drive of the man simply cannot be contained. A few unfortunate yet hilarious instances, which you'll have to see for yourself, finally convince the women that a change needs to be made. Reluctantly, the two wives grant each man a "Hall Pass." In other words, a week off from marriage to reexamine their priorities. Rick and Fred become overwhelmed by their surprise opportunity, and waste no time to start their adventure ridden with lustful freedom, drinking parties, divorcees, a late night out at Applebee's, mental photography and fake chow. Make no attempt at determining what that last one means prior to watching the film. Wilson's performance as Rick isn't anything revolutionary, but in the end, he still emerges as one of America's favorite comedic actors. Sudeikis is the real surprise here. His most recognizable performance to date is his recurring role of Vice President Biden on Saturday Night Live. Fred's antics are where the majority of the laughs reside throughout Sudeikis' breakout film role. Applegate as Grace has a collection of well-written lines that add to the hilarity and her solid performance keeps her in good graces. Fischer as Maggie is a bit less entertaining, but she still manages to serve her pur- pose and keep her characteristically innocent acting style intact. A varied supporting cast is overshadowed by the gag-inducing, yet unforgivably funny Richard Jenkins as the smooth-talking 60-year-old ladies' man only known as Coakley. Overall, if you are searching for an intricate, thought-provoking film, look elsewhere. "Hall Pass" can be considered a success because it focuses on comedy. It doesn't do anything necessarily new because the Farrelly Brothers did not want it to. It exists simply to make people laugh, and it serves its purpose from the beginning until the end credits roll. CONTACT JORDAN RAMIREZ AT: jordan.ramirez@wilkes.edu �---...r --- I I MARCH 22, 2011 • , Colonels sweep Eastern for three wins one week Colonels double-header win versus Eagles good for seven straight victories BY PHAT NGUYEN Assistant Sports Editor The Wtlkes Baseball team is ClllTently on a seven game win steak after sweeping Easton Eagles at Artillery Park on Saturday 3-2 and 5-4. The team has now improved to 8-4 on the regular season and is ClllTently 3-0 in conference play. Pitching was definitely a key as junior pitchers Ryan Fetterman and Sean Flecknoe both picked up wins for Wilkes during the double header. Senior pitcher/outfielder Al Clocker is quick to credit assistant coach Jerry Bavitz, who has really stressed throwing first pitch strikes and improving their ball to strike ratio. The results were very evident all season so far. "We've been getting great outings from our starting pitchers," Clocker said " Ryan, Sean and Lazar have been excellent over the winning streak. And (Mark) Siebel has been lights outs in the bullpen." Fetterman showed he was capable of being Wilkes' ace and dominated through the late innings going for his second complete game this season. Sophomore outfielder Scott Skammer then came up big by driving home Clocker and securing the victory for the Colonels. Clocker did his part, coming up big for the team and getting on base as often as he could by drawing multiple walks. "When you're leading off an inning, the most Photo Courtesy of Steve Finkernagel Scott Skammer's late single lifted the Colonels to their fifth straight victory. important thing is to get on base," Clocker said. "I like to be a little more patient in these situations especially when we are struggling to get base runners. Once we have runners in scoring position, we try to attack the next best pitch." Wilkes collected just three hits in the game, but the singles by Lopresto and Skammer helped life the Colonels to their fifth straight victory. Flecknoe got the win in game two with some help from his offense in the first inning. Junior captain Matt Ruch knocked in Lopresto on a single to put the Colonels on the board. Ruch then stole second, drawing the throw and allowing Tom Pless! to steal home, giving Wtlkes an early 2-0 lead In the sixth inning, Wtlkes held a 5-3 lead when the Eagles loaded the bases with one out. Junior third baseman/relief pitcher Angus Neary closed out the inning giving up only one run. Wilkes entered the seventh inning with the 5-4 lead, placing junior closer Siebel on the mound for his fifth save opportunity. The junior gave up just one walk before retiring his third batter to seal the 5-4 win for Wtlkes. Flecknoe picked up his third win of the season in the contest, surrendering only one earned run and striking out three batters in five innings. Siebel picked up his fourth save of the season, and sealed the sixth win in a row for the Colonels. Lopresto finished 3-3 with two RBI's, while Ruch had two hits with an RBI to carry Wtlkes offensively. Ruch is happy with the team's performance so far and credits their hard work and situational hitting done in practice. He believes that although the team is doing well hitting, only a few guys are swinging at their true potential at the moment. "We have still managed run production by moving runners and hitting with runners in scoring position," Ruch said. "Once everyone starts to get in stride at the plate I think we are going to be a very dangerous lineup." CONTACT PHAT NGUYEN AT: phat.nguyen@wilkes.edu • New MLB season promises exciting talent BY CHRISTOPHER HOPKINS Sports Editor The snow is finally melting, the weather is gett~ out of freezing temperatures, and Spring Training is just about wrapping up down in Florida and Arizona. Baseball season is finally upon us after almost a five-month hiatus, where we last saw a ragtag group of players bring San Francisco its first MLB title. It's been an interesting off-season. We've seen several big names swap jerseys, most notably Cliff Lee joining forces with Roy Halladay, Roy Oswalt, and Cole Hamels in Philadelphia to assemble arguably one of the best rotations this gal?e has ever seen. After months of anticipation and training, the season is about to get underway. There's a lot to be excited for this upcoming season. Everywhere you look, experts are making this season a two-team race, giving only the star studded Phillies and Red Sox a chance to win it all this year. It's easy to take these two teams to meet in the Fall Classic, but there are a lot of other teams out there who could give them a run for their money. Aside from the usual powerhouse teams that are there every year, there's a few clubs who could surprise you this season. The Oakland Athletics made a real stride in the right direction last season when they finished 81-81, after a few years of fighting to stay out of the cellar in a weak AL West Division in years past. With some additions to an already young and exciting roster this offseason, Billy Beane is at it again in building a solid team with no money. They had a scare with their anchor to their bullpen Andrew Bailey and his elbow, but reports say he should be fine, giving them one of the toughest bullpens in all of baseball. With a weak division again this year in the West, look for the A's to finish on top and possible make some noise come October. While they might not be ready to take the East and jump 30 wins in a year like the '08 Rays, the Orioles are primed and ready to turn some heads this year and finally finish somewhere in the middle of the division. Highly touted starting pitcher Brian Matusz or catcher Matt Wieters haven't lived up to all the hype yet for the O's, but look for them to finally brake out this season. Mix in the newly added Vladimir Guerrero and Mark Reynolds to the middle of the lineup and one of the most exciting outfields in baseball that features both Adam Jones and Nick Markakis and you have a recipe for a pretty nice te.am. Look for them to break the .500 mark and continue to move in the right direction. In the National League, I like the Atlanta Braves to give the Phillies a challenge for that NL East crown. They bring a young roster, which includes first year all star Jason Heyward and newcomer Freddie Freeman, to the field that showed last year that they are on the verge of being contenders for the World Series by taking home the Wild Card. This season should be the year the put it all together and should give the Phillies a challenge. Along with Atlanta's first baseman Freeman, this season will bring Tampa Bay's starting pia::her Jeremy SEE BASEBALL, Page 17 �THE BEACON I MARCH 22, 2011 SPORTS 17 Colonels' Dattolo named 2011 All-American COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMATION Wilkes University's Anthony Dattolo finished eighth in the 149 weight class at the 2011 NCAA Division ID Wrestling National Championships, earning All-American honors for the first time in his career, this weekend. The junior finished the two-day event with two wins in five matches, advancing to the quarterfinals of the championship bracket on Friday. In the afternoon's seventh place match against James Locke of Coe College, Dattolo started quickly with a takedown early in the first period. Locke would come back to take a one-point lead with an escape followed by a takedown of his own. Dattolo then rallied to tie it at three with an escape as the bout went into the second tied at three. Unfortunately, Locke would get the better of Dattolo the rest of the way, dominating with multiple near falls as he would go on to take the 18-3 win, taking seventh place. Dattolo opened Saturday morning with a 9-6 loss to Delaware Valley College's Zac Andrews. In the opening period, Dattolo quickly opened with a two-point takedown before a reversal by Andrews tied the score. Later, Dattolo would reverse out of a hold to retake the lead before Andrews racked up three-point and two-point near falls at the end of the first to take a 7-4 advantage. After a scoreless second period, Dattolo chose neutral and immediately got a takedown to narrow his gap to just one. However, that's as close as he would get, as Andrews pulled off a reversal and went on for the three-point decision. On Friday, Dattolo opened with a 16-7 victory over Andrew Johnson from Heidelberg, as he advanced to the quarterfinals. A loss by pin to Augsburg's Tony Valek bumped Dattolo down to the consolation bracket, where he would wrestle in that night. Facing WisconsinStevens Point's Kris Magruder, Dattolo edged out a tough win, his second of the championships, locking up All-American honors for the first time in his career. "It's a great feeling," said Dattolo on earning All-American honors. "My goal at beginning of year was to be an All-American and it feels good to achieve that goal." The two-time Metropolitan Conference runner-up made his first national championships this season when he defeated Centenary's John Stillo 1-0 two weeks ago. Going in as the fifth seed, Dattolo earned a first round bye before battling Johnson on Friday morning. Experience a variety of pizza at affordable prices & exceptional taste! Good FoodI Great PricesI UGE Portionsl Eat In, take Out, Inquire about Deliveries Phone# (570) 793-8508 Call or Text 295 S. Main Street, W-B (atr0ss from the main post office on S. Main St. &Behind Dollar General) Photo Courtesy of Steve Finkernagel Anthony Dattolo finished the season strong for the Colonels with a record of 29-5. "Anytime you can get another All-American in your program it's great," said head coach Jon Laudenslager. "We're building on a tradition here at Wilkes and I feel proud of Anthony. He'll use what he's done to build towards next year." Dattolo finishes the season with a 29-5 overall record, including a 24-3 mark against Division ID competition. He was named Out- standing Wrestler at the Messiah Petrofes Invitational back in early December and proved to be one of the top wrestlers in his weight class in the nation when he went 3-0 at the NWCA National Duals in Iowa in January. He opened the season with three wins in the John Reese Duals and went 4-2 in the Wilkes Open against Division I opponents. BASE BALL LACROSSE Continued from Page 16 Continued from Page 20 Hellickson, Philladelphia's outfielder Domonic Brown, New York Yankees catcher Jesus Montero, and a few other young kids who will be bidding for the Rookie of the Year honors, as this season will feature a lot entire United States, which included Billy Winter and Gary Gieschen. Winter was the top scoring player in the entire nation. The entire championship team was recently inducted into the Wilkes University Athletics Hall of Fame. However, the program was dis- of young talent. After all the dust settles and the dog days of summer wrap up, I expect to see the San Francisco Giants defending their World Series title against the Boston Red Sox in this year's fall classic. The Red Sox just bring to much to the table with a stellar offense that only got better with the additions of Carl Crawford and Adrian Gonzalez and a pitching staff that has two young pitchers with no-hit experience in Clay Buchholz and Jon Lester that should continue to dominate the competition. The Giants come into the season with the same starting rotation that carried them to their first world series title in 55 years. Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain head a staff that can control games and make things very easy on their offense. A seven game series against the Phillies would be a great battle, but I think the Giants would edge it out. continued in 1981. Lacrosse remained popular on campus as an intramural sport from 1982 until 2004, when a group of students proposed a formal lacrosse club for the university that was accepted. After a year of planning, the Wilkes Lacrosse Club joined the National College Lacrosse League, the largest club lacrosse league in the United States. With the move to an on-campus location, a lot of talent returning to the team and the possibility of attaining Division III $tatus, expectations are very high for the team. DiPaolo is excited for the lacrosse program to continue to grow. "Overall, the program has been on the rise each year and will continue to grow as long as the players and coaches stay committed." CONTACT CHRISTOPHER HOPKINS AT: CONTACT MIKE DOBBS AT: christooher.hookins@wilkes.edu michae/.dobbs@wilkes.edu �- - SPORTS 18 SCOREBOARD MEN'S BASEBALL *3;4 vs. Johnson & Wales 8-7 W *3/4 vs. Ohio Northern 1-3 L *3/5 vs. Allegheny 4-9 L *3/5 vs. PSU-Abington 0-4 L *V6 vs. PSU-Berks (DH) 7-4 W, 11-12 L 3/ 13 @ Immaculata (DH) 8-3 W, 4-3 W 3/ 16 vs. Marywood 8-5 W 3/18 @Eastern 7-5 W 3/ 19 vs. Eastern (DH) 3-2 W, 5-4 W *Myrtle Beach, S. C. WOMEN'S SOFTBALL *3;4 vs. Averett 4-7 L *3/4vs. Christopher Newport 0-4 L *3/5 vs. Hood 5-6 L *3/5 vs. North Carolina Wesleyan 6-11 L **3/11 vs. Shenandoah 0-7 L **3/ 11 vs. Salisbury 0-23 L **3/ 12 vs. Gettysburg 0-5 L **3/ 12 vs. Christopher Newport 1-24 L * VWC Beach Blast **Salisbury University Invitational WOMEN'S LACROSSE 3/ 1 @Ferrum 4-18 L 3/ 10@ Hollins 16-3 W 3/11 @Messiah 0-19 L 3/ 19 vs. Manhattanville 10-23 L WOMEN'S TENNIS *2/2 vs. Kutztown 8-1 W *2/5 vs. Trine 9-0 W ""2/9 vs. Shepherd 8-1 W 2/9 vs. Elizabethtown 7-2 W -· - ~- ~ f\ 9 BASEBALL FACECIFF t:wi~~,e r @Beaconsoons For up to the minute reports on your favorite Colonels teams throughout the week, follow The Beacon Sports on Twitter at www.twitter.com/BeaconSports THE I " e BASEBAU. Changes a swing in the right direction SpriEdilor [HBISIO:PJIERIHKI.L ~- ....... College baseball has always been far and away different from professional baseball because of one glaring reason; the use of aluminum bats as opposed to the standard wood bats that the game was originally created with. Aluminum bats create much higher scoring games and allow for what might have been a routine pop fly to become a home run. They have turned the game into a much more offensive heavy sport than it should be, not to mention the danger that comes with the speed of line drives hit off of them. With the NCAA's new rule that will be implemented for the 2011 season, bats must now fit within the new regulation that restricts the "sweet spot" on the bat. The change will make these aluminum bats act more like their wooden counterparts, al- lowing for lower scoring games, more realistic hits, and will separate the average hitters from the good ones. I, for one, could not be happier with this new regulation. I will admit I do love hearing that ping off the bat when someone gets hold of one off an aluminum bat, but that's the only thing they have going for them. Using an aluminum bat does not make you any better of a hitter in the long run, but instead may actually do the opposite. What might be a home run with an aluminum bat might just be a routine ground-out with a wooden one. How can a player learn to be a better hitter if they think they are doing right already? I've always been a believer that they should just get rid of the aluminum bats all together, especially every time you hear of a young pitcher being victim to a freakishly hard line drive that could have been avoided had it been hit off a wooden bat. The metal bats just make the game unrealistic and nearly impossible for major league scouts to evaluate talent at the college level. The main thing you hear from college players trying to transition to professional ball is how difficult it is to get used to the wooden bats right away. With no time in between, players have to learn on the fly how to hit with different bats. Now that they will be more similar, it should allow for an easier transition. However, with the new rules that will regulate the aluminum bats that can be used and make them act more like wooden bats, it is certainly a step in the right direction for the NCAA. Something needed to be done to eliminate the steep rise in offense as bats were getting better and better at provide instant power and home runs. By shrinking the sweet spot on the bat and making them more like wooden bats, it allows for a better game, allow scouts to better evaluate the talent the players have and how it will translate to the big leagues, and still gives that sweet ping of the ball off the bat. While it will still most likely be a big transition for hitters to go from these new aluminum bats to wooden bats, the fact that they will act in nearly the same manner will certainly make the transition a lot easier. use goto ;r; New rules driving me batty MEN'S TENNIS *Hilton Head, S.C. c MARCH 22, 2011 Are the new NCAA baseball bats a good idea? *Hilton Head, S.C. *2/2 vs. Bridgewater 3-6 L *2/4 vs. Trine 5-4 W *2/8 vs. Regis 9-0 W *2/2~s. Shepard 6-3 W 2/9 vs. Elizabethtown 8-1 W THE BEACON - In the past, the NCAA has allowed bats with a "ball exit speed ratio" certification, but this year they have moved to a new "batted ball coefficient of restitution" baseball bat standard which is supposed to reduce ball exit speed off the bat. I can understand the safety benefits and I do respect things that may decrease risk of injury, but I don't think anything was wrong with the old bats. I talked with some of my friends who play Division-I college baseball to get some opinions on the new bats. For the most part, a lot of these guys liked the look and feel of the DeMarini Vexxum 2011 BBCOR, and these are guys who have had many successful seasons using the at the plate. I would think that this year's new BBCOR model would be just as good even with the new baseball bat standards in college baseball. In their off season, they told me they pulled out the new DeMarinis in batting practice to try it out. I even got to try my hand at a couple swings with the new bats, which honestly look pretty cool. I just couldn't wait to see how it hit, and I expected some good results. Right off the bat, I noticed a significant difference with the sound of the BBCOR bat. It didn't seem to have that loud ping like most other metal bats have, but instead more of a thump and quite frankly wasn't too nice on the ears. Even when you hit a ball square, the sound just wasn't rewarding. At least with the old aluminum bats, you get a rewarding crack of the bat when hitting the ball square. Not only did the bat sound bad, but the results didn't seem to live up to expectation either. I watched my friends hit the balls that they would have hit in the past as a home run in batting practice to only a double. For the most part, I found that the DeMarinis really restricted ball flight, and exit speed off the bat. The DeMarini is just one of the new types ofBBCOR stamped bats and seems to be a disappointment so far. It's not ,the specific bat, it's BBCOR in general. You're not going to find any difference in any other BBCOR bat. At this point, the NCAA and NFHS should just go back to wood bats and get rid of all this nonsense about research design to undo the benefits of technology. Don't get me wrong, I love technology and I usually side with good research, but I don't really see any good points about switching to these new bats. Potentially with the change to the BBCOR bats, the game will probably have fewer home runs and scores much lower which would mean the game would definitely change in favor of the pitching and defense, which might not be a bad thing. As far as ~ g s are changing for the better, but as a hitter or someone who is watching the game, it is changing for the worst in terms of entertainment. I think the NCAA is missing the point here. They should be more concerned with helping players improve at hitting instead of focusing on a bat to make them better. Plus, who wants to pay $300 plus for a new bat that's supposedly a "little better" than a wood bat? The bottom line is the NCAA should just stick with the old aluminum bats..I feel these BBCORs are an expensive alternative to a problem that didn't need to be fixed. cone ifyo �THE BEACON I MARCH 22, 2011 19 Editor d goin r ormance i . What's an honor like * u? I was really surprised. 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I always had more !~ball · ~r vol• y<rn lo h~veit State "" How" like? .· a Penn, · e,n . �- ~ - ~ 20 - - -~ -'=-----=--=--~-;:-- _ - -- ---------------------~----==--~-- - --------THE BEACON SPORTS ~- MARCH 22, 2011 Cl Lacrosse has high hopes for program, season Colonels hope to become D-111 team while continuing winning ways BY MIKE DOBBS Correspondent As the Wilkes University lacrosse team prepares to play another season as a club sport, there is hope within the program that it will compete on the Division III level very soon. In recent years, the program started taking the necessary steps to be a part of a Division III league. Assistant coach Michael Fox and club President Nicholas DiPaolo have been primary reasons that the university is considering promoting the sport to Division III. "When I started playing (lacrosse) my freshman year, nobody really took things _ seriously except for the coaches and (a) s~lect few players," DiPaolo said. "The group of guys that play now are really close friends and have a good connection on and off the field." Fox has been with the program for the past six years and said he can see the improvement of all the elements since he started coaching the lacrosse team. He specializes in coaching the defense and organizes recruiting. When the club first started, a number of the players on the team had never played lacrosse before. Some were trying the sport out because it was something to do on campus. However, in the past few ypars, Wilkes has made an effort to recruit better talent to the university. "The dynamic has changed a great deal," Fox said. "Currently all but three players have been recruited to play lacrosse at Wilkes. The other three have varying levels of experience and had found Wilkes for another reason." Another dynamic that has changed throughout the program is turnover. The teanwost four major contributors - defensemen Ryan Bracey and Conner Mack and attackers Zack Kowatch and Colin Galla:--per - from last year's squad. However, this team returns a lot of senior leadership and looks to build upon a solid foundation. One of those seniors is Will Botterman, who plays the attack position. He, along with the rest of the senior class, EICllSIVE V1Sit our website to see original videos, slideshows, and pictures you won't find in the print edition. E We J, BY Edito w tion, tion 1 The Beacon/Melissa Polchinski Colonels attack Sean Cox avoids Penn State Berks defense and looks to net a goal for Wilkes during the Colonels match up on Sunday, March 20. will have to provide the leadership that is vital to success. "Even if the coaches cannot make it to practice, the captain will conduct the practice," Botterman said. "Leadership will be key in closing out victories this year. Last year, we let a couple games slip away from us in the closing minutes." "With the core group of seniors returning and underclassmen stepping up where needed, we should again contend for a playoff berth," Fox said. A few younger players looking to have big seasons and help replace the losses from last year are Casey Elfvin, Sean Cox and Vance Farrell. DiPaolo and Fox both mentioned Elfvin as someone who has stepped up as a leader on the defensive end of the field. "Sean Cox is a junior midfielder who really serves as our go-to guy for support and encouragement," Fox said. "He has also stepped up to play midfield and attack when needed." "Casey Elfvin has really stepped up as a leader on defense, and Vance Farrell did a great job on face-offs and offense in the double header we had this fall," DiPaolo said. "Both are sophomores and have been very impressive on the field so expect to see this carry on in the spring season." Another new aspect to the lacrosse program this year is the new home field advantage. In the past, the team played its home games at Misericordia University. Misericordia is about 20 minutes away, which could prevent a lot of student fans from attending the games. This year is the first year that the lacrosse team will play their home games much closer to campus at the Ralston complex. The lacrosse program started in 1967 and ran until 1981 after many successful seasons. The 1975 season was one to remember for the program as it won a Middle Atlantic Conference championship. It also fielded the top scoring tandem in the SEE LACROSSE, Page 17 for more information check out. .. I lwilkesbeacon.com GOl � 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 2011 March 22nd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2011 March 22 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/363c61eaa6a976a3cef1ad25b13fe330.pdf ab42fbe01d57039a883c268273ba7fc2 PDF Text Text Tuesday, March 29, 2011 , THE NEWS OF TODAY REPORTED BY THE JOURNALISTS OF TOMORROW Volume 63 Issue 17 I Education system needs work Workforce and higher education hearing presents issues for NEPA BY JACQUELINE LUKAS Editor-in-Chief With the recent cuts in education, many people in higher education and from the local workforce expressed uncertainty about the future during the hearing on "Reviving our Economy: The Role of Higher Education in Job Growth and Development" on Monday, March 21 at Wilkes University. Congressman John Kline (RMinnesota), chairman of the committee on education and the workforce, held a hearing in conjunction with Congressman Lou Barletta (R-Hazelton) with two panels of individuals and the overall mood of the hearing was that of addressing educational needs. In his opening remarks, Barletta assured Kline he would leave Wilkes University "with a very clear picture of how Northeast Pennsylvania is taking strides to reviving our economy to a higher quality of higher education." "After years of tough economic times, it is clear we need to get our economy moving again, and people back to work," said Barletta. "That is why we are here today." The first panel, which included James Perry, president of the Hazleton City Council, and Jeffrey Alesson, vice president of strategic planning and quality assurance at Diamond Manufacturing, expressed concern about high school level education. Perry said there needs to be more collaboration and communication between high schools and colleges for new and emerging fields. "In talking to students at all levels, faculty, administration and parents, there is a common thread that is evident in what our communities need from our local colleges and universities and that is a lack of communication and the need for more collaboration," Perry said. Perry said one way to do this is more cooperative education opportunities because these opportunities necessary to high school students. Also, Perry said standardized testing required by the state of Pennsylvania limits valuable teaching time. Alesson then stressed the need for communication and problem solving skills at Diamond Manufacturing. He said people coming into the work force are not currently prepared with these skills and Diamond Manufacturing has to work with these employees to obtain these skill types. "While it is important that today's graduates are technically competent, I feel that it is equally important that they be competent in the areas of communications and problem solving," Alesson said. "Companies in today's competitive environment live and die by their ability to communicate effectively." Barletta said Partners in Education, a project that he is "very proud of," brings together local industries, school districts and students. PIE shows students the local opportunities that exist for them, allows local industry to talk to students about the basic work skills SEE EDUCATION, Page 3 The Beacon/Allison Roth Sterling on life support High school students protested the potential demolition of the Hotel Sterling building last week. The building is a historical landmark for the city, but because renovation plans have fallen through, it was announced it will be destroyed. Einstein Bros. Bagels may be replaced BY DEVON I NOVAK Staff Writer The Beacon/Laura Preby Einstein offers breakfast and lunch foods to students, teachers and the general public. Einstein Brothers Bagels may no longer occupy the cafe space in UCOM after its five-year contract runs out this summer. The university is undecided about whether or not to renew the contract. "It depends on what the students would like," said Helen Hoban, district manager for Sodexo, the company which handles Wilkes' on-campus dining. However, there are mixed feelings about whether Einstein should stay or go. The fate of Einstein will be a university decision based on student feedback from questionnaires. "Based on the sales it's not terribly popular," Hoban said. "That's one of the reasons why we're looking at other options. We'd like to find something that students may use more and enjoy more." To determine what the students want, a flavor profile survey was sent out two weeks ago in which general questions were asked to determine the university's dining preferences. The questionnaire asked questions about what kinds of foods they liked and if they preferred 'on the go' or 'sit down.' SEE EINSTEIN, Page 4 Opinion Pages 6-8 Life Pages 9- 12 Arts & Entertainment Pages 13-15 Sports Pages 16-20 U.S. foreign involvement Embroidery Workshop There's no place like Farley Tennis Teammates The U.S. should not jump into foreign conflicts in which they are not directly involved. Members of the Polish Room host a workshop to teach members and nonmembers how to sew an Easter towel. Home to more than just academic journals, the Farley Library boasts an impressive collection of €inema. Seniors Adam Coombs and Wes McCollum have been teammates and roommates for three years. PAGES PAGE 10 PAGE 13 PAGE 16 l!JII Established 1936 P~ Newspaper Assodation Member �CONTACT US: wilkesbeacon.news@gmail.com P3 students request exemption from activity fees BY AMANDA LEONARD Assistant News Editor Pharmacy Senate is currently seeking alternative ways to allocate funds with a petition or possible constitutional amendment. In the past,outside funds were more prevalent and accessible. Recently, Student Government considered granting funds to Pharmacy Senate, but could not due to pharmacy's exclusivity as a professional academic organization. Pharmacy students are looking for a change that would not only benefit them, but other professional student groups as well. Dean Mark Allen, SG adviser, noted SG does not recognize clubs or organizations that are exclusive in terms of funding. P3 pharmacy students decided to create a petition and bypass Student Government's aid. "I certainly recognize the concern from the pharmacy students that they need a steady stream of funding to support their educational program initiatives," he said. The petition requests P3 and higher pharmacy students to be exempted from paying the required activities fee and keep the money within their program. Greg Castelli, P3 pharmacy student and president of Pharmacy Senate, said that the petition originated in the P3 class. "It arose because P3 students felt that we aren't really getting enough benefits from the money we are paying into the school," he said. Last spring, Pharmacy Senate attempted to get onto SG's budget, but was not al~wed to because of its exclusivity. "We know that SG is taking some actions to fix it, but in the past we have not been able to go there for help for conferences and additional funds," he said. Benjamin Beidel, SG president, is working with the pharmacy students to figure out a solution. The Beacon/Laura Preby Pharmacy students attend a pharmocatherapy of CNS disorders class. P3 students signed a petition stating that they would prefer their activity fees be kept within their program, to aid in the funding of professional development. "It is SG's position to consider any com"We want to help develop our students plaints related to student life brought to professionally whether that's paying for it by anyone of the university community CPR first aid courses that they have to pay and properly investigate," he said. "We for, sending them to conferences or to anhave done so and have taken measures to nual meetings," he said. Allen said the younger pharmacy stuamend our constitution to reflect that, but have placed them on hold in light of the dents would benefit as well because the petition." money being used for professional develCastelli also said some pharmacy stu- opment would most likely trickle down to dents feel as if they are not benefiting from their classes and funds. Pharmacy Senate's current funds are paying this fee to SG and since they are considered graduate students, in terms of dwindling and a loss of between $5,000 and tuition and credits, they should not be re- $6,000 will also need to be accounted into their yearly budget. The lack of funds may quired to pay the activities fee. If exempted from the fees, the money have been an issue in the past but Castelli would help defray costs that they often noted that no one had spoken up about it. "As undergraduates, we took advantage have to pay without funding. "We really want to work with students of our student activity fees and this year to get an idea of where the money will be it's kind of the fact that we're trying to used," Castelli said. "People who brought make ourselves better professionally so up the idea already have ideas of what they we can look better on resumes when we're want to do." trying to get jobs," he said. "We're moving Most of the money will be used towards away from all the Casino Nights and all professional development and resume the fun activities to help develop ourselves building skills. professionally." ~BEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903 E-MAIL: wilkesbeacon@gmail.com All P3 students signed the petition. Jn. formation will be discussed with undergraduate pharmacy students about future funding during informative meetings. Beidel said at this point, SG will make sure that pharmacy students are properly informed of what the removal of their activity fee means, including their forfeiture of any undergraduate status. "SG will discuss and vote on the pro• posal as a group and send either a favoring or opposing message to the President's cabinet with our collective reasoning for doing so and any alternatives that may feel appropriate," he said. However, both Allen and Castelli believe that the petition is gaining more mo• mentum and pharmacy students have more motivation behind it. "The amendment has been slowed down until we determine where the petition will end up going," Allen said. "There needs to be some sort of answer and clarification." There will be an informational forum at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13 for any interested students to discuss the issues of the fees and to clear up any misinformation about it. "I think it's important that students come out and hear whatever everyone has to say, to either confirm or retract their signing of the petition," Castelli said. Allen noted that the even if pharmacy students do get the funding, there will still be unanswered questions. "If either pass, it still leaves a degree of uncertainty as to how much each year would be dedicated to pharmacy students, because they're part of the governance process," Allen said. "But they need a steady, fixed dollar amount which is based on P3 student activity fees." CONTACT AMANDA LEONARD AT: amanda.leonard 1@wilkes.edu Meet the Staff Editorial Staff 2010-11 Editors-in-Chief: Michael Cignoli & Jacqueline Lukas News Editor: Kirstin Cook Online Editor: Bryan Calabro Opinion Editor: AnthonyTruppo Advertising Manager: Whitney Roper A&E Editor: Molly Kurlandski Photo Editor: Allison Roth Life Editor: Christine Lee Design Editor: Michael Klimek Sports Editor: Christopher Hopkins Special Projects Manager: Anthony Dorunda Adviser: Loran Lewis . ToddOravic Staff Writer �THE BEACON I MARCH 29, 2011 NEWS 3 Safe RideS hits rough patch, few students misusing program BY KIRSTIN COOK News Editor nr- re e t's for feel bemo1ore own will is to >n." mat · any es of rma;ome > say, ng of macy 1 still egree l year dents, nance eed a based A few students have been using the Safe Rides program as their personal cab service. If students are intoxicated or concerned about friends driving while under the influence, Wilkes provides the Safe Rides program to transport students back to campus safely. However, some students have been abusing this option and using it for purposes other than this intention. Mark Allen, dean of student services, said health and wellness services uses the cab bills to record the locations that students are traveling to and from via Safe Rides. These bills showed students talcing trips from points on-campus to off-campus locations, riding from off-campus spots to other off-campus places and calling cabs in the early morning or daytime. Allen said these types of rides are most likely not related to alcohol and therefore not following the goal of the program. "It is a program that is limited to people who are either under the influence or with someone who is under the influence, and they feel they need a safe way back to campus," Allen said. The Safe Rides program is funded by an alcohol education account. Allen explained that if the program is not being used for alcohol awareness purposes, it is talcing EDUCATION Continued from FRONT PAGE needed and helps school districts to teach basic work skills. The second panel dealt with higher education and education after high school: Dr. Reynold Verret, provost of Wilkes University; Raymond Angeli, president of Lackawanna College; Joan Seaman, executive director of Empire Beauty Schools; and Thomas P. Leary, president of Luzerne County Community College. Verret said there is a great financial need for Pell Grants because about 36 percent of Wilkes students receive this type of funding in order to attend Wilkes University. He also pointed out that first-year students arriving at Wilkes are not prepared for the college experience and that high school students need to come out of college with basic skills. "Too many high school graduates arrive ill-prepared for college," Verret said. resources away from other anti-alcohol programs. "We want to maximize the use of that money. And we are still committed to the program because it's good, we just want it to function as it's supposed to," Allen said. Another issue that has also developed over the last few months has been some select instances of rude students, which have led cab drivers to submit complaints to the university. Allen said that the issues are isolated, and Student Services is trying to intervene early before a crisis develops. He hopes that increased awareness of the program's intent and reminders to students to be courteous to drivers will eliminate these problems. However, there is a risk the abuse will increase and the program would have to be eliminated. "Certainly if the trend were to continue, there is not appropriate usage or the cab company had particular problems dealing with problematic students to where they felt they wouldn't do it anymore, that would be the risk, but I don't think we're there yet," Allen said. Even though the cases of rude students have been limited, Allen said they harm the reputation of the school as a whole and may cause the cab company, Posten Transportation, to abandon the program. "When even isolated incidents come up, then it reflects badly on the university, and also we don't want to have the cab company come to a point and say 'Gee, we don't want The Beacon/Laura Preby Posten Transportation provides cab services for the Safe Rides program. The intention of the program is to provide safe transportation back to campus for students in endangering situations involving alcohol consumption. to provide this service anymore,"' Allen said. Allen would like to bring more publicity to Safe Rides to clarify the objective of the service. He also noted that many students are unaware of the program altogether, so awareness would allow them to take advantage of it for alcohol-safety reasons. There is information about Safe Rides in the student handbook, but Allen said he would like to see this material more acces- sible to give students awareness about the purpose of the service. "I think we could probably be doing a better job at creating awareness through our office to students as to what is appropriate and what is not appropriate," Allen said. Allen said he does not want to place unnecessary burdens on the cab company, so having cab drivers decide what locations are Angeli said that the challenge is gettin_g students to stay in the area and pursue higher education. Seaman said that higher education is very important to reviving the education in NEPA; she used her own lifelong career in the beauty industry as an example. Seaman has been with Wyoming Valley campus of Empire Beauty School for 35 years and her job involves creating a "total BARLETTA KLINE quality school" for students. "The cosmetology industry Angeli said he wants to keep students in the and professional beauty industry can and area for college and wants to get that message should be looked upon as part of the solution out to high school students. to our economic recovery/' Seaman said. "We really want to send the message down She also mentioned that job opportunities to the high school level that says, 'Whatever for cosmetologists and beauty professionyou need to do, whatever you want to do with als would increase by about 20 percent, your future in education, one of (the NEPA which is much faster than other fields. colleges) has the ability to offer that to you,"' Leary said that community colleges play Angeli said. a key role in higher education and now, more than ever, the economy has greatly impacted community colleges like LCCC. "During the current economic climate, with record numbers finding themselves unemployed, the impact community colleges has increased dramatically with more and more individuals looking to our institutions to train and re-train them so that they can gain a competitive advantage in today's limited workforce," Leary said. Leary said that LCCC has a different goal than other colleges and universities because they have the task of keeping community colleges affordable and accessible to students. He said that increasing tuition could be the difference between going to college and not going to college for those students who are just outside of the realm of financial aid. "If the Pell cuts proposed in HR 1 are approved, many of these students will not have adequate resources to go to college," Leary said. SEE SAFE RIDES, Page 5 CONTACT JACQUELINE LUKAS AT: jacqueline.lukas@wilkes.edu �4 THE BEACON I MARCH 29, 201 1 NEWS Students petition to re-open Towers stairwell Residence Life limited building access to monitor activity for safety reasons BY EMMA ZIMMERMAN Correspondent Safety outweighs convenience. That's the reasoning behind the Office of Residence Life's decision to close the stairwells in University Towers and force all of the building's residents to exit through the lobby. But the decision isn't sitting well with the nearly 170 students that signed a petition to get the building's stairwells re-opened. Over spring break, Residence Life sent a memo to University Towers' Resident Assistants concerning the closing of the stairwell except for in the case of an emergency. Residence Life's main concern is that the building is susceptible to people, other than students, entering. "We want to make this a better situation," Residence Life Director Elizabeth Swantek said. The stairwell is still open for students living in the residence hall to travel from floor to floor The decision was made to remedy past complaints about theft in the Towers building. "Multiple people will walk in with one swipe of a card and some are not students," Swantek said. "People wouldn't ask if they don't recognize someone. Our main concern is assaults. We want to maximize security." The problem of non-students using a card swipe has been ongoing. Students who are not Towers' residents are to sign in at the main desk. When Resident Life went to inspect Towers, Swantek said front desk managers let them in without question. "It just happens so readily," she said. While most buildings on campus always -• EINSTEIN Continued from FRONT PAGE Regardless of what decision is made, Einstein employees will remain. In the case that Einstein is eliminated, current employees will work at whatever new venue is moved into UCOM. Some employees are anxious about the possible change. Janine Davis, an Einstein employee, said she doesn't think the contract would be renewed. "I think the students, faculty and staff would like something different here after five years," she said. "They're tired of the same menu." had one entrance, Towers has two entrances and there is no one to look after the back entrance. "There are no cameras back (at the back entrance)," she said. "There is a camera out front and a desk manned through the high traffic times of the day." With the stairwell closed, students will have to take the elevator even if they are on the first or second floors. Towers resident Shawn Bookwalter, who is a P2 pharmacy major, started a petition against the decision and received nearly 170 signatures. "I took everyone's ideas and put it in words," Bookwalter said. "If given more time, I think more people would have been outspoken." In the petition, Bookwalter expresses concerns such as class tardiness that may be caused due to the influx of students using the elevator. "It doesn't affect me as much on the first floor," he said. "People on the upper floors, however, are waiting for the elevator to come up from me taking it from the first floor, and it hinders their time. Now they'll have to leave a couple minutes early for classes." Bookwalter met with Residence Life this past Thursday and presented his petition. The closing of the stairwell is temporary and a long term solution is being planned. "We want to have an architect come in and have it so there's access to the stairwell from the main door," Swantek said. No date is set for the improvement in Towers because the building will need to be inspected regarding the fire code in order to see how the lobby can be extended and a door put in leading to the stairs. "(The long term plan) would take awhile," However, not all students would agree. "I love Einstein ... they definitely should renew it, this is the place where everybody comes," said Alexandra Paranac, a freshman business administration major. Dan McColgan, senior electric engineering major, also thinks that Einstein should stay. "Einstein Bagels has been there for a while, it has a reputation on campus and it is part of our school identity," said McColgan. "Whatever is put in its place won't be as popular." Terrence Ives, sophomore business administration major, said that if it was replaced, they should choose a similar coffee shop. "I think they should keep Einstein. If they The Beacon/Austin Loukas Students pack into one of the two University Towers elevators. Residence Life recently closed the building stairwell, so students are restricted to using the elevators to enter and exit the building. Bookwalter said. "They did mention they'd be willing to make compromises." In the petition, he outlined several possibilities including having the stairwell open during normal university hours. "They're concerned with safety and assault, but a higher portion of assaults occur in the evening hours," he said. "It is a problem that anyone can walk in," Swantek said. "Assaults can happen any hour of the day. We felt it was the best choice." Bookwalter's main objection is how the closing of the stairwell only offers students one other option. "It's basically locking us in," he said. "It's similar to living at home were to release Einstein from the contract they should consider another breakfast or coffee venue to put in its place," Ives said. Nick Wesley, entrepreneurship major and CEO of Conscious Advertising, said he needs to know more about the possible replacements before he can make an opinion on whether he believes if Einstein should stay or go. Wesley, who is a sophomore, has under parents' rule which isn't why we come to live on campus in college." "The petition did bring up important concerns," Swantek said. "If anyone has any ideas we haven't heard yet, come and talk to me or Dean Allen." The decision directly affects not only students but faculties who also are in the building and will take some getting used to. "Does it concern residents? Yes. Is it cultural change? Yes," Swantek said. "The stairs are more convenient, but safety outweighs convenience." CONTACT EMMA ZIMMERMAN AT: emma.zimmerman@wilkes.edu enjoyed Einstein for the time he has been at Wilkes thus far. "Before I can make a decision I need to know what the other options are," said Wes• ley, "But so far Einstein has served me well." CONTACT DEVON I NOVAK AT: devoni.novak@wilkes.edu form.ore information check out .. Iwilkesbeacon.Coltt IEm app be i If env· stud tion not A case frie Tra A �SAFE RIDES Continued from FRONT PAGE . appropriate for the program scope would be impractical. If students feel like they are in an unsafe environment, Allen said he could justify students using the service even if this situation does not involve alcohol. "That would be perceived as okay, that's a common safety issue -- although it's not alcohol-related, the intent there is one of safety," Allen said. Allen said he could even consider broadening the definition of the program to focus on unsafe situations in general. However, his main concern is on other uses, such as students using the program to get a ride to the mall. "The issue would be more so to, having gone to Wal-Mart to shop and calling the cab to bring you back to campus." Allen said. "Unfortunately, as much as we would like to provide this concierge service, that's not what that program is funded for." Allen suggested many alternatives for cases like this, such as getting rides with friends or through the Luzerne County Transportation System buses. Another transportation service offered is the escort service through Public Safety. Public Safety Manager Jerry Rebo said that this option is for emergencies, such as if a student is stranded. He said students need not be concerned about getting trouble if they use the service for an alcohol-related incident. "Our rides, ifwe ever were to pick a student up that has been drinking, our intention is not calling the police, not getting them in trouble with student affairs - our job is to get them wherever they're going safely," Rebo said. Rebo said that they have come across a few rude students through the escort service, but the majority are courteous. Rebo agreed with Allen that Safe Rides is a useful program to have, and effectively deals with the most important matter on hand: safety. "We support Safe Rides, it's a good indicator that the university does care for the students (and) that they get back safely," Rebo said. The Safe Rides program has been established for about 15 or 20 years, and Allen said it has been working successfully up until now. He hopes the issues of abuse will not become a trend and threaten the program. "We don't want it to go away," Allen said. CONTACT KIRSTIN COOK AT: kirstin.cook@wilkes.edu Student Gov't Notes - March 23 BY AMANDA LEONARD Assistant News Editor American Society of Mechanical Engineers fund request- ASME requested $2,006 to fund a car show that will be held on April 16. Cars have already preregistered for the show and more cars will show up on the day of the event. Motion passes 29-1-12. Relay for Life donation request- Students requested a donation of $3,000 to cover teams' registration fees. There are currently 19 teams registered, 14 of which are from Wilkes University. Fundraising for the event included bake sales, Bart and Urby's, Lucky's, Hardware Bar and Friendly's socials. Relay for life will be a 24-hour event to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Motion passes 27-3-10. Tom Bigler Journalism Conference fund request- coordinators of the conference requested $652.50 for T-shirts that will be given as prizes and to those who run and participate in the event. The conference will bring in professionals from the area and local high schools will attend interactive sessions throughout the day. $653 was allotted. Motion passes 29-0-11. Spring Fling budget update The Spring Fling budget will total $11,096.13. One of the two photo booths have been eliminated to bring down the budget. There is a goal of300 students to attend the event. Motion passes 29-0-11. Treasurer's Report: All College: $1,834.42 Conferences: $11,900 General Funds: $ 6,550 Leadership: $3,199.00 Spirit: $2,000 Special Projects: $3,500 Start Up: $1,500 Student Government Total:$ 30,483.42 CONTACT AMANDA LEONARD AT: amanda.leonard 1@wilkes.edu e SltlDAY & !ATUDDAY IIAPPY IIOUlt 10-12 n Da at to S· I." Daily liAnch special f5.95 & nigh:tly dinner s WWW..RODAIIIOS.C!OM �Anti-gay church's protests unpopular, yet legal BY THE BEACON Editorial Board Perhaps it's the controversial protest signs-the ones that say things like "God hates fags." It could be its uncanny ability to kick grieving families in the groin when they're already down by showing up and picketing a loved one's funeral. Or maybe it's the organization's overall lack of respect for anyone who doesn't share the same religious beliefs as them. For whatever reason, a lot of people simply do not like the Westboro Baptist Church. The Kansas-based parish believes the deaths of American soldiers are God's punishment for the United States accepting homosexuals. And earlier this month, the Supreme Court ruled WBC protests of military funerals are protected under the First Amendment. While many consider the WBC's hatefilled preaching severely misguided, The Beacon supports the Supreme Court's decis10n. Although many do not see eye-to-eye with the WBC, its members are also American citizens. Therefore, WBC parishioners are guaranteed the same rights as every other American. Freedom of speech is one of the cornerstones of American society. Had the justices ruled the WBC didn't have the right to picket, it would have infringed on the First Amendment rights ofWBC parishioners. If everyone agreed about everything, there wouldn't be a reason to guarantee freedom of speech in the first place. In fact, freedom of speech exists to give dissenters a voice. WBC members choose to use their voices to shout messages of hate. Parishioners frequently traverse the country to picket high-profile events to gain maximum exposure for their cause. Last November, five WBC members were scheduled to picket the funeral of Hughestown's Dale Kridlo, an American soldier killed in Afghanistan. 6od H<.d~s Fags The WBC never showed up, but the threat of its appearance caused uproar in the community. Hundreds of people, who probably would not have attended Kridlo's funeral had the WBC not scheduled a protest, came out to pay tribute to the fallen soldier and thank him for serving his country. More often than not, that's what a WBC protest looks like. On one street comer, you've got the WBC holding signs that read "Mourn for your sins" and "America is doomed." On the opposite street comer, you've got a significantly larger amount of people holding signs with phrases like "God hates signs" and "I bet hell is fabulous." However, the same law that protects an individual's right to counter-protest the WBC also protects the church's right to spread its message - regardless of how vile, disgusting or distasteful that message happens to be. Although WBC protests are perhaps some of the most well-known demonstrations, they are not the most common. Americans frequently protest government policy, injustices in the workplace and civil rights. If the Supreme Court ruled WBC members didn't have the right to exercise their beliefs, it would have been the court's first step down a treacherous path. It would have set a legal precedent that said it's OK to censor speech with which the majority doesn't agree. Citizens need not endorse a viewpoint that is different than theirs. If they do not agree with something that is presented before them, Americans may voice their dissatisfactions in the form of a legal protest. Although the WBC likely won't win any popularity contests anytime soon, its voice is necessary. If the Supreme Court hit the mute button on these protesters, what would prevent the justices from censoring the First Amendment rights of others? There are American citizens who exercise their First Amendment rights to do good. Unfortunately, there are also American citizens who use those same rights for, well, what the WBC does. But it is in America's best interest to keep both voices alive. And consistent with the Founding Fathers' belief in the marketplace of ideas, the good speech will triumph over the bad. BEACON POLL The Beacon poll is unscientific and does not claim to reflect the overall attitudes of students on the Wilkes campus. This poll is based on 11 responses. dre lik Fu on Last week's question: Do you depend on Pell Grants for your college tuition? • Yes 36% • No 64% This week's question: If Westboro Baptist Church parishioners held a protest in Wilkes-Barre, would you protest their appearance? ha tra fo m • Yes • No Cast your vote online at: www.wilkesbeacon.com SPEAK UP! The Beacon wants to hear your voice. ar w w M th w C Send your name, major, year and opinion to: w wilkesbeacon.oped@gmail.com a The Beacon reserves the right to edit submitted pieces for space and content. Anonymous letters will not be published. C t �THE BEACON I MARCH 29, 2011 OPINION The Spyglass Adolescents should never disregard their rights for free speech in school BY STEPHANIE WILKIE Staff Writer In continuation of my last article addressing the Keystone Exams, I would like to share my "almost arrested" story. Furthermore, I'd like to add my thoughts on adolescents speaking freely. My junior class in high school just finished the PSSAs and I was not happy. Even the principal of our school personally addressed our classes expressing his frustration toward a test only the govern' ment cares about. As a staff writer of my high school's journal, I saw the perfect opportunity to publicize my frustration towards the PSSAs. As it turns out, some people are not too happy with people expressing their frustrations. In my article, I bashed politicians for creating the test. I bashed the government who ultimately prevented my entire junior class from seeing President Barack Obama speak at a local university (before he was elected as president, which means my entire class could have been voting for him). I bashed teachers who would not let me read a teenage romance novel when I finished the math test because the surface area of a cylinder may have been handwritten within its contents. However, I also bashed other students who I knew were cheating on the test. Most students had high expectations for their grade (or maybe their parents did) while some could care less and circled "ABCD" the whole way. At any rate, because I pointed out in print that students were not playing fair, I was subjected to a meeting with the assistant principal, my journal adviser and the dean of students. All three supported my effort to call to attention that the PSSAs were a load of feces. However, they were not pleased with the fact that if I did publish the article, the cops would have to "bring me in for the night, seize the cell phones of my entire junior class, search their phone records and cancel all of their scores." Part of me was screaming, "Just do it. This is your chance to stomp the feet of government officials." But this might have ruined my chance of becoming an editor the following year and gotten my entire class to despise me, so I thought it better to avoid this situation. My adviser told me teachers need some- one like me on their side to support the hatred of standardized testing, but at 17 years old I should not be in jail. This incident calls to attention that adolescents are often afraid to speak their minds. School officials take it into their hands to stop any means of violence or offensive speech that may lead to danger. In my case, it was clear I had the choice to print the "jailbait" language, but if I had it would have put me in prison. Most students do not realize they have the right to express themselves regardless of who says no. Newspapers are often open to accepting any letters to the editor. Although editors do have the right to edit or refuse to print these letters, these letters are often printed regardless of their contents. However, in high school, the case alters. What the letter is regarding and how offensive it is are both factors high school officials must take into consideration before printing anything. These precautions are necessary if the student might be put into jail, but limiting a person's freedom of speech challenges the First Amendment. Oppressing adolescents' freedom of speech can lead to danger outside of printed opinions. Students can become afraid to stand up for themselves. The effects of bullying in high school are not news to anyone. By telling students that speaking up can lead to danger, students may think speaking up in an already-dangerous situation could lead to more trouble. The right to express one's self begins at youth and flourishes as students develop their creativity into successful venues. But high school is beginning to tell students that saying what you want and living as you please is by no means acceptable in this society. I remember my first week of classes at Wilkes. Professors were cursing left and right, and making sexual innuendos in PowerPoint presentations. Students wore dresses provocatively in September. Students were discussing sex, drugs and alcohol in class discussions. Propaganda was everywhere. Adolescents should be exposed to this nature of being. The government and high school administration should ease back on their uptight "ban individuality" campaign and let the future reigning generation live by the words of Neil Young. "Keep on rockin' in the free world." CONTACT STEPHANIE WILKIE AT: stephaine.wilkie@wilkes.edu The tnost dangerous legal thing one is pertnitted to do BY ANTHONY TRUPPO Opinion Editor When I was a child, my doctor taught me the three fundamental rules of driving: deer have a death wish, everyone out there wants to kill you and most importantly, driving is the most dangerous legal thing one can do. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 33,808 fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred in 2009. Although this is the lowest number on record, there are still 11 people being killed in motor vehicle accidents for every 100,000 people in the United States. I feel that drivers need to take action to make this number even lower. I believe the main problem is many drivers of all ages are either unaware of the fundamental rules of driving or choose to ignore these rules outright. These are rules even children are aware of, such as driving the speed limit, refraining from tailgating and slowing down in nasty weather. Perhaps the simplest rule of driving involves paying attention to traffic lights. My three-year-old cousin can tell you a green light means "go" and a red light means "stop." Oddly, grown men and women do not seem to understand this concept. I cannot tell you how many times I have seen people tum on red lights in WilkesBarre without even slowing down to check for traffic. Even though Pennsylvania allows right and left turns on red in certain cases, people need to consider the undeniable truth that they are often not the only drivers on the road. Driving can be compared to running through a battlefield into enemy territory, gun in hand. A vehicle is a weapon and drivers not only need to watch what they are doing, but what everyone else is doing • as well, hence the second fundamental rule of driving. You may know the entire manual by heart, yet being the most careful driver on the planet will not always protect you from other drivers. The thing that angers me most about dangerous drivers is tailgating, which according to the Highways Agency, the organization responsible for maintaining the road network in England, factors into more than one-third of all driving accidents in England. Since tailgating occurs everywhere, this statistic is likely the same in the U.S. Driving 62 miles per hour rather than 60 will not make a significant different in getting you home in time to catch "Dancing With the Stars." Also, do not forget deer have a death wish and if one was to dash in front of your vehicle and you were to hit the brakes, the tailgater would have no choice but to create a deer-car-car sandwich. Returning to the concept of a vehicle as a weapon, some drivers use their vehicles as instruments of intimidation, engaging in what is widely known as road rage. AAA conducted a survey on 526 drivers and discovered over 90 percent of those surveyed had experienced road rage incidents within the past year. Whereas some acts of road rage are rather harmless, such as uttering expletives under one's breath, aggressive acts can lead to accidents. The survey revealed 62 percent of drivers were victims of tailgaters and I percent claim to have been physically assaulted by human hands. Although road rage is often inevitable, drivers should try to release their frustrations in ways that will not harm others or themselves. Remember, driving is a not a right, but a privilege that should not be abused. Using common sense while driving can not only save your life, but lives of others as well. CONTACT ANTHONY TRUPPO AT: anthony.truppo@wilkes.edu �-~ - 8 - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - -- - OPINION ---- -- THE BEACON I MARCH 29, 201 1 .Playboy not a smut-filled publication, provides a good read BY PHAT NGUYEN Assistant Sports Editor I used to laugh at people who told me they read Playboy for the articles, but when I heard a fellow mass media connoisseur's opinion on the matter, I was surprised and quickly found myself in search of the notorious publication. I could care less for the nude photos honestly; I was really much more impressed with the level of entertainment. Coming from a pretty conservative family, I would probably never be able to subscribe to something like Playboy's genre even if I really did just care for a good read. From the Playboy issues I have read, I have quickly found that the magazine targets a younger demographic. Playboy offers a full course load of entertainment: sports, music, movies, popular culture, politics, economics, electronics and even beautiful women with minimal clothing. I was most surprised with the magazine's quality of writers. In fact, Playboy has a Jong history of publishing short stories by notable authors such as Margaret Atwood, Arthur C. Clarke, Ian Fleming, Vladimir Nabokov, P. G. Wodehouse and Kurt Vonnegut. I really like the movie section. What I really enjoyed was how the advertising played into the actual articles. Many of the ads did run and played into the stories quite sue- cessfully. Quite a bit of the ads also featured were cool things to check out such as Ferraris, first aid kits, different types of alcohol and how to buy cigars. The goal it seems is to be clever and concise with cartoons and humorous punch lines. As an avid reader of Maxim, I can tell you Playboy is hands down the better option. I like Playboy's "20 Questions" feature, which I feel is much more hip and informative. These are not the short interviews that lack depth, but more of writers asking questions that people who don't write would be asking, basically the real deal. There never seems to be a cutoff for spacing. They have more info boxes with some really great statistics, and the articles are rather meaty and full of life. Playboy also offers something a little different from other similar magazines, targeting people of my demographic with articles such as the social agenda of the 112th Congress followed by Playmate news. Playboys March 2011 issue offered 20 different ads and 30 different articles. The ad pages were about 42 to the 84 actual pages for articles and photos. Based on those numbers, Playboy doesn't seem to be run solely on ads and sponsorship, but perhaps the sale of its own photography and image. In fact, the Playboy bunny is probably one of the most popular trademarked icons in the world. The pictures are what sell the magazine. They find attractive female celebrities and take tasteful pictures of them. Yes, there is a fair share of naked women in this magazine, but I feel the pictures for the most part are tasteful and classy. The overall feel is artistic rather than overbearing. I would probably say that has a Jot more to do with the photographers than the girls. I like that they are virtually all in classic pin-up format. Similar publications like Hustler and Penthouse try to push the envelope and show really graphic scenes. Playboy, at the very worst, is mildly softcore pornography. I would argue that Maxim, FHM and Cosmopolitan clearly depict more porn content when compared to Playboy, because their pictures are very suggestive, showing women lusting for sex and lying around in beds. In Playboy, however, they are just women modeling nude, something which I consider artistic. If you enjoy really solid articles about all kinds of topics relating to our society, I can't think of a better magazine than Play boy for a general overview targeting males ages 1835. Perhaps GQ does, but Playboy is deserving of much more than it's given in terms of writing and actual entertainment/news. Playboy is a much better magazine than it is given credit for, and I give it a stamp of approval. CONTACT PHAT NGUYEN AT: p hat.nguyen@wilkes.edu J 1 1 The Beacon/Thomas Reilly Even though consumers often purchase Playboy magazine for the pictures, the articles should not be ignored. The articles are well-written, interesting and inform ative. United States involvetnent in w-orld conflict frivolous BY THE BEACON Editorial Board Look before you leap is an old saying, but it is applicable to nearly every situation in life. It is used in a figurative manner to say people should think before they do so~ ething. Examples range from picking out fruit at the supermarket to selecting a college to literally looking before you leap. Another pertinent situation is the United States' involvement in world conflicts. The ones in which we aren't directly, inherently involved. An example of this would be the conflict in Libya. For example, America went to war with Iraq when, unbeknownst at the time, its most important reason, weapons of mass destruction, was a sham. The lies President George W. Bush spouted out have since created a huge coffee stain on the pants of time. After spending billions of dollars destroying and rebuilding a country divided by citizens who want us there and citizens who never have, it is important to continue asking this question: What was it all for? The usual answer in this situation is the Iraqi people are free, thanks to U.S. involvement. Also, there are tons of countries not practicing democracy. England still has a monarchy, but we Jet this go because they also have a parliament and we think the monarchy is just a group of figureheads. This isn't actually true. They are leaders in the military and government alike. Millions of British citizens' dollars are given to the monarchy every year as "allowance." Assuming the U.S. government is fully aware of how the royal family has exploited what they only are allowed because they consider it their "birthright," why haven't we gone to war with England? Because giving the gift of democracy is frankly not a good enough reason. This didn't work when we did it in Vietnam, so to do it now is to not learn from history. The other major reason the U.S. got involved with Iraq is Iraq was having conflicts within their own borders. So we prevented one war with a bigger war. Albert Einstein once said, "You cannot simultaneously prevent and prepare for war," meaning you actually can't prevent war with war. War for peace is moot, because it is an oxymoron. It is important to note the U.S. has not officially declared war since World War II. Korea, Vietnam and Iraq are all considered military conflicts, not wars. Thus, the recent mounting conflict in Libya could quite easily be our next Iraq. One big difference in this situation is there was United Nations approval in Libya; however, Iraq was believed at the time to directly affect the U.S. Sure, in certain situations it seems like being stuck between a rock and a hard place when deciding whether to involve ourselves or not, but this does not mean the answer is to throw caution to the wind and start playing a game of dodgeball with enormous bombs. Basically, The Beacon believes America needs to stop policing the world. We should be more concerned with our own people. What if we had not gone to Iraq and used this money to help rebuild after Hurricane Katrina? This kind of dough could have rebuilt New Orleans a few times over. If we're going to jump into conflict, why don't we jump into fighting for other things instead? Like curing the No. 1 killer worldwide. No, not the U.S. military, folks: AIDS. In fact, this would not only show we care about our own people's well-being, but would also tie up allies around the world in a much more positive and universal way than war. Two birds~one stone. Except the birds get to live because we found a cure and stopped throwing stones at them. �MARCH 29, 2011 CONTACT US: wilkesbeacon.lifestyles@gmail.com Salvia presentation highlights Health Fair Health screenings, massages and stress management seminars featured BY CHRISTINE LEE Life Editor d e It t, er er s: re ut rid ay Lindsay Smith was tired of reading misinformation about salvia on the Internet, so she decided to do something about it. The P6 pharmacy major gave a presentation on the hallucinogenic drug, which is derived from a plant, at Wilkes University's annual Health and Wellness Fair. Last Thursday's fair filled the Student Center ballroom with the sights and sounds of all things health. From heart rate counters to HIV testing, attendees were offered a full range of health needs. The event, which is sponsored annually by Health and Wellness Services and Human Resources, is for designed for students, faculty, and staff to get a good education and tips for better health and well-being. Smith's goal in presenting was for students to learn something about the drug, which has become popular due to sites like YouTube. "I hope that people would learn something, anything, if they take one little thing away from this presentation, I think it would be helpful," Smith said. "I'm not really hoping to give anybody opinions; I want them to form their own opinions after I've presented all the facts." In Smith's words, the reason she wanted to present on salvia was to relate more to college students, of which this kind of potentially dangerous drug could be considered amusing. Smith says she found out about salvia through a toxicology rotation on drugs of abuse. "It interested me because I was on a toxicology rotation (for pharmacy) and we talked a little bit about drugs of abuse and salvia was mentioned but was not really indepth studied, so I actually wanted to learn about it myself," Smith said. The Beacon/Allison Roth P6 pharmacy major Lindsay Smith, right, discusses stroke screenings results with a local resident. A stroke prevention screening was one of the many screenings offered this year at the annual Health and Wellness Fair in the SUB Ballroom. Smith also said that salvia's increasing prevalence, particularly among males, in the U.S. and ease of availability is one of the reasons why salvia would be a relevant topic for students. "I guess that's why I chose to do salvia (as a topic) because of its ease of availability to get and its increasing prevalence," Smith said. "I also don't think that all the facts are presented accurately all the time on the Internet. Part of Smith's presentation was to allow the audience to form their own conclusions about the legalities of salvia. She noted there has been research done with the drug for uses in schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease, but she wanted people to get the facts about the drug. "I don't want to make (the audiences') opinion for them; I'd like them to form their own opinion about whether or not it should be legal and whether or not they should try it," Smith said. "I'd like them to realize that there are risks and consequences involved and also what effects it can cause." Some of the other featured exhibits at this year's Health and Wellness fair included screenings for cholesterol, glucose, carotid, thyroid and bone density screenings. According to Health and Wellness coordinator and fair organizer Gail Holby, there were other useful features this year. "This year we had stress management, a dietitian, bone density screenings and free massages," Holby said. Featured educational topics ranged in variety this year from diabetes, sex education and contraceptives, to cancer fitness, alcohol and stress management. This year, students majoring in the pharmacy program were able to help out by giving mini-presentations on such topics as asthma, complete with inhalers, how to quit smoking, and heartburn. "I was very happy that the pharmacy students were able to give a good participation this year, as well as the Bacchus Club," Holby said. As far as feedback goes for next year's fair, Holby says that she gets plenty of it, plus a little bit more. "People do go for the screenings (presented), although sometimes they come out with negative results, it's still good that they went," Holby said. Holby also adds that each year she tries to add something new and especially enjoys student participation in the fair. "I like student participation. We just try to bring in what is most beneficial to students, staff and faculty, and we welcome suggestions," Holby said. CONTACT CHRISTINE LEE AT: christine.lee@wilkes.edu �---- - 'C Chatting with Faculty: Dr. William Biggers BY CHRISTINE LEE The Beacon: What's one random fact about yourself that you would be willing to tell? Biggers: I don't like cold weather and snow that much. Life Editor When students taking human anatomy and physiology walk into class, some are shocked to discover the tarantula that greets them. The tarantula, affectionately called Chico, is one of several unique creatures that inhabit the office of associate professor of biology Dr. William Biggers, who is in his eighth year of teaching at Wilkes. A native of Raleigh, N.C., the graduate of North Carolina State University also teaches invertebrate biology and comparative physiology. He currently resides in Mountain Top, Pa., with his wife and has a 25-year-old daughter who works in Panama. The Beacon: Tell us a little bit about yourself. Biggers: I am a biochemist with a research focus in biochemical regulation of reproduction and development of invertebrates. The Beacon: What got you interested in bugs? Biggers: Before I got interested in inver- The Beacon: What were you like in college? Biggers: I was a fairly serious student but at the same time I liked to have some fun. I would say I was a mixture of serious and fun, but not real serious. My motto is get the most out of what life has to offer and I have always to live up to that. The Beacon: If you were stranded on a deserted island and could only bring three things, what would they be? Biggers: A bathing suit, fishing rod and suntan lotion. The Beacon/Christine Lee Dr. William Biggers is fascinated by venomous animals, such his tarantula, Chico. I'm more interested in aquaculture invertebrates. I'm working now with freshwater muscles and how researching how the environment affects them. I also enjoy investigating larval metamorphosis, such as that of The Beacon: What kinds of things do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Biggers: I like watching movies, working out a little, reading novels and swimming. The Beacon: In your opinion, what defines a biologist? Biggers: Somebody that's very curious about life processes. The Beacon: What do your students think of you? Rinnin•~ • -·ee-·-· graduate school. It's mostly because there's not very much known about their physiology. It surprised me that bugs even have an endocrine system. What I find to be particularly interesting is their place in the evolution of hormone systems, so I like investigating how they affect other species groups. The Beacon: What makes bugs, especially tarantulas and scorpions, fascinating to you? Biggers: I've always been interested in venomous animals, more for curiosity. But animal species undergo it. The Beacon: Tell us about the bugs you currently own. Biggers: I have wood beetles that are used for the Adventures in Science program to measure beetle pulling power. A tarantula called Chico, a Chilean Rose-Haired tarantula. I've had the scorpion for two years and it is an Emperor Scorpion from Florida. I mostly handle and let students handle the tarantula. words. Biggers: Easy-going, caring and enjoy life. The Beacon: If you could have one wish, what would it be and why? Biggers: If I had one wish I wish I would say to find a cure for all cancers. Partly because my mom died of cancer at a young age and seeing her go through the treatments was tough. Also, my daughter had Hodgkin's Lymphoma at age nine. T'h'3u nt"nh".lhh , fh-inlr I'm ., littlP ···-J t'"~~-~·J ........ ••• • - ..... . bit crazy and eccentric. That I'm nice but a little bit eccentric and crazy. The Beacon: What advice do you have for your students? Biggers: Try as hard as you can and I think you should think of these courses as not to memorize facts as to see the significance in what you are learning about. CONTACT CHRISTINE LEE AT: christine./ee@wilkes.edu Teaching Polish heritage through embroidery workshop BY HOLLY BOYER Staff ~ riter The Wilkes University Polish Room held an embroidery workshop for members of the community to learn about Polish heritage and bring home their own traditional Polish craft. This year the Polish Room's workshop was about making an Easter towel with the wording "Wesolego Alleluja," which is the equivalent of a Polish Easter greeting, by using the counted cross-stitch technique. On either side of the script are two pisankis, which are tradition decorative Easter eggs. The event, held in the Savitz Multicul- tural Lounge, took place from 9 a.m. to noon for members and non members of the Polish Room. After the first session of the workshop was completed last Saturday, the participants will return next week for the second three-hour instruction session. During the second session participants are going to work on the pisanki part of the towel, so that it can be finished in time for Easter. This year, the workshop was limited to only 15 participants with two instructors so that the participants were able to get some one-on-one attention, if needed. The cost of the workshop, which supplied a kit including all required project materials, was $5 for members of the Polish Room and $10 for non members. By attending the workshop, participants got the opportunity to learn about Polish heritage as well as the not-too-difficult technique required in creating some unique Polish traditions. "My favorite part was to actually see something develop that you made with your own hands, it was unbelievable. Just to see what it was supposed to look like to it actually happening, that you did it, it was amazing," said Joyce Latoski, a member of the Polish Room who participated in the workshop. This is the second annual workshop hosted by the Polish Room that has been held at Wilkes. Last year, participants learned w BY Cl Staff Stu1 broug comp displ~ encot tend Prii handt Pruss who ~ of g fiustr The ofTe~ the b2 to pb ning Th round two d wishe reprei gate spac Ro first Thos doub ondp back. Sen Gunt chips her th the fi years races about the Swieconka Easter baskets and about tradition of how the Saturday before Easter, women gather to assemble a basket of food to be eaten on Sunday morning. This basket is filled with certain foods that had specific meanings. When the women gather together, the priest comes and blesses the basket to be able to be eaten on Easter morning. The embroidered towel can be used for several things. Some participants have decided to use it in their houses as home decor, and some use it as a covering cloth for the Swieconka baskets during Easter. . SEE POLISH, Page 11 Mem duri �'Casino Week' offers plenty of fun, cool prizes for students Week of game nights features Texas Hold 'Em, Bingo and a night at the races BY DEVONI NOVAK Staff Writer Student Government's week of games brought Wilkes students together in a fun, competitive environment. A variety of prizes displayed in the SG office window no doubt encouraged the crowds of students that attended. Prizes included: Wal-Mart gift cards, handbags, a Mac Book Pro, a $1,000 King of Prussia mall card and many more. Students who came out tried their luck on three nights of games. Although some left the nights in frustration, others hit the jackpot. The games began this week with a night ofTexas Hold 'Em. Students meandered into the ballroom on the second floor of the SUB to play tournament style, in hopes of winning a Wal-Mart gift card. Seven top finishers of Texas Hold 'Em played again during casino night to determine the final winner. Thursday was a night at the races. Every round a student could bet on no more than two different horses, but in any amount they wished. A pair of dice was rolled, one die represented the horse that couid ieave the gate and the other determined how many spaces it could progress. Round winners were those who bet on the first and second horses to reach the finish. Those who bet on the winning horse won double what they wagered, while the second place horse won its supporters their bets back. Senior communications major Amanda Gunther was the lucky player with the most chips, 370, at the end of the night, winning her the Mac Book Pro. Gunther said this was the first game night she ever attended in her years at Wilkes. Deciding to go to the horse races paid off. "It was definitely fun," Gunther said. The Beacon/Allison Roth Students place their bets in a round of poker during Friday's Casino Night, part of a week of game-night festivities. "I had never gone to Casino Night before so I don't have anything to compare it to, but I think it brought out a lot of people and it has a chance to be successful again in the future." Friday, Casi110 Night was a huge success, according to Willie Eggleston, student government treasurer and junior pharmacy major. By hosting a week of game nights, Eggleston says the record for attendance this year was broken. "We broke the record this year so that was good," Eggleston said."I was busy all night, which means it was a good turnout. People seemed really happy with the prizes and really happy with the event overall." At Casino Night, students were each given a cup containing an allotted amount of chips, two tickets that could be traded in for more chips or prize tickets, and a door prize ticket. A variety of games were offered in both the ballroom and lounge of the SUB where students gambled their chips. At the end of the night participants made their way to the lounge where they distributed their tickets among the different prize raffles. Freshman nursing major Kayla Ellrnann POLISH Continued from Page 10 "Even though I am Polish, I never realized there were certain colors and patterns for traditional pisankis. We learned some of the Polish language and different words," Latoski said. The attendees learned about how in the Polish heritage, women use these towel cloths as a gift to give to someone who is special in their lives. They also were informed about the meanings The Beacon/Allison Roth behind the greeting and the eggs. Members of the Polish Room sew Easter towels "I think (the workshop) went very during the embroidery workshop on Saturday. well. The people were enjoying them- selves, and the fact that we had a waiting list meant people were interested in learning about their heritage," said coordinator Helen Grebski. The Polish Room has partaken in many other events including speaking at schools, hosting Christmas dinners, and doing field trips. They also provide two scholarships to students with a Polish background. Members are even thinking about planning a third annual workshop for next year. "Established in 1950, (the) Wilkes University Polish Room fosters an appreciation of Polish heritage by providing an enriching environment filled was the winner of the flat-screen TV door prize. In the other raffles, Ellmann said she only had five tickets to work with. She attempted to win some of the smaller prizes, hoping not many others put tickets into those raffles. Her strategy didn't pay off, although by the end of the night she was the new owner of the TV "When they were calling out the number I was like oh (expletive) and my friend screamed," Ellmann said. CONTACT DEVON I NOVAK AT: devoni.novak@wilkes.edu with cultural books, artifacts and programs," Grebski said. "We are looking forward in the future to have Wilkes students participate, and they don't have to have Polish background. We are also looking to start a student chapter connected to the Polish Room for anyone that is interested in learning about the heritage," said Grebski. The Polish Room can be found on the second floor of the Farley Library for anyone interested. CONTACT HOLLY BOYER AT: holly.boyer@wilkes.edu �What are you looking forward to about spring? 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"We wanted both students and faculty to be able to understand and enjoy the history of film. We thought that was one thing that we were lacking. So we decided to try a small collection of DVDs." Small in the beginning, sure, but now anything less than plentiful is an understatement. At first glance, the collection of DVDs on the first floor of the Farley Library, although sizable, may not look like anything special. But given a closer look, it likens to a walk through the Library of Congress's National Film Registry. And that's because, well, it sort of is. Littered with the classics - such as "Citizen Kane," "On the Waterfront," and "Casablanca," - and more heralded recent works like "Unforgiven" and "Saving Private Ryan," the collection housed in Farley could be easily mistaken for a historical movie database. "(The library's collection is) real impressive," said Alex Caicedo, a senior mechanical engineering major. "My only wish is that I had more time and I could take out more movies so I could see them all. It has all those old movies that everyone is like 'oh I really want to see that movie,' but they never can because it's never available to them. But the library has that collection." The dynamic assortment, is a mirror image of the American Film Institutes "100, Years, 100 Movies" list. The list, which honors the 100 greatest American movies of all time, is the creme de le creme of film in America. Jarecki ensures the Wilkes compilation keeps up to date with the AFI as well as student and faculty requests. "Everything was selected for a reason. Every movie has a purpose, whether it is repre- The Beacon/Allison Roth The Farley Library has hundreds of movies available for students to rent for free. sentational of its time, its genre or the realworld implications," Jarecki said. Case in point: the classic Shirley Temple film, "Bright Eyes." Instead of splurging on an entire set of America's little darling's movies, she selected one that would signify the entire lot. "Shirley Temple may not be popular now, but during her time, the Great Depression, she was a huge box office draw," Jarecki said. "Many of her films she played a character that was orphaned, or down on her luck, and she always triumphed. This is what the public was looking for, especially during that time." The collection has caught the attention of many students, especially Caicedo. Caicedo, who considers himself a movie aficionado, is impressed each time he analyzes the racks of movies. An avid collector and observer of film, he is in awe of both the quantity and quality of movies the library possesses. "It's the reason I didn't get cable," Caicedo said. "We (my roommates) were debating it, but once I found out about the collection, there was really no need for it. At the library, you're getting to see movies that you've always wanted to see, but never getting the opportunity too; and for free. That's unbeatable." Jarecki's is determined to continue improving the collection, albeit on a tight budget. Given an annual fund amount of anywhere between $200 and $300 to work with, Jarecki and her staff of three ensure they can provide the best that American cinema has to offer. According to Jarecki, an average of 600 to 700 movies are rented out each month. However, recently, she said they have noticed their circulation decrease, which is a statistic she said can be attributed to options like Netflix and Redbox. To combat the slightly downward trend, and the tight budget, they have resorted to purchasing just the films nominated for best picture in the recent years, this year included. As of now, they have purchased each 2011 best picture nominee that has been released on DVD. That includes "The Social Network," "The Fighter," "The Kids are Al- right," Winter's Bone," "Toy Story 3," "Inception," and "127 Hours." It's the slew ofrecent award nominees that impresses Caicedo even more. "I walked in the other day and saw "127 Hours," Caicedo said. "You go and see all these old movies, so you don't think they're getting any new movies, but seeing that movie shows that they are still keeping up with the good movies of this time." New movie, old movie, or classic movie - it makes no difference. Each one found in the dazzling collection elicits the same response. "Every movie I've gotten so far is an 'Oh my God movie,"' Caicedo said. "I probably wouldn't have bothered to see them or find them, but they were available, so I had to keep getting them. I always go with two movies in mind, but each time I leave with two different ones that I see while I was there. "It's awesome." CONTACT ANTHONY DORUNDA AT: anthony.dorunda@wilkes.edu �14 A&E . . . THE BEACON I MARCH 29, 2011 'Sw-eet Charity' brings rhythtn of life to Wilkes-Barre BY MOLLY KURLANDSKI A&EEditor Home to over a dozen performances each year, The Little Theater of Wilkes-Barre presented its mid-season show, "Sweet Charity" this past weekend with a Wilkes alumna in the title role. Starring Deidre Lynch as Charity, the once-popular Broadway sensation featured familiar song hits including, "Big Spender," "!Ulythm of Life" and "If My Friends Could See Me Now." The show was set in the late 1960s in New York City and centers on Charity and her journey through her attempts to find love and to find her own purpose. "It's a two-hour adventure about Charity," said Kevin Holbert, the director of the play. "What I like most about this play is that the comedy is timeless. Some of the jokes are dated but for the most part, the situational comedy is just hysterical." The show follows Charity as she works at the Fandango Dance Hall as a taxi dancer with two of her best friends Nickie and Helene (played by Shana Weinstock and Adrienne Box). Although many of her relationships lead to ultimate disappointment, her optimism helps her remain hopeful that things will always turn out right. As its Lynch's fifth show with the Little Theater, this was be the second time she played the role of Charity. Her first time was at Wilkes during her senior year. "I saw the movie when I was 10 and I liked all the music and the dancing," Lynch said. "It's a lot to take in but I looked at it and I knew I wanted to do that someday. (Charity) wasn't a normal character to play. She's kind of damaged but she still keeps this optimism." Hollie Major, another Wilkes graduate, served as musical director to "Sweet Charity." She said there was initial talk of doing "Chicago," but since there was a traveling tour doing the same thing, the board of directors discussed doing 'Charity.' "('Charity') was so similar in time frame and type of music (to 'Chicago')," Major said. "Seeing the music and the choreography together is fascinating and something I enjoy most about this show.'' "Everybody in the cast has worked really hard," Lynch added. "This is such a big show for them all to do. There's a lot of dancing and not everyone in the cast started as dancers, but they ended as dancers." BVi Co no so tw Lo an (" tio Ill an wr Courtesy of the Little Theater/Hollie Major Deidre Lynch, a recent Wilkes graduate, played the title role in "Sweet Charity:' Both Holbert and Major agreed that they wanted the audience to understand the story and relate to the characters. Charity can almost be considered a heroine to everyone. "Everyone can learn something from Charity and to perhaps look on the bright side of every situation in their life," Holbert added. "She is a very optimistic within every circumstance." For more information about this show, students can visit ltwb.org. CONTACT MOLLY KURLANDSKI AT: molly.kurlandski@wilkes.edu SG holds annual casino night 0 0w CREEN PRINTING•EMBROIDERY•PRO _5 ,.The Beacon/Jonathan Bowman Student Government held their annual "Casino Night" last Friday March 25. Students gathered around a variety of casino-like games in hopes to win prizes including a flat screen TV, an iPod touch and other similar electronics. The event was held on the first floor of the Henry Student Center as well as the second floor ballroom. er IS chi gr offi !iv �'Rango':·Unlikely animated hit with a Western feel BY JORDAN RAMIREZ Correspondent 1jor ery ;tu- The moment the three-time Oscarnominee Johnny Depp ("Edward Scissorhands," "Blow") teamed up with the twice-Oscar-nominated screenwriter John Logan ("Gladiator," "The Last Samurai") and his directing colleague Gore Verbinski ("Pirates of the Carribean"), my expectations skyrocketed. After enjoying the film in IMAX, the way it was meant to be seen and heard, I had difficulty finding anything wrong with "Rango." This film consists of aesthetically pleasing animation, wonderful voice work by a fine cast, a nostalgic and nearly perfect Western soundtrack from composer Hans Zimmer, and an impressively satirical and gripping script. However, the most significant, yet generally unknown characteristic of this film is that "Rango" is certainly not only for children. This film encapsulates everything great that any finely made western has to offer and puts a fresh twist on it. A little green (potentially) chameleon lives in a tank. He, an amateur thespian, is traveling in the backseat of his owner's car, desperately attempting to find himself. Before he can figure himself out, he and his fish tank are flung from the vehicle and sent smashing to the road. After receiving advice from a friendly local, the protagonist eventually stumbles into a secluded, drought-plagued town in the desert, suitably named "Dirt." Our hero walks into the nearest saloon and finds himself in one tough predicament. A regular at the bar asks "Who exactly are you?" After a brief period of thought, the little green lizard concocts a personality that is completely devoid of insecurities and is now a self-proclaimed Westerner; who would "kill a man before breakfast just to work up an appetite." Lastly, he adds: "Name's Rango." Throughout the remainder of the film, we follow Rango on his quest to living up to his newly formed reputation and his hopeless attempts at finding some water for the citizens of Dirt. The film is full of action, comedy, amphibious romance, and two delightfully satisfying cameos that are sure to please the older audience. In addition, the 2D textures and details in this film are virtually flawless. This is but another reason why Rango is so good. It does not choose to use an imperfect 3D technology that has seemingly taken over modem-day blockbusters. Photo Courtesy of Facebook The film, which opened March 4, has been receiving great reviews and is at the top of the box office. "Rango" is rated PG and is playing in theaters everywhere. The soundtrack is something to be excited about as well. With new content, as well as sprinkled with impeccably placed classics such as "Ave Maria," "Rango" boasts one of the best all-around soundtracks so far in 2011. Overall, "Rango" is a finely scripted reinvention of the classic Western. This film has everything going for it and it simply should not be missed. CONTACT JORDAN RAMIREZ AT: jordan.ramirez@wilkes.edu f of The Beacon doesn't need or she just needs to be a goalh a passion for good journalism. It's . . Don't want to run the show? Don't worry. There are plenty of other Beacon jobs you can apply for. ,wman , Stu,cluds held )Offl. News Editor Opinion Editor Life Editor A&E Editor Sports Editor Asst. Section Editors Design Editor Online Editor Photo Editor Staff Writers Staff Photographers AND MORE! , �lhlill , [EffiJ]] 001][]-,~-~Im DBfilill MARCH 29, 2011 CONTACT US: wilkesbeacon.sports@gmail.com THE MERCHANT OF TENNIS Nolt' s superb play has gotten the Lady Colonels off to strong start BY PHAT NGUYEN Assistant Sports Editor ----- Melanie Nolt's anticipated debut this season was no easy task. She faced one of her toughest opponents in the conference and walked away with a big 6-3, 6-2 win over Elizabethtown's Alena Marani. "I was up 5-0 in the first set, then she starting pulling things together mentally, but I was able to out the set 6-3 and 6-2 the next set," said Nolt, a sophomore accounting and business major. Nolt and Marani are among the league's best and they were set to meet in last fall in the MAC tournament, but Marani was out due to food poisoning. This win marked the first time they played each other, with Nolt coming out on top. The match at Elizabethtown College was a little more than just a rivalry match, it was personal. Elizabethtown is just a short drive from Nolt's house in Manheim. She asked her closest friends and family to come support her biggest collegiate match ever. "A lot of my friends had spring break that week or commute to Lancaster General," Nolt said. "I told them this is the Photo Courtesy of Steve Finkernagel Melanie Nolt was named Freedom Conference Player of the Week for her efforts against Elizabethtown last week. She took down Alena Marani 6-3, 6-2. closest match I've ever had to home, so please come out to this." She was very excited to see six of her closest friends, along with her aunts and uncles come out. The win was also good enough to give Nolt and the Wilkes women's tennis team the honors of Freedom Conference player of the week for the second consecutive week. Last week's recipient Allison Kristofco followed up her honors with a key win at the No. 2 spot against Madison Pipkin, winning 6-3, 6-4. Given Nolt's success on the courts, you would think she's been playing tennis for most of her life. However, when she was in high school, she was more of a soccer and track athlete. In fact, as a sophomore she posted a 5 :20 mile, only three seconds away from the school record. Her success as a runner and soccer player translated her into a hybrid tennis star. "I was always athletic growing up, so that helps with tennis, but compared to most players I started late," Nolt said. "I just got bored of soccer, and I picked up a tennis racquet with my mom." Nolt likes to use her fitness and athleticism to her advantage and it is evident in her game play. She grinds down her opponents mentally by making them run for their return shots, but she also likes to mix things up a bit. "I enjoy hitting the unexpected shot, so when I'm on the run, and they're expecting the safe shot, I'll go for a down the line forehand," Nolt said. "Sometimes it pays off, and then sometimes you're like I guess I could've played it a little smarter, SEE NOLT, Page 19 Coombs and McCollum: A tale of two seniors BY PHAT NGUYEN Assistant Sports Editor • Seniors Wes McCollum and Adam Coombs are the two seniors on the Wilkes men's tennis team. The two of them have been living as roommates for three years and have known each other since their freshmen year playing tennis. Goach Chris Leicht has enjoyed working with both McCollum and Coombs their whole careers. He believes both seniors have worked very hard and have dedicated a lot to the tennis team. McCollum and Coombs have three consecutive MAC championships under Leicht, and they have high hopes to send off their last year with a fourth consecutive conference title. "It is pretty amazing that they will be going for their fourth conference title and NCAA berth," Leicht said. "They would be the first men in school history to accomplish this amazing feat." McCollum, an accounting and business major, has had quite a bit of success on the courts. Ever since his freshman year, he has always been a very passionate and vocal player. "Wes has always been very fiery on the tennis court," Leicht said. "He always brings a lot of emotion into his tennis matches, but he has matured a lot and is a major reason why our team has been so successful." "I'm just going out to rack up the wins, get another MAC championship and try to make a trip to nationals for the fourth straight time," McCollum said. Coombs, a business administration major, has recently been certified with the Professional Tennis Registry, which provides quality education, global certification and service to tennis teaching professionals and coaches. "I got certified in skills corrections, grips and I learned a lot of knowledge of the game," Coombs said. While Coombs is not a starter in the lineup, his presence and knowledge of the game is very helpful, especially now since he's PTR certified. "Usually I let the coaches handle those decisions, but I've helped some of the teams in doubles from time to time," Coombs said. "If I see something I can correct, I won't hesitate to point it out." In the doubles matches that Coombs had played, he was victorious both times. One of those victories paired both the roommates as a team. The duo of McCollum and Coombs defeated a Lycoming team 8-1. "We basically just kicked ass," Coombs said. "It was a fun match." When asked if he would play with team up with Coombs again, McCollum had no hesitations. "I wouldn't mind throwing down with Coombsy again," McCollum said. "Honestly, he probably has a better forehand than me. He rips his forehand. I'll give him some props. Doubles is more of his thing. I mean, he's got a power forehand." . SEE TEAMMATES, Page 19 " 0 C a ti (J h fl �THE BEACON I MARCH 29, 2011 SPORTS Getting to know ... JACKIE FOLLWEI BY ANTHONY DORUNDA Special Projects Editor 0 0 I a ,i- in p·or to so ctthe ;; it ce I ter, i 19 One oom1llum team ombs team tad no L w ith "Honrehand 11 give of his :hand." 1 >age 19 Meet Jackie Follweiler, sophomore first baseman on the Wilkes University womens softball team. Follwei/er played a huge role in the Colonels win over Delaware Valley last Monday, helping secure their first win of the season. Shes the sister of Wilkes football and baseball great Kyle Follweiler, but is carving out her own legacy as a star in her own right. Age: 20 Major: Business Hometown: Slatington, Pa. Your brother, Kyle, left quite a legacy at Wilkes. When you first came here, did people constantly ask you about him? All the time. It was kind of a big change. My OJach said 'If you're anything like your brother you'll be great.' Coming here and having that pressure to perform and continue the legacy seemed impossible. Does it get annoying hearing about your brother all the time? At first it did, but I'm used to it. It was the same way in high school, too. Why did you come to Wilkes? Well, I got offered to play softball here, so I wanted to do that. Plus, I already knew my way around with my brother having been here already, so it just kind of fit. You guys started off the season kind of slow. What was the team morale going into that first conference game with Delaware Valley? Well, when we got back from spring break we were a little down. But our seniors said that we can start fresh, and new. And that's what we did. We were disappointed we lost the second game of the doubleheader, but at the same time we were glad to be able get a win in there. That first game, you came out and were stroking the ball. You went 2-3 with three RBl's, tell me what was going right in that game? Especially when you came out and hit the walk-off single to get that first win? I wasn't nervous or anything, I just knew that I had to get the run in. I concentrated hard and took the pitch to center. And luckily, we won because of it. Obviously, that at-bat gets noticed. What may not, however, is the play you made in the top half of that inning. Del Val hits a shot to center; the two girls on base come around. The first girl scores, the second one's coming in to score. You cut off the throw from center, and flip it to (Jordan) Borger to nail the girl at home. What's going through your head during that whole sequence? I just knew that as soon as Abby (Agresti) got the ball hit to her I knew I was going to have to cut the ball off. I cut it off, and hoped that the flip would get there. Were you nervous the flip wouldn't make it? I was a little bit. But we practice it every day, so I had confidence. Are you a movie fan? Yea, I like comedy a lot. My two favorite movies are "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," and "Fool's Gold." I really like Kate Hudson, she's my favorite. What's your favorite restaurant? Texas Roadhouse. Actually, the first time I ever went there I went with my brother. He saw the rattlesnake bites, and he literally thought they had real rattlesnakes in it. What did you say when he thought they actually had rattlesnakes in them? I can't really say much to him because he always has a wise-crack remark. But I always bring it up to him when I can, and he always defends himself. For those of us who have never been, what exactly do you do for fun in Slatington? Honestly, just hang out. There's not much. Fishing at the canal is something. So you're a fisher then? Yea, and my brother just started getting me into hunting, so I do that too. You get anything? No, it was horrible. I just went for the first time and it was not a great experience. But I'm into racing, too. We go every weekend over the summer. I raced when I was little, but now I go and watch Kyle race all the time. What would people be surprised to know about you? The hunting and fishing part is probably very surprising. Not many females are like that, and not everyone knows about racing. Not many people would give up there Sllnlffiers to go watch their brother race every Friday and Saturday night. Jackie Follweiler in five words or less: Too hard to handle. *To read the entire interview, log-on to www. wilkesbeacon.com. �SPORTS 18 THE BEACON MARCH 29, 2011 SCOREBOARD Co Who will win the 2011 World Series? MEN'S TENNIS 3/22 @ Bloomsburg L 2-7 A giant underestimation bu to ab se a WOMEN'S TENNIS 3/22 @Bloomsburg L 4-5 i 1 1 Spmt,&f,tor CHRISTOPHERHO!Klm.~ - WEEK AHEAD BASEBALL 3/28 vs King's (DH) 1:00 p.m. 3/29 @King's 3:30 p.m. 4/1 vs. DeSales 3:30 p.m. 4/2 @ DeSales (DH) 1 :00 p.m. 4/3 vs. DeSales 12:00 p.m. SOFTBALL 3/28 @Eastern (DH) 3:00 p.m. 3/31 @ Lebanon Valley (DH) 3 :00 p.m. 4/2 @ King's (DH) 1:00 p.m. MEN'S TENNIS As the season gets underway this week, it becomes impossible to avoid the conversations of who will be taking home the prolific World Series crown. In a field that offers a wide array of talent from the teams that are playing in October every year to some surprise teams that will make a name for themselves late, this season looks to be as exciting as ever. As a die-hard Yankee fan, I come into every season with high hopes for the Bombers and am always confident that come October, or more recently November, they will be the team hoisting the commissioner's trophy. However, in what is quickly becoming a pitcher-dominant league, it's going to be really tough for them to be the last ones standing this year. Just about everywhere you look, experts and analysts are calling for a Phillies-Red Sox World Series matchup. This might seem like the right call, considering the winter seasons these AssistaDtSpo,trfditor 3/30 @PSU Berks 3:30 p.m. #12 @ King's 1:00 p.m. 4/3 vs. NYU 12:00 p.m. OMEN'S LACROSSE 3/31 vs. Lebanon Valley 4 p.m. 4/2 @ Alvemia 1:00 p.m. 4/3 @ Marywood 2:00 p.m. twi~~ . @Beaco1S1orts For up to the minute reports on your favorite Colonels teams throughout the week, follow The Beacon Sports on Twitter at www.twitter.com/BeaconSports about facing this team's pitching staff. While the offense of San Francisco isn't the strongest, it is still respectable and good enough to provide enough runs for this team to win. While World Series MVP Edgar Renteria parted ways to join the upstart Cincinnati Reds, this offense should still provide enough force to support their pitchers. Rookie of the Year Buster Posey has had a stellar spring, hitting .415 with 10 RBIs. Only 24 years old, Posey has shown that he has what it takes to lead this talented pitching staff behind the plate, all while hitting exceptionally well for a catcher. He shows no signs that he'll have a sophomore slump and should be the key to this lineup. Mix in pow· erful Aubrey Huff and Pat Burrell, "Kung Fu Panda" Pablo Sandoval, who with his off-season weight loss should have a bounce back year, and fleet footed Andres Torres and you have a pretty decent lineup. So in the season following the proclaimed "Year of the Pitcher," look for the San Francisco Giants, with a monster pitching staff, a powerful lineup and a hometown hungry for another World Series to take home the title again this season. I'm shipping up to Boston 3/30 vs. PSUBerks 3:30 p.m. 4/2 @ King's 1:00 p.m. 4/3 vs. NYU 12:00 p.m. WOMEN'S TENNIS two teams had and the amount of talent on both rosters. However, because of this, I think one team is getting overlooked and almost forgotten, although deserving to be mentioned right there at the top. The San Francisco Giants were able to win the World Series title last season and look to leave camp with a roster very similar to the one they had last year, except with a new confidence and much more experience having gone all the way. Look for the Giants to repeat this season. The Giants strong suit is no question their pitching rotation, who combined for a mere 3 .54 ERA last year and held the opposition to a .236 average. Led by two-time Cy Young Award Tim Lincecum, this staff is without a doubt one of the best in baseball. Matt Cain looks to continue to grow and become lA in the rotation, as his skills keep getting better. Followed by young Jonathan Sanchez, who already has a no-hitter under his belt, and Madison Bumgarner, who, at the age of 21, threw eight innings of three-hit shutout baseball in the World Series last year, this staff will only get better as they grow. Opposing batters are going to be having nightmares 2HAI . NGUlEN. No team did more to improve their entire roster in the 2010-11 off-season than the Boston Red Sox, which is why I have them as the favorites for the 2011 World Series. Granted the Phillies did pick up Cliff Lee, but I don't see how that really helps them. Their post season pitching was not their problem, but their hitting, which was completely shut down by the San Francisco Giants last year, was. Yes, they add Lee, who is a very good pitcher, but they lose Jayson Werth and look to replace a currently injured Chase Utley with 35 year old Luis Castillo and expect prospects to help step up carry their offense. I don't see how that puts you as a post season favorite coming into this year, although I will acknowledge their starting pitching should be very good. The Sox were already a pretty good team, and signed the best position player available in Tampa Bay's Carl Crawford, traded for an MVP candidate in San Diego Padres' first baseman Adrian Gonzalez. With the complete recovery of former MVP second baseman Dustin Pedroia and perennial allstar Kevin Youkilis, the team looks forward to much success this season. Let's not forget for all their injuries last year, the Sox still scored the second-most runs in the American League with 818, a total that the club should easily be able to exceed with the additions of Crawford and Gonzalez. With just a return to health of several core players, the Sox should easily be better than last year's team who quietly went 89-73. I just really like the Sox's chances this year. They just seem to be doing everything right so far. Theo Epstein is coming off arguably his best offseason ever, with the addition of two major role players to the lineup while making several steps towards improve the bullpen. The bullpen looks much better with the addition with veteran pitchers in Bobby Jenks and Dan Wheeler. While Jenks has been in somewhat of a decline in his stats, he and Wheeler should add more experience to that bullpen setting up Josh Bard and Jonathan Paplebon. Even though Pa- pelbon had somewhat of an off year last season, I expect him to recover and regain his old form especially since he is in a con· tract year. Players from Dustin Pedroia to Jacoby Ellsbury to Kevin Youkilis to Marco Scuta• ro reported that their 2010 injuries were fully healed. Even, Josh Beckett reportedly said he felt great in preseason play. I expect Daisuke Matsuzaka and John Lackey to improve upon their starts from last year, and I don't see any signs of Clay Buchholz and Jon Lester slowing down. Crawford and Gonzalez give the Sox a lineup of five lefties and a switch hitter. Look for Francona to counter that by playing Mike Cameron, Darnell McDonald, Jeo Lowrie and Jason Varitek in some combination against tough lefties. That bench and just about every aspecl appear improved and seem better than whal the Sox had last year. I'm just looking at the facts h;re, and I don't think any team right now has positioned their squad as the early favorites for the season more than the Boston Red Sox. If they can stay healthy only time will tell how good they really cat be. w Le ad be al tit C Le va so pr h �SPORTS THE BEACON I MARCH 29, 2011 NOLT Continued from Page 16 lsn't ood n to ister with ~wn ted g owFu sea- ed . but if you're going to beat me you're going to have to out grind me." A lot of the competition has not been able to out grind Nolt, who has been sensational ever since she started her as a freshman year, where she worked her way into the #1 position. Coach Chris Leicht notes that Nolt has been a great addition to the tennis program at Wilkes. "Melanie helped lead our team to the best season ever last year, including a conference championship and berth in the NCAA National Tournament," Leicht said. "Our team won a match at NCAA's for the first time, advancing to the second round." Nolt, who is no stranger to success, has already has won four MAC individual titles and last year was named Freedom Conference Player of the Year. Coach Leicht has no trouble keeping her motivated at practice. "We have a very strong women's team, so Melanie is constantly challenged in practice," Leicht said. "She works very hard, and continues to improve each day." Last Tuesday, the lady Colonels near- ly upset the Division-II powerhouse Bloomsburg Huskies, losing only 4-5 . Nolt believes the team is much stronger now, as they lost 0-9 last year. "Going 4-5 against Bloom with two freshmen and losing one senior is actually pretty good," Nolt said. "Obviously we are stronger than last year, by far." The girls' eventual goal is still going to nationals. Last year they made it past the first round, but they were worn out after playing hard. This year they have been working out with Nationals in mind. "We made it to Nationals last year, but after the first day we were probably the sorest people you met in your whole life out there," Nolt said. "This year we are focusing more on conditioning by doing two mile runs and sprints, but that's just one thing we have been working on. When we get to nationals we know everyone is going to have a good match, and we want everyone to be in tip-top shape." CONTACT PHAT NGUYEN AT: phat.nguyen@wilkes.edu isco 19 The Beacon/Phat Nguyen Adam Coombs and Wes McCollum have been roommates and teammates for thre TEAMMATES Continued from Page 16 "He's probably right," Coombs said. "A lot of it is mostly from experience." Manhattanville is the men's big matchup of the season and was set for this past Saturday, but it was postponed due to cold weather. The match itself is rather critical as it determines home court advantage for the playoffs. Given a win or loss, ears. chances are high that both teams will see each other again in the MAC championships. "We will probably be playing them again in the final, but I would rather be playing them at home," McCollum said. "Our crowds get pretty big, but theirs are pretty big too, so we do1)'t want to play over there, it's a hostile environment." 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Unlike contact sports like football, there is down time between action and time to recover between innings. However, due to the recent spring snowstorms postponing games, the Wilkes softball team faces a stretch that would be a challenge for anyone. Beginning on March 31, the team is scheduled to play 12 games in eight days. With three doubleheaders postponed last week because of inclement weather, the Lady Colonels now face a schedule ti\ •t includes five road trips. Coach Frank Matthews isn't bothered by the amount of away games, noting that trips to King's and Scranton are essentially home games. The Lady Colonels have struggled to get off on the right foot this season, starting 1-9, with their win coming in a split of a double header against conference rival Delaware Valley on March 21, winning the first game on a walk off single by Jackie Follweiler. The Colonels dropped the second game by a score of 14- 7. After having so much time off due to the cancellations because of inclement weather where they played just once between March 21 and March 31, the Ludy Colonels will have to change their preparations as they get set for this tough stretch. "In spans like these where we have a lot of games in just a few days we reall~one in on something that needs to be fixed and work to improve upon it in the limited practice time we have," senior pitcher Lindsay Behrenshausen said. "It is important for each player to stay focused on the task at hand because practice time is so limited. Practice time is preci0us in these short spans with so many games so we must take advantage of every minute." Matthews recognizes that such a stretch could pose an issue with players staying fresh and plans to work practices to make sure everyone stays focused and ready to play. Unlike its counterpart, baseball, softball pitchers can go for long stretches at a time, often pitching twice in one day. However, the task of 12 games in eight days could be a lot for a roster with only three pitchers. Photo Courtesy of Steve Finkernagel Jackie Follweiler drove home the winning run for the Colonels on Monday, March 21, a week before they would play their next game because of the weather. "We'll probably give them (March) 29 off as well as April 4 and any other time they need," Matthews said. "Practice time will be reduced to maybe an hour or so. The only question I would have will be the pitching. We have three pitchers and all of them have to be ready to rotate." "As a pitcher, these spans are very crucial," said Behrenshausen. "I'm throwing a lot of pitches and it's important for me to always be on top of my game. It is important to take good care of my arm - proper stretching, 1cmg it after games and keeping it warm between innings. I can't focus on how many games are being played but instead focus on each pitch and making it the best to help my team." In addition to Behrenshausen, the Lady Colonels carry two other pitchers on their roster, junior Heather Compton and Freshman Alysha Bixler. Matthews said he will look to them to step up big and work through the tough stretch of games. As student-athlt:tes, so many games back to back could present a problem off the field, especially with a sport thatJ.s played during the day, with their conflicting class schedules. With many of these games being non-conference matchups, Matthews has said he will give his players time off from the games to attend important classes. "I'll allow the players to attend classes and make the games that they can as long as we have 12 players at the game," Matthews said. With the way the softball schedule is set up, games are played as part of a doubleheader, creating long days for the players on the field. This can create problems with the players own schedules, but Matthews recognizes the other commitments the players may have and will let them attend classes as they need, while still keeping a full lineup. It would seem like the Lady Colonels have a lot ahead of them in order to get ready for the upcoming stretch. However, Matthews sees the demanding schedule as a good opportunity for his team. "It's a lot better to be playing than practicing," Matthews said. "Everyone should just take it one pitch at a time. If they're an athlete, they will be ready for each day. Competition is competition." CONTACT CHRISTOPHER HOPKINS AT: christopher.hopkins@wilkes.edu MARCH 29, 2011 � 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 2011 March 9th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2011 March 9 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/b10119e904662638bf82ea2c92437021.pdf c97c7705fc25f1708c85c54a2dd66d19 PDF Text Text Tuesday, March 1, 2011 THE NEWS OF TODAY REPORTED BY THE JOURNALISTS OF TOMORROW Volume 63 Issue 15 Two fires affect students both on and off campus BY KIRSTIN COOK News Editor Afire broke out in an off-campus apartment building at 25 W. Ross St. on Thursday, Feb. 24, leaving seven students displaced. According to William Sharksnas, assistant fire chief at the WilkesBarre Fire Department, the fire damaged both the first floor where it started and the hallway of the second floor, but early detection prevented much greater destruction. "The bathroom is toast, and the upstairs -- there is a three-foot hole in the hallway -- and there was electricity involved so the electricity was pulled from the building," Sharksnas said. Sharksnas reported to the incident, which occurred at noon. He said the fire seems to have been caused by failure of the motor in a bathroom fan. The fan had not been used frequently and was only on for a few minutes. One of the students noticed smoke coming from the fan and plastic melting and contacted the fire department. The tenants were about to leave the apartment with the fan running. Sharksnas said that if they had left without noticing the fire, the building could have been destroyed in half an hour. No one was injured in the incident, and some of the students' belongings were damaged by smoke. Sharksnas said the building did not have smoke detectors in every bedroom, even though it is required by law to have them. Five of the displaced students decided to move on campus, while two of them moved home with The Beacon/Allison Roth their parents. Team Cars, WW winner, was part of the increased team participation. See more on WW pages 10-11. Sharksnas said that the property owner is currently arranging for a contractor to complete the repairs and electrical work so that the BY DEVON I NOVAK the most food to the community. ter Weekend in an attempt to attract building may be deemed as livable Staff Writer In recent years, however, SG has more Wilkes students and bring again. Required smoke detectors in noticed the spirit of Winter Week- Winter Weekend back to its roots. every bedroom would also need to Student Government originally end has been thrown to the wayside "The whole idea of Winter Weekbe installed for the property to pass created Winter Weekend as a sort in favor of extravagant off campus end is community and building that inspection. of spirit week that would encour- activities. community," said SG President Another fire had occurred the age students to compete against This year, however, SG contrib- Ben Beidel. day before at Evans Hall. This fire, each other to see which team could uted more funding and spent more Beidel anticipates that the SEE FIRES, Page 3 raise the most money and donate time planning the activities of WinSEE WINTER, Page 3 WW turnout higher, not high enough Wilkes: Md. high school using our logo BY MICHAEL CIGNOLI Editor-in-Chief Wilkes deals with cases of logo infringement once or twice a year, usually when administrators discover unauthorized people have put the university's logo on merchandise and are trying to sell it for a profit. Courtesy of Wilkes University/Magruder High School But Jack Chielli, Wilkes' execuWilkes says the logo of Rockville, Md:s, Magruder High School, tive director of marketing comright, closely resembles its Colonel logo, left. munications and government relations, said the university has never had to deal with what a high school in Maryland has allegedly done to Wilkes' iconic Colonel logo. The logo of Magruder High School, located in Rockville, Md., bears an uncanny resemblance to the Colonel logo primarily used by Wilkes University's athletic teams. For all intents and purposes, Chi- elli said, Magruder's logo is the Wilkes Colonel. "It's a very different kind of logo infringement when someone uses your logo to identify themselves," Chielli said. The only visible differences between the Magruder Colonel and the Wilkes Colonel are the color schemes and designs on the mascots' flags. SEE LOGO, Page 4 Opinion Pages 6-8 Life Pages 9-12 Arts & Entertainment Pages 13-15 Sports Pages 16-20 Respect for fire alarms Fear Factor ups grossness Local theater renovated "Pepsi All-star" Matt Ruch The two recent fires in WilkesBarre have taught us that fire alarms hould never be ignored. Some of the items competitors will have to try include bugs, squid, liver and calf intestine. Leadership Wilkes-Barre project involves renovating the Little Theater's lobby. Meet Matt Ruch, the 2009 MAC Conference Rookie of the Year and one of the captains of the baseball team. PAGE6 PAGE9 PAGE 13 PAGE 17 Established 1936 PA Newspaper Association Member - .. ., _____ �MARCH 1, 2011 B N CONTACT US: wilkesbeacon.news@gmail.com Survey finds higher rates of harassment at Wilkes than other schools 0 BY KIRSTIN COOK News Editor &MARK RICCI Correspondent A recent study indicated that incidents of discrimination and harassment for minority and homosexual students are more frequent at Wilkes than at other schools. Wilkes participated in the Campus Diversity Survey, offered by the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Pennsylvania, to analyze the progress made in diversity goals. Wilkes also took part in the survey in 2006, so the follow-up allowed comparison with past results and statistics from other schools. Overall, students reported fewer occurrences of harassment and discrimination. However, for select groups, such as ethnic minorities, non-native English speakers, gays, lesbians and bisexuals, there were ·higher percentages of discrimination when compared to other institutions. Brian Bogert, _ director of Information, Analysis and Planning, explained that these FIRES Continued from FRONT PAGE which was reported at 2:14 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23, started in one of the dryers in the dorm laundry room. In this case, the sprinklers extinguished the fire before firefighters arrived, only resulting in damage to the dryer and the contained clothing. If the sprinklers had not been installed, Sharksnas said "it would have been a different situation." There would have potentially been a larger fire and more flame and smoke damage to surrounding areas. Sharksnas said that it could have been prolpted by the lint or the large amount of clothes in the machine. "They had the clothing out and on the floor, and there it looked like it could have specific groups are a smaller percentage of the population, which accounts for the overall satisfaction despite high instances of discrimination. "When you look at only the highest level stuff, the responses of some of those minority groups really get washed out," Bogert said. Bogert said that they decided to participate in the survey to see how things have changed and to help with programs and issues regarding diversity. "Obviously, diversity is an important issue and we wanted to make sure we are addressing it appropriately," Bogert said. The frequency of insensitive or disparaging remarks reported was higher at Wilkes for these individual groups. Bogert interpreted these remarks to be part of the process of adjusting to new cultures. "If there's exposure to groups that you don't have a lot of previous exposure to, there's a learning process, and while it's never okay for the discrimination and harassment to occur some of that happens as part of the learning process and hopefully you end up moving through it, understanding the people better, and then you're less likely to do that," Bogert said. Bogert said that diversity increased on campus, especially with non-native English speakers. Also, students generally do not come from very diverse regions before they attend Wilkes. "That basically says, Wilkes provides a great learning opportunity to learn about diversity because even though it's not the most diverse environment and the region isn't super diverse, there are especially people from different countries who weren't even here several years ago," he said. Less than half of the ethnic and gay, lesbian or bisexual students surveyed reported adequate support from the university. This was lower than at the other participating schools, and lower than at Wilkes in 2006. Alyssa Bortz, senior pharmacy major and president of Gay Straight Alliance, was not surprised by these findings. "As far as where students can go, who they can go to, it's definitely lacking on campus," Bortz said. used two or three dryers to do them all," he said. The fire was under control by 2:30 a.m., but firefighters were clearing smoke and water until 3 :21 a.m. Sharksnas said that smoke had traveled to the second and third floors. Also, one or two inches of water from the sprinkler had accumulated on the floor. Jeremy Wiest, a freshman business administration major, was relocated to Stark Learning Center and then Breiseth Hall during the ordeal. Resident assistants required the students to stay in assigned classrooms in Breiseth, which was frustrating. "It honestly felt like we were being treated like we were in kindergarten, because you had to be in the (certain) rooms," Wiest said. Wiest, who lives on the second floor of Evans, said that alarms are often triggered by burned popcorn and air freshener being sprayed by the detectors. An alarm had gone off the night before due to burnt food, so he was surprised when he realized the threat ~BEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903 . E-MAIL: wilkesbeacon@gmail.com wasri!a'. "I g outside and I see there's flames in the 1 dry room and I'm like, 'Whoa, Evans ,i s really on fire this time,"' Wiest said. Wiest said that many students will stay in the building and assume that the alarm is just a drill. He said that there were many students who stayed in their rooms through the actual fire. "I'm not going to lie though, I think if we had the option to stick around I don't think I'd leave," Wiest said. CONTACT KIRSTIN COOK AT: kirstin.cook@wilkes.edu Even though lesbian, gay, . bisexual, and transgender students are in the minority of the student population, Bortz said there are ways to improve their environment. She said some approaches are already being implemented such as training faculty on LGBT issues, spreading publicity and creating awareness. "I mean we are a small school but there's still a need for support groups for LGBT students, especially now, there's been all the recent string of suicides ... I think it's a crucial time to have support for LGBT people," Bortz said. The Information, Analysis and Planning department is current! y presenting their findings and providing the information to related campus groups, like GSA. Bogert said that it's up to these groups to take the material and improve in areas. "We could say 'we would recommend ... in our executive summary -- it looks like something needs to be done to address the is C g p C m vi s SEE SURVEY, Page 3 The Beacon/Laura Preby Pictured is the building of the off-campus fire located on the corner of Barnum Place and West Ross Street. Co Meet the Staff Editorial Staff 2010-11 Editors-in-Chief: Michael Cignoli & Jacqueline Lukas News Editor: Kirstin Cook Online Editor: Bryan Calabro Opinion Editor: AnthonyTruppo Advertising Manager: Whitney Roper A&E Editor: Molly Kurlandski Photo Editor: Allison Roth Life Editor: Christine Lee Design Editor: Michael Klimek Sports Editor: Christopher Hopkins Special Projects Manager: Anthony Dorunda Adviser: Loran Lewis s n t sa pl . ch Michael Klimek Design Editor �THE BEACON I MARCH 1, 2011 NEWS 3 Professor is lead editor for book on endangered species in Pa. BY KIRSTIN COOK News Editor Many Pennsylvania residents are unaware of the declining conditions that plague animals in this state. A large number of animals in Pennsylvania are endangered as a result of poor environment issues, which is a major issue that Wilkes professor Michael Steele is ' concerned about. Steele, chair of the college of science and engineering, was the lead editor of "Terrestrial Vertebrates of Pennsylvania: A Complete Guide to Species of Conservation Concern." Steele said the primary focus of the book is on 133 species of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians that are declining in Pennsylvania. Steele said it is important to be informed about these declines and solutions, as most of the causes emerge from humans. "It's absolutely essential to know what's going on around us, and it's particularly important to know that humans are the primary cause of the decline and so I would think most people would want to know that the environment around them is being protected," Steele said. The book includes an overview on biodiversity and causes of the decline in Pennsylvania. Steele said that it is vital for students to be aware of issues, especially as outdoor activities decrease. "Many of our young people today spend all their time indoors, and very little appreciation of what's going on in the natural world around us," Steele said. Steele said that the development of this book has been seven years in the making. He said it was the first attempt of its kind in the last 30 years. "There's been no attempt to pull this information together since the late '80s and there has been just an unbelievable amount of information that has been proliferated in that time," Steele said. Robert Carp, sophomore environmental engineering major, thinks that a lack of information is one factor as to why students are very aware of environmental issues in this area. "They don't know how important it really is," Carp said. As he is pursuing environmental engineering, Carp is directly involved with environmental concerns, but he said it would be use- Opportunities for me to relate and Interact with diverse persons on campu$ 6S% ~. ,...,, 0 ~ fl) V, '< 0 Sffllkes addressing the needs of intffllalicuial Individuals Seivk~ ~ddressing the nee<h oflndi11Jdual1 of dlvene ra,es and cultures Services addres~ the needs of penons with d.isabilities Sa-vices addressing the need$ of individuals of diverse rtllglons Fom1al offke/pemmnel devoted to addreisinglheneeds of diverse populations and/or diversity isMJes onca111pus Sffilices addres\intl the nffdt of gay, ll!$hlan. bisexual individuals 0% mwilkes in 2006 20% 111Wilkesin 2010 SURVEY Continued from Page 2 needs of some of these groups ... now you take that and do something with it," Bogert said. About 900 students were asked to complete the survey, 736 students completed it. According to Bogert, four schools were chosen out of the 10 participating institutions that were the most similar to Wilkes. The comparison schools were mostly from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, which made it 40% 60% •Comparison Group difficult to compare demographics. "Some fit better than others, some don't fit well at all, you try to fit the best few that you can compare yourselves to, so it was really not very scientific." AICUP will no longer offer the campus diversity survey, but Bogert said Wilkes could still conduct their own follow-up surveys. CONTACT KIRSTIN COOK AT: kirstin.cook@wilkes.edu CONTACT MARK RICCI AT: mark.ricci@wilkes.edu CONTACT KIRSTIN COOK AT: kirstin.cook@wilkes.edu WINTER 0 1% ful for most students, regardless of major, to learn about declines in species and how to prevent it. "A lot of students will go on to work for major businesses, and they could learn to prevent future problems and fix the ones we have," Carp said. Steele said that most of the causes involve loss of habitat and pollution, especially for aquatic environments. Steele said this book will give federal and state agencies the information to be able to save these species. "We have an ethical responsibility to do something to protect them," Steele said. As lead editor, Steele's responsibilities involved gathering writing from all 75 authors involved. He explained that each species account was contributed by an author who was considered an expert on that species. Steele said that the process was an eyeopening one for him, as he was astounded by how much information was available. "It's certainly a humbling experience to realize how little I know about many of these species," Steele said. Photo courtesy of Michael Steele Pictured above is the cover of the book. Animals shown are the North American River Otter, Smooth Green Snake, Eastern Meadowlark and Bog Turtle. include not only the teams but also the other students who attend. Continued from FRONT PAGE "It kind of gives more of a chance for stupopularity of Winter Weekend will con- dents to come together not only to hang out tinue to grow after this year. However, If with their friends but also to see the actual students continue to be uninterested in the teams competing and I think that's one of the future, SG will most likely put an end to things that was lacking in other years," FilWinter Weekend. It will take at least three ipkowski said. Team restrictions were also to four years before SG decides to elimi- minimized this year in order to encourage a nate the occasion completely. broader turn out. A team this year could range "You really have to see where the inter- from 7-15 people and consist ofas many guys est is," Beidel said. "If there's no interest or girls the team members wanted. in it why are we spending the money on it? SG wanted to give back to their particiThese are your student activities fees that pants by paying for team T-shirts and offerwere spending." ing prizes. Participants had a chance to win To salvage Winter Weekend, SG has\ a $25 Visa gift card and their names listed on targeted the freshman class. The organi- a plaque to be placed outside of the Student zation believes it will be easier to involve Government Office in the sub. those who don't already know what Winter Despite the incentives offered, Filipkowski Weekend is all about. SG feels it would be said the audience turnout to the events was difficult to interest seniors unless they are still low. This is something that she hopes iminvolved already or have been in the past. proves for next year. By encouraging freshmen to participate The fate of Winter Weekend lies in the SG hopes they will continue to sign up hands of incoming students. each year and ideally influence the incomBeidel said that SG is taking responsibility ing freshman class to partake as well. for the decreased participation and is hoping This year's Disney-themed event has al- to see a positive outcome. ready shown a better turn out with 127 peo"The effort on our part has increased; the ple competing on 11 registered teams. Only funding on our part has increased," Beidel about 50 people signed up to partake in pre- said. "So we're hoping that over time we're vious years. A goal of the Winter Weekend going to see an increase." committee chair, Christa Filipkowski,was to open up the event to the student body. To CONTACT DEVON! NOVAK AT: reach this goal, activities were designed to devoni.novak@wilkes.edu �4 LOGO Continued from FRONT PAGE Magruder's logo is blue and gray with the letter "M" and the phrase "Colonels" on the flag, while Wilkes' is blue and yellow with a "W" in that location. The university became aware of Magruder's use of the Colonel when Wilkes wrestling coach Jon Laudenslager visited Magruder High School on a recruiting trip in early December 2010 and saw the Colonel there, Chielli said. Laudenslager's discovery led university administrators to question whether it was possible that Wilkes had infringed on Magruder's logo. However, an investigation revealed that Wilkes purchased the sole rights to the Colonel logo from New York City's Phoenix Design Works Inc. in 2003 and began using the logo during the 2003-04 school year, Chielli said. The logo was originally designed for the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, but the professional basketball team never purchased or used the image. When Wilkes bought the rights to the logo, the university tweaked it by adding its own colors, the word "Colonels" across the mascot's chest and the design on its flag, Chielli said. NEWS "I'm relatively confident - having contacted Phoenix Design Works, they've confirmed we bought it - that it's ours for sole use, that we didn't infringe upon (their logo) at Magruder," Chielli said. Wilkes does not have its Colonel logo registered with the United States Patent and Trademark office, Chielli said. According to the USPTO, organizations can establish rights in a trademark by using it in commerce, even if the mark hasn't been registered. However, the USPTO said that the only way to bring action concerning a mark in federal court is if the design is registered. "Whether we're going to trademark it or not is something to determine later on," Chielli said. Chielli said the university isn't happy about the infringement, but because Magruder is not within Wilkes' recruiting markets, they're willing to be a little lenient. Wilkes would be more aggressive in its cease-anddesist tactics if a high school in its back yard, like Lake-Lehman, were the offending party. In the coming days, Wilkes will send Magruder High School a letter that will politely ask the school to stop using Wilkes' logo. Chielli said he hopes that will be enough to resolve the issue. If it's not, however, he said he wasn't exactly sure what Wilkes' next step would be. "I guess we'd get our attorneys involved and we'd figure out what it is we should do," he said. "What are the legal grounds, ramifications ... I'm certainly hopeful that doesn't occur." Magruder Principal Leroy Evans had no idea that his school's logo bore any resemblance to Wilkes University's. When shown a copy of the Wilkes Colonel, however, he admitted that the two designs were strikingly close. "It is very, very similar," Evans said. Evans said that Magruder began using the Colonel logo in September 2004, when he was an assistant principal at the school. The principal at the time wanted to change the school's logo and enlisted the help of a former student to create a new design. "They contacted the company, Phoenix Design Works, and they gave him permission to use the logo to create something around it," Evans said. However, Amy Skiles of Phoenix Design Works said that's highly unlikely. "We wouldn't have told them to go ahead and do that," she said. "That's just stupid." Skiles wasn't working with Phoenix Design Works at the time Magruder said they received permission, but her husband was - and still is - the owner of the company. She said she hadn't heard of Magruder High THE BEACON I MARCH 1, 2011 QUICK INFO Wilkes began using the Colonel logo during the 2003-04 school year after purchasing the rights to the design from Phoenix Design Works Inc. Magruder High School in Rockville, Md., began using its current logo in September 2004. The school's principal says they received permission from Phoenix to use the design. School before Wilkes brought the scenario to her attention and highly doubted that her husband would have given Magruder authorization to use the logo. "It's not up to us to tell someone that they can go ahead and use the logo," Skiles said. "Once we give someone the logo, it's not our logo." "How Magruder High School came into possession of it, don't know," Chielli said, adding that Wilkes is on "firm ground" regarding its ownership of the design. "Don't know whether they saw our logo and liked it or whether they somehow took it off of Phoenix's website, doesn't really matter to me." CONTACT MICHAEL CIGNOLI AT: michael.cignoli@wilkes.edu The Wong People's Lion Dance SG Notes Feb. 23, 2011 BY EMMA ZIMMERMAN Correspondent Treasurer's Report: All College - $20,756.92 Conferences - $12,800 General Funds - $6,550 Leadership - $3,341.20 Spirit - $2,000 Special Projects - $3,500 Start Up - $1,500 Total - $50,448.12 New Business: IEEE Engineering Olympics (Week 2 of 2) - Ten schools will be attending on April 8. Last year's event had seven schools in attendance and cost $4,500. This year they are requesting $7,000 due to the increase of the schools and to prepare better grab bags. John Sweeney makes a motion to allocate $3,000 to IEEE Engineering Olympics. Nicholas Wierman seconds the motion. Vote 27 - 6 - 6. Motion passes. The Beacon/Laura Preby The Wong People's Lion Dance Group performed a lion dance and martial arts demonstration on Feb. 22 in the first floor lounge of the SUB. Above, a student feeds the lion lettuce, a good luck ritual for the new year. International Service Club Recognition (Week 1 of 2) - Graduation school representatives talk to students in order to show different opportunities for students after graduation and getting students involved with their international studies through interactive speakers. Microloaning programs will show students how to help buy groceries and farm products. This will benefit club members by looking at where people are originating from and figure out the poverty issue and to come up with ways to prevent poverty or to fix it in the area. The club will focus on certain areas of the world that are suffering and bring more attention to them by holding seminars and write articles that will be published. They will look at issues internationally (Africa and Latin America). Choral Club Fund Request (Week I of21 -The club is requesting $2,712.50 that will let them participate in the Bach Festival. The festival will allow students to get involved with famous pieces and orchestra. The club has participated in several performances an! fundraisers. Wilkes students will be able to attend for free with general admission around $15. Wilkes' name will be attached to all publicity connected to the festival. CONTACT"EMMA ZIMMERMAN AT: emma.zimmerman@wilkes.edu me the me I un m inti fer of SOUJ J ley em F othe cha tran und �THE BEACON I MARCH 1, 2011 NEWS S Farley Library facilitates electronic access for periodicals BYTODD ORAVIC , Correspondent rio er 10- ey id. our nto id, rego kit at- The vision statement of Farley Library is to create an "information rich, high-tech/ multimedia and service oriented environment" to promote Wilkes' commitment to the research aspect of all learning environments. In the past year, Farley Library has been undergoing a project that marks a major shift in Wilkes' ever-expanding bay of research information. The project involves the transfer of all print resources, including volumes of magazines and scholarly journals, into resources that can be accessed electronically. John Stachacz, dean of the Eugene S. Farley Library, defines the collection as a "modem library." Following in the footsteps of numerous other libraries making the same modem change, Farley has taken great strides to transfer over 1,500 periodicals currently under its ownership into an online environment. "We have only about 450 print titles left to convert," Stachacz said, who had been involved with a similar project at Indiana University's library. The shift from print to electronic is charac- ity will provide Wilkes with the latest interistic of a library's modem evolution, and formative materials. it has proven to be beneficial for the library "You don't want to be waiting around for and for the students. print copies that have dated material by the "Online is the main access point for pe- time you get it on the shelf," Pitt said. riodicals right now, especially at Wilkes, Because the costs of hard-copy magazine where we have learning programs," said and journal subscriptions have been and reference librarcontinue to be on an ian Kristin Pitt. upward climb, the li"It is going to brary has, in the past, improve acceshad to decide which sibility." publications to purEvery year the chase and which library renews ones to discontinue its subscrippurchasing. tions, maintain"Now, we don't ing a focus on necessarily have to the curriculums be there. We can just of Wilkes's The Beacon/Laura Preby shift the format," many depart- The first floor of the Farley library will have Stachacz said. ments of study. more empty shelves as periodicals make the Electronic publicaAccording to shift to online, allowing for more computers. tion eliminates the Stachacz, the library works through "ag- cost of printing, and with students genergregate providers, companies that provide a ally leaning towards electronic versions of broad number of titles." articles, the nature of the project not only Because there is a prevalent need for the advocates economic practicality, but also most current information, particularly with- supports expansion. in the scientific, medical, and technological Opportunities for the library's ongoing fields of study, online periodical accessibil- renovation have been introduced as a result of the project as well. As oflate, students may notice an absence of shelves on Farley's first floor. This will allow for more workspace for students, as well as the eventual installation of more computer terminals. An emphasis in classrooms across campus on new technologies devised for the purpose of attaining electronic publications, such as the iPad, the Nook and the Kindle, has been implemented. Pitt said the Farley Library has already made a purchase for "a net library collection of e-books, with just under 3,000 books in the collection, covering all subject areas." "Those are available through the library's catalogue," Pitt said. • The project to make Farley Library's informational materials accessible online is currently a work in progress. Pitt remarks that the committee involved is "reviewing opportunities," and any changes to be made will be implemented by fall 2011. The faculty, as well as the student body, will be notified. For more information, contact Stachacz at john.stachacz@wilkes.edu or Pitt at kristin. pitt@wilkes.edu. CONTACT TODD ORAVIC AT: todd.oravic@wilkes.edu lved ins cerclub are erty vent will tare them that sues ca). of 2) . will . The lved club sand able ssion ched I. SltlDAY & tATUltDAY IIAPPY 11oua 10-1! ~ ,,.,, Daily lunch special & nigh-tty dinner s WWW.ltODANO!.ffM �-- - - - - -------~ , ~~- - MARCH 1, 2011 T-wo fires at Wilkes, concern about safety Students should consider all.fire alarms as evidence ofreal.fires BY THE BEACON Editorial Board Last Wednesday evening, a fire occurred in Evans Hall and, thankfully, no one was injured, as the fire caused only smoke damage, but students could have been hurt because they assumed it was a false alarm and didn't take it too seriously. In addition to the fire in Evans Hall, there was also a fire at an off-campus residence on the comer of Barnum Place and West Ross Street. Seven students were displaced after the off-campus fire, but thankfully again, no one was injured. The Evans fire was caused by a student overloading the dryer with clothing, causing the machine to work too hard and spark a fire. The fire was limited to the laundry room area on the first floor of Evans Hall and all students residing there were evacuated to Breiseth Hall at approximately 2 a.m., when the students were first alerted of the fire. They remained there until 4 a.m., when they were permitted to re-enter Evans Hall. Some students remained in Evans after the building had been evacuated because they did not listen to the fire alarms, but Public Safety was able to track the students down by their ID numbers and get them out of the building without injury. When there is not an actual fire, fire alarms can be annoying and time consuming, which is what many students are currently experiencing in University Towers on Main Street due to the numerous false fire alarms. Regardless of whether students think the fire is real or not, fire alarms are still important~ ecause the alarm could be the difference between life and death. The Beacon believes that no matter what time it is, what the weather is like or how you are feeling that day, students should still leave their rooms and evacuate the building safely and effectively. Recently, University Towers has been having a number of fire alarms every week. Many students say they do not even leave their rooms anymore because usually it is just a case of too many late-night snacks in the oven. Regardless of what set off the fire alarm, it could still be an emergency. Students should BEACON POLL The Beacon poll is unscientific and does not claim to reflect the overall attitudes of students on the Wilkes campus. This poll is based on 8 responses. Last week's question: r Is honoring national holidays important to our identities as Americans? s • Yes 63% • No 38% This week's question: The Beacon/Laura Preby Last week, fire struck the laundry room in Evans Hall, pictured above, after a dryer was overloaded. This fire and the recent off-campus fire are reminders that we need to be concerned with fire safety and take all fire alarms seriously. evacuate the building no matter what the circumstances. And of course, it's easy to say that now and harder to actually get up out of a warm cozy bed in the middle of winter, but it could possibly be a matter of life or death. In 2000 at Seton Hall University, one of the dorms was set on fire by two students. Due to the number of false fire alarms that were happening a few months prior, some students did not evacuate. Three students died from this fire and over 50 students and firefighters were injured in the fire. Like last week's incidents on campus here, the Seton Hall fire occurred at 4:30 a.m., when most students were asleep. After the fire, Seton Hall made safety, and particularly fire safety, a top priority at the university. Although false fire alarms can be annoying, they can also get you ready with a plan of attack if a fire were to ever break out in a residence hall. Students are able to track the quickest and most efficient route out of the building to ensure maximum safety. Students should act the same way in a false fire alarm as they would if it were a real fire. Would students be sitting around in their rooms playing video games or chatting on Facebook if it were a real fire and they could die as a result of their careless activity? The Beacon hopes this is not the case. William Sharksnas, assistant fire chief at the Wilkes-Barre Fire Department, emphasizes the importance of sprinklers in addition to fire alarms. The fire in Evans Hall was extinguished by sprinklers before the fire department even arrived. Sharksnas said he only knows of one landlord, Bill Henry, who has installed sprinklers in off-campus dorms. He said the lack of sprinklers in offcampus apartments makes these buildings potentially more dangerous. "I would say living on campus is safer because it's regulated better," Sharksnas said. Sharksnas urged residents to always leave buildings during alarms, because smoke can travel upward and trap people. "Most of all, get out of the building, because you don't want to get trapped in there," he said. To prevent future fires, he suggested that lint filters be cleaned. He also suggested that emergency meeting places be established to know who is out of the building and who is still inside. Students should exit the building quickly and safely to ensure safety of themselves and others. The Beacon supports the use of fire alarms, regardless if it is real or fake. Next time there is a fire alarm, instead of staying in the room because of laziness, exit. It could be a matter of life or death. Have you ever ignored a fire alarm? t t 0 e • Yes • No C t Cast your vote online at: www.wilkesbeacon.com s C SPEAK UP! The Beacon wants to hear your voice. Send your name, major, year and opinion to: wilkesbeacon.oped@gmail.com The Beacon reserves the right to edit submitted pieces for space and content. Anonymous letters will not be published. s t t �The Spyglass Danger ~ow-n by the River BY TONY GORECZNY Correspondent occasions where I witnessed a near miss between a student and a moving vehicle. Such incidents are not always the vehicle River Street is one of the busiest streets operator's fault and are often the result of in Wilkes-Barre, and it is also a street that students rushing to get to a class they are almost every student at Wilkes University late for or simply not paying attention while must cross at some point or another, many they are crossing the street. With so many on a daily basis. Any student involved in the- close calls it is only a matter of time before ater, dance or music is guaranteed to spend an accident happens. I have almost been hit a lot of time at the Dorothy Dickson Darte on an occasion or two. The only solution I see to this problem is Center. to place a better crosswalk in front of the The theater itself is housed in the buildDDD. Like the crosswalk on South Street in ing along with the black box and classfront of the Henry Student Center, it would rooms used by theater students. The dance make drivers more aware of the students atstudios are on the first floor and in the basetempting to cross the street and, according ment. Also, most music lessons take place to Pennsylvania law, give them the right of in the DDD, either in the conservatory or way. a teacher's office. Gies Hall is located in I understand that opponents of this proposthe DDD, which is the primary location for most things involving university bands or al may claim that River Street is too busy to put a crossensembles. walk on, but Many students this is a fallacy. take at least one Main Street is theater, dance just as busy, if or music class not more so, because a class and since the in the arts is rerecent installaquired for gention of the two eral education crosswalks near credits. Public Square, According to I have not seen the spring 2011 any major traffic schedule of problems. Even courses availif the crossable on Wilkes' walks were an website, there impediment to are 11 majors traffic flow, the that have classdrivers would es in the DDD simply divert as well as Firstcourse and find Year Foundaanother way to tions courses. get where they This number need to go. does not include Efficiency and theater, dance ease of access and music, but are two things does include business, nursThe Beacon/Thomas Reilly for which eving, political Two men wait to cross River Street after exiting ery city strives. science and his- the DOD. One of the busiest streets in Wilkes- However, the Barre, River Street can be dangerous to cross safety of stutory. dents should Because of when in a rush. never be sacrithe variety of classes held in the DDD, it is very likely that ficed to preserve the convenience of a mornmost students will have at least one class in ing commute. A crosswalk in front of the Dorothy Dickthe building. There is, however, one obstason Darte Center would benefit almost every cle to the students' learning. The DDD lies on the opposite side of student at Wilkes and at most would only be River Street as the rest of the Wilkes cam- a minor nuisance to drivers. pus. River is a very busy street and almost always has a line of traffic barring students CONTACT TONY GORECZNY AT: from safely crossing. There have been many anthony.goreczny@wilkes.edu E-books a likely replacement for college-level textbooks. BY ANTHONYTRUPPO Opinion Editor As college students, most ofus have had the displeasure of lugging large amounts of heavy textbooks from our residences to campus and back. Over the past few years, e-books have become more prominent with the increasing popularity of the Amazon Kindle. E-books can act as a suitable replacement for textbooks, not only saving students from backaches and high prices, but making students more likely to read. Electronic books first appeared in 1971 with the launch of Michael Hart's Project Gutenberg. Marie Lebert, a researcher and editor specializing in book technology, had an article published in 2009 titled, "A Short History of eBooks," in which she recounts the entire history of e-books from the dawn The Beacon/Thomas Reilly Many students own large piles of textbooks that can be a strain to carry around. Switching to e-books would make life easier for students in many ways. of Project Gutenberg to the year 2009. According to Lebert, the first digitized text was the U.S. Declaration of Independence, yet the digitization of books did not see a major spike until the 1990s with the creation of more spacious hard drives and the increased popularity of the Internet. Whereas only 10 e-books were created between 1971 and 1989, by 2007, more than 300 e-books were being produced per month, according to Lebert. For many, e-books have now become an alternative for paper books. I believe replacing college textbooks with e-books would benefit students in many ways, mainly because e-books are much more cost-efficient and easier to carry. The high cost of textbooks has always been a major issue for students. Having been at Wilkes for four years, I can safely admit to having paid more than $400 for a single semester's textbooks many times. While ebook storage devices such as the Kindle and Sony PRS can cost the same amount as a semester's worth of textbooks, these e-book readers can be used for years rather than a single semester. On Textbooks.com, a website at which ebook versions of textbooks can be purchased, most e-books are much cheaper than the textbooks themselves. For instance, if a student is required to purchase "Science and Technical Writing: A Manual of Style," the student can · order the e-book for $27 on Textbooks.com, instead of paying $110 for the textbook itself on Amazon.com. In addition to cost, e-books would also benefit students who are plagued by the heaviness of textbooks. Lugging several textbooks around can have negative effects on one's body. An e-book reader, however, is lightweight and can be easily carried around in a small backpack or purse. Not to mention the fact that e-book readers such as the Kindle can hold up to 3,500 e-books. SEE E-BOOKS, Page 8 �Obesity avoidance simpler than you may believe BY STEPHANIE WILKIE Staff Writer America is growing, but not necessarily in population. Obesity has become one of the biggest issues in our society, no pun intended. According to Business Insider, 26.7 percent of the U.S. population is obese and $147 billion is spent annually on medical costs of obesity. Why isn't this money being spent on lowering the costs of gym memberships or weight loss products? The high costs of health care and the economy itself cause barriers on people's exercise and eating habits. If the cost of being healthy was not so expensive, I bet the population would see that losing weight is feasible. The health of our nation has been and always will be a top priority for Americans. According to Kaiser Health News, the United States spent more than $2.3 trillion on health care in 2008 alone. The money is distributed to health care, prescription drugs, dental, physician and clinical services and other areas. All of this combines to 97 percent of the total money allowed to be shared. Three percent of the $2.3 trillion goes to public health activities, which includes gyms. More of the money being spent on health care should help lower the costs of gyms so people become more willing to get in shape. Most fitness centers have costly fees. Some are even equipped with hot tubs and massage therapists. Why should a fitness center be stocked with whirlpool baths and masseuses? The gym should solely be a place to tone your gluteus maximus or raise money for the gun show. According to BodyBuilding.com, sitting in a steam room after lifting weights may actually slow muscle recovery. There are many alternatives to help maintain an affordable, healthy lifestyle. The YMCA offers free admission to Wilkes students, and students should take full advantage of this opportunity. Planet Fitness has a low membership rate of $10 per month and offers a great alternative to simply running outside due to their "no judgment" motto. Planet Fitness has various machines to exercise many different areas of the body. The center is also open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, which is a great benefit to not only busy college students, but any average Joe who suffers from chronic . . msomma. As Jacqueline Lukas previously addressed in her article on NEPA CrossFit, NEPA CrossFit on Wilkes-Barre Boulevard offers many workout classes and interaction with fellow members in healthy competitions. There are many websites available that offer tips and even free workout plans to developing a healthy lifestyle in the comfort of your own home. Taking a jog and doing a few sit-ups can make all the difference and beats paying $100 a month for the gym. Eating healthy is also a huge obstacle to becoming a physically fit person. According to the New York Times, on average, junk food costs $1.76 per 1,000 calories and nutritious foods cost $18.16 per 1,000 calories. Meanwhile, a weight loss plan from Nutrisystem can cost about $300 per month. It is easier for families in poverty to overeat junk food, which can explain the stereotype that poor families tend to be overweight. The higher cost of healthy foods causes another barrier in the pathway to becoming a healthier person. There are many ways to avoid unhealthy eating habits. Drinking water rather than soda is a great way to save money and drink healthier. Filtering tap water saves even more money over drinking bottled water. Buying frozen vegetables instead of fresh saves quite a bit of money and they can even be stored if not consumed immediately. Eating eggs for breakfast adds vitamins and protein to your diet and eggs are low in cost. To put it simply, maintaining a healthy lifestyle seems a burden to your buck at first. By finding cheaper ways to work out and eat healthier, being a healthier person becomes easy. I advise you not to sit on your bum and play "Call of Duty" or watch "Jersey Shore" because the gym seems so far out of reach. Be creative and find a fitness plan and eating habits that will suit you best. ha of the CONTACT STEPHANIE WILKIE AT: stephaine. wil kie@wilkes.edu E-BOOKS Continued from Page 7 The Beacon/Thomas Reilly An obese couple engages in unhealthy eating practices at a local fast food restaurant. Although fast food is cheap, convenient and often appetizing, frequent consumption of fast food is a major cause of obesity. Obesity can be combated by healthy eating and regular exercise. In an age where college students are much more interested in reading from a computer screen than paper, students would be more likely to read their textbooks through an item of technology, such as an e-book reader or a computer screen. Also, students sometimes need to search for specific words or passages and paging through a 526-page textbook can make this an impossible task. With e-books, however, students can find the specific passage they are looking for in seconds. Unfortunately, many colleges are not yet prepared for e-books. A major source of income for colleges is textbooks sold to students. I am certain many of us have experienced buying a $100 textbook only to trade it in at the end of the semester for $8. While e-books may not replace physical textbooks anytime soon, I feel e-books are a plausible alternative and can reduce several hassles of being a college student. CONTACT ANTHONY TRUPPO AT: anthony.truppo@wilkes.edu pho dep VR B B Photo courtesy of Henry's Cafe Facebook The Beacon would like to honor the memory of Glenn Gambini, who worked in Wilkes dining services for over 30 years. Gambini passed away on Feb. 23 due to cot!"plications from a stroke. Gambini touched the lives of many during his time at Wilkes and will truly be missed by all. Fo testi ther of" sche arm gyC even Th �PEER TUTORING AND ITS MANY BENEFITS, PAGE 12 CONTACT US: wilkesbeacon.lifestyles@gmail.com MARCH 1, 2011 Donate-A-Phone helpful for community to use Used cell phones to be donated to Victims Resource Center fo r emergen cy 911 calling BY JACQU ELINE LUKAS Editor-in-Chief The Wilkes University Marketing Club has a solution that can help students get rid of their used cell phone and do a service to the community. The Marketing Club, advised by Dr. Anne Heineman Batory, marketing professor, , began Donate-A-Phone about eight years ago. This year, the donations are going on from now until mid-April; drop boxes can be found in the third floor of Weckesser Hall and Room 214 in Breseith Hall. Batory started Donate-A-Phone because she began hearing from people on campus who had old phones. "People were saying to me, 'I have this old , phone and I don't know what to do with it because I got a new one' or 'I changed companies and I can't use my old phone,"' Batory said. Batory wanted to think of a way that she could put these phones to use. "I actually looked it up on the Internet and found that, first of all, we could recycle them and get money, but that didn't seem like what we wanted to do," Batory said. "Then I found that there were a few different organizations that would be able to use the money from the recycling or use the phones themselves." The Victims Resource Center receives the phones from the Marketing Club and then, depending on the condition of the phone, the VRC decides if it can be refurbished or recy- cled. If the phone is reconditioned, it will be given to a client at the VRC for emergency calls. If it is recycled, then the VRC receives money from the recycled phone. Batory said one of the main messages through Donate-A-Phone is to let people know that the sooner they get the phone to the marketing club, the sooner, the better. "If people have a phone they don't know what to do with .. . get it to us sooner rather than later," Batory said. "Although it can be recycled as an older model, it can be used as a newer model and that use is an important deterrent to crime and to community with emergency services." Batory said that part of what was attractive about this partnership with the VRC was that there was no middleman· "(The phones) aren't going into a box with a mailer and then we get a check or something," Batory said. "We don't need that." Aaron Fink, a senior business administration major, said that it doesn't matter what condition the phone is in because cell phone companies recondition the device. "It can be deactivated in any condition," Fink said. "(The company) takes it and reconditions it." Batory added that it makes no difference how old the phone is, there is always something that can be done with it. "I remember one of the phones was a 'suitcase phone,"' Batory said. "With this 'suitcase phone; they were able to totally recycle it." The first year that the marketing club did The Beacon/Allison Roth Phone collections will be taking place until mid-April and can be dropped off in Breiseth 214 and on the third floor ofWeckesser Hall. Donate-A-Phone, there was a high number phone donation drive fills a gap in that there of phones because people were simply reluc- were lots of people with objects they didn't tant to throw their old phones away, Batory know what to do with and there were these said. people who needed it, so we are bridging In the past, the club has had as high as 45 that gap." phones, but this year, the club is expecting The Marketing Club does other activities to receive about 20 . Batory said that when throughout the year, like the Bargain ShopDonate-A-Phone started, it was before peo- ping Seminar in the fall, which dealt with ple were able to transfer their phone num- how to stretch money the farthest and look bers from one company to another, so a lot for bargains, said Jennifer Jones, senior of mobile phones were no longer in use. business administration major. Overall, Batory said Donate-A-Phone ties Fink, president of the Marketing Club, in with the goal of the marketing club be- said the club's e-mail roster is at about 30 cause the phone is now a symbol of com- students, but the meetings are fairly small, munication in society. with fewer than 10 students. The club is al"We just felt that the Marketing Club rep- ways looking for new members, Fink said. resents students who are interested in communication . . . in helping others, and in CONTACT JACQUELINE LUKAS AT: helping themselves," Batory said. "The cell jacqueline.lukas@wilkes.edu Bugs, liver and other yucky things expected at 'Fear Factor' Biology Club to host its annual celebration of all things gross and odd BY CHRISTINE LEE Life Editor e. re For a good taste of creepy bugs, calf intestines and stinky goat cheese, look no farther than the Biology Club's annual hosting of "Fear Factor" on March 15. Originally scheduled for Monday, Feb 21, the fourth annual event, which is a staple of the Biology Club, is promising some fun and creative events for students to take part in. This year's Fear Factor is promising some new things for students to try, which includes various foods such as limburger cheese, yeast extract and horseradish beet sauce. But according to club President Justin Gentile, the Vegemite, a well-known Australian food paste made from yeast extract, is the least popular and it is the bugs consumed that are the most popular. "Surprisingly, the Vegemite ... always one of the biggest, most disgusting things. People usually hate that," Gentile said. "Surprisingly people don't mind the bugs (and) some people like the bugs, actually. Every year we try to bring in new gross foods, I know this year we have some squid." Other past events have included picking a key out of a bed of meal worms, which are small worm-like larvae insects and the tunnel of doom, an event that involves participants to crawl through a collapsible tunnel Although there are a plethora of creepy and fun events, Gentile says that it is often hard to come up with new ones each year. "It's harder to come up with new ideas be- cause we're limited to so many things due to safety of the students, and there's not a ton of things we can really do, but we try to be as creative as possible," Gentile said. The Fear Factor competition was started in 2007 by former Biology Club President James Bochicchio as a club fundraiser but according to club adviser Dr. William Terzaghi, a problem with the money generated as a result has since made Fear Factor more of SEE FEAR FACTOR, Page 12 �BY CHRISTINE LEE Life Editor For the weekend of Feb. 25 and 26, students on eleven Disney themed teams joined in on the fun in this year's Winter Weekend. On Friday night, students assembled in the SUB to enjoy pizza and soda courtesy of Student Government with the other competing teams. There was a mascot competition with such characters being featured as Cinderella, Phil from Hercules, the Frog Prince from The Princess and the Frog, Ariel from The Little Mermaid, and many other goofy and creative characters. Teams also created fun and festive banners to represent their respective teams and competed in a photo scavenger hunt for various items hidden on campus. On Saturday, teams competed in a scavenger hunt for various puzzle pieces hidden in various locations throughout campus, completed a puzzle of a Disney character representing their team, and untangled themselves from human knots they had created. Ath· letic events for the day included a balloon over-andunder pass and relay, a straightforward relay race, and a spoon and ping pong ball relay. The competition cru11e to a conclusion with five rouI1ds of Disney trivia to test the teams' knowledge of Disney movies. At the end, Team Cars was declared the winner of Winter Weekend with a total of 424 points. Team Toy Story 3 came in at a close second with 421 points and Team Hercules came in third with 408 points. All and all, Student Government says that this is the largest turnout they have had for teams in a few years. For more pictures and Wmter Weekend fun, see The Beacon's website. CONTACT CHRISTINE LEE AT: ��Tutoring at Wilkes benefits those who are struggling BY HOLLY BOYER Correspondent t.Jniversity College offers many services for Wilkes University students, including tutoring in particular areas of study. Housed in Conyngham Hall, University College offers tutoring services where many students go to seek assistance from tutors in a particular field with the students' academic work and understanding. Alberto Prado, a coordinator at University College, has been in charge of tutoring services for six years and said peer tutoring can be very relatable for students. "Tutors can relate to the rigors and demands of college life, especially for first year students who are making the transition from high school to college," Prado said. There are currently 33 students who serve as peer tutors. Prado explained that not only does the university offer peer tutors, but also S.up.I?lemental Instruction to those that need it. "SI sessions are for really difficult courses (that are) proven to be challenging. We work as a tutor, but not as personal. If they need extra tutoring we will either work with stuI dents one-on-one or refer them to a tutor," says sophomore nursing major and SI leader Sara Rollison. SI sessions give students the ability to communicate ideas back and forth. Some SI sessions meet once a week for two hours, while others meet three times a week for an hour. Students can come once a week or as often as they want. Many students take advantage of these sessions to help them with their more difficult courses. "The ones who come (to tutoring sessions) benefit in some way, and they get good study tips," said junior psychology major and tutor Chelsea Uselding. Having students tutored by their peers is very beneficial to their learning because students get more assistance in things that they are learning about in their classes and that they eventually become more comfortable with. "It is easier to sit down with your peers (because) some professors may seem intimidating. Teachers teach one way but not all students can learn that way. Peer tutors give you another way to look at things, (and) it might help them if they did not understand the (material) first time," said P2 pharmacy major Nicole Croyden. Tutors and SI leaders are typically students who have done well in a specific course, usually getting a 3.5 or 4.0 in that class, and are comfortable with the material they learned. They are also able to work with a student and help them understand the content they need to learn in a form that the students will comprehend. "Students who have taken the classes know how to go about the course and have tricks to studying. Getting another student's perspective is helpful to teaching (someone) how to be taught (something) if you were struggling in a class," Rollison said. Some students who are currently tutors have also been tutored before. One such student in particular who sought this assistance through tutoring and SI sessions is junior pharmacy major Paul Boylan. "I think it helped me understand the material and it affected my grades. The tutors here understand and they would make sure we understand the material before we left," Boylan said. The tutors do believe that tutoring has a very beneficial impact on the students who chose to take advantage of the help that they can get. The tutors are here to help, and they students understand the necessary material. "(Students) show that they improved and they come back with better grades on tests, which is what we are aiming for, so that is a success in my opinion," Boylan said. Sometimes tutoring does more than just improve a student's test grades. The tutors also notice a change in their confidence as well. "A lot of students are not doing poorly, they are just nervous. Once they know how to study after the first test, they are ok. Students are nervous getting a tutor. We are here for everyone's benefit. We want to see students do well; we do not want to see them struggle, so we would love more students to come," Croyden said. The tutor center has many students who come in and out to get a little extra help with their studies. Also, the SI sessions get a lot of students coming for help weekly. "It is never too early or late to get tutored. Students wait and keep putting off, but if you are worried you should get the help instead of giving up," Uselding said. CONTACT HOLLY BOYER AT: holly.boyer@wilkes.edu - r----:;;.===============.....----""":--------, always do whatever they can to help other --------------------------------- FEAR FACTOR Continued from Page 9 ~ v 0wo 0 D CREEN PRINTING•EMBROIDERY•PRO a fun on-campus activity than a fundraiser. "Initially it was a fundraiser and instead we took about a $300 bath and it was just more trouble than it was worth to try to make money out of it so now we just do it for fun," Terzaghi said. Winners of the competition will be awarded a $100 Barnes and Noble gift certificate for first place, a $50 gift certificate for second place, and a $25 gift certificate for third place. Terzaghi says this creates some incentive for students to want to stop by. This year he is hoping for a big turnout. "We had the most potential participants ever to sign up so it's disappointing we didn't pull it off (last) Monday and hopefully most of them (will return)," Terzaghi said. The popularity of Fear Factor has made the Biology Club more well known and has contributed to its growth in membership, according to Gentile. "I was over at Rifkin (Cafe) and the lady (there) was asking me when it was because she went last year and she really enjoyed it, so it definitely puts us out there," Gentile said. "We bring in a lot of people that come _ ___. and help and usually those people end up joining the club (so) it just shows how much fun we have in our club." Gentile hopes people have a good time watching the events that will be taking place because he says the more the more disgusting the events are the more the crowd will enjoy it. "Hopefully, everyone has a good time watching it and the more disgusting it is, typically the more enjoyment you (will) get out of the crowd," Gentile said. Gentile encourages as many people to come as possible because the more people that tum up, the more competition there will be from those that are competing. He also describes the event as exciting, entertaining, and doesn't take a long time. "The more people who come, the more fun you will generally have," Gentile said. Besides Fear Factor, one can also expect the Biology Club to partake in other events and fundraisers on campus such as the upcoming Wilkes Relay for Life and cleaning up a patch of land off Highway 309 as part of the Adopt-a-Highway program. All the fun and yucky action will be going down on Fear Factor's new date of March 15 in Stark Learning Center 101. . CONTACT CHRISTINE LEE AT: christine.lee@wilke.edu Ba the Le for cit co tot J BY Co inti wa moi �MARCH 1, 2011 CONTACT US: wilkesbeacon.ae@gmail.com Leadership W-B renovates local theater lobby BY MOLLY KURLANDSKI A&EEditor The popular Little Theater of WilkesBarre will be finishing up their first major renovation in this month. Thanks to Leadership Wilkes-Barre, a local organization that creates and works on projects within the community, the theater will receive a revamped and newly renovated lobby which will include a new concession stand. The Little Theater, located on 537 N. Main St., has become a home to many local performers in the area as well as a distinct memory for others. The first performance was in 1923 and since then, so given the opportunity to revamp part of the building was a great. Considered one of WilkesBarre's rnost historical buildings, its age might be apparent, but its old condition has not stopped the consistent amazing performances, both musical and theatrical. With the help of Leadership WilkesBarre, the theater began what hopes to be the start of future renovations the theater. Leadership Wilkes-Barre is responsible for many community projects within the city, so when the director of leadership contacted the Little Theater, they decided to talk about the possible renovation. "(The Board of Directors) wanted to spruce up the place but there were limited funds," said Kathy Alaimo, general manger of the theater. "Shortly after we had started talking about that, the leadership director approached me to see if we could get a project group in the lobby." Leadership Wilkes-Barre has 55 emollees within its program, with major groups, focusing on a specific project. Even though leadership projects are only limited to a fundraising cap of$5,000, they recieved all sorts of services and goods donated so it would go above and beyond the cash donation. "(This was) a project that was chosen by my leadership Wilkes-Barre group. There are five major groups within the organization this year and our project was renovating the Little Theater Wilkes-Barre lobby," said Joe Bauman. Alaimo said she would like to think that there will be future renovations, but the lobby is a start. "We've been in this building since 1957, but it's been here longer than that," Alaimo said. "It's in need of some serious work." As a community theater, its main goal is to teach and shape individuals of all ages into the unique world of theater. The nonprofit organization has housed a variety and magnitude of performances including "Cinderella," "The Fantasticks," and The Beacon/Jonathan Bowman The Little Theater of Wilkes-Barre was founded in the early 1920s and holds open auditions to the community for theatrical performances. "Rent." It will be revealing the finished project with the debut of the theater's latest performance "Sweet Charity" on March 19. For more information about this renova- tion and future performances, students can visit ltwb.org. CONTACT MOLLY KURLANDSKI AT: ' mol/y.kurlandski@wilkes.edu e t Top network television shows bring their A-game for swe~ps BY KAYLA MATTIOLI Correspondent ng 15 February sweeps is now a thing of the past and it's time for television lovers to discuss which shows made the most of it. Sweeps, the time when networks debut their biggest story lines and best guest stars in hopes of attracting rnore viewers and increased ratings, occurs four times per year in February, May, July and November. Nielsen, the company that measures TV ratings, sends out diaries to sample households in all 210 television markets to gather information that will tell what people are watching and ultimately, which shows are most popular. This information acts as a guideline for setting local advertising rates for each show. Networks employed many different tactics to drive up viewership during February. A well-known guest star is perhaps the easiest way to attract viewers during sweeps. This month, "CSI" had Justin Bieber reprise his role as a troubled teen while Katy Perry played Zoey's cousin on "How I Met Your Mother." CBS' "The Good Wife" brought in a variety of celebs such as Michael J. Fox, America Ferrera, Jerry Stiller and Method Man. Beloved former cast member Dana Carvey hosted "Saturday Night Live," bringing with him a cameo from Mike Meyers. Some networks scheduled their new midseason replacement shows to premiere during Sweeps such as Fox's "The Chicago Code" and CBS' "Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior," a spin-off of "Criminal Minds." Many shows returned for a new season including the ever popular "Survivor," "The Amazing Race" and "The Real Housewives of New York City." For any established show, the main audience grabber is the story line. It's not uncommon for shows to delve into outrageous stories and reveal big secretes during sweeps. ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" shocked fans by having Dr. Callie Torres get pregnant by best friend Mark Sloan. They've followed this up by focusing on how they, along with Callie's on-again/off-again girlfriend Arizona, will come together as a family to raise the child. Fox's "Glee" has its own unique way of gaining viewers. They choose popular music for the glee club to sing and often put on elaborate performances to go with it. This month the boys formed the "Justin Bieber Experience" in which they performed "Baby" and "Somebody to Love." "Glee" also had the advantage of starting off sweeps with the first show immediately following the Super Bowl in which they put on a "Thriller" of a performance in their very own halftime show. Speaking of the Super Bowl, televised live events are also a big ratings grabber. In addition to the football game, which helped Fox in the ratings race, the Grammys and Oscars aired on CBS and ABC respectively. The biggest loser this year seems to be NBC as they often come in last in the ratings and had no live events to push them over the top. This may come as a disappointment for the network as they won the 2010 February sweeps due in large part to their coverage of the Olympics. Nielsen's results will be released in the coming weeks, so stay tuned to see who will be crowned the winner of the 2011 February sweeps. For more information on sweeps, visit www.nielsen.com. CONTACT KAYLA MATTIOLI AT: kayla.mattioli@wilkes.edu �14 A&E THE BEACON I MARCH 1, 2011 T Wilkes students judge annual pizza wars competition The Beacon/Allison Roth The Beacon/Allison Roth On Thursday, Feb. 24, students sampled various pizzas provided by popular venues including Rodano's and Januzzi's, to determine who had the best pizza. Many students turned out for the event and declared Rodano's the winner. Congratulations to Rodano's for providing students with the best pizza in town. Music Review: Radiohead's latest album Kings of Limb, perfect BY MICHAEL PAUL WINTERMUTE Correspondent Thom Yorke cynically sings about something we don't understand in his signature fragile falsetto. The fourth track "Feral" is crucial to the On Monday, Feb. 14, Radiohead fans woke up to a surprise. On Radiohead's web- entire mood of the album. An instrumental, site, a link was embedded into an abstract "Feral" combines drums that seem to trip drawing of a tree with the words "Thank you over themselves and random samples of Yorke's voice. for waiting" above it. The next track "Lotus Flower" was reWhen the link was clicked, a new page describing how to order a digital format of leased as a single upon the day of the album's a new album "King of Limbs" opened up. release. The indecisive bass and smooth duo Just like that, without any notice, Radiohead of both real and electric drum fills provide a solid background for Yorke to groove over released its album. Radiohead is a band known for being (and it's groovy). The sixth track on the album entitled "Counpredictable. In 2007, they released their all5um "In Rainbows" with absolutely no dex" comes as a huge surprise when liswarning as a free digital download, caus- tening to the album. Slow, modulated and ing uproar in the music industry. Needless melancholy piano works hand-in-hand with to say, the mysterious and much-anticipated looped and sampled vocals to describe detachment found in nature. eighth full-length album is quite a trip. "Give Up The Ghost" is best described as The first track "Bloom" is a heavily lay~d journey through the depths of the its own genre - Radiohead folk. Simple guiocean. Precisely edited drum and guitar tar combines with loop after loop of Yorke's loops combine with an absolutely booming distorted and heartfelt vocals as he sighs, "I bass line and spacey vocals to set the tone think I've had my fill." "Separator" closes the album off as one for the album as a whole. Track No. 2, "Morning Mr. Magpie," is a of the happier Radiohead songs this music quietly ambitious track that provides a nice lover has heard. Once again, the band relies contrast to "Bloom" as a more upbeat tune. on bass and drums to tell the listeners how to Erie at times, as Radiohead addicts would feel. Slowly, the vocal loops begin to entire suspect, "Morning Mr. Magpie" shines most in the right and left sides of the stereo mix. Finally, the song has its own mellow clibrightly with its solid bass undertones. "Little by Little," the third track on King max followed by Yorke singing, "Wake of Limbs, goes back to Radiohead's "Hail me up, wake me up," the song having been to the Thief' days. An unsettling scale pro- about metaphorically waking up from a long vides the backbone for the song as front man sleep to feel reborn. BYi A& ·~ Mi The Beacon/Michael Wintermute Pictured above is the album cover for Radiohead's "Kings of Limb" now available for download in iTunes. Each track seeps with the confidence and maturity that one would expect a band of 25 years to possess, the most important aspect being the process that one must take to fully appreciate it. One listen is absolutely not enough to comprehend the album in its entirety. Start with one listen, then two, then three, and you will hear the landscapes of sound open up to you more magnificently each time. "King of Limbs" is a masterfully edited al- dir Sp Bo re of ve car: bum that commands respect and even a little bit of dedication to be understood. I recom· mend "King of Limbs" to anyone and ev• eryone who wants to hear a new sound that doesn't sound forced. Rating: 5/5 stars A Elt• CONTACT MICHAEL WINTERMUTE AT: michael.wigtermute@wilkes.edu cho as �ZerCross "Spring" 4 BY ASHLEY ZERFOSS Correspondent 5 Across 7 g 10 11 12 l3 14 3. You can spend more time here this season 6. The vacation coming up for college students 7. Spend Spring Break on one of these 10. These animals come north for warmer weather 12. The precipitation changes from snow to ... 13. Spring is a time for... 14. It will get warmer because of more ... 15. Hearing this bird's song means spring is here 16. Try flying this on a windy day 17. Spring has ... Down 1. Blooming in the sunshine 2. That green holiday in March 4. Clocks spring forward on this day • 5. March could go out as this fluffy creature 8. A bunny's holiday in April 9. March could come in as this vicious animal 11. The temperature is going to get... 14. That season between winter and summer CONTACT ASHLEY ZERFOSS 17 ash/ey.zerfoss@wilkes.edu Celebrity Chatter BY MOLLY KURLANDSKI A&EEditor 'King's Speech' director to direct Les Mis movie or! Apparently, Elton John and Lady GaGa became really close after a few duets they performed last year. Both John and Furnish agreed that they want someone who is a role model and is accepting of being comfortable in your own skin, and who better than GaGa? I absolutely love this and think they are making a great decision. Hopefully John and GaGa will be able to pass some of that musical genius of theirs to that beautiful baby boy. What a lucky kid! LA NIANAS QOURMe7 P'JZZeR'JA Experience a variety of pizza at affordable prices & exceptional taste! Good FoodI . Great Prices, UGE Portions! 'Oz' prequel V· at That's right! Director Jon Hooper, who directed the Oscar nominee the "King's Speech," starring Colin Firth and Helena Bonham Carter, will be taking a whack at directing Victor Hugo's novel/Broadway show of "Les Miserable." The 1998 non-musical version starred Liam Neeson, but if the Oscar-nominated director can create an awesome movie like the "King's Speech," I'm almost positive he will be able to take this on. First order of business, get an amazing cast. Didn't Lea Michele star in the Broadway version? Gaga Godmother of Elton John's Baby After the recent adoption of their baby boy, Elton John and his partner David Furnish chose the latest queen of pop, Lady GaGa, as the godmother. What an awesome hon- Let's admit it, we were all bummed to hear when Robert Downey Jr. dropped out of the supposed Wizard Of Oz prequel. There were rumors of Johnny Depp taking his place, but now sources have confirmed that James Franco will be stealing the show. The project, titled "The Wizard of Oz: Oz, The Great and Powerful" will be produced by Disney. Franco will star in the lead role. The movie will focus on Oz himself and how he mistakenly became the powerful wizard of the land of the yellow brick road. Considering Franco has been everywhere lately, I think this might make for a decent enough film. CONTACT MOLLY KURLANDSKI AT: mo/ly.kurlandski@wilkes.edu Eat In, lake Out, Inquire about Deliveries Phone # (570) 793-8508 Call or Text 295 S. Main Street, W-B {across from the muin post office on S. Main SI. &&ehind Dollar General) �Tl CONTACT US: wilkesbeacon.sports@gmail.com i Colonels drop playoff heartbreaker to Del Val 1 In three games against Aggies, Colonels lose by a combined eight points I BY CHRISTOPHER HOPKINS Sports Editor Wednesday marked the third meeting of the year between the Wilkes and Delaware Valley men's basketball teams, a feat that can only mean one thing, playoff basketball. The Colonels traveled to meet the Aggies in their home gym in a rematch of the two regular season games, games that the Del Val won by only a combined total of five points. "We did better in some ways the third time around against those guys than the first two times," said Colonels coach Jerry Rickrode. "The guys gave a vallient effort out there and we just fell short. I think the creddit goes to the guys more than anything." The Colonels came into Wednesday's game after losing to King's College last Saturday, 98-94, securing the No.4 seed in the Middle Atlantic Conference playoffs, securing a matchup with the Aggies, a team they had fought hard against in both of their previous meetings. In their game against the Monarchs, junior guard Matt Mullins went down with a knee injury, which kept him sidelined for the entire playoff game. "We didn't have to change to much of the strategy without Matt out there because we would have done the same things defensively with him," Rickrode said. "It does change the dynamic of the rotation and depth though. We didnt't lose because we didn't have him, but if we would have givej the same effort, then add him into the mix, it could have been a different story." Without Mullins, the Colonels featured a starting five with sophomore Tyler Breznitsky filling in the duties at guard. The Colonels utilized a deep bench with the absence of Mullins, having 11 players step on the court throughout the course of the game. The game was a back and forth battle for most of the first 30 minutes, with the Colonels never letting Delaware Valley break lose, despite the hostile Aggie crowd getting very loud in the small gym. However, with just over seven minutes remaining in the game, Del Val was able to stretch The Beacon/Michael Cignolli Coach Jerry Rickrode calls a timeout to talk strategy with his team. The Colonels would rally to pull within two with 53 seconds to go, but would ultimely fall short thanks in part to clutch free throw shooting by the Aggies. their lead to 10, thanks to a James Jones layup. Wilkes would take a timeout to get themselves settled down and give them a chance to get back into the game. "We went zone for about four or five possessions which really screwed Del Val up," Rickrode said. "We were able to get stops and go out of it. We were able to get quick scores in transition and get back into it by giving them only one shot." After the timeout, Wilkes would get themselves right back into the game with a 10-2 run, bringing them to within two points with just 53 seconds to go. "We started forcing them into taking bad shots and as a team, we rebounded really well during that stretch," said junior forward Kendall Hinze. They weren't able to get any second chance shots and we were able to capitalize on the offensive end. Our defense is what got us back into the game." Wilkes would get the ball back with after a steal by Hinze, but after a timeout, they would turn in back over on a wild inbounds pass. After two made foul shots by the Aggies, Paul Huch hit an off-balanced three pointer to pull the deficit to just one with 11 seconds to go. A quick foul and two more clutch free throws by Del Val set up a Wilkes inbound, down three with seven seconds to go. The Colonels would go to Breznitsky, who got a look at the buzzer, but was just wide, giving the Aggies a 69-66 win, sweeping the season series with the Colonels. With the season on the line, Wilkes went with their starting five for most of the game, with Huch, Hinze, Breznitsky, and senior Chris DeRojas playing 36 minutes each. The Aggies didn't stray from their starters much either, with three of their starters playing 38 minutes and guard Ja- son Goldhimer playing all 40. The two teams combined for only 8 points off the bench. DeRojas, who played in his last . game in a Colonels uniform, finished with 20 points, ending at 1,535 points for his career, 6th all time in Wilkes history. The Colonels finished the season with a record of 15-10, 8-6 in the MAC. "The players really did a great job overall this year," said Rickrode. "Everyday it was great to go in to work with them. They just kept getting better. There are certain things you can't control over the course of a season, but everything that you can control, the guys just did a great job with. The guys just really kept getting better as the year went on." CONTACT CHRISTOPHER HOPKINS AT: christopher.hOJ)kins@wilkes.edu �17 SPORTS THE BEACON I MARCH 1, 2011 me to Wilk.es Jt to h«Jne? re 'from 1 Welt it1s kind to pick between. college and ~f sound~.~y, but if twas going choices we,:e Pelltl ·Sfate, Duke, a. :Bl.rt o:ttce t' sta,rted getting recruited I waii' a.y:tJfgottreel'U1ted1by allithe local schools "'"" and Ku:tztown and East Stroudsburg. Coach [Folek] '/~played with, my dad here, so lhad a nice connection there. It's Tilll,nyt thougq, because I was .99.9 percent sure l was goiQg to King'$, f lij<ed tl:1e school and ,the Pa$eballJield, ,But: iQ. .the end, there were differences withKing"s andlr and Coach Folekjust. .sold me on Maj Favo he's th Re ver, the,fr-¢xfe.ndlngitheJegaexJl J>ito.hwith my father going: 'here,I;i:eally wantedfo go to.King's, but from the way l goto;treated by qoach Folek,I knew he ·was who I wanted to play for. econ •· a$ .Jou $?,id ,you Jjked King's baseball fteld ...you know that .Babe ll.uth's loJJgest home run r field, right? Oh yeah. From what I know, .hom¢run to right;center :UJto &i?byn\1:lark; 4., . must !am~~ u~; J've ,eta.ye<! here lo1; {wO'Y~~:P•t and>,,;; · boPii~. tlil;ltpart 9ftlle.;ijeld, , Wirtla\qo9en batP I l �- - - - - - ---- ------ - - ~ . - - I 18 SPORTS • BASEBALL PROJECTED STARTING NINE C-#9 Tay Sidler -Jr. 1B -#15 Matt Ruch-Jr. 28 -#7 Carmen Lopresto -So. SS- #12 Eric Bidwell -Jr. 38 -#4S Angus Neary- Jr. F-#20 Justin Fortin -So. CF -#22 Al Clocker -Sr. Rf -#2 Scott Skammer- So. P- #34 Ryan Fetterman -Jr. KEY BENCH PLAYERS C- #17 Joel Watson -Jr. 1B-#14Jonathan Drebitko -So. 28-#6 Tom Plessl-Jr. SS - #4 Jordan Ramirez - Fr. 38 -#18 Ben Caiola -Jr. OF -#23 Rich Cosgrove -Sr. \)F - #S AJ. Mihaly - Fr. DH -#49 Mike Olerta • Jr. P-#38 Zach Lazar -So. NUMBERS GAME .387 2010 batting average of sophomore Carmen Lopresto, t~ highest on the team. 107 Career hits for junior Matt Ruch, just 78 shy of the school's all-time record. SCHEDULE MARCH2011 7 8 14 15 21 22 28 s29 3:30 APRIL 2011 3 4 MW 5 6 12:00 10 11 17 18 ■ HOME BB - Baptist Bible DS -DeSales DV - Delaware Valley E-Eastem FD - FDU-Florham AWAY ■ TOURNAMENT I - lmmaculata K-King's KU- Keuka M- Misericordia MB- Myrtle Beach Tourney MV - Manhananville MW - Marywood PH - PSU-Hazleton PW - PSU-Wilkes-Barre S- Scranton THE BEACON I MARCH 1, 2011 Colonels coming out swinging THE Se Two Depth and experience key ingredient to 2011 success BY PHAT NGUYEN Assistant Sports Editor The Wilkes Baseball team returns a young, but fairly experienced squad. This year's team is now led by two captains - Senior Al Clocker and Junior Matt Ruch. Coach Joe Folek believes that his captains are two of the reasons why the team is poised for success. "Al and Matt are just two Colonels," Folek said. "They are two guys who have been tremendous since they got here. Al is our only four-year senior, and Matt is one of the best players in the conference." Many of the underclassmen have already gotten significant playing time last year giving the team a nice blend of youth and experience. While they have lost several key players - such as the all-time runs leader Mike McAndrew, they still retain a solid nucleus of players. Ruch has set the bar high for his team with the goal of a MAC Championship. "With a great core group of players returning and a strong group of transfers and freshman, I believe that we can achieve our goal of competing for a MAC Championship," Ruch said. "I think we have the makings of a team poised for a great season. I'm hoping that the guys get on hot streaks and the pitching staff is on top of their game." The major strength as a team is their depth in the field. They return starters at first, second and third base, as well as all three outfield positions. In addition, they also have a new shortstop - junior Eric Bidwell, who has arrived at Wilkes via transfer. There is also a big competition behind the plate, and with only one returning catcher from last year, it will be interesting to see who gets the start with two junior transfers and a freshman catcher who all have the talent to start. Ruch believes that competition is one of the biggest strengths for the team. "With four catchers competing for one spot, eight infielders competing for four spots and five outfielders competing for three spots, everyone on the team is going to have to step up their performance," Ruch said. While practices have been held since January 31, the team has been working out since the end oflast season. Folek believes some of biggest improvements the guys have made so far is their conditioning. Unfortunately, given the weather so far, the team has been limited to indoor practices It remains to be seen how good the team actually is. "The guys are certainly ready to play and put up a couple Ws," Folek said. The season officially starts with a trip down Seni tole BYP Assis Th three talen Lind Cori The Beacon/Phat Nguyen Captains Matt Ruch (left) and Al Clocker (right) lead an experienced team in 2011. to Myrtle Beach, S.C., where they will begin play with a double header versus Johnson & Wales and Ohio Northern on March 4. They also play both Allegheny and PSU-Abington on the March 5, and another double header versus PSU-Berks on the March 6. Senior Al Clocker has been through this process three times already and is prepared to handle workload with the team. Clocker believes that it's exciting to play against teams that they normally don't see, but he notes the focus is baseball. As a senior member of the pitching staff, he knows the road ahead is tough, but he is focused. "The Myrtle Beach Trip is definitely something we look forward to every year, but six games in three days are tough on any pitching staff," said Clocker. "Our starting pitchers will probably be limited to one start. Our bullpen is going to be tested as it is challenging to throw back to back days or on one day ofrest early in the season." Both Clocker and Ruch agreed that there are a few things the team needed to work on was confidence at the plate and on the mound. "Last year team, as a whole, struggled with batting average and earned run average (ERA), Ruch said. "Certain position players and certain pitchers had great years, but overall the numbers in those categories need to improve ifwe are to have a good season." For example, Ruch told teammate Carmen Lopresto that he can't be satisfied hitting .350 a year after hitting .390. He believes Carmen should go into every game thinking he's going to get a hit every at bat, and that way he will certainly hit over .400 for the year. Coach Folek encourages the fans to come join the team at all the home games this year to see the team in action. "You cannot beat the price of admission, and it will be old fashioned hard-nosed baseball as it alwa¥s is." CONTACT PHAT NGUYEN AT: phat.nguyen@wilkes.edu "I done stays a lot time. Ma prov a.m. "Wi pecte are, i "The eve On squa poss girls work bats. �THE BEACON I MARCH 1, 2011 I SPORTS Senior -leadership guides young team 19 SCHEDULE Two seniors, junior lead team of made up of eleven underclassman MARCH2011 2 C- #4 Cori Saltzer - Sr. 18 -#1 SJackie Follweiler -So. 2B - #34 Megan Mowery -So. SS -#13 Kait Brown - So. 3B - #20 Kayla Kinney- So. LF -#1 Cindy Diemer - So. CF - #11 Abbey Agresti -So. 7 8 9 14 15 16 ~ 24 26 25 E 1:00 27 29 30 WP 31 LV 3:00 1:00 RF -#3 Amanda Holston -Jr. P-#21 Lindsay Behrenshausen -Sr. •• APRIL 2011 KEY BENCH PLAYERS P/C -#6 Jordan Borger- Fr. P/0F -#2 Alysha Bixler- Fr. SS -#7 Jess Paveletz -So. P- #9 Heather Compton -So. 18- #10 Sara Fife -So. The Beacon/Allison Roth Seniors Cori Saltzer and Lindsay Behrenshausen and junior Amanda Holston look to lead a young, but experienced Lady Colonels team to a strong season. BY PHAT NGUYEN Assistant Sports Editor yen I. was •led ·age laybut eed n." en 350 men ing will ome year ;ion, 1ase- The Lady Colonel softball team returns three upperclassmen and some fresh, young talent. The girls are lead by senior pitcher Lindsay Behrenshausen and senior catcher Cori Saltzer. Junior Amanda Holston is the senior member of the outfield. Coach Frank Matthews trusts the three girls with their leadership roles. "Our upperclassmen, all three of them, are proving to be excellent teachers of the game," Matthews said. "They work with the youngest players and lead them along, providing a good example of how things are done at Wilkes. " Behrenshausen likes to lead by example, taking the younger girls under her wing with a more hands on approach. "I go into practice every day to get the job done," Behrenshausen said. "I hope the team stays motivated knowing that they will have a lot of opportunities and see a lot of playing time." Matthews believes that the team has improved dramatically since starting their 7 a.m. practices a few weeks ago. "We have a very young team and it is expected that they have a lot to learn and they are, in fact, doing just that," Matthews said. "The players have made noticeable strides in every phase of the game." One of the big differences in this year's squad is the amount of speed that they team possesses. Saltzer noted that the younger girls have been stepping up during sprint workouts, and they have also brought their bats. "Not only are the freshmen and transfer players bringing some excellent hitting to the team, but there is also going to be more speed on the bases than we ' ve had in the past couple years," Saltzer said. "The outlook is definitely good." With the loss of one of the best hitters on the team in Gina Stefanelli, the Lady Colonels will look to Jackie Follweiler to provide a spark in the middle of the order. "Jackie is the biggest power hitter on the team," Behrenshausen said. "When she gets a hold of the ball, it's going to go far. Her swing looks great so we are really hoping that once she gets out there we will be seeing what we see in practice" The girls hosted a camp for the first five Sundays of the spring semester for local age group softball players up to high school as a fundraiser to pay for their annual spring break trip. This year's turnout raised enough money to pay for all the expenses for their spring break tournament in Virginia beach. "When we go on Spring Break, it's a 10 day trip and we're playing games almost every day," Behrenshausen said. "It's nice for us now, because we don't have to pay for anything out of pocket. We even get some meal money." The team is somewhat of a disadvantage because there is still snow on the ground, and they have not practicing outside yet. Their competition includes teams some teams that are nationally ranked and who have been playing outside for at least two weeks. Junior Amanda Holston has seen how much better defensively and offensively the team has gotten excited to get outside and to SEE SOFTBALL, Page 20 18 19 A 3:00 24 25 26 NUMBERS GAME 2.57 11 Career ERA for pitcher Lindsay Behrenshausen coming into this season. Number of underclassman on the roster - of 1S total players. ., ■ HOME AWAY A- Alvemia BB - Baptist Bible DS - DeSales DV - Delaware Valley E- Eastem FD - FOU-Aorham K- King's College L- Lycoming LV - Lebanon Valley M- Misericordia MV - Manhattanville MW - Marywood Graphic Desiin & Screen Printini . 0 ■ TOURNAMENT S- Scranton SQ- Susquehanna ST - Salisbury Toumamrnt VA - Villjinia Beach Tourney WP -William Patteoon • loc:;da~~ ~~~,T~i:~~~re! ~ ' email: sales@gotta-love-it.com ...,""111111.._... Suite 909, 67 Public Square Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18701 570.262.5188 Hours: Monday thru Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Weekends by Appointment uona-love-it.com facebook ft' �20 THE BEACON I MARCH 1, 2011 SPORTS SOFTBALL RUCH As a third baseman, who is one guy you would love to turn a double play with? his knees, and he still came to every game. I hear you had a nickname in high school Continued from Page 19 Continued from Page 17 Probably the Yankees second baseman right now, Robinson Cano. "Pepsi All-star." What's that mean? be able to start playing some games. lt-•Practice can start to get repetitive and playing games breaks up the monotony," said Holston. "It seems like every day we make improvements. I think our team is ready and we will do well in the tournament." Breaking up that monotony is one of the things the girls can look forward to with the srart of spring break and playing games outside, but it also marks the end to 7 a.m. practices and a return to normalcy and hopeful 4 p.m. practices over at the Ralston fields with weather permitting. The start to the season also has extra motivation for Behrenshausen, who is eager to pick up where she left off two years ago. "My freshman and sophomore year I felt really good about, last year not so much," Behrenshausen said. "This year I'm extra motivated and I want to pick up from where r,..kft off two years ago. I'm just really excited to start fresh and end on a good note." in the minors the last few years. My pick would definitely be him ... give him a shot. All these other teams have all these young guys that are very good, but the Yankees are holding back all their young guys. Just let them play. You have to prove a point, who do you want to step in the batter's box against? CONTACT PHAT NGUYEN AT: phat.nguyen@wilkes.edu What rumor makes you more nervous: C.C. potentially leaving or Cashman leaving? Let Cashman go. He's made great acquisitions, but I don't think they have anything to do with him - you have the Yankees money and reputation. I could go up there and pitch a sales pitch giving them millions of dollars to pitch for the Yankees. Alright, back to Wilkes baseball, freshman and sophomore year you either were second or led the team in hits, RBl's homerun's and average. Talk about that. It's funny, because I got recruited to pitch, they didn't even know I could hit. I'm a decent pitcher, but not one of the top ones. I told coach I can play the field too, and he was like, 'Alright, we'll give you a shot.' That fall I hit four homeruns off of our pitching staff, and it was one of those 'Wow, the kid can hit.' I haven't pitched smce. Mariano Rivera. And you want to hit the cutter? I want to take that to right field, put it over the right field fence. Who would make you a little nervous when you stepped in the box? Probably a 90's Randy Johnson. The long hair, 6-foot10, 98-mile-per-hour slider - that's kind of the fear factor. Any rituals? I don't have any specific rituals, but most of my equipment I put my grandfather's nickname, "Spike." He came to everyone of my games, and the last game he saw was the first time my brother and me played together on the same team. He was a freshman and I was a senior, he was pitching I was playing short. It was a tight spot in the game, runners on second and third and a kid hit a ball up the middle and I dove and caught it. That was the last play he got to see of us. My brother is coming here next fall, and we both do the same thing, write his nickname on everything, kind of like he's watching over us. He played a huge role in our lives, and was the biggest fan we had. He was a war veteran, his legs gone below That's probably one of the worst memories in my entire life. As a freshman I was elected to the conference all-star team. To tell you the truth, the Pepsi portion of it, I don't know why they found this so amusing, but a couple of my classmates at lunch thought I had this huge love for Pepsi because I got it every day for lunch. But all we had were Pepsi products. If we had Coke I would have drank Coke, honestly, RC Cola is my favorite. They just put it together and nicknamed me Pepsi All-Star all through high school. What about Ruch 'n' Roll? That seems to be the new saying following me around. (My teammate) Al Clocker's father started saying it. When we were in Myrtle Beach in South Carolina my freshman year, and I ended up hitting three homeruns when we were down there. They were three of my total of seven all year. Every time I come up to the plate now you can hear Al's dad saying 'it's time to Ruch 'N Roll!' The whole team got into to it, and when we got shirts my freshman year and on the back were nicknames, and that, of course, was mine. I enjoy that one a lot better than the other one. CONTACT ANTHONY DORUNDA AT: anthony.dorunda@wilkes.edu Barnes & Noble ""I k..._Klng's Books'tore 7 South lVla-n S't. Hours: GREAT SALE @ THE BOOKSTORE! l\i.I-F S:30.Alv.l-St Plv.l SAT l.O.A.?+4-WM SUN Noon-SPM Ona proj 570-208-4700 TODAY U.N'rIL MAR.CH 13th. TAKE AN ADDITIONAL 50~ OFF THE TICKETED CLE..A.R.ANCE PRICE!!! comn ance fisca Opi Pe A to Cl Gr � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 2011 March 1st Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2011 March 1 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/5a19541d515e17adbc248902a6f6b26c.pdf c64e96acfb3190c9c9f4cdb7008827e5 PDF Text Text w,, Tuesday, February 22, 2011 THE NEWS OF TODAY REPORTED BY THE JOURNALISTS OF TOMORROW Volume 63 Issue 14 New online learning system Court jesters cheer Colonels on road chosen, goes live in summer BY AMANDA LEONARD Assistant News Editor This swnmer, Wilkes' new online learning management system will go live, replacing the existing Blackboard/WebCT and Moodie platfonns. The new system is called Desire2Learn and has similar features that students using either of the university's platforms would recognize. Matthew Koch, manager of instructional technology information, mentioned a few of the reasons why Wilkes decided to adopt anew learning platform. "We're at the point now where administrations wants us to have one system for staffing purposes and financial reasons," he said. "WebCt is no longer going to be supported and Wilkes would have been forced to upgrade to the new Blackboard system or something else." When Wilkes purchased WebCT licenses for the campus, the system was state-of-the-art. However, after Blackboard bought WebCT in 2006, upgrades and newer versions became sparse. Now that Wilkes' current version of WebCT is out-of-date and the license expires at the end of the fiscal year, the search for a better, more attractive learning platform became feasible. A committee, co-chaired by Koch, consisted of a mixture of faculty to survey both students and faculty about what it is they are looking for in an online learning environment. Gloria Barlow, chief information SEE ONLINE, Page 5 The Beacon/Melissa Polchinski A rowdy crowd of Wilkes students made the trek up Main Street on Saturday afternoon to cheer for the Colonels in the team's 98-94 loss to King's College. Wilkes fans dressed up as video game characters, construction workers and cowboys. For a recap of the basketball game, check out Page 20. Peace Corps recruiter talks about her experience BY EMMA ZIMMERMAN Correspondent \\.H:\"l IJ i ~ , ~"'Y '""""'"~ ~.l!Jti:ar•,.,..,.,!!t 1', t~r-{)"!'lr·;~,3 ~ifM G<iH'~Y ⇒ •·ri~~;;::;,j'l~f:' . The Beacon/Allison Roth Ciara Johnson, a Peace Corps recruiter, talks to students about the opportunities available through volunteering for the program. Students interested in the Peace Corps had their questions answered last week by someone who knows first hand about the program. On Feb. 15, Peace Corps recruiter Ciara Johnson spoke in Breiseth Hall about the benefits of joining the Peace Corps. Johnson volunteered in Guinea from 2007 to 2009 as an Agroforestry volunteer. The presentation, which was open to all students, involved Johnson talking and showing a video about her experiences. She said her parents were original- ly hesitant on letting her volunteer. "It took them a few years to understand that this was something calling to me," Johnson said. Her primary assignment was working with the community to teach sustainable farming techniques and planting around 15,000 trees in the village. She also helped the school be rebuilt and taught the second grade classes when she noticed that they needed help in that area. "You have your primary project, and the rest is what your community deems (important)," Johnson said. The Peace Corps has been around for almost 50 years and the missions have not changed since then. It encourages world peace and friendship. There are currently 8,655 active volunteers in 77 countries. The communities where these volunteers are sent have to go through an application process in order to qualify. "They are excited for us to be there not just on a government level but also just the community," Johnson said. "They feel very fortunate to have you there." Three months of training are required before volunteers leave for their country. It is all hands-on SEE PEACE CORPS, Page 5 Opinion Pages 6-8 Life Pages 9-12 Arts & Entertainment Pages 13-15 Sports Pages 16-20 National Holidays RecycleMania campaign A 'new' and unique show Diehard Basketball Fan Wilkes should consider giving days off for national holidays. Students being encouraged to recycle starting in the dorms. Premiering last Friday, the theater department performed their musical "Songs for a New World." A Wtlkes employee has been coming to almost every men's basketball game for the past 30 years. PAGE6 PAGE 10 PAGE 13 PAGE 16 Vil Established 1936 PA Newspaper Assodation Member �SG NQtes, Feb.16: WACA is granted club status BY EMMA ZIMMERMAN Correspondent Treasurer's Report: All College - $21,369 Conferences - $12,800 General Funds - $6,500 Leadership - $3,341.20 Spirit - $3,500 Start Up - $2,000 Special Projects - $15,000 Total - $64,560.20 New Business: WASA club recognition (Week 2 of 2) Concern was brought up about communication when it came to hosting events. WASA said they want to be able to do their own thing but are willing to coordinate events with MSC. Also, the club name was thought to be uninviting to students who may be in- terested in the culture but are not African. The name was changed to Wilkes African Cultural Association (WACA). Motion was amended to recognize WACA as a club. Vote - 20 - 10 - 1. The motion passed. SAM (Week 2 of 2) - Society for Advancement of Management was requesting $300 to pay registration fees for a conference in Orlando. Any leftover money would be used to fund next year's trip. They have not done any community service yet because the club has been reactivated after being down for a few years. Motion was made to allocate $113 if they do their community service. Vote-21 - 13 - 5. The motion passed. PaintbaU Club (Week 2 of 2) - Paintball Club was requesting $500 to go to the NSPA Tournament this coming Saturday. Motion was made to allocate $500. Vote - 36 - 1 - 2. The motion passed. IEEE fund request (Week 1 of 2) - IEEE was requesting $4500 for their second annual engineering conference for high school students in the area, Engineering Olympics. They would need funds for grab bags, trophies and t-shirts for the students participating. Ten schools are attending, three more than last year. Wilkes University Running Club donation request - WURC was requesting a donation of$750. The club is participating in a 100 mile relay in Kingston. All proceeds are going to the Martin Luther King fuel Fund. Only about three club members are running as well as some professors. The relay is open to everyone who wishes to participate. Motion to pledge $20 for every mile a Wilkes student runs up to $ 1000 as long as the club tries to advertise the relay more. Vote - 31 - 5 - 3. The motion passed. Committees: Library Committee - A lot of print copies are being moved online. There is talk to move the basement prayer room to set up an IT Hub down there. Former U.S. representative Paul Kanjorski might donate to the library. Campus Support - Evans will soon have a computer lab. Book Fund - Improvements to the library continue. The first floor of the SUB will might soon have television sets. CONTACT EMMA ZIMMERMAN AT: emma.zimmerman@wilkes.edu New paid mentoring positions available to Wilkes students BY TODD ORAVIC Correspondent Wilkes students who want to be a role model for high school students can now do so, and get paid for it. The Arbor Education and Training Center is reaching out to Wilkes students who are interested in mentoring high schoolers and out of school youth. It's not only introducing a community service opportunity, but also an o_pportunity to play a significant role in the ~evelopment of a young person's initiative to succeed. "The best part of being a mentor is the feeling that you had an impact on someone's life, that you've been a part of their reaching success," said youth program Manager Jerry Fallabel. On an ongoing basis, the Arbor Education and Training Center, located at 32 East Union Street, Wilkes-Barre, runs a youth mentoring program that fosters the continuing need for higher learning in uneducated young adults. Initiated in July 2010, the program receives funding from Congress and centers on young men and women, generally between the ages of 17 and 21. The program encourages current high school students to seek higher education. It also influences students who did not graduate to attain their GED and either enter college or attain industry recognized credentials. Students who engage in mentorship are recognized for their specialties in particular subject areas. According to Fallabel, men- ~BEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903 E-MAIL: wilkesbeacon@gmail.com toring provides excellent experience for those who want to delve into social work or the educational field following graduation from university. The overall goal of the youth mentoring program at the Arbor Education and Training Center is to ensure the productivity of young adults involved after their departure from the program. In an effort to make this accomplishment, those who provide support and mentorship facilitate incentives that "help develop the interest and talents of a special young person," according to the promotional flier for the program. In addition, "employability workshops" are implemented to teach young men and women how to prepare for business interviews and the environment of the workplace, Fallabel said. Jim 15 Amanda Kirchoff, a freshman undeclared major, said that there is a great value to having a mentor to encourage the importance of education. "It's impossible to get a job without a high school education, never mind college," said Kirchoff. "It's always easier to have someone behind you, telling you to keep going." Arbor Education and Training Center also offers an online high-school diploma program. For more information, contact Jerry Fallabel, Youth Program Manager at 570-8221101 ext. 261 or email Geraldfallabel@arboret.com. CONTACT TODD ORAVIC AT: todd.oravic@wilkes.edu Editorial Staff 2010-11 Editors-in-Chief: Michael Cignoli & Jacqueline Lukas News Editor: Kirstin Cook Online Editor: Bryan Calabro Opinion Editor: AnthonyTruppo Advertising Manager:Whitney Roper A&E Editor: Molly Kurlandski Photo Editor: Allison Roth Life Editor: Christine Lee Design Editor: Michael Klimek Sports Editor: Christopher Hopkins Special Projects Manager: Anthony Dorunda Adviser: Loran Lewis Meet the Staff Bryan Calabro Online Editor grou "A the o be r wed ICA. Ho �Casey pulls plug on work release program deal BY MICHAEL CIGNOLI Editor-in-Chief e e The Beacon/Bryan Calabro d Jim Casey issued a statement on Feb. 15 saying he would not sell his building on South Main Street to Terry Davis. Davis wanted to turn the building into a work release program for convicted criminals. f The owner of 199-203 South Main Street withdrew an application to the Wilkes-Barre zoning board and will not be selling his property to a man who wanted to turn it into a community corrections facility. "In the interest of preserving peace with the community, I am withdrawing the zoning application and will not sell the building to Terry Davis of Keystone Correctional Services Inc," Jim Casey, the building's current owner, said in a statement. "For over 20 years I have worked to make this city a better place and I value greatly the relationship I have built with the community." Casey, who has operated Crossing Over, a 50-bed transitional living center, in an old apartment building on South Main Street for about a decade, and Davis, who wanted to purchase the building and turn it into a 130-bed work release program for convicted criminals, were scheduled to appear before the Wilkes-Barre zoning board during its 4:30 p.m. meeting on Feb. 16 to hear its ruling on Casey's request. Casey and Davis needed the zoning board to approve the application before they could go ahead with the transaction. However, Casey issued a statement in the afternoon of Feb. 15 that said he was no longer interested in doing business with Davis. Casey's decision took Davis by surprise. He said he had not spoken with Casey be- tween a meeting with the Downtown Residents Association on Feb. 10 and early Tuesday afternoon. As of noon on Feb. 15, Davis said he was still planning on attending the zoning board meeting. Bill Harris, director of planning for the city of Wilkes-Barre, confirmed that Casey withdrew his zoning application around 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15. Davis did not return a request for comment following Casey's official announcement. The building's future, however, remains unsettled. At a meeting with the DRA on Feb. 10, Casey said he was "broke" and he had been operating Crossing Over at a loss for the past few years. Casey was not immediately available for comment and offered nothing in his statement that provided any indication of what he intends to do with the building. DRA member Nancy Sanderson said she considered Casey's decision to not sell the building to Davis "an important thing for the community." The DRA was vehemently against Davis setting up shop in their neighborhood. Members of the organization voiced numerous concerns about housing a private, for-profit community corrections center in downtown Wilkes-Barre during the Feb. 10 meeting with Casey and Davis. "I think that any resident who thinks that they might want to move here and renovate a home or any small business that feels that they might consider a place on Main Street, I think they know now that there's an organization they can be a part of that's always going to work in the best interests of the city and the downtown," Sanderson added. Wilkes University President Tim Gilmour and Paul Adams, vice president for student affairs, were scheduled to hold the second of two campus forums to gain input from students, faculty and staff about the proposed changes to Casey's building at 11 :30 a.m. on Feb. 15. The forum lasted less than 20 minutes, however, as Gilmour announced it wasJiis understanding that the building would not be sold. Gilmour sent a message to members of the campus community on the night of Feb. 15, thanking them for civilly debating the issue and providing valuable input. "I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the campus community for attending two forums this week to discuss this issue," Gilmour wrote. "Although a number of attendees expressed concern over Keystone Correctional Services plan, I believe the dialogue was beneficial for all who attended. "Universities are places where debate should be fostered and even celebrated and I am pleased that our conversations were based on good information and mutual respect." CONTACT MICHAEL CIGNOLI AT: michael.cignoli@wilkes.edu Cultural clubs confused by MSC reorganization proposal 0 1- BY KIRSTIN COOK News Editor Campus cultural groups are confused and concerned by a Student Government proposal that would reorganize Multicultural Student Coalition. SG met with several cultural groups, such as the Wilkes African Cultural Association, the Indian Cultural Association and the Saudi Interest Club, on Feb. 3 to discuss this possibility. They suggested that they reorganize the individual cultural clubs under MSC in an umbrella format. This reorganization was not the message the cultural groups took from the meeting. "At the meeting, as far as I understood, the only difference would be that we would be reporting our activities to MSC, just like we do to SG," said Silvia Silvi, president of !CA. However, Silvi, a senior business adminis- tration major, said ICA received a letter from SG after the meeting stating the clubs would be merging with MSC to form a larger cultural coalition, which had not been explained at the meeting. "At the end of it all, we all thought we would still be working as individuals, but the letter kind of threw us off," Silvi said. Some of the concerns involved the haziness of the idea, decrease in diversity and underrepresentation of individual cultures. Lorinette Williams, a WACA member, was unable to attend the meeting, but felt the whole idea was vague. "It was very vague as to what they wanted us to do, more as they wanted us to agree and we don't know exactly what we're agreeing on," Williams said. The club presidents were originally told by SG that they had to approve or oppose the idea by Feb. 17. Mercy Tachie, WACA president and a sophomore pharmacy major, said WACA was not given enough information to make that decision. "They wanted us to approve or oppose their proposal, but then the proposal does not really go down to detail what they're making us oppose or approve to," Tachie said. The cultural clubs agreed that it would be advantageous to work together with MSC, but disagreed that the idea of putting the clubs under MSC would promote diversity. Williams felt it would be an opposite effect. "If it was a case where we're all together as a multicultural organization, but we all have our own say of what we want to do and the ideas that we want to bring forth to the Wilkes population, then fine," Williams said. "But if we have to run to them with all our ideas and say 'will you approve us?' based on your view from your culture - it will be a big melting pot and it will not be a matter of diversity." Silvi agreed that this idea was contradicting SG's goal of increasing diversity on campus. "Diversity is not merging everything together," Silvi said. "Diversity is having individuality." Williams said it would only be fair if there were a representative from every culture on the MSC board because what might be important to one culture might not be important to the leaders of MSC. "Unless all the presidents were supposed to go up as head of the whole group, it will not be fair to everyone else," Williams said. However, she added that the cultures are simply too varied to be expressed in one organization. "It's almost impossible to get so many cultures into one club, no matter how hard we try," Williams said. "It will not work, and each culture would end up getting robbed, or limited to what they can do." SEE MSC, Page 4 �MSC Continued from Page 3 Tachie believes that part of the misunderstanding can be attributed to different definitions of culture. She said SG thinks the separate cultural clubs all have the same mission to promote diversity, but she believes they have different missions since they are promoting different cultures. "Just because we all have the same word, culture, in there, does not mean we do the same things," Tachie said. "We do not." Tachie said WACA has been trying to have SG clarify their motives, but said SG has been difficult to get in contact with. "So far we haven't really seen their reasoning for doing this, that's what we're trying to figure out," Tachie said. Tachie also felt SG misunderstood the concept of WACA. She said many students think Africa is a country, even though it is a continent made ofup several countries with different cultures. She said SG got the misconception that WACA was trying to overshadow MSC. "WACA is not here to compete," Tachie said. "We are not here to overstep any other club." Despite possibilities for reorganization, WACA was granted club status at the recent SG meeting on Feb. 16. Abdullah Al-Shaikh, SIC president and business administration senior, said the understands that SG wants to build bridges between cultures. However, he requested that SG be open with SIC on proposed ideas. "I believe we have, as a Saudi student club, we have a clear constitution and it has been approved by SG ... and we just came and changed whatever they asked for, with all honesty and integrity, so we just want to be treated the same," Al-Shaikh said. Williams agreed, and said SG seemed focused on getting the idea approved over explaining details of outcomes and changes. "We just need them to be honest with us, to have the respect for us to tell us the truth and not get us to agree to something and then next thing we know, we're under that umbrella and can't really express ourselves," Williams said. Kevin Hopper, SG corresponding secretary and junior business major, said SG is developing an idea that would promote culture on campus and be a solution to concerns brought up by the cultural groups. They decided to take more time with the process. "There are several ideas among SG and MSC and we will be discussing the concept individually with the clubs in order to more accurate feedback," Hopper said. CONTACT KIRSTIN COOK AT: kirstin.cook@wilkes.edu E411:,nr,, SPECIALS WEEKDAY SPECIAlS M-TI Large Pie $7. 95 Chicken Wing Pie $1 0. 95 The changing role of libraries The Beacon/Allison Roth Neil Grimes, librarian at Coughlin High School in Wilkes-Barre, presented on the changing role of libraries in the 21st century, as part of the education forum series on Feb. 15. Grimes noted that there are four types of libraries: special, public, academic and school and the changes all are enduring. 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A number of vendors were brought to the school for the committee to test and discuss. The campus unanimously recommended D2L as the new online learning system. Wilkes will be getting the newest version of D2L and will have the basic features that WebCT offered, but as an upgraded version. Students will be able to view grades and syllabi, while professors can create discussion groups and e-mail students using the internal e-mail feature or through Wilkes' e-mail. D2L also has mobile technology, which was an attractive feature to all on the committee. With mobile apps that are able to be put right onto one's smartphone, a student can access courses and assigned readings right from his or her cell phone. With the hope that students will be able to access the platform more easily and use it PEACE CORPS Continued from FRONT PAGE because the volunteers will be using the skills right away. Classes include learning about the culture and language. The volunteers will spend up to eight hours a day holding discussions and then going out and using the language. Johnson said the hardest thing for her was the language, because there were two ethnic groups in Guinea with their own languages. Learning about safety and security are also major focal points. "It is important to build relationships in the community," Johnson said. "It prepares us to be successful volunteers. Think of your family and friends here. They are like that." The Peace Corps makes sure each town or village where volunteers are sent meet their standards. There must be a medical unit and the houses must meet their safety code. Peace Corps volunteers receive benefits before and after their term. During the two years, volunteers have free insurance and vacation days where they can fly home to visit family and friends. After they return home, having the Peace Corps on their resumes will help with job placement and career enhancement. There are also scholarships available and programs, such as Master's International and NEWS iPOD CONTEST ~ AWebCT • No longer updated • Most frequently used by faculty • Internal e-mail •Reliance on Java Desire2Learn • Noe-mail • Strong technical support •Lack of technical support • • • Resources for online testing more, the same hope is held for faculty usage. Koch noted that many professors are reluctant to use the platforms this semester, knowing that a different one will be introduced next semester. It will also be easier to train the faculty in one system, instead of two. ITS will be working with teaching commons and the provost to help the faculty learn more about the platform. "Students are looking for consistency with professors using an online learning platform when they take their courses," Koch said. "It's not jut about convenience for the faculty, its about what the students are expecting out of their courses and we hear that students want to be able to view Fellows, to help students pay for graduate school. Johnson doesn't believe that the financial benefits are the main reason most people join the Peace Corps. "Money doesn't come close to the relationships you build," she said. There are several different categories for volunteers to be assigned for their primary assignment from education, health, business, technology and agriculture. "No matter what you study there is an area that you can fill and help fulfill," Johnson said. Once at their destination, volunteers can start other projects which can become just as important as the primary assignment when it comes to impacting the community. The student response to the presentation was positive. Derek Nye, a senior biology major, attended the speech and has been considering joining the Peace Corps for a while. "It's hard to plan with medical school," he said. "It's good to finally talk to someone who has volunteered before." The Peace Corps continues to help other countries. Johnson encourages anyone who wishes to check out the program to do so. Internal and external e-mail -I ::,(l) ""n, "'0 ('\ Mobile technology :, g, ---- "' n "'OJ :, O" a their grades and download assignments." Like WebCT's current model, registered students' courses will be linked to in the portal and automatically registered for in D2L. Aside from the new platform, Wilkes is also looking to purchase an e-portfolio as an add-on, where one can keep all of his or her documents organized in an online, downloadable file. "The e-portfolio would especially benefit courses such as the creative writing class, which is primarily online, and for any other classes that require you to keep a portfolio," Koch said. At the moment, Wilkes is in the middle of finalizing contract negotiations and Those with an idea for a name for Wilkes' new online learning management system can win an iPod touch. Gloria Barlow, chief information of technology, is looking for a student to create a memorable acronym that reflects not only the new system, but Wilkes as a community, as well. "The name should capture the creativity of our online learning environment and capture Wilkes' values of leadership, principles of lifelong learning mentoring and serving the community well," she said. The contest submission deadline is Feb. 25. All students are eligible to participate and can e-mail entries to LMS. contest@wilkes.edu * purchasing licenses for D2L. "Right now, we are looking at a very aggressive timetable," Barlow said. "We are planning on having basic functionality set up for online summer courses and the full system up and running for fall." ITS will be setting up tutorial and training session dates later in the semester. CONTACT AMANDA LEONARD AT: amanda./eonard 1@wilkes.edu Graphic Desiin & Screen Printini loc::da~~ ~~~r~i~~~~re! . 0 • ~" email: sales@gotta-love-it.com ..... Suite 909, 67 Public Square Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18701 570.262.5188 Hours: Monday thru Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Weekends by Appointment CONTACT EMMA ZIMMERMAN AT: emma.zimmerman@wilkes.edu 1ona-1ove-n.com facebook ft �Wilkes should consider giving days off for important national holidays heroic American figures. The Beacon feels that Wilkes should honor these holidays by providing students, faculty and staff Consider for a moment, if you will, with days of rest and relaxation. "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom Even though this change cannot occur of night." That is the unofficial creed of until the 2012-13 academic year, since the United States Postal Service. Now add next year's schedule has already been set, in " ... nor national holidays ... " and you The Beacon argues that the Wilkes adminhave what could be the unofficial creed of istration should keep in mind the prospect Wilkes University's policy in regards to of giving national holidays off before designing the new schedule. giving official days off. National holidays are important to our There seems to be no rhyme or reasonnation's history and our identity as Amer- ing behind the university's schedule. We icans, allowing us to show our respect for get Labor Day off and Independence Day, as well. Obviously "winter" break is really in observance of Christmas and is where Hanukkah often falls. But Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Nope. Presidents' Day? Guess again. Wilkes needs to show its recognition of King being arguably the biggest player in the civil rights movement and a martyr for his cause. There is no reason why King, having attained such a great accomplishments, should not be recognized by the university. Does anyone even remember when Presidents' Day is? Wilkes does not seem to remember. It's the third Monday of February. In other words, it was The Beacon/Thomas Reilly Feb. 21. Did you The flag flying in the center of Wilkes' greenway, pictured get the day off? No. above, is a symbol of American pride. In addition to honoring Why not? Because our country by flying our flag, Wilkes should pay respect to many Americans reinfluential Americans by giving days off for national holidays. fuse to take the time BY THE BEACON Editorial Board to consider the many great things American heroes such as George Washington have done for our country. Even though Washington was important in shaping our country into what it is today and King is realized as an important figure in our history, Wilkes does not show it well. These days are supposed to be given as breaks so we can reflect on the history of prominent American figures, along with the history of America, our homeland, as a whole. Sure, not all of us would do exactly that, but we would still appreciate having the day off. These are the days we have earned as American citizens-or people otherwise legally living in this country-and it is only fair that we are allowed these days off to relax. Relaxation is important. Resting one's mind allows it to process information given to it and let this information settle in. Besides, by our calculation, observing such holidays would only give us two extra days off per semester. These days off would be the aforementioned holidays in the spring semester plus Columbus Day and Veterans Day in the fall semester. That doesn't seem like too much to ask. And even though we may not receive a lot of days off, it makes a huge difference in the lives of college students to have one day to take a break or catch up on things. The only plausible argument ever given is that Wilkes is a private school, so we don't have to be given those days off. But we then don't really have to give any days off, and surely no one wants that. The Beacon would like to urge the administrators at Wilkes University to consider a change to the recognition of these days. Obviously it won't have an effect on next year's schedule because it has already been approved, but for future years, full respect to these days would be a positive improvement to the university as a whole. BEACON POLL The Beacon poll is unscientific and does not claim to reflect the overall attitudes of students on the Wilkes campus. This poll is based on 7 responses. Last week's question: Do you agree with Mubarak1s decision to step down? • Yes 86% • No 14% This week's question: Is honoring national holidays important to our identities as Americans? As. ge ol • Yes • No m a Cast your vote online at: www.wilkesbeacon.com SPEAK UP! The Beacon wants to hear your voice. V p B m. lo rn Send your name, major, year and opinion to: wilkesbeacon.oped@gmail.com The Beacon reserves the right to edit submitted pieces for space and content. Anonymous letters will not be published. j 0 r �7 The Spyglass We are not obligated to listen to popular muslC is The Beacon/Thomas Reilly 3D glasses, pictured above, raise movie ticket costs three or more dollars. While 3D can be a good addition to certain movies, it has become overused. 3D in movies is a useless fix BY CATHRYN FREAR Assistant Opinion Editor to: m I have a confession to make, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Cathryn Frear; I am 22 years old; I am a Justin Bieber fan. Having confessed this, imagine my excitement when I found out he was going to have a movie coming out this year. One of my favorite things in the world is the horrible aspects of pop culture. And let's face it: Justin Bieber's fame has become horrible. "Yes!" I thought. "Here's an excuse to drag my friends to something pop-y and ridiculous they will hate!" Now, imagine my shock, horror and dismay when I found out the movie was A) not really a movie where he would be playing a character and B) it was going to be in 3D. "What?" I thought. "I don't want Justin Bieber coming at me!" So I'm not seeing the movie. I can't even torture my friends because someone decided this should be in 3D. Sure, there are probably 2D versions of it, but the fact it was even being thought of in 3D is just all too appalling. Merriam-Webster defines a marketing gimmick as "a trick or device used to attract business or attention." This appears to be the main reason most movies are shown in 3D these days. "Avatar," for example, was in 3D, but not just the parts where the little seeds floated out at you. It was the whole thing. It was a really great movie, yes, but putting it in 3D was completely useless, folks. There are many reasons, I'm sure, to put a movie in 3D, but here are some reasons not to: people with depth perception issues can't see it and instead it looks blurry, it gives people headaches, it is expensive to film and more expensive for ticket-buyers who have to pay $3 more for a 15-cent pair of glasses they're not allowed to reuse and so on. The only movie which has really used 3D for a reason that seemed logical was "Tron." At the beginning of the movie, there is a disclaimer telling the audience some of the scenes were filmed in 2D and this was on purpose. Why? Because in "Tron," 3D was used only when the characters were in another world within the "Tron" video game. When they were in our world, the scenes were 2D. The use of both of these styles makes one realize 3D seems to be one of those fixes for something not broken. I've never heard anyone come out of a movie theater and say, "Wow, what an awful movie. It had so much potential, but would have been so much better if there were things coming out at me! What a letdown!" Can we also all at least agree while in the real world we don't see things in a 2D fashion, but we can see dimension when watching a movie? Although the screen is flat, we are smart enough to know this doesn't mean the people on the screen are also flat. So, I urge all of you movie-goers to please just stop seeing movies in 3D. It's the only way we can get this horrible phenomenon to stop. Just ask the '80s. bels, often taking a do-it-yourself approach to recording and releasing. Opinion Editor Independent record labels began to surface in the 1950s and 1960s, becoming more prominent in the 1970s with the punk scene Over the past century, the radio has in the U.K. The U.K. Indie Chart, which was maintained its status as the preferred form implemented in 1980, was an important mileof entertainment for many. Despite being stone for indie music. one of the most remarkable inventions of Although the U.K. Indie Chart was imporall time, since the 1990s, the radio become tant in bringing recognition to indie music, a haven for mindless, mundane popular indie labels did not become prominent until music. the rise of the Internet. Unfortunately, many people around the Today, any band in the world has the abilworld are settled with popular music and ity to expose their music to audiences worlddo not explore alternatives. No matter what wide. type of music you enjoy, there are always Websites such as last.fin, Hype Machine, independent artists that will meet and often Pandora and even social networks such as exceed your musical expectations. MySpace or Facebook allow any artists to Before getting into recommendations, I release their music for possible global conwill provide some background on the hissumption. tory of the indie music scene. A major issue with these websites is that beMany music listeners have heard the cause so many artists have their music availterm "indie" thrown around as just another able, listeners become overwhelmed with the geme of music out of the hundreds that amount of choices, compelling listeners to already exist. "lndie" or "independent" seek artists they already know. Discovering music, however, is not a geme, but a broad classification of musical artists that record their material free from major record laSEE MUSIC, Page 8 BY ANTHONY TRUPPO The Beacon/Thomas Reilly CONTACT CATHRYN FREAR AT: cathryn.frear@wilkes.edu While popular music is readily available in records stores, indie releases can also be found among the sea of CDs and records. �---- 8 - -- -------------- ___,, THE BEACON I FEBRUARY 22, 2011 OPINION NEPA CrossFit: a benefit to ~everyday' people BY JACQUELINE LUKAS Editor-in-Chief This year, my New Year's resolution was to try to be healthier in a general sense. I wanted to eat better, feel better, exercise more and spend more quality time with people I love. Everything is actually going pretty well, surprisingly, and I think it's because I got out of my comfort zone and joined a new gym that at first seemed incredibly intimidating. NEPA CrossFit is located on WilkesBarre Boulevard, and more or less, is a big garage. When I walked in for the first time, I didn't know what I was in for. I didn't know what to expect, but in the two months that I've been exercising at NEPA CrossFit, I've seen more results than I could have ever anticipated. for me is something I love. For example, last Wednesday, the WOD was jump roping double unders, which is where you whip the jump rope around extra fast to get the rope to go around a second time while you jump once. I was never able to do this until that day, when I completed about 40 "double unders." The WOD can also be more strengthdriven. For example, one day last week, we did a workout of five "rounds," meaning you complete the following five times. For three minutes, clients completed 36 lunges, 20 pull-ups, and with the remaining time, we push pressed 45 pounds as many times as we could. Then there was a three-minute rest. It was extremely difficult, but every exercise works different parts of the body to create a well-rounded work out. Also, there are many different workout classes offered from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. . - · ross J ,te Fitness For EverydayP 0-579-3544 B Li .NEP. Goal Challenges According to NEPA CrossFit's website, CrossFit looks to 10 general physical skills to provide the balance of fitness: cardiovascular endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance and accuracy. The coaches at CrossFit combine these exercises to achieve physical excellence. The motto of NEPA CrossFit is "elite fitness for everyday people." Workouts CrossFit does this by scaling the workouts, depending on each person. So, if the workout is to push press 45 pounds, and a beginner knows that he or she cannot lift that much weight, then that person can "scale" the workout or take weight off the original workout plan. Scaling is not a bad thing; it's actually more productive than trying to do something that a person is not readylor. Here's the way it works: everyday, there is a warm-up, in CrossFit speak, a "buy in," which lasts about 10 to 15 minutes and can be a number of different things from jumping rope to a mixture of squats, pushups and pull-ups. Then, there is a Workout of the Day or WOD. Each day the WOD is different and when a client walks in, he or she has no idea what the WOD is. The WOD can be a variety of things. For two months, I've never done the same WOD and that is another aspect of CrossFit that is very appealing. The concept of doing something different every single day and having someone create the workout In addition, there have been some days where I never thought I would make it through the WOD because it was too difficult or too heavy or too stressful, but I made it and I'm better for doing it. So many times, Brennan Morton, the owner of NEPA CrossFit and my coach, has said to me that by doing this complex style of exercising that it will help his clients to overcome other challenges in their lives. CrossFit really has helped me to overcome some of the challenges in my life in the past two months. NEPA Crossfit, pictured above, is located at 125 N. Wilkes-Barre Blvd. If you wish to become healthier through exercise, NEPA Crossfit is the best place to go locally. ch atil m you go five times per week, it equals out to about $5 per class, which isn't expensive. Results I have seen wonderful results from my mere two months at CrossFit. I feel stronger and I am putting on more muscle weight and dropping fat. Just by looking at pictures, comparing what I looked like before and what I look like now, after two months, is remarkable. I prefer not to weigh myself and just go by the way I look and feel. I would definitely recommend at least trying CrossFit exercising because it has been extremely beneficial to me. CrossFit can be beneficial to anyone who truly desires to become healthier. int s· pe Pe wH Vi wi CONTACT JACQUELINE LUKAS AT: jacqueline./ukas@wilkes.edu Competition Going to the gym alone can be grueling at times. One of the hardest things for me was the fact that I used to be on a sports team in high school and my favorite part was the competition: competition against my teammates and other teams. By going to any ordinary gym, I cannot get the aspect of competition, but at NEPA CrossFit, I am able to compete with the other people around me on a daily basis, which I wasn't able to do before. Price Yes, this all sounds fantastic right? Well it doesn't come without a price tag. CrossFit is not cheap at $99 per month when you sign a one-year contract, but in my opinion it is totally worth it. Morton and the other coaches really work with their clients oneon-one to maximize the workouts. Plus, if MUSIC Continued from Page 7 indie alternatives to the music you listen to may take time, yet the search will be quite rewarding in the end. One can discover indie artists through online magazines, such as Paste or Under the Radar. Although these magazines are important in promoting indie artists, the best way to discover new music is through word of mouth. If someone is a huge fan of Lady Gaga and is looking for independent artists with a similar style, I would recommend Robyn. If someone is into mainstream rap artists, such as Kanye West or Jay-Z, they would likely be fond of MF Doom. The possibility for recommendations is endless, even for one who enjoys obscure musical genres, such as symphonic folk death metal. Over the past 20 years or so, the indie music scene has gained much recognition. This recognition became obvious at the recent Grammy award ceremony when Arcade Fire, one of the world's most well-known indie artists, won the award for album of the year. Winning one of the most prestigious awards at the Grammys, Arcade Fire proved indie record labels can be as strong as major labels, such as Universal or Sony. If you are interested in expanding your musical taste, the next time you listen to the radio, stray away from the popular radio stations that play the same three Katy Perry songs over and over and tum to your local college radio stations or websites that allow you to stream music. Your ears and brain cells will thank you. CONTACT ANTJIONY TRUPPO AT: anthony.truppo@wilkes.edu ju bo s ·, �CONTACT US: wilkesbeaconJifestyles@gmail.com Paintball Oub is an active,fun and growing campus club Group competes in tournaments, open to all students BY CHRISTINE LEE Life Editor When looking at colleges, many high school seniors look at what kinds of clubs and activities are offered on campus in the hopes that they may continue to pursue their high school interests. If Wilkes doesn't offer a club of one's choosing, students have the option of creating a new club through Student Government. This is how the Paintball Club came into existence three years ago and it has since grown to 20 members and has competed in various paintball competitions in Pennsylvania and New York. The Paintball Club was founded in 2008 when a group of freshmen, including current Vice President Adam Keeth, came to Wilkes with the same interest in paintball. According to Keeth, the club was the first club to get a full unanimous 'yes' from Student Government and, with that, they entered their first tournament. "(Kevin Meininger) is the one that wrote the constitution for the club and then once we entered our first tournament, we kind of just stuck with it from there," Keeth said. According to current President Nick Gambo, the club grew through mutual friendships and other acquaintances. Photo Courtesy of Nick Gambo The Paintball Club at Wilkes started out with six members in 2008 and has since grown to 20 members this year. "Most of us that are still around today and the people that started it, we actually played with each other before even coming to Wilkes," Gambo said. "I didn't know any of these people went here so one day I found (Adam) and then his roommate and then everyone just kind of came together." Gambo said that setting up a group table on campus has contributed to the growth of the club because most of the time it has been rare occurrence that a student has come up to a member and asked to join. This year the club set up their table with a banner that was made and had on their jerseys. From there Gambo says this year the club got an overwhelming response from students passing by. "(We) got probably 60 signatures from there of people that wanted to play or were interested in it," Gambo said. "We went from having six or seven ofus to 10 to 12 and then this year at Club Day we had three sheets full of people that wanted to play but that actually dwindled down to like 30 between the recreational and the competitive people." The club holds practices once to twice a month, depending on which members have money and time to play. So far the club has competed in three National College Paintball Association tournaments, Keeth said. The club has also contributed to community service by putting together bags of food as donations to Family to Family, a food basket foundation that gives out bags of food to those that are less fortunate. But that has not been the only form of community service they have been involved with. "One of newer members came right up and said there's a charity paintball tournament going down in Hatfield, Pa., that was called Combat for a Cause," Gambo said. • Gambo says that one of the easiest ways that students can get information about the club is to send Gambo or another executive member an email. But Gambo says that students can join even if they see the club practicing. "If (students) ever happen to see us meeting they are more than welcome to (stop by)," Gambo said. "As long as (students) get in contact with one of us they're more than welcome to join." The club uses e-mail as the first mode of communication with all their members, but the Internet and word of mouth are also ways that the club has become well-known on campus. "Pretty much through word of mouth, the internet's a pretty big tool to help us promote the paintball club," Keeth said. "When students first come to Wilkes, they usually find out about us through either Club Day or this website called Paintball Nation and pretty much every paintballer kind of surfs that and when they see Wilkes University and they know they're going there, they kind of get in contact (with) us." The club hopes to become more active on campus so it is possible that they could be hosting something on campus in the near future. CONTACT CHRISTINE LEE AT: christine.lee@wilkes.edu Freshmen business major team selling elastic bracelets for good cause Team Excel selling bands to benefit children afflicted with juvenile arthritis BY HOLLY BOYER Staff Writer V To get a business degree, one needs to know how to strategically run a business, which includes selling a product to make a profit. This is exactly what freshmen business majors are learning to do in their Integrated Management Experience course. During the fall semester of this course, students broke into small groups of six to eight and planned out businesses that they wanted to start. They first started with five different product ideas, which they later narrowed down to their top three. The students then needed to get the population's input by doing reports such as surveys to get feedback. They also needed to speak with the company where they were going to get their products from and get permission from the university to sell the product. In addition, they had to pick a charity to which students would donate their profits. This semester, the teams are starting to execute their businesses. One particular group in the IME course, Team Excel has been selling bracelets with all proceeds being donated to juvenile arthritis for their business. The bracelets sell for three dollars each and come in blue with gold lettering and gold with blue lettering. The idea to sell their bracelets for juvenile arthritis came from freshman accounting and business administration major Megan Heverly, who in 2004 was diagnosed with juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Heverly also said other groups were selling breast cancer bracelets, which were be- SEE BRACELETS, Page 11 �10 LIFE THE BEACON I FEBRUARY 22, 201 1 5th annual RecycleMania happening at Wilkes Program encourages students to recycle more, beginning in their dorms BY JACQUELINE LUKAS Editor-in-Chief A program promoting saving the planet and friendly competition between colleges and universities nationwide is back at Wilkes for a fifth consecutive year. RecycleMania, which lasts for eight weeks, began on Feb. 7. All of Wilkes University is participating in RecycleMania, but on-campus, Wilkes is having a competition between the dorms. Robert Swetts, manager of preventative maintenance, said that facilities will measure the collection in the dorms through the number of bags each dorm collects. The dorm that collects the most recyclable items will be given either a free pizza or ice cream party sponsored by facilities. The facilities end monitors the collection and calculates the number of bags that each dorm recycles. They then turn it in to RecycleMania so that Wilkes can see where they stand to comparitive size schools. Swetts said that the competition between the dorms helps to heighten awareness of recycling during the weeks Wilkes is in competition "The competition on campus is an internal competition, but it promotes awareness and you gain momentum to get the students involved and that's where it becomes a competition between the dorms," Swetts said. Swetts also said that the new blue bins in the SUB, SLC, Breiseth Hall and the UCOM are part of an ongoing recycling plan that is continually being developed. Dr. Marleen Troy, associate professor of environmental engineering and earth sciences, is involved with recycling and the S• dents for Environmental Stability club on campus. She said making sure everyone knows about recycling is important. Although Troy thinks a competition yearround would be a good idea, she noted that it isn't an easy process. "It's hard because who would be in charge of doing that?" Troy asked. "It's quite an undertaking to track all that information as well as to monitor all the information. It would be great and I think maybe we'll get there at some point, but we're just not there right now." Troy offered some suggestions for students who want to contribute to RecycleMania or recycle any time of the year. She explained the slogan for recycling: "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle." She said students can opt for a reusable bottle, buy recycled products and products with less packaging if they want to be more conscious The Beacon/Laura Preby Recycling outlets for mixed products like this one in Breiseth Hall have been placed to initiate a new recycling program. about what they are buying and throwing away. "I think we've made very good improvements with getting the new containers out," Troy said. "So just to take the extra couple steps to put things in the right place." Troy noted that sometimes, recycling bins aren't used correctly. She wants to get people thinking of recycling as second nature and not something people have to think about. "I think the biggest thing is the awareness and knowing what you can and can't recycle," Swetts added. Kayla Saxon, a junior environmental engineering major and member of the SES club, said that advertising and getting people to know how to best recycle is important, but not always easy. She said the club has made signs and also host the Sustainability Salvage. Saxon said that recycling is all about awareness and giving people information about recycling. "It's really getting the word out there for people to actually do it," said Saxon. "It's a big issue." Saxon urges all students to get involved with the SES Club and with recycling. Swetts said that facilities will soon making ink cartridge and battery bins available in high-traffic areas, like the SUB. For more information, check out RecycleMania's website at recyclemania.com. CONTACT JACQUELINE LUKAS AT: jacqueline./ukas@wilkes.edu CREEN PRINTING•EMBROIDERY•PRO 570.823.9272 �. LIFE THE BEACON I FEBRUARY 22, 2011 11 'World in Conversation': a lesson in embracing diversity BY CHRISTINE LEE Life Editor Preby I Last Monday, Feb. 14 the Multicultural Student Coalition and the Center for Global Education and Diversity brought in Pennsylvania State University professor of sociology Sam Richards and fellow diversity professor D.J. Seballos to present the "World in Conversation Project." The program initiated at Penn State is designed to increase diversity awareness and teach students ways in which diversity conversations can be held effectively. They were brought in with the hope of teaching the Wilkes community how to effectively start their own conversations on diversity. The project first involves at lecture of about 700 students led by Richards, which is then broken into smaller discussion groups with 32 facilitators selected and trained out of these groups. The speakers also suggested that some of the ways in which most diversity conversations are ineffective is due to there being too much emphasis on being politically correct, not enough diversity, and a lack of open dialogue. The lack of dialogue on race on campus is part of the reason director of International Student Services Georgia Costalas wanted to bring this presentation to campus. "I'm not sure if there's an understanding across racial lines about how people of other races or other underrepresented minorities feel or know about the Wilkes campus," Costalas said. "I was hoping that with an outside facilitator we could begin a dialogue and maybe have people think, 'Oh I didn't know that,' and begin that conversation on campus." Some of the methods Richards and Seballos discussed to combat fears of discussing race included putting forth private ideas, not telling others in a group what or how to think, use questions to start a conversation, and be open to controversial topics because there should be no right and wrong answers, especially about race. "I'm hoping students will feel that talking about race doesn't have to be touchy subject and it's something that everyone can be open with and they can feel comfortable with; they can come to the table with their ideas and feel like they're not being judged," said MSC president Shadae Gates, which also sponsored the presentation. Costalas also adds that diversity and the ways in which people see things in the world is important to recognize and to understand. "I think understanding (the notion) that people see things differently is important, and I don't think we're well-versed in that understanding on campus so discussing diversity is important because it brings it to the forefront (of understanding)," Costalas said. Costalas says that having different perspectives is important as well as to talk about those viewpoints because it helps to better understand those differences. It also helps to better understand that it may not just be an individual but a variety of different ethnic groups that may see things differently. This can help society see as a globalized community that there are different viewpoints in the world. She emphasizes that we need to begin with understanding our own viewpoints and why we have those viewpoints because then we can begin to understand why other viewpoints are different. "I think sometimes we don't realize that our values create our priorities and how we see things and until I know that for me these things are important, I can't begin to understand why somebody else does things (another) way, it will always be (that) they're just different," Costalas said. Other things that one should consider when discussing race is to not believe everything that you hear and to not judge a book by its cover, says Gates. "You want to remember don't judge a book by its cover because a lot of things that we deduce in society (are) racial stereotypes and its things that we never experience for ourselves and we only take what we think we know and that's how we judge people," Gates said. Some advice that Gates has for students who wish to begin their own diversity forums similar to the "World in Conversation Project" is to get a person who is neutral to be a facilitator, to bring a group of very diverse people together, and to come with an open mind. "Don't look at race as something that cannot be talked about," Gates said. "We should start looking at it in a more positive aspect and try to not only educate ourselves but educate the others around us." CONTACT CHRISTINE LEE AT: christine.lee@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Allison Roth Profesor Sam Richards and diversity coordinator DJ. Seballos speak to students and staff about some strategies for starting an effective conversation on race in the SUB Ballroom on.Feb. 14. BRACELETS Continued from Page 9 Heverly also said other groups were selling breast cancer bracelets, which were becoming popular, but she wanted her group to do something different. Coincidentally, around the time the group was choosing an organization to sell bracelets for, Heverly read a story about a young boy who was diagnosed with arthritis, and the story hit home to her. That was when she knew she really wanted to choose arthritis. "We went with the bigger bracelets so that we could sell them for a little bit more," Heverly said. Dr. Marianne Rexer, an accounting proffessor says their idea for arthritis was interesting because of society's lack of understanding about childhood arthritis. "I like the idea because I don't think there is enough awareness about juvenile arthritis," Rexer said. Team Excel is progressing with sales. They ordered 200 bracelets, and now have about 70 left. Rexer thinks the group has been doing better than she expected. "They have gotten a lot of good feedback," Rexer said. "They seem to all be working." Rexer explained how this particular project takes student initiative and dedication. Group members are required to think about every step of the process, which is similar to what running a real business would be like. She said that Team Excel is realizing that it takes a lot of effort and hard work, but she thinks this group is doing well. Another aspect of the project is that all the groups must participate in a service. Team Excel decided to spend time at the YMCA playing with the children. They thought that by playing with children, they're keeping them moving to decrease the likelihood of arthritis. With the bracelets dwindling down to less than half left, the group decided to start selling them at basketball home games to try and spark new interest in potential customers on campus. They have also been selling them on the first floor of the SUB during club hours. The group is now hoping to come up with e other methods of trying to sell the bracelets. "We were excited at first since we were doing well," Heverly said. "(We) sold half, and now we are planning to put up flyers and spread the word to more people." CONTACT HOLLY BOYER AT: holly.boyer@wilkes.edu �I h I I ii. --------- IU I THE BEACON I FEBRUARY 22, 2011 LIFE 12 STREET BEAT ------------------- Khalid Ismail Hanna DiFresco Katie Cirone ~f you could switch places with anyone, who would it Senior electrical engineering major Freshman mechanical engineering major Sophomore environmental engineering major be? Photos: The Beacon/Laura Preby and Allison Roth "My friend in California, because the temperature is in the 8O's there now:' "A sea creature, like a dolphin:' 11 A "Sara Bareilles, because I love her music!" Th Al Schickner Chelsea Fufaro Shuttle driver "I'd rather not trade places with anyone!" Freshman integrative media major "Regina Spektor" ~ Mike DiPasquale Anzuabidi Junior chemistry major "Bill Gates" Freshman biology major "Chelsea Handler because she can say anything and not get in trouble~' Wilkes University's Dor 18-2 p.m. for pres sion $10 mor "S typi cent gu::s a di the Inste Man logu Health & Wellness Corner Wilkes Universityl' lfealtb & Wellness Corner i's a yveekly feature in The Beacon. Students who ask questions 'wtli remain anonymous. All questions will be answered by Health Services staff, Q: I am an athlete. 1·drink about two to tbre& energy drinks a day. My friend said J am drinking too many, and they are. the reasonwhyl can't sleep at night. C9uld 12 :fluid ounces that the US Food and Drug Administration cause sleep problems; naus~ vomiting, high blood pres· has set for soda, as well as the safety testing and labeling sure, anxiety, heart palpitations, and possibly seizures. 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Check with Dr. Loran lewis, Beacon adviser, for more details. loran.lewis@wilkes.edu or 570-408-4165 and way melo song the mom fore The �re ental ing Theater spotlight: Department tries soIDething 'new-' Aspecial performance of 'Songs for A New World' premieres at Darte Center BY DEVON I NOVAK Staff Writer her lkhi n The Wilkes Theater Department hopes to appeal to more students in its spring presentation of "Songs for a New World." Unique in performance and style, the play is unlike any other performed at Wilkes. The production was presented at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center on Feb. 18-20, and will continue Feb. 25-26 at 8 p.m. and 27 at 2 p.m. Admission is free for Wilkes students, faculty and staff who present a valid Wilkes ID. General admission is $ 15, Wilkes alumni admission is 10 and for non-Wilkes students and senior citizens admission is $5. "Songs for a New World" is not the typical theater performance. Instead of a central plot that develops as the play pron :an say [ness rs@wil 'sWell 'each t 11- con I t~~~~, __ .:,uug:s .C- _ _ "lr.T _ ,:,:1 __ 1 _1 ____ _ lUl c1 l~CW V\IUHU CXJJIC:S:SC:S a different story in each song. None of e six characters have an actual name. stead they are referred to as Woman or an No. 1, 2 or 3. There is not any diaogue in the play either. The only spoken ords are in a monologue given by Man o. I, played by senior theater major Tim ·ng. The challenging score not only deands performers who are highly talented ocally, but offers more unique qualities or the audience to enjoy. "Well, first of all, it's just really good usic and I think its music that people dents' age can relate to because it's not Id fashioned," said director Naomi Hats(t llaker, assistant professor of the visual d performing arts department. Each story is portrayed through song d the sound is not the typical Broady sound; there is a variety of interesting elodies, harmonies and rhythms. Every ng's story is about a defined time when e character's life was changed by one oment. The turning point in life varies r each but each one has its own moral. e play takes place in a number of difnt time periods, although neither the nor costumes ever change. Everything ut the performance is truly rooted in e music. "This is something so completely difnt from anything we've ever done," ·d Casey Gow, cast member and junior · The Beacon/Jonathan Bowman In the photo above, members of the cast of"Songs of a New World:' The performance premiered Friday, Feb. 18. Pictured from left to right are Casey Nicole Gow, Tim King, Ariel Miller, Dakkota Deem, Kelly Pleva, Tim King and Cassidy Conroy. As opposed to the average musical theater, this performance was more of a concert. The band was set onstage in order to create that feel. Wilkes theater has done the same with the band's location to maintain the play's original vibe. "As an audience member, if you come see it, it's the kind of show that will get songs stuck in your head or you'll leave singing it because everything is so upbeat and good. You'll like it. You'll want to listen to it," said Kelly Pleva, a freshman theater major who was cast in the play. "It's essentially a review. It's a bunch of different songs that tell different stories," said Jimmy Basquill, stage manager and sophomore theater major. "Songs for a New World" was the first theater production created by Jason Robert Brown. Originally, some of the songs in the performance where composed for other projects. Brown ultimately decided to unite the songs under the universal theme of life changing stories. The play was initially created with a four member cast; Wilkes took on six. To accommodate, the parts are shared by all the cast members. Brown later composed additional songs specifically for Songs for a New World to add to the presentation, it debut in 1995. This play is one of many directed by Baker at Wilkes. She has worked on a variety of others productions previous to this one. This will be the fifth year Baker has worked with the Wilkes Theater Department. Not only does she direct but she also teaches acting, movement and speech for the stage. "(Theater) gives our students something positive to do. They are enriching their minds, and as an alternative to going out to a night club. It's something fun to do. You don't have to go out and 4rink to have fun. You can come to the theater and see some great mind opening stuff," Baker said. With this performance, Baker anticipates a better student turnout believing that students should take advantage of the free entertainment offered by the theater department. Ariel Miller, a senior elementary education major assisting with the production stated, "I think that it would change the minds of a lot of people, and especially in our university they kind of look down on the theater department here and I feel that by coming to see it, it would really change their minds about theater. Not only theater, but Wilkes theater." For more information about this performance, students can contact Naomi Baker at 570-408-4442 or by e-mail at naomi. baker@wilkes.edu. CONTACT DEVON I NOVAK AT: devoni.novak@wilkes.edu �I FEBRUARY 22, 2011 ·Music Review: Cold War Kids BY MICHAEL WINTERMUTE •Correspondent Cold War Kids released its third fulllength album, "Mine is Yours" on Jan. 25, 2011. The quartet, composed ofMattAveiro, Matt Maust, Jonnie Bo Russell and Nathan Willett, decided to shoot for mainstream success and hired producer Jacquire King, who was a key force to the rise to fame of bands Modest Mouse and Kings of Leon. On their new plan of attack, lead vocalist Willet said the band wanted to try "being a big band and see how that feels for us and if we wanna go that way." Well, if it was a change they were going for, they nailed it, but was it for the better? Being a long-standing Cold War Kids fan, I sat down to listen to this album expecting the usual - bluesy, jagged guitar riffs with a high amount of reverb, soulful vocals bordering on unstable, funky but sparse bass grooves, and completely erratic garage-style drum fills. If you put a suit and tie on all of that, you'll get "Mine is Yours." For this album at least, the days of lo-fi, ambient, "one take and we'r-e out of here" recording techniques are gone. Here to replace them is a thick wall of lustrous and calculated music, accented by tremendous, booming drum fills. When I first listened to this album, I had to accept that this was going to be an album where I didn't like every song. But once I finally discarded the notion that I had to love the album as a whole, I began to appreciate the true musicianship and songwriting that lies in about half of it. One track that really sticks out on Mine is Yours is "Cold Toes on the Cold Floor." In this spacious, western track, the band sets up a scene of a chain-gang breaking stones in the prison yard. The bass thumps, the harmonica wails and Willett mutters something about a hangover. It definitely stands out musically. Another song that really contributes to the aesthetic value of the album is "Sensitive Kid." The Beacon/Allison Roth Cold War Kids' latest album titled "Mine Is Yours" is now available in stores and on !Tunes. SEE REVIEW, Page 15 Winter Weekend Revamped BY MOLLY KURLANDSKI A&EEditor those things you really don't want to give up on, so (we) tried to revamp it and I think it will be more successful. - Christa Filipkowski, SG vice president, insisted that this year's festivities has received a numerous amount of positive feedback. Much of the event's participation has doubled since last year. "(Initially) Winter Weekend was just for teams to participate in. If you were working on a day or didn't have the money, you couldn't participate. (Now we) still have teams, but it's open to the student body who don't want to compete for whatever reasons. Last year, we had six to seven teams. Now we have 15 teams." Filipkowski said that the main appeal for this year is the 'competition' theme which is why there has been more involvement. "If you form a team, we will sponsor your team T-shirts and a $25 Visa gift card per person (will be given). But we are also let• ting students (create) impromptu teams of seven to compete both days in order to be eligible for the gift card and plaque." On Friday, both student teams and individuals will Qe given T-shirts. Additionally a variety of contests will be held including a mascot and banner competition. 11 Experience a variety of pizza at affordable prices & exceptional taste! Good F ood, Great p . rrtes, UGE p f' £at In, take Out, Of f0ff$I Inquire about ' . Deliveries r Phone # (570) 793-8508 Call or Text 295 S. Main Street, W-B (auoss from tht main post office on S. Main St. &Behind Dollar Genera~ ,..__ _ _ _::a::;;._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _..J In past years, themes have varied from popular television shows, Greek mythology and popular films. This year, Disney was chosen to be the theme of Student Government's annual Winter Weekend, an event that has been completely revamped for2011. Winter Weekend will kick off on Friday, Feb. 25. The weekend, usually consisting of a variety of games and activities for teams, usually centered on a specific theme, will require the student body's participation, with prizes being awarded to both teams and individual participants, a revamped format from previous years. Events range from a banner competition to a Disney-themed trivia. During the decision of theme for this year's Winter Weekend, $4,700 was allocated for the event in hopes to increase the numbers of participation. The cost will go to team T-shirts, the various events and students who are not on teams. "Winter Weekend was one of those things that doesn't work, but we had the opportunity to try and change it or make it better, said Ben Biedel, SG president. "It's one of 11 SEE WEEKEND, Page 15 B A " C Fi m is ex Br ar �ZerCross Black History Month BY ASHLEY ZERFOSS Correspondent Across 4. Harlem Renaissance poet, his collection of poems called "The Weary Blues" 7. Inventor of the Blood Bank 8. Led slaves to freedom on the Undergroud Railroad 10. 44th president of the United States 13. Most famous leader in modem civil rights 14. Renowned piano player of New Orleans 15. Agricultural scientist famous for working with peanuts Mh I on d give hink lent, , re;eed1 has t for rork, you have who rea:ams. 11 for ~hich :nt. your d per o letns of to be indimally uding ge 15 Down 1. "King of the Blues" known for playing guitar 2. Wrote "Their Eyes Were Watching • God" 3. Founded Tuskegee Normal School in Alabama 5. Famous jazz trumpet player but better known for his raspy voice 6. First African American to sing at the Metropolitan Opera 9. MLB Baseball player for Brooklyn Dodgers 11. Founder of the American Negro Academy 12. First African American to serve as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff CONTACT ASHLEY ZERFOSS AT: ashley.zerfoss@wilkes.edu Celebrity Chatter BYMOLLY KURLANDSKI A&EEditor Applegate wants to be on "The Office" With Will Ferrell's recent appearance on "The Office," it only took a few hours for Christina Applegate to confide in Jenna Fischer that she was jealous and wanted to make an appearance on the show. Applegate is in negotiations to appear as a marketing executive. We love Applegate, and honestly, if she appeared on "The Office," it would most likely be a great home for her. We haven't seen her on the television screen for a while since "Samantha Who?" Whatever you decide Applegate, your fans will be waiting. "Sex and the City" possible prequel Although our favorite New Yorker, Carrie Bradshaw didn't do too well the second time around, there may be a third movie in the works. According to Sarah Jessica Parker, there's another story - and most likely the most crucial one, but Parker said it won't be anytime soon. Sorry City fans, you will just have to wait! Meanwhile, "Sex and the City" fans have been in an uproar over a possible prequel. Both Miley Cyrus and Blake Lively have been mentioned as possible candidates for a younger Bradshaw. I think Cyrus would be too young and it's sure to make parents go crazy, but sources are saying that Cyrus is pleading for the role - which can ultimately lose her young fan base forever. I don't think it's the smartest idea, but only time will tell. Kardashians top the list of 2010 earners Pulling in $65 million, not too shabby. According to Perez Hilton, in 2010, the Kardashian clan raked in a collective $65 million thanks to their endless reality shows, endorsements, products and appearance fees. Overexposed much? They even made more than Hollywood starlets Angelina Jolie, Sandra Bullock and Tom Cruise combined. Who would have thought? Who can seriously keep up with the Kardashians? CONTACT MOLLY KURLANDSKI AT: molly.kurlandski@wilkes.edu REVIEW WEEKEND Continued from Page 14 Continued from Page 14 One last track that needs to be mentioned is the closing track "Flying Upside Down." Willett wails, "All that happens now is not some glorious accident," and the only somewhat predictable chorus adds a true call to action to the final note of the album. All in all, I give this album three stars out of five. CWK's truly refined sound shows an incredible amount of promise in its future. If it can find a way to mix its previous indie, happenstance songwriting with their new and improved recording technology, CWK will undoubtedly produce a phenomenal album. Chances are, if you listen to CWK because you like Willett's voice, you will love every song on the album. If you're like me, and love the songwriting and musicianship, I recommend giving this album a shot and look forward to great things in the future. On Friday, both student teams and individuals will be given T-shirts and there will be a banner competition, a team mascot competition and a photo scavenger hunt which should all center on the Disney theme. On Saturday, there will be a light brunch available to both teams and individual participants at 10:30 a.m. followed by spirit games of both athletic and mental nature. The day will end with a Disney themed trivia game with prizes awarded to both created teams and impromptu teams. SG will also be giving free lanyards as well as free pizza. Beidel suggested that with this year's event, he hopes that many of the freshman teams who show interest can keep that participation going over the course of the next couple years. "We're not expecting a lot of senior participation, but the most important thing to note is that we are trying to encourage some enthusiasm among the younger groups. Even if you are not on a team, you can come out and enjoy the weekend." Rating: 3/5 stars CONTACT MICHAEL WINTERMUTE AT: michael. wintermute@wilkes.edu CONTACT MOLLY KURLANDSKI AT: mol/y.kurlandski@wilkes.edu �FEBRUARY 22, 2011 Eddie a steady presellce on sideline Wilkes employee has been faithful basketball fan for more than 30 years BY CHRISTOPHER HOPKINS Sports Editor Many things have changed for the Wilkes University men's basketball team in the past 36 years. Players have graduated, coaches have moved on and the court has even been remodeled. But one thing that has stayed the same is the loyal fan who sits in the corner of the first row of bleachers underneath the Wilkes basket. Eddie Elgonitis, who has been employed by Wilkes for almost 40 years and currently works in the mailroom, has been a fixture on the end of the bleachers for almost every Wilkes home game for as long as he has been working here. "I just got acquainted with all the guys on the team, the people, the students and the faculty here at Wilkes right away," Elgonitis said. "I try to make as many games as I can. I get to all the home games, games at King's, and I even try to make it to playoff games when the school runs a bus trip. I just love sports." "He's been here ever since I've been here," said Wilkes men's basketball coach Jerry Rickrode . "He's been a loyal employee and fan of Wilkes for so many years. There's not many like him The Beacon/Melissa Polchinski Eddie Elgonitis has been a loyal fan of Wilkes basketball for as long as he's been working here, coming to games for over 36 years. out there." Elgonitis has been involved with sports long before coming to Wilkes. From the times as a kid playing sandlot ball to umpiring Little League baseball for more than 30 years, something he was honored for by receiving a plaque commemorating his years of service. Since at Wilkes, Elgonitis has made it to almost every home game. He gives his full support for his team, something that has not gone unnoticed by the Colonels and their coach. "The guys like to see him over there ev- ery game. I don't think the referees like to see him there though," Rickrode joked. Elgonitis has been known to get a little animated with the referees if he doesn't agree with a call that goes against his Colonels and makes sure they know it. Coming to games for over 30 years, Elgonitis has gotten to know most of the referees now and can joke with them during the games. "Now that they got to know me, it's just not the same," Elgonitis said. "It's not as much fun." While Elgonitis has been a faithful Colonels fan as long as he ' s been here, it's the days of Dave Ianuzzi, Wilkes's all-time leading scorer and only player to have his number retired, that stand out the most for him. Ianuzzi has been Elgonitis's favorite player since his days playing in the late 90s, but not just because of his talents on the court. "It' s a favoritism that grew, not through idolizing him, but through the friendship that we had," Elgonitis said. "Through the years, we have become really good friends." Ianuzzi even presented Elgonitis his 1,000 point ball and two jerseys he had as a thank you for his support throughout the years. SEE EDDIE, Page 19 Weighing in on Wilkes Wrestling Wrestlers deal with weight changes to fill free spots on roster BY PHAT NGUYEN Assistant Sports Editor In the sport of wrestling, stepping on the scale is just as important as stepping on the mat. In fact, it happens an hour before every competition. With the special kind of season that the Colonels have been having so far and with a recent string of injuries, guys have been called upon to step up their games on the scale. Coach Jonathan Laudenslager has been strategically moving the No. 13 Colonels around all season on that week-to-week basis. "Often times, kids need to weigh-in light, so they can weigh-in at their original weight class the following time out," Laudenslager said "For example, just last week junior Jared Brown-Miller needed to weigh-in at 143 so he could return to 141 the following week." NCAA rules restrict weigh loss to only 1.5 percent of your body weight per week, so for most wrestlers it's between two to three pounds per week. In addition to that, each and every wrestler has to pass a hydration test to certify which weight class is the lowest possible for them to wrestle during the season. So how do they gain the weight in-season? Sophomore Matt Ellery believes the best way to do so is by lifting weights and eating healthy. 'We work out quite a bit during the week, so it's pretty easy to gain the weight with a good diet," Ellery said. ''For the most part, everyone on the team has to cut weight whether it is between five pounds to 15 pounds, unless your like our one heavy weights, Justin Franiak, who has to lose close to 40 pounds." It's not always a bad thing to need to get your weight up, sometimes it even allows you to enjoy bigger meals. Sophomore Matt Gaines, who wrestles at 141 pounds, was delighted to see his weight a bit lower. "I weighed myself in the morning and I was at 136 pounds," Gaines said. "I was so happy, so I had big breakfast this morning and lunch. It was great." Senior Chris Smith is an example of someone who has put on solid muscle and moved up from 197 lbs to heavyweights which allows up to 285 lbs, but that was a decision that he was aware of coming into the season. Currently he~ primed for the conference with big wins for the past few weeks against the no.6 ranked wrestler from Ithaca and King's College this week. Freshman Matt Transue, certified at 174 pounds, and Dave Oberrender, certified at 191, have switched places based on a coaching decision, whicli'was ultimately for the better. "As a collective group we decided to flip flop Matt Transue and Dave Oberrender," SEE WRESTLING, Page 19 �ike ed. ittle sn't oloing has just ot as acy armacy m n extrem Colo's the -time e his st for vorite e late nts on lya don,t d "tis his e had as hout the Page19 : of some1movedup 1 allows up hat he was :rrender," ~G, Page1! �- - - -- --------------- SPORTS 18 SCOREBOARD MEN'S BASKETBALL 2/15 vs. DeSales W 72-64 2/19 vs. King's L 94-98 VS King's T 22-22 WEEKAHEAD MEN'S BASKETBALL 2/23 Freedom Conference Playoffs @ Delaware Valley 8 p.m. WRESTLING 2/27 Metropolitan Conference Championships @ King's 10 a.m. UPCOMING There's no question that by now everyone has heard about how the world is supposed to end in December 2012, according to the ancient Aztec calendars. However, for America that date might come a little earlier if the players union and NFL owners cannot come to an agreement for the new collective bargaining agreement and the NFL season is put on hold for the 2011 season. With the current agreement running out on March 4th, the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell have hit panic mode in order to get a new agreement in place before the new season gets underway to avoid any chance of missed games. If the 2011 NFL season gets started late, or even worse, doesn't get played, civilization as we know it could come to an end. OK, so maybe the world is not going to end 3/11 NCAA Championships @ La Crosse, WI TBA TENNIS 3~ Hilton Head Tournament @Hilton Head, S.C. twi~~•r @BeaconSports For up to the minute reports on your favorite Colonels teams throughout the week, follow The Beacon Sports on Twitter at www.twitter.com/BeaconSports without Peyton Manning or Chad Ochocinco, but a world without professional football is not a world I want to see. Sundays will no longer be reserved for lounging on the couch watching three games a day, but instead might actually become a time for work to get done. Awful, I know. Now the players union have been making a big publicity push, blaming the owners for taking advantage of them with the new purposed 18-game schedule, saying that this will only shorten their careers and that they need more money for financial security after their careers. I understand that with the NFL rules as they are, the average player can never see a lot of the money in his contract if he gets cut, but let's be serious here, players are pretty well taken care of. I know most people would be pretty happy taking in $ 1.8 million a year, the average salary for an NFL player. An 18-game schedule would be great for the NFL. Those four preseason games are just pointless. Players get more out of inter-squad scrimmages than they do playing at 50% against other teams. The NFL needs to shorten the preseason and bring to more games to the regular season. I, for one, just see the players trying to feed off of the public's love for the game and making themselves loolr like the poor victims against the powerful owners. I'm tired of seeing commercials with players plead for the fans to sign an online petition to "let them play." If they wanted to play that bad, they could sit down with the owners and find a way to come to an agreement in time for the 2011 season. Just like the baseball lockout in 1994, the NBA lockout in 1998, and the hockey lockout in 2004, I cannot feel bad for millionaires wanting more money from billionaires. It's just ruining it for the real people who pay these players salaries, the fans. So let's get your act together NFL Players Association and get something done with the owners so we don't have to witness another professional lockout. Just play the game. Own up and pay the CBA Awsf®t$p(irltfditQf The Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is set to expire on March 4th of this year which could possibly end a quarter century of labor peace. The NFL Players Association publicly has been vocal in the past, but recently they have kept quiet for the most part, probably due to the fact they have lost back-to-back rulings against the NFLPA, and that many players have publicly stated they want to continue to play. The NFL ownership has clearly been preparing for a lockout and finding ways to maintain profits. In the event of the CBA expiring, the NFLPA will most likely be disbanded, leaving the fight to individual players. It seems to me like the biggest problem in any relationship is the lack of trust and open communication between the sides. The players do not trust the owners and want the financials audited, which is pretty reasonable. The NFLPA feels that Com- missioner Roger Goodell has too much power under the current CBA and can fine players for issues off the field. The players want to maintain federal review, as a means of settling disputes, and keep the current revenue sharing model. They are concerned that there are no reliable tests for HGH and false positives could affect a player's career and image. Today's players are becoming even more concerned with more injuries, especially with the rise of all these new rules and fines against dirty hits which are fined more heavily. Another possible very significant loss includes the recent ruling stating that the NFL will not have to pay the players health insurance costs if the CBA expires! So what are all these millionaires fighting over? I mean can't we all just get along and play some football? The NFL stimulates roughly $8.5 billion dollars a year off of advertising, ticket sales and television revenues alone. I'm not sure if anyone realizes, but we are kind of in the midst of a depression economically. One thing is for sure, and that's if there TH I Contir Players, just play ~HAI NGUYEN WRESTLING THE BEACON I FEBRUARY 22, 2011 Who is to blame for the possible NFL Lockout? 2/15 vs. DeSales W 69-60 2/19 vs. King's L 35-76 WRESTLING -- ■ FA ECIFF WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 2/18 - is a work stoppage, people will blame the greedy athletes, who potentially risk the rest of their life on the field. They are millionaires, right? What else could you want? No one even thinks it is possible that the billionaire owners, who have that business background, might be at fault. Do you think the owners realize how hard it is to play professional football? I've seen these guys on TV, and I would be terrified seeing 200-3001bs guys running at me at full speed. With a more than likely shift to an eighteen game season, chances are more likely to sustain more injuries, concussions and life-long disabilities, which are rarely publicized by popular media. I want everyone to realize that the average NFL football career is about three seasons, with most guys not making it very far unless they get a chance due to injuries. So let me ask the owners this, what's a few million compared to all those billions? . said I plinec weigl them "Cc do be your , Ho1 this Yi Na ofth year, and Ry: Bro up in been stepn �SPORTS THEBEACON I FEBRUARY 22, 2011 19 WRESTLING EDDIE Continued from Page 16 Continued from Page 16 said Laudenslager. "Dave is a little more disciplined with his diet, and Matt struggled to make weight at 184-lbs the right way, so we just had them switch weights." "Coach [Laudenslager] felt we would both do better ifwe switch," Transue said. "Do what your coach tells you. They know best." However, there have been quite a few changes this year in-season with quite a bit of success. Nathan White and Brandon Dixon were two of the guys competing for the 157-lbs start this year, but now have both moved up to 165-lbs and have shared success. Laudenslager moved them both up a weight class in the second half of the year so they could focus on lifting and improving more on techniques. Matt Ellery, Shane Everett and Kris Krawchuk are now left to compete with each other at 157-lbs going into conferences. Ryan Wilson, Raymond Dungee and Jared Brown-Miller are also guys who have stepped up in weigh this season. Jared Brown-Miller has been going from 141 to 149-lbs this year and is stepping up for Anthony Dattolo and Phil Racciato, who both were not 100% to compete. Wtlson, certified at 133-lbs, has only wrestled atl41-lbsthis year and Dungee, certified at 174- "I think it was very well deserved for all the fan support he's brought us over the years," Rickrode said. "I know that Dave and Eddie are close, so I thought it was really a good thing." This year, the basketball team has just clinched a playoff berth with its win over DeSales on Wednesday, something that Elgonitis is certainly excited about. Saturday was the last regular season game for the Colonels, against cross town rivals King's, an event that Elgonitis said he sure* wouldn't miss." "I think this team is starting to come together right at the right time," he said. "Oh, I' 11 be there on Saturday, in my favorite seat over there, in the second tear right behind the Wilkes bench. That's where I like to be." The Beacon/Phat Nguyen Senior Chris Smith ended regular season the with a 2-0 win at King's College. lbs, has moved up to 184-lbs for the remainder of the year. Wrestling takes its toll on the body over the course of the season, and its inevitable that guys will need time to rest especially for the big meets near the end the year. Having guys step up their weights this year has not been difficult Coach Laudenslager believes everyone is doing their part 'There will always be a time when guys sick or banged up during the year.," Laudenslager said. "One thing about our team is they are all prepared to be out there as we all have the same standards to be on the team. You need to work hard, be prepared and at the very least, leave your mark on the guy out there." The Colonels wrap the regular season at the Metropolitan Conference Championships this Saturday, Feb. 27, at King's College starting at 10 am. CONTACT PHAT NGUYEN AT: phat.nguyen@wilkes.edu CONTACT CHRISTOPHER HOPKINS AT: christopher.hopkins@wilkes.edu e e re u le at n ~DIDAY & tATUDDAY IIAPPY IIOUlt Da 10-1! :igh~ ely and arely t evNFL , with mless Daily lunch special fS.9S Nhat's bil- ;e & nigh-tty dinner s WWW.ltOl)ANot.a»M �20 THE BEACON I FEBRUARY 22, 2011 SPORTS King's prevails in regular season finales Men's late rally not enough for win COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMATION Chris DeRojas, Kendall Hinze, and Tyler Breznitsky each scored 19 points, but the Colonels couldn't slow down Kevin Conroy and the red hot Monarchs, as Wilkes University fell to rival King's College 98-94 in the regular season finale for both teams. As the No. 4 seed in the Freedom Conference tournament, the Colonels will travel to Doylestown to play top seed Delaware Valley College on Wednesday. The Colonels were down 51-33 at the half as King's shot a blistering 59.4 percent from the field, converting 19-of-32 field goals, including 5-of-9 from beyond the arc. Wilkes ·.,-ent cold toward the end of the first half, finishing 13-of-31 from the field and turning the ball over nine times at the break. The Monarchs (15-10, 7-7) stretched their 18-point halftime lead to 28 at the 15:37 mark as King's started the second half on a 17-7 run. A single free throw by Hinze followed by a three by Breznitsky 20 seconds later would start the Colonels comeback, going on a 12-3 run over the next 3:22 to get it to 72-51. The Colonels would continue to chip away at their deficit, getting scrappy play from Todd Eagles and six points from DeRojas over the next 3:31 to narrow the gap to 74-60 with 8:44 left to play. A three by Breznitsky L:25 later got the Colonels to within 13 with a little more than six minutes left, but the Monarchs held them at bay, answering each Wilkes basket with free throws on the other end. Not giving up, the Colonels got a layup fro~ Hinze after a steal by Craig Thomas to cut their deficit to 91-82 with 58 seconds BY ~ New Ai The Beacon/Melissa Polchinski Freshman guard Craig Thomas advances the ball in Saturday's game at King's. remaining. After a pair of King's free throws by Nick Resig, Thomas would nail a three to get the score to within eight with 40 seconds remaining. After a single free throw by the Monarchs Kyle Stackhouse, Breznitsky hit a jumper and Thomas converted a layup after a King's turnover as the Colonels got it to within five at 94-89 with 21 seconds left. Another pair of free throws by Resig would put it out of reach with 17 seconds remaining and the Monarchs would go on to win by four. The 192 combined points was the most in the history of the rivalry, as the together the teams made 66 field goals and 44 foul shots. Conroy finished with a game-high 33 points, going 10-of-20 from the field and 11of-15 from the foul line. Kyle Hammonds added 16 points while Matt Fiorino chipped in with 15 points for the Monarchs. In addition to his 19 points, Hinze added seven rebounds and finished 7-of-9 from the field in 24 minutes. Coming off the bench, Breznitsky's 19 points was a career-high, going 7-of-10 from the field, including 5-of6 from beyond the three-point line. DeRojas went 8-of-16 from the field and 2-of-3 from the foul line while Eagles finished with 13 points and seven rebounds, going 6-of-9 from the floor in 24 minutes, all career-highs for the junior first-year player. In addition to the Wilkes loss, DeSales University (18-7, 9-5) and Misericordia University (15-10, 8-6) also lost while Delaware Valley (15-10, 9-5) won, setting up the Colonels matchup with the Aggies. DeSales will be the No. 2 seed in the tournament, losing the tiebreaker to Delaware Valley, and will host Misericordia on Wednesday. den sai cau a b1 bee First-half turnovers doom Lady Colonels in blowout loss COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMATION Sam Lynam scored 14 points and Megan Kazmerski grabbed 13 rebounds but Wilkes University ended its 2010-11 season, falling to cross-town rival King's College 76-35 in Freedom Conference women's basketball action on Saturday afternoon. The Lady Monarchs (16-9, 10-4) got off to a hot start, taking a 9-2 run before Lynam stopped the run with three at the 16:15 mark. King's then responded with a 12-4 run, going on top 21-9 with more than 10 minutes remainmg before break. Wilkes was unable to get anything going, turning the ball over 18 times and converting just 25 percent of its shots in the first half as the Lady Monarchs went into the break with a 49-18 lead. The Lady Colonels were able to slow down King's in the second half, limiting the Lady Monarchs to just 27 points and 30 percent shooting, but were unable to do anything on their own offensive end. Brittany Muscatell led King's with 15 points while Celia Rader and Paige Carlin each added 12 apiece. The Lady Monarchs, who have already clinched a postseason berth, will be competing in the conference tournament with DeSales, Manhattanville and Misericordia. Whitney Connolly finished with eight points while Kazmerski added six, going 4-of-4 from the foul line. The Lady Colonels end the season with a 6-19 record, 2-12 in the conference, and graduate three seniors in Lynam, Brittany Ely and Erin Schneider. Earlier this season Lynam became just the ninth Wilkes women's basketball player to reach the 1,000-point milestone, finishing her career with 1,040, eighth on the all-time list. Schneider played in 89 career games at Wilkes, averaging 4.6 points and 2.1 rebounds per game. Ely finishes her career with 78 games played, scoring 4.8 points and grabbing 4.1 rebounds per game. Wi rig = � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 2011 February 22nd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2011 February 22 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/e7ef44acc873618a501f08149803bd20.pdf 1890fa58a0340b6ba4cf16488b9fe3b6 PDF Text Text lliDilllliill Tuesday, February 15, 2011 THE NEWS OF TODAY REPORTED BY THE JOURNALISTS OF TOMORROW Volume 63 Issue 13 No text notifications for on-campus robbery A Wilkes student was assaulted and robbed by three men outside the Eugene Farley library round I 0 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 7. According to public safety, the robbers confronted the student in a driveway to the library along South Franklin Street, stole his backpack and fled. Public safety described the suspects as African-American males between the ages of 18 and 25 years. Jerry Rebo, public safety manager, said that the victim was punched and kicked but received only minor bruises and declined medical atten- tion. He added that the only contents in the stolen backpack were textbooks. E-mail notifications were sent to all students and a notice was posted on the MyWilkes portal, though paper notices and text messages through Wilkes' Emergency Contact System were not used to notify students, which caused some concern. Mark Allen, dean of student affairs, said that there should have been other forms of notification sent and that it was his understanding that a text had been sent to students. SEE TEXTS, Page 3 The Beacon/Bryan Calabro Jim Casey, left, speaks during a concerned citizens meeting on Thursday. Terry Davis, right, wants to purchase Casey's building on South Main Street and turn it into a community corrections center. University turnout at work release program meeting low BY MICHAEL CIGNOLI Editor-in-Chief While members of the Downtown Residents Association raised their concerns about a proposed work release program during a public meeting on Thursday night, the handful of Wilkes University community members that attended took more of a wait-and-see approach. About 100 concerned citizens packed the lounge of the First Presbyterian Church on Thursday night to listen to Keystone Correctional Services owner Terry Davis discuss his plan to renovate Jim Casey's 50-bed transitional living center at 199-203 S. Main St. into a 130-bed community corrections facility. Davis and Casey fielded questions raised by the DRA and other concerned citizens about the proposed building's potential impact on downtown Wilkes-Barre. SEE KEYSTONE, Page 4 Wilkes' spam filter does job too well BY AMANDA LEONARD Assistant News Editor The Beacon/Kirstin Cook Astrong-armed robbery was reported to University officials and the Wilkes-Barre Police Department on Feb. 7. The incident was reported to have occurred near this driveway leading to the Eugene Farley Library on South Franklin Street. On Sunday, an administrative department sent out an e-mail to a large number of alumni who have external e-mail addresses. After receiving a large amount of error messages in return, Information Technology Services then realized that something was not right. An e-mail from ITS was sent to the campus community stating that e-mails sent from Wilkes accounts may not be delivered to off-campus recipients. Gloria Barlow, chief information officer of ITS, explained that the symptoms initially looked like Wilkes may have been blacklisted, but Wilkes' spam filter was simply doing its job too well. Technicians discovered on Sunday that when e-mails leave Wilkes' system, they pass through a spam filtering device called the Barracuda, which was installed SEE SPAM, Page 3 Opinion Pages 6-8 Life Pages 9-12 Arts & Entertainment Pages 13-15 Sports Pages 16-20 Stand behind Egypt Think postitively Music Spotlight: Aim to rock FotoFink In light of recent events, The Beacon calls for U.S. citizens to stand be- Dr. Edward J. Schicatano tells about the power of positive thinking and how it can directly benefit one's life . The musical group Astorian Stigmata aren't focused on being an ordinary radio sensation. Photographer Steve Finkernagel has been the man behind most ofthe pictures filling the Colonels athletic website. . PAGE 11 PAGE 13 hind the people of Egypt PAGE6 PAGE 16 Established 1936 PA Newspaper Association Member �Possible SG article would allow exclusive groups to receive funds BY KIRSTIN COOK News Editor Student government is writing an article that, if approved, would allow groups that have exclusive membership to request funds. The exclusivity clause in the SG constitution currently requires any clubs that receive money from student activity fees to be open to all undergraduate students. This excludes any professional academic organizations, such as honor societies that are specific to a certain major or career. Dean Mark Allen, SG adviser, explained that the club exclusivity clause would remain intact, but these entities would be created as separate from clubs though on the same level, just with different regulations. "SG is trying to find a way to open up to these organizations with possible restric- tions to maintain the spirit of the original over the years because of certain economic exclusivity clause," Allen said. conditions," Allen said. A recent fund request from Ben Beidel, president of the pharmacy senate has SG and senior pharmacy prompted this discussion, major, said that this will which Allen said has been open new opportunities brewing for a while. for many groups to request "It's been kind of germifunds, which may lead to nating for the last couple difficult decisions on fund of years from the school of allocation. pharmacy," Allen said. "With this committee Allen explained that pharworking on a constitutional macy groups used to be able discussion we're paving the to support themselves withway. You could say we're out the aid of SG, but that is creating a problem, but changing. we're creating a solution," BEIDEL "Some of the driving forces Beidel said. that make it timely now is that pharmacy, However, other exclusive professional their organizations used to have alternative groups have been denied in the past withfunding sources, and those have dried up out prompting a change to the constitution. Beidel that there are some differences that separate the pharmacy request and past cases, stating that pharmacy has been focused on the exclusivity clause and the argumenl that pharmacy students pay the activity fee, too. SEE ARTICLE, Page4 SG Notes: SAM club requests funds for Orlando BY AMANDA LEONARD Assistant News Editor The Society for Advancement of Management requested $300 to fund the organization's participation in the International SAM Club annual conference in Orlando from March 31 through April 3. The 20-member SAM Club only needs $112.46 to successfully take part in the conference. However, additional funds were requested so that the club will not have an account balance of zero after the conference , xpenses are paid. Club President Lindsey Fernald said, "The $112 will be needed for this year and the rest of the money will be put in our account for next year so when new students join they will have money to fundraise." The club plans to rent Student Government vans and drive to Orlando a day before the conference. Club leaders were originally told that all gas for rented vehicles would be paid for. Although SG vehicles are generally rented for local events, there is no set limit on gas mileage for which clubs may use the pre-paid vehicles. Due to the amount of mileage and gas needed, Student Government is unsure of funding the extra money that will not be needed until next semester. The length of the trip also brought up safety concerns. Ian :Foley, freshman class president, voiced his concern on the funding. "We can't agree with giving them the full $300, because that is essentially budgeting them for next year," Foley said. "If they want to fundraise next year, then they can simply request for money next semester." William Eggleston, SG treasurer, said that SAM Club should be funded their full request, realizing the difficulties of being in a ~BEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903 E-MAIL: wilkesbeacon@gmail.com club and having to fundraise with no budget. "Giving them $112 and bottoming out their account would essentially end their semester on March 31," Eggleston said. "If we give them $300, we are giving them a small amount of money to which they can work with for the rest of the semester and begin to fundraise for next year." The fund request for SAM Club will be a two-week process and will continue discussion during next week's meeting. New Business: Adventures in Science - Requested a donation of $2,500 for an annual event held at Wilkes for fifth grade children that involves science labs, experiments and mentoring opportunities. The requested money will be used toward shirts, refreshments and a drawstring bag. Motion passed 36-0-3. Wilkes Paintball Club - Requested $496.54 to fund the registrations and traveling fees to a sanctioned paintball tournament in Syracuse, NY. Week 1 of 2. Treasurer's Report: All College: $23,869.92 Conference: $12,800 General: $6,550 Leadership: $3,341.20 Special Projects: $3,500 Spirit: $2,000 Start-Up: $1,500 Total: $53,561.12 Old Business: MSC commitee - Cultural clubs have been requested to submit their decision by Feb. r on forming MSC sub-sets. CONTACT AMANDA LEONARD AT: amanda./eonard 1@wilkes.edu Meet the Staff Editorial Staff 2010-11 Editors-in-Chief: Michael Cignoli & Jacqueline Lukas News Editor: Kirstin Cook Online Editor: Bryan Calabro Opinion Editor: Anthony Truppo Advertising Manager: Whitney Roper A&E Editor: Molly Kurlandski Photo Editor: Allison Roth Life Editor: Christine Lee Design Editor: Michael Klimek Sports Editor: Christopher Hopkins Special Projects Manager: Anthony Dorunda Adviser: Loran Lewis . Allison Roth Photo Editor �TEXTS Continued from FRONT PAGE that assed ent fee, ge4 0 "I think we have to take a look at why that happened because obviously just the e-mail alone was not sufficient," Allen said. "There should have been some other vehicles for those people who are not regularly monitoring their e-mail." Dean Paul Adams, vice president of student affairs, was working with public safety during the incident. He said he did not know if sending out a text notification was discussed. "In hindsight, perhaps that was something that we should have done," Adams said. Adams said that the texts are typically reserved for serious incidents. "You want to save them for the most severe incidents, and I'm not saying that this wasn't," Adams said. "I think we probably should have sent it out in a text, but we didn't, and we will next time." Some students who were in the library at the time of the event expressed concerns about not being aware of the situation, as they had not checked their e-mails. "I think those are good concerns and we learn from every incident we go through, and thankfully nothing else happened that evening, and we did send it out as quickly as we could and through the most reliable means that we have and we will know for next time," Adams said. Rebo said there is a good chance the attackers could have committed another crime the same night. "You can't say they would never commit another crime right after they committed that one, because they actually didn't get anything. All they got was textbooks, and they probably can't read," Rebo said. Allen said he would like to see a move towards more electronic notifications to connect with students. "I do think that we want to try to focus more on utilizing our electronic information, because that's what students gravitate to, that's the most immediate, with the texting, and apparently there was a pro\:»em there," Allen said. The student lirairs office is responsible for deciding to send notifications, which public safety then creates and distributes, Allen said. Several factors go into these decisions. "Usually those decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, depending on proximity to campus, risk to the community, those Students test sexual knowledge travelament ve been Feb. 17 The Beacon/Allison Roth On Feb. 8, the Bacchus Club sponsored Sexual Jeopardy, a program designed to educate students on sexual issues and concepts. Pictured above are participants during the session. You can't say they would never commit another crime right after they committed that one because they actually didn't get anything. All they got was textbooks, and they probably can't read. - Public Safety Manager Jerry Rebo sorts of issues," Allen said. Adams said that the text notification is a newer form of alert, and the specific situation determines whether they are sent. "I think the text messaging was something that's still a little bit new for us, but in this instance we didn't end up doing that, but it's not like we would not do that in the future, it depends on the incident and the time of day and just exactly what the circumstance was," Adams said. The Wilkes-Barre Police Department, as well as public safety, was notified of the incident, though the victim decided not to file a police report. Rebo said that police cruisers searched the area, but because the description was so broad they were unable to catch the men. Rebo said this was an isolated crime and that Wilkes has been fortunate to have rela- SPAM Continued from FRONT PAGE the summer of 2010 to ensure the safety of the campus and to prevent Wilkes from being blacklisted. "The irony is that the Barracuda did it is job too well, as it recognized a large mailing to non-Wilkes addresses, and thought that somebody might be sending spam from a Wilkes address," Barlow said. The spam filter was installed for the protection of the entire Wilkes campus. If a Wilkes e-mail address begins sending spam, it is likely that the receiver will put Wilkes on his or her spam list and pertinent e-mails will no longer be able to be delivered correctly. Barlow also explained that the filtering system that Wilkes has is doing its job correctly. However, it may be protecting the campus too much. "It was a little bit of an inconvenience on Sunday, but Wilkes was not blacklisted, e-mail was sending correctly and as soon as we saw the problem, e-mail technicians went in and safe-listed the alumni list," she said. Brandon Clegg, remote system administrator, was one of the few technicians who investigated the problem early Sunday afternoon. He and others agreed that the system Wilkes currently has works too well, and often times against the campus. tively low rates of crime on campus. He said this is mainly due to the precautions that students take, such as walking in groups and being aware of surroundings. Rebo suggested that students take caution when strangers are approaching, stay in well-lit areas at night and always have a planned response to an assault. This was a crime of opportunity, Rebo said, and the attackers most likely de4tided to rob the student when they saw him exiting the library. After speaking with the victim, Allen was unable to link any motive to the attack. "I don't think there was any targeting or anything, just wrong place at the wrong time for the victim," Allen said. CONTACT KIRSTIN COOK AT: kirstin.cook@wilkes.edu "We're trying to address the different policies on who can send mass mailings to non-Wilkes recipients without any problems," he said. If one wishes to send an e-mail to a large number of external addresses, there are two things that he or she can do. The first is to simply send the e-mail in increments, merely to break up the large number of addresses. Currently, the limit of addresses one may send to at one time is set at 50, but ITS is in the process of increasing that number since it is too low for a college setting. The second option is to contact ITS for aid in creating a group that will allow emails to be sent to a large amount of addresses, without being considered spam. A technician would be needed to safe-list the e-mail group. Barlow said that ITS is exploring what the best practice is for colleges and universities of Wilkes ' size in terms of setting the number of external addresses allowed before they are considered spam. ITS is also looking at ways to safe-list departments or student groups that send larger mailings to external addresses on a regular basis. Those that need to send a large mailing can be set up with a proper address that will be safe-listed so that the spam filter will not hinder it by contacting ITS. CONTACT AMANDA LEONARD AT: amanda.leonard 1@wilkes.edu �"The NSNA convention in Orlando had several purposes. Our stu ents served as delContinued from Page 2 egates to our state and national association. This gives Wilkes a large number of votes on "They've continuously brought up the fact proposals that affect nursing students, prothat the exclusivity clause may be outdated, fessional nurses, and the health care system they've been persistent in that fact," Beidel in both Pennsylvania and the U.S.," Dickinson said. said. Dickinson said that the students were also There are currently 10 pharmacy sophomores, juniors and seniors on the SG board, able to attend workshops on topics such as including Beidel. Beidel, however, is not a community service, mentoring and leadervoting member. ship. She said the information from these The nursing student organization is one of workshops were brought back and incorpothe clubs that has requested funds but was rated in NSO activities. denied because of exclusivity. Allen said there is potential for other ex"We have traditionally, and I still stand by clusive clubs that could be facing funding this, turned them away because they are ex- problems similar to those that pharmacy is clusive, because they required their students dealing with. "That's not to say, as we look at this, there to pay to join the national organization," Beidel said. may be similar challenges in education, cerBeidel said the difference between NSO tainly there would be in nursing, so because and pharmacy was that NSO accepted the pharmacy may be driving this it gives us judgment that they were exclusive and could pause to look at other conflicts," Allen said. not receive funds. Allen said that, depending on how many "They didn't push back, I guess would be groups that emerge will similar financial the best way to put it. They really saw it the needs, SG will have to weigh fund decisions way we did, which may not have necessarily while avoiding an increase in activity funds. been the right way," Beidel said. "If you add money because you've got One request from NSO asked for funds additional organizations to be concerned to allow students to travel to the National about, money's going to have to be taken Student Nurses' Association convention in from some other thing that you're currently Orlando. Beidel said there were several rea- funding," Allen said. sons why this request was denied, including An SG committee is currently forming sending conference members a day early to a potential constitutional amendment that spend at Disney World. will be presented to the general board. The "If we're spending money, we want it to amendment would require two-thirds board come back and benefit the students, where- approval for it to be passed, Beidel said. as if we're spending money for somebody Beidel said that he plans on taking the mato spend a day in Disney World and go to a jority of the semester to resolve this issue. "At the onset of this whole thing I said test that's going to help them and not bring it back to the students at Wilkes . . . it just 'I don't care how many weeks it takes, we didn't make sense," Beidel said. need to make sure that it's done correct," Beidel said that the test was only going to Beidel said. benefit four or five nursing students. However, Megan Dickinson, senior president of CONTACT KIRSTIN COOK AT: kirstin.cook@wilkes.edu NSO, felt that the convention had benefits. ARTICLE The Beacon/Kirstin Cook Student Government members conclude their meeting on Feb. 9. The idea to create a new article was a response to a pharmacy fund request at a recent meeting. ity directors of Keystone Correctional Services Wilkes-Barre would be Casey and former Continued from FRONT PAGE Wilkes adjunct professor Doug Albertson. Albertson is the facilities director ofMinSec, a Student Government Freshman Class Presi- controversial residential parole center in downdent Ian Foley was the only Wilkes student town Hazleton. Its residents, former residents who attended the meeting along with about and absconders are alleged to have committed five Wilkes administrators. Those in atten- dozens of crimes and many Hazleton residents dance included Paul Adams, vice president are dissatisfied with its effect on the city. for student affairs, Chip Prescott, vice presi"I'm not saying I'm hiring him or not hirdent of finance and support operations, and ing him," Davis said of Albertson. "I could. Jack Chielli, executive director of marketing I might. If I find someone better than him I communications and government relations. might hire them, but at this point I haven't "I think the most important thing that we even picked an employee. I haven't even gotcan do is model behavior for our students that ten that far." we believe that they should emulate," Adams Even ifAlbertson did get the job, Davis emsaid. "If there's an issue in our community, we phasized that his program is vastly different should stand up, we should listen, we should than what MinSec does. Unlike MinSec, he evaluate, we should discuss, we can disagree doesn't accept high-risk offenders into his re- there is no one single point of view that's habilitation centers and believes that the key going to represent everybody on campus." to rehabilitation is boosting an individual's Foley said he wasn't there because SG told self esteem and getting them motivated to go him to be, but because he received Wtlkes Pres- to work. ident Tim Gilmour's message that informed the "I'm doing it right," Davis said, adding that campus about the date, time and location of the a facility he operates in rural Dauphin County meeting. Foley hoped students would attend was just unanimously approved for a 100-bed two campus forums regarding the issue. increase. "I'm not copying other programs in One forum was held yesterday. The other is the state that are doing it wrong." scheduled for 11:30 a.m., Feb. 15, in Marts The only time that Keystone Correctional 214. Services residents are allowed to leave the "I think it's important," Foley said. "If you building is if they are going to an approved don't go to the forums, you have no idea location, Davis noted, adding that he plans to what's going on.... People don't even read invest "millions" into the building if the zonthe 'Today' e-mails, so they don't even know ing board approves his request. Doors and what's going on on campus, let alone these windows would be secured and additional larger issues such as this. That's the real issue." security would be installed. Gilmour did not attend Thursday night's However, Davis said he could not "guaranmeeting due to a fundraising call in New York, tee that every person that will leave the buildaccording to Adams. Adams said university ing will come back." After all, no one could. officials had the opportunity to meet with But if an individual does not follow the proDavis and Casey for two hours on Thursday cedures that Keystone Correctional Services before the public meeting and Gilmour par- has in place - one of them being that residents ticipated in that meeting via conference call. have to be back in the building at a certain Adams said the university still does not have time - he or she can be sent back to prison. enough information to take an official stance "When you give them an opportunity to on the proposed project. Prescott agreed. succeed, many of them succeed," Davis said. "I think I've learned more about the proposed Casey said one of the main reasons he is program, but I still have questions," Prescott looking to sell his current facility is that he said. "I'm trying to keep an open mind." can no longer afford to keep operating. AlAlthough Davis said his new facility would though Davis' offer was not the best one he have higher security measures than the one received money-wise, he said that Davis' prothat Casey has operated at the same loca- gram is legitimate and can help rehabilitate tion for 10 years without incident, members people that made mistakes at some point in of both the Wilkes community and the DRA their lives. feel that perception of safety in downtown He made an impassioned plea to members Wilkes-Barre is already a problem. oftheDRA. "I don't know how it would affect that per"If we can't reach out and help somebody, ception," Chielli said ofDavis' proposed pro- then what are we even doing here?" gram. "Certainly it's not going to help it. The Not everyone bought it. best thing that would help it is crime stops "Your altruism doesn't justify the degradahappening in Wilkes-Barre for two years, five tion of the community," South Street resident years or something like that. These kinds of Mark Cohen said.'" perceptions die hard." Another concern voiced by the DRA was CONTACT MICHAEL CIGNOLI AT: they were previously informed that the facil- michael.cignoli@wilkes.edu KEYSTONE BY DE Staff Vi wm show $500. tions 1 dent-n "Cw for up tive o· web a tions The was n initia I The Conte �THE BEACON I FEBRUARY 15, 2011 NEWS 5 Video contest offers students chance to win $500 BY DEVONI NOVAK Staff Writer Wilkes is offering students the chance to show their creative sides and possibly win $500. The Wilkes marketing communications department is searching for two student-made promotional videos. "Current students can put together a video for upcoming students through the perspective of their own eyes," said Craig Thomas, web assistant of the marketing communications department. The original deadline was Feb. 11, but it was moved to Feb. 18 because of a lack of initial interest. The contest is open to all Wilkes students. Contestants must produce a three to four minute video that reflects their experience at Wilkes. Participants may compete individually or in a group. Judges are looking for an authentic video with a fun vibe that will attract incoming freshman. Jack Chielli, executive director of marketing communications, said he hopes the videos will be fun and showcase "what it's like to be at Wilkes." Wilkes students, faculty and staff along with the NEPA community will vote on videos. The two grand-prize winners will receive $500 and their videos will be posted on YouTube and www.wilkes.edu. Voting will take place March 21 through April 1. In the case of a tie, the marketing communications department will choose the winners. Winners will be announced on April 4. To get started, participants should first review the contest rules and fill out the "Intent to Compete" form on the Wilkes website. After the form is complete, contestants can begin creating their masterpiece contest submissions. Videos may portray any creative aspect to promote Wilkes. Chielli suggested that videos be anything fun that students like to do and others want to see. All productions must have a title and be turned in by mail or hand delivered to the Marketing Communication Department in UCOM 208. DVD format is required for the final video. Upon submission, videos will become property of Wilkes University. The marketing communications department asks that all productions be new and unique to the contest. Unfinished, late or damaged videos will not be accepted. If any technical error inhibits viewing, entries will be invalid. Students should keep in mind that if no entry is seen as adequate, no winner will be chosen. Integrative media junior Jared Nesi was the first of five students to show interest in the contest. Last year, Nesi worked with Thomas on the dorm tour videos currently posted on YouTube. Since they were a success, Nesi thought he would give the contest a shot. Nesi would like the prize money to buy a new camera and production software for film school. The video competition is a new idea of the marketing communications department. Chielli explained the two major benefits of the contest: Wilkes would get positive publicity and students could win much-needed funds. Chielli said that prospective students are more likely to trust a fellow student than a professional, commercially created video. "They are really not commercial; (the videos) are by a source that you trust," Chielli said. CONTACT DEVON I NOVAK AT: devoni.novak@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Devoni Novak Jared Nesi, integrative media major, was the first student to express interest in submitting a video to the promotional video contest. Four other students later expressed intent to compete. SRIDAY & !ATURDAY IIAPPYIIOUD 10-12 Daily lunch special f5.95 t & nigh'tly dinner s WWW.IIODANot.atM �We stand behind the people of Egypt BY THE BEACON Editorial Board In an address given Friday, Egyptian President Hosoi Mubarak announced that, after almost 30 years of rule, he was stepping down and giving power to the military, effective immediately. With the recent weeks-long protests that ultimately led to Mubarak's resignation, The Beacon expresses its full support, as well as congratulatory salutes, to the people of Egypt. The protests against Mubarak started on Jan. 25, which is now known as the Day of Anger. The people of Egypt started the protests in demonstration against the oppression that had been slowly escalating over the years within the country. Egypt is a republic. Republics give their people ultimate say over the government, generally through elections of officials to represent said people, much the way the United States does. However, in Egypt, there have instead been presidential appointments. In fact, had Mubarak not stepped down, it was widely concluded that he would be naming his son as his successor, which doesn't exactly scream "republic." In fact, Mubarak was appointed by Egypt's previous president, Anwar El Sadat. When Sadat was assassinated, Mubarak stepped in. This ignoring of free elections, in addition to emergency laws that have been domineering to the people, as well as other factors such as inflation in food prices and high unemployment, has been brewing anger in the country for some time. The recent demonstrations have shown that the people of the country are tired of the status quo and that they are willing to do what it takes to have a say in their government. The Beacon stands behind this. We feel that it is important to allow the people of a country to have a voice and for that voice to be heard, loud and clear. After all, what is a government for if not to represent and support the needs of its people? That pretty much just makes it a group of people playing the hustler in a game of Fast and Loose. There has been some unnecessary looting by people who are trying to take advantage of the distracted military and the lack of police. However, even much of that has been prevented by the people of Egypt. They have been literally making human shields around locations of some of the world's oldest and most significant artifacts. It is important to note that this is just one of a series of recent uprisings of peoples in the Arab world. In fact, it's grouped into what has been called quite literally the Arab World Protests. Countries all over Northern Africa and the Western Middle East have had citizens standing up in protest against their country's governmental regime. People are sick and tired of being oppressed, as they should be. One of the main reasons that Egypt has been more of a center of attention than the other countries is because of the size of the protests. They have had millions of people protesting day and night all over. The main protests have been happening in Tahrir Square, which appropriately translates to Liberation Square. And that is what the people of Egypt deserve: liberation. One of the other reasons that this particular country is getting so much attention in the American media is that Mubarak was an ally to the United States. Egypt has put into place a lot of other policies that the U.S. has backed. That's partially why it took President Barack Obama so long to announce his feelings on the matter. In the end, he also sided with the people, thankfully. We would like to call on the American people to also express their support for the citizens of Egypt. While it may not seem like being in another country across the world and saying that the Egyptians deserve their constitutionally guaranteed rights makes a huge difference, it does. Maybe not as individuals, but as a whole. We call on our people, our nation and our president to either start or continue to supp.ort the people of Egypt as they start restructuring their country into what they want it to be. We cannot forget about them in the difficult times to come. Zune HD outstrips iPod Touch in many ways BY TONY GORECZNY Correspondent I am going to assume you know what an iPod Touch is. If you don't, you may want to crawl out from under your rock and talk a walk (or drive your horse and buggy) down to the nearest Best Buy or any other store with an electronics section. Many iPod owners either purchased one because everyone else has one or someone else told them to. Some people claim that the large majority of people using iPods over other mp3 players proves the iPod is superior. The only thing this proves is that iPods are a fad. There are a number of other companies that make quality music players including Microsoft, Creative, SanDisk and Sony. Microsoft has always been the main competitor of Apple in all things computer. A few years after the introduction of the iPod, Microsoft developed a response: the Zune. Although the iPod seems to be a near-monopoly in the world of portable music, the Zune has found its niche in a small, but dedicated and growing group of fans. The newest release from Microsoft is the Zune HD, the closest thing the iPod Touch has seen to a competitor. I do not mean to imply that the Zune HD is an inferior product, simply that it is a different product with a slightly different intention behind its design. The iPod Touch is a device designed to do almost everything depending on what apps are downloaded. The Zune HD on the other hand was designed primarily as a personal media player. Both the Zune HD and the iPod Touch have 8GB, 32GB and 64GB versions. If you compare the media storage monsters that are the 64GB version, the Zune has a clear advantage. The price for a brand new 64GB Zune HD on Amazon.com is $303 .86 while the 64GB iPod Touch costs $364.95. The Zune HD was released between the second and third generation iPod Touch and far outstrips both of these iPods. Apple made some improvements on the fourth generation SEE ZUNE, Page 8 BEACON POLL The Beacon poll is unscientific and does not claim to reflect the overall attitudes of students on the Wilkes campus. This poll is based on 8 responses. Last week's question: kn ing an ins see1 F, the Does the current terror alert system affect your life? • Yes 25% No 75% . This week's question: Do you agree with Mubarak's deci sio n to step down? T ly r F tak l ll It's call ch • Yes . No Cast your vote online at: www.wilkesbeacon.com peo tha the tant if i SPEAK UP! The Beacon wants to hear your voice. Send your name, major, year and opinion to: wilkesbeacon.oped@gmail.com The Beacon reserves the right to edit submitted pieces for space and content. Anonymous letters will not be published. ing oft T abo bus peo like ab girl ing ing A wh crif �THE BEACON I FEBRUARY 15, 2011 OPINION 7 The Spyglass Worst-dressed lists moot BY CATHRYN FREAR Assistant Opinion Editor at the Golden Globes. She wore a multi-dimensional - literally- floral-pattern dress by Vivienne Westwood and paired it with two shoes of the same style but different It's awards season everybody, and you color, one pink and one green. When asked know what that means: Joan Rivers is judg- why she wore two different shoes she said ing everyone. blamed it on indecision and being a Gemini. Weren't we all taught in elementary school The point isn't even why Bonham Carter and by our parents that it's what's on the wore what she wore, it's that she wore what inside that's important? Well, that doesn't she wore. The different shoe-wearing has alseem to apply to worst-dressed lists. ready got the same fashion critics who critiFor those who don't know what these are, cized the shoes wondering what she is going they are basically one person or a group of to wear to the Academy Awards. She is conpeople who decide tinually on worstwho is dressed the dressed lists and has worst, just as the recently said, "I'm name implies. meant to act well, That is absolutenot dress well." ly ridiculous. That is ridicuFirst of all, this lously true. Actors talces away from and actresses go to indi viduality. these award shows It's been historias themselves, not as cally proven that a character. If they change in induswant to wear sometry causes evoluthing they should be tion which leads able to wear it, so to breakthroughs. long as it suits the Therefore, when black tie dress code. people wear things It's an individual that are different, choice and not somethey cause importhing one should be tant change--even judged on. if in a small way Having said that, and simply in the whether we like to world of fashion. admit it or not, ceThe Beacon/Thomas Reilly lt wouldn't be lebrities do reflect so bad if people Everywhere people go, they are constantly on our society and didn't actually being shown how and how not to dress. if they all look the mull over whether People need to ignore this so-called advice same, what does they would end up and dress however they desire. that say about the on these lists while rest of us? Where is they were picking what they wanted to wear our individuality? Where is our sense of adto major events. venture? Who cares what Joan Rivers has to lt is also my personal belief that people say? Why is she still relevant? who wear what is considered unconvenThese are the real questions people should tional, which is usually what gets put onto be asking themselves when picking out what these lists, stand out the most. And, depend- to wear, not whether or not they'll get bad ing on your opinion, they look the best a lot press. Isn't there supposedly no such thing of times, as well. and all press is good press? Therefore, That's another thing, this type of list is all through the transitive property of congruabout opinions. None of this worst-dressed ence, if bad press equals good press, then business is based in fact. Why are these badly dressed equals well-dressed. OK, people given any kind of authority? Shows that's not really how the transitive property like E!'s "Fashion Police" just sound like works. a bunch of catty and snobbish high school The point is, being catastrophically dressed girls - even the males on the show - pick- should be acceptable because at least you're ing over who wore what that day and pick- being yourself. Besides, two shoes of opposing on the goth kids and the punks. ing colors show range. A great and recent example of someone who wore something distinctive and was CONTACT CATHRYN FREAR AT: criticized for it was Helena Bonham Carter cathryn.frear@wilkes.edu Wikileaks brings to light what should not be kept in the da k BY ANTHONY TRUPPO Opinion Editor Since its launch in 2006, WikiLeaks has become one of the most controversial websites on the Internet. The website has increased in popularity over the past year and continues to receive considerable praise as well as criticism. WikiLeaks is a great extension to American freedom, in that as free citizens, we should be guaranteed the right to know exactly what is happening in our world. WikiLeaks is a nonprofit news organization that publishes private, secret and classified media regarding topics such as war, government trade, corruption, censorship technology and even nature and science. The journalists working for WikiLeaks accept documents from anonymous sources and then create news stories based on the received documents. People can submit information to WikiLeaks without fear of being traced, as WikiLeaks offers top-of-the-line protection to all sources with its electronic drop box. According to an article published in The New Yorker, WikiLeaks made its first post in December 2006, which was a document signed by a Somali rebel leader for the Islamic Courts Union calling for an assassination of government officials. One year later, WikiLeaks claimed to have more than 1.2 million documents. One of the biggest misconceptions about WikiLeaks is that the website has been spreading lies. The website's employees, however, go through great pains to ensure the authenticity of all documents. According to WikiLeaks, all documents are assessed through investigative journalism techniques, forensic analyses and detailed forgery investigations. External verification is also conducted, such as interviews of people mentioned in the received document. On the WikiLeaks About page, it is stat- ed that "WikiLeaks' interest is the revelation of the truth." Another major qualm about the website is that it creates unnecessary panic. Although some will certainly be frightened by the website's content, their releases can aid in raising awareness of corruption in both micro and macro level societies. The more people learn about the unethical actions taking place in a society, the more likely change is to occur. I feel that the biggest advantage to WikiLeaks is the power the website brings to the anti-war movement. Among the most compelling information is a list of every death that has taken place in the Iraq War. The data reveals some disturbing figures, specifically in its disclosure that from 2004 to 2009, civilians accounted for more than half of all deaths in Iraq, nearly one-third having been killed by improvised explosive devices. Although many do not support WikiLeaks, the website has won several awards from prestigious media outlets and organizations. In 2008, the website was awarded The Economists New Media Award. One year later, WikiLeaks was granted the UK Media Award by Amnesty International. In 2010, Julian Assange, the self-proclaimed founder of the website, was named Reader's Choice for Times Person of the Year. Unfortunately, some of the higher-ups in the U.S. have taken negative action against the website. The Library of Congress has blocked all access to WikiLeaks as of December 2010. The U.S. Army, FBI and Justice Department are contemplating criminal prosecution against Assange for possession of stolen government property. Even though many may argue that publishing private governmental documents is unethical, I believe that the intentions of WikiLeaks are to improve the societies in which we live and that the website should continue to exist and develop. CONTACT ANTHONY TRUPPO AT: anthony.truppo@wilkes.edu �HY 15, 2011 D ? • ds corny, keep, s will keep you behavior is one motivated and tls. 1g someone el the experience 1ances of be· ly true when positive sp· we are foe r than when . Don't be h ~ setbacks. J FEBRUARY 15, 2011 CONTACT US: wilkesbeacon.lifestyles@gmail.com Resident assistants: a fun and demanding job at Wilkes Residents Life in the process of interviewing prospective RA's for next year BY LAURA PREBY Staff Photographer Whether a student lives on campus or commutes, he or she probably familiar with the position of a resident assistant, or RA. A desirable position on campus, the job of an RA is to build a community in the hall to which that they are assigned. It is a job which comes with responsibility, and a few perks such as having room and board paid for in full by Wilkes. Around this time of year, new applicants are submitting the proper paperwork and being interviewed for the 40 positions available in campus dorms. "As an RA, you play a larger role in the community-building process, not just with your hall, but with the campus itself," said Ian Foley, a freshman political science major and prospective RA for the Fall 2011 semester. "I would like to become an RA because I believe I could give back that greater sense of community." The process of becoming an RA begins by signing up in the fall at a desk in the SUB, where previous RAs sit and talk about what the position involves. Interested students are informed about three information sessions they are able to attend during that semester, where they have the opportunity to learn about the position, how to apply to become an RA, and what the requirements are. Once this orientation session is completed, students must wait for online applications to come out at the beginning of the spring semester. Once the applications are avail- The Beacon/Laura Preby Evans first floor RA Mike Ogar stands outside of his room with freshman elementary education major Amber Konopka, who interested in becoming an RA for next year. able, there are three steps: first is to fill out a series of questions, next you get two electronic recommendations, and the final step is an filling out an entry form, which includes submitting your name, contact information, and GPA. After those three components are submitted, the prospective RAs go to Group Process. "Group process brings old RAs and prospective RAs together, so the more experienced ones can observe the new applicants and see how well they interact and work together as a group," said Mike Ogar, a sopho- more integrative media major and one of the two RAs for the first floor of Evans Hall. "I liked the idea of helping first year students transition into college life, because it wasn't an easy process for me," Ogar said. "It's a good job, and you get to be involved in the community and meet new people. As cliche as it sounds, I like helping people. I like to be the guy people come to with their problems." However, not everyone can become an RA. There are requirements, such as a 2.5 GPA needed to submit an application, as well as maintaining a GPA of2.0 or above for every semester that you hold the positi*. In addition, students need to have lived on campus for at least a year and be involved around campus to be considered for the job. After submitting an application and attending Group Process, applicants are then given individual interviews, where they meet with Residence Life staff. It is then determined if the student is a good candidate for the job. Once selected to become an RA, accepted students begin their journey the following fall. The job is fun but occasionally demanding. "The easiest parts for me are the creative projects, such as decorating bulletin boards and making name tags," Ogar said. "However, you're always going to have situations that you have difficulty dealing with. With both small and big problems, you have to treat everyone the same and help them through it. Especially with a lot of first year students, the transition is hard. There is a lot of home sickness and missing their families. You have to help them meet new people around campus and make sure Wilkes becomes their home." Ogar is hoping to get rehired next year. "If you've done a good job, you are usually rehired," he said. "Hopefully, I will be. It's a really worthwhile job, and you learn a lot from the experience." CONTACT LAURA PREBY AT: laura.preby@wilkes.edu Connecting the Dots: a way for students and alumni to connect BY CHRISTINE LEE Life Editor fashion acce m the iPod is looking for a 1e HD is your word for it, go ZNYAT: edu On Thursday, Feb. 3, 25 Wilkes graduates returned to speak with students about life after Wilkes and potential career choices during the "Connecting the Dots" event hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations. Alumni were enthusiastic about returning to campus to speak with students and students felt that meeting alumni in their career field of choice was beneficial for them in seeking a career. This event is one of many such events and opportunities on campus sponsored by the Alumni Relations Office for students and alumni to connect with each other. Associate alumni director Bridget Giunta Husted ('05) said that events that bring students and alumni together achieve great success because they benefit both parties. Alumni enjoy coming back and speaking to students to find out what the campus is like now and students get to hear about life after graduation. "Alumni enjoy coming back and speaking with students to find out what (the) campus is like now and how it compares to Wilkes when they were students here and students get to see what life is like after Wilkes," Giunta Husted said. "Arlytime that we can bring students and alumni together is a great opportunity for us." Connecting the Dots is an opportunity to bring alums back to campus but to also an opportunity to gather more alums for the Alumni mentoring program that is in place this year, according to alumni relations coordinator Mary Balavage Simmons(' 10). "We're always in need of mentors for different majors so it allows us take from tha1 pool of alumni," Balavage Simmons said. "If they enjoy Connecting the Dots, then most likely they will enjoy the mentoring program." SEE CONNECTING, Page 12 �10 \ THE BEACON I FEBRUARY 15, 2011 LIFE The many facets of pipe smoking with Dr. Garr BY JACQUELINE LUKAS Editor-in-Chief An ordinary trip to the drugstore 12 years ago sparked an interest that has now become more of a lifestyle for Dr. Michael Garr. Garr, a professor of sociology and anthropology, adopted the hobby of pipe smoking after he and his wife went to the drugstore and she saw a tin filled with cigars that she really liked. Garr bought the tin of cigars and because they were in the tobacco section, his wife mentioned that she liked the smell of a cherry pipe tobacco and suggested that he buy a pipe. With that one suggestion and his first puff, Garr has been involved with pipe smoking for 12 years and is now involved with pipe smoking promotional organizations and research. "I knew there was something more to (pipe smoking) than what I was getting," Garr said. So throughout those years, Garr has become the vice president of the United Pipe Club of America and the president of the Pocono-Intermountain Pipe Enthusiasts. Garr has also honed his pipe smoking skills and is ranked third or fourth in the longest American pipe smoking time, but Garr says that his record of one hour and 34 minutes is meaningless compared to other pipe smokers. "The world record on three grams of tobacco is three hours and 30 minutes," Garr said. "Well, Europeans are quite good at it. We Americans, we kind of suck at it." This is the second year that Garr is celebrating International Pipe Smoking Day. On International Pipe Smoking Day, Feb. 20, Garr will hold a pipe smoking contest at El Humidor on Route 315 at 1 p.m. to honor thei3:Y· During this contest, everyone who attends and pays the $30 fee will be given the same type of pipe, three grams of tobacco, two matches, a tamper, and a piece of paper. Five minutes will be given to prepare the tobacco by finely shredding it and then contestants will be given one minute to light the tobacco with the matches. The person to keep their pipe lit the longest is the winner. Two students, Matthew Duffy, a senior history major, and Patrick Ritter, a junior history major, are both interested in pipe smoking, but they won't be attending Garr's contest on Feb. 20 because they feel that they are a little inexperienced compared to other people. "It's really intimidating," Duffy said in response to the contest. "Those guys can keep their pipe lit for a really long time." Garr said the largest pipe convention is in The Beacon/Laura Preby Dr. Michael Garr has a collection of about 100 pipes and about 20 of them reside in his office where he also has trophies displayed from his pipe smoking contests. "It's better for you than cigarettes; you don't really inhale it," said Duffy, 22. Ritter and Duffy agreed that their pipe smoking, which started about a year ago, has evolved into something more than just a quick fix. It is now a hobby for them both. Now, Ritter has many different types ofto· bacco for his pipes. "I have a lot (of types of tobacco), I just haven't tried all of it yet," said Ritter, 20. Garr said that his interest in pipe smoking has even earned him a slap on the wrist. About a year ago on the first day of classes, one of Garr's students asked him what he liked to do. Garr went to his office, got a pipe, came back to the classroom and lit the pipe. "And I said, 'This is what I like to do.' So, I was smoking for about 10 minutes and I said, 'If anyone has an objection to this, please raise your hand, and I'll stop,"' Garr said. No one raised his or her hand, but someone did report him to the dean. Since then, he hasn't smoked in any of his classes. In today's anti-tobacco climate, Garr believes that people should be educated on pipe smoking versus other modes of administration. "When you lump all smoking as a variation of cigarette smoking, you miss the important differences between pipe and cigar and cigarette smoking," Garr said. "To me, I've always thought of pipe and cigar smoking as a safer form of smoking." Chicago and the largest pipe smoking con- Ritter said it does take time to pack a pipe tests are in Europe, some with more than 300 and smoke it, but it is more of a social thing people lighting their pipes simultaneously. for the two of them. In addition to his positions with pipe orgaGarr said that smoking tobacco from a pipe nizations, Garr has also devoted research to is not bad because a person is not inhaling. pipe smoking and has presented at conven- In addition to that, the pipes themselves are tions and conferences, such as the American a form of artwork and can also be thought of Sociological Association. as a collector's item. Garr has close to 100 And although pipe smoking is thought of pipes, which are a mix of hand and machine as a thing of the past, Garr regards it as a made. relaxing pastime. There are a number of reasons why they "Pipe smoking is something you can do like it, but for the most part, Duffy and Ritby yourself or with others, it's relaxing; to ter agree with Garr in that it is a relaxing, but CONTACT JACQUELINE LUKAS AT: smoke a pipe will take about two hours," not damaging pastime. ·ac ue/ine.lukas@wilkes.edu Garr explained. "It's a slow breathing kind _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___,__...__ _ _- - ' - - - - - - - - - -of thing. You are not inhaling." Garr explained that all smoking is ritualistic, but pipe smoking and cigarette smoking differ and are similar in a few ways. Firstly, both cigarettes and pipes relax in a ritualistic manner, being that if a person is a regular cigarette smoker, a person will go to a cigarette to relax, said Garr. A pipe has the same relaxing effect without inhaling. Secondly, Garr said a cigarette smoker wants a quick fix, but smoking pipes isn't all that simple. "The pipe smoker has to set aside a special place, a special time so he can devote the hour and a half to two hours he needs to smoke a pipe," Garr said. Although pipe smoking is much more difficult than smoking a cigarette, Garr says if a person appreciates pipe smoking, then that person won't mind dealing with the steps that it takes to prepare the pipe, the fact that pipes can be hard to light and the fact that pipes can be difficult to keep lit. Duffy and B !iv asi pro mo be da 2011 Vagi·na Monologues di to ar b n it Photo courtesey of Milana Grigoriev On Friday, Feb. 4 and Saturday, Feb. 5, Wilkes' annual production of Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologue" was held. Seen here is senior secondary education major Ariel Miller, who recited the monologue, "Reclaiming C***!" b �THE BEACON I FEBRUARY 15, 2011 u e o, st 0- st kst. one , he · be- D me, ok- ,rigoriev :nsler's 1 major 11~ LIFE Professors say positive thinking is Wilkes good f o·r overall health, well-being University's Negative attitudes often based on how one is brought up BY CHRISTINE LEE Life Editor In the book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," the main character, Charlie Bucket, is poor and can't afford the cherished Wonka Bars. But despite this, he and his family still manage to keep their heads high and always think positive. But we are so caught up in our stressful lives that thinking in this manner is pushed aside. According to associate psychology professor Dr. Edward Schicatano, having negative thoughts can affect overall health and well-being. "People who are negative thinkers tend to make the worst decisions," Schicatano said. "A lot of evidence (has) shown that stress compromises the immune system, meaning you're more likely to get sick." By thinking positively, one can become more relaxed, meaning less stress. But it can be hard because people have stress every day, especially on college campuses. "(By) just being on a college campus, the highest stressors you can have (are) starting or ending school and living conditions, and we do that twice a year at least here at Wilkes for all the students," said Dr. Mischelle Anthony, an associate professor of English, who also leads weekly meditation sessions on campus. Anthony says that past experiences and how we are raised will influence how one thinks and deals with stress in their lives. The ways in which one thinks will affect how he or she handles difficult situations in the present in a positive or negative manner. "How you're raised determines in a lot of ways your life pattern and patterns that you develop early on in the first 18 years of your life." Anthony said. "The ways you think about things will affect how you deal with (situations) in the present." Dealing with negative thoughts is often difficult because many of the contributors to negative thoughts and emotions are all around. The biggest contributor is the media because there are often more negative stories being shown than positive ones. Often it is because negativity sells to audiences because it is a way to be safe and it is more interesting and compelling to listen to, hear, and talk about. Schicatano said a Jot of why a person thinks ne1rntivelv mi!!ht have to do with "I would say you're responsible for your own emotions, so take responsibility, take accountability (for them)," Schicatano said. Anthony offers some ways of combating negative thinking around us that have worked for her, including yoga, making time for friends and family, doing things you love every day, and meditation. She said instead of just doing these activities, you prioritize them as your number one things to do every week. "It's those simple things, recognizing that those aren't extra things that you do if you have time, those are the number one things you do at least every week," Anthony said. "You set those as right up there with your top priorities along with getting enough sleep." By doing activities you Th 8 /L P b love, Anthony said we are . e eacon . aura ~e y more roductive when we One method of breaking the cycle of negative thinkp .. d 1 d · ·mvo Ives correct postruat1on. · Stan d"mg stra1g . ht an d ared positive mg . . fr anhi re axe d . . an 1t 1s re es ng to o strong will help gam confidence. h hi • t ose t ngs we enJoy. "If we allow that time their past experiences and beliefs. Past ex- for refreshment then we can actually be periences will determine how you interpret more productive. Lots of psychological your surroundings but they can also affect studies, workplace studies have shown one's social well-being and is bad thing for that," Anthony said. you long-term. Anthony said people get into a spiral of "Socially you're going to have less friends, thinking about negative things and they less support (and) something bad happens to can't get out of it. Doing something relaxyou, who's going to support you? One of the ing can get you out of that cycle and able best ways to get through life and all the stress to look up out of their stressful situations. is support; family or friends," Schicatano said. "When you take that 15 minutes a day "It's sort of like a vicious cycle, no one's there and do something you love, if you really to help you, you become more negative." follow through with that and actually do it Schicatano said breaking the cycle of and set those priorities for yourself, it's not negative attitude can be difficult because selfish, it makes you more productive and we are surrounded by negative people every it makes you a more positive force in the day. But he emphasizes that one thing one world and that's what helps people," Anshould recognize is that you can't control the thony said. way other people think and behave around us. One can control their own thoughts and CONTACT CHRISTINE LEE AT: emotions. christine./ee@wilkes.edu Health & Wellness Comer Wilkes University s Health & JVellnes9 Corner is a weekly feature in The Beacon. Students who ask questions will remain anonymous, All questions will be answered by Health Services staff Q: I am having a difficult time fa{ling asleep and/or staying asleep even en l am very tired. What can l. do to increase my sleep? A: Fortunately, there are several practical behaviors that are proven to increase sleep aud/or quality of sleep. This can include keeping a sleep diary that allows you to observe your sleep schedule and develop or improve on a regular sleep routine. Behaviors $UCh as going to bed and waking at approximately the same time, taking a warm bath/shower, listening to soothing music, breathing exercises) reading a relaxing .lrook and reducing or eliminating artificial light exposure before bed (computer andTV\ise) encourage sleep. It.can also be helpful if a person creates a daily "worry time" to journal or talk out lo'\id about life challenges earlier in the day to reduce hight anxiety and troublesome thoughts. Conversely increasing our exposure to light during the day and regular rigorous exercise earlier in the day as a way of coping with stresses odife wm increase our need for sleep wlu1e reducing our anxiety. Our sleep environment needs to be as free as possible from any work related clutter which can trigger anxiety. Additionally, it is important to pay attention fo food and drink intake before bed. A full or empty stomach is not conducive to restful sleep. If you drink caffeine, the effects can last up to eight hours. If these changes in lifestyle do not increase sleep quality/time, it is time. to make an appoiptment with your therapist and/or family physician for further evaluation. Do you have a question for the Health & Wellness Corner? Ewmail your questions: to wellnees.services@wilkes.edu, and you may see your 9uestion in next weeks Wellness Cornet. 10ur privacy will be protected. You can reach thiJse working at Health Services at 570~408-4730 or by visiting their office on the first floor ofPassan Hall. �THE BEACON I FEBRUARY 15, 2011 LIFE 12 Ashley Bringmann What is your favorite thing about winter? Dr. Barbara Bracken Jeffrey Homschek Associate Professor of Computer Science Freshman history major Sophomore English and psychology majfor "The fact that it ends:' "Hot chocolate:' 'Toe frigid conditions and the slippe~ roads'.' Photos: The Beacon/Laura Preby & Allison Roth Greg Nothstein Patrick Killian Junior undeclared I "Pretty snow on the trees, and yelling at people who can't drive:' Justine Adams Junior psychology major Freshman computer science major "Snow!" "I like to go snow tubing. It's fun!" !. r------:;;;======-------.;;~-----, CONECTING Continued from Page 9 of3CC] CREEN PRINTING•EMBROIDERY•PRO _ _ _ _...J Besides the Connecting the Dots event held two weeks ago, other opportunities for alumni-student connections include the alumni mentoring program, in which alumni are matched with students to help with networking connections, reunions throughout the year. The program currently involves more recent graduates but will seek to bring older alums to the program. "During Homecoming we have reunions that are not only for class years but also for affinity groups and student organizations so there's opportunities for students who for instance are currently in the Programming Board to meet with alumni who served on the Programming Board when they were here," Giunta Husted said. "At events such as First Farewell we do invite board members from our Alumni Association back to those events to interact with students and just serve as a welcome from the Alumni Association." Both Giunta Husted and Balavage Simmons said that relationships between students and alumni are important because there weren't programs like the alumni mentoring program at the time when they graduated. "They weren't around when I graduated or at least they were just starting and I didn't know about them," Balavage Simmons Dan Sekera ab Junior integ~ tive media major "I like the cold because I hate being hot:' said. "Now that they're in place I thinktht that's a great thing to have one more contac out there." "Networking is so important especi~ now with the down economy that the moo people you know and the more places you'\ been and the more experience you have 1tt better," Giunta Husted said. "This is justoi more way to meet another person, get yo11 name out there, have another experience put on your resume so I think for a studei it's a no-fail situation, you can only bener from it." The Office of Alumni Relations seeks k find ways in which students and alumni cat connect and this is done through the vanous programs offered, which includes vi iting with faculty in their classrooms. B they say they are willing to take advice fro students on how they would like to interac with alumnae and they can consider it. F alumni, if the opportunity arises they find, way to involve alumnae back on campus,! which Connecting the Dots is a central faca "If you're only going to do one thing ai student I would recommend that you col!l to (Connecting the Dots) cause you meel lot of people all in one place," Giunta Hlf ted said. "It gives alumni an opportunity come back on a low-commitment basis; if just a one-~ht thing." CONTACT CHRISTINE LEE AT: er se sis d g be 0 N ly SI pl �FEBRUARY 15, 2011 ·or CONTACT US: wilkesbeacon.ae@gmail.com Music Spotlight: Local band's passion to play Astorian Stigmata vows to never be your ordinary radio 'same old thing' BY MOLLY KURLANDSKI A&EEditor ry ra gra- 'ng that ntact ially ore u've e the ·tone your varivisBut from eract . For ~nd a s, for acet. There are no pre-show rituals for the band Astorian Stigmata before they perform, but one thing that makes them stand out is their strict "no cover songs" rule. The band fonned in 2008. Since then, it's been nothing but music. Insisting that they never want to sound generic or like any song played on the radio, all songs on their recently released album are original and deliver a message about today's society. Although the name alone suggests a harder rock genre of music, Astorian Stigmata seems to perfectly fit the band, which consists of three guys and one girl, Dennis Condusta (lead guitar/vocals), Sean Carey (bass guitar), Amanda Malia (keyboard) and Albert Martino (drums). The interesting comuirn1liu11 u[ lllt:lllUt:1:,, I,;( t:ait:s au t:J1it:ria111111g and likeable quality that proves why they have gathered such a large fan base within the area. Performing in a variety of venues including New York and Philadelphia, they aren't strangers to performing in front of large crowds and are hoping to make a name for themselves in the music world. They have already released two EPs and two full-length albums. According to Astorian Stigmata's website: "We are not trying to sell you $35 T-shirts. Our music is available for free download. Not because it sucks, but because corporately filtered music sucks. And it's expensive." 'fhP,ir dedication and passion for their music is apparent, but what is even more interesting is the message they are trying to deliver to their fans. The Beacon: How did your band originate? Sean: Dennis wrote music by himself for a while and wanted to start a band. He needed a bass player so I decided to play bass. We met Albert and found out he played drums and met up a couple times and starting jamming. Then Amanda came in the picture and she's been with us for a year and a half. The Beacon: What type of music do you play? ALL: Indie Alternative Rock Courtesy of Astorian Stigmata Pictured above Astorian Stigmata band members, from left to right Amanda Malia (keyboard), Albert Martino (drums), Dennis Condusta (lead guitar/vocals) and Sean Carey (bass guitar). The band has played in a variety of venues across the area including New York, Philadelphia and it's hometown Wilkes-Barre. The Beacon: What has drawn you to do music? Albert: It's just a passion we all share. The Beacon: Any significant person you idolize? Dennis: Modest Mouse. Amanda: Michael Jackson. Albert: Michael Jackson. Sean: The creator of the NECCO candy company. I'm heavily influenced by candy. The Beacon: What person is your dream duet? Albert: You can't exclude Michael Jackson, but Paul McCartney would be pretty cool. Amanda: Billy Corrigan. Sean: I would like to hit some riffs with Matt Pike. Dennis: Robert Smith. The Beacon: What is your favorite song to perform? Amanda: Our new reggae song, it's untitled, but we call it it the reggae song. Dennis: I think we can all agree that. Sean & Albert: It's just a fun song to play. The Beacon: What is it like performing in places like New York and Philadelphia? Sean: It's definitely a harder crowd. Albert: In places like that, there's oversaturation because there are so many choices. It's like being a small fish in a big pond, but it makes us work harder. The Beacon: So you said you have no pre-show rituals. Do you ever get nervous before a performance? Albert: We do get nervous. You know, weird and shaky for a bit. Dennis: Everyone gets nervous. Sean: Are you nervous right now, giving this interview? The Beacon: Any love songs? Amanda: No way. Our songs are more about real-life issues, more social and environmental. The Beacon: Where is your favorite place to perform? Albert: Stroudsburg. Sean & Amanda: The River Street Ale House in Pittson. The Beacon : What do you want your fans to get most from your music? Albert: A positive message. If you want to go out and get something done, just do it. Sean: We want people to expand their mind to different types of music and not get caught up in what's played on the radio. We have a different ethic when we perform and when you come from a town where you only play covers, its interesting. Were trying to set a new path. Amanda: When we play were not trying to sound like another band, we're just playing because we love it. For more information on Astorian Stigmata and it's next show, visit astorianstigmata. com or find the band on facebook.com/astorianstigmata. CONTACT MOLLY KURLANDSKI AT: molly.kurlandski@wilkes.edu �-- ---- - ----------- ~ r 14 THE BEACON I FEBRUARY 15, 2011 A&E T Multiculturalism represented in colorful patches BY CATHYRN FREAR Assistant Opinion Editor On the first floor of the Henry Student Center, near the first stairwell, sits a curious fellow named Jean Michel. For those who don't know, Jean Michel is a ceramic mule. He is a bright and colorful piece of art that brings smiles to the faces of those who encounter it. Not only is it something delightful to look at, each individual patch has its own message. Brittany Kramer, a recent alumnae and director of the Sordoni Art Gallery, said Jean Michel was named after the famous half-Hatian, half-Puerto Rican painter Jean Michel Basquiat, whose paintings reflected on the way he saw the world and what he saw in the culture of his time. "He's sort of this multicultural artist and is actually one of my favorite artists," Kramer said. "The theme from the beginning was ... (about) different cultures and different time periods that we turned into all of these designs." Kramer said the name came after the project was started. "In his work, he uses a lot of symbols and cultural references," Kramer said. "I don't think the theme came from the name, I think the name came from the theme." Kramer was a work study student for Sharon Cosgrove when the mule painting began. "I kind of got put in charge of it," Kramer said. "I was in charge of not only the painting, but also getting other students and faculty members involved." The project was open to the Wilkes community at the time. Whoever wanted to create a patch got the opportunity to become an artist for a day. Kramer roughly estimates that the number of people who helped work on Jean Michel was somewhere in the 50 to 100 range. "The room would just be open and people would come in and we had the supplies there for them and they could just paint right on a patch," Kramer said. Throughout his life, Jean Michel has traveled extensively around campus and even spent some time at the Luzerne County Courthouse for the "Miles of Mules" project, where he was assaulted and his foot was broken. However, he currently resides in the SUB, where he is safe to offer some bright lA NIANAS QOIARMe7 P3ZZeR3A The Beacon/Kirstin Cook The cultural mule located in the student center delivers a historical message of art. color and a taste of culture to those who cross his path. Student weekly entertainment BY MOLLY KURLANDSKI A&E Editor On-Campus Experience a variety of pizza at affordable prices & exceptional taste! Good Food Great Prites UGE Portions! # the material addressed deal with cultural, sexual and social responsibilities of today's youth. Everyone is welcome to attend. Off-Campus ~ On Feb. 18, the theater department will present the musical "Songs for a New World." Centered on a variety of characters I and day to day issues, the show offers musical performances and narratives. I The performance will take place on the Main Stage in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center at 8 p.m. The cost is $15 for general admission, $5 for students and seniors, and free to all Wilkes faculty, staff and students. Show dates are Feb. 19, 25, and 26 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 20 and 27 at 2 p.m. On Feb. 23, the theater department will be also holding auditions for "A Midsummer's Night's Dream." Everbody is welcome to audition. On March 19, 20, 25-27, The Little ThePhone (570) 793-8508 ater in Wilkes-Barre will be presenting their performance of"Sweet Charity." Admission Call or Text is free for Wilkes students that show ID at 295 S. Main Street, W-B the door. (across from the main post office on s. MSC will be holding a unique presentation Main St. &Behind Dollar GenerQI) on Thursday, Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. L - - - - - - ~ = - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ' from titled "Poetry to the People." Much of £at In, lake Out, Inquire about Deliveries CONTACT CATHYRN FREAR AT: cathyrn.frear@wilkes.edu "Gnomeo and Juliet" - Elton John's musical variety show about two lawn gnomes from the opposite side of the fence that fall in love, despite their families' hatred for one another. If you're a fan of John's music, you will appreciate the light humor the movie has. Emily Blunt and John Mackavoy lend their voices. Rated PG. "Just Go With It" -Another Adam Sandler flick that centers on a huge lie and this time he brings Jenifer Aniston with him. A once hot shot womanizer falls for the girl of his dreams, but mistakenly leaves his 'fake wedding ring' (he uses it to pick up girls) in his pocket. To prove to her that he is not married, but rather divorced, he asks Aniston's character to pretend to be his ex-wife. Whom he chooses is highly predictable, but it's worth watching to see Sandler and Anniston in action. Rated PG~13. CONTACT MOLLY KURLANDSKI AT: mollv.kurlandski@wilkes.edu life. the and �THEBEACON ZerCross 3 4 ''Winter Time'' BY ASHLEY ZERFOSS Correspondent 12 14 15 Hi 1. Downhill sport where one's legs are required. 4. Sometimes used for fashion, but really used to keep your body warm. 5. Grab some friends and do this down a steep hill. 6. Infinite repeating patterns of ice. 9. Gloves minus fingers. 11. Great with marshmallows on a cold winter day. 14. Great date in the winter time at the local rink or pond. 15. Heavy snowfall with hard winds. 16. Downhill sport where one's legs are not attached together. 2. Great for roads, but horrible for the bottoms of cars. 3. The fluffy white stuff. rr 7. Coldest season of the year. 8. Fun things to throw at friends in the winter time. IO.Very long, few inches wide and fringes* at the ends. 12. Don't slip on the ... 13. An old-fashion way to keep the house warm. 15. Put these on your feet to keep warm and dry. CONTACT ASHLEY ZERFOSS AT: ash/ey.zerfoss@wilkes.edu Celebrity Chatter BY MOLLY KURLANDSKI A&EEditor s e in ut C- e h c- MTV turns down Conrad for show Apparently teen reality queen, Lauren "L.C." Conrad was in negotiations to star in :mother reality show like "The Hills," but more focused on her career goals. However, MTV wasn't interested. Of course this comes as shocking news, because Conrad was a gold mine for MTV, but when it came down to discussing the plot of the series, MTV wanted "The Hills" drama whereas Conrad wanted it to stay out of her personal life. Sorry L.C., apparently MTV only likes the drama-based shows like "Jersey Shore" and "Teen Mom." MTV producers even suggested that it might be too boring to watch Conrad manage her fashion line. This might be true, but Conrad has a large fan base and drama seems to find her wherever she goes, so MTV might regret turning the pitch down. Just pitch it to Bravo, Conrad. It can have a prime spot before any of "The Real Housewives" series. New "Angels" series for ABC I'm not sure how much I like this, but it has been confirmed that there will be a "Charlie's Angels" series to air for Fall 2011 on ABC. The remake will include Australian model Rachael Taylor ("Transformers"), Minka Kelly ("The Roommate") and Annie Ilonzeh ("General Hospital"). The most interesting part of the series will most likely be Ramon Rodriguez ("Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen"), who was cast to play Bosley. I was a fan of the films as I am sure even more were fans of the original TV series, but it might be interesting to see how it plays out as a modem-day TV series. Especially if Drew Barrymore's production company is attached. 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"A thousand words?" Finkernagel asked. "I suspect at least that." For the last seven years, the Pocono Lake resident has been capturing moments - and memories - through the lenses of each of his three Canon cameras. After beginning his careef in sports photography, he has since ventured out into different platforms. Between weddings, senior pictures and special events photography, he has done it all. But it remains, the stills he captures at sporting events especially - his favorite sport, soccer - that have his heart. "I love sports," Finkernagel said. "There's something about a sports action photo that I just really love. Some of my best pictures ever were from soccer games. When I see I get a really good one - that's where I get my biggest thrill." It's also what got him acquainted with Wilkes. After taking photos at a women's basketball game last season, former assistant coach Meredith Alexis name-dropped him to then Sports Information Director Craig Merriman. Merriman was impressed with his work and asked him to shoot some events for the school. When Merriman vacated his post and current Sports Information Director, Ryan Rebholz came in, not only did he keep Finkernagel on board, but he utilized his talents even more. "I spoke with [graduate assistant] Rich [Cloeter] about him and liked what I heard," Rebholz said. "I had him come out to some of our home events and really liked the quality of photos that we received. "It's really been important to me to expand our photo collection of each sport and having Steve come here to take photos to add to our collection helps us tremendously with that." His career, however, is not in photography. Finkernagel is a self-employed financial advisor. Throughout the day, 'Fink' works with clients out of his home, planning a secure fiscal future for them and their families. At night, 'FotoFink' comes out. FotoFink, interest from other parents who saw his work and wanted to have his pictures for their own. From there, it skyrocketed. "It was really just wanting pictures of my own kids when they played sports," Finkernagel said. "I started taking more and more pictures of them and other kids would accidentally be in there so I would give pictures to parents on the sidelines. Then one thing led to another and here we are." Now, Finkernagel has his own website, www.fotofink.smugmug.com, as well as his own blog, fotofink.blogspot.com,where viewers are able to view his latest work. But unlike many other photography sites, SEE FOTOFINK, Page 17 The Skinny Post BY PHAT NGUYEN Assistant Sports Editor OK so, I'll admit it, I was wrong. I thought the Steelers were the better team, but after Green Bay forced three turnovers, threw for 300 yards passing and scored three passing touchdowns, it was clear that the Packers game plan to air it out was enough to get the job done. I don't think anyone will argue with me that the Steelers have probably the best run defense in the NFL, but this marks another time when they were exposed through the air pretty handily by a MVP-level quarterback Just think back. to the Steelers' previous Super Bowl bid, where Kurt Warner torched the Steelers for 377 yards, even though they lost. Two other MVP-level quarterbacks followed the same trend this year against the Steelers. Back on Halloween this year, remember that Drew Brees torched Pittsburgh for 302 yards with two passing scores leading the Saints to a win. Tom Brady had similar success throwing for 350 yards and connecting with rookie tight end Rob Gronchowski for three scores against that same Pittsburgh defense for the win. This year's Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers has a few things to think about this offseason. I'll start with his the most obvious unoriginal "People's Champ" belt celebration that ironically was started by wide receiver Freddie Mitchell Eagles against the Packers in 2006 in an infamous fourth and 26 yard conversion. Note that Brett Favre was starting quarterback at the time, and Rodgers was the guy with the clipboard on the sidelines. I hope Rodgers can think of something more original for next season, this belt celebration is just really lame. Bigger news includes wide receiver Jorcly Nelson whom we would all probably be talking about if he had not dropped three catchable passes. Nelson did end up with nine catches for 140 yards and a score, but easily could've had two scores and possibly close to 200 yards receiving. I'll still stick with Greg Jennings as the goto guy who put the team on his back with his clutch catches and two scores. The Packers have a legitimate chance at repeating a Super Bowl run for next year, if they can just stay healthy. Just think about how badly they struggled with injuries all season. They basically lost their rushing game when running back Ryan Grant was announced out for the year in the first week of the season. CONTACT PHAT<NGUYEN AT: phat.nguyen@wilkes.edu �Colonels-wrestle with Injuries, lose 2 matches IYPHAT NGUYEN lssistant Sports Editor en ·1y ~U- the ed ers. that mis to a ring ight The Wilkes wrestling team fell to No. 18 Eliz.a'.\11town and No. 4 Ithaca this past week while rocthanded to injury. Many wrestlers stepped up won smaller battles that will be considered lhe next national rankings. Senior Chris Smith, who wrestles at 285, had huge week getting big wins in both matches, luding an upset of a wrestler ranked sixth nay. Smith's strategy was simple: tire him and then go for a big move. '11 was exciting to get the win, but my weight is one that is open to anyone. They're a lot guys not ranked that are just as good as the piyswho are," Smith said That match gave Smith a taste of things to mie and now he knows what to expect in hopes i:rlhat prestigious top eight All-American status. ' Chris is really gearing up for the final push in · career and an opportunity to compete for Allerican status," Coach Jonathan Laudenslager 'd. "The win at Ithaca is what we expect from · and all of our guys every time out, a win." "I've been fighting all year to be anAll-American and help my team finish as high as possible," Smith said ''My focus right now is to win my last career dual meet at King's College and to get to nationals the following week'' After losing the previous week to then-No.14 College of New Jersey, the Colonels moved up in poll rankings from No. 15 to 13. ''I think the fact that we have battled so hard with some guys out, showed we have a great amount of depth," Laudenslager said "The ranking committee recogniz.es when we are at full strength, we will have a very solid line-up." The TCNJ match had quite an effect on the team as they lost freshmen sensation Myzar Mendoza to season ending surgery. Myzar's imjury requires him to wear a sling, but it gave rise to another talented freshmen, Anthony Peterson. "After Myzar got injured I knew it was my tum to step up and become the starter at 125 lbs.," Peterson said "Coming into this week, I knew we have some challenging opponents and this is where I have to step up for the team." And that's just what he did ''Before the Eliz.abethtown match, coach told Photo Courtesy of Marketing Communications Matt Ellery got a 3-1 decision win in his match against Elizabethtown on Tuesday. ''He will be ready and excited to contend for the conference title." With the team having half of its starters out, it was clear this season's end carries much more weight than these dual meets. 'Toe ultimate priz.e is the Metropolitan Charnpionship Crown, and we needed to hold a few guys back this week to get them ready for that," Laudenslager said. "The dual meet record is important, but having the guys competing in the qualifying tm.nnarnent as healthy as possible is much more important" FOTOFINK "The pricing is kind of a balancing act," Finkernagel said. "It's funny I was on Facebook the other day and I saw a girls profile picture was a picture of her I took. She took a picture of it off the computer with her phone. See, they're going to do it anyway, so I might as well just let them. "I try to keep with that philosophy that I would rather be hung in everyone's living room than get snobby." With his images, he's made a name for himself outside of the financial industry. But did he ever expect his hobby to become something that gained him notoriety? "Yeah, I kind of did," Finkernagel said. "I kind of hoped. It's kind of neat. Ya know, the other day I was at the [Holy Redeemer] game and the kids start cheering 'FotoFink! FotoFink!' I kind of get a kick out of that." That picture - that feeling - is priceless. "A good picture is worth at least 1,000 words," Finkernagel says. "But the 1,000 words that I may use are probably different than you, or anyone else. It's our ability to interpret a photo that makes it unique to all ofus." unst Continued from Page 16 gers instead of copyrighting his pictures so individuals cannot steal them, he encourages the pictures to be copied - even giving a tutorial on his website explaining how to effectively rip the pictures off his page. But why? "This isn't how I pay the bills," Finkernagel said. "This is a hobby-turned-realsmall-business. Back when music was being pirated and everyone was upset about it, one of the artists said I'd rather be pirated than unknown. That's how I feel. Somehow these kids are going to figure it out. "I don't really feel like I'm losing a sale because they ' re not going to buy that picture, so I might as well let them use it, let them show it off, let them get excited about it and make the whole thing viral. Any little swell of interest helps - the key to selling them is to get the interest to the parents." iSOn. ~l icalchell infaback h the s can t seaJordy : talk:hable les for re had ·ds reas the ith his , at reifthey {badly . They Graphic Desiin &screen Printini . '1, Q. We are conveniently ~ ·· located on Public Square! ' - , . email: sales@gotta-love-it.com-....... ........... Suite 909, 67 Public Square Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18701 570.262.5188 unning Hours: Monday thru Friday: 10 a.m. _5 p.m. for the Weekends by Appointment uona-love-n.com • me to use my moves and wrestle tough and that's what I did," Peterson said "After a tough first period, I managed to gain points and become more relaxed on the mat" While Peterson did lose the match 7-10, it will only give him more fuel for his fire for the rest of this season until conferences. The No. 7 Colonel Anthony Dattolo, who on paper was going to face Tye Boyer of Eliz.abethtown, winner of his weight at conferences last year, and Blaine Wosz.czak oflthaca, who is currently ranked second at 149 lbs., but sat out. ''Unforttmately, we needed to hold Anthony out this week, but with the spatial season he·has had to date, we didn't want to wrestle him when he wasn't at full strength," Laudenslager said Even as his popularity soars, Finkernagel manages to keep his prices at or below the average rate - even [repetitive] with much of his work not being bought from people heeding his advice - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - • and snatching photos off his websites. CONTACT PHAT NGUYEN AT: phat.nguyen@wilkes.edu CONTACT ANTHONY DORUNDA AT: anthony.dorunda@wilkes.edu ,. �liQ FAl:ECIF_ SCOREBOARD MEN'S BASKETBALL 2/9 vs. Eastern 73-53 W 2/12 vs. Delaware Valley 81-82 L WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 2/9 vs. Eastern 58-70 L 2/12 vs. Delaware Valley 69-60 W WRESTLING 2/8 Elizabethtown 12-23 L 2/11 @ Ithaca 7 p.m. 5-29 L WEEKAHEAI MEN'S BASKETBALL 2/15 @DeSales 8 p.m. 2/19 @King's 3 p.m. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 2/15 @ DeSales 6 p.m. 2/19 @King's 1 p.m. Who is the most influential African-American athlete? Eye of the Tiger II ~biitDJ OIISIOl!HfER:1101!11 With February being Black History Month, my partner and I, thought this would be a great time to look back in the wide world of sports and revisit a topic that, quite honestly has been dominated by one answer for as long as I can remember. Who is the most influential AfricanAmerican athlete? If you were to ask this question to just about anybody, their immediate response would most likely be Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in professional baseball in 1947 when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. It would be hard to argue their case here, being Robinson had to put up with more than a few hardships to show he belonged and to not give into the numerous threats put against him. However, I'm going to fast-forward about 50 years to a different athlete in a different sport, 2/18 @King's 7 p.m. A¼isttJntSpotttfifiter l!HA1\16UYEN WRESTLING 2/27 Metropolitan Conference Championships @King's 10 a.m. twi~~,e r @BeaconSports For up to the minute reports on your favorite Colonels teams throughout the week, follow The Beacon Sports on Twitter at www.twitter.com/BeaconSports for its golfers and reaches a worldwide audience with its deals with ESPN and other major networks. Now it's easy to say that with the recent offthe-rourse allegations against Woods makes a case against his legacy. Sure, these actions aoo mistakes hurt the good IJ?'Ile Woods had built for himself all throughout his illustrious career, but it doesn't change the fact that he has transformed golf into the sport it is today. Woods has been named the Associated Pres.I Sportsman of the Year four times and Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year twice, making him the first athlete ever to be named by SI more than once. Tiger Woods has changed a sport for the good and opened a door that had previously been limited to the upper class, to every one of all races. So although Jackie Robinson may be the first choice that comes to mind when asked this question that sports shows around the cotmlr) bring up every February, Tiger Woods certainly deserves credit for everything he has done for the world of sports, too. Striving to be like Mike WRESTLING UPCOMING who came surging into a sport primarily considered to be up until this point, "a rich, white men's sport." Tiger Woods began his professional career in the PGA in 1996 when he was only 20 years old. He immediately signed huge contacts with Nike and Titleist, which together totaled $60 million, and was well on his way to becoming arguably one of the greatest golfers of all time. It's no secret that Woods had been learning golf from his father at a very young age, so when he reached the pros at the age of 20, Woods could have been considered a seasoned vet. Today, Woods has accumulated a total of 97 professional wins, including 14 Masters titles. Most importantly to this argument, Woods, with the amount of success he has had in his career, has transformed golf from a sport that had been dominated by rich, white Americans to a sport that is now popular among all races and socioeconomic backgrounds. A sport that was once solely limited to country clubs has now reached a level where it brings in major endorsements Well, I'd say it's pretty hard to pick a wrong answer here, more often than not, you'd probably hear the names of Jackie Robinson, Arthur Ashe, and Jesse Owens as some of the top dogs if you were asked to name a few of the most influential African-American athletes of all time. I, however, will fast forward to our current generation to make things more applicable to our lives. While I do think Tiger Woods is a good answer, I feel that even with his dominance in golf for the past decade, he is not really inspiring young African Americans to go professional in golf. I believe a better choice would have to be the Chicago Bull's all-time great, Michael Jeffrey Jordan, and here are a few reasons why: He made slam dunk contests and dunking in general quite entertaining. As you may recall, Jordan is the guy who sticks his tongue out when he dunks. His influence even changed some of the rules and traditions of professional basketball. If I recall correctly, it was Jordan who started the trend of the longer length shorts. For those of you who have seen his movie "Space Jam" (1996), he tells the "Looney Tunes" that he used to wear his University of North Carolina shorts under his Bulls jersey in every game he played, which he actually did do as a good luck charm. Long shorts became very popular after Jordan's switch, and soon mostly everyone in the NBA wore their shorts like Mike. A new rule also was invented were a player could take one extra step if he was in the process of shooting, passing, or driving to the hoop. This was another Jordan mannerism that he often employed during his career without getting a "traveling" call. I think most people feel a special connection to Jordan because of his determination to win in any situation due in part to his extreme work ethic to be always the best possible player. He was an extremely driven individual who bloomed in college basketball at the University ofNorth Carolina. His dedication to practicing and being the best he could be, led him a very successful professional basketball career. In his first NBA season, he won the Rookie of the Year award and finished his career in Chicago with an average of 31. 7 points per game. which is an all time team record. He also holds nine NBA scoring titles. Jordan, the five time regular season MVP, helped the Chicago Bulls win six championships with six also winning finals MVP. He is also known as arguably the world's greatest clutch basketball player for his numerous big game winning shots. Last but not least, Michael Jordan's legacy lives on with us today most significantly as the number "23" which he wore for most ofhil career. The number "23" when worn by athletes, seems to take on a meaning of Jordanlike greatness, where an individual will wod towards becoming the best. For that reilSOll you will almost always see a "23" on a basketball team ranging from all skill levels male or female. Notable current players who wore 23 include LeBron James, who wore 23 until he went to the Heat this season, but changedhil number to 6 (2 x 3 perhaps) and Kobe Bryant, who now wears 24 possibly suggesting he wants to be greater than Michael. Michael Jordan will leave us with his lasting impressions as long as there is basketball. . �THE BEACON I FEBRUARY 15, 2011 SPORTS udiajor offes a and built m , ·wen. trts better Age: 19 Major: Criminology Year: Freshman Hometown? Stroudsburg, Pa. ·Favorite-, A .1¢k, Soy&.umnst es> f'itctuJtly wanted to play esta~to me and I decided to ~le. Favorite Movie ~teven King fan, hn I like s.caty movies. r was born in October. sn 'naturally rm a .Halloween fan. When I was a'leld.,1ibatwas the first one that really scared me. 1 d my fear because I watcb it once or ·Nldm~ T-Zoo and Trans--Am. What WM the tint•~ T~Zoo? 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Deft~ ean:. :Win oonfetences :and be,an:-All-Amencanr it, nte. % �20 SPORTS DeRojas ranks among school's best shooters I Colonels guard looks to finish strong atop record books BY CHRISTOPHER HOPKINS Ne Sports Editor Ever since Chris DeRojas can remember, basketball has been the one thing that he has aspired to do. Whether it was on the court, n his backyard or in his ambition to one day become a college coach, basketball has been DeRojas' subject of interest. Today, DeRojas, a senior guard on the Wilkes men's basketball team, sits at 1,481 points, placing him seventh on the all-time leading scorers list in school history. The prestigious list includes names of athletes dating over 60 years back. "Coming in, Coach (Jerry) Rickrode said I could have a really good four-year career if I worked at it," DeRojas said. "It was one of my goals to finish up strong here." Through four years of working together, Rickrode can look back and appreciate the bond he and his top point guard have built on and off the court. "We have a pretty strong and close coach/ player relationship," Rickrode said. "Much of it is based on a mutual respect as we both _ realize how much effort and time we put in to playing and coaching and that basketball is a main focal point in both of our lives. He also knows that I am probably harder on him than any other player. It comes with the territory when you play the point guard position." DeRojas has been a key contributor to the Colonels roster since his freshman year. In his first year at Wilkes, he recorded 14.2 points per game, which was good for second best on the team. He was recognized for his efforts when he won the MAC Freedom Conference Rookie of the Year award. However, it was long before his freshman season the Rickrode knew what sort of talents he could have with DeRojas. When DeRojas was just in the third grade, Rickrode got his first glimpse of what he could do in one of his t asketball camps. "The camp was for older kids, but his dad !Jrought him in and said to me, 'Coach, you can play him with the fourth through sixth graders. He can handle it.' He was right," Rickrode said. "Then I followed him through high school. I always knew that he was going to be a special player." Since then, DeRojas has continued to get better. He reached the top 10 scoring list this season and has continued to climb in the record books. This season, he is averaging a career high 18.3 points per game and even ranks fourth in all of Division III basketball, ch BY Al\ Assist, This line It will g1 Black] platfo The 2Lear studet sity's Mat a ne "Wf ~ admi one s and "Weti supp " p The Beacon/Phat Nguyen Chris DeRojas was honored for his four years in a Wilkes uniform on Saturday during senior day. He ranks 7th on the Colonels all-time scoring list with 1,481 points. shooting 92.6 percent from the foul line. One goal that DeRojas had coming into Wilkes was to take home a MAC title, something the Colonels have come up short on through his first three years here. However, this season Wilkes is making a strong push to finish on top. "I've wanted to win a MAC championship ever since I've been here," DeRojas said. "We missed out on it my first three years, but this year we have a really good shot at it. With this being my last year, it would just mean that much more to me." DeRojas looks back at all the wins the Colonels put together against King's College as one of his favorite memories while donning the Wilkes blue and gold because of the strong rivalry and a little personal grievance he had with the Monarchs. "Those wins were great because of the bragging rights that come with a win in a rivalry like that," he said. "It feels that much better, too because they always told me I was too short to play at this level." DeRojas added that even the small things like going to practice is something he will always remember. "The camaraderie with the guys that we built coming in every day is something I'll never forget." With only a handful of games left in DeRojas 's career, it's fair to begin tallying up his numbers and looking for his place in Colonels history. For Coach Rickrode, his place is up there with the others. "I have been blessed to coach some really good ones. Chris is one of those. At this time, he is playing as well as anybody I have ever had." CONTACT CHRISTOPHER HOPKINS AT: christopher.hopkins@wilkes.edu off � 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 2011 February 15th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2011 February 15 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/88c560f3fc1c263342662795f631e52d.pdf 3549ba0a86174009837960de36412366 PDF Text Text 11 Tuesday, February 8, 2011 THE NEWS OF TODAY REPORTED BY THE JOURNALISTS OF TOMORROW Volume 63 Issue 12 SG considers changes to campus culture dubs BY KIRSTIN COOK News Editor Student Government 1s discussing changes with the cultural groups on campus that would make Multicultural Student Coalition an umbrella entity over individual cultural groups. All cultural and religious based groups were invited to attend a private meeting on Feb. 3 to discuss the possible changes with SG and MSC. Groups present included Interfaith, Christian Fellowship Club, Indian Cultural Association and Wilkes African Student Association. SG President Ben Beidel said this development would allow MSC to work together with similar groups . that have corresponding missions to increase diversity at Wilkes. "The thought process is we'll be able to expand our diversity on campus in a sense by taking these clubs and putting them in the MSC umbrella," Beidel said. Beidel, a senior pharmacy major, said the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the position of the cultural groups on campus and find out if they like the idea of subsets. He said details still have to be determined, such as if the currently independent clubs would still receive the $300 club funds, whether the current MSC budget would be increased and what groups would go under MSC. The Beacon/Michael Cignoli This South Main Street building could become a minimum security, for-profit corrections facility. S. Main St. building could become home of convicts al care facility that primarily helps homeless men get their lives back on track. If the Wilkes-Barre zoning board A building less than 200 feet from the Wilkes University cam- approves a proposed expansion pus could become the home of project and Davis gets a contract more than 100 convicted criminals. with Luzerne County, the facility Terry Davis of Keystone Correc- would become a 130-bed, minitional Services wants to purchase mum-security, for-profit commuthe majority ownership of 199-203 nity corrections facility. "It's a way to take somebody S. Main St., located just steps from University Towers, and operate a that's made a mistake - and somework release program out of the times they go to jail for that mistake - but when they get out of jail, building. Currently, the property houses to reintegrate them into the comCrossing Over, a 50-bed transition- munity by having them live in a BY MICHAEL CIGNOLI Editor-in-Chief The Beacon/Laura Preby Matt Manganiello and girlfriend Ali Dini play a game in the SUB. place where they're supervised, but given freedom in order to get back into the normal environment of the community," said Davis, who has nearly 40 years of experience in criminal justice. Because Keystone Correctional Services is a private company, Davis has some leeway when it comes to choosing the kinds of inmates he'll accept into his work release program. He said he will not accommodate criminals with a history of violence or sexual predators. SEE CONVICTS, Page 5 Opinion Pages 6-8 Life Pages 9-12 Arts & Entertainment Pages 13-15 Sports Pages 16-20 Safer space shuttles Spring is on the way? Art center seeks students The trouble with Twitter NASA is having safer space shuttles developed that will hopefully help in averting possible disasters. Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring, while local weathermen suggest otherwise. Arts YOUniverse is now accepting artwork from students for display in their gallery. Is Twitter a distraction or a useful resource for athletes? PAGE7 PAGE 12 PAGE 15 PAGE 18 ~ Established 1936 PA Newspaper Assodation Member �·--·· BY AMANDA LEONARD Assistant News Editor SEXUAL JEOPARDY- The Bacchus Club is sponsoring the program from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8, in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. The event is designed to educate students about sexual issues and concepts. Students, staff and faculty are invited to participate in four teams with four participants per team. Contact Health Services at 408-4730 to register. WILKES VIDEO CONTEST - The marketing communications department invites entries for the 2011 Wilkes Video Contest. Partic- ------- ipants are asked to create a video that expresses life at Wilkes University through the eyes of current students. The two entries judged as the best overall video essays will win cash prizes and will be placed on Wilkes University's YouTube page and promoted to incoming students. For more details, visit www.wilkes.edu/video contest. The "Intent to Compete" form must be submitted by Feb. 11. EDUCATION FORUM SERIES - The Education Forum Series presents "Changing Role of Schools Libraries in the 21st Century" with keynote speaker Neil Grimes, secondary school librarian at Coughlin High School. The lecture will be at 4:30 p.m., Feb. 15 in Marts 214. All are invited to attend. - --- - -- - - - - ~ ' RED CROSS RUN- The second annual American Red Cross Run will be held on March 26. All proceeds benefit the Blood Services Program at the Wyoming Valley Chapter. Participants may pre-register individually for $15 or $20 the day of the race. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the race starts at 10:30 a.m. at the Northeastern Regional Blood Center in the Hanover Industrial Park. For more information, contact Amy George at 823-7161, ext. 322. AUDITIONS FOR COLONEL - Wilkes University is seeking highly energetic, motivated and reliable students to represent the university as The Colonel at various events through the current spring semester and the 2011-12 academic year. Students should be available approximately 10-15 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. An annual scholarship is awarded. Contact Melissa Howells at 408-4645 or at melissa. howells@wilkes.edu for details. DAFFODIL DAYS - The Daffodil Days campaign in the Wyoming Valley is scheduled for March 14-20. The event is aimed at contributing to the American Cancer Society. Orders for daffodils are being taken from Feb. 1-17. Contact Megan Boone at megan.boone@wilkes.edu or Janice Broyan janice. broyan@wilkes.edu. CONTACT AMANDA LEONARD AT: amanda./eonard 1@wilkes.edu Wilkes sets priority to have Wi-Fi campus by May BY ANGELO BLADES Staff Writer If everything goes according to plan, incoming freshmen can cross Ethernet cords off their back-to-school shopping lists. Wilkes should have campuswide Wi-Fi access by May, according to Chieflnformation Officer Gloria Barlow. "I am highly optimistic the majority of it will be finished before spring break," Barlow said. She explained that the only obstacle is installation of necessary infrastructure. Students in dorms are currently facing difficulties receiving Wi-Fi signal from weak, outside hardware. To combat this, Barlow said that they will not only replace old hardware in locations such as Breiseth Hall and the Farley Library, but also new hardware within individual dorms. T~ renovation has been slowed due to the winter weather conditions, but the staff overseeing this venture are optimistic. "These things are a bit of a process to find the right solution." Barlow said. For current freshman Tori Sallo, a pharmacy major, the news is a godsend. "I am clumsy enough as it is," Sallo said. "Having an Ethernet cord tied around me, something expensive is bound to break." Barlow is also the head of the Information Technology committee at Wilkes. She has used her position to steer the task of providing Wilkes with campus-wide Wi-Fi. After being stuck on the back burner for years, the implementation of Wi-Fi access has emerged as one of Wilkes' top priorities. " It is a really important priority this year," Barlow said. The old plan for Internet access included using both Wilkes-Barre's FrontierCitywide access and Wilkes' limited Wi-Fi access, and that plan encountered several problems. One problem is the number of service set identifiers (SSID) on campus. SSID is the name of the connection to which a wireless enabled device connects. Barlow said the multitude of connections is making students confused by the SSID choice. Another problem was the accessibility ~BEACON 130 S. River St. First Floor, Conyngham Hall Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 PHONE: (570) 408-5903 E-MAIL: wilkesbeacon@gmail.com of these connections from the dorms. Students in the dorms are trying to access signals coming from other buildings. Because of obstacles, such as thick brick walls, the signals from these outside SSIDs are weak and inefficient. There is a solution to these problems, Barlow explained. This solution involves installing new hardware in the individual dorms, which Photo courtesy of Allison Roth has already begun in Evans. Freshmen pharmacy majors Tyler Young and Nick PaThe new hardware will have tricia connect to Wi-Fi in the SUB. With new installastronger signals, and will tions, they will be able to connect from their dorms. not have to transmit through dorm brick walls. of the building that may possibly be demolThe dorms are not the only buildings on ished will not have hardware installed in it. campus to be receiving new hardware. There is no plan to cancel subscription to "All the academic buildings except for part FrontierCitywide. This service will remain of Stark will be getting Wi-Fi," said Barlow. mostly for off campus access. The exclusion of Stark is because of poten- CONTACT ANGELO BLADES AT: tial plans for the SHE building. The portion ange/o.b/ades@wilkes.edu Editorial Staff 2010-11 Editors-in-Chief: Michael Cignoli & Jacqueline Lukas News Editor: Kirstin Cook Online Editor: Bryan Calabro Opinion Editor: AnthonyTruppo Advertising Manager: Whitney Roper A&E Editor: Molly Kurlandski Photo Editor: Allison Roth Life Editor: Christine Lee Design Editor: Michael Klimek Sports Editor: Christopher Hopkins Special Projects Manager: Anthony Dorunda Adviser: Loran Lewis Meet the Staff 0 s ti g is a p so of, sa pe fie w un Christine Lee Life Editor �THE BEACON I FEBRUARY 8, 2011 MSC Continued from FRONT PAGE ail.com .ould be urs per ekends. Contact nelissa. il Days sched: aimed cer So~ taken Jone at Broyan 1y n Roth :k PatallallS. lemolin it. :ion to emain . Because both ICA and SIC are already at club status and receive the appropriate funds, Beidel said there might be conflict involved with making them sub-sets, which may require funds to go through MSC. "As far as a discussion goes, there may be some contention, which what do you expect, you're trying to change things, people don't always like change," Beidel said. Regardless of difficulties that may arise, Beidel feels that this adjustment would be an improved operation and would help campus cultural groups function more easily. "I think in the near future I foresee some growing pains, we're going to struggle to kind of find a place for it, but in the view of SG and I believe also in the view of MSC, this is a more sustainable way to go about this," Beidel said. Beidel explained that growing pains would be the result of the independent cultural groups adjusting to being organized under MSC. "Let's say we don't give them $300 and it's straight to MSC and everything has to go through MSC, you can see that that change from having funding to going to a democratic body kind of is going to create a little bit of contention," Beidel said. One issue that has brought about this possible change is the duplication of organizations on campus trying to reach the same goal. "We have MSC, whose mission and vision is to promote diversity on campus, and we also have these clubs that are trying to do the same thing," Beidel said. Dean Mark Allen, adviser of SG, said that cooperation among the groups would be a good way to avoid similar events and create more unique activities. "It's not to provide another layer of bureaucracy but to make sure people are supporting each others' activities and we don't have duplication of the same types of events, so the spirit behind it seems to be very good," Allen said. One reason for this consideration is the past failures of individual clubs, which Beidel said would have access to a greater pool of funds, more interest and other resources through MSC. "I would have to say that we've seen a lot of cultural clubs start and then fail," Beidel said. Beidel cited the Wilkes University Steppers Association as a group that faced difficulties from a lack of interest. However, it was unclear whether this group would fall under the MSC mission to increase diversity. Another group that Beidel said was strug- NEWS gling is SIC. The group is currently in the negative financially, which he said they could find solutions to through MSC. "They don't know how to manage a budget. I could see them being a part of MSC, helping them with their financial issues, giving them somebody who is maybe a little more skilled at handling the budget," Beidel said. Allen agreed that smaller clubs would have more access to resources. "I think SG and certainly student affairs would be supportive of making sure that when events happen, they're well-funded, they're well advertised and they're not in conflict with anyone else's programming, and that's where some of this perhaps reorganization might be helpful," Allen said. An event that Beidel said "catalyzed" this discussion was the club proposal from the Wilkes African Student Association at the SG meeting on Jan. 26. SG members were concerned that WASA, which hoped to hold an African fashion show and other events similar to those put on by MSC, would overlap with MSC. However, ICA and SIC are already clubs, which created a dilemma. The first individual cultural group, ICA, was created three years ago, which Beidel described to be a pilot program that was a success. However, Beidel said that subsequent clubs did not have such a positive outcome. Beidel said that another influence to this development was the addition of MSC to the SG voting board last year. "That kind of made cultural changes as far as SG is concerned, giving MSC more power, showing that we really want diversity on campus and we'll support it, that's kind of another change that brought this about," Beidel said. Allen said he did not want this consideration to make students hesitant to want to start their own cultural group. "We want to encourage all students' voices to be heard in respect to cultural awareness and diversity and by no means is this a way of deterring or discouraging that activity," Allen said. Kevin Hopper, SG corresponding secretary who organized the discussion meeting, said he got a positive response from the cultural group presidents. Hopper, a junior business major, is waiting for them to talk with their members and decide if it is the right move for them. Beidel said that before any changes are made, the idea must go to the SG board and be decided upon. "Until the general board votes on it, nothing has occurred," Beidel said. CONTACT KIRSTIN COOK AT: kirstin.cook@wilkes.edu 3 The Beacon/Bryan Calabro Saud Alsubaie, a criminology major, and Ali Alsubaie, English major, spend time in their dorm room. Both students are from Saudi Arabia. The possible reorganization of MSC aims to promote diversity and support ethnic students such as Saud and Ali. Cultural groups consider results of MSC sub-sets BY KIRSTIN COOK News Editor Cultural groups on campus met with student government and multicultural student coalition on February 3 to discuss the possibility of reorganizing diversity groups on campus. Silvia Silvi, a junior pharmacy major and president of Islamic cultural association, said that she was hesitant about the idea at first. "At first we were a bit reluctant, because we thought that would mean the individual groups themselves would be dissolved," Silvi said. "But according to what they're planning, it's not about dissolving the group, it's just reorganizing it." Silvi met with ICA members before the meeting to discuss the possible change. She said they were supportive of the idea as long as the operation of ICA could remain the same. "They're only concerned on whether or not we would still be able to operate as we have been doing, which, according to MSC and SG, none of that would really change," Silvi said. Shadae Gates, president of MSC, said that this consideration has been an idea for a while now. She said the process of requesting funds from a democratic body would not change for cultural groups. "It's not that we're trying to say that they're not important enough to be a club, but just like they're under SG, now they'll be under MSC, so it's no different," Gates said. Gates, who is a junior political science, criminology and international studies major, felt that this change would provide more opportunities to students. "I think it's good because MSC is not just a club, it's a coalition, so what we do is expand diversity across campus as a whole," Gates said. Gates said that the individual cultural clubs already request money from MSC when their club funds run out. "Every event that they have held, it wasn't enough to put on their event, so they always come to MSC anyways, we still give them money," Gates said. Silvi said that, even though ICA would no longer be receiving the $300 club budget from SG, the group would still receive money from MSC for which they would be responsible. Even though the group has not run into difficulties from a lack of interest, Silvi said that the reorganization would help to promote both groups and bring more people together. CONTACT KIRSTIN COOK AT: kirstin.cook@wilkes.edu �4 THE BEACON I FEBRUARY 8, 2011 NEWS Student Dev's new- progratn aitns to build leadership BY AMANDA LEONARD Assistant News Editor Student Development is launching a new program that aims at building an individual's leadership abilities through hands-on workshops and personalized mentoring. Any Wilkes student can sign up for "Passport to Leadership," which Student Development plans to run from late February through early May. Every student that registers for the program will be assigned to work with a mentor, who will help students reflect on each of the workshops they have been through and help them probe into their own leadership style, while tailoring the program to meet the student's unique needs or interests. After meeting with his or her assigned mentor, students will take tests measuring needs and interests and the program will be personally adapted to mold to the student's interests. Philip Ruthkosky, associate dean of student development, emphasized the importance of reflecting and focusing on a student's strengths in a program such as this. "The core of the program is strength assessment testing, it is built up on the idea of learning about your strengths and then capitalizing on them to achieve your goals," Ruthkosky said. Built around informative training sessions and online leadership assessment, "Passport to Leadership" is designed to give students the skills needed to resolve common challenges they may face in a leadership, academic or professional role. At the end of the program, the same assessment test is administered in-order to compare their strengths from the start of the program. "There will be a constant, continual reflection," Ruthkosky said, "At the end of the program, students should not only be able to answer what they have learned, but also what they have learned about themselves, as well as their strengths and weaknesses." Melissa Howells, coordinator of Student Development, mentioned a booklet that each student will be given to help facilitate students' reflection and self-awareness. "We came up with the booklet idea to give a checklist so students can keep track of where they are in the program, write reflection notes and keep it to refer to at anytime," Howells said. There is no application process for the pro- SPECIALS WEEKDAY SPECIALS ■-TH Large Pie $7.95 Chicken Wing Pie $10.95 gram. Any interested students are welcome to go directly to the leadership development room to get an overview of the program and decide if it fits with one's academic schedule. After the initial conversation, the student will be assigned a mentor and later take the assessment tests. For those who are busier but still wish to participate, there are many opportunities to still partake in the program, even with a heavy course load. There are online programs that can be done at a student's convenience and one can also pick from a list of various programs that will fit his or her schedule better. The workshops and sessions have been designed for the student in mind. Those offered are designed to appeal to everyone. The sessions range from leadership programs to experiential programs. A diversity component is also integrated, as well as two additional programs that are left up to the discussion of the students. In general, Student Development is trying to incorporate any programs that are already in existence on campus. If there is a specific community event that a student would like to attend or participate in, his or her mentor would discuss it with them on a personal basis and figure out if it would be beneficial and pertinent to the program. "There are so many opportunities in the community and on Wilkes campus that we'd like to see students get involved with as much as they could and get the most from it," Howells said. So far, more than 20 students have signed up. The future success of the program will be determined by the feedback. "This program was designed to be a small cohort," Ruthkosky said, "if it grows to a larger extent, we will have to reassess how we deliver it and possibly break it up into different sessions so that students will be in a smaller learning environment." Depending on feedback and expressed interest, the program may be offered throughout the entire academic year. "Ultimately, at the end of the program, the student will develop his or her own leadership statement," said Howells. To sign up for the program, one can email Student Development at studentdev@wilkes.edu or contact the office of Student Development at 1-800-WILK.ESU ext. 4645. 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"It is a facility that does not belong on Main Street." Apart from the obvious concerns about the possibility of increased crime in downtown Wilkes-Barre, Sanderson added that she's heard from Hazleton residents about an auxiliary level of problems emerging from the opening of MinSec, a 170-bed facility that has been in downtown Hazleton since 2008. For one, Sanderson said Wilkes-Barre would be shooting itself in the foot if it approves the zoning request. Not only would property values decrease, but the numerous improvements the downtown has made in the past few years would effectively be nullified. People wouldn't want to move into a neighborhood that hosts a minimum security prison, she said. "There are consequences that you can't NEWS even begin to be proactive on," Sanderson said. "To pass the zoning without really understanding all of those consequences is premature." MinSec, which is not affiliated with Keystone Correctional Services, has been the source of numerous complaints and has led a state representative to call for its contract to be terminated. In January, a MinSec resident was accused of stealing items from a church while people attended religious services. It was the latest in a string of crimes that led many in Hazleton to question whether allowing the facility to open was ever a good idea. During her campaign for state representative, Tarah Toohill publicly called for MinSee's state contract to be terminated and the facility to be put on lockdown "until its administrators figured out a way to control the problems that are continually arising." Now that she has been elected, Toohill, who represents Hazleton and the rest of Pennsylvania's 116th District, is examining regulations that apply to all of Pennsylvania's dozens of privately owned community corrections facilities. "Convicted criminals from the facilities come out on the streets unsupervised and have been involved in robbing banks, thefts and homicides," Toohill said. Not on his watch, said Davis, who also op- Graphic Desiin & screen Printini - _ 0 • We are conveniently . ,~· ' located on Public Square! "'5. emai1: sales@gotta-love-it.com ~""""·i-......, erates a facility in West Hanover, Dauphin County. "My facilities, you can't just walk out," he said. "All the doors are locked, all the doors are secure, all the windows are secure. . .. The only time you get to go out is if you're going to an approved site where you're supposed to go to." Approved sites can include drug treatment centers or an individual's job, Davis said. "If a guy is going to be out of my building I want to know what time he's going out, where he's going, who he's going to be with and he has to be back at a certain time," he added. "Period." Toohill urged Wilkes-Barre to be careful before allowing the sale to go through. "All I can speak to is the facility in Hazleton, which is run by a different company," Toohill said. "This facility does not belong in a downtown setting and it definitely does not belong on Main Street. It does not belong in a place where there are restaurants, college kids and elementary schools." Davis laughed at that claim and said the facility would bring "great potential employees" to downtown businesses. His program is centered on building an individual's self esteem and getting them a job so that they can become productive members of society. Residents of the West Hanover facility frequently perform community service and the program has been so successful that the township just unanimously granted Davis approval to install 100 additional beds at the location. Wilkes President Tim Gilmour said the safety of students is "of paramount concern" to his administration. He plans on meeting with Davis at some point in the near future to ensure that the facility will not operate like MinSec. Gilmour said if he is convinced that Wilkes' new neighbors won't pose a security risk, he will not oppose Crossing Over's renovation and sale. "The difficult balance for an institution like Wilkes is being very concerned about BY EMMA ZIMMERMAN Suite 909, 67 Public Square Weekends by Appointment lODl·IOVe-it.COID PUBLIC MEETINGS Thursdayr•Feb.10- 7 p.m. Teuy Davis will hold a forum for concerned citizens at the First Presbyteruu,, Church. Franklin and Northampton streets. Wednesdayr Feb. 16 - 4:30 p.m. Davis will present to the.Wilkes-Barre ··zoning board. which meets in City Hall at Mark.et and Washington• streets. the safety of its students," Gilmour said. "We will have to be sure that they are safe. I think that a facility like that can accomplish that if it's properly designed and~ "The other half of it is that we have to care about larger society. People in the position of these people who will be coming to this facility if it comes to pass really deserve a chance. Life is full of these conflicts and I think if we find that the facility is going to be well run and it's going to be safe. . . . I don't think it will be any different than the current facility." However, as a parent of a college student herself, Sanderson said she couldn't imagine parents would be comfortable writing tuition checks to a university that essentially borders a facility like the one Davis is proposing. "If I were director of admissions at Wilkes, this would be my biggest nightmare," she said. Davis will make a presentation to the Wilkes-Barre zoning board during its next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 4:30 p.m. Meetings, which are held in city council chambers on the fourth floor of City Hall, are open to the public. He plans to hold a forum for concerned citizens at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, in the lounge of the First Presbyterian Church, located directly across from the YMCA at Franklin and Northampton streets. CONTACT MICHAEL CIGNOLI AT: michael.cignoli@wilkes.edu SG Notes: Feb. 3, 2011 Correspondent Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18701 570.262.5188 Hours: Monday thru Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 5 Winter Weekend -A decision was made on the Winter Weekend budget proposed to SG last week The proposed budget went from $4,962 to $4,692. A total of$3,220 went toward the free T-shirts and lanyards that will be handed out to students in attendance. The T-shirts and lanyards will be handed out on Friday and Saturday respectively to hopefully entice students who aren't participating on a team to still get involved in - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - • Winter Weekend. This is a new format and a trial run to see if Winter Weekend should be continued next year. Eleven teams have signed up for the event. A motion was made to allocate $5,000 for Winter Weekend. Discussion - Why allocate $5,000 when the budget is only $4,692? Amended motion to allocate $4,700 for Winter Weekend. Motion passed 17 - 0 - 1. (18 absent) CONTACT EMMA ZIMMERMAN AT: emma.zimmerman@wilkes.edu �._,_ _f, ~ - FEBRUARY 8, 2011 ~ ~-- CONTACT US: wilkesbeacon.oped@gmail.com Terror advisory system will benefit Americans BY THE BEACON Editorial Board On Jan. 27, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security made a decision to remove the outdated, vague color-coded terror alert system. The alert system will be replaced a system providing notifications that specifically describe the current threat and information on how we as American citizens can take action. The Beacon feels that the Department of Homeland Security's decision to create a more specific terror alert system will reduce panic and confusion while providing Americans with increased feelings of security and peace of mind. The color-coded terror advisory scale, formally known as the Homeland Security Advisory System, was introduced on March 12, 2002 by Tom Ridge. Ridge was the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security at the time. Unfortunately, the system was put together haphazardly as a response to the Sept. 11 attacks and has remained that way since. Homeland Security Presidential Directive-3 created the system to inform the entire country as to the United States' current risk of terror attacks. While an ingenious idea, the vagueness of the system sent many ~ Americans into panic, as the exact details of the threat were not immediately released to the public - Americans were only told whether the risk of terror attacks was low, guarded, elevated, high or severe. Also, many have begun to disregard the system altogether, being that the nationwide threat has been at yellow or "elevated" since August 2005, excluding domestic and international flights, which are orange or "high." According to the Department ofHomeland Security's official website, HSPD-3 states that the purpose of the alert system is "to create a common vocabulary, context, and structure for an ongoing national discussion about the nature of the threats that confront the homeland and the appropriate measures that should be taken in response." Unfortunately, the "national discussion" seemed to remain ongoing until long after the threat level was released, and during that time, Americans were left to worry about what an "elevated" or "high" risk of attack actually meant. In a speech made at George Washington University, Janet Napolitano, the current Secretary of Homeland Security, announced that the new terror advisory scale, the National Terrorism Advisory System, will be implemented in April of this year. "Under the new, two-tiered system, DHS will coordinate with other federal entities to issue formal, detailed alerts regarding information about a specific or credible terrorist threat," Napolitano said in the speech. The key words Napolitano used are "specific" and "credible." Even though people may panic once this information is released, they will know exactly what they are panicking about, rather than being forced to panic in confusion. Napolitano also said the system will have specific end dates for alerts, unlike the current system which has been displaying the same alert for six years. An end date will prevent people from growing tired of the system or ignoring the system outright. According to the Department of Homeland Security's website, under the NTAS, the details of apparent threats and how citizens can take action will be released through the media and even social media channels, such as Facebook and Twitter. Releasing this information through social media channels, more college-age Americans are likely to pay attention to the specifics of possible threats and become involved, as many college-age Americans do not watch the news or read daily newspapers. The Beacon feels that the NTAS will transcend the current terror advisory system in its capabilities to reduce panic and involve the American public in the effort against terrorism. BEACON POLL The Beacon poll is unscientific and does not claim to reflect the overall attitudes of students on the Wilkes campus. This poll is based on 11 responses. Last week's question: Would you benefit from Wi-Fi connectivity at Wilkes? • Yes 100% • No 0% This week's question: Does the current terror alert system affect your life? • Yes • No Cast your vote online at: www.wilkesbeacon.com SPEAK UP! The Beacon wants to hear your voice. . Red Oreln Send your name, major, year and opinion to: wilkesbeacon.oped@gmail.com Yellow Blue The Beacon reserves the right to edit submitted pieces for space and content. Anonymous letters will not be published. Green Cartoon by Thomas Reilly �OPINION THE BEACON I FEBRUARY 8, 2011 The Spyglass Violence is not effective for . modern political movements BY CATHRYN FREAR Assistant Opinion Editor There has been dramatic opposition to the current political administration in recent years, something which generally happens when anyone new steps into office. In light of recent events, however, it is important for people to keep their heads on straight. Shootings like the one in Arizona show us that people obviously feel strongly about certain things. However, resorting to violence has a tendency to not do your cause a whole lot of good. Instead, it paints you as a crazy person and gives even many of those on your side of a certain political issue a lack of confidence in you, to say the least. There are other ways to sort out issues without resorting to senseless and barbaric violence. Yes, that's right folks; there are ways to get a message across without involving murder. Surely you would not have understood that without reading this, right? Wrong. Sounds silly doesn't it? But it happens all the time. It sounds silly because it's pointless to kill people in these situations. As aforementioned, you paint your own picture of yourself as a loon to the public. And if you want political change, you don't do it by being viewed as seemingly insane. Look at great leaders of political movements in the past. They were generally great speakers. Martin Luther King Jr., for example, got people to follow him by spouting out facts about injustices that were pressed upon people of color in this nation at that time. Though you may be upset about something, patience is necessary. If you have an important cause, you need to state your case to get others behind you. Killing someone isn't usually the most helpful thing in getting an audience to actually listen either, unless you are a 16th century monarch. And you are not. Our First Amendment gives us the right to peaceable assembly. That means protests and demonstrations. The only really tricky thing there is that sometimes you need a permit. But that is a more effective way to get your message out there, regardless of what it may be. You know what else changes things? Voting. Who would have thought, right? If the person or thing you don't want wins, you know what you can do? Vote again the next time an election comes around. Elections are really quite endless. Oscar Wilde once said, "It often happens that the real tragedies of life occur in such an inartistic manner that they hurt us by their crude violence, their absolute incoherence, their absurd want of meaning, their entire lack of style." He was saying exactly what I'm telling you now, which is the old adage "violence is never the answer." Maybe it sounds corny, but we really would all be much better off if we just gave peace a chance. For once. CONTACT CATHRYN FREAR AT: cathryn.frear@wilkes.edu The Beacon/Thomas Reilly Pictured above is the Republican office on Main Street in downtown Wilkes-Barre. There is also a Democratic office nearby. Political affiliation should not cause one to be violent. Opinions can coexist without sparking anger and aggression. 7 One giant leap ahead for the safety of space trayel BY ANTHONY TRUPPO Opinion Editor Technology has been advancing at such an alarming rate that we can now watch television in cars and play video games with only our bodies as controllers. While technological advances in entertainment are nice to see, focus should also be directed toward improving the safety of marvelous technological works that already exist. NASA has recently announced that new spaceships are being developed that are safer than space shuttles currently in use. After major disasters such as the disasters that struck the Columbia and Challenger, I am glad to see the advance of technology widening to include safety in human space travel. Even though human space flight may never truly be safe, it is nice to see that measures are being taken to improve the safety conditions of space travel. Jan. 28 marked the 25th anniversary of the Challenger disaster, which was one of the most significant events of the 1980s. The Challenger explosion caused the entire nation to grieve. According to NASA's official website, the space shuttle exploded just 73 seconds after takeoff and all seven crew members were killed, including a teacher. The Challenger disaster was certainly a tragic event, yet space shuttles have not yet been made significantly safer for travel, which was confirmed by the Columbia disaster in 2003. Bearing unfortunate coincidental parallels to the Challenger disaster, the entire crew of seven was killed. Thankfully, NASA has come to a point where it is willing to spend large amounts of money to improve the safety conditions of human space travel. NASA has set high safety standards for the new private-sector spaceships currently being developed. NASA has announced that it will be paying hundreds of millions of dollars to private partners for the development of safer spaceships. Sending humans into space has always been risky, and since complete removal of the risks of space travel are impossible, NASA wishes to reduce these risks as much as possible. According to NASA's official website, in total, 132 manned space shuttles have been launched, two of which faced tragic disaster. These statistics show that the risk of death due to a space shuttle disaster is l-in66. NASA's risk assessment, however, states that the risk of loss of life through space travel is l-in-100, which still is not significantly better than l-in-66. In a statement released in a set of draft requirements for the new space shuttles being developed, NASA claims that it wishes to change the odds of risk of crew loss to l-in-1,000. Unfortunately, high demands have been placed on companies that are developing these new shuttles, such as SpaceX. NASA has provided SpaceX with specific requirements for developing the new space shuttles. Also, SpaceX is unsure of the cost of building these shuttles, as even though they are being given large sums of money, they may end up spending more money than they are receiving. Even though safer space shuttles are still being considered and developed, it may be a while until these safer space shuttles are readily available. I feel, however, that improving the safety of space travel is important in continuing humanity's exploration of the seemingly endless sky. CONTACT ANTHONY TRUPPO AT: anthony.truppo@wilkes.edu �liL > ~.J -.le• ~ ')"' '~ ¾':~ , _ --~- 8 OPINION ---- THE BEACON I FEBRUARY 8, 2011 Parents need to exert control over what their children watch BY STEPHANIE WILKIE Staff Writer If anyone cannot recall the great story of Siddhartha, it went a little something like this: Siddhartha was born into a royal family and lived a sheltered life as a prince. Siddhartha's father was determined to keep all those bad and suffering-causing distractions, such as death and violence, away from his noble son. One day, Siddhartha ran away, turned into an alley and he was faced with a poor and dying elderly man. Siddhartha was determined from this point on to rid all suffering in the world. Now, this tale may be an extreme analogy to what an average child encounters, but when considered carefully, the comparison is very eerie. Most parents will attempt to hide any "bad" television shows from their children, just as Siddhartha's father attempted to hide something as natural as death from his own son. According to the Parents Television Council, the MTV's new hit, "Skins," is "the most dangerous program that has ever been foisted on your children!" The show is filled with sex, drugs and more drugs. But how is this different from any other television show? And will restricting all children's access to such TV shows really make them more responsible adults? It seems almost impossible for a parent to monitor their child's television habits when the child has access to a television at all times of the day. The controversy of"Skins" began before the show even aired, when the Parents Television Council made their now-famous statement. However, the show debuted with a TV-MA rating which deems the program not suitable for viewers under age 17. If parents are so concerned with the controversial program, why are they not restricting their children from viewing the program? When I was younger, mom and dad prohibited "Beavis and Butthead" from our tubes, but as soon as they left the room, the program went right back on. Although the shows have ratings and specific airtimes for a reason, parents should take it as their responsibility to be more active in their children's lives. Allowing freedom only enables children to have easier access to such "bad" material. Furthermore, there are much worse television shows than "Skins" that children watch daily. Take "Teen Mom" for instance. This show takes viewers into a world where teen pregnancy disrupts young girls' education and family lives. What puts the icing on this "babycake" is the fact that this show is labeled reality TV. So, rather than watching a show that does not even display any sexual content, but alludes to it, children are watching the "real" effects of having sex and how these teen moms seem to make teen pregnancy look so easy. Parents may as weil prohibit the whoie MTV and Cartoon Network channels. "Jersey Shore" displays more excessive drinking and addictions to "getting smooshed." Cartoon Network used to be a safe-haven for young viewers. The channel now airs many terrible shows which can all be found on Adult Swim. For instance, "Metalocalypse" is centered around death and "Aqua Teen Hunger Force" has a character die every episode. Even a channel which used to be geared toward children cannot be trusted. But is prohibiting children from all television really going to promote safer and healthier young citizens? Exposing children to harmful lifestyles can result in children realizing the dangers in society and how to avoid them. Children who are suppressed from such material are more likely to seek lives full of"adventure" and ways to "escape." Like Siddhartha, sheltering children from sex, drugs and pregnancy will leave the youth in shock at the realities of the world and may pressure them into becoming rebellious or in to be put in danger. Overall, parents should decide which television programs are "bad" for their children and monitor their children's behavior, but let their children experience and be exposed to somewhat conservative programs so children are not sheltered and pressured into dangerous lifestyles. The Parent Television Council should take a closer look at the variety of television programs that promote much worse lifestyles than "Skins" and give this entertaining and enlightening show a chance. CONTACT STEPHANIE WILKIE AT: stephaine.wilkie@wilkes.edu The Beacon/rhomas Reilly The "Family Guy" theme song mentions "violence in movies and sex on TV:' Parents aren't keeping their children from these types of television content. Treat a romantic relationship like a friendship BY JACQUELINE LUKAS Editor-in-Chief Having a significant other takes time, effort, trust, understanding and respect. These are the exact same qualities of a having and maintaining a friendship. Treating your significant other the same way that you would treat a friend is extremely important in maintaining a relationship. Firstly, any good relationship is based on friendship. People with successful relationships that turn into something more longterm or a marriage are often friends first, before any sense of a romantic spark. In a friendship that's just starting to get off the ground, two people often find out how compatible they are, if they enjoy each other's company and if they enjoy similar activities or hobbies. It is important to note that if two people were to just jump into a relationship, they would have to figure all of those things out during the relationship, not beforehand, which could cause arguments or disagreements. But during the relationship with your significant other, it is important to still treat him or her like a friend regardless of the romantic relationship you two may share. For example, it is easy to begin relying on your boyfriend/girlfriend more often than you would a friend, but it is necessary to keep your boyfriend or girlfriend's feelings in mind when asking for favors during your relationship. In addition, it is important to note that disagreements will occur naturally over time because of differences in upbringing and other parts of each person's life. Resolve these issues and disagreements as you would with any of your friends. Instead of raising your voice to your significant other, think things through logically and talk with him or her as you would if you were talking to a friend. According to www.healthyplace.com, America's Mental Health Channel, a healthy relationship has a few different layers, including "Appreciate yourself and your partner," "Make and keep clear agreements" and "Spend some quality time together." These all ring true not only in relationships, but friendships as well. Spending quality time with people is one of the most effective ways to build a healthy relationship. Making time for your significant other is so important because, in the life of a busy college student, many other things can get in the way. Taking time out of a busy schedule to spend time with a boyfriend or girlfriend speaks volumes. There are numerous ways to determine if you have a healthy relationship with someone. Today, there are thousands of healthy dating tips online, relationship biogs and websites like www.healthyplace.com that give lists for healthy relationships. So whether it's Valentine's Day, or any other day of the year, take the time to spend it with someone you care about and keep building a healthy relationship by always treating your significant other like a great friend, as well as your romantic partner. . CONTACT JACQUELINE LUKAS AT: jacqueline.lukas@wilkes.edu - �CONTACT US: wilkesbeacon.lifestyles@gmail.com FEBRUARY 8, 2011 -Chatting with faculty: Dr. Sharon TelbanBY LAURA PREBY The Beacon: What are your favorite and least favorite things about the winter? Telban: Well, slippery roads are my least favorite thing. My favorite thing is the snow. I guess I'm crazy, but I love to watch it snow. I like that part of the winter. I don 't like being shut in because the ~ ads are bad. If I didn't like the winter, I probably wouldn't live in the northeast because you can't escape the winter. Staff Photographer Dr. Sharon Telban, a retired professor at Wilkes, can't seem to let go of the university just yet. After retirement, Telban decided to stay at Wilkes to teach several classes, which is her passion. After attending Wilkes part-time while working as a registered nurse, she continued her education at both Wilkes and Penn State, eventually earning her doctoral degree in higher education with a minor in nursing. In addition to her love of teaching, Dr. Telban loves to travel and serve as a Pulpit Supply at her church, which means she fills in when the minister is away. Since her retirement, Telban has been doing this, as well as becoming a supporter of the Going Red for Heart Disease campaign. She resides in Moosic, Pa. with her two cats Lily and Rascal. The Beacon: What is your position at Wilkes? Telban: Right now, I'm a professor emeritus, meaning I retired last year but I've been teaching courses. This semester I'm teaching the Contemporary Issues in Nursing class. The Beacon: How long were you teaching at Wilkes before you retired? Telban: Thirty-five years, which is a phenomenal amount of time. The Beacon: Where are you originally from and what brought you here? Telban: I started my nursing career at Pittston Hospital School of Nursing. Then I got a bachelor's degree at Wilkes and then got a Master's for nursing at Penn State and one at Wilkes in education. My area of expertise is genetologic nursing, which is caring for old people. Then I got a doctorate in higher education with a minor in nursing at Penn State. I went to school a long time. I was working at Wilkes while I was collecting the master's degree and the doctorate. The Beacon: What were you like in college? Telban: I was a part-time student for a long time because I worked as a registered nurse and so, while I was in my bachelor's program, I would say I was pretty dedicated to getting things done. But as a part-time stu- The Beacon/ Laura Preby The Beacon: Have you always lived in this area? Telban: I haven't always lived in this area but I've always lived in Pennsylvania. I lived down on the Philadelphia mainline for quite some time. Dr. Sharon Telban enjoys traveling and serving as Pulpit Supply in her church. dent, you rarely participate in college activities, so I used to go to the plays, concerts and that kind of stuff, but I certainly wasn't in them. You have a different perspective when you're a part-time student because you're working too, so you're torn between the two. The Beacon: What do you do in your spare time? Telban: I like to travel, I like to read and I like to shop. Telban: A stack of books, a pitcher of fruity drinks, and somebody to talk to. The Beacon: Describe yourself in three words. Telban: Curious, spiritual, and interested. The Beacon: What's your favorite kind of music? Telban: I like a lot of music. I like soft rock, I like some kinds of jazz, (and) I like classical. The Beacon: Are you married? Telban: No, I'm not, never was. The Beacon: Who would be your dream Valentine's Day date? Telban: He might as well be rich and famous, right? That's a hard question. He should be mature, rich would be nice, considerate, handsome wouldn't be too bad, and well-read, somebody you could have a conversation with. The Beacon: What would your ideal Valentine's Day date be like? Telban: Maybe a nice restaurant with candles, soft music, and dancing, that would be nice. Maybe someplace exotic like the Four Seasons (Hotel) in New York. But to go there, I would have to have somebody rich, so they'd be tied together. The Beacon: If you were on a deserted island, what three things would you take with you? The Beacon: What's your favorite thing about being a teacher at Wilkes? Telban: I like working with students because they bring freshness to it. Every group is different from the group before it so it keeps your mind active and keeps you thinking and changing, keeping up with things. It keeps you out of a rut. The Beacon: What do your students think of you? Telban: Some, that I talk too much. Some, that I'm interesting. They always know that I'm concerned about them and that I'm interested in them as individuals. Also, that I'm approachable. All of those things. The Beacon: What goals do you have for the future? Telban: To live a long time. I would like to travel, see new things, and learn new things. The Beacon: What is your favorite movie and why? Telban: I just saw "The King's Speech". It was excellent. It has absolutely no action in it - it's all dialogue and character. The acting is wonderful and they stick to their story. I just thought it was a very well done, well put together movie. The Beacon: If you could have one wish come true, what would it be? Telban: I would have enough resources to live comfortably and do all the things I like to do. If I won the lottery, I would give millions to Wilkes ... the $300,000,000 kind oflottery. They could build a building and name it after me. I would share it - I want enough to share, not just to hoard. The Beacon: Tell us a random fact about yourself. Telban: I appreciate living in this life. I enjoy being with my friends and my cats more than anything. The Beacon: What words of advice do you have for students? Telban: Work hard, take advantage of all the things that you can learn and keep learning while you're practicing. Because nursing is a practice profession, you have to keep upto-date and keep moving forward. Take advantage of what you could get out of college. The Beacon: What is your favorite color? CONTACT LAURA PREBY AT: Telban: Purple. laura.preby@wilkes.edu �: 1' ---------10 ---- - . -- THE BEACON I FEBRUARY 8, 2011 LIFE THE Students chime in on concept of 'young love' A BY MOLLY KURLANDSKI A&EEditor Everyone has heard the statements made about love: Love is blind, ignorant, bliss, insane, makes you do crazy things, sometimes horrible things. But the question that remains is whether there is such a thing as young love. As this generation welcomes and envelops every new form of media and opportunity that is in no comparison to what youth had 20 years ago, it is hard to understand what exactly love is. Kids are dating at younger ages than what was ever permitted before. Many have scorned the idea of young love with the rebuttal that youth can only experience puppy love, or an infatuation with another person. Mark Atillio, a freshman pharmacy major at Wilkes, agreed that today's youth can experience love. He has been in a relationship with his girlfriend for three and a half years. "Even if (a relationship) doesn't work out, it's probably the healthiest thing kids can do as oppose to just avoiding it completely," he said. Atillio quoted Robin Williams when he stated that "when it comes to dating, men only have enough room for one thing, and that's their sex organ." "The younger generation is getting exposed to a lot, trying to devote their blood to the wrong place," Atillio said. "That's the distinction to make." The Beacon/Laura Preby anyone would want it in the first place. "Since I've started dating (my girlfriend), I've got a wider view on reality- but I take it day by day," Atillio added. "I am terribly rational but I am having a very good time in my relationship and certainly am in love." Justine Adams, a junior psychology major, offered her idea about young love stating that although young love does exist, it's not necessarily needed. "Our generation is far too dependent on relationships for happiness, but for love to be real at any age, you must love yourself first and be where you want to be in your life; otherwise it won't work," she said. Kristy Ordile, a senior business major, currently works at" All About Singles" as a matchmaker. Working day to day with helping people find love, Ordile agreed that puppy love is reserved to younger kids, most likely in their elementary years, but it is not impossible to find the love at such a young age. "Yes, we are an immature generation, but what I tell my clients is if you can love yourself, you can love others," Ordile said. "It doesn't matter the age, you can still find that sense of security and trust, which ultimately leads to love and happiness. I match clients every day from the ages of 21 to 85. I think that this generation might have a harder time finding love, but it doesn't mean it's impossible." Freshmen Jill Grasso and Pat Lello hold hands as they walk down the Greenway. Many younger kids have experienced the act of love only to suffer heartbreak, de- pression and anxiety. With all of the consequences of love, it's hard to remember why CONTACT MOLLY KURLANDSKI AT: molly.kurlandski@wilkes.edu Explaining the science and psychology of love When one begins to see another as unique or special, love begins to develop. Over time the intensity grows. Flaws are overlooked Fam~s love stories like Romeo and Ju- while positive characteristics are obsessed liet, Penelope and Odysseus, and Tristan and over. Loves struck couples begin to feel a Isolde provide a notion of fated love and that sense of euphoria along with high energy two individuals are meant to be together. levels, sleeplessness and mood swings. However, love is more psychological than Lust is driven by the sex hormones estrothat. Scientists would say love is an emotion gen and testosterone. During this stage both that is developed to ensure reproduction of men and women have higher levels of brain the human species. . activity, particularly in the hypothalamus People fall in and out of love all the time and the amygdale of the brain. This stage is because it is an emotion that psychologically followed by attraction. takes time to build. There are three stages of Attraction is the stage where infatuation falling in love: lust, attraction and attach- sets in. Couples in this stage experience ment. amplified energy and concentrate more on All three stages of romantic love involve their partner. Three main neurotransmitters, a different area of the brain and the release adrenaline, dopamine and serotonin, are inof a different chemical. The first of the three volved in attraction. stages is lust. Serotonin is the only neurotransmitter of BY DEVONI NOVAK Staff Writer the three that is not produced in excess and production during attraction is also hindered. Dr. Donatella Marazziti, a psychologist at the University of Pisa found that couples who had been romantically involved for less than six months had a serotonin level equal to those with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, which may explain why newly-involved couples find themselves thinking about each other so frequently. The last of the three love stages is attachment. Lovers in this stage most commonly feel separation anxiety, nest building and mutual territory defense. Attachment is the stage that seals the bond of a lasting courtship. The law of attraction proposes that opposites attract however, what couples have in common maintains the relationship, according to Wilkes psychology associate profes- sor Dr. Edward Schicatano."It is commonalities that will allow you to endure." Theory says that sex creates attachment while frequent sex intensifies it. This phenomenon occurs because both men and women produce the hormone oxytocin during sex. Oxytocin production strengthens intimacy and causes the couple to feel a sense of heightened closeness. Oxytocin also creates the bond a mother has for her child because it is released upon giving birth. The other attachment hormone, vasopressin, is produced after sex. This chemical also psychologically reinforces a relationship. This chemical is possibly the reason humans have such intense pair bonds and why we engage in more sex than necessary for reproduction... SEE PSYCH, Page 12 Kent �THE BEACON I FEBRUARY 8, 2011 11 LIFE ASB Stic~-Em-Up 2011 Chinese New Year brings a different time for families BY CHRISTINE LEE Life Editor . ! ; · i , i 1 ; ; The Beacon/Melissa Polchinski Alternative Spring Break held its annual Stick-Em-Up event on Feb. 3 where students are stuck to plywood planks with duct tape. Whitney Storms, who is going to Kentucy on the ASB trip, is being "stuck-up" for $1 for an arm's length of tape. For many Americans, the beginning of a new year is a chance to start fresh and create a new resolution. While in China, the New Year's holiday, marked this year on Feb. 3, is a markedly different occasion that still maintains some aspects of its American counterpart. In China, people are given seven days off to travel home to their families; schoolchildren get 11 days off to celebrate. Families utilize these days by visiting relatives and giving gifts, the most popular of which is lucky money. Lucky money is not actual currency, but it is given as a traditional gift. "(We) say happy New Year to our families and (they) give us lucky money," said Xin Lin, a graduate student in education from Datong in Shanxi Province, China. "Some people will put this lucky money in a red envelope." The color red is a significant part of Chinese New Year because it is good luck and fends off Nian, a mythological beast the Chinese fear because of his hunger for their food. "We think (red) is (a) very good color and Nian is very afraid (of) this color so at that time in the new year in China we put red paper on the door," said Wenjie Li, another graduate student in education from Huai in Hunan Province, China. "We wear red (clothing) and we put (the paper) in the op- Wilkes University's Health & Wellness Corner Wilkes University's Health & Wellness Corner is a weekly feature in The Beacon. Students who ask questions will remain anonymous. All questions will be.answered by Health Services staff Q: If I have been diagnosed with HPV (hnman papilloavirus), will I have a greater risk of developing cervical canctr? A: HPV is a common virus that is spread easily by skin-to-skin contact during unprotected sexual activity with another person. There are many types of HPV, some can; cause changes on a women's cervix that can lead to cervical cancer and other types ·can cause genital warts. HPV usually has no symptoms and for some it may cause cervical cancers but there is no way to know which people who get HPV will go on to develop cancer or other health problems. Cervical cancer is. very preventable if found early and is highly treatable. There are several ways that people can lower their can of getting HPV: * Vaccines are now available for both females and males for some of the most common HPV. These vaccines are a series of three shots and are most effective before a person becomes sexually active. * For those who choose to be sexually active, condoms may lower the risk ofHPV. HPV call infect areas that are not covered by a condom, so condoms don't FULLY protect against HPV: * People can lower their chances of get- ting HPV by being in a faithful relationship, with one partner. limiting their muuber of sex partners and choosing a partner who has had no or few prior partners. * If.you are seX\lally active~ it is VERY IMPORTANT to get regular pap smears as directed by your healtp. care provider. Do you have a question for the Health & Wellness Corner? .E-mail your questions to wellness.services@wilkes.edu, and you may see your question in next weeks Wellness Corner. Juur privacy will be protect~ ed. 10u can reach those working atHealth Services at 57()-408~4730 or by visiting their office on the first jloo ofPassan Hall. posite (direction) in the home." Other decorations believed to bring luck include handmade red ornaments, Chinese poetry written in calligraphy, fireworks and the Chinese Dragon Long. Chinese New Year is a time for families to get together and celebrate with dumplings and a New Year's special on television. "The family member(s) come together, have dinner, and at night (they watch) television (to celebrate) the New Year and the family members sit together and make• dumplings," said Li. Families stay up all night celebrating the first night of Chinese New Year but Li says that the following day is for families to visit relatives. "We get up very early and we got to (our) grandparents or relatives to say Happy New Year to (our) family member(s)," she said. "It's a very traditional way (to ring in) the first day of (the new) year." The holiday is celebrated during the winter months because it is a time when Chinese families don't have to work and can instead see one other, but for Chinese students the celebration is very different when they are in the United States and far from their families . "We can make dumplings, and I call my friends in (the area) and tell them (to) come to my apartment and we make dumplings together and after that we just eat dumplings and enjoy the good food," Li said. "Because here we don't have a lot of Chinese students, we are kind of a family together." Lin also said he had a party with friends where they made and ate dumplings, which are the most common type of food consumed on this holiday. "Two kinds, lamb and pork, depends (on) what you like. Different people make (them differently)," said Lin. "Traditionally we have dumplings and some spring rolls." Different families consume different kinds of foods for the holiday, including fish, mandarin oranges, noodles, fish salad, taro cakes, and bakka, a dried meat slice. The fish represents success during the holiday. The most common symbol of Chinese New Year is the calendar. Each year has a particular animal and it rotates on a 12 year cycle. This year, 2011, is the year of the rabbit. But despite these differences, 'Gong xi fa cai,' or 'Happy New Year' has the same meaning for people of both cultures. CONTACT CHRISTINE LEE AT: christine.lee@wilkes.edu ~ �12 LIFE THE BEACON I FEBRUARY 8, 2 Spring not expected soon, despite groundhog predictio BY CHRISTINE LEE Life Editor think it's going to be warm, it winds up being cold." This year's La Nifia phenomenon could bring wild swings of weather where there This year's annual celebration of Ground- can be a couple of days in 50s and 60s but hog Day in Punxsutawney, Pa. ended with then all of a sudden two days later it could be Punxsutawney Phil not seeing his shadow, in the teens and 20s. traditionally meaning that an early spring "I don't think it's been different," said is around the comer. But despite this year's Laurinette Williams, a freshman biology prediction, the recent influx of winter storms major. "It's winter, it's expected, you just is making students doubt whether spring is gear up for it." to be expected after all. Unfortunately, people who would hate the "It seems like it's been snowing a lot more cold and snow may have to suffer again, as compared to last year and the temperatures Skutnik predicts that we may not be seeing seem to be a lot colder," said John Jansov, a the last of the winter weather yet. sophomore biology major. "I'm looking for at least the possibility for An explanation for the recent change a bigger storm toward the end of(this) week, in winter weather can be attributed to the that is what I like to call a pattern-buster," weather phenomenon La Nifia, which nor- Skutnik said. "That big storm is a good thing mally gives Pennsylvania a warmer and drier because after that big storm leaves is when winter and is the counterpart to El Nifio. La we can get the warmer, nicer, quieter weathNifia has not been the case, this year accord- er pattern." ing to WBRE meteorologist Dave Skutnik. For now, students are dealing with the "It's been the exact opposite and all that snow as best as they can by being prepared, does is tell us, well, there's really no exact thinking positive and taking advantage of science to predicting the weather, especially any warm weather that comes through. But really long term (weather)," Skutnik said, lots of winter weather means that traveling "Even though (a) pattern sets up that you will be a hassle. ------------------------------~ ASIAN HITAllAN CUISINf 21 GAHWAY SHOPPING CfNHR rnWARDSVlllf. PA 18704 next to Planet fitness 570-714-8888 FAX: 57□-714-8889 5STARCUISINE.WEBS.C□M •• PRIVATE BANQUET R□□M AVAllABLE ACC□MM□□ATES UP T□ 8□ PEOPLE FULL BAR SERVICE □PEN 7□AYS AWEEK W/SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT □N WHKEN□S BIRTHDAY PARTIES □F 5PEOPLE □R MORE. BIRTHDAY PERSON GETS FREE MEAL (must show I □. maximum $2□) Hours: Mon-Thurs 11-8:30 Fri-Sat 11-I0:30 Sun 12-8:30 Bar: Mon-Sun lla-2a ii-------..----------------..----------4 The Beacon/Laura Even though famed groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early Spring, I weather experts believe that more snow will hit Wilkes-Barre this February. "You have to travel back home on the weekends and stuff and if the conditions are bad, bad driving," Jansov said. "Just try to find windows when the weather is good and so if it's not snowing during a certain time of day I try to go home during that time." "Driving is scary in this weather," WilIiams said. "(Wearing) snow boots and very warm clothing (helps)." Despite the groundhog's predictions of an early spring for 2011, Skutnik predicts that the earliest signs of spring for Northeastern Pennsylvania may not appear until at least March, although that may not be such the case this year. "There are signs that the pattern (of air) over the country is (going to) change pretty significantly right around Valentine's Day and I think starting that week of Valentine's Day into the last week of February we'll actually see some warm weather. I wouldn't be surprised if there a few 50 degree days thrown in there in the second half of February," Skutnik said. Unfortunately, the problem that occurs when there is warm weather that early in the year is that the cold weather can come back when it is expected to be warm in March and PSYCH Continued from Page 10 "Human attachment is associated with the above mammalian traits, as well as feelings of calm, security, social comfort, $5 □FF ANY ORDER □F $25 SI□ □FF ANY ORDER □F $5□ $5 □FF ANY ORDER □F $25 $1□ □FF ANY ORDER □F $5□ and emotional union with a long term mate," said Helen Fisher, a biological an□R MORE □R MORE □R MORE □R MORE not valid w/alcohol purchases or not valid w/ alcohol purchases or not valid w/ alcohol purchases or not valid w/ alcohol purchases or thropology professor at Rutgers University. combine w/ any other offers combine w/ any other offers combine w/ any other offers combine w/ any other offers Love is an unpredictable and impermaexpires 3-1-11 expires 3-1-11 expires 3-1-11 expires 3-1-11 .___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____.__ _ _ _ _ _____, nent instinctive emotion. One's outlook into April. During that time you can days that are a dreary 30 degrees and40 grees when it is supposed to be in the or on some days into the 60s, meaning spring can go away for a while. "I think the second half of February tually does look warmer (and) probably more interesting thing about that is what us into that warmer pattern," Skutnik "A lot of times when you see a cold, win stormy pattern like we've been in since beginning of the year you'll see ahuges somewhere in the eastern part of the co that literally marks the pattern switch, get this huge storm and you go from win pattern to a much warmer pattern." This means that the big stonn that hit Chicago and other major cities lastw could hit this region towards the end of week. Although Punxsutawney Phil has dieted that spring will come early this y spring will not come until April from a teorological perspective. From the looks it, Wilkes University will have to be deal' with more snow this February. CONTACT CHRISTINE LEE AT: christine.lee@wilkes.edu on love does not vary according to a gender or sexual orientation. Althou some are able to fall in love more oft or more intensely than others this do not correlate with any demographic. Lov has the power to enrich life; however, o must not seek love to become happy. "You cannot depend on someone else to make you happy, you have to be happj Plctur first," Schicatano said. "Shake CONTACT DEVON I NOVAK AT: �CONTACT US: wilkesbeacon.ae@g~ail.com Valentine's Day movies to watch with your loved one BY MOLLY KURLANDSKI Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, so 4inhonorofthe 'red holiday,' The Beacon has ~together a movie list ofromantic movies watch with your significant other. Some rill make you laugh, while others will make ucry and most - if not all - will have you ruddling up next to your sweetheart with a ented candle of love burning in the backtround. ra Preby "The Notebook" g, local Starring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gos1:ng, this sappy romantic film about past experiences and unforgotten love will bring can have tear to even the strongest of heart. Med 40 de- \dams and Gosling play two young lovers ~e SOs 11ho come from different lifestyles. Their g that illscreen chemistry is so realistic and bevable, that it makes for a believable story. ruaTY ac- However, despite all odds, the duo is able ably the ~ find deep in their hearts that they belong what gets 1ith each other. As an added bonus, their tn~ said. uss scenes will give you goosepurnps. ~ mtery, Based on author Nicholas Sparks novel of smce the esame name, either read it, watch it or do tige storm th. No one can avoid this story. "When Harry Met Sally" Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal star in an older but equally entertaining romantic comedy about friends who fall in love. Ryan and Crystal are relatively young in this film ,which makes the film so adorable. Both sexes will enjoy this one. "Pride and Prejudice" Centering around Jane Austen's beloved novel, whether you watch the original with Colin Firth or the latest edition with Kiera Knightley, this movie should be watched with a night in with the girlfriends. Guys won't make it past the title credits. "Pretty Woman" Starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, this movie is the queen of movie montages. Let's not forget the very catchy eponymous theme song. "Valentine's Day" Although rather cliche and predictable at times, the film offers man candy all over the place and guys get to see the famous "J" actresses of Hollywood as the it stars Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel and Jenifer Garner. Queen Latifah, Anne Hathaway, Ashton Kutcher, Bradley Kooper, Julia Roberts, Eric Dane, Patrick Dempsey, Taylor Swift, Emma Roberts and many others round out the all-star cast. If you don't have high expectations, check this movie out. "The Proposal" Although this film was only released last year, it is a movie for both sexes. Starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds, the film centers on a pretend marriage in an attempt to keep Bullock's character from being deported. Both guys and girls will enjoy watching Bullock and Reynolds hate each other and then love each other. Plus, Betty White brings her golden comedy to the film. "Casablanca" "Here's looking at you, kid!" Is there anything more to say about this classic? This film still tops the charts on most romanticly believable. Filmed in 1941, this is most likely one of most romantic films of all time. "Shakespeare in Love" Starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush, Ben Affleck, Lady Judi Dench and Colin Firth, this Oscar winner is a beautiful spin on Shakespeare. But it also offers hints of comedy - quite different from Shakespeare's own dreary tales of dreaded love. "Overboard" Starring the once "it" couple Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, "Overboard" might not be everyone's favorite romantic comedy, but it doesn't hurt to watch the pair in action. Their chemistry is on key, and Hawn, once a queen of comedy - offers her acting skills to an overall cute and loveable film. "Dirty Dancing" This romantic classic stars pre-nose job Jennifer Grey alongside Patrick Swayze in one of the classic '80s movies. They're dancing and it's dirty - it's entertaining, and if that doesn't appeal to you, the final dance scene will put "High School Musical" to shame. "P.S. I Love You" This film stars Hilary swank and Gerald Butler. Truly one of the saddest movies on the list, but a story about a widowed wife who discovers her husband has left her letters after he dies, is truly inspirational. The plot is unique and poetic, and offers a message that will have you grabbing for the tissues. CONTACT MOLLY KURLANDSKI AT: molly.kurlandski@wilkes.edu lppy. The Beacon/Jonathan Bowman romantic comedies "Overboard:' "Pretty Woman" and 'Shakeaspeare in Love:' These eight films are ideal for Valentine's Day or any other date night. �THE BEACON I FEBRUARY 8, 2011 THE Bl Students won't have too go far for February 14 Cards, roses, dinner, and a movie; all affordable in Wilkes-Barre BY MOLLY KURLANOSKI A&EEditor Valentine's Day might be one of the most romantic (and expensive) days of the year, but for cash-strapped students on a budget, Wilkes-Barre has just about everything you need to make your Valentine's day special without breaking the bank. Depending on how much you want to spend, most of the restaurants and florists are in walking distance. The Card Hallmark, located in the Wyoming Valley Mall, is the hot spot for buying cards for every occasion. Whether you want a humorous card, or just something that says something beautiful - this is the place to go. If this is too expensive for students, there's always Walgreens, Rite-Aid, and CVS. Singing cards are always fun. The Flowers Nothing else says say I love you like flowers. McCarthy Flowers has two close locations. One on 43 E. South St., Wilkes-Barre ,and the other on 308 Kidder St., WilkesBarre. Prices for a vase of flowers are $40 and up. But for individual roses, prices are relatively cheap. For more information, visit mccarthyflowers.com or call 1-800-4-FLORAL. Ketler Florist and Greenhouse is located at 1205 S. Main St. in Wilkes-Barre. Although a little more expensive than McCarthy Flowers, if you want to splurge on your partner this is the place to go. Prices range from $60 and up. For more information, visit ketlerflorist.com or call 570-823-3716. The Dinner Katana, "The Authentic Japanese Restaurant," located on 43 S. Main Street, in the heart of Wilkes-Barre offers the perfect atmosphere for a Valentine 's Day date night at a decently affordable price. Their menu offers sushi, hibachi, dinner specials, and a variety of Japanese entrees. For a special hibachi dinner, be sure to make reservations. For more information, visit katanawb.com or call 570-825-9080. If you are have a little bit more of an ethnic taste bud, Thai Thai offers a massive variety of authentic thai cooked to order selections. Spicy curry, basil fried rice, and duck salad are just a few of the tasty dishes on the menu. For more information, visit thai-thairestaurant.exteen.com or call 570-824-9599. As one of the busiest bars around, Bart and Urby's, offers affordable meals and drinks. Urby's is located at 119 S. Main St. WilkesBarre, and hosts wing night every Monday night. Coincidentally, Valentine's Day falls on a Monday this year. the movies are a great place to do that. Students can get $3 tickets in the Henry Student Center at select times, and there are plenty of movies to see that will hold both you and your partner's interest. "No Strings Attached" stars Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher in a story that seems very cliche but their chemistry is cute, and the film provides a few laughs that make it worth seeing. The film is rated R for adult humor, language and sexual content. "Blue Valentine" was nominated for an Oscar as well as the central actors in the film, Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams. This one will have most girls reaching for the tissues and holding their boyfriend's hand. Also rated R for sexual content and language, the story seems similar, but it is intense and it delivers a realistic message for both men and women about the ups and downs of relationships. For all those anti-valentine's day enthusiasts, "The Dilemma," is playing in theaters. Starring Vince Vaughn, Kevin James, Channing Tatum and Winona Ryder, this is sure to be a crowd pleaser for all those students who want to keep their mind off the day of love and focus on just "loving"your friends. For more information about show times and ratings, visit rctheaters.com. The Movie If you are only able to spend two hours together and are not looking to spend a lot, CONTACT MOLLY KURLANDSKI AT: molly.kurlandski@wilkes.edu Celebrity Chatter BY MOLLY KURLANDSKI A&EEditor Britney Spears back on the charts Britney Spears' new song, "HoldltAg Me," debuted at No. 1 its first week. We. counting down the days for her music ,1 which apparently will display old-sciii Britney, the dance fiend. According to Pe:i: Hilton, Spears music video will be releru on Feb. 18. The album, titled "Femmef tale," will be released on March I5 tom~ fans dismay, but that won't stop the o queen of pop. Spears also plans on m~ several interviews, photo shoots, and tele1 sion performances. Keep up the good WO[ Brit! Charlie Sheen's addictions may shut down show CBS won't give up Charlie Sheen~· out a fight. Sources close to the star he doesn't think he has a problem, w~ the network insists that the "show must on," despite the fact that shooting revoh around whether Sheen is sober on parti. lar days of shooting. The real problemi1 filming stops, what will become of the 1 sitcom on television? Millions of tklars will be lost, advertisers will get ma! and I'm betting a made-for-tv movie will~ made in Sheen's honor. Snow white and riding hood get darl Kristen Stewart is being considered top!, the role of princess Snow White in a dark, eerier version of the classic fairytale. Char ize Theron and Viggo Mortensen are said already be attached to the film. That's the only film to rip off a beloved bedtim story and make it dreery. "Little Red Ridrf Hood" will be released in theaters in theneu few months and the trailer alone will ~. you the chills. Amanda Seyfried will r.. as Red Riding Hood. So I'm guessingthe:i will be no singing and smiling bunniesin~ther of these movies, although we all Imo~ Seyfried and Stewart can sing. The Beacon/ Molly Kurlandski The Beacon/ Molly Kurlandski Katana is located in downtown Wilkes-Barre and offers different hibachi dinner combinations and sushi entrees. Hallmark offers cards with both romantic and funny sayings such as the one pictured above. CONT1KT MOLLY KURLANDSKI AT: molly.kurlandski@wilkes.edu Ins Stre hers mire Lo Ba env for ad mo gro ver "P giv em �A&E THE BEACON I FEBRUARY 8, 2011 . ZerCross "Happy Valentine's Day" BY ASHLEY ZERFOSS Correspondent Across Down 1. Roses are red, violets are blue ... 5. Get her a box of... 6. The O in XOXO 8. The X in XOXO 10. Last minute gift of choice 12. A man's better half 13. *gasp!* He went to ... 14. The month of Valentine's Day 18. A girl's better half Against Weare d work, 2. Will you be ... ? 3. Berny.... • · 4. Greek God of Desire 7. Your high school... 9. Emperor Claudius II outlawed this 10. Sugary sweet, and often heart-shaped 11. Put a little love in your... 14. Lilies, orchids, and everything in between 15. A woman's better half 16. Affection or adoration 17. Every kiss begins with , I ut ki "% n withstar say , while must go evolves particu em is if the No. of dolet mad, will be &% ¥ CONTACT ASHLEY ZERFOSS AT: ashley.zerfoss@wilkes.edu Arts YOUniverse offers Wilkes-Barre assortment of artwork BYDEVONI NOVAK Correspondent Inside a large, historic church on Franklin Street lies a place where community members of all ages can participate in and adtdark mire the arts. Located on 47 N. Franklin St. in Wilkesto play Barre, Arts YOUniverse offers an array of darker, classes, galleries, and studios in which the ~- Chari- community can engage. Arts Y0Universe was created by Kathat's not leen Godwin almost six years ago. Godwin bedtime envisioned a place where art could be afRiding fordably appreciated by the community on the next a daily basis. Godin wished for art to be ill give more dominant in peoples' lives for all age ill star groups and the creation of Arts YOUniverse has accomplished just that. As the Arts YOUniverse homepage states, "Participation in the arts helps us each to give form to thought, to truly express our emotions through dance, painting, poetry, to truly discover ourselves." The result of Godwin's vision is a comT: munity oriented center where both visual and performing arts can be practiced and valued. Dance, theater, poetry writing and painting are just a few of the wide selection of classes that are offered at Arts YOUniverse. Arts YOUniverse is now reaching to the college communities for a younger perspective on art. Coordinators are seeking local artists including Wilkes University and King's College students who would like to display their work. "(Arts YOUniverse) asks for students to submit their work every spring semester. I always encourage my students to do so," said Sara Pisarchick-Rech, an assistant art professor at Wilkes. Gwen Harleman, an arts coordinator for the visual arts studio at Arts YOUniverse, is hopeful that more Wilkes and King's students will come and take advantage of the activities Arts YOUniverse has to offer. "Use of the building is really used to the maximum," Harleman said. Not only does the organization offer classes but it also has a gallery for those who wish to merely observe the work of an artist. The gallery displays the artwork of 35-40 different artists who choose to express themselves through a variety of The Beacon Archives/Kirstin Cook Arts YOUniverse has a variety of art classes for all ages. Located on 47 North Franklin Street Wilkes-Barre, classes range from pottery to fencing. They are now accepting art from both Wilkes and Kings students, to be displayed in their art gallery. forms. Artwork may range from sculptures to paintings. However, artists must be mindful that their work is tasteful and will not offend children or parents. The gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m to 9 p.m., depending on scheduled classes. For all who are interested in viewing the artwork admission is free. Every third Friday of the month community members may come in for an open reception to meet the artist if they so wish. For more information, students can visit their website at www.artsyouniverse.com. CONTACT DEVONI NOVAK AT: devoni.novak@wilkes.edu �FEBRUARY 8, 2011 A WINNING STREAK Two student-athletes celebrating three years together BY CHRISTOPHER HOPKINS Sports Editor A student-athlete's life can be very hectic, with practices, games, classes and homework often making it difficult for some to find time for themselves. But two Wilkes University juniors are not only are able to find time to fulfill the busy schedule of a student-athlete, but they are able to make time for each other. Kendall Hinze, a pharmacy major and forward on the basketball team, and Brianna Edgar, a psychology major and defensive specialist on the volleyball team, have been dating since freshman year. The duo has been able to balance the commitments of being student-athletes and relationships since. "It's usually all about the scheduling," Hinze said. "Sports and classes you have to do at a certain time, but then whenever we have homework, we try and do it together. We always save weekend nights for stuff to do together, too. We'll go out for dinner or catch a movie." With Edgar's volleyball played in the fall and Hinze's basketball in the winter, it would seem like it would create more of a scheduling conflict with their seasons being apart. However, with separate seasons, the two are able to find time to attend each other's games and cheer one another on. "He's really good about getting to all my home games," Edgar said. "He was a big support during the Arthur program this 1l:ar. Last year, I even remember he drove all the way out to a non-conference spring tournament that really didn't mean anything, but he still took away a Saturday to come see me." Hinze's favorite moment of Edgar's sporting career came at this tournament, when he said Edgar made two great diving digs within seconds of each other. "I was really impressed at how fast she was able to react to both spikes," he recalled. "Her team wound up getting that point. It was really impressive." Edgar, who has watched her boyfriend grow as a basketball player and individual during the past three years, was really impressed with the performance Hinze has put on this season. The Beacon/Melissa Polchinski Brianna Edgar and Kendall Hinze have been able to balance the schedule of a student athlete and still find time for each other. "I think the coolest part is to see how much of a leader he's become with being named captain this year as a junior," Edgar said. "His whole junior year so far has been a lot of fun to watch." Hinze explained the Edgar has become a diehard fan of the Colonels basketball team and tries to make it to any game that she can to watch the team. Coming into Wilkes their freshman years, both Hinze and Edgar admittedly knew very little of each other's sports. After three years of dating, however, they've grown much more knowledgeable of what is going on down each of their courts. Now, they can even offer each other advice after the games. Edgar explained that before college, she had seen her brother play all throughout middle school, but never could pick up on all of the rules and strategies. However, three years of dating Hinze has changed that. "I used to just think it was dribble, dribble, shoot," Edgar said. "Dating Kendall, I've learned so much about the sport now." Hinze said he even goes to her for advice on how he played after games. "She's become an expert now, watching not only all my games, but even the NBA and NCAA on TV every night. She's usually SEE STREAK, Page 17 The Skinny Post BY PHAT NGUYEN Assistant Sports Editor With all the talk of athlete's use of twitter,! thought I might highlight some of the bigger stories in the sport on twitter. attem~ I meant to write a little section defending arguably one of the world's stronge~ diabetic athletes, but first, let me explain to everyone the difference between being hurt and being injured. It's a decision that the training and medical staff have to make, not the quarterback. In fact, it was coach Lovie Smith's decision to sit the injured Jay Cutler. I also find it interesting that the "players" making comments in the press are those who could not/did not get to the title game. And on top of all this Martz's offensive scheme leaves the QB very exposed. The numbers will speak volumes for you. Cutler led the league in times sacked at 57 including postseason play and his toughness is \ting questioned? He played his NFL career wilh diabetes and didn't know until after the 2008 season. Come on man! Cut Culter some slack Here's another reason why I love Twitter. I feel that Adam Schefter said it best with his hash tag for trending topics with "Twitter's where it's at'' "Player rip Jay Cutler on Twitter. Pack• ers complain about team picture on Twitter. Hasselbeck-Cromartie feud on Twitter. #Twitterswhereitsat" That said, here are a few I found enjoyable: "People are saying that I'm taking beardenhancing drugs, but I'm not," said Brett Keisel via Twitter. Hasselbeck tweeted, "Somebody ask Cromartie if he knows what CBA stands for," then deleted it. Cromartie quickly responded to Hasselbeck saying "hey Matt if u have something to say be a man about it. Don't erase it. I will smash ur face in." In other news, Lil Wayne, who is from New Orleans, is not a bandwagon Cheesehead! I was digging around and found an ESPN blog written by Wayne in 2008 prais• ing the success of Aaron Rodgers. So kudos to you Lil Wayne, even though your lyrics are cheesy, you have written a great fight song for the Packer Nation. In case you were wondering, he is also a fan of the Red Sox, the Lakers"'and the Boston Bruins. CONTACT PHAT NGUYEN AT: phat.nguyen@wilkes.edu �TCNJ drops Wrestling _Loss snaps Colonels' five-game streak BY ANTHONY DORUNDA Special Projects Editor It was a heavyweight tilt on the mat Friday, February 4 in the Arnaud C. Marts Center as in to hurt t the , not ovie utler. ers" eme hers ~.15WllkesUniversityplayedhoottoNo.14TCNJ. TCNJ came in with a record of 17-1 and was looking to extend their 13-match winning 1 male. The Colonels on the other hand, were attempting to stretch their own winning streak to six matches. But even with a surplus of foam fingers and the largest crowd of the season on hand,TCNJ, taking advantage of an early 12-0 lead, was too much for the shorthanded Colonels, holding off aWilkes rally for a 24-18 victory. "We just got off to a bad start," said Wilkes head coach John Laudenslager. "We wrestled o~ and we still had some chances to win but we had an injury right off the bat to one of our rest kids, a kid we thought would win on paper who was wrestling his best match in a while before his injury. "We needed to win 125 and 157 ... we win those two, we win the match." Freshman sensation Myz.ar Mendoza went down clutching his shoulder in the third period of his match at the 125-pound weight class, forcing an injury default and giving the Lions an early 6-0 lead. Mendoza, who came into the match with a 25-6 record, was taken from the match in an ambulance and did not return. TCNJ's Dan Herr then pinned Mark IBiano in 1:58 to give the Lions a quick 12-0 lead. Wilkes' Ryan Wilson would get the Colonel's on the board with a 9-5 decision at the 141-pound class. Sixth-ranked Anthony Dattolo would continue the momentum shift with a huge 3-2 decision in the 149-pound class. "Being down 12-0 that quickly hurt and took the crowd out of it early," : audenslager said. "We got stuck at 133 and it was hard to come back from that kind of deficit." After Shane Everett took the loss in a 5-2 decision, Nathan White got the Colonels back on the board with a 6-2 decision at 157, pulling them to within six, 15-9. After back-to-back losses, Matt Transue earned a victory at 197 in 35 seconds, pinning TCNJ's Jeff Furbish. Transue, a freshman, continued his terrific season with the victory. "My basic move is in neutral, and I just had The Beacon/Melissa Polchinski Ryan Wilson makes his move on his opponent during Wilkes' match on Friday. the mindset to do this move at this time, and it just worked out that it came out as quick as it did," Transue said. "Sometimes it doesn't happen and sometimes it doesn't, this time it did." With the loss, the Colonels dropped to 15-8-1 on the season, including a 2-5 mark against top30 teams. "It's good that we get time after these matches to go back and figure out what we need to improve on so come conference time we have identified our problems and improved on them," White said. "Hopefully we make the adjustments we need to get those wins." "We know what the best kids and the best teams have, and we're one of those teams," Laudenslager said. "We didn't do it tonight. We know we are pretty equal, it just depends on who has the betternight, anditjustwasn'tustonight." CONTACT ANTHONY DORUNDA AT: anthony.dorunda@wilkes.edu II--~========;;;;;;;;;;......., ___~-----, seaI feel h tag sat" able: eardBrett The Beacon/Melissa Polchinski ask ands ssel- thing I will from seh- d an raisdos yrics fight were Sox, Edgar and Hinze always try to find time to make the trips to each other's games. STREAK Continued from Page 16 pretty good with offering advice, too, without telling me I flat out stunk," Hinze joked. Edgar added that Hinze is still picking up all of the details when it comes to her sport, joking that he knows when to cheer. "He doesn't know everything about volleyball," Edgar said. "So he usually just sticks to 'nice dig' or 'awesome set,' but it's still nice to hear after games. He's definitely picking up more and more though." As two collegiate athletes, it would only seem natural for their competitive spirits to come out against each other. Both agreed that in Hinze's case, it does slip out a little bit more. " When we play something just like ping pong, he can get very competitive. We tried playing one-on-one this summer and I got head butted unintentionally," Edgar teased. Hinze laughed, saying he is trying to tone it down when playing Edgar, as opposed to the school rival, King's College. Moving forward, the couple will have the spring season to look forward to, a time when they'll have more time to spend with each other because of the off-season. However, even with the busy schedule that comes with being a student athlete in season, these two individuals are always able to make their relationship work, together. CONTACT CHRISTOPHER HOPKINS AT: christopher.hopkins-@wilkes.edu i fi]of3WD 0 CREEN PRINTING•EMBROIDERY•PRO �FACECIFF SCOREBOARD Should athletes be allowed to use Twitter? MEN'S BASKETBALL 2/2 vs. Misericordia 77-64 W 2/5 @Manhattanville 66-47 W WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 2/2 vs. Misericordia 55-69 L 2/5 @ Manhattanville 72-84 L WRESTLING 2/2 vs. Scranton 46-3 W 2/4 vs. TCNJ 18-24 L WEEK AHEAD MEN'S BASKETBALL 2/9 vs. Eastern 8 p.m. 2/12 vs. Delaware Valley 3 p.m. OMEN'S BASKETBALL 2/9 vs. Eastern 6 p.m. 2/12 vs. Delaware Valley I p.m. You play to win the game." 11 ~Editor CHRISIOl?HER.HOUI Herm Edwards put it best during one of the most famous post-game rants explaining that the solid and only purpose athletes go out and perform on the field or court is to win the game. Nothing more and nothing less. There should be no worries about individual statistics, worrying about contact extensions or any other outside distractions. Today, eight years after that infamous tirade by the Jets coach, Twitter created a whole new level of outside distraction for these athletes who's should purpose is to go out every game and win. "Tweets" by these multi-million dollar athletes allow them to reach out to their fan base and give minute by minute detail on everything that they are doing in their lives outside of the sport. With technology we have now, these athletes are able to access Twitter on their smart phones, iPods, locker room computers, and anywhere else they might desire to tell their fans of the lat- est book they read or of the great sandwich they just made for themselves. Now I don't know about the rest of you sports fans out there, but I couldn't care less about the traffic Ochocinco is stuck in on his way to the movies. All I really care about is what they do on the field and only anything off the field that may affect their ability on it. "Watching Paranormal Activity 2 in my hotel, I'm trying to anticipate when things will happen but it's not working, I keep jumping!!!" Ochochinco said on his Twitter account, @ochocinco As excited as I was to read about Chad Ochocinco watching Paranormal Activity 2, I just don't think it's quite news worthy enough to be posted on the web. It may seem like a small thing that I'm picking on, but in the bigger sense let's take a look at the athletes who are on Twitter. Most of the athletes are the attention-hungry ones, who, for the most part, are not the winners we were watching Sunday. It's the same for the other sports as well. Okay, now I understand athletes are people just like us and to ask them to not use something like Twitter might not be fair, but the least that these professional sports can do is to ban it during the season. There's no need for athletes to get caught up in tweeting while they should be worrying about winning their next game. Some sports have taken the first step in this and have banned tweeting during games, but in my opinion that's not enough. It should be banned for the entire season. Let's just look at the incident that occurred just a few weeks ago, when Jay Cutler, the quarterback of the Chicago Bears was knocked out of the NFC championship game with what we would learn later to be a tom MCL, a very serious injury. Several athletes, the most talked about being Maurice Jones-Drew, running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars, bashed Cutler for not toughening up and playing for his team This is not a statement that should be posted on something like Twitter. If Jones-Drew and the other athletes really felt that strongly about Cut• ler, they could have said it to the media, where they might have thought twice before saying it in the first place. So, I think we need to take a long look at this and think to ourselves, do we really need to hear about athletes going to Outback Steakhouse for dinner? All Twitter has become is just another outside distraction for athletes, one that for the good of the game should be banned. Sweet Tweets for Athletes WRESTLING 2/8 Elizabethtown 7 p.m. 2/11 @ Ithaca 7 p.m. L t w.,•L, ..... ,. @BeaconSports For up to the minute reports on your favorite Colonels teams throughout the week, follow The Beacon Sports on Twitter at www.twitter.com/BeaconSports I am I 00% for the use of Twitter for professional athletes, just not during games. I love everything there is to know about sports, so to me at least, Twitter just seems so awesome that these guys actually share their moments of success that we just witness either live on T.V. or at the game with us, their beloved fans. League officials from all sports should make tweeting legal under most circumstances, because it might actually help their leagues gain new fans. I feel that Twitter allows for the freedom of speech that we are all entitled to as Americans. At the same time, it lets athletes build a fan base in a personal way without having to be there in person. It's outside of the press conference, so the tweeting athletes can feel comfortable almost like they're chatting or texting with their friends. Instead of being asked a question, they are free to comment on anything they please, like "Just landed in Dallas where's a good place to eat?" If an athlete wants to tell something to the world, they can do it themselves using a mobile device or computer. Remember, most athletes are traveling when they're not playing the actual games. I think in this new age everyone is looking for a short escape and these social networks are easy ways to reconnect with their friends around the league and fans who were at their games. Often times, you will find athletes giving shout outs to the fans after big matches and especially at home games. Can you imagine if Wilt Chamberlain tweeted after scoring I 00 points in a game? He might've said something like 'just dropped 100 in a game, no big deal." That moment would have been re-tweeted and posted everywhere in sports news. He would easily gain thousands of hits on his account, promoting the heck out of his jersey sales. Another thing I love about athletes on Twitter is that pretty much anyone who is anyone in sports has one. Don't believe me? Check out tweeting-athletes.com, which is a website that has links to every major sport down to their team and/or respective individual player. Does it still sound sketchy? Ok, only "certified" accounts are used on that site so you know you are talking to the real pro. On the other hand, I'm sure we are all aware of some of the negative media on athletes using Twitter. There are many who are using Twitter for charitable events such as Jeremy Affeldt of the San Francisco Giants, who is using Twitter for a charity he helps with called Not for Sale. Lance Armstrong tweeted to his 2. 7 million followers urging them to donate to Haiti, and still he uses his Twitter to promote Livestrong. Personally, I also use Twitter for news. I follow ESPN analysts Eric Karabell, Adam Schefter and Stephania Bell, who all keep me updated on injuries before I start my fantasy teams every week. I probably wouldn't be half as good at "fantasy sports if it weren't for all those little details those analysts give. All in all, I feel that Twitter should not only be allowed for all professional athletes, but encouraged under the right means. �THE BEACON I FEBRUARY 8, 2011 -------------------------------------------------- Getting to know ... BYANTHONYDO!!n er.of,<Jo!!na2la!Y_ . Special Projects Editor _·- ____ . _ .... __ d be ome Meet Whitney Connolly, junior forward/ guard/do-it-all star from Liberty, Pa. (no, not the one near Allentown). During the Lady Colonels two wins last week, Connolly s name could be found all throughout the box score. In a 63-59 victory over FDU-Florham last Saturday, Connolly cashed in with 13 points, seven rebounds, six steals and three assists - sealing the victory with two late free throws. In a victory over Cedar Crest, Connnolly scored 14 points and added four assists, two steals and a block. Age: 20 ... almost 21 Major: Accounting Where are you from? Liberty, but you're not going to know where it is. •ther the that eir are ing tter of tter Like Bethlehem? Nope. The small Liberty out by Mansfield. Except out even further. Everybody thinks it's the one in Bethlehem. Nicknames? The team calls me "The Beast," but I don't know why. That's what my water bottle says. Favorite teams? I honestly don't have any favorite teams except for the Lakers. Any other sport I just watch to watch. Why the Lakers? I like Kobe, he's my favorite player. Favorite part of Wilkes University: Probably basketball because I don't like going to classes. Well that kind of negates my next question of who's your favorite professor. Professor (Cynthia) Chisarick. en- Why Dr. Chisarick? Because she asks about your personal life all the time. Favorite Restaurant: Olive Garden. The OG, huh? I love their food. Chicken Alfredo, it's my favorite. Unlimited bread sticks? Yep. And Zuppa soup. Favorite home-cooked meal? Spaghetti and sausage. Any pre-game rituals? Not really, I just make sure I come in and shoot before every game. No superstitions? Nope, I don't do superstitions. • Not even the same socks? No, I like to wash my clothes. •j Favorite movie of all time? And please, don't say "The Notebook." That's probably what I would have said. But probably "Love and Basketball." Favorite actress? Jennifer Anniston. I like all her movies, and I like her. Let's be honest, teams see Wilkes on the schedule and chalk it up as an easy win. How do you get motivated everyday to come out and play as the underdog? That's what we have said the whole season. We don't have anything to lose because they all think they're going to beat • us. And they all goof around during warm-ups, so that kind of makes us the underdogs, and we want to prove them wrong· Secret skill you have no one or only very few people know about? When I was younger I did gymnastics from when I was three years old until I was in sixth grade. When I went into seventh grade I did competitive cheerleading. Not like school cheerleading. Like "Bring It On" cheerleading? Yeah, like that. We went to Florida for nationals and then I quit because I couldn't do high school sports and cheerleading at the same time. How does that work? You don't cheer for anyone, you just compete against other cheerleaders. I my spare time, I love to .... I just like to be outside pretty much because where I live is the middle of nowhere. So I like to go four wheeling and swimming, but my pool got taken away. Taken away? What did you get grounded? No, we moved ... down the road. Guilty pleasure? le Favorite flavor? Favorite Bask year we beat never good, Since Val perfect firs t is your really have entine's Day gift Well nothing is the worst. Nobody Valentine's Day. Come on this is know ... probably jewelry, depressing. I rt necklace. Thirteen is considered an unlucky number ... why do you wear 13? It's been my number since Junior High. I just ended up getting it. It's lucky for me. CONTACT ANTHONY DORUNDA AT: anthony.dorunda@wilkes.edu �20 SPORTS Wilkes softball off to early start 7 a.m. practices, Sunday camp keep Lady Colonels busy BY PHAT NGUYEN Assistant Sports Editor Lindsay Behrenshausen's first class on Monday starts at 2 p.m., but the senior pitcher and the rest of her teammates on Wilkes' women's softball team are up long before 1 that. Head coach Frank Matthews has his players running laps and circuit training during weekday morning practices, which run from 7 to 9 a.m. Matthews has never had any problem keeping the girls motivated at the crack of dawn, and he might be on to something by getting those girls out to a running start. "Seven a.m. is not that different from going to high school and getting up that early," Matthews said. "By doing some running and conditioning first, that will wake everyone up." After that, it's all business for the girls, who then are warmed up and focused to play some ball. "Although it is early, our 7 a.m. workouts are a typical practice," Behrenshausen said. "There is no taking it easy just because we are practicing early in the morning. Each practice begins with running and sprint work." From there, they break into their respective skill positions and each work specifically on fielding and game situations. Pitchers and catchers work together every single day , and work to lay a strong foundation leading up to the regular season. Typical practices will then conclude with an hour of hitting, and then it's time for class. "Preseason is very tough because you are so tired after practice," said junior centerielder Amanda Holston. "It's 9 a.m. and you still have all your classes and homework you have to do and you want to go to bed early every night, but you have homework and stuff to do. It's very hard to balance sleep and school work." But it seems like things are starting to click for the girls, who are now in their third week of preseason. "So far, it seems that everyone has a good attitude and things seem to be clicking very well," said senior catcher Cori Saltzer. "We were definitely sore the first week or so, but these practices are meant to get the right muscles into shape for the season." In addition to. those early bird specials during the week, they've also been incor- BY t Ne The Beacon/Phat Nguyen The Wilkes women's softball team holds a camp for local area girls every Sunday for the first five weeks of school. Skills range from hitting to in-game situations. porating their 11th annual mid-winter softball camp during the first five Sundays of this spring semester. The camp serves as skills and mechanics session that help local players of all ages improve their softball skills. The camp is very similar to their weekday practices, with exception of a 9 a.m. start time. "Usually every player or two gets a group of about 10 girls, and we help them on hitting/fielding/throwing mechanics, said Holston. "We do drills that we do in our practices. It is only the third week of camp, but the girls try hard to do what you ask." This year's Lady Colonels squad is young, but optimistic on potentially how well they can do. "We are doing as well as can be expected at this point," Matthews said. "Hitting seems to be pretty solid, pitching is pretty solid as well. I think our main problem will be defense, but we'll see." "I really believe that if each player has a strong work ethic this year then we will be in great shape," Behrenshausen said. "Each girl must be willing to give it 100 percent every time she steps on the field in order to have a successful season. I think we have the potential to have a very good season this year if everyone is dedicated and willing to put forth their best effort each time we step on the field." CONTACT PHAT NGUYEN AT: C phat.nguyen@wilkes.edu h' � 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 2011 February 8th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2011 February 8 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University